Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 21,236, Ebenezer Guild, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass
Guild Ebenezer Molly
NUMBER _____
W. 21.236
CONTENTS

11.310
Rhode Island.
Molly Guild dec'd. widow of Ebenezer Guild who died on the of Mass in the State of who was a Private in the by Captain of the by in the Revolution line for
Inscribed on the Roll of Providence at the rate of 20 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of Oct 1852 and sent to James G. Benet Present to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
(Revolutionary Claim, Act July 7, 1838.)
Recorded by R. M. Rae Clerk, Book 2 Vol. 1 Page 107

Molly Guild, &
No. 14. 243
Molly Guild
ma of Colony
R. Island
July 7, 1838
In the same under May see Bk. Hist. 153. of Rehoboth p. 153.
Maria Oct 1781.
She died. 1803.
She died Oct. 1842.
James G. Berret,
Pres.

State of Rhode Island
County of Providence
On this 7 th day of May A D 1850 personally in open Court being the Municipal Court of the City of Providence a Court of Record Harrison Guild of North Providence in said County who makes the following declaration in order to obtain the arrears of pension due his mother Molly Guild, widow of Ebenezer Guild formerly of Attleborough in the State of Massachusetts, at the time of her death under the act of Congress of July 7 1838 granting pensions to widows of officers & soldiers of the Revolution Said Harrison declares that he believes his father said Ebenezer served as much as seven months in the war of the Revolution, in various companies & regiments according to the evidence here in Court produced, that after said service he married his mother & they lived together as man & wife until he departed this life on the 25 th of February A D 1803, that his mother survived him & lived as his widow until the sixth day of October A D 1842

when she died, without attaining the benefit of said act of lease- wherefore for himself & his sister Polly Tingley he claims all areas of prison under said act due his Mother at the time of her death. that his said sister & himself are the only surviving children
Herman Guild
In Municipal Court of the City of Providence,
May 7 th 1857.
Sworn to and subscribed by Herman Guild in open Court.
Albert G. Greene Clerk

Holly Guild

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston;
October 27 th 1845.
2 mos
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Ebenezer Guild is borne upon a pay roll of Capt Elisha May's company as a private from September to November 1776, the precise time of his enlistment is not given upon the roll, but attached to said roll is an order of one Nathaniel Sweet (whose name is also borne upon said roll) for 2 months pay for service in said Capt. May's company at New York, dated Dec. 13 1776. Upon a Muster roll of Capt Jacob Ide's company, in Col Daggett's regt. that marched from Attleborough on an alarm to Rhode Island Dec. 8 1776. as a private. 7 days. Upon a Bounty roll of Capt Stephen Richardson's company that marched from Attleborough on secret expedition as a private from September 23 to October 29. 1777. 1 month & 6 days, including allowance of 2 days to return home. Upon a pay roll of Capt Samuel Richardson's company, in Col Wade's regt. as a private  151701 me Elisha Daggett Justice of the Peace

of Attleborough from June 21. 1778 22 22 days - Upon a Pay Roll of Capt Alexander Foster's company, in Col Thomas Carpenter's reg t as a private 17 From July 27 to August 12. 1778. 17 days Upon an Abstract of pay due to Capt 11 John Boyd's company, in Col John Daggett's reg t , as a private from August 10 24 to September 2, 1778 11 days. - Upon a pay roll of Capt
And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said application, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
Enoch Robinson Camp in Col Isaac Deane's as a private from July 31 to Aug 8 1780, 10 days including allow- ance of 2 days to return home Said roll was sworn to in Attle- borough January 4. 1781. And this certificate contains all the evidence of service of any one of the names as shown by records in this Office
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John G. Parsons; Secretary of the Commonwealth.
3

Application for certificate of Revolutionary Service made by the heirs of the party who rendered the service
The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is hereby requested to furnish evidence from the rolls in his office of the service of my father in the war of the revolution whos name was Ebenezer Guild Now deceased. He enlisted from the town of Attleborough in the County of Bristol & State of Massachusetts in the year 1775 as a private and was at the battle of Bunkerhill, the Company or officers he served with, not known he served in 1776 in Capt. Elisha of Gilletts Mays Company two or three Months in 1777 in Capt. Stephen Richardson Company six weeks in Rhode Island, in 1778 in Capt. Alexander Foster Company at Rhode Island about three weeks, My Fathers Sister now living says she remembers her Brother came home at one time and the family hardly knew him at first, he was then Eleven Months at that time but whether he was on one campaign or more she can not tell, it was in the time of the war, the year or place of service or names of the officers she cannot tell, he lived near the Line of Wrentham and probable served some times in Wrentham Company, the house he lived in is now in Wrentham on the Line. Now many, he served until the year during the war as her Mother tell that he went after they were married which was in January 1781. I am now 57 years old, and from memory cannot state more definitely the services of my father as I have understood them to have been performed. Witness my hand this 26 th day of July A D 1845
Hermon Guild
Signed by said Hermon Guild in my in my presence.
Ebenezer Dazgett Justice of the Peace

I George Bacon clerk of the Town of Attleborough in the County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts hereby certify that I find on the records of said Town the marriage of Ebenezer Guild junr to Molly Lane the fourteenth day of January, seventeen hundred eighty-one
I certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date which is expressed in fair and legible figures as follows 14 th day of January 1781
I George Bacon above named depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the Town, County and State aforesaid and that the above is a true extract from the record of said Town with the exception above named as certified by me
Attleborough Nov 15 th 1845 ~ George Bacon } Town Clerk of Attleborough
Bristol ss, Novem 15. 1845
Clerk of Attleborough Then the above named George Bacon Town Clerk, made oath to the above by him subscribed.
I hereby certify that the said George Bacon, Town Clerk, is a person qualified and competent to act as such Clerk.
Before me, Elisha Daggett justice of the Peace
Before me Elisha Daggett justice of the Peace

I Horea T. Fisher of Wrentham in the County of Norfolk and fifty eight years old, do testify & say, I was formerly well acquainted with Ebenezer Guile the husband of Molly Guile now deceased. said Ebenezer was my father in law, he died February 25 th 1803 and the said Molly his widow, October 6 th 1842. The said Molly died in my house. I have heard my mother in law, the said Molly Guile repeatedly speak of the services of the said Ebenezer, during the war of the Revolution. The said Molly had only two children living at the time of her decease, a daughter named Polly who is now Polly Tingley wife of Benjamin Tingley of Cumberland Rhode Island. A son named Herman whose residence is at North Providence in the State of Rhode Island aforesaid each of said children are now more than twenty one years of age
Bristol ss April 4. 1846 } Horea T. Fisher
Then the said Horea T. Fisher, signor of the above made oath to the truth of the same & I hereby certify that said Horea T. Fisher is a credible witness
Before me Elisha Daggett Justice of the Peace
Before me Elisha Daggett Justice of the Peace

I Joel Ellis of Atleborough in the County of Bristol & Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged Eighty five years, on oath do testify & say, that I was well acquainted with Ebenezer Guild formerly of said Atleborough and husband of Molly Guild now deceased, have a distinct recollection that in December AD 1776 or about the time the British took possession of Newport in Rhode Island the Militia were called out upon an alarm, I recollect of marching to Providence in Captain Joel Jones Company, where we halted a few days, and then we marched to Warren where we were stationed for six weeks. After we had been there a short time I had a furlough to come home for a short time. After the furlough was out, I returned to the camp and my best recollection is that we were discharged. The whole Company served about six weeks. Neither Ebenezer Guild or any one else was discharged or dismissed to my recollection. I also remember of serving with him in Spencer's secret expedition in 1777 in Capt Richardson's company.
Joel Ellis
Bristol ss November 15. 1845
Then the said Joel Ellis signer of the above made oath to the truth of the same. I hereby certify that said Ellis is a credible witness
Before me Elisha Daggett Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, June 13 th 1850.
S hereby C ertify, That Elihu Daggett of Attleborough , was, during the years of eighteen hundred and forty six, and eighteen hundred and forty seven, a Justice of the Peace for the County of Bristol,
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and qualified; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
M. B. Saltonstall
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations. Providence ss
Municipal Court of the City of Providence, in the County of Providence in said State. June 11 th 1850.
Be it remembered, that satisfactory testimony has been, this day, produced before this Court, that Ebenezer Guild, formerly of Attleborough in the County of Bristol in the State of Massachusetts and Molly Lane were lawfully joined together in mar- riage, on the fifteenth day of January, A.D. one thousand, seven hundred and eightyone; and that they continued to live together, as man and wife, until the twenty fifth day of February A.D. one thousand, eight hundred and three, when the said Ebenezer died; that after his death the said Molly remained his widow until the sixth day of October A.D. one thousand eight hundred and forty two, when she died; that at the time of her death, she left two surviving children only, to wit: Polly Tingley, wife of Benjamin Tingley, husband Benjamin Tingley, of Cumberland in said County of Providence, and Herman Guild now resident in North Providence in said County of Providence; both of whom are over twenty one years of age.
And be it further remembered, that it appears from the testimony produced before this Court, that said Ebenezer Guild was a soldier in the War of the Revolution, and that he served as such, seven months.
In attestation whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and have affixed the Seal of said Court.
Abel Greene Clerk

Sunderland (R.D.) Agency
Milly Gould & in duo of Orange, who was a private shop trial,
Old Act July 7, 1838
6 mo private
$20 per annum
(She died Oct. 6, 1842.)
Payable to
Polly Fingley, & Herman Gould, with children &c
James G. Bennett,
Print.

Jas G Burt Esq (Willamette Hotel.
Washington Dr

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No.
21236
Molly Guild Widow of Ebenezer Guild B.W. Rev. War.
Act
July 7 th 1838
Index: Vol.
A , Page
298
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Act 7 July 1838
Honorable
James L. Edwards
Comm: of Pensions
James G. Burd
Shaw
June 17/38
Original Copy
A. L. ...

As the attorney of the within named party. I agree to accept a pension for 6 months service.
J. H. Bunt Apr 26/52

Pension Office April, 26, 1852.
Sir:
I have examined "Bliss's History of Rehoboth," filed by you as testimony in support of the claim of Molly Guild, deceased, widow of Ebenezer, for the benefit of the Act of July, 7, 1838, and you are informed that having duly considered it we are willing to issue a Certificate for 6 months service, if the children of Mrs Guild will express their willingness to receive the same.
Very Respectfully, Your Obedt. Servant, H H C Hiptun
For Commissioner of Pension.
James G. Berret, Esq., Present.

Molly Guiton
Mr Cowel letter which was returned from the Pension Office will also help show how the information con- tained in, can apply to the case of Molly Guiton —

Tunisia Office, December 2, 1851.
Sir,
In compliance with your request I have examined the papers of Amy Holmes, widow of Eliphalet, for the purpose of ascertaining how far they sustain the statement of Benjamin Caneer, &c. in reference to said Eliphalet's service under Capt. May in 1776; and you are informed that Mr. Holmes' pension was computed with an allowance of only seventeen days under that officer. The objection, therefore, to the admission of the claim of Molly Guild, widow of Ebenezer, stated in my letters addressed to you on the 23 d of November 1850 and 15 th of March last, remains in full force.
We have been unable to discover among our books and papers the History of Rehoboth referred to by the Comtee. If another copy of that work was sent to this office it might furnish further information as to the duration of the town under May in 1776.
Mr. Comtee's letter is herewith returned.
Col James G. Bennett, Present.
Very Respectfully, Yours &c. M c Lean for Com tee of Pensions.

No. 14-243
Molly Guild widow of Ebenezer R. G.
Let R. G. Burnt Nov. 23/50 " " " " March 15/51. " " " " Dec. 2/51. " same June 26/52
July 7, 1838.

Washington June 17. 1850
Sir
I enclose the declaration of Herman Guild, claiming damages of Russia due on account of his father's services under the act approved 7 July 1838.
Very Respectfully Your obedient
Hon:
Jno L. Eason Council of Russia.

Brief in the case of Molly Guntel, wid of Henry Pender County and State of N. Hanc. act July 7, 1838.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Recd evidence of marriage & service.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
James G. Bernt, Present.
Examining Clerk.
Osde Mls

Act 38
14.243.
June 7/57

I Joel Ellis of Hiteborough in the County of Bristol & Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged Ninety one years being now in the city of Providence on a visit do testify and say, that I formerly was well acquainted with Ebeneza Gule, who married Molly Lam. I was acquainted with said Gule before and during and after the Revolution. I was well acquainted with said Ebeneza and his wife. And I further testify and say that said Ebeneza was a soldier of the Revolution, that in Spencers Expedition so called the said Ebeneza and myself were drafted in the same Company, under the command of Captain Caleb Richardson This Expedition commenced about the last of August AD 1777; At which time we marched from said Hiteborough to Providence where we stopped a few days from thence we marched to Warren, Rhode Island; What makes me particularly remember that Ebeneza Gule was in our company was this circumstance. While we were at Warren and just before we began our march to Tiverton Captain Richardson

paraded his Company, & told his Company he expected to be in a battle before his return, & that he wanted no cowards to go with him, & if there was any one whose heart failed him he might step forward, whereupon three stepped forward; to wit; the said Ebenezer Gile Lebadiab Sweet, and Josiah Pidge: I have a distinct recollection of this circumstance which occurred to me since my former deposition. Captain Richardson informed the Company that he would march in front of them in the time of battle. From Warren we marched down to Swanton and Little Compton where we were stationed until the Militia were dismissed, which was about the middle of October. I recollect we were dismissed soon after we heard of the capture of Burgoyne and his army. This expedition lasted six weeks. On our return the said Ebenezer Gile & the two others joined us and we blackguarded them a good deal for their cowardice. As soon as we all got back to Atteborough we were discharged. The said Ebenezer Gile although he did not go any further than Warren was not discharged until we arrived back at Warren Atteborough. Captain Richardson left Natick for Ebenezer Gile and his companions during our

absent from Warren. I have a distinct recollection of all the above facts. his Charles W Greene Joel X Ellis witness to the signature mark of Joel Ellis -
Providence ss In Providence this 12 th day of February AD 1857 - Then personally appeared said Joel Ellis & made oath that the above statements to which he has subscribed his mark are true. I hereby certify that the said Joel Ellis is a credible witness & that the reason why he could not write his name is that he is palsied in his hands. but that his mind and memory are good Charles W Greene Justice Peace
State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Providence, ss
I Albert G. Greene, Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of Providence in said State, do hereby certify, that Charles W. Greene who has signed the foregoing Certificate, is a Justice of the Peace, within and for said City of Providence, duly elected,
In attestation whereof, I

have hereunto set my Hand and have affixed the seal of said Court, this 12 th Day of February A.D. 1857.
Albert G. Greene Clerk