Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 1376, Prince Brownell, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Brownell, Prince or Brownell
W 1376
B.L.Wt. 2352-160-55
Delia
CONTENTS

109th Massachusetts
Prince Brownwell
of Bristol in the State of Mass who was a M Sgt. in the Company commanded by Captain Kempton of the Regt. commanded by Col. Danielson in the Mass time for 1 Mos & 28 days Private 31 days Sergeant
Mrs. [?]
79 Bristol
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 63 - Dollars 28 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6th day of May 1833 and sent a Duplicate Taunton Massachusetts
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $126.56 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept. ,, 31. 64
$158.20
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Alb. Addison Clerk, Book 8 Vol. 2d Page 2

State of Massachusetts - Bristol Jr.
On this thirty first — day of August — A.D. 1832, by Capt. personally appeared in open Court before the Judge of the Court of Probate now sitting at Dighton — in & for the County of Bristol, by adjournment Prince Brownell resident of Free- town in said County, aged seventy seven years, having been born in Dartmouth in said County on the 27 th day of April 1755 who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on oath make the following decla- ration, in order to obtain the benefit of an act of Congress passed June 7. 1832. That he was in the service of the United States under the officers mentioned below & served as herein after stated, viz. That he enlisted for & served eight months in 1775, to wit from first of May to last of December, at Rox- bury near Boston, being then an inhabi- tant of Dartmouth aforesaid, where he was born; that he was during said service in a company commanded by Thomas Hamp- ton who was of said Dartmouth, & in Col. Danielson's Regiment. That the last of May or first of June 1776, he enlisted for six months in a company commanded by Capt. Noah Hall of Raynham in said County & Col. Willard's Regiment. And

went to Tyconderoza, & was there & in the vicinity during said six months, ex- cept some time in going to into that quartermaster; that he was at a place called Mount Hope not far from Lake George where that Lake connects with Lake Champlain - That he had then a discharge, which he has long since lost or mislaid - That he has not been able to find any one living who was in the company with him at the last mentioned period - He says another Regiment was stationed near where he was, commanded by Col. Brewer. That in 1777 he served three months weeks in the State of Rhode Island, near Fogland's Ferry so called in Little Compton, & in Tiverton, in a company com- manded by Capt. Wilcose & a part of the time under Capt. Thomas - It was an alarm, & the militia were called out from the Danton (vicinity) where he then lived, to assist in a proposed expedition under Genl. Spencer on the

Island, then in possession of the British - That, in 1778, at the time of Gen. Sullivan van's expedition, on R. Island, he his brother who is now dead, was a soldier in a company under the command of Capt. Thomas said Capt. Thomas, and was wounded at the battle on the Island & afterwards returned home returned home, upon which, he said said applicant immediately then there - That soon thereafter, his brother took his brother's place in said company and served out the remainder of the term for which he was engaged of the term for which he was engaged, to wit, three months, said Capt. Thomas , & was the place stationed near Howland's Ferry, keeping guard along the coast of the Island opposite to Rhode Island to prevent the enemy from landing on the main. was wounded there
That soon after the last mention- he cannot remember when ed duty, he served in a company un- der a Capt. Taber, for three weeks, as a guard near Howland's Ferry in Scituate; there then being fear the enemy would again come off the Island, as they had done in the early part of same season - That in the last mentioned service he acted as sergeant & had eight dollars a month - He also says that a part of the eight months he was at Roxbury in

1775, he acted as a corporal - and he further saith, that once after the for- mer service in do. R. Island, he went into that State, on an alarm; but was absent only a few days, perhaps a week, & that Lee Dartmouth town, where he then lived was adjoining to said Tiverton, in the State of R. Island.
That he has since relinquished every claim, or hater, to a pension, except the present & declared that he is not on the pension roll of the agency of said State.
That since the revolutionary war he has lived in Little Compton in R. Island, in said Dartmouth in Westport formerly a part of Dartmouth in Rochester in the County of Plymouth and recently has resided a short time in S. Freetown; all which places are near each other.
Y. BROWN
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year first above written
H. Baylies, Judge of Probate -

16,722
Prince Brownwell
Private 17 mos & 28 days
Sergeant 21 "
18 mos 19 days
Adm'd
Oct 14 th
Feb 21 st 1833
P 262
J. L. Hodges, J. H. R.

16,722
BRIEF in the case of  Prince Brownwell  of Bristol Cy in the State of Mass.  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? about  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 77  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.     '75 - 1 May to last Dec 75 — 8 — Private Gen. Capt. Kempton - Col. Danielson   last of May or 1 June '76 — 6 — " Capt. Hale Col. Willard   '77 — — — 21 " Capt. Wilcox & Capt. Thomas   '78 — Time of Sullivan's Exp n — 3 — Substitute Capt. Thomas  }  Genl. Spencer   Soon after — — — 21 Sergeant Capt. Taber   once after — — perhaps 7 Private — on an alarm in R.I. Island  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? 8, 19 None mentioned  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Dartmouth 
 7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? 
Secretary of Mass' Certificate — 2 living witnesses
 8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
The proper officer has not certified to the Official Character &c of the magistrate
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
H. C. Easton Examining Clerk. 13 th July 1833
* a part of this 8 mos he acted as Corporal

Increase 1832.
Rhode Island
Delia Brownell
widow of Prince Brownell
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a
Prv't & Sergt. Mass Inf. Providence
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars. 00,
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
July 27/68. Recd. payts. made since.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22nd day of March 69, and sent to
A. D. Smith 3rd Providence R.I.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 4, 1848 , Page 69 Vol. 26
3rd 53 3/4 July 27/68. Seligson Clerk. Sent
Date of death not shown in A. B.

State of Rhode Island
County of Providence
On this 21 st day of March 1853 personally appeared before me Richard W Greene Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of said State Delia Brownell now resident in the city of Providence in said State aged 79 years who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the act of Congress passed February 3 d 1853 granting pensions to widows of officers & soldiers of the Revolution. VIZ That she is the widow of Pierce Brownell late of Freetown in the County of Bristol & Commonwealth of Massachusetts deceased who was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of $63 28 per annum under the act of Congress of June 7 1832, which pension was payable at the Agency for paying pensions in Boston in said Commonwealth, & was granted for his services in the war of the Revolution & to the declaration her said husband made to obtain said pension she the said Delia now refers for the widowhood of her claim & her right to same pension

And she further declares that she was Married to the said Prince Brownell on the Twenty Eighth day of July 1808 as will appear by the records of the city by the records of said Newtown a copy whereof is hereto annexed, and she further declares that her husband the said Prince Brownell departed this life on the Thirtieth day of January 1839 & since that period she has remained a widow & was a widow at the passage of the above act of February 5 th 1853 & has never before applied for any pension but by the provisions of law she is now entitled to the same pension her husband drew in his life time -
Attest M c Greene
her Deborah Brownell mark
Subscribed & sworn to before me on the day & year first above written and I further certify that from age & infirmity the said Debra is unable to attend Court - I also certify that I am not concerned in the prosecution of this claim
R. A. Greene Chief Justice of Supreme Court

I Joann B Perkins of the city of Providence age 43 years do testify & say that Delia Brownell who has signed & sworn to the preceding declaration is my mother She is now the widow of my father the said Prince Brownell & resides in my family - My father died in the year 1853 in Germany according to my best recollection
Joann B. Perkins.
Sworn to & subscribed before me this twentieth first day of March 1853 and I further certify that Joann is a credit 19 witness
N. Greene C. J. S. C.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
I, Phoebe G. Nichols do hereby certify that I am Town Clerk of Town of Freetown in the County of Bristol and Commonwealth aforesaid, and by virtue of my office have the custody of the books of record containing the registration of Marriages in said Town, and also that I find recorded in said books the marriage of Prince Brownell & Dilla Haskins in the words and figures following to wit: "Prince Brownell of Westport & Dilla Haskins of Freetown July 28 th 1808" the twenty eighth day of July eighteen hundred & eight.
Attest Phoebe G. Nichols Town Clerk of Freetown
Bristol County ss. March 2 nd 1853.
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned the above named Phoebe G. Nichols and makes oath that the statements contained in the foregoing certificate are true. And I certify that I am personally acquainted with the said Phoebe G. Nichols, and that she is the Town Clerk of the Town of Freetown.
Nicholas Hathaway Justice of the Peace

RR.
Vol 53 - No 1432
Vol. B2 - 50.0
22659 Act Mar 3/55
March 29 /55
Delia Brownell wid. of Prince Brownell, Minato
Revolutionary Pensioner Capt. Thos. Kempton / Mass; Col. Danielson / Mil;
About 160 acres, phy. 13,185 S
Blythe
Buxton
2352 ip July 18/55
Mill
Benja Brownell Pensioner R.S.

22659. Dalia Brownell

State of Rhode Island, &c.
County of Providence
On this 23 rd day of March A. D. One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-five, personally appeared before me, Robert Knight a Justice of the Peace within and for the County aforesaid, Delia Brownell aged 80 years, now resident in the City of Providence in said County, who being duly sworn according to law, declares and says she is the widow of Pierre Brownell who was a private in Capt. [blank] company, and in a Regiment commanded by Col. [blank] in the war of the Revolution, and that her said husband was in actual service more than Eighteen months in said war, and was honorably discharged.
And she further declares that she was married to said Pierre Brownell on the 28 day of July A. D. 1808-9 Elder John Laurens and that her name before marriage was Delia Harkins and that her said husband died on the 30 th day of January A. D. 1839 and that she is now a widow.
And she further declares that she is now a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of $ 63,28 per annum ; which pension was granted her on account of her said husband's services in said war ; which pension is payable at the Agency for paying pensions in the City of Providence. And she further declares that when she made a declaration to obtain her said pension she produced satisfactory evidence of her said marriage to her said husband and of his death, to which declaration and the evidence therewith filed, she now refers for proof of her said marriage, of her said husband's death, and her claim to Bounty Land under the Act of Congress of March 3d, 1855, and she makes this declaration for that purpose. She further declares that she has never made any application for Bounty Land before the present.
Robert Knight Delia X Brownell her mark
We Job H. Knight and Albert G. Sprague residents in said City of Providence in said State upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed & acknowledged by said Delia Brownell in our presence and that we believe from the appearance & statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be Job H. Knight Albert G. Sprague

The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year within written; and I certify that the affiant to be a creditable person; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Robert Knight, Justice of the Peace.
THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS.
PROVIDENCE, SC.
CLERK'S OFFICE, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS,
PROVIDENCE, March 26 th A. D., 1855
I,
Annessa J. Westcott
Clerk of the COURT OF COMMON PLEAS of said State, within and for the County of Providence:
DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Robert Knight is and was on the 23 rd day of March aforesaid a Justice of the Peace of the Peace for the city of Providence in said County
duly appointed and qualified, and authorized to administer oaths and take depositions and the acknowledgment of deeds and other instruments, and that the signature to the annexed Certificate, purporting to be his, is genuine.
IN ATTESTATION WHEREOF, I hereto subscribe my name, and affix the Seal of said Court, the day and year above written.
Annessa J. Westcott Clerk.

February 19, 1936.
Miss Jessie M. Kelley 440 Welch Avenue Ames, Iowa.
BA-J/ILL PRINCE BROWNELL W. 1376
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of Prince Brownell who served from Dartmouth, Massachusetts, in the Revolutionary War.
The data given herein regarding Prince Brownell are found in the papers on file in pension claim, W. 1376, based upon his service in that war.
Prince Brownell was born April 27, 1755 in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, the port which was later Westport; the names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of Dartmouth, Massachusetts, he enlisted May 1, 1775 and served eight months as private, a part of the time as corporal, in Captain Thomas Kempton's company, Colonel Danielson's Massachusetts regiment, stationed in the vicinity of Boston. He enlisted about June 1, 1776, served six months as private in Captain Noah Hall's company, Colonel Willard's Massachusetts regiment, most of this time in the vicinity of Ticonderoga. He enlisted in 1777, served as private three weeks in Captains Wilcox' and Thomas' companies, near Little Compton, Rhode Island. In 1778, at the time of General Sullivan's Expedition to Rhode Island, Prince Brownell's brother (name not designated) was serving in Captain Thomas' company and was wounded in the "battle on the Island" and returned home, after which Prince Brownell took his place and completed his enlistment for three months. Afterwards, Prince Brownell served three weeks as sergeant in Captain Taber's Massachusetts company, guarding the sea coast.
After the Revolutionary War, the soldier resided in Little

Compton, Rhode Island, in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, also in Westport and in Rochester, Plymouth County, all towns located near each other.
Prince Brownell was allowed pension on his application executed August 31, 1832, at which time he resided in Freeport, Bristol County, Massachusetts; he had moved there only recently. He died in Freetown, January 30, 1839.
The soldier married July 28, 1808, in Freetown, Delia Harkins of that place; he was then of Westport. The names of her parents are not shown, nor the date of her birth given.
Delia Brownell, the soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed March 21, 1853, at which time she was aged seventy-nine years. She lived then with her daughter's family in Providence, Rhode Island; said daughter, Joann B. Perkins was then aged forty-three years, the name of her husband not designated. Delia Brownell was living in Providence in 1869.
In 1832, when Prince Brownell made application for his pension, Abner Brownell was a resident of Westport, Massachusetts, aged sixty-six years; one Nathan C. Brownell was then a Justice of the Peace for Westport. No relationship between these persons and the soldier's family was stated. The brother for whom Prince Brownell substituted was then deceased.
In 1869, Anna P. Perkins and George W. Perkins, both of Providence, Rhode Island, were present when Delia Brownell, the soldier's widow, made an affidavit; their relationship to Delia's daughter was not stated.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name of person paid, and, possibly, the date of death of Delia Brownell, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, this city, and cite the following: Delia Brownell, widow of Prince Brownell, certificate #1432, issued July 27, 1858, rate $96 per annum, issued March 26, 1869, Act of February 3, 1853 and July 27, 1858.
Very truly yours,
A. D. MILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Prima Brownell
10722
L. L. Hodges A. R.

I John Sherman of New Bedford in the County of Bristol, & State of Massachusetts, aged eighty three years, testify say that I am well acquainted with Prince Brown ell of Freetown in said County formerly of Dartmouth in said County, that said Brownell was in Capt. Thomas Kemptons Company at Roxbury near Boston in 1775, for eight months from first of May to last of Decem- ber - I being in said Company at the time a place aforesaid - that according to my best recollections be- lief, said Brownell was in the service in 1776, at a near Ticonderoga or Lake Champlain, but how long I cannot now say, as I was not in the same Company or Regiment with him tho' in the service in that quarter John Sherman Bristol. August 29 th 1832 - Subscribed soon to before me Eldad Bradford notary Public
I further certify that John Sherman is a man of credible and highly respected character.
Lothrop Perkins Justice of Peace

J. Wilkinson
We a clergyman of Dartmouth in the County of Bristol & William Tallman a citizen of the town of New Bedford  in said County testify as say that we are well acquainted with Prince Brattle, who has applied for a pension, that he is now resident of Freeport in said County, and has usually & till recently lived in Dartmouth aforesaid - That we do believe him to be about seventy seven years old - That he reputed & believed in this place to have been a soldier of the revolution; & that we also are of that opinion -
William Tallman
Bristol, -
Augt. 30 th 1832 -
William Tallman aforesaid subscribed & made solemn affirmation to the truth of the above statement before me Alden Bradford Justice of the Peace Said Tallman is very credible & respectable Alden Bradford Just. Peace

I Barnabas Ashley of Harkness in the county of Plymouth and State of Massachusetts being of lawful age depose and say that I was in the at States Service at Scituate in the year  seventh months of August September & October in the year twentyseven hundred & twentyfive & that Prince Brownell Brownell was in the said Service at the same time Naah Hall of Hainham was captain Aaron Willard commanded the Regiment deponent further saith that he left said Brownell there when he came away further your deponent saith not
Barnabas Ashley
Plymouth S.S.
On the 29 day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirtytwo the above said deponent was examined & cautioned & sworn agreeable to law to the deposition of said by him subscribed taken at the request of Prince Brownell & to be used in obtaining a petition for said Brownell the deponent being aged & so informed as to be unable to travel to & to attend at the place of trial is the cause of taking this Deposition
Lothrop Perkins Justice of Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Plymouth ss. I Jacob H. Lord Register of Probate for the County of Plymouth do hereby certify that Lothrop Perkins before whom the within affidavit was made is a justice of the Peace in & for said County & that I believe the within signatures pur- porting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of Office this ninth day of April A.D. 1833
Jacob H. Lord

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, June 11, 1832.
I hereby certify, that the name of Prince Brownell of Dartmouth, Mass. is borne on an Original Muster Roll remaining on the files of this Department, purporting to be "A Muster Roll of the Company under the command of Captain Thomas Kempton in Col. Danielson's Regiment to the first of August 1775;" — and that said Brownell is therein stated to have enlisted, May 6. 1775, to have served 3 months and 2 days, & to be entitled to a balance of pay of £ 2. 6. 10. — And I further certify that there does not appear to be any other Roll of said Kempton's Company, among the Military Papers on file — Edward D. Dange Lenz
In August 1775, the provincial troops of Mass ts were taken into the pay & service of the United States, or Continentals & were accordingly paid by a continental agent for the time from August first to December last Alden Bradford late Secy of Ms. A. 9. 2. 20

Prima Primula part of 1774
Feb. 1775-
Providence a useful
in Aug 1775 Congress used to take the books into the pay of the Cont.

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier & served as he states - and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Oliver Brunell and Nathaniel Potter whose signatures just appear to the preceding certificate, are both residents in the town of Westport in said County of Bristol, are credible persons and their statement is entitled to credit - The Court further certifies that the said Brunell and Potter could not be produced in court  before the much inconvenience & expense to the applicant, they residing more than eighteen miles from the sitting of the Court aforesaid - H. V. Dayling, Judge of Probate Oct. 16. 1832.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts -
Bristol ss - I Anselm Bassett Register of the Court of Probate in & for said County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Prince Brunell of Freetown in said County, for a Pension -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the said Court the sixteenth day of October eighteen hundred and thirty two -
Anselm Bassett

We Abner Brownell aged sixty six years - and Nathaniel Potter aged nearly sixty two years residing in the Town of Westport in the County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Prince Brownell - that we believe him to be about seventy six years of age - that we have no doubt he was born in that part of Dartmouth which is now Westport, and that he has resided in Westport according to the best of our recollection about forty five years of his time; that he is reputed and believed in said Westport where he has resided as aforesaid, to have been a Soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. —
Abner Brownell
Nathaniel Potter
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Sworn to and subscribed by the above named Abner Brownell Esq r and Nathaniel Potter this sixth day of September A.D. 1832 —
before me —
Nathan C. Brownell Justice of the Peace
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Bristol ss -
I Anselm Bassett Register of the Court of Probate in and for said County of Bristol, hereby certify that Nathan C. Barnwell is a Justice of the Peace for the County of Bristol and that the signature to the within document purporting to be his, is genuine - In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court this Twenty second day of October A.D. 1832
Anselm Bassett
I also certify that I am well acquainted with the within named Abner Barnwell and Nathaniel Potter and they are credible persons - Anselm Bassett

Delia Beaurain

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, May 26 th 1853,
I hereby Certify, That on the eighth of July eighteen hundred and fifty one, Nicholas Hathaway was appointed for the term of seven years a Justice of the Peace for the County of Bristol
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
E. H. Dinsfield Secretary of the Commonwealth.

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Providence ss
I Levi Salisbury clerk of the Court of common Pleas within & for the County of Providence aforesaid, being a court of Record, do hereby certify that Richard M Greene Esq, before whom the foregoing affidavit was sworn is a Justice of the Supreme Court of this State, that he is by law authorized to administer oaths & take depositions and that his signature thereto is genuine
In witness whereof I do hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said court this 27 th day of May A.D. 1853.
Levi Salisbury Clerk.

aw of June 21 1880
Filed by Amos D. Smith 3 d Attorney Providence R.I.

"Declaration for Increase of Pension" "Under Section 13. Act of July 27 th 1868."
State of Rhode Island } ss County of Providence } On this third day of March 1869. Personally appeared before me Clerk of the Supreme Court within and for the County and State afore- -said Delia Brownell aged 96 years a resident of Providence, in the State of Rhode Island, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the identical Delia Brownell to whom was granted Pension Certificate No. "1432" payable at Providence Rhode Island at the rate of Sixty Three dollars and twenty eight cents per annum, issued under the act of February 3 rd 1853. That she makes this declaration in order to secure the increase of her Pension to which she is entitled un- -der the Thirteenth Section of the act of July 27 th 1868. and hereby appoints A.D. per Smith 3 d Prov. R.I. her attorney to present and prosecute this claim. My Post Office address is No 26 Carpenter Street Providence R.I. Anna D Perkins, } Delia } her Geo W Perkins } Brownell marks
Also personally appeared Anna D. Perkins and George W. Perkins resi- -dents of Providence, State of Rhode Island persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit and who being by me duly sworn say that they were

were present and saw Delia Brown- ell sign her name (or make her mark) to the foregoing declaration; and they further swear that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of the Applicant and their acquaintance with her that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
Anna D. Perkins, Geo W. Perkins
Sworn to and subscribed before me this third day of March A.D. 1869 and I hereby certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim.
The words "Amos D. Smith 3 d Attorney Prov. R.D." being interlined before signing.
Witness my signature, and the seal of said Supreme Court, the same being a court of record
Charles Blake Clerk.

1936 - Feb. 19 - Hist. To Miss Jessie M. Kelley. S.L.H.
Rev.
WIDOW, &c.
File No.
1376 Delia Brownell
Widow
Princess Brownell
Philo & Secy. Rec. Com.
Act
Feb. 3, 1853 - Dec.
Index :—Vol. A. , Page 81
[Arrangement of 1870.]

No. 22659
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received March 29, 18 55
John Bromell mtd of Prince Bromell Capt Thos. Crompton Col. Danielson Mass Mil Revolutionary War
Warrant no 2352-160-53
Benj Bromell Providence R.I.

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Neo aus

Increase Brief in the Case of 18432  Delia Brownell, Widow of Prince Prov & Suf Pa War No 16 Carpenter St Providence Providence County and State of Rhode Island Act 2 o Sec Feb 3 1853
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
Pensioner m d of R Island at $62 28 pr annu. Certificate returned. Personal identity & widowhood shown
Ad d March 17 1869 to a pension at $96 pr annu to commence July 27 1868 deducting pay since
W. E. Hall Examining Clerk.
Name and residence of Agent. A. D. Smith 3 o Providence R. I.

Providence R.I. March 10 th 1869.
Hon. Chris. C. Cox. Com. of Pensions Washington D.C.
Sir Enclosed herewith please find the application of "Delia Brownell "Certificate No. 1432" for increase of Revolutionary Pension act of July 2 nd 1868. also original Pension Certificate.
Very Respectfully Your Obedt. Servt. Amos D. Smith 3 rd for W.H.G.

Fri: 3 rd Feb 1833 R.L.
W. H. W.

Brownell

Brief in the case of Delia Brownell widow of Prince Providence County and State of Rhode Island act of Feb. 3. 1853
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband a pensioner under act of June 7 1832 at $ 63 \frac{28}{100} per annum
Private Sgt.
(If for increase.) Marriage proof public record Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Death, aud. report
Identity - cv, witnesses
Name and residence of Agent
Benjamin Cowell Providence R Island
Examining Clerk.
J. H. Gray

101.938 Apt of "Delia" Brownell widow of Prince
10914 R. Isld. p. 63, 68 map
Oct 3rd July 1853
Rev allowed $63 \frac{28}{100}  h. am. Com. Feb. 8, 1853
Benj Cowell Providence R.I.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business

Delia Brownell
Payment to be made at Providence by Paris Hill Com
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Rhode Island
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 49, Vol. A.
Clerk.
A. N. Weighman

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 8, 1858,
Delia Brownell widow of Prince Brownell who was a Private & Sergeant in the revolutionary war , is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Sixty-three dollars and Twenty eight cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February, 1858, 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 Department of the Interior, this Twentieth day of August one thousand eight hundred and fifty three
K. M. Wilkins
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
S. M. Wilson Commissioner of Pensions.
56 Bond Street

16, 722
Prince Brownwell
L. L. Hodges HR

B R I E F objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Prince Brownwell which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? Yes
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Yes
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? Yes
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes

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

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
† QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡ QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
☞ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
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Pension Office August 15/53
Sir Please report time of last payment to and death of William named pensioner
Respectfully H Burt Esqr J Cole L Aud Jr Comm r Present
Prince Brownwell, act 32, $63.28. p. an. Died 30 th January 1839, Paid to his death.
J. Burch Auditor. "

1432 Rhode Island Celia Brownell widow of Prince
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Pri's Sgt
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 63 Dollars 28
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1818.
3 rd February 1833
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th day of Aug 1833 and sent to
B. Cowell Providence R. I.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1818 , Page 49 Vol. A
3/53
1832
C.H.

440 Welch Avenue, Ames, Iowa February 11, 1936.
A.D. Hiller, Executive Assistant, Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir :
Will you please send to me the military record in the Revolutionary War of Prince Brownell ? The Family History states on page 141 that he was one of the early settlers of Dartmouth, Massachusetts and was a minute man in 1775. He enlisted May 6, 1775 as a private in Captain Thomas Kempton's company of Colonel Timothy Danielson's Regiment and was mustered in August 1, 1775.
I shall appreciate your assistance with this record as I desire it for the Brownell family history.
Sincerely yours,
Jessie M. Kelley Miss Jessie M. Kelley