Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 45278, Samuel Bissell, Continental (R. I.)

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (R.S.)
Bissell, Samuel
S. 45278
CONTENTS

15 861 R New York
Samuel Bissell
of Hartwick in the state of N. York who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Varnum of the R. Island ine, for the term of 1 year.
scribed on the roll of New York at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence the 25 th of April 1810.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th of Nov r 1849 and sent to John Russell Esq. Cooperstown, N. York
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1819 - 16 10 / 30 130:66
Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Mar: 1820 40. 00
$170:66
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Not entitled Otsego County
Application sent September 6th 1820 to John Russell, Cooperstown, New York

Sam. Dipple private
Colonel Varnums Regt Rhode Island line
December 1778-1779
The credibility of the witnesses proving claim- ants service must be certified to by the Judge

State of New-York, OTSEGO COUNTY
ss. Samuel Dippel aged 63 years being duly sworn, saith, that he is a resident of the town of Herk in the County aforesaid, and has served as a private soldier in the war of the revolution against the common enemy, for the term of Nine Months and longer, at a certain period of the war herein after mentioned, on the Continental Establishment, and is yet a resident citizen of the United States; and by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, he is in need of assistance from his country for support. And this deponent further saith, that he never has received any pension from the U- nited States, and doth hereby relinquish his claim to every pension that may have been heretofore allowed him by the laws of the United States, excepting and reserving to himself the right of claiming, and he doth hereby claim a pension under an act entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed 18th March, 1818. And this deponent doth further declare under oath, that the time he entered the army of the United States in the war of the revolution aforesaid, on the Continental Establishment, the officers under whom he served, and the line to which he belonged, together with the time and manner of leaving the service, are all correctly set forth, according to the best of his knowledge and recollection, in the following manner; that is to say, he the said
Samuel Dippel did at Peapack hill near Paterson in the State of New-Jersey in the Month of December 1775. enlist under one Captain Elisha Lewis in Colonel Wadsworth's regiment belonging to the Continental Rhode Island line - which enlistment was for one year Second during said year in said regiment and was discharged at Peapack hill in the State of New-Jersey - in January 1777. - by the commanding officer whose name he does not recollect - and this deponent hath not in his power to offer other evidence of his services - Sworn and subscribed - Samuel Dippel before me this 25 th day of April 1818. -
John Raper Judge of Oyer and terminer.

State of New-York, OTSEGO COUNTY,
} ss.
I John Russell one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County aforesaid, do certify that I am satisfied the said Samuel served in the revolutionary war as aforesaid, against the common enemy, for a longer term than nine months, as stated in the affidavit of the said Samuel hereunto annexed—And I do further certify that full credit is due to the deposition of the above named Samuel and also that the evidence on which I have founded my judgment is contained in the affidavit of the said Samuel
Given under my hand at Cooperstown this 2nd day of May 1818.
John Russell Judge of the Court of Common Pleas
I have read the foregoing

State of New York The People vs
I certify that from my own knowledge of Samuel Bissell the applicant before named, he is in reduced circumstances and is in need of assistance from his country for support — March 20. 1819.
John Russell Judge of our pleas.

Samuel Bissell Gartwih No 15. P. 61 y o 25 Nov. 1870

District of New-York, } ss. Otsego County, }
ON this 22 nd day of June 1820 personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of record for the county aforesaid, Samuel Bispell aged 66 years, resident in Hartwick in the county of Otsego in said District, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the revolutionary war, in Captain Lewis Rhode Island company, Colonel Parmach regiment, belonging to the line : And the date of his original declaration was on the 25 th day of April 1810 on which he has received a pension certificate, No. 15861 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 or 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 hereunto annexed, and by me subscribed.
ARTICLES OF REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE.
Fifty acres of land valued at $400 - a single horse waggons - 3 bows - 2 four balth of 2 years old - 3耕犁 - one horse - 12 sheep 6 Lambs - 3 calves - 2 swine - 5 hives of bees Blacksmiths tools worth about $25 Several articles of household furniture worth about $25 - By occupation a Blacksmith - infirm and able to work but little - I have a wife and 8 children residing with me - three of the children belong to my present wife who was a widow when I married her one named Louis Bower aged 17 years - Mary Bower 13 years - Oliver Bower 10 years Silas Bispell 13 years old - John Bispell 11 years old - Nath Bispell 6 years, Elizabeth Bispell 3 years & John Bispell 1 year old 3 of these children are my grand children and I have to provide for them & one is a cripple -
Samuel Bispell
Sworn to & declared on this 23 rd June 1820 Before the Court
J. M. Morell Clerk

STATE OF NEW-YORK. OTSEGO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss.
I, GEORGE MORELL, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Otsego and State of New-York, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records 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
Six hundred _____ dollars.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this 24 day of June 1820.
G. Morell Clerk

October 31, 1930
Carleton C. Murdock 215 Fall Creek Drive Ithaca, New York
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.45278, that Samuel Bissell enlisted at Prospect Hill, near Boston, in December 1775 or January, 1776, served as a private in Captain Elijah Lewis' Company, Colonel James M. Varnum's Rhode Island Regiment, and was discharged in January, 1777.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 25, 1818, at which time he was aged sixty-three years and resided in Hartwick, Otsego County, New York. It was stated that he had formerly lived in Exeter, Washington County, Rhode Island.
In 1820, soldier stated that he then had eight children residing with him, also his "present" wife who was a widow when they were married and to whom three of the children belonged. He did not give her name, but named the following children and also stated that three of them were his grandchildren: Louis Bowen (could be Bower, not clearly written), aged seventeen years; Nancy Bowen, aged thirteen years; Olive Bowen, aged ten years; Silas Bissell, aged thirteen years; John Bissell, aged eleven years; Ruth Bissell, aged six years; Elizabeth Bissell, aged three years and John Bissell, aged one year.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

1930-Oct 31 - Dist. to. Carleton Co. Murdock 862
45 278 Rev INVALID.
File No. 45 278 Samuel Russell Rev. Rev. War
Act: 18 March 1818
Index: —Vol. 3 , Page 43
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Samuel Bissell - priv.
Col. Varnum's R. Island Regt. 1776-17 years.
25 Apr. 1810.
In this case the testimony of two credible witnesses, or one officer, is required, as to the applicant's service.
Testimony of St. Bissell - priv. sketching out in the War Dept. P. 100.
John Russell Esq. Cooperstown N.Y.
Admitted

State of Oregon Clackamas County ss. I certify that John Rigney whose signature appears on the foregoing paper was a judge of Court at the date of the signature and that the signatures are genuine —
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court of Common Pleas this 19 th day of July 1879. —
Wm. Spofford Dep. Clk

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Washington County ss. Clerk's Office Court of Common Pleas. October. A.D. 1819. -
I certify that the Honble John Watson Esq r . whose Signature is hereto Annexed is a Justice of the Court Aforesaid legally chosen and qualified as the Law Requires. & that full faith and credit ought to be given to his enrollment throughout the United States. And that the Seal here impressed is the true Seal of the Court Aforesaid.
Witn s Sam l Helme Clk

The Deposition of Mr. Henry Northup of North Kingstown in the County of Washington in the State of Rhode Island & of Lawfull Age Testifieth & saith. That Mr. Samuel Byllett late of Doctor in the County & State of his now Resident in the State of New York. Enlisted in Col. Elijah Lewis's Battery in the Regiment commanded by Col. James M. Varnum in the Continental Service in the Month of January A.D. 1778. & continued in said Regiment in the Service of the United States until the End of that Year.
Henry Northup
State of Rhode Island &c.
Washington County, ss. October 22. A.D. 1810 personally came Mr. Henry Northup & Subscriber to the preceding deposition who being by me first cautioned Sworn & sworn on solemn Oath did declare that the foregoing did contain the Truth. And I further Certify that the aforesaid Mr. Henry Northup is a man of truth & Veracity.
John Watson J.C.C.P.

State of Rhode Island &c.
Washington County. } Clerks Office Court Common Phas. October. 1819.
I certify that the Honble John Watson Esq. whose Signature is hereto Affixed is a Justice of the Court Aforesaid legally choosen and qualifed as the Law requires That full faith and credit ought to be given to his Certificate throughout the United States. & that the Seal here impressed is the true Seal of the Court Aforesaid With c SAM l HELME CLK

The Deposition of Mr Samuel Bissell of Exeter in the County of Washington in the State of Rhode Island &c of Lawfull Age. Testifyeth & saith. — That Mr Samuel Bissell late of Exeter aforesaid now Resident in the State of New York Enlisted in Capt. Elijah Lewis Company in the Regiment commanded by Col. James Mc Varnum in the Continental Service in the Month of January A.D. 1776 and he contin d to Serve in said Regiment in the Service of the United States untill the End of that Year. The foregoing I know of my own positive knowledge being a Serjt t in s d Regiment during that time Sam Bissell
State of Rhode Island &c. Washington County ss. October. 22. A.D. 1819.
Personally came Mr Samuel Bissell Subscribed to the Preceding Deposition who being by me cautioned Sworn. & Sworn. on Solemn Oath did declare the same to be the truth & I further Certify that Mr Bissell is a person of truth & veracity. According to best information John Watson J.B.C.B.

215 FALL CREEK DRIVE ITHACA, NEW YORK
October 20, 1930.
Office of the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs,
I have learned that a Samuel Bissell , of Otsego Co. New York was pensioned on November 25 th , 1819 for service in the Revolutionary War. A Samuel Bissell of Otsego County (b. March 19, 1755, d. June 10, 1832) was survived by a widow Elizabeth Ward Bissell.
I am anxious to learn if this is the same man. If his widow received a pension, I would like to obtain a copy of her application for the same.
I will greatly appreciate it if you will inform me concerning this possibility.
Very truly yours,
Carleton P. Murdock.