Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18,633, Consider Bowen, R.I.

SERVICE
Rel.
Bowen, Consider Sabra
NUMBER
N. 18,633.
CONTENTS

8490  Vermont  Consider Power  of Rutland in the State of Vermont who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Field of the Regt. commanded by Col. Lippit in the A. I. Inf. time for 24 mo s .
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of $66. Dollars 66. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of April. 1833 and sent to
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $133.32 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept r " 33.33 $166.65
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. L. Witham Clerk Book C. Vol. 3 Page 52
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 1 st April 1838 from the 4 th to the 24 th March 1838 the day of his death. Age Notified 6. March 1840
all Agent for remaining payments and pension with 21 Feb 1835 let Bromd Hoffm o 25 Mar 1835

Reported
500 Pultney Vermont Burlington Sabia Bowen widow of Consider Bowen R I who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 66 Dollars 67.
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of June 1848 and sent to died June 5, 1854 W. N. Smith Rutland
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 38 Vol. 3.

Consider Bowen Private 46 to 77 Lippett Rhode Island Regt.
Service must be proved by two witnesses when the Discharge will certify is credible
Consider Bowen
17, 103.
Consider Bowen, Rutland Co. Vermont.
Lippett's Regiment not on the continental establishment.
Inadmissible.
20 th April, 1818.
Col. Lippett's regim t .
R. I. line, one year, Oct. 1776 — to Nov. 1777.
Service proved by the testimony, on oath, of two credible wit- nesses. —
Judge's cert t . of reduced circumstances of the applicant, wanted.
R. Temple, ag t . Rutland, Vt.
recd 13. July, 1820

State of Vermont ss.
On this 20 th day of April 1818, before me the undersigned one of the judges of the County Court for the County of Rutland, personally appears Consider Bowen, aged sixty years, resident in Pittsfield in said County of Rutland 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 Consider Bowen enlisted in Providence in Rhode Island in January 1776 in the company of Capt. Simeon Martin of Col. Sipsit's Regiment of  the Rhode Island line - That he continued to serve in said corps in the service of the U. States until the 16. Jan. 1777 when he was discharged from the service in Morristown, New Jersey - That he was in the battles of White Plains - Princeton & Trenton - and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support, and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services, he having lost his discharge & that he never received a pension from the U. States known to and declared before me the day & year aforesaid
Consider Bowen
Thos Hammond
I Thomas Hammond Judge of Rutland County Court do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Consider Bowen did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy - and I now transmit the proceedings & testimony taken and had before me to the secretary for the department of war pursuant to the aforementioned act of Congress - Rutland 20. Apr. 1818
Thos Hammond

I have affixed the seal of Rutherford County Court to these presents by order of Judge Hammond
B. Temple clerk

STATE OF VERMONT, } Rutland County, ss. }
On this 14 th day of Feb. 1823
personally appeared before the Supreme court for said county of Rutland in open court, (said court being a court of record, agreeably to the laws of this state, having the power of fine and imprisonment, &c.) Consider Bowers aged 63 years, resident in Pittsfield in said county of Rutland, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war, as follows: one year in the company of Capt Simon Martin, Col Lippet; Reg t from Jan y 1776 to Jan y 1777 —
that he made his original declaration on the 2 nd day of April 1818
has received no Pension Certificate, and
And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen
of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for cer-
tain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; — and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any
property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. I owe - I have I should
1 ew - My occupation is that of a laborer, but am so much afflicted with rheumatism that I am unable to labor but little. I have no family, & have principally expended on my son in law for support for several years. Consider Bowers
Sworn to and declared on the 14 th day of Feb. 1823 before said court.
R. Pierpoint CLERK.
STATE OF VERMONT, } Rutland County, ss. }
I, Robert Pierpoint clerk of the Supreme court for the county of Rutland 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 aforesaid schedule is Three dollars.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said court, at Rutland this 14 th day of Feb. 1823
R. Pierpoint

2038
Sabra Bowen wid of Consider Jt
Ad July 7 1838
Mamma 1786
and 24 Mar. 1838
Allow $66.66 per ann from, 24 Mar 1838
Sister Love Eng Rutland Vt

I, Oliver C. Bowen, of Pittsford in the County of Rutland and State of Vermont, aged 30 years and upwards, do depose testify and say, that Consider Bowen, late of said Pittsford, deceased, and a revolutionary pensioner of the United States, at the rate of 66 dollars and 66 cents per annum, was my father; and that he died at said Pittsford on the twenty fourth day of March, 1838. And I further depose and say that Mrs. Sabra Bowen, at present residing at Pittsford aforesaid is my mother; that she was the reputed lawful wife of the said Consider Bowen, and hath not intermarried since his said decease. Oliver C. Bowen
Subscribed to and sworn before me in open Court this 20 th day of September, 1838: and I do hereby certify that the affiant is a credible witness. WM Hall Judge
State of Vermont } Rutland County }
I, Henry B. Fowles, Clerk of the Probate Court of the District of Rutland in said County do hereby certify that the Hon. William Hall is Judge of said Court, and is authorized by the laws of this State to take acknowledgments of affidavits in all matters depending in said Court; and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court, and subscribed my name, at Rutland in said District this 20 th day of September, 1838. Henry B. Fowles

State of Vermont } Rutland County } Rutland County } ss }
On this 20 th day of September, 1838, personally appeared before the Probate Court of the District of Rutland in said County, Sabra Bowen, a resident of Pittsford in said County, aged 72 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7, 1838, entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows:"
That she is the widow of Consider Bowen, late of Pittsford in said County, deceased, who was a private in the Rhode-Island Continental Line of the Army of the revolution, and was inscribed upon the pension roll of the United States in the Vermont Agency, on the 5 th day of April, 1833; for proof of whom service, she hereby refers to declaration of the said Consider, and the accompanying proofs, now remaining in the war office of the United States: His pension was 66 dollars & 66 cents p r . annum.
She further declares, that she was married to the said Consider Bowen, on a Thursday in the month of May in the year seventeen hundred and eighty six; but on which particular Thursday in said month of May she was married as aforesaid she hath now forgotten, and hath no means of ascertaining. She further declares that she hath not, nor ever had in her own family, any family or other record of the date of her said marriage; and, that the record thereof made by her late father, Joseph Horner, of the City of Hartford, Connecticut, hath been long since lost or destroyed: That her husband, the aforesaid Consider Bowen died on the twenty fourth day of March, in the year to one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred and ninety four, to wit, at the time above stated.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me, in open Court,
Wm Hall Judge
Sabra Bowen

State of Vermont Rutland County, ss
I, Henry B. Fowler, Clerk of the Probate Court of the District of Rutland in said County, do hereby certify that the Hon. William Hall is Judge of said Court; and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court, and subscribed my name, at Rutland in said District this 20 th day of September, 1838.—
Henry B. Fowler

R. Island No 3435.
Wormont
second

BRIEF in the case of  Consider Bowen  of Rutland in the State of Vermont.  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court. 2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? 3. How old is he? 74. 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.     In 1775 8 Private Gen. Capt Field. Col. Hitchcock Genl Green   1776 & 1777 1 do Capt Martin Col Lippitt Genl Washington. Genl Knox.  
5. In what battles was he engaged? White Plains. Trenton & Princeton 6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Providence, R. Island 7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?  Traditional & Living 8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?  Correct
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
James M. [unclear] Examining Clerk.

October 26, 1936
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Mr. Raymond E. Van Syckle 1729 Ford Building Detroit, Michigan
CONSIDER BOWEN W. 18633 BA-J/MLB aw
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Consider Bowen who was born in Rehobeth, served under Captain Simeon Martin and Colonel Lippett from Rhode Island, and died March 24, 1838, in Pittsford, Vermont, leaving a widow who died June 5, 1854.
The record of Consider Bowen follows as found in the papers on file in pension claim, W. 18633, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
Consider Bowen was born September 16, 1757, in Rehobeth, "Rhode Island". The names of his parents are not given.
Consider Bowen stated that while residing in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1775, he enlisted soon after the battle of Lexington and served eight months as private in Captain Field's company, Colonel Hitchcock's Rhode Island regiment; or, as he again stated, this service was rendered in Captain Perry's company, Colonel Walker's Rhode Island regiment, and that he belonged to Massachusetts during this service. While living in Providence, Rhode Island, he enlisted in January, 1776, served until January 16, 1777, or from October 1, 1776, for one year (both periods are given) as a private in Captain Simeon Martin's company, Colonel Christopher Lippitt's Rhode Island regiment, and was in the battles of White Plains, Trenton and Princeton.
After the Revolutionary War, Consider Bowen resided for twenty-one years in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, where he was engaged in the carriage making business with Asa Francis; he then lived in Chittenden and Pittsford, both in Rutland County, Vermont.

Consider Bowen was allowed pension on his application executed July 13, 1832, at which time he was living in Pittsford, Vermont. He died March 24, 1838.
The soldier married in May, 1786, in Hartford, Connecticut, Sabra Hosmer, daughter of Joseph Hosmer, of that place. They were married by the Reverend Benjamin Boardman of said Hartford.
Sabra Bowen, soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed September 20, 1838, at which time she was a resident of Pittsford, Vermont, aged seventy-two years. She died June 5, 1854.
The names of the following children of Consider Bowen and his wife, Sabra, are shown in the claim:
Rebecka Bowen, their oldest child, who in 1838 was aged fifty years
Oliver C. Bowen, who in 1838 was aged "thirty years and upwards" and a resident of Pittsford, Vermont.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

2423
Lts 57th H Gne May 21. 39.
Burlington Vermont
Sabra Bowen widow of Consider Bowendea
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 24 th March 1838 of Rutland Co. in the State of Vt who was a Private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Field of the Regt. commanded by Col. Lapham in the P.R. V. line for 20 Mths
 53 5 -  18 5 -  18 5 -  3.70  0. 1.85  66 5.55  3.  137. 
Inscribed on the Roll of Burlington Vt at the rate of 66 Dollars 67 Cents per annum, to commence on the 1 st day of March, 1836 . 24 th March 1838
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of Apr. 1839 and sent Jesse Gove Rulland Vt
Arrears to the 14 th of Mar. 39. $200.01 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. " 33.33 Wid. due June 5, 1854 (a. c) $233.34
{ Act July 7, } 1838.
Recorded by M. Addison Clerk, Book A Vol. 21 Page 35

Vermont 2423.
Recd 100 Sep 11/38
Sabra Bowen
widow of Consider Bowen
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 - and who died on the 24 th March, 1838 - of Rutland (in the State of Vermont) who was a private - in the company commanded by Captain Field of the commanded by Col. Lippett in the R. Island - line for 20 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Burlington at the rate of 66 — Dollars 67 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836. Ending 24 th March, 1838 -
Certificate of Pension issued the — 15 th — day of Sept: 1843 and sent to W.S. Allison Present —
Whole amount due $137. 04
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by H. H. Stevens Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 Page 35

Conrad Power Ruttard 6° V. At June 7 1832
Burlington Agency. Waukegan.
10 th 4 March 1838 - 1 gr. note in St
HHS

1491.
Vermont. Bur.
Sabra Bowen,
widow of Consider Bowen
who was a Private
in the P. I. line
for 20 months
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 66 Dollars 25 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16th day of August, 1843. and sent to
R. R. Thrall, Rutland Vt.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 25.
Reg. June 17. 1844. Sent to R. R Thrall, Rutland Vt. Sept 10. 1844
Rep Augt 16

Hartford Vt. 22 Aug 44.
Dear Sir,
Enclosed find you the declarations of Mary Stocked Edmund Williams & Sabra Barnes for a pension under the act of June 7. 44
Yours Truly
Richard P. Phelps.

Sabra Bowen Vermont
Sabra Bowen
arrears case Act 7 July 1838
Act 7 July '38
W. S. Allison
$66.66 from March 36 to 24 March 38
Sabra Bowen
James
William S. Allison Esq Washington City District of Columbia
W. S. Allison Esq Present
W. S. Allison Present

Know all men by these presents, That I Sabra Bowers of Pittsford, in the county of Rutland and state of Vermont a pensioner of the United States, do hereby constitute and appoint William S. Allison of the City of Washington, in the District of Columbia, my true and lawful attorney to obtain from the Government of the United States, an arrears of pension due to me, as the widow of Consider Bowers, late a pensioner of the United States deceased, In witness whereof I have set my hand & seal at Rutland, in the county of Rutland and state of Vermont this 23 d day of Aug. 1843. — Signed Sealed & delivered in the presence of Sabra Bowers Reuben R. Phail, Just Peace
STATE OF VERMONT,
RUTLAND COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
I Nelson G. Brown deputy to Frederick W. Hopkins, Clerk of the County Court for the County of Rutland, do certify that Reuben R. Phail Esquire, was, at the date of the Certificate to which this is attached, a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly commissioned, and qualified and that I verily believe his signature to the same is genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of Court, at Rutland in said County, this 2 d day of December Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and forty three
A. L. Brown

State of Vermont } On this 26 th day of May Rutland County p. } A.D. 1843. personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace, within & for the county of Rutland aforesaid Sabra Bowen a resident of Pittsford, in the county of Rutland aged seventy seven 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 3 rd March 1843. granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Cousider Bowen who was a private in the army of the revolution, & that she received under the act of July 7 th 1838. a pension of sixty six dollars & sixty six cents per annum. She further declared that she is still a widow, Sabra Bowen
Sworn to, & subscribed on this day & year above written before me & further certify that the declarant is personally known to me.
Justin Merrill Justice of the Peace

STATE OF VERMONT. Rutland County Clerk's Office, ss.
I, Frederick W. Hopkins, Clerk of the County Court for the County of Rutland, do certify that Luther Daniels was at the date of the certificate to which this is annexed a Justice of the Peace within and for said county, duly commissioned: that his commis- sion is dated on the 5 th day of November A. D. 1842, and will expire on the thirtieth day of No- vember A. D. 1843; and I verily believe his signature to the same is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at Rutland in said county, this 30 th day of May A. D. 1843,
F. W. Hopkins

I William Whitman hereby certify That I have carefully examined the Records of the Town of Hartford in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut in order to find an entry of the marriage of Consider Bowen and Sabra Hosmer formerly of said Hartford aforesaid and I cannot find an entry of the same in the records of said Town under any date and I certify that from the year 1750 to the year 1820 the number of entries of Marriages solemnized in this Town is very few and almost none since 1820 The marriages solemnized in this Town have many of them been recorded
W m Whitman, Town-Clerk & Regist r
I William Whitman hereby certify that I depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk & Register for the Town of Hartford aforesaid & have the keeping of all its Records & that the above certificate is true
Dated at Hartford in Hartford County Conn this 5 th day of September A d 1838
W m Whitman, Town-Clerk & Regist r
State of Connecticut ) Hartford County } To Hartford, on

this 5 th day of September A 1838 personally appeared before the Court of Probate for the District of Hartford in Hartford County aforesaid William Whitman Esquire a credible person and well known to this court as town Clerk and Register of the town of Hartford aforesaid and made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing certificate by him Subscribed.
In testimony whereof I Nathaniel Goodwin Clerk of the probate Court for the District of Hartford aforesaid do hereunto Subscribe my name & affix the Seal of said Probate Court at Hartford this 5 th day of September 1838
Nathaniel Goodwin, Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Hartford.

I hereby certify That I have as Clerk of the Church in the second Society of Hartford in the County of Hartford & State of Connecticut Searched all its marriage records previously to the year 1820 entered in said Books in order to find whether the Reverend Benjamin Boardman who was a pastor of the said Church and the Society connected therewith from the year 1784 to the year 1791 left any marriage record But I have never been able to find any records of the Marriages Solemnized by the said Benjamin Boardman
J. H. Webb Clerk of the Church
Hartford County of Hartford
I John H Wells - Certify that I hold at this time the office of Clerk of the second Congregational Church in Hartford and that the foregoing certificate by me signed is true Hartford Sept- 5 th A 1838
J. H. Webb Clerk of the Church
Sworn & Subscribed the day & year aforesaid Before me, And I certify that the said John H Wells is a credible person Deacon of the said Church and Clerk of the same & I further certify that that the words "left any marriage records" was inserted by

and before the Signing and Oath
Attest Jesse Charlton Justice of the Peace
State of Connecticut Hartford County ss Hartford
I Nathaniel Goodwin Clerk of the Probate Court for the District of Hartford in the County of Hartford and State aforesaid hereby certify that Jesse Charlton Esq before whom the certificate of John H Wells was taken is at this time & has been for two months last past a Lawful Justice of the Peace for said Hartford County and that his signature to the said certificate is his genuine Signature to me well known
In testimony whereof I do hereunto Subscribe my name and affix the Seal of said Court at Hartford aforesaid this 5 th day of September A 1838
Nathaniel Goodwin, Clerk of the Court of Probate for the Dis- trict of Hartford.

I Isaac Jones a resident of Hartford in the County of Hartford & State of Connecticut hereby Certify That I was well acquainted with Consider or Bowen & with Sabra Hosmer then both resi- dents of said Hartford, I well remember that they were married together more than Fifty years ago Their oldest child Rebekah was of the age of my Son Horace Jones who is now in Alexandria He was fifty years last March, Old Mr Boardman was a clergyman in this parish at that time & would be called upon to solemnize the Marriage I was in the employment of Mr Asa Francis & Mr Consider Bowen They were in partnership in carrying on the carriage making business for several years
I was intimately acquainted with Mr Bowen & his wife down to the time he left this Town more than thirty years ago I was not present at their marriage I well remember to have heard of it at the period it took place & I fully believe that it was as early as the year 1786 when they were married
Isaac Jones
Sworn & subscribed the 5 th Day of September in the City of Hartford

State of Connecticut } Hartford County } ss. Hartford On this 5 th day of September A D 1838 personally appeared before me Jesse Charlton one of the Justices of the peace for the County of Hartford in the State aforesaid Isaac James a credible person who I have known several years & he then and there made solemn Oath to the foregoing certificate then & there subscribed before me
Jesse Charlton Justice of the Peace

I John Allen a resident of the Town of Hartford in the County of Hartford & State of Connecticut hereby certify, That I was well acquainted with Consider Bowen, more than Fifty years ago, & I was also well acquainted with Sabra Hosmer then of said Hartford, the said Consider Bowen had been in the army in the Revolutionary War, & after its close he removed to Hartford in Conn, & went into company with Asa Francis in the carriage making business in said Hartford, & Fifty two years ago last Spring, I was present at his wedding They were Married by the Reverend Benjamin Beardman, all this I well remember, & know; these facts to be as I have stated: There was at the wedding, also, William Hosmer who has removed to Ohio, & Miss Mary Mansfield but she died last Spring, my age is Eighty nine & I am a Soldier of the Revolution and a pensioner for my services in the Revolutionary War
John Allen
Hartford Sept 5 A 1888
Sworn & Subscribed the Day & year last named State of Connecticut
Hartford County Ss Hartford On this 5 th day of September A 1888 personally

appeared before me Jesse Charlton one of the Justices of the Peace for the County of Hartford & State aforesaid John Allen a resident of said Hartford a credible person well known to me who made solemn Oath to the truth of the foregoing Certificate by him subscribed before me
Jesse Charlton Justice of the Peace State of Connecticut
Hartford County Ss Hartford I Nathaniel Goodwin Clerk of the Probate Court for the District of Hartford in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut hereby certify that Jesse Charlton before whom the annexed certificates of Isaac Jones was taken and the foregoing certificate of John Allen was taken is at this time & has been for more than two months last past a lawful Justice of the Peace for said Hartford County and that his commission will not expire before the 20 th day of June A 1839
In testimony whereof I do hereunto subscribe my name & affix the Seal

of said Probate Court at Hartford aforesaid this 5 th day of September A 1838
Nathaniel Goodwin, Clerk of the Court of Probate for the Dis- trict of Hartford.

11 I Philip Martin of Providence in the county of Providence of lawful age and engaged according to law Testify and say. That I was Ensign in a company commanded by Simon Martin which said company was the ninth in the Second Regiment of the Brigade raised by the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, which was taken into Continental Pay and was part of the Army of the United Colonies raised for the defense of American Liberty. The Commission I held was signed by John Hancock President of Congress and the Regiment I served in was commanded by Col Christopher Lippitt. That Consider Bowen then of Providence and who is now in my presence was a Soldier in said ninth Company commanded by said Simon Martin and served from October 1 1776 to January one whole year and that he faithfully and honorably served his time out, and was then discharged by the Commander of said Regiment.
Philip Martin
State of Rhode Island & Providence February 4 th 1820. Then came the Honorable Philip Martin Esq r and made Oath to the foregoing Deposition Before me.
Walter Martin
Chief Justice & C Pleas

State of Rhode Island ss
Providence ss Providence
I William Martin Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Providence certify that The Honorable Philip Martin who is one of the Senate of said State who signed the within Deposition is well known to me and is a man whose Character Stands high here for truth and veracity and full faith and credit is to be given to his evidence.
In Testimony of the truth of which I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal, done at
Providence Feby 4 1820.
William Martin
8888 P

Philip Rodman alias Philip Wormley of Providence in the county of Providence of law full age and engaged according to law Testify and say, That I was a soldier in a company Commanded by Capt James Lee in the Second Regiment of the Brigade raised by the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, which was taken into continental pay and was part of the Army of the United States Colonies raised for the defense of American Liberty, the Regiment I served in was Commanded by Col Christopher Lippitt. That Consider Bowen then of Providence and who is now in my presence was a soldier in the ninth Company Commanded by Captain Simson Martin and served from October 1 1776 one whole year. and that he then was honorably discharged, by the Command of said regiment. That during the whole time of my service in said regiment and the the time said Consider Bowen served in said Regiment we was upon the continental Establishment and further the deponent saith not
Philip Rodman or alias Wormley
Mark his
State of Rhode Island
Providence Feb 4 1820
Then Philip Rodman alias Wormley made oath to the above Deposition Before me Wheeler Martin 6/68

State of Rhode Island ss
Providence Providence
I William Martin Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Providence certify that Philip Rodman alias Warmsley who signed the within deposition is well known to me and is a man who is to have full faith and credit given to what he shall say under oath. In Testimony of the truth of which I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal, done at Providence July 11 1870
William Martin 8 of 88 Pleas

Rutland Vt 30. May 1843.
Dear Sir,
Enclosed I send you the Declaration of Sabra Bowen for a pension
Yours Truly
Ruben R. Hail,

17,103-2
Consider Bowen,
R. Temple, Rutland, Vt.
Recd 24 Mar. 1823.
John Schenck Esq Purvis Office City of Washington

Relland Mt. March 1823
Sir
Enclosed you have the original declaration of Consider Bower, together with a schedule of his property. The delay in sending it, is the reason why it was not sooner made. The affidavits proving his services were not returned to me with the declaration. You will see, however, by your minutes, that his services were proved as early as 13. July 1820. I do not know what effect the new law may have in this case, as I have not seen it, but trust it will not prevent his pension commencing at the date of his declaration.
I presume you are now authorized to act upon the second applications of Richard Belce, Fred. Dikeman, & Amos Hinckle, which have been forwarded to you before the passing of the late law. If any new regulation should be adopted to guide you under the late law, I should like to be informed of it.
I am Sir, respectfully your obed. Servt R. Temple
J. L. Edwards Esq,

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? It does II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? He did 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? He has. 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? He has. VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? He has. VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? He has VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? They have IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? He has 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? It is & distinguishable

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?
He has
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?
He has.
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?
It was
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
They are
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
They are.
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.
† 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 affidavits must be properly authenticated, as above directed.
‡ 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.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
February 3 d , 1838.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," The widow of Consider Bowen, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Vermont Agency, at the rate of Sixty six Dollars and sixty six Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th 4 th to the 24 th March 1838, the day of his death.
Respectfully, yours,
Wilson E. Parris Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

History to Mr. C. Beman Rochester, N.Y. History to Mr. C.B. Rochester, N.York History to Mrs. Rochester, N.Y. History to Miss. L. Lathrop. Rochester, N.Y.
Notes to C.W. Beman from Mrs. M. H. G. G. S. C. S. J.R. 29.
Mr. C.W. Beman 1000 East Ave. Rochester, N.Y.
18.633 Revy WIDOW, &c.
File No. 18633  Sabra Bower Wid of  Levi Bower priv Rec. War Act: Feby 2 nd  148 Index:—Vol. 14 , Page 75
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Apr. 10. 1897. Augustus. M. D. C. Apr. 28/97 March M. D. C. Apr. 28/97 C. B. Gould M. D. C. Apr. 28/97 Emily M. D. C. Jan'y 3-190 Centerville  1931-Sept. 17-First to Mrs. H. H. Brainerd 1933-July 21- " Mrs. Scott C. Hanna (see also Mrs. B) 1936-Oct 26- " Mrs. James White 1938-Apr. 13- " Mrs. James White 1936-Oct 26- " Mrs. James White 1936-Oct 26- " Mrs. James White  1931-Sept. 17-First to Mrs. H. H. Brainerd 1933-July 21- " Mrs. Scott C. Hanna (see also Mrs. B) 1936-Oct 26- " Mrs. James White 1938-Apr. 13- " Mrs. James White 1936-Oct 26- " Mrs. James White 1936-Oct 26- " Mrs. James White

July 21, 1933
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Mrs. Scott C. Hanna 3421 Irving Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota
James White, S. 38468 Consider Bowen, W. 18633 BA-J/MMHF:MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the records of several soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited clerical force available for furnishing such information, it has not been possible to make a series of investigations and reports pertaining to soldiers of that war, for one person or organization. The records of James White and Consider Bowen are given herein as found in the claims for pension based upon their service in the Revolutionary War.
JAMES WHITE, S. 38468
James White enlisted in Fauquier County, Virginia, in 1776, served in Captain John Ashby's company, Colonels Mercer's and Weedon's 3" Virginia Regiment, was transferred to Major Nelson's corps of light horse and served to the close of the war; he was in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, Buford's Defeat, Siege of Yorktown and taking of Cornwallis.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 25, 1818, at which time he was aged seventy-three years and a resident of Hampshire County, Virginia. The date and place of his birth and names of parents are not stated.
In 1820 he stated that the following was a list of the members of his family: Elizabeth, his wife, aged about fifty years, daughter Nancy aged about twenty-eight years, Margaret White aged about twenty-two years, Mary White aged about twenty years, Parthena aged sixteen years. The maiden name, date and place of birth and names of parents of Elizabeth White are not given.

James White died July 22, 1832.
Robert White was the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of Hampshire County, Virginia, before whom James White made his application for pension, and John B. White, of Romney, Virginia, was Clerk of said Court, no relationship to the soldier shown.
*****
CONSIDER BOWEN, W. 18633
Consider Bowen was born September 16, 1757, in Rehobeth, Rhode Island; the names of his parents are not shown in the claim.
While residing in Massachusetts, he enlisted soon after the battle of Lexington and served eight months as a private in Captain Field's company, Colonel Hitchcock's Rhode Island regiment. He also stated that this service was rendered in Captain Perry's company, Colonel Walker's Rhode Island regiment. While living in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, he enlisted in January, 1776, and served until January 16, 1777; or from October 1, 1776, for one year (both dates are given) as a private in Captain Simeon Martin's company, Colonel Christopher Lippitt's Rhode Island regiment, and was in the battles of White Plains, Trenton and Princeton.
After the Revolutionary War Consider Bowen resided for twenty-one years in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, where he was engaged in the carriage making business with Asa Francis; he then lived in Chittenden and Pittsford, both of Rutland County, Vermont.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 13, 1832, at which time he was living in Pittsford, Vermont.
He died March 24, 1838, in Pittsford, Vermont.
Consider Bowen married in May, 1786, in Hartford, Connecticut, Sabra Hosmer, daughter of Joseph Hosmer of that place. They were married by the Reverend Benjamin Boardman of said Hartford.
Soldier's widow, Sabra, was allowed pension on her application executed September 20, 1838, at which time she was a resident of Pittsford, Vermont, aged seventy-two years.

Consider Bowen's widow, Sabra, died June 5, 1854.
The following children of Consider Bowen and his wife, Sabra, were referred to in the claim: Rebecka Bowen, their oldest child, in 1838 aged fifty years; and Oliver C. Bowen, who in 1838 was aged "thirty years and upwards" and a resident of Pittsford, Vermont.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Washington      September 17, 1931
BA-J/MLB
Mrs. W. H. Brainerd 10 Upland Road Wellesley, Massachusetts
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 18633, that Consider Bowen was born September 16, 1757, in Rehobeth, Rhode Island.
While living in Massachusetts, he enlisted soon after the battle of Lexington and served eight months as a private in Captain Field's company, Colonel Hitchcock's Rhode Island regiment. He also stated that this service was rendered in Captain Perry's company, Colonel Walker's Rhode Island regiment. While living in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, he enlisted in January, 1776, and served until January 16, 1777; or from October 1, 1776, for one year (both dates are given) as a private in Captain Simeon Martin's company, Colonel Christopher Lippitt's Rhode Island regiment, and was in the battles of White Plains, Trenton and Princeton.
After the Revolutionary War he resided for twenty-one years in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, where he was engaged in the carriage making business with Asa Francis; he then lived in Chittenden and Pittsford, both of Rutland County, Vermont.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 13, 1832, at which time he was living in Pittsford, Vermont.
He died March 24, 1838.
Soldier married in May, 1786, in Hartford, Connecticut, Sabra Hosmer, daughter of Joseph Hosmer of that place. They were married by the Reverend Benjamin Boardman of said Hartford.

The widow, Sabra, was allowed pension on her application executed September 20, 1838, at which time she was a resident of Pittsford, Vermont, aged seventy-two years.
She died June 5, 1854.
The following children of Consider Bowen and his wife, Sabra, were referred to:
Rebecka Bowen, their oldest child, in 1838 aged fifty years Oliver C. " in 1838 aged "thirty years and upwards" and a resident of Pittsford, Vermont.
No charge is made for furnishing the foregoing information.
Very truly yours
Widow's date of death on Agency PR A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Jan. 3-1900
The within data repeated to C. W. Bowen, Center- ville Iowa. Thro' Hon. Mott Gurn
Warner

Ms. " " " " W. 18633.
This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services. Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS, WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV. REVOLUTIONARY.
April 28, 1897.
Sir:-
Replying to your request for information concerning Consider Bowen, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an application for pension on April 20, 1818, at which time he was 60 years of age and residing at Pittsford, Vermont, and his pension was allowed for one year's actual service as a private in the Rhode Island troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Martin and Col. Nippett. He enlisted at Providence, R. I.
His widow, Sabra, made application and received a pension for the service of her husband as above set forth.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. C. B. Marsh,
236 Court St., Rochester, N. Y.

the military Revolutionary soldiers whose widows were their services. the original muster and pay the Revolutionary War and the of 1812 as are now in the possession the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Depart- ment. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolution- ary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV. REVOLUTIONARY.
April 28, 1897.
Madam:-
Replying to your request for information concerning Consider Bowen, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an application for pension on April 20, 1818, at which time he was 60 years of age and residing at Pittsford, Vermont, and his pension was allowed for one year's actual service as a private in the Rhode Island troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Martin and Col. Lippett. He enlisted at Providence, R. I.
His widow, Sabra, made application and received a pension for the service of her husband as above set forth.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mrs. A. B. Gould,
39 Savannah St., Rochester, N. Y.

the military Revolutionary soldiers whose widows were their services. the original muster and pay the Revolutionary War and the of 1812 as are now in the possession the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Depart- ment. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolution- ary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
April 28, 1897.
Madam:-
Replying to your request for information concerning Consider Bowen, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an application for pension on April 20, 1818, at which time he was 60 years of age and residing at Pittsford, Vermont, and his pension was allowed for one year's actual service as a private in the Rhode Island troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Martin and Col. Lippett. He enlisted at Providence, R. I.
His widow, Sabra, made application and received a pension for the service of her husband as above set forth.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mrs. A. B. Gould,
39 Savannah St., Rochester, N. Y.

L. W. B. W. 18633.
This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
April 10, 1897.
Sir:-
Replying to your request for information concerning Consider Bowen, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an application for pension on April 20, 1818, at which time he was 60 years of age and residing at Pittsford, Vermont, and his pension was allowed for one year's actual service as a private in the Rhode Island troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Martin and Col. Lippett. He enlisted at Providence, R. I.
His widow, Sabra, made application and received a pension for the service of her husband as above set forth.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. Augustus C. Bowen,
39 Savannah St., Rochester, N. Y.

L. W. B. W. 18633.
Bureau can furnish a military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
April 28, 1897.
Madam:-
In response to your recent inquiry, referred to this Bureau by Hon John M. Reynolds, Assistant Secretary of the Interior, I have the honor to advise you that Consider Bowen made an application for pension on April 20, 1818, at which time he was 60 years of age and residing at Pittsford, Vermont, and his pension was allowed for one year's actual service as a private in the Rhode Island troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Martin and Col. Lippett. He enlisted at Providence, R. I.
His widow, Sabra, made application and received a pension for the service of her husband as above set forth.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Miss Emily M. Lathrop,
39 Savannah St., Rochester, N. Y.

C. W. & N. Division.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
F. S.
Bureau of Pensions,
M.E.C.
Washington, D. C., April 26, 1895.
Sir:-
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of --- Consider Bowen --- a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE. CAPTAIN. COLONEL. Jan. 1776 1 yr. Pvt. Simeon Martin Lippett R.I.
He also stated that in 1775 he served eight months as a private in Capt. Field's company of Col. Hitchcock's regiment, but in a subsequent declaration he stated that the service was rendered in Capt. Perry's company, Col. Walker's regiment.
Battles engaged in, White Plains, Trenton, Princeton. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Providence, R. I. Date of application for pension, April 20, 1818. Residence at date of application, Pittsford, Vt. Age at date of application, Sixty years.
Remarks: He married Sabra Hosmer in May, 1786, and died March 24, 1838.
Very respectfully, George H. Devol, Esq.,
Kansas City,
Commissioner.
1904blm
Mo.

MICHIGAN SOCIETY SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
PRESIDENT WALLACE C. HALL DETROIT VICE-PRESIDENT H. WIBIRT SPENCE GRAND RAPIDS VICE-PRESIDENT WILLIAM C. KRICHBAUM DETROIT SECRETARY RAYMOND E VAN SYCKLE DETROIT
REGISTRAR MARQUIS E. SHATTUCK DETROIT CHAPLAIN REV. JOSEPH A. VANCE DETROIT HISTORIAN GLENN K. STIMSON LANSING TREASURER CHARLES E. KANTER DETROIT
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY 1729 FORD BUILDING DETROIT, MICHIGAN
September 29 1936
U.S. Pension Office Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:-
Please advise data concerning revolutionary war services and family data of:--- pensioner----
(1) CONSIDER BOWEN, born, Rehoboth, Mass. 15 Sept 1756 resided and enlisted at Providence R.I. under:--
Capt Perry, Col. Walker, 1775 Capt Simeon Martin, Col. Lippett, 1776 plus.
Resided at Hartford, Conn, in 1790 (U.S. Census)
Died at Pittsford, Vt. March 24, 1838.
Widow Sarah (Hosmer) died June 5 1854.
(2)
Yours truly
Raymond E. Van Sycke Secretary.

10 UPLAND ROAD WELLESLEY, MASSACHUSETTS
27 August 1931
The Pension Bureau
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Can you send me a copy of the application for a pension of Consider Bourn of Pittsford, Vermont, a Revolutionary soldier who enlisted in Providence, R.I., and, to the best of my knowledge, served entirely with the Rhode Island troops. His wife, Sabra, born Hosmer of Halifax, Conn. also sent testimony, I am told, and one or more old friends. I should like copies of all these. It is for genealogical purposes.
(over)

I suppose there is some fee for these copies. If you will let me know how much I will send it.
Yours truly
Mary Bown Brainerd (Mrs W. H. Brainerd)

Rochester N.Y. April 20 th 1897.
Dept t of the Interior. Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
B
O.W. & N. Div.
Revolutionary -
My Grand Father Conside Brown was a soldier of the Revolutionary War, He was a private in the Rhode Island troops, After which he removed to Pittsfield It. His wife Sabra received a pension, I am anxious to get his record as far as possible as I wish to join the "Daughters of the Revolution", Yours Respectfully.
Mrs A. B. Gould. 39 Savannah St. Rochester. N.Y.

#236 Court St, Rochester N.Y. Apr 18 th 1897
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington D. C. Dear Sirs:-
In a letter written to Mr Augustus C. Bowen Apr 10 th 1897, giving information concerning Consider Bowen . A soldier of the Revolutionary war. He made an applicat- ion for Pension on April 20 th 1878, at which time he was 60 years of age, and residing at- Pilsford Vermont. He served under Capt-Martin and Col. Lippett. He enlisted at Providence, R.I. Will you kindly give me his Military Record, or all you can ascertain regarding it. Reply Yrs.
C. B. Marsh

39 Savannah St
Rochester N.Y.
March 9 th 1897
Commissioner of Pensions,
Dear Sir
It is needless for me to add that I am cited to your Department for information from the War-Department, as you will observe in matters of a previous date, for the desired information, which is respectfully submitted
Yours truly
Augustus C. Bowen

RECORD & PENSION OFFICE
FEB 26 1897
470887
WAR DEPARTMENT
39 Savannah St., Rochester, N.Y.
Feb. 24, 1897.
OLD WAR DEPT. 1897
RECEIVED
Consider Bowen
Rev. war
Co. Reg't
From Augustus C. Bowen
Subject: Record of service
WRAPPER.
(515)
Record and Pension Office,
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, Feb'y 26, 1897.
Respectfully returned to
Mr. Augustus C. Bowen,
No. 39 Savannah Street,
Rochester, N. Y.
B
The name Consider Bowen has not been found on the rolls, on file in this office, of any military organization in service during the war of the Revolution.
It is proper to add, however, that the collection of Revolutionary war records in this office is far from complete, and that the absence therefrom of any name is by no means conclusive evidence that the person who bore the name did not serve in the Revolutionary army.
In view of the statement that the soldier was a pensioner, it is suggested as a possibility that the desired information may be obtained from the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C., who is the custodian of the pension records of all wars, and whose office is separate and distinct from the Record and Pension Office of the War Department.
BY AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR:
H. A. Allen
Colonel, U. S. Army, Chief of Office.
(300a) Per μ

39 - Savannah St Rochester N.Y. Feb 24 th 1897
RECORD & PENSION OFFICE 170887 WAR DEPARTMENT FEB 26 1897
United States War Department
Dear Sir,
The Descendants of Consider Bowen have a desire for enrollment among the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution , Myself, Augustus C Bowen, now seventy two years old, a Grand-son of said Consider Bowen - and Debora Bowen , his wife, - Myself not knowing the methods of keeping the Roster of the Continental Army in those days, - not to weary the Department with the various battles himself and other Revolutionary Soldiers - who then visited him, were recounted within my hearing, His Pension , from year to year came to him through the agency of Robert Temple a resident of Rutland - Vermont , who committed suicide - As an embezzler of Government funds by non-report of death - of - Pensioners , Consider Bowen drew his Pension up to March 24 th 1838 - His wife Debora (Horner) Bowen, thenceforth drew the same, as his widow , - until June 5 th 1854, over

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Presuming that the proofs then adduced , that he was entitled to the usual Pension, Our hope of recognition (as sons & Daughters of the Revolution) rests largely upon the fact that a Pension was paid, - based upon recognized services in the Continental Army - and that the Government would not have so paid its money, - without the proper vouchers for services rendered,
Trusting that the foregoing may suffice as a cue for your research of the crude forms of enlistments in the Continental Army in those days before we became a "Nation", very truly yours,
Augustus C. Bowen

Missouri Society.
Bethany, Mo., April 8 th 1895
Hon W m Lochren
Commissioner of Pensions, Dear Sir,
Will you please give me the military history of the following soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
Jonathan Devol, a pensioner of Washington Co Ohio, placed on the pension roll Nov 4 th 1819,
also
Consider Bowen, a pensioner of Rutland Co Vermont, placed on the pension roll April 5 1833,
I desire this information for George H Devol of Kansas City Mo

a descendant of the above pensioners.
Respectfully Henry Ladle

John Brown's Declaration
admitted
M. W. Smith Rutland Vt.
John Brown's Declaration

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of February 2 nd . 1848. entitled "An act making further provision for surviving widows and soldiers of the Revolution." — State of Vermont  Rutland County ss. On this 13 day of June, AD 1848. personally appeared before subscribed a justice of the peace within and for the county of Rutland and state of Vermont duly authorized by law to administer oaths. Sabra Bower a resident of Pittsford in the county of Rutland aforesaid aged eighty one 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 2 nd of February, 1848. granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war; that she is the widow of Consider Bower, who was a private, in the Rhode Island Continental line, of the Army of the Revolution, and that she received under the act of the 17 th of June 1844. a pension of Sixty Six dollars and Sixty Six cents, per annum. She further declares that she is still a widow. —
Sabra Bower
Witness A. C. Bower
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me, and I certify that the declarant is personally known to me
Ruben R. Merrill Justice

received under the act at the 1 st of June
CERTIFICATE OF JUSTICE COMMISSION.
EASTMAN & DANFORTH, PRINTERS.
State of Vermont, Rutland County, ss, I, Horace Hayward Deputy Clerk of the County Court of the County of Rutland in the State of Vermont, which is a court of record, do hereby certify that R. Theall
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 seven and will expire on the thirtieth day of November next; that his signature to the foregoing oath & certificate is genuine, and that he is duly qualified by the laws of this State to administer oaths
Given under my hand and the seal of said County Court, this Sixteenth day of June A.D. 1848.
Horace Hayward Deputy CLERK.
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Sabra Powers Declarations.
Rule of Three Ratios etc Weight
2.

State of Vermont } Rutland County } ss on the 19 th day of August A.D. 1844. personally appeared before me
Abel P. Field a justice of the peace within & for the county of Rutland aforesaid Sabra Bowers a resident of the town of Pittsford in s. County aged Seventy eight years who being first duly sworn according to law took an her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of June 7 th 1844. entitled "An act to continue the pensions of certain Widows."
That she is the widow of Consider Bowers who was a private in the War of the Revolution and served in the Rhode Island Continental line. That in consequence of his services, she this declarant has already applied for and received pensions at the rate of Sixty Six dollars and Sixty Six cents per annum under the acts of July 7. 1838. and March 3. 1843. She further declares that she is still a widow. — Sabra Bowers
In the presence of } A. P. Field } A. C. Bower }
Sworn and subscribed on this 19 th day of August A.D. 1844. before me, and I certify that the above declarant Sabra Bowers is personally known to me. — Abel P. Field Justice of the Peace

STATE OF VERMONT, RUTLAND COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, Frederick W. Hopkins , Clerk of the County Court for the County of Rutland, do certify that Abel Penfield Esquire, was, at the date of the Certificate to which this is attached, a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly commissioned, and qualified to take Declarations and that I verily believe his signature to the same is genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of Court, at Rutland in said County, this 22 day of August Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and forty four .
F. W. Hopkins
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Consider Bowen
Rutland Mt.
Pittsford
2666 37

Rutland Vt. 10 Feby. 1835
Dear Sir
Agreeably to instructions embraced in a communication from the War Department to the Hon. Wm. Slade of the date of the 17 Feby. 1835 for the benefit of Pensioners residing in Vermont under the Agency of Robert Temple, I respectfully represent the following facts corresponding as near as I can recollect with my original Declaration, to wit.
1 - I served under Capt. Perry in Col. Walker's Regiment the first eight months year - in the second year I served under Capt. Martin of Rhode Island in Col. Sippel's Regiment of the same state.
2 - I belonged in Massachusetts when in service. But enlisted the second time in Providence Rhode Island.
3 - I served about six months in Rhode Island and then went to N. York, in Fort Washington, then to White Plains where said Fort was evacuated: Was engaged in the action of White Plains, Trenton and Princeton.
4 - I was employed with the R. Island Continental Line.
5 - I served one year and eight months.
6 - I resided in Pittsford in the state of Vermont when I made application for a pension and was previously of Chittenden in the same state. And my testimony was taken before the Probate Court for the District of Rutland, Robert Pierpoint, Judge, and was certified I suppose by R. C. Royce as Register.
7 - The amount of my Pension is $66.66 per annum payable semi-annually in March & September: My last payment was in September 1834.
Respectfully Yours &c.
Hon. S. S. Edwards Comm. of Pensions
Consider Brown

Consider Bowen
20 months
No. 3435
Adm d
20 mo pr
Feb 66 .

STATE OF VERMONT, } RUTLAND COUNTY, ss. }
On this 13 th day of July A. D. 1832 personally appear- ed in open Court before the Judge of the Probate Court of Wittcomb Dist. now sitting, Consider Bosen a resident of the County of Rutland and State of Vermont, aged 74 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, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. In 1775 he lived at Providence, R. Island , and soon after the battle of Saratoga , he enlisted at Providence for eight months, & served in Capt. Field's Company & he thinks Col. Wetherbee's  Lieut. Hopkin's - he marched to Roxbury & Cambridge & was stationed principally at Cambridge . He thinks Genl. Green commanded the R. Island troops - he was discharged at Cambridge but rec d no written discharge - he was at Roxbury during the battle of Bunker Hill , but was not called into action - he saw the British keep fire hot shot into the town - he saw the town burn. - He also served one year in 1776, & 1777, in Col. Lippett's Regiment, in Capt. Martin's (late Gov. Martin's ) company - as appears by the accompanying affidavits which he took in 1820 to establish his claim for a Pension under the act of 1818. - Philip Martin was his Ensign - during the first half of this year he remained in R. Island as he thinks - & during the year he went by water to Keybrook , from whence he marched to New York  White Plains , Trenton , & was discharged at Monmouth, N.J. at the expiration of his term. He was in the battles of White Plains , Trenton & Princeton - soon after the battle of Princeton his time expired - Genl. Lee was taken when he was in service. He received no written discharge. He knew Genl. Washington , Genl. Green , Putnam , Lee , Connerall , Lafayette , & many others. He was born at Rehoboth, R. Island , the 16. Sep. 1757 - his birth is recorded there, & also in his Bible. Since the revolution he resided twenty one years in Hartford, Connecticut , since which he has resided in Chittenden & Pittsfield - he now lives in the latter place. He is known to the Rev. Mr. Child of Pittsfield , of whom Church he is a member, & to most of the inhabitants of Pittsfield .

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed the } day and year aforesaid.
Conner Bowen
N. Royce
We Willard Child a Clergyman residing in Pittsford and Benjamin Cheney residing in the same place, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Conner Bowen who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 74 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the } day and year aforesaid.
Benj n Cheney
N. Royce
W. Child
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, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Willard Child who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in Pittsford and that Benjamin Cheney who has also signed the same, is a resident in Butland, near Pittsford and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Rodney C. Royce , Pres.
Clerk of the Court of Potash
do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Conner Bowen for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 7 th day of Aug t . A. D. 1832
N. Royce