Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 21836, for Asa Inman, Rhode Island

SERVICE
R.I.
Inman, Asa
NUMBER
S. 21836
CONTENTS

31. 838
Rhode Island
Asa Inman
of Providence in the State of R. I. who was a Private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Way of the Reg t commanded by Col d  Cook in the R. Island line for 7 months
Inscribed on the Roll of R. Island at the rate of 23 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th day of March 1841 and sent Benj o Cowell Providence R. I.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1841 $293.30 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. 11.66
$244.90
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by H. C. Aldison Clerk Book E Vol. 20 Page 115
Letters to P. Agt. H. B. Cavell May 1. 1841.
Died Jan 10, 1841

Asa Inman
R.I. ad 7 June '32
Amount Impropri 23.33/100
Benj. Russell Dist. Providence R.I.

State of Rhode Island
County of Providence
on this 24 day of November A.D. 1846 personally appeared in open Court being the Municipal Court of the City of Providence Asa Inman now resident in Burrillville in said County aged 79 years who being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of June 7, 1832 that he served in the Army of the United States as follows - that when he was in his 16 year he enlisted as a private in Capt Samuel Mays Company & Col Cooks regiment of Rhode Island Troops for three months he enlisted in September 1776 & served until the 1st of December following & was honorably discharged that afterwards he performed several terms of duty in various companies & regi- ments of Militia, but such a long time has elapsed he is unable to specify them with certainty but according to the

best of his recollection they were as follows as soon as he was sixteen he was drafted for a month in Capt Simon Aldrichs Company & Col Chas Brownes regiment. This according to his best recollection was in the last of September 1777 & ended in October. They were stationed at Princeton he served his draft & was discharged - In August 1778 in Sullivans Expedition he served by draft another month in the same Company & Regiment stationed in Rhode Island. In October following he served another month stationed at Bristol in Capt Benajah Whipple's Company & Col Brownes Regiment. In May 1779 he was drafted for another month under Capt Daniel Mowry & Col Chas Brownes Regiment stationed at Providence. In 1779 or 1780 he served two drafts stationed on Rhode Island one for himself & as soon as his time was out he served as a substitute for his father John Mowry. This service was in Capt Daniel Mowrys Company This service was in the summer, it was in warm weather. in those years

He further declares that he was born in Barnstable that part of Gloucester now called Barnstable Sept 16 1761 He has a record of his age kept in a Regis- ter for that purpose.
He has always lived in the Town where he was born
He served under Colonels Cook Brown & man Captains May Mowry & Whipple & others.
He served by enlistment & drafts & never received any written discharge but was always dismissed by the officer
And the said John further declares that ever since the act of June 7 1832 was passed he thought himself en- titled to a pension & was so advised but he was able to live without it, and neglected to apply for it He further had some conscientious scruples. He thought for some time, no one ought to apply for it unless they needed it or could not live comfortably without it He

thought that was the intention of the law but he has since been informed that it made no difference whether a man was rich or poor if he served long enough he was entitled to it - he now applies for his right under the law
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present & declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any State
Asa Inman
Municipal Court of the City of Providence, November 24 th 1890.
Subscribed and sworn to, by Asa Inman, in open court.
Albert Greene Clerk.

I Jacob Hill of Smithfield, County of Providence and State of Rhode Island, now twenty nine years of age on oath do Depose and say that in the war of the revolution I was well acquainted with Asa Inman of Burrillville now living. In September 1776 he and I enlisted as privates under Captain Samuel May, in Colonel Cook's regiment, for three months, and served our times out on Rhode Island, we were both Discharged and came home together the last of December.
In September 1777 he and I served together one month in Spencer's expedition under Captain Simeon Aldrich in Colonel Chad Brown's regiment, stationed at Tiverton about forty miles from home.
In 1778 he and I served one month together, in August, under Captain Simon Aldrich, in Sullivan's expedition stationed on the island of Rhode Island.
In 1779 he and I served one month together in May under Captain Daniel Mowry, Colonel Chad Brown's regiment stationed at Providence.
In August 1779 he and I served one month together under Captain Daniel Mowry, stationed at the Old Meeting house in Warwick we served as private soldiers during the above tours.
at this advanced age I cannot recollect more particularly; but all the above tours I well remember.
Jacob Hill
Providence ss. Smithfield November 23 rd A.D. 1840
Then came before me Jacob Hill and made affidavit by him submitted in my presence. I further certify that said Jacob Hill is well known to me and is a Creditable witness in the premises.
John Paine Justice of the Peace.

I David Burlingame of Scituate in the County of Providence on Oath do testify and say, that I am Eighty Three years old of age. That in the War of the Revolution I was well acquainted with Asa Inman now of Burnsville in Said County, the Said Asa and My Self served as Private Soldiers together, I distinctly remember three Tours of a Month each that we served together as Private Soldiers & according to the best of my recollection they were as follows - The first in August 1777 Capt. Benajah Whipple's Company, in Col. Chad Browns Regiment of Militia Stationed at Liver-ton about forty five miles from home, the next was in October 1778 - in the Same Company and Regiment Stationed at Bristol - The last was in the Same Company and Regiment in June 1779 Stationed at Warwick about thirty five miles from Home I will remember Three tours but it is possible I may have varied as to time and place. David Burlingame
Providence Sc Scituate Nov r 18-1840
Then came before me David Burlingame and made affirmation to the Truth of the above Affidavit by him Signed or Subscribed in my presence. I further Certify that Said

David Burlingame is well known to me and is a creditable witness in the Premises ~
Henry Smith Justice Peace
David Burlingame Depositor

State of Rhode Island Providence Plantations.
Providence, Fe. 8
Municipal Court of the City of Providence, in the County of Providence, and State aforesaid, being a Court of Record, December 29 th A.D. 1840.
Be it Remembered, that Satisfactory testimony has been produced before this Court, to prove that Asa Inman of Burrillville in said County of Providence, was a soldier, in the War of the Revolution; and that he served as a private soldier, at least eight months, during said War.
And the Court further order it to be certified, that said Asa Inman, who has signed the annexed Declaration, is a credible person, and that his statements are entitled to credit; and that David Burlingame and Jacob Hill, whose Depositions are annexed to said Declaration, are also credible persons.
I, Albert Greene, Clerk of said Court, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court, in the matter of the Application of Asa Inman, for a pension.
And I do further certify, that Kenner Smith, before whom the said Deposition of David Burlingame was taken, was at the time of the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace, within & for the town of Scituate in said County of Providence, duly elected. And that John Paine, before whom the said Deposition of Jacob Hill was taken, was at the time of the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the town of Smithfield in said County, duly elected.
In attestation whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, & have affixed the seal of said Court, this 29 th day of December, A.D. 1840.
Albert Greene, Clerk

I Oliver Smith of Smithfield County of Providence and State of Rhode Island now 83 years of age on Oath do depose and say that in the war of the Revolution I was well acquainted with Asa Inman of Burrillville now living. ~ in September 1776 he and I enlisted as privates under Capt. Samuel May in Col. Cooks Regiment for three months and served our times out on Rhode Island and we were both discharged the last of December the same year
his Oliver Smith mark
Providence etc. Smithfield January 9 th 1841. Then came before me Oliver Smith and made Oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed in my presence. I further certify the said Oliver Smith is known to me and is a Competent and Credible Witness Ephraim Sayles justice of the Peace
Tuesday fs. City of Providence, January 18 th , 1841.
I Albert Greene, Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of Providence do certify, that Ephraim Sayles who has signed the foregoing certificate, was at the time of the same being a Justice of the Peace within the Town of Smithfield, duly elected. Albert Greene, Clerk

March 17, 1936
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BA-J/REL On
Asa Inman-S.21836
Mila Anderson Inman 1125 Main Street Poughkeepsie, New York
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of John Inman, born August, 1733, and his sons, John, born 1758 and Asa born 1761, who lived in Rhode Island after the Revolution.
There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon the military service in the Revolutionary War of a John Inman. Such claims are the source of the data furnished by this office.
It is suggested that as a possible means of obtaining information in regard to the military service of these soldiers, you apply to The Adjutant General, War Department, this city, who is custodian of military records.
The record of Asa Inman has been found and his history is given below, the data for which were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.21836, based upon his military service in that war.
Asa Inman, the son of John, was born September 16, 1761, in Gloucester (that part which was later Burrillville), Providence County, Rhode Island. The name of the mother of Asa is not shown.
While residing in said Burrillville, Asa Inman enlisted and served as a private with the Rhode Island Troops, as follows: from September, 1776, three months in Captain Samuel May's Company, Colonel Cooke's Regiment; from the latter part of September, 1777, one month in Captain Simeon Aldrich's Company, Colonel Chad Brown's Regiment, and was in General Spencer's expedition; from August, 1778, under the same officers and was in General Sullivan's expedition; from October, 1778, one month in Captain Benajah Whipple's Company, Colonel Chad Brown's Regiment; from May, 1779, one month in Captain Daniel Mowry's Company, Colonel Chad Brown's Regiment.
Could not identify any of these captos except Daniel Mowry.

from August, 1779, one month in Captain Daniel Mowry's Company, Colonel Chad Brown's Regiment; and in the summer of 1779 or 1780, one month as a substitute for his father, in Captain Daniel Mowry's Company.
Pension was allowed Asa Inman on his application which he executed November 24, 1840, while residing in Burrillville, Providence County, Rhode Island.
From AB He died January 10, 1841, place not shown.
There are no data as to wife or children.
Very truly yours
G. H. SWEET Acting Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Proclamation
21836 INVALID.
1936-Mar 17-7'ict Co Nila Anderson Inman 86
File No. 21,836
Ada Inman
His Rev War
Act: June 7 th 82 nd
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 202
[Arrangement of 1870.]

     on R.I.  sci.  Imm.      76 Sep.  left May. Col. Cook. 1       77. "  " Aldrich. " Brown 11  Tiverton Spencer's  "  1.    78 Aug.  " Whipple " " 1  Sullivan's expedition  "  1.    78 Oct.  " Whipple " " 11  Bristol  "  1.    79. May  " Mowry " " 11  Providence  "  1.    79 or 80 "  " " " " for self of father on R.I. — 2 hours    2X     X no proof of the last terms —    9—   

May 1. 1841
Asa Inman R.I. roll

Providence April 28 1841
Sir
You sent me a few weeks since a pension certificate for John human of this State, but his name has not yet been sent to the Agent of this State, for payment, as he informs me - I have to request that it may be sent if agreeable
I am respectfully yours &c
Buya Lowell
J. L. Edwards Esq

Providence, Jan 29 1848
Sir
I herewith enclose the application of Asa Newman for a pension under the act of June 7 1832. The reason why he has so long delayed to claim his right is set forth in his declaration. He has for many years attended the meetings of the society of Friends or Quakers - felt conscientious scruples about asking for a pension as Quakers do -
I am respectfully your obed Servt Benja Lowell
J L Edwards Esq

MRS. ROBERT SINCLAIR INMAN 1125 MAIN STREET PEEKSKILL, NEW YORK
Dear Mr. Hiller —
May I refer to BA - J / ILL in my request for a search of your records concerning a John Inman b. Aug, 1733 place unknown married Sarah Tournet - lived somewhere in Rhode Island after the Revolution.
Is it possible for you to give any war record for his son John born 1758 or Asa born 1761.
Sincerely -
Mila Anderson Inman