Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 20,731, Samuel Blanchard, R.I.

SERVICE
R.F.
Blanchard, Samuel Betty
NUMBER
N. 20,731
CONTENTS

1389  Rhode Island  Betty Blanchard widow of Samuel Blanchard who died on the 6 October 1824 of Kent Co in the State of Rhode Island who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Bessett of the reg t commanded by Col Brown in the R.I. line for 9 months and 15 days
Letter Mrs. H. C. Hovey
May 21. 62
Note of death not in all
Inscribed on the Roll of Rhode Island at the rate of 31 Dollars 66 Cents, per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of Sept 1837 and sent to  William D. Bowen & Greenwich
Arrears to the 4th of March 1837 $189.96 Semi-annual allowance ending Sept 1583
$245.79
May 21. 62 Mr. Hovey
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the }
Recorded by Sam Boyd Clerk, Book 11 Vol. 2 Page 82

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations County of Kent ————— Se
On this twelfth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and Thirty Six: personally appeared before me Robert Hazard Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said county of Kent Betty Blanchard, a resident of country in the county of Kent and state aforesaid, aged seventy nine years. Also 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 4. 1836. That she is the widow of Samuel Blanchard late of said county deceased who was a soldier in the revolutionary war: That previous to her marriage with said Samuel; in the month of July 1775: to the best of her recollection, in the beginning of said month. said Samuel enlisted in a regiment of state troops, raised by the state of Rhode Island for six months, and marched to East Greenwich in said state to obtain his equipage, before marching for Boston: and that at said East Greenwich the company to which said Samuel was attached was ordered on to Block Island, where said company remained until the month of November 1775: when said Samuel went with said company to Boston & remained there until the last of December of said year, when he was discharged; having served out

said six months, the time for which he enlisted as before mentioned, and that during said six months said Samuel served as a private. That at said County where said Samuel enlisted, at said East-Greenwich, and at Block Island, the commissioned officers of said Samuel's company were Thomas Sweet, lieutenant and Timothy Lock ensign; and who who commanded the reg- iment in which said Samuel served, said Betty is not informed; and that said Samuel resided at the time when he enlisted as aforesaid in said County, and that he continued to reside in said County, after said term (except when upon duty as a soldier) in said County until his decease. For evidence of the above service she refers to the deposition of David Reynolds & Benjamin Sweet -
And that said Samuel served as a private for about one month in the Rhode Island Militia in the year 1776 at Bristol in said state, but she cannot specify with particularity the officers under whom he served, nor the precise time of said service, and for evidence of said time, and service, she refers to the deposition of James Howard: But said Betty well remembers that soon after her marriage to said Samuel, which was on the fifteenth day of February 1776, her said husband left home upon duty in the Militia and was gone from home about a month before his return, and that she then understood from him that he had been at Bristol.
And that said Samuel served in said Militia one month above the month of March 1777 at East-Greenwich and Potowomut.

guarding the shore of Narragansett bay. Capt. Asa Bennett commanded the company in which said Samuel served, & the regiment was commanded by either Col. Kason or Col. Brown; said Samuel served as a private, for evidence of said service she refers to the depositions of Benjamin Greene & Benjamin Scott. said Samuel when upon said service received pay and rations, & was drafted for said service.
And that said Samuel served as a private in said Militia one month in January 1777. previous to said late mentioned service, at said East Greenwich guarding the shore in Capt. Asa Bennett's company of Col. Brown's regiment; and said Samuel drew, upon said service pay & rations, & was drafted for said service, & for evidence in relation to said late mentioned service she refers to said deposition of Benjamin Scott.
And that said Samuel served as a private in said Militia one month in July or August 1777. at said East-Greenwich in Capt. Royb's company, for evidence in relation to said late mentioned service she refers to said deposition of Benjamin Greene.
And that said Samuel served as a private in said Militia as a drafted man one month in the summer of 1778, in General Sullivan's expedition upon Rhode Island; as she supposes in Capt. Leavis company & for evidence in relation to said late mentioned

service she refers to the deposition of James Howard and Benjamin Sweet: and that said Samuel served in said Rhode Island Militia at other times than as above stated; but said service is not, proved  stated with such  the particularity as the above-mentioned periods of service: and said Betty although she is satisfied that said Samuel served longer, than as before stated, cannot state the present times or terms of said service: and cannot prove the same as she believes, other wise, than as appears by the depositions referred to -
And said Betty further declares, that she has no documentary evidence whatever in support of her said claim for her said husband's services.
The above mentioned depositions are her all the evidence which she has at present to substantiate her claim, excepting that of Oliver Peck to which she refers for proof of her marriage to said Samuel Blanchard; previous to the expiration of the last period of said Samuel's service: and also for proof of said Samuel's death, and that said Betty has remained unmarried since his decease,
And said Betty further says; that said Samuel Blanchard never was a pensioner at all: and never applied for a pension.

and said Betty further declares, that said Samuel Blanchard at the time of his death was seventy one years of age.
She further declares, that she was married to said Samuel Blanchard on the fifteen-th day of October  February A.D. One thousand seven hundred and Seventy Six. that her said husband Samuel Blanchard; died on the sixth day of October A.D. 1824. and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by the proof hereto annexed.
Sworn to and Subscribed, on the day and year above written.
Betty my Blanchard mark
Before me Robert Hazard Chief Justice of the Court of Pleas Kent Co.
I Robert Hazard Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas within and for said county of Kent, do hereby declare my opinion; after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department; that the above named Samuel Blanchard was a revolutionary soldier, and that said Blanchard served as his said widow Betty Blanchard, has stated in her said declaration. And I also do hereby certify that said Betty Blanchard, in my opinion, cannot, from bodily infirmity attend before any court of

Common Pleas; or of record, to make said declaration. and I do further certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings before me; in the matter of the application of Betty Blanchard for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have unto set my hand this twelfth day of September AD 1836.
Robert Hazard Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas
State of Rhode Island, and Providence Plantations Kent ss. I Jeremiah S Slocum Clerk of the court of Common Pleas; within & for said county of Kent in said state, hereby certify that Robert Hazard Esq; whose name is above written, is Chief Justice of said court of Common Pleas; and that the signature above written, pur- porting to be his, is in the proper hand writing of said Hazard, and that full faith and credit are due to his Official attestation
In witness whereof I have unto set my hand and the seal of said court, this thirteenth day of September AD 1836. at East Greenwich in said county.
Jer. S. Slocum

Aug. 22, 1904. Hist. to L. J. Cornell, Kenyon, R. D. F.W.
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 20.736 Bethy Blanchard Widow of Samuel Blanchard Priv. Rev. War
Act July 4" 1836
Index: Vol. 81 , Page 69
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Betty Blanchard R. Id
susp d Sec 61 Oct 11 1836 to Wm G Bowd en do to same ap d H. S y
act 4 July 1836
Mr. Henry Clay Esq. Hon. Joseph W. Barritt Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BY J. L. HARRIS COMMISSIONER CONSOCKET MAY 13 R.I. FREE Betty Blanchard Samuel

I Oliver Peck of Country in the county of Kent and state of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations widow being Seventy Eight years of age and under solemn oath testify and say: That in the month of February in the year 1776. I was present when Samuel Blanchard of said Country was married to his wife Betty. They were married by Samuel Dorrance Esq a Magistrate in Scituate in said state. in that part of said Scituate, which is now Foster: and I have resided in the neighborhood with said Betty, from her said marriage to this time: and that said Samuel died in the month of October 1824. and that said Betty has not been married since the decease of her said husband. They were married soon after said Samuel returned from service in the army as an enlisted soldier; and after said marriage I remember that said Samuel served in the militia more than once, being absent from home some time as I understood upon such duty. Oliver Peck his mark Robert H. Hazard
Witness At Coontry September 12, 1836. Personally appeared the above named Oliver Peck subscribed to the above deposition & made oath to the truth of the same. And I the subscription hereby do certify that said Oliver is entitled to full faith & credit as a witness. Before Me. Robert Hagona 6th Just C.C. Plff

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations
Know ye I Jeremiah I Slocum clerk of the court of common pleas, within and for said county of Kent, hereby certify that Robert Hazard Esq; whose name is within written is chief justice of said court of common pleas; and that the signature within written purporting to be his, is in the proper hand writing of said Hazard, and that full faith and credit are due to his official attestation.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said court; this thirteenth day of September AD 1836: the East-Greenwich in said county.
Jer. I. Slocum

I Levi Johnson of County in the county of Kent a state of Rhode Island & of lawful age and engaged according to law testify and say, That I am well acquainted with Betty Blanchard of said County widow of Samuel Blanchard late of said County deceased. And also that I was well acquainted with said Samuel in his life time: and that said Betty Blanchard has resided in the same family with myself for about twelve years past: and that I have never known any record or entry of said Betty's marriage in the family bible, or other family records, and of state I have made diligent search therefor and enquiring for such a record, and have been unable to find any such at all: and I also further testify and say, that I have been always understood that said Betty Blanchard was the daughter of John Tyler of formerly of Foster in the county of Providence deceased

and which said Foster was formerly a part of the Town of Sedgwick, and was set off from said Sedgwick about fifty years since as I have understood: And I also further say that upon enquiry I find that in the neighborhood where said Betty was brought up, there was not at the time of the marriage, nor has there been at any time since, any parish records of marriages &c: and I cannot find that the marriage of said Betty was recorded, or any entry made of it, in any church records or in the records of any religious meeting, or in any town, or other records whatever.
Levi Johnson
Subscribed At East Greenwich Novm 26. 186. Then personally appeared Levi Johnson subscription to the foregoing deposition and made solemn oath to the truth of the same: And I also certify that the character of said Levi Johnson for truth is good, John Brown for Peace

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations Know I Jeremiah S. Slocum Clerk of the court of Common Pleas within & for said county of Kent, hereby certify that John Brown, whose name is afore =written is a Justice of the peace, in East Greenwich in said county of Kent, and duly qualified as such; and that the signature aforesaid, purporting to be his is in the proper hand writing of said John Brown; and that full faith and credit are due to the official attestations of said Brown.
In Witness Whereof I hereunto set my hand & the seal of said court this Twenty Eighth day of November A.D. 1836.
Jer. S. Slocum C.M.P.

I, Isaiah Hemenway of the Town of Foster in the County of Washington of the Town of Foster in the County of Providence in the State of Rhode Island being now 81 years of age and duly engaged according to Law do testify and say that I was well acquainted with Samuel Blanchard late of the Town of Coventry in the County of Kent in said State deceased and that I am now well acquainted with Betty Blanchard the widow of the said Samuel Blanchard her maiden name was Betty Ely daughter of John Ely late of Foster deceased they were married in the Month of of March A.D. 1776 according to the best of my recollection and belief I then lived about three miles from said John Ely. the said John Ely then lived in Rehoboth in that part thereof which is now called Foster - after they were married they removed to Coventry aforesaid which is about three miles from where I lived they continued to live in the same neighborhood until the time of the death of said Samuel which happened about twelve years since their eldest child was called Elias - he is now dead and he lived until this time would have been more than 80 years of age I further testify and say that the said Betty Blanchard has never been married since the death of her said husband Samuel Blanchard but still remaining his widow
Bethiah Morse

State of Rhode Island County of Providence } In Foster in the county of Providence on the 20 th day of July A.D. 1837 Personally appeared before me John Broughton a justice of the Peace in and for said Town of Foster in said County Bethiah Morse above named and being first duly sworn according to her made solemn oath to the truth of the aforegoing affidavit by her subscribed - I further certify that the said Bethiah Morse is a credible person with whom I am acquainted and that she is entitled to full credit as a witness
John Broughton Justice of the Peace

I Josiah Hemen of the Town of Foster in the County of Providence in the State of Rhode Islands being now 77 years of age and being engaged according to law do testify and say that I was well acquainted with Samuel Blanchard late of Coventry in the County of Kent in said State deceased and that I am well acquainted with Betty Blanchard the widow of said Samuel Blanchard her maiden name was Betty Tyler daughter of John Tyler late of said Town of Foster deceased the said Samuel & Betty were married in the forepart of the Year 1776 according to the best of my recollection and belief they were married in the then Town of Scituate in that part thereof which is now called Foster. I lived within about one and a half miles of the said John Tyler before and at the time, and since the time of the marriage of the said Samuel & Betty - after the said Samuel and Betty were married they moved to Coventry in said County of Kent where they continued to live for the most part of the time until the time of his death which happened about 12 years since - I further testify and say that that the said Betty Blanchard has never been married since the death of her said husband Samuel Blanchard but still remaining his widow after they removed to Coventry they were about five miles & a half from me. I further testify and say that the said Samuel Blanchard was a soldier in the army of the Revolution at the time of the General Spencer Expectations in the fall of the Year 1777 he served one month at Swanton and Little Compton the Station at that expectation and also at General Sullivan Expectations both of Pawtucket and East Greenwich all called out I was with the said Samuel Blanchard at both of said Towns and he served one month at each Town I cannot

Recalled the Captain in whom he was called out
Josiah Harrington
State of Rhode Island } County of Providence } In Foster in the County of Providence on the 20 th day of July AD 1837 Personally appeared before me John Brington a Justice of the Peace in and for said Town of Foster in said County Josiah Harrington aforementioned and being first duly sworn according to law made solemn oath to the truth of the aforegoing affidavit by him subscribed — I further certify that the said Josiah Harrington is a credible person with whom I am acquainted and that he is entitled to full credit as a witness
John Brington Justice of the Peace

I Sabra Buryton of the Town of Foster in the County of Providence in the State of Rhode Island being now 54 years of age do testify and say that I was well acquainted with Samuel Blanchard late of the Town of Coventry in the County of Kent in said State deceased and that I am well acquainted with Betty Blanchard the widow of said Samuel Blanchard I lived within one fourth part of a mile from said Samuel Blanchard from the time I was Eight years of age until I was about Twenty five years of age I was always well acquainted with the family after I was Eight years of age five of their children were older than myself viz Elias. Sally. Roby. Abigail & Olive. When I was about Twenty five I married and moved to this Town. I frequently saw the family after I removed from Coventry have frequently been at their house the said Samuel Blanchard died about twelve years since — I further testify and say that the said Betty Blanchard has never been married since the death of her husband Samuel Blanchard but still remains his widow  Sabra Buryton
(State of Rhode Island) } ss In Foster in the County of Providence County of Providence } ss on the 20 th day of July A.D. 1837 Personally appeared before me John Buryton a Justice of the Peace in and for said Town of Foster in said County Sabra Buryton above named and being first duly sworn according to law made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit by her subscribed I further certify that the said Sabra Buryton is a credible person with whom I am acquainted and that she is entitled to full credit as a witness  John Buryton Justice of the Peace

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations Providence p. Clerk's office Sup. Jud. Court
July 24 th AD 1837.
I certify that John Brayton Esq. who performed the duty of a Justice of the Peace in taking the deposition of Bethiah Morse, Josiah Harrington & Sabra Brayton here enclosed under this Seal was, at the time of the taking of said depositions respectively, and now is a Justice of the Peace Peace duly appointed and qualified to act within & for the town of Foster in this County, and that the signature attached to the caption each of the certificates thereof is his genuine signature, & that all his official acts were are entitled to full faith & credit.
In witness whereof I John L. Harris Clerk of the Sup. Jud. Court of said State within & for the County of Providence have hereunto set the Seal of said Court & subscribed my name Officially
John L. Harris Clerk
Four 50 ct

I James Howard of the Town of Foster in the County of Providence in the State of Rhode Island, being Seventy Seven years of age, and duly sworn according to law, do testify and say — that I was well acquainted with Samuel Blanchard late of the Town of Coventry in the County of Kent and State of Rhode Island (now deceased). That Said Samuel Blanchard served as a private soldier in the militia, in the Army of the Revolution, that as such he performed one tour of duty in the Year Seventeen Hundred and Seventy Six, and served at Bristol about one month — I saw him there, but don't recollect what Captain he served under and that he performed one tour of duty in the Year Seventeen Hundred and Seventy Eight, and served about a month on the Island of Rhode Island in General Sullivan's expedition, I believe he belonged to Captain Barrs Company — and that he was at Seconnet, but don't recollect, the Year, nor what Captain he then served under —
James his X Howard marks,
State of Rhode Island } County of Providence } ss — In Foster in said County of Providence On the third day of September in the Year 1836 — Personally appeared Before me Daniel Howard one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas within and for said County of Providence, James Howard subscriber to the above Affidavit, and being first duly sworn according to law, made solemn Oath to the truth of the statements therein contained — And I further certify that he is entitled to credit in said statements — Before Daniel Howard Justice of the Court of Common Pleas County of Providence

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations Providence ss
I Dexter Randall Clerk of the court of Common Pleas, within & for said county of Providence hereby certify that David Howard before whom the within affidavit was sworn  is a Justice of the is one of the Justices of said court of Common Pleas, and that the signature within written purporting to be his, is in the proper hand writing of said Howard, and that full faith and credit are due to his official attestations, also, that he is duly qualified and authorized by Law to administer oaths & take Depositions.
In witness whereof, I have unto set my hand and the Seal of said court this fourteenth day of September A.D. 1836. at Providence in said county.
Dexter Randall Clerk

I Benjamin Green of the town of Coventry in the County of Kent in the State of Rhode Island Being seventy six years of age and duly sworn according to law do testify and say that I was well acquainted with Samuel Blanchard late of the town of Coventry of Kent County and State of Rhode Island now deceased that said Samuel Blanchard served as a Private Soldier in the militia in the army of the Revolution that as such he performed one tour of Duty one month in the month of march 1777 at East Greenwich in Captain Bennett Company and also he performed one other tour of Duty of one month at East Greenwich in July or August in the year year seventeen hundred seventy seven in Captain Ray's Company and I have known him But he Did other Duties But can't Recollect Exact the time and Place  Benjamin Green
State of Rhode Island To - In West Greenwich in said County County of Kent I of Kent on the third Day of September in the year 1836 Personally appeared Below me Benjamin Green Oliver Matteson as one of the justices of the Peace of the town of West Greenwich and County of Kent Benjamin Green subscribed to the above aff affidavit and Being first Duly sworn according to Law made solemn oath to the truth of the statements therein contained and I further certify that the said Benjamin Green is a credible Person and entitled to full Credit as a Witness  Oliver Matteson Rever Justice of the Peace

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Kents I Jeremiah S Slocum clerk of the court of Common Pleas; within and for said county of Kent, hereby certify that Oliver Matteson of S. Eng. whose name is subscribed within, is a justice of the peace in West-Greenwich in said county of Kent, duly qualified according to law, and that the signature within written, purporting to be his, is in the proper hand writing of said Matteson, and that full faith and credit are due to his official attestation.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said court; this thirteenth day of September A.D. 1836. at East- Greenwich in said county.
Jer. S. Slocum

I Benjamin Sweet of Country County of Kent being now 82 Years of age am well & I have been acquainted with Samuel Blanchard husband of Betty Blanchard in the revolutionary war, I remember well when I was at Boston in 1775 that said Samuel Blanchard came there with the Company that came from Block Island in the month of November 1775 I was with him at Boston after his arrival from Block Island until the last of December; In the year 1777 I was with him a month at East Greenwich and at Portau- mouth this was in the month of March I was in Capt. Benjamin Dyer's Company and said Samuel Blanchard was in Capt. Asa Bennett's Company our Col. was either Hovey or Brown I am not sure which, we served said month rec- d pay & rations this was after the enemy took possession of Newport we both lived in Country and this service was performed at the aforesaid place about 14 miles from home In January 1777 I recd. serving a month with said Samuel Blanchard at East Greenwich I was in Capt. Benjamin Dyer's Company In said Blanchard was in Capt. Asa Bennett's Company at this time Col. Brown was our Col. for this month's service we recd. pay and rations we were both drafted men and served our regular tours. In 1778 we served a month on Rhode Island in Sullivan's expedition I was a listed soldier at this time and said Blanchard was drafted his officers at this time I do not recd. my Capt. was Gyles Hall Olney and my Col. was Israel Angell
Samuel Arnold
Benjamin Sweet mark
Witness to the Country of Rhode Island 7th Feb 1836 Personally appeared before me the above named Benjamin Sweet and made solemn oath to the truth of the above deposition by him signed and I further certify that Benjamin Sweet is a credible witness in the premises and his deposition entitled to full credit
Samuel Arnold Justice of the Peace
The tours of service mentioned above were set down in the order in which the deponent gave his deposition though the tour in January was performed before the tour in March and corrected in his presence before making oath to the same
Samuel Arnold Justice of the Peace

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Knowe I Jeremiah S Slocum clerk of the court of the  Common Common Pleas; within and for said county of Kent in said State, hereby certify that Samuel Arnold Esq.; whose name is subscribed written is a Justice of the peace in and for in said county of Kent, duly qualified according to law; and that the signature within written purporting to be his, is in the proper hand writing of said Arnold, and that full faith & credit are due to his official attestations.
In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set My hand and the Seal of said court. This the Seventh day of September A.D. 1836. at East Greenwich in said county -
Jer. S. Slocum

I Josiah Westcott. Your clerk of the Town of Scituate in the County of Plymouth in the State of Rhode Island. Hereby certify that I have searched the Records in my office and do not find any Record of the Marriage of Samuel Blomstrand and Betsey Tyler recorded therein.
Josiah Westcott Your clerk of Scituate
State of Rhode Island Providence ss. } in Scituate this 23 day of November A.D. 1886. Then the above named Josiah Westcott was sworn to the truth of the above certificate by him Subscribed Before me Harold Patterson Justice of the Peace
State of Rhode Island ss Providence ss. I Deyler Randall Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within & for said County being a Court of Record. do hereby certify that Harold Patterson Esquire is a Justice of the Peace for the Town of Scituate in said County; That he is duly authorized & empowered by Law to administer oaths & take Depositions and that his signature above written is genuine I also further certify Josiah Westcott Esq who has signed the above Certificate is the Town Clerk of the Town of Scituate & that his signature above written is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court at Providence this Thirtieth day of November A.D. 1886
Deyler Randall Clerk

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July 29
R. I.
add. pss
James
Peter Blanchard,
Edward G.
Commission of Penney Nashville.
PROV. R.I.

RD East Greenwich, July 26. B7
Sir, I forward additional proof of the marriage of Betty Blanchard, which I think will establish the fact beyond all doubt. I hope it will be acted upon immediately.
very Respectfully your O ur humble serv t
J L Edwards Esq
William G Bowen

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Blanchard
  July 75.  6 say 5 1/2 mo.  Sweet proof  Reynolds Block I o Boston    76  1  Howard  Bristol    March 77  1.  Bennet sweet  E. Greenwich    Jany 77  1.  " Green sweet  "    Aug 77  1.  Rags Green  "    Summer 78  1.  Carrs Howard. sweet.   

Sept 19
Sept 19 1836
for
Schwab
pay
PRICES.
$18
Commissioner of Pensions Washington.

East Greenwich September 16. 1836
Sir
I send enclosed the application of Betty Blanchard for a pension. you will be so good as to correspond with me on the subject.
I am very Respectfully yr William G Bowen
J L Edward Esq

Rd. of Dec 13 add 1000 N 24 4 July 38
Schwab Zyndt Commissaire of Services Washington City.
PAID

East Greenwich R.I. Dec 9. 1886
Mr Endicott I send additional proof in the application of Betty Blanchard for a pension, which I think will bring it within the requirement of years of the 7th of October last.
I am very Respectfully Yrs M. G. Brown
J. L. Edwards Esq

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9/23
proof no Dec 13 th . W.
James J Edwards Esq
Committee of Pension Washington.
FREE

East Greenwich R.I. March 29. 1847.
Sir.
I forwarded to you, in the early part of the late winter; the application  petition of Betty Blanchard for a pension; with additional evidence as required in your letter of the seventh of October last.
Since when I have heard nothing from you.
I hope that the department will determine relation to this application soon; for if the woman is to have any thing, to be of service to her, it must not be long deferred.
Very Respectfully yours
Oct 1847
Mrs L Edwards Esq Commr. &c.
William G. Brown

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR MAY 27 1904 GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

Woonsocket R.I. May 19, 1862, Dear Sir
We want to get the back Pension & 160 acres of land for the heirs of Samuel Blanchard of Coventry R.I. who was a Private in the Revolutionary war; who died in the year of A.D. His wife Betsey Blanchard drew a Pension of $8.96. a year long as she lived, she died about 18 years ago. She now The heirs never have received the above mentioned bounty land, we do not know the exact mode of proceeding & wish you would be kind enough to send us a blank for the mode of proceeding in order to get the back pension & bounty land

for sail him, probably you can tell us whether there is any bark Russian for sail him & return
Yours &c Stearns & Morry
Wm Joseph n. Bonitt Com. of Russians

I David Reynolds of County in the county of Kent and state of Rhode Island be being Seventy Seven years of age, upon oath do testify and say; that I was well acquainted with Samuel Blanchard late of said County deceased, and husband of Betty Blanchard; from the revolutionary war to the time of his death: and that we, said Blanchard and myself enlisted together in June or the first of July 1775. in the Rhode Island State troops for six months service; and immediately afterwards said Blanchard and myself marched with our company to East-Greenwich, to draw our equipage, preparatory to going to Boston: But at said East-Greenwich our company was ordered on to Block Island to guard said Island against the enemy's cruizers: and said Samuel & myself remained on said Island with our company in said service, until November following; when we left said Block Island for the vicinity of Boston and arrived in the vicinity of Boston in said month of November. and said Samuel & myself remained in said service until the last of December 1775. when we were honorably discharged and returned home to said County. the time of our said enlistment having expired
I do not recollect the names of the Col. or Capt. of the regiment and company in which we served, when in the vicinity of Boston. Previous to going to Boston we had no Capt. and were commanded by Lieutenants

Thomas Sweet, and an Ensign was Timothy Lock.
Witness Robert Hazard
his David X Reynold mark
Keeps At County September 12 th 1836. Personally appeared the above named David Reynold subscribed to the within deposition and made oath to the truth of the same. and I the subscriber hereto, do certify that said Reynold is a credible person, and his deposition is entitled to full faith & credit. Before me Robert Hazard C.J. P.C.P.
State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations
Keeps I Jeremiah S Slocum clerk of the court of Common Pleas within and for said county of Kent; hereby certify that Robert Hazard Esq whose name is above written is Chief Justice of said court of Common Pleas; and that the signature above written purporting to be his; is in the proper hand writing of said Robert Hazard, and that full faith and credit are due to the official attestation of said Hazard.
In Witness whereof I have unto my hand & the seal of said court this thirteenth day of September AD 1836. at East Greenwich in said county.
Jer. S. Slocum

mid 20,731. Rept. 12, 1836 Coventry, Kent Co., R.D. 79.
Betty, mid Raml. Blanchard.
Coventry, R.D. at end.
July, 1775- Pri. R.D. 6 mos.
1776, R.D. 1 mo.
Jan. 1777 Capt. Asa Bennett Col. Brown, R.D. 1 mo.
March 1777 Capt. Asa Bennett Col. Haimon or Brown. 1 mo.
July or Aug 1777 Capt. Roy, 1 mo. mar. * Feb 15, 1776.
Summer 1778 Capt Carr R.D.
1 mo. on 1 st Oct 6, 1824.
* Betty Tyler

W. & N. DIVISION AUG 17 1904 RECEIVED

Chatham N.Y. 18-1904
to the Bureau of Pensions
Dear Sir
Will you kindly furnish me with what Record you may have of Samuel Blanchard said to be a Soldier of the Revolutionary War from the State of Rhode Island. And Oblige you Truly
L J Cornell N.Y. R 9

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Betty Blanchard widow of Samuel - R. I. D.
Original - no deduction
adm. d
9 1/2 mo fri
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Amly Bowen
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