Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 4343, for Rufus Streeter, Rhode Island

SERVICE
NUMBER
R.I.
Streeter Rufus Nancy
N 4343
CONTENTS

Chic 307 2 (Pittsburgh)
Nancy Hunter widow of Rufus Hunter died
who died on the 13th October 1816 of Ashtabula in the State of Ohio
who was a private in the com commanded by Captain Albrecht of the Regt commanded by Col Hitchcock in the R.I. militia line for 14 days private 1 m. Ensign
Inscribed on the Roll of Pittsburgh at the rate of 56 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 day of Septm 1839 to Nancy Hunter and Saybrook, Ohio.
Arrears to the 4th of Septm 1839 $481.61 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar '40 28.33 $509.94
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3rd }
Recorded by J. M. Condy Clerk, Book 8. Vol. 2. Page 177.
Date of death not on file

Certificate of marriage

I Hereby Certify that Mr Rufus Streeter Cumberland and Miss Nancy Bellone of Smithfield were lawfully joined together in marriage the Eighteenth day of July A D 1879  by me the Subscriber Uriah Alveston Jun of

V 3523 Nancy Streets Ohio
3523.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the 5th section of the act of Congress of 4th July 1836
State of Ohio
St. Clair County
On this 19 th day of March A D one thousand eight hundred thirty eight personally appeared before Abiel Scott one of the judges of said County Nancy Slater a resident of Saybrooktownship in the County of St. Clair and State of Ohio aged ninety 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 provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836 that she is the widow of Rufus Slater who started from Smithfield Providence County and State of Rhode Island the last days of April or first part of May 1775 to join the army near Boston under Putman and Warren does not know whether he was a volunteer or enlisted was at the Battle of Bunker Hill was at Cam- bridge where Gen Washington took command of the army staid there until the British left Boston went from there to Long Island was there at the time of the battle in August not in the battle on the account of being sick was under Gen Putman retreated to New York from which place he returned home in a poor state of health troubled with the scurvy arrived home the last of Sept 1776 over year and about five months from the time he left home staid home until the 10 th of April 1777 went to Pownal under Capt Day does not know the name of the regi- ment gave between two and three months thinks he was not out any more that season In June 1778 went as volunteer under Capt George Slater to Providence joined Col Packer's regiment was there until the last of Sept was in Sullivan's expe- dition on Rhode Island was in the battle on the 29 th and thinks in Col Mott's regiment while on the Island In 1779 was not called out but two or three times and only for a few days at a time In July

under Capt Day Donat knows the name of the regi- ment gave between two and three months thinks he was not out any more that season In June 1778 was his volunteer under Capt George. Started to Providence joined Col Packer's regiment was gone until the last of Sept was in Trelawny's brigade and thinks it was in the battle on the 1st and thinks in Col Morys's regiment while on the 1st and in 1779 was not called out but two or three times and only for a few days at a time In July 1780 he volunteered as a minute man was elected Ensign in the course of the season he was frequently called out and at a time from ten to twenty days at a time In 1781 he was elected Lieutenant and continued as a min- ute man In August 1783 he was elected Capt went he thinks to Wappinger's Creek until the news of peace had a great time of rejoicing with his fellow soldiers and lost his Capt's commission and discharge paid forty dollars in Continental money for one break- fast thinks the whole time he was in the ser- vice was about four years is not sure that all the dates are correctly stated but is sure that he is not mistaken as to the time of peace

has no other documentary evidence except what is here enclosed knows of no person living who can testify to the review of her husband had no children under the age of fifteen years at the death of her husband. She further declares that she was married to Rufus Struter on the 18 th day of July A.D. 1779 that her husband the aforesaid Rufus Struter died in the town of Clinton Township County on the 13 th day of October 1816 and that she has remained ever since that period a widow as will more fully appear by reference to the proofs herunto annexed.
Vancy her Struter mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before
Ashbel D. Post Associate Judge
I do hereby certify that I am of the opinion that Mrs. Vancy Struter cannot attend Court on the account of age and bodily infirmity.
Ashbel D. Post Associate Judge
State of Ohio Athabula County ss
I Rhoda Knowles of lawful age after being duly affirmed according to law do upon my affirmation depose and say that I am the daughter of Rufus Struter and Vancy Struter named in the foregoing declaration. I have often heard my father say that he was in the battle of Bunker Hill and the battle on Bunker Hill and that he never got much of any thing for his services and that if he had what he ought to have had he would have where with to help himself with in his last sickness. My mother has remained a widow ever since my father's death. She now lives in Saybrook Township Athabula County and State of Ohio.
Rhodoe Knowles

State of Ohio Ashland County ss
I Rhoda Knowles of lawful age after being duly affirmed according to law do upon my affirmed lion depose and say that I am the daughter of Rufus Stratton and Nancy Stratton named in the foregoing declaration I have often heard my father say that he was in the battle of Banks Hill and the battle on the Red River and that he never got much of any thing for his services and that if he had what he ought to have had he would have where with to help himself with in his last sickness My Mother has remained a widow ever since my father's death She now lives in Saybrook Township Ashland County and State of Ohio
Rhoda Knowles
Sworn to and subscribed before this 19 th day of March 1838
Ashbel Doot Associate Judge
State of Ohio Ashland County ss
We the subscribers after being duly sworn according to law do depose and say that we have been neighbors for six or eight years past to Nancy Stratton and Rhoda Knowles and we believe their character stands unimpeachable for truth and veracity and that full confidence can be placed in their statements
J. S. Spring
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20 th day of March 1838
David Gooty Ashbel Doot Associate Judge

Jefferson Ohio } Ashtabula County } This certifies that I am well acquainted with, the within named witnesses S. Spring & Leavitt Crosby, and know them to be entitled to full credit & belief in their statements — Asahel Dart Associate Judge
The State of Ohio } Ashtabula County } I Sam Hendry Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, within and for said County of Ashtabula do hereby certify that the Hon. Asahel Dart whose name appears subscribed above, in his own proper hand writing (to me well known) is and was at the time of his signing the same, one of the Associate Judges of our said Court, duly commissioned and sworn agreeably to the statute laws of the State of Ohio — In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Jefferson the twenty first day of March A.D. 1838. Sam Hendry Clerk

November 19, 1932
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BA-J/EHL
Rufus Streater- W.4343
Mrs. John F. Marvel 45 Whelden Avenue East Providence, Rhode Island
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Rufus Smith and Rufus Streater, soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims made to the United States for pension and bounty land based upon military service of soldiers of that war.
A careful search of the Revolutionary War records has been made in your behalf and no record found of such claims having been made on account of the service of any Rufus Smith. The history of Rufus Streater is given below:
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.4343, based upon the military service of Rufus Streater in that war.
While residing in Cumberland, Rhode Island, Rufus Streater enlisted about May 1, 1775, served as a private in Captain William Aldrich's Company, Colonel Hitchcock's Rhode Island Regiment and was in the battle of Bunker Hill, length of service, eight months; he again enlisted, date not shown, and served at various times on short tours on alarms until sometime in 1779, as a private under Captains Fisk, Day, George Peck, George Streater (no relationship to soldier shown) and Eber Trask, Colonels John Sayles, Peck and Mory in the Rhode Island Troops and was in Generals Spencer's and Sullivan's Rhode Island expeditions and in the battle on Rhode Island; July 30, 1780, he was commissioned ensign of the 1 st Company or Trained Band of Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island; June 4, 1781, he was commissioned lieutenant of same company; he served as such ensign and lieutenant on short tours of from ten to twenty-eight days each, a part of the time under Captains Daniel Mowry and Whitemarsh and
Identified officers in 8 mos serv. also Capt Geo Peck (x) Col Geo Peck & Capt Daniel Mowry.

Colonel George Peck in the Rhode Island Troops; in August, 1783, he was commissioned captain, name of colonel not stated, and served until the close of the war; his entire service amounted to about four years.
He died October 13, 1816, at Clinton, Dutchess County, New York. The date and place of his birth are not given.
The soldier married July 18, 1779, Miss Nancy Bellous or Ballou. She was then of Smithfield and he of Cumberland, state not given.
Soldier's widow, Nancy, was allowed pension on her application executed March 19, 1838, at which time she was aged seventy-eight years and resided in Saybrook Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio.
The only name of a child that is given is daughter Rhoda Knowles, who, in 1838, made affidavit in Ashtabula County, Ohio, in support of her mother's claim for pension. Her age is not given and there are no further data as to family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Nancy Streater, widow of Rufus Streater, W.4343, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Record Division, this city, citing all of the following data:
Nancy Streater, widow of Rufus Streater, Certificate No.3072, issued September 30, 1839, rate $56.66 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of July 4, 1836, Ohio(Pittsburgh) Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administration
Date of widow's death not in QB

Vance Streeter Ohio,
admitted,
Pr. 14 mo. - $46.66
Ensign 1 mo. 10.- $ 56.66
Cap. Aldrich Col. Pitches R.9.
died 13 Oct 1816
Act 4 July 1836
John Shearman Saybrook, Ohio,

Nancy Streeter Ohio
Suspended
Reinstated 17 July 38
J. Sherman do. 30 July 38
do. 21 March 1839
Act 4 July 1836

In at July 30 Ohio.
Stephen C. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

Dear Sir,
It is in the event of death last I intended to you the restoration of the Crissy Street in order to obtain a free and not business any thing from you on the subject I have thought better of it the letter was not lost or mislaid the old lady feels a great deal of anxiety about it therefor I have taken the liberty to address you any the matter and request you to inform me whether you have such them or not
I have the honor to subscribe your obedient servant John Warren
Waycross, White County, Ohio July 22, 1888

5323. Nancy Steuter Ohio. Up 2 Maybrook Mar 22 At 4 July 1880
To John Sherman P.M. Hon James L Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

Sir
Sir will you have the goodness to communicate to me your deci- sion upon the enclosed Application of Mrs Stratton for a pension as soon as convenient by so doing you will very much your humble servant
John Sherman
Saybrook Washington County State Ohio March 22 d 1838

Aug 30 th Sylvan Oregon 1841 Ohio Rootford Nancy Sheeter
Dear
Hon J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.

My Dear
Sir, I enclose the disputation of John Shelton David Kelly Daniel Lyles and Elijah Smith to be used in the case of the Hovey Streets to obtain a pension which I hope will prove satisfactory to you. I hope you will communicate to me your decision as soon as convenient.
Your most humble servant
John Sherman
Seybrook August 24 1859

MRS. JOHN F. MARVEL 8 WHELLEN AVENUE EAST PROVIDENCE, R. I.
Pension Bureau Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Have you a Revolutionary Service for one Rufus Smith , born in Gloucester, R. I. May 11, 1730; died in Gloucester Feb. 12, 1800. -Also a Service for Rufus Steele , born, in Cumberland, R. I., Feb. 21, 1754.
Rufus Steele married Nancy Ballou. If you have any data concerning either Rufus or Nancy, I would like it. Family tradition says they both received pensions, but died in New York.
Sincerely,
Abbie W. Marvel.

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Berkshire, ss.
I Charles Sedgwick, Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth, for the County of Berkshire, do certify, that Thomas Robinson Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the certificate on the paper hereunto annexed, was, at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace, within and for said County, duly commissioned and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth; and that full faith and credit are and ought to be given to his acts and attestations done in that capacity; and that I am acquainted with the handwriting of the said Thomas Robinson and believe his signature to said certificate is genui
testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court of said Commonwealth, this thirteenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight — Chas Sedgwick , CLERK.

1 I David Kelley of Gloucester County of Providence and State of Rhode Island now eighty seven years of age on Oath do testify and say - I was well aqua- -inted with Rufus Streeter now Deed in the War of the Revolution formerly of Smithfield State of Rhode Island husband of Widow Hardy Streeter - I well remember of he and served together in Colonel H. Stickcocks Regiment enlisted in May 1775 and served together both in the same Regiment eight months he enlisted under Capt William Aldrich and I under Capt Nathaniel Blackmann Recd our discharges in January following and came home he served in the capacity of a Private Soldier Stationed at Roxbury Massachusetts in attest Paulina Wilson David K Kelley mark
State of R. I. } County of Providence } ss Smithfield August this 8 th Day A D 1839
Then came Before me David Kelley and made Oath to the truth of the above Affidavit by him Subscribed in my Presence. I further Certify said David Kelley is well known to me and is a competent and Credible Witness and of remarkable sane mind and memory for a man of his age
George Aldrich Justice of the Peace

I Daniel Sayles of Franklin County of Norfolk County Massachussetts now at Smithfield State of Rhode Island now eighty one years of age - Can both do testify and say I was well acquainted with Rufus Streater formerly of Smithfield in the war of the Revolution - was husband of Mary Streater - I well remember of he and I both enlisted in the fall of 1776 and in December following we both marched to the Island of Rhode Island and was there when the enemy took possession of the Island served three months together besides Capt. Fisk in Colonel John Sayles Regiment - In September 1777 he and I served one month together under Capt. George Weeks Independent Co. of minute men General Spencer's expedition stationed at Tiverton - In 1778 August he and I served one month together Sullivan's expedition and was in the fight on the Island of Rhode Island - I well remember of serving with him several other times as much as three months at different times at this distant period cannot remember the particular months the above is according to the best of my recollection all the above times he served in the capacity of a private soldier Daniel Sayles

State of R.I. } So Smithfield August this first County of Providence } Day AD 1839. Then came Before me the within named Daniel Layles and made Oath to the truth of the within Affidavit by him subscribed in my presence. I further certify Said Daniel Layles is well known to me and is a competent & credible witness and of sane mind & full faith and entitled to give his attestation
George H. Nichols Justice of the Peace
Edward L. Hull

I Elijah Smith of Smithfield County of Providence and State of Rhode Island now Twenty eight years of age on oath do Depose and say I was acquainted with Rufus Streeton now Dead in the war of the Revolution husband of Widow Nancy Streeton formerly of Smithfield Rhode Island - I well remember of Serving with him one month we both marched on to the Island of Rhode Island in march 1781 under Capt Daniel Howry and Served our times part out and then we was placed under one Capt. Whitemarch in Colonel George Pecks Regiment Said Rufus Streeton was our Ensigne and he served one month as Ensigne. Elijah Smith
Providence Co. } Smithfield August 8th Day A.D. 1839 State of R. I. } Then came Before me Elijah Smith and made Oath to the truth of the above Affidavit by him subscribed in my presence - I further certify Said Elijah Smith is well known to me and is a Competent and Credible Witness and of same mind and full faith and credit be given his attestation George Harnick to Justice of the Peace

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations Providence sc
Clerks Office Supreme Judicial Court August 11 th A D 1839
I hereby certify that the signature of George Aldrich 3 to the before written Instrument is the true signature of the said George Aldrich 3 , that he was elected a Justice of the Peace for said County by the General Assembly of said State at the June session thereof held at Newport on the second Monday of June A D 1839 and that he has been duly commissioned and qualified as such
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court the day and year before written
Walter Farnie Jr Clerk

17781 Middle Town March 26 Ingraham Street hath Liberty at H. St. Smithfield March 1
the sum of value do now us to pay to
26 17781 Recd
the sum of sixty mils dollars on demand with interest shall be paid witness
Roderus Street Good Spanish my slave John may no longer.
Street
Rufus Street W. 4343 Rhode Island

Middle Town March 26, 1781
En. Shuter has Leave of absence from faint three days — P o order Col Lusk —
three days P o order James Miller & West Com d P o order James Miller James Miller James Miller

Peru WIDOW, &c.
1932. Nov. 19 - Visit to Mrs John F. Warrel - del
File No.
4343
Nancy Streeter Wid.
Rufus Streeter Ensign R.N. life
Act:
July 11/36, sec. 2d
Index:—Vol.
III
Page
239
[Arrangement of 1870.]

By his Excellency William Greene Esquire, Governor, Captain-General, and Commander in Chief, of and over the State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations.
To Rufus Sweet
Gentleman, GREETING.
YOU Rufus Sweet being by the Council elected and chosen to the Place and Office of Ensign of the Trained Company or Trained Band of the Town of Smithfield in the County of Providence in the State aforesaid, are hereby, in the Name of the Governor and Company of the said State, autho- rized, empowered, and commissioned, to exercise the Office of Ensign of and over the Company aforesaid: And to command, guide and conduct the same, or any Part thereof: And in Case of an Enemy to infest or disturb this Plantation, you are to alarm and gather together the Company under your Command, or such Part thereof as you shall deem sufficient, and therewith, to the ut- most of your Skill and Ability, you are to resist, expel, kill and destroy the same, in order to preserve the Interest of the good People in these Parts. You are also to follow such Instructions, Directions and Orders, as shall from Time to Time, be further given forth, either by the General Assembly, the Governor and General Coun- cil, or other your superior Officers. And for your so doing, this Commission shall be your sufficient Warrant and Discharge.
G I V E N under my Hand and Seal of the said State, the Twelfth Day of July in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty, & in the Fifth Year of Independence
By his Excellency's Command,
Henry Ward Lacey
W. Greene

By his Excellency William Greene Esquire, Governor, Captain-General, and Commander in Chief, of and over the State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations.
TO Rufus Street
Gentleman, GREETING.
Y OU Rufus Street being by the General Assembly elected and chosen to the Place and Office of Lieutenant of the Fifth Company or Trained Band of the Town of Smithfield in the County of Providence in the State aforesaid, are hereby, in the Name of the Governor and Company of the said State, author- ized, empowered, and commissioned, to exercise the Office of Lieutenant of and over the Company aforesaid: And to command, guide, and conduct the same, or any Part thereof: And in Case of an Invasion or Assault of a common Enemy to infest or disturb this Plantation, you are to alarm and gather together the Company under your Command, or such Part thereof as you shall deem sufficient, and therewith, to the ut- most of your Skill and Ability, you are to resist, expel, kill and destroy the same, in order to preserve the Interest of the good People in these Parts. You are also to follow such Instructions, Directions and Orders, as shall from Time to Time, be further given forth, either by the General Assembly, the Governor and General Coun- cil, or other your superior Officers. And for your so doing, this Commission shall be your sufficient Warrant and Discharge.
G I V E N under my Hand and Seal of the said State, the Fourth Day of June in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty one & in the Seventh Year of Independence
By his Excellency's Command, Henry Ward Seery
W. Greene

Mrs. Lydia  Edwards Ohio 2287 10th N. 11th 4 July 35-223
Dear J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington
56

Dear
As the enclosed is intended to be used in the suspended case of Nancy Strubel an early answer is requested
Yours, with due respect
John Sherman
Saybrook Oct 28 1838

John Shedd & Adam Stokes for Messrs. Depose & think that in Dec. about the year 1877 & 8. He enlisted as a common soldier in the Militia at Smith- field R.I. But at that time he was acquainted with Rufus Street, who lived Liberson in Cumberland R.I. as deponent thinks - that P. Rufus Street at the same time & place enlisted as a common soldier in the same company which was commanded by one Capt. Fisk, in Col. John Gaylord Regiment - we were together under this enlistment three months and were in R. Island the whole period, some of the time at Bristol Ferry R.I. In 1879 I was drafted and served one month on R. Island and the said Rufus Street was with me during that period either as a drafted soldier or volunteer - he served known as a soldier in the Militia during that period - His last service was in the Capt. B.H. Frank. I was well acquainted with Nancy Ballou who I understand she afterwards became the wife

She said, "I hope to see you - she will change upon marriage lived in Remitfield D. R. L. John Sheldon by J. Robinson
I am personally acquainted with John Sheldon who has been in the habit of being present at the meetings of the church and has been known to be a man of good character and of a good memory and that he is regarded as a man of truth and sincerity.
John Sheldon D. R. L. J. Robinson

I Rhoda Knowles of lawfull age after being duly sworn according to law do here and say that I am the daughter of Rufus Knowles deceased and that the paper hereto attached by a realer is found among my father's old writings and further this deponent saith not.
Rhoda Knowles
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 26 th day of October A.D. 1838
David Crosby Justice of the Peace
The State of Ohio
Astoria County ss
I Sam Hendry Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for said County do hereby certify that David Crosby Esq whose name appears sub- scribed within in his own proper hand writing (to me well known) is and was at the time of his subscribing the same one of the Justices of the Peace of said County of Astoria duly commissioned and sworn agreeably to the Laws of the State of Ohio. And I do further certify that Asahel Asahel East whose name appears subscribed within above in his own proper hand writing (to me well known) is and was at the time of his subscribing the same one of the Associate Judges of our Court of Common Pleas duly com- missioned and sworn agreeably to the Laws of Ohio.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court at Jefferson the 26 th day of October A.D. 1838
Sam Hendry Clerk

I Scott Hicks of lawful age after being, duly sworn according to law upon my oath depose and say that I am the son of Adam Hicks deceased late of Greenfield in the County of Ashland County and State of Ohio that I have often heard my father say that he and Rufus Struble was in the army together in the time of the Revolution I recollect of his saying that at one time when they were together Rufus Struble carried his pack for him being young and tired out my father died in April 1837. He was a pensioner at the time of his death I think I have heard him say if Rufus Struble was living he would be entitled to a pension. Scott Hicks
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20 th day of Oct., 1838.
David Crosby Justice of the Peace
State of Ohio } Ashland County } Common Pleas Oct 26 1838 I certify that on the 19 th day of March 1838 Nancy Struble made a declaration before me in order to obtain a pension and that I am of the opinion that the statements therein set forth are true and entitled to credit.
The State of Ohio } Court of Common Pleas Ashland County }
I Asahel Dart one of the official Judges of said Court do hereby certify that on or about the nineteenth day of March A.D. 1838 Nancy Struble of Saybrook in said County made a declaration before me in order to enable her to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress for the relief of widows of Revolutionary soldiers and at the time of making of said declaration I was and am still satisfied that said Nancy is a person of truth and veracity and that her said declaration is true and entitled to full faith and credit In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 26 th day of October 1838
A. Dart Associate Judge