Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9,625, for William B Rice, Virginia

SERVICE
Rice, William B. Rebecca
NUMBER
W. 9.625
CONTENTS

16 648
Kentucky Missouri
William B. Rice
of Muhlenburg Co in the state of Kentucky who was a Sergeant in the regiment commanded by Colonel B. Bell — of the Virginia — line, for the term of three years —
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky. — at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 5 th of October 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th of April 20; and sent to the Hon. W m Lucas House of Reps
Arrears to 4th of Mar. 1820 — $ 136. 00 semi-ann. all'ce ending 6 Sep 1820, 48. 17 mos. $ 184. 00
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
to the Hon. the Speaker sent January 14 1821 to Hon. Thomas H. Hunt House of Reps.
transferred to the pension fund Dec 1827 for the year 1827

Reported to Agent. See letter Letter to Pension Agt 8 th Feb 1844 3 rd Auditor, Jan. 23/57
Missouri Jan 28 1838 William B. Rice, decd. Montgomery Co, in the State of Missouri was a Sergeant in the company commanded Captain _____ of the regt commanded Col. Ball, in the Va. for 2 years
scribed on the Roll of Missouri the rate of 120 Dollars _____ Cents per annum. commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. He died 1 st March 1838 when he died. Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of Nov. 1843 and sent to A.H.J.C. Kendall, Present
years to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending Payable to Rebecca Rice, widow Excluding all payments under the act of March 18, 1818 from 4 th March 1831 to 1 st March 1838. { Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D. Brewer Clerk, Book E. 2, Vol. 9. Page 78.

Libt Pabt 24/3. per m in 1832 +1838 - Dec 21. 1843
Ryan Dead Letter to Pao Agt 14 Nov 1845. Wm B Rice May 8. 1857. + Sil. ref. to St. Louis June 12.
Missouri 3958
Rebecca Rice widow of William B. Rice who was a Sergeant in the Virginia line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 120 — Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of December 1843 and sent to
Thomas Green Richmond Virginia
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 192

5 th October 1818 William B Rice C o of Muhlenberg Ky
1 st Aug t 1796. Enlisted as a Sergeant for Three Years in the 1 st Virg a Regt. — In Capt. Wm Lynch's C o —
Served for Three Years
William Rice 1 st Virginia Year (Chesterfield)
William Rice
Double John Morgan Image
Sergeant
That no will page 259 Proof of service, by the testi- mony of a credible wit- ness, is wanted. —
W. D. Miller

William B. Rice of the County of Muhlenberg and Commonwealth of Kentucky in the 75 th year of my age depose testify and declare.
That in the month of January 1776. I enlisted under Captain William Campbell (afterwards General Campbell) in the first Virginia State Regiment commanded by Col o Patrick Henry. under the direction of the Committee of Safety which was afterwards commanded by Col o William Christian. On the 1 st day of August 1776. I enlisted for three years as a Sergeant in the Continental service in the first Virginia Regiment under Lieutenant Alexander Cummins the Captain William Lynn being absent I was then marched to the Northern Army under Lieutenant Col o John Green & under the last arrangement was in Major Richard L. Anderson's Regiment  Company The Company commanded by Captain on Lieutenant Holman Minnis and on the 1 st day of August 1779. I was discharged as a Sergeant in the State of New York by General Peter Muhlenberg at this time the Regiment was commanded by Col o B. Ball. I joined the Southern Army in 1780 under General Gates and was appointed Quartermaster pro tem. to the 2 nd Virginia Regiment by Brigadier General Stephens and left the army at the close of that Campaign. I have been unable to do any labour for many years. I further declare that I am in such reduced circumstances as to need the Assistance of my Country for support. I further state that

my discharge was filed in the rolls of Virginia and I presume may be found among the records at Richmond Virginia
Wm B. Rice
As Far as we know or believe the within state- ment is correct.
Clairborne Rice Wm Rice
The Commonwealth of Kentucky Fleishlenberg County set.
October County Court 1818
Wm B Rice came into Court and made Oath that the matters and things stated in the foregoing application or statement by him made and subscribed are true And thereupon Clairborne Rice & William Rice came into court and made Oath upon the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God that the statements of the Applicant as it respects his reduced circumstances are true.
In Testimony whereof I John Morgan presiding Justice of the said Court have hereunto set my hand & seal this fifth day of October 1818
John Morgan
Be it remembered that Charles F. Wing Clerk of the County Court for said County do certify that John Morgan Esq. presiding Justice of said Court signed the foregoing attestation with his own proper hand
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said County the 5 th day of October 1818 in the 27 th Year of the Commonwealth
Chas F. Wing

I certify that Daniel Barker whose affidavit is attached to these papers is a man of a fair character for veracity or any man in the state. Given under my hand this 22. Jany 1820 T. Qualls
5th October 1819
Widow B Rice Crapstallnburg Ky
Widow B Rice Crapstallnburg Ky 14th Jany 1820. Relates to a discharge for her from the 10th Regt Ky Cav 10th Jany 1820 Daniel Barker
William Rice 1st Military Spec Company
Herby certify that the within is a true copy of the original
James M. [unclear] Clerk of Court 25th Jany 1820 Part of some by the [unclear] money of a credit [unclear] info is wanted. —
J. M. [unclear]

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
State of Missouri County of St. Louis } ss.
On this twelfth day of September 182 7 , before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of St. Louis personally appeared William who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Salmon M. Lucas in the regiment commanded by Colonel George Wall in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of Missouri from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State (District, or Territory,) of Missouri where he intends to remain, and wishes his Pension to be there payable, in future; and that his reasons for removing to the State of Missouri are to live near his children and grandchildren.
Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid. }
William H. H. H.
George Wall
NOTES.—The oath to be taken before a duly qualified Magistrate, whose official character and signature must be proved by the certificate of the proper officer, setting forth that the person taking the testimony is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
The Pensioner's oath must be supported by the evidence of another person as to identity. The person must swear that he well knows him to be the same person described in the above affidavit. The Magistrate must certify that the deponent is a person of veracity. This oath must also have the authentication as above required.

State of Missouri County of Pike ss I Michael J. Rags Clerk of the County Court of Said County of Pike do hereby certify Harrison Henderson whose name is here subscribed in the above or within or foregoing certificate of acknowledgement of the within instrume- nt of writing are given on the day of the date thereof acting justice of the peace in the Said County of Pike duly commis- sioned and qualified according to law and duly authorized to take & certify acknowledgments of Deeds and other instruments of writing and that full faith and credit are due to his official acts as such
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of Said Court this 12 day of September 1827 M J Rags Clerk

State of Missouri Pike County ss
On this 12 th day of September 1827 before me the subscriber a Justice of the peace for the County of Pike and State aforesaid personally appeared David M Rice who on her oath declares that William B Rice who makes the within appli- cation for a transfer is the same person as the described in that application.
David M Rice
I swear & subscribe to this and the day & year aforesaid
Garrison Hendrick
State of Missouri County of Pike ss
I Garrison Hendrick a Justice of the peace within the said County do hereby certify that David M Rice the above named deponent is a man of known honesty, certified by me this 12 th day of Sept r 1827. Garrison Hendrick J.P.

M rs D Rice, Affidavit
16.648 Sep 1820
C

State of Kentucky Casey County ss. Set. On this twenty fifth day of December 1820. Personally appeared in open Court held for Casey County being a Court of Record and proceeding according to the Constitution & Laws of said State; William Rife aged twenty six Years & Eight months Resident in the said State & County of Casey, who, being first sworn according to law, dect, on his Oath; declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows Vizt, He states he enlisted in the Year 1775 under Capt William Campbell afterwards Genl Campbell & August 1775 On listed under Capt. Williams Line in 1 st Virginia Regiment Continental Line marched to the Eastward under Col John Green (then Major) afterwards commanded by Col Richard Parker who, was succeeded by Col B. Bell was discharged in 1 st August 1779. in the state of New York by B. L. Muhlenburg, He further states that he on the day of 18 in the Muhlenburg County or Circuit Court (which was not recollect) made out an affidavit for the purpose of obtaining the provisions of an Act of Congress of the U. S., passed on the 18 March 1818. making provision for those persons engaged in the land & Naval Service of the last Revolutionary war which was forwarded to the Secretary of War of the United States of America, which when acted upon by said War department they passed his application as Reasonable; and enrolled him on the pension list of the Kentucky Agency at the rate of Eight dollars per Month to be commenced on the fifth day of October 1818. Undated 25 April 1820. And that said certificate hath but lately come into his possession & that.

And that he hath drawn up part of the money which the said Certificate has justly entitled him to, And I so solemnly swear that I was a Resident Citizen of the United States, on the 18 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 without 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 & Naval Services of the United States, in the Revolu- tionary War;" passed on the 18 day of March 1818. And that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any pro- perty or securities, contract or debts, due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed & by me subscribed which is as follows:    One Bone to addex worth $50 and not more  $50    One Large Bible worth $750 and not more  7.50    Old books & pamphlets worth $150 and not more  1.50    Debts on account $14. and not more  14.00    Total Amount  $73.50  
Wm B Rice Occupation a farmer unable to labour - He further states that he has a small family consisting of a wife sixty three Years of age, and Daughters about 21 Years of age a girl bound to said Daughter 6 Years of age all of whom are unable to support themselves
At a County Court began held for the County of Casey on the at the Courthouse in Liberty on Monday the 25th day of December 1828. The foregoing & annexed affidavit & schedule of William B Rice was sworn to & subscribed in open Court and thereupon Orders to be testified to the Secretary of War of the United States of America. Heaps Seal Seal Lucernefield

Commonwealth of Kentucky Bary County
3 Ditz
I Joel Sweeney Clerk of the County Court for the aforesaid County. Do here by certify that the foregoing Bill and Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the Records of said Court. And I do further certify that it is the opinion of the Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is twentyfive dollars (and that they are well satisfied in the probity of the said Bill & Record of the facts as aforesaid stated)
(By order of court) In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed, the Seal of the said Court, on this
27th day of December in the Year of our Lord Eighteen hundred twenty five the twenty ninth Year of said Commonwealth
Joel Sweeney Clerk

10,001
Rebecca Rice
Missouri
act 7. July 38
m 81. d 38.
adm
2 yrs serv.
120 $
Mrs. Green E. V. Richmond Va

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7. July 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows"
State of Missouri } Montgomery County } ss.
On this third day of May 1843 personally appeared before the County Court for the County and State aforesaid Mrs Rebecca Rice aged eighty two years, who being first 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 7th 1838, entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows." That she is the widow of William B Rice who enlisted as she has been informed and believes in January 1776 under Captain William Campbell in the first Virginia State Regiment Commanded by Colonel Patrick Henry under the direction of the Committee of safety and afterwards by Colonel William Christian. That the first of August 1776 he enlisted in the Continental line as sergeant under Lieut: Alexander Cunningham of the first Virginia Regiment was marched to the North and joined the United States Army under the Command of Lieut: Colonel John Green. That in August 1779 was in Major Richard Anderson Company, least: Lieut: Holman Minnis, the Regt: Commanded by Colonel B Ball and was discharged a sergeant in the State of New York first of August 1779 by Brigadier Genl: Peter Muhlenberg. That he received a pension under a certificate of which the following is a Substantial Copy. War Department

Revolutionary Claims. I certify that in conformity with the law of the United States of the 18 th March 1818 William B. Rice late a sergeant in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the pension List Roll of the Kentucky Agency, at the rate of Eight dollars per month, to commence on the fifth day of October One thousand eight hundred and eighteen
Given at the War office of the United States this fifth day of April One thousand eight hundred and twenty
J. C. Calhoun Secretary of War
That the original certificate of pension given up to the pension agent at St. Louis at the time the amount due at the death of said William B. Rice was paid. That she was married to said William B. Rice on the 15 th August 1781 (seventeen hundred and eighty one) and that he died the first day of March 1838 and that she is still his widow. 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 Seventeen hundred and ninety four A.D. at the time above stated
Rebecca his Rice mark
State of Missouri
Montgomery County ss. I Jacob L. Sharp Clerk of the County Court in and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that this day Rebecca Rice whose name is subscribed to the foregoing declaration came before the County Court, said Court

Locust being in season in and for the County aforesaid and being in the said declaration and was duly sworn to the truth of the statements therein contained.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at office in the town of Danville the 3rd day of May in the year of our Lord 1843.
George L. Shaeffer
in this (Montgomery) County in the State of Missouri That

FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
MARRIAGES.
Miss B. Rice & Rebecca Ellay...
Married August 14. 1831.
Born 12 miles from...
By John L. ... Oct. 1831.
of ...
of ...
sixteen hundred and twenty seven or eight William B Rice and Rebecca Rice the person whose name is subscribed to the accompanying declaration settled in this (Montgomery) County in the state of Missouri that

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
BIRTHS.
Wm B Rice Son of David & Mary Rice was born April 27 th 1744 Rebecca Ellington Daughter of Jacob & Martha Ellington was born March 1 st 1758
David H. Rice Son of Wm B Rice was born Sept 23 rd 1782 -
Wm Rice son of Wm B & Rebecca Rice was born April 4 th 1788
Mary A. E. S. Daughter of Wm B & Rebecca Rice was born Novem 7 th 1792
Benj m Rice son of Wm B & Rebecca Rice was born Novem 15 th 1790
Celia J Rice Daughter of Wm B & Rebecca Rice was born September 21 st
Sophia Rice Daughter of Wm B & Rebecca Rice
Sam l H. Rice Son of Wm B & Rebecca Rice born Novem 28 th 1802
Wm B Rice Son of Benj m & Eliza Rice Born 1824 Elizabeth D. Rice Daughter of B. B. Rice & Eliza Rice Born 1826 J. H. Rice
Lucinda Rice Daughter of B. B. Rice & Eliza Rice Born Sept 1 st 4 th 1824
Sophia W. Rice Daughter of Eliza & Wm B Rice Born 22 July 1826
David H. Rice son of Benj m & Eliza Rice Born April 14 th 1828
John G. Rice son of Benj m & Eliza Rice Born Feb y 8 th 1830
She and that is so ever

State of Missouri } In the Montgomery County Court Montgomery County } May Term 1843
Willis G Shackelford being produced and sworn as a witness in open Court upon his oath states that in the year eighteen hundred and twenty four or five he became acquainted with William B Rice and Rebecca Rice the person whose name is subscribed to the accompanying declaration that they were living together at that time in the state of Kentucky as man and wife: that in the year eighteen hundred and twenty seven he removed in company with them to this (Missouri) State. That he was intimately acquainted with them from that time until the death of the said William B Rice during the whole of which time they continued to live together as man and wife. Witness further states that he has not the shadow of doubt of the legality of their marriage.
Witness further states that he was well acquainted with the handwriting of said William B Rice and that he believes the entries made on a leaf of the he saw cut from the family Bible by the presiding Justice of the County Court in open Court were in the handwriting of the said William B Rice.
Willis G. Shackelford
Sworn to & subscribed in open Court 4th May 1843 -
Isaac L. Sharp Clerk Cty Ct.
George W Crane being also produced and sworn in open Court upon his oath states that in the year eighteen hundred and twenty seven or eight William B Rice and Rebecca Rice the person whose name is subscribed to the accompanying declaration settled in this (Montgomery) County in the state of Missouri that

they were then living together as man and wife and continued so to live until the death of the said William B Rice which happened he thinks in the spring of eighteen hundred and thirty eight and that he never had the shadow of doubt of the legality of their marriage
George M. Crane.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court 4th. May 1843-
Jacob L. Sharp Clerk City Ct.
State of Myron Montgomery County } p I Jacob L. Sharp Clerk of the County Court in and for the County aforesaid certify that at a county Court began and held in and for the County aforesaid at the Court House in the Town of Danville the proceedings including a Declaration of Rebecca Rice, the wife of a family Bible of the late William B. Rice de- ceased and the affidavits of Willis G. Shackleford & George M. Crane witnesses were read before said Court and while the said Court was in session at said Term.
In witness whereof I have here- unto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at office in the Town of Dan- ville the 4th. day of May in the year of our Lord 1843-
Jacob L. Sharp Clerk

Waddsworth Montgomery County Mo. March 8. 1857
Sec. 6 Whiting — Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir in reply to yours of 24 th January in which you requested me to inform you when my Mother Rebecca Rice was married I have to say in reply to this Question that the time and fact of my mother's marriage with my Father William B. Rice can be established by the family Record now in the possession of one of their children an in addition to this the record in your office will show the same fact that she is the widow of William B. Rice can be abundantly and conclusively estab- =lished she William B. Rice my father died March 19 th 1838. my Mother died the 26 th January 1846. she had at the time five legal heirs all of whom yet survive you will please instruct me how to proceed to present the facts before you in order to obtain what may be due her in her own right please send with your instructions blank application to obtain what her chil- =dren may be entitled to draw — With considerations of high respect I remain your most obed- =ient
William B. Rice
Comp. Pensions Washington D. C.

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. William B. Rice mtd file 9625
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1775 at 1776 William Campbell Patrick Henry 1st Va.   Aug. 1. 1776 Aug. 1. 1779 Sgt. William Linn William Christian   Y. Alexander Cummins John Green   Capt. G. Holmes Minnis Richard Parker   Burgess Ball   1780 appointed Quartermaster in S. Va. Regt. under Gen. Gates and left the Army at close of that campaign.  
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____
Date of application for pension, Oct. 5. 1811. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Madison Co. Ky.
Age at date of application, Apr. 27. 1744. Died Mar. 1. 1838.
Remarks: Soldier was in Prince Edward Co. Va. Aug. 14. 1781. Rebecca daughter of Jacob and Martha Ellington. She was allowed pension on an application filed May 3. 1843 while a resident of Montgomery Co. Ky. Children: David H. b. Sept. 9. 1782; Mary A. b. Nov. 12. 1784; William G. b. Apr. 4. 1788; Benjamin b. Nov. 15. 1790; Lucia B. b. Sept. 21. 1792; John M. b. Jan. 1. 1794; Sarah K. b. Feb. 22. 1796. Widow added the letter B to her name Aug. 1781.  Very respectfully,
Commissioner. OK
* As Rev. Linn was not found in Spelman I have used the St. & Capt. L.

1907 Dec 6 Fish to Mrs. P. L. Maynard 1915 Mar 6. Hist to Mrs. H. W. Johnson for Tombstone
Rev. WIDOW, &c.
File No. 9625 Rebecca Rice Wid. of William B. Rice Sergt. Penn. Line Act: Mch. 3 rd 43 Index: — Vol. Me Page 162
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Missouri 7401-
Report 3 rd July
Seth A. & J. E. Kendall Sep. 9 1843
Rebecca Rice.
Widow of William B. Rice
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 - and who died on the 15 th March, 1838 - at St. Louis, in the State of Missouri who was a Sergeant in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt. commanded by Col. Ball _____ in the Virginia Line for 2 years _____
Inscribed on the Roll of Missouri at the rate of 120 - Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th day of July 1843 - and sent to Thomas Green Richmond, Virginia -
Whole amount due $600.00 -
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Isaac Stewart Clerk.
Book A Vol. 2 Page 224

I Daniel Barbee of Danville in the County of Mercer and State of Kentucky do declare that I was a Sargeant in Capt. Richard Taylors Compy afterwards Commanded by Capt. Tipton Payne of the first Virginia Regiment in the Continental line in the Revolutionary War and that William Rice was a Sargeant in Capt Holman Menn's Company in said Regiment and that I alwas understood he was enlisted for three years, and that sometime in the latter part of the Summer or fall of 1779 said Rice was discharged and as far as I know or believe he was isturn a dutifull and able -aint Sargeant - that was his name and that I believe there was no other William Rice in said Regiment, and at that time was only known by the name of William Rice but now by that of William B Rice
Given under my hand at Danville the 20 day of Sept. 1819 — Danl Barbee
Mercer County.
This day Daniel Barbee came before me one of the Justices of the peace for said County and made oath to the truth of the above Given under my hand this 20 th Day of September 1819
Jer. Clemens J.P.
I know that Jeremiah Clemens is a Justice of the peace of Kentucky — 22 nd Jany 1820 Geo. Robertson

Libary Wood 15 th 1819
I do hereby certify that from my Infancy I was known by the name of William And I entered by that name, serv'd and was discharged by that name, - And there was no distinction of the addition of the letter B until Aug t 1781 I Married and settled in Prince Edward County Virginia in a neighborhood where there were four of the same name - And for distinction sake and to save trouble I added the letter B. And have written my name ever since — Wm B Price
State of Kentucky Casey County ss I do hereby certify that the foregoing affidavit of William B Price was signed & sworn to before me this 21 day of December 1819.
Jas. Fitzpatrick Jr
I certify that Jas Fitzpatrick is a Justice of the peace
J. Duvall

Treasurer Department Third Auditor's Office Early Sept. 1937.
I return herewith the paper, in the case of William B. Rice, died, Muscogee, Okla., June 1935, at $120. per annum, enclosed in your letter of the 24th inst. & in reply to inform you that his pension has been paid in full to the date of his death to Rebecca Rice his widow.
Very Respectfully Cyber O. S. Slev.
Notary Public Arkansas
G. C. Williams Esq. Committee of Pension

Declaration in order to obtain arrears of pension under the act of Congress of June 7 th 1832
State of Missouri } Montgomery County } ss
On this ninth day of Nov- ember in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty three Before the County Court of the County of Montgomery aforesaid personally appeared W m Rebecca Rice a Resident of said County aged eighty five years Who first being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the arrears of pension which became due William B Rice her husband under the provisions of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 entitled "An act sup- -plementary to the act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the revolution"
That William B Rice her husband aforesaid entered the army of the United States in January 1776 under Captain William Campbell (afterwards General Campbell) in the first Virginia State Regiment Commanded by Col Patrick Henry under the direction of the Committee of Safety and afterwards by Col. Christian. Enlisted in the Continental Service August 1 st 1776 as a Sergeant under Lieut. Alexander Cummins of the first Virginia Reg t . Was Marched to the northward and joined the United States Army under the command of Lieut Col John Green. In August 1779 was in Capt Morris Company The Reg t Commanded by Col. B Ball And was discharged from Service in August 1779 in the State of New York by Brigadier Genl Peter Muhlenburg being Sergeant at the time of his discharge. That her husband William B Rice aforesaid drew a pension under the act of Congress

of the 18 th of March 1878 of ninety six dollars per annum until his death which took place on the 1 st of March 1838 as will appear by reference to papers on file in the Pension Office
That she has lately received a certificate for a five years pension dated July 12 th 1843 Recorded in Book A. Vol. 2 nd page 224
And she further declares that she was married to Williams B Price aforesaid on the 14 th day of August A.D. 1781. And that her husband died on the 1 st day of March 1838 which will appear by examination of her papers on file in the Pension Office
Rebecca Price widow
State of Missouri
Montgomery County } ss. I Jacob L. Sharp Clerk of the County Court in and for the County aforesaid certify that Rebecca Rice this day came before said Court the same being in session and after being duly sworn made and subscribed to above declaration.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at office in the Town of Danville the 3 th day of November in the year of our Lord 1843.
Jacob L Sharp Clerk

3508
Rebecca Rice
$120
3958
192
Thos Green Richmond Va

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 3 d of March 1843 granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7 th 1838 —
State of Missouri Montgomery County { S. S
On this ninth day of August 1843 personally appeared before the Subscriber a justice of the Peace for the County of Montgomery and State of Missouri Mrs. Rebecca Rice a resident of Montgomery County and State of Missouri aged eighty-two 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 provisions made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 d March 1843 granting pensions to widows of pensioners who served during the Revolutionary War — That she is the widow of William B. Rice who enlisted as she has been informed and believes in January 1776 under Capt. W m Campbell in the first Virginia State Regiment commanded by Col. Patrick Henry under the direction of the Committee of Safety and afterwards by Col. W m Christian — That the first of August 1776 he enlisted in the Continental line as Sergeant under Lieut. Alva Cummings of the first Virginia Regt. was marched to the north and joined the A. S. Army under the command of Lieut. Col. John Green — That in

the Committee of Safety and afterwards by Col Wm Christian - That the first of August 1776 he enlisted in the Continental line as Sergeant under Lieut Alva Cummings of the first Virginia Regt - was marched to the north and joined the U. S. Army under the Command of Lieut Col John Green - That in August 1779 was in Majr Richd. C. Andersons Company Capt Lieut Holman - Minnis - the Regt Commanded by Col B. Ball and was discharged a Sergeant in the State of New York first of August 1779 by Brigd. Gen. Peter Muhlenburg - That her husband received a pension under the act of Congress of the 18 th March 1818 at the rate of Eight Dollars per Month and that she has lately received a pension certificate dated 12 th day of July 1843 granting to her a pension of one hundred and twenty ($120-) Dollars per annum for five years from the 4 th day of March 1836 under the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1835 - She further declares that she is still a Widow -
Attest
Rebecca her  X  mark Rice
Charles J. Denny Ira H. Elmer
Sworn to and Subscribed on the day and year above written before me a justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid; and I further certify that the declarant Mrs Rebecca Rice is personally known to me -
Cole Diggott J.P.
I, Clerk of the County Court in and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing declaration of Mrs Rebecca Rice is and was at the time of signing the same a true and correct copy of the original thereof and that the person who has certified the same is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly qualified and authorized to administer oaths. I also certify that the signature purporting to be his is genuine. Given under my hand & seal of office at Office in the Town of Danville the 9th. day of August A.D. 1843
Lawrence S. Sharp Clerk

Pension Agency, St. Louis, Mo January 25. 1844
Sir
I forward the enclosed papers of Rebecca Rice, to know if they are in form for payment, without the usual proof, as in other cases, of the death of the pensioner and identity of the widow—
She is already on the Roll as having held one Certificate under Act 7 July 1838, paid off & returned in 4 th of 43—holding yet another under Act 3 March 43, a half year of which is paid—and also the enclosed Certificate, in which she is specially named, and in all of which the usual proof of death and widowhood must have been filed in the Dep t . Supposing it, consequently, to have been intended to treat this case in the same way as one of a widow holding a certificate made directly to herself, I have forborne to demand the further evidence, and as the shortest mode for least expense to the widow, submit it to know if the papers, as they are, will be satisfactory. Be pleased to return them with an answer.
I am very respectfully
Your Ob. Ser t .
J. S. Edwards Esq. Wm. C. Anderson Comm r . of Pensions Agent Washington City

Nov 27 1843
Rob: Rice No 114 38 for a new house husband's name not
1832
Wm. H. Henshaw
William Hays
No 7401 at 38

Washington Nov 25 th 1843
J. L. Edwards Esqr Comm r of Pensions
Sir
Enclosed please find the Declaration of Mrs Rebecca Rice of Danville Mont- gomery Co Mo to obtain arrears of pension which became due her husband under the act of Congress of 7 th June 1832
Very respectfully
Your Obt Servt
C. J. S. E. Kendall

William B. Rice
Sergeant
Virginia line
Three years
$120 per an
act 7 June 1832
Miponi Roll
Payable to his
widow Rebecca
Rice from 4 March
1831 to March 1. 1838
deducting all payments
during that period
under the act of March 18-1818
Send cut: to Miss?
A. & J. E. Kendall
Prescott

Muskogee C.T. 11/25, 07.
Commissioner of Pensions.
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir. I send you the information requested as to our Wm. B. Rice. will you give me the war record of him which must be one file in your office.
Very Respect.
Mrs. L. L. Mays.
317 57th St.
Muskogee C.T.

Revolutionary Service
Full name of soldier.
William Bedford Rice.
Place of residence before service Virginia.
Place of residence after service Kentucky
Date of death as near as possible. 1835.
Christian name of widow
Rebecca Pelington
Did either he or his widow receive a pension?
Yes both I think.
Remarks.
Went into the army at about age of 21. as one of Gen t George Washington's body guards.

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Montgomery City - Mo. Feb. 26/1915
Prison Dept. U.S.A.
Sir -
I wish to procure headstones for the graves of the following soldiers will you help me with all the data necessary from your records - I will attend to the placing of the gravestones myself -
Respect-
Wm. H. W. Johnson
David Nelson - 1760 - 1822 of Columbia S.C. Served with his father in the American Revolution. I have a copy of the receipt of their services in Continental Money the paper is entitled "Claims against S.C. Growing out of the Revolution. They were in the battle of Cowpens on Jan 17. 1781. Gen Morgan in Command. Mrs. Martha Johnson Faulkner is a D.A.R. from his line - member of the Nelson Van Buren Chapter. Montgomery City Mo.

James Callaway (Capt-) 1783 - 1815 - Sm of Flanders Callaway & Jeremia Boon - Grandson of Col. Daniel Boon & Rebecca Bryan Killed by the Indians - Buried at Mniota Mo. I have a picture of the neglected grave.
Isaac "Fau" Bitter - adopted by Col. Daul Boon Captain of a Company in the Battle of Point Pleasant - in 1774. Born Oct 20 - 18 was 95 years old when he died. Lived in Botetourt Co Va. prior to the Am. Revolution. in 1800 he came to Missouri with Nathan Boone. During the Indian war he was Major of the Militia under Col. Daul Boon - Married 1797 to Susan Hays in 1815 settled at Linn's Lick in Montgomery Co. Mo. He died in 1836 and is buried at Mniota Springs near the Fau Bitter Farm which is still standing - I can furnish picture of same. and know the exact location of his grave - unmarked .

X 4 V William B. Rice - Rev. Soldier - married Rebecca Arlington - Settled in Montgomery Co. Mo. in 1825 - Died in his 95 th year buried in the Gregory graveyard near Dauville Mo. Pension collected by Andrew Kiffers - from - Rose Pioneer Families of Mo.
X 5 William Hall - Age 79 - From Rose P. F. Came from E. Tennessee Settled in Montgomery Co. in 1817 married Elizabeth Hicks - pension collected by Andrew Kiffers - Buried in Gregory graveyard near Dauville Mo.
X 6 Peter Rock - Pension collected by Andrew Kiffers - Buried near Dauville Mo. died at the age of 92

7 Enaw Shelby Polk - warrior of 1812 Born Dec 16 - 1791 in Maury Co. Tenn Married Laura Miller July 16 - 1818 Died Oct 23 - 1878 - Buried in Huntsville Arkansas - I know where his grave is. As shown by "Polk Tree" made by Mary Polk of Nashville Tenn. I have the Polk-family Bible published 1830 - Our grandson - Chas. Knox Polk - Still lives in Huntsville Ark.
12- 8 Benjamin D.A. Polk. B - 1790 - D - 1840 Lived in Tenn - near Bolivar - Soldier of 1812 - Died 1840 in San Augustine Texas His daughter Mrs. Margaret Teel - Still lives there and knows the exact- place where he was buried.
John Polk - 4 th Son of J m Polk & Margaret Taylor Polk born near - on

Carlisle Pa. about 1740 Soldier in the Revolution & acquitted himself with gallantry - Married Eleanor Sheedy Dr. of Mayor Evan Sheedy son of Genl Sheedy. Co 8 th 1 st Battalion of York Co. Penn. in the year 1778. Archives of Penn. 2 series. Vol. 14 p - 746-88
John A. Polk. born Mecklenburg Co - N. C. Rev. Soldier under his father John Polk. died in Tenn June 1 st 1822 - His grand daughter Mrs Margaret - Teel of San Augustine Texas still lives and knows where his grave is located. 12
Ezekiel Polk - Rev. patriot - rank Captain Member of 1 st Convention held in S.C. father of James K. Polk - Promoted to rank of Col. Wrote his own epitaph for a wooden tombstone - June 24 1821 died 3 yrs later - 77 yrs old when he died - buried in Hardeman Co. Tenn I have a copy of the epitaph - hope to have a Government-Marker for same - All these are important - please

Rev. War Section.
March 6, 1915.
Ans Own Mrs. H. W. Johnson, Montgomery City, Missouri. Wm. B. Rice W. 9625
Madam:
In response to your letter of the 26 th ultimo, you are advised that the pension records fail to afford any information in regard to David Watson, James Callaway, Isaac Van Bibber, Peter Rock, Benjamin D. A. Polk, John Polk, John A. Polk and Ezekiel Polk who served in the Revolution, War of 1812 and early Indian Wars as described by you.
William Hall, Revolutionary War pensioner S. File 16859, was born in Henrico County, Virginia, in 1761, he served as Private for sixteen and one-half months at various times between 1778 and 1781 in the North Carolina troops. He resided in Montgomery County, Missouri in 1832. Date of death not stated.
William B. Rice, Revolutionary War pensioner W. File 9625, was born April 27, 1744, place not stated, he served as Sergeant and Quartermaster about three years at various times between 1775 and 1780 in the Virginia troops. He moved to Missouri in 1827 and died March 1, 1838. place not stated.

Evan S. Polk, pensioner War of 1812 S. Ctf. 5121, served as Corporal from December 18, 1812 to April 20, 1813 and from December 18, 1813 to February 15, 1814 in the Tennessee militia. In 1871 he was eighty years old and a resident of Huntsville, Arkansas. Dates of birth and death are not stated.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Pension Agency, St. Louis, Mo. December 9, 1843
Sir
I have just rec d . the enclosed instructions, dated 28 th Nov r ., for the payment of the pension due to William B. Rice, dec d , deducting first what may have been paid to his Widow "under the Act of 18 th March 1828 after the 4 th March 1831 to the 1 st March 1838".
I have to remark that - on the 5 th Oct. '43 the, the Widow, Rebecca Rice, was paid from 4 th March 1830 to 4 th March 1841, being 5 years = $600. under instructions also herewith enclosed, 4/13 July '43
Perceiving there is probably some mistake, I have deemed it best to write immediately, and await further orders.
I presume it is intended to allow from 4 Mar '31 to 1 st Mar '38, date of the death, being 7 years left 3 days c 120. $840. less $1. deducting what was paid under former instructions, viz, $600.
I am very respectfully
Your ob. ser.
Wm C. Anderson
Agent
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Pensions Washington City

WAR DEPARTMENT, Pension Office,
December, 4 th 1827.
SIR :
In conformity with the regulations of this Department, you have this day been transferred from the Roll of Kentucky to that of Missouri to take effect from and after the 1 st September 1827.
I am, sir, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. G. Edwards
Mr. William B. Rice,
U. S. Pensioner.
St. Louis,
Missouri.

Washington Sept 6 th 1843 Dear Sir,
W m J. Rice a Sergeant in the war of the Revolution drew a pension of $96 per annum under the act of Congress of the 18 th March 1818 until his death which took place some five or six years since. Is not his widow entitled to the amount which became due her husband under the act of Congress of the 7 th June 1832 after deducting the amount which he actually received under the act of 18 th March 1818
Very respectfully Your obed Servt A. B. E. Kendall
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comr of Pensions

3508 Sept. 8. 1843.
Rebecca Rice
March 3 rd 1843.
Dear
Col. J. H. Edwards
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Comm. of Papers Washington

Richmond 6 Sept 1843.
Col. J. L. Edwards, Comm d of Pensions.
Sir.
When I was last in Washington You handed me Mrs. Rebecca Rice (widow of Wm. B.) certificate for the pension under the act of 7 July 1838.
Enclosed is her application under act 3 March last, all complete in form & substance.
I am Y r obed serv t
Thomas Green

Richmond 18 May 1843
Col. J. L. Edwards Washington
Sir,
I enclose you the declaration & accompanying evidence, of Mrs. Rebecca Rice of Montgomery County, Mo., widow of Wm. B. Rice - for a pension under act 7 July 1843.
If the evidence be satisfactory, as I venture to suppose it will be, could the certificate extend to the sixth or current years pension, without a new declaration? If so, it might save some trouble - but of course cannot be of much consequence. -
Please to enclose the certificate (if granted) to Yr. obt servt. Thomas Green