Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 23538, Daniel Bates, R. I.

SERVICE
R. J.
Bates, Daniel Elizabeth
NUMBER
W. 23538
CONTENTS

Rhode Island 1646.
Elizabeth Bates R.D. widow of Daniel Bates who was a Pri & Drumer in the R. I. line for 12 month Pri 12 " Drum.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 84 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th day of August 1843. and sent to R. Cavell Providence R. I.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 4. Vol. 1. Page 84.

Elizabeth Bates

State of Rhode Island
County of Providence
On this 19 day of October 1838 personally appeared in open court being the Mu- nicipal court of the City of Providence & a Court of Record Elizabeth Bates of said City aged 70 years who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of July 7 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay & pensions to certain widows" viz that she is the widow of Daniel Bates formerly of North Kingston in the County of Washington who was a drummer in the War of the Revolution that in January 1776 he enlisted & served as a drum- mer for a year in Capt. Samuel Phillips Company & Col. Richards regiment & afterwards he enlisted & served as a drummer in Col. Tophams regiment for a year & upwards he also served as drummer in Capt Jonathan Bates Company And she further deposes that she was married

to the said Daniel Bates in said North Kingstown on the first day of June 1789 by Elisha Nathan Hill as will appear by the original certificate hereto annexed Her husband the said Daniel Bates died on a voyage home from sea on the first day of December 1795 and since then she has remained unmarried She was not married to him prior to his to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Nineteen hundred & ninety four to wit at the time above stated.
Witness Thomas Sturges
Elizabeth Bates
Municipal Court of the City of Providence, October 19 th 1838. Subscribed and duly sworn to by Elizabeth Bates, in open Court, A. H. Greene, Clerk

time above stated
Witness Thomas Sturges
Elizabeth Bates
Municipal Court of the City of Oct. 10. 1838
Northkingston June the first Day A.D. 1839 These are to Certify to all persons to whom it may concern that for Daniel Bates Son of Jonathan Bates of Exeter is Lawfully Married to and with Elizabeth Himes Daughter of George Himes of Northkingston this marriage was performed By me & Nathan Hill Elder Past of the Baptist Church At Northkingston
awarded in Gen. Court Oct. 29. 1838. Alpheus C.M.

I Michael G C Bates of the City of Punaduna, being now 47 years of age & up wards do testify & say that Elizabeth Bates who has signed & sworn to preceding decla- -ration is my mother & the said Daniel Bates was my father My father died in 1795 on a passage home by sea from Copenhagen & since then my mother has remained a widow & unmarried
Michael G. C. Bates
Municipal Court the City of Punaduna, October 19 th 1838. Subscribed and duly sworn to by Michael G. C. Bates, in Open Court, Albert Greene Clerk

sion on file in this Bureau.
Daniel Bates med. file 23558
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Lang 1776 1 year Drummer Samuel Philips Wm Richmond R.I.   Summer 1777 1 year " Benjamin West John Tapham   " " " Jonathan Bates  
Battles engaged in, /
Residence of soldier at enlistment, /
Date of application for pension, Oct 19 1858. Her claim was al.
Residence at date of application, Providence R.I.
Age at date of application, He was 76 years old
Remarks: He was the son of Jonathan Bates of Westerly R.I. He was married at North Kingston June 1, 1789. Elizabeth daughter of George Bates 2d died Dec. 1, 1793 at sea while on his way home from Copenhagen. Son Michael G. Bates was 77 years old in 1858. and lived at Providence R.I.

1910 Oct. 3 Hirt. to B. F. Wilbour V.L.M. 1911 Feb. 25 B. F. Wilbour to apply to Acad. for sub. for date of last payment etc. V.L.M. 1912 Nov. 23 Hirt. to Mrs. H. G. Hager V.L.M. 1923 Feb. 10 - Hirt. to Martha J. Batten my
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 23538  Elizabeth Bates  wid. of  Daniel Bates  Drum. Reserves  Act With 37th Inf. B.  Index: Vol A , Page 46
[Arrangement of 1870.]
5506 Sed Bay. Council, Aug. 3: 39 -  Act of July 38.

Rhode Island 5194.
Elizabeth Bates, widow of Daniel Bates, deceased.
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the in December 1795. of Providence Co. in the State of R. Island who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Phillips - of the Reg't commanded by Col. Richmond in the R. Island time for 12 mos. per. 12 " " " "
Inscribed on the Roll of R. Island at the rate of 84 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of March 1840 and sent to Benj m Cowell, Providence, R.I.
Arrears to the 14th of March, 1840 = $ 33 600 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 th " " 4 2:00
$378.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by S. A. Elliot Clerk, Book 4 Vol. 2 Page 2.
Informed Hon. J. L. Lillibridge of the issue of certificate, &c. July 6, 1840.

1893 Elizabeth Bates
$84 per am
B. Lowell Providence R.I.

State of Rhode Island County of Providence
On this 29 day of March A.D. 1843 personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in said County Elizabeth Bates now resident in the City of Providence aged 73 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oaths make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed March 3, 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the war of the Revolution That she is the widow of Daniel Bates who served as a drummer during said War That she received a pension under the act of Congress of July 7, 1838 at the rate of $84 per annum payable at Providence Elizabeth Bates Rhode Island mark attest William J. Babcock
A. D. 1843

Providence
In Providence March 29 A.D. 1843 personally came before me the within-named Eliz- abeth Bates, and made oath to the truth of the within declaration by her signed. I further certify that she is a credible person.
Before me
William J. Tabodine
Justice of the Peace
State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations.
Providence, ss.
I, Albert Greene Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of Prov- idence, in the County of Providence, in said State, do hereby certify, that William J. Tabodine, who has signed the preceding Certificate, was on the day of the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said City of Providence, duly elected, and that the signature to said Cer- tificate is genuine.
In Attestation whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and have affixed the seal of said Court, this seventh day of June, A.D. 1843.
Albert Greene, Clerk.

I Elias D. Grafton of Providence, in the county of Providence, & State of Rhode Island, now aged about two seventy years on oath do testify and say, that I served as drummer two years in Captain Philip Grafton Company, in Col. Stephen's Regiment of Rhode Island State Troops, in the years 1778 and 1779 and ending in March 1780. And I further testify, that I remember Daniel Bates, who also served as a drummer in the same Regiment, at the same time. I am uncertain how long he served. I think he was there all the time I was. I cannot now call to mind to what company he was attached. I do not remember that any of the drummers were discharged or left, until we were all discharged together at Newport in 1780.
Elias D. Grafton
State of Rhode Island
Providence ss. Providence Oct. 24 1838
Then Elias D. Grafton Subscribed and made oath to the foregoing deposition before me. And I further certify that said Philip Grafton is a credible witness.
William Alkin Jus. Peace

I Job Shearman of Exeter in the County of Rhode Washington & State of Rhode Island being now 81 years of age do hereby do testify & say that I was well acquainted with Daniel Bates formerly of said Exeter & the husband of Elizabeth Bates now resi- dent in the City of Providence & his widow In February 1776 I enlisted as a private in Capt Samuel Philips Company & Col Wm Richmonds regiment for one year & continued to serve in it until late in the fall of that year when I went on board the Frigate Providence and I further testify when I enlisted in said Capt Philips Company said Daniel was an drummer & he continued to serve until I left the company & I left him in service in that Company as a drummer he entered before I did Job Shearman
Washington & Exeter Oct 17 1838
Personally appeared before me the above named Job Shearman & made oath to the above affidavit by him signed in my presence and I also testify said Job is well known to me & his a credible witness Benjamin Smith Justice C.C. Sears

I George Congdon of Northkingstown and the County Washington and State of Rhode Island being over 78 years of age on oath, testify & say that I was well acquainted with Daniel Bates of Exeter he enlisted in the  me Summer of 1777 in Capt Benjamin West Company in Colonel John Topham Regiment and was the 3 th Company of said Regiment said Bates was in my mess during the term of one year and he was our Drummer the whole year Topham Regiment was the first that landed on Rhode Island in the Summer of 1778 in Genl Sullivan Expedition and further the Deponent saith not and I know that he Married a Miss Holmes Previous to the year 1790 George Congdon
Washington ss At Northkingstown October 22 1838 personally came before me the above named George Congdon and made oath to the foregoing Deposition. I further certify that I have been well acquainted with the George Congdon and know him to be a man of very fair reputation and is possessed of excellent memory and understanding
Benjamin Smith Justice C. C. Pleas
Seely, office Rhode Island April 23 1839.
I certify that at the session of the General Assembly of said State held on the first Wednesday of May last Benjamin Smith was elected an Associate Justice of the Court of Common Pleas within the County of Washington for one year, and commissioned accordingly - as appears of record. Witness Henry Bower Seely

Elizabeth Bates
5556 2 50 2 95
Elizabeth Bates widow of Daniel R.I.
Act 7. July 38.
m 89-2 95
Bundle 1. do 1. 12 mo Drum
adm? 12 mo. pri 12 - Drummer.
84 $
no deduction
Benj. Cowell Providence R.I.

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations, Providence, fe. 3
Municipal Court of the City of Providence, in the County of Provi- dence, and State aforesaid, being a Court of Record. May 21 st 1839. Be it Remembered, that satisfactory testimony has been produced before said Court, that Daniel Bates formerly of North Kingston in the County of Washington, in said State, died in the Year 1795, that he left a widow Elizabeth Bates, who now resides in said City of Providence; that said Daniel and Elizabeth were legally married, at said North Kingston, on the first day of Jan. A.D. 1789; and that said Elizabeth is now the widow of said Daniel Bates, and has so remained ever since his death.
And the Court do further order it to be cer- tified, that said Elizabeth Bates who has signed the preceding Declaration, is a credible person, and that her statements are entitled to credit; & that Michael G. Bates who has signed a preceding Deposition, is a credible witness. —
J. Albert G. Greene, Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of Providence, do hereby cer- tify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court, in the matter of the application of Elizabeth Bates to

obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of July 7 th 1838, entitled "An Act granting half-pay and pensions to certain widows."
I do certify that William Aplin who had signed a preceding certificate was, at the time of the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace, within the said City of Providence, Duly elected & qualified, and that his sign- ature thereto is genuine.
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and have affixed the Seal of said Court, this 27 th day of May, A.D. 1839.
Albert Greene, Clerk.

Providence March 3 1840
Sir
In answer to so much of your letter of Aug 3 1839 as respects the claim of Elizabeth Bates widow of Daniel Bates, a drummer in Col Tophams regt. I regret to say that no further testimony can be produced. The survivors being not all dead - but I imagine the evidence already produced must be satisfactory for at least two years service - You observe that "The Rolls establish 12 months service in '78." This was under the 2 d enlistment - This regiment had three several enlistments the first for 15 months ending March '78 & the two others for 12 months each - George Longden served with him the first enlistment in 1777 as will appear by his affidavit but did not serve with him in the second. But what puts the case beyond a doubt, it appears by the Roll of disbursement of Col Tophams regiment

that Bates was allowed £34 18 4 d . As this was for the depreciation of cars wagons only it shows two enlistments & correspondingly the State = ments of the witness - It appears by the same Rule of depreciation that George Lyndon was allowed only £22 11 8 which shows he must have served the first enlistment of 15 months when the depreciation was not so great - As the statements of the witness are established by documentary evidence I hope a full pension may be granted -
I am very respectfully your dot not Benja Currie
J L Edwards

Providence June 5 1839
Sir
I herewith enclose the applications of Sarah Pickham widow of Barlow Pickham Elizabeth Bates widow of Daniel Bates, & Mary Dyer widow of Benjamin G Dyer - also the applications of the children of Stephen Atkinson deceased, for the arrears of Pensions due their Mothers, all under the act of July 7 th 1838
I am respectfully your obed Servt Rosa Cowee
J L Edwards, Esq

J. L. Edwards, Esq. Committee of Pensions.

House of Rep s Washington July 2 1840
Dear Sir,
I enclose a letter to me from Mr. G. C. Bates Esq. relating to the application of Elizabeth Bates for Pension. As her Certificate has not been forwarded will you be good enough to send it to me — with a return of the letter enclosed Respectfully yours etc her
Joseph L. Tillinghast
J. L. Edwards Esq. (for Pension)

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47 Cyles St. Lowell, Mass. Sept 1910.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Dear Sir:—
Will you please give me information on Daniel Bates and Elizabeth Bates of Providence R.I. Pensioners in 1839 Nos. a 17954 and a 17955 of the Providence index of wills etc.
Please give places and persons

Named and other particulars for the purpose of identification.
Yours truly,
B. C. Willour.
47 Ayer, St.
Lowell, Mass.
SEP 25 1910

47 Oyler St. Lowell, Mass
Mar. 17, 1911.
The Commissioner of Pensions,
Dear sir:
Will you please tell me when the Pension Record division V. S. M. file 235-8 or Providence Red No. 1,17955, was stopped payment. Could you tell me when the widow Elizabeth Bates wife of Daniel Bates died? or when the Pension was no longer used. Was it in 1847?
Thanking you in advance,
I remain,
Yours truly Benjamin F. Wilbour.

address
47 Dyler St. Lowell, Mass.

3rd Ave, Westmont - Johnstown, Pa. November 16, 1912
Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Will you kindly let me have any information or records you may have concerning Daniel Bates, pensioner, who died at sea Dec. 1795, enlisted January 1776, and his descendants.

Any information you can give me regard- ing his descendants will be much appreciated
Yours truly Mrs. H. M. G. Hager.

Rev 5/2/23
Setauket, Long Island N.Y.
Jan. 21 st 1923.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:—
Would like to obtain information regarding Jonathan Bates of Exeter, Rhode Island — He had sons Daniel who m. Elizabeth Himes Jonathan Jr. & George & probably others
Any information you could give me of Jonathan Bates of Exeter R.I. and his son Daniel Bates who m. Elizabeth Himes over

Daniel was a soldier in the Revolution — did he have a pension Daniel d. 1792 and laid in West Greenwich R.I. was Johnathan the son of Francis Bates one of the first settlers of West Greenwich in 1709 — for m. in 1727 as his 2 nd wife Margaret Nichols of North Kingston R.I. They deeded land in 1727 to sons Daniel & Samuel
Yours very truly Martha J. Baston
Bates

Record Division.
March 25, 1911.
Mr. Benjamin F. Wilbour, # 47 Tyler Street, Lowell, Mass.
Sir:
In reply to your letter dated the 17" and received the 20" instant, you are advised that application should be made to the Auditor for the Interior Department, U. S. Treasury Department, for date of last payment of pension, the person to whom paid and probable date of death of Elizabeth wife of Daniel Bates, Wid. File No. 23,538, Rev. War, citing the following data: Elizabeth Bates, Wid. Certificate No. 1,646, issued August 30, 1843, under Act of March 3, 1843, at the Rhode Island Agency.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.