Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 41375, Nehemiah Woodward, R.I.

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Woodward, Nehemiah S. 41375
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Notification sent October 23. 1821 to Benjamin Gurn, Minister, Vermont
Date of death not on A.B.
13,253 Vermont 4
Nehemiah Woodward
of Bridgewater in the state of Vermont who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Hitchcock of the R d Island line, for the term of one year
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 18 th of May 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd of August 1819 and sent to Armstrong, Esq. Minister. Mindia V.B.
Arrears to 4th of March 1819 — 75.64 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept. 19 — 48.00
9 mo 12/31. Dollars: 124.64
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
1776.
Continued

Nehemiah Woodman Private Col. Hitchcock's Regiment Rhode Island Line Dec r 1775 - 1780
ea Washington City The Secretary for the Department of War Further evidence of service wanting 7 June 1819.
N. Woodman

N- Woodward
Washington 7 June 1819. Further reference of same
The Secretary for the department of War Washington City Ga
William H. Woodward Private Col. H. H. H. Regiment Rhode Island Line Dec 1775 - 1783

State of Vermont } On this 14 th day of May A.D. 1818 before Windsor County ss } me the subscriber one of the Judges of
the County Court within and for the said Windsor County personally appears
Nehemiah Woodward aged 67 years resident in Bridgewater in the County & State aforesaid in order to obtain the provision of the late act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war, who being by one first duty sworn according to law doth upon his oath make the following declaration for the purposes aforesaid (to wit) that he the said Woodward at Prospect Hill near Boston in the month of December 1775 enlisted as a soldier in the Rhode Island line of the continental Army for the term of one year in a Regiment commanded by Col. Hitchcock, in a company commanded by Captain Gage & Dyer in Genl. Nathaniel Greene's Brigade and that he served at his term aforesaid and again by the dissolution of his officers he again enlisted for the term of six weeks at a place called Branderston State of New Jersey in same Corps aforesaid. Which term last aforesaid he served out, and that in the month of February 1776 at Chatham in the State of New Jersey he was with others dismissed from said Service. That he was in the battle and retreat from Long Island under Genl. Sullivan in the month of August 1776. That he was in the battle at White Plains that he was also in the battles of Trenton & Princeton in New Jersey and that he is in reduced circumstances and needs the assistance of his country for support and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services - excepting an affidavit here with transmitted
Sworn to and declared before me the day and year last aforesaid.
William Strong Chief Judge Windsor County Court

State of Vermont } I William Strong Judge of Windsor Windsor County ss } County Court That it appears to my
satisfaction that the within named Johnathan Goodwin did serve in the revolutionary as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy. and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for subsistence and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the department of war, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal at said Court this Twelfth day of November A. D. 1818.
William Strong Judge Windsor County Court

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STATE OF VERMONT, } At a special term of the Supreme Court of Judicature, begun and holden WINDSOR COUNTY....ss. } at Woodstock in the County of Windsor, on the last Monday in July, Anno Domini eighteen hundred and twenty.
ON this first day of August 1820, being the second day of said term, personally appeared in open Court, (the same Court being a Court of record agreeably to the laws of this State, having the power of fine and imprisonment, &c.) Nehemiah Woodward aged Sixty nine years, resident in Bridgewater in said County of Windsor, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war, as follows: that at Prospect Hill Mass. in Nov or Dec 1775. I enlisted as a private in Capt. Cogswell's Company attached to Col. Hitchcock's Regiment in the Rhode Island Line on the Continental establishment for the term of one year and served the full term of my enlistment. The aforesaid Regiment was in Gen Green's Brigade. After the close of my year's service I enlisted at Port Antonio (N.Y.) in the aforesaid Company, Regiment & Brigade, for the term of about six weeks and served during the term of my last enlistment, and was there honorably discharged, or discharged at Chatham (N.Y.) . My native place is Southfield (N.Y.) . I was in the battle under the command of Gen Sullivan at Long Island 1776. at White Plains N.Y. in the battle under the command of Gen Sullivan in Oct (I think) 1776 - at the battle in Trenton Jan. 1777 - at the battle in Princeton June 1777 .
that he made his original declaration on the eighteenth day of May 1818 has received a Pension Certificate, No. 3253 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 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, entitled "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.
  1 Case of Draw 3.00. 1 Table 2.00. 1 Ditto 1.00. 1 Chest 1.25. 1 Ditto .75. 1 Wheel 1.25.  $ 9.25-    1 Foot wheel, 50. 1 Chest 2.50. 1 Waspung Glass 1.00. 1 Old wheel 50. 2 Old chests 75.  5.25-    1 Warming pan 3.00. 7 Chains 2.25. 3 Shuttles .75. 1 pot, 30. 2 Warming Pans 1.50. 3 R as one 80.  9.10-    3 Pewter plates, 50. 1 Do plates 30. 1 Coffee pot .50. 1 Cullender 40. 1 Pot iron 40.  2.10-    2 tin pails, 67. 1 Stone jug, 25. 3 Glass bottles 50. sundry articles of Crocker 2.00.  3.42-    1 Candlestick 17. Looking glass 25. Shovel & tongs 75. 4 milk pans 30. 1 Bath tub 1.00. 1 Do. 50.  2.47-    1 pr Shears 50. 1 earthen pot 17. 1 Cramp 20. 10 Do Saddle 5.00.  5.87-    Trines & forks 75. 1 pig 2.50. one Calf 3.00.  6.25-    Money the residue of my pension money on hand  45.00  
The amount of debts which I owe is about Eighty Dollars to Lot Danforth 88.71 310 - Mowen - my wife Lucy is of the age of 63 years & is infirm & sickly. I have one daughter Nabby the only child at home under age of a disorderly constitution or at home.
Nehemiah Woodward mark
Sworn to and declared on the First day of August 1820, before said Court.
Attest, Benjamin Swain Clerk.
STATE OF VERMONT, } I, Benj Swain Clerk of the Supreme Court for WINDSOR COUNTY....ss. } the County of Windsor, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record 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 property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Eighty dollars. 22 1/2
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, at Woodstock, this fifth day of August 1820.
Benj Swain Clerk of the Supreme Court for Windsor County.

July 26, 1937
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Miss Louise M. Grove Box 42 Remsen, Iowa
BA-J/WEI Nehemiah Woodward-S.41375
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter which is in reply to one from this office, dated March 7, 1935, in which you furnish further information in regard to the Nehemiah Woodward in whom you are interested.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.41375, based upon the military service in that war of Nehemiah Woodward.
Nehemiah Woodward was born in Smithfield, Rhode Island. The date of his birth and names of his parents are not shown.
Nehemiah Woodward enlisted at Prospect Hill, near Boston, Massachusetts, in December, 1775, served in Captain Coggeshall Olney's Company, Colonel Hitchcock's Rhode Island Regiment, for one year, then reenlisted and served six weeks longer under same officers, and was discharged in February, 1777. He was in the battle of Long Island and retreat from that place, and in the battles of White Plains, Trenton and Princeton.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 18, 1818, while residing in Bridgewater, Windsor County, Vermont, and aged sixty-seven years.
In 1820, soldier stated that his family then residing with him consisted of his wife, Lucy, aged sixty-three years and his daughter, Nabby, who was under age. He gave no further particulars in regard to his wife and no names of any other children are given.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of

the Revolutionary War pensioner, Nehemiah Woodward(S.41375), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
Nehemiah Woodward Certificate No.13253 Issued August 2, 1819 Rate $8.00 per month Commenced May 18, 1818 Act of March 18, 1818 Vermont Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

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A. P. M. Young depositions on Application of Nehemiah Wiggins

I Abiathar Young of Windell in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire sixty seven years of age testify and declare that I have been personally acquainted with Nehemiah Woodward of Bridgewater in the state of Vermont from his youth, and know that he enlisted in the month December A.D. 1775 into the company commanded by Captain Gage, One of the regiments commanded by Col. Hitchcock, for the term of one year, and that said Nehemiah served out said term and something more and was honorably discharged some time in the month of February A.D. 1777 at Chatham in the state of New Jersey. The reason why I am certain of these facts, is because I served in the same company with said Nehemiah during the whole of the time aforesaid. Abiathar Young
I Robert Young of the same Windell testify and declare that I well know the truth of all the facts stated in the above deposition of Abiathar Young, so far as that he the said Abiathar Young enlisted at the time aforesaid and that he the said Nehemiah served in said company and regiment the full term of one year, but was not present at the time said Nehemiah was discharged from the Army as he enlisted for a short term after the year expired.
Robert Young

Cheshire Co. State of New Hampshire
On this sixth day of July Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and nineteen Abiathar Young and Robert Young came before me and made solemn oath that the within depositions by them severally subscribed are just and true. And I further hereby certify and make known that the said Abiathar Young and Robert Young are well known by me, and are men whose characters for truth and veracity are in all respects unimpeachable, and that they are disinterested witnesses.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Hubbard Newton Justice of Peace
Cheshire Co. July 7. 1819.
I Salme Hale Clerk of the Judicial Courts in said County certify that Hubbard Newton is a Justice of the Peace in said County, that the foregoing is his signature
In testimony whereof I herewith affix the seal of our Superior Court of Judicature
S. Hale

Copy
May 10 1906
Dept. of the Interior - Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Madam:
In reply to your request for a statement of the military History of Nehemiah Woodward, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you will find below the desired information as contained in the application for pension on file in our bureau.
(Signed) V Warren (Commissioner)
ENLISTED AT LENGTH OF SERVICE RANK OFFICER UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED Prospect Hill 1 year Private. CAPTAIN COLONEL Boston, Mass. 6 Weeks Cogswell Olney Hitchcock. Dec 1775.
Discharged at Chathorn, New Jersey.
(State) Rhode Island.
BATTLES ENGAGED IN
Long Island - White Plains- Trenton & Princeton.

Remsen, Iowa. May 22 1937
Dept of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
I am inclosing original letter that I wrote recently, which was returned for reason that it was not signed. Also find inclosed original letter sent me and which you requested me to return when I sent the information requested.
I am inclosing a copy of a letter that was received by my Aunt as credentials for DAR which may enable you to trace the information required. This letter may have been in her Maiden name Mary Grove or it might be Mrs Harry Potter. So far this is all the information that I was able to secure concerning Nehemiah Woodward.
I would appreciate a statement of his History if possible , if there are any charges let me know and I will send the necessary fees. Thanks.
Yours truly, Louise M. Grove LOUISE M. GROVE.
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VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON March 7, 1935
YOUR CORRESPONDENCE:
IN REPLY REFER TO: BA-J/EEL
Miss Louise M. Grove Box 42 Remsen, Iowa
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Nehemiah Woodward , a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
As a means of identifying the particular record of the Nehemiah Woodward in which you are interested, should it be on file, in addition to the full name of the soldier, you should furnish as much as possible of the following data pertaining to him: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow. It will expedite the matter if you will return this letter with your reply.
Very truly yours
A. D. Hiller
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Remsen, Iowa. Feb 22 1935
Dept of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
I would like to have you kindly send me a copy of the Statement of the Military History of Nehemiah Woodward , a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
Sincerely, Louise M. Grove (Miss) Louise M. Grove Box 42

17. 1775 Rev
Oct. 31/21
Com. of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir, - I am writing to request the military record of Nehemiah Woodward Revolutionary soldier, who enlisted at Prospect Hill, Boston Mass. 1775 and was discharged at Chatham N.J. - 1777.
In filling out papers for membership in Daughters of the Revolution, the paper reads: "Give documentary authority upon which you found your record". Nehemiah Woodward was my great grandfather.
I will appreciate this favor.
Hilledale, Michigan,
Mrs. Flora Woodward. Harvey

Norli Clarendon Rutland Co. Vermont March 7 th 1907
Com. of Pensions Dear Sir -
My great grandfather Nehemiah Woodward born in Smithfield Jan 28 th 1751 - died Aug 16 th 1834 was a Revolutionary soldier in the war - and that is all I know - Please give me the military record of him and anything you may know of him and greatly oblige Yours respectfully
Mrs. Harriet A. M. Barrows

May
Com. of Pensions May 14 th 1906. Washington D.C.
Dear sir;
Pardon me for troubling you, I am writing to day to ask a favor of you. It is for information concerning a soldier of the War of the Revolution. My paternal Grandfather. His name was Nehemiah Woodward. He enlisted in the army from Rhode Island (if my information is correct) and died in Bridgewater Vt. I think in 1834. He drew a pension. He was in Washington's army in the battles at Trenton and Princeton, also the retreat from Long Island.

I have recently been informed that my Grandfather was a member of Washington's body-guards (or Life Guards), and I would like very much to know if it be true, It is for that knowledge that I am writing, If you are not able to give the information, perhaps you can tell me to whom I may apply, I am writing to day to the Adjutant General of the State of Rhode Island, I hope I am not presuming too much in asking of you this favor,
Sincerely, Mrs. M. E. Bailey
245. Hillsdale St. Hillsdale Mich.

E. A. PATTENGILL 1219 ORCHARD DRIVE AMES, IOWA
Feb 16 1927
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir: I am writing to get information in reference to a Revolutionary soldier Nehemiah Woodward, who served in the Rhode Island line from Dec 1775 to Feb 1777, and was in the battles of Trenton, Princeton, Long Island and White Plains. He moved to Vermont about 1800 and lived at or near Bridgewater, Vt. to the time of his death 1834. If he drew a pension, it was probably paid to him at Bridgewater, Vt. or some small town near there. I wish this information so as to be eligible to membership in the Sons of the American Revolution. Thanking you for your trouble.
Very truly yours
E. A. Patten Gill

MITCHELL COUNTY, IOWA
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
O. L. KROGSTAD, Chr.
HARRY MOSS _____ C.B. FRENCH
AUDITOR . . . . CLIFFORD MOSS
TREASURER . . . . A. T. BROOKINS
CLERK OF COURT . W. J. TYRRELL
RECORDER . . . M. J. WEINSCHENK
SHERIFF . . . . CHARLES KATHAN
ATTORNEY . . . CARL F. CONWAY
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
RENA JEAN NELSON
ENGINEER . . . . C. P. GOPLERUD
Office of: Sheriff
OSAGE, IOWA June 5th, 1935
U.S. Pension Department
Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen,
only one I would greatly appreciate any and all the information you can furnish me from your records, of Nehemish Woodward a soldier in the Revolution. Pension applied for May 18, 1818 from Windsor county, Vt.
I am making application to Daughters of the American Revolution so you will know what information I need and if you do not have the information I want you may be able to tell me where to get it.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Charles Kathan

June 21, 1935
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Mrs. Charles Kathan Office of Sheriff Osage, Iowa
NEHEMIAH WOODWARD S. 41375 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Nehemiah Woodward who applied for pension May 18, 1818, from Windsor County, Vermont.
You are furnished herein the record of the only soldier named Nehemiah Woodward found in the Revolutionary War records of this office. The data therein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 41375, based upon his service in the Revolution.
Nehemiah Woodward was born in Smithfield, Rhode Island; the date of soldier's birth and names of his parents are not given.
The soldier enlisted at Prospect Hill near Boston, Massachusetts, in December, 1775, served one year as private in Captain Coggeshall Olney's company, Colonel Hitchcock's Rhode Island regiment, then reenlisted and served six weeks under the same officers. During his service he was in the battles of Long Island and retreat from that place, White Plains, Trenton and Princeton.
Nehemiah Woodward was allowed pension on his application executed May 18, 1818, at which time he was aged sixty-seven years and residing in Bridgewater, Windsor County, Vermont.
In 1820, the soldier was still residing in Bridgewater, Vermont, and at that time referred to his wife, Lucy, aged sixty-three years, and stated that his daughter, Nabby, was the only child at home and she was under age. He made no further reference to children.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

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April 16, 1927
E. A. Pattengill 1219 Orchard Drive Ames, Iowa
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 41375 it appears that Nehemiah Woodward was born in Smithfield, Rhode Island, date not stated.
He enlisted at Prospect Hill near Boston, Massachusetts in December 1775, served one year in Captain Coggeshall Olney's Company, Colonel Hitchcock's Rhode Island Regiment, then re-enlisted and served six  Six weeks under the same officers. He was in the battles of Long Island, White Plains, Trenton and Princeton. 36 1777
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 18, 1818 while a resident of Bridgewater, Windsor County, Vermont aged sixty-seven years.
In 1820 he referred to his wife Lucy then aged sixty-three years, and stated that his daughter Nabby was the only child at home and she was under age. There is no further data on file as to family.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

File Surv. File 41375 Rev. War
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.,
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Nehemiah Woodward , 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.     Prospect Hill near Boston Mass   Dec. 75 1 yr. 6 mos. Pri. Cogswell Olney Hitchcock R. I.   dis at Chatham N.J.   Feb. 77  
Battles engaged in, aug 76 L.I.  oct 76 Wh. Pl.  Trenton - Prince -  Residence of soldier at enlistment, not state En. Prospect Hill near Boston - Mass - En  Date of application for pension, May 18, 1818; His claim was allowed.  Residence at date of application, Bridgewater, Windsor Co., Vt.  Age at date of application, 67 B. Smithfield R.I.  Remarks: In 1820 Sol ref. to his "wife Lucy ae 63 yrs + dau - Nabby under age." - He did not allege having service in General Washington's Life or Body Guards.
Very respectfully,
OK. EW
- He fur. fam. data - EW.
Commissioner.