Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 22378, for Elisha Taylor, Rhode Island

SERVICE
Taylor, Olisha Dilla
NUMBER _____
W. 22378.
CONTENTS

6243. Rhode Island
Elisha Taylor Private R. Island Line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of Rhode Island at the rate of — 8 — Dollars per month, to commence on the 11 th of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st of Feb y 1818. and sent to Benjamin Bowditch Esq r Providence R. I.
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1818. amt \frac{25}{30} = 38 66 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 1 st Mar 1819 = 48 ..
86 66
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Elisha Taylor Providence R.I. Sept 27 1820

902
Rhode Island
Dilla Taylor, dec'd, widow of Elisha Taylor who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private
Increased from $30.00 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96. — Dollars 00 —
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848 1 st July 1848 and 12 th March 1850.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of Sept r 1854. and sent to
Isaac Titus North Scituate R Island
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 27, Vol. 3.

I Elisha Taylor of Scituate in the District of Rhode Island on solemn oath do declare and say that the facts set forth on the within certificate are true. I further declare that my discharge is now lost. I further declare that I am now in reduced circumstances & stand in need of the assistance of my Country for support. Elisha Taylor
Rhode Island District
Be it remembered that on this Eleventh day of April 1818 came before me Elisha Taylor subscribed to the above declaration & made solemn oath to the truth of the same. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & have caused the seal of the District Court for said District to be hereunto affixed -
David Howell,
District Judge.
The signature of the Judge and the seal of the District Court of the United States for said District are hereunto affixed.
Witness Benjamin Cowen
Clerk of Dist. Court
Elisha Taylor

It appears by the Regimental Book, that the bearer Elisha Taylor, enlisted and served a Private Soldier, for nine Months, in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Jeremiah Ramey, in the Rhode-Island Line, on the continental Establishment, in the year 1782, and was honorably discharged from said Regiment at Saratoga, in the State of New-York, on the eighteenth day of December 1782, being the expiration of the term for which he enlisted.
Providence April 10. 1812.
M c G. Dexter H c late Major only Garrisoning Field Officer of said Reg t .

Declaration

17 We Edmond Taylor of Scituate in the County of Providence and State of Rhode Island son of Elisha Taylor and his wife Dilla Taylor, and Cecilia Taylor wife of the said Edmond, do say on solemn oath that we were well acquainted with the said Dilla Taylor in her life time, that she died in Cranston in the County of Providence and State aforesaid on the twelfth day of March A.D. 1850, that she was a revolutionary pen- sioner at the time of her decease, as the widow of said Elisha, drawing thirty Dollars per an- num, that said Dilla drew her pension up to the 4 th of March A.D. 1850 at that rate, she left four children, at her decease, to wit: Mary Martin of Cranston aforesaid, Cecilia Durfee in Ohio, Abby Bishop and Edmond Taylor, one of these witnesses Mrs. Bishop lives in Woonsocket village we heard a few days before mother's decease that she would draw the same amount of pension that father had drawn, namely thirty six Dollars per annum, but she was then sick and died in a few days, and we have lived so far apart that we have on that account, neglected the same till now -
Edmond Taylor
Witnesses Josiah Titus                      Cecilia the Taylor W m H. Smith                      mark
Providence, Scituate September 11 th A.D. 1852 Subscribed and sworn to before me, I further certify that said witnesses are credible persons

whose statement is entitled to credit; - and I also certify that I have no interest in the matter of this apprehension or in the result thereof - or in the prosecution of the same -
Joviale (Fictive) - Justice of the Peace

State of Rhode Island } County of Providence } ss.
On this Eleventh day of September A.D. 1854, personally appeared before the Honorable Court of Probate of the Town of Scituate in the County and State aforesaid, Leviah R. Colwell aged 31 years, a resident of said Scituate in said County & State, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he has been duly appointed by said Court of Probate Administrator of the Estate of Dilla Taylor late of said Scituate deceased, widow of Elisha Taylor, late of said Scituate deceased, and qualified himself to act as such, that is credibly informed and believes that said Elisha Taylor while living drew a pen- sion of thirty six Dollars per annum on account of services performed in the revolutionary war in behalf of the United States, by virtue of the act of Congress passed in March 1818; that after his decease the said Dilla Taylor, by virtue of the act of Congress passed in July 4, A.D. 1836, she made applica- tion for a pension, under said act, as widow of the said Elisha Taylor and obtained her certificate therefor at the rate of thirty Dollars per annum, which she continued to draw at that rate, to the time of her decease, which took place on the 12 th day of March A.D. 1850. about two years after the passage by Con- gress of the act of allowing widows of revolutionary pensioners to draw the same amount of pension which their husbands drew in their life time - He further states that the said Dilla left four Children, by her said husband Elisha Taylor, to wit Amy Martin of Cranston, behind Duesse of Phe. Abby Bishop of Woonsocket and Edmund Taylor of Scituate R.I. that he expects are now living in the places aforesaid.

He makes this declaration in behalf of said heirs in order to obtain the arrears of pension due to the said Dilla at the time of her decease it being the difference between thirty Dollars and ninety six Dollars per annum from the passage of the act of Congress in March  July 1828 to the 4 th of March 1830, and after the rate of ninety six Dollars per annum from the 4 th of March 1830 to the 12 th of said March 1830, at which time she died - "The words March and July" were interlined before execution - also the word, town of -
Uriah R. Colwell Administrator
State of Rhode Island & County of Providence } ss.
At a Court of Probate held within and for the town of Scituate in the county and State aforesaid on this Eleventh day of September A.D. 1854. I Sylvester Plattson, Clerk of said Court of Probate do hereby certify that the declaration of Uriah R. Colwell, administrator of the estate of Dilla Taylor, late of said Scituate was read in open Court and was duly sworn to by him before said Court: And I further certify that said Court is a court of record, and that Jonah Titus before whom the affidavit of Edmund Taylor and B. Celia Taylor was sworn, is a justice of the Peace in said town in the county and State aforesaid and is duly qualified to administer oaths and take depositions and that his signature to the same is genuine.

I further certify that it appears to said Court that said witnesses are credible persons - and that the words "March and July" were interlined before execution - also the word of -
In testimony whereof I hereto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court at said Pittsfield this 11 th day of September A.D. 1834 -
Sylvester Patterson Probate Clerk
I Jonah Titus, President of said Court of Probate do certify that I am well acquainted with the facts set forth in the preceding declaration; and know that said Jeremiah R. Colwell has been appointed administrator of the estate of Dilla Taylor, widow of Elisha Taylor, by this Court that he is fully authorized to act as such; and I further know that Dilla Taylor is the identical person herein represented and that her children are those named in the foregoing declaration, by the said Elisha; and that she hath no other and had not at the time of her decease; Mrs. Duffee may possibly be deceased or married, as I have not heard direct from her, or through her family, in some time -
In Witness whereof I hereto set my hand at Pittsfield this 11 th day of September A.D. 1834 Jonah Titus, President of said Court of Probate

A Martin.
Apr
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Henry Taylor
Anne Taylor born August 21 year 1785 Jemima Taylor born May 13 th day year 1787 Robert Taylor born Septem r the 18 1789
Attest J. Scoble

I Amy Martin of Cranston in the County of Providence & State of Rhode Island & Wife of William L Martin, being Fifty three years of age, first being sworn on Oaths of Truth and say. That I am the Daughter of Elisha Taylor late of Scituate in the County & State of Providence, deceased. My Mother's Name is Dilla Taylor. I was born in Cranston, Wedlock. The Record hereunto annexed is in the handwriting of my late Father. I received the said Record, from Welcome Bishop, my Brother in Law, soon after the decease of my Father, & it has been in my possession ever since. I do not recollect the exact time, when my Father died, but I should think about six or eight years ago. My Mother has lived single ever since & is now his Widow. My Father was a Pensioner. I have seen his certificate & went with my Mother when she drew the pension due my Father at his decease. He drew Eight Dollars per Month. And I believe the said Record, to be a true Record of my Birth.
Amy Martin X Mark
Attest W Searle
State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations County of Providence ss
September 20 AD 1838
Then personally appeared the above named Amy Martin & first having been, by me, cautioned, examined & sworn to testify the truth, the whole truth & nothing but the truth, gave the foregoing Deposition. Said Deposition was reduced to writing by me, in the presence of said Deponent & by the deponent signed in my presence.
The Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & here affixed my Seal of Office the day & year aforesaid.
Walter Searle
Public Notary
I also certify that the said Amy Martin is a woman of good moral character & that her character for truth and veracity is good.
Walter Searle
Public Notary

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations, Providence Co. S. John W. Smith, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within & for the County of Providence in said State, being a court of Record, do hereby certify that Nathaniel Searle Esquire, before whom the aforesaid affidavit was sworn is a Notary Public within & for the County of Providence; that by law he is author- ized to administer oaths and take depositions; and that his aforesaid signatures are genuine. In testimony whereof I have set my hand and affix the seal of our said Court, at the City of Providence, this twenty first day of September A 1835.
John W. Smith Clerk

Eliska Taylor
6.24.3.
[Large stylized signature or monogram]
March 10/19.
The ages, names and abilities of the names written should be the set forth
all forms here with enclosed

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
RHODE-ISLAND DISTRICT.
Providence, sc.
Court, May Common Pleas Term, A. D. 1820
On this twenty seventh day of May 1820, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record within and for said County  Elisha Sayler who being aged 62 years, residing in the town of Scituate in said District who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows: That he served in Col Olney's Regiment of the Rhode Island Line  six months
that he made a previous declaration on the tenth day of April 1818, and that he has received a certificate for a pension, being No. 6243 And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the revolutionary war," passed on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen: that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
Elisha Sayler
A SCHEDULE of Property and Income (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) of Elisha Sayler
My = 2 Old Tables, 6 old chairs, 2 Spots, 2 small chests, 1 Buke bottle, 1 Deer Skin, 1 Spiter, 2 Skirts, 1 Linen Shirt, 1 Woolen Shirt, 6 tea Cups and saucers, 6 plates, 1 Spooner & Sower, 6 Spoons, 1 large Stone Pot, 2 Jugs, 4 Bottles (containing one quart) (see meat Jarrells meat in it) other than the above he has no property of any description
And this declarant further saith that he is a Labourer, that he works when he is able, but is so old and infirm that he can do but little that he has a wife and two children dependent on him: that he is involved in debt, that he owes at this present time more than fifty Dollars that he now depends entirely on his pension without which he would be compelled to depend on others
Elisha Sayler
N.B. his wife is 80 years old - one son aged 20, named Emanuel - one daughter named Abigail aged 23 years - his daughter is lately married and gone away - since making this declaration his wife is a sickly woman - and his son does no more than maintain himself
Sworn to and declared in open Court the term May
on the fifth day of
Dexter Randall att.
RHODE-ISLAND DISTRICT.
Clerk's Office of the Common Pleas Court, A. D. 1820
I, Dexter Randall Clerk of said Court do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is ten dollars and cents . In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this
Twenty fourth day of June 1820
Dexter Randall Clerk of said Court

for D.T. 3232 Nella Taylor R.I.O. act 7. July 38. m 84 d 31.
A Adm D 9 mo pri 30/9
No deduction
Jonah Titus Schuylkill R.I.O.

State of Rhode Island } County of Providence } ss.
On this 4 th day of September 1838 personally appeared before me Eli Aspinwall, one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, for said County, a court of record, Dilla Taylor, a resident of Scituate in the county of Providence and State aforesaid, aged 80 years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7, 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay and Pensions to certain widows"; & the resolution passed July 7, 1838 that she is the widow of Elisha Taylor, late of said Scituate, who was a private soldier in the army of the revolution, whose service, as such, she is familiar with sufficiently appears from the documentary proof in the claim of said Elisha, to a pension, under the act of March 1818 to entitle her to the same amount of Pension which he drew under said act. She further declares that she was married to the said Elisha Taylor on the 31 st day of January 1784 and that her husband, the aforesaid Elisha Taylor died on the 24 th day of November A.D. 1831, as near as she can recollect, inside out doors, in the night time, and Israel G. Manchester held a Coroner's inquest on him, his record will prove the exact time - She further declares that she drew the balance of Pension due him when he so died - that said Elisha as she thinks, resided in Scituate when his service in the said revolution commenced -

but that she did not know him till the war was over and his service ended - She further declares that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place, previous to the first day of January seventeen hundred and ninety four; and at the time above stated - and that she has no record under of her said marriage
Dilla his L. Taylor mark
State of Rhode Island } County of Providence }
Se. September 4 th 1898
Then Dilla Taylor personally appeared and made oath to the truth of the facts, in her foregoing declaration. I also certify that she is a credible person and that her stated sworn is entitled to credit; and that in my opinion said Eliza Taylor was a private soldier of the revolution in the states; and that she is unable to go abroad to make this declaration by reason of age and bodily infirmary - Eli Aspinwall J. C. C. Ples

O. B.
for
D. T.

I Aaron Battey of Situate in the County of Providence and State of Rhode Island aged 65 years do say on oath, that when I was a boy, I believe I was twelve years old, but at any rate was within eleven or twelve, Elisha Taylor, late of said Situate and Dilla Taylor, then Dilla Thornton, both lived with and worked for my father, in the cold part of the season, said Elisha and Dilla, having been courting some previous, started from our house to go to Jeremiah Angell, a brother of the Bear, to be married; they returned to our house and called themselves married; they continued to work for father, they lodged together after this, as man & wife. I always knew them after this till said Elisha died which was about six or seven years ago this fall, they during that time lived together as husband and wife, raised up a family of children; I never heard, it doubted but what they were lawfully married - Said Dilla is now living as the widow of said Elisha, and has not been married since said Elisha death - Said Elisha was a revolutionary soldier, and I think he tho' told me he was enlisted during the war -
Aaron Battey

State of Rhode Island } County of Providence } } In September 4 th 1838 personally appeared Aaron Battey sign of the foregoing affidavit and made oath to the truth of the facts therein stated - I also certify that he is a credible witness in the premises - Before me - Eli Aspinwall J. C. C. Pleas

I Stephen Young of Scituate in the County of Providence and State of Rhode Island aged 80 years do say upon oath that Dilla Taylor, widow of Elisha Taylor, is sister to my first wife; that her maiden name was Thornton, & was married before they were, and they invited me and my wife to their wedding, but we did not go, but I saw their publication posted up at for which I sought just before they asked us to their wedding, said I that was a sister of the Penn; the next day after they were married they came to our house, and made us a visit & stayed a day or two - they after this to the day of said Elisha's death lived together as husband and wife, raised up a family of children and I did always suppose them legally married - and never heard the contrary - said Elisha was a revolutionary soldier and served a good deal I often saw him in those days & some of the time while in service; I think he was under Col. Hattewick in the Continental line; he was one of those who followed the war -
Stephen Young
State of Rhode Island County of Providence } } September 4 th 1838 Then Stephen Young, signed the above affidavit made oath to the truth of the facts therein stated, & also certify that he is a credible witness in the premises -
Eli Aspinwall J. C. C. Pleas

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations Providence Ye. I, John W. Smith Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within & for the County of Providence, in said State, being a Court of record, do hereby certify that Eli Aspdenworth Esquire, before whom the annexed affidavits were sworn is one of the Justices of our said Court; that by Law he is authorized and qualified to administer oaths & take depositions; (and) that the three aforewritten signatures of the said Aspdenworth, are genuine.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of our said Court, at the City of Providence this fourteenth day of September A. 1838.
John W. Smith Clerk

Dilla Taylor D. Hon
3946

State of Rhode Island County of Providence 3/6
On this Twelfth day of August 1843 personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in the Town of Smithfield in the County of Providence Dilla Taylor a resident of the town of Smithfield in said County aged Eighty four years, who being first duly sworn according to law, did on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed on the Third day of March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Elisha Taylor who served as a private in said war in Colonel _____ Regiment that she received under the act of July 7 th 1835 the annual amount of Thirty Dollars.
She further declares that she is still a widow, sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before.
Mr.
Samuel Greene Judg Peace
Dilla Taylor Mark
3

State of Rhode Island &c Providence f
Clerks Office Court of Com. Pleas Providence Aug '14 " 1843
I Jam s W m King Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Providence in the State of Rhode Island do hereby certify that Samuel Greene whose signature is affixed to the annexed certificate is now and was on the date of said certificate (Aug 12 " 1843) a Justice of the Peace for said County of Providence and is duly authorized to act in that Office, and that his signature to said Certificate is genuine and his official acts entitled to full credit.
Jam s W m King Clerk of Com Pleas.

I William Bishop of lawful age and engaged according to law do testify and say that Dilla Taylor (widow of the late Elisha Taylor a Revolutionary Pensioner) has resided in my family during the last ten months, that she is now old and very infirm in body and mind, that she was sworn to and subscribed to the annexed declaration in my presence
Smithfield Rhode Island August 12-1843
William W Bishop
Providence
State of Rhode Island
Then the above named William Bishop made oath to the truth of the above affidavit before me this Twelfth day of August 1843
Samuel Green Jr Peace

Dilla Taylor Amended Dec 10

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations } County of Providence } Se.
On this Seventh day of May 1844 personally appeared before the Subscriber a justice of the Peace in the Town of Scituate in the County of Providence Dilla Taylor a resident in Cumberland in said County aged Eighty Eight years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed on the third day of March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war; That she is the widow of Elisha Taylor who served as a private in said war in Colonel Regiment that she received under the act of July 7. 1838 the annual amount of Thirty Dollars -
She further declares that she is still a widow: I further certify that she is personally known to me -
Witness
Fenner Smith
Dilla X Taylor mark
John O Preston Sworn & subscribed the day & year first above said Before me
Fenner Smith Just of the Peace

I Melvern W. Bishop now residing in Cumber- land in the County of Providence and State of Rhode Island being of lawful age and engaged according to Law do testify and say, that I moved from Smithfield into this Town the present spring and that Dilla Taylor, widow of Elisha Taylor, who lived with me in Smithfield now lives with me in Cumberland, that she drew a pension under the act of Congress passed July 7, 1838:
Melvern W. Bishop
State of Rhode Island } County of Providence } } S c , May 7, 1864
Then personally appeared Melvern W. Bishop and made oath the facts stated above by him subscribed are all true -
Before me and I further certify that he is a credible person, whose statement is entitled to credit -
Jerme Smith Just. of the Peace

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Providence sc
Clerks Office Supreme Court May 16 th A D 1844
I Walla Paine & Clerk of said Court for said County, do hereby certify that Heman Smith is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature within matter is genuine
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court the day and year above written
Walla Paine & Clerk

Dilla Taylor
aa 55407
Admitted
Franklin Greene Rovidence R.D.

State of Rhode Island, } ss. COUNTY of Providence } ss.
On this eleventh
day of July ,
1848,
personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Providence Dilla Taylor a resident of Cranston in the county of Providence aforesaid , aged Ninety Six years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 2d of February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war:—That she is the Widow of Elisha Taylor who was a Private in the war of the Revolution, and that she received a pension of Thirty dollars per annum, under the act of 17th of June, 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn and subscribed on the day and } ss. year above written, before me, }
Robert Wilson
Justice of the Peace.
Dilla X Taylor
Witness William L Martin
I certify that the above named affiant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing affidavit.
Robert Wilson
Justice of the Peace.
State of Rhode Island, } ss. COUNTY of Providence } ss.
I John W Smith Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in the county aforesaid, being a Court of Record, do hereby certify, that Robert Wilson is a Justice of the Peace in the county aforesaid, and is fully authorized to act in said capacity, and that his signatures above written are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, at Providence on this nineteenth day of July 1848
John W. Smith clerk.

J. Westcott
6

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Providence Ss.
I Josiah Westcott town clerk of the town of Scituate in the county and State aforesaid. do hereby certify that I have examined the records of marriages in my said office and do not find the marriage of Elisha Taylor and Dilla Thornton on record in said office. I also certify that I have reason to believe that many marriages have taken place in said town which have not been put on record -
Josiah Westcott. Town Clerk
State of Rhode Island } County of Providence } ss Scituate October 13. 1838 Then Josiah Westcott town clerk of said town of Scituate made oath to the truth of all the facts therein above by him stated;
Before me - Ezra S. Willard Justice of the Peace

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations Providence Ye. I, John W. Smith Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, within & for the County of Providence in said State, being a Court of Record, do hereby certify, that Ezra R. Willbur Esquire Before whom the foregoing affidavit was sworn is one of the Public Notaries for the County of Providence; that by law he is duly authorized and qualified to administer oaths and take depositions; and that his signature thereto written is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have set my hand and affix the seal of our said Court, at the City of Providence, this nineteenth day of October A.D. 1838.
John W. Smith Clerk
(4)

The Deposition of Elisha Matthewson of Scituate in the State of Rhode Island who being engaged according to Law says that he is well acquainted with Elisha Taylor of said Scituate an old soldier and an applicant for a pension & from his knowledge of his circumstances, he verily believes him to be in indigent circumstances & well deserving the patronage of his country -
Elisha Matthewson
21 Jan
Rhode Island District
I certify that on this 21st day of January 1819 personally appeared before me the above named Elisha Matthewson & made oath to the above deposition by him signed
Walter Benjamin Cwee Commissioner of Dis Court
Rhode Island District.
22 Jan 1819. By the foregoing Deposition I am fully satisfied that Elisha Taylor is in reduced circumstances and needs the patronage of his country for his support.
David Howell District Judge.

Elisha Taylor Private Olney's Reg t R. I. Line Declaration 10 April 1818. 1782 - 9 months
Judge Howells
Benja. Bowen Esq. Clerk of Court Providence R.I.
The Judge has not certified to the indigent Circumstances of the Applicant -
Rec d June 2. 1818.

J. L. Edwards Comm r of Pension Washington City, D.C.

South Scituate Nov. 12. 1838 J. L. Edwards Commr. of Pensions,
Dear Sir,
I herewith send you the papers of Mrs. Dilla Taylor, widow of the late Elisha Taylor, of this town, who died a pensioner in the fall of 1831; I do not know how much service is wound in his case, but understood that he was enlisted during the war, In case any additional evidence comes to her, after receiving her certificate if it should turn out that his service as proved by his papers was for a less period than two years, she being poor, will ask the indulgence of a new hearing -
Yours Respectfully
Sarah Titus,
P. S. The papers herewith enclosed are marked A. B. & C.

Jonah Titus Letter -

North Scituate R. I. Sept. 12/54
L. P. Waldo, Com ee of Pensions,
Dear Sir,
I enclose here with the application of Uriah P. Colwell, the administrator of the estate of Dilla Taylor, late of Scituate deceased - She was the widow of Elisha Taylor, who was a Pensioner of the U. S. at the rate of ninety six Dollars per annum; when Mrs Taylor applied for her Pension, widows draw in proportion to the term of service of their husbands. She drew $30. per annum, to the 4 th of March 1850 and died on the 12 th of the same month. with her daughter Martha in Cranston - As the heirs live somewhat scattered, this application is made by the administrator in their behalf - If any one of the heirs have applied for their share the fact is not known to the branch which resides here, but your records will  would show - For the two last years, Mrs Taylor drew $66. a year less than she was entitled to; and from the 4 th of March to her decease, on the 12 th she would be entitled to draw after the rate of $96. per annum - making a small sum of $2.00 cent
If these papers are not in the legal form, please to send me the right forms and so oblige Yours Jonah Viter

North Scituate R. I. May 17. 1844 J. L. Edwards Esq Comm ee of Pensions,
Sir,
I enclose the claim of Mrs Dilla Taylor widow of Elisha Taylor for a pension as victim of the act of Congress passed 3 d day of March 1843 - Please forward her certificate to me and oblige your Humble Serv t Jonah Titus
J. L. Edwards Comm ee of Pensions Washington, City. D. C.

BRIEF IN THE CASE OF Nella Taylor, Decd. Providence County and State of R. Island act 2 Feb 1848
CLAIM, ( " original " or "for increase.")
PROOF EXHIBITED, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Increased under the Joint Resolution of July 1, 1848, which give the widow the same rate of pension that her husband received in his lifetime commencing from the passage of the act. (If for increase.)  Acton, Nov. 1, July 1, 1848
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Sarah J. Taylor Name and residence of Agent North Scituate R.I.
J. C. C. Examining Clerk

Hella Taylor, dec. widow of Elisha R.I.
act 2 Feb 1848
Increased to $96 per annum, beg form payable at $30 per ann Comm 1 July 1848 & endg 12 March 1850,
payable to Abiah R. Colwell, admt for the benefit of Anney Martin, Celenda Durfee Abby Bishop & Edward Taylor only surviving child
Joseph Titus North Scituate R.I.

M n Randall 50 30
Bill Taylor sent to H March 1880. Perrystown Dublin

Pension Office
September 18. 1837.
Sir
I herewith submit the papers on which Dilla Taylor, widow, of Eliza, was inscribed on the Rhode Island Roll, under the Act of July 7, 1835, and subsequent Acts, at the rate of $30 per annum and will be obliged if you will state to what time her pension has been paid.
I am Sir:
Very Respectfully,
Your Obt. Servant,
Isaac Commissaire
Wm. M c Kinley Esq r Third Auditor

Reported
5547
Rhode Island
Dilla Taylor, widow of Elisha Taylor who was a Friend in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of May, 1844 and sent to
Emallian J. Titus South Scituate R.I.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book Vol. 1. Page
87

- 2830.
Rhode Island
Willa Taylor
widow of Elisha Taylor
who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 th March 18 th and who died on the 24 th November 1831 of Providence in the State of Rhode Island who was a P er in the Comp y commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg t commanded by Lt. Colonel _____ in the R. Island line for 9 months
Inscribed on the Roll of R. Island at the rate of 10 Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of May 39, and said John Taylor, S er Lieutenant R. I.
Arrears to the 4 th of Mar - $ 90.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 18.00
$108.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by R. Burgess Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 - Page 26
Beds (3 March) 1832 S. Greene not the off of re-sent here at Smithfield Rd after 1834

Reported
3 rd class. Sept 18/57
902 Rhode Island Dilla Taylor widow of Elisha Taylor who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27. day of July 1848, and sent to
Franklin Greene Providence R.I.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 24 Vol. 3,

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. -22378
Dilla Taylor widow of Elisha Taylor Br. New Mar.
Act: Feb 22. 48
Index:—Vol. 4 , Page 265
[Arrangement of 1870.]