Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 39990, Benjamin Beaver, Penn.
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(3 - 1776 )
SERVICE
Penn.

Beaver, Benjamin
NUMBER
S.39990

CONTENTS
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18.962 -
Pennsylvania

Benjamin Beaver,
of Franklin Cy in the State of Pennsylvania
who was a Private in the Compy commanded 
by Captain Campbell of the Regiment commanded
by Colonel Craig in the Pena.
line, for the term of three years
[illegible] Roll

Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania
at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on
the 23 of April 1823

Certificate of Pension issued the 15 of May 1823
and sent to Robert Scott Esqr
Chambersburgh Pa

Arrears to 4th of
Semi anl. all'ce ending Sept 1823  35.20
$35.20

4 Mo 12/30
8
32.00
3.20
$35.20

{Revolutionary claim,
Acts March 18, 1818,
and May 1, 1820.}

March 1, 1823
[faint writing] Franklin

[right column of page]
1888
Dec 18. Gov Jas A Beaver- history Prior

1895 Dec 17
Stat of [illegible] given 
to Capt McCoy for
Col Ainsworth War 
Dept.  F.S.
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[illegible]

Petition of
Benjamin Beaver
for a
Pension.
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District of Pennsylvania
Franklin County
On the Twenty third day of April Eighteen hundred & Twenty three
Personally appeared in open Court being a Court of Record for the
County of Franklin in the said District of Pennsylvania, Benjamin
Beaver aged Sixty Six - resident of the County of Franklin in
said district Who being Sworn according to Law doth on his oath
declare that that he served in the revolutionary war as follows
to wit that the said Benjamin Beaver was inlisted in the County
of Franklin by Captain Campbell of said County in the Regiment
commanded by Colonel Craig of the Third Regiment Pennsylvania Line and
after the Third Second and first Regiments were consolidated of the 
Pennsylvania line, was attached to the first Regiment commanded by the 
same Colonel and after serving Two Years - during the Two year he was
transferred to the Company commanded by Captain Christie by whom he
was discharged at Lancaster Pennsylvania in the year one Thousand
Seven hundred and Eighty five- that he has lossed his discharge, but
is able to prove by the affidavit hereto annexed the oath of the above facts
and that I the said Benjamin Beaver do Solemnly Swear that I was
a resident citizen of the United States of America on the Eighteenth day
of March Eighteen hundred & Eighteen, and that I have not since
that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of my property
or any part thereof with intent thereby to diminish the same so as
to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled 
an act to provide for certain persons engaged in 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 - and that I have not nor any person for me
in trust 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

Schedule. Property none.
family of children all married & none lives with me
Benjamin Beaver his mark [B]

Sworn to and declared on the
Twenty Third day of April 1823
in open Court
John Shryock Prothy
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Franklin County Ss
Personally appeared in open Court Robert
Allison Late Lieutenant in the Army of the United States in the Third [illegible]
Regiment who being duly Sworn deposeth and saith that he is acquainted with the within Petitioner and well knows that he has served in the
Revolutionary War in the Third Regiment commanded by Colonel
Craig and that he served at least Eighteen months in said War
Robt Allison

Sworn and Subscribed
in Open Court
23rd April 1823
John Shryock Prothy

Franklin County Ss
Personally appeared in open Court
Michael Dewalt who being sworn deposeth & Saith that he is 
well acquainted with the within Petitioner and well knows that
he has Served in the Revolutionary war in the Pennsylvania Line
as I enlisted in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Patton of the
Pennsylvania Line and was transferred to the Regiment commanded
by Colonel Campbell
Michael Dewalt his mark [X]

Sworn & subscribed
in open Court
23d April 1823
John Shryock Prothy
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I John Shryock Prothonotary Clerk of the Court of General quarter
Sessions of the [illegible] in and for the County of
Franklin in the State of Pennsylvania do hereby certify
that the foregoing oaths and schedule thereto annexed and
are truly copied from the Record of the said Court
and I do further certify that is the opinion of the
Said Court that the said Benjamin Bearer hath
no Property in his own name or in the name of
any other Persons.

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto
my hand and the Seal of our Said Court at Chambersburg the Thirtieth
day of April A.D. Eighteen hundred and Twenty three
John Shryock Prothy

[seal under a star-shaped paper]
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January 8, 1934.
BA-J/ILL [illegible initials]
Benjamin Beaver
S. 39990

Rev. I. M. Beaver
222 North 6th Street
Reading, Pennsylvania.

Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the
Revolutionary War record of Benjamin Beaver, a pensioner.

The record of Benjamin Beaver is furnished herein as shown
in the papers on file in his claim for pension, S. 39990, based
upon his service in that war.

Benjamin Beaver enlisted in Franklin County, Pennsylvania,
date not stated, served as private in Captains Campbell's and
Christie's companies, Colonel Craig's Pennsylvania regiment, length
of service two years.

He was allowed pension on his application executed April 23,
1823, at which time he resided in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. He
was then sixty-six years of age, the date and place of his birth and
names of his parents not stated.

In 1823, the soldier stated that he had a family of children,
all married, none living at home, but he did not give their names
nor the name of his wife.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name of
person paid, and possibly the date of death of the soldier, you
should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office,
Records Division, this city, citing the following: Benjamin Beaver,
Certificate #18962, issued May 15, 1823, rate of $8 per month,
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commenced April 23, 1823, Act of May 18, 1818, Pennsylvania Agency.
No charge is made for this service.

Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER,
Assistant to Administrator.
2.
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1926 - Oct 7 His. to Sarah I. Fisher [initials] MNHF
1929 - Aug 7 "  "  Lenna B. Robinson (copy) See
letter in George Beaver S.39985 [illegible initials] 

1934 - Jan. 8 - Hist to Rev. J.M. Beaver. ILL

39990
INVALID.
Revy
File No. 39,990
Benjamin Beaver
Pri Rev War

Act: 18th March 18~
Index: -- Vol. 3, Page 33
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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[letterhead]

[left side][possibly drawing of Beaver Family shield, with two beavers and three lions] BEAVER

[center of letterhead]
BEAVER REUNION
REV. I. M. BEAVER, PRESIDENT
222 N. SIXTH ST.
READING, PENNSYLVANIA

Dec 28, 33
[Round time and date stamp, with numbers all around the edge to mark the time - 2:00 marked with an arrow] RECEIVED JAN 2 1934 MAIL SUB-DIV. VETS. ADM. READER #2

The Pension Dept
Washington-D.C.

Gentlemen: - I am desirous of
obtaining all the information I can of
Benjamin Beaver of Franklin Co. Pa.
who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War,
his rank etc. I understand he received a pension
about the year 1823.  Your records will no
doubt give the date of his birth & the date of his
death & the length of time he served all of which
I desire to know.  I understand he died at the
age of 77 years.  Does your records state where he
lived at the time of his death - I presume in Franklin Co .
Pa.  How much pension did he receive.  Does your
records state whose son he was?  I hope you can
answer my questions in a few days.  I am willing to
pay a reasonable fee for this information 
Yours etc.
Rev. I. M. Beaver
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[letterhead]
[left side] 
[drawing of the state capitol building of Illinois]

[right side]
OSCAR NELSON
AUDITOR

[center of letterhead]
STATE OF ILLINOIS
AUDITOR OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
BUILDING & LOAN DEPARTMENT
SPRINGFIELD.

August 20, 1926.

Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir: --
Please advise if Benjamin Beaver [noted: only one] or his
father Nicholas Beaver who served in the Revolutionary War
ever applied for a pension.
Your prompt reply will be appreciated.

Very truly yours,

Sarah T. Fisher
811 North 8th Street,
Springfield, Illinois.

[circular date stamp:] H AUG 23, 1926 U. S. PENSION OFFICE
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Rev. and 1812
Wars Section
MMHF/eel

August 7, 1929

Lenna B. Robinson, R.N.
1803 Valentine
Cleveland, Ohio

Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War
pension claim, S. 39990, it appears that Benjamin
Beaver enlisted in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, date
not stated and served two years as a private in Captains
Campbell's and Christie's Companies, Colonel Craig's 
Pennsylvania Regiment.  [illegible] of war 2 yrs

He was allowed pension on his application executed
April 23, 1823, while a resident of Franklin County, Pennsylvania
aged sixty-six years.

In 1823 he stated that he had a family of children,
all married, their names and the name of his wife is not
given.

Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH
Commissioner.

[noted] Copy from M. M. H. F.
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[initials] MMHF

Rev.&1812 Wars Section
October 7, 1926

Sarah T. Fisher
811 North 8th St.,
Springfield, ILL.

Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the
Revolutionary War pension claim S. 39990 it appears that
Benjamin Beaver [noted: only one & so informed on the negative] 
enlisted in Franklin County, Pennsylvania,
date not stated and served two years as a private in Captains
Campbell's and Christie's Companies, Colonel Craig's
Pennsylvania Regiment.

He was allowed pension on his application executed
April 23, 1833 while a resident of Franklin County, Pennsylvania
aged sixty-six years.

In 1823 he stated that he had a family of children, all
married, their names and the name of his wife not given.

Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner.

[marginal notes} did not use 1785 in Pa. Regt.
recorded as in pen. [illegible[ late
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THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Form VAM-51
12 - 5 - 41

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
Division of Veterans' Administration Archives

NAME Beaver, Edward GRADE Private
LINE Lamb's Artillery (New York)

WARRANT NUMBER 6884 ACREAGE 100

ISSUED Oct. 5, 1790 to -- not shown --

*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are
registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent
dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800.
Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.