Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 13562, for Edmond Jordan, Rhode Island

SERVICE
NUMBER
R.I.
Jordan, Edmond Jordan, Edmund Elizabeth
W 13562
CONTENTS

21296 Rhode Island
Edmund Gordon of Kent Co. in the State of R.I. who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Ray of the R.I. commanded by Col. Waterman in the R.I. Guard line for 6 Mos & 10 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Rhode Island at the rate of 21- Dollars-12- Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of Sept. 1833 and Stock 4000.00 Corrall Providence R.I.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $42.24 Pension allowance ending 4 th Sept. 10.56 $52.80
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by N. H. Madison Clerk, Book E Vol. 2 a Page 115

Rhode Island 2692
Elizabeth Jordan
widow of Edmund Jordan
Deceased at 7 June 1832 who died on the 5 th January 1835 of Kent Co. in the State of R. Island who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Ray of the reg t commanded by Col. Waterman in the R. Island line for 6 months & 10 days R.I.
Inscribed on the Roll of R. Island at the rate of 21 Dollars 10 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1834. 5 th January 1835
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 th day of June 1835 and sent to John Wood Coventry, R.I.
Arrears to the 4 th of March 39 80.85 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 th Sep. " 10.55 $91.40
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 rd }
Recorded by D. Brown Book A. Vol. 2
Clerk, Page 91
Deed Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 th April 1838 from 5 th Jany 1835 to 15 th Jany 1839. Act notified 16 th April 1841. to 1 st of Feb y 1841

No 15750
Edmund Jordon Rhode Island
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Benja Lowell Prov R.I.

BRIEF in the case of  Edmund Jordan  County of Kent  in the State of  Rhode Island  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 74 years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 1776 — 1 — private Gen. Spencer   After 1777 — 1 — — Capt. Bennet Col. Starr   ~ — — 15 — ~ Quincy   ~ — 1 15 — ~ same   ~ — — 15 — Capt. Roy Col. Waterman   ~ 1778 — — 20 — ~   ~ 1780 — — 20 — Capt. Bennet Col. Starr   ~ — — 15 — Capt. Roy  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Scituate Rhode Island  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Sincere belief  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Not attached 
X  Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
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J. H. Clark
Examining Clerk.

Edmund Fordon
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State of Rhode Island & c se County of Kent
On this twenty ninth day of August A D 1882 personally appeared in open court being a court of Common Pleas within & for said County now in session
Ebenezer Gorton a resident of Coventry in the County of Kent and State of Rhode Island aged 74 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, 1882, viz.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
He was born March 15 th 1758 in Scituate. Has no record of his birth & lived in Coventry when he entered the service & since the war has always lived there ---
and this applicant further states that in December 1776 he was called upon on the alarm of the British landing on Rhode Island and served one month as a private in East Greenwich in Capt Asaph Bennett's company 1st Washington regiment of R.I. Militia --- and this applicant further states that in the latter part of January 1777 he was drafted & served one month as a private in Capt Weaver's company 1st  but does not remember for 1st Washington regiment of R.I. Militia --- and this applicant further states that in April 1777 he was again drafted & served as a private half a month at East Greenwich in Capt Weaver's company 1st Washington regiment of R.I. Militia --- and this applicant further states that in July 1777 he was again drafted & served half a month at East Greenwich as a private in the same company & regiment as last mentioned --- and this applicant further states that in October 1777 he was again drafted & served one month as a private in Capt Roy's company 1st John Watermans regiment of R.I. Militia --- this was in Sullivan's expedition --- and this applicant further states that in June 1777 he was again drafted & served as a private half a month in North Kingston in Capt Roy's company 1st Watermans regiment of R.I. Militia --- and this applicant further states that in August 1778 he was again drafted & served as a private twenty days in Sullivan's expedition in Capt Roy's company 1st Washington

Regiment of R. I. Militia — and this applicant further states that early in the year 1780 soon after the French Army arrived at Newport, he served thirty days as a private at Bristol in Capt Bennett's company & Col Kapron's regiment of R. I. Militia — and this applicant further states that in July 1780 he was called & did fifteen days service as a private at Warren in Capt Reys company & Col Kapron's regiment of R. I. Militia — all which drafts &c he served out & was honorably discharged
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Witness John Brown. Clk
Edmond Jordan
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolution- ary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that
who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in the
and that Stephen Matteson & Joseph Rice
who also signed the same are residents in the Town of Coventry in our said County and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, JOHN BROWN, Clerk of said Court of Common Pleas, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Edmond Jordan for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this fifth day of September
in the year 1832
John Brown

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
March 18 th 1841.
Sir :
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," one of the nine child ren of Elizabeth Jordan dec d Pensioner on the Roll of the Rhode Island Agency, at the rate of Twenty one Dollars and ten Cents per annum, under the law of the 4 th July 1836, has been paid at this Department, from the 5 th of January 1835. to the 15 th January 1839.
Respectfully yours,
William L. Parris
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

State of Rhode Island &c County of Kent } ss
On this 27 th Day of April A D 1838 Personally appeared before me John Wood — one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas within and for said County Elizabeth Jordan, a resident in the town of Coventry, in said County, aged 83 years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the act of Congress of July 15 th 1836. That she is the widow of Edmund Jordan, who was a soldier of the revolution, and who for his services, has been allowed a pension, and his name placed on the pension list, of the Rhode Island agency; and to his declaration made to obtain said pension, and the proof accompanying it, she refers for proof of her right to the same And she further declares, that she was married to the said Edmund Jordan on the Tenth day of November A D 1779 by the Rev. Caleb Nichols — of said County, but that their marriage is not recorded anywhere as she knows of, for proof of said marriage she refers to depositions accompanying this declaration, That her husband, the said Edmund Jordan, died on the fifth day of January A D 1835, and that she has remained unmarried ever since that period. Wherefore she prays that the pension which her husband had, may be continued to her M rs John Wood Elizabeth for Jordan mark
Kent County ss In Coventry this 27 th day of April 1838 Sworn to and subscribed before me & I certify that the said Elizabeth is a person entitled to full Credibility & from age and infirmities she is unable to attend Court. Witness John Wood J.C.C. Pleas

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Elizabeth A.D. 5 Jan 1835
Eliz Jordan
Admitted Private the 6th Aug
John Wood Esq. Coventry Rhode Island

I Benadick Johnson of West Greenwich in the County of Kent in the State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantation &c Now 76 years of age and engaged according to Law do Certify that I was well acquainted with Edmond Jordan of Coventry who was a Revolutionary Soldier & Elizabeth his wife I do not know the time they were Married But since that time I was with him at Bristol one month under Capt. Gray in the year 1780 in July & he served out his time
Benadick Johnson
Kent County ss } This Twenty second day of June 1838 at West Greenwich } Sworn to and subscribed Before me & I Certify that said Benadick Johnson is a man entitled to full Credibility
Witness John Wood, J. C. C. Has
I Charles Jordan of Coventry in the County of Kent & State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantation Being now 70 years of age and engaged according to Law do Certify & say that I was well acquainted with Edmond Jordan who was a Soldier in the Revolution and Elizabeth his wife I know that they were Married by Elder Caleb Nichols but the precise time I do not know But I do recollect that after they were Married the said Edmond Jordan was called into the service of the revolution at Bristol R.I. I think in July 1780 for one month & what makes me remember the more particular is, that I went and stayed with the said Edmond Jordan's wife Elizabeth while he was gone until he returned
Charles Jordan mark
Attest John Wood
Kent County ss } In Coventry this 22 day of June 1838 Sworn to and subscribed Before me & I Certify that said Charles Jordan is well known by me & is entitled to full Credibility
Witness John Wood, J. C. C. Has

Nathaniel Green of Coventry in the County of Kent & State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantation Being now 73 years of age and engaged according to Law I was well acquainted with Edmund Jordan of Coventry who was a Revolutionary Soldier & Elizabeth his Wife They were Married I think in the year 1779 by Elder Caleb Nichols in November but the Particular day I do not remember I recollect of being in company with said Jordan and Wife from some conversation that took Place I afterwards saw said Jordan with a Number of others when Passing with their equipage going on a Tour against the enemy Nathaniel Greene
Kent County } this 28 day of July 1838. at Coventry
Sworn To and Subscribed before me & I certify that the said Nathaniel Greene is a Person entitled to full credibility
Ebenezer Johnson Just Peace

State of Rhode Island &c. Y s Kent J c . Clerks Office Court of Common Pleas
I certify that John Wood Esqr was a Justice of said Court, at the time of the date of his three certificate, that the foregoing are his proper signatures in his own hand writing & that full faith & credence is & ought to be given to all his official acts — and that Samuel R. Hopkins Esqr. of Coventry in said County of Kent, was a Justice of the Peace in said Coventry at the time of the date of his certificate, and that Ebenezer Johnson Esqr is a Justice of the Peace in said Coventry, that the foregoing & the annexed are their proper signatures in their own hand writing and that full faith and credence is and ought to be given to all their official acts —
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court, at East Greenwich this 15 th day of August in the year D o 1838 —
Sec. J. Slocum C lerk

Town Clerks office, Coventry July 28 th AD 1838 I Samuel Arnold, Town Clerk of the town of Coventry, in the County of Kent, and State of Rhode Island, do hereby certify, that I have examined the records of marriages in said town, but do not find the marriage of Edmund Jordan, and Elizabeth Druen, recorded therein, And I further certify, that I have good reason to believe that many marriages have, and do take place, in said town, which are not recorded, as well before, as since the Revolution.
Samuel Arnold V. Clerk
Witness at Coventry this 2 nd day of July 1838 Sworn to & Subscribed Before me & I certify that I know the said Samuel Arnold to be Town Clerk
Ebenezer Johnson Just Peace

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Olmund Jordan of the State of Rhode Island who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution
is entitled to receive Twenty One dollars and Twelve cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States this Third day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty- Three
L. Wood
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Coventry R.I. August 24 th 1835
We the subscribers hereby certify that we were personally acquainted with the within named Edmund Jordan - And that he died on the 5 th day of January last
Daniel Bennet Abel Austin
Kent Jc August 24 th 1835
Personally came the above named Daniel Bennet and Abel Austin and made solemn oath that the above certificate by them subscribed contained the truth. The whole truth and nothing but the truth before me
Samuel R Hopkins Jr
(21.296)

I John Hammond of county in the county of that state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations formerly of the Town of Foster in the county of Providence state of said being of a full age also Minister and Pastor of the Baptist Church formerly under the Pastoral care of Elder Caleb Nichols of said county and I do hereby certify that there is no records to be found nor none kept by said Nichols to my knowledge of the marriages or of the persons joined together in matrimony by him the said Caleb Nichols
John Hammond
Witness at county April 30 th 1830
Then Personally appeared Elder John Hammond Subscriber to the foregoing Deposition and made solemn oath that the same contained the whole truth before me.
Nathaniel Arnold Justice of the Peace
We the under named Subscribers do hereby certify that we are and have been for a long time past personally acquainted with the above named Elder John Hammond and consider him a man of truth and veracity and of high standing in society
Nathaniel Arnold Esq.
Obadiah Potter

July 6, 1933
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SA-S/HR
Edmund Jordan-V.13562
Philip Jordan-S.22336
Dr. F.A. Jordan 312 West Church Street Elmira, New York
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Philip Jordan and Edmund Jordan, of Rhode Island, also, those of all Jordans who enlisted from Coventry, Rhode Island.
The records of Edmund (or Edmond) Jordan and Philip Jordan are given below as found in the claims for pension based upon their service in the Revolutionary War. In order to identify the record of any other particular soldier of the Revolutionary War, the full name is essential and all available data relative to him.
Edmond Jordan V.13562
Edmond Jordan (as he signed; pensioned Edmund Jordan) was born March 15, 1738, in Scituate, Rhode Island.
While residing in Coventry, Rhode Island, he enlisted and served as a private with the Rhode Island Troops as follows: in 1776, one month in Captain Asaph Bennett's Company, Colonel Kaseen's and Nathaniel Brown's Regiments; in 1777, three and one-half months under Captains Weaver, William Roy and Colonels Kaseen and John Waterman; in August, 1778, twenty days in Captain Roy's Company, Colonel Kaseen's Regiment and was in General Sullivan's Rhode Island Expedition; in 1780, twenty days in Captain Bennett's Company, Colonel Kaseen's Regiment and in same year, fifteen days in Captain Roy's Company, Colonel Archibald Kaseen's Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 29, 1832, while residing in Coventry, Kent County, Rhode Island.

Edward Jordan died January 5, 1835, place not stated.
The soldier married November 10, 1778, Elizabeth Greene.
Soldier's widow, Elizabeth, was allowed pension on her application executed April 27, 1838, at which time she was aged eighty-three years and resided in Kent County, Rhode Island.
She died January 15, 1839, place not stated.
Nine children survived their mother; no names are given and there are no further family data.
• • • • •
Philip Jordan S.22334
Philip Jordan (he signed Phillip Jordan and Philip Jordens; was pensioned Philip Jordan) was born December 25, 1752, in Scituate, Rhode Island, where he resided until he was ten years of age, then moved to Coventry, Rhode Island.
While residing in said Coventry, he enlisted and served as a private with the Rhode Island Troops as follows: from April 1, 1775, six or seven months under Lieutenant Thomas Root and Captain Ethan Clarke; from about the middle of August, 1775, four months in Captain Root's Company, Colonel Gook's Regiment; from January, 1777, one month in Captain William Ray's Company; from May, 1777, one month under Lieutenant Ray; from August, 1778, one month in Captain Asaph Bennett's Company, and was in General Sullivan's Rhode Island Expedition; from about January 1, 1778, one month under same captain.
After the Revolution, he resided in Plainfield, Northumberland and Columbia, New Hampshire.
He was allowed pension on his application executed January 1, 1835, while residing in Colebrook, Coos County, New Hampshire, where, he stated, he had then resided since March, 1832.
He died July 6, 1837, place not stated.

Children of Philip Jordan are referred to; their names and the name of his wife are not shown in the papers in the pension claim.
Soldier's brother, Johnson Jordan, was living during the Revolution and served one tour as substitute for his brother, Philip. There is no claim for pension on file on account of the services of a Johnson Jordan, or similar spelling.
In 1839, one Benjamin Jordan was residing in Columbia, Coos County, New Hampshire and stated that he knew Philip Jordan during the Revolutionary War; no relationship was shown and there are no further family data.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

15750
Adanna Jordan
Gorenty
olyntium 12 & 16
cleared
Byr Cowell Jr Providence R.I.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Edmund Gordon which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? ys II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? ys III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? ys V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? ys VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? ys VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? ys VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? ys IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? ys X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? ys

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? no
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? no
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? Living witnesses
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? the Court has
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? ✓
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? no
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? ✓
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
†QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

R Island 3765 Elizabeth Jordan lit. to John Wood 24. Oct. 1838 } papers returned — }
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At. 4. July 1875

1933-July 6-Visit to Dr F.A. Jordan Oct
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 13562
Elizabeth Jordan Wid
Edmund Jordan Rev Rev. M
Act: July 4 th
Index: Vol. a , Page 386
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Recd 8/18/12
DR. F. A. JORDAN OPTOMETRIST 312 WEST CHURCH STREET. ELMIRA, N. Y.
Director of Pensions;
Dear Sir.
What information can you give me about Phillip Jordan , I think he was born in Scituate R.I. or Coventry R.I. took the oath of Fidelity Sept 28 1776. and later moved to Columbia N.H. Was he a pensioner?
His Brother Benjiman was a pensioner and went from Coventry to Plainfield N.H. in 1780 and after 38 years he moved to Columbia N.H. I have his record.
I would like to get the records of all of the Jordan's that was enlisted from Coventry R.I. as there seems to be only this one family and they are sons of Edmund Jordan who served in Capt Richard Mayberry's Co 15 th. Mass Reg. Commanded by Coln. Benj. Tupper. He enlisted Jan 10 1777 for three years and died Mar 1 1778. They also lived in Scituate R.I. where Benj. Edmond and Phillip was born. There were other sons but I have not located them yet. or found out their names.
OK Edmund Dr. was a pensioner and lived in Coventry. R.I.
Thanking you in advance.
Very truly Yours.
D. H. Jordan

We Charles Stone a Congregan residing in the Town of Scituate and Benoni Bates residing in Coventry hereby certify and say that we are well acquainted with Edmund Jordan who has subscribed and sworn to the annexed declara- tion that we believe him now to be 75 years of age that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
J. P.
Charles Stone Benoni Bates
H.
In Providence July 18 1839
Personally appeared before me the above named Charles Stone Benoni Bates & made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by them signed and I further certify that said Charles is a Congregan residing in Scituate & that both he and said Benoni are credible witnesses & their statement entitled to full credit
John Pitman District Judge U. S. for Rhode Island Dist.

Rhode Island District
Clerks office U S District Court
In Providence July 31 1833
I certify the preceding signature of "John Pitman" to be true signature of John Pitman Judge of the District Court of the United States within & for said District
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 31 day of July 1833 Benjamin Russell Clerk of said Court

Deposition of Joseph P. Pierce
John Brown. B.K.

1 I Joseph Rife of Coventry in the County of Kent in the State of Rhode Island, being duly sworn do Testify and say, about the first day of December 1776 at the time the British took possession of Newport on Rhode Island that the Militia was called upon to guard the Shores and that Edmond Jordan of said Coventry belonged to the fourth Company of Militia in the town of Coventry commanded by Capt. Asaph Bennet in the Second Regt in the County of Kent commanded by Col. Nathaniel Brown and the Deponent was a sergeant in said company and he did duty in said company a few days after over one month and in the forepart of January 1777 the Militia was put in to three Divisions to serve one month each Division and said Jordan did served one month in the first Division and I saw him at East Greenwich in the spring of the year of 1776 he had been on a tour of duty and was taken sick before his time was out and was detained some time after it was out we then did duty by tours of fifteen days each after the first three months was out until October so that each man served one month in three in October one half of the Militia was called out to do duty in Spencer Expedition so called and S d Jordan was one that was called upon and he did duty one month in a company commanded by Capt. William Roy in a Regt John Waterman Col in a Brigade commanded by Gen. Cornel and went to war with them to Warren and then to Newtown the Deponent

2 was in the company with him in the month of August 1778 said Jordan did Duty on Rhode Island in Sullivan's Expedition I saw him there and in the Summer of 1780 soon after the French Army under Count Rochambeau landed at Newport the militia was called upon and the Second Reg t of in the County of Kent commanded by Col l Archibald Henson - went to Bristol said Jordan went in Capt n Joseph Bennet's company in said Reg t & the Deponent was Lieutenant in sd company and we did duty at that time according to the best of my Remembrance about Twenty days the Deponent belonged to the same company that the sd Jordan did during the Revolutionary war and never Remember don't Remmember of his fighting to do duty during the war when called upon Joseph Arne
State of Rhode Island &c } At County 27 th August 1832 County of Kent ss } sworn to and subscribed before me and I do hereby certify that the deponent sustains a good character for truth and veracity - Witness Samuel R Hopkins Justice Peace

Kent to the State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations Court of Common Pleas. Clerk's office
I certify that Samuel A. Hopkins is a justice of the peace for the Town of Country in our County of Kent, that the within is his proper signature in his ... thing - that full faith & credit is to be given ... to his ... acts. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office at East Greenwich this third day of September in the year 1832
John Brown. Clk
Joseph Rice

I Stephen Mathewson of Canterbury in the County of Kent on oath do testify & say that I am well acquainted with Edmund Jordan of said County & have known him ever since the war - and I further testify & say that I was in service with said Edmund fifteen days in the year 1777 in Capt Williams company 1st Kepsens Regi- ment, we were stationed at Fort Green- wich said Edmund served there during that time I think it was July of that year
I also served with said Edmund another fifteen days in August July 1780 in Capt. Rays company 1st Kepsens Regiment in Warren Stephen Mathewson Kentish Court of Common Pleas August Term 1832 Sworn to in open court the seventh day of the Term Witness John Brown Clk