Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 1842, Silas Champlin, R.I.

SERVICE
NUMBER
RJ
Champlin, Silas Barnah
R. 1842
CONTENTS

State of New York } Chemango County }
On this 25th day of August 1837, personally appeared before John Tracy, Lieutenant Governor and Judge of the Correction of Errors of said State Hannah Champlin a resident of Petcher in the County of Chemango and State of New York, aged 80 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed July 4, 1836, That she is the widow of Silas Champlin, who was an orderly Sergeant in Captain Joshua Readleton in Colonel Joseph Noyes Regiment of Rhode Island troops, but whether Continental, militia or State troops deponent does not recollect, That in the year 1777 her said husband was on and about for a time of three months with said Company as a Sergeant, and she thinks orderly Sergeant, That in the years 1778, 1779 and 1780 and 1781 her husband was in Service with said Company at Watch Hill in Westerly, Boston Neck, Narragansett, Point Judith, Groton and other places more than two years as a Sergeant, and she believes orderly Sergeant. She further declares that she was married to the said Silas Champlin at

Westerly in the State of Rhode Island in she thinks January in 1778 or 1779 that her husband the aforesaid Silas Champlaine died at Newton in Chenango County aforesaid, on the 12th day of August 1820, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof here to annexed,
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first aforesaid, and I certify that in my opinion said Hannah Champlaine from bodily infirmary is unable to attend any Court of Record in said County of Chenango or elsewhere,
Hannah Champlaine
John Tracy Esq. of the Court for the Correction of Errors State of New York
State of New York Chenango County
I, Roy Randall, Clerk of said County of Chenango, hereby certify, that John Tracy a resident of Oxford in said County is a Judge of the Court for the Correction of Errors of the said State, and that the signa- tures above purporting to be his are genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said County September 1st 1837.
R. Randall, Clerk

State of Connecticut New London County
ss To Probate District of New London July 1 st AD 1837 —
On this Day and Year above written personally appeared before the Hon. Court of Probate for the District of New London Sarah Lewis of New London in the County and State aforesaid, Widow of Elisha Lewis late of New Marlborough in the State of Massachusetts deceased, she being duly cautioned to speak the whole truth and carefully examined do depose testify and say that I am well acquainted with Hannah Champlin of the Town of Pitcher in the County of Chenango & State of New York Widow of Silas Champlin now deceased the said Hannah Champlin was my Sister — and about eight years younger than myself — I am eighty six years of age June 2 d , AD 1837 — The deponent was present at the marriage of the said Hannah Champlin, then Hannah Palmer, to the said Silas Champlin — they were married at the House of Elias Lewis in Westerly in the State of Rhode Island at which last mentioned place the said Silas Champlin belonged my deceased husband said Elisha Lewis then accompanying me — I was married in Sep r 1775 — of my said Sister Hannah according to my best recollection and belief remained about two years after my own marriage but at this late Day I cannot state particularly the time, I well remember my own marriage it was the Sep r after the battle of Bunker Hill and I am pretty certain my said Sister Hannah was married about two years after my marriage

My husband said Oliver Lewis was a Pensioner of the United States at the time of his death and since his death, the Government has been pleased on my application to allow me a Pension as his Widow — After my said Husband was married they lived in Stonington, but how long I cannot recollect & I well know that he was in the services during the War after he was married but in what capacity & whether in the Militia, drafted men or volunteers I cannot recollect — nor can I now state where he served nor the Company he was in —
Sarah Lewis
State of Connecticut New London County p Probate District of New London
Be it remembered that on this first Day of July A.D. 1837 — personally came & appeared the above named Sarah Lewis, before the Court of Probate for said District of New London and being duly cautioned to speak the whole truth and carefully examined made solemn oath that the above & foregoing Deposition by her subscribed, and contains the truth, the whole truth & nothing but the truth —
Before said Court —
Attest J. W. Harn Clerk
And the said Court doth further certify that the above deponent appears to the Court to be a credible person, & that she is the Mother of Thomas Lewis Esq. of

said Ashland a very respectable Citizen and Magistrate of said County of Ashland
In testimony whereof I Francis Wilson Clerk Clerk of said Court have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court of Probate the day & year last above written —
J. Wilson Clerk

REJECTED
1842
P. O. Hannah Chambers
Service: wid of Silas
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Resides: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

New York Hannah Champlin let to H. Lygate 13. Dec. 1837 " " N. B. Piers aug. 9. 1843
1843
Set July 1836

NY June 7 1863
Dear General Grant
Yours sincerely J. L. Edwards P. O. Box 100 Washington D.C.

In the matter of the application of Hannah Champ- lin for Pension.
Albany June 3. 1843.
Sir.
The above applicant has applied to me for assistance in obtaining a Pension. She says that she formerly employed Henry Myggat Esq of Oxford, who informed her that there was no difficulty in her case & who sent to you her declaration & other proofs, but that she has received nothing & cannot ascertain the cause of her failure.
I do not know whether her application was made under the act of July 4. 1836 or July 7. 1838. but would respectfully request, that you would refer to her papers and inform me what objection there is in her case.
I am Very Respectfully Your M c O n serv t
W. T. Pierce
Wm L. Edwards Comm r of Pensions

Asford. Chenango Co. N.Y. Oct 11. 1839
Sir
I herewith send declaration &c of Hannah Champlin widow of Silas Champlin for a pension with which are the certificates for State R.I. and Town Clerk Westbury R.I.
She supposes that further evidence of her husband's Service may be found recorded at Washington.
You will address me
I have the honor to be Your obed Servt
Henry R. Mygatt
J. L. Edwards Esq Com Pension War Dept Washington City D.C.

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
Secretary's Office Sept 12. 1837.
I certify that at the session of the General Assembly of said State in May seventeen hundred seventy six Joseph Noyes was elected Colonel of the first Regiment of Militia in Kings County, and so continued until May seventeen hundred seventy nine when Joseph Stanton was elected Colonel of said Regiment.
That in May seventeen hundred seventy seven, Joshua Pendleton was elected Captain of the first Company of Militia in the town of Westerly, Kings County, and so continued until July seventeen hundred & eighty - as appears of record in this office. Witness Henry Bowen Secy.
In General Assembly September 1777. It is voted and Resolved, that the Colonels or other Field Officers commanding in the Counties of Kings County and Kent, forthwith call forth as many of the Militia and Alarm Men in addition to those already doing duty, as they shall judge proper: in order that such suitable Guards be placed upon the shores in said Counties, as will prevent any persons going upon any of the Islands in possession of the Enemy - True copy - witness Henry Bowen Secy.
A.
" A Regimental Abstract for Bonnet due Col l Joseph Noyes Regiment of Militia in Kings County Col l , on Duty by his Excellency Governor Green the 24 of July and held on Duty by his Honour Maj r Gen l Sullivan untill 1 st of Aug t 1778. Seven days. "
" Capt Joshua Pendletons Abstract amounting to £ 39 " 4 " - "

B.
An Abstract of three and seven days Provisions which Col Joseph Noyes Regiment found themselves at different Posts of duty in the late Expedition to Rhode Island and mileage in August 1778. " " Capt Jos h Pendletons Roll - July 25 to Aug 1. £ 30.16 "
C.
" A Regimental abstract for wages due Col o Joseph Noyes Regiment of Militia in Kings County Col o , on Duty by his Excellency Governor Green the 24 th of July and held on Duty by his Honor Maj r Gen l Sullivan untill 1 st of August 1778 being 7 days. Abstract of Field & Staff. £ 33.15.6 Capt Jos h Pendletons abstract amounting to 26" 14" 4 "
Sig n - Joseph Noyes Col.
Pay office - Providence May 8. 1779.
Examined the above Pay Abstract & compared the same with the several company Rolls & find all right charged & cast
B (tom off) D r P M G. "
Directed to Benjamin Stites Esq. Deputy Pay Master Gen l of the Army in the State of Rhode Island.
D.
" Mr Comessary General Dr to the company under the command of Capt Jos h Pendleton in Col o Joseph Noyes Regiment for seven days Billeting themselves being called on Duty by his Honor the Governor and held on command by his Excellency General Sullivan from the 25 th of July to the first day of August 1778. "
Among the names, Silas Champlin, Serg t 7 days - 2 billet pr day. 14 Shil s
Westerly 15 March 1779. Personally appeared Capt Edward Bliven and made oath to the truth of the abstract - Joseph Noyes Col o . " The foregoing marked A. B. C. D. are true abstracts from the original papers, recently found in this office. Witness Henry Bowen Secy.

Samuel Brown of Westerly in the County of Washington & State of Rhode Island on oath saith; that he is eighty four years of age, that he was well acquainted with Silas Champlin formerly of Westerly from his youth; that he was present at the marriage of the said Champlin with Hannah Palmer of Stonington Connecticut, they were married at the house of Elias Lewis in said Westerly, some time between the years 1775 and 1780, the precise time the Deponent does not now recollect, the Deponent however would state that he was married in the year 1779 & thinks, that the said Champlin was married but a short time previous. The Deponent further saith, that he well recollects that the said Silas Champlin served under Capt. Loshua Pendleton as a Sergeant in Col. Joseph Noyes Regiment; that the said Champlin performed a term of service in the year 1777 of three months & afterwards in the years 1778 & 1779 the Deponent well recollects seeing the said Champlin on duty in said Company, & believes the said Champlin served a great part of the time during the two years, the Deponent well recollects of seeing the said Champlin at different stations at different times (namely) at Watch-Hill in Westerly, at Boston Neck, Narrows River, and Point Judith in South-Kingstown, & other stations on the Narragansett shore as a Guard to protect the inhabitants and their property, as well as the vessels that

were frequently driven on shore by the enemy; That said Champlin performed the services as aforesaid the Deponent well remembers having served several times of duty with him, & having seen him on duty at the places aforesaid. I am u Brown
State of Rhode Island &c Washington County &c Westerly July 10 th A.D. 1837.
Personally appeared Samuel Brown above named & gave & subscribed the preceding Deposition, & made solemn oath to the truth of the same according to Law before me. I further certify that the said Samuel Brown is well known to me, that he is a person of veracity & that his said Deposition is entitled to credit.
Nathan F. Dixon Jr. Justice of the Peace

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations Washington County ss
Town Clerk's office Westerly Sept. 14 th 1837 I Jesse Maxson Town Clerk of said Town do hereby certify that I have made diligent search of the Records in said office for the Marriage of Silas Champlin and Hannah Palmer and have not found any Records of such Marriage and furthermore I would give it as my candid and decided opinion (having held said office between twenty five and thirty years and their frequent calls for such purposes) that a very considerable proportion of the Marriages in said Town are neglected to be recorded.
Witness. Jesse Maxson Town Clerk
Washington S.C. Westerly Sept. 15 th 1837.
Personally appeared the above named Jesse Maxson and made solemn oath to the above statement. before me Lyndon Saylor justice of the Peace

George Foster of Westerly in the County of Washington & State of Rhode Island on oath Testifies & says that he is eighty seven years of age, That he was well acquainted with Silas Champlin formerly of Westerly in D County, That he well recollects that the said Champlin served under Capt. Loshua Pendleton as a Sargant in Col. Joseph Noyes Regt. in the Revolutionary war & that in the year 1777 he commanded a detachment of D Company and was stationed at an alarm post on Watch-Hill in D town of Westerly in the Spring of that year, & continued in said Company until the year 1781 when the deponent moved into the Town of Groton in the State of Connecticut, & the said Champlin performed several tours of duty during the D time, but the precise time which he was on duty the deponent is unable at this time to state.
George Foster
State of Rhode Island &c.
Washington County ss Westerly August 4 th D 1837
Personally appeared the above named George Foster, & on oath (before me) gave & subscribed the preceding deposition, by me reduced to printing. I further certify that the D deponent is well known to me that he is a person of veracity, & that his testimony is entitled to credit.
Nathan F. Dixon Jr. Justice of the Peace

State of Rhode Island &c. Washington &c.
I Asa Potter Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Washington, being a Court of Record, do hereby certify that Nathan F. Dixon Jr. whose signature is attached to the certificate regarding Samuel Brown and George Foster, is a Justice of the Peace in the town of Westerly in the County of Washington aforesaid, duly elected, qualified commissioned and qualified according to law, and that he is fully authorized to act in his said capacity.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court at South Kingston this eight th day of August - 1837 -
Asa Potter Clk.

State of New York } Chenango County } ss
On this 25th day of August 1837 personally appeared before the subscriber a Judge of the Court of Correction of Errors of said State, Joel Wood, of Pitcher in said County of Chenango, aged years thirty seven, who being sworn, says that he was well acquainted with Silas Champlin of Pitcher aforesaid, and his wife Hannah, and that deponent worked said Silas' farm for four years, that deponent was absent from Pitcher in said County at the time of said Silas death and that said Silas died in Preston and that deponent was about eight days after at said Silas house after his death, and deponent was then told that said Silas had been dead about eight days and that deponent has frequently seen the grave of said Silas in Preston aforesaid where a tomb stone is erected to his memory, and that his widow Hannah Champlin has lived with deponent most of the time since her said husband's death and has remained unmarried since her said husband's death.
Sworn to the day and year first aforesaid before me, and I certify that said Silas Wood is in my opinion a credible person,
Joel Wood
John Tracy Judge of the Court for the Correction of Errors State of New York