Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3,041, for Philip R Rice, Virginia

SERVICE
Va
Rice, Philip R. Martha M.
NUMBER
W 3,041
CONTENTS

Ltr to J. Audenram ap. 1843.
25.282 Kentucky
Philip R Rice
of Bracken Co in the State of Kentucky who was a 1 st Sergt. in the company commanded by Captain Temple of the regt by Col. Nelson in the Virg a Militia time for 15 months from 1795.
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 67 Dollars — Cents per annu to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of Dec r 1833 and sent to Hon. J. A. Marshall, House of Representatives
Arrears to the 4th of Sept r 1833, $167.50 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 mch: 34 33.50
$201.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Henry Allison Clerk Book E Vol. 7 Page 26

AUGUSTA KY.
SEP 9 th
Dear
Sept - 25 Phillip Rice 12.793.
Rev. Lewis Babb - Secretary War.
Washington City
Mr. Babb

State of Kentucky : Bracken County } ss.
On this 20th day of August 1832. personally appeared in open Court before Alfred O. Powell, Charles Anderson and Joseph T. McKibbin, Judges of the County Court of Bracken County, Philip Rice a resident of said County and State aforesaid, aged seventy three 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 7th 1832. That some time in the year 1774 or 1775. He entered into the service of the Colonies (now united States) of America under the immediate command of Capt. L. Temple who at time had the command of a Company of Militia raised principally out of the County of King William, Virginia, to serve a tour of three months, which he said Rice did do, and that as fifer for said company, and that Col. William Nelson had the command of the regiment at that time to the best of his recollection at present. That after the expiration of the said term of service he was called on to enter again for another term of three months, which he did perform perform under the command of Capt. Christopher Tompkins as Sergeant in his company of Virginia Militia of King William County, and that he does believe, Genl. Nelson (not the Col. of) commanded this regiment. He afterwards entered and served three months more in the army, in Capt. John Catlett's Company of Militia of King William County, Virginia; and that he believes he was fifer for this company also. He also entered the army again under the command of Capt. Sney who then had the command of a Company of Virginia Militia for another three months, he thinks & believes but before the the close of this three months tour, or about that time Col. John Taylor and Major Campbell were getting up for volunteers to go against Cornwallis at Little York in the year 1780 1781. and that he turned out volunteer under Col. Taylor & Campbell and was at the taking of Cornwallis at Little York in Virginia, effecting therein. That when the army retired from York, he was left with twenty five men under his command as Sergeant to pull down certain parts of the fortification erected by the british.  (who were under his command as sergeant.) That as to dates he can not give them with any certainty. He further states, that he knows of no person now living, whose testimony he can procure, or who can testify to his services, except James Rice (his elder brother who saw him while in Capt. Tompkins company), who was himself a soldier at the time & had long been for which he is in the receipt of a pension under the act of Congress passed in 1818.

That during his services above mentioned, he passed through the country to the town of Williamsburg where he remained about two or three months; also at Springfield below Williamsburg in Virginia about one month, then at Rich Neck, about five or six weeks; then to the Morbin hills upon James river. Then back to Williamsburg, from there to Little York as above mentioned.
Th. Kirt
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.
Questions by the Court.
1 st When, and in what year were you born?
Ans r I was born in Virginia, and in the county of King William in the year 1760.
Quis: by same - Have you any record of your age; and if so, where is it?
Ans r My birth day was recorded in my father's bible, left in Virginia.
Quis: by same - When were you living when called into service; when have you lived since the revolutionary war; and where do you now live?
Ans r I lived in Virginia, and in the county of King William when I was called into service; and remained there until the year 1796 or 7. Then I came to Kentucky where I have lived ever since, and for the last 30 years I have resided in Bracken County in the neighborhood where I now live.
Quis: by same - How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute?
Ans r The first time I volunteered as a fifer, 2 d I was a substitute of William William Hancock. 3 d a substitute for James Rice, 4 th I was drafted. 5 th I was drafted. 6 th I was a volunteer under Col. Taylor.
Quis - State the names of some of the regular officers, who were with the troops when you served; such continental and militia regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service.
Ans r Col. John Taylor, & Major William Campbell were regular officers. Col. Holt Richardson, Genl. Nelson, Col. William Wilson, Genl. Mulenburgh, Capt. Catlett, Capt. Christopher Tomkins. Capt. Mr. Nary, and Capt. Temple, also Col. Robt. Radford.

all of whom I served more or less of the time above mentioned.
2 nd ques: by same - Did you ever receive a discharge from the service and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it?
ans: - I do did but have lost them all or misplaced them. one was given by col. Radford, one by capt. Temple, one by capt. Jenkins that I now recollect.
2 nd ques: by same - State the names of the persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, who can testify to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the revolution?
ans: - { My neighbors have yet for the first time, to the best of my knowledge, to call in question my character for truth & veracity. but I will give you the names, to wit, Robert Elrod, Archibald March, Dickinson Morris, James Rice, Sam l Merrill, John F. Power, James Morford, John Thompson and Joel Woodward and Henry Mullins John M. Blackaby.
We Robert Elrod a clergyman residing in said county of Bracken and Archibald March residing in the same place, hereby certify; that we are well acquainted with said Philip Rice who who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be 73 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn and subscribed to the day and year aforesaid. Robert Elrod Archibald March
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 the states. And the court further certifies, that it appears to them, that Robert Elrod who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in Bracken county. and that Archibald March who has also signed the same is a resident of the same county, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.

I John Payne Clerk of the county Court of Bracken County, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Philip Rice for a pension. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 20 th day of August 1832.
Yours
Hon: Lewis B. Jess - Secretary War
Washington City
AUGUSTA KY. SEP 9 th
Feb - 25 Philip Rice 10.793
see do

12.733
Andy Rice
Bracken Co. Kyntu
Philip R Rice
from 0775 musician & Sergeant 15 months
  Musician 6 mo.  22. -     Sergeant 9  45. -            $ 67. -   
B. S. Morris Augusta, Ken.  John Taylor  Frankfort

BRIEF in the case of  Phillips Price  County of Bracken  in the State of  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? On enlocut  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 73  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.     In 1774 & 1775 under Mr. Washington 3 Piper Col Temple Col Nelson   3 Sergt Col Tompkins Gen Nelson   3 Lifer Col Collett   3 " Col Torrey   1781 June 19th Attied Sergt Col Taylor & Campbell  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Little York  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Young William Co Virginia  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? For a list see copy  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Nelson C. Catts Examining Clerk.

Virginia:
Goochland County Court Clerks Office 23 rd June 1843.
Dr Sir, I have agreeably with your request examined & find the following certificate of record here, to Wit: "This is to certify that on the 28. th of Jan y 1789, Phil: R. Rice of King William County & Martha M. Vaughan of Goochland, were married together by me - "Elk h Talley."
I William Miller, Clerk of the County Court of Goochland County, do certify that I have been Clerk of the courts of the said County ever since the 21. st day of March 1791. and that the above certificate of marriage is truly copied from the Record in my Office.
Given under my hand & the seal of said county this 23. rd day of June 1843.
Wm. Miller, Clerk

2841.
Kentucky
Martha M. Rice widow of Philip R. Rice
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Serg t Vols.
Va Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 67 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 day of Aug 1849. and sent to
Hon Tho. Metcalf U. S. Senate
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 255 Vol. 3,
1884 Jan 21. H. H. Perkins with history for genealogy
Reported Jan 5/1849

9812
Martha M. Rice Kentucky
Act. T. July 1838. m 89. d. 41.
Adm? 15mo musician Herb 6y-
J. J. Anderson Esq. Minerva Mason Co Ky.

State of Kentucky (Mason County ss.)
On this 24 th day of April 1863, personally appeared before the Undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Mason and State of Kentucky, Martha Rice resident of the town of Dover in the County and State aforesaid aged Seventy three years, who first being 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 the 7 th 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows". That she is the widow of Philip Rice late of the State of Kentucky, who was a Musician and Sergeant in the Army of the Revolution, and who was lately a pensioner of the United States for said service. She further declares that she was married to the said Philip Rice in the year 1788, by Aaron Talley in the County of Goochland in the State of Virginia, and that her husband the aforesaid Philip Rice died on the 24 th day of April 1841; 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 1794, viz: in the year above stated, as will appear by reference (she presumes) to the records of the Goochland (Virginia) County Clerk's Office.
Signed in the presence of
J. J. Anderson
Simon & Doherty
Martha M. Rice
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me Benjamin S. Head S.P.

State of Kentucky
(Mason County, ss.
On this 25 th day of April 1843, personally appeared before the Undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Mason and State of Kentucky Vincent Tabb of the town of Dover in the County and State aforesaid, who first being duly sworn deposes and says: That he has been for a number of years well acquainted with the Martha M c Rie whose name is subscribed to the foregoing declaration, and was well acquainted with her husband Philip Rie a revolutionary pensioner during his life time ; that he saw the accompanying Certificate of Pension in favor of said Philip Rie delivered into the hands of J. J. Anderson a friend who is now making an effort to obtain for her a pension under the several acts of Congress granting pensions to certain widows, by the said Martha M c Rie; and that he has every reason to believe from the fact that the said Martha M c Rie has resided with him and has had in her possession said Certificate ever since the death of the said Philip Rie, it is the same by which her husband the said Philip Rie drew his pension during life: And further the deponent saith not.
Signed in the presence of
Vincent Tabb
J. J. Anderson
Silas D. Myers
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written; and I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the said Vincent Tabb whose name is subscribed to the above deposition, and that I know him to be a man of strict honor and veracity; and I further certify

that I am well acquainted with the said Martha Rice whose name is subscribed to the foregoing declaration, that any statement of hers may be relied on, and that she is as she represents the widow of the late Philip Rice a Revolutionary pensioner with whom during his life time I was also well acquainted. Benjamin S. H. D. S.
State of Kentucky Mason County, ss:
I John James Key, Clerk of the County Court of Mason in the State of Kentucky do hereby certify that Benjamin S. H. D. S. is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature above written is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said County, this first day of May 1863. John James Key Clerk Mason County Court

WAS ew
June 21, 1926
Mrs. Eva C. Stalcup Brooksville Bracken County, Kentucky
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 3041 , it appears that PHILIP R. RICE was born in 1760 in King William County, Virginia.
While a resident of said place he enlisted in 1775 and served at various times until sometime in 1781, amounting to fifteen months in all, as musician and sergeant with the Virginia Troops under Captains L. Temple, Christopher Tompkins, John Catlett and Tarey, and Colonels William Nelson and Taylor; he was at the capture of Cornwallis at Yorktown. He also served twenty-five days under Colonel Robert Radford, was engaged in carrying cannon on a vessel from Cumberland on the Pamunkey River to Taylor's ferry in Hanover County, Virginia.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 20, 1832, at which time he was aliving in Bracken County, Kentucky.
He died April 24, 1841, in Dover, Mason County, Kentucky.
He married January 28, 1789, in Goochland County, Virginia, Martha M. Vaughan of Goochland County.

Martha M. Rice was allowed pension on her application executed April 24, 1843, at which time she was seventy-three years of age and was living in Dover, Kentucky.
This is the only soldier by the name of Philip Rice that is found on the Revolutionary records of this Bureau.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

WIDOW, &c.
File No.
3041
Martha M. Rice,
Widow,
Philip R. Rice
Sergt. 8 th Maine Rev War
Act:
Feb'y 2 d 1848
Index:—Vol.
M,
Page
161.
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Jan. 22 - 1897 - History to Miss Sarah E. Poe, St. Louis Mo. L. 26.13
1926 June 21, hist. Mrs. Eva C. Stokes Va.
1928, Feb. 10, hist. Mrs. C. P. Stickles Va.
1928.

Minerva Stertuck 31 st March 1843.
Sir:
(a revolutionary pensioner)
Philip Rice, formerly of Trucken County and recently of Dover Mason County Ky. died in Dover on the 24 th day of September 184 4 . Will you please give his widow the information afforded by your office up to what period he was paid; and if there is any money due him still, what steps are to be pursued to obtain it. She is fearful some of her husband's pension has been impropriated by her husband's Agent here.
As it appears from a recent act of Congress that Mrs Martha Rich and Philip's wife is entitled to a pension commencing on the 4 th of March last, please send me on a form of declaration &c, to assist me in getting her claim established.
Please also state if Mrs Martha Rice is not also entitled to a pension for some time previous to the 4 th day of March 1863.
I see something in the papers about a resolution of Congress of 1862, about pensions which I do not understand. Please inform me what is the import of that resolution.
Very Respectfully,
Dear Edward, Esq.
J. L. Anderson.

7678 Kentucky
Repr 20 Sept 43 Ltr to J. J. Anderson Oct 24. 1843.
Martha B. Rice widow of Philip Rice - who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832. and who died on the 24 th : April, 1841 - of Mason Co in the State of Kentucky - who was a Sgt. in the company commanded by Captain Temple of the commanded by Col. Nelson - in the Virginia - line for 15 months -
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky - at the rate of 67 - Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th : - day of September, 1843 and sent to J. J. Anderson Illinois Mason Co: Kentucky -
Whole amount due                                     $335.00.
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by William B. Clerk. Book 1 Vol. 2 Page 226 -

Rept. at bottom H. S. Clark Jan 5. 46
Kentucky 4416
Martha M. Rice widow of Philip R Rice who was a Sergt. of Municians in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 67 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of Jan. 1844 and sent to J. J. Anderson Minerva, Ken.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 173

State of Kentucky
Mason County, ss.
On this 17 th day of September 1848, personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for said county Martha M. Rice a resident of said county aged seventy eight 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 nd Feby 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War:- That she is the widow of Phillip Rice who was a Private, (and also part of the time a Musician) in the corps commanded by Col. S. Russell of King William county Virginia and he also served under Col. Tompkins & Radford And that she received an annual pension of sixty seven dollars, under the act of the 14 th of June 1844. She further declares that she is still the widow of Phillip Rice.
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written.
Garard S.P.
Martha. M. Rice
Witness,

I certify that the above declarant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual, who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing declaration
Elizabeth B D
State of Kentucky
Mason county S.S.
I John James Key Clerk of the Court of said county, certify that Alfred Howard is a magistrate in and for said county duly commissioned and sworn, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. His commission is dated on the 13 th day of March 1845, and continues during good behavior. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name This 21 st day of Sept. 1848
John James Key

State of Kentucky
Mason County : ss:-
On this 12 th day of August 1843 personally appeared before me Benjamin S. Heath a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Mason and State of Kentucky Martha M. Rice, resident of the town of Dover in the County of Mason and State of Ky., aged seventy three years, who first being duly sworn, according to law, doth on her Oath make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by Act of Congress, passed July the 7 th 1838, entitled an Act, granting half pay and pensions to certain widows. That she is the widow of Philip Rice, late of the State of Kentucky, who was a Musician and Sergeant in the Army of the Revolution and who was lately a pensioner of the United States, for said service. She further declares that she was married to the said Philip Rice in the year 1788, by Mason Talley, in the County of Goochland in the State of Virginia, and that her husband, the aforesaid Philip Rice died on the 24 day of April 1841; that she was not married to him previous to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place, prior to the first day of January 1794, to wit in the year above stated.
Martha M. Rice

Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, and I hereby certify that Martha H. Rice is at this time unable from indisposition to attend any Court of record in the county of Mason and State of Kentucky Benjamin S. Wheat J.P.
State of Kentucky Mason County - ss.
I John James Key, Clerk of the County Court of Mason in the State of Kentucky, do hereby certify that Benjamin S. Wheat is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State a- foresaid, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature above written is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said County this 16 th day of August 1843.
John James Key, clerk Mason County Court

Phillip Price
Mipant to Frankfort and ret d this 12 oct r 33

B R I E F objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
Phillip Price Brother 6 th Kentucky
which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? 3 IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? no 3 V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? no VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? yes XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? yes XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? yes Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? yes XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? yes
 EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
¶QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
¶QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
¶ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

John L. Edwards Esq. Compt. of Pensions
Washington City. D. C.

State of Kentucky Set.
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the peace in and for Bracken County and State aforesaid, Philip Rice who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith. That by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory, he can not swear positively as to the precise length of his service, or the dates thereof: but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods below, and in the following grades. (viz) for six months I served as a Musician: for nine months I served as Sargent. and for twenty five days I served on board of my vessel to carry the Cannon from Cumberland to the Potomac river to Taylors ferry in Hanover county Virginia. Myself, boat & hands were all pressed into service by Col. Robert Radford. The whole term of service served by me is fifteen months and twenty five days, & for such service I claim a pension. I served in 1775. & from that on every year  most every year more or less up to 1781. The precise time I can not state as to each term of service.
Sworn & subscribed to by the Deponent, who is known by me, & who is a man of truth & veracity. Given under my hand this 28 th day of November 1833.
J. T. M. Tibbets J. P.
Philip Rice

Bracken County, State of Kentucky set.
I John Payne Clerk of the County Court of the County & State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that the foregoing attestation of Joseph T. McKibbin Esq r is genuine, he being personally known to me, and I do further certify, that he was at the time of subscribing his name thereto, an acting Justice of the peace in & for the county and state aforesaid & duly commissioned as such. That full faith & credit is due to all his official acts as such Justice of the peace.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 21 st day of November 1833.
John Payne

Washington City 4 Jan. 1849
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Sir
Will you be so good as to inform me whether or not the papers of a late War - the Rice of Dover Kentucky for a pension heretofore allowed and still due under the new law, has been rec d at the Pension Office only authenticated. and much obliged
Yours obedt Servt
Thomas Metcalfe

House of Reps. Jan. 1st 1845-
Rev. Sir-
Will you please inform me whether or not Philip R. Rice was on the Pension Roll during his life time, and if he was, what was the period of the war, when his services were rendered, as well as the names of the witnesses upon whose testimony the application was made.
Yours very Respectfully Henry S. Clark on behalf of Com on Rev. Claims for J. J. Johnson Chairman.

House of Reps, Jan. 5 th 1846
Hon. J. L. Edwards, Sir
Philip R. Rice, of whom I had the honor to submit to you some enquiries, a day or two since, was a resident of Kentucky at the time of his death in 1841 but had removed from Va. in 1796 or 7-
I have the honor to be Yours very Respectfully H. S. Clark,

4918 Nov. 19. 1843 Kinerva City Nov 15 th Mr. Rice March 2/43 Ky $67 per an
J. J. Anderson Kinerva, Ky
NY State
Edwards, Esq Commr of Pensions, Washington City D.C.

Minerva 14 th Nov. 1843.
J. L. Edwards, Esq. Commr of Pensions
Sir:
I herewith transmit you Mrs Rice's declaration made out according to the form you sent me, though you will perceive it is drawn up in very unclerical style, it having been copied by an inefficient person - it is substantially correct, however.
The other 'Certificate' was co' and Mrs Rice, has already drawn her money. Let me hear from you as soon as convenient.
Very Respectfully Yr Obt Servt
J. J. Anderson

State of Kentucky } Mason Co } ss
on this Tenth Day of November 1843 Personally appeared before Me Matthew McRae of the Town of Dover, County & State aforesaid aged 73 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 3rd March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war That She is the widow of Phillip Rice, who was a Sergeant & Musitian in the Revolutionary War and was also lately a Pensioner from said Service, and his annual Pay was Sixty Seven Dollars
She further Declares that She is still a widow
Sworn to and Subscribed on the Day and year above written
Matthew McRae

State of Kentucky Mason County : ss:
I John James Key Clerk of the County Court of Mason in the state of Kentucky do hereby certify that Benjamin S. Heath, whose name is subscribed to the foregoing declaration was and is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly Commissioned and that his signature to said declaration is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this 13 th day of November 1843.
John James Key Clerk County Court of Mason

Memora 12 th Sept 1843
Sir
Mrs Martha M. Rice has bothered me so much and become so anxious in reference to her Pension claim that to get rid of her, I have promised to write to you again about it. She says you have had abundant time to find out whether she is entitled to it, as you had only to ascertain the fact whether she was legally married and where. She further says, that if you have not been able to obtain this information from the Rockland Clerk's Office, she you would thank her to apprise her forthwith, as she knows she can establish it by devis living witnesses. I say myself in conclusion, she is in bad health and poor, and if, and there is not a shadow of a doubt she is, is entitled to any thing, now is the time to allow it. She says she is going to write to the President herself about it.
In conclusion, if the five years

pension is allowed her under the act of 1838, will she not ipso facto be entitled, without further action on her part to claim the benefits of the Act of 4th last session? Please on my account and her let me hear from you soon.
Very Respectfully
Yr. obedt servant
J. J. Anderson
J. S. Edwards Esq. Commr of Pensions
Washington City

Minerva, N.Y. 17 Oct 1843.
J. L. Edwards, Esq.
Sir
I received sometime since a certificate of pension from your office in favour of Mrs Martha M. Rice, No 7678, recorded in the Pension Office in Book A. Vol 2. Page 22. which I cannot understand the nature of or any body else. You wrote to me when I first brought to your notice Mrs Rice's case in reference to the act of 1838, that it was probable I could obtain for her the benefits of that act (being the five years' pay, as well as that of the act of last session giving one year's additional pay commencing on the 4th day of last March. I have carefully examined both of the Acts referred to, and my firm conviction is, and it appears self evident, that the two acts go together - if she is not entitled to the benefit of that of 1838, she is not entitled to that of 1843. In your opinion? If so, please state to me by letter what Mrs Rice is entitled to draw on the Certificate now before me; if otherwise, I desire you to be so kind as to answer me, as I wish to bring the subject before next Congress.
Very Respectfully Yr Abt Servant
J. J. Auderson

address me "Minerva", etc.
J. J. Anderson

Washington City 14 Aug.
Sir:
I herewith transmit you Mrs Rice's Declaration made out anew and Certified as you require, with the first Declaration also as it has an endorsement on it, which may be useful to you, and have only delayed this long, because I had hoped to have been able to get Mrs Rice up to Washington to day where our County Court is now sitting, but which you perceive I was unable to do, as is certified by the Marshall on account of her indisposition. I hope every thing is right now in this regard. What more is now required to get the residue of pension due her husband, and to obtain her the benefit of the Act of Congress of last Session in favour of the widows of revolutionary Pensioners? Please let me know and hear from you soon.
With great respect Your obedt servant
J. J. Anderson
J. L. Edwards, Esq. Army of Pensions Washington City D.C.

9012
Martha K. Rice
Ky
Act 7. July 38.
m89-241.

State of Kentucky Mason County, ss.
I, John James Key, Clerk of the Mason County, Court, holden at Washington in and for said County, Do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court that Philip Rice was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of Sixty Seven dollars per annum; was a resident of the County of Harrison Bracken in the State of Kentucky, and died in Dover Mason County in the State of Kentucky, on the 24 th day of April 1821; and that he left a widow, whose name is Martha M. Rice
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office at Washington, this 1 st day of May 1823.
John James Key clerk Mason County Court

Minerva, Ky, 1 st May 1843
Sir:
I herewith transmit you the Declaration of Mrs Martha M c Rice of Dover, Ky. with the original Certificate of Pension of her late husband Philip Rice, by which you will perceive that she alleges that she was married in Goochland County, Virginia, in the year 1788. As she has no family record of the marriage, and as there is no person in this part of Kentucky, who was actually at the marriage, though there are some here, who know Philip Rice as far back as the year 1787 in Virginia, and who subsequently became acquainted with Mrs Martha Rice after Mr Rice his wife and himself themselves had all removed to Kentucky as far back as 1791, I deemed it only necessary, as I did in the case of Mrs Bayles, when I some years ago applied for her pension, to indicate to the Pension Office, the year when she was married, and the County in Virginia in which the marriage took place, as it is supposed the records of that office contain the best evidence of the fact, before, if that fails, proceeding to furnish evidence of an inferior degree; and as the Pension Office in the case of Mrs Bayles before referred to, wrote itself to the proper Clerk's Office for the information sought, I have to inform you that I have not written, and shall not write, unless you require it at my hands, which, please apprise me of

as soon as convenient.
There is one discrepancy (apparently) in relation to this case, which I deem it necessary to explain. By reference to Philip Rice's Certificate, herewith transmitted, you will perceive that the Certificate itself is filled up with the simple name of Philip Rice , whereas there are several endorsements on the back Philip R. Rice. Mrs. Rice says, she knows not how this occurred, but that her husband always went by the name of Philip R.; and I only bring this to your notice, in order that when you apply to the Clerk of the Goshland Court, and his name should turn out to be thus recorded, (if it is recorded) Philip R. Rice, there can be no doubt of the identity in the same person of the two names whenever or whenever written of Philip and Philip R. Rice.
Another explanation: When I last wrote to you, I stated Philip Rice died on the 24 th of September 1841; this is partially a mistake and was made by her son in law, when absent from home. Mrs. Rice says, it should have been stated that he died on the 24 th day April 1841, and so does her daughter who was present at the death. "From this it will be perceived that she is only entitled to one month and twenty days pay, undrawn by her husband. Accordingly, I shall do nothing in that case for the present, it being so small an amount."

Finally I shall do nothing at present under the late act of Congress in relation to pay to certain widows, as, if I establish the claim under the act of 1838, the last will necessarily follow. —
Please let me hear from you as soon as possible. —
I am Very Respectfully,
Your Att. Servt
J. J. Anderson
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm. of Pensions Washington City

Philip Rice, Kentucky Roll, act June 7-1832 at $67:00 per annum.
Be pleased to say to what time he was last paid.
Pension Office April 10. 1843. S
Paid to 1 st March 1843.
W. B.

Thos
wards Esq r
Comm r of Pensions.
Washington City. D. C.

Augusta Ky. Nov. 21 st 1833
Sir.
Enclosed are the papers of Philip Rees, whose papers were mislaid, but came to hand lately, for amendment, the same is made. I hope, will be satisfactory to you. There is no doubt entertained by his neighbours here, as to Mr. Rees, claim to a pension - He is a very poor & pious old man - and all who are acquainted with him, believe him justly entitled to a pension, and if there is any error in his statement, it is not a willful one: but is entirely owing to his loss of memory. He states me (and I have no doubt its true) that he served several other tours of about 60 days each, but he can not now recollect the names of his officers, with that degree of certainty that he wishes to do.
Respectfully yours &c.
B. L. Morris for Philip Rees

U.S. February 10, 1928
Mrs. C. P. Stickseel Newtown Ohio
Madam:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 3041, it appears that PHILIP R. RICE was born in 1760 in King William County, Virginia.
While a resident of said place he enlisted in 1775 and served at various times until sometime in 1781, amounting to fifteen months in all, as musician and sergeant with the Virginia troops under Captains L. Temple, Christopher Tompkins, John Catlett and Tarey, and Colonels William Nelson and Taylor; he was at the capture of Cornwallis at Yorktown. He also served twenty-five days under Colonel Robert Radford, was engaged in carrying cannon on a vessel from Cumberland on the Pamunkey River to Taylor's ferry in Hanover County, Virginia.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 20, 1832, at which time he was living in Bracken County, Kentucky.
He died April 24, 1841, in Dover, Mason County, Kentucky.
He married January 28, 1789, in Goochland County, Virginia, Martha M. Vaughan of Goochland County.

Martha M. Rice was allowed pension on her application executed April 24, 1843, at which time she was seventy-three years of age and was living in Dover, Kentucky.
This is the only soldier by the name of Philip Rice that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

In accordance with your request for information of Philip R. Rice a Reg't Soldier from Va to be used in the family history, the following has been taken from his application of a pension & that of his widow.
In August 1832 the Soldier State of Ky was residing in Bracken Co Ky aged 73 years, that he was born in King William Co Va in 1760 & while living there in 1775 he voluntarily engaged for 3 mos as a fife under Capt E Sample in the Command of Col Nelson. He also subsequently served one 3 months term as a Substitute for Wm Hancock & another 3 mos term under Capt. [?] James Rice. These 3 terms were rendered at & in the vicinity of Newburgh, Springfield, Red Bank, Morristown & on the James River under Capt. Christopher Tompkins  at guarding the coast from destru  plundering incursions of the enemy. He also states that he performed other short terms of duty but is unable to state the years or duration of them. Subsequently he was with his Rebel outfit with the hands on board were pressed into the service for 25 days by Col Radford to transport Cannon from Cumberland on Pamunkey river to Taylor's Ferry in Hanover Co. He died in Dover Mason Co Ky April 24, 1841. While residing in King William Co He married Jan'y 28, 1789 Martha M Vaughan of Goochland Co Va. The widow in Sept 1848 was living in Dover Mason Co aged 78 years. - A Son & daughter are alluded to as living apparently in the same place though their residence is not positively stated.
He claimed his Service 6 mos' manuever & 9 months as Sergt.
In 1781 Col John Taylor & Major Campbell were actively engaged in raising troops to oppose the advance of Lord Cornwallis which he found & was present at the Siege & surrender of his army at Yorktown Va. & after the army had yielded he was left in command as Sergt of 25 men to demolish part of the British fortifications.

I 5630 W 3041 L. W. B.
January 22, 1897.
Madam:
Replying to your request for information concerning the military records of Thomas Jones and Philip Rice, soldiers of the Revolutionary War, you are advised as follows:-
Thomas Jones made an application for pension on July 1, 1833, at which time he was 77 years of age and residing in Spottsylvania county, Va., and his pension was allowed for seventeen months' actual service as a private in the Virginia troops, Revolutionary War; a part of the time he served under Capt. Sibbing. He enlisted in Caroline county, Va.
Philip Rice made an application for pension on August 20, 1832, at which time he was 73 years of age and residing in Bracken county, Ky., and his pension was allowed for fifteen months' actual service as a musician and sergeant in the Virginia troops, Revolutionary War; a part of the time he served under Capt. Temple and Col. Nelson. He enlisted in King William county, Va.
His widow, Martha M. made an application and received a

pension for the service of her husband as above set forth.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
Miss Sarah E. Poe,
416 S. 23rd Street,
St Louis, Mo.

Newton, Ohio,
July 8, 1927
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir,
A letter from the War Department advised me to write to you for information regarding Philip R. Rice, born Oct. 10, 1757 in King William County, Virginia who fought in the Revolutionary War and was at the surrender at Yorktown. Any information you can send me will be greatly appreciated.
Respectfully,
Daisy M. Stickel (Mrs. C.P. Stickel)

3642 Martha M
Revolutionary Wars
Philip R. Rice
Cert. of Pension Dec. 20, 1833
Book E. Vol. 17 Page 26.
To be sent to
W. W. Perkins,
Batavia,
Clermont Co.,
Ohio.
Copy of papers wanted in complete family history
Fisher

April 8-26.
Pension Bureau Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
We are seeking information, regarding Phillip Rice & Hudson Rice.
Phillip Rice was in the war of 1776, he enlisted with the Virginia militia was a sergeant & musician.
Hudson Rice was in the war of 1812,
We would like to know what

County they enlisted in, where they lived, if married & to whom.
Any information you can give us regarding either of these men will be very much appreciated
Very truly.
Wm. Eva P. Stalcup Brookville, Ky. Boone Co.

St. Louis Missouri. Jan. 3 d 1891.
Honorable Commissioner Of Pensions: Will you please give me copy of the services of the following named soldiers who served in the war of 1846 and each received a pension for his service? My Grandfathers.
Thomas Jones or Thomas (Perhaps he had middle name unknown to me) Jones, who died in Spottsylvania County Virginia, between the dates of 1839 and 1846.
Phillip Rice or Phillip B. Rice who died in Bracken County, Kentucky, between the dates of 1840 and 1843. I wish those Records to place on a patriotic roll.
Trusting you will grant my request I with much respect await your reply.
Sarah E. Poe.
416 S. 23 d street St. Louis Missouri.

OLD WAR & NAVY JAN 8 1897 B.H.L.H.S.