Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26,670, for Oliver Jillson

(8-1778)
SURNAME
NUMBER
Gillson, Oliver Nancy
71. 26,670
CONTENTS
This Envelope includes
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER
Received from GAO

16.953 Rhode Island
Oliver Tilton R.
Providence in the state of R. Island who was a Frigate Boston Seaman in the regiment commanded by Colonel Tucker of the U.S. Navy for the term of 11 years mo. 6
Inscribed on the Roll of Rhode Island at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 6 of April 1810
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 th of June 1820 and sent to Benj. Howitt Esq. Providence, R.I.
Arrears to 4th of Mar. 6 1820 - 103.69 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept: 1820 - 40.00 22 mo. \frac{25.4}{30.31} $231.69
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }
Providence Col.

Vol. 1. No. 1 sent Dec 27 th 1820, to B. C. Russell, Providence, R. I.
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3 Rhode Island Vancy Gilson widow of Oliver
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Seaman on Frigate Boston U.S. Navy Credited $36.66
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
1 st day of July 1848 Certificate of Pension issued the 33 rd day of Decr 1850 and sent to
Allyr. Ray Esq. Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 12 Vol. 3

10,084
Nancy Jilson
R.I.
Act. 7. July '38.
act 1878. Marine. 11 mo.

④ Mrs Gillson refers to the services of her husband in Col. Gardner's regiment of Massachusetts troops in 1778 - When Amey Stephens widow of Samuel Stephens, first made an application for a pension under the act of July 4, 1836 (which was however withdrawn & another made under the act of July 7, 1838 & granted) - This same Oliver Gillson gave his affidavit setting forth his own service as well as that of Samuel Stephens for 6 months in Col. Gardner's regiment in 1778 on the Island of Rhode Island - I refer the Commission of Pensions to that affidavit & to the Rolls of Col. Gardner's regiment for proof of that service, as no witness is now living, as Mrs Gillson knows, who served with him - This service was not "Continental" & therefore was not set out in his own declarations, if I recollect rightly, under acts of March 18/18 & May 1/20. Respectfully yours Benjamin Russell

State of Rhode Island
County of Providence
On this 2 nd day of March A D 1843 personally appeared before me Zeruiah Patten one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas within & for said County Nancy Gillson of the City of Providence in said County aged 76 years who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed July 7 1832 entitled "an act granting half pay pensions to certain widows" viz - that she is the widow of Oliver Gillson late of said City deceased who was a seaman & soldier during the war of the Revolution & a pensioner under the act of Congress of March 18 th 1818, & she refers to the declaration he made under said act & the act the act of May 1 1820, for the pay of his services thereunder of Massachusetts now in the Pension Office at Washington -
And she further declares that she was married to the said Oliver Gillson on the fourteenth day of September A D 1788, but she has no record of her marriage but the

evidence herewith annexed, Her husband the said Oliver Gillson departed this life on the 6 th day of July A D 1840 & since that time she has remained a widow she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the year Seventeen hundred and first of January Seventeen hundred & ninety four to wit at the time above mentioned
Attest of Merrill Potter
- Nancy J. Gillson
State of Rhode Island - ss. Providence ss. In the City of Providence March 2 nd A D 1843 Then personally appeared before me Nancy Gillson subscribed to the aforesaid declaration and made oath to the truth of same & I further certify that said Nancy from age & infirmities is to unable to attend court
M c Merrill Potter Just. C. C. Pleas for the County of Providence

Providence, City Clerks Office, May 23 1843
I, Richard M. Field of the City of Providence, do certify that I am Clerk of the City of Providence, & by virtue of my Office have the custody of the Records of Births & Marriages & I have examined the Records of Marriages between the years Seventeen Hundred & eighty, & Eighteen Hundred, & I cannot find any record of the Marriage of Oliver Sillson & Nancy Pette. And I further certify that I have reason to believe that many marriages take place in said City which are never brought to the Clerk's Office to be recorded.
Witness
Richard M. Field City Clerk
State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations Providence ss. In the City of Providence May 29 th 1843
Personally appeared before me Richard M. Field and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit And I further certify that said Richard M. Field is the City Clerk of the City of Providence in said County
My Merrill P. Potter Just. C. C. Pleas for said County of Providence

I William Price of Woodstock in the county of Windham, and State of Connecticut, aged 60 years, do testify and say, that I have known Mrs Nancy Gillson from my youth up to this day, she being my mother's own Sister, and that I was present at her marriage with Mr Oliver Gillson of Providence, in the county of Providence and State of Rhode Island, who died in Providence sometime in the month of July last, a pensioner of the United States, at which marriage I was present with my Father & Mother & Sister all three of whom are now deceased, and that said marriage ceremony was performed by John Chase Esq of said Providence (now deceased) some time as I believe and to the best of my recollections in the month of September, A.D. 1788, and that she the said Nancy Gillson hath lived with the said Oliver Gillson from the day of her marriage, up to the time of his decease, and hath never since been married, but hath remained his Widow up to this time.
William Price
Windham County ss Woodstock December the 12 th 1840 Personally appeared William Price signor of the foregoing instrument and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me.
George Bowen Justice of the Peace
George Bowen
I John Leaine Clerk of Probate for the District of Woodstock in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut do hereby certify that George Bowen before whom the above oath to William Price was administered is duly enrolled as a Justice of the Peace for the County of Windham aforesaid, that the above signature in his name is in his hand writing, and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his acts as such. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Office, at Woodstock this 12 th day of December A.D. 1840. John Leaine Clerk of Probate for the District of Woodstock

I Ruth Abbot of the city and county of Providence in the State of Rhode Island aged 77 years on oath do testify & say that I am well acquainted with Nancy Gillson of said city widow of Oliver Gillson deceased before her marriage to said Oliver her name was Nancy Potter and I further testify that I was present at her marriage to said Oliver they were married according to the best of my recollection in September 1788. She was a cousin of mine and I have been acquainted with her from that time to this & have visited her and her children often since the death of her husband she has remained unmarried her husband has been dead over two years. Ruth Abbot
State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations Providence ss In the city of Providence May 23 d A D 1843 Then personally appeared before me Ruth Abbot who signed the above affidavit in my presence and made oath to the truth of the same, and I further certify that said affidavit is a credible witness
M c M c C o P o M c just. C. C. P o M c for said county of Providence.

State of Rhode-Island & Providence Plantations. Providence, sc. 3
I, Albert Greene, Clerk of the Municipal Court of the city of Providence, in the county of Providence, and State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Daniel Peter, who has signed the foregoing certificate, was, on the day of the date thereof, a Justice of the Court of Common Pleas, within and for said county, duly elected.
In attestation whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and have affixed the seal of said Court, this 30 th day of May, A.D. 1843.
Albert Greene Clerk.
Miss Gilliam

State of Massachusetts
Town clerk's office in the Town of Attleborough County of Bristol. January 22 nd 1848
I William Slackingham of Attleborough in said County do hereby certify I say that I am Town Clerk of said Town & have by virtue of my office the custody of the records of said town and I certify that the following is a copy of the records of the births of the children of Daniel Gillson and Leah his wife. Viz
Mary Gillson their daughter born ye 29 th of April 1743 Deborah Gillson their daughter born ye 5 th of July 1744 Esau Gillson their Son born March 13 th 1745/6 Nathaniel Gillson their Son born September 24 th 1748 Daniel Gillson their Son born January 6 1749/50 Oliver Gillson their Son born July ye 22 1751 Susannah Gillson their daughter born May 21 st 1758 Drusilla Gillson their daughter born July 14 th 1760 Oliver Gillson their Son born December 5 th day 1761
And I further certify that there are records of the births of a number of families by the name of Gillson but there is the birth of no other Oliver Gillson except in the family of Daniel Gillson as above mentioned. The first Oliver Gillson who was

born July 22 d 1751 is supposed to have died in infancy
Abel Willard Blackinton
State of Massachusetts Town Clerk of Middleborough
Be it known to January 22 nd 1840 personally appeared Willard Blackinton the above Subscriber known to me to be the Town Clerk of Middleborough and made oath to the truth of above certificate by him subscribed
Before me Isaac Chaplin justice of the peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston February 5 th 1845.
I hereby Certify, That on the third day of June eighteen hundred and forty three, Noah Clapton was appointed for the term of seven years a Justice of the Peace for the County of Bristol.
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
W. H. Calhoun
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

This INDENTURE witnesseth,
That Pardon Potter Gillson son of Oliver Gillson of Providence in the State of Rhode Island &c. — Priggur
hath put himself and by these Presents doth voluntarily, and of his own free Will and Accord, and with the Consent of his said Father
put and bind himself Apprentice to Dexter Spencer of said Providence Baker
to learn his Art, Trade or Mystery, and, after the Manner of an Apprentice, to serve from the day of the date hereof for and during the Term of Four Years, Four Months & Nineteen days next ensuing, to be complete and ended. During all which said Term, the said Apprentice his said Master faithfully shall serve, his Secrets keep, his lawful Commands gladly obey: he shall do no Damage to his said Master nor see it done by others, without letting or giving Notice thereof to his said Master. — he shall not waste his said Master's
Goods, nor lend them unlawfully to any: he shall not commit Fornication, or contract Matrimony, within the said Term. At Cards, Dice, or any other unlawful Game, he shall not play, whereby his said Master may have Damage. With his own Goods, or the Goods of others, without License from his said Master, he shall neither buy nor sell: he shall not absent himself by Day or by Night, from his said Master's
Service, without his Leave; or haunt Ale-Houses, Taverns, or Play-Houses; but in all Things behave himself as a good and faithful Apprentice ought to do towards his said Master and all his during the said Term. And the said Dexter Spencer doth hereby promise to teach and instruct, or cause the said Apprentice to be taught and instructed, in the Art, Trade or Calling, of a Baker, in all the several branches thereof by the best Ways and Means he can. And also to provide said Apprentice
with good & Wholesome & Sufficient Meat drink
Sodging during the Term aforesaid and will pay him at the rate of Twenty-five Dollars for each Year & in proportion for any part of a Year he shall so serve as aforesaid and it is the understanding & agreement of the parties, that if said Pardon should be by Sickness rendered unable to perform his duty as an Apprentice his said Master shall suffer the loss of his time but shall not be at the expence of his boarding Nursing or medical assistance
IN TESTIMONY whereof, the Parties to these Presents have hereunto interchangeably set their Hands and Seals, the Thirty-first Day of January Anno Domini One Thousand Eight Hundred and Six and in the thirtieth Year of American Independence.
Signed, Sealed and Delivered, in the Presence of us  Pardon P Gillson Oliver Gillson Dexter Spencer  Jonathan Smith Rufus Mankins
[Printed by JOHN CARTER.]

I, Pardon P. Gillson of South-Resi- -dence, in the County of Providence and State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, aged 54 Years last June, on oath, do depose and say, that I am the eldest son of Oliver Gillson and Nancy Gillson who is now an appli- -cant for a pension; that I was born on the 18 th . day of June 1789. That, on the 31 st . day of January 1800, I was bound out as an apprentice to Dexter Spencer of Providence, Baker, as will appear by the original Indentures hereto annexed, I was bound to serve until I was twenty-one Years of age, which was five Years, five months and nineteen days, from the said 31 st . day of January, to the 18 th . day of June, A.D. 1810, at which time I was twenty- one Years of age, and have been in earnings for myself ever since. The said Indentures hereto annexed were signed by said Dexter Spencer, my father Oliver Gillson, and by myself. My father Oliver Gillson, was a pensioner to the time of his death, which was in July 1840. Since then my mother has remained a widow. —
Pardon P. Gillson

State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations.
Providence ss. Providence August 4 th . 1843.
Then Richard P. Gillson personally appeared before me and made oath of the truth of the aforesaid deposition by him subscribed, and I do certify that said Gillson is a credible witness, and I do certify also that the indentures hereto annexed marked A are the original indentures referred to in his his deposition.
Samuel L. Dright, Justice of the Peace.

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations. Providence, S. 8
I, Albert Greene, Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of Providence, in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Gamaliel Lyman Dwight, who has signed the foregoing Certificate, was on the day of the said signing, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said City, duly elected, and that said signature is genuine.
In attestation whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and have affixed the seal of said Court, this 14 th day of August, A.D., 1843.
Albert Greene, Clerk.

I, Samantha H. Gillson of Providence, in the County of Providence and State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, aged Thirty-one Years, do testify and say, on solemn oath, that I am the wife of Esek Arnold Gillson, the youngest child of Oliver and Nancy Gillson; that I was married seven Years ago last June; that within a few months after I was married, I recorded in the old family Bible belonging to my mother in law, Nancy Gillson, and, at her request the date of her marriage and the time of the births of her children. The leaf, on which such record is made is hereto annexed, by which it appears that said Oliver and Nancy were married September 14 th 1788. I know of no other family record but this. I have, however, understood that Capt. Wm. Price, whose mother was sister to said Nancy Gillson, has another record of said marriage, although I never saw it, I made up the record from the statements made to me by said Nancy Gillson, and other members of the family. -
Samantha H. Gillson

State of Rhode-Island and Providence Planta- -tions.
Providence ss 3 In Providence on this second day of August, A. D. 1843, personally appeared Samantha H. S. Gillam, subscribed to the within deposition and made oath of the truth of the same, before me, and I do certify that said Samantha is a cred- ible witness, I also certify that the several Lects annexed was taken from the Bible, as testified to; — Samyalie L. Dright, Justice of the Peace.

FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
MARRIAGES.
Oliver and Nancy
Wilson was married
Sept 14 th 1788.

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
BIRTHS.
Sardon Potter Gillson born June 18 th 1889.
Thomas Gillson born Feb. 12 th - 1892.
Oliver Gillson Jr. born Feb. 10 th 1895.
Sylvania Gillson - born May 9 th 1898.
William Gillson - born April 19 th 1801.
Nancy Gillson - born Feb. 3 rd 1806.
Locke Arnold Gillson born Feb. 27 th 1808.
D
Printed AD 1814.-

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations.
Providence, fe. I, I Abial Greene, Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of Providence, in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Gamaliel Lyman Daight, who has signed the aforesaid Certificate, was on the day of the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said City, duly elected; and that said signature is genuine.
In attestation whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and have affixed the seal of said Court, this 14 th day of August, A.D. 1843.
Abial Greene, Clerk.

O. Gillson old case Oliver Gillson R.D.
Nyctala
16. 1. 1896
Blanche
Landlord
1896

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Rhode-Island District, sc. August Term 1833
County of Providence
On this 6 th day of August A.D. 1833 personally appeared in open Court, being a special District Court of the United States within and for said District, now in session— Oliver T. Green a resident of Providence in the County of Providence and State of Rhode Island aged 79 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.
In answer to the 7 interrogatories presented by the War Department he says — To the 1 st he was born in Littleborough in the State of Massachusetts November 5 1759 In answer to 2 d His birth is recorded in town Records in Littleborough In answer to 3 d He was living in said Littleborough since the War he has lived in the City of Providence where he now resides — In answer to 4 th he enlisted on board the Frigate Boston. In answer to 5 th he served under Commodore Samuel Tucker, Wait Babcock, Lieutenants Philips, and Welch In answer to 6 th he says he never received any written discharge In answer to 7 th Joseph Rawson & the Revd James Wilson are his present neighbors and testify in his behalf — and in regard to his services this Affiant further says that in the month of November 1778 he enlisted on board the Frigate Boston

a Vessel of War in the Service of the United States under the Command of Commodore Samuel Tucker as a seaman that soon after we sailed on a cruise from the City of Boston and were absent until October 1779 when arrived at said Boston and he was discharged having served in said capacity Eleven Months on board said Vessel -
And this applicant further says that im- mediately after within two weeks, he entered on board the "General Mifflin" a Ship of War of 22 Guns as Sailing Master Mate which Vessel was in the service of the United States & under the Command of Walter Babcock Esq, one Phillip was 1st and one Welch 2 d Lieutenants on board at the same time - We sailed immediately on a cruise to the Eastward, but had not been out more than twenty days before we were taken by the British

Frigate called the Rolla. In a few few days after our capture, Captain Babcock & myself & about 30 men were taken out of the Rolla & put on board of another British vessel, & sent to England. We were all carried to Portsmouth and there landed & examined & then sent to prison, and from that time this Applicant was a prisoner of War over two years before he was exchanged, he was not exchanged until after the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at York Town.
And this Applicant further says that for his services on board the Navy he is now a pensioner under the act of March 18 th 1818, he has a pension Certificate No 16,953 but this pension is only 96 dollars per annum

whereas he thinks he is entitled to a larger pension under the act of June 7 th 1832. when a Seaman he had ten dollars a month & when he was sailing master's mate he had fifteen dollars per month and he was sailing master's mate on board the General Mifflin when he was taken prisoner and carried to England, & kept there over two years.
And this applicant further says he has no evidence of his services, now by living witnesses when he procured his pension under the act of March 18. 1818 he produced the testimony of Com Samuel Tucker but since then said Tucker has deceased for does he now know any person to prove his services

on board the General Mifflin or his imprisonment in England, he has often mentioned it, and talked about it many years ago, - The Revd James Wilson & Joseph Rawson are his neighbors & they can testify as to his character.
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. except as above stated.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Blanchett Clk
Oliver Tilton
We James Wilson a clergyman residing in Providence & Joseph Rawson also residing in said Providence hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Oliver Tilton who has subscribed & sworn to the annexed declaration that we believe him to be 74 years of age, that he is respected & beloved in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution & that we concur in that opinion. James Wilson Joseph Rawson
Sworn to in open Court August 6 1833
Attest B. Pierce Clk

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after hearing the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named Applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and that he served as he states and the Court do further certify that it appears to them that James Wilson who signed the preceding certificate is a Congregan resident in the City of Providence and that Joseph Rawson who also signed the same is also a resident in said City & that both are respectable citizens & trustworthy and their statement entitled to credit
I Benjamin Cawell Clerk of said District Court do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said in the matter of the application of Oliver Wilson for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said this 10 day of August AD 1833
Benjamin Cawell Clerk

Phoenix Island
16.953
Cat. 1020

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
RHODE-ISLAND DISTRICT.
Providence, sc.
District Court, Special Term, June 15th A. D. 1820
On this Tenth day of June 1820, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record within and for said District aged 69 years, residing in the town of Providence in said District County who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows:
That he served as a mariner on board the Frigate Boston commanded by Capt Samuel Tucker Eleven Months.
that he made a previous declaration on the sixth day of April 1818, and that he has received a certificate for a pension, being No. 16953 And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, 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 eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen: 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.
Oliver Dillson
A SCHEDULE of Property and Income (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) of Oliver Dillson . My Old desk, 2 Maple Tables, 7 common chairs, 1 Iron Pot, 1 Tin Kettle, 1 Tea Kettle, 1 Spiders -
And this declarant further saith that he is a mariner but is now broken down with infirmity, he cannot follow his business that he has been for some time past, supported by the charity of others being unable to do but very little labour.
Oliver Dillson
Rhode Island District
District Court
Sworn to and declared in open Court on the Tenth day of June 1820 before
David Howell District Judge
RHODE-ISLAND DISTRICT.
Clerk's Office of the District Court, A. D. 182
I, Benjamin Gassett Clerk of said Court 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 amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is Five dollars and
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this
Thirty first day of July 1820
R. Gassett
Clerk of said Court

1 Nancy Tilton dec $ 15,39

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations,
Municipal Court of the City of Providence in said State, exercising Probate Jurisdiction.
December 5 th 1854.
Be it remembered, that satisfactory testimony has been, this day, produced before this Court, to prove that Nancy Gillson late of said Providence, deceased, (widow of Oliver Gillson,) was a pensioner of the United States, under the Act of Congress of February 2 d A.D. 1848; that she was the person named in the Certificate from the Department of the Interior, here now produced in Court, bearing date December 23 d A.D. 1850; that she died at said Providence, on the first day of May, A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty four; and that at the time of her death she left the following named children only, to wit, Pardon P. Gillson of Johnston in the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations; William Gillson, of New Bedford in the State of Massachusetts; Nancy Ann Gillson, of Boston in the State of Massachusetts; and Esah A. Gillson of said Providence; who are all now living, and over twenty one years of age.
In attestation whereof, I Albert G. Greene Clerk of said Court, have hereunto set my hands and have affixed the seal of said Court, this 5 th day of December A.D. one

thereand, eight hundred and fifty four. And I hereby certify, that Esau A. Gillson of said Providence is Admin- istrator with the Will annexed of said Mary Gillson deceased, as appears by the Records of said Court; and that he has accepted said trust and given bonds as required by said Court,
Albert G. Greene, Clerk.
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER
Received from GAO

Oliver Lillson Seaman Frigate Boston (Sucker) 1778 to 1779. 6 th April 1818
Judge Horrell
Benjamin Correll Esq. Clerk D. Court Providence R. I.
Rec d June 6 - 1818.
The Judge has not certified as to the indigent cir- cumstances of the applicant.
Informally seen
noted for
Admiral
Ms. A. 9. 2. 16

Rhode Island District
Be it remembered that on this sixth day of April 1818 came before me the witness named Oliver Gillson, & made solemn oath to the truth of the within declaration by him subscribed for witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & have caused the seal of the District Court for said District to be hereunto affixed the day & year above written
David Howell, District Judge.
The signature of the Judge and the seal of the Dist Court are hereunto affixed
Attest Benjamin Cawell Clerk of Dist Court
Oliver"> Oliver Gillson

I Oliver Tilton of Providence in the District of Rhode Island do hereby solemnly oath do declare and say that in the month of November 1778 for one year I enlisted on board the Frigate Boston (of 32 guns) a vessel then in the service of the United States, as a sailor, said vessel was commanded by Capt Tucker, Mr Phipps was first Lieutenant Mr Welsh the second & Mr Bates the third - In which service I continued until the month of October 1779 when I was discharged & never received any written discharge, but was only verbally discharged & sent to the Marine Hospital on account of my sickness - I further declare that I am now in reduced circumstances & stand in need of the assistance of my country for support, according to the provisions of the Act of 18 March 1818  Oliver Tilton
M r B see additional certificate of Judge Howland on the Discharge of Capt Tucker

ARCADE BANK, PROVIDENCE,
Jan 24 th 1855
RECEIVED of PARIS HILL, Agent for paying Pensions,
Fifteen Dollars, thirty nine Cents, being for 15 months fifty nine days Pension, due to Nancy Pillsbury from the 14 th day of March 1854, to the 1 st day of May 1855 for which I have signed duplicate receipts. 15 Dolls. 39 Cents.
Ezek A. Gilson Adm re

26, 670
Oliver Gillson
Apr-6-1818-
Boor. Rd. 60
Nov 78 Attleboro Mass
Frigate Boston
32. from Cpt. Samuel Tucker
11 11 mos
Scamper
Born Attleboro Mass
Nov 5, 1859
79- Schooner
Ship "G. Muffin" 229
Capt David Babcock
captured by British frigate
"Rulla" sent to
Portsmouth N.H.
prisoner 12 Yrs
Sailing Master's Mate
Morrissey Patten
Apr 10, 1888
Dec 6, 1880
June 278 Cpt Jacob Wallen
at Fort Jacobs
7 mos
Pr

Nancy Gillson Payment to be made at Memphis V. by Paris Hill
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Memphis P.D. Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 10, Vol. 3
J. P. [unclear] Clerk.
STATE PAYMENT VOUCHER
Received from GAO

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Mary Johnson widow of Abraham Johnson who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of 1200 dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 1st of March, 1848 4th of March, 1848 , and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage. Given at the Department of the Interior this twenty fifth day of February one thousand eight hundred and fifty
Alex H. H. Stuart
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
W. E. Heath
Commissioner of Pensions.

State of Rhode Island, } ss. COUNTY OF Providence }
Be it known, That before me, Chas. Stillason A Not. Public a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorised by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Ebenezer A. Gillson Adminr and made oath in due form of law, that Nancy Gillson widow of Oliver Gillson the identical person who was a pensioner, and is now dead, and to whom a certificate of pension was issued, which is herewith surrendered.
THAT the deceased pensioner resided in Providence in the State of Rhode Island, for the space of twenty years before her death, and that previous thereto sh resided in said Providence
Sworn and subscribed this twenty fourth day of January 18 45
Before me, Chas Stillason Public Notary
Ebenezer A. Gillson Adminr,
Justice of the Peace.

A statement of facts relative to the claim of Nancy Gillson for an increase of her pension.
The facts are these. Oliver Gillson late husband of Nancy was born in Littleboro in the State of Massachusetts Dec 5, 1761. In June 1778 he served about eight months in Capt Jacob Fuller's Col Col Jacob's regiment of Massachusetts Troops, just before or soon after this term of service he enlisted on board the Frigate Boston Tucker Commander and served on said Frigate about 11 months. In 1818, said Oliver then living in Providence R.I. applied for & obtained a pension under the act of March 18 th of that year, for the services he rendered on board said vessel. This being the only "continental service" within the meaning of said act which he performed, it is believed he stated no other in his application for a pension, as no other was necessary according to the provisions of said act. This pension he drew until his death. After his death his widow the said Nancy applied for

2 obtained a pension under the act of July 7 1838, for the above named service on board the Benton. This pension she now draws, But she believes herself entitled to an increase of pension, for her husband's service in Col Jacobs regiment. This is objected to by the Commissioners of Pensions on the ground that it appears from the Rolls in Massachusetts, that the said Oliver Gillson who served in Col Jacobs regiment was not discharged until Dec 30 1778 & from Gillson's Statement, that he enlisted on board the Benton in November 1778 — Therefore the Commissioners infer that the Oliver Gillson who served on board the Benton was not the soldier who served in Col Jacobs regiment.
Now to show that the Oliver Gillson who served on board the Benton was the same person who served in Col Jacobs regiment the following documents are enclosed —
1 st . The certificate of the Secretary of Massachusetts which certifies that the soldier who served in Jacobs regiment was from Attleboro 2 d . The Town Clerk's certificate which shows & proves, that there was but one Oliver Gillson at that in Attleboro,

3 rd Oliver J. Tilton, himself always asserted in his life time service in Col Jacobs regiment & enclosed is a copy of an affidavit (the original being now in the Pension office) in which he makes oath that he did serve in Col Jacobs regiment with Samuel Stevens. This affidavit was given under circumstances, when he could have no possible motives for false swearing. It was before the act of July 7 1838 & when he himself was in receipt of of his pension under the act of March 18 18318 —
How then is this discrepancy to be reconciled? My own opinion is that he might have signed his enlistment to serve on board the Boston in November 1778 but did not enter on active duty until his time expired in Col Jacobs regiment, or the time of his discharge may not be correctly stated on the Roll by some mistake. At all events, there can be no earthly doubt, that, from all the record evidence taken in connection with parole testimony the said Oliver Tilton who served on board the Boston served also in Jacobs regiment, & that the widow is entitled to an increase "pro tanto" for the service in Col Jacobs regiment —
In addition to this a very respectable witness

Asa Bliss ⊕ of Rehoboth made oath that he was well acquainted with Oliver Pillsbury & served with him in Col. Jacob's regiment about 8 months in 1778 & he knew said Pillsbury came from Littleton, & his evidence is now confirmed by the documents enclosed. Providence Feb. 14 1848.
Benja. Russell
• Bliss affidavit is on file in her claim in Pension office
Herbert H. Chase

Sunday's Certificate of Weymouth

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston:
November 3 1841.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Oliver Tilton is borne upon a Pay Roll of Capt. Jacob Wallis's Company in Col. John Jacob's Regt for Service at Rhode Island as a private of Attleborough. From June 2 to December 21 1778 including allowances of 3 days for travel of March 1 & 1 day.
All the rolls which bear the name of Oliver Tilton in this Office show him to have belonged to Attleborough in the County of Bristol.

And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application annexed to former certificate hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said appli- cation, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John G. Camp.
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Providence Sept 14 1847
Sir
In answer to your letter of June 1 st last respecting the claim of Nancy Gillson widow of Oliver Gillson with enclose further testimony proving that there never was any other Oliver Gillson in the town of Attleborough during the war of the Revolution beside her husband. There is a contradiction in the evidence produced with respect to his serving in Col. Jacob's regiment and on board the Frigate Boston at the same time. But that he did serve in both places, is a fact which cannot be reasonably doubted from all the testimony. It is true that Gillson in his claim for a pension under the act of March 18, 1818 did not affect service in Jacob's regiment, but the reason was, it was unnecessary, for he served over 9 months without it, and would it have availed him if he had done it as it was not "continental". Nor perhaps did he claim that service when he applied for an increase of his pension under the act of June 7 1832, for it could not have increased his pension. His claim for an increase of pension was for serving as "Sailing Master" on board the Mifflin a service which you observed in your letter to Gen. Knight "was not provided for by law". But it is a fact that Oliver Gillson in his

life time always asserted his service in Col. Jacob's regiment when giving his testimony for others who served in that regiment. To my knowledge he was several times called upon to testify for others. I cannot now call to mind all the cases but I have a distinct recollection of one in particular. In the case of Amy Stevens widow of Samuel Stevens, he testified that he & Samuel Stevens served six months together in Col. Jacob's regiment in 1778. This testimony was wholly disinterested on his part & it seems next to impossible to doubt its correctness under such circumstances. I refer you to it among the papers in Mrs. Stevens case. But besides this testimony is not only confirmed by the records in Boston but by the testimony of Asa Bliss whose affidavit is in this case. Bliss testified that he served with Gillson in Jacob's regiment & not only that but that Gillson belonged to Attleboro and Oliver Gillson himself in his declaration for an increase of pension under the act of June 7 1832 asserts his birth & parentage to be of that town & he was there any other Oliver Gillson in that town during the war of the Revolution. How then can this service be doubted. It appears to me the contradictory evidence can be easily reconciled. There can be but little doubt but the real truth of the case was this — Gillson did not serve 7 months up to Dec 31 1778 as he himself testifies in Mrs. Stevens case.

He began his service in Col Jacobs regiment in June 78 & continued in it until Nov 11 when he left & went on board the frigate Boston. That he did enter on board at that time is proved, not only by the certificate of the Commander himself of the Frigate, but also by an original Roll of the men belonging to the vessel now in the hands of an individual in Salem as I understand. I have not seen this Roll, but I have been informed that it contains the name of Oliver Gillson and as having entered on board "Nov 11 1778" This and the Certificate of the Captain of the Frigate show that the records in Boston, stating that his name is not found on the Roll of that vessel "from Oct 1778 to August 1779" are incorrect. It also shows that to say a mistake in your letter to me of July 22 1843 stating he served 11 months from November 1779, It is easily to be seen, however, how these mistakes as to the Roll, in both cases occurred. He was drafted as duty, to serve in Col Jacobs regiment until Dec 31 1778 but enlisted , as he had a right to do, in November being in the Militia, on board the Boston. This was but a few weeks before his draft expired and it may be his name was continued on the Company Roll of Capt Fullin by mistake or accident. This view is certainly corroborated by Gillson himself who swears he did not serve but 6 months

and six months, would bring his service about up to the time he enlisted on board the Boston
I may be allowed to say further as the Bills, in Boston are not correct as respects his service on board the Frigate so it may be fairly inferred they are not correct as to the time & time only, he left Jacob's regiment. From all the facts, circumstances & evidence in this it must appear that there was but one Oliver Gillson belonging to Atkins & that the Oliver Gillson who served 11 months on board the Boston was the same person who served 6 months in Col. Jacob's Regiment & Capt. Fuller's Company & I have to request that Oliver Gillson's pension may be increased for that amount of service
Yours Respectfully yours obt Servt Benja Lowell
J. L. Edwards Esq.

Sir
Providence - May 17 1847
I herewith enclose the application of Mrs Nancy Gillson widow of Oliver Gillson for an increase of her pension, she is now allowed for about 11 months service as a Marine on board the Frigate Boston, under the command of Capt Samuel Tucker. She now produces evidence to shew that her late husband also served as a private from Atkinson, where he was born & bought up 9 months & upwards. This service was claimed by Mrs Gillson in her first application under the act of July 7 1838 but was not admitted the evidence not being satisfactory. Whether Gillson himself set it out in his original application under the act of March 18, 1818 I do not remember. It was unnecessary as it was not service within the meaning of that act for which a person could be pensioned - Believing this widow is entitled to an increase of her pension I herewith enclose her old certificate & request a new one may be granted.
Yours respectfully
Your obt Servt Benja Cowell
J. S. Edwards Esq

These May Certify whom it may Concern, that, Oliver Tilton A native born Citizen of Massachusetts, entered on board the Boston Frigate, under my Command, on the eleventh day of November in the year of our Lord: 1778, in the capacity of a marine and continued in service, on board said Ship until October 1779. when he was landed in Boston, & by my Doctor Thomas Burns sent to the marine hospital; there I left him on account of his illness; during the time he was on board the Ship he behaved himself, becoming a good & faithful soldier, in the cause of his country in which he was engaged, always having the respect & good will of his Officers &c. I hope & do not doubt that he will be placed on the pension list as regulated by a late act of Congress;
Given under my hand this the sixth day of November, at Bristol, in the County of Lincoln Anno Domini - 1819 -
Samuel Tucker, Commander in the American Navy, from the Commencement to the close of the Revolutionary war
Lincoln ss. Nov r 6 th . 1819. Then the above named Samuel Tucker, personally appeared and made solemn Oath to the truth of the above certificate by him signed. - - -
Before me, Sullivan Hardy Justice of the Peace
I also further certify that the above named Samuel Tucker is a credible witness.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Sullivan Hardy Just ice of the Peace
coln ss. I certify that Sullivan Hardy Esq r above named, was on the 6 th day of November last, and now is a Justice of the Peace, duly commissioned & legally qualified to act as such in & for the County of Lincoln & that the foregoing, is his own hand or signature - In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hands & name of office & the seal of the Courts.
Nath l Coffin Clerk of the Ju- dicial Courts in said County

Capt Tucker Dofine
Knock Island District. Providence Dec 10, 1849 By the Testimonies of Samuel Tucker, and David Huggins I am Satisfied that Oliver Diller served as a mariner in the Navy U.S. in the revolutionary war as he has set forth - I am also perfectly Satisfied of his poverty by the certificate of the Hon. Nicholas Brown. David Howell District Judge.

10.084
Nancy Gillson
R.I.
Act July 7 th 38
Adm l
11 mo
Marine
$36.66 per an
B. Lowell Esq Providence R.I.

Providence Nov 1 1847
Sir
I duly received yours of Oct 5th informing me Nancy Pitson (widow of Oliver) pension could not be increased. Will you be kind enough to return to me the certificate, I was so certain that her pension would be increased that I sent to you when I transmitted her claim for an increase of pension
Yours very Respectfully Your obedt Servt Benja Cowell
W. L. Edwards Esq

Nancy Sillron,
Sur d to p er 46. per annum, ded d 9 gormer pay d at p er 36. 6. 6. per annum, Comig 1 July 1848
A. Ray, Present

Washington Oct 14. 1852.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Com d of Pension Sir
I herewith enclose you an application and the pension certificate of Mr. Nancy Dillon of Rhode Island under act of the 2 Feb 1848 at the rate of $36. 66 per annum claiming the same rate of pension which was allowed to her husband.
I remain very respectfully & your Sir Alex. N. Taylor

Henry Tilton
Payment to be made at Providence by
Paris Hill Esq Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Rhode Island
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 12 Vol. 3 .
Elo. Smith Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Nancy Sillson widow of Oliver Sillson who was a Seaman in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of thirty Six dollars and Sixty Six cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 14th day of September one thousand eight hundred and forty eight
J. G. Mason acting Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. S. Carrara Commissioner of Pensions. By J. S. Evans .

Senate Chamber
Washington Feby 21. 1848.
Sir,
At the request of Benjamin Bowell Esq. of Providence I forward to you, for your consideration certain papers in relation to the application of Murrey's plan.
I am
Very respectfully
Yrs. W. Sewell
Alfred P. Davis
W. L. Edwards, Esq. Comm ee of Patents

Comunidades letter of Oct 5 1847

Pension Office, October 8th, 1847.
Sir,
The papers now presented in the case of Nancy Pillsom, widow of Oliver Pillsom, do not shew that she is entitled to an increase of her stipend.
The Pay Rolls in the State Department of Massachusetts shew, clearly, that Oliver Pillsom was in service under Capt. Fuller of Col. Jacobs' Regiment, until 31st December 1778, which cannot be controverted by the testimony of witnesses, however respectable they may be. If, therefore, claimant's husband was the seaman on board the Boston for which for which she has been allowed a pension, he was not the soldier of Col. Fuller's Regiment, and consequently her stipend cannot be increased for that service.
The testimony of witnesses discrediting the records of Massachusetts cannot be admitted.
R. Cowell Esqr., Providence, R.I.
I am, Very respectfully, Your Ob. Servt. J. L. Edwards

Providence Feb 25 th 1834
Sir
I herewith enclose the deposition of Pardon P Jilson as further testimony in the claim of Oliver Jilson which I pray may be filed with the other papers — Oliver Jilson was a pensioner under the act of March 18 1828 for services on board the Boston Frigate commanded by Samuel Tucker Esq — But in August last past he made an application for an increase of pay under the act of June 7 th 1832, which application was sent my me to you on 2 nd Sept. Since which I have heard nothing from it. I wish his claim might be examined and if he entitled to an increase of pay I will forward his old certificate to be cancelled —
I am respectfully your obedient Servt
J. L. Elmoore Esq
Benja Lowell

Providence 30 May 1820
Sir
The enclosed certificate of Oliver Johnson received a few days since is herewith returned for correction. It wants the signature of the Secretary of War, & to be numbered -
I am, Sir, respectfully your most obedt Servt Benjamin Russell
D. L. Edwards Esq

N. Gillam
$36:66 pa an
B. Gaudette Providence R.I.

Sir
Providence April 24 1844
I humbly enclose the application of Mrs. Nancy Gillson for a pension under the act of Congress of March 3 d 1843
I am respectfully yours Bayer Lowell
J. L. Edwards Esq

Sir
Providence Aug 14 1843
In answer to your letter of 22 nd inst. respecting the claim of Nancy Gillson widow of Oliver Gillson I herewith enclose further evidence with respect to her marriage, which I presume must be satisfactory. The affidavit of her eldest son together with the Indenture of his apprenticeship to serv- itude he was twenty one as well as the family records from the Bible made more than seven years ago by Sarah with S. Gillson, her daughter in law, both concur her statement as to the time of her marriage. You observe one of the witnesses was but "five years old" at the time of her marriage. I am informed that that witness is now over 60 years of age of age which would make him 7 or 8 years old, the affidavit of this witness was taken several years ago — No further evidence can be procured of her late husband's service. I have therefore to request that a certificate may be granted for the 11 months service allowed.
I am respectfully your obed Servt Berya Coulee
J. L. Edwards Esq

I Pardon P. Jillson of the City of Providence being now 45 years of age on oath do tes- tify and say that I am the son of Oliver Jillson who has applied for an increase of his pension under the act of June 7, 1832 I remember perfectly well so long ago as the year 1804. of hearing my father give an account of his sailing from Boston in the General Mifflin (I think the name of the vessel was) on a cruise in the service of the United States & of his being taken prisoner & carried to England & there remaining for two years before he was exchanged or released. - He used to be frequently talking over his exploits in the Revolutionary War & among them I well remember this. - I have

also heard him talk of his services in the Frigate Boston - many years ago the reason why I know, that this talk about his services, took place in 1804 is, that, at that time I was bound out an Apprentice & in the winter of that year was sent home sick. - Another circumstance I will relate about his imprisonment in England - he used to say that Dr Franklin who then was in France used to send him a shilling a week for his support & comfort I have frequently heard him mention this circumstance, also of the Doctors sending him a suit of clothes. -
Pardon P Gilbrin
Feb 19, 1834
Personally appeared

before me the said Pardon P Gilson a made oath to the truth of the statements herein signed - And I further certify said Pardon is personally known to me & he has always sustained a good character for truth & veracity & his deposition is entitled to credit
Benja Lowell Counsel for Dist Court R I Dist

I David Phipps of the town and County of New Haven in the State of Connecticut of lawfull age depose and say, that I was commissioned as first Lieutenant under the command of Samuel Judson on board the Boston Frigate and (as appears by my Journal) sailed on the 15 th of April 1779. from Nantashitt Road in company with the Providence Frigate, and Sloop Providence bound on an intended cruise against the enemies of the United States. Mr. Oliver Gillson of Providence, according to my best recollection served as a Marine on board of said Frigate Boston. - I continued on board said Frigate till September 22 d , 1779, and left said Oliver Gillson on board. And further the deponent saith not
David Phipps.
State of Connecticut, New Haven County ss New Haven July 3 d 1819. personally ap- peared Mr. David Phipps and in my presence and in the presence of Oliver Gillson made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing de- position by him subscribed. Charles Bostwick Justice Peace Sworn Before me.

State of Connecticut, New Haven county ss New Haven July 3 1819
I Roger S. Skinner Clerk of the county Court for New Haven county and Keeper of the Seal thereof - hereby certify that Charles Bostwick Esq r is a Justice of the Peace for New Haven county and that the within is well known to me to be his Signature. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of said Court
Roger S. Skinner Clk

Transcribed 10 Dec r 1819
To the Hon Judge Hawle
I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Oliver Gillson of Providence an applicant for a pension - & from my knowledge of his circumstances, believe him to be in indigent circumstances & needing assistance, indeed he is very poor
J. Brown

Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Secretary's Office, Boston;
June 5 1847.
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 4 th inst. I have to inform you that from a re-examination of Capt. Dutton's roll it appears that Oliver Tilton enlisted as stated in certificate viz; June 2 1778 and served 7 months and 1 day. It also appears from a copy of an original roll of the Brigade Boston, that said vessel was commanded by Capt. Samuel Tucker from October 28 1778 to August 19 1779, upon which the name of Oliver Tilton is not borne. It must have been some other cruise that he served on her.
Respectfully Your obedt Servt Wm. Bullock Depy Secy
Benjamin Russell Esq Providence R.I.

State of Rhode Island
County of Providence Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in the City of Providence Nancy Gillson of said Providence who makes the following declaration in order to obtain an increase of her pension which she now receives at the Agency for paying pensions at Providence. She declares & says she is the widow of Oliver Gillson late of said Providence deceased who was a soldier & seaman of the Revolution, who was a pensioner under the acts of Congress of March 18, 1818 & May 1, 1820 at the rate of $36 per annum at the agency at said Providence which he drew up to the time of his death, and the said Nancy further declares that after the death of her said husband she applied for a pension as his widow under the act of Congress of July 7, 1838 & obtained a pension under said act at the rate of $36,66 per annum only, which pension she has since drawn by virtue of said act & other acts of Congress in addition & supplemental thereto & now draws the same. But she believes, that according to the provisions of the act of Congress of

July 1, 1848 & other acts of Congress she is entitled to the same pension her husband draw to wit the sum of $96 per Annum & from the time her pension commenced under the act of July 7 1838 & she hereby claims the same & requests that a certificate may be granted
attest
Thomas C Greene
Nancy her X Gillson mark.
Providence R.I.
In the city of Providence this twenty seventh day of September A D eighteen hundred & fifty personall appeared the above named Nancy Gillson and made oath to the above declaration by her signed in my presence. And I hereby certify that her state- ments in the above declaration, are entitled to full credence.
Thomas C Greene Justice of the Peace.
State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Providence R.I. I Albert G Greene, Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of Providence in said State, do hereby certify, that Thomas C. Greene, who has signed the foregoing Certifi- cate, is a Justice of the Peace, within and for

said City of Providence, July elected,
In attestation whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and have affixed the seal to said Court, this 27 th day of September, A.D. 1850.
Albert G. Greene, Clerk.

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, } ss. COUNTY OF Providence }
On this fifteenth
day of August
1848,
personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Providence
Nancy Gillson a resident of Providence in the county of Providence aged eighty three 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 Oliver Gillson who was a private seaman in the war of the Revolution, and that she received a pension of 36 66 thirty six dollars 66 2/3 cents 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
Collier Mathewson
Justice of the Peace.
Nancy X Gillson 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.
Collier Mathewson Justice of the Peace.
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, } ss. COUNTY OF Providence }
I John W. Smith Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in the county aforesaid, being a Court of Record, do hereby certify that Collier Mathewson 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 Providence on this fifteenth day of August 1848
John W. Smith Clerk

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10.0.84
Nancy Jilesen
R.I.
let to B. Cowell July 12. 43.
Act 7 July 1838

May 20/47 Nancy Jilson
for Increase of Pension

May 20/47 Nancy Jilson
for Increase of Pension

State of Rhode Island
County of Providence
Personally appeared before me Nancy Gillson of the City of Providence in said County who makes this supplemental application in order to obtain an increase of her pension under the act of July 7 1838. She deposes says she is the widow of Oliver Gillson late of said Providence who was a pensioner of the United States under the act of March 18 1818 and May 1 1820 for services he rendered as a seaman board the Frigate Boston a vessel of the United States under the command of Capt. Tucker, on board of which he served eleven months as will appear from the Certificate of Capt. Tucker which was transmitted to the Pension office with his other papers in his claim under said act, and she believes this was all the services he set forth in his claim under said act as no other was necessary according to the provisions thereof. Previously to his service on board the Boston, he served in Massachusetts Troops. He was born

in the Town of Littleborough in that State, and in the years 1777 & 1778 he served in Capt Stephen Richardson's Company & in Capt Jacob Fuller's Company as vice officer by the certificate of the Secretary of said State herewith annexed when she first made claim for a pension under the act of July 7 1838 she claimed for this service in the Massachusetts Militia about nine Months, but it was not then allowed & being unable to obtain evidence which was satisfactory, she accepted of a pension for the services as a nurse on board said Frigate. She has reason to believe that her said husband enlisted on board the Boston a short time after he was discharged from Capt Fuller's Company, or at least not many Months after that service.
Witness
Franklin Greene
Nancy H. Sillson's Mark
Providence Is. In Providence on this third day of May AD 1847. then personally appeared the within named Nancy Sillson and on oath testified to the truth of the affidavits by her subscribed, and I further certify that said Nancy Sillson is a credible person. before me Franklin Greene Justice of the Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston:
April 23 1847.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Oliver Pittson is borne upon a Master Roll of Capt Stephen Rich ardson's Company of Attleborough for Service at Rhode Island, as a private from April 21 to May 15 1777 25 days. _____
Upon a Bounty Roll of Capt Stephen Rich ardson's Company that marched from Attle borough to Rhode Island, as a private from September 25 to October 29 1777, including allowance of 2 days for travel, 1 Month and 6 days _____
Upon a Pay Roll of Capt Jacob Fuller's Company, in Col John Jacobs's regt, for ser vice at Rhode Island, as a private of a Attleborough from June 2 to December 31 1778, including allowance of 2 days for travel

_____ 19 _____ y Month and Day _____
Has found upon any roll with the name of Daniel Pittson. _____
The only roll of the Brigade Boston in this Office is the one showing evidence of service from October 28 1778 to August 19 1779, upon which the name of said Oliver is not borne. _____
The preceding is all the evidence of service of any one of the name, shown by the Military Records in this Department.
And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said application, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John G. Patten,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

To the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Sir
A few years ago I made an application for a pension, on account of the services of my late husband Oliver Tilton who formerly belonged to Attleborough. He served as Seaman on board the Frigate Boston and also in Massachusetts Troops. I now only draw for his services on board the Boston, I have lately understood that he served in Capt. Fuller's Company 1 Col. Jacob's regiment Eight Months, and with the records in your office examined, I have understood that he took his brother Daniel Tilton's room but whether in that regiment or some other am not able to say. He also served in other companies of Massachusetts Troops.
Signed in presence of Franklin Greene
Nancy Tilton
Providence So. In Providence this 5th day of April 1847. personally appeared the above named Nancy Tilton and on oath testified to the truth of the above affidavit by her subscribed before me Franklin Greene
Justice of the Peace

I Asa Bliss of Rehoboth County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts do say & testify that I am upwards of Eighty-Six years of age, In the year 1778 I enlisted and served Eight Months in Capt Jacob Smalls Company and in Col Jacobs Regiment, I think it was in the Month of May of that year, I served as a private I have a distinct recollection and well remember Oliver Gillson who was a private in the same Company and in the same Regiment and served until our times were out and we were discharged together, I knew him well and we were a part of the time in the same Mess together, said Oliver belonged to Attleboro in said County of Bristol.
When I made my application for a Pension I am not certain whether I stated this service or not it was unnecessary as I served three years in the contin- ental Army afterwards and had my regular discharge from Major General Knox - and now have it in my possession. Asa Bliss.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bristol ss Rehoboth May 6 th 1847 - Then Asa Bliss personally came before me and Made affirmation as to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed - And I further certify that He is a Credible Witness -
Cyrus M. Wheaton Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston May 14 th 1847.
I hereby Certify, That on the first day of January eighteen hundred and sixty four, Cyrus M. Wheaton was appointed for the term of seven years a justice of the Peace for the County of Bristol, —
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
W. G. Sleeper,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations Providence Je. Clerk's office, Court of Common Pleas
I, John W. Smith, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Providence & State aforesaid, being a Court of Record, do hereby certify that Franklin Greene Esquire, before the annual declaration was sworn, is a Justice of the Peace for the City of Providence in said Court, and is by law authorized and empowered to take depositions & administer oaths, and that his signature to the certificate appended to said Declaration is genuine.
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand & affix the Seal of said Court at the City of Providence, this Seventeenth day of May 1814104.
John W. Smith, Clerk

May 20/49 Nancy Jilson
for Increase of Pension

STATE OF RHODE-ISLAND.
County of Providence
On this 16 th of April A. D. 1846 personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in said County Nancy Gillson now resident in Providence in said County, aged Twenty nine 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, 1813, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War, viz: That she is the Widow of Oliver Gillson deceased, who served in said War as a Seaman. That she received a pension under the Act of July 7, 1838, at the rate of $36 66 per annum, payable at the Agency for paying pensions at Providence.
Attest William J. Paton
Nancy X Gillson her mark
Providence Sc. In Providence April 16 A. D., 1846. Personally came before me the above named Nancy Gillson and made oath to the truth of the above declaration by her signed.
I also certify that her statement is entitled to full credit, that she was a pensioner under the act of July 7 1838.
William J. Paton
Justice of the Peace

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations,
Providence ss
I Albert Greene, Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of Providence, in said State, do hereby certify, that William J. Babcock, who has signed the within Certificate, is a Justice of the Peace within and for said City of Providence, duly elected,
In Attestation whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and have affixed the seal of said Court, this sixteenth day of April, A.D. 1844.
Albert Greene, Clerk.

Copy of O. J. Gilmore affidavit, for Mrs. Sturges

(Copy)
I Oliver Gillson of the City of Providence, being now in the 80 th year of age on oath do testify & say that in the year 1778, I served about eight months in Captain Fullers Company of Col. Jacob's Regiment of Massachusetts Troops, stationed on Rhode Island & Trenton & soon afterwards enlisted on Board the Frigate Boston. And I further testify that I well remember Samuel Stevens, then of Rehoboth, who was a private in said Regiment, & I think in Capt. Robinson's Company, but am not certain. Said Stevens served in said Regiment as long as I did, for we were discharged about the same time, & began our service at the same time, which was, as near as I can recollect, for eight months.
(Signed) Oliver Gillson, In the City of Providence
March 18 th 1837
Sworn to & subscribed before me, and I further certify said deponent is well known to me & he is a credible witness.
(Signed) Benja. Correll W. C. C. Pleas.
• Trenton
This affidavit was taken on the claim of Amy Stevens widow of Samuel Stevens, under the act of July 4, 1836
B.C

52123 Rhode Island
Nancy Gillson widow of Oliver Gillson who was a Seaman in the U.S. Navy
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 36 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30. day of April 1843 and sent to
B. Comstock, Providence, R. Island.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 90

Rept
2052 Rhode Island Nancy Sillson widow of Oliver Sillson who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Seaman
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 36 Dollars 66 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
B. Lowe Prov.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners February 2, 1848, Page 12

7706.
Rhode Island
Nancy Villson widow of Oliver Villson.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 6 July, 1840 of Providence in the State of R. Island who was a Seaman in the Frigate Boston commanded by Captain Tucker of the U.S. Navy  for for 11 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Rhode Island at the rate of 36 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29th day of Sept. 1843 and sent to B. Correll Providence R.I.
Whole amount due $ 153.30
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Geo. S. S. Kim , Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 Page 11.

Feb 13-1907 Erik A. Gillson c/o Saml. M. Brown - Prov. R. & S. Mrs. Sweden Aldrich
26.670
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 26670
Nancy Gillson Wid of Oliver Gillson Seaman River War
Act Feb 22nd 1848
Index : Vol A , Page 375
[Arrangement of 1870]