Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File [Illegible], for Gardner Reynolds, Rhode Island

Elizabeth
B.L. Mt. 28515-160-55
CONTENTS

Rept
Widow of Gardner Reynolds
28 Nov 1848
2058 Rhode Island Elizabeth Reynolds widow of Gardner Reynolds who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14, day of Sept. 1848, and sent to
S. G. Sherman Wickford R.I.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 19 Vol. 3.

Nov. 12/36 - Lett. to Com. Genl. Land Office. - Recd. of Lett. to B. B. Tucker - Recd. of receipt of warrant & order
Cir. B. Tucker Mar 8th 56
July 17/58 Your duplicate to be sent to Chas. C. Tucker Present
Original cancelled
June 18/47 to John Reynolds. Referring him to Genl. Land Office for information as to any un- paid mts.
Vol R. page 37.
3 A 241004 137,058, 11/22/58
Elizabeth Reynolds widow of Gardner
Revolutionary War
Claimed a Pension Act of 1818 refers to reference in file
Cancelled duplicate was issued
July 48 - 2058
Ad. 160004 m. 26/56
[Signature]
[Initials]
Chas. C. Tucker Present

3198
(3198)
Inverness of Elizabeth Reynolds for Burial - under the Act of July 7 th 1838 -
S. G. Shearman Wickford R.S. Agent for the Will -
Elizabeth Reynolds widow of Gairdner R.I.O.
m 89. d 21. at 7. July 38. aged 12 mo pre 40
No deduction
S. G. Shearman Wickford R.S.

I James Gardner of North Kingston in the County of Washington, on both do say that I am Seventy Seven years of Age - In the Revolutionary War I served as a Soldier in the Rhode Island Militia, and I knew Gardner Reynolds now deceased, who then lived in the Town of East Greenwich, but who for a long time before his decease, lived in this Town - I never belonged to the same company of Militia, that he did, as he lived in another Town - About the Fall of the year 1777, in the time of General Spencer's Expedition, I was sent out to the undermills near Wickford, with a company of Militia from East Greenwich, of which Jonathan Bates was Captain, on the way to Preston to join the British there, under under General Spencer, and they went on and gave one battle, and I suppose that he sent one month there at the other side, who went on that Expedition - The said Gardner Reynolds, had been dead many years, and his Widow Elizabeth Reynolds is now living in this Town -
James Gardner
I Jehuon Nutting of North Kingston, in the County of Washington, on both do say that I am now Ninety Years of Age, and served as a Soldier in the Rhode Island Militia, during the Revolutionary War - In the year 1777, I resided in the Town of East Greenwich, and did duty in a company of Militia of which Jonathan Bates was Captain, & Gardner Reynolds said East Greenwich, whom I well knew belonged to said company, and I remember that in the year 1779 in the Summer, I was with him one month, at Boston Neck, stationed at the house of said one Benjamin Gardner, under said Bates, there were as many as thirty or forty men there & it was as much as ten miles from home - In the Fall

of the same year I served with him another month in the same company under the same captain at the same place - In the fall of 1878 I served with him another month at Warrenton John Brown commanded us and I belonged to John Brown's company and he served in our company although he belonged to another -
Andrew Supt. G. Shearman
John Brown his X Nathan mat -
I Rufus Shearman of Exeter, in the County of Washington, in Vermont do hereby certify that I am between twenty and thirty years of age and served as a soldier in the Rhode Island National Guard during the War - I was on the Isle of Rhode Island on duty as a soldier in the year 1878, and I saw General Reynolds of Exeter, man- euvering in duty as a soldier in a company of Artillery from Exeter, when he killed John and Albert Reynolds was captain - I saw them one night where they were -
Andrew Supt. G. Shearman
Rufus his X Shearman mat -
Washington Vt. In State'sington October 8 th 1888 -
Personally appeared before me the Subscribed, a justice of the Peace for said State'sington, among General Reynolds, John Brown, and Rufus Shearman, whom I know are acquainted to the foregoing Deponents, and more especially to the truth of the same - It was said Deponents were given an opportunity in their presence and their oath to them, and the said General Reynolds, when his name was taken, in my presence, and the said John Brown and the said Rufus Shearman, being unable from old age to write their names, made their marks in my presence and under their names, in their presence -

And I further certify, that the said James Gardner, Johnathan Nuttall, and Joseph Freeman, are well known to me and that their character are good for truth.
Sylvester G. Freeman Justice of the Peace
Washington - I do hereby certify that the within is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of North Kingstown in the County of Washington. Further certify that Sylvester G. Freeman, before whom the annexed foregoing Depositions of Johnathan Nuttall, John Gardner, James Gardner, and Joseph Freeman were made and sworn to, is a Justice of the Peace, qualified according to the laws of the State of Rhode Island and has been duly sworn to the faithful discharge of his duties as such Justice of the Peace, and is at the time and place of signing the same, a true and genuine signature in his own handwriting. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty third day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight.
Nich. W. Sprink Town & Probate Clerk

Declaration
In order to obtain the Benefit of the Act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838, entitled an Act, granting half pay and Pensions to certain Widows.
State of Rhode Island County of Washington ss.
In this Eighth day of October, in the year 1838 Deponent personally appeared before the Court of Probate, for the Town of Washington, in the County of Washington, to me being a Court of Record and being in person. Elizabeth Reynolds a resident of said Washington, aged Sixty Eight years. Who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Pension made by the Act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838, entitled "an Act granting half pay and Pensions to certain Widows." That She is the Widow of Jeremiah Reynolds, formerly a resident of said Washington, now deceased, who was a Private in the Rhode Island Militia and served actively in the War of the Revolution. But she is wholly unable to give any information relative to his said services, from her own knowledge, as she was not married to him until he was wounded and until the Revolutionary War had expired. But that according to the best of her knowledge and belief, he served in the manner following to wit. That he served one month in the Spring of the Year 1776, stationed at the house of Charles Tillinghast in Scituate which in this War, in a company of Middlesex Artillery. Some of which Jonathan Bates was Captain, as is stated in the Deposition of Col. Sherman which attached. And that he served another month in said company under said Bates at Boston which in this War, stationed at the house of Benjamin Gordinier, in the Summer of 1777,

Easton at the same time as is stated in the Deposition of Johnathan Wilkins hereto annexed. And also that he saw another month, that he was at Boston in this State, in the time of General Sherman's Expedition, as appears by the Deposition of General Sherman hereto annexed in and concerning underwritten dates. That in January or February 1778, he was at Boston at Bristol's and store in this Town under written dates. And in April 1778 another month, in and concerning at the house of John Congdon in Boston, which is this Town. And in August 1778 another month, on the Island of Rhode Island in the time of General Sullivan's Expedition, as is stated in the above said Deposition of Genl Sherman. And in the Fall of said Year he saw another month at the South End in South Kingston, with Genl Sherman, as is stated in the Deposition of said Genl Sherman. And in the Winter of 1778 another month, at Wickford, under Captain John Brown, as is stated in the Deposition of said John Brown. And that in March or April 1779 he saw another month, under said Johnathan Wilkins at Bristol Mill in this Town and in November 1779 another month, in Boston, which is the house of John Congdon, with the same Captain, as is stated in the Deposition of said General John Sherman. And that he saw one month on the Island of Rhode Island in the year 1780, under Captain Reynolds captain, as is stated in the Deposition of said Genl Sherman. And also that he saw one month on the Island of Rhode Island aforesaid in the year 1781 under the said Capt Reynolds, as is stated in the Deposition of Major Sherman hereto annexed. She further states that he saw as is afore stated on account of the statements contained in said Depositions and because she had often heard him speak of coming at the place aforesaid in Boston Neck and Aquidneck Neck & in Sherman and Sullivan's Expedition and on the Island of Rhode Island and also heard him speak

of seeing with Job Sherman, Rufus Sherman and others. In the also she has from the testimony of her husband made whilst living, that he died at many some times and places, after than those herein mentioned, but she has no personal knowledge of his death, nor is she now able to obtain any proof thereof, other than the facts to her mentioned, as most of them, with whom she heard him speak of seeing one man dead and she has no documentary evidence of his death. Her said husband, at the time he died as she stated, lived in the Town of Easton in this County, but for many years before his death, he resided in this Town. She further declared, that she was married to the said Gardner Reynolds, at said North Kingston, on the twenty third Day of March in the year one Seventeen hundred and eighty six by Elder Bliss a Baptist Preacher, for which she refers to the church certificate of the First Church of North Kingston, and that her husband afterwards died at said North Kingston, on the seventh 29th day of April in the year 1891. leaving her his Widow, and that she has not intermarried since his decease, but has ever since remained a Widow for life, which she wills to be confirmed by the deposition of Jehiel Bullock . And she further maketh oath, that she was not married to him, prior to his leaving the land, but the marriage took place, prior to the first of January Seventeen hundred and eighty six, to wit, at the time & place herein stated.
Witness Nich. N. Spink
Elizabeth her F Reynolds mark
Sworn to and subscribed in open court the day and year aforesaid Nich. N. Spink P. Clerk

John Shearman of Exeter, in the county of Washington, on solemn oath do testify and say, that I am eighty one years of age, and served much as a Soldier during the Rebel Revolutionary War, in the Continental Line, State Troops and Rhode Island Troops. In the Spring of the year 1776 I was on duty in Acworth Neck in this Town, in a company of State Troops of which Samuel Phillips was captain, attached to Colonel Arnhums Regiment, to which I then belonged, and I saw the Gardiner Regiments of said Exeter, whom I well knew, on duty in said Neck stationed at the House of Charles Tillinghast, and I presume that he resided there one month, as I saw him there many times during the month on duty in a company of Militia of which Jonathan Bates was captain from said Exeter. In January or February 1778, I went with him one month, at Rippecks Cove in this Town in a Militia company of which said Jonathan Bates was captain, we had about twenty men for company, and there were men of other companies there which we used much as in other places - In April 1778 I went with him another month, in said company, at the House of John Congdon in Boston Neck in this Town, under the same captain. In August 1778 I went with him another month, in said company, under the same captain, on the Island of Rhode Island, in the time of Williams Expedition. In the Fall of the year 1778, I went with him another month, at the South Ferry in South King in said company with the same captain. In 1779 I went another month with him another month at the same place, with the same captain - at Rippecks Cove in this Town - In October 1779 I

sent with his counter notes, in said Boston Week at the House of John Congdon under said Bates - In the summer of 1780 I lived in Northbridge, and sent one note in a bundle of Abolition printing to said John of which Samuel Penn was Captain, and I saw General Reynolds when in duty in the business of Abolition from Exeter, on the Island of Rhode Island we both sent there one note - (Probably Reynolds was Captain of the Exeter Company -) John Shearman
Washington St. In Northbridge - October 1878 -
Previously appeared before me the Subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for said Northbridge St. Shearman whose name is subscribed to the negating Deposition which was by me read to him in his presence and the same was then read to him and he called the same in my presence and then made solemn oath to the truth of the same - And I further certify that he is well known to me and that his character for truth is good -
Stephen G. Shearman Justice of the Peace

I, Gales Bullock of North Kingston, in the County of Washington, on solemn oath do testify and say, that I was well acquainted with Gardner Reynolds of said North Kingston now deceased. He died at said North Kingston, in April 1821. I made the Coffin in which he was buried and fixed the charge for the same among others, under the date of the twenty ninth day of April 1821. His Widow Elizabeth Reynolds is now living in this Town and has not married since his decease.
Gales Bullock
North Kingston R.I. Nov. 8 th 1898.
Personally appeared before me the subsc., a Justice of the Peace, for said State, Gales Bullock above known to me to be the above described and made solemn oath to the truth of the same, and further testifying that said Gardner was since reduced to writing in his presence and by him signed in my presence, and that he is well known to me and that his character is good for truth.
Stephen G. Shearman Justice of the Peace

137,058
Bounty Land Claim
Act of Mar 3, 1855
Elizabeth Reynolds widow of Gairdner
Revolutionary Pension
Chas. B. Tucker.
Atty.
Present.

North Kingston April the twenty third day A.D. 1855 I hereby certify that all persons that have been joined together in Holy Matrimony by me the subscriber Elders Nathan Hill, said of the First Baptist Church Christ Jesus, which is of North Kingston The records book 26-179 p. 15 Thomas T. Hill.
First Church Office North Kingston April 23, 1855 I certify that the above is a true copy of that in this office as recorded on page 44 book 26 of my records of Marriages in North Kingston Thomas T. Hill.

State of Rhode Island County of Washington ss
On this 11 th Day of May A 1855 personally appeared before me a Justice of the Supreme Court in & for said State Elizabeth Reynolds of North Kingston in said County who being duly sworn according to Law, declared that she is the Widow of Gideon Reynolds deceased who was a private in the Rhode Island Militia in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Dyer in the War of the Rebellion with Great Britain that her said Husband virtually served as a Private in said Regiment at different times during said War (being drafted), during the years 1877, 1878, 1879, she believes as much as one year in each while and was honorably discharged each time at the expiration of the term for which he was drafted - she knows of which she reports to her Selectmen and the Officers of Department thereon an appeal made by her to obtain a Pension as the Widow of said Gideon Reynolds under the Act of Congress of February 22 1848, as enacted in the Pension Office as she supposes that she is now in the receipt of a Pension under said Act but that she never received a certificate for or is entitled to Bounty Land for any other service -
She further states that she is now eighty five years of age, that she was married to the said Gideon Reynolds on the 28 th Day of April 1786, as will appear

by reference to the Certificate of the Four Bleth of said Four such annexed and also by reference to a similar Certificate annexed to her said Pension Application - and that her name before her said marriage was Elizabeth Davis and that her said husband died at said Northampton in the Month of June 1891 - that she is now a Widow - That she makes this Declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the Act of March 32 1855 - and she hereby authorizes and appoints Charles E. Tucker of Washington D.C. to present her claim and receive her payment - Thereby authorizing and empowering him to obtain from the proper authorities certified copies of all Records or documents and all evidence that may be necessary to establish her claim as fully as she might or could do if personally present - and she also hereby authorizes him to receive her payment wherever the same shall be issued - and hereby authorizes all other authorities that may have been given for that purpose -
In presence of Deborah G. Stevenson
Elizabeth J. Reynolds mark
We the undersigned Deborah G. Stevenson having been duly sworn before me say that the above is a true and correct copy of the original, whereof the original is now in the hands of Elizabeth J. Reynolds, no

applies for Bounty Land and here heard that he was a Soldier in the Militia in the War of the Rebellion - he died in State Longton in the year 1891 - that the then was and now are residents of said Town that the have known his Widow from his death to this time - that she has remained unmarried ever since that her declaration was signed and acknowledged in our presence and that we know her to be the identical person she represents herself to be and that we have no pecuniary interest in her claim - Michael Sagastiz of Shepherds Alfred Updegraff of Chappell
The foregoing declaration and Affidavits were seen 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 said claim and am not concerned in its presentation - Shepherds of Shepherds Justices of the Supreme Court
It is hereby certified that satisfactory proof has been exhibited before me the undersigned a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of Rhode Island by the Affiants of Alfred Updegraff, Francis Chappell of the Town of North Kingstown in the County of Washington in said State who are personally known to me, who are entitled to credit, and

who since they have no surviving interest in the result of the foregoing application: That the said Elizabeth Reynolds is the Widow of the said Gardner Reynolds and that she is now unmarried and that the said Gardner Reynolds Gardner Reynolds died in year 1821, at said South Kingston.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, this 11 th day of March 1855. May 1855.
Stephen G. Sherman Justice of the Supreme Court
The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Washington ss Clerk's Office Supreme Court
May 12, A.D. 1855
I Powell Kelme Clerk of the Supreme Court within and for said County of Washington do hereby certify that Hon. Sylvester G. Sherman is one of the Associate Justices of said Supreme Court duly qualified to act & that his name above written is his genuine signature,
In attestation whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Supreme Court at South Kingstown the day and year above written Powell Kelme Clerk

1308 Applicant of Elizabeth Reynolds Widow of Gardner Reynolds for a Pension under the Act of March 3 d - 1843.
Sylvester G. Shearer - Whitfield Rhode Island - Agent for the Applicant

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the Third of March 1843, granting Pensions for one year to certain Widows, who have received Pensions, under the Act of July 7 th 1838.
State of Rhode Island
Providence Plantations Washington County ss
In this 14 th Day of May, in the year 1843 personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the Town of North Kingstown in the County of Washington and State aforesaid Elizabeth Reynolds a resident of said North Kingstown aged Seventy four 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 Pensions made by the Act of Congress, passed on the Third of March 1843, granting Pensions to Widows of Persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Gardner Reynolds late of said North Kingstown deceased who was a private in the Rhode Island Militia during the War of the Revolution and served as such in the Company of Militia of the Town of Exeter in this County in which Town he lived during the said War, under Jonathan Datz captain, and also under Robert Reynolds Captain in the Years 1777. 1778. 1779. 1780 & 1781 as set forth in her former Declaration to obtain the benefits of the Pensions of the Act of July 7 th 1838 - and refer for proof of his said services, and the time of her marriage to him, to said Declaration and the accompanying documents and depositions. - And she further declares that she received a Pension under said Act of July 7 th 1838 as the widow of the said Gardner Reynolds - at the rate of Forty Dollars per annum and that she is still a Widow of the said Gardner Reynolds her
Widow. Sylvester G. Sherman
Elizabeth Reynolds sworn

Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year before written before me Sylvester G Shearman Justice of the Peace
Washington, for the North Kingstown May 18 th 1843.
I the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the said Town of North Kingstown County of Washington in the State of Rhode Island, hereby certify that Elizabeth Reynolds whose name is subscribed to the foregoing declaration is personally known to me that she is a resident of said North Kingstown is a person of good character for truth and veracity and is known to me as the Widow of Gardiner Reynolds deceased. And is the identical Elizabeth Reynolds to whom a Pension was granted under the Act of July 7. 1838. as the Widow of said Gardiner Reynolds and that she still remains a Widow
Sylvester G Shearman Justice of the Peace

Washington Is le State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Town Clerk's office, of the Town of North Kingstown County of Washington in said State of Rhode Island
I the Subscribed Town Clerk and Clerk of the Court of Probate of said Town hereby certify that Sylvester G. Sherman before whom the foregoing Declaration was made and sworn to is a Justice of the Peace for said Town duly commissioned and authorized to act as such. And that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his signatures are his true and genuine signatures known to me as his writing
In testimony of which I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 19 th Day of May in the Year 1843.
Nick. N. Sprink Probate Clerk

December 17, 1936
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Mr. Gardiner B. Reynolds 20 Channing Street Newport, Rhode Island
GARDNER REYNOLDS W. 24748 BA-J/MLB
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request of recent date, for the record of Gardiner Reynolds, who was born in 1759, served under Captain Jonathan Bates in the Revolutionary War and died in 1821.
You are furnished herein the record of Gardner Reynolds as found in the papers on file in pension claim, W. 24748, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War. His name appears in the claim also as Gardiner Reynolds.
The date and place of birth or age and names of the parents of Gardner Reynolds are not shown.
While a resident of Exeter, Washington County, Rhode Island, Gardner Reynolds enlisted in the spring of 1776 and served one month as private in Captain Jonathan Bates' Rhode Island company. He served three months in the year 1777 as private in Captain Jonathan Bates' Rhode Island company, two months of which was at Boston Neck, and one month on General Spencer's Expedition to Tiverton, Rhode Island. He served four months during the year 1778 as private in Captain Jonathan Bates' Rhode Island company, during which he went in August on General Sullivan's Expedition to Rhode Island under Captain Bates. In the winter of 1778, he served one month as private in Captain John Brown's Rhode Island company. He served two months in 1779 as a private again under Captain Jonathan Bates in the Rhode Island troops. He served one month in 1780 and another month in 1781, both tours in Captain Robert Reynolds' Rhode Island company, relationship to soldier not stated.
Many years before the death of the soldier, he moved from Exeter, Washington County, Rhode Island, to North Kingston in the same county, where he died April 29, 1821.

Gardner Reynolds married April 23, 1786, in North Kingston, Rhode Island, Elizabeth Davis, daughter of Benjamin Davis, of North Kingston. The date and place of birth, and name of her mother are not given. Their marriage was recorded in the Town Clerk's Office of North Kingston, Rhode Island.
Soldier's widow, Elizabeth Reynolds, was allowed pension on her application executed October 8, 1838, at which time she was aged sixty-eight years and a resident of North Kingston, Washington County, Rhode Island, where she was still residing in May, 1855. She died December 28, 1855.
Elizabeth Reynolds, soldier's widow, left heirs at law but no names were given, nor was their relationship shown.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Gardner Reynolds , 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.
n. file 24.748
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Spring 76 1 mo. Pr. Jonathan Bates ✓ R. I.   Φ 1777 3 mos. "   * 1778 4 mos. "   1 mo. John Brown   1779 2 mos. Jonathan Bates   1780 1 mo. Robert Reynolds   1781 1 mo.  
Battles Engaged in, † Spencers + * Sullivan's Expd. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Exeter R. I. Date of miln application for pension, Oct 8, 1838 Almond Residence at date of application, North Kingston R. I. Age at date of application, 68 yrs
Remarks: Sol. was at North Kingston R. I. Apr. 23, 1786 Elizabeth dau. Benjamin Davis, he died at North Kingston R. I. Apr. 29, 1821

Washington D.C. June 5. 1858.
Hon Geo. C. Whiting Comm. of Pensions.
Sir.
Some time since I returned to your office for cancellation Land Warrant N o 28.515 for 160 acres issued under the Act of March 3. 1855. to Elizabeth Reynolds. the Warrant having died after the issue of the Warrant.-
As the Act approved yesterday will authorize the location or assignment of this Warrant by the heirs at law of Mrs Reynolds. I respectfully request that it be returned to me. or if mutilated or destroyed that a duplicate be sent me.
Yours truly
Chas. C. Tucker.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA   160 ACRES  Department of the Interior  OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS
It is hereby Certified, that under the Act of March 3 rd 1855, that the [illegible] in addition to certain Acts granting Bounty Land to certain [illegible] and [illegible] who have been engaged in the Military Service of the United States.
Elizabeth Reynolds, Widow of Gardner Reynolds, Private, Revolutionary War.
is entitled to locate ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY ACRES , at any Land Office of the United States, in one body, and in conformity to the legal subdivisions of the public lands, upon any of the public lands subject to sale at either the minimum or lower graduated prices.
Given under my hand and seal this 28 th day of May 1856
O. S. Searles
[Signature] Commissioner
can locate this Certificate at any of the United States Land Offices, or it will be located for you by the General Land Office on the return of it, with your request at thereon, specifying the State and Land District in which you wish the location made. If you locate it, fill up and sign the following application.  to the Land Office I locate this Certificate, in the quarter of section in township of Range of  18  11th Register.

Application of Elizabeth Reynolds for a Pension under the Act of February 2 nd 1842 - J. G. Sheehan of Norfolk State of R.I. Agent for Petitioner
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State of Rhode Island, } ss. COUNTY of Washington }
On this twelfth day of August 1848,
personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Washington Elizabeth Reynolds a resident of South Kingstown in the county of Washington aged seventy eight 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 Gardner Reynolds who was a Private in the war of the Revolution, and that she received a pension of fifty 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 } ss. year above written, before me, }
Sylvester G. Sherman Justice of the Peace.
Elizabeth her X  Reynolds mark
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.
Sylvester G. Sherman Justice of the Peace.
State of Rhode Island, } ss. COUNTY of Washington }
I John G. Clarke Jr Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in the county aforesaid, being a Court of Record, do hereby certify, that Sylvester G. Sherman is a Justice of the Pleas 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 South Kingstown on this fifteenth day of August 1848,
John G. Clarke Jr

U. O. W. & N. S. JUN 12 1897 RECEIVED. B. P.
PENSION S. BOLEHO C. JUN 8 1897

Wickford Savings Bank.
Wickford, R. I., June 5 th 1897.
To the Hon Commissioner of Pensions.
Dear Sir.
Mr. Horatio H. Reynolds who is the Administrator of his late mother's estate. finds among some old papers. a Land Bounty Certificate for 160 acres. No 28515. issued in May 28 th 1856 to Elizabeth Reynolds widow of Gardner Reynolds. private Revolutionary War.
Will you kindly state whether said Certificate is of any value.
I am Sir Yours Very Truly Joseph G. Reynolds

OXFORD STREET GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
MARTIN S. FANNING, Principal.
Glenn
Providence, R. I., Feb. 1 st
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir, -
At a suggestion of the war department, to whom I wrote for information, I write to your department for facts.
From a letter in my possession, I know that I am eligible to join the Sons of Revolution; however I must have documentary evidence, and I desire to find out certain facts.
Have you on your pension rolls the name of Elizabeth Reynolds , wife of Gardner Reynolds ? Gardner Reynolds enlisted

Oak Lawn, R. I. Mar. 6, 1908.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Will you kindly send military record and other data relating to Elizabeth Reynolds widow of Gardner Reynolds of North Kingston, R. I.
Reference,
"Census of Pensioners for Revolutionary or military Service
Issued under "Act for taking Tenth Census" 1841, p. 48. Rhode Island Census.
Town of North Kingston, R. I.
Yours truly
Loose P. Bates.
Mrs. Francis E. Bates.
Oak Lawn,
R. I.

OXFORD STREET GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
MARTIN S. FANNING, Principal.
Providence, R. I., Feb. 12-1901.
2.
either from Exeter or Wickford R.I. If you can furnish me with such facts I will be obliged; I am willing to pay a reasonable sum for such information as I want.
Very truly yours Martin S. Fanning 150 Sutton St.

Job Shearman -
76 Spring - Bates
78 Jan'y - "
" Apr. "
" Aug "
" Fall "
79 March "
" Nov. "
80 Summer "
 Tillinghast 1.00.  Bipete barden - 1 -  Jno. Congdon 1.  Sullivan's exp 1 -  South Ferry 1.  Bipete Mills - 1.  John Congdon - 1  Island of R. I. - 1 
Gardner
 77. Spencer's exp. Bates - 1.00  Northup - Summ. 77 - Benjn Gardner 1.  " fall " " 1.  Shearman  Dr. Reynolds - J. R. 92 1 - 

J. L. Edwards Esq.
Pensylvania

Wilfred August 21 st 1898
Mr J. L. Edwards
Sir -
Therewith I forward you the application of Elizabeth Reynolds, the widow of Garden Reynolds and a pensioner under the Act of 1844, for a pension under the provisions of July 22 1840.
An early attention to the same, as practicable is desirable and any communication you may wish to make, you will please address to me.
Yours &c.
Stephen C. Newman

J. L. Edwards Pension Office

Wilfred May 18 th 1843-
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Sir - Herewith I forward you the Application of Mrs Elizabeth Reynold, for a Pension, under the Act of March 3 rd 1843 - I assume that you will find the paper made out pursuant to your instructions and that you will attend to the same and forward me a certificate, as soon as convenient -
Yours & - Sylvester G. Heman

J. L. Edwards Esq. Pennsylvania Avenue Pension Office Washington City -

Wilks March 8 th 1838- J. L. Edwards Esq.
Sir
Herewith I forward you the Application of Mrs Elizabeth Reynolds the Widow of Gaudine Reynolds deceased for a Pension under the Act of Congress of July 7 th 1838. You will perceive by Reference to the papers that the Marriage is made out by Record Supt, and that the services are also well substantiated, amounting in the whole to thirteen months, please examine the papers and make known the result to me -
Yours &c - S. G. Shearman

5 28,515
5 1915 1916 Mrs. Ann

THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
The United States Pension Office, Washington, D. C.

12/3/36.
Gentlemen:-
I would be grateful to you for information concerning the record of Gardiner Reynolds , born 1759 d. 1821 and who served in Capt. Jonathan Batie's Co from 1776 to 1779.
What I would like to know particularly is - who were his parents? - and any record concerning he or either of them.
Respectfully yours,
Gardiner B. Reynolds, 20 Channing St., Newport, R. I.

Mr Bryant
This letter was found in B.L.
Claim of adm of
Wm Triplett
71539-120-55
Please return it to proper place
Heinem

24, 74 8- wid
Gardner Reynolds
Oct. 5, 1838
N. Kingston R.I. - 65
76 400
Capt. John Bates
Al Prt 1 mo
77 Prt Bates
Prt 3 mo
Feb 78 Bates
Prt - 5 mo
79 Bates
Prt - 2 m
80 Capt. John Bates Reynolds
1 mo
81 Reynolds
1 mo
Mrs. Elizabeth Bates
Mar 20, 1786
died Apr 29, 1821
HL 11 No Bch

IMMEDIATE
W.H.S.
3-243. (Old No. 3-263.)
Request Case.
BOARD OF REVIEW.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
WASHINGTON, D. C., FEB 7 - 1906 , 190...
Claim No. 28515
Certificate No. _____
Claimant, Elizabeth Reynolds widow of Garland Reynolds Soldier, _____
Co. _____ Regt. Rev War
Respectfully forwarded to the Secretary of the Interior, in compliance with his request for the papers in the above-entitled claim.
V. Warner.
Commissioner.

Appeal Section, Board of review. FEB 8 1906
Request case.
Respectfully returned to the Chief of Admiral Navy Divi- sion. No further action required here.
J. Dalton Chief of Board. A

Docket No. _____
APPEAL CASE.
BOARD OF REVIEW.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
_____, 190___
No. Claim, _____
Cert. No. _____
Claimant, _____
Soldier, _____
Co. _____ Reg't. _____
Respectfully referred to the Medical Referee, requesting his opinion as to whether the rejection of this claim on the ground _____
was proper and should be adhered to _____
_____ Chief Board of Review.

Handwritten initials: B.H.R.
3-243. (Old No. 3-263.)
Request Case.
BOARD OF REVIEW.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
WASHINGTON, D. C., FEB 4 , 190 0
Handwritten: ? Handwritten: B.H.
Claim No. 24748
Certificate No. _____ Claimant Elizabeth Reynolds
Soldier Johnnie Reynolds
Co. Rev War Reg't _____
Respectfully forwarded to the Secretary of the Interior, in compliance with his request for the papers in the above-entitled claim.
Handwritten signature: V. Warner.
Commissioner.

Hist-to Prov. R.D.
soldier
Rev  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 24748
Elizabeth Reynolds Wid of Gardner Reynolds in Rev War
Act: Feb 2nd 1848
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 157
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Feb 25-1904 Martin S. Pennig
Dec 4. 1903- To above - date of birth not shown
FEB 6 - 1905
To the Secretary
1908 Mar. 14. History to Mrs. Francis E. Bates 1936 Dec 17-Heat to Gardner B. Reynolds — M.H.B.

Rhode Island - 2831
Elizabeth Reynolds widow of Gardner Reynolds
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 29 th Cpl l 1821 of Washington in the State of R. Island who was a P er in the County commanded by Captain Bates of the Reg t commanded by Richmond in the R. Island line for 12 months
Inscribed on the Roll of R. Island at the rate of 40 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of May 29, and seal of S. G. Sherman Vice Pres d , R. Isl.
Arrears to the 4 th of March - $ 120.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 20.00 $ 140.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838.
Recorded by R. Burdine Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 - Page 22.

12 935 Rhode Island
Reps 17 July
Elizabeth Reynolds widow of Gardner Reynolds who was a private in the R. Island line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15th day of July 1843 and sent to S. G. Shearman Wickford R. Island
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 — Page 94

Washington D.C. Oct. 27. 1856.
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting Comt. of Pensions.
Sir..
I return herewith for cancellation Land Warrant N o 28.575 of 160 acres issued under the Act of March 3 1855. to Elizabeth Reynolds. Mrs. Reynolds having died prior to the date of the Warrant and left no minor child or children. —
Please acknowledge its receipt.
Very respectfully Your O bt Servt.
Chas. C. Tucker.
En./

North Kingstown April the twenty third day A.D. one thousand seven hundred eighty six These may certify all persons that Gadsen Reynolds of Exeter is law- fully married to and with Elizabeth Davis daughter of Benjamin Davis of North Kingstown this done by me the subscriber
Elder Nathan Hill. Past of the six principle Baptist Church of Christ Jesus which is of North Kingstown
Recorded March twenty sixth. one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine
J. G. Thomas S. Clerk
State of Rhode Island &c. County of Washington ss Town Clerks Office North Kingstown October 27. 1888.
I. Nicholas N. Spink Town Clerk of the Town of North Kingstown do certify the above certificate of marriage to be a true copy of the Record, with the exception of the date of the Record, which is expressed on the Record in fair legible figures as follows: Recorded March 26 th 1789.
I. Nicholas N. Spink above named. depose and say: that I hold the Office of Town Clerk of the Town of North Kingstown in the County and State aforesaid. and that the above is a true extract from the Records of said Town. with the exception above named. as cer- tified by me
Nich. N. Spink. Clerk of the Town of North Kingstown
Given to reference the Day and Year aforesaid
Christopher G. Shearman Justice of the Peace