Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 22080, for Anthony Rice, Rhode Island

SERVICE
R.d.
NUMBER
Rice, Anthony Martha
N. 22080.
B.L.Wt. 26171-160-55
CONTENTS

60.783
Set Met 3/55 Met 12/55
Ch. B. Lowell, Oct 3 rd 1855,
Martha Rice, widow of Anthony Rice, Pirate, R.N.
Capt. Squire Millard Col R. L. Mil "
Cent. day of side day of War. Rev.
Pen. Pension of the U. States, R.I. Feb 48- 810
30m W: 160 10 1/2 1/56 B
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Benjamin Cowell, atty. Providence, R.I.
Vol R. page 72

Letter to B. Council 10/2/48
810.
Rhode Island
Martha Rice
widow of Anthony Rice
Res.
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the
24 day of July 1848. and sent to
Franklin Greene Providence R.I.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 19, Vol. 3

State of Rhode Island
County of Kent
On this 27 th day of December AD 1845 personally appeared before me George A. Brayton associate justice of the Supreme Court of the State of Rhode Island. Martha Rice now resident in Warwick in said County aged 78 years who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress entitled "an act granting half pay & pensions to certain widows" viz that she is the widow of Anthony Rice late of said Warwick deceased who was a soldier of the Revolution, that during the time the British were in possession of Newport
This is to Certify Whome it May Concern that Mr Anthony Rice son of Mr Holden Rice deceased And Mrs Martha Cook Daughter of Capt Silas Cook Deceased Both of Warwick in the County of Kent And State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantation Was Lawfully joined together in the Honourable State of Marriage in said Warwick on the 3 rd Day of January AD 1790 by me John Gorton S d ex
performed and his Rice 1777 ens that Anthony 1790
& that in the said Anthony departed this life March 18 AD 1817 & since then she has remained a widow & unmarried She was not married to him from the time of the first of January seventeen hundred & ninety from last then the said marriage took place from prior to his leaving the service, But the marriage

Recorded in Warwick Records, in the Second book for Recording Marriages the 13 th day of February A D 1790.
by me Jas. Gerald Town. C lerk

State of Rhode Island
County of Kent
On this 27 th day of December A D 1845 personally appeared before me George A. Brayton associate justice of the Supreme Court of the State of Rhode Island. Martha Rice now resident in Warwick in said County aged 78 years who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress entitled "an act granting half pay & pensions to certain widows" viz that she is the widow of Anthony Rice late of said Warwick deceased who was a soldier of the Revolution, that during the time the British were in possession of Newport in said State her said husband performed frequent tours of duty in the Companies of Militia under Captain Thomas Rice & Squire Millard during the years of 1777 1778 & 1779. And she further declares that she was married to the said Anthony Rice on the third day of January A D 1790 & that he the said Anthony departed this life March 18 A D 1817 & since then she has remained a widow & unmarried. She was not married to him from the time of the first of January seventeen hundred & ninety four until the time of his death  to the time of prior to his leaving the service, But the marriage

took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four to wit at the time above mentioned
Martha Rice
Know all men by these presents: That I, Martha Rice, of the County of Warwick, State of Rhode Island, do hereby certify that on this day personally appeared the above named Martha Rice, to me known to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed.
Geo. A. Brayton, associate justice of the Supreme Court

Elizabeth H Westcott of Warrick in the County of Kent age 46 years do testify & say that I was well acquainted with Anthony Rine late of said Warrick deceased the husband of Martha Rine now his widow since Anthony departed this life in March 1817 since that period said Martha has remained his widow she is my mother & the said Anthony was my father
Elizabeth H. Westcott
Kent ss. In Warrick December 27 A.D. 1845
Personally appeared before me the above named Elizabeth H. Westcott & made oath to the truth of the said affidavit by her signed and I further certify she is a credible witness
Geo A. Brayton associate justice of the Supreme Court

Martha Rine 60.783

State of Rhode Island, &c.
County of Kent
On this fifth day of April A. D. One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-five, personally appeared before me, Cyrus Holden a Justice of the Peace within and for the County aforesaid, Martha Rice aged 83 years, now resident in the Town of Warwick in said County, who being duly sworn accord- ing to law, declares and says she is the widow of Anthony Rice who was a private in Capt. Isaac Miller's , com- pany, and in a Regiment commanded by Col. not named in the war of the Revolution, and that her said husband was in actual service more than six months in said war, and was honorably discharged.
And she further declares that she was married to Anthony Rice on the third day of January A. D. 1790 by Rev. John Gorton and that her name before marriage was Martha Cook and that her said husband died on the 18 day of March A. D. 1819 and that she is now a widow.
And she further declares that she is now a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of $ 20 per annum; which pension was granted her on account of her said husband's services in said war; which pension is payable at the Agency for pay- ing pensions in the City of Providence. And she further declares that when she made a declaration to obtain her said pension she produced satisfactory evidence of her said marriage to her said husband and of his death, to which declaration and the evidence therewith filed, she now refers for proof of her said marriage, of her said husband's death, and her claim to Bounty Land under the Act of Congress of March 3d, 1855, and she makes this declaration for that purpose. She further declares that she has never made any application for Bounty Land before the present.
Martha Rice
We John C. Westcott and Sarah E. Westcott residents of Warwick in said County, State upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed & acknowledged by Martha Rice in our presence and that we believe from the appearance & statements of the applicant that she is the identical person who represents herself to be
John C. Westcott Sarah E. Westcott

State of Rhode Island & Kent ss In Warwick this 5 th day of April A.D. 1855 The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim
Cyrus Holden Justice of the Peace
Kent ss. State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantation I John C. Brown Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County of Kent do hereby certify that Cyrus Holden whose name is affixed to the foregoing instrument of writing was at the time of giving the same an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of Kent aforesaid fully com- -missioned and qualified and to whose official acts as such full faith and credit are due
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court at East Greenwich this seventh day of April A.D. 1855
John C. Brown, Clerk

Rev. War Section.
April 11, 1914.
Mr. Herbert O. Brigham, State Record Commissioner, Providence, R. I.
Sir:
In response to your letter of the sixth instant, you are advised that a careful search of the records fails to show a pension claim on file for an Anthony Rice who served in the War of 1812, and you are herewith furnished the history of the only Anthony Rice of Rhode Island found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
From the papers in the claim Widow's File No. 22,080. It appears that Anthony Rice served during 1776, 1777, 1778 and 1779, under Captains Thomas Rice, Squire Millerd and Waterman in the Rhode Island militia; the specific dates of his tours are not stated except that he served as Private in August 1778 in Captain Squire Millerd's Company during General Sullivan's Expedition for one month.
He was the son of Holden Rice and he married at Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island, January 3, 1790. "Mrs. Martha Cook daughter of Capt Silas Cook deceased" both were of Warwick. He died March 18, 1817.
She was allowed pension for his services as Private for

six months in the Rhode Island militia. Her application was executed December 27, 1845, at which date she resided in Warwick, Rhode Island, and was seventy-eight years old.
There is no further data as to family on file.
Very respectfully,
G. M. Seltzgeber Commissioner.

Martha Rine
aa
8105
Benjamin Cowell, Providence R.I.

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, } ss. COUNTY OF Kent }
On this Twentieth day of July 1848,
personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Kent
Martha Rice a resident of Warwick in the county of Kent aforesaid aged Eighty one 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 Anthony Rice who was a Private in the war of the Revolution, and that she received a pension of Twenty 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 year above written, before me } ss.
James Warner Jr.
Justice of the Peace.
Martha Rice
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.
James Warner Jr.
Justice of the Peace.
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, } ss. COUNTY OF Kent }
I Jeremiah S. Slocum Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in the county aforesaid, being a Court of Record, do hereby certify that James Warner Jr. 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 East Greenwich — on this twenty fifth day of July — A. D. 1848.
Jeremiah S. Slocum Clerk

RECORD DIVISION
Department of the Interior BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Briefed by W.W.H.
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Anthony Rice
Service _____
Additional Service War 1812
No _____ claim, State records _____, 191
No claim, combination records _____, 191
REMARKS:
no O.W. Sur or wid. no 1812 Sur or wid. 4/10/14
W.F. Wade

13173 Martha Hine Widow of Anthony R.I. act of July 1838 Married 1790 husband died 1817

I Benjamin Carpenter of Warwick in the County of Kent and State of Rhode Island in the eighty fifth year of my age do testify and say that I was formerly well acquainted with Anthony Rice the husband of Martha Rice now his widow we were brought up near neighbours to each other and went to School together, I have a distinct recollection that during the war of the Revolution the said Anthony and myself served together as privates in Captain Square Millerd's Company of Warwick Militia in August 1778. This was in Sullivan's Expedition according to my best recollection we served a month, this is the only time that I have any distinct recollection of serving with him but the said Anthony did other tours of duty in this and other companies. He belonged to Captain Thomas Rice's Company and served in his company. While the Enemy were in possession of Newport all the Militia were called upon to do duty they were divided into classes and were obliged by law to do duty and said Anthony always performed his duty when called upon. I cannot specify the months that he was on duty but I well remember that he did his duty when called upon and according to the best of my recollection he served ten or twelve months in the years 1776, 1777, 1778 and 1779 Stationed at Warwick and other places
Benjamin Carpenter
State of Rhode Island
Kent County Sc
Warwick the 9 th day of October A.D. 1845
Personally appeared before me, the above named Benjamin Carpenter and made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him signed, and I further certify that he is a Credible witness
Wm Garrison Justice of the Peace

I Nathan Miller of Warwick in the County of Kent and State of Rhode Island aged 93 years do now testify and say that I was well acquainted with Anthony Rice the formerly of Warwick & the husband of Martha Rice now his widow, I have a distinct recollection that said Anthony served as a Soldier in the Militia. I saw him on duty at Warwick Neck, at East Greenwich & on Rhode Island. After the British took possession of Newport in December 1776 the Militia were divided into three Classes & each class was obliged to serve a month at a time. It is impossible for me at this great length of time to specify each tour of duty or the officers names under whom each tour was performed for it was customary when it came to one's turn to serve his month to go to the station, to which he was ordered & serve out his month under whatever Captain he should be placed. Anthony Rice belonged to Captain Thomas Rice's Company, but he frequently served under Captain Millard and Captain Waterman and by law he was obliged to serve every third month and I believe he always did his duty. Especially during the time the Enemy were in possession of Newport which was nearly three years from December 1776 to sometime in the fall 1779. During which time he must have served as much as eight or ten months. I never heard of his hiring any one to do duty in his stead. The stations at which the Militia of Warwick was stationed were at Warwick Neck, East Greenwich, Quonquasset Neck and in Spencer's Expedition they were stationed at Tiverton in October 1777. In Sullivan's Expedition they went on Rhode Island, this was in August 1778. The above deposition is according to my best recollection.
attest W m Harrison
Nathan Miller his mark

State of Rhode Island
Kent County Sc.
A 1845
In Warwick October the 9 th
Personally appeared Nathan Miller signor to the foregoing deposition and made oath to the truth of the same according to his best recollection before me and I further certify that he is a credible witness
Wm Garrison Justice of the Peace

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations
Then Se. Clerk's Office Court of Common Pleas I certify that George V. Brayton Esq. of Warwick in the County of Kent, is one of the associate Justices of the Supreme Court of said State, and that William Harrison Esq. of said Warwick is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Kent, that the foregoing & annexed signatures are genuine —
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court, at East Greenwich in said County of Kent. This 20 th day of November A D 1846. —
Jeremiah S. Slocum Clerk 3

V N 13173 Martha Rice
R.I. Lit to Wm L No. Arnold Jan'y 6. 1847 do to same Jan. 26/1847
act 7 July 1838

Rep.
10210
Rhode Island
Martha Rice
Widow of Anthony Rice who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 17. March 1817 of Kent Co. in the State of Rhode Island who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Rice of the regt. commanded by in the R. I. Militia time for 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll of R. Island at the rate of 20 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 th day of March, and sent to Hon. L. H. Arnold, Present
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by D Brown Clerk, Book D. Vol. 1. Page 115

Mar 22 '47
Mr. Brune
Mar. Rice Rd 140
8105
Certs for correction now of Anthony instead of Andrew
Edward Joseph Joseph of Pensions
JA
Washington
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Martha Rice widow of Andrew Rice Anthony 1366 9212
$20 per annum
R. Island Roll
married 3 d Jan 1790 husb. died 17 March 1817
ads 7 July 38 also ads 43 & 44
Hon L. H. Arnold
Present

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
1914 Apr. 11. Mr H. O. Brigham Hist.
File No. 22080
Martha Rice Widow of Anthony Rice Pr. New War.
Act: Feb 29. 48
Index:—Vol. 16 , Page 165
[A rangemnt of 1870.]

Rhode Island 8105
Martha Rice widow of Anthony Rice who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 th day of March 1847. and sent to Hon. L. H. Arnold Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 2. Page 47.
Rep? Letter to Pension Agent, 22 March '47.

J. L. Edwards Esq Peruvian Office

Washington Dec. 22. 1826
Col. L. Edwards Esq Sir
I enclose Mr. Morr. the Rev's Application for a pension - to which allow me to call your early attention - Please inform me on reading - your impression as to the sufficiency of the claim or if there be any legal difficulties, before you settle up your final judgment on the case -
Very truly
Your obedt Servt
L. H. Arnold
Home Rep.

Certificates corrected and returned to B. Cowle, Esq. Providence, R. I. 22 d March 1807

Providence March 19 1847
Sir
I received the enclosed certificates for Martha Rice from the Hon L. H. Aruld. There is a small mistake in the Christian name of her husband. His name was Anthony & not "Andrew". Upon referring to her declaration you will find this to be the fact. Will you do her the favor to correct this mistake as the Agent for paying pensions declining paying her, until this is done.
I am respectfully your obt Servt Benja Lowell
J. L. Edwards Esq

Providence July 18. 1848
Sir
I herewith transmit the declarations of the following named persons who were pensioners under the act of 17 th June 1844. f. — the benefits of the act of Congress passed on the 2 nd Febry 1848.
viz t Sarah Hawkins widow of David Orpha Mathews " Caleb Martha Rice " Anthony Sarah Weston " Pileg
Be pleased to transmit their Pension certificates when prepared to my address.
Very respectfully
Your Obedt Servt Franklin Greene
J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington. D. C.

Providence Aug 10 1848
Sir
I am in receipt of yours of 7 inst informing me the applications for pensions under the recent act of Congress have been recd sent by among which, the application of Martha Rice. You observe the declaration of Martha Rice had been previously recd from Franklin Green & her certificate. I said I sent to you & ask me to explain the "mason of this second declaration" All I can say in reply is that I did not know the fact, nor did she mention it to me or the Magistrate when we called on her at her house to prepare & obtain it, I presume it was inadvertence on her part or she might have supposed it was necessary & proper as I had been her Agent Attorney heretofore. Had I known the fact or had she informed me she had made a previous declaration I should not, of course, have prepared another
I am very Respectfully Your obed Servt Benja Cowell
J. L. Edwards Esq

5 26 Sept
5
Very Ans

Pension Office, January 26, 1847.
Sir,
J. B. Hillard The claim of Martha Rice, widow of Andrew Rice, has again been examined. The Department is willing to allow for six months service a pension of Twenty Dollars per annum; but upon the papers exhibited we should not be authorized to grant a higher pension. If you will accept the allowance offered, we will issue a Certificate.
I have the honor to be, Very Respectfully, Your Obt. Servt.
J. L. Edwards
Hon. L. H. Arnold, House of Reps.

Washington March 4, 1827
J. L. Edwards Esq
Sir I am authorized to say that the within allowance will be accepted & I will thank you to have the certificate made out & to me through the Post office, at my lodging. I oblige
Yours &c L. D. Arnold

Martha Rice Copy of Law Dec 76 dividing Milika into 3 Cliffs

State of Rhode Island &c In General Assembly December Session 1776.
It is voted & resolved, That all male Persons subject by law to bear Arms whether of the Military Alarm list or Independent Companies within this State be draughted in three divisions under the direction of the Field Officers of each Regiment or Commanders of each Company and that those of the Militia or Alarm list of each division be formed into Companies to be Commanded by Officers draughted in like manner for each division; and those of Independent Companies, by Officers draughted from their respective Companies for each division, and that the draught of every division as aforesaid be made by the respective Field Officers & Commanders of Independent Companies on Monday the Sixth day of January next.
And it is further Resolved, That immediately upon said draught being completed the Field Officers and Commanders as aforesaid, shall cause the first division to be formed into Companies, apportion to each their proper Officers, & cause them to march as soon as possible to such place or places for duty as the Governor or Commander for the time being shall direct, & that thereupon those of the several Regiments and Companies aforesaid, now in actual service and not draughted in the first division as aforesaid shall be dismissed -
And it is further Resolved, That the division on actual duty shall be relieved

monthly, in the order they shall be drawn out, by the other Divisions, & that the Field Officers & Commanders aforesaid be & they are hereby directed to cause the relief to be made and done punctually, at the time each Division shall have completed its monthly round of duty.
And it is further Resolved, That the proper Officers of each Regiment or Company shall cause the Fine of Five Pounds Lawful money to be immediately exacted & collected from all persons in each Division, who, when called out to duty, shall be unprovided with Arms & accoutrements by law required, except such persons as the town Council of each town, shall adjudge & return, as unable to furnish themselves therewith.
And it is further resolved, that in case any Officer or Soldier in each Division draughted as aforesaid, shall refuse or neglect to appear at time & place ordered by his respective Superior Officers or Commanders either by himself or a good able bodied and suitable person in his stead, to enter upon & perform such military duty as shall be enjoined him, he shall be subjected to & pay such fines forfeitures & penalties as the Military Laws & Regulations of this State direct in Cases of General Alarm.
And it is further Resolved That the pay of each private Soldier in service as aforesaid, shall be Two Shillings per day & that the pay of the several Officers be in the same proportion, according to

their several Ranks and Stations as regulated by the Laws for paying the Militia when in actual Service; and that the said Officers and Soldiers when in actual Service be allowed and draw the same rations, as those of the standing regiments in the service of this State.
And it is further Resolved, That the Town Councils of each Town furnish such persons, as they shall certify to be unable to furnish themselves with arms Blankets & accoutrements, as by Law required, and that the same be paid out of the General Treasury.
And it is further Resolved, That the Colonel or Commanding Officer of each Regiment or Company as aforesaid, and the Towns Clerks in the several Towns within this State be, immediately furnished by the Secretary with a copy hereof.
True copy of record - witness Henry Bowen Searcy

Martha Rice
ad
8105
admitted
Franklin Green Providence R.I.

State of Rhode Island County of Kent
On this Thirtieth — day of May 1848. personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in the town of Warwick and County aforesaid. Martha Rice, a resident of said town and County, aged about Eighty — 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 2 d February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Anthony Rice who was a private in said War, and that she received a pension of Twenty dollars per annum under the act of 17 th June 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow —
Martha Rice
Sworn and Subscribed the day and year above written before me
Cyrus Wolden Justice of the Peace
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
Cyrus Wolden Justice of the Peace

State of Rhode Island } County of Kent } ss
I Joseph I Tillinghast Clerk of the Supreme Court for the County aforesaid, being a Court of Record, do hereby certify that Cyrus Holden is a Justice of the Peace in and for the town of Warwick in the County aforesaid; and is fully authorized to act in his said capacity and that his signatures within written are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at East Greenwich this Thirty first day of May AD 1848
Jos I Tillinghast Clerk

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HERBERT O. BRIGHAM COMMISSIONER.
State Record Commissioner.
Providence, R. I.
April see date of receipt May 6th., 1914
Commissioner of Pensions, Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly send a copy of the pension record of Anthony Rice who served in either the War of the Revolution or War of 1812, from Rhode Island
Thanking you in advance, for your trouble
I remain
Very truly yours,
Herbert O. Brigham State Record Commissioner.
M.C.