Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 22949, for George Reynolds, Rhode Island

SERVICE
NUMBER
Red
Reynolds, George
S 22949
CONTENTS
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George Reynolds
of Luzerne - in the State of Pennsylvania who was a Private - in the Company commanded by Captain West of the 1st Regt Penna by Col Tappan in the Pennsylvania line for
16 Mo P - $ 53 33
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 53. Dollars 33 - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th day of March 1833 and Scot H Littlejohn Williamstown Pa
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833. 105.66 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept 1833 26.66
$ 133.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by John S. Sprague Clerk Book 8 Vol. 5 Page 48

Declaration of George Reynolds, to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th June 1832
State of Pennsylvania Luzerne County ss
On this fourth day of Septm r A.D. 1832 personally appeared before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, George Reynolds, of Schoharie Township in said County aged Seventy one years and upwards - who being duly sworn according to law deponeth and saith that the following declaration is true to the best of his knowledge and belief That he entered the service of the United States - under the following named officers and served as here stated affirmed. George Reynolds in open court this 4 Septm r 1832 H. Pitelbone Prok
George Reynolds being duly sworn saith that he was born the 19 th of February 1761 at Exeter State of Rhode Island - of which he has a record at his present place of residence.
March 1. 1778. He enlisted in the Continental Army at Exeter - in Col. John Tappin's Light Battery Capt. Benjamin West's Company - for the term of one year - and that he was in the Army during the whole period of

which he existed - that the Army was stationed at Tiverton - in Bristol County Rhode Island - that he was in one engagement on Newport Island under General Sullivan. - That at the expiration of the year he received his discharge - tho' not a written one
That he was drafted at four different times after the expedition under General Sullivan. The precise time he cannot recall it - but probably in all four months - During this he was under the command of Colonel Charles Dyer - Lieut. George Pierce - Lieut. Spencer Taylor - was generally stationed on Newport Island. -
That since the revolutionary war this deponent lived at Etna in Rhode Island afterwards and that for the last twenty seven years he has resided in Wickford, from County - That he never took a written discharge from the Continental Army but that he received a certificate for one year service - That he was never an officer in the Army. -
This deponent is acquainted with Aaron Night - who resides in Wickford Rhode Island - and Israel Stone who resided some time in Wickford and now in Greenport an adjoining Wickford Township. - George Reynolds
He hereby relinquishes all claim to any pension or annuity whatever except the present and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency of any state Affirmed & Subscribed in Open Court Sept 4. 1873 H. Pettebone Prob.

Aaron Wight aged seventy three years and upwards, being duly sworn says that he is well acquainted with the above applicant for a pension - and has known him for the last seventeen years - that he resides in Skaneateles Township - And that during that time he has been generally deemed and reported to be a soldier of the Revolution - that he believes him to be a person of truth and veracity - and has no reason to doubt the above declaration to be true. -  Affirmed  sworn and subscribed Aaron Wight in open court this 11 th September 1832 H. Pettibone Prob:
Westot Stone aged seventy two years and upwards, being duly sworn - says that he is well acquainted with Ezra Reynolds, the above applicant for a pension - that he has known him for a period of twenty five years - and that part of the time he has resided in the same Township with him - and this applicant believes believes the above declaration to be true - that Ezra Reynolds has always been deemed and reported among his friends and neighbors to be a soldier of the Revolution - & further saith not. -  Sworn and subscribed before me this 11 th Sept. 4. 1832 H. Pettibone Prob: Westot Stone

1918 Declaration of George Reynolds a Soldier of the Revolution under act of Congress of June 7, 1832

And the said Court hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories proposed 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 John Miller who has signed the within Certificate is a Clergyman residing in Abington, and that Westcot Stone and Aaron Wight who have also signed the within Certificate are Credible persons, and that their statements are entitled to credit.
I Henry Pettebone Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County do hereby Certify that the foregoing Contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of George Reynolds for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this seventeenth day of November 1832
Henry Pettebone Proth
1918 Declaration of George Reynolds a Soldier of the Revolution under act of Congress of Jan 4. 1832

Personally appeared before me the eighteenth day of September A.D. 1852. John Miller, a Clergyman resident in the Township of Hunting - the Doanahis adjoining - Ohchock the place of residence of the above petition  John Reynolds - that he has been acquainted with him for twenty five years and upwards - that said Reynolds has generally been esteemed and respected among his friends and neighbors - to have been a soldier of the Revolution - that he is a person of good reputation  Sworn and subscribed before } John Miller Lemuel Stone & Pease }
Robert Stone - being duly sworn states that he was at the adoption of John Miller above named - and that he is still esteemed and respected a clergyman -  Sworn and subscribed } Robert Stone on the 8 th day of September 1852 before me Lemuel Stone & Pease

19187
George Reynolds
Adm l
16 mos
Private
$ 53.33
H. Pettibone Wilkesbarre Pa

BRIEF in the case of  George Reynolds of Nicholson  County of Luzerne in the State of Pennsylvania  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? 71 years up and
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.     Mar 1 In 1778 at different Periods 1 — 4 — Private Gen. Col Tappin — Cap West   " " Dyer  
5. In what battles was he engaged? None
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Exeter, Rhode Island
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional evidence
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? improperly attached
X  Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
A. J. Thruston Examining Clerk.

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
April 2, 1926
Mrs. A. C. Rippier 413 Third St Brooklyn, N. Y.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 23949 , it appears that George Reynolds was born February 19, 1761 at Exeter, Rhode Island.
He enlisted at said Exeter, March 1, 1778 and served one year as a private in Captain Benjamin West's Company, Colonel John Topham's Rhode Island Regiment, and was in an engagement on Newport Island.
After the above service, he served four months at different times in Colonel Charles Dyer's Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 4, 1832, while a resident of Nicholson Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
There is no data on file as to family.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Revolutions
22949 INVALID.
1912 Jan'y 29 Hist. to Mrs. Jerry L. Windman V.L.M. 1926-Apr. 2 - Hist. to Mrs. A.C. Rappier - See letter in Benedict Reynolds - S.4065.ans.
File No. 22949
George Reynolds His Rev War
Act: June 7 th 32 nd
Index: - Vol. 2 , Page 585
[Arrangement of 1870.]

115 Paulison Ave Passaic N.J. Adjutant General's Office War Department Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Can you give me data with regard to a pension granted my great-grandfather Aaron Phillips, who died June 7-1840 - at, Abington Center, or

Also is it possible for me to obtain a copy of pension #22949 by 10447 R9 Line (Revolutionary War) This pension was granted George Reynolds son of Capt Robt Reynolds. I am told by the historian of our Reynolds society, I could obtain his affidavit by applying to the Pension Dept. — Thanking you for any information you may give me
I am
Yours very truly (Mrs) Jenny Lind Wiedman
NY MAR 19 1918 AM

which is now Waverly Pa - He is buried in the family cemetery at Fleetville then called Beulon Center, as it is Beulon Township - I would like very much to get as much of his record as possible as to when he entered service at what age and when he left the service.
115 Paulison Ave Passaic N.J. Adjutant General's Office War Department Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Can you give me data with regard to a pension granted my great-grandfather Aaron Phillips, who died June 7-1840 - at Abington Center, or

Also is it possible for me to obtain a copy of pension #22949 by 11047 R1 line (Revolutionary War) This pension was granted George Reynolds son of Capt Robt Reynolds. I am told by the historian of our Reynolds society, I could obtain his affidavit by applying to the Pension Dept. — Thanking you for any information you may give me I am
Yours very truly (Mrs) Jeannette Wiedman
copy MAR 19 1918 cm