Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2345, for Amos Rice, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
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Rice, Amos
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Mary
B.Lt. 19504-160-55
CONTENTS

74 Worcester
21. 372 Massachusetts
Amos Rice
of Brookfield , in the State of Mass. who was a Private in the Comp. commanded by Captain Barney of the Regt. commanded by Col. Whiting on the Mass. line for 17 Mos. 24 days
Court Dec. 1831
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass. at the rate of 59 Dollars 30 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 day of Sept. 1833 and Sister H. Stillney Brookfield
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. '33 $ 118.60
Remnant allowance ending 1 Sept. '34  29.65
$ 148.25
29.65 $ 177.90 Pensionary Claim, Not June 7, 1832.
Recorded by G. C. Stiles Clerk, Book E. Vol. 4. Page 23.

2834 Massachusetts.
Mary Rice, widow of Amos, Rice
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private.
Maso Sine
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 59 Dollars 30.
Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10th day of November 1853 and sent to
Otis Hayden Brookfield Mass.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 45. Vol. A
(32)
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93811 3/21 Act March 3/53 1/1 April 23/53
Cir. D. Hyde Nov 29/55
Mary Rice Widow Amos Rice Prop
Capt Was in the Revolution ary War (Continued) Col in new Pension Act Feb 1833
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Apr 16 Dec Mar 19/56 Dodge
Dwight Hyde Brookfield Mass
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County of Worcester. Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Personally appeared before me the undersigned one of the justices of the peace, within and for the County aforesaid, Amos Rice of Brookfield in the County of Worcester aforesaid, the same whose application to the lower department is returned, who being duly sworn, deposes and saith, that according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades.
For the term of two months at Berkshire Mass. and vicinity from the first day of April  February 8 1776 to the first day of April  January of the same year, as a private in the Mass. Militia, which was the first term named in his declaration —
For the term one month and three days at Bennington Vermont from the thirtieth day of July 1777 to the first day of Sept 1777 as a private in the Mass. Militia, which is the second term mentioned in said Rice's declaration.
For the term of nine months at Rhode Island, from April 1. 1778 to January 1st 1779. as a private, in the Mass. Militia, which is the particular stated in the third term of service mentioned in his declaration noting however that said Rice did not join the army till June 10th 1777. The fourth term was five months and six days as particularly stated in his declaration, this enlistment was for 6 months. Amos Rice
Subscribed and sworn to before me, the 28th day of May A.D. 1833 Hosman Stebbins Jus. Peace.

Worcester ss.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts—
Theophilus Wheeler Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Worcester do hereby certify that since making my certificate connected with this case dated September 7th day 1832. the foregoing affidavit made by Amos Rice before Herman Stebbins Esq. dated the 28th day of May 1833 has been produced in the said Court - and that the papers now connected by ribbon under the seal of the said Court of Probate contain the proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Amos Rice for a Pension - I further certify that Herman Stebbins before whom the said last dated affidavit was made, is a Justice of the Peace in & for the County of Worcester, and that the signature purporting to be his signature is genuine -
In testimony whereof have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this fourth day of June in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred & thirty three Joseph Wheeler Reg of said Court

Amos Rice's Appt. for a pension
1997

Declaration, in order to secure the Benefit of the Act of Congress Passed June 7 th 1832.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Worcester ss. On this 14 th day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred thirty-two personally appeared in open Court before the Hon. Nathaniel Paine Esq. Judge of the Probate of Wills &c. Amos Rice a resident of Brookfield in the County of Worcester aforesaid and Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged Seventy two 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 7 th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers, and served as herein stated.
1 st . I was born in the town of Brookfield in the County aforesaid on the 11 th day of September A.D. 1759. My name and age was registered in the records of Brookfield aforesaid but the earlier records of said town were burned and I know of no authentic record of my age. But I was living in Brookfield aforesaid when I was first called into service, and I have lived in said Brookfield ever since the Revolutionary War, and am now a resident of said town. 1 st . In the 1776. I performed two months service in the Massachusetts Militia, at Dorchester, Massachusetts. I enlisted under Capt. Barney, left in Feb. 1776. Marched through Worcester & Framingham to Dorchester and while I was there, Dorchester Heights were fortified and also drawn on the point against the Castle. The British Army was in Boston and I was on guard and fatigue. I belonged to Col. Whitney's Reg t . Lt. Col. Stone - Maj. Holman (I am no certain) - 1 st Lt. Nathan Hamilton, 2 nd Lt. Cyrus Root. Enrs. Jos. Thaxter (I am not positive as to Thaxter) - When my term of two months was completed I was dismissed at Brookfield aforesaid, and had no written discharge.
The second term of service was in the months of July and August 1777. when Burgoyne entered the U.S. from Canada, I turned out the later part of July on an alarm at Brookfield, marched through Northampton and to Bennington Vermont; when we arrived at Bennington Capt. Gilbert's Company to which I belonged, marched under General Lincoln to Half Moon on the North River, then back to Bennington on Sunday the day after the Battle, between Gen. Stark and the British. Subsequently were sent to Saratoga, and Lieut. Brown, - I was dismissed on the last of August, this service was also in the Massachusetts Militia.
The third term of service I performed was under Gen. John Sullivan in Rhode Island, I enlisted at Brookfield aforesaid in the Massachusetts Militia, about the first of April for nine months under Capt. John Cullins but did not leave home till the tenth day of June, I marched through Woodstock and Rehoboth to Providence, staid there a few weeks and marched to Oidiph's Meadow, then to Providence. When in August I went upon Rhode Island with Gen. Sullivan; within a short time after we got upon the Island there was a severe storm, and went down near Newport and began to embark; but the French fleet left the coast and a retreat was necessary - there was a battle at the north end of the Island and the Army left the Island. I belonged to Col. Mott's Regiment, Lt. Col. Wood (I am not positive as to Wood) Maj. Wolcott, Capt. John Cullins, Lt. Thomas Moore, Enrs. Jonas Mawell, I was dismissed Jan. 1. 1779 at East Greenwich, I had no written discharge.
The fourth term of service I performed in the Continental Army, - I enlisted at Brookfield Mass. the later part of June 1780. mustered at Springfield Mass. July 8. A.D. 1780 marched through Shelburne, Conn. through Hartford to West Point. I was then mustered into the 7 th Mass. Regt. 3 rd Mass. Brig. Col. John Brooks - Maj. Darby (not positive as to Darby) Lt. Thorp, - I recd. but no other officers of the Company, it was called Maj. Darby's Company, or the Maj. Darby's Company - Thorp left the Company Lieut. Givens commanded it. - I was priv. on the march, - marched down on the east side of the river and crossed Kings' Ferry the first part of August, then marched down to Orange Town, where Darby was promoted near Dobb's Ferry encamped most of the time at Toloway in the Jerseys, as I suppose, - I was discharged

General, and declare that my name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Amos Rice
Byrne Nath l D r Judge of Probate for the County of Worcester
We Meah Stone a Clergyman residing in the town of Brookfield, and Simion Draper of Brookfield in the County of Worcester aforesaid, Certify that we are well acquainted with Amos Rice who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be 72 years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution and we concur in that opinion —
Subscribed & sworn to Aug 28 1832
Before me Herman Stebbins for Paris
Micah Stone.
Simon Grapen
Notwithstanding the loss of the
Theophilus Wheeler Registrar of the Court of Probate for the County of Worcester aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the appl- cation of Alma Rice for a pension. That Mary Robbins before whom the proceedings aforesaid were made, is a justice of the Peace in and for said County in full and said that he received the same My testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand affixed the Great Seal of Office this 7 th day of August Session in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred thirty two. Theophilus Wheeler Reg. d of the said Court in Massachusetts.

For Amos Reu
Elijah Reu's Deputies

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Norfolk Aug. 11. 1832 } Jr
I Elijah Rice of Brookfield in the County of our said, age 72 years - first being duly sworn according to Law - do testify & say - that in the year 1861 - I was drafted to go and join the Northern army to take Bangor, Amos Rice was drafted at the same time, - My Brother Elisha Rice took my place and did the duty - Amos Rice marched with my Brother and I know he was about six or eight weeks in August & Sept of that year in the American Army. I was August and September worked frequently for his father, and for his farm joined that of my father - and further the deponent saith not. Elijah Rice
Norfolk Jr. Aug 11. 1832 Personally appeared Elijah Rice and subscribed and made oath to the truth of the above deposition before me. Herman Stebbins Jr. Pa.
I hereby certify that Elijah Rice who has subscribed the above affidavit is a person of truth and veracity Herman Stebbins

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Amos Rice
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Heman Stibbey Brookfield Mass.

BRIEF in the case of Amos Rice of Brookfield in the State of Mass; (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? Seventy two years  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 1776 Feb, 2 Capt Barney Secy } Col Whiting } Lt Col Stone } Maj Holman   1777 July 2 1 18 Capt Gilbert   to last aug 3   ----- Sept 1 9 Capt Procter, Col Wade   1780 July 1 5 6 Lt Pinney, Col Brooks, Maj Darby   17 24  
5. In what battles was he engaged?
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Brookfield.
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? A Clergyman & Simeon Draper certify to traditional evidence. Elisha Rice prng 60 years service in Aug & Sep 1777. Amos Rice prng same service. - 60 years service, absent. Reuben Olds prng 20 yrs service in 1776, and 9 yrs service to 1780 with Col Wade. Joshua Hyde prng service in 1780. M. Hovey prng service in 1780. Benj Jennings who prng service in 1780.
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
X  Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
AKent Examining Clerk.

Brookfield October 11 th 1853
In the Book of Records of Publishments in the Town of Brookfield. I find the following Publishment - viz.
Amos Rice and Miss Mary Thompson of Brookfield. The Clerks certificate is dated October 28 th 1805
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the records of said Town of Brookfield
Washington Tufts } Clerk of the Town of Brookfield
I further certify that the returns of Marriages of the Rev. Micah Stone for the year 1805 does not appear on said records
Washington Tufts Town Clerk

Worthington, B. October 11 th 1853
Then personally appeared Washington Tufts within named and made oath that he is the Clerk of the said Town of Brookfield duly chosen and qualified to discharge all the duties of Clerk of said Town
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
WORCESTER COUNTY, ss.
I, Joseph Mason
Clerk of the Judicial Courts
for the County and Commonwealth aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Otis Hayden on the eleventh of October A.D. 1853, was and still is
a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and authorized by the laws of this Commonwealth, to take the acknowledgement of deeds, and administer oaths, and that his signature to the certificate of oath upon the affidavit of Washington Tufts
hereunto annexed is genuine
Given under my hand, and the seal of said County, this twelfth day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-three.
Joseph Mason Clerk.
Joseph Mason Clerk.

Warren, Vt. October 11 th 1853
Then personally appeared Washington Tufts within named and made oath that he is the Clerk of the said Town of Brookfield duly chosen and qualified to discharge all the duties of Clerk of said town
Sworn before me Otho Hayden Justice of Peace

Worcester County ss. Commonwealth of Massachusetts on this Sixth day of October 1853. Personally appeared before me Otis Hayden a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Mary Rice, a resident of Brookfield, in said County, aged Seventy five years, who being 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 the 3 d day of Feb- ruary 1853, granting Pensions to Widows of persons who ser- ved during the Revolutionary War, That she is the Widow of Amos Rice deceased, who drew a Pension under the act of the 7 th of June 1832, his certificate was given at the War Office of the United States September 13 th 1833. and numbered 21.372. by which he was entitled to receive, and did receive, annually dur- ing his life, Fifty Nine dollars and thirty cents, up to the time of his death, which happened on the 17 th day of February 1843. That I was married to the said Amos Rice, on the 10 th day of November 1805, by the Rev Micah Stone; and that previous to my marriage to him, my name was Mary Thompson.
Witness
Otis Hayden
Her Mary X Rice Mark.
Worcester ss. October 16 th 1853. Sworn to and subscribed before me, and I certify that the above named Mary Rice is personally known to me to be a person of truth and veracity, that she is the Widow of the said Amos Rice who was a Pensioner as stated by her, and that I have no interest what- -ever in her claim to a Pension.
Before me Otis Hayden Justice of Peace

I Simson Rice of Brookfield in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged Eighty three years on oath testify and say I am well acquainted with Mary Rice Widow of Amos Rice deceased and have been since her marriage. I was present with my wife at the Marriage of the said Amos Rice and Mary Thompson, They were joined in marriage by the Rev Melick Stone in the latter part of the year 1805. She has made application for a Pension, as Widow of Amos Rice and during his Life time, was well acquainted with the said Amos Rice, that said Amos Rice was the husband of said Mary Rice, and was a Soldier of the Revolution, and Pensioner of the United States under the act of the 7 th of June 1832. and as such received annually during his Life about Sixty dollars. that the said Amos Witness Rice is now, and was a Widow on the 3 rd of February 1853. Otis Hayden Simson Rice
Worcester ss. October 15 th 1853 Then personally appeared Simson Rice above named and made oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is true, and I hereby certify, that the said Simson Rice is personally known to me, that he is entitled to credit as a witness, and a resident of Brookfield. and that I have no interest whatever in the claim of said Mary Rice to a Pension.
Before me Otis Hayden Justice of Peace

I Dexter Rice of Brookfield in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged Sixty three years, on oath testify and say, that I am well acquainted with Mary Rice, Widow of Amos Rice, late of said Brookfield deceased, who has made application for a Pension, as Widow of Amos Rice, and during his Life time, was well acquainted with the said Amos Rice, that said Amos Rice, the Husband of said Mary Rice, he was a Pensioner of the United States, under the act of the 7 th of June 1832. That said Mary Rice is now, and was a Widow, on the 3 rd day of February 1853. and that she is the Widow of the identical Amos Rice, who was a Pensioner as aforesaid up to the time of his death, which happened on the 17 th day of February, 1843. I administered and settled his estate, and obtained the full amount of Pension due him at the time of his death.
Witness
Otis Hayden
Dexter Rice
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
WORCESTER COUNTY, ss.
I, Joseph Mason Clerk of the Judicial Courts
for the County and Commonwealth aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Otis Hayden on the Sixth day of October A.D. 1853 was and still is
a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and authorized by the laws of this Commonwealth, to take the acknowledgement of deeds, and administer oaths, and that his signatures to the certificates of oath upon the affidavits of Mary Rice, Simeon Rice and Dexter Rice hereunto annexed are genuine.
Given under my hand, and the seal of said County, this eleventh day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-three.
Joseph Mason Clerk.

I Dexter Rice of Brookfield in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged Sixty three years, on oath testify and say, that I am well acqu- ainted with Mary Rice, Widow of Annos Rice, Late of said Brookfield deceased, who has made application for a Pension, as Widow of Annos Rice, and during his Life time, was well acquainted with the said Annos Rice, that said Annos Rice was the Husband of said Mary Rice, he was a Pensioner of the United States, under the act of the 7 th of June 1832. That said Mary Rice is now, and was a Widow, on the 3 rd day of February 1853. and that she is the Widow of the identical Annos Rice, who was a Pensioner as aforesaid up to the time of his death, which happened on the 17 th day of February, 1843. I administered and settled his estate, and obtained the full amount of Pension due him at the time of his death
Witness
Oth Hayden
Dexter Rice
Worsth fs. October 6 th 1853. Then personally appeared the above named Dexter Rice and made oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is true and I hereby certify that the said Dexter Rice is personally known to me that he is entitled to credit as a witness and is a resident of Brookfield and that I have no interest in the claim of said Mary Rice to a Pension
Before me Oth Hayden Justice of Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts } 88. County of Worcester (
On this sixteenth day of April A.D. 1855 personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Worcester in the State aforesaid Mrs. Mary Rice aged 76 years a resident of Brookfield in the County of Worcester and State of Massachusetts, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the Widow of Amos Rice, deceased, who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and served his Country in that capacity faithfully until honorably discharged from said service. The Company and Regiment in which he so served is unknown to the said applicant as likewise the Officers Commanding the same. Said applicant further avers that she was lawfully married to the said Amos Rice in the year 1805, that her Maiden name was Mary Thompson, that her said husband died in the year 1843 and that she is now a Widow. For the proof of these facts she refers to the revolutionary Muster rolls now in the arching at Washington and to the fact that she now draws a Pension from the government of the United States, under act of Congress passed in Feb. the year 1853.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty lands to which she may be entitled under act of Congress passed March 3 d 1855, never having received nor applied for bounty lands under this or any other act of Congress.
Dwight Ayer of Brookfield Mass. is hereby authorized as my attorney to prosecute this claim and to receive any Certificate or warrant that may be issued thereon.
Mary my Rice
Personally appeared Mary Rice and Caroline Brigham residents of the County of Worcester in the State aforesaid, who upon oath declare that they are personally well acquainted with Mrs. Mary Rice and saw her make her mark to the foregoing declaration, that they know her to be the identical person therein represented and that now she is a widow.
Mary Rice
Caroline Brigham
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me this sixteenth day of April 1855, and I certify that I know of the said Mary Rice her receiving a pension from the U.S. government, and believe her to be the identical person she represents herself to be. That the witnesses are credible persons, and that I have no interest whatsoever in this claim.
Dwight Ayer
Jus. of the Peace

State of Massachusetts } ss. County of Worcester }
I hereby certify that Dwight Dyer Esq. before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit were made, is and was, at the time of taking the same, an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified and that his signature within is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hands and affixed the the Supreme Judicial Court, for the County and State aforesaid Seal of my office this seventeenth day of April 1855.
Myr. Smith.
Asst. Clerk
1855

Free
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 2345
Mary Rice
Widow
Amos Rice
Priv. Rev. War.
Act Feb. 3, 1853.
Index:—Vol. M. Page 161
[Arrangement of 1870.]

For Amos. Rice
Mono River Deposits
1884

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Worcester Aug. 13 th 1832
I Moses Rice of Brookfield in said County aged Twenty two years first being duly sworn according to law - do testify and say - That I was born and brought up in the immediate neighbourhood with the Moses Rice of Brookfield, that we attended the same school, and that I have been well acquainted with him from the time of the Revolutionary war to the present time - That he was frequently out as a soldier in said war, he was in Rhode Island, and West point, and I remember that he went away about  at the time of the taking of Bunker Hill That he returned after after the , and was absent four or five weeks - and further the de- ponent saith not Moses Rice
Worcester p. Aug. 13 th 1832
Personally appeared Moses Rice and subscribed and made oath to the truth of the above dep- osition before me Heman Stebbins Jus Peace.
I hereby certify that Moses Rice who has subscribed the above affidavit is a person of truth Heman Stebbins

For Anna Rice
Reuben Olds' Deputation

Commonwealth of Massachusetts } County of Worcester - Aug. 11. H 1832 }
I Reuben Olds of Brookfield in the County of said aged 70 years first being duly sworn according to law do testify and say that I was a Soldier in the Revolutionary Army in the year 1776, That I belonged to Col Whitney or Col Lt Col Stone's Regt, and Capt Sears Company, that I was bound to Lt Nathan Darnell - that I performed a term of two months duty at Dorchester Mass and that Amos Rice was a Soldier in said Company and performed two months duty at the same time that I did -
I also was a Soldier at Providence R.I. for a term of nine months - in Col Hadd's Regt. and Capt John Cullen Company - that and second from June 1778 to Jan'y 1779 - Jan'y exclusive, that said Amos Rice was a Sol- dier in the same Company and performed a like term of duty, - and further the deponent saith not
Reuben Olds
Worcester, p. Aug. 11. 1832
Personally appeared Reuben Olds and subscribed and sworn to the truth of the above Deposition before me - Herman Stebbins Jr. Paris
I hereby certify that Reuben Olds who has subscribed the above deposition is a person of truth Herman Stebbins

For Amos. Reu
Joshua H. G. D. Deposition

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Worcester Aug 6th 1832 } ss.
I Joshua Hyde of Pierbridge the the County of Worcester aforesaid, aged 69 - years being duly sworn do testify and say that in the year A.D. 1778 I was a soldier in the Massachusetts Militia in the U.S. service in Rhode Island, I belonged to Col. Mawdsley's Reg. and Capt. Saml. Hammond's and afterwards in Capt. Saml. Lamb's Company. In July 1778 I was acquainted with Aaron Rice of Brook- field, Mass he was then a soldier in Capt. John Cottle's Com. Mass. Militia at at Providence R.I. - I afterwards saw him the latter part of August of the same year on R. Island, at the time of the Battle on Rhode Island, I afterwards, in Sept. or Oct. of the same year saw him on duty at East Greenwich - - - Subscribed and sworn to the day and year above written Joshua Hyde
Sworn to Norcutt J. Aug. 6th. 1832. Personally appeared Joshua Hyde and made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed - Before me Herman Stebbins for Clerk
I hereby certify that Joshua Hyde who has subscribed the above affidavit is a person of truth Herman Stebbins

Deposition of Gwenison Hastings in favour of Amos Rice
Gwenison Hastings
For Amos Rice

For Amos Rice
Nivenon Hastings, Dept.
Despatch of Garrison in favor of Amos Rice

I Newenson Hastings of Brookfield in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts yeoman of Lawfull age Testify and say that on the first day of July 1780 Anos Nunc (at that time and does now) Belong to said Town of Brookfield intend the service with me in the war of the revolution. under the follow- ing officers. the first muster in Springfield and March to West Point on the North River. he there gained Col. John Brooks Regt. of Infantry. which was the Seventh Mass. Regt. and the company was called the May's company It was comma- nded by Lieut. Sharp. he engaged for six months and served the most part of that time. but I do not know the precise time that he was discharged further your deponent saith not Newenson Hastings
Worcester ss Aug. 6 th 1832.
Personally appeared the above named Newenson Hastings and made oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is true before me Simson Dyer Justice of Peace
I hereby certify that the above Newenson Hastings is personally known to me, and is a credible person Simon Steblin

For Anna Rice
Jos. Baumgartners Leh.
Dearest Bessie in love Yours

Deposition of Benj. Jennings in favour of Amos Rice
For Answer Jot. B. 13. 24

I Benjamin Jennings of Brookfield in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. of Lawfull Age Testify and say that on the first day of July 1780 Amos Rice (at that time and days now) Belong to said Town of Brookfield. entered the service of with me in the war of the revolution under the following officers. he passed muster at Springfield and marched from there to West Point on the North River he there joined Col. John Brooks Regt. of Infantry. which was the 7 th Mass. Regt. and the Comp y . was called the May's Company. It was commanded by Lieut. Tharp. he engaged for six months. and served the most of his time out but what time he received his Discharge, I do not know, further your Dependant saith Not. Benj a Jennings
Worcester 1 st Aug. 6 th 1832
Personally appeared the above named Benj a Jennings and made oath. that the above Deposition by him subscribed is True before me
Simon Draper jus Pax
I hereby certify that Benjamin Jennings who has subscribed the above affidavit is personally known to me, and that he is a credible person Arman Stebbins

No. 23811
Brookfield, Mass. Dec 7 th 1855
Sir -
Your favour of Nov. 29 th is rec d , stating that you do not find "records indenced" of the service of Amos Rice. pendings in the revolutionary war, in the Pension Office - I am at a loss to conceive why it should not be there, as said Amos Rice rec d a pension certificate for such service, dated Sept. 13 th 1833. No. 21372, and rec d such pension from that time until his death, in 1843. His widow (the said Mary Rice) obtained a certificate from the Pension Office, dated Nov. 10 th , 1853, granting her the same amount, yearly, which was rec d by her husband and of which she is now in receipt of in semi-annual payments - and for said revolutionary service by the said Amos.
Rice - Presuming that evidence which may have been by possibility overlooked in your department, there exists, as it seems it must, I take the liberty, before making search in the secretarys office of state, in Boston, to refer you to the facts above cited - as it seems strange that the claimants and her husband should be allowed a pension upon proof that would be insufficient for the procurement of a land warrant.
To Genl. Minot, Com. of Pensions, Wash n D.C.
Truly Your Ob te Serv t , Dwight Ayer Atty. for Mary Rice

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston,
February 29. 1856.
I Hereby Certify , That from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Amos Rice is borne on roll of six m os. men raised by the Town of Brookfield from June 30. to Dec. 5. 1780 5 m os. 13 days travel included. Sworn to by the Selectmen of Brookfield, and read and allowed by the Council. April 26. 1782.
No. 93.811
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
From S. H. Hays Brookfield Mss. }
A. D. Witt Secretary of the Commonwealth.

For: Off: 8 th Mar. /53.
Sir,
Please certify the time to which the within memorandum was paid on the date of his death,
Yours Respectfully:
J. Cole
For the Comt.
Amos Rice, act 1832, - $59.30. p. an. - Died 17 th Feby. 1843, Paid to his death.
Sam l J. Bird
Atty. Auditor.
Francis B. H. Esq., H. A. H. Esq.,

Brief in the case of Mary Rice, Widow of Amos. Worcester County and State of Mass. act 3 rd Feb. 1853,
Claim, ("original," or "for increase")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the act of June, 1832,
Record of Marriage,
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Chas Hayden Esq. Brookfield,
Name and residence of Agent
Worcester Co;
Mass.
Examining Clerk,
J. Bryant,

Four Applications for county funds -
From Dwight Ayer, Brookfield, Mass. -

Additional return
Amos Rice
Boylston
J. Minot. (Commission of Pensions) Washington, D.C.
[Handwritten signature]

Oct. 19 th 1853. No. 3573
aff t of Mary Rice, wid: of Amos -
Worcester Co.
Mass
Act /53.
Rev.
$59.30 Per An -
Comm. Feby. 3 rd 1853.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business
Miss Hayden,
Brookfield,
Mass.

Department of the Interior.
OFFICIAL BUSINESS
Oct. 19, 1853.
Appl. of Mary Rice, widow of Amos,
Wrentham co., Mass.
Oct 15 53.
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Rev. Hayden,
Brookfield,
Wrentham co.,
Mass.
1853 - Rev. Hayden
Mr. Dole

✓ Brookfield Mass, Oct 13, 1853,
His Hayden,
Encl. application of Mary Wm of Amos Rich, for benefits ar- ising from act of Feb, 3 1853.
Pension Office
Respectfully Refer to Commission of Pensions Dept of Int., Oct 18, 1853.
W. C. Huntington Clerk

Brookfield October 13 th 1853.
Secretary of the Department of the Interior Dear Sir
If a certificate should be granted upon the within application and affidavit, you will please send the same to my address
and much oblige me Very Respectfully
O. H. Hayden

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Department of the Interior Washington D. C.

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Manager
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Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian
Department of the Interior
Washington
D. C.
Chief Architect

Brookfield Nov 1 st 1853
Commissioner of Pensions Dunsin
Please find inclosed the declaration of Mary Rice made before the Judge of Probate for the County of Worcester accompanied by the seal of the Court and certificate of the Register
Respectfully yours
Otis Hayden

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Amos Rice which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? gg II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? gg 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? — IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? No 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 3 term VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? gg VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? gg VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? gg IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? gg 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? gg

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? yy
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? —
XIV. †If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? yy
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? yy
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? yy
XVI. ‡Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yy
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? Answered
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.”

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Mary Rice
two amts
Anderson
Boyet
a mere impression surprise
Office
Washington
D.C.
Official

State of Massachusetts Worcester County
On this thirty first day of October in the year one thousand eight hundred & fifty Three Personally appeared Mary Rice as resident of Brookfield in said County of Worcester aged Seventy five years who being 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 third day of February 1853. granting Pensions to Widows of persons who served during the revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Amos Rice late of said Brookfield deceased who was a Revolutionary Soldier and a Pensioner of the United States, on the Massachusetts Roll, under the Law of the Seventh of June 1832. his certificate was dated at the War office of the United States, September, 13 th 1833, and numbered 24372. by which he was en- -titled to receive and did receive fifty nine dollars and thirty cents annually up to the time of his death, which happened on the Seventeenth day of February 1843. over

That I was married to the said Amos Rice on the tenth day of Nov- ember 1805, and that my name previous to my marriage to him was Mary Thompson & that I am still a widow =
Attest {
Otis Hayden James H Lord
Mary X Rice mark
None to a Subscribed by the said Mary Rice on the day first above written before me, & I certify that said Mary Rice by reason of in- firmity & age was unable to appear in open court; I further certify that I am not & have not been of counsel for the said Mary Rice in the matter of her application for a pension, & that I have no interest in the result thereof.
W. W. Winsticutt Judge of Probate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Worcester, ss.
I, Charles G. Brewster, Register of the Court of Probate for said County of Worcester, do hereby certify that Thomas Brinscatt is the Judge of said Court, duly commissioned and qualified - and that the signature to the foregoing certificate, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I do hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court this thirty first day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand, eight hundred and fifty three.
Chas. G. Brewster, Register