Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 17027, Othniel Green, R.I.

SERVICE
R. I.
Green, Othniel Elizabeth
NUMBER
W. 17027
CONTENTS

4029 Albany,
New York.
Elizabeth Green widow of Othniel Green
who died on the 4 February 1823. of Wyoming in the State of N.Y. who was a Private in the Co. commanded by Captain [blank] of the [blank] commanded by [blank] in the Revolution line for 1 year
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany 100 Dollars 12 1/2 Cents per an nual on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 day of June 1834 and sent to [blank] Albert Smith H. H. H.
Arrears to the 14th of Semi-annual allowance ending
Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3rd
Recorded by J. L. Swan, Clerk, Book [blank] Vol. 1, Page 115
rep. C. Smith
No. 1 Smith, Aug 21/46

6/16

State of New York Wyoming County } ss
On this 2 d day of March 1844 Personally appeared before me Paul Richards First Judge of Wyoming County Courts Rufus Green aged 52 Years who having been by me duly sworn according to Law upon his oath deposeth and saith that he is son of Othniel Green deceased who was husband of Elisabeth Green now of the town of Middlebury in the County & State of aforesaid That the said Othniel Green died at Wethersfield in said County on the 4 th day of February 1823 That he has often heard his father tell of living in the town of Coventry in the State of Rhode Island and that he married the said Elisabeth Green at said Coventry and further that he the said Othniel Green was a soldier in the war of the Revolution All of which he verily believes to be true That the said Elisabeth Green has remained a widow from the death of the said Othniel Green
Sworn to & Subscribed before me } Rufus his  X Green this 2 d of March 1844 } mark
Paul Richards first Judge of Wyoming County Courts

State of New York 3 Wyoming County 3p
On this 2 o day of March 1844
personally appeared before me Paul Richards first Judge of Wyoming County Courts Elizabeth Green to me well known a resident of Middlebury in the said County aged Eighty Eight Years who first being by me duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836. That she is the Widow of Othniel Green who who was a private vs serjeant in the American Revolutionary Army That the said Othniel Green enlisted as a private in a company commanded by Captain Edmund Johnson in the Year 1775 in Col Varnums regiment of Rhode Island Troops for the term of Eight months and served out his time at Prospect Hill near Boston And was honorably discharged. That at the time of his enlistment and of all his subsequent service he resided in the Town of Coventry County of Kent State of Rhode Island That after the expiration of his first service he served at different times in the militia in companies commanded by Captains Longford Weaver. Benedict Colborne Ben- jamin Green & Captain Draper and under Col Rippon but that she is unable to specify all his officers names or his periods of service and she must therefore refer to the evidence of those who served with him for a more particular specification of his services That she was married to the said Othniel Green at Coventry Kent County Rhode Island on the 6 th day of April 1778 by Jonathan Olui a Justice of the Peace That she has no documentary proof of either his services or her marriage to him That her maiden name was Elisabeth Johnson That her said husband died on the 4 th day of February 1823 at Withersfield in said County & that she has remained a widow from that period
Sworn Subscribed the day & Year above written before me Paul Richards first judge of Wyoming County courts
Elisabeth Green Mark

I Paul Richards before whom the annexed declaration of Elisabeth Green was made do hereby Certify that the said Elisabeth is unable on account of old age & bodily Infirmary to appear in open Court to make such declaration Paul Richards forso Judge of Wyoming County Court

State of New York } Wyoming County ss
I Walter Howard Clerk of Said County do hereby certify
that Paul Richards before whom the annexed affidavit and declaration was taken & acknowledged was at the time of taking such Affidavit & Acknowledgment a Judge of Wyoming County Courts in and for Said County duly authorized to take the same. And
that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe that the signature to said Affidavit & Declaration is genuine
In witness whereof I have hereunto set My hand and affixed My Official Seal at Warsaw this 4 th day of March 1844
Walter Howard

I Benedict Johnson of West Greenwich in the County of Kent and State of Rhode-Island &c Being in my Eighty Second year do testify and say that I was formerly well acquainted with Othniel Greene of Coventry he married my Sister Elizabeth Johnson as I have once testified they were married in April one Thousand seven Hundred and Seventy eight I have a distinct Recollection of the month and year that they were married it was the year of the great August Storm which took place on the 22 nd of August of that year the said Othniel Greene was then with the troops on Rhode-Island in the time of the storm in Sullivans Expedition, my Father Elisha Johnson was and three Brothers were there namely Henry Elisha and Uziel, Elisha was brought off sick by my Father this fact I distinctly Recollect,
and I do further testify and say, that in June 1780 I myself was drafted in an alarm to go to the shores in Captain Joseph Drapers Co we went first to East-Greenwich and from thence to Bristol about Forty miles from home Captain Joseph Draper was taken sick and then Lieutenant Thomas Stone took the Command, I have a distinct Recollection that said Othniel Greene was with us I was a private and he was a Sergeant, we served together a month and we received a months pay and Rations and came home together, this was over two years after they were married and they then had one child, the child was a boy and called Sayls Greene, this I well Remember.
I also Remember that in August following when the French troops were stationed on the Island of Rhode-Island I was drafted to go in Captain William Roys Company we went down there and served one month after eight days Captain Roy came home and I was put into Capt Michal Whitmarshes Company when we went from Coventry the said Othniel Greene was with us and went to East Greenwich

with us and served as sergeant, when we got to East Greenwich the said Ethniel was taken out of our company and put into another Co how long he served at that time I cannot tell he did not go on to the Island with us this was the year of the dark days I remember that day as well as if it were but yesterday.
I Lived in Coventry the fore part of the war untill 1779 and then I removed to West Greenwich where I now Live. if I had been asked these questions when I Gave my first affidavit I should have stated the same as I have now.
Benedict Johnson
State of Rhode Island &c Rent fr West Greenwich May 8 th 1844
Then personally appeared Benedict Johnson signer to the aforeswritten affidavit and made oath to the truth of the same
I also certify that the said Benedict Johnson is well known to me and that his evidence is entitled to full confidence & credit
Asa Stone Jus t Peace

I Silpha Johnson of West Greenwich in the County of Kent and State of Rhode Island. Being seventy two years of age do testify and say that I am the tenth child of Elisha and Abigail Johnson formerly of Coventry in said County. I am the youngest but one of my parents. Elizabeth Johnson was my sister. She married Samuel Greene and went into the state of New York. I was present and saw them married, altho a Little Girl about six years old. I have a distinct Recollection of the fact. They were married in the Spring of the year either in March or April Sixty Six years ago. I Recollect from the circumstance that my youngest Brother was Born after my sisters marriage. I was Born in the year 1772 and my youngest brother was born in the year 1779.
Silpha Johnson
State of Rhode Island & Kents West Greenwich May the 8 th 1844
Then personally appeared Silpha Johnson signer to the above written affidavit and made oath to the truth of the same.
I also certify that she is known to me and that her testimony is entitled to full credit.
Asa Stone Just. Peace

State of Rhode Island } ss. County of Kent }
Jeremiah S. Slocum
Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, in the County aforesaid, being a Court of Record, do hereby certify, that Asa Stone Esqr. is a Justice of the Peace in the town of West Greenwich in the County aforesaid, and is fully authorized to act in his said capacity, and that his signature within written are genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, this ninth day of May A D 1846 -
Jeremiah S. Slocum Just Peace

I Isahel Johnson of County of Coventry, of the state of Rhode Island on oath do testify and say that I am eighty-three years of age and upwards, that I was well acquainted with Othniel Green formerly of said County; we were born and brought up in the same neighborhood.
I have a distinct recollection that in the year seventeen hundred and seventy five the said Othniel Green enlisted in Capt. Edmund Johnson's Company and Col. Varnum's Regiment for eight months as a private, and went down to Providence near Boston and served out his time. I did not go with him but I saw him when he went and returned; and I further testify that after said event, I served with him as many as five or six months before and after his marriage. He married Elizabeth Johnson in April 1778. I was present and saw them married. They were married by Jonathan Cline a Justice of the Peace.
During the war of the revolution the Militia were divided into three classes and one class was on duty all the time. In the year 1777, I have a distinct recollection of serving three times of duty of one month each stationed at Miant- nasset Neck in North Kingston about twenty miles from home; in Capt. Sanford Weaver's & Capt. Benedict Cline's Companies; one month in the spring, one in the summer, and one in the autumn of that year; I remember said Othniel was a Sergeant. mastered Col. Varnum's
In the year 1778 said Othniel and I served together in the same Company as many as three months. I have a distinct recollection that in August of said year

in Sullivan's expedition, we were both in Capt. Collins Company, stationed on Rhode Island; we there served one month; the battle took place during this expedition. After this expedition we served as much as two months more Stationed at East Greenwich according to the best of my recollection, in the same Company and Regiment in the fall and winter said Othniel was a Sergeant. Said Othniel was in the service from the beginning to the end of the war. He always did his duty when called upon and often served for others also. I have not the least doubt that in the years 1777 & 78 & 79 he served as much as five months in each year for himself and others, but such a great length of time has elapsed that I cannot dis- tinctly remember the places where he was stationed. He moved away from Rhode Island a great many years ago.
Attest Benjamin H. Horton Esquire his X Johnson mark
First S.C. in County Dec. 5 th A.D. 1893 Then personally appeared before me the above named Esquire Johnson and made oath to the above deposition by him signed. And I further certify that he is personally well known to me, and he is a credible witness in the premises.
Benjamin H. Horton Just. Peace.

I Stephen Matteson of Coventry County of Kent and State of Rhode Island on oath do testify and say that I am eighty four years of age and upwards that I was well acquainted with Othniel Green formerly of said Coventry. In the year 1775 he enlisted and went to Boston and was gone eight months in Capt. Edmond Johnson's Company and served out his time. After that he married a girl by the name of Elizabeth Johnson of said Coventry.
And I further testify that I have a distinct recollection that after they were married, in fall of 1778, I served a month with him stationed at East Greenwich in Capt. Benedict Colburn's Company, and Col. Hassam's Regiment of Militia. I might have served with him at other times, but it is so long ago I can't remember. The Militia were divided into classes and he always did his duty when it came to his time to serve.
Stephen Matteson
Attest Benjamin H. Horton
Sworn to me in Coventry on the 5 th day of Dec. 1843.
Then personally appeared the above named Stephen Matteson before me and made oath to the above deposition by him signed. And I further certify that he is personally well known to me, and he is a credible witness in the premises.
Benjamin H. Horton Just. of the Peace

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Set Hon A. Smith 22 D. d. '43 " do. do. do. 05. ap. '44

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 17027 Elizabeth Green Widow of Abner Green priv. Rev. War
Act: July 4 th 1838
Index:—Vol. 9 , Page 295
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Washington March 11. 1844
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Comm. of Pensions,
Sir, Enclosed I send you
the pension papers in case of Elizabeth Green and Mary Foster. Please attend to them at your earliest convenience.
I have the honor to be
Your obedt Servt
Albert Smith

Providence May 9 1844
Sir
At the request of A L Lynde Esq of Warsaw, N Y I herewith enclose some further testimony to prove the marriage of Othniel Greene formerly of this State during the war of the Revolution & whose widow Elizabeth Greene is now claiming a pension. The objection is, that no service is proved after the marriage, so as to entitle her to a pension under the act of July 4 1836. The enclosed evidence most clearly proves that fact, & in such a manner that must satisfy any one. I was present when these affidavits were taken, and they are very respect- able & intelligent witnesses & also con- sidered in the neighborhood where they reside. In the absence of more proof no better evidence could be had - Mr Lynde requested me to send it to you with a request to forward it to The Commission of Pensions, as you were his agent. I am respectfully yours etc for Benja Cowell
Hon Albert Smith

Washington Feb. 5. 1844
Wm Lloyd Edwards
Cous. of President
hi, I am resdly Mr
Under to hand you the enclosed form of atty
for file
I have the honor to be
Yours affecly
Albert Smith

I Oliver Wickes of East Greenwich in the County of Kent, and State of Rhode Island, being 86 years of age, on oath do testify and say — That I was formerly well acquainted with Daniel Greene of the entry in said County of Kent, I was born and brought up in said County, and the said Daniel was a neighbour of mine, I recollect that in the year 1775 he enlisted for eight months and went down to Boston, in Colonel Varnum's Regiment. I was there in Colonel Hitchcock's Regiment, in the subsequent years of the war of the Revolution the said Daniel served in the Militia of Coventry, and was often called upon to do duty. I never heard any thing to the contrary, but that he always did his duty when called upon, and I believe he did as much duty as any other man. It is out of my power now to specify all his services, but I believe he served a great many tours in Captain Benjamin Greene and Captain Benedict Colborne's Companies, of a month each, stationed at East Greenwich, North Kingstown, on Rhode Island, Quonquasset neck and other places —
Oliver Wickes
Then J. East Greenwich Decr 29 th 1843
Personally appeared Oliver Wickes and subscribed the foregoing deposition, and was engaged thereto before me, and I further certify that he is a credible witness
Jeremiah J. Howan Just. Peace

I Pardon Burbridge of Greenstun in the County of Pounds in the State of Rhode Island do hereby certify and say that I am now 87 years of age that in the year 1775 I enlisted for eight months in Col. Thomas Hoxie's Company of Col. Varnum's Regiment of Rhode Island Troops and served until my time expired near Boston in the State of Massachusetts my time expired in December of the above year and I further testify and say that I was well acquainted with a man by the name of Ethuel Green of Canterbury in the County of Kent who was an enlisted soldier in the same Regiment I have a distinct recollection that said Ethuel belonged to Col. Daniel Johnson's Company in said Regiment I knew Col. Johnson and also was well acquainted with many of his men especially those who went from Canterbury and Ethuel Green was one of them, he enlisted for the same length of time I did and he served until his time I also remember that said Ethuel married a girl by the name of Elizabeth Johnson of said Canterbury and after the war moved to the Westward I was not present at the marriage but heard of it at the time and have no doubt of the fact I also believe said Ethuel did other services besides the eight months before mentioned of all the above points I have a distinct recollection Yours Ever Burbridge
Pounds in Greenstun Octob 18 th 1828 Personally appeared Pardon Burbridge and made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed and the said Pardon Burbridge is a credible witness Before me Josiah Westcott J. C. C. Chase

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
Secretaries office Feb. 15. 1844
I Herring 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 Benjamin H. Norton was a Justice of the Peace within the Town of Coventry in the County of Kent: - the said Asa Stone Justice of the Peace within said Town: - Jeremiah S. Stockum Justice of the Peace for the Town of East Greenwich in said County: and Josiah Westcott Justice of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Providence, duly elected and commissioned accordingly 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
Herring Bowen

6116.
Elizabeth Green N.Y.
at 4 July 36 adm. 12mopu
$40.
For Albert Smith H.R.

Know all men by these presents that I. Elisabeth Green of Middletown in the County of Wyoming & State of New York do hereby constitute and appoint Albertus T. Synde of Warsaw my only true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to prosecute my claim to a pension from the United States on account of the services of my husband Othniel Green in the American Revolutionary Army and to do all things in relation thereto which I might of right do in person
Dated at Warsaw
Elisabeth Green by her mark
January 29. 1844.
William Buxton
Thomas Armstrong } Witnesses
State of New York } ss. Wyoming County }
Be it known that on the 29th day of January 1844 before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared Elisabeth Green above named and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day & Year last above mentioned
William Buxton Justice of the Peace
State of New York } ss. Wyoming County }
I do hereby certify, that William Buxton Esquire before whom the annexed Instrument in Writing was proved or acknowledged, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized to take the same. And that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe that the signature to said certificate of proof or acknowledgment is genuine.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official Seal, at Warsaw in said county, this 29th day of January 1844
Walter Howard Clerk of Wyoming County

I Anthony Tarbox, of Coventry, County of Kent and State of Rhode Island. Town Clerk of said Town, do certify that I have by virtue of my office custody of the Records of said Town, that I have examined the Records of marriages which have taken place between the years of 1770 & 1800. and I cannot find the Record of the marriage of Othniel Greene and Elizabeth Johnson. and I further certify that I have reason to believe that many marriages have taken place in said Town during and since the War of the Revolution, which have never been Recorded. Coventry December 6 th 1843 Anthony Tarbox Town Clerk
Kent Co. County Dec. 6 th 1843. Personally appeared before me, the aforementioned Anthony Tarbox, known to me as the Town Clerk of said Town of Coventry, and made oath to the certificate by him signed.
Benjamin H. Norton Just. Peace

I Benedict Johnson of West Greenwich in the County of Kent and State of Rhode Island, on oath do testify and say that I am now eighty one years of age, that I was well acquainted with Othniel Greene formerly of Coventry in said County and also with Elizabeth Johnson, (she is my sister) I was present and saw her married to said Othniel Greene they were married in the month of April, 1778 according to my best recollection, they were married by Jonathan Blen a Justice of the peace, I also remember that said Othniel Greene was a Soldier of the Revolution, that in 1775 he went to Roxbury near Boston and served eight months in Captain Edmund Johnsons Company and Col Vernums Regiment, Altho I did not serve with him I well remember of his Going and Returning, I also remember that after my Sister was married to said Othniel Greene said Othniel Greene was in the Militia under Captain Weaver and went to Quineasset and served one months tour there and I also well remember of serving one tour of a months duty with him we went from home in the month of June 1780 and did duty at Bristol under Cap t Joseph Dyer
Benedick Johnson
State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations Kent County ss
Be it Remembered that on this 8 th day of January 1844, Personally appeared before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid Benedict Johnson signer to the above written Affidavit and made oath to the truth of the same, and I further certify that said Benedict Johnson is personally known to me and his testimony is entitled to full confidence
Asa Stone Justice of the Peace