Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 21,510, for Reuben Steere, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Steere, Reuben
S. 21, 510
CONTENTS

Rh: Island
Reuben Stearn
of Providence in the State of R.I. Island who was a Sergeant in the Corp — commanded by Captain Waterman of the Regt commanded by Col. Brown in the War line for 6 m per m 6. Supt
Inscribed on the Roll of R.I. Island at the rate of 53 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of Aug. 1832 and to the D. Seaville Providence
Arrears to the 4th of Dec 11 666 Sem-ant. allowance ending Dec 11 2666 13333
Revolutionary Claim, Paid June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Robt. H. S. Clerk Book E. Vol. 2 Page 129

13786 Reuben Stearns
of R.I.
Sept 6 Mr
March 7
13 5-11-12-14-16
March 26/1833
P. 314
20/22
Buy a Cowell Providence R

BRIEF in the case of
of
Reuben Stearns Providence in the State of Rhode Island (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 77 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 1775 about 7 Private Capt Waterman   77 " 3 " Sergt " Eddy Col Brown   78 " 1 " " " Spalding   78 " 1 " " " Officers not mentioned in   78 1 " " Sullivan's expedition  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none mentioned  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Gloucester N.H.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? one living witness  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? not proper attached 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. M. Clapp  Examining Clerk.

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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 resident of District Court of the United States within and for said District, now in session— Reuben Stearn a resident of Scituate in the County of Providence and State of Rhode Island aged 77 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 February 11 th 1755 at Gloucester Rhode Island which is on record in the Town Clerks Office of that town — he lived there when he enlisted and since the war has lived in Smithfield Lastly in Scituate
That in the year 1775 soon after the Battle of Lexington he joined a company of volunteers or minute men under Capt Andrew Waterman and belonged to the same two years but was not in actual service but about seven months — Was one month at Bristol under Capt Edward Knight & Col West in December 1776 — Was in Spencer's expedition in the winter of 1777 in Providence at different times three months under Capt John Eddy and Col Chace Brown — was in Spencer's expedition in October 1777 one month in Capt. Shelabs Company & same regiment and one month in Sullivan's expedition one month in August 1778 in the attempt to drive the British from Rhode Island — all which he served out and was honorably discharged — He has no written discharge
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.
Reuben Stearn
Attest B Lowell Clk
We, Joseph Tammell a Clergyman, residing in the Gloucester and William  residing in  Scituate hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Reuben Stearn who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 77 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.
Joseph Tammell William Waterman
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
April 11 th 1833 sworn to before me Benjamin Cowell, Clerk
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 Job Keach who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in the town of Scituate and that who also signed the same is a resident in the town of Scituate and is a credible person, 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 Reuben Stearn for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office. this 15 day of October 1832
Benjamin Cowell Clk

Supplemental
And now on this eleventh day of April 1833 Reuben Steene maketh the further declaration in addition & explanation of the one, made on the 7 th of August 1832. viz., said Reuben declares that he belonged to Capt Andrew Watermans company as a private as he has stated in his said declaration two years, from the battle of Lexington, & that during said two years, he was in actual service at least Seven Months & for this service he claims a pension, and he further declares that in the Spring of 1777 & Summer following and between the months of April & August he served three months at least, as orderly sergeant for which he claims a pension and in his first declaration he stated this service to have been in the winter & Spring, but upon reflection, he is satisfied it was in the Spring & Summer of 1777 as above mentioned in Capt John Eddy, & Col Chad Browns regiment of R Hand militia In October 1777 he served one month in what what called Spencers expedition under Capt Shelmans company as stated, also one month in Sullivans expedition in August 1778 as stated in both of

what what called Spencers Expedition in Capt Shelmans Company as stated, also one month in Sullivans expedition in August 1778 as stated in both of which he was orderly sergeant, and he further declares that in addition to his services first stated, in the month of August AD 1780, he served one month as orderly sergeant in Capt Benjamine Whipple's Company of the same Col Chad Brown's regiment. In the above services he served seven months as a private & six months as orderly sergeant thirteen months in all for which he claims a pension - Since the revolution any war, he has been a captain in the militia five years, until he resigned - And this applicant further says that the reason why he did not procure a clergyman to certify his services was that, Elder John Westcott his minister was dead & he knew of no other clergyman, nor is there any other clergyman now living in his neighborhood that he knows of that can certify. And this applicant further says that he knows of no person who can certify other

now living in his neighborhood that he knows of that can certify.
And this applicant further says that he knows of no person who can certify other than Job Keach whose deposition is hereto annexed, but said Job is now dead. William Wheeler's affidavit is also annexed & also the affidavit of Jose Tautlett who are acquainted with him & his reputation of having served as a soldier of the revolution.
Reuben Stone
Rhode Island District.
In Providence, April 11, 1833
Personally appeared before me the above named Reuben Stone & made oath to the truth of the preceding declaration by him signed. I also certify that Jose Tautlett & William Wheeler whose certificate has this day been sworn to before me are both men of truth & veracity & full faith & credit are to be given to their certificate - the said Jose was formerly a judge in this State - of the Court of Common Pleas,
Benjamin Russell Clerk & Commissioner of Dist Court for R.I. Dist

Job Keck maketh oath that he is well acquainted with Rufus Steee of Scituate & has known him ever since the war of the Revolution - That said Rufus joined a company of minute men under the command of Capt Andrew Waterman and served in said company in actual service seven months - This deponent served with him & knows the fact. said Rufus also served one month in Bristol in Capt Edward Knight - in December 1776 - This deponent also knows that said Rufus served three months in Providence in the Spring of 1777 under Capt John Eddy & Col Chad Brown - said deponent also knows that he served one month in Scituate East Greenwich
Job Keck
July 13 1832
Sworn to in open Court
Benja Caward

Providence, April 11, 1833
Sir
I have the honor herewith to return the application of Reuben Stone, together with an additional declaration & all objections obviated as mentioned mentioned in your summary of "free objections" sent back with it -
I am respectfully yours Benjamin Russell
To J. L. Edwards Esq.

Prostitution 21 510
INVALID.
File No. 21,510
Resident Police Long New Year
Act: June 7 th 89 99
Index: —Vol. 2 , Page 171
[Arrangement of 1870.]