Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26765, for Jonathan Knight, Rhode Island

SERVICE
NUMBER
Navy R.I.
Honight, Jonathan Elizabeth
W. 26765
CONTENTS

6006 Rhode Island
Elizabeth Knight widow of Jonathan Knight, who was a Marine V.S. of S. H. V. in the R. I. Line,
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 81 Dollars 75 / 100 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 day of Aug 1842. and sent to B. Cowell Esq. Providence R. Island
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book a Vol. 1 Page 91
No 313 Act 1838 Sent to Benj a Cowell Providence R. Island.

15409. Rhode Island
Jonathan Knight of Providence in the State of R.I. who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain  of the Regt. commanded by Col. Sippett in the R.I. line for Ordinance of War
of July 19  
Inscribed on the Roll of  at the rate of 81 Dollars 77 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th day of June 1833 and sent to  J. R. Knight Providence
Arrears to the 4th of March 1831 $63.54 Pension, allowance ending   20.88
$84.42
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { at June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. H. H. H. Clerk, book  Vol. 2, Page 118.

22168 Jonathan Knight R.I.
Maree 9 Mals Pwts Wty 7 " Infy 5 21
Hon. N. R. Knight Providence B. Bower R.I.

BRIEF in the case of Jonathan Wright 60 of Providence in the State of R.I. (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? 72  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. As a Gen.     State Troops 1 st March In 1776 entered 2 7 Private Col Olney Col Lippitt   Dec 1776. Served 1 - " Col Knight Col Atwell   March - 77 - " 1 - " Col Knight Col Knight   August - " - " 1 - " " " " " " Whipple   April entered on board ship Prigate - 9 - Seaman Providence Commo. Whipple  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? fought there way through the B. & F. Fleet,  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Providence R.I. 
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary two living witnesses
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? The papers are not properly attested
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
George Taylor
Examining Clerk.

Jonathan Knight
22/10/25

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Rhode-Island District, sc.
August Term 1832
County of Providence
On this Sixth day of August A.D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court, being a member District Court of the United States within and for said District, now in session— Jonathan Knight a resident of Cranston in the County of Providence and State of Rhode Island aged 72 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 February 18 th 1760 in Cranston R. I. which is there recorded on the Town records lived there when he entered the service and ever since and the applicant further states that on the 1 st day of March 1776 he enlisted as a private in Capt Job Olueys company & Col Lippitts regiment of Rhode Island State Troops for nine months but after serving two months was transferred to Capt Bull Company & Col Robert Elliotts regiment of Artillery and there served out his time at New Port and the applicant further states that soon after the British took possession of Newport in Dec 1776 he served at Bristol one month as a private in Capt Edward Knights company & Col Amos Atwell's regiment of Militia — and the applicant further states that in March 1777 he was one month at Warwick in Capt E Knights com- pany & Col Joseph Knights regiment & also he again served in the same company at Warwick one month in August 1777 — and the applicant further states that on April 1 st 1778 he enlisted on Board the Continental frigate Providence. Commodore Abraham Whipple com- mander and soon after sailed for France & was gone nine months — they had to fight their way through the British Fleet which was then in Newport harbor — he arrived in Boston from France in December following and was honorably discharged — Jonathan Knight
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.
Richard B. Caneel. Atty
We, _____ a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and _____ residing in _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____ who has subscribed his name to the above declaration; that we believe him _____ years of age, that he is reputed among his neighbors, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in the _____

Joseph Carpenter of Scituate in the County of Providence on oath testify & say that I am well acquainted with Jonathan Knight of Cranston in said County & have known him for the last fifty years - I well remember when said Jonathan entered on board the Frigate Providence when she sailed for France in the year 1778 - and I saw him when he returned he was absent about nine months Joseph Carpenter
1832 July 19. Sworn to in open Court B. Howell Atty
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 William Knight Joseph Carpenter
who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in the town of Scituate as aforesaid, and that Nathan K. Stone Charles who also signed the same is a resident in the town of Henry Stone who have signed the aforesaid - and are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit.
sketch Nathan K. Stone Charles and that the above named Nathan K. Stone Charles is a Clergyman, resident in the town of Scituate as aforesaid
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 Jonathan Knight for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 29 day of December 1832
Benjamin Cowell Atty

A Memorandum of Jonathan Knight the fourth family
Jonathan Knight was born February eighteenth day Anno Domini Seventeen hundred & sixty. Died February 15 th A 1842 Aged 82 yrs Elizabeth Fish was born January fifteenth day Anno Domini Seventeen hundred & sixty six.
Jonathan Knight & Elizabeth Fish were married January the eight- eenth day Seventeen hundred & eighty four by whom the following received their births.
Paul Knight was born the sixth day of March Anno Domini Seventeen hundred & eighty five.
Israel Knight was born the twenty fourth day of December Anno Domi- ni Seventeen hundred eighty six. Who died Sept. 16 th Anno Domini 1889.
Eliza Knight was born the twenty fifth day of March Anno Domini Seventeen hundred & ninety one.
Henry Knight was born the twenty fifth day of February Anno Domini Seventeen hundred & ninety three.
Sheldon Knight was born the twenty first day of August Anno Domini Seventeen hundred & ninety five.

10229 Elizabeth Knight
Rejected
Husband's name 1842

I Sheldon Knight of Greenston am aeth the Testify and Say That I am the son of Jonathan Knight, who was a Revolutionary Person, and that he died at New Greenston on the 15 th day of February 1842. and that his wife Elizabeth Knight is now living and remains a widow and I the said Sheldon Knight am in my forty ninth year of my age
Sheldon Knight
Providence in Greenston October 18. 1843 Personally appeared Sheldon Knight and made oath to the truth of the above by him subscribed And he is a credable Witness
Before me Joseph Westcott J. C. C. O'Neil

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations, Providence ss.
I, Albert Greene, Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of Providence in the County of Providence, in said State, do hereby certify that Josiah Westcott, who has signed two of the preceding certificates, was, on the day of the date thereof, a Justice of the Court of Common Pleas within & for said County of Providence, duly elected.
In attestation whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and have affixed the seal of said Municipal Court, this second day of December, A.D. 1843.
Albert Greene, Clerk.

State of Rhode Island
On this 18 th day of October A D 1843 personally appeared before me Jonath Wetts Justice of the Court of Common Pleas within & for said County. Elizabeth Knight of Cranston in said County aged 77 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 July 7 th 1838 entitled "an act granting Half pay & pensions to certain widows" viz that she is the widow of Jonathan Knight late of said Cranston deceased who served as a soldier & seaman during the war of the Revolution & for his services was placed on the pension list of Rhode Island agency under the act of June 7 1832 & to his declaration which he made to obtain said pension she refers for the amount of services & her right to the same And said Elizabeth further declares that she was married to the said Jonathan Knight on the 18 day of January A D 1784 as will appear by a record in her family Bible She was married in the Town of Sedgwick in said County but whether her marriage is recorded in the public records of

said town she does not know, Her husband the said Jonathan Knight departed this life on the 15 th day of February A D 1842 and since then she has remained a widow. She was not married to him prior to his having the widow, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred & eighty four to wit at the time above mentioned
Elizabeth Knight
Providence in Connecticut on this 18 th day of October 1843 Personally appeared Elizabeth Knight and made oath to the foregoing Declaration by her Subscribed. And the said Elizabeth by reason of age and infirmity is unable to attend court. And I further certify that the foregoing is entitled to full credit. Before me Josiah Westcott J. C. C. Clerk

June 17, 1931.
Mrs. Thomas D. Watkins, Librarian Munson-Williams Memorial Building Park Avenue and Elizabeth Street Utica, New York.
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section MCS:ILL am
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 26765 , that Jonathan Knight was born February 18, 1760, in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island.
While a resident of Cranston, Rhode Island, he enlisted and served as a private with the Rhode Island troops as follows: from March 1, 1776, nine months in Captains Job Olney's and Bull's Companies, in Colonels Lippitt's and Robert Elliott's Regiments; from early in 1777, one month in Captain Edward Knight's Company, in Colonel Amos Atwell's Regiment; from March, 1777, one month in Captain Knight's Company, in Colonel Joseph Knight's Regiment; from August, 1777, one month in Captain E. Knight's Company, in Colonel Joseph Knight's Regiment.
From April 1, 1778, he served nine months on the frigate, "Providence," which was commanded by Commodore Abraham Whipple.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 8, 1832, at which time he was living in Cranston, Rhode Island.
He died February 15, 1842, in Cranston, Rhode Island.
He married January 18, 1784, in Scituate, Rhode Island, Elizabeth Fisk, who was born January 15, 1766.
She was allowed pension on her application executed October 18, 1843, while living in Cranston, Rhode Island.

Jonathan and Elizabeth Knight had the following children:
Joab born March 6, 1785. Israel " December 24, 1786, died September 16, 1789. Eliza " March 25, 1791. Sterry " February 25, 1793. Sheldon " August 21, 1795, living in Cranston, R.I. in 1843.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

W.C.P.
March 27, 1928.
Mrs. Burton Ashley Crane, 935 West Ninth Street, Erie, Pennsylvania.
Madam:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 26765, it appears that Jonathan Knight was born February 18, 1760, in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island.
While a resident of that place he enlisted and served as a private with the Rhode Island troops as follows:
From March 1, 1776, nine months in Captains Job Olney's and Bull's Companies, in Colonels Lippitt's and Robert Elliott's Regiments.
Early in 1777 he served one month in Captain Edward Knight's Company, in Colonel Amos Atwell's Regiment.
From March, 1777, he served one month in Captain E lizabeth Knight's Company, in Colonel Joseph Knight's Regiment.
From August, 1777, he served one month in Captain E. Knight's Company, in Colonel Joseph Knight's Regiment.
From April 1, 1778, he served nine months on the frigate, "Providence," which was commanded by Commodore Abraham Whipple.

He was allowed pension on his application executed August 8, 1832, at which time he was living in Cranston, Rhode Island.
He died there February 15, 1842.
He married January 18, 1784, in Scituate, Rhode Island, Elizabeth Fisk, who was born January 15, 1766.
She was allowed pension on her application executed October 18, 1843, while living in Cranston, Rhode Island.
Jonathan and Elizabeth Knight had the following children:
Joab born March 6, 1785. Israel " December 24, 1786, died September 16, 1789. Eliza " March 25, 1791. Sterry " February 25, 1793. Sheldon " August 21, 1795, living in Cranston, R. I. in 1843.
This is the only Elizabeth Knight of Rhode Island that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau except the one that was furnished you August 25, 1926.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

mmh 76.26765
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., Nov. 4, 1922
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Jonathan Knight a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his ms (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Mid. 1776 9 mos. Pvt. Col. Olney Bull Lipkitt Robert Elliott R.I.   Beginning 1777 1 mo. Edward Knight Amos Atwell   Mid. 1777 1 mo. E. Knight Joseph Knight   Aug. 1777 1 mo. E. Knight Joseph Knight   Aug. 1-1778 9 mos. Commodore Abraham Whipple, on Frigate "Providence"  
Battles engaged in, none stated.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Cranston, R.I.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 8, 1832. His cl. wa. ab.
Residence at date of application, Cranston, Providence Co., R.I.
Age at date of application, born Feb. 12, 1760 in Cranston, R.I.
Remarks: He died Feb. 15, 1842 in Cranston, R.I. Soldier married on Jan. 18, 1784 in Scituate, R.I. Elizabeth Fish - born Jan. 15, 1766 and who was al. pen. on her ap. ex. Oct. 18, 1843 while a resident of Cranston, R.I. See supplement for further family data.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev. War Section
November 4, 1922
Mrs. Irving L. Gary Hampton, Connecticut
Madam:
In addition to the military history of Jonathan Knight, you are herewith furnished the following family data.
Children:
Joab born March 6, 1785. Israel " December 24, 1786, died September 16, 1789. Eliza " March 25, 1791. Sterry " February 25, 1793. Sheldon " August 21, 1795, living in Cranston, R.I. in 1843.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

July 14, 1902 R. Hammett Tilton Newport Rd
1922- Nov. 6 - Fisk to Mrs. Irving L. Cary, mmd 1928, Mar. 27, Test to Mrs. Burton G. Crane. see case of Israel Knight S. 21857. W.C.S. 1931 June 17. Test to Mrs. Thomas D. Watkins. See letter in ch. Griffin Place. D. 11249. mmd.
26765 WIDOW, &c.
File No. 26765 Elizabeth Knight wid. of Jonathan Knight Seyt. Rev. nar. Act Mar. 3rd 1848.
Index: Vol A, Page 408
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Bureau of Pensions - Washington D.C.
Dear Sirs -
Please give me what informa- tion you can regard- ing the pension of Jonathan Knight of Fiskville, Cranston, R.I. He was born in 1760 and died 1842.
Thanking you in advance I am Yours truly Mrs. Irving L. Carg. Oct-1- Hampton Conn.

JUL 10 1902
OFFICE OF
State Record Commissioner.
Newport Providence , R. I., July 8 1902
Bureau of Pensions -
Dear Sir - Will you kindly send me the application for pension of Jonathan Knight, of Providence County, R. I., placed on roll June 12, 1888. Private, Continental line. Age 74.
Yours truly
R. Hammett Tilley. per E.
State Record Commissioner.

We Certify that we have been personally acquainted with Rev d Johnathan Knight of Cranston 40 years and can recommend him to be a person of truth and veracity and of steady habits in every sense of the word
Nathan H. Stone
Scituate 14 July 1832
Charles Stone
Henry Stone
I Certify that I have been personally acquainted with Johnathan Knight mentioned in the above Certificate and can recommend him to be a man of truth and veracity and a person of temperate and steady habits and I am also acquainted with Nathan H Stone Charles Stone and Henry Stone as subscribers to the foregoing Certificate and believe them to be men of truth and veracity Scituate July 18 th 1832 Benjamin Wilbur Justice of the Peace
Blanchett att
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations.
Providence sc.
I, WILLIAM R. WATSON, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Providence, in said State, do hereby certify that Benjamin Wilbur is a Justice of the Peace for the town of Scituate in said county and State:—that he is by the laws of said State, authorised to administer oaths and take depositions: and that the signature to the annexed document, purporting to be his, is in the proper hand writing of said Wilbur
In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and affix the Seal of said Court, at Providence, this twenty third day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two
W. R. Watson

to Whom it may Concern I William Knight of Cranston in the County of Providence and State of Rhode Island do certify that I was knowing to Jonathan Knight entering on board of the Continental Ship Providence commanded by Abraham Whipple on a cruise in the revolution the time she was out I do not know I also very well recollect his returning back I was acquainted with Abraham Whipple the commander of the Ship Cranston August the 7-1832 William Knight
Providence Sc
In Cranston August the 7-1832 William Knight subscribed to the above certificate witnessed with declarations the same to be just and true in all its parts
Before me Sheldon Knight Just of the Peace
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations.
Providence sc.
I, WILLIAM R. WATSON, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Providence, in said State, do hereby certify that Sheldon Knight _____ is a Justice of the Peace for the town of Cranston _____ in said county and State:—that he is by the laws of said State, authorised to administer oaths and take depositions: and that the signature to the annexed document, purporting to be his, is in the proper hand writing of said Knight —
In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and affix the Seal of said Court, at Providence, this 23 rd , day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty- two —
W. R. Watson

Providence Dec 4 1843
Sir
I herewith enclose the application of Mrs Elizabeth Knight widow of Jonathan Knight for a pension under the act of Congress of July 7 1838.
I am respectfully your obt Servt Benja Lowell
J L Edwards Esq

Elizabeth Knight
Under joint resolution of 23 d
January 1845 & act of
July, 1845. —
Adm. d. of 81. 777 per ann from 11 March, 1836, to 4 March, 1841. —
Benjn: Lowell, Esq. Providence, R. Island.

State of Rhode Island
County of Providence
Whereas the act of 30 th of April 1844 prohibits me from drawing a pension for the same period during which my husband was a prisoner. I now make the following statement under oath, to obtain the benefits of the Resolution of Congress passed January 23 1845 - "explanatory of an act making appropriations for the payment of Revolutionary & other pensions of the United States for the fiscal year ending the thirtieth of June one thousand eight hundred & forty five" viz. I am the widow of Jonathan Knight late of Cranston who was a soldier & Marine of the Revolution. I have drawn a pension at the rate of $81.77 per annum from March 1843 to fourth of March 1845 & I now ask for the amount due me from fourth of March 1836 to fourth of March 1841 now due me. Elizabeth Knight
Providence In Cranston April 31 st 1845 I swear to & subscribed before me on the day & year above mentioned. Paris Mathewson Justice of the Peace

I certify that the declarant is personally known to me & that she is the same person she represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit
Paris Matthews Justice of the Peace
State of Rhode Island &c Providence Ye, Clerk's office, Court of Common Pleas
I John W. Smith, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within & for the County of Providence & State aforesaid, being a Court of Record, do hereby certify that Paris Matthews Esquire, before whom the aforesaid affidavit was sworn, is a Justice of the Peace for the town of Johnston in said County, & is by the laws of this State duly authorized & qualified to administer oaths & take depositions; and that his aforewritten signatures are genuine.
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the Seal of said Court at the City of Providence this fifth day of May A D 1845.
John W. Smith, Clerk

9397
Rhode Island
Elizabeth Knight
widow of Jonathan Knight who was a pensioner under the Act of '32 and who died on the 15 Feb 1842 of in the State of R.I. who was a Master in the Company commanded by Captain of the the R.I. commanded by in line for
Inscribed on the Roll of R. Island, at the rate of 81 Dollars 77 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 day of June 45 and sent to B. Council, Providence,
Total amount, $ R. Island
First Resolution [Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by P. G. Swan, Clerk. Book D Vol. 1 Page 109
No. 313 Joint Reso.
Jan 23 1845

10-229.
Elizabeth Knight R.I.
Act Mar. 3 rd 43
Ad
9 mo. marines 7 mo. artillery 5 mo. Inf ry
$81.77 per an
Letter to B. Cowell 12. Aug. '46
Benjamin Cowell Providence R.I.