Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 38534, Jonas Bennett, R.I.

SERVICE
R. 9.
Bennett, Jonas
NUMBER
S 38534
CONTENTS

38534
INVALID.
Rev
File No. 38,534
Jonas Bennett His Rev. Wife
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2, Page 35-
[Arrangement of 1870.]

8403
A
Vermont
Sonai Bennett
of Castleton in the state of Vermont who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Angus of the Rhode Island line, for the term of 21  270. Years 9 mo
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 14 of Apr. 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 of Mar 1818 and sent to Judge A. Thompson Rutland Vt
Arrears to 4th of Mar 1819 — 85.60
Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sep. 1819 — 183.00
$268.60
  21/30  5.60  { Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }    4  32.00    6  48.00     85.60   
Continued
Notification sent Oct 23 1820 to B. P. P. P. P. P. Rutland Vt

Jonas H. Bennett
2403
Sept 1879
STATE OF VERMONT

STATE OF VERMONT, Rutland County, ss.
On this 28 th day of June 1820
personally appeared before the County 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.) Jonas Bennett, aged 62 years, resident in
Castleton 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: enlisted in Rhode Island in May 1777 for during the war in Capt. As noted Co. Col Green Regt. & was transferred to Col. Hovey's Regt. & was discharged prior to the consequence of a wound he received in Monmouth Battle that he made his original declaration on the 14 th day of April 1818
has received a Pension Certificate, No. 8403 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 certain 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.
1 old horse. 1 Cow. 2 Hogs 3 Sheep 1 Lamb. 3 Hens. 1 Rooster, Several Chickens. 1 pot & 1 small kettle. 1 Spade 1 Shovel, 1 old pine table, 2 pine Chairs, 3 old Chairs, 3 Earthenware, 6 Cups & Saucers 1 Pt. Jug. 1 Trunk, 6 old wooden Forks, 3 iron tables & Spoons. 3 old barrels with some pork in one of them. 10+ Shov. 18 yds Stackling very small looking Glass, my receiving is congruous of my age, wife named Mary aged 52 in tolerable health. my occupation is that of a farmer but am not able to do but little in consequence of a wound received in Monmouth battle in my right arm on the 18th June 1778. Have justly owing more than is due to me without the means of paying
his Jonas Bennett
Sworn to and declared on the 28 th day of June 1820 before said court.
R. Phipson CLERK.
STATE OF VERMONT, Rutland County, ss.
I Robert Phipson clerk of the County 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 fifty \frac{50}{100} dollars.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said court, at Rutland this 15 th day of July 1820
R. Phipson

State of Vermont James Thompson Aft. Judge of Rutland county that appears it has been duty of a son that the is in various circumstances of the assistance of country James Thompson
James Bennett (Private) Angus R. Island Regt. May 1777 to 11 th March 1779. 14 th April 1810.
further evidence of service required found on the Rolls in Col. Angus Regiment. 3 years
Adm.

I Jonas Bennet of Castleton in the county of Rutland of Rutland & State of Vermont in the Fifti fourth eighth year of my age do hereby certify that I enlisted into the service of my country against the common enemy in a company commanded by Capt. Jeremiah Gibbs and was attached to the Reg. commanded by Col. Samuel Vannum for one year Rhode Island line & served to the full end of my engagement but now? no written discharge. I then in the Month of May A. 1777 I enlisted into the Co. commanded by Capt. Thomas Arnold in Col. Angell's Reg. Rhode Island line during the continuance of the War & was discharged (honourably) the 11 th day of March A. 1779 a small part of which is still preserved & entitles me in the warrent I received my discharge on that day in consequence of receiving a bad wound in my Elbow by a Cannon shot which rendered me totally unable to do duty. I further say that I am unable to do but very little labour & am reduced to indigence & stand in need of a pension from my country for support. Dated at Powney county & State as above this 14 th day of April A. 1818. - his
Jonas Bennet Mark -

State of Vermont } Rutland County }
On this 14 th day of April 1818 before me the
subscribed one of the judges of the Rutland County Court personally appeared Jonas Bennet aged sixty eight years Resides in Castleton County of State as above who being first duly sworn according to law and on his oath made the foregoing declaration in order to obtain the provision made by a late act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain engaged in the land and naval services of the United States in the Revolutionary war, sworn to and declared before me the day and year as afore- said
Amos Thompson Judge Rutland County Court
I Amos Thompson one of the Judges of Rutland County Court do certify that it doth appear to my satisfaction that the said Jonas Bennet did serve in the Revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and the testimony to have been had before me to the secretary for the Department of war Pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
Dated at Poultney in the said state as above this 14 th Day of April 1818
Amos Thompson
State of Vermont.
I have affixed the seal of Rutland County Court to these presents by order of the Hon. Amos Thompson one of the judges of said Court
R Temple Clerk

State of Vermont / Amos Thompson Asst. Judge of Rutland county court do certify that appears it has been in due to appear to satisfaction that the above Sarah Pennell is in reduced circumstances & stands in need of the assistance of country for support  Amos Thompson
Sarah Pennell
(Private)
Daughter of R. John & Rep.
May 1779 to 11. March 1779.
14 th April 1810.
Proven and  and  and  service  service  service found at the Hill in Col. Cough Regiment 3 years
Amos