Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 44,598, Oliver Bates, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass.
Bates, Oliver
NUMBER
S. 44.598
CONTENTS
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Transcription sent May 28th 1821, to C. Tompkins, Esq. Waterbury, New York.
New York Roll.
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Oliver Bates 1 July 1778 to Capt. Pritchard, April 1779 Private, Massachusetts line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 25 th of April 1818. 
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th of June 1818 and sent to Lyman Ellis, Esq.  Ellisburg, N. York. 
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818.
4 months 10/30 $ 34.66 
Died June 8, 1828 { Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818 }
Col. Gieaton
Continued.
Jefferson Co.

The declaration of Oliver Bates.
State of New-York

State of New-York, } ss. Jefferson County, }
On this 25 th day of April 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the said Court — personally appears Oliver Bates — aged 55 years, resident in in the said district, 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 Oliver Bates enlisted in July 1 st 1778 in the state of Massachusetts in the company commanded by Captain — Pritchard in Col. John Graton's Regim t . of the Continental troops — — — — — ; that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States until the 7 th day of April 1779 when he was discharged from service in at Croton River state of New York — that he was in the battles of
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.
Oliver Bates
Sworn to and declared before me; the day and year aforesaid.
Lyman Ellis one of the Judges of the County aforesaid
I, Lyman Ellis Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Oliver Bates — did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court
Lyman Ellis one of the Judges of the County aforesaid George H. Munroe Clerk

This deponent further saith that he enlisted again in the year 1780 in Capt. William Taylors Company of Lieutenant Col. Bedlows's Regiment in Massachusetts line, 2. Regiment, previously commanded by Col. Bailey, and served from the first July to the first day of January following, when he was discharged at West Point, state of New York. and that in both those campaigns he enlisted as a private for the purpose of filling up Regiments.
...taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court
Lyman Ellis one of the Judges of the County aforesaid George Hemenway Clerk

Oliver Bates -
1857.
Sept 10/10.
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"O. Hungenford Esq. Watertown
N. Y."

State of New York } On this fourth day of October Jefferson County } 1820 personally appeared in open Court, being a court of record by a law of said State for the said County Oliver Bates aged fifty eight years resident in the town of Herk- son in said County, who being first duly sworn ac- cording to Law, doth, on his oath declare that he served in the Revolution ary War, as follows - As a private in Capt. Pritchards company of Infantry, in the Regiment commanded by Col Grayson of the Massachusetts line - the date of his original declaration April 23 rd 1818 - the number of his pension certificate 1357. He also subscribed and swore as follows - And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of any 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 & Naval Service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war, passed on the 18 th day of March 1818. & 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 -
Schedule
1 Cow 1 Calf 2 Sheep 3 Swine 1 large gold chain 1 Table 1 Iron pot broken, 1 five pail Kettle do. 2 Iron basins 1 Tea Kettle 1 Milk pail 2 Milk pans

1 Wash tub 1 Feather Bed one old saddle he further States that he is by occupation a farmer is in a poor state of health as is also his wife Rebecca aged 58 Years and that he has two daughters living with him
Oliver Bates
Sworn to and declared on the 4 th day of October 1820 before
Geo. Audrain Clerk
I George Audrain Clerk of the county do hereby cer- tify that the foregoing oath and schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the record of said court and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is forty two Dollars and fifty six cents - in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said court on this 4 th day of October 1820
Geo. Audrain Clerk

April 12, 1932
Oliver Bates-S.44598
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BA-J/EHL Am
Mrs. Wirt G. Faust Box 536 Marion, Massachusetts
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to Oliver Bates, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, S.44598, based upon the military service of Oliver Bates in that war.
Oliver Bates enlisted in the state of Massachusetts, July 1, 1778, served as a private in Captain Pritchard's Company, Colonel John Greaton's Massachusetts Regiment and was discharged April 7, 1779. He enlisted July 1, 1780, served as a private in Captain William Taylor's Company, in the Second Massachusetts Regiment, then commanded by Colonel Badlam, and was discharged January 1, 1781.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 25, 1818, at which time he was aged fifty-five years and resided in Jefferson County, New York.
In 1820, he was residing in Henderson, Jefferson County, New York, and at that time referred to his wife, Rebecca, as aged fifty-eight years but did not give her maiden name or the date of their marriage, and to two daughters residing with him, but did not give their names or ages, and there are no further data as to his family.
AB He died June 8, 1828.
The above is the history of the only soldier named Oliver Bates found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

44 598 Recy INVALID
File No. 44 598
Oliver Bates
Rev. Rev. War
Act: 18 th March 1818
Index:—Vol. 3 , Page 25-
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1931- May 19- Visit to Letter P. Bates Esq. 1932- Sept 12 " " Mrs. Miss G. Tarrant Esq.

Marion
Massachusetts
March 3, 1932
Pension Department
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:
only one Have you a pension claim on record for Oliver Bates , born in Ashburnham or Ashby, Massachusetts, the son of John and Martha Foster Bates? He married in Shelburne, Massachusetts, September 16, 1782. The name of his wife is indicated on the records of that town as Rebecca Hart . Before 1790 he removed to Randolph, Vermont; about 1800 he removed to Western New York state. His War service in the Revolutionary War was from Berkshire County, Massachusetts, and is recorded in the State records. What I want to know is whether he applied for pension, or whether his widow may have done so. In either or both cases, I would like a copy of the pension claim, particularly the list of children, dependent and otherwise as is usually given.
Very truly,
Edith Bates Faust
(Mrs. Wirt G. Faust)
BOX 536
Marion
Massachusetts

PRESIDENT, IVAN M. BATES SALT LAKE CITY FIRST VICE PRESIDENT, BERTRAM E. BATES SALT LAKE CITY SECOND VICE PRESIDENT, ERNEST O. BATES CARDSTON, ALBERTA, CANADA HISTORIAN, ORMUS A. BATES SALT LAKE CITY SECY. AND TREAS. LYNDON R. BATES SALT LAKE CITY
The Bates Family Association
COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN, MRS. FANNIE E. GREENWELL OGDEN, UTAH MRS. EFFIE E. PHELPS MESA, ARIZONA MRS. JAINEY W. BATES CARDSTON, ALBERTA, CANADA MRS. LETTIE P. BATES SALT LAKE CITY MRS. ELLEN R. NIBLEY LOGAN, UTAH
1818 55 1763
Oliver Bates b. 7 Aug 1763 in Mass. schldren md. Rebecca Hart, and died 8 June 1828 He was the 5 th of 5 brothers to go to war or who was in the Revolution. Perhaps he told his age two yrs older than he was to get in. Perhaps was 15 yrs and remained so for three yrs.

PRESIDENT, IVAN M. BATES SALT LAKE CITY FIRST VICE PRESIDENT, BERTRAM E. BATES SALT LAKE CITY SECOND VICE PRESIDENT, ERNEST O. BATES CARDSTON, ALBERTA, CANADA HISTORIAN, ORMUS A. BATES SALT LAKE CITY SECY. AND TREAS. LYNDON R. BATES SALT LAKE CITY
The Bates Family Association
COMMITTEE
IMAN, MRS. FANNIE E. GREENWELL OGDEN, UTAH MRS. EFFIE E. PHELPS MESA, ARIZONA MRS. JAINEY W. BATES CARDSTON, ALBERTA, CANADA MRS. LETTIE F. BATES SALT LAKE CITY MRS. ELLEN R. NIBLEY LOGAN, UTAH
185 E. Street Salt Lake City, Utah Mar. 30, 1931.
Commissioner of Pensions War Department Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:
Will you kindly tell me if this man drew a pension after the Rev- olutionary War. If so please tell me all about him you can. John Bates and Oliver Bates which you will find on a separate sheet. { he was supposed to have been the 5th son of John and all 5 boys were in the Revolution.
Thanking you kindly I am.
Lettie P. Bates

May 19, 1931
Lettie P. Bates 185 C. Street Salt Lake City, Utah
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section EEL
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.44598, that Oliver Bates enlisted in the State of Massachusetts, July 1, 1778, served as a private in Captain Pritchard's Company, Colonel John Greaton's Massachusetts Regiment and was discharged April 7, 1779.
He enlisted July 1, 1780, served as a private in Captain William Taylor's Company, in the Second Massachusetts Regiment, then commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Badlam, and was discharged January 1, 1781.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 25, 1818, at which time he was aged fifty-five years and resided in Jefferson County, New York.
In 1820, he was residing in Henderson, Jefferson County, New York, and at that time referred to his wife, Rebecca, as aged fifty-eight years, but did not give her maiden name or the date of their marriage, and to two daughters residing with him, but did not give their names or ages, and there are no further data as to his family.
He died June 8, 1828.
The above is the history of the only soldier named Oliver Bates found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.