Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 42093, Henry Brewer, Continental. Va.
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(8-1776)
SERVICE | NUMBER
Continental. | Brewer, Henry | S. 42093
Va | B. L. Wt 1621 - 100

CONTENTS
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Dead See letter 19 February. 1831 
to Hon. W. Russel. do to  Hon     
[crossed out: A. G. Hummen Mar 25 1846 to Jesse Wykoff Apl 8 '47.]
Notification sent Ap.20th 1821 to Josh Darlington Esq.  Clerk of Adams Co, Ohio

6257
Ohio
Henry Brewer
of Adams Co in the state of Ohio
who was a private in the legion [crossed out: regiment] commanded by 
Colonel Armand [crossed out: of the Congress reg'] (Va)
line, for the term of Two years War
Va & Continental
inscribed on the Roll of Ohio
at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 13 of June 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 of February  1819 
and sent to John W Campbell 
Mem of the house of Representatives.
Arrears to 4th Sep 1818-2 22/30  21.86
Semi-anl. all'ce ending  4 March 1819  48.
                                                          $69.86

{Revolutionary claim,
Act 18th March, 1818.}
Cont'd
March 1819  4 Mzrch 1819
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State of Ohio Adams County ss

I hereby certify that this day Henry Brewer a citizen of the United States and this State and also a resident of the county of Adams personally appeared before me the undersigned one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the county aforesaid and being duly sworn according to law made the following declaration under oath first that he had served as a Soldier in the army of United States in the Revolutionary War against the Enemy, nearly four years in the Virginia line on continental establishment that he first enlisted under Captain Melon in Colonel Crockett's Regiment in the month of December 1779 when he served two years and was honorably discharged in the month of December in the year 1781 that in the month of April following he again enlisted in Captain Shafner's Company Colonel Arming's legion when he served till the close of the War when he procured an honorable discharge in due form and retired from the Army.  That after the conclusion of Peace he put his discharges in to the hand of a certain Capt. Carney for the purpose of procuring him a land warrant and have never heard of his discharges since and therefore has it not in his power to forward his discharges with this disposition that he never had or received any pension from the United States and that from the infirmities of old ages and his reduced circumstances in life he needs the assistance of his country for support. 
(Signed) Henry (his X mark) Brewer

I Certify that the foregoing deposition of Henry Brewer was this day taken subscribed and sworn to before me the undersigned a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the
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County aforesaid and I further certify that the said Henry Brewer has fully satisfied by examination under Oath that the facts stated in the within deposition are strictly true and I also certify that from my own knowledge the said Henry Brewer is in reduced circumstances and absolutely needs the assistance of the Country for his support.  Given under my hand & seal this 13 day of June 1818.
(Signed) Job Dinning (hand drawn seal)





Admitted
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Joseph Darlinton (crossed out)

Henry Brewer

6. 257

March 1819

Cont'l

Jos. Darlington Esqr Clk
Court of Adams Co.
Ohio
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The State of Ohio Adams County

On this first day of November 1820 personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record for the County aforesaid, having the power of fine and imprisonment Henry Brewer aged 55 years ^last March, resident in the County of Adams in the State of Ohio who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows to wit that he enlisted in the latter part of the month of December in the year 1779 in Martinsburg in Berkley County in the State of Virginia under Captain John Malon of a Virginia Regiment commanded by Col. Joseph Crockett that he was discharged at the falls of Ohio in the latter part of December 1781 that about the last of March or April following he again enlisted in Staunton in the State of Virginia for the term of three years under Captain Shafner of Col Armong’s Regiment of light Dragoons and was discharged at Little York in the State of Pennsylvania in the fall of the year 1782 by the said Armong that he is inscribed on the pension list Certificate dated the 2d day of February 1819 No 6257 

And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United State on the 18th day of March 1818 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 and thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled “An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War” passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities, contracts, or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained
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in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed
(Signed) Henry (his X mark) Brewer


Schedule of Henry Brewer's property to wit

One Mare Valued to                            30. "
One horse Valued to                            10. "
1 Saddle 2 Bridles, Blanket & 
one (illegible)                                          4.75
2 Collars & 1 set of Rope (illegible)
& Drawing Knife                                       1. 

1 Curry Comb                                             .25
1 Bridle, 2 augers, 1 hammer, 1 Chisel, 
1 sickle, 1 Adz                                           1.50
1 Skillet, 2 pots, 1 oven & lid, 1 hoe
1 wedge, 1 ax                                           5.75
1 Chest, .75  1 saw, 1 pair of saddle
bags 4.50                                                 5.25
2 Bags, 1 Razor strap                               1.37 1/2
1 Spinning Wheel 2-4 chain 50                2.50
The Corn in the field (now growing)       45."
4 old books 1.00, 2 Calves 2.00 
1 Shovel Plough 1.50                                4.50
2 Cows 19.00  flax in the stalk 2.00          21."
Oats in the Shaft 1.   Dresser Ware 3.         4.  '
Knives & forks 1.  3 Buckets & 
1 Piggin 1    4 Crocks 62 1/2                 2.62 1/2
1 Churn & 1 Barrel .75  
5 Gimblets .371/2                                  1.12 1/2
1 oven & lid 1., 1 Pot & 1pair of
hooks .75, 1 Table .50                             2.25
1 Bed tick 2., 2 Bedsteads & 
4 covers 7, 1 hog 1.50                             8.50
I am in debt 84 dollars   
                                                           ___________
                                                     $151.37 1/2

(Singed) Henry (his X mark) Brewer

Sworn to and declared in open Court on the first day of  November 1820
(Signed) Joseph Darlinton Clk A.C
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The State of Ohio Adams County
 I Joseph Darlinton Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of the said Court; and I further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is One hundred and fifty one dollars, thirty seven and one half cents In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at West Union 2.d day of November in the year of our Lord 1820 

Joseph Darlinton Clerk 
of the Court for the County of 
Adams
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BOUNTY LAND
FOR REVOLUTIONARY SERVICES - CLAIM OF HEIRS.

---0------------0---

(NO. 1.)

STATE OF Ohio
County of Adams } ss.

I, Elijah Brewer a son and one of the heirs at law of Henry Brewer late of the County of Adams and State of Ohio but now deceased, do, upon oath, testify and declare, that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the said Henry Brewer was a private in the Col, Crockett Regiment of the Infantry Armand [illegible]belonging to the Pennsylvania line, on Continental establishment, during the revolutionary War.  I do further testify and declare, that I have never received a warrant from the United States for the quantity of land due the said deceased, from the United States; nor do I believe that he ever received it, or transferred his right to it in any manner during his life time.  Corr interlined before signing.

THEREFORE, KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I, Elijah Brewer as aforesaid, do hereby constitute and appoint Hon. Wm. Russel member of Congress and lawful attorney, for me, in my name, to demand and receive from the Secretary of War of the United States, for the time being, a warrant for the quantity of land due in right of said deceased.  And my said attorney I do hereby fully authorize and empower to constitute and appoint, one or more substitutes or attorneys under him, for the special purpose herein expressed, and the same to revoke at will.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this fifteenth day of April A. D. 1830 "Co. Joseph Wats and inserted and Hon. Wm Russel Member of Congress: inserted before signing.
(Signed) Elijah (his X mark) Brewer

In presence of 
Jos. Freeman
Wm. McColm 

(NO. 2)


PERSONALLY appeared before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the above named County, the above named Elijah Brewer signer and sealer to the foregoing declaration and power of attorney, and made oath in due form of law to the one and acknowledged the other, as his voluntary act and deed for the purposes therein named.
(Signed) Elijah (his X mark) Brewer

Sworn, subscribed, and acknowledged be fore me, }
this fifteenth day of April }
A. D..1830  }
(Signed) Joseph Freeman J.P. (hand drawn seal)

(NO. 3.)

STATE OF Ohio  }
County of Adams } ss.

PERSONALLY  appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the county aforesaid, Peter Boldman and Melley Friedman both credible and disinterested persons, who, being duly sworn, did depose and say, that they verily believe that Henry Brewer named in the within declaration, signed by Elijah Brewer his son served in the Pennsylvania line Armand Core during the Revolutionary War:  That they have understood that he died about one year since, viz, on or about the 20th day of February 1829 at his residence within the county of Adams & leaving a widow, and that this widow died in the month of May 1829 and that Polly Davis formerly Polly Brewer, Sally Williams, formerly Sally Brewer, Anna Boldman wife of James Boldman, formerly Anna Brewer, Peggy Hansberry formerly Peggy Brewer, Elijah Brewer, Charles Brewer, Susan Brewer are the reputed and only heirs at law of him, the said Henry Brewer,
(Signed) Peter (his X mark) Boldman
(Signed) Miley Freeman

Sworn and subscribed before me, this }
15th day of April A.D. 1830 }
(Signed) Joseph Freeman a Justice of the Peace
(hand drawn seal)
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(NO> 4.)

STATE Of Ohio }
County of Adams }ss.

BE IT REMEMBERED, That on this day, to wit:  the fifteenth day of April Anno Domini, 1830, there has been adduced satisfatory (sic) proof to me of Peter Boldman and Milley Friedman two credible witnesses, and other explanations and information submitted, that Elijah Brewer who has made the declaration on oath, and has subscribed the power of attorney herewith connected, is a son and one of the heirs of Henry Brewer last a private in the Continental army of the Revolutionary War, and that the other heirs of the said Henry Brewer are seven in number, viz.  Polly Davis, who is a daughter of the Henry Brewer and resides, or is supposed to reside at Romney within the State of Virginia, Sally Williams a daughter, and resident in Adams County Ohio, Anna Boldman a daughter resides in Adams  County Ohio, Peggy Handsbery a daughter resides in Fairfield County Ohio, Elijah Brewer a son residing in Adams County Ohio, Charles Brewer a son resides in Adams County Ohio, Susan Brewer a daughter resides in Adams County Ohio.    the words a daughter, interlined before signed.   and that the above named persons are the only heirs of the said Henry Brewer known to be living.

IN WITNERS [sic] OF ALL WHICH,  I have hereunto affixed my hand and seal official, in my capacity of a Justice of the Peace this fifteenth day of April Anno Domini, 1830
(Signed) Joseph Freeman a Justice of the Peace
(hand drawn seal)


(NO. 5.)

STATE OF Ohio  }
County of Adams } ss.
I DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Joseph Freeman Esquire, before whom the declaration, power of attorney, and deposition hereto annexed appear to have been signed and made, was, at the time of signing and making the same, one of the Justices of the Peace, in and for the county of Adams aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified as such, and all to his official acts as such, due faith and credit should and ought to be given.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, at West Union this 16th day of April AD 1830
(Signed) Joseph Darlinton Clerk of Adams County Ohio

(NO. 6.)

INSTRUCTIONS.
It is only requisite that one of the heirs should sign the declaration and power of attorney.  Although in the states of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode-Island, Connecticut, and Vermont; the Judges of Probate, in New-York and New-Jersey the Surrogates; in South Carolina and Georgia the Ordinaries; in Virginia, North-Carolina, Ohio, Kentucky Tennessee, and the other Western States, the Courts of Record are considered as authorized to certify heirship: yet is is deemed expedient to accompany their certificates (which must be under seal, or their absence accounted for) with the evidence on which they may grant them, and hence the deposition No. 3, herewith, which is indispensable as to the States of Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and North-Carolina, where it has been considered that no particular officer is authorized to certify heirship, yet even in these, it is advisable, to cause the certificate of heirship No. 4., to be signed by the officer charged by law, with the granting letters of administration, and receiving the proof of wills.

DIRECTIONS AS TO FILLING OUT THE BLANKS

In the declaration, after the name in the first line, place the degree of relationship -- After regiment in the 5th line, place infantry, artillery, dragoon, invalids, sappers and miner, Huzen or Congress, as the case my be, the other blanks sufficiently indicate the words to be supplied.
In deposition No. 3, previous to the word widow, place the word a, or no, as the case may be; and in the blank which follows, place the names of all the heirs, having care after the name of each, to state, his or her degree of relationship to the deceased; the other blanks sufficiently indicate the words to be supplied.  In the certificate of heirship, No. 4, after the word proof, insert the words tome, or the court of ____ holden at _____ as the case may require; and previous to the words and one, insert the degree of relationship of the person who signs the power of attorney.  In the large blank, insert the names of all the other heirs, designating their relationship and residence; the other blanks sufficiently indicate the words to be supplied.
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section | MMHF

January 23, 1926

John Davis McNutt
611 Hall Bldg.,
St. Petersburg, Florida

Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 42093 it appears that Henry Brewer was born in March 1765, the place not stated.
He enlisted in December 1779 in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Virginia and served two years as a private in Captain John Melon's, or Malon's, Company, Colonel Joseph Crockett's Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted in April 1782, served as a private in Captain Shaffner's Company, Colonel Armand's Legion and was discharged in the fall of 1782.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 13, 1818 while a resident of Adams County, Ohio.  He died February 20, 1929 in said Adams County.
His widow whose name is not given died in May 1829.
In 1830 their following children were living:  Mrs. Polly Davis of Romney, Virginia, Mrs. Peggy Hansberry, or Handabery, of Fairfield County, Ohio, and Mrs. Sally Williams,
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Anna Boldman wife of James Boldman, Elijah Brewer, Susan Brewer and Charles Brewer all of Adams County, Ohio.
Respectfully,

WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.
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42 093
INVALID
Revy

File No.  42.093
Henry Brewer
Pri Rev War

Act:  18 March 18
Index: -- Vol. 3, Page 60

[ Arrangement of 18870. ]


1922 , Jan. 24 Hist to Mrs. A. O. Endler,   Em
1926, Jan. 23 Hist  to John D. McNutt    MMHF
1932, Oct 5    "       "  Harry E. Wells see all corresp. on Henry Brewer S. 42100    AWF
1933, July 10   hist to Mrs. P. B. Zink     AWF
1934, Sept 22  hist to Mr. Elwood W. Price AWF
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Henry Brewer
No. 1631
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William Gordon
Bounty Land office
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1/2
Pension Office 
Apl 8. 1847. 

Sir:
In answer to your letter of the afdavit I have to inform you that pension there were two persons on the Ohio pension roll bearing the name of Henry Brewer. The pensioner of that name who resided in Adams County, appears to have received his stipend to the 4th of September 1828. The arrears due from that date to the period of his death are payable at the Treasury Department, and in order to obtain it, such vouchers as the enclosed printed sheets direct must be forwarded to Peter Hagner Esq, Third auditor.

Jesse Wikoff, Esq 
West Union,
Ohio
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House of Reps
Mch 21 40

Dr. Sir,
Will you be so good as to give me the information necessary to enable me to answer the enclosed letter?  Please return the letter to me,
Yours

A. G. Thurman

Hon. J. L. Edwards
Comm.
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 Apl 7 47

Hy Brewer
Ohio [illegible] '18
Ind in '29 or '30

free  [marked out: 10]

Pension Office  
Washington City
D. C.
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Adams County Ohio. West Union April 2. 1847 

Sir 

You wish to know, (before you are able to say who received Henry Brewers pension) where he resided when he was pensioned, and where he died, as well as the date of the law under which he obtained a pension.  He resided in Adams County, Ohio, died in said Co. in the year 1829 or 1830, and the date of the law under which he received pension is the law of the United States of the 18th of March 1818. We wish to know who has been collecting a pension on his credit, as we are advised by letter from the department that there has been paid to him said pension up to the year 1844. and he as you will see from the former part of this letter that he died in the year 1839 or 1830.  Your prompt attention to this will much oblige.
Jesse Wikoff 
by Tho McCousen

P.S. Direct your letter to Jesse Wikoff to this place.
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Henry Brewer
for pension
13 June 1818 - private
Virginia line  Armand's leg'n
.81 War-
Admitted

1st Col {illegible]
2d Colo Armand
Dec'r 81}  2 years
Dec'r 81}
April 81  [illegible]

Suspended for
the Virg'a Roll

Rec'd Nov 20th 1818
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State of Ohio Adams County Ss
I Joseph Darlinton Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Job Dinning Esq'r before whom the foregoing deposition of Henry Brewer was taken and who has signed the certificate thereunder written was at the  time of signing the said certificate and still is a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the county aforesaid duly Commissioned and quallified [sic] and that full faith and credit is due to his ssaid Certificate as well in Courts of Justice or thereout
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at West Union this 9 day of July in the year of our Lor[d] 1818
Joseph Darlinton
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Henry Brewer, Ohio Roll, Act of
March 18, 1818
Be pleased to say to what time he was last paid.
Pension Office 
March 23 1846

The Pensioner, in whose care we wish information, was a resident of Adams County, Ohio, and is said to have died in 1829 or 1830
Pension Office}
Apl 7, 1847}  Paid to 4th Sept 1828
BLB
There are two Henry Brewers - one on the old Roll, and one of the New Books, - Mr Harry did not refer at all to the old Book.
BLB
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579
Pension Office
March 25, 1846

Sir,
I herewith return the letter of W E Brewer, and have the honor to inform you that bounty land has already been allowed to Henry Brewer, of Ohio, who was a private in Armand's Legion, a warrant having been issued (No. 1631) on the 9th of June 1830 for 100 acres, in farm of Elisha Brewer, and the other heirs at law of the dec'd father.  The warrant was sent to the Hon w. Russell, West Union, Ohio
The pension i this case appears to have been paid to the 4th of September 1844. On the production of such vouchers as the enclosed printed sheets direct, the arrears due up to the day of his death will be paid.
Hon A. G. Thurman
H.R.
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Weest Union Ohio
June the 18th 1831
Sir
Yours of the 10th inst is to hand covering Land warrant No. 1631 for the heirs of Henry Brewer who was a private of Armands Corps.
Very Respectfully
 your ob't Servant
William Russel

William Gordon Esqr
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Route 2, Panhandle Rd
Delaware, Ohio
August 27, 1934

Veterans Administration
Washington, D. C.

Gentlemen:
The War Department suggested that I write you, in my search for information, concerning Henry Brewer. The War Department records show that one Henry Brewer, rank not stated, served in the Revolutionary war in Captain V'slyck's company, 2nd Battalion (Colonel Wempell) New York Militia.
Maybe your records will show his age, place of residence, and place and date of death.  I believe that he moved several times, and, if possible, I would like to know the address of each residence.
Any effort, or suggestion made; or additional information sent, will be greatly appreciated.
Thanking you in advance,
Elwood W. Price

P.S
It is believed that Henry Brewer died near West Union, Adams county, Ohio.
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Hillsboro, Ohio, June 26th, 1933.

To the Commissioner of Pensions, REV
Washington, 
D.C.

Dear Sir.
Would you please send me a copy of the pension certificate of Henry Brewer- private in Revolutionary War - Congress Regiment, placed on pension roll February 3rd- 1819, where a resident of Adams County, Ohio.
would like any family data that may be connected with this certificate.
Thanking you for your kindness.
Yours very truly.
Mrs. P. B. Zink
225 West Walnut St.

[ink stamp: RECEIVED JUN 27 1933  MAIL SUB-DIV. Vets Adm. Readers # 65]
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3-049
Ex. MMHF  Div. Rev & 1812 Wars Sect
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D.C. Dec. 3, 1925

The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
First name of widow
[marked out: No. of claim,] Not Known
Name of soldier Henry Brewer
[marked out: P. O. ] address of [marked out: claimant,] soldier at enlistment and after service - Two enlistments Martinsburg and Staunton Va.
[marked out: Company] Address after Service 
Adams Co. Ohio.
[marked out: Regiment.}  
State where enlisted  Martinsville and Staunton Va.
Date of [marked out: enlistment] birth March 1765
Date of [marked out: discharge] death Feb 20th 1829
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers.
Captain John Melon or Malon
Colonel Joseph Crockett
Return attached letter with reply
Winfield Scott
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.
6-2163
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OHIO REALTY COMPANY
No611 Hall Building
ST, PETERSBURG, FLORIDA
PHONE 1756

October 27, 1925.

Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Washington D. C.
 
Gentlemen:-
Please send me a statement of the Military History of Henry Brewer a soldier of the Revolutionary War,
Thanking you
Yours very truly
John Davis McNutt
John Davis McNutt

JDM/ES. 3-525

See Revolutionary War Section
E. W.
S 42093

[ink stamp: U. S. PENSION OFFICE  S  OCT 29 1925]
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Jan. 6, 1922.

To the Pension Bureau:-
Gentlemen:-
I am anxious to obtain information of Elihu Davis & Henry Brewer, two soldier of the War of the Revolution, who served in Pennsylvania regiments.  Henry Brewer was living in Adams Co. Ohio in 1817.  Will you please find the number & name of the regiments, & who received pensions from the services of
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these two soldiers?
Will you also find out of Lloyd Ward of Fredericks Ind. was a soldier in the Revolution

Very respectfully yours,
(Miss) A.O. Endler
Box 181
Romney,
West Virginia

[STAMP]
U.S. Pension Office
Jan 9 1922

[STAMP]
Record Division
Jan 9 1922
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September 22, 1934
xxxxxxxxxxx
Henry Brewer-S.42093
Henry Brewer-S.42100
Mr. Elwood W. Price BA-J/AWF
Panhandle Road, Route 2
Delaware, Ohio

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Henry Brewer, a Revolutionary War soldier, whose record was furnished you by the War Department, showing that he served in the New York militia. You state that Henry Brewer is believed to have died in Adams County, Ohio.

The records of two soldiers named Henry Brewer have been found, both of which may be of interest to you. Their records are furnished herein as found in claims for pension, based upon their service in the War of the Revolution.

Henry Brewer-S.42093

Henry Brewer was born in March, 1765, place not stated, nor are the names of his parents given.

He enlisted sometime in December, 1779 in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Virginia and served as a private in Captain John Melon or Malon's company in Colonel Joseph Crockett's Virginia regiment and was discharged at the Falls of the Ohio, having served two years. He enlisted in Staunton, Virginia in the spring of 1782, served as a private in Captain Shaffner's company in Colonel Armond's Legion and was discharged at Little York, Pennsylvania in the fall of 1782.

This soldier, Henry Brewer, was allowed pension
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on his application executed June 13, 1819, at which time he was living in Adams County, Ohio.
This soldier, Henry Brewer, died February 20, 1829 in Adams County, Ohio, leaving a widow, whose name is not stated; she died in May, 1829.
In 1830 their children were as follows- Mrs. Polly Davis of Romney, Virginia; Mrs. Peggy Hansberry(Handsberry) of Fairfield County, Ohio; Mrs. Sally Williams of Adams County, Ohio; Anna Holdman, wife of James Boldman of Adams County, Ohio; Susan Brewer of Adams County, Ohio; Elijah Brewer of Adams County, Ohio; and Charles Brewer of Adams County, Ohio.
There are no further data in this claim relative to the family of Henry Brewer.
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3-

dren- Esther aged twenty-six years, Isaac aged sixteen years, and Cybell aged fourteen years.

This soldier, Henry Brewer, was living in 1837 in the state of Ohio and made affidavit in Richland County, Ohio: he stated at this time that his children were residing in the state of Ohio.

There are no further data in this claim concerning the family of Henry Brewer.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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July 10, 1933
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Henry brewer-S. 42093
BA-J/AWF

Mrs. P. B. Zink
225 W. Walnut Street
Hillsboro, Ohio


Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Henry Brewer of Adams County, Ohio.

The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 42095, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Henry Brewer.

He was born in March, 1965. place not given; nor are the names of his parents stated.

Henry Brewer enlisted in Martinsburg Berkeley
County, Virginia, sometime in December, 1779 and served as a private in Captain John Melon or Malon's company, Colonel Joseph Crockett's Virginia regiment, and was discharged sometime in December, 1781 at the Falls of the Ohio. He enlisted at Staunton, Virginia, sometime in March or April, 1782 and served as a private in Captain Shaffner's company, Colonel Armand's Legion and was discharged in the fall of 1782 at Little York, Pennsylvania.

Henry Brewer was allowed pension on his application executed June 13, 1818, then a resident of Adams County, Ohio.  He died at his residence in Adams County, Ohio, February 20, 1829, leaving a widow, who died in May, 1829, name of widow not shown.

Their children were living in 1830, as follows; Mrs. Polly Davis of Romney, Virginia; Mrs. Peggy Hans[bery]
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[continued from previous file]
berry of Handsbery of Fairfield County, Ohio; Mrs. Sally Williams of Adams County, Ohio; Anna Boldman, the wife of James Boldman [of] Adams County, Ohio; Elijah Brewer of Adams County, Ohio; Charles Brewer of Adams County, Ohio; Susan Brewer of Adams County, Ohio.

Very truly yours

A. D. Hiller
Assistant to Administrator
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION. 3-525
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., Jan 24, 1922

In reply to your request of -, received - for a statement of the military history of Henry Brewer a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his application for pension on file in this Bureau. S. 42093
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.
Dec. 1779
Apl. 1782
LENGTH OF SERVICE.
2 yrs.
Fall 1782
RANK.
Pvt.
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. CAPTAIN.
Jno Melon 
Shafner
COLONEL.
Jos. Crockett
Armand
STATE. 
Va.

Battes engaged in, None stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, enl. Martinsburg & Staunton, Va.
Date of application for pension, June 13, 1818 - al.
Residence at date of application, Adams Co., Ohio
Age at date of application, 6 Mar. - 1765.
Remarks: He d. Feb. 20, 1829 in Adams Co., Ohio, survived by a widow, no name stated; she d. in May 1829 sur. by the following ch. Polly Davis of Romney, Va. Peggy Hansberry of Fairfield Co., Ohio; and Elijah; Charles; Sally Williams; Anna Baldman & Susan Brewer all of Adams Co., Ohio
Respectfully,
Commissioner.