Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 14,528, William Cook, R.I.

SERVICE R.I.
or book, William booke, Elizabeth
NUMBER W. 14,528
B.L.Wf. 26,477-160-55
CONTENTS

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2030 Rhode Island Elizabeth Cook widow of William Cook R.I. who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 50 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 day of Sept. 1848 and sent to
B. Cowell Providence R.I.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page Vol. 3.
Rec 3 mar 58-162528

152928 Act 3 March June 8/55
Civ: B. Cowell, apl. 7/1856
Elizabeth Cook William Cook widow Pris: Providence Maj. Nathan Munn
Pensioner - R. Island.
No 2647
Revolutionary War
R.I. July 48 - 2030 W. Coon, ms. 34/56 B. P. R.
Act 11
Benj. Cowell Providence R. I.
Vol C2-22. 4

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Delivered to
Act of July 28.
19 mo. coal company -
m 88 d 20

N 4296. Elizabeth Cook R.S.
Act 7. July 28.
M 88. d 20-
17 mo boat service
3 mo estimated for militia adm d 15 mo pri
50 3/4
No deduction
Benjamin Providence R.D.

State of Rhode Island &c. County of Newport ss.
In this twelfth day of November - A.D. 1838. personally appeared before the Court of Probate of Portsmouth, in said County of Newport, a court of record, Elizabeth Cook, (the widow of William Cook late of this town dec d ), a resident of said Portsmouth, aged seventy two years and upwards, 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 th A.D. 1838. Entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
That she is the widow of William Cook late of this town dec d and also late a revolutionary soldier of the United States - From the age of seven years, and during the war of the Revolution, I lived with my Grand father the late Ebenezer Hockum of Vivaton in this county - My said husband the said William Cook was born in this 1 st Portsmouth, and here resided at the time Enemy took possession of this place in the early part of December 1776 - He was then living with his Uncle the late William Cook. taken and carried to Newport, and there confined in jail for a short time, when he was liberated and escaped to Vivaton, to which place many of the inhabitants of this town had taken refuge, when the Enemy came as aforesaid - According to the best of my knowledge and belief my said husband in April 1777 entered into the Boat Company at Howlands ferry in said Vivaton, under the command of Capt David Gifford, Alexander Thomas, and John Miller were also officers in said Company, a part of the time - said company was under the directions or command of Major Monroe, who had charge of the flotilla of boats - I believe my said husband continued in this service until the month of April 1778, twelve months - He was then enrolled in the 2 nd or Middle Company of Militia in said Vivaton, under the command of Capt. Ebenezer Hockum, and Benjamin Borden was Lt. of said Company - The 1 st Benjamin Borden was afterwards Captain of said Company - The 1 st Capt. Eb nezer Hockum was my Uncle - and I well remember his being in the service at that time - and at this period I first saw the 1 st William Cook my husband - (I had another Uncle, a brother to my father, Edward Hockum who was a Captain in the Continental service and I believe served through the war) - The 1 st company of Militia to which my said husband belonged, were classed off into two parts, and one of these parts were continually in the public service for one month at a time, on duty on the shores of the town - In this

service on the shores he was under the officers of sd. company of mil- itia to which he belonged - he was on Rhode Island in Sullivan's Expedi- tion in August 1778 - and served in the manner aforesaid until the Enemy left Rhode Island in Nov r in 1779 - After the Enemy left as aforesaid, and before the close of the war I have heard my sd. husband in his life time say that he was at Newport, a soldier, but in what year or under what officers I am now unable to state - According to my best knowledge and belief I solemnly aver, that my sd. husband served not less than the following periods of time as a private soldier namely - In the Boat or Flotilla Service under Major Monroe from April 1777 to April 1778 twelve months - This company underwent, or had their head quarters at Howlands Ferry in sd. Newton - in sd. 2 d Company of Militia from April 1778, to August 1778, two months, on the shore of sd. town - In Aug- ust 1778 one month on Rhode Island - In the same company from August 1778 to Nov r 1779, eight months, on the shores of sd. town - And from the last mentioned period, to the close of the war in Newport several months, but I know not how many - I was married to the said William in Newport, by the Rev. Mr. Thurston
I further declare that I was married to the said William Cook on the twentieth day of April, Seventeen hundred and Eighty Eight (1788): That my husband the said William Cook died on the 15 th day of January A.D. 1820 - That I was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred and Ninety four, viz. at the time above stated.
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid in Court
Elizabeth Cook
And the court certifies that the aforesaid Elizabeth Cook is the present widow of William Cook late of this town deceased that she is a credible person - and that we believe the statements by her made are true.
I Samuel Clarke Clerk of said court hereby certify that the foregoing are the original proceedings in the matter of the application of Elizabeth Cook for a pension
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office the 12 th day of November A.D. 1838 And of American Independence The Sixty third Samuel Clarke Clerk of Probate

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State of Rhode Island, &c.
County of Newport
On this 24 day of April A. D. One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-five, personally appeared before me, John Sallman a Justice of the Peace within aforesaid County, Elizabeth Cook aged 85 years, who being duly sworn according to law, declares and says she is the widow of William Cook late of Portsmouth in said County deceased, who was a Boatman in the company commanded by Capt. Major Nathan Mearns in the Regiment commanded by Col. being the war of the Revolution in the war with Great Britain, declared by the United States on the 18th day of June, 1812; that her husband enlisted at Portsmouth on or about the year day of A. D. 1778 for the term of Twelve Months and continued in actual service for the term of Twelve Months and was honorably discharged at said Portsmouth
She further states that she was married to the said William Cook in Newport on the 20 day of April A. D. 1788 by Rev. Mr. Thurston that her name before her marriage was Elizabeth Slocum and that her said husband died at Portsmouth on the 15 day of January A. D. 1820 and that she is now a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty to which she may be entitled, under the Act approved March 3d, 1855. And she further declares that when she made an application for a pension she produced satisfactory evidence of her marriage to said William Cook & also of his services in the said Boat Company & also of the time of his death & she was allowed a pension at the rate of $50 per annum payable at the agency for paying pensions in the City of Providence & she now refers to said application & the evidence there produced for proof of the above facts Elizabeth Cook

We Albert G. Cook and Jane Tallman residents of Portsmouth in said County & State upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by said Elizabeth Cook in our presence, that we believe from the appearance & statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be -
Albert G. Cook Jane Tallman
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to & subscribed before me on the day & year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
John Tallman Justice of the Peace
State of Rhode Island &c. County of Newport ss. On this day personally appeared I William Estlin Clerk of the Supreme Court within and for the County of Newport do hereby certify that John Tallman before whom the above affidavit was attested is and was at the time thereof a Justice of the Peace within and for the Town of Portsmouth duly authorized by law to administer oaths and that his signature above written is genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hands and affixed my seal or official mark this twenty fourth day of Mar A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five.
Wm Estlin Clerk

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations Newport ss I hereby certify that I find recorded in the Record of Marriages by the Rev. Gardner Thurston, formerly Pastor of the 2 d Baptist Church Newport the following viz. " (Seventeen hundred & eighty eight) April (twentieth) 1788 April 20. William Cook & Elizabeth Slocum both of Portsmouth " Daniel C. Denham Clerk 2 d Baptist a true copy from the record, church Newport R.I. with the exception of the date in writing which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures,
I Daniel C. Denham above named, depose and say that I hold the office of Clerk of the 2 d Baptist Church Newport in the County town and State aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Gard- ner Thurston with the exception above named as certified by me, — Daniel C. Denham Clk. 2 d Bap. Church
Sworn Before me this tenth day of November A.D. 1838
State of Rhode Island } ss. County of Newport }
C. Trull Justice Peace
I Daniel C. Denham Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in the County aforesaid being a court of Record do hereby certify that Eleazer Trevett is a Justice of the Peace in the town of Newport in the County aforesaid, was appointed by the General Assembly and commis- sioned by the Governor of this State bearing date the seventh day of May 1838 and is fully authorized to act in his said capacity And that his signature above written is Genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Newport on this tenth day of November one thousand eight hun- dred and thirty eight. Daniel C. Denham, Clerk

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of William Cook a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. Wid. F. 14,528
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     April, 1777. 12 mos. Pri. Daniel Davis Boat Co. R. I.   April, 1778. Served at various times, to end of war, amounting to over 11 mos. Ebenezer Slocum v   Benjamin Borden v  
Battles engaged in, Sullivan's expedition.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Portsmouth, R. I.
Date of application for pension, Nov 12, 1838. Her ch. was a l.
Residence at date of application, Portsmouth, Newport Co., R. I.
Age at date of application, 72 yrs.
Remarks: Soldier was born at Portsmouth, R. I. (date not stated). He mar. at Newport, R. I. Apr. 20, 1788, Elizabeth Slocum. He died Jan. 15, 1820, at Portsmouth R. I. There is no data relative to children.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Cook
Walters Olney
Return

Providence Aug 2 1841
Sir
Mrs Elizabeth Cook widow of William Cook whose application papers relative to her claim for a pension, were transmitted to the pension office by John Crops Esq. since deceased, has requested me to attend to her claim. In reply to your letter to the Crops of June 6, 1839 or to so much of it as relates to the service of William Cook, I herewith enclose a certificate of the Secretary of State relative to the Boat service & a further affidavit of Elias Gifford - It will be perceived that the Boat Company was placed upon the same footing as the fifteen months service while they are in December 1776 soon after the British took possession of Newport & ended in March 1778. Some of the officers in Major Munn's Company were not appointed until August 77 but it will be seen by the Secretary's certificate that they had been on duty from "the tenth day of June" - The "Company" had however been enlisted before June. It was partly enlisted soon after 15 months Brigade was ordered to be raised. So that William Cook served at least 12 months in it, as stated & proved by the witnesses. It is well known this Boat Co: was stationed at Howland's Ferry in the winter of 77 in Tincun, and as Cook lived close by, there can be no doubt he

was one of them -
As regards his services in the Militia, the affidavit of Eliza Gifford proves 6 months. By a special act of the Legislature of Rhode Island, the militia of Tiverton & Little Compton (two shore towns, much opposed) were placed on a different footing from the Militia of the other towns - They were exempt from being marched out of the towns to do duty or to serve every third month but they were compelled to stand guard in their own towns. It appears that two tours of three months each were performed making in all 18 months service for which she claims a pension
I am respectfully your ob't serv't
Buya Lowell
J. L. Gannett Esq.

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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, } ss. COUNTY OF Newport }
On this Eighteenth
day of Agust
1848,
personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Newport
Elizabeth Cook a resident of Portsmouth in the county of Newport aged Seventy Seven 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 William Cook who was a private in the war of the Revolution, and that she received a pension of fifty dollars per annum, under the act of 17th of June, 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Elizabeth Cook
Sworn and subscribed on the day and } ss. year above written, before me
Borden Chase Justice of the Peace.
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.
Borden Chase Justice of the Peace.
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, } ss. COUNTY OF Newport }
I Raniel G. Renham Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in the county aforesaid, being a Court of Record, do hereby certify that Borden Chase 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 Newport on this seventh day of September 1848
Raniel G. Renham Clerk

6350
Rhode Island
Elizabeth Cooke widow of William Cooke
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 15 th January 1820 of Newport, in the State of R. I. who was a Private in the Compt y commanded by Captain Lowell of the Regt y commanded by Col o in the N. I. line for 15 months
Inscribed on the Roll of R. Island at the rate of 50 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of Sept 1841 & sent to Benj o Lowell Providence, R. Island Arrears to the 4th of March 1841 $250.00 Pension annual allowance ending
$250.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by Abel Madison Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 Page 5

Rhode Island 2352
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Elizabeth Cook widow of William Cook, who was a Private in the Rhode Island line for 15 months.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of Fifty . . . . 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 H. C. O'Neil
Providence Rhode Island
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 86

Hon. J. L. Edwards

Portsmouth R.I. Jan. 1. 1839-
Sir -
I herewith enclose the declarations of Mary Wilson and Martha Taylor for Pensions, under the late act of Congress. For the marriage of the latter, I refer to her certificate, sent on to you, on the 26th of Nov r last, enclosed with the papers of Elizabeth Gray and Susannah Hilliard.
Any further communications, you will please to make to me at this place - I have the honor to be, with great respect Ye. Mo. Ob dt . Servant.
Hon. James L. Edwards Comm r of Pensions Mr. City
Mo. Cross

luk.
Apr 22 1841
Eliz. Cook
Essex St
Commission of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Rhode Island
Providence April 15 '1841
Sir
About two years since, John Cross Esq, of Portsmouth in this state, prepared the papers in order to obtain a pension for Elizabeth Cooke widow of William Cooke a revolutionary soldier, who served in the army three years - Since the papers were made out, some year & a half ago, Mr Cross died, and neither Mrs Cook or her friends don't any know where the papers are, nor what progress was made in obtaining the pension
I therefore wish to know if the papers in that case have been forwarded to your office, and if so, what in what state the case now stands - whether any other of further testimony is wanted in the case
I am Yours Respectfully
J. L. Edwards Esq      Burlington Anthony Com t . of Pensions Washington City

April 29. 1840
Robinson H. R. April 25
from
J. J. Edwards Esq.
R.D.
E. Cook
Commissioner of Pensions War Department Washington City D.C.

Portsmouth
R. I. April 24. 1840
Sir
John L. Cross was employed to collect and furnish the necessary documents to obtain a pension for Elizabeth Cook widow of William Cook said Cross having deceased Nov. 1839 the only information discovered among his papers in regard to it is a letter from You to him dated War Department June 6. 1839 which seems to require some further proof in regard to the claim. I wish to enquire and to be informed by You whether that proof has been furnished and if so what further proof is required concerning said claim
Respectfully Yours
James M'Cook

Providence Sept 9 1848
Sir
I herewith enclose the applications of Elizabeth Cook & Abigail Mowatt for pensions under the act of Feb 2 1848.
I am respectfully Yours etc &c Benja Forster
J. L. Edwards Esq

Hon. Jos. D. Edlewoods

Sir,
Portsmouth R.I. Jan'y 1. 1839
I herewith enclose the declarations of Elizabeth Cook and Patience Brown, for pensions, under the late Act of Congress. —
Any further communication you will please to make to me — With Great respect, I have the honor to be, your Mo. obdt. Servant.
Hon. James C. Edwards Commr. of Pensions W h City
Thos. Cross

Eliz 6001 R.B. for Dr. Crump

Providence Aug 31 1841
Sir
On the 2 d of Jan. inst I transmitted further evidence in the case of Mrs Elizabeth Cook widow of William, a claim I have been requested to attend to, since the death of the Lord's her former Attorney — I now enclose further documentary evidence from the records of the Council of War, which I have to request may be filed among the other papers in her case — This evidence further fully corroborates the testimony of the witnesses as regards the "Best service" — It shows it began in March 1777 as the witnesses testify 2 to 12 months following —
I am respectfully your obed t Serv t Benja. Lowell
J. L. Edwards, Esq

V 4296 Wat. In. crop, June 6: '39 Suspended to Jas. M. Cook ap? 30 th 1840 do. to B. Anthony ap? 24 th 1841 act 7. July 38.

June 22 98 Mrs. S. K. Green Spokane Wash
1918. Feb. 8. History to Evelyn B. Chase. L.W.
Rev.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 14528
Elizabeth Cook
Widow of William Cook
Priv. Rev. War.
Act: Feb 2 nd 1848
Index:—Vol. A , Page 148
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations Clerk's Office of the Court of Probate for the town of Tiverton in the County of Newport in the State aforesaid I Asa Gray, Clerk of said Court of Probate a Court of Record, do hereby certify, that Asa Gray is a justice of the Peace within and for said County of Newport, duly appointed, commissioned and sworn, and fully authorized to act in his said capacity, and I further certify, that the signatures of his name to the annexed Depositions of William Sherman, Elihu Gifford and William Albert are his genuine Signatures.
In testimony whereof I have here- unto set my Hand and Seal of Office this Seventeenth day of December in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and thirty eight Asa Gray, Clerk of Court of Probate

I William Sherman of Tiverton in the County Newport and State of Rhode Island, a Revolutionary soldier, of lawful age, being solemnly sworn according to law - depose - That I was always acquainted with William Cook late of Portsmouth, in this county, deceased, whose widow Elizabeth Cook is now an applicant for a pension - I was born in 1 st Portsmouth on the Island of Rhode Island and lived there, until the year 1776, and but a short distance from 1 st William - In the year 1776 I belonged to Capt. Carr's company in Col o Lippitt's Regiment. And after I was discharged from 1 st company in New Jersey in Jan y . 1777 - I returned to this town - The Enemy at that time had possession of Rhode Island and of my native town - And from that time to this I have lived in this town - On my return to this town, at the time aforesaid, and I think early in February 1777 I entered the Boat Company at Howlands Ferry in this town, under Capt. David Gifford, Alexander Thomas, and John William were officers in 1 st company at different times while I belonged to it - 1 st company was under the command of Major Monroe, and we had our Head Quarters at 1 st Howlands Ferry - Many of the Members of this company had been driven from their homes on Rhode Island by the Enemy - I was discharged from 1 st company I think in February or March 1778 - The 1 st William Cook belonged to 1 st company all of the time I did, I think, but I am not certain which entered the same first, he or myself - In March 1778 I enlisted into Capt. Gladding's Company of Artillery - and how much longer 1 st Cook served in 1 st Boat Company I am unable to say - The 1 st Cook staid in this town till after the enemy left Rhode Island, and I don't know, but until after the war - He was afterwards in the service on the shores, in the militia of this town, but how much he served I cannot state - The foregoing is according to my best recollection -
signed in my presence Joseph Shearman
William X his Sherman mark
State of Rhode Island, Newport Sc.
In Tiverton on the 8 th day of December 1838
Be it known, that this day before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County of Newport, personally appeared William Sherman and subscribed his above Deposition, and made oath to the truth of the same and I further certify that said Deponent is a credible person.
Before me, Asa Gray Justice of the Peace

I Elisha Gifford of Newton in the county of Newport and State of Rhode Island, a Revolutionary Soldier of Loyal age, being duly sworn, on my oath declare - That I was always acquainted with the late William Cook of Portsmouth whose widow Elizabeth Cook is now, an Applicant for a pension - I have always resided in this town, and in the vicinity of Howlands Ferry - At the time the Enemy took Rhode Island in December 1776, Many of the Inhabitants of Portsmouth and other parts of Rhode Island, took Refuge in this town - and those able to bear Arms, went generally into the public service - At that time there was a flotilla of boats, that had their head quarters at S d Howlands ferry under the Command of Maj r . Monroe - These boats watched the Movements of the Enemy, on the opposite shore - and opposed their progress if they should attempt to land on our side - Many of the members of this boat Company I was well acquainted with - I saw them frequently - and many times our public duty brought us together on the shore - the S d William Cook belonged to this Company at what time he entered. I don't know, but he was in said company in the summer, autumn and winter, after the Enemy came as aforesaid as near as I can remember - I think in the Spring of 1778 he was discharged from S d boat Company, and he then was enrolled in the same Company of Militia to which I belonged viz - to the 2 d Company of this town - then under the Command of Capt Ebenezer Slocum - and from that time till the Enemy left Rhode Island in Nov. 1779 - I was with S d William on the shore of this town in the public service several months - I think we belonged to the same Class - from the Spring of 1778 to July I think I was with him as many as two months on Quonquasset under Capt. Slocum - I was with him on Rhode Island in Sullivan's Expedition in Augt. of this year under Capt. Slocum, one month - from Augt. 1778 to April 1779 as many as four months, at Howlands ferry under Capt. Borden in St. Howland, and from April 1779 to Nov r 1779 I think not less than three months - at Quonquasset and Howlands ferry. Under Capt. Borden - Our military duty in S d Company of Militia was regular - each class was in service one month, and the other one month and so on - of this I am certain, but I cannot remember the exact months - Nor can I state certainly, which of our company officers, had the command, in the numerous monthly tours of duty All the foregoing is according to my best recollection -
Elisha Gifford

State of Rhode Island
County of Newport } ss.
Be it known. That on the eighth day of December A.D. 1838 before the Subscriber, a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, personally came Elisha Gifford and subscribed his within Deposition and made oath to the truth of the same, and I further certify that said Deponent is a credible person. Before me, Asa Gray Justice of the Peace

I William Albert of Tiverton in the County of Newport and State of Rhode Island, a Revolutionary soldier of lawful age, being duly sworn, depose & say - That I was well acquainted with William Cook late of Portsmouth dec d from the beginning of the Revolutionary war up to his death - When the Enemy took Rhode Island in December 1776. Many of the inhabitants of Rhode Island took refuge in this town - The sd William Cook at that time, or soon after came to this town, and continued here, till after the Enemy left Rhode Island and how much longer I do not know - I saw the sd William in the summer and fall of the year 1777 while he belonged to the Boat company at Howlands ferry - He afterwards, I think from the Spring of the year 1778 belonged to the same Company of Militia with myself, to wit, the middle company under the command of Capt. Slocum, and afterwards of Capt. Borden - our said company of Militia, were closed off into two parts, and served by monthly turns - on the shores of this town at the guard posts - From the Spring of 1778 to the Spring of 1779. I have been in the service with said William, on the shores of this town as many as five months - at Howlands ferry, at Anthony's landing and on Seacatett Neck. Capt. Slocum commanded mostly on Seacatett, and Lt. Borden at Anthony's landing - The sd William I think was in the service for himself, or for some other one most of the time till the Enemy left - In March 1779 I enlisted into Capt. Thomas' Company of the State Troops, and after that while we lay near Howlands ferry in this town I saw sd William, on the shore guard in the public service - the foregoing is according to my best recollection.
Signed in my presence
Susan Gray
William his X Albert mark
State of Rhode Island
County of Newport ss.
Be it known, that on the eighth day of December in the year 1838 before the Subscriber a justice of the Peace within and for sd County personally came William Albert and subscribed his above Deposition and made oath to the truth of the same, and I further certify that said Deponent is a credible person.
Before me, Asa Gray Justice of the Peace

I Elisha Gifford of Tiverton, County of Newport and State of Rhode Island, aged Eighty two years, do further testify and say, in reference to the services of William Cook formerly husband of Elizabeth Cook, now his widow, in my first affidavit I testified that said William and myself served together in the same Company after he was discharged from the Boat service; in the Spring of 1778 we both belonged to Capt. Ebenezer Slocum's Company of Militia, I was in service in said Company with said William, who was a private three months, stationed at a place called Naquasset in Tiverton at a house where William Gifford now lives, for which we were paid and received rations; this service according to my best recollection was in the latter part of Spring and for part of Summer, say May June and July in 1778. - The Militia in Tiverton and Little Compton were on duty most all the time; In August following in Sullivan's Expedition all the Militia were marched on to Rhode Island and we served one month in the same Company, stationed part the time at Butts Hill, for which we were paid and received rations; the above four months in the year 1778 I distinctly remember - and I further testify and say that said William and myself served together in Capt. Benjamin Borden's Company of Militia three months in 1779 stationed at Fogland Ferry in Tiverton, this service according to my best recollection was in the Summer months, say June July and August, for which we were paid and received rations.
Elisha Gifford
State of Rhode Island
Newport County } ss. Be it known that on the 22 nd day of June 1841 before the subscriber a justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared Elisha Gifford and subscribed and made oath to the truth of his above deposition and I further certify that said Elisha Gifford is a credible person, Before me, Asa Gray Justice of the Peace

State of Rhode Island &c. In General Assembly August 20 1944.
It is voted and Resolved, that Mr Daniel Deval be chosen Captain, and Mr David Gifford, Lieutenant of Major Munro's Company: and that they draw pay from the tenth day of June last, they having been on duty from that time.
It is voted and Resolved, that Major Nathan Munro be and he is hereby empowered to enlist Eighteen Men in addition to those already enlisted into his Company in the Boat Service, to serve for the same term and be entitled to the same Bounty, Pay and Rations as those who shall enlist into the Fifteen Months Brigade: That he enlist the Men aforesaid from any town within this State: and that upon their enlisting and entering the said Company, they shall be reckoned to the Towns of which they are Inhabitants, in the same manner as though they had enlisted into the Fifteen Months Brigade, and shall be so reckoned towards discharging the Militia of such Town from present duty.
True copy of record - witness
Henry Bowen Searcy

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
Secretary's office July 26. 1841.
I Henry Bowen Secretary of said State and Keeper of the Records and the Seal thereof.
Do certify, that at the date of the official certificate annexed, the said Asa Gray was a Justice of the Peace for the town of Kingston in the county of Newport 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

2547 Elizabeth Cook
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$50 per ann
Blowell Providence R Island

State of Rhode Island
County of Newport
On this 3 rd day of May 1843 personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in said County Elizabeth Cook of Portsmouth  Portsmouth in said County aged 74 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 passed March 3 rd 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of William Cook deceased who served as a private during said War. That she received a pension under the act of Congress of July 7 th 1838 at the rate of $50 per annum payable at the Agency in Providence.
Elizabeth Cook
Newport L In Portsmouth May 3 rd 1843 Personally appeared before me the above named Elizabeth Cook & made oath to the truth of the above declaration by her signature & I also certify she is a credible person
John Long Justice Peace

State of Rhode Island &c Clerks office County of Newport
I Daniel C. Deuhame Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in the County aforesaid being a Court of Record do hereby certify that John Cory was on the day of the date of the foregoing certificate a Justice of the Peace in the town of Portsmouth in the County aforesaid and that he was fully authorized to act in his said Capacity. And that his signature forewritten is Genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Newport on this twenty ninth day of June A.D. eighteen hundred and forty three. Daniel C. Deuhame Clerk
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L. W. B. W. 22496, W. 14528.
This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
June 22nd, 1898.
Madam:-
Replying to your recent communication you are advised that Joseph Wardwell made an application for pension on October 1st, 1818, at which time he was 55 years of age and residing at Frankfort, Maine, and his pension was allowed for one year's actual service as a mariner on the "Ranger", commanded by Capt. Simpson. He enlisted at Portsmouth, New Hampshire. His widow, Elizabeth, made application and received a pension for the service of her husband as above set forth.
Elizabeth, widow of William Cook, made an application for pension on November 12, 1838, at which time she was 72 years of age and residing at Portsmouth, Rhode Island, and her pension was allowed for the actual service of her husband as a private in the Rhode Island troops, Revolutionary war, for a period of fifteen months; a part of the time he served under Capt. Davol. He enlisted at Tiverton, R. I.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mrs. Samuel K. Green,
Spokane, Washington.
So. 907 Hilliard St.

Pontiac, R. I. Rev. Dec Jan. 29, 1918. H.L.
U. S. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Can you give me record of service of William Cook of Pontiac, R. I. who was a pensioner of the Revolutionary War? His widow, Elizabeth, died Aug 2, 1861. I have in my possession power of attorney given by her to her son, Albert, to collect pension after William Cook's death. I am anxious to get record of his service and the date of his birth, marriage

and death. Any information will be most gratefully received.
Sincerely yours,
(Miss) Evelyn B. Chase
for the
Col. W m Barton Chapter, D. A. R.
Providence, R. I.

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June 2nd 1898
Commissioner of Pensions O. W. & N Div. Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C.
WAR & NAV JUN 11 1898
Dear Sir
Will you please send me from the Pension records, the military history of Joseph Wardwell, a revolutionary soldier born in York Mass. district of Maine; Pension was probably paid to his widow Elizabeth Anderson Wardwell.
Have you also the record of Eli Cooke (possibly it should be William Eli Cooke) born in Brunswick, District of Maine. His widow was Elizabeth Houston Cooke.
An early reply will be greatly appreciated by Yours respectfully
145 South 907 Hilliard St.
Mrs Samuel H. Green Organene Regent D. R. Wolstone Washington.