Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 7622, for John Stewart, Pennsylvania
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(3-1776) NUMBER
2
SERVICE
Penn. Stewart, John S.7622
carded
CONTENTS
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Ohio.31.314
John Stewart
of Pike Co in the State of Ohio
who was a Private in the co.
by Captain Thompson of the Regt commanded
by Col. White in the Penn'a
line for two years.
$80.

Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio
at the rate of 80. Dollars 00. Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension on the 25th of June
1833 and sent to Robt
Lucas, Piketon Pike Co, Ohio .

Arrears to the 4th of March 1833. 160.00
Seminal allowance ending 4 Sep.  '33 40.00
$200.00

{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Wm R Palmer Clerk,
Book 5 Vol. 8 Page 24.
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State of Ohio Pike County ss }
 On this fourteenth day of September AD. 1832 personally appeared in open 
Court, before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Pike County, now 
sitting, John Stewart a resident of Said County of Pike and State of Ohio, aged 
seventy five 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 June 7th A.D. 1832
That he the Said John Stewart entered the service of the United States, as a 
private in a Company of Spies (or minute men) under the command of Captain 
John Clark, in Colonel Peter Hosterman's Regiment, under General Potter and was 
stationed on the frontier for the defense of the Inhabitants against the Indians, in 
the County of Northumberland in the State of Pennsylvania. That he entered the
service near the commencement of the Revolutionary War (the particular month 
or year not recollected) and served in Said Company (with the exception of about 
three months) until his captain was killed by the Indians and his Company dispersed 
in the month of August preceding the promulgation of peace. (1783) that shortly 
before the battle of Germantown a part of the Company to which he belonged was 
ordered to join the Army that he marched there under the command of Captain
James Thompson, Col Hugh White and General Potter, but did not arrive to join the
Army until the day after  that battle was fought, that he served three months under 
Capt James Thompson, and then returned to his old company of spies (or minute men) 
then under the commandof Capt Patrick Watton, and served in it until it was dispersed 
as above stated.
And I the Said John Stewart do hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or
 annuity except the
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present and declare that my name is not on the Pension Roll
of the agency of any state or Territory-
Interrogatories propounded by the Court.
Q. Where and in what year were you born?
A. In Lancaster County Pennsylvania, in the year 1756
Q. Have you any record of your age, if so where is it?
A. I have, at home, but neglected to bring it with me, not knowing it 
was necessary [?]
Q. Where were you living when called into service?
A. In Northumberland County State of Pennsylvania -
Q. Where have you lived since the Revolutonary War, and where do you now live?
A. I resided in Northumberland County Pennsylvania until about the year 1802, at 
which time I removed to the State of Ohio and resided therein, in the County of 
Ross untill the year 1815, Since which time I have resided in the County of Pike, 
where I now reside -
Q. How were you called into service?
A. I Volunteered -
State the names of some of the Regular officers who were with the troops where 
you served
A. I do not recollect the names of any of the regular officers at this time
Q. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service & if so, by whom was it given, 
and what has become of it?
A. It is my impression that I received a discharge for the three months which I served 
under Capt. Thompson, but do not recollect by whom it was given, or what has become 
of it. But in consequence of Capt Watson being killed by the Indians and the Company 
dispersed, I did not receive a discharge at that time.
State the names of persons to whom you are knownin your present neighborhood, and 
who can testify to your character for veracity and good behavior. your services as a soldier 
of the revolution.
A. I do not know that it is in my power to prove my actual serving as a soldier by any person l
iving; but as to my character and veracity, I would beg leave to refer the
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Court to the Rev. Thomas Wilson and the Hon. William Hampton, who 
have been personally acquainted with me for about twenty five or thirty 
years pastime -
Sworn to and subscribed in open } his
Court Sept: 14th AD 1832 } John  X  Stewart
William Hempstead Clerk P.G.P. } mark [X being his mark in lieu of signature]

Mr Thomas Wilson Clergyman, residing in the County of Pike aforesaid and 
William Hampton residing in the same County, hereby certify that we are
well acquainted with John Stewart, who has subscribed and sworn to the above
declaration: that we believe him to be seventy five years of age: that he is reputed
and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the 
Revolutionary war, and that we concur in that opinion -- 
Sworn to and Subscribed in open } Thos. Wilson - all/G.
Court Sept. 14th AD 1832 } W Hampton
Hallam Hempstead Clerk. P.G.P }

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the
matter, and after putting the interrogation prescribed by the War Department, that 
the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as he stated
And the Court further certifies that it appears and is known to them that Thomas
Wilson who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the
County of Pike aforesaid and that William Hampton who has also signed the same
 is a resident in the Said
County of Pike, and is a credible person; and that their
statement is entitled to credit.
In Witness whereof we have hereunto subscribed our
names at Piketon this 14th day of September AD 1832
Wm Hampton }
Benjamin Daniels } Associate Judges
Saml Reed }
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State of Ohio Pike County ss } I Hallam Hempstead Clerk of the court of
Common pleas for the County of Pike do hereby certify that the forgoing 
contains the original proceedings in the matter of the application of John 
Stewart for a  pension -- 
In testimony whereof I have herein to set my hand and affixed the Seal of
Said Court at Piketon this 14th day September AD 1832 and of our State
the 30th --
Hallam Hempstead, Clerk P.C.P.
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13"h2p
John Stewart
13.314
Adm 2 years
$80.00
Robert Lucas
Piketon County,
Ohio
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BRIEF in the case of John Stewart
of Pike County in the State of Ohio
(Act 7th June, 1839.)
1. Was the declaration mad before a Court or a Judge? Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? 75
4. State his service as directed in the form annexed.
[4 columns listed below]
Period.
voleenterant near the 
in 17
commencement of the
Revolutionary war
Duration of Service.
Years, Months, Days
with the exception of 
3 months as a private
Soldier until August
Rank.
As a spy
or 
Minute 
Man
friends
Names of General and Field Officers
under whom he served.
Gen.
Col. Peter Hosterman
Capt. John Clark
Col. Hugh White
Capt. John Thompson
5. In what battles was he engaged?
not any
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?
Northumberland Cty, Penna.
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by
incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
No
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above
mentioned.
Chars. G Wilson Examining Clerk.
15 July 1833
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The State of Ohio
Pike County Ls. Personally appeared before me
the undersigned, a Justic of the peace in and for
the County aforesaid, John Stewart who being duly
sworn deposeth and saith, that by reasons 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 period mentioned below, and
in the following grades. For five years I served as a 
private, and for such service I claim a pension.
Sworn to and subscribed before
me April 20th 1833.
John his mark X Stewart
John Hines J Peace
State of Ohio
Pike County I Hallam Hempstead Clerk of the
Court of Common Pleas for the County aforesaid
do certify that John Hines Esq is a magistrate
as above and that the foregoing signature purporting
to be his is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto
at my hand and  affixed the seal of
said Court of Piketon this  20th day
of April AD1833.
Hallam Hempstead Clerk
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Form
John Stewart Chosen for a 
Pension amended and abound
J.L. Edwards Esquire
Pension officer, War Department
Washington
City
[written sideways]Ohio
[written sideways]Reto
Pension O
Apr 22nd
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Photon April 22nd 1833
Dear Sir
I herewith enter the papers of John Steward
Claming a pention [pension] from the United States as a Soldier in the revolutionary war. I also enter the Brief, and the addendum affidavit of said Steuard, which answers the 5 Queries agree by the arbitrator in your letter. This affidavit of  previous will be desired support to establish his claim to a pension.  
The old Gentleman while in need of the Bounty of Government and of his service hereas been such as a caretaker Law as
it invoke the act of Congress, it could not
be bestowed on a more worthy Ctryman 

Please return your answer to my
Scree at  Philon Ohio
Very Respectfully Your Obt Svt
Robert Lucas

J L Eswards Esq
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1828 papers
to be filed 
with Ad
on Inv
#T.622
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John Stewart-
Penn. line-
vur
Ohio
Act. Priv. File No 7.622
{Act 1828}
{not allowed}
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Revhan
7622
INVALID.
File No. 7622
John Stewart
Pri Rev. War
Act: June 7, 1832
Index: - Vol. A sh, Page 358
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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1701
Revolutionary Claims.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
2 August 1829.
John Stewart of Beaver township in the county of
Pike - in the State of Ohio - has applied to the Secretary
of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving officers
and soldiers of the Revolution, " approved the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he enlisted in the
Continental line of the army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued until its termination,
at which period he was a Private - in captain's
company, Col Clarks regiment of the Pennsylvania
line; and that he never did received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, provided by the resolve of the
15th of May, 1778; and further, that he was not on the 15th day of May, 1828, on the pension list
of the United States, and that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, nothing
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far the several statements are corroborated by the
records in his office.
By Order of the Secretary
FA Dickens
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
22nd August 1829
In appears by the records in this office, that a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars has been
Issued to in the 
It further appears that a man in the name of John Stewart is now on the pension
list of the Pittsburg - - -agency and has been so since the 3d March
1826.
He has been paid in full 4th March 1829
A Certificate for the reward of eighty
Dollars appears to have been informed in favor
of John Stewart of Col Porters Artillery of
the Pennsylvania line.
Peter Hagner Aud.
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Phiton  O  | Free
Aug+ 7
Revolutionary Claim
Samuel D. Ingham Esquire
Secretary of the Treasury U.S.
Washington City

Robert Lucas
for John Stewart
Rec 13 Aug 1829
270
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Friendly Grove Pike County Ohio
August 4th 1829
Dear Sir
I herewith enclose the declaration of John Stewart one
of the surviving patriots of the revolution, who claims the
County of Government under the Act of the 15th of May 1832.
Mr Stewart has for several years resided in this County
and has sustained an unblemished character, he has
heretofore supported himself by his own industry without
the aid of government, but is now in the decline of
life as will be seen by his declaration and is in
deteriorating that would render The County of Goosner
not only acceptable, but truly gratefull to him.
you will be pleased to inform me of the decision
on Jn Stewarts application, and if not admitted what
are deficient - direct your communications to
Robert Lucas Pehelora Ohio who will at all will
attend to my business (without fee or reward) that
contained to promote the just claims of their revolutionary
warther, who gained for us the liberty
we now enjoy -
with treating of respect I am
your obd [obedient] servt [servant]
Robert Lucas
Samuel D Ingham Esq
Secretary Treasury N.S.
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John Stewart, Geo. Act 1832
Suspended
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Lumpkin Oct 16 85
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Revolutionary Claim
for the purpose of obtaining the benefit of the act, entitled
the act for the relief of certain officers and Soldiers of the
Army of the Revolution approved 15th May 1828
I John Stewart of Beaver Township, in the County
of Pike and State of Ohio, aged about seventy three
years, do hereby declare that I was a soldier of the
Revolution for the war in a company commanded
by Capt John Clark, in a regiment in the
Pennsylvania line command at the time of my enlistment by  Col Philip Cole (to the best of my recollection)
and afterwards by Col John Clark, and that I served
in the detachment of troops hole over for the defense
of the Frontier under the command of Genl Potter
who residence was of the time I served with him in Penns Cully, in the State of Pennsylvania, that
inCoarseyum of the depredations of the Indians, ] about 
the close of the war. The settlement  on the Frontier broke up
and the inhabitans fled to the outer for
protection, 
the foregoing to which flight, and to the
pulsion of the Company to which I belonged
and James here afterward ended to obtain the
and County promend me by the Court of the hold
to volum a regular discharge from thence
of my Regiment, to the best of my relation of
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can obtain a discharge (which to me at the time is [illegible]) I have list the same. And I further declare that I have never been on the pension was under
any act of Congress whatsoever
Witness my hand this 25th day of July, in the
year one thousand eight hundred and Seventy nine
attest
seal
here
John Stewart
Mark
●
Before me John G Lawrence a Justice of the Peace for the County of Pike in the State of Ohio, personal
appeared James Black and Richard Scott of the said County, who had subscribe their names as within to the foregoing declaration, and severally made oath that the Share by whom the foregoing declaration was made and subscribed is will have
to them to be the person therein described and that
he is generally reputed and believed to have been
solder in the army of the revolution in manner as therein stated, and that the said declarator
was made and sealed by the said John Stewart in the presence on the day of the date thereof witnes my hand this 25 day of July in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine
John G Lawrence
Justice P
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State of Ohio}
Pike County of}
I Hallam Hempstead Clerk of the Court of
Common pleas for the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that John G Lawrence Esqr before whom the foregoing affidavit were sworn, was, at the time and now is an acting Justice of the peace for the said County, and duly
empowered to administer oaths -
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, this 6th day of August in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight
Hallam Hempstead
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which these answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
John Stewart which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes
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? Yes
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 amout of pension he is entitled? No
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes
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? Yes
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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? Yes
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?
Yes
XIV. If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility?
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?
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. Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? Yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And if not, which of them is not so answered? Yes
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--year--months and --- days, I served as a--and for such service I claim a pension."
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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the 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 his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
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 be 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 authenticated 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 end 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.