Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 6496, Amos Whitaker, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Whitaker, Anos
W. 6496
Esther
B.L.Wt. 13022-160-55-
CONTENTS

15042 North Ward
Amos Whitaker of Bridgewater in the State of R.I. who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Mankin of the R.I. commanded by Col. Ladd in the R.I. State line for 7 months
Inscribed on the Roll of North Ward at the rate of 23 - Dollars - 33 - Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20th day of May 1833 and sent to Amos Whitaker
Arrears to the 14th of March 1833 $16.66 Semi-ant. allowance ending 2/10/33 11.67
$28.33
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D. D. Allison Clerk, Book C Vol. 2 a Page 35

Amos Whitaker
Amos (Whitaker)
1802
1802

Moses Walker's deposition for Amos Whitaker

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Rhode-Island District, sc. August Term 1832
County of Providence
On this 17 th day of September A. D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court, being a resident District Court of the United States within and for said District, now in session— Amos Whitaker a resident of Johnson in the County of Providence and State of Rhode Island aged 71 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 October 14 th 1761 at Seekonk then Rehoboth Mass His birth is recorded in Rehoboth & lived in Rehoboth when he entered the service & 36 years part in Rhode Island, 27 of which he has lived in Johnson where he now resides —
and this applicant further states that in the winter of  December 1776 1777 he served three months as a private substitute for his brother Richard Whitaker who was drafted in December 1776 in Cap Elisha Franklin's company & Col Duggett's regiment of Massachusetts Militia & was stationed at Providence & Warrick
and this applicant further states that in August 1778 he was drafted & served one & a half months as a private in Sullivan's expedition in Cap Israel Hicks company & Col Whitney's reg- iment of Massachusetts Militia & was stationed at Howland's ferry until they went on to the Island & was in the Battle and this applicant further states that in 1779 he was drafted & served one month as a private in Cap Nathaniel Ide's company but the Colonel's name cannot remember. Massachusetts Militia & was stationed at Providence —
and this applicant further states that in 1780 he was drafted & served one & a half months as a private  orderly sergeant between flades & Howland's ferry in Cap Griffin's company & the Colonel's name cannot remember
all which drafts &c he served out & was honourably discharged

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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.
attest B Lawell clk
Amos Whitaker
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
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 Moses Walker , who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman, resident in the testified for P. Applicant and that who also signed the same is a resident in the as he states and is a credible person, and that his their 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 Amos Whitaker for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 7 th day of November 1832
Benja Lawell CLK
for

We Jonathan Knight a Clergyman residing in Cranston and Daniel Mathewson residing in the town of Johnston — Hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Amos Whitaker who has subscribed and sworn to the annexed declaration & we believe him to be 71 years of age that he is reputed & believed in the neigh- bourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion —
Rev. Jonathan Knight
Rhode Island District Daniel Mathewson
In Providence May 6 1833
Sworn to before me by the said Jonathan & Daniel and I further certify that the said Jonathan is a Clergyman residing in Cranston & that the said Daniel is a resident in said Johnston. that they signed the same in my presence and are both en- titled to the fullest credit as witnesses
Benja Lowell. Atty for Committee Dist Court R.I. Dist

I Moses Walker of Seekonk in the County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged Seventy- one Years, being duly cautioned and sworn second- -ing to law do testify and say, that Amos Whittaker now re resident in the Town of Johnston in the County of Providence & State of Rhode Island in the Month of December A. 1776 enlisted as a Substitute for his Brother Richard Whittaker Jr who was drafted for the term of three Months; and served three Months at Providence and Warwick as a soldier in the Company with me, under the Command of Capt Elisha Franklin and Lieut. Nathaniel Ide, in the Regiment of Col Daggett. I do further testify and say, that I frequently saw said Amos Whittaker on the Island of Rhode Island, as a soldier, in the year A. 1778. during the time of Sullivan's expedition, but to what company he was attached, or how long a time he served I am unable to say, as I was at that time engaged as a teamer; Also, that said Whittaker I think, in the year A 1779 served one Month at Providence in the Company, commanded by Capt Nathaniel Ide - and in the A. 1780 served one and a half Months between Hader Ferry & Howland Ferry, in the Company commanded by Capt Griffin and Lieutenant Weeks Moses Walker

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bristol County ss.
Sehonk August 24. A.D. 1832
Then personally appeared Moses Warren and made Solemn Oath to the truth of the within and foregoing deposition by him subscribed
Before me Alvin Hunt Justice of the Peace
And I further certify that said Moses Warren is a man of truth and a credible witness in the premises
Alvin Hunt Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Bristol ss. I James Sprague Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Bristol, do hereby certify that Alvin Hunt Esq. whose signature is affixed to the foregoing certificate is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Bristol and duly qualified to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this fourth day of September in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and thirty two - J. Sprague

3. 293
Rhode Island, R.I. Esther Whitaker, dow of Amos Whitaker who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Enscribed on the Roll at the rate of 23 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21st day of Dec r 1853. and sent to
Benja n Cowell Providence R.I. Deed Jan 3, 1854
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 56. Vol. A
Reg 3 m ss-92574
J.H.

Esther Whitaker

State of Rhode Island
County of Providence
On this first day of March 1853 personally appeared before the Municipal Court of the City of Providence Esther Whitaker now resident in North Providence 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 provisions of the act of Congress passed February 3 d 1853. viz that she is the widow of Amos Whitaker late of Johnston in said County deceased, who was a soldier of the Revolution & when the act of Congress of June 7 1832 was passed granting pensions to those who served in the war of the Revolution her said husband applied for & obtained a pension at the rate of $23.33 per annum payable at the Agency of the United States for paying pensions in the City of Providence which pension he received up to the time of his death. She further declares that she was married to the said Amos Whitaker on the twenty first of February AD 1813, as it appears in the family Bible & other evidences that her husband the aforesaid Amos died on the eighth day of September AD 1843, & since that time she has lived a widow & is now a widow & was a widow at the passage of the above act & never before applied for any pension except the amount of pension now paid to her after his

death, and according to the provisions of law she is entitled to the same pension as in his life time & requests the same to be allowed her
Witness Thomas G. George
Esther Whitaker
In Municipal Court of the City of Providence, March 7 th 1853 Subscribed and sworn to by Esther Whitaker, in open Court.
Albert Greene Clerk.
I Elisha A. Whitaker of Cranston in the County of Providence age 60 years on oath do testify & say that Amos Whitaker who was the husband of Esther Whitaker who has signed & sworn to the pending declaration was my father & he departed this life on the eighth day of September 1843 & since then the said Esther has been a widow & is now a widow I was present when he died
Elisha A. Whitaker
In Municipal Court of the City of Providence, March 1, 1853 Subscribed and sworn to by Elisha A. Whitaker, in open Court.
Albert Greene Clerk.

Clerk's Office of the Municipal Court of the City of Providence.
I, Albert G. Greene, Clerk of said Court, do hereby certify, that the foregoing is the original Declaration of Esther Whitaker, made in said Court, in the matter of her claim for a pension, and the proceedings of said Court thereon.
I also certify, that said Court ordered it to be certified, that Elisha H. Whitaker, who has signed the foregoing Affidavit, is a credible witness.
I further certify, that the paper hereto annexed, is a leaf cut, by me, from a Bible this day produced before said Court by said Esther Whitaker.
In attestation whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and have affixed the seal of said Court, this twenty ninth day of November A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty three.
Albert G. Greene, Clerk.

FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
MARRIAGES.
AMOS Whilaker Was married to ESTHER RALPH February 21 st 1813.

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
BIRTHS.
Nathan REIFPH born Oct. 2 nd D: 1761 Friday. —
ELSTHER RANDALL Born June 14 th D: 1774 on Sunday — and Married Feb. 5 th D: 1792
WILLIAM Born Son. D: 1792.
RANDALL Born Sept D: 1796.
ANNE born Nov. 23 D: 1803.
HANNAH Whitaker Daughter of Amos Whitaker and Esther his Wife. Born Oct. 12 th D: 1804

R. Wilson, Nov 26/55,
83.574 act Mar 3/55
92.574
apl 23/55
Eather Whitaker, wid Amos Whitaker, Pring,
Map's Mills, Rev. War
302228
Ad: 160 dec, 20/55,
20. Feb 53 3293
20
Vol 101. page 142
Robert Wilson Onychville R.I.

State of Rhode Island COUNTY OF Providence
ss.
On this ninth day of April , A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five , personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, Esther Whitaker aged eighty years , a resident of Olneyville in the State of Rhode Island , who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Amos Whitaker deceased, who was a Pirate in the Company commanded by Captain [blank] Regiment of of the Revolution in the war with Great Britain commanded by [blank] declared by the United States on the 18th of June, 1812,
that her said husband [blank] at [blank] day of [blank] , A. D. 18 [blank] for the term of [blank] and continued in actual service in said war for the term of [blank] and was honorably discharged at [blank] on the [blank] day of [blank] , A. D. 18 [blank] ; but that, to the
best of her knowledge and belief, her husband never received any written or printed discharge, The evidence of the service of said Amos Whitaker is now on file in the Pension Office, the same having been used in the application of said Esther Whitaker for a pension, and a certificate of a pension being granted to her on the same, reference thereto being here made for the further proof.
She further states that she was married to the said Amos Whitaker in Johnston R.I. , on the twenty first day of February A. D. 1813, by one Jonathan Knight , a Baptist Minister , and that her name before her said marriage was Esther Relf ; that her said husband died at Johnston , on the eighth day of September A. D. 1843, and that she is now a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the "Act approved March 3, 1855," and prays that the certificate thereof may be sent for her to Robert Nelson Olneyville R.I. ; and declares that she has not received a Bounty Land Warrant under this or any other Act of Congress, nor made any other application therefor.
Esther Whitaker

We Lusan Place and Rebecca Mc Davis residents of North Providence in the State of Rhode Island upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Esther Whitaker in our presence; and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Lusan Place Rebecca Mc Davis
The foregoing declaration and 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 is the person she represents herself to be; and that I have no interest in this claim.
Robert Wilson
Justice of the Peace.
State of Rhode Island Providence
County.
We, Ephraim Winsor and William Smith having been duly sworn, depose and say, that we well knew Amos Whitaker who was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution whose widow now applies for bounty land; that we knew him for more than Twenty years before his death, which occurred at Johnston about eleven years years ago; that we know that he died about that time, because we lived in the same town and it was a matter of general report at the time that we have known his said widow from his death to this time, that she is now unmarried, and that we are disinterested.
Ephraim Winsor
William Smith
eighteenth
day
Subscribed and duly sworn to before me, this of April A. D. 18 55
Robert Wilson
Justice of the Peace.
It is hereby certified, that satisfactory proof has been exhibited before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, by the affidavits of Ephraim Winsor and William Smith of the said County and State, whom I know to be credible persons, and who swear that they have no pecuniary interest in the result of the foregoing application; that Esther Whitaker the applicant for bounty land in the foregoing declaration is now unmarried, and that she is the widow of the late Amos Whitaker who was a Soldier / Private in the war of Revolution and that the said Amos Whitaker died at the time above stated.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, this day of April 185 5
Robert Wilson
Justice of the Peace.

THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS.
PROVIDENCE, SC.
CLERK'S OFFICE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS,
PROVIDENCE, April 19 th A. D., 1855
I, Amasa S. Westcott
Clerk of the COURT OF COMMON PLEAS of said State, within and for the County of Providence:
DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Robert Wilson was on the eighteenth day of April A. D. 1855 a Justice of the Peace for said County of Providence
duly appointed and qualified, and authorized to administer oaths and take depositions and the acknowledg- ment of deeds and other instruments, and that the signature to the annexed Certificate, purporting to be his, is genuine.
IN ATTESTATION WHEREOF, I hereto subscribe my name, and affix the Seal of said Court, the day and year above written.
Amasa S. Westcott Clerk.

15 17027 Amos Whilaker Rhod Island
Psate 7 Mrs
1606 Apr. 30 1833
P. 362
Benjamin Cowdell Co. Providence R.I.

BRIEF in the case of  Amos Whitaker  County of Providence  in the State of  Rhode Island  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 71 years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     Sub In 1776 or 7 - 3 - private Gen. Sullivan   Asaf. 1778 - 1 15 - Capt Franklin C. Daggett   " 1779 - 1 - - Capt Hicks Col Whitney   " 1780 - 1 15 - Capt Griffin  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Battle at R Island  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Rhode Island  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? living witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? papers not properly attached 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
M. Clark Examining Clerk.

April 22, 1931
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section EEL
Mr. Martin L. Brown The Brown-Morrison Company Lynchburg, Virginia
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.6496, that Amos Whittaker was born October 14, 1761, at Rehobeth (later Seekonk), Massachusetts.
While residing in Rehobeth, Massachusetts, he enlisted and served as a private with the Massachusetts Troops, as follows: from sometime in the winter of 1776 and 1777, three months as a substitute for his brother, Richard Whitaker, Junior, as a private in Captain Franklin's Company, Colonel Daggett's Regiment and was stationed at Providence and Warwick; from August, 1778, one and one-half months in Captain Israel Hix's Company, Colonel Whitney's Regiment and was in General Sullivan's Expedition to Rhode Island and in the battle of Rhode Island; in 1779, exact dates not given, one month in Captain Nathaniel Ide's Company and was again stationed at Providence; and from sometime in 1780, specific dates not given, one and one-half months in Captain Griffin's Company. It does not appear that he was at the battle of Lexington.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 17, 1832, while residing in Johnston, Providence County, Rhode Island. He stated at that time that he had then resided in Rhode Island for thirty-six years, twenty-seven of which he had lived at said Johnston.
He died September 8, 1843, at Johnston, Rhode Island.
The soldier married February 21, 1813, in Johnston,
Sol said Capt. Elisha Franklin but did not use Elisha as the Capt of Rehobeth who serv. in Col. Daggett's Regt was named Joseph See Mass Pals Sailors VOL 6- page 18

Rhode Island, Esther Ralph or Relph.
She was allowed pension on her application executed March 1, 1853, at which time she was aged seventy-nine years and resided in North Providence, Rhode Island.
She died January 3, 1857.
In 1853, Elisha A. Whitaker, then aged sixty years and a resident of Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island, stated that he was a son of the soldier.
Hannah, daughter of Amos and Esther Whitaker, was born October 12, 1814.
The following also appears on the family record:
Nathan Relph born October 2, 1761 Esther Randall " June 19, 1774. married February 5, 1792. William born November--, 1792. Randall " September --, 1796. Alme " November 23, 1803.
The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to show a claim for pension on file on account of the services of Richard Whitaker, searched under all spellings of the surname, as described by you.
Very truly yours.
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.
From JB
apparently a son by a former as his birth date would be 1793
Probably the widow's record by a first mar.

May 23 - 1902 Mt. Holden Cin, Ohio
June 25 - 1902
To above - name of child - date & place of wid; - birth & death not shown - How to get date of last payment
June 14 - 1903 Edw. W. Whitaker City 1910 Feb 11, List - To E. W. Whitaker A. S. P.
2
Recy
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 6496
Esther Whitaker
Wid
Amos Whitaker
Print Rev War
Act: Feb 30 1848
Index: - Vol. 86 Page 329
[Arrangement of 1870.]

No 3.9/103
The 3 d Aud t be so kind as to state date of death of Pensioner, and to whom paid.
H. Burt Esq. 3 Aud t Dec. 19. 53
I oblige Respectfully, W. ob. serv. J. Cole For Comr
Amos Whitaker, act 1832. $23.33 per annum. died 8 Sept 1843. paid
J. Burt Auditor

College Hill. O. Apr. 30/02 Hon. Com. of Pensions Washington. D.C.
Dear Sir,
Please send me the military record of Amos Whitaker a revolutionary pensioner.
Private, Mass. Militia. Placed on the roll, May 11. 1833 to commence March 4. 1831 age 73. Pension paid in Providence Co. R.I.
I wish this certificate for member- ship in a patriotic society
Yours truly Wm Holden College Hill. Sta. K. Cin. O.

OFFICE OF EDWARD W. WHITAKER REGISTERED PATENT ATTORNEY, NO. 403 WASHINGTON, D. C.
205 Mass. Ave., N.E.,
WASHINGTON, D. C. Jan. 25, 1910.
Hon. J. L. Davenport, Com d of Pensions. City.
Dear Sir: If there is any record of the services in the war of the Revolution by Amos Whitaker and his father Richard Whitaker who both responded to the Lexington Alarm and served several enlistments in the Massachusetts militia, I shall be greatly obliged if you will cause to be furnished me a transcript of same. Amos was a pensioner I believe. Richard was a non commissioned officer, also a lieutenant as shown by a deed to homestead at Rehobeth, Mass. executed in 1786.
Respectfully Yours,
A. W. Whitaker.

1007
3-871.
RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by W.T. Conboy
Claim No. Feb 4 1910.
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Amos Whitaker
Service Mass, Rev. War.
Additional Service _____
No _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
No claim as above.
Juy W.F. 6496

Providence Dec 14, 1853
Sir
I herewith enclose the application of Esther Whitaker widow of Amos for a pension under the act of Congress of Feb 3, 1853
I am Respectfully Yours ob't Servt Benja Lowell
Hon S P Waldo

6 PAID
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
53-44 92.574

Ph. Feb. 3/53, R.A., Brighton

92574
Esther Whitaker
wid
Amos Gardner of Puyallup Puyallup Washington 92
6 Paces

5 13.022
J Nov 1919

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Amos Whitaker a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. W. file 6496.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     * Winter 1776 or 1777 3 mos. Pvt. Elisha Franklin Dagget Mass.   Aug. 1778 1 1/2 mos. " Israel Heip Whitney "   1779 1 mo. " Nathaniel Dole — "   1780 1 1/2 mos. " Gaiffin —  
* substituted for his brother Richard Jr.
Battles engaged in, in Sullivan's expedition into battle of  Rhode Island.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Rehoboth, Mass.
Date of application for pension, Sept. 17 1832. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Johnston, Providence Co., R.I.
Age at date of application, Born Oct. 14, 1761 at Rehoboth, Mass. died Sep. 18, 1843
Remarks: Pol. mar. Feb. 21, 1813 either Ralph or Ralphe. He died Sept. 8, 1843 and she was allowed pension on an application executed March 1, 1853 while a resident of Providence, R.I. aged 79 years. His daughter Hannah was born Oct. 12, 1814. Name of soldier's father not stated.
Very respectfully,
Q

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston. (December 14 th 1855.
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 Amos Whitaker is borne on pay roll of Capt. Israel Hix's Comp. Col. Josiah Whitney's Regt. on Expedition to R. Island from July 30 to Sept. 10. 1778 1 month 13 days, as private. Also on pay roll of Capt. Joseph Willmarth's Comp. Col. John Hathaway's Regt. from March 14. 1779 28 days, as private. Also on pay roll of Capt. Nathaniel Ide's Comp. Col. Carpenter's Regt. from Aug 13. to Sept. 12. 1779 1 month, as private. Also on pay roll of Lieut. Samuel Brown's Comp. Col. Thomas Carpenter's Regt. from Aug 1. 1780, 9 days, as private. from Rehoboth.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
E. M. Wing Secretary of the Commonwealth.

ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
PENSION OFFICE,
Nov: 26"
1855.
Sir:
The claim of Esther Whitaker , for bounty land under the act of the 3d of March, 1855, No. 92,574, has been examined and suspended.
The revolutionary service of Amos Whitaker , the husband of the applicant, does not appear of record in this office.
The 3d section of said act requires a service of "FOURTEEN DAYS" to be established by "RECORD EVIDENCE."
Upon the production of such evidence of service, the claim will be favorably considered.
Very respectfully,
J. MINOT,
Commissioner.
+ You are referred to the Sect n of State of Mass: for such evidence as the soldier alleged his service in the Mass: Militia.
Robt Wilson Esq. One mile R.D.

Wineville R.I. Dec. 15. 1855
Yr Most Resp
Commissioner of Pensions
Dr Sir
Enclosed I send you the Certificate of the Rec d of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts of the term of service of Amos Whitaker a Soldier of the Revolution for the purpose of perfecting the evidence of service required by law, I have tried to identify the person but can find no living evidence and must therefore again refer you to the evidence on file or record in your office in connection with the Certificate herewith sent as the evidence of identity and service of the said Amos Whitaker
Resr Young Le
Robert Wilson

MARTIN L. BROWN, PRESIDENT WALTER W. BROWN, VICE-PRESIDENT JNO. J. MORRISON, TREASURER JNO. A. ANDERSON, SECRETARY
COMPLETE LINES LOOSE LEAF DEVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENT
Brown-Morrison Co. INCORPORATED Manufacturing Printers and Lithographers Stationers, Engravers, Binders Lynchburg, Virginia
March 9th, 1931.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Major General C. H. Bridges has referred us to you for information which he could not furnish, and which he tells me that you may have.
A connection is trying to establish Revolutionary War records and they are anxious to secure the records of Amos Whitaker or Lt. Richard Whitaker, who were in the Battle of Lexington, and it is hard to determine from our records whether they volunteered from Rhode Island, Connecticut or Massachusetts, but more than likely from Scituate, Rhode Island.
There were three of the Whitaker name in the Battle of Lexington, Lt. Richard Whitaker and his grand-son, Amos, also his son, whose name we do not have at this time.
Any information that you can give us we will be very pleased to have, and if there is any charge for same we will send you funds to cover.
Yours very truly,
MLB/H
BROWN-MORRISON COMPANY, INC.
Martin L. Brown

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DIRECTORS: JOHN W. CRADDOCK A. P. CRADDOCK CHARLES G. CRADDOCK JOHN W. CRADDOCK, JR. G. G. CRADDOCK R. E. CRADDOCK A. P. CRADDOCK, JR. T. M. TERRY DEXTER OTEY A. HORSLEY CHARLES B. EASLEY W. R. BARNSDALE, JR. JOHN H. DAVIS W. C. GOODE W. D. HOGAN W. M. SLOAN J. T. DYER J. B. LUCKETT GEO. P. PUTLEY WALTER B. YATER H. C. MILLER J. F. WEST JOHN W. JAMES
The Co-Operative Building & Loan Association of Lynchburg, Incorporated J. NEWTON GORDON, SECY.-TREAS. OFFICE: 219 NINTH STREET Lynchburg, Va.
BATTERY PARK HOTEL
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R. H. BRANCH MANAGER
SHERMAN DENNIS, WALTER H. WESTWOOD, LESSEES.
"IN THE LAND OF THE SKY"
ASHEVILLE, N.C.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
JOHN W. CRADDOCK, Chairman of the Board CHARLES G. CRADDOCK, President DEXTER OTEY, Vice Pres. & Managing Director CHAS. B. EASLEY, Secretary J. F. WEST, Treasurer R. H. COX, Auditor
GEO. D. WITT SHOE COMPANY
SOUTHERN DEPT. CRADDOCK-TERRY COMPANY MANUFACTURERS
LYNCHBURG, VA.
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GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA
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Brief in the case of Esther Whitaker, widow of Amos. Providence County and State of Rhode Island act Feb. 3. 53.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
No documentary, by an accurate return, & the family record -
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Allowed, for $23.33.
per Feb 3. 1833.
Name and residence of Agent
Benj. Lowell, Providence, R.I.
J. H. Adams Examining Clerk.

own "The Norfolk," 205 Det., N.E., Washington, D.C., Jan. 8, 1903.
Hon. E. F. Ware, Comr. of Pensions.
Dear Sir: My great grandfather Amos Whitaker , of Rehoboth, Massachusetts, was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, in Massachusetts troops, part of the time with his son Amos who was a pensioner. In 1785 he conveyed real estate to his son Richard by a deed in which he recited as a Lieutenant .
Can you consistently, for historical purposes solely,

give me some information on what your records disclose as to the rank, services and pensions of either or of both of the soldiers Richard Whitaker, father and Amos Whitaker, son, of Rehobeth, Mass., and gratefully oblige?
Yours respectfully, Edward W. Whitaker, Grandson of Amos Whitaker of Rehobeth, Mass.