Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 14,525, Asael Collins, R.I.

SERVICE
Collins Asael Sarah
NUMBER
W. 14.525
CONTENTS

6695 4
Rhode Island
Asaeb Collins
of Situale in the state of Rhode Island who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Olney of the Rhode Island line, for the term of 9 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Rhode Island at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 6 th of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd of Feby 1819 and sent to Benjamin G. Bell Esq clerk Providence Rhode Island
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818  41. 33 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 1 st Mar. 1819  48. 00
$89.33
March 1782 - 9 months
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Application sent July 11 th 1820 to Benjamin Southey Providence Rhode Island

Sarah Collins deceased widow of Asahel Collins ctf 2051
who served in the Revolutionary
R. war, as a private increased from 133 44 to 134 ending 29 Nov 1848
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
first July Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of Jany 1857 and sent to
Benj. Powell Providence R.I.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 6 Vol. 3

Arad Collins
6695
3 Feb 1813
Mar 1819
Carlin

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
RHODE-ISLAND DISTRICT.
Providence, sc.
May Court, of Common Pleas Term, A. D. 1820
On this Twentyseventh day of May 1820, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record within and for said County, Isaac Collins aged 58 years, residing in the town of Scituate in said District, County who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows: That he served as a Private more than four years in Col. Greene and Col. Kings Regiment of the Rhode Island Line that he made a previous declaration on the sixth day of April 1815, and that he has received a certificate for a pension, being No. 6695 And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, 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 eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen: 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.
Isaac Collins his Mark
A SCHEDULE of Property and Income (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) of Isaac Collins
Wiz 6 Chairs, 2 Bureaus, 6 wooden plates, 6 earthen do, 1 Case of old knives and forks, 1 Coffee Pot, 2 Stoves, 1 Tea Kettle, Shovel and Tongs 1 Rake, 1 hoe, 1 saw other than the above he has no property whatever.
And this declarant further saith he is a Labourer but he is so old that he can do but little work that he has a wife and twelve children five of which are dependent on him for support that he can hardly support himself even with the Pension which he has hitherto received, and without it must depend upon others.
Isaac Collins his Mark
Sworn to and declared in open Court on the fifth day of Term before
Dexter Randalwalk
RHODE-ISLAND DISTRICT.
Clerk's Office of the Common Pleas Court, A. D. 1820
I Dexter Randalwalk Clerk of said Court 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 amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is Eight dollars and cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this Twenty Ninth day of June 1820,
Dexter Randalwalk
Clerk of said Court.

State of Rhode Island } County of Providence } ss,
On this fifth day of October A. D. 1838 personally appeared before the Municipal Court of the City of Providence, which is a court of record - the Sarah Collins, a resident of the City of Providence in the County of Providence aged fifty six 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 provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7. 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows." That she is the widow of Asahel Collins, who was a private in the army of the revolution, and she believes, that said Asahel enlisted during said war, to serve till the end thereof, and did so since! she further states that said Asahel was a prisoner of the United States under the act of 1818 at the time of his decease; and for a particular account of his service, its commencement, duration and end, she refers to the record in his case! she states that she has no record evidence of her marriage to said Asahel - that she believes

Said Asahel resided in the town of Scituate Rhode Island when he entered the service, but her acquaintance with him commenced after the war ended—
She further declares that she was married to the said Asahel in Johnston in said County of Providence on the tenth day of February— A.D. 1793 Seventeen hundred and Eighty nine- three; that her husband the aforesaid Asahel Collins died on the first day of October A.D. 1832 that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place pre- vious to the first day of January, Seventeen hundred and ninety four; viz, on the day of year above written — She further declares that the accompanying record of her children's births is correct, as appears on paper marked A and B, and that on C is her own age, that said papers marked A B & C were taken from the family bible of said Asahel which has been in her possession since his decease, — that they were taken out of said bible in her presence—
She further declares that she has heard said Asahel say that he served under Capt Stephen Olney! but does not recollect who he said his Colonel was, but he often spoke of

living with Jeremiah Army - That the letter of J. L. Edwards arrived, directed to Abiel Collins was received by said Abiel soon after its date; that from that time he continued to draw his pension as long as he lived - but she does not know how it happens that his Christian name should be spelled dif- ferent in the letter from what it is in the bible; The second in the bible was made by Caleb N. Waterman, said Abiel could not write -
Wilbur Thomas Sturgis Sarah Her Collinsrops.
Municipal Court to the City of Providence, October 5 th 1888. Subscribed and duly sworn to by Sarah Atkins, in open Court. Albert Greene Clerk.

Hannah Card was born July 26 th D 1741- Asahel Collins was born Nov. 5 th 1761.- Sarah Card was born May the 8 th  Mistake D 1772 X Cyrus Williams was born Feb. 11 th D 1792 - Daniel Collins was born Jan. 26 th 1794- Melcom Collins was born Feb. 19 th D 1795 - Rachel Collins was born July 4 th D 1797.- Daniel Collins was born

Jan 20 th A 1800 —
Ira Collins was born
Aug. 22 nd A 1802 —
Phebe Collins was born
April the 8 th A 1805 —
Asahel Coon Collins was born
March the 26 th A 1807 —
Stephen P. other Collins was born
July the 31 st A 1812 —
Abba M. Collins was born
Aug. 8 th 1815 —
Mary A. Collins was born
Jan. 25 th A 1810 —
Olson Battey Collins was born
June 7 th A 1819 —

Daniel Co. Lins died Jan. 6 th 1894.
Cyrus Williams departed this life Jan. 18 th 1889.
[Faint, mirrored bleed-through text from the reverse side of the page]

Robe Card was born August the 20 th A1743.
Phebe Card was born Oct. the 3 rd A1745. -
Stephen Card was born Dec. the 13 th A1747. -
Potter Card was born Sep. the 11 th A1752. -
Sarah Whipple was born May the 8 th 1772. -
Asahel C Collins
Property
Steal not this Book for fear of shame for here you'll see the owners name Asahel

Sarah Collins

State of Rhode Island
County of Providence
On this 8 th day of October A.D. 1880 personally appeared in the Municipal Court of the City of Providence William Tabbott who makes the following declaration for his wife Abby & other children of Sarah Collins late of said Providence deceased widow of Asahel Collins late of Scituate deceased a soldier of the Revolution, in order to obtain all arrear of pension due said Sarah Collins at the time of her death according to the provisions of the Joint Resolution or act of Congress of July 1, 1848 - Said William declares & says that his father in law the said Asahel was a pensioner of the United States under the acts of Congress of March 18 1818 & May 1, 1820 at the rate of $96 per annum which pension the said Asahel drew up to the time of his death at the Agency for paying pensions in Providence and the said William further declares that after the death of said Asahel his mother the said Sarah applied for & obtained a pension as his widow under the act

of language of July 7 1838 at the rate of $33,444 per annum only which pension she drew up to the time of her death by virtue of said acts & other acts in addition and supplemental thereto But he believes that according to the provisions of said act of July 1 1848 & other acts, the said Sarah Collins was entitled & ought to have received the same pension her husband received to wit $96 per annum and from the time her pension commenced under the act of July 7, 1838 & he hereby requests for his wife & other children of said Sarah that a Certificate may be granted therefor William Dabbett
Subscribed and sworn to by William Dabbett, in open Court. Albert G. Greene Clerk.

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations.
Providence, S. S.
Municipal Court of the City of Providence, in the County of Providence, and State aforesaid,
October 8 th 1850.
Be it remembered, that satisfactory testimony has been, this day, produced before this Court, that Sarah Collins late of said City of Prov- idence, deceased, widow of Michael Collins, was a pensioner of the United States, under the Act of Congress of February 2 d A.D. 1848, on the roll of pensions payable at said Providence, at the rate of thirty three Dollars and forty four cents per annum; that she was the person named in the Certificate from the War Depart- ment, here now produced in Court, bearing date, September 14 th A.D. 1848; that she died on the twenty ninth day of November A.D. one thou- sand, eight hundred and forty eight; and that at the time of her death, she left the following named children only, to wit, Rachel Dexter, wife of Stephen Dexter of Scituate in said County of Providence; Rachel Collins of Rehoboth in the State of Massachusetts; Stephen Collins, Phebe Tefft, widow, Abby Talbot, wife of William Talbot, and Owen Collins, all of said City of Providence, who are all now living and are over twenty one years of age.
In attestation whereof I have here- unto set my hand, and have affixed the seal of said Court, this eighth day of October, A.D. 1850.
Albert G. Greene, Clerk

Certicate April 21 st AD 1818 This to certify that asael collins was entered on Board the ship Washington, in the naval service of the united states under Capt James Monroe of Providence In the year 1780 For six months service secondly, in the Land service of the united states the said asael collins listed under Jeremiah Olney Col of Providence and in Daniel Dexter Company Continental Service Rhode Island Line Regiment and served for the term of 9 months and Received his Discharge at Saratoga In the State of New York In the year 1782 his discharge is lost.

It appears by the Regimental Book, That Asah Collins enlisted for, and served the full term of Nine Months, a Private Soldier in the Regiment commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Com t Jeremiah Olney, in the Rhode Island Line, on the Continental Establishment, and that he was honorably discharged from said Regiment at Saratoga in the State of New-York on the nineteenth day of December 1782, being the expiration of the term of his said enlist- ment. —
Isaac Dexter # Major of said Regiment, eodem tempore.
Providence January 25 th 1819. —

Dec. 1, 1904 Hist. to Emily Dexter, Norwich Conn
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 14525
Sarah Collins Widow of Asahel Collins Priv. Rev. War
Act: Feb 2 d 1848
Index:—Vol. a , Page 148
[Arrangement of 1870.]

2051. Rhode Island Sarah Collins widow of Asahel Collins who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 33 Dollars 44 8 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 day of Sept. 1848. and sent to
B. Gowell Providence R.I.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1849, Page 6 Vol. 3 ,
R.I. See 2 nd Dec r within

2792.
Rhode Island.
Sarah Collins,
Widow of Asahel Collins, who was a pensioner under the Act of 18, and who died on the 1 October, 1832, of Providence in the State of R. Island who was a private in the commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the R. Island line for 10 m: 1 day. Increased, from $30 per annum
Inscribed on the Roll of Providence at the rate of 33 — Dollars 44 — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6th — day of March, 1846 — and sent to Ben: Cowell, Providence, R. Island —
Total amount, $ 167.20
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by M c Stearn Clerk, Book D Vol. 1 — Page 105.

Reps: to Agt: March 7. '46
no 2353.
Rhode Island.
Sarah Collins, widow of Nahel Collins, who was a private, in the Rhode Island line,
Increased, from $30 per ann. Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 33 Dollars 44 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 day of March, 1840, and sent to B. Cowell, Providence, R. Island.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
17 June, 1844
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 42
Reps 7
all up

Reported
Sub to Bury's Estate Aug 14 1844
Rhode Island. 2353
Sarah Collins widow of Asahel Collins who was a Private in the Rhode Island Line for 9 months
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of Thirty — Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the twenty third day of October 1843 and sent to
B. Council Providence Rhode Island
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 86

Providence July 6 1843
Sir
I herewith enclose the applications of Mrs Mary Budlong, Phoebe Rhodes, Martha Colbatt, Zerriah Peckham, Sabra Walcutt, Sarah Collins, Elizabeth Hall, Mary Fidea, Susannah Doring & Elizabeth Cook for pensions under the act of Congress of March 3 d 1843.
I am respectfully your ob t serv t Benja Lowell
J. S. Edwards, Esq.

J. L. Edwards Coast of Pension Washington, City D.C.

South Scituate R. I. Oct. 31. 1838
J. L. Edwards Comr. of Pensions,
I enclose the claim of Sarah Collins widow of Asahel Collins, for a pension under act of July 7. 1838; I hope this claim will obtain a speedy and successful examination +
your Ob t Servant Jonah Titus

Yr. 14,525 Asael Collins
apl. 6, 1818 Scituate R.D 56 - b. Nov. 5, 1761
Uch 77 Pri Capt Saml Milbur
1780 Sails James Munroe Ship "Washington"
b.m.
Uch 1782 Pri. Capt Daniel Dexter Col Jeremiah Olney R.D. line Cont.
dis Dec. 19, 1782 Saratoga NY 9 m
1820 wife + 12 ch.
mar - in Johnston, Providence Co. R.D Feby 10 1793 Sarah { b. May 8, 1772 Whipple at Johnston Sol. 5. Oct. 1, 1832

   Daniel Collins  Jany 26, 1794    Welcome  Feby 19, 1795    Rachel  July 4, 1797    Daniel  Jany 28, 1800    Ira  Aug 22, 1802    Phebe  apl 8, 1805    Asahel E.  March 26, 1807    + Stephen Potter  July 31, 1812    Abba B.  Aug 8, 1815    + Mary Ann  Jany 25, 1810    Orvan Batten  June 7, 1819    
Wid. died Nov. 29, 1848 leaving - Rachel Deyter wife Stephen Asahel Collins Stephen Phebe Tefft (widow) Abby wife m m Salbut Orvan 
Asahel Collins M. 14525-

GW N See
#236 Broad St. Norwich Conn. Nov 14. 1904
Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir: - Casual
Colline of Rhode Island was granted a pension as a soldier of the Revolution under the Act of Congress Mar 18. 1818. (see List of Pensions 1820 page 35) He died 1832 and a pension was grant-

ed to his widow, Sarah, who in 1840 was living at Providence R.I. with with her son Welcome Collins. I would be very grateful if you would kindly give me information on the following points, said information is desired in order to fill out a complete record for admission to society of Daughters of the American Revolution. Where was Asael Collins living when his pension was granted? Where did he die? Who's daughter was Sarah wife of Asael Collins. When were they married? 236 Broad St. Yours Truly, Norwich. Emily Dexter, Conn.

Providence Jan 23 1851
Sir
I herewith return the certificate of Sarah Collins for correction — Abiah Collins was a pensioner under the act of March 18, 1818 at the rate of $96 per annum and the enclosed only allows $80. It should I believe be $96 the same as her husband —
I am very Respectfully Your obedt Servt Benja Lowell
J E Heath Esq

Washington Feb 27 1846
Sir
I herewith enclose the application of Mrs Sarah Collins widow of Israel Collins She now draws a pension for 9 months service by her husband in Col. Olneys Regiment. It will be seen by the enclosed old Roll of Capt Samuel Wilbur (to that he served 31 days in that Company ending April 6, 1777. Said Collins belonged to Scituate R.I. & Capt Wilbur commanded a Company of Militia from that Town during the whole of the War. The Roll has been borrowed from the family and I have to request that after inspection & examination a copy thereof if you think proper, that it may be returned —
Yours Respectfully Benja Cowen
J. L. Edwards Esq

Providence Dec 25 1843
Sir
I herewith enclose the application of Sarah Collins widow of Israel, for an increase of her pension under the act of July 7 1838. Her husband served four years in the Army of the Revolution but she draws only for 9 months. He was a pensioner under the act of March 18, 1818 & May 1, 1820 and if he had only 9 months service when he obtained his pension, it was because 9 months were only required to be pensioned under that act. He served 9 mo in the company of '82 under Col. Olney & obtained a pension. I remember I was his Attorney at that time but was not here, at the time she obtained a pension under above act. When he made an application pursuant to the act of May 1, 1820 he stated his service in Col. Greenes regiment as will appear by a certified copy hereto annexed, of his discharges. His services in that regiment are also proved by a very respectable gentleman whose affidavit is also annexed & who belonged to the regiment at the same

time He also served some in the Militia of country probably, both before & after his services in Col Greenes regiment. The first 3 years, men enlisted in January 1777, that was the time I suppose he enlisted. It is also notorious in the neighborhood where he lived, that he often spoke of being in the famous battles of Red Bank, Monmouth & others.
Hoping & expecting the enclosed enclosed will be satisfactory. I have to request that an order may be made that the various all the arrears of pension which are due him His certificate under the act of Jan 7 1838 has been given up. as I understand -
I am respectfully Yours afft Servt Benja Cornell
J L Gideon Esq

Providence Aug 15 1848
Sir
I herewith enclose the application of Sarah Collins & Nancy Gillson for pensions under the recent act of July 2 1848.
I am respectfully your obedt Servt Benja Lusk
J. A. Edwards Esq

In Cts $96 per ann Dedg former payt at $33:44 per ann Comg 1 July 1848 & Endg 29 November 1848, Payable to
Rachel Dexter, Asahel Collins Stephen Collins Sheba g Septt, Abby Rose Talbot Owen Collins, only Surviving children
B. Cowell Providence R.I.

Providence Oct 28 1850
Sir
I herewith enclose the claim of Sarah Collins widow of Asahel Collins a pensioner under the act of March 1818 & May 1, 1820 for the same pension her husband drew, or rather the claim of her children she having deceased, but since July 1, 1848.
I am very Respectfully your obt Servt Benja Cowell
J L Edwards Esq

Sarah Collins
Payment to be made at Providence by
Parry's Will Co Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Rhode Island
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 6 Vol. 3
Geo. Shultz Clerk.
155 Rhode Is

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Sarah Collins. widow of Asahel Collins. who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of thirty three dollars and forty four cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 14th day of September one thousand eight hundred and forty eight.
J. F. Marm. Acting Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions. B. H. S. Evans.

Sarah Collins
au
2353

State of Rhode Island, } ss. COUNTY of Providence }
On this Tenth — day of September 1848,
personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Providence Sarah Collins , a resident of Providence in the county of Providence & State aforesaid aged Seventy Six years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 2d of February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war:—That she is the Widow of Asahel Collins , who was a Private in the war of the Revolution, and that she received a pension of Thirty three dollars & Forty four Cents per annum, under the act of 17th of June, 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn and subscribed on the day and } ss. year above written, before me, }
Franklin Greene Justice of the Peace.
Sarah Collins Mark
Witness B. M. Kim
I certify that the above named affiant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing affidavit.
Franklin Greene Justice of the Peace.
State of Rhode Island, } ss. COUNTY of Providence }
I John W. Smith Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in the county aforesaid, being a Court of Record, do hereby certify, that Franklin Greene is a Justice of the Peace in the county aforesaid, and is fully authorized to act in said capacity, and that his signatures above written are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, at Providence on this eleventh day of September 1848
John W. Smith clerk

Sarah Collins
all
2353

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, } ss. COUNTY OF Providence }
On this thirty first
day of July
1848,
personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Providence
Sarah Collins now resident in the city of Providence
a resident of Providence in the county of Providence
aged seventy six years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 2d of February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war:—That she is the Widow of Asahel Collins
who was a private in the war of the Revolution, and that she received a pension of thirty three dollars & thirty three cents per annum, under the act of 17th of June, 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me } ss.
Sarah X Collins
Rollin Mathews Justice of the Peace. mark
State of Rhode Island, Providence ss. Providence July 31/48.
I certify that the above named affiant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing affidavit.
Rollin Mathews Justice of the Peace.
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, } ss. COUNTY OF Providence }
I John W. Smith Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas , in the county aforesaid, being a Court of Record, do hereby certify
that Rollin Mathewson is a Justice of the Peace in the county aforesaid, and is fully authorized to act in said capacity, and that his signatures above written are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, at Providence on this fifteenth day of August , 1848.
John W. Smith Clerk

My Collins Sarah Collins R.I.
Act 7 July 38 $43.44
increased on Wilson roll 313
10:1 day
33.44
deduct what has been paid
Rev. Cavill Providence R.I.

State of Rhode Island
County of Providence
Sarah Collins now resident in the City of Providence maketh oath to this deponent that she is widow of Asah Collins formerly of Litchfield in said County, who was a soldier of the Revolution & a pensioner under the act of March 18, 1818, on the pension Role of Rhode Island. That since his death she has drawn a pension under the acts of July 7, 1838 March 3 1843 & June 17 1844, as his widow, that she now draws a pension for nine months only surviving that her husband did more service than nine months that he served as a private in Capt Samuel Williams Company in March 1777. thirty one days for which she is entitled to have her pension increased to that amount of service that afterwards he served in the Continental army
Sarah J. Collins Deponent
Attest Franklin Greene
Subscribed & sworn to before me. & I further Certify that she is a pensioner under the above named acts.
Providence December 18th 1845.
Franklin Greene Jus. Peace

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations. Providence, Fe. 3
I Albert Greene, Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of Providence, do hereby certify that Franklin Greene who has signed the within Certificate, was on the day of the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace within and for said City, Duly elected.
In attestation whereof I have set my hand and hereof of- fixed the seal of said Court the 12 th day of February A.D. 1846.
Albert Greene, Clerk.

The Deposition of Christopher Smith of Scituate in the State of Rhode Island who being engaged according to Law, says. That he is well acquainted with Israel Collins of said Scituate. an old soldier, an applicant for a pension, & from his knowledge of his circumstances he nearly believes him to be now poor & needy. This deponent has known him for the last thirty years, & has lived in said town with him & within two miles of him a great part of that time - This deponent knows of his having a large family of children who are put to labour he not being able to maintain them - This deponent also knows that said Collins has been much afflicted with the Rheumatism many years past, & is now very infirm - his wife also is very weak & feeble, Christopher Smith.
Rhode Island District
I certify that on this twenty third day of Jany 1819 personally appeared before me the above named Christopher Smith & made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him signed
Benjamin Lawell, Clerk of Dis Court R. I. ss.
To the Hon. Secy of War,
Rhode Island District 25 Jan y 1819.
I am satisfied that said Israel Collins is in reduced circumstances and needs the assistance of his country for his support. David Hordell Dist Judge.

2546 Sarah Collins
2353
86
$30 per ann
B. Lowell Providence R Island

STATE OF RHODE-ISLAND.
County of Providence
On this Eighth day of April A. D. 1843, personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in said County Sarah Collins now resident in Providence in said County, aged Seventy years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress, passed March 3d, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War, viz: That she is the Widow of Asahel Collins late of Scituate deceased, who served in said War as a Private . That she received a pension under the Act of July 7, 1838, at the rate of $30 — per annum, payable at the Agency for paying pensions at Providence.
Attest Wm J. Babcock
Sarah Collins mark
Providence Sc. In Providence April 8 th A. D., 1843. Personally came before me the above named Sarah Collins and made oath to the truth of the above declaration by her signed. I further certify that she is a credible woman
Before me
William J. Babcock
Justice of the Peace

State of Rhode Island Providence Plantations, Providence, S.S.
I, Albert Greene, Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of Providence, in said State, do hereby certify, that William J. Babodie, who has signed the within certificate, was on the day of the date thereof, a justice of the Peace, within and for said City, Duly elected.
In Attestation whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and have affixed the seal of said Court, this third day of July, A.D. 1843.
Albert Greene, Clerk.

R. Island - 2,792
Sarah Collins
widow of Asahel Collins
who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 th Mar. '18 and who died on the 1 st October 1832 of Pleasure in the State of R. Island who was a P.M. in the Camp commanded by Captain [blank] of the R. [blank] commanded by [blank] in the R. Island line for 9 months
Inscribed on the Roll of R. Island at the rate of 30 Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th day of May '39, as sent to [blank] and [blank] S. Secretary, R. I.
Arrears to the 4 th of Mar. - $90.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 15.00
$105.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by R. Burdine, Clerk, Book A. Vol. 2 Page 5.

Asael Collins
The signature of the Judge and the seal of the District Court of the United States for R.I. District one bench affixed
attest Benjamin Conner
Clerk of Dist Court
Asael Collins priv.
Olney R. Isl. Regt.
1784 9 mo. 6 April 1818
Judge Howland
Burg: Correll Esq. Clerk
District Court
Providence R.I.
Rec d June 6: 1818
The Judge has not certified as to the applicants indigent circumstances
Not on Rolls Rejected
Adm. Fee
(none evidenced) produced

I Asah Collins of Scituate in in the District of Rhode Island in solemn oath do declare and say - That in year 1780 I enlisted as a sailor on board the ship Washington a vessel in the service of the United States commanded by James Munroe Esquire for 24 months - In which I continued the above time afterwar- ds in the year 1782 in the month of March I enlisted as a private soldier in Capt Daniel Dexter's company 2 Col Jeremiah Olney's regiment in the Continental army of the United States and in the Rhode Island line, In which service I continued of the time for which I enlisted eleven months when I received a regular discharge at 1782 Saratoga, which discharge is now lost - I further declare that I am now in reduced circumstances & stand in need of the assistance of my country for support - Asah Collins

Rhode Island District
Be it remembered that on this fifth day of April 1818 came before me the within named Asahel Collins and made solemn oath to the truth of the declaration by him subscribed in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & have caused the seal of the District Court for said District to be hereunto affixed the day and year above written —
David Howell District judge.
Providence April 1818
The signature of the Judge and the seal of the District Court of the United States for R.I. District are hereunto affixed
attest Benjamin Cowen
Clerk of Dist Court
Asahel Collins

United States of America.
Rhode Island District
Providence } } Court Common Pleas } } May. Term A. 1820
On this 27 th day of May 1820, personally appeared in open court, being a Court of Record, within and for said County Asael Collins, aged 58 years, resident in the town of Scituate in said County and District who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows: that he served as a private more than four years in Col d Greens & Col d Olneys regiment of the Rhode Island line: that he made a previous declaration on the 6 th day Aprie 1818, and that he has received a certificate for a pension, being No. 6695. And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18 th day of March, One thousand eight hundred and Eighteen; and that I have not since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, 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 eighteenth day of March, One thousand eight hundred and Eighteen: 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.
Asael his + Collins mark

A. Schedule, of Property and Income (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) of Asael Collins. viz.
6 chairs 1 stool 6 pewter plates, 6 earthen do, 1 case of old knives, & forks, 1 Coffee pot, 2 kettles, 1 tea kettle, shovel & tongs 1 shingle & one rake 1 hoe & 1 axe. Other than the above he has no property whatever.
And this Declarant further saith he is a labourer, but he is so old that he can do but little work; that he has a wife & twelve children five of which are dependant on him for support; that he can hardly support himself even with the pension which he has hitherto received, and without it must depend on others.
Asael This Collins mark
Sworn to and declared in open Court on the fifth day of the Term.
Dexter Randall Clerk
A true Copy Dunbar 16 th 1843 John W. Young Clerk

Sarah Collins for increase of Pension

I Francis Brayton of the Town of Foster in the County of Providence in the State of Rhode Island, being Eighty years of age, and duly sworn according to law, do depose and say That I was personally acquainted with Asahel Collins late of Scituate in the County of Providence and State of Rhode Island deceased, that I was well acquainted with him during the time of the Revolutionary War, although I never served in the War with him, I well recollect of his going to Newport, Warwick and other places to serve several monthly terms in the Revolutionary War as a Militia Soldier, he then belonged to Capt. Benedict Collins company, he at that time resided in the Town of Coventry in the County of Kent and State aforesaid; and I then resided in the same place, I also recollect that the said Asahel Collins enlisted into the Continental service and went to the Westward, and was gone more than a year according to the best of my recollection, I don't at this time recollect the name of the Captain he served under, but I think he served in the Continental Army under Colonel Olney or Col. Angell - I have often heard the said Asahel Collins in his life time speak of his services in the Continental Army, and of his being in some of the Battles at the West -
Francis Brayton
State of Rhode Island
County of Providence } In Foster in said County.
On this fourteenth day of June A.D. 1843 Then personally came before me Daniel Howard one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas within and for said County of Providence Francis Brayton abovenamed and subscribed, and made oath to the truth of the above Affidavit. I further certify that the said Francis Brayton is a credible person with whom I am personally acquainted and is entitled to full credit as a Witness.
Daniel Howard Justice of the Court of (Common Pleas)

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
Secretaries Office Decem 19, 1843
I Henry Bowen Secretary of said State and Keeper of the Records and the Seal thereof Do certify. That at the date of his official certificate annexed, the said Daniel Potter was a Justice of the Court of Common Pleas within the County of Providence; the said Daniel Howard a Justice, and Samuel W King, Clerk of said Court; and Jeremiah S Pocum Justice of the Peace for the town of East Greenwich in the County of Kent - duly elected and commissioned, as appears of Record. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said State at Providence, the day and year above written Henry Bowen

Sarah Collins

State of Rhode Island
County of Providence
On this 29 day of May A D 1843 personally appeared before me Zuriel Potter Justice of the Court of Common Pleas within & for said County Sarah Collins now resident in the City of Providence aged 71 years who makes this supplemental declaration in order to obtain an increase of her pension, That when the act of July 7 1832 granting half pay & pensions to certain widows was passed , she applied for & obtained a pension under said act at the rate of $30 per annum only, That she is entitled to a much larger pension - That her husband Israel Collins, whose widow she still is, served in the war of the Revolution four years & afterwards in the Continental Army of the United States in the Rhode Island Line as a private This will appear by referring to the declaration which he made to obtain a pension under the acts of Congress of March 18, 1818 & May 1 1820, He served in Colonel Greene's & & Angell's bluegrass regiments as will appear by his declaration above mentioned now in the Pension office -

She further declares that she has often heard him speak of his services in said regiments & being in several battles, particularly in the battle of Springfield. She believes she is entitled according to the provisions of the law to much a larger pension & she requests that a certificate may be granted therefor.
Attest Myrill Potter Sarah her X Collins Mark
State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations Providence ss. In the City of Providence May 29 th A D 1848
Personally appeared before me Sarah Collins who signed the preceding declaration by making her mark and made oath to the truth of the same and I further certify that said Sarah from age and infirmities is too feeble to attend court
Myrill Potter Just. C. C. Recs for said County of Providence

I Jonathan Andrews of East Greenwich in the County of Kent and State of Rhode Island, on oath do testify and say - that I am 82 years of age and upwards, that, in the year 1777, I enlisted as a private in Colonel Christopher Greene's Regiment of Rhode Island Continental troops as a private. For three years and served out my time, and for my services received a pension under the act of March 18 th 1818 -
And I further testify, that I well remember as man by the name of Isaac Collins, who was a private in said Regiment at the same time, I do not now recollect what company he belonged to, but I knew him well, and well recollect that he was with us at the battles of Red Bank and Monmouth during the latter part of that year. I do not remember how long he served, but he enlisted for three years or during the war, our services began in the early part of that year and I believe said Collins served out his enlistment, never deserted or was disabled to my knowledge - I think said that said Collins belonged to Coventry, in said County of Kent -
Witness
Jer. J. Hlocum
Jer. J. Hlocum
Isaac Collins
Kent Sc. At East Greenwich December 4 th D 1843 Personally appeared before me the above named Jonathan Andrews, and made oath to the above deposition by him signed, in my presence, and I further certify that said Jonathan is personally well known to me, and he is a credible and disinterested witness, in the premises -
Jeremiah J. Hlocum Just. Peace

Scotch Whisky

War Department, No 6695.
PENSION OFFICE,
11 July 1820.
SIR,
You are hereby informed that the schedule of your property has been examined ; and the Secretary of War has directed your name to be continued on the Pension Roll.
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. Edwards
To Mr. Azail Collins.
Scituate.
Rhode I.

E, Kings Sept

I Elizaette King of Cranston in the County of Providence & State of Rhode Island Widow, being Seventy three years of Age, on Oath do say - That about when a Girl, I made it my home at Henry Randalls in the Town of Johnston, in the County & State of said and was well acquainted with Asahel Collins & Sarah Whipple - Said Sarah, lived with Oliver Burden a near neighbour to Henry Randall - She said Asahel Collins lived at Henry Randalls and courted the said Sarah Whipple - I think the said Asahel continued to live at Mr Randalls until he was married to said Sarah - When the said Asahel & Sarah were married Mr Randall, his Wife and myself, went over to Mr Burdens to attend the wedding - I think I stood up with them when they were married - They were married by Elder Samuel Winsor - I think they were married, when the child that, the said Sarah had by another man, previous to her marriage with the said Asahel, was quite young, perhaps about a year old - it might have been a little older or a little younger; and this child was called Cyrus Williams - I should think that she had a child by the said Asahel in about a year after her marriage - I think It was icy & slippery weather when we went to the wedding & it was cold weather when I attended the Funeral of the child - It was as much as Forty five years ago last winter - I never heard it disputed, but, that they were legally married, they lived together as Husband & Wife & raised a large family of children - The child by Collins did not live but four or five days - I saw the said Sarah on the Friday previous to the taking of this Deposition and as far as I know her character for truth & veracity was good -
Attest Nathan Scoble
Elizaette
her
X King
mother

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations County of Providence ss.
September 20 th 1838
Then personally appeared the witness named Elizabeth King & first having been cautioned, examined & sworn to testify the truth, the whole truth & nothing but the truth gave the aforesaid Depositions, which were, by me, reduced to writing in her presence & by her subscribed in my presence
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand & have affixed my Seal of Office, the day & year aforesaid.
Nathaniel Searle Public Notary
I also certify that the said Elizabeth King, is a Lady of good moral character & that her character for truth and veracity, is unimpeachable
Nathaniel Searle
Public Notary

J. W. King Certificate

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
I Samuel W. King town clerk of the Town of Johnston in the County of Providence and State aforesaid, do certify that I have examined the records of Marriages in my office, and do not find the marriage, of Asahel Collins and Sarah Whipple there recorded. I further certify that I have reason to believe, that many marriages which have taken place in said town, are not on record.
Sam W King Town Clerk
State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations County of Providence S.S.
In the City of Providence on this Fourth day of October AD 1838
Then the above named Samuel W King, personally appeared before me, and made Oath, to the truth of the Facts, stated in the preceding Affidavit, and by him signed
Walter Searle Public Notary

I Jonah Titus of Scituate in the County of Providence and State of Rhode Island aged 41 years do say upon oath that I was well acquainted with the late Asahel Collins in his life time; he died about six years ago, leaving Sarah Collins his widow; that said Sarah is now living, and resides in Providence, in said County, that she hath not married since the death of said Asahel, and is now his widow - & I further say that said Asahel, was a prisoner of the United States at the time of his death as I always understood and believed, under the act of March 1878 Jonah Titus -
State of Rhode Island } County of Providence }
In Providence on this fifth day of October 1838 Jonah Titus Sign of the foregoing affidavit personally appeared and made oath to the truth of the facts therein stated; I also certify that said Jonah, is to me well known, & is entitled to full credit as a witness - Before me
Nathaniel Searle Public Notary

3005
J Collins
R.I.
act 7. July 88
m 92 - a 32 -
Service on board Washington not proved
admiral
Imperial
300
No deduction
Jonathan Titus esq
S. Scituate
R.I.

State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations.
At the Municipal Court of the City of Providence, in the County of Providence, in said State, being a Court of record, - held at said Providence, on the ninth day of October, A.D. 1838.
Be it Remembered, that satisfactory testimony has been produced before this Court, that Asahel Collins formerly of Scituate in said County, died on the first day of October A.D. 1832; that he left a widow Sarah Collins, who now resides in said Providence; that said Asahel and Sarah were legally married at Johnston in said County, on the tenth day of February, A.D. 1793; and that the said Sarah is now the widow of said Asahel Collins, and has so remained ever since his death.
And the Court do further order it to be certified, that the said Sarah Collins who has signed the preceding Declaration, and that Elizabeth King and Jonah Titus who have signed the preceding Depositions, are all credible persons.
I Albert Greene, Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of Providence, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court, in the matter of the application of Sarah Collins to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the Act of Congress, of July 7 th A.D. 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows."
I also certify, that Nathaniel Searle before whom

The preceding Depositions of Elizabeth King, Samuel W. King and Jonah Titus were taken, was at the time of the taking thereof, a Public Notary within and for said County of Providence, and authorized to administer oaths and take Depositions; and that his signatures thereto are genuine.
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and have affixed the seal of said County, this ninth day of October 1838.
Albert Greene, Clerk.