Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 22947, for John Frederick Ream, Pennsylvania
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Service:
Penn

Ream, John Frederick

Number:
S.22947
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18 447

18.44

Pennsylvania

John F. Ream

Centre Co in the State of Pennsylvania was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Jones of the regt. commanded [illegible] Col. __ in the Pa ma
7 mos

Enscribed in the Roll of Pennsylvania [illegible] the rate of 23 Dollars 33 Cents per annum [illegible] commence on the 4th Day of March 1834.

[illegible] of Pension issued the 2nd day of Sept. 1833 and Sent to Jams Gilbland Bellefonte

Arears to the 4th of March 1833. $46.66

Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept $11.66

$58.32
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Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832

Recorded by W. L. Williams
Book C Vol. 5 Page 4?

Let. to J Gilliland Sept. 18. 1835: do. to P. Agt. 20 May 1836

Let. to Geo. Buchannan Mar. 23, 1837

Let. to Thos. Johnston, Mar. 29, [illegible]

and Pen. Agent, Mar. 29, 1837
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State of Pennsylvania
Centre County

On this first day of October AD 1832 personally appeared in the Court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas now sitting John F. Ream a resident of Gregg township in the County of Centre aforesaid aged 78 years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed 7th June 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
In the month of August 1776, he marched in the militia Company of Captain John Jones, of Cocalico township Lancaster County Pennsylvania to Philadelphia, and from thence to Amboy in Jew Jersey, and from thence to a place called Fort Lee, which was then being erected - the deponent aided by his labour to construct and finish the fort - on the advance of the British army the American army under Washington retreated. The deponent received his discharge at Newark in New Jersey having served four months. The discharge has long since been lost. At Philadelphia, and before marching from thence deponent should have stated that the company held an election and chose Henry Hambright Captain, and during the campaign Hambright was taken prisoner at Fort Washington, having been sent there with a detachment of the Company.
Again - In the beginning of November 1777 deponent was again drafted in the militia, under command of Captain Hollinger, to do duty near Philadelphia, the British being then in possession of the city - He served near two months, and was then regularly discharged, as appears by the original certificate now in possession of which the following is a true copy:

"Camp Discember 28 Domini 1777
"This is to certify that the bearer Frederick Ream one of Capt. Hollinger men of the sixth class of Lancaster county militia commanded by Conrad Rogers Has served the Remaner  of his time under any conduct Has Deliverd up his gun and chuterments is therefor Permitted to return home again Given Par me Christian Hollinger Capt

The applicant was discharged by the name of Frederick Ream, and he was commonly called Frederick but his baptismal name was and is John Frederick Ream.
Again - In the beginning of June 1781 he marched under the
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the Command of Captain Andrew Ream of the militia to the City of Lancaster, for the purpose of guarding the British prisoners, and served in that particular duty for the term of One month, and was then discharged.
The first time he was in service he well recollects, General Ewing of York county Pa who belonged to the flying camp - Col. Clotz of Lancaster county, who also belonged to the flying-camp and was in command as Colonel of the company (with other companies) to which this deponent belonged. He also recollects seeing General Washington at Newark - and also General Green - He might mention the names of many others if necessary.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or amnesty accept the present, and declares his name is not on the Pension roll of the Agency of any State

John F. Ream

Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid 
Jas. Gilliland Prothy


State of Pennsylvania
Centre County [illegible]

Personally appeared in Open Court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas this 1st day of October AD 1832 Valentine Stober, who on his solemn oath duly administered according to law doth depone and say that he is acquainted with the above named applicant John Frederick Ream. That the said John Frederick Ream marched to Philadelphia in the militia company commanded by Captain John Jones in the month of August 1776 with this deponent as stated in his application to serve for two months - that he saw him perform duty as a Militia man in the flying camp - The deponent having enlisted in the Artillery can say nothing further as to the service of the applicant John F. Ream, but believes he served as stated in his application. 

Valentine Stober

Sworn & subscribed day & year aforesaid
Jas. Gilliland Prothy


Questions to the applicant by the Court:
2. Where and in what year were you born? A I was born in Lancaster County, Pa on the 14th of October 1754
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2. Have you any record of your age and if so, where is it?
A. I have no record of my age, but I know the day, month and year of my birth from information given to me by my father and mother.
3. Where were you living when called into service - where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?
A. I was living in Cocalico township Lancaster County, as stated in my application when called into service such time - I removed to Dauphin County Pa in 1788, remained there 8 years, and thence removed to Centre County and has resided in the neighborhood of where he now lives ever since his first removed to the county.
4. How were you called into service - were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute?
A. I was drafted each time as stated in my application as a militia man.
5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers who were with the troops where you served, such as the Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service.
A. I have stated in my application the names of much of the Regular Officers as I distinctly recollect. I remember a Col. McAllister of the Flying camp-. The general circumstances of my service I have stated in my application.
To the sixth question I answer that I am known to Col. Andrew Gregg, formerly of the Senate of the United States, to the Honorable Judge Kryder, James Potter, Wm Kerr Esq, and many other respectable men who now reside & have resided in the neighborhood of my residence and who can testify to my character for veracity and good behavior. As to my services in the Revolution, Valentine Stober has sworn to the fact of my having marched with him, and I have the original discharge, which I now present to the Court, to prove my second term of service.

John F. Ream

Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after
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the investigation of the matter, and after receiving the testimony of Valentine Stober, a man of strict veracity - as also having examined the original discharge of the applicant signed by Christian Hollinger, and having part of the interrogation presented by the War department that the within named John Frederick Ream was  a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states. The Court have further directed the original discharge signed as aforesaid to be attached to the proceedings had before them.

[illegible signature. Last name may be "Viranda"?] [illegible signature]

Jacob Kryder

I Jas. Gilliland, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Centre County, State of Pennsylvania aforesaid do certify that the foregoing contains  the original proceeding of the said Court in the matter of the application of John F Ream for a pension - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office this 1st day of October A.D. 1832

Jas Gilliland Clerk
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November 16, 1934

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXVX

John Frederick Ream, S.22947
PA-J/[illegible]

Mrs. C. L. Charles
2635 Greenleaf Avenue
Chicago
Illinois

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary war record of John Frederic Ream.

The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 22947, based upon the military service of John Frederick Ream.

He was born October 14, 1754, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The name of his parents were not given.

While residing in Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, he enlisted in August, 1776, and served four months as private in Captain John Jones' company in Colonel Clotz's Pennsylvania regiment. He enlisted November 01, 1777, in Captain Christian Hollinger's company in Colonel Roger's Pennsylvania regiment and was discharged December 28, 1777. He enlisted June 01, 1781, and served one month in Captain Andrew Ream's Pennsylvania company: it is not stated that John Frederick Ream was related to Captain Andrew Ream.

In 1788 John Frederick Ream moved to Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, and eight years late he moved to Center County, Pennsylvania.

He was allowed pension on his application executed October 01, 1832, at which time he was living in Gregg Township, Center County, Pennsylvania.

The papers in this claim contain no data relative to the soldier's family.
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In order to obtain the date of the last payment of the pension of John Frederick Ream, the name and address of the person to whom it was paid and possibly the date of soldier's death, it is suggested that you address the Comptroller General, records Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D.C., citing the following data: John Frederick Ream, Certificate 18447, issued September 2, 1833, rate $23.33 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Pennsylvania Agency.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Death not on Agency Book [handwritten]
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2635 Greenleaf Ave
Chicago, Ill.
Nov. 9-1934.

Dear sir: - As I am an applicant for membership in the D.A.R. I would like to get the complete Military Record of my Revolutionary Ancestor, John Frederic Ream - born about Oct 14, 1754 in Lancaster Co., Pa - died Feb. 3 - 1837 in Centre Co., Pa.
Please give Vol. of Page of references to kind of service rendered, no. of times - date of Pension allowance.
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his date & place of birth, death, etc. I understand some of this can be found in Revol. & 1812 War Section, War Pension Claim S. 22, 947.
Hoping you will favor me soon with the necessary data, I am 
Yours truly,
(Mrs. C. L.) Hattie Ream Charles
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[Stamp saying "RECEIVED NOV 12 1934
MAIL. [illegible]. DIV.
VETS [illegible] [illegible}."]

[Stamp saying "RECEIVED NOV 12 1934
MAIL. [illegible]. DIV.
VETS [illegible] [illegible}."]
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Mrs. Warren P. Williamson
18 West Warren Avenue
Youngstown, Ohio [typed]

Oct 16-'30

Bureau of Pensions
Washington D.C.
My dear Mr. Morgan:
Yours of Sept 30 - real - also appreciate the valuable information you sent earlier - concerning one of my Rev. grandfather Jno Frederick Ream. I am already a D.A.R. am working now for [illegible]. A genealogist requested that I send for copy of this mans Rev. Pension paper - what you gave me was his war record also mentioned of Pension - The reason I desire this is that a certain distant kin woman was taken into D.A.R. body three "Jno Ream (1756 - 1837), served as Lieut. in Capt. Martin Bowman's Co" etc" Lancaster Co Pa" - This cannot be John Frederick our common G.G. grandfather - There were 7 Reams
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in the Rev. I believe some died therein - Now to avoid complications - to have a clear record to save explanations - a copy of pension paper attached to my genealogy - cannot be denied - Is it so unusual? 
Thanking you for past kindness Sir
Still Hoping
Mary T Williamson

[Stamp saying "DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OCT 20 1930"]
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MRS. WARREN P. WILLIAMSON 
18 WEST WARREN AVENUE
YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO [typed]

Dept. of Pensions
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:
Will you kindly send a copy of the pension papers of John Frederick Ream (Reams) who served in the Revolution from Lancaster Co. Pa - receiving Pension while residing in Gregg Township, Center Co. Pa.
Thanking you I am 
Sincerely
Mary Thompson Williamson

Sept 22-'30

[Stamp saying "U.S. OFFICE SEP 24 1930" [one word is illegible.]]
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MRS. WARREN P. WILLIAMSON
18 WEST WARREN AVENUE
YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D.C.
My dear sir:
Will you kindly give me information concerning the Record of John Frederick Ream (Riem) of Penna - B - 1756 Did you have a Samuel Cornelius born near Baltimore in 1752 - also
James Thompson of Hagerstown Md or Va - afterwards of Center Co. Pa. 
Thanking you sincerely
I am cordially
Mary T. Williamson
June 6-'30
over
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Also Joseph Williamson of N.J. who later went to Washington Co. Pa - then to Ohio in 1800

[Stamp saying "REVOLUTIONARY & 1812 WARS
SECTION
JUN 9 - 1930
BUREAU OF PENSIONS"]
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[Stamp saying "U.S. PENSION OFFICE 
R
MAY 24 1927"]

[illegible handwriting]
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KATHRYN WILLIAMS
4416 NORTH WINCHESTER AVENUE
CHICAGO, ILL

May 20.'27
Bureau of Pensions
Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen.
Will you please send me a copy of the pension record of John F. Ream, who was living in Centre Co. Pa. in 1832 when he was granted a Revolutionary pension?
I am a descendant and wish the information for D.A.R.
Very sincerely
Kathryn Williams
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[Stamp that says "U.S. PENSION OFFICE
W
APR 21 1924]
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Mankato, Kansas
April 17, 1924

The Pension Bureau
Washington D.C.
Dear Sirs:
Would you kindly look up data on John Frederick Ream or Reams, Reem, Riehm, Rheem as it was sometimes written. He served in the Revolutionary War, and was from Pennsylvania. Born in 1756 and was a cooper by trade and lived in Middletown below Harrisburg Pa. he received a pension some Years before his death, so his name should be on record. I would like data as to his discharge and enlistment.
Yours Very Truly
John Reams Kirk
Mankato, Kansas
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Revolution [handwritten]

22 947 [handwritten]

INVALID.

File No. 22.947 [handwritten]
John F Ream Pa. Rev. War [handwritten]

Act: June 7" 32' [handwritten]

Index:-Vol. [illegible handwriting], Page [illegible handwriting]

[Arrangement of 1870]

1930 Sept. 24 hist. to Mrs. Henry [illegible] English M.C.S.
1930 Sept. 29. Mrs. Warren P. Williamson adv.  hist. [illegible] July 17, 1930
1930 Oct. 25 hist. to Mrs. Warren P. Williamson M.C.S.
1932. Nov. 15. Mrs. T. C. Hoyt Jr. adv. us data rel. to soldier's wife
1934. Nov. 16. hist. to Mrs. C. L. Charles M.C.S. 
1935 - Dec. 17. Mrs. C. L. Charles adv. rel. to filing recent data - [illegible]

94 Apr 6 - Hist 
C S Ream 
Bouard, [illegible]
1924 May 23. Hist. 8
Jno Reams Kirk M.C.S.
1924 - July 28 - Hist. to Mrs. J. H. [Hamilton?]
[illegible]
1926 Apr. 30 hist to Mrs. H. W. [Ligim?] M.C.S.
1926. H. W. Lyons info
how to obtain death
date
1927 Sept. 28 hist. to
Kathryn Williams M.C.S.
1929. June 7. hist. to Mrs. A. D. Lynn. See miscellaneous file under L for reply rel. to class of Tobias & David Ream. M.C.S.
1930. July 17 - hist. to Mrs. Warren P. Williamson. M.C.S.
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Camp Disember 28th Domini 1777

This is to certify that the bearer Frederick Ream one of Capt. Hollinger's Men of the Sixth Class of Lancaster County Militia Commanded By Cornal Rogers Has Served the Remaner of his term Under my Conduct Has Delivered up His Gun and [illegible] is therfor Permited to Return Home.
Again Given By Me
Christian Hollinger Capt
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[Stamp saying "[illegible] SEP 16"]

File. 78

Jn. F. Ream
Pa Vol

[illegible printed letters]

J. L. Edwards Esq.
Commission of Pensions
Washington City
D. C.
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Bellefonte 15 Sept 1835

Sir,
John F. Ream a Pensioner states that his papers have been mislaid & canot be found. Would you have the goodness to furnish me with the necessary papers so that I can get the Old mans Pension, by neglect and Carelessness in the part of them who have been attending to him, he has not drawn any of his Pensions for a length of time.
Yours
Jas. Gilliland
J. L. Edwards Esq.
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Girard Bank
Philada May 16th. 1836

Sir,
I enclose herewith the herein numbers under Act of June 7, 1832. of Joseph Gibb, No. 112. John W. Dewey No. 78. - Jno F. Ream No. 207. & Peter Troutman No. 253. which have been paid by me & suspended at the treasury, for the alleged objection that there was no order from your Department to pay them, it being regained where two years pension & upwards is paid. as will further appear by the endorsement made at the 3 Auditors office on the respective [transfers?]. No such Order as the one mentioned was received my me till yours of the 10 Dec 1835, and of sence paid there pensioners equally to each Institution as I had received. And it must be apparent to the 3 Auditors on repering to the dates of the Pension Receipt, there were paid before the receites of such order, & and I continued the latter part of your Instructions of copies after which are enclosed in each voucher it was to "cover all payments which have already been made without the necessary order [sas.?] doing"
I shall be pleased if you will give
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me such order as may be necessary in these Cases that this suspension may be removed and they be allowed & return them to me as soon as you commence said allow.
I also enclose the voucher of [illegible] Pomeroy No. 288. for 1st yr 1835 which has been suspended in the Treasury for discrepences as is alleged in the [illegible] [illegible] Signatures on the vouchers & those at the War Dept. This pension was suspended any further payment by an Order from your Dept of 2nd April 1835 & this Order order rescinded as appears by the files Dec 12. 1835. It will appear by the receipt that this payment was made previous to the date of the first Order. I acordinly Auged back on that account, but is again Such order, these [illegible] being deemed insufficant by the Treasury. Will you please give me the necessary Instructions in this case, that this voucher may be admitted at the Treasury also, & transmit it with the others to me as early as you can - benience will permit.
I am respectfully,
Your Obt Servent
Jas. Schott Pres.

J. L. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington.
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Philada March 27/37

J. L. Edwards Esq

Washington
Dr Sir
I have presented the within vouchers in the case of Jn F Ream to the Girard Bank & the agent defers payment until the vouches have been Sent you for your inspection and an Order given for payment he also Says payment can only be made within 90 days of the date of the powers & in this case probably, before you return me the vouchers the 90 days may expire. Will you be pleased to give the necessary order to the Agent, to pay & to waive the 90 days objection as the delay has been unavoidable
Vey Respectfully
Your Ob Sevt
Thomas Johnston
No 7 North 6th St
Phila a
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Return this

Admitted
7 mos
$27.73

Jas Gilliland Esq
Bellefonte
Pa
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of John F Ream [handwritten] which require further proof or explanation.

1. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides?

II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides?

III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?

IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served?

V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? No [handwritten]. Vide [?] [handwritten]. Quere 5 [handwritten].

VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations?

VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832?

VIII. Has the Court given their opinion?

IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate?

X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?
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XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?

XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?

XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?

XIV. [cross] If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?

XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?

XVI. [cross] Are the papers authenticated as thew regulations direct?

XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?

EXPLANATORY NOTES.

* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For [blank] Year [blank] months, and [blank] days, I served as a [blank] For [blank] months and [blank] days, I served as a [blank]; and for such service I claim pension.
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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of service. The use of the phrase "about three or four months" is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served for two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served ; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place of places where the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.

[cross]QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.

QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
[hand] In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
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John Frederick Ream
S. 22947
BA-J/MMHF:MLB
[illegible handwriting]

Mrs. C. L. Charles
1136 Cherry Street
Winnetka, Illinois

Dear madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request to know if you make an affidavit in regard to the date of death of John Frederick Ream, S. 22947, could you have it recorded in this city to complete D. A. R. reference, since you have found that exact date of death is not recorded in this office nor in that of the Comptroller General.

Only such data as are found in original papers filed during the adjudication of Revolutionary War claims for pension are incorporated in official reports released by this office, therefore, any data submitted now could not be used in such reports.

It is suggested that you could consult the Secretary of the Society of the D. A. R. , Memorial Continental Hall, this city, in regard to having the date of death of this soldier recorded in their archives as a matter of interest in his descendants.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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BA-J/MCS
John Frederick Ream
S. 22947

Mrs. T. C. Hoyt, Jr.
Box 727
Indiana
Pennsylvania

Dear madam:

Reference is made to your letter of November 7, 1932, requesting information in regard to the wife of John Frederick Ream of Gregg Township, Center County, Pennsylvania.
A careful search of the Revolutionary War records of this office fails to show that a claim for pension was made to the United States by anyone as the widow of John Frederick Ream.
In the papers of the pension claim of John Frederick Ream, S. 22947, there are no data relative to the soldier's wife.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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Rev. and 1812
Wars Section
MCS:MLB

October 25, 1930

Mrs. Warren P. Williamson
18 West Warren Avenue
Youngstown, Ohio

Dear Madam:

You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 22947, that John Frederick Ream was born October 14, 1754, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

While residing in Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, he enlisted in August, 1776 and served four months as a private in Captain John Jones' company , Colonel Clotz's Pennsylvania regiment.

He enlisted November 1, 1777, in Captain Christian Hellinger's Hollinger [handwriting] company in Colonel Roger's Pennsylvania regiment, and was discharged December 28, 1777.

He enlisted June 1, 1781 and served one month in Captain Andrew Ream's Pennsylvania company.

He was allowed pension on his application executed October 1, 1832, while residing in Gregg Township, Center County, Pennsylvania.

There are no data on file relative to his family.

The above noted is the only John Ream that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.

Very truly yours

E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner
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Rev. and 1812
Wars Section

MCS:MLB

September 30, 1930

Mrs. Warren P. Williamson
18 West Warren Avenue
Youngstown, Ohio

Dear Madam:

You are advised that on July 17, 1930, you were furnished the full history of John Frederick Ream, S. 22947, a soldier of the Revolution.

On account of the large number of requests for histories of soldiers of the Revolution and the lack of clerical force available for furnishing this information, the bureau is unable to send the same history more than once to each inquirer.

Very truly yours

E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner
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Rev. and 1812 
Wars Section

MCS:MLB

September 29, 1930

Mrs. Henry William English
844 West College Avenue
Jacksonville, Illinois

Dear Madam:

You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 22947, that John Frederick Ream was born October 14, 1754, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

While residing in Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, he enlisted in August, 1776 and served four months as a private in Captain John Jones' company, Colonel Clotz's Pennsylvania regiment.

He enlisted November 1, 1777, in Captain Christian Hellenger's company, Colonel Roger's Pennsylvania regiment, and was discharged December 28, 1777.

He enlisted June 1, 1781, and served one month in Captain Andrew Ream's Pennsylvania company.

He was allowed pension on his application executed October 1, 1832, while residing in Gregg Township, Center County, Pennsylvania.

There are no data on file relative to his family.

The above noted is the only John Ream that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.

Very truly yours

E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner
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Rev. & 1812
Wars Section
MCS/ILL

July 17, 1930

Mrs. Warren P. Williamson
18 West Warren Avenue
Youngstown, Ohio

Dear Madam:

You are advised from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 22947, it appears that John Frederick Ream was born October 14, 1754, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

While residing in Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, he enlisted in August, 1776 and served four months as a private in Captain John Jones' company, Colonel Clotz's Pennsylvania regiment.

He enlisted November 1, 1777, in Captain Christian Hellenger's company, Colonel RogerS' Pennsylvania regiment, and was discharged December 28, 1777.

He enlisted June 1, 1781, and served one month in Captain Andrew Ream's Pennsylvania company.

He was allowed pension on his application executed October 1, 1832, while residing in Gregg Township, Center County, Pennsylvania.

There are no data on file relative to his family.

Very truly yours

E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner
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Rev. and 1812
Wars Section
MCS/eel

June 7, 1929

Mrs. A.D. Lynn
Bunnell
Florida

Dear Madam:

I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 22947, that John Frederick Ream was born October 14, 1754, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

While residing in Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, he enlisted in August, 1776, and served four months as a private in Captain John Jones' company, Colonel Clotz's Pennsylvania Regiment.

He enlisted November 1, 1777, in Captain Christian Hollenger's company, Colonel Roges' Pennsylvania regiment, and was discharged December 28, 1777.

He enlisted June 1,1781, and served one month in Captain Andrew Ream's Pennsylvania company.

He was allowed pension on his application executed October 1,1832, while residing in Gregg Township, Center County, Pennsylvania.

There are no data on file relative to his family.

Respectfully,

EARL D. CHURCH
Commissioner.
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M.C.S. [handwritten]

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section

April 10, 1936

Mrs. H. W. Lynn
DeLand
Fla.

Madam:

I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 22947, it appears that JOHN FREDERICK REAM was born October 14, 1754, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

While residing in Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, he enlisted in August, 1776 and served four months as a private in Captain John Jones' company, Colonel Clotz's Pennsylvania regiment.

He enlisted November 1, 1777, in Captain Christian Hellenger's company, Colonel Roger's Pennsylvania Regiment, and was discharged December 28, 1777.

He enlisted June 1, 1781, and served one month in Captain Andrew Ream's Pennsylvania Company.

He was allowed pension on his application executed October 1, 1832, while residing in Gregg Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania.

There are no data on file relative to his family.

Respectfully,

WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner
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M.C.S. [handwritten]

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section

September 28, 1927

Kathryn Williams
4416 N. Winchester Ave.
Chicago, Ill.

Madam:

I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 22947, that JOHN FREDERICK REAM was born October 14, 1754, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

While residing in Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, he enlisted in August, 1776 and served four months as a private in Captain John Jones' company, Colonel Clotz's Pennsylvania regiment.

He enlisted November 1, 1777, in Captain Christian Hellenger's company, Colonel Roger's Pennsylvania regiment, and was discharged December 28, 1777.

He enlisted June 1, 1781, and served one month in Captain Andrew Ream's Pennsylvania company.

He was allowed pension on his application executed October 1, 1832, while residing in Gregg Township, Center County, Pennsylvania.

There are no data on file relative to his family.

Respectfully,

WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner
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[illegible handwriting]

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section

August 25, 1926.

Helen W. Lynn,
210 Oakland Ave.
De Land,Fla.

Madam:

I have to advise you, that for the date of death of Revolutionary War pensioner, John F. Ream, you should apply to the Record Section, Civil Division, General Accounting Office, citing all of the following data: Ctf. 18447, issued Sept. 2, 1833, rate $23.33 per annum, c commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Pennsylvania Agency.

Respectfully,

E. W. MORGAN,
Acting Commissioner.
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[illegible handwriting]

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section

July 28, 1924

Mrs. J. H. Hanna, Jr.,
676 Blaine Ave.,
Detroit, Mich.

Madam:

I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 22947, it appears that John Frederick Ream was born October 14, 1754, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

While residing in Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania he enlisted in August, 1776 and served four months as a private in Captain John Jones' Company, Colonel Clotz' Pennsylvania Regiment.

He enlisted November 1, 1777, in Captain Christian Hollenger's Company, Colonel Rogers' Pennsylvania Regiment, and was discharged December 28, 1777.

He enlisted June 1, 1781, and served one month in Captain Andrew Ream's Pennsylvania Company.

He was allowed pension on his application executed October 1, 1832, while residing in Gregg Township, Centre
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[illegible handwriting]

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section

July 28, 1924

Mrs. J. H. Hanna, Jr.,
676 Blaine Ave.,
Detroit, Mich.

Madam:

I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 22947, it appears that John Frederick Ream was born October 14, 1754, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

While residing in Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania he enlisted in August, 1776 and served four months as a private in Captain John Jones' Company, Colonel Clotz' Pennsylvania regiment.

He enlisted November 1, 1777, in Captain Christian Hollenger's Company, Colonel Rogers' Pennsylvania Regiment, and was discharged December 28, 1777.

He enlisted June 1, 1781, and served one month in Captain Andrew Ream's Pennsylvania Company.

He was allowed pension on his application executed October 1, 1832, while residing in Gregg Township, Centre
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County, Pennsylvania.
There is no data on file as to his family.
The above noted is the only John Ream found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.

Respectfully,

Commissioner.

Date of death not on AB [handwritten]
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MC [handwritten]

Rev. & 1812 War Section

May 23, 1924

John Ream Kirk
Mankato
Kansas

Sir:

I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, 2.22947, it appears that John Frederick Ream was born October 14, 1754, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
While residing in Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, he enlisted in August 1776 and served four months as private in Captain John Jones' Company, Colonel Clotz's Pennsylvania Regiment.
He enlisted November 1, 1777, in Captain Christian Hellenger's Company, Colonel Rogers' Pennsylvania Regiment, and was discharged December 28, 1777.
He enlisted June 1, 1781, and served one month in Captain Andrew Ream's Pennsylvania Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 1, 1832, while residing in Gregg Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania.
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There is no data on file as to his family.
The above noted is the only John or John F. Ream found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Respectfully,

Commissioner
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[Stamp saying "RECEIVED NOV 21 1935 MAIL.SUB.DIV. VETS. ADM. READER [mark] 15"

1136 - Cherry St,
Winnetha, Ill.
Nov. 20, 1935.

Veterans Administration
Wash., D.C.
Dear sir: - According to information from your office and that of the Records Division, General Accounting Office, there is no record of the exact date of death of my Revolutionary ancestor, John Frederick Ream, pension claim S. 22947, Certificate 18447. Penna. Agency.
Is there any way I can have this recorded there, and what would be the fee? A cousin of mine has in her possession a letter written to his sister's son on the day following his death and mentioning his death. I have an excerpt from that letter. If I make an affidavit, can I get the date recorded in Washington, and will it need to be recorded in more than one office, to be complete for D.A.R. reference?
Awaiting your prompt reply,
I am       Yours truly,
(Mrs. C.L.) Hattie Ream Charles
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Oct 727 [handwritten]

Indiana, Pa.

Nov. 7, 1932

Bureau of Pensions,

Washington , D. C.

Dear Sirs, Will you please inform me whether a pension was granted to the wife of John Frederick Ream of Gregg Twp ,Center County, Pa. who had the following Rev. War  record and if so what her first name was and the date of her death.

1. Served 1776--4 mo:Capt John Jones.Col Clotz's Pa. Reg.
2. Enlisted Nov1, 1777in Capt. Hollengers Co. Col. Roger's Pa. Reg and was discharged Dec. 28, 1777.
3. Enlisted June 1, 1781 served 1 mo in Capt. Andrew Ream's Pa. Co.
4. Allowed pension Oct 1, 1832 while residing in Gregg Twp, Center Co., Pa.
5. Died Feb 3, 1837.

Very Truly Yours,

Mrs. T.C. Hoyt, Jr. [handwritten]

[Stamp saying "RECEIVED NOV 8 1932  PENSION [illegible]. [illegible] [illegible letter] (H?)ivision
[illegible] SECTION"]
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National Society United States Daughter of 1812
State of Illinois

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[handwriting]
Jacksonville, Illinois
September 16-1930

My dear Sir:
Will you please tell me whether John Ream of Pennsylvania Lancaster County drew a pension? His wifes name was Margaret. there were three soldiers in Revolutionary War from Pennsylvania, same county so in order to identify the John Ream we are seeking it is necessary to know whether he drew a pension and gave her name or whether any John drew a pension from Penn. who had a different named wife and if we know his company and officers, we could
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know our John by elimination -
With grateful appreciation Iam 

Yours faithfully
Sara John English
State Vice-Chairman Grave Marking

(Mrs. Harry Wm English)
844 West College Ave,
Jacksonville, Illinois.

John Ream is a Revolutionary War
Soldier - S. J. E.
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January 15, 1929.
Bunnell, Florida

Revolutionary and 1812 Wars Section,
Bureau of Pensions,
Department of the Interior,
Washington D.C.     Attention MEE/eel

Dear Sir:-

Referring to Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 23863, Can you tell me to which class Tobias Ream, the father of Henry Ream, belonged.

Referring to Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 4067, Can you tell me to which class David Ream, the brother of Andrew Ream, belonged.

Will you please send me also the record, together with any information you may have concerning his family, of Frederick or John Frederick Ream, born October 14, 1754 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; served during the Revolution from Lancaster County; later removed to Centre County, Pennsylvania where he died, 1837. He left a widow named Barbara Ream.

Thanking you for this information, I remain,

Very sincerely yours,

Helen W. Lynn.

(Mrs. A.D. Lynn.)
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July 9, 1926.
210 Oakland Avenue,
De Land, Florida.

The Revolutionary & 1812 Wars Section,
Bureau of Pensions,
Department of the Interior,
The United States of America.

Dear Sirs:-

If your records show the date of the death of John Frederick Ream, Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 22947, will you kindly inform me of it.

Sincerely yours,

Helen W. Lynn.

[handwritten check mark at the bottom]
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March 15, 1926.
De Land, Florida.

Comissioner of Pensions,
Pensions Office,
Department of Interior,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:-

Will you kindly send me a copy of the service record of the Revolutionary War soldier, John Frederick Ream, Center Co., Pennsylvania, who was a pensioner of Center County altho he resided in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania during the period of the Revolutionary War.

Sincerely yours,

Helen W. Lynn.
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JOHN H. HANNA, JR.
DETROIT, MICH.

June 24th., 1924.

Commissioner Bureau of Pensions,
Revolutionary War Rolls,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:

Will you kindly send me the military record of my ancestor, John F. Ream. I find him mentioned as a corporal in the "Pennsylvania War of the Revolution, Associators & Militia, 1775 - 1783, Vol. 1 Page 340. In the same volume I find his name listed among those who took the Test-Oath on July 28, 1777. The editor of this edition is William H. Egle, M. D. The Captain of his regiment as wes Capt. John Jones, Company of Militia of Col. Peter Grubb's battalion of Associators in Lencaster Co., Pennsylvania.

Any information you can furnish me concerning his record will be greatly appreciated.

Yours truly,

(Mrs. J. H. Hanna, Jr.)
676 Blaine Ave.
Detroit, Mich.