Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 22,552, Peleg Weeden, R.I.

SERVICE
NUMBER
R.I.
Weeden, Pleg Weedon er Weaden er
N 22.552
CONTENTS
Sarah.

let to Pension Agent Apr. 20. 1836
Rhode Island 10376
Peleq Weedon
of Kent in the State of R. Island who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Tooton of the Inf'ty, commanded by Col. Dippell in the R. Island line for Simo's Private of Infantry 21 " Private Artillery
Increased from $51.
Inscribed on the Roll of Rhode Island at the rate of 97 Dollars 50 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 day of April 1836 and sent Hon. H. L. J. Pease No. of Rep's
Arrears to the 4th of March 1836 $487.50 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 Sept " 49.75
$536.25
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by M. Addis Clerk, Book C Vol. 2 Page 136

Reported
813 Rhode Island Sarah Weedon widow of Peleg Weedon R.I. who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Matross.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 100 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24. day of July 1848, and sent to
Franklin Greene Providence R.I.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 29, Vol. 3.

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State of Rhode Island County of Kent ss. Court of Common Pleas, August Term A.D. 1832
On this Twenty first day of August A.D. 1832. personally appeared in open Court before the judges or justices of the Court of Common Pleas, now sitting at East Greenwich in said County of Kent, Peleg Wadsworth, a resident of East Greenwich aforesaid, aged Seventy four years, who being first 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 th 1832. - That he entered the Service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. - That he was born at Exeter in the County of Washington & State of Rhode Island, in December 1757. but does not recollect the day of the Month; that his age was recorded in a bible, which he has seen, but which, by time and accident, is lost. That his father moved from Exeter to East Greenwich when this Claimant was about four years of age, where this Claimant has ever since resided. - That he enlisted at said East Greenwich, in the forepart of January A.D. 1776. for the term of one year, into a Company of State Troops, commanded by Capt. Thomas Gorton, Thomas Arnold being Lieutenant, in a Regiment commanded by Col. Lippitt. Said Company were at first stationed at Warwick neck; we then went to Porstsmouth on Rhode Island and thence to Newport where we were stationed for a time. Then we marched to the State of New York; and were at White Plains and at Harlem. Then we went to Princetown and crossed the forks of the Delaware. Then we went to Trenton and were in the battle at Trenton. General Washington had the Command of the troops, whom this Claimant knew. That after the battle we went to Chatham, where, our term of enlistment having expired, we were discharged on the first day of January A.D. 1777. and returned home. That afterwards early in the Spring of 1777. this Claimant enlisted for an other term of one year into an Artillery Company of State Troops, commanded by Capt. Ebenezer Dyer.

Robert Cower and Squire How, being the Lieutenants, in the Regiment commanded by Col. Elliot, & that he served in said Company for the term of one Year. That said Company were stationed a part of the time at Warwick neck, and while there General Prescott was captured on Rhode Island by a party under Col. Barton, and was brought to Warwick neck where this Claimant saw him. And the Residue of the time said Company was stationed at fort Barton in Tiverton; and we were discharged at Tiverton some time in the Month of April 1778. That afterwards, in the month of June A. 1778. this Claimant enlisted for one other term of nine Months, into a Company commanded by the said Ebenezer Adams, Christopher Robinson & Champlin Lamphere being Lieutenants, in a Regiment commanded by Col. Robert Ellis. We were stationed at fort Barton in Tiverton, and said Company was in the battle with the enemy on Rhode Island. General Sullivan, whom this Claimant well knew commanded the troops. Said company were discharged at Tiverton on the sixteenth day of March 1779. That he has no documentary evidence of his services and no written discharge: And knows of only one person living with whom he served or by whom he can prove his services.
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. Peleg Weedon his mark Sworn to & subscribed the day and year aforesaid

I Samuel Hatch of Eastgreenwich in the county of Kent and State of Rhode Island do hereby certify that I was an enlisted private soldier in a company under the command of Job Capt. Job Peirce in the year 1775 & 1776. Said Com- pany was first commanded by said Peirce, who gave up his Commission, and Malachi Hammett, who was Lieuten- ant in said company took the command of it. I served in said company one year from the 9 th of November A. 1775. said company was in Col. Richmond's Regiment. and that I was knowing to Peleg Weedon of said Eastgreen- wich being a soldier in a company commanded by Capt Thomas Gorton, at in the year 1776. in Col. Rich Lippitt's Regiment. That I saw him as a soldier in said company on Rhode Island; and have always understood that the enlistments in that Regiment were for a year & that the said Weedon served that term of time in said company & Regiment. - That I was also an en- listed soldier in a company commanded by Capt Eben Adams in Col. Ellis Regiment of State troops & served therein the term of nine months from June 1778 to the sixteenth of March A. 1779. when said company was discharged - and that the said Peleg Weedon was a private in said company and served therein during the whole of said time and he came home with me when we were discharged. - I also knew that the said Weedon was a soldier in a company commanded by Capt. Adams in Col. Elliot's Regiment in the year 1777. and served therein, but cannot say how for what length of

of time he served in said Company, but I supposed he served the whole time for which the Regiment was raised, which was for one year, and I never heard anything to the contrary. And that this applicant is the same Peter Wreden.
Samuel Hatch
Kent Jc. The State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations Court of Common Pleas August Term A.D. 1832 Sworn to in open court on the second day of the Term John Brown Clk.

I Daniel Rice of Coventry in the County of Kent do hereby certify that I was an enlisted soldier in Capt Gorton's Company in Col. Lippitt's Regiment in the year 1776. and served one year therein; and that Peleg Weedon of East Greenwich in the County of Kent served said Term in said Company; and we were discharged in Jan y 1777.
Daniel Rice
Kent ss. Court of Common Pleas August Term 1832 Issue to in open Court the seventh day of the Term Hills John Brown Clk
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that
who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in the
and that Samuel Hatch of East Greenwich + Daniel Rice of Coventry who also signed the same are residents in the County of Kent and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, JOHN BROWN, Clerk of said Court of Common Pleas, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Peleg Weedon for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this Fifth day of September
in the year 1832
John Brown

9987 Sarah Widen R Island Act 7 th July 1852
Found on Roll of Adams, B th Elliott Reg t 27 Months
Admitted 2 years Mattross
$100 per an
Q
Henry n Cowell Esq r Providence R Island

State of Rhode Island
County of Kent
On this 25 th day of March 1843 personally appeared before me William Bailey - one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas within & for said County. Sarah Warden of East Greenwich in said County aged 75 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order 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" that she is the widow of Phebe Warden late of said East Greenwich deceased who was a soldier of the Revolution & a pensioner under the act of Congress of June 7 1832 & to the declaration he made to obtain his pension she refers for proof of her service, And she further declares that she was married to the said Phebe Warden on the 31 st day of August A.D. 1783 as will appear

by the widow hereto annexed, and she further declares, that her said husband departed this life on 26 th day of April A D 1842 & since then she has lived a widow, she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred & ninety four, to wit at the time above mentioned
Witness. L. J. Slocum William Bailey
her Sarah X Weeden mark
State of Rhode Island Present Jo. At East Greenwich this 25 th day of March A D 1843 Subscribed and sworn to before me, and I certify that Mrs. Sarah Weeden is able unable to attend court.
William Bailey Justice, Court of Common Pleas

I James B. Pierce of East Greenwich in the County of Kent and State of Rhode Island being of lawful age do testify & say that Abigail Widen late of said East Greenwich departed this life on the 26 th day of April A D 1842 - and since then the said Sarah Widen has remained a widow -
James B. Pierce
Kent Sc. In East Greenwich March 25 th 1843
Personally appeared before me the above named James B. Pierce & made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him signed, I also certify that said James B. Pierce is a credible witness -
Jeremiah J. Slocum Just. Peace
State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations Kent Sc. Clerks office Court of Common Pleas I certify that William Barkley Esqr. is one of the Justices of said Court, and that Jeremiah J. Slocum is a Justice of the peace in and for the town of East Greenwich in said County, that the foregoing are their signatures in their own hand writing, and that full faith and credence is and ought to be given to all their official acts -
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court, at East Greenwich this 25 th day of March A D 1843
Jeremiah J. Slocum CLK

This is to Certify Where it may Concern that Mr Peleg Warden Son of Mr Caleb Warden and Mrs Sarah Boyd Daughter of Mr Andrew Boyd Both of East Greenwich in the County of Kent and State of Rhode Island and Providence plantations Was Lawfully joined together in the Honourable State of Marriage in said Greenwich on the 31 st day of August AD 1783
By me John Horton Elder

No. 9363
Peleg Weedon
Private 2 years
papers not properly authenticated
Nov 17. 1832
 80  2  100  100  200 
24 - 5 m. 1832 E. T. Merrill in Rolls
N. Whiting Esqf.
C. Greenwich R. I.

BRIEF in the case of  Peleq Weedon of the County  of Kent  in the State of R. 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? 74 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.     In 1776 Jan'y 1 State Troops As a, Private Gen. Putnam, Capt. Gorton   " 77 Spring 15720 = - ditto Col. Elliot, Capt. Adams   " 78 June - 9 - ditto Col. Ellis, Serre Capt.  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Trenton & R. Island  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? East Greenwich  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? depositions  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?  no clergyman's Certificate 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Levin Belt Examining Clerk.

Wars Section AWP eel
May 2, 1929
Herbert J. Couper 567 Main Street East Greenwich, Rhode Island
Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.22552 , it appears that Peleg Weeden (son of Caleb Weeden) was born in December, 1757, at Exeter, Washington County, Rhode Island.
While residing at East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island, he enlisted and served with the Rhode Island Troops as follows:
From January, 1776, to January, 1777, as a private in Captain Thomas Gorton's Company, Colonel Lippitt's Regiment and was in the battle of Trenton; from early in the spring of 1777, to April, 1778, as matross in Captain Ebenezer Adams' Artillery Company, Colonel Elliot's Regiment; from June, 1778, nine months as matross in same company and regiment and was in the battle of Rhode Island.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 21, 1832, at which time he was living in East

Greenwich, Rhode Island.
He died, April 26, 1842.
The soldier married, August 31, 1783, at East Greenwich, Rhode Island, Sarah Boyd, daughter of Andrew Boyd.
She was allowed pension on her application executed March 25, 1843, at which time she was a resident of East Greenwich, Rhode Island, aged seventy-five years.
There are no further family data.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

Sarah Weedon
ad
3326
admitted
Franklin Greene Providence R.I.

State of Rhode Island, } ss. COUNTY of Kent }
On this fourteenth day of June 1848,
personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Kent , Sarah Weedon , a resident of East Greenwich in the county of Kent & State aforesaid , aged Eighty years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 2d of February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war:—That she is the Widow of Philip Weedon , who was a Matross in the war of the Revolution, and that she received a pension of One Hundred dollars per annum, under the act of 17th of June, 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me, } ss.
Sarah X Weedon her mark
Jeremiah I. Slocum
Justice of the Peace.
I certify that the above named affiant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing affidavit.
Jeremiah I. Slocum
Justice of the Peace.
State of Rhode Island, } ss. COUNTY of Kent }
I Joseph I. Tillinghast Clerk of the Supreme Court in the county aforesaid, being a Court of Record, do hereby certify, that Jeremiah I. Slocum is a Justice of the Peace in the county aforesaid, and is fully authorized to act in said capacity, and that his signatures above written are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, at East Greenwich on this fourteenth day of June 1848
Jos I. Tillinghast

3386 Sarah Widen
$100-
Benj. Ladd Providence R. I.

STATE OF RHODE-ISLAND,
County of Kent
On this 24 th day of July — A. D. 1843, personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace in said County Sarah Weedon now resident in East Greenwich in said County, aged 75 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 Poley Weedon deceased, who served in said War as a captain . That she received a pension under the Act of July 7, 1838, at the rate of $ 100 per annum, payable at the Agency for paying pensions at Providence.
Sarah X Weedon mark
Kent
Sc.
In
East Greenwich  July 24 A. D., 1843.
Personally came before me the above named Sarah Weedon and made oath to the truth of the above declaration by her signed.
I also certify said Sarah is a entitled person to her Statement entitled to full credit
Jemima G. Flower Just. Peace

State of Rhode Island } County of Kent } Se.
I Jeremiah S. Hovey Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in the County aforesaid being a court of Record, do hereby certify that Jeremiah S. Hovey Esq. is a Justice of the Peace in the town of East Greenwich in the County aforesaid, and is fully authorized to act in his said capacity, and that his signature within written is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at East Greenwich in said County this 24 th day of July A D 1843.
Jeremiah S. Hovey Clk " " "

Deposition of J. Miller.

I James Miller of East Greenwich in the County of Kent & State of Rhode Island aged Seventy eight years, being duly sworn, do testify and say that I have been acquainted with Philip Weedon of said East Greenwich, an applicant for a Pension for Fifty — years or more; That He has always sustained the character of an honest and credible man; that I believe him to be of the age of Seventy four years or rising that ever since he has ever had the reputation in the neighbourhood of having been a soldier in the revolutionary War, and in this opinion I concur.
State of Rhode Island &c Kent County, ss
James Miller
At East Greenwich November 24 th 1832. Subscribed and sworn to by the above Deponent before me; and I do certify that the Deponent is a credible Witness; that he holds the office of Town Clerk, and has for many years held that office and also the office of Justice of the Peace. Witness Nathan Whiting Just. Peace
State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations Kent County ss
Clerks office Supreme Judicial Court
I certify that Nathan Whiting is a justice of the peace within and for said County duly commissioned and sworn and that his name subscribed to the above certificate is his genuine signature
Christopher Johnson Clerk

Peleg Weedon of East Greenwich in the County of Kent and State of Rhode Island, doth on oath, declare that He served in the War of the Revolution, Two years and nine months in all; that He served one year and nine months in the Artillery, namely, under Capt. Ebenezer Adams in Col. Elliot's Regiment; That on the Sixth of April A.D. 1833. a pension was granted him for services at the Rate of Eighty Dollars a year only, whereas a larger pension is justly due to him for his above services in the artillery, according to the pay, he then received and was entitled to. Wherefore he prays an increase of his pension to such an Amount as he is legally entitled to according to the Act of Congress.
his Peleg X Weedon mark
State of Rhode Island Kent County ss?
Subscribed and sworn to at East Greenwich April 5 th A.D. 1836. Before me Nathan Whiting Just. Peace
I Samuel Hatch of East Greenwich in the County of Kent and State of Rhode Island, a pensioner, do certify that Peleg Weedon above named served nine Months in Capt Adams Company of Artillery in Col. Elliot's Regiment in the Rhode Island line, and that I served with him in the same Company for the same term of time in the war of the Revolution.
Samuel Hatch
State of Rhode Island Kent County, ss?
Subscribed & sworn to before me at East Greenwich April 5 th 1836. and I certify that the said Samuel Hatch sustains a good character for truth.
Nathan Whiting Just. Peace

Kent Co State of Rhode Island & Providence planta- tion. Clerks office Court of Common pleas April 5 th 1836
I certify that Nathan Whiting Esq. is a Justice of peace legally appointed by the general Assembly of this state and engaged according to law, that his the within is genuine his signature
John P. Roberts Jr. Clk
Hon. S. J. Pearce
N 12

Providence May 15 1843
Sir I herewith enclose the application of Mrs Sarah Warden widow of Peter Warden for a pension under the act of Congress of July 7 1838
I am respectfully your obed Servt Benj. Lowell
J. D. Edwards Esq

N o 1363 Peleg Weedon
N o Whiting Esq. E. Greenwich R.I.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
Peleg Woodin proof or explanation.
which require further
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides ? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides ? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so ? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served ? yes V. *Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled ? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations ? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832 ? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion ? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate ? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed ? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal ? yes .

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? no XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? no XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? XIV. †If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? yes XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes XVI. ‡Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? no XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? yes
 EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For _____ year _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.”

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the affidavits must be properly authenticated, as above directed.
QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

Payments to be made at Providence R.I. by the First of A S Bank Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of P Island
Issue new certificate for 21 mo. Matros 3 mo pri. Capt
Hon. D. J. Pearce
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E Vol. 2 Page 135 by L. H. Atkinson Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Eliza Wadsworth  the  Widow of State of North Carolina who was a Private in the army of the  Revolution is entitled to receive Eighty dollars and cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 11th day of April one thousand eight hundred and thirty- Three
Lee
Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Report
3326.
Rhode Island
Sarah Meeusen widow of Poley Meeusen who was a Wabass , in the R. I. line
for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 100 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6th day of Dec. 1843 and sent to Brigham Correll Providence R.I.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book L Vol. 1 Page 98.

Reported
Rhode Island 7412
Sarah Weeden widow of Peleg Weeden
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 26 th April 1842 of Kent Co. in the State of R. Island who was a Matross in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the regt. commanded by Col. Lippitt in the R. Island line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Rhode Island at the rate of 100 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of July 1843, and sent to Ben. Cawell Providence, R. I.
Whole amount due . . . . . $500
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book A. Vol. 2. Page 28

10.3.76 Whitfield
Philip Hearn
of Kent in the State of Rhode Island who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Gorton of the Reg t commanded by Col. Lippett in the R. Island line for Defence
Inscribed on the Roll of Whitfield at the rate of 85 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6th day of April 1833 and Act  1833 Whitfield East Greenwich R.I.
Arrears to the 14th of March 1833 $160.00 Semi-annual allowance ending Sept., 40.00 $200.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. A. G. W. Clerk Book 8 Vol. 2 Page 135

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 22,552
Sarah Woodson, Widow of Deleg Woodson Matrons New Mar.
Act: Feb 21, 48
Index:—Vol. 16 , Page 223
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1906 Sept. 19 - Hist. to Albert E. Barber - C 1914 May 27. Hist. to Mrs. Johnson J. Ray. C 1917 June 5. Hist. to Christopher Rhodes. P 1917 Aug. 23 Mr. Rhodes, as to date of soldiers birth. P 1929 May 2 - Hist. Herbert J. Coufer. C

FRANKLIN LODGE NO. 20
Westerly, R.I. Sept 12th, 1908.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you please send me a copy of the Military record of one Gales Wadsworth who enlisted in the Revolutionary War from East Greenwich, R.I. Also copy of his pension record. (Amount drew etc.) . Thanking you in advance for the same.
Yours very truly,
Box 228

Secretary's Office, 57 Main Street.
FRANKLIN LODGE, NO. 20, A. F. and A. M. WESTERLY, RHODE ISLAND.
Westerly, R.I. Sept 13th, 1906.
Commissioner of Pensions.,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you please send me a copy of the Military record of one Caleb Weeden who enlisted in the Revolutionary War from East Greenwich, R.I. (Er Kent County)
Also copy of his pension record. ( Amount drew etc ) .
Thanking you in advance for the same.
Yours very truly.
Albert E. Barber —
Box 595

Soldier
May 23, 1914
Peleg Weedon of Rhode Island
Enlisted from Rhode Island, and lived in Newport, R.I. before moving to N.Y. State about 1800. May have lived in Jamestown, R.I. at time of enlistment
The name of his wife was Catherine Williams, it is thought although not positive proof of fact.
There was more than one Peleg Weedon in the Rev- olution from Rhode Island. sent to Mrs. Johnson J. Ray Norwich, New York.

PRESIDENT, HOWARD VERNON ALLEN, EAST GREENWICH, R. I.
VICE-PRESIDENT, WILLIAM ANGELL VIALL, P. O. Box 1385.
SECRETARY, CHRISTOPHER RHODES, 290 BENEFIT STREET.
TREASURER, ARTHUR PRESTON SUMNER, 639 GROSVENOR BUILDING.
Rev Sec RHODE ISLAND SOCIETY
REGISTRAR, FRANCIS ELIOT BATES, P. O. Box 1254.
HISTORIAN, EDWIN AYLSWORTH BURLINGAME, 359 BROOK STREET.
CHAPLAIN, REV. CHARLES FREMONT ROPER, RIVER POINT, R. I.
POET, DR. GEORGE THURSTON SPICER, 306 OLNEY STREET.
PROVIDENCE, R. I.,
May 21 1917
To the
Wm. Commission of Pensions,
Dear Sir,
Please send me a certificate of the service of Peleg Weeden, of East Greenwich R. I., a Revolutionary Soldier -
On Pension Roll Apl. 16. 1833, as aged 76., residing in East Greenwich 1840, aged 83.
Would like to get the dates of his birth and death, and place of birth and death, if possible, in order to obtain a grave stone for his grave.
Yours Truly
Christopher Rhodes Sincere,

PRESIDENT, HOWARD VERNON ALLEN, EAST GREENWICH, R. I.
VICE-PRESIDENT, WILLIAM ANGELL VIALL, P. O. Box 1385.
SECRETARY, CHRISTOPHER RHODES, 290 BENEFIT STREET.
TREASURER, ARTHUR PRESTON SUMNER, 639 GROSVENOR BUILDING.
RHODE ISLAND SOCIETY
REGISTRAR, FRANCIS ELIOT BATES, P. O. Box 1254.
HISTORIAN, EDWIN AYLSWORTH BURLINGAME, 359 BROOK STREET.
CHAPLAIN, REV. CHARLES FREMONT ROPER, RIVER POINT, R. I.
POET, DR. GEORGE THURSTON SPICER, 306 OLNEY STREET.
PROVIDENCE, R. I.,
Aug 20 1917,
Dear Sir,
On the certificate of the service of Peleg Williams, a Revolutionary Soldier which you sent me, it stated he was born in Exeter, R. I., Dec. 1757. (Certificate W, File 22552, Rev. War)
A letter received from the Town Clerk of Exeter, R. I., informs me that Peleg Williams was born in Exeter R. I., Sept. 15, 1759.
Please have his papers examined and see if the date on the Certificate is correct as given on his papers on file in your Dept.
The Soldier died Apr. 26, 1842, perhaps his papers may give his age at the time of his death, which might prove the date of his birth -
Yours Respectfully
Christopher Rhodes Secretary

COMMANDER. HOWARD A. FAULTY VICE-COMMANDER. THOMAS J. TANGNEY 2ND VICE COMMANDER. FRANK J. HANAWAY ADJUTANT. HERBERT J. COUPER TREASURER. RAYMOND CROMPTON CHAPLAIN. REV. HOWARD P. DAVIS
East Greenwich Post No. 15
East Greenwich, R. I. April 14, 1929
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN. PHILIP A. DUFFY, D. M. D SECRETARY. HERBERT J. COUPER C. RUSSELL ANDERSON CHARLES H. FISKE EDWIN P. JOHNSON FRANK J. HANAWAY RAYMOND CROMPTON CHARLES R. JOHNSON JOHN GIONELLI JAMES R. BRENNAN
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
I am seeking information regarding a Peleg Weeden, son of Caleb Weeden, born in Exeter, this State, in December 1757. This man joined the Revolutionary War forces and (it is thought) finally attained the rank of Captain. At least the burial certificate specifies that rank. He was buried in this town in 1842 and up until recently has had no marker to designate the grave. Now plans are in process to properly mark the grave. We have all the necessary information excepting the outfit he fought in during the war. We know for certain that he drew a pension, and so did his wife Sarah Boyd Weeden.
If it is possible will you kindly look up this soldiers record and advise the information desired.
Yours truly,
Herbert J. Couper Herbert J. Couper.
567 Main St.

of _____ received. ary history of Isaac New Rev. and 1812 REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. N. 22 552.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     ✓ Jany. 1776 until the end of the war Private Thomas Fortson Phillip Elliot R.I.   Early Spring 1777 1 year Major Ebenezer Adams Elliot   June 1778 9 mos. 24 days March 16, 79 Discharged " " Robert Elliot  
Battles engaged in, Trenton & Red Bank Residence of soldier at enlistment, East Greenwich, Kent Co. R.I. Date of application for pension, Aug. 21, 1832. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, East Greenwich, Kent Co. R.I. Age at date of application, born in Dec. 1757 at Outer, Washington Co. R.I.
Remarks: with his family R.I. Mar. East Greenwich, R.I. Aug 31 1783 Sarah Boyd dau. of Andrew Boyd. Sol. died Apr 26, 1842 & Sarah his widow was allowed pension on her application. Mar. 25, 1843 aged 75 yrs & a res. East Greenwich, R.I.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

May 27, 1914.
Mrs. Johnson Ray, Norwich. New York.
Madam:
In response to your inquiry dated the 23" instant, you are advised that the papers on file in claim W. File No. 22,552. show that Peleg Weeden was allowed pension on his application executed August 21, 1852.
He stated that he was born at Exeter, Washington County, Rhode Island, in December, 1757, and when four years old removed with his father, Caleb Weeden, to East Greenwich, Rhode Island, where he enlisted and continued to reside.
Enlisted in January 1776, as Private in Captain Thomas Gorton's company, Colonel Lippitt's regiment, was in the battle of Trenton, served one year and was discharged January 1, 1777, at Chatham.
Enlisted in the Spring of 1777, in Captain Ebenezer Adams' company, Colonel Elliot's regiment of Artillery, served one year and was discharged in April 1778, at Tiverton.
Re-enlisted in June 1778, in Captain Ebenezer Adams' company, Colonel Robert Elliot's regiment of Artillery, was in

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the battle of Rhode Island. under General Sullivan, served nine months and was discharged March 16, 1779, at Tiverton.
He married at East Greenwich, Rhode Island, August 31, 1783. Sarah Boyd, daughter of Andrew Boyd:
Peleg Weeden died April 26, 1842 and his widow Sarah was allowed pension on the application executed March 25, 1843 at which time she was seventy-five years of age and a resident of East Greenwich aforesaid.
There is no other family data on file.
Very respectfully,
E. C. Tienman
Deputy Commissioner.

August 23, 1917.
Mr. Christopher Rhodes, 290 Benefit Street, Providence, Rhode Island.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated the tenth instant, you are advised that a careful search of the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau, fails to afford any information in regard to Peleg Williams described by you.
Peleg Weeden , W. File No. 22552 Rev. War, stated under oath, that he was "born at Exeter in the County of Washington and State of Rhode Island in December 1757".
There is no reference to his age at the date of his death, April 26, 1842; if there had been any discrepancy made in his or his widow's claims, it would have been stated to you.
Very respectfully,
E. C. Sieman
Acting Commissioner.