Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 6238, for Gideon Thayer, Rhode Island

R. J.
Thayer Gideon
86238

May 20 1832
Addl. evi: in case of Gideon Thayer
new York
Attest 7th June 1832
H. F. C. Lippett.
Present
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE, OFFICIAL DESK
Com.

Gideon Thayer
Ad
N.Y.
Oct 32
Report to
H. H. H. Report

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston :
February 14. 1853.
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 Gideon Thayer is borne on a roll of Capt. P. Penniman's Co., Col. Tyler's Regt. R. I. service from Dec. 8. 1776. 1 month 8 days (as privates).
On roll of Capt. B. Read's Co. under command of Lieut. Benson. Col. Tyler's Regt. on alarm at R.I. in 1780. as Corp. from July 28. 15 days, + 3 for travel.
On list of men raised in Worcester Co. in 1781 for 3 years + D.W. service. From Uptonbridge, 19 years. 5 ft. 5. Light March 20. for 3 years. Col. Tyler's Regt. Capt. Read's Co.
On receipt for £90, dated at Uptonbridge Apr. 2. 1781 for enlisting for 3 years, signed by mark, + on return by select men of Uptonbridge of bounties paid to soldiers for enlisting.

And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said application, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
E. H. Wright Secretary of the Commonwealth.

APPLICATION OF CERTIFICATE OF REVOLUTIONARY SERVICES,
Made by the daughter of the party who rendered the service.
STATE OF New York COUNTY OF Livingston TOWN OF Sina
The Secretary of state  Mass is hereby requested to furnish evidence from the Rolls in his office, of the service of Gideon Thayer in the war of the Revolution.
He was a native of the Town of Mendon in the County of Worcester and State of Massachusetts
He enlisted from the Town of Mendon in the County of Worcester and State of Massachusetts in the year 1776 as a Militia man in the Company commanded by Captain Lieutenant Branson in Regiment and he served as follows,* viz:—
August 1776 was drafted under Lieut Benson - April 1777 marched from Mendon Mass under Capt Read - fall 1777 & spring 1778 was corporal under Capt Read, Col Tyler,
I am now 75 years old, and † my memory does not enable me to state the services more fully than above stated.
Witness my hand, this fourteenth day of December A. D. 1852
Signed by said Sylvia Bates  Sylvia Bates  mark applicant in presence of
Supreme P. Morgan Justice of the Peace.
* Here describe as fully as may be, the length of service, the rank, &c., of the claimant, or the capacity in which he served, and all other particulars known.
† If a widow or heir applies, state "my information."
Printed for F. E. HASSLER, agent and attorney, of Washington City, D. C.

Ex. 1003
Div. Rev. 8 1812 -
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., July 2 , 19 24
The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
Wilbur
1st name of widow  Meribah Name of claimant  Gideon Hayer
P. O. address of claimant  soldier at enlistment & after service
Company  Mendon Mass
Regiment  Lima Livingston Co N.Y.
State where enlisted  Mendon Mass
Date of enlistment  1755 - 1757
Date of discharge  1757
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers.
Capt Penniman Co Col. Tyler's Reg Capt. Benson Co. Col. Hitchcock's Regt Capt. Read Co. Col. Tyler's Regt, as Hospital
Return attached letter with reply.
Washington  E. Gardner Commissioner.

Minneapolis Minn 118-W. Rustic Lodge av.
Pension Bureau Rev. War Department Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:-
I would like data relating to Gideon Hayer who served from Mass in the Revolutionary War.
I would like his service and anything relating to his family.
Was there any other Gideon Hayer who served in the Rev. and drew a pension?
Very Truly Josephine A. Byrnes
May 28 th 1924.

118 - W. Rustic Lodge Ave Minneapolis Minn Commission of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir; -
Will you please give me date of death of Gideon Hayer who drew a pension for Revolutionary war service?
He was born in Mendon Mass and later removed to Lima, Liv- ingston Co N Y
Claim No. 6288
Very Truly
(Mrs. A. J.) Josephine A. Byrnes

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
August 27, 1924.
Mrs. W. J. Byrnes, 118 W. Rustic Lodge Ave., Minneapolis, MINN.
Madam:
I have to advise you that for the date of last payment of pension, name of person paid, and date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, S.6238, Gideon Thayer, you should apply to the Pension Section, Civil Division, General Accounting Office, 1800 E St., N. W., Washington, D. C., citing all of the following data:
Gideon Thayer, Certificate 14243 issued May 15, 1833, rate, $40.66 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act June 7, 1832, New York Agency.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.