Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 10915, for Thomas Jenkins, Maryland
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SERVICE MD.
Jenkins, Thomas
NUMBER S. 10915
carded
CONTENTS
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No 15
District of Columbia
Thomas Jenkins
of Washington Co in the Dt. of Columbia who was a private in the - commanded by Captain - of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Stone in the Maryland line, for the term of 10 months and 16 days from 20 May 1778 to 5th April 1779.

Inscribed on the roll of Dt. Columbia at the rate of Thirty five dollars 8 cents, to
commence on the 4 day of March 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued on the 5th of July
1832 and delivered to the Pensioner.

Arrears to 4th of March 1832 35.08
Semi-anu'l all'ce ending 4th Sept 1832 17.54
52.62

Revolutionary Claim,
Acts June 7, 1832
Recorded D. Vol 8 Page 187

See letter to P July 1834
Kent, 3
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Thomas Jenkins
Not entitled
JLR
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A schedule of the property of Thoams Jenkins of Washington County in the District of Columbia to wit

89-3/4 acres of land in said district worth $892.52
One negro woman 26 years old worth $175.00
one negro child 7 years old worth $100.00
one negro chile 5 years old worth $60.00
one begro male chile 3 years old worth $50.00
one negro child 1 year old worth $25.00
one old horse 14 years old worth $8.00
one old mare 11 years old worth $8.00
one other mare 7 years old worth $15.00
one other horse 6 years old worth $20.00
one yoke of oxen worth $30.00
two cows, two heifers & one calf worth $30.00
Five shoats worth $9.00
One Sow and pigs worth $6.00
Total $1428.00

six of children & other family living with him. One daughter named Suzanna 36 years old - who is sickly and cray & can do but little work. One son 19 years of age named Thomas who is strong & healthy and able to work but has no trade.

Thomas Jenkins is 64 years of age, is sickly and unable to do any hard labor and has no trade or profession but that of a farmer who works his own land.
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SCHEDULE.
Circuit Court District of Columbia SS. ⎬ Decr Term 1824 
On this 10th day of January 1825; personally appeared, in open court, (a) being a court of record (b) for the said district, Thomas Langan about sixty five years, resident in the County of Washington in said district, who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows: (c) in the first Maryland Regiment commanded  by Colonel, (afterwards Genl Wm Smallwood) 

And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, 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 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 in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed . 

Sworn, and declared on the 10th day of Jany 1825 in open Court 
Wm Brent Clerk

I, William Brent Clerk of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia & County of Washington do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do 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 $1428 dollars and ____ cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 10th day of January 1825 
Wm Brent  Clerk of the Court for the District of Columbia County of Washington
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( a ) The whole of the form prescribed in the first section, to verify the amount of property of the applicant, the oath of the party, and the certificate of the clerk excepted, must be done while the court is in session. 

( b ) All are courts of record, within the contemplation of the act of Congress, 
1st. Which are expressly made courts of record by the laws of the state which create them; 
2d. Which have been solemnly adjudged, by the tribunals of the several states, to be courts of record: 
3d. Which proceed according to the course of the common law, with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a record of their proceedings. 
4th. Which have the power of fine and imprisonment; 
And courts which proceed according to the course of the civil and canon law, having neither of those attributes, are not courts of record, although they may keep a registry of their proceedings, and possess a seal. The court should, in every instance, state, on the face of the proceedings, that it is a court of record, and state why it is such. -- [Opinion of the Attorney General of the United States.]

( c ) Here set forth the regiment, company, and line, or ship, corps, or vessel, and the date of the original declaration; and, if he has received a pension, the number of the pension certificate should be inserted. 

(d) Here enumerate each article of real and personal estate, necessary clothing and bedding excepted , and subscribe the same. The declarant must also mention his occupation, his ability to pursue it, the number and names of his family residing with him, their ages, and their capacity to contribute to their support, in order that the department may be enabled to decide whether the applicant is in such indigent circumstances as to be entitled to the pension. It is the opinion of the Attorney General, that the words of the third section of the act of the 1st of May, 1820, ""in such indigent circumstances as to be unable to support himself without the assistance of his country," comprehend those only who are incapable of supporting themselves without the aid of the government, except by private or public charity.
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DISTRICT OF Columbia, ss. 
On this 23 day of May 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the circuit court of the United States for the said district, personally appeared Thomas Jenkins aged 57. years, resident in Washington County in the said district, who being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late 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:" That he, the said Thomas Jenkins enlisted in the year 1778 in the state of Maryland in the company commanded by Captain William Bruce of the 1st Maryland regiment, Maryland line, for the term of nine months; that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States until the expiration of his term of enlistment, when he was discharged from service in Middle Brook state of New Jersey; that he was in the battles of ____ and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services, except the annexed affidavit. 

Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid. 

I, Buckner Thruston Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Thomas Jenkins did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, on the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress, given under my hand this 23 day of May 1818 B. Thruston  ┃ SEAL OF THE COURT. ┃ 
To the Honble the Secretary at War
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May 21, 1932.
Mrs. Margaret C. Diggins 
323 Pennsylvania Avenue, S.E. 
Washington, D. C. 

BA-J/ILL 
XXXXXXXXXXXXX 
Thomas Jenkins 
S. 10915 
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter requesting information relative to Thomas Jenkins, a Revolutionary War pensioner. The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 10915, based upon the service of Thomas Jenkins in that war. Thomas Jenkins enlisted May 20, 1778 in Maryland, served as private in Captain William Bruce's Company, 1” [First] Maryland Regiment and was discharged April 5, 1779. He was allowed pension on his application executed May 23, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Washington, District of Columbia. He was then fifty-seven years of age. In 1825, the soldier referred to his daughter, Suzanna, aged thirty-six years, and one son, Thomas, aged nineteen years. The name of soldier's wife is not stated. 

Very truly yours, 
A. D. HILLER, 
Assistant to Administrator.
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Rev. and 1812 
Wars Section 
MMHF/HMM 
September 19, 1929.
Hon. Andrew J. Montague 
House of Representatives 
Washington, D. C. 
My dear Mr. Montague: 
In response to your letter of September 17, 1929, I have the honor to advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to Thomas Jenkins of Virginia. From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.10915. it appears that Thomas Jenkins enlisted in Maryland, May 20, 1778, served as private in Captain William Bruce's Company, 1st Maryland Regiment, and was discharged April 5, 1779. He was allowed pension on his application executed May 23, 1818, while a resident of Washington, D. C., aged fifty-seven years. In 1825 he referred to his daughter, Suzanna, aged thirty-six years, and son Thomas, aged nineteen years. The name of the soldier's wife is not stated. 
Very truly yours, 
EARL D. CHURCH 
Commissioner.
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Portion of a Pension Office Form

your request of blank received blank for a record of the military history of Thomas Jenkins soldier in the Revolutionary war you will find below the desired information as contained in his application for pension on file in this Bureau. S.F. 10915

Dates of Enlistment or Appointment
May 20, 1778 to Apr 5, 1779
discharged at Middlebrook N.J.

Rank - Blank

Officers under whom service was rendered
Captain Wiliam Bruce of Charles Co Md
Colonel Smallwood

State - MD

Battles engaged in - Checkmark
Residence of soldier at enlistment - Enlisted in Maryland
Date of Application for pension - May 23, 1818 his claim was allowed
residence at date of application - Washington D.C.
Age at date of application - 57 years
Remarks: In 1825 he referred to his daughter Suzanna at 36 yrs & son Thomas 19 yrs.

The above noted is the one etc. 

Respectfully,

Commissioner.
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Auditor's Office Annapolis Decr 8th 1819 

I hereby certify, that it appears from the muster-rolls remaining in the Auditor's Office, that Thomas Jenkins enlisted as a pvt in the First Maryland Regiment, on the 20th day of May 78  and was discharged on the 5th April 79 - 
Thos Karney Aud. S. M.
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Notification delivered 1825, to claimant.

16264 
Dt [District] of Columbia 
Thomas Jenkins 
ofWashington City Dt Columbia 
who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Stone of the Maryland line, 
for the term of 9 months 

Inscribed on the roll of Dt Columbia 
at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 23 of May 1818 

Certificate of Pension issued the 14th of Dec 1819 and sent to Honble [Honorable] Joseph Kent. 
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1819   $115.38 
Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4 Mar 1820. 48.—
An 14 ms 9/31 4/30

[Total].    $163.38 

{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818.} 

Discontinued
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July 5th 1832 
Pension Office 
The Honb. [Honorable]
Secretary of War 
By Mr Thomas Jenkins
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House of Representatives 
5th July 1832

To The Honb[Honorable?]
Secretary of War 
Sir 
The [?] Thomas Jenkins 
a Soldier of the revolution 
war to on [unclear] you to be placed on 
the pension list. He was a 
pensioner under the law of 1818 but 
afterwards stricken off on account 
of his holding some  property. 
Will the same evidence then 
adduced and have on file in 
the proper department answer
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to place him on the pension roll 
under the late law? If so it 
will save him and others Similarly 
situated both expense & trouble. 
I have given him your instruction 
provided the proof already on record 
will not answer, and will thank 
you to give such further directions 
as you may think proper. 
Very Respectfully 
Yr. [?]
B. J. S[illegible]
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J. L. Edwards Esqr 
Pension Office 

Hon. Jos. Kent 
Senate N S
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Senate Chamber 
26th June 1834 
Dear Sir,
Thos. Jenkings [Thomas Jenkins] now on the pension list & receives $35. per annum, tells me he was form[erly] in the receipt of a larger sum.
Will you do me the favor 
to inform me whether his statement is correct 
& if his pension has been reduced the reasons that influenced the office in doing so.
With great respect 
[yrobtsvt?]
Jos. Kent

J. L. Edwards Esqr
Pension Office
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n 15 - History to Miss Nannie V. 
M. B. H

1915 June 25, To Mrs. Ella R. Kenyon. 

1922, Sept 26 Hist to Miss Margaret Castell. Ew

1929 - Sept. 19. Hist to Hon. A.J Montague HF

1932 - May 21 - Hist to Mrs. Margaret C. Diggins, I L L. 

Rev War
10.915 
INVALID. 
File No. 10,915 
Thomas Jenkins
Priv. Rev. war
Act: June 7th 1832. 
Index: -- Vol. A, Page 192 
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Washington, D. C., 18 April 1932

U. S. Pension Office, 
Washington, D. C. 
Atten: Chief Clerk. 

S I R :
I am a direct descendant of Thomas Jenkins, of Maryland, a Revolutionary Soldier, and understand that he is #13 on the Pension Role. Could you give me such data concerning him, as would be required to be filed with my application for membership in the Association of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Thanking you, I am, 
Very truly, 
Margaret C Diggins 
Mrs. Margaret C. Diggins, 
323 Pa. Ave., S. E.

[stamp, partially illegible]
RECEIVED APR 12 1932 [?] PENSION FILES [?]
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Div. 3 -- 339.
( Old No. 3 - 090.)

Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 190
No._____
Mr. _____
Co. _____Regiment: ______
State.
You are hereby directed to report in person to
Dr. _____
(St. and No.) _____
Town, _____
County, _____, State. _____
upon any Wednesday within three months
from date hereof, for a medical examination.

Return this slip with the date of the examination
noted below by the surgeon making
the same.

Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Examination made by me this _____
day of _____, 190_____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____

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10915
Rev. War 
Copy of Inventory of 
land and Stock of 
Thomas Jenkins 
1st Md. Inf. 
[?] #15 
Copy of names of 
friends who sign 
a petition 

Mr Tingley 
Please send 
to my desk 
G C Kniffin
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3-049.
Ex. Eu.   Div. Rev War 

Department of the Interior, 
BUREAU OF PENSIONS, 
WASHINGTON, D.C.  July 28, 1922 

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. 
name of widow   Amelia Atchison 
Name of soldier Thomas Jenkins 
address of soldier at enlistment & after service Prince George’s Co
Company. ____
Regiment. ____ 
State where enlisted Prince Georges Co. 
Date of birth ____
Date of death.____

If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers. ____

Return attached letter with reply. 

ACTING Commissioner. 
6 -- 2469.
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Apt. 24. The Isabella,
1483 Newton St. 
Washington, D.C. 
June 10, 1922

Commissioner of Pensions, 
Washington, D.C. 
Sir:
Will you please furnish me with the service of Thomas Jenkins who served with the Maryland forces during the Revolutionary War. Respectfully yours, 
(Miss) Margaret Castell

[stamp] U. S. PENSION OFFICE F JUN 13 1922
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Please furnish Statement of Service of Thos Jenkins S10915, 

to Nannie V. Mitchell 
Record Div U S P

Data from Card
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W1
Rev Sec

73 State St
Seneca Falls N. Y. 
21 June 1915. 

To the Pension Department, 
Washington. DC. 

Will you kindly assertain for me, if Captain Thomas Jenkins name is on the Revolutionary Pension list. He was of (Charles Co) Maryland. Yours truly 
(Mrs) Ella R. Kenyon

[stamp] U. S PENSION OFF D JUN 22 1915
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ANDREW J. MONTAGUE 
3D DISTRICT VIRGINIA 
T. W. WALSH, JR.
SECRETARY 
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 
September 17, 1929. 

The Commissioner of Pensions, 
Washington, D. C. 
Dear Sir: 

Will you please furnish me with a copy of such record as your Bureau may have relative to one Thomas Jenkins, of Virginia, who served in the Revolutionary War? This information is desired by the old Dominion Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. 

Thanking you in advance for your kindness in the matter, I am, 
Yours sincerely, 
A. J. Montague 

[Faint Stamp] PENSION SEP 18 1929
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This is to certify that We have known Thomas Jenkins, who is the bearer of this, for many years and We have known him when his circumstances were much more flourishing than at present. Indeed his circumstances are certainly reduced of late and We have no hesitation in declaring it as our opinion that he deserves and stands in need of the assistance of a grateful country  
November 19th 1818

Thos Reynolds [Thomas Reynolds]
Henry A Cally 
Zachariah Walker 
John Addison 
Notley Maddox 
John Evans 
Basil Evans 
Thomas G. Addison 
Thos G Addison Jnr 
N Notley Young 
Nichs Young [Nicholas Young]
John Jenkins
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I certify that I am well acquainted with several of the gentlemen whose names appear on the within certificate; and that they are persons to whose testimony full credit may be given. 
Washington, Dec. 17. 1819 
Joseph Kent Member 
of the H. Representatives
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State of Maryland Charles County
Be it remembered that on the [?] day of May 
1818 Came Capt William Bruce before [?] subscribe[?]
one of theJustices of the peace for the state and the County aforesaid and being first sworn on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God deposeth and Saith that Thomas Jenkins Joined his Company in [?] 78. in [the?] first Maryland Regiment of the Continental troops in the service of the United States for the term of nine months which time [?] the said Thomas Jenkins served out and was discharged the year 1779. and further this deponant saith not. 

[Additional lines and signature illegible]
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State of Maryland Charles County Sct.
I Hereby Certif[y] 
that Frances E. Dunnington Gentleman before whom the 
within affidavit appears to have been made and whose 
[n]ame is thereto subscribed, was on the day of this date thereof, one of the State of Maryland’s Justices 
of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly 
commissioned and sworn, and to all whose acts as such full faith and credit is and ought to be given; as well in Courts of Justice as [?]

In Testimony whereof I have 
hereto subscribed my name and 
affixed the seal of Charles Coun[ty] 
Court this twenty first day of 
May Eighteen hundred and Eighteen 
nor warder Elk of Charles County Court
John [?] Clk of 
Charles County Court