Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 24760, for John Rice, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Naas.
Rice, John Mary
N. 24760. B. L. Wt. 4928-100 issued apr. 1, 1790 B. L. Wt. 67-60-5-5-
CONTENTS

Acc March 3, 1855 -47198 emil 8/55
Mary Rich widow John Rich must
Mar 10 Oct 1855 Rev. War
28 Sept 67
Rev. Pen-
Vt. Feb 48 - no 190
Ad. 60 ad. Sept 13 1855
Adm
Baptist
J. E. Parish Randolph Orange Vt.

Vermont. Montpelier
Mary Rice Widow of John Rice
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Musician.
Inscribed from 1848
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
96 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1848.
1 July 1848
Certificate of Pension issued the
10th day of April 1848
and sent to
A. H. Billings Woodstock Vt
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act
February 2, 1848, Page 85, Vol. 3.
85.

13,525 Vermont
John Rice Jr of Randolph in the state of Vermont who was a musician in the regiment commanded by Colonel Shepard of the Massachusetts line, for the term of Two years & 6 mos. 1701
scribed on the roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 6 of April 1818
certificate of Pension issued the 3 of Aug t 1818 Sent to Dudley Chase Randolph Vermont
to 4th of March 1819 10 25 4 87 303 18 7 69 incl. all'ce ending 14 Sep 1819 68.
135.69
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Revolutionary War M c g. McLaughlin, Camp Col Vermont

John Rice's Decl n of Randolph Orange Co. Vermont.
John Rice. Musician. Colonel. Shepard's Regt Massachusetts line 1781 to 1783
April 6 th 1818
Admitted Gr

State of Vermont } Orange County ss }
On the 6 th day of April A D 1878 before me the subscriber Chief Judge of the Sup. Ct. of the State of Vermont personally appeared John Rice aged 52 years resident in Randolph, Orange County and State of Vermont who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late 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." That he the said John Rice on the 24 th day of January A D 1781 enlisted as a musician for during the war and joined Capt. Elathan Parkers Company of the 4 th Reg t commanded by Col. William Shepard, Genl. Grovers Brigade Massachusetts Line; That he served in the aforesaid Reg t and company on the Continental establishment, during the war of the Revolution until he was discharged at Newburgh, State of New York in June A D 1783; Col. Henry Jackson had succeeded at the time of his said discharge to the command of the aforesaid Reg t ; That his discharge was sold a number of years since to a person who wished to obtain possession of the land to which he considered himself as entitled; That he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; That he is and ever has been since the declaration of Independence a resident Citizen of the United States; & that he has no other evidence of his services.
Sworn to & declared before me the 6 th day of April A D 1878.
Dudley Chase Chief Judge Sup. Court
I Dudley Chase Chief Judge of the Sup. Ct. of the State of Vermont do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said John Rice did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy for the term of nine months and more on the Continental establishment and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid mentioned Act of Congress.
Dudley Chase Chief Judge Sup. Court
I hereby certify that John Rice above named is in reduced circumstances in life & stands in need of the assistance of his country for support.
Dudley Chase Chief Judge Sup. Court. Vermont

108 John Price Declaration & Schedule
[Large decorative flourish or signature]
19525
[Faint handwritten text, possibly "19525"]

State of Vermont ) On this 11 th day of July 1820 personally appeared Orange County ss } John Price before the County court for the County of Orange in open court said court being a court of record agreeably to the laws of this State having the power of fine and imprisonment John Price aged 54 years resident in Randolph in said County of Orange by his agent John Moulton who being first duly sworn doth on his oath declare that the said John Price made his original declaration on the 6 th day of April 1818
We the undersigned do certify that we have been acquainted with the said John Price for many years and know him to have been a laborious man and at present is in a poor state of health incapable of attending to his business and by occupation a farmer his age is 54 years his Wife is considered a person of slender constitution her age is 55 years Debts he owes which has been ascertained $177.81 debts due him are but small cannot at present be ascertained Randolph July 3 rd 1820
John Edson Joseph Salisbury Shubel Waldo John Moulton
This may certify that John Price of Randolph in the county of Orange and State of Vermont about 2 Weeks ago was seized with an inflammation on the Brain which produced a violent degree of insanity which complaint continues in a considerable degree at this time which renders him incapable of transacting his business at this time Randolph July 4 th 1820 John Edson Physician
We the subscribers Select Men of the town of Randolph in the county of Orange and State of Vermont do order and appoint John Moulton of the same Randolph a Lawful agent or guardian to transact my business concerning the obtaining the said Price pension from the United States the same as though he the said Price was present in person as far as we have the right to give said power Randolph July 4 th 1820 John Edson

Schedule of said deceased's property
Lebeas Coolyston
Settlement on Publick land $30, 1 cow 1 small 2 year old heifer 1 yearling ox 1 calf 1 Hog 13 nail kettle 1 small do iron pot 1 Bake Pan 1 Shovel and Tongs 1 set Horse iron 2 Sables 2 Chests 1 axe 1 axe 1 jointer $0.75 2 chains 1 shovel 1 hand saw 1 pick 2 old Bbls 1 sythe and Smith's Hoe 1 Plough 1 chain 1 pittock 1 set Flat Iron Crookery $1.50 1 Light Stand in all $96.68
The above sundry persons the sum of $172.21
et Tame Coping errors excepted John E. Norton agent
Sworn to and Declared on this 11th day of July 1820 before the Court J. E. G. B. Laughlin Clerk
STATE OF VERMONT, Rutland County, ss.
I, J. E. G. B. Laughlin clerk of the County court for the county of Rutland  Orange , do hereby certify, that the foregoing 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 afore- said schedule is fifty eight 96 dollars. 68 cts
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said court, at Rutland Chelsea
this thirteenth 11th day of July
1820
J. E. G. B. Laughlin Clk

Mary Rice 1868
Rice
m 89a 36
adm 2 29 12 Musician 88
Did 31 July '36 Pen: Com: 1 aug '36
Wallu Palmer Woodstock H

State of Vermont, On this 18 th day of September A D 1838 Windsor County } personally appeared before the judge District of Hartford } of the Probate Court of Hartford District now sitting Mary Rice a resident of Bethel in the County of Windsor aforesaid aged 73 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838. entitled. an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows
That she is the widow of John Rice who was a Revolutionary pensioner, under the act of March 19 th 1818 who then resided in Randolph State of Vermont but at the time of his decease resided in said Bethel
And the evidence of the Military services of the said John Rice being now in the Pension Office on which she relies for the support of her claim for a pension
She further declares that she was married to the said John Rice on the 28 th day of February Seventeen hundred and eighty nine that her husband the aforesaid John Rice died on the 3 rd day of July A D 1836. 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 viz at the time above stated —
Witness. Col Billings C. H. Brooks
Mary her X Rice mark
Sworn to before me and subscribed on the day and year first above written
John S. Marcy Judge

I Oel Billings Register of the Court of Probate of the District of Hartford, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Mary Rice for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 18 th day of September A D 1838
Oel Billings Register

Seth W. Field, Clerk of the Town of Brookfield in the County of Worcester and State of Massachusetts hereby certify that the following is a transcript from the Records of said Town.
Marryed by Rev. Joseph Appleton John Rice & Mary Gilbert both of Brookfield February twenty eighth One Thousand Seven hundred and eighty nine —
and I certify that this is a true copy of the Records with the exception of the date which is expressed on Record in fair legible figures as follows. Feby. 28 th 1789.
I, Seth W. Field above named, do hereby say that I hold the Office of Town Clerk, in the Town, County, and State aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Town with the exception above named as certified by me —
Seth W. Field Clerk of the Town of Brookfield for the year 1838
Wormwood J. Augt. 21. 1838 Sworn to Before me S pr P. P. from Dean

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Worcester, ss. I, Joseph G. Kendall, clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said county of Wor- cester, do certify, that Jesse Bliss, Esquire, is a Justice of the Peace, in and for said county - and that his signature to the within certi- ficate is in his own proper hand writing.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my name, and affix the seal of said Court, at Worcester, the third day of October, in the year 1838.
— Jos. G. Kendall. Clerk.
Chas. Bliss Marriage

Mary Rice
State of Vermont
Orange County ss On this 23 d day of March A D One thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and for the county of Orange State of Vermont Mary Rice aged ninety years a resident of Bethel in said State being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of John Rice who was a Musician in the War of the Revolution and died a pensioner of the United States. She further declares that she is now in receipt of a pension at the rate of ninety six dollars per annum and her certificate is dated the 10 th day of April 1831.
She further states that she was married to the said John Rice about the year 1787 in February in Brookfield Mass. by Mr. Appleton a Clergyman & that her name before her marriage was Mary Gilbert that her said husband died in Bethel on the 31 st day of July 1836 and that she is now a widow the facts here set forth will be established by a reference to the files & papers in the Pension office.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act of March 3. 1835
Mary Rice
We Oliver H. Brooks and Sally Brooks residents of Bethel in the State of Vermont upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed & acknowledged in our presence and that we believe her statements & declarations & know that she is the identical person she represents herself to be - she having lived in our family since the death of her husband and he died in our house
O H Brooks Sally Brooks

The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons and that Sally Brooks is a daughter of the claimant and that O. H. Brooks is her husband and that the claimant is the identical person she represents herself to be, and that I have for many years made the vouchers upon which she has drawn a pension for the services of her late husband John Rice in the War of the Revolution and that I have no interest in this claim.
J. H. Parish, Notary Public
State of Vermont Orange County, ss } I, Burman Martin Clerk of Orange County Court hereby certify that J. H. Parish is, and was at the time of signing the above certificate a Notary Public, having by law full power & authority to administer oaths for general purposes, & take acknowledgements, within said County, and that his signature thereto is genuine. In witness whereof I have set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court at my office in Chelsea the 3 rd day of April A. D. 1855 B. Martin Clerk

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Rice, John GRADE Sifer LINE Massachusetts
WARRANT NUMBER 4928 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Apr. 1, 1790 and Wt. 67-60-55 to not shown
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.

Mch. 30, 1904, Hist to Fredk. S. Hammond, Oneida, N.Y.
24760
WIDOW, &c.
No. 24760
Mary Rice
wid of
John Rice
Musician Rev War
Act: Feb 2 d 48
Box:—Vol. R, Page 165
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Vermont - 2,535
Mary Rice widow of John Rice,
who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 th March 18 th and who died on the 31 st July 1836 Vermont in the State of Vermont who was a Missionary in the County commanded by Captain [blank] of the Regt. commanded by Captain [blank] in the [blank] for 2 years
Enscribed on the Roll of Pensions falls at the rate of 88 Dollars - Cents per annum, commence on the 1 st day of March, 1836. 1 st Aug t 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th day of Oct r 19, and seal to and Walter Palmer Woodstock, Vt.
Arrears to the 1 st of March - $227.35 Semi-annual allowance ending 44.00 $271.35
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by R Burdick Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 - Page 55

A new certificate was issued in this case under the opinion of the Attorney General, which was given in consequence of the Resolution of Congress of the 16 th of August 1842.
Reported
Vermont 2535
Mary Rice
widow of John Rice
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 31. July 1836 of Windsor Co. in the State of Vermont who was a Musician in the company commanded by Captain _____ of the regt. commanded by Col. Shepherd in the Mass. line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Montpelier at the rate of 88 Dollars per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836 & end 31 st July 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of March 1843 and sent to Col. Billings Esq. Woodstock, Vermont
Swears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book 1. Vol. 2. Page 55

Ad. 2 Feb. 48 H. S. Boston

Col. 190
Col. J. L. Edwards Commr. of Pensions Washington City. D. C.

17
Coacres

35 W. C. Billings, who is Reported
190, Vermont. Manchester Mary Rice widow of John Rice who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Musician
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 88 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 day of June 1848 and sent to Ole Billings Woodstock Vermont
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 85 Vol. 3,

Woodstock N.Y. Oct 6th 1838
Sir
Enclosed with this are the papers in support of the claim of Mary Rice widow of John Rice for a pension when deceased I wish the others be noted to me —
Respectfully yours —
Walter Palmer
Hon J. L. Edwards Counsel of pension

Woodstock Vt March 27 1843.
Hon. J. L. Edwards Sir
I herewith forward you the declaration of Mary Rice widow of John Rice deceased for a pension under the act of March 3 1843
I am Respectfully Your Obedt Servt Ole Billings

Woodstock Ct March 24 th 1851
Sir.
I enclose the declaration and pension certificate of Mary Rice Widow of John Rice, in order to obtain an increase of her pension with the back arrears, in pursuance of the acts mentioned in her declaration, and the two joint resolutions therein named.
I am Respectfully your Bst S r Col Billings
Col. James E. Heath Comm d of Pensions Washington City D.C.

State of Vermont } In this 18 th day of September — A D 1838 Windsor County } personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the Peace within and for the County of Windsor aforesaid Oliver H Brooks. — a resident of Bethel in the County of Windsor who being first duly sworn according to law doth before me say, That he was acquainted with John Rice late of Bethel aforesaid a Revolutionary pensioner & that the said John Rice died at said Bethel on the 31 st day of July — A D 1836 and left a widow by the name of Mary Rice (before marriage Mary Gilbert) who he is acquainted with; and that the said Mary Rice is now a widow, and has been a widow since the decease of the said John Rice (as) has not been married since the decease of her said husband the said John Rice; and the said Mary Rice is now living at said Bethel O. H. Brooks
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written and I hereby certify that the said is a credible witness — Oel Billings — Justice of the Peace
State of Vermont } I Benjamin Swan Clerk of Windsor County } Windsor County Court hereby certify that Oel Billings, who has subscribed his name to the above is a justice of the peace within and for the County of Windsor aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified and the same is his genuine signature
Given under my hand and Seal this 6 th day of October A D 1838 — Benj o Swan Clerk

Moses Bragg of Randolph Orange County Vermont of lawful age (Do Testify & say while a Private in Col Sprout's Regt. 2 nd Massachussetts Regt. I well knew John Rice Musician in the 4 th Massachussetts Regiment commanded by Col William Shepard & afterwards by Col. Henry Jackson; That I knew of the said Rice having enlisted into the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War & into the aforesaid Col. Shephards Regt. on the 24 th of January A D 1781 for during the war; That I knew of the said John Rice being honourably discharged in June A D 1783 from the aforesaid Regt.; That the said Rice & myself were inhabitants of the same town, Brookfield Massachussetts, & that I always firmly believed & do now believe that the said Rice served faithfully for a longer period than nine months on the continental establishment; — I further the Deponent saith not. Moses Bragg
State of Vermont } Orange County } 3 3
At Randolph in S d County on the 4 th day of June A D 1819 personally appeared Moses Bragg subscriber of the above written instrument & made oath that the same contains the truth the whole truth & nothing but the truth.
Before me — Dudley Chase Chief Judge Sup. Court And Justice of Peace for the State
I hereby certify that Moses Bragg above named is a credible witness & that the above deposition by him subscribed is to the entitled to full credit
Dudley Chase Chief Judge Sup. Court

I Thomas Samson of Randolph Orange county Vermont of lawful age do Testify & say; that in the year A D 1781 I was an inhabitant of Brookfield Massachusetts; that I knew of John Rice (now of Randolph aforesaid) having enlisted into the Army of the United States for three years or during the war; that the said Rice was seen by me at West Point in the Army of the United States in A D 1781 December after he had served as aforesaid for a longer period than nine months; - I firmly believe & do now believe that the said John Rice was honourably discharged from the aforesaid service, & further the Deponent saith not; -
Thomas Samson
State of Vermont Orange county ss 3
At Randolph in said county on the 11 th day of June A D 1789 Personally appeared Thomas Samson & made oath that the above deposition by him subscribed contains the truth the whole truth & nothing but the truth -
Before me Dudley Chase Esq. Judge Sup. Court Justice of Peace Vt State
I hereby certify that the above named Thomas Samson is a credible person & that his deposition is entitled to full credit. Dudley Chase Esq. Judge Sup. Court

State of Vermont Windsor County } 3
On this 20 th day of March A.D. 1851. before me a Justice of the Peace within and for said County duly authorized to administer Oaths, personally appeared Mary Rice a resident of Bethel in said County, who being sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration for the purpose of obtaining the full benefit of the Acts of Congress passed. July 7 th 1838. of March 3 rd 1843. of June 17. 1844. of Febry. 2 nd 1848. and of July 29 th 1848. and the joint Resolutions of July 1. 1848. and of March 3 rd 1851. to wit.
That she is the widow of John Rice late of Bethel in said County deceased who was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States at the rate of $96. per annum. that since the death of her said husband she has been placed on the Pension Roll at the rate of $88. per annum and is now in receipt of said pension. her said husband died 1836.
And she further declares that she. some short time since made application under the said Act of July 29 th 1848 and said joint resolution of July 1. 1848 in order to obtain an increase of pension. of the same amount that her said husband drew in his life time. which claim was then rejected for the reason that she was not a widow when said act of July 7. 1838 was passed. (see your letter of Nov 15. 1850.)
She further states that she has been advised that now by virtue of said acts and the said two joint resolutions. but more especially. the said late resolution of March 3 rd 1851. she is entitled to receive the same rate of pension. that her said husband received in his life time. with the arrears to this time.
She therefore herewith returns the certificate she now holds and prays that a new certificate may be issued to her for such increase of pension as she may be entitled to by law
C. H. Brooks
Col Billings
Mary Rice
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written Col Billings Justice of the Peace

STATE OF VERMONT, ) I, Norman Williams, Clerk of the County Court of the County Windsor County, ss. ) of Windsor in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that
Orl Pillsbury -
is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the 30 th day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty and will expire the thirtieth day of November next, and that his signature foregoing . is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said County Court, at Woodstock, in said County of Windsor, this 24 day of March A. D. 1851
Norman Williams, Clerk.

State of Vermont } Windsor County }
On this 26 th day of October A D 1850, before me a Justice of the Peace duly authorized to administer Oaths within and for the County of Windsor aforesaid personally appeared Mary Rice a resident of Bethel in said County who being sworn upon her Oath, makes the following declaration for the purpose of obtaining the full benefit of the Act of Congress of 29 th July 1848, and the joint Resolution of the 1 st July 1848 to wit.
That she is the Widow of John Rice late of said Bethel deceased who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States at the rate of $96. per annum, that since the decease of her said Husband she has been placed upon the pension Roll at the rate of $88. per annum and is now in the receipt of said Pension.
And she further states that she has been advised that by virtue of said Act of 29 th July 1848, and said joint Resolution of 1 st July 1848, she is entitled to receive the same rate of pension that her said Husband received in his life time.
She therefore herewith returns the certificate she now holds and prays that a new certificate may be issued to her for such increase of pension as she may be entitled to by law.
Witnesses, Del Billings O. H. Brooks
Mary Rice
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written.
Del Billings Justice of the Peace

STATE OF VERMONT, ) I, Norman Williams, Clerk of the County Court of the County Windsor County, ss. ) of Windsor in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that
Oil Billings
is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the 30 th day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty four, nine and will expire the thirtieth day of November instant next, and that his signature foregoing is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said County Court, at Woodstock, in said County of Windsor, this first day of November A. D. 1850.
Norman Williams Clerk.

Adm
admitted
Oil Billings Woodstock verb

STATE OF VERMONT, Windsor County ss.
On this 20 th day of May — A. D. 1848 personally appeared before Col Billings a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Windsor and State of Vermont Mary Rice a resident of Bethel — in said County of Windsor — — — — — aged — 83 — years, who being first duly sworn
according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 2d February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war; that she is the widow of John Rice late of said Bethel deceased — who was a private of company in the Army of the Revolution and drew a pension in his life time under the act of March 18. 1818 of ninety six dollars per annum. and that she made her declaration under the act of July 7. 1838 and drew a pension under that and the subsequent acts of June 17. 1844 of Eighty Eight dollars per annum and she now makes this application to obtain a continuance of her pension of $88. per annum during her natural life
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Witnesses { O. H. Brooks Samuel Hebard
Mary Rice
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written,
Before Col Billings Justice of the Peace —
I certify that the above named applicant is personally known to me and that she is the same individual who drew a pension as she has stated in the foregoing declaration
Col Billings Justice of the Peace

STATE OF VERMONT, ) I, Norman Williams, Clerk of the County Court, of the County Windsor County....ss. Sty of Windsor in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that
Abel Billings
is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the 30 th day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty eight and will expire the thirtieth day of November next, and that his signature to the certificate foregoing is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said County Court, at Woodstock, in said County of Windsor, this 31 st day of November A. D. 1848
Norman Williams
Clerk.

STATE OF VERMONT, ) On this 29 # day of June A. D. 1844 Hartford District ) personally appeared before The Hon d the Probate Court of the District of Hartford aforesaid Mary Rice a resident of Bethel in said District aged — 79 — years, who being first sworn
according to law, doth on her Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the acts of Congress passed on the 3d of March, 1843, and the act in addition thereto, passed June 17th, 1844, reviving and extending said act of March 3d, 1843, for and during four years from and after the 4th of March, 1844.
That she is the widow of John Rice late of said Bethel deceased who was a private & forser in the army of the Revolution, and served as set forth in his declaration under the act of March 18 A. D. 1818 and that she was pensioned under the acts of July, 7th, 1838, and of March 3d, 1843, and drew a pension of $88.00 per annum—and she now claims a further pen- sion of four years from at after the 4th of March 1844, pursuant to said additional act.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
O. H. Brooks
Mary Ann Gary
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written.
Mary Rice mark
Before George E. Wales, Judge
I Orl Billings Register of the Court of Probate of the District of Hartford aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Mary Rice for a pension; and I further certify that she is the identical widow and drew a pension as she has stated above.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office at Woodstock in said District this 29 # day of June A d 1844. Orl Billings Register.
Return to O. Billings Woodstock Vt.

State of Vermont Windsor County Hartford District
On this 20 th day of March A D 1843 personally appeared before Oel Billings a Justice of the Peace within and for said County of Windsor and Probate Register for the District of Hartford after said Mary Rice of Bethel in said District who being first sworn according to law doth in her Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Provisions made by the act of Congress passed March 3 d 1843. granting and extending a pension to widows. whose husbands deceased. served in the Revolutionary war; for and during the further term of One Year. from and after the 4 th of March 1843.
That she is the widow of John Rice late of said Bethel deceased. who was a private and Musician in the army of the Revolution and served as such in his declaration under the act of Congress passed March 18. 1818 and drew a pension up to the day of his death which took place on the 31 st day of July 1836. of ninety six dollars per annum. and that she the said Mary Rice was pensioned under the act of Congress passed July 7. 1838 and the 23 d of August 1842. and drew a pension of eighty eight dollars per annum up to March 4 th 1841. and that she now remains the widow of said John Rice deceased. that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January 1794. to wit th the day & year named in her former declaration. She further says she is seventy eight years old
Mary her Rice mark
Witnesses O. H. Brooks Howard Brooks
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written and I further certify that she the said Mary Rice is the widow of John Rice late of Bethel in said District deceased who was a pensioner of the United States and that she the said Mary Rice was also a pensioner as she has stated above and is a respectable & credible person. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Woodstock in said District the day and year before named.
Oel Billings Register.

Mary Rice Vt.
act 7. July '38 88$ from 4 March 36 to 31 July '36 —
One Billings Woodstock Vt.

State of Vermont Windsor County Hartford District ss Town of Bethel
}
On this 17 th day of January A.D. 1843 personally appeared before Col Billings a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and State and Register of the Probate Court for said District Mary Rice of said Town, County, District and State, who being first
duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain arrears of Pension.
That she is the widow of John Rice late of Bethel in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont deceased, who was a Pensioner of the United States up to the day of his death which took place on the 31 st day of July A.D. 1836, and that she was pensioned under the act of Congress of July 7 th 1838 and that her pension commenced on the day of her said husband's to wit on the 31 st day of July 1836 and she now claims arrears of Pension from the 4 th day of March 1836 to the 31 st day of July 1836 at the rate of Eighty Eight dollars per annum
Witness O. H. Brooks Henry F. Gardiner
Mary her Rice mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written and I further certify that she said Mary Rice is the widow of John Rice late of Bethel in said District of Hartford deceased who was a pensioner and she the said Mary Rice was also a pensioner as she has stated above and she is respectable and a credible person. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above stated
Col Billings Register.

394.
Vermont. Montpelier
Mary Rice
widow of John Rice who was a Musician
in the Massachusetts line for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 88. Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th day of June 1843. and sent to
Col Billings Woodstock Vermont.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1. Page 30.
Instructions and etc the Act of 1844, sent to Col Billings Woodstock Vt. July 13. 44 Atty Genl. Parrish abt 14 '47

John Rice V. Bel. Falls. act 1818. when last paid? 2d apr 39 G. M. C.
Due 31 July 1836 / to that period 2/8

Woodstock Vt. Nov. 1. 1850
Sir
I forward you the Pension Certificate and declaration of Mary Rice Widow of John Rice deceased in order to obtain an increase of pension for said Widow.
I am Respectfully your Obt Servt Ole Billings
Col. J. L. Edwards Commr of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Payment to be made at Montpelier by
Rawlee R. Keith Esq
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Vermont.
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 85 Vol. 3,
Geo. H. [unclear] Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Mary Rice. widow of John Rice. who was a Musician in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty Eight. dollars and  cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this fifteenth day of June one thousand eight hundred and forty eight.
W. L. Marcy.
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. S. Carrards Commissioner of Pensions. By H. S. Evans
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Carroll Esq.
Cam. & Pennins
Washington City
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J. L. Edwards Esq.
Randolph Vt. Ap. 6. 1847
Waring Pensions.
I would respectfully call the
attention of the Department to the case of the widow Mary Rice for the services rendered by her late husband John Rice in the Rev. War. Mr. Rice was a musician but it is believed never drew any extra pension over a common soldier, that being the fact is not his widow now entitled to the amt he should have drawn for that extra service will the Com ee please review this case. Also examine her case if there is not a balance due her under the 5 th Yrs. Act & others following to which she is entitled and has not drawn. I call the attention of the Department (as I did not prepare her papers) at the request of the widow who believes some widows are receiving or have rec d for time she did not draw.
Yr obed t Serv t .
J. W. Parish

Municipality of the City of Oneida, N. Y.
 ALDERMEN—  BERTRAND H. STEBBINS  FREMONT CHAPIN  CHARLES E. REMICK  ALBERT E. CLARK  EDWARD J. PARDEE  ROBERT COLWAY    CHAMBERLAIN—  ROBERT A. HILL    CITY JUDGE—  JAMES E. BREWER    CITY ATTORNEY—  DANIEL C. BURKE    COMMISSIONER OF CHARITIES—  FREDERICK MCCRAITH    BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS—  WM. M. BAKER  ALVIN L. NIXDORF  DELZON D. HARP    SUPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS—  DANIEL J. CONROY    CITY ENGINEER—  W. R. VEDDER    INSPECTOR—  THOMAS A. DAPSON    BOARD OF HEALTH—  JEROME B. HOFFMAN  KIRK W. KEENE  PRENTICE D. CHENEY    HEALTH OFFICER—  DR. A. P. DODGE    CITY PHYSICIAN—  DR. J. T. WALLACE    FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONER—  DR. F. C. DRAKE    CHIEF OF POLICE—  AUSTIN WILCOX    CHIEF OF FIRE DEPARTMENT—  WM. H. PLATO    HOSPITAL COMMISSION—  SETH D. BALDWIN  EDWARD B. FRENCH  FREDERICK S. HAMMOND    SUPT. OF HOSPITAL—  CLARENCE C. ALLEN    ASSESSORS—  CHARLES B. COWLES  JOSEPH VELING  JOSEPH STODDARD    BOARD OF EDUCATION—  HENRY D. FEARON  BREWSTER S. BROWN  CLARK A. FROST  DR. GEORGE W. MILES  C. HERMAN PHILIPP    SUPT. OF SCHOOLS—  AVERY W. SKINNER, A. B.    SUPERVISORS—  JOHN W. GREGG  CHARLES HOUSE  JEROME B. MILLER    CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION—  M. CAVANA  E. R. McDOUGALL  H. C. STONE   
March 14, 1904
To the Honorable Commissioners of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly give me the Revolutionary War Record of John Rice, probably of Brookfield Mass. a Rev. Pensioner who died in Lebanon, N.Y. about 1832-4,
I would like the record of his service and also any facts as to his birth, family &c that may appear in the records in your Dept.
Very Sincerely Yours
Fredk S. Hammond