Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 33148, for Gideon Myers, Rhode Island

SERVICE
NUMBER
RJ
Myers, Gideon
S 33148
CONTENTS

6579.
Massachusetts Vermont.
See cur. Tra. May 22. '35 To Massachusetts from 4: March 1835 - June 3. '35
Gideon Myers, of Pownal, in the state of Vermont, who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Barnum, of the Rhode-Isd. line, for the term of one year. 1777 -
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont, — at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 11. of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 d of Feb'y, 1819. and sent to hon: C.C. Merrill, then at the City of Washington.
Arrears to 4th Sept: 1818. $: 38.40 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4. March 1819. 48.00 4 mo. p 24 / 30 1819. } $: 86.40
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
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I Gideon Myers of Pownal in the county of Bennington & State of Vermont, testify and say, that in the month of April A D 1775 - I enlisted for eight months under Capt Archibald Crary - in Col o Varnum's Regiment, Rhode Island Troops - I continued in the service of my country; and at the end of the eight months, I joined Capt Nathaniel Hawkins's Company - Col o Varnum's Regiment to serve for one year - Served my time out, and was honorably discharged at Peekskill the first day of January A D 1777 - by Col o Moses Little - I belonged to the Rhode Island Troops -
I further testify, that I am sixty two years of age, infirm as to health, my wife is older & more feeble than myself, My circumstances are reduced to live in a poor log house; on 15 acres poor land - having but one horse & cow - both of which are worth $30. and I am in need of assistance from government for support - I further say that I have lost my discharge - During the time, I was arranged into Capt Elijah Lewis's Company - Gideon Myers

State of Vermont } Bennington County } Bennington April 11 th 1818.
Then Personally appeared Gideon Myers of Pawnal & made oath that the facts by him stated in his affidavit are true -
Before John H. Olin Asst Judge of C. Court
Personally appeared before me, Daniel Evans & made oath that he was acquainted with Gideon Myers of Pawnal & knows that he served in Col o Warner's Regiment for one year -
Daniel Evans
Sworn this 11 th April 1818
John H. Olin Asst Judge of C. Court
I Daniel Jepsen testify and say that I am acquainted with Gideon Myers of Pawnal - & know that he lives in a poor log house - & on a very poor piece of land - & I consider that he is worth but little or no property -
Daniel Jepsen
Sworn Before John H. Olin Asst Judge of C. Court -

Application for a Transfer -
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Berkshire County ss -
On this 2 d day of May 1835. before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the s d county of Berkshire - personally appeared Gideon Myles who on his oaths declares. that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the comp y . commanded by Capt. Elijah Lewis. in the Regt. commanded by Col. Varnum in the service of the United States - that his name was placed on the Pension Roll of the state of Vermont from which he has lately removed. that he now resides in the state of Massachusetts where he intends to remain and wishes his pension to be then payable in future. His reasons for removing are. that his son resides in s d state of Massachusetts and he wishes to reside with him.
Gideon Myles
Sworn & subscribed before me the day & year abovenamed -
W. E. Brayton } Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Gideon Myles who has in my presence taken & subscribed the above oaths. and that he is the same person described in the above affidavit.
Nathan Putnam
Berkshire ss. May 2. 1835 -
Sworn & subscribed before me. and I certify that Nathan Putnam signer of the above is a person of truth & veracity.
W. E. Brayton } Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Berkshire ss. I Charles Sedgwick Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, do certify that William E. Brayton Esq r . before whom the foregoing affidavit of Gideon Myles and the certificate of Nathan Putnam were sworn is a Justice of the Peace within & for said county & that the above signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this fifth day of May A D 1835
Chas Sedgwick Clerk

Ebenezer Dyer Pownal, Bennington Vt. Declaration
28/4
Col: Varnum
6579
2 Feb 1819
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O. B. Merrill
5579
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DISTRICT OF VERMONT, SS.
ON this 23 rd day of June 1820 personally appeared in open court, being a county court & court of record which has power to find & impanel and is constituted a court of record by a special act of the Legislature of the state of Vermont, creating said court, within and for the county of Bennington, and state of Vermont, Gideon Myers aged 64 years, resident in Pownal in said county of Bennington who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war, as follows:
I served in the company , commanded by Capt Elijah Lewis in the regiment , commanded by Col. James Mitchell Varnum of the Rhode Island line , I was out in the first 8 months service and on militia duty about 3 years
as will appear by my original declaration on file in the War office, dated the 11 th day of April 1818 on which original declaration I have received a pension certificate bearing the number 6.579.
AND I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
The following is a schedule of all the real and personal estate, to wit:
A poor old log house, 1 small barn built with pension money, about 40 acres of poor stony land, 5 old chairs, 1 cow, 1 old linen wheel, 1 kitchen table, 2 barrels, 1 pail, 1 old chest, 1 man-saddle old 16wt. old iron & some other property of trifling value & I owe as near as can calculate about $152
By occupation a farmer unable to labour by reason of old age & rheumatism I have a wife Mercy aged 63 still more infirm than myself one daughter Mary aged 26. feeble by reason of a cancerous humour. I lost a decent property by continental money - I am now reduced by reason of sickness and without the assistance of government must rely on charity Gideon Myers

about $152
By occupation a farmer unable to labour by reason of old age & rheumatism I have a wife Mercy aged 63 still more infirm than myself one daughter Mary aged 26. feeble by reason of a cancerous humour - I lost a decent property by continental money - I am now reduced by reason of sickness and without the assistance of government must rely on charity Gideon Dyer
Sworn to and declared at Bennington in open court, before
in the county of Bennington, and state of Vermont, on the 23 rd day of June - 1820
Joel Pratt Clerk
I, Joel Pratt Clerk of Bennington County Court - do hereby certify that the foregoing Declaration, Oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is 1419 dollars and 92 cents. Upon full proof it is the opinion of the court that all the property of the said Gideon Dyer is not sufficient to satisfy his just debts. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 29 day of June - 1820
Joel Pratt Clerk of the Court for Bennington County

Gideon Myers
Petition -
This will be Admitted , if the Judge will certify to the divinity of the Orthodox

To the Hon ble John C. Calhoun Secretary of War
On the 11 th day of April A D 1818 before me the subscriber one of the judges of the County Court within and for the County of Bennington and the State of Vermont personally appeared Gideon Myers - resident in Pownal in the County aforesaid who being duly sworn according to Law, on his oath, did make the foregoing declaration in his affidavit by him subscribed in order to obtain the provision made by the late acts of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war" - Therefore I John H Olin Judge of the County Court as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Gideon Myers did serve in the Revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy; & I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the war- department; pursuant to the direction of the aforesaid act. Bennington April 11 th - A D 1818.
John H. Olin Judge of C. Court

So. John H. Olin Esquire - one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Bennington - State of Vermont - or to those who may be concerned - I. John Bowles of Peterburgh County of Rensselaer - State of New-york - Certify that I. was perfectly acquainted with Gideon Myers. in the year one thousand Seven hundred and seventy five and Six - and that he was enlisted in Service of the United States of America - and against the Common enemy of said States, for more than Nine months at one time - in Captain Elijah Lewis Company, in Colonel James Mitchel Varnums Regiment, from the State of Rhode Island I being my self belonging to said Regiment at the same time
Given under my hand at Peterburgh County & State aforesaid this tenth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen
John Bowles

The within certificate written by an aged and respectable officer of the army - is herewith inclosed by the request of the petitioner as additional evidence of his services -
6/10/18

I John H Olin, do further certify that I have carefully examined the within named Gideon Myers whom I believe has stated the facts truly, as to his property & the situation of his family - & recommend him to the consideration of the government, whether he comes within the meaning of the law -
John H. Olin Asst Judge of C. Court Bennington January 1 st 1819 - I hereby further certify that the within named persons to wit
Daniel Evans & Daniel Tipton - are men of truth & veracity - & that full credit ought to be given to their affidavits -
John H. Olin Asst Judge of C. Court
Gideon Myers Petition -
Respectfully Admitted of the Judge will certify to the truth of the within

Gideon Myers
Vermont
to
Mass.
J. Colbony Esq. Somersham of Dan City of Norwich
1822

May 20.
Mr. Burdum
J. J. Colvagh Esq. Transmission of Petitions to the President
RECEIVED

North Adams Mass May 14. 1835
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Sir - I enclose Gideon Mayes application for a transfer. Please forward notice of transfer to me -
Resp. yours &c W. P. Lapham

33 148 Pay INVALID.
File No. 33 148
Sidem My els
Rev Rev War
Act: 18 th March 1818 th
Index:—Vol. 9 , Page 298
[Arrangement of 1870.]