Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9035, Joseph Worseley, Mass. Mass. Sea Service

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass. Mass-Sea Service
Worseley, Joseph or Worsley Elizabeth
N. 9035 B.L.Wt. 13423-160-55
CONTENTS

109208 Act. No. 1603
3/5/55 App. 307
Elizabeth Worsley, wid. Joseph Worsley, Seaman Seaman
M. S. Ship-Doctor 1848
Enr. 134 Rev. War
Rev. War pensioner R.R. No. 53-5304
Ad: 160 Act. Dec. 29/1855, Boston
Signature Henry Cowell Providence R.I.
Vol. No. 100. 20

15521 Rhode Island
Joseph Morseley
Admitted in the State of R Island who was a Sailor in the Ship commanded by Captain Little of the  commanded by  in the R Island for 2 Years
Inscribed on the Roll of R Island at the rate of - 90 - Dollars  Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the - 21 st - day of June 1833 and sent Benjamin Conwell Providence R Island
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1833 $192.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept u  48.00 $240.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by William Nelson Clerk, Book 2 Vol 2 Page 135

5304
Rhode Island
Elizabeth Worsey
widow of Joseph RI Worsey
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Seaman
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 dollars cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued
27 th day of June 1855.
and sent to
B. Powell Providence R.I.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners und.
ary 3, 1853, Page 73. Vol. (32)

Joseph Worsey 87 North
18872

Joseph Worsley ✓ No 18572
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Rhode-Island District, ss.
On the _____ day of _____ 19____ personally appeared _____ known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed.
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Rhode-Island District, sc.
County of Providence
On this 17 th day of September A. D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court, being a special District Court of the United States within and for said District, now in session—
Joseph Worsley a resident of North Providence in the County of Providence and State of Rhode Island aged 67 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.
He was born March 2 d 1765 in the Town of Roxbury Mass s , as by the records of that town will appear, and lived when he entered the service in the town of Chelsea Mass s , and during the war of the revolution, since which he lived in Thompson (Conn.) untill the five years last past, when he removed into North Providence R. I. where he now resides. He enlisted in a Company of Militia & was stationed at Prospect Hill near Cambridge in the year 1777 or 1778, in the Regt which guarded Burgoyne's troops which were there as prisoners, and served there three months being Jan y and on into April, according to the best of his recollection — his officers he cannot now recollect.
And this applicant further states that he enlisted in company of Infantry Commanded by a Capt m Belcher in Col l Wade's Regt and served Six months, being stationed part of the time at Providence and partly on Rhode Island and partly at Greenwich in the year 1778, in the Summer & fall when Gen l Sullivan Commanded there.
And this applicant further states that on the beginning of Sept r in the year 1779, he shipped on board the ship Renown Com d by Capt m — Adams & he sailed with a Reinforcement of the Penobscot-fleet but the Expedition having failed & the enemy having destroyed the American ships &c our Squadron put into Portsmouth R. I. and were Embargoed there several Days we landed some troops & came out & Sailed on a cruise and returned to Salem from whence he sailed, making in all three months service — The above is as nearly correct as he can now recollect at present.
And this applicant further states that sometime in Jan y — he thinks in the year 1780. he shipped at Boston on board the ship Protector of 28 Guns Commanded by John Foster Wil

And this applicant further states that sometime in Jan y - he thinks in the year 1780 - he shipped at Boston on board the ship Protector of 28 Guns commanded by John Foster Wil- -liams, he thinks in Feb y a Company of Marines un- -der George Little he served during a Cruise of ten Months in which time he has been in many battles - in this Voyage he cruised off of Charlestown & the West India Islands and then to the Chan- -nel of England there fought a British ship of 36 Guns called the Admiral Duff sunk her & kill'd most of her men - then fell in with a ship of 46 Guns & she gave chase to us, but we had the good fortune to disable her in her rigging so much that we escaped her - then we arrived at Boston & discharged the whole crew
And this applicant further declares that soon after the expiration of the above term, he shipped again in the same ship Protector, Capt John Foster Williams and served ten Months, a Marine in the year 1781 and cruised off Charlestown, captured a ship of 26 Guns and sent her in to Boston, then cruised off the West Indies fell in with & captured a British Brigg laden with wine, and a Schooner laden with English goods & sent them in to Boston then fell in with British Fleet which shut us in to Martinique for 2 or 3 Weeks, we landed our Prisoners, then put to sea again took a Schooner la- -den with Flour & tea & sent her into Porto Rico. Then after 2 or 3 Weeks cruising homewards fell in with Vessel in distress, assisted in pumping & stopping her Leaks & saved her from sinking. Soon after fell in with a British Brigg la- -den with wine captured her & kept her in company with us then fell in with a Schooner laden with West India Goods & made prize of her. But soon after was chased by the ships of War Roeback & Meada and taken by them and sent to the prison ship Jersey at New York and was there confined & suffered ten months in addition to the ten months cruise. and after the surrender of Cornwallis was exchanged & sent in a cartel to Yorktown Virginia and after three months hard service more he arrived home to Chelsea March 13. 1782 being in the whole of this cruise absent twenty three months service his officers being on parole while he was in Prison they

prison in Jersey at ... ten months in addition to the ten months Cruise - and after the surrender of Cornwallis was exchanged & sent in a Cartel to Yorktown Virginia and after three months hard service more he arrived home to Chelsea March 13. 1782 being in the whole of this Cruise absent twenty three months Service His officers being on parole while he was in Prison they apply'd to Congress to effect an exchange, and it is said our Government offer'd to give up two Landsmen for one Seaman, but the British demanded 3 for one & did not accept of the offer. - He was also six months in Col. Wade's Regiment and under him was in Sullivan's expedition on Rhode Island. The whole of all the terms of service of this applicant amounts to three years & nine months.
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.
Attest B Clancey Clk Joseph Morris
We, David Benedict a Clergyman, residing in the town of Providence and Galen Pond residing in Providence hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Joseph Morris who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be sixty 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.
David Benedict Galen Pond
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
B Clancey Clk
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that David Benedict who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in the town of Providence & that Galen Pond and Ebenezer Pote who have testified who also signed the same is a resident in the or certified for the said applicant are residents in the state and credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, BENJAMIN COWELL, Clerk of said District Court, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Joseph Morris for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 20 day of November 1832
Benjamin Cowell Clk

N o 18872
Joseph Worsley Providence County Rhode Island
My dear Seaman Anna
B. Cowell Providence Rhode Island
Water

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office.
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: } ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Joseph Worsley Providence County Rhode Island
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1777 or 1778 } - 3 - private Genl Sullivan Providence Co. R. Island 67 years Traditional Documentary   Enlisted 1778 - 6 - private Capt Belcher Col. Wade 1. Living Witness   Shiped 1779 Sept. - 3 - Marine { Ship Reservoir Capt Adams } Sailed first into Portsmouth N. H.   Shiped 1780 Aug - 10 - Marine { Ship Proctor Capt Foster Williams }   Shiped 1781 - 10 - Marine { Ship Proctor Capt Williams } Geo Little Saw L & Sunk the ship Admiral Duff  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 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.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons -one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. 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 that 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 shown 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.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must fix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he 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.
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 papers 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's 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.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule is note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

Elizabeth Morris

State of Rhode Island
County of Providence
On this 29 day of March A D 1853 personally appeared in open Court being the Municipal Court of the City of Providence a Court of record Elizabeth Worsey now resident in North Providence aged 69 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 passed February 3 d 1853 granting pensions to widows of officers & soldiers of the Revolution inasmuch as in the year Eighteen hundred six that she is the widow of Joseph Worsey late of said North Providence deceased a seaman in the Revolution and when the act of Congress of June 7 1832 was passed the said Joseph applied for and obtained a pension at the rate of $96 per annum under the provisions of said act payable at the agency for paying pensions in the City of Providence which pension he received was paid up to the time of his death - And she further declares that she was married to the said Joseph Worsey on the 22 day of April A D 1835 as will appear by the original Certificate of her

marriage hereto annexed and the further deklar, that her husband the said Joseph Worsley departed this life on the 28 th day of September A.D. 1839 & since that time she has remained a widow was a widow at the passage of said act of Feb y 3 rd 1853 & is now a widow & never before applied for a pension but she is now entitled by virtue of the provisions of the above & other acts of Congress entitled to same pension her husband received in his lifetime,
Witness Thomas Burgess her Elizabeth X Worsley cross.
In Municipal Court of the City of Providence, March 29 1853. Subscribed and sworn to by Elizabeth Worsley, in open court.
Albert Greene, Clerk.

I Patience Rex of North Providence in the County of Providence & State of Rhode Island aged 69 years on oath do testify & say that I am well acquainted with Elizabeth Worsely who has signed & sworn to the preceding declaration, I was also acquainted with late husband for the Joseph Worsely Her husband died in September 1839 I was present at his funeral - and since his death the said Elizabeth has remained his widow & is now his widow -
Witness Thomas J. Ferriss
Patience her X Rex Rex
In Municipal Court, of the City of Providence, March 29. 1853, Subscribed and sworn to by Patience Rex, in open Court. Albert G. Greene, Clerk.

Clerk's Office of the Municipal Court of the City of Providence.
I Albert G. Greene, Clerk of said Court, do hereby certify that the preceding is the origi- nal declaration of Elizabeth Worley, made in said Court, in the matter of her claim for a pension, and the proceedings of said Court thereon.
I also certify, that said Court ordered it to be certified, that Patience Rep, whose affidavit is hereto annexed, is a credible witness.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and have affixed the seal of said Court, this twenty ninth day of March, A.D. one thousand, eight hundred and fifty three.
Albert G. Greene, Clerk.

Received November 19. 1839 and Recorded in Smithfield Registry of Marriages Book No. 3 & page 163.
By Freeman Mason S.P.K.

I hereby certify, that on the 22 nd day of April , A. D. 18 35 , Mr. Joseph Worsley , and Miss Elizabeth Locklen , of Smithfield , in the county of Providence , and State of Rhode-Island , were lawfully joined in MARRIAGE , by me, at Providence, R. I. Given under my hand, this 22 nd day of April , A. D. 18 35 .
David Richering
Pastor of the Universalist Church, Providence, R. I.

Elizabeth Moody
109208

State of Rhode Island, &c.
County of Providence
On this 25 day of April A. D. One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-five, personally appeared before me, Sylvester Hunt a justice of the Peace within aforesaid County, Elizabeth Worsey aged 71 years, who being duly sworn according to law, declares and says she is the widow of Joseph Worsey late of Smithfield in said County deceased, who was a fulling officer  the company commanded by Capt. or seaman on board U.S. Frigate in the Revolutionary war  to the Regiment commanded by Col.  being the war of the Revolution in the war with Great Britain, declared by the United States on the 18th day of June, 1812 ; that her husband enlisted at  joined at  on board a  on or about the frigate of the United States A. D. 1812 for the term of one year and continued in actual service for the term of over nine months and was honorably discharged
She further states that she was married to the said Joseph Worsey in Providence on the 22 day of April A. D. 1835 by Rev. Daniel Peckham that her name before her marriage was Elizabeth Locklin and that her said husband died at Barrington on the 28 th day of September A. D. 1839 and that she is now a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty to which she may be entitled, under the Act approved March 3d, 1855. and she further declares that when the act of Congress of June, 1832 was passed her said husband applied for & obtained a pension at the rate of $96 per annum payable at the U.S. agency for paying pensions in Providence as when the act of February 3 rd 1853 was passed she this applicant applied for the same pension her said husband received but was informed the provisions of said act did not extend to seamen of the Revolution but to the declaration she then made she refers for evidence of her marriage & her said husband's death now on file in the Pension Office.
Witness Sylvester Hunt  Elizabeth Worsey mark

John Marshall William H Dearnan We, Patience and Patience  Whitman residents of the Providence in said County & State upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by said Elizabeth Worsey in our presence and that we believe from the appearance & statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be
John Marshall
William H Dearnan
The foregoing Declaration and affidavit were sworn and subscribed before me on the day and year above written and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons, that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim
Sylvester Woodhull Justice of the Peace

THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS.
PROVIDENCE, SC.
CLERK'S OFFICE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS,
PROVIDENCE, April 26 th A. D., 1855
I, Amasa J. Westcott
Clerk of the COURT OF COMMON PLEAS of said State, within and for the County of Providence:
DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Sylvester Bartshorne was on the twenty-fifth day of April A. D. 1855 a justice of the Peace for said County of Providence
duly appointed and qualified, and authorized to administer oaths and take depositions and the acknowledgment of deeds and other instruments, and that the signature to the annexed Certificate, purporting to be his, is genuine.
IN ATTESTATION WHEREOF, I hereto subscribe my name, and affix the Seal of said Court, the day and year above written.
Amasa J. Westcott Clerk.

Mr. Worsley
1

State of Rhode Island
County of Providence ss
On this tenth day of June A D 1855 personally appeared before me the undersigned a justice of the Peace within said County, Elizabeth Worsey now resident in North Providence in said County aged 71 years, who being duly sworn according to law deposes & says that she is the widow of Joseph Worsey late of North Providence deceased who was a Seaman in the Navy of the United States during the war of the Revolution & when the act of June 7 1832 was passed he applied for & obtained a pension under said act at the rate of $96 per annum payable at the agency for paying pensions in the City of Providence which he received up to his death - and she further declares that when the act of Congress of February 3 d 1853 was passed she, this applicant made a claim for said pension as his widow but she was informed that said act of February 3 d 1853 did not make provision for widows of Seamen of the war of the Revolution but only for widows of officers & soldiers of the Army, But the act of Congress of

February 28 1855 since passed extends the benefits of said act of February 3, 1853 to widows of seamen of the Navy, as she has been informed who have been married since the year Eighteen hundred, that she was married April 22 1854 evidence of which & also of her husband's death were set forth, proved by her in her former declaration & to that evidence she now refers, wherefore she now requests that the benefits of the acts of February 3, 1853 & February 28 1855 may be allowed to her & her pension granted
Witness Sylvester Gatsbourn
Elizabeth her Worsley mark
State of Rhode Island
Providence June 5th 1855
Personally appeared Elizabeth Worsley and Made oath to the truth of the above statement by her signed, and I further certify that her statement is entitled to credit that she is a credible person
Before me Sylvester Gatsbourn Justice of the Peace

THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS.
PROVIDENCE, SC.
CLERK'S OFFICE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS,
PROVIDENCE, June 12 th A. D., 1855
I, Amasa L. Wetmore
Clerk of the COURT OF COMMON PLEAS of said State, within and for the County of Providence:
DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Sylvester Horton is a Justice of the Peace for said County of Providence
duly appointed and qualified, and authorized to administer oaths and take depositions and the acknowledg- ment of deeds and other instruments, and that the signature to the annexed Certificate, purporting to be his, is genuine.
IN ATTESTATION WHEREOF, I hereto subscribe my name, and affix the Seal of said Court, the day and year above written.
Amasa L. Wetmore Clerk.

Pen off. June 22 1855
Sir
Please inform me when Joseph Morseley of R.I. Act 1832 $98 a year was last paid
Very Respectfully J. Hale Clerk
R. J. Atkinson Esq 3 d Auditor
Dipett
55 2nd floor 55

Joseph Worsey died 28 th Sept. 1839 paid in full
Robt Minns Auditor

Rev WIDOW, &c.  am
File No. 9035
Elizabeth Worsely Wid Joseph Worsely Seaman Rev War
Act: Feby 3 d  1853
Index:—Vol. 86 , Page 353
[Arrangement of 1870.]

FREE
109208
Henry J. P. Waldo Committee of Pensions Washington D.C.

Am: Oct 15 th R.D.
Boyn M.

Elizabeth Morse
wid Joseph
L. P. Waldo
Boylston
Commr of Pensions
Washington
D.C.
FREE

John S Dispear, Patience Ref
Centu Blanche
Providence RI

Joseph Morris, b. 28 Sep 1835 / MS Elizabeth Morris, m. 1835- / Certificate

May 26/53
Elizth Worsley,
wid. Joseph,
15526 R. D. #96.
3 Feb 1833
Rev. J.
Benj. Cowell Providence R.I.
Commissioner.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, PENSION OFFICE. OFFICIAL BUSINESS

No 2447
Mrs Elizabeth Wansbury Widow of Joseph
Let of Ref.
Sept 13/52
Gray
S. H. B. Corwell jun 15"/55!

Elizabeth Morse widow of Joseph R I
adm 3 rd Feby 1853
2 yrs seamen $90 per annum from 3 rd Feby 1853
best to Bleuelly Providence R I

Providence June 19 1855
Sir
I have recd yours of 15 inst respecting the claim of Elizabeth Worsely widow of Joseph Worsely, & a request to give direction I have the evidence further witnessed that she is still his widow & request that her pension may now be granted
I am Respectfully Yours etc etc Benja Lowell
Hon L P Waldo

Brief in the case of Elizabeth Morah, widow of Joseph County and State of Rhode Island act 3 Feb 1853
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Her husband was pensioned under the act of June 7 1832 at $50 a year, as a seaman , (Service proved in his papers) Marriage Certificate,
(If for increase)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
John S. Dispear & Patience Rex, proper Certified, witnesses for his death, her identity & present widowhood,
Name and residence of Agent Bloomfield Providence RI
Thomson L. D. Litch Examining Clerk.

Revised June th 1855
Sir
I herewith enclose the claim of Elizabeth Worley widow of Joseph Worley a seaman in the navy of the Revolution under the acts of Feb 28 1855 & Feb 3 1853. In your letter to me of Sept 13 th 1853 you decided that seamen were not provided for by the act of Feb 3 1853. - They are now provided for by the act of Feb 28/55 & I have to request that her pension may now be allowed.
I am Respectfully your obed servt Bryon Cowell
Hon I P. Waldo

Blanch CLk
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Sept 14 1832.
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 Joseph Worsley is borne on a Roll of the Ship Protector, in the service of the State of Massachusetts Bay, John Foster Williams Commander, and is therein stated to have served from March 8 to August 17. 1780, 5 months & 9 days. Also on another Roll of the same Ship under the same Commander and is therein stated to have served from Nov. 17. 1780 to March 12. 1782, 15 months & 25 days as a Marine.
Edward D. Bangs, Secy

I Ebenezer Fox of Roxbury in the County of Norfolk & Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Lawful age Testify & say that I was a mariner in the war of the Revolution & served on board the Ship Protect or under the command of Capt Williams in 178 the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & eighty or thereabouts, for about twelve months, & was captured with said vessel, and confined as a prisoner on board the prison ship Jersey for about three months, in the whole fifteen months, & during the whole of said time Joseph Worsley now of Pawtucket served with me & was a prisoner with me during said three months & I left him on board the Jersey as a pris- oner when I came away, Ebenezer Fox
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Norfolk ss Sept 12 th 1832 Personally appeared the above named Ebenezer Fox & made oath to the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed
Before me Sherman Leland Justice of the peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Norfolk ss.
I James Ware Clerk of all the Judicial Courts in and for the County of Norfolk. Hereby certify that Sherman Leland Esquire within named is a Justice of peace in & for said County (and was at the time of making the Certificate within Sept 12. 1832) duly appointed Com- missioned and qualified to discharge the duties of said office and that his signature within is genuine & true. In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court of said Commonwealth at Dedham this thirteenth day of November ad one thousand eight hundred & thirty two
James Ware.

Providence May 24 1855
Sir
I herewith transmit the applications of Zeruah Cowane widow of Jonathan Cowane & Elizabeth Worsey widow of Joseph Worsey for pensions under act of Congress of Feb 28, 1853
I am Respectfully Your obed Servt Benja Cowell
Hon L M Waldo

I John S. Dispear of North Providence in the County of Providence and State of Rhode Island do hereby certify and say that I am now fifty four years of age; that I am acquainted with Elizabeth Mosley now residing in said North Providence; that she is still the widow of Joseph Mosley who was pensioner of the United States, whose pension was payable at the U. S. Agency in the City of Providence in his life time —
John S. Dispear Providence, R. I. North Providence this Nineteenth day of June A. D. 1855. The above named John S. Dispear made Oath to the truth of the foregoing statement by him subscribed Before me. And I further certify that said Dispear is personally known to me, and is a credible witness —
John H. Weeden Justice of the Peace
THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS.
PROVIDENCE, SC.
CLERK'S OFFICE, SUPREME COURT,
PROVIDENCE,
June 19 th A. D., 1855
I,
John A. Gardner
Clerk of the SUPREME COURT of said State, within and for the County of Providence:
DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That John H. Weeden whose name is subscribed to the certificate of the proof of the annexed instrument & therein written was at the time of taking such proofs, —
duly appointed and qualified, and authorized to administer oaths and take depositions and the acknowledgment of deeds and other instruments, and that the signature to the annexed Certificate, purporting to be his, is genuine.
IN ATTESTATION WHEREOF, I hereto subscribe my name, and affix the Seal of said Court, the day and year above written.
John A. Gardner Clerk.

Providence April 27 / 1855 Sir
I herewith enclose the claims of Martha Miller widow of Nathan H. Miller & Elizabeth Worsley widow of Joseph Worsley for Bounty Lands under the act of March 3 d 1855. both Revolutionary widows
I am respectfully your ob dt Serv t Benja C. Russell
Hon L. P. Waldo