Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2375, Robert Townsend, Continental (R.I.)

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (R.D.)
or
Townsend, Robert Townshend, Rachel
N. 2375
B.L. Wt. 17,877-160-55
CONTENTS

Ohio, 2.8 of Cincinnati Rachel Trimbach widow of Robert Trimbach
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars Dents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10th day of November 1853 and sent to
R. Downing Salisbury Meigs W. Ohio
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 169. Vol. A
(18)
Ohio

9333
Ohio
Robert Townsend, of Athens Co 4 in the state of Ohio, who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Sherburne, of the R. Island line, for the term of two years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio, — at the rate of 8 — Dollars per month, to commence on the 11 th of June, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th of March '19. and sent to Robert Linzee, Judge, Athens, Ohio.
Arrears to 4th of March, 1819. 71.70.
Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4. Sept. 48 "
  8 mo s  \frac{20}{30} } 1819. { $ 119.70  { Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }    4 \frac{4}{31} }  
Discontinued
Notification sent Sept. 11 th 1822 to Henry Bartlett Clerk of C. C. Pleas, Athens, Ohio.

132.043 - Act Mar 3/53
May 14/53
Rachel Townsend widow of Robert Townsend, P.W.
R. J. Smith, line Col. Sherburn Revolutionary War, Prisoner No 1
at 1600 ac., Mch: 4/86, Ohio def E.H. H.
R. Downing Middleport Meigs Co Ohio.
Vol I. page 115.

State of Ohio  County of Athens 
On this 2 d day of April A D 1855 Personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace in and for the County & State aforesaid Truman Barnes Guardian of Rachael Townshend who is 86 years of age, both Residents of Alexander Athens County, Ohio, who being duly sworn according to law declares that the said Rachael is the Widow of Robert Townshend deceased who died in Scioto Ohio on the 10 th day of April 1846 That he was a pensioner of the United States for military service in the Revolutionary War, that the said Rachael Townshend is in receipt of a pension of 96 $ per annum as the Widow of the said Robt Townshend, under Act of February 3 rd 1853, the Certificate bearing date 10 th Nov 1853 no 2,839, that she was married to the to the said Robt Townshend by Eld Amos Stevens in Alexander Ohio on the 27 th day of March 1842 that previous to her marria- ge her name was Rachel Townshend and for proof of her marriage to the said Robt Townshend, and of his death reference is made to the Evidence on file in the pension Office forwarded in Nov 1853 when Application was made for a pension
He makes this declaration as Guardian of the said Rachael Townshend (Who is now a Widow, and totally incapable of acting for herself) for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty land to which the said Rachael Townshend is entitled to, under Act of 3 rd of March 1855 granting lands to the Widows of Revolutionary Soldiers
Attest
Samuel Adair James Adair
Truman Barnes
We Samuel Adair and James Adair residents of Alexander Athens County Township, in the State of Ohio upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Truman Barnes in our presence, with whom we are personally acquainted, as also Rachel Townshend

(Widow of Robt Townshend) who is now a widow and in receipt of a pension of 96 $ per annum
Samuel Adair
James Adair
The foregoing declaration & affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day and year above written and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons, that the Claimant Rachael Townshend by her Guardian Human Parnes is who are the persons represented in the foregoing Declaration and that I have no interest in this claim and that Rachael Townshend is now a widow
George Adair L.P.
The State of Ohio Athens County, p
I, Joseph W. Dana Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within & for said County, do hereby certify that George Adair Esquire, whose genuine signature appears to the above acknowledgment, was at the time of passing the same, and still is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly elected, commissioned and qualified, and that full faith and credit are due and ought to be given to all his official acts as such. And I further certify that I have no interest and am not concerned in the prosecution of this application.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the seal of said Court at Athens this 27th day of April A.D. 1855
Joseph W. Dana Clerk By L. H. Brown Deputy
132.043

The State of Ohio } Athens County ss: }
Alexander Athens County November the 27 th 1842, I this day joined in marriage Robert Townsend & Rachel Townsend,
Amos Stevens,
The State of Ohio } Athens County ss: }
I hereby Certify the fore- -going to be truly taken and copied from the Marriage Records of Said Court as remains of record in my office, In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my name & affixed the Seal of Said Court at Athens this 18 th day of June A.D. 1853,
J. C. Frost Probate Judge A. Co.
{ See 50 cts }

John L Townsend, Dep.
(5)

On this 23. a Day of March 1822. Personally appeared before me Martin Ray a Justice of Peace for Scituate Township John S Townsend aged 24 years who being duly sworn by me deposes and saith that for more than two years since he arrived at the age of twenty one years he has laboured with his father Robert Townsend on the land contracted by his said father with Rufus Putnam Esquire on the condition that his said father should give to said John Townsend a part of said land when paid for and a deed obtained — That in the winter season the said John S Townsend has kept a school for which he received and brought into his said father's family forty eight dollars toward the support of said family. That his said father Robert Townsend has during said time from Infirmary of Age been almost incapable of business, and that his Mother for nearly a year past has been a cripple by breaking one of her ankles by a fall — That having no property to Enable him to assist his father to pay the balance of his Land which is about one hundred and fifty dollars, and having now a wife and one child of his own he the said John S Townsend is not able to give any more assistance to his Parents, but has left his father's family and is now engaged at work in his trade which is that of a Joiner and Carpenter. John S Townsend Subscribed and sworn to before me.
Martin Ray Justice of the Peace.

On this 16 th day of April 1853 personally appearing before me an acting Justice of the Peace in & for the County Aforesaid State of Ohio ss Rachael Townsend being duly sworn Athens County ss according to Law, makes the following Statement to wit. That she is the Widow of Robert Townsend who was a Pensioner on account of  as a Private Services in the War of the Revolution, and see evidence filed in his application in receipt of the  payable at Cincinnati Agency, was Pensioned under the act of 1818. same at the time of his Death, which took place on the 10 th day of April 1846 in the Township of Scipio Meigs County Ohio That she was lawfully Married to the said Robert Townsend on the 27 th day of November 1842 in the Township of Alexander County & State Aforesaid, by the Reverend Amos Stevens, that she has no Heirs by said Townsend, was Born in the State of New York and is Seventy four years of age that she makes this Affidavit in order to obtain a Pension under the provisions of a late act of Congress  passed on the 3rd July 1853 for the benefit of the widows of Revolutionary Pensioners. And further states that she is not in Possession of Robert Townsend's Pension Certificate, but is of the Opinion that it was returned to the Pension Department at the time she applied for the Arrears of Pension due her at the Death of her Husband, that she now resides in the family of Truman Barnes in the Township of Alexander Athens County Ohio, and further declares that she is now a Widow John Camp Jr. Rachael her Townsend  mark I John Camp Jr. Sworn to & subscribed before me John Camp an acting Justice of the Peace in & for Alexander Township Athens Co Ohio this 16 th day of April 1853. & I hereby Certify that Rachael Townsend is unable on account of bodily infirmity to go before a probate Judge to make her Deposition that the above Affidavit is entitled to all credit. As witness my hand John Camp Justice of the Peace.

Personally appeared before me an acting justice State of Ohio } of the Peace in & for the County & State of Ohio Athens County } Truman Barnes being duly sworn this 16 th April According to Law, States that he is acquainted with Rachael Townsend that she was married to Robert Townsend at said Barnes House on the 27 th day Nov r 1842 by Elder Amos Stevens that he was an eye witness to the marriage & that she the said Rachael now resides in his family in the Township of Alexander Athens County Ohio that he knows her to be the widow of Robert Townsend by whom she has no heirs, and further states he was personally acquainted with Robert Townsend the husband of Rachael and for many years was a pensioner on account of services in the Army of the Revolution, that he died on the tenth day April, 1846, in the Township of Liberty Meigs County Ohio was at his funeral, and knows that he was a pensioner at the time of his death that his annuity was ninety six dollars and had been a pensioner for more than twenty years & that said Rachael is now a widow. Truman Barnes
Sworn to & subscribed before me John Camp an acting Justice of the Peace in & for Alexander Township Athens County Ohio this 16 th day of April 1853 as witness my hand
John Camp Justice of the Peace

The State of Ohio. Athens County p.
1853 I Joseph M. Dana Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Athens and State of Ohio, do hereby certify that John Camp Esquire, before whom the two foregoing Affidavits were made, was at the times and still is an Acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly elected Commissioned and qualified as such. That full faith and credit are due and ought to be given to all his official acts. and further that the signatures thereto. purporting to be his are genuine. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court, at Athens, this Twenty Fifth day of April A. D. 1853.
J. M. Dana Clerk

Robert Townsend.
N o 9333
March 1819
not entitled
Sept. '19

Plaintiffs at Athens in the County of Athens, and State of Ohio, on the the third day of July in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred Twenty, before the Honorable Ezra Osborn Esquire, President, Ebenezer Currier, Robt. Linzee & Silvanus Ames Esquires, his Associates, Judges of our Court of Common Pleas of the County of Athens aforesaid -
Robert Townsend, Pensioner
District of Ohio, Athens County ss. Court of Common Pleas.
On this 4 th day of July 1820 personally appeared in open court, being a Court of Record for the said County, Robert Townsend, aged sixtyfour years, resident in Scipio Township, in Meigs County in said District, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows, I the said Robert Townsend, in the month of March 1777, if I remember rightly, at Bristol, in the State of Rhode Island enlisted into the service of the United States in Capt s Bartons company in the regiment commanded by Henry Starkburne or Sherman in Gen l Sarentons Brigade, with which company I served until the autumn at said Bristol, from whence I marched with said company to West Point, and after serving at West Point nine or ten months returned to Rhode Island with said Regiment, and remained there until two years and an half had elapsed from the time of my enlistment, was present in the Battle and retreat from Rhode Island under Gen l Sullivan, of which services I have no other evidence in my power than that forwarded by me to the War Department in 1818, with my application for a Pension, the date of which it is not in my power to state, in consequence of which I have received a Pension, the Certificate of which is numbered 9333.
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of "an act of Congress to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" passed the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, securities, contracts, or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule herunto annexed and by me subscribed

Schedule of property
An Article or Obligation of R. Putnam Esq re to convey to me 160 acres of land for the consideration of 240 Dollars, of which sum I have paid 120 dollars from the monies allowed me for my Pension —
 One Cow  Two Cows of one year  Two Swine of one year  Nine Small Pigs  One Horse of 11 years  Three dozen Poultry  Two Hens  Three Barrels with 6 of Salt fish  Five acres of standing Corn principally growing among the trees, the land being only cleared in part.  Six acres of Wheat, rye space growing on land cleared in part.  One Glass Tumbler  Shovel & Tongs  Two Iron Pans of 3 1/2, each  Two earthen Bowls  Two earthen Jugs, 1 qt. each  One Tub, of Wood  One Pail, of Wood 
 One Spinning Wheel  Two Wooden Chests  One Iron Pot of 3 gallons  One Tea Kettle  One Broken Baking Kettle  One Poplar Table  Three chairs, which have been in my family more than 30 years  One Looking Glass. 16 inches by 12  Four Milk Pans (earthen)  Four earthen Crockery  Four Pewter Spoons  Four Knives, 2 forks  Two earthen Plates  One Tin Coffee Pot  One other case  One gallon Jug (wooden)  One Log House, Cabin 17 feet square  One Bible, 2 Psalm Books  One Spelling Book  One Volume of devot exercises by Mr. Rowe  Three Pamphlet Sermons 
(Debts due to me, None, nor am I indebted except to William Pierce six dollars (and the sum of $120. before specified and the interest thereon for my land)
My occupation is that of a labouring farmer, which I pursue with considerable disadvantage, having lost in part the use of my right shoulder, by reason of a strain suffered 15 years ago, My family consists of a Wife 31 years of good constitution and able to do much for my family although her sight is exceedingly weak. One daughter of 17 years healthy and useful to us, one Son of 14 very weakly and unable to perform any labour, also a Son of 7 years.
Robert Townsend
Sworn to and declared on the 14 th day of July 1820 before the honorable justices of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Albany.
H. Bartell Atty.

The State of Ohio. Athens County ss
I Henry Bartlett Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Athens, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath, and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the Records of the said Court: and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the said property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule, is One hundred Eighty dollars -
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, at Athens the 15 th day of July A. D. 1820
Henry Bartlett Clerk of Athens Com: Pleas - -

Robert Townsend
Correct by roll
The certificate of independent circumstances
cannot be used
when it is interlined
John M c 20

State of Ohio Athens County ss.
On this eleventh day of June A.D. 1818, before me Robert Lowrey one of the Judges of the court of Common Pleas, for said County of Athens personally appeared Robert Townsend of said County aged 62 years who being first me duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision of the act of Congress intitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service in the Revolutionary war."
That he the said Robert Townsend in February 1777 the day he does not particularly remember enters the service of his country at the State of Rhode Island and enlisted in the company of Benjamin Burton, in Col Henry Sheppard's Regiment, as a private for the term of two years, and served for the whole of said term in Rhode Island & New York. and continued in service six months after the expiration of the said term. That he was present and did his duty in the battle and retreat of Rhode Island; and in many skirmishes. That on his leaving the service after the said period of two years and six months he received an honorary discharge at East Greenwich Rhode Island, which has since been lost or mislaid. and that he knows not of any other evidence in his power to obtain in support of his aforesaid declaration.
That he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the aid of his country.
That no pension hath been heretofore allowed to or received by him, and that he doth renounce all claim to every pension heretofore allowed by the laws of the United States.
Declared and sworn to before me this 10th day of June A.D. 1818 Before me
Robt Lowrey of said County Judge

I Robert Linzee associate Judge of the court of Common Pleas for the County of Athens aforesaid, do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Robert Townsend did serve in the Revolu- tionary war on the continental establishment against the common enemy for the period of two years and six months, as stated in the pre- ceding declaration, and is in reduced indigent circumstances and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary of the Department of war pursuant to the direction of the aforesaid act of congress.
Athens June 11 th A D 1818.
Robt Linzee Judge
I Robert Linzee associate Judge of the court of common pleas for the county of Athens aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Robert Townsend did serve in the Revolutionary war on the continental establishment against the common enemy for the period of two years & six months as stated in the preceding declaration and is in reduced indigent circumstances - and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary of the Department of war pursuant to the direction of the aforesaid mentioned act of congress
Athens March 5 th 1819
Robt Linzee associate Judge

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Robert Townsend a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his and (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. W. F. 2375.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Mch. 1777 2 yrs. 6 mos Pri. Benjamin Burton Henry Sherburne R. I.                                     
Battles engaged in, Rhode Island. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Enl. at Bristol. R. I. Date of application for pension, June 11, 1818. His cl. was al. Residence at date of application, Athens Co, Ohio. Age at date of application, 62 yrs.
Remarks: In 1820 soldier referred to his wife, aged 61 yrs, a daughter, 17 and two sons, 14 and 7 yrs of age, no names stated. A son, John S., was 24 yrs old in 1822. Soldier mar. Nov. 27, 1842, in Alexander Twp, Athens Co Ohio, Rachel Townsend; he died Apr. 10, 1846, in Scipio Twp, Meigs Co Ohio and she was al. pension on her ap. exp. Apr. 16, 1853 while 84 yrs old and a resident of Alexander Twp, Athens Co. Ohio. Respectfully,
Commissioner.

cc Reinstated April 24 1822 sent to Honble L. Barber H Rep
Robert Townsend, Ohio. (Hon. L. Barber, H. R.)
Service, 2 years, '77 & '78. Age, 65 years - states that he has in part lost the use of his right shoulder by a strain 15 years ago - wife, 61 years of age - Since the schedule was sworn to, it is stated that she has become a cripple - 1 daughter, 17 years old, healthy - 1 son, 14, weakly - He holds an obligation for 160 acres of land, valued at $240 - has paid $120 - the other half now must be paid before he can get a title - 1 Log House, 17 feet square - 1 horse, 21 years old - 1 Cow - 2 Calves - 2 swine - 5 acres of standing corn - 6 acres of wheat, rye & flax - House- hold furniture &c. (See his petition)
for 24 March 1810 2 years

Athens April 16th 1822
To the honorable Secretary of the war department
we certify that at the request of Robert Townsend we have examined his petition and the other papers which we herewith inclose and are satisfied that the exhibit is a correct and impartial representation of the Townsend situation and circumstances
That the affidavits or depositions are of Mr Townsends near neighbours intimately acquainted with all his concerns to some of whom to wit Mr Johnson and Pigg we have previously advised him knowing them to be men whose testimony might be entirely relied on as men of honor integrity and respectability and well qualified to judge of the value of Mr Townsend property as well as of the land for which he has contracted and paid in part
we further certify that we are satisfied that in the estimate of Mr Townsend made by the Court from his schedule (underdick) his interest in the land contracted for with the Pulaski Co. was valued at one hundred and seven dollars the amount of the sum represented to have been paid by him and the value of the residue of sixty dollars one by, that in Mr Townsend valuation we do not consider his interest in the said land to be of any pecuniary value — we further certify that we

personally acquainted with the applicant and fully testify believe the truth of his statements
Robert Linville } Judges of the Ebenezer Curran } Court of Pleas Athens County

Depu (3) J Riggs M Haney

Personally appeared before me Joseph Dana a Justice of the Peace for Hingham county, Jeremiah Riggs of Scituate Township who being duly sworn by me deposeth & saith, that he has been well acquainted with Robert Townsend, for nearly four years past, & is well acquainted with his circumstances, living within less than a mile of said Townsend, that said Townsend in the opinion of the deponent & of all who know him is considered a man of strict honesty and integrity, and of excellent general character, that the deponent has seen the petition of said Townsend, and that he has seen & examined the list of property rendered by said Townsend to the court in order to obtain his pension, and verily believes it to contain all which said Townsend possesses. And that the whole value thereof does not exceed fifty or sixty Dollars, except the interest which he may have in the land of which the deponent is unable to judge.
That the said Townsend is feeble & infirm & not fit to labor, that his wife wife has lately become a cripple, & that his son John S. Townsend who has by his labor been the principal means of keeping his father's family together two or three years past is now married & working for himself & will not the deponent believes be able to do much for his parents hereafter.
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 26 th day March 1822
Jeremiah Riggs
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 26 th day of March A.D. 1822
Joseph Dana Justice of Peace

On this 21 st day of March 1822. appeared before me John Gilmore a justice of peace for Athens Township, Mathew Haining who being duly sworn deposith and saith; that he well knows Robert Townsend, having lived a neighbour to him for four years past, and having had considerable dealings with him in the way of supplying him with provisions and necessaries for his family in exchange for labor of said Robert, his son John S Townsend, and the wife of said Robert.
That said Robert is considered by the deponent and all his neighbours as a very honest and respectable man, but very poor and doomed to struggle hard for a living, being himself infirm and his wife no longer able to help him on account of lately breaking one of her legs very badly. That the deponent well knows the land for which said Townsend has partly paid, and is satisfied that it could not be sold at present for 150 dollars with its improvements. That said Robert has depended greatly on the help of his son, John S Townsend, for the support of his family, and that the said John is now married and works for himself being 24 years of age. That the personal estate of said Robert Townsend is very small and as the deponent believes not more valuable than two years ago, and not worth more than 60 dollars at a fair valuation.
Mathew Haining
Subscribed and sworn to, the said Haining having been first carefully examined as to the facts stated in the above.
Before me John Gilmore JP

State of Ohio,
Athens County ss }
I Henry Bartlett Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do certify that John Giltmore Esquire before the within Affidavit was made was on the 21 st day of March instant a Justice of the Peace acting under the authority of this State and that the within is his signature And I further certify that Joseph Dana Esquire before whom the Affidavit to which this is attached was made is a Justice of the Peace acting under the authority of this State and that the signature thereto is the signature of the said Joseph Dana Esquire
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Affixed the Seal of said Court at Athens the 26 th day of March A D 1822.
Henry Bartlett Clerk
Heaven for Athens

Rob' Townsend's
Schedule
(Copy)

Schedule
District of Ohio, Athens County Court of Common Pleas
On this fourth day of July 1820. personally appeared in open court being a court of Record for said County Robert Townsend aged sixty four years resident in Scipio Township in said District. who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows. viz
I the said Robert Townsend in the month of March 1777. if I remember rightly, at Bristol in the State of Rhode Island, enlisted into the service of the United States in Captain Barton's Company in the Regiment commanded by Henry Shuburne or Sherman in General Varnum's Brigade with which company I served until autumn, at said Bristol, from whence I marched with said company to West Point, and after serving at West Point nine or ten months returned to Rhode Island with said Regiment, and remained there until two years and an half had elapsed from the time of my enlistment, was present at the battle and retreat from Rhode Island under General Sullivan of which service I have no other evidence in my power to produce than that forwarded by me to the War Department in 1810. with my application for a pension, the date of which it is not in my power to state, in consequence of which I have received a Pension the certificate of which is numbered 9333.
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by gift, sale, or in any other manner, disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby to diminish it, or to bring myself within the provisions of "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War, passed on the 18th day of March 1818. and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property, or securities, contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Schedule of property
An article or obligation of R Putnam Esq to convey to me 160 acres of land for the consideration of 240 dollars of which sum I have paid 120 dollars from the monies allowed me for my pension.
One cow 2 calves one year old 9 small pigs 1 horse 21 years old 3 dozen poultry 2 hogs, 3 barrels @ 40 pk sallid 5 acres of standing

corn growing among the trees, the ground being cleared only in part. 6 acres of Rye and Flax growing in land cleared in part. 1 Spinning wheel. 2 Woollen chests, 1 Iron pot of 3 gallons, 1 Tea kettle 1 broken baking kettle 1 Poplar table. 3 chairs which have been in my family more than 30 years. 1 looking glass 16 inches by 12. 4 milk pans (earthen) 4 EARTHEN CROCKS 4 pewter spoons 4 knives, 2 forks 2 earthen plates, 1 tin coffee pot 1 other age 1 glass tumbler. Shovel and tongs, 2 tin basins of 3 pints each 2 earthen bowls, 2 earthen jugs 1 quart earthen 1 gallon keg (wooden) one tub of wood, 1 pail do. 1 log house cabin roof 17 feet square. 1 bible. 2 psalm books 1 Spelling book 1 vol. devot exercises by Mrs Rowe. 3 pamphlet sermons. Debts due to me none, nor am I indebted except to William Bruce Six dollars and the sum of 120 dollars before specified and interest thereon for my land.
My occupation is that of a labouring farmer, which I pursue with considerable disadvantage, having lost in part, the use of my right shoulder by reason of a strain suffered 15 years ago. my family consists of a wife of 61 years of good constitution and able to do much for my family although her sight is exceedingly weak. one daughter of 17 years old healthy and useful to us. one son of 14 very weakly and unable to perform any labour also a son of 7 years.
Robert Townsend.
Sworn to and declared on this 4th day of July 1820 before the honorable justices of the court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Athens.
H Bartlett CLK.
Henry Bartlett Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Athens, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the record of said Court and I do further certify that it is the opinion of said court that the total amount in value of the property of the testator in the aforesaid schedule is One hundred and eighty dollars.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court on this Sixth Day of July 1820.
Henry Bartlett Clerk

N o (1) Robt. Townsend
Plan.
Hon. L. Barber, of Ohio, H. R.

Athens (Ohio) March 21. 1822
To the honorable Secretary of War Department.
I am one of the unfortunate men who were placed on the list of Pensioners for Revolutionary services, & consequence of the discontinuance of my pension I am reduced to extreme poverty, and have no prospect but of wretchedness and dependence on publick charity for the remainder of life. I am advised by my friends and neighbours to apply again to my Government, and I take the liberty to appeal to you, although I do not know that I can add much to what I have already stated in my former applications.
When I made my last application, accompanied with the Schedule which I have annexed, which embraces all the property I then possessed, believing it to be my duty to keep back nothing as to my circumstances, I stated in the list of my property what appeared to me at the time to be a valuable interest in land which I had contracted for with Rufus Putnam Esquire and for which I had paid about one hundred and twenty dollars. In this I have been grievously disappointed. There is still due for my land one hundred and fifty dollars, including interest, toward the payment of which I have no means to raise a single dollar, & from the great scarcity of money, and the very reduced price of land, at this time, all

my land with the improvements I have made on it, cannot be sold for more than the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars. I must therefore wholly lose my land, as well as my own labour and the labour of my son, a young man twenty four years old, who has steadily worked on the land with me for two years past, with the promise of sharing the land with me when it should be paid for. The last payment became due last October, and I have nothing to expect now but to be turned off and, in my old age, to be left destitute of even a humble home.
To add to my afflicted state, my wife, who has been the main stay of my family, in April last broke her ankle by a fall, and has been a cripple and almost unable to walk ever since.
My personal property, since I made my schedule in 1820, is not increased, nor is it much lessened. My son, before mentioned, on whose exertions I have for some years past greatly depended for support, is no longer able to help me, being married and having a family of his own to support by the labour of his hands.
But I do not yet despair. When you shall be satisfied of the truth of my situation I trust you will perceive that my case does come within the views of the Acts of Government.
I am Sir,
with great respect your obedient servant,
Robert Townsend.

State of Ohio Athens County
On this 7 th day of October 1853.
Personally appeared before me J. C. Frost probate Judge within and for said County.
Rachael Townsend a resident of Alexander Township, County of Athens and State of Ohio Aged 84 years. Who first being 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 day of February 1853. granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War, That she is the Widow of Robert Townsend who was a private in the Rhode Island Continental Line, cannot say when he entered & left the service know nothing about the officers under whom he served, as to their names or rank, but remembers that her Husband told her that he resided in the State of Rhode Island when he - Entered the service
As proof of service reference is made to the Evidence filed in his application. The said Robert Townsend was a Pensioner under an act of Congress passed in the year 1818, and was placed on the pension Roll 24 th March 1819 and was paid at the Cincinnati Agency. She further declares that she was married to the said Robert Townsend, on the 27 th day of November, one Thousand Eight Hundred and Forty Two. (27 th Nov 1842). That her said Husband died on the 10 th day of April Eighteen Hundred & Forty Six.

(10 th April 1846) in Scioto Township Meigs County Ohio That she was not married to him prior to the 2 nd day of January (1800) Eighteen Hundred, but at the time above stated, and for proof of marriage reference is made to an "Authenticated Copy" from the Marriage Records of Athens County Ohio, by J C Frost Probate Judge of said County of Athens, Now on file in the Pension Department at Washington City, And further states that she is now a Widow Signed in presence of
Truman Barnes S. C. Street
Rachael Townsend mark
Sworn to And Subscribed before me the day and year Above written, And I certify that I have no interest in this claim nor concerned in its prosecution And that Rachael Townsend by reason of bodily infirmity by old age, is unable to appear in open Court.
In testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Probate Court of Scioto County at Athens This 7 th day of October A.D. 1853.
J. C. Frost Probate Judge S. Co.

Hon. Levi Patten, of Ohio, H. R. Ap. 15. 1822.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Pension Office

Mr. Barker of Ohio, has rec d the enclosure from Mr. Putnam - and presumes that Mr. Robert Townsend is an applicant for a pension from Ohio, - If so Mr. Edwards will have the good up to file, and consider it in the case.

State of Ohio County of Athens
State of Ohio County of Athens } On this 7 th day of October Eighteen hundred and fifty three (1853) Personally appeared before me J. C. Frost Probate Judge within and for said County, H. N. D. Bowman and Margaret Bowman,
both of whom are residents of Alex- =ander Township Athens County & State of Ohio. Who first being duly Sworn according to Law. Both on their oath declare that they are personally acquainted with Rachael Townsend a resident of Alexander, Athens County Ohio, and know her to be the identi- =cal Widow of Robert Townsend, deceased, That said Robert Townsend died on the 10 th day of April 1846. in the Township of Scioto Mingo County Ohio, That he was a Pensioner at the time of his death, And that the said Rachael Townsend is now a Widow, And is an Applicant for a pension under an Act of Congress passed 3 rd day of Feby 1853. And further declare they have no interest in this claim, nor concern in its prosecution
Signed in presence of
* E. J. Bowman * Freeman Barnes
x H. S. Bowman x Margaret Bowman
Sworn to and Subscribed before me the day and year above written. And I hereby certify that H. N. D. Borum and Margaret Borum are credible persons, and their testimony is

Entitled to full confidence, that I have no interest in this claim nor concerned in its prosecution In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed the seal of the Probate Court of Said County at Athens the day & year above written, J. C. Frost Probate Judge A. Co.

S. P. Hildreth Esq. Sir
Wadsworth Meigs Co June 14 th 1833
Herewith please find the Declaration of Widow Rachael Townsend & Affidavit of Human Refuses to establish the claim of the widow to a pension on the account of her late Husband Robert Townsend services in war of the Revolution, hoping the proof furnished will prove satisfactory, and if so you will forward the pension certificate to me at this place, made payable at the Cincinnati Agency
Yours Truly
R Downing Agent for Claimant

D Johnson Def (4)

Personally appeared before me David Johnson, of Supio township and being duly sworn, deponeth and saith that he the deponent is well acquainted with Robert Townsend and all his family having supplied him in great part with meat flour and other provisions which said Robert Townsend has consumed in his family for two or three years past, for a considerable part of which the deponent has been paid by the labour of John Townsend son of said Robert and by the wife labour of the wife of said Robert who by a fall is now become a cripple - that as said deponent understands and believes said Robert is now indebted in about 150 dollars for land bought of Rufus Putnam and must lose said land not being able to pay any part of said balance, that the deponent is satisfied that at this time the said land with its improvements made by Robert Townsend and said John Townsend could not be sold for more than 150 dollars in money nor does he know of any relief for said Townsend if his pension is discontinued as his personal property is very small and wholly insufficient to support him in the present state of said Townsend and of his wife and family. said deponent further saith that said Townsend has supported a very good character among his neighbours for honesty temperance and diligence in his business.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this twentythird day of March 6, 1822
David Johnson
Martin Roy Justice of peace in Supio Township

I, David Furman of Marietta in the county of Washington state of Ohio, agent & attorney in fact for the heirs of John Freadwell late of Salem in the state of Massachusetts, deceased, at the request of Robert Townsend of Meigs county, Ohio, do make the following statement and deposition, to wit,
That by a written contract, now in my care & possession made between Rufus Furman late attorney & agent of the said Heirs of John Freadwell of the one part, & the said Robert Townsend of the other part, bearing date the 31 st October 1815, the said R. Furman entered into the said contract & thereby agreed to sell to said R. Townsend the South East Quarter of Section of land N o 17 in Town N o 4 of Range N o 14 in the Ohio Company's Purchase, & now in the said county of Meigs, for the sum of two hundred fifty dollars; Sixty dollars whereof were paid at the date of the contract; and the other three quarters of the purchase money were made payable in three equal annual installments, on interest, on the 31 st October in the years 1819-1820 & 1821- together with the annual taxes on the land, which the heirs are to pay till a conveyance shall be made. Sometime in the year 1819, the lands of the said heirs of John Freadwell together with the above

above mentioned contract, were placed in my charge, with power to dispose of all the lands. - On the 17 January 1820, the said Robert Townsend paid to me, on account of the four of the said land instat- ments, the sum of fifty eight dollars & eighty cents, which has been by me paid over to the heirs of Sn? Woodwell.
See previous state, that by a calculation made by me this date, on the contract, there appears to be a balance of one hundred fifty five dollars & ninety nine cents = $155.99 - including interest & taxes, due from the said Rob. Townsend. The last installment became due the 31 October 1821. By the terms of the contract, the said Townsend can have no claim to a title or conveyance to him of the said land, until he shall have paid the amount due, or rather unless he should comply with the terms of the contract, which are to make the usual payments on the said lands above mentioned. If he shall pay the balance in a short time, I am willing to receive it & make to him a conveyance. But in the event he shall fail to pay, he is liable, as I conceive to lose the money he has already paid, & be ousted of his present possession.

I am not authorized to refund to him any money he has paid on account of the land, the title of which remains in the heirs of Sn o Freadwell; nor shall I make him a conveyance unless the balance due is paid. I am not acquainted with Mr. Townsend; nor do I know any thing of his situation, property, or dealings farther than I have above stated. - Marietta 4 th April 1822 David Putnam
Sworn to before me this 4 th day of April 1822 State of Ohio } Washington County } Ezra Osborn P.S. of the 8 th Circuit of the Courts of Common Pleas for the State of
Ezra Osborn is President Judge of the 8 th Circuit
L. Barker N. C.

D Putnam Letter

Newville, 11 Jan y. 1822
Sir,
There are three instalments of $10 each with interest due on your contract with the Heirs of John Tradwell, except $55.50 per Receipt given you 17 Jan 1820 the last of which became due 31 Oct. last.
It is necessary, as well for the Heirs as yourself, that the sum due should be paid & the title to the land made. You will therefore, please to give your attention to the business without further delay - as I must report you delinquent, if not paid this month. Your obed. Servt.
Darius Dunham
Mr. Robt. Townsend Huge County Ohio.

Salisbury, Weights Col. Nov 3 1853
Mr
Herewith you will find the necessary Papers in the Claim of Rachael Townsend Widow of Robert Townsend deceased for a Pension under act of 3rd July 1853. You will find them executed & Trust in conformity with late instructions received from the Pension Office. In her former declaration it was stated her age was 74 years in 1848 which is her correct age. the first was an Error of mine. The old Lady is not able to give any information in regard to the Officers under whom her husband served, nor of the time when he entered & left the Service, being entirely helpless on account of infirmities of old age. Cincinnati Agency will be more convenient than any other for pay of this Claim.
J. M. Waldo Esq. Com r of Pensions Washington City D C
Yours Respectfully R Darnley Ag t for R Townsend

Brief in the case of Rachel Fousham, wid: of Robert, Athens County and State of Ohio. act 3 rd Febry, 1853
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the act of 18 th March, 1818, 1 cont o
Recon d Evidence of Marriage,
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
R. Downing Esq n , Name and residence of Agent Belpshury, Miss P.
J. B. [unintelligible] Examining Clerk.

Salisbury Mays 600 June 21 1853
Col Waldo Sir
On the 14 th inst- I forwarded you the Declaration of Rachael Townsend, who, as the widow of Robert Townsend a Late Pensioner, Claims a pension under Act of 3 Feby 1853 with affidavit of Truman Barnes as proof of marriage, but find by the Rules of the Department that Record proof Authenticated is required when it can be had. Send in conformity with instruction I forward the enclosed Certificate
Yours Truly
R Downing
See June 20 th

Contract for the sale of S & L Section #17 Town N 7 Range N 14 W Robert Townsend
(6)

This agrement made this thirti first day of October - one thousand eight hundred & eighteen; By and between Rufus Putnam of Marietta, in the County of Washington and State of Ohio attorney and agent for the heirs of John - Broadwell late of Massachusetts; and Robert Townsend of Adams in the County State aforesaid Witnesseth that the said Robert Townsend for and consideration of the South East quar- -ter of Section N o 27 section of township N o 7 and Range N o 40 town of the Ohio Company purchase in the State of Ohio promised and Agrees to pay to the said Rufus Putnam Attorney for as aforesaid the following sums of money that is to say sixty dollars on the day of the date here of sixty dollars with Interest there on from this date on the 31 st day of October 1819 sixty dollars with Interest there on from this date on the 31 st day of October 1820, and the further sum of sixty dollars with Interest from this date on the 31 st day of October 1821. And upon a full and complete payment of the above sums with Interest at times above specified the said Rufus Putnam attorney for as aforesaid covenants and Agrees to procure or make to the said Robert Townsend or to his heirs or assigns a good and sufficient Deed of the said Land with a covenant of a general Warranty. it is further understood and agreed between

The parties that the said Putnam is to continue to pay the taxes which may become due on said lands untill a deed is made to Mr Townsend at which time Mr Townsend is to refund the sums of money so paid for for taxes — In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands & seals the day & year above mentioned
Signed Sealed & delivered in presence of
John C. Townsend Henry Putnam
Benjamin Putnam
Robert Townsend
Received Sixty Dollars being the first payment as above specified per Benjamin Putnam
Marble, 17 January, 1820. Receipt of Mr Robert Townsend, Fifty eight Dollars & Eighty cents, and have endorsed same on his Contract of 31 Oct, 1818, for S.E. quarter of Section 17 Town N. 7. Range 14 - made with Gen. Dummer for the Heirs of John Frazar. — Devised Putnam Atty for Mr Frazar & Heirs.
$58.80

In the matter of Rachel Townshend, a non compos The State of Ohio, } Probate Court, Athens County, Ohio Athens County, p. }
To All Persons to whom these Presents shall come, Greeting Know Ye, that the Probate Court within and for said County, doth hereby grant the Guardianship of Rachel Townshend, an Idiot, widow of Robert Town- shend, deceased, unto Truman Barrows, who is hereby fully empowered and authorized to do and perform all and singular the duties appertaining to said appoint- ment, the said Guardian having given bond according to law, and in all respects complied with the requi- sitions of the Statutes, in such cases made and provided In Witness whereof, the Seal of said Court is here- unto affixed
Witness, A. H. Van Vorhes, Judge of said Court, this 15th day of March, A. D. 1835 A. H. Van Vorhes, Probate Judge
The State of Ohio, } Athens County, p. } I, A. H. Van Vorhes, Judge of the Probate Court of said County, certify the above to be a true & the original Letter of Guardianship, granted in the premises by said Court, and remaining on file in this office; and that the same has not been revoked, but remains in full force in law
Witness my hand and seal of said Court, this second day of May, A. D. 1835 A. H. Van Vorhes Probate Judge

Middleport Meigs Co O May 7 1855
Sir
I send you the application of Truman Barnes Guardian of Rachael Townshend for Bounty land under Act of 3 rd March 1855, as the widow of Robert Townshend a Revolutionary Soldier Owing to old age & infirm in body & mind, the applica- tion had to be made (if at all) by a Guardian which I presume is correct
Yours
R Downing
Ag h for Claimant
L P Waldo
Com of Pensions
Washington D C

Pensylvania; 7 th Nov. 1853.
Sir: Please certify the time to which the within named pension was paid, on the date of his death, Very Respectfully,
J. C. Calhoun South Carolina
Robert Townsend #8. p.m., Act 1848: - Died 9 th April 1846, Paid to his death.
Sam l J. Pringle Atty. General.
Francis Burt. Esq. Third Auditor General }

5 17.877
3 Rev Ans

Rec. Sv. 10' apl. 46, Pompton.

Fine
E. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
132.0743
Rachel Townsend.

Mr. A. H. 153. 0.
B. H. D.

App. of Rachel Townsend widow of Robert
Athens
Ohio
T. 19
Act 3rd Febry 1853 $96.00 per An. Com-Exp 3/1853.
R Downing Salisbury Meigs Co. Ohio
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business

No 2122 2122
Rachel Lowden Wid: of — Robert. —
Set to R. Downing. (Mg: 27" 185)
Act. Feb: 3. 7853.

1915, Jan. 13. History to E. L. Giles. J.W.
1915, Sept. 2. Hist. to Lenore Giles.
Rev  WIDOW, &c.
File No.
2375-
Rachel Townsend,
Widow
Robert Townsend,
Prio. Rev. War.
Act:
Feb. 3, 1853.
Index:—Vol.
M.
Page
277
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Bradbury & Miller
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
Pomeroy, Ohio, January 8, 1915.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
I have occasion to use the war record of Robert Townsend, Revolutionary soldier. He enlisted in the State of Maine as I am told, and died in Meigs County in 1846. He was a resident of this County sometime prior to his death.
Will you kindly furnish me any information you may have in regard to his record, and at the earliest possible moment. Also kindly advise me the amount of the fee, if any.
Thanking you in advance for your courtesy in the matter, I am,
Yours very truly,
C. L. Giles.

J. P. BRADBURY
A. P. MILLER
W1 Rev sec Bradbury & Miller Attorneys at Law Pomeroy, Ohio
August 25, 1915.
The Pension Department, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:-
Will you kindly forward to me, the war record of Robert Townsend , Revolutionary soldier.
This was furnished to me once, but the paper was lost in the flood of last January.
I shall gladly pay any fee that may be charged.
Yours truly,
Lenore Gibbs