Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 11766, Benjamin Whipple, Conn.

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10. 442 Abner Dland
Benj Whipple
Residing in the State of R. Island was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Dargie of the Regt. commanded by Col. Tyler in the * R. Island for 9 months
★ Conn. Line. May 13/25 Ingraham corrected
Entered on the Roll of Abner Dland at the rate of 30 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9th day of April 1833 and sent Benj Howell Providence R.I.
Arrears to the 14th of March 1833 $60.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept., 15.00
$75.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by H. H. Addison Clerk, Book 2 Vol. 2 Page 135

Blaire C.A.
And the said Benjamin Whipple now maketh further oath, that the reason why he did not procure a clergyman to testify in his behalf at first was that he procured the affidavit of two witnesses, to wit Samuel Randall & Nathan Brown who were his neighbors & gentlemen of respectability — But he now has produced the testimony of the Rev Martin Cheever whose affidavit is now annexed — Benjamin Whipple
Rhode Island District To In Providence Jan'y 28 1833
Personally appeared before me the above named Benjamin Whipple & made oath to the truth of the above declaration made —
Benjamin Russell Commissioner of Dist Court R.I. Dist.

I Martin Cheney now of North Providence but lately residing in Johnston, certify and say that I am the officiating clergyman of a religious society whose house of public worship is in said Johnston. that I am well acquainted with Benjamin Whipple who has subscribed & sworn to the annexed declaration I believe him to be 69 years of age & he is reputed & believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and I concur in that opinion Martin Cheney
Rhode Island District
In Providence Jan'y 28 1833
Personally appeared before me the above named Martin Cheney & made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him signed and I further certify that deponent is a clergyman & resides in the above state & that his affidavit is entitled to credit —
Benjamin C. Russell Common Pleas Dist Court R.I. Dist

Benjamin Whipple F. 13.15%
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Philipsburg Station

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Rhode-Island District, sc. August Term 1832
County of Providence
On this Seventh day of August A.D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court, being a member of the District Court of the United States within and for said District, now in session— Benjamin Whipple a resident of Johnson in the County of Providence and State of Rhode Island aged 69 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.
That he was born September 21 st 1762 in Coventry R.I. and lived in Plainfield Connecticut when he enlisted and since the war has lived in Johnson R.I. where he now lives and the applicant further states that he enlisted in June 1779 or 80 as a private in Capt. Durgin's company & Col. Tyler's regiment of Connecticut Militia for nine months and was stationed at New London which enlistment he served out and was honourably discharged but not in writing and the applicant further states that he has no documentary evidence, neither does he know of any person living who can testify to the same
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.
Benj m Whipple
Attest Blawell Clk
We, Nathan Brown a Clergyman, residing in the town of Johnson and Samuel Randall residing in said Johnson hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Benjamin Whipple who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 69 years of age, that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Samuel Randall Nathan Brown
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 Samuel Randall & Nathan Brown who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in the town of Johnson (Rhode Island) and that are one credible persons and that 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 Benjamin Whipple for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this Third day of October A.D. 1832
Benjamin Cowell Clk

No 13157 Deign Whipple Trust of Mts 17.412 06 July 13 1833
P-216
Deign Powell Esq. Providence R.I.

BRIEF in the case of  Benj n Whipple of the County  of Providence in the State of R. Islands  (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? 69 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. As a Gen.     In 1779 to 80 — 9 — Private Col. Tyler, Capt. Durgie  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Plainfield R.I.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? tradition  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.

March 20-95
Dear Wm Lochren Comm: of Pensions?
Dear Sir -
HN H St. - not S. " " W
Will you kindly inform me of the following Revolutionary soldiers were pensioners? Squier Hill served from Connecticut and Benjamin Whipple who I think was from Rhode Island.
Respy
John Whipple Hill
c/o Armour & Co
Chicago Ills.

Apr. 11/25 Mil. Dist. to John Whipple Hill, of Union & Co. Cinncy Ill. mgl.
June 14-1901 Dr. Kate Whipple Cary Burbanton, Ohio.
Rev. M...
11766 INVALID.
File No. 11766
Benjamin Phipps Rev. Rev. war.
Act: June 7 th 1832.
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 404
[Arrangement of 1870.]

O. W. & N. Division.
S 11766
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
F. S.
Bureau of Pensions,
M.E.C.
Washington, D. C., April 11, 1895.
Sir:-
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of --- Benjamin Whipple --- a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     June 1779 9 mos. Pvt. Durkee Tyler Conn.  
Battles engaged in, None mentioned.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Plainfield, Conn.
Date of application for pension, August 7, 1832.
Residence at date of application, Johnston, Providence Co., R.I.
Age at date of application, Born at Coventry, R.I., Sept. 21, 1762.
Remarks: No record of Squire Hill as a pensioner.
Very respectfully, John Whipple Hill, Esq.,
C. Armour & Co., 1004 blng Chicago, Ill.
Commissioner.