Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 5,586, John P Hungerford, Va.
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SERVICE NUMBER
Va. Hungerford, John P. S5,586
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CONTENTS
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712
Virginia
John P. Hungerford of Westmoreland in the State of Virginia who was a Lt & Cap in the company commanded by Captain [blank] of the regt commanded by Col. Taylor in the Virginia line for 15 months, 9 months as Lieutenant & 6 months as Captain
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 240 Dollars - Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of October 1832 and [lined out "sent to"] delivered to Gen'l Hungerford.
Arrears to 4th of September 1832 $360.
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 March 1833 $120
$480
Died Dec. 21, 1833
to Genl
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832}
Recorded by Wm Allison Clerk
Book D Vol 7 Page 101

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let to S Gidinson (?) July 15 '50
Date of date from a13
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Virginia 
At a Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery begun and held for Westmoreland County on Monday the 1st day of October 1832
Gen'l John P Hungerford presented in Open Court a declaration in the words and figures following to wit "I John P Hungerford was born in Virginia January ^2^1761 by a statement in my father's handwriting in an old family Bible, and have resided within 1 1/2 mile of that place ever since.  It was then a part of K George [County] but in the year 1778, by an Act of Assembly was thrown into West'd [Westmoreland] County.  In the fall 1777 I performed a tour of duty as a private under Colo [Colonel] Skinker [John Skinker] who com'd [commanded] the Militia, being called out in consequence of two British ships of War, the Roe Buck [Roebuck] & Phoenix being up the Potomac near Hooe's ferry – after that being a resident of Westmoreland County, I was repeatedly called out under Colo Richard H. Lee [Richard Henry Lee], who commanded the Militia of that County, as Lieutenant.  Blackstone's [Blackistone] Island lying in the Potomac nearly opposite the center of the County and where the British ships of War frequently resorted and landed their troops who occasionally depredated on the Maryland & Virginia shores, rendered it necessary for the Militia to be almost constantly on duty.  I recollect that on one of our tours, that Genl Weedon [George Weedon] visited the camp and reviewed the troops.  I will here remark that we were without tents, generally found our own rations and received no pay.  In the spring 1781, a portion of the Westmoreland Militia, with a detachment from Richmond County, under Major Redman [Vincent Redman], were employed at Leeds Town (West') where they were trained during that summer by Colo' Nelson, who I believe was sent there for that purpose by General Weedon early in September 1781, I went with a detachment of Militia from Westmoreland, to the siege of York – Colo' Layne [? Lane?] and Major Nelson of the Militia of the County marched with us – soon after getting to camp on the Gloucester side, Colo' John Taylor of Caroline [County] was in com'd – We were joined by Gen'ls Choise [sic, ?] and Weedon, the Duke Lauzun [Armand-Louis Gontaut, duc de Lauzun] legion and batn [Battalion] of Grenadiers with several regts regimentents] of French and American [troops] with Colos [Colonels] Enniss [probably James Innis], Page, Campbell and Bayliss – Colo John F Mercer, who came on with Genl Weedon, and who had been in the Continental service, it was thought proper to give a com'd [command] and to effect this object, a company from each Regiment was selected, which gave him the Command of between 3 and 400  en which were distinguished by the Grenadier reg't [Regiment], or Bat [Battalion].  In selecting the Company from the regiments I was then in, General Weeden asked me the rank I bore, I told him a Lieutenant – he then observed to me, that
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if I could raise a company of Volunteers, [lined out "that"] I should com'd it, which I soon accomplished, and the regt being formed, we marched the same evening on the lines, Colo Mercer & Major Throgmorton were the field Officers- nothing very important occurred but marching and counter marching till the 3d of October, when it was ascertained the evening before, that a very considerable foraging party were out supported by Tarltons dragoons and a regt of infantry - Mercers regt with Lauzuns dragoons under Count Dillon, lead the [illegible] and were soon engaged with Tarltons troops, but after a smart conflict and having acted Galantly [sic], he gave way - Mercers regt of Lauzuns dragoons received considerable credit, by the approbation of Genl Washington - Glouster Town, from that time, was closely invested, till the surrender, which was on the 19 of Oct. the legion of Lauzun and Corps of Mercer recv'd the 13 Troops that were in Glouster Town - after the ceremony of the surrender was over, they returned to Glouster Town & Col'o Mercer called to me to follow him, with a detachment of about 70 men, and after taking possession of the works on the right bank and giving me instructions, he left the Com'd to myself where I remained all the next evening, when I was relieved * at the same time a detachment of Lauzuns grenadiers marched in and took possession of the fortifications on the left, as soon as we were finally discharged we returned to our respective homes, I immediately raised a company of grenadiers which was attached to the West militia, I presume I was commissioned by the [illegible] but what has become of the Commission I know not, the circumstances are known to some few now alive - I was soon after promoted to the rank of Major and in a little while after to the Com'd of a Regt & in 1816, to that of Brigadier, which rank I now hold. It is impossible to remember every transaction that happened upwards of fifty years ago, but I am certain that I have rendered more than twelve months Military service to my country during the revolutionary war
[signature] John P Hungerford"

"* Genl Lee in his Historical account of that day has made a considerable mistake (he says)" that Lieut Colo Hugo of the legion of Mercer with the grenadiers & Militia took possession of Glouster point" There was no such Officer in the Reg't nor do I believe in the Army. He says nothing about Lauzuns Grenadiers which I know took possession on the left bank
[signature by initials] J P H"
Which declaration was sworn to in Open Court by the said
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Hungerford, he also introduced  Richard T Brown and Robert Murphy who testified, that from their acquaintance with the said Hungerford they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood to have been a revolutionary Soldier, and that they concur in that Opinion -
And the Court doth declare its opinion, after the investigation of the matter, that the above named John P Hungerford was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears that the above named Richard T Brown and Robert Murphy, are residents in the County of Westmorland, and are  credible persons, and that their statements are entitled to credit-
And the said John P Hungerford further produced here in Court the affidavit of Job Self and Richard Dozier, which is in the words and figures following to Clerk
"Westmoreland County to wit> Job Self & Richard Dozier state, the former that he served with Genl Jno. P Hungerford on a tour of duty in the Summer of 1781, at Leeds   Town & marched with s'd Hungerford that year to the seige of York, and I also know that the s'd Genl Hungerford was appointed Capt at the siege of York-
And the latter states that he served with s'd Hungerford on a tour of duly at Leeds Town in the summer previous to the siege of York.
[signature] Job Self,
[signature] Richard Dozier"

"Westm'd County to Wit
The above sworn to before the subscriber a justice of the peace for s'd County this 1 day of October 1832
[signature] Benr Walker"

Which affidavit was sworn to in Open Court by the said Self and Dozier-

And the said John P Hungerford further produced to the Court the affidavit of William Starke Jett which is in the words and figures following to Wit-

"I Wm S Jett of the County of Westmoreland and State of Virg'a being called on by Genl John P Hungerford to examine the declaration of said Hungerford do hereby certify that he and myself have always resided within three miles of each other, that we have frequently been on tours of duty as Officers together during the war of the revolution, and
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that I have a perfect recollection of all the material facts stated in the annexed declaration. 
[signature] Wm Storke Jett

Westmoreland County to wit
William Storke Jett this day personally
appeared before me a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid
and made Oath that the above statement contains the truth to
the best of his belief and knowledge-
Given under my hand and seal this 13 September 1832
[signature] Law. Washington [hand drawn seal]

State of Virginia
Westmoreland County to wit
I William Stark, Clerk of the County Superior Court for said chancery for the County of Westmoreland in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of said John P. Hungerford for a pension-
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 8 day of October 1832, in the 37th year of the Commonwealth.
[signature] William Stark Clerk

District of Columbia}
Washington County} SS
on the 15th October 1832. Personally came before me a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, John P. Hungerford, and made oath  in due form of law that he served in the Revolutionary war as Captain Six months, and as a Lieutenant nine months, to the best of his recollection and belief.
[signature] Enoch Reynolds. Jus. Peace
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John P. Hungerford
Capt. 6 mo.
Lieut 9 mo.
$240 per ann.
applicant present
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War of the Revolution
Thomas Hungerford Lieut
John Pratt- Hungerford
(Cadet under Gen'l Mercer)
(Brig - Gen'l War 1812-14 Militia [illegible])
1812-14
Thomas Hungerford Jnn
John Washington Hungerford
(Aide to Genl H-)
Henry Hungerford - Capt-
William Hungerford Lieut
died in Norfolk April 8th 1814

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To Chf. [blank] Div.
Attn. OWN
JAN 21 1993
COMMISSIONER
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Miss N. H. Wheelwright
1828 22 St NW
Wash, D.C.
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U.S.P.B.
OLD WAR & NAVY FILES
JA 22 1903

Pls. Write
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Rev War
5586
INVALID.
File No. 5586
John P. Hungerford
Capt Rev War
Act June 7 1832
Index:-- Vol. M, Page 184
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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Jany 23-1903
Miss N.H. Wheeler
1931 May 28. C. A. Hoppin
adv. cost of photos
1931 June 20 Photos mailed
to C. A. Hoppin & Fin. Div.
ntfd.a.NY.
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June 10, 1931.
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Bureau of Pensions,
Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
XXXXXXXXXXXXX
ANNE
Rev. War claim for pension of John P. Hungerford, File No. S.5586. Actual 1 of each page.
75¢............5 pages
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Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2 in. at top of each page and return papers in each case in folder with corresponding name and number.
The word "omit" written in pencil on those pages which are not to be copied.

Chief, Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
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M.O. #97631- 75 cents

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FINANCE DIVISION
BOOK KEEPERS DESK
JUN 5 1931
BUREAU OF PENSIONS

Box 137
Grand Central P.O.
New York N.Y.
June 1/31
The Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir:
In response to your letter of May 28, 1931 advising me that the five pages of the affidavit of John P. Hungerford of Va., Revolutionary Pension S.5586 would be finished in photostatic copies for 75¢, I enclose money order for that amount, as per your instruction. Thanking you for your kindness, A am very respectfully
C. A. Hoppin

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U.S. PENISON OFFICE JUN 2 1931
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May 28, 1931.
Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
MMHF

Mr. C. A. Hoppin,
Box 137 Grand Central P. O.,
New York City.
Dear Sir:
You are advised that photostatic copies of original papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim of John P. Hungerford, S.5586, will be furnished you at eh rate of fifteen cents a page.
The number of pages to be copied is five.
Should you desire to have them certified, allow twenty-five cents additional for the set.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Acting Commissioner of Pensions.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner.
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Box 137 Grand Central P.O.
New York, N.Y.
May 25/31

The director of Pensions
Washington DC:
Dear sir:
I desire to purchase a photostatic copy of the affidavit of John P. Hungerford of Westmoreland County, Virginia, setting forth his record of service in the War of the American Revolution, as a captain of Infantry, when he applied for or was granted a Pension.
I will remit the sum required upon receipt of advices as to the amount.
Very respectfully
[signature] C. A. Hoppin

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U.S. PENSION OFFICE MAY 26 1931
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Box 137 Grand Central P.O.
New York N.Y.
April 23 /31
Dear Sir:
I would like to remit whatever will cover the cost of a photostatic copy of the affidavit, citing the period of service in the War of the American Revolution of Capt. John P. Hungerford of Westmoreland County, Virginia, who was granted an annual pension of $240. on [lined out "March"] Oct. 16, 1832.
very respectfully
C. A. Hoppin

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U.S. PENSION OFFICE APR 25 1931
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John P. Hungerford, Virginia 
WO act June 7, 1832 at $240 per annum (Lieut & Captain)
Be pleased to say to what time he was last paid
Pension Office July 9 1850
Paid to 4th September 1833
[signature Initials] A.K.R. (?)
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S Godwin
July 15 '50
cop'd
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Pension Office
July 15, 1850
Sir
The certificate of the court as to the death of John P. Hungerford, [lined out "do"] who was a pensioner on the Virginia role, is herewith returned. He appears to have been last paid up to the 4th of September 1833.
In order to obtain the arrears due, such vouchers as the enclosed printed sheet directs must be furnished to the Third Auditor of the Treasury.
[signature] Shimuel Godwin, Ese
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