Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 7235, for George Miller, Pennsylvania
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SERVICE   Penn.
Miller, George
NUMBER  S.7235
Carded
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Date of death not on AB 
26278     26  
Pennsylvania   
George Miller    26278    
Of Union Co. in the State of Pa.  
 who was a Pri in the Company commanded by Captain Wright of the Reg’t, commanded by col. Bull in the Penn’a  Militia -  
8 Mo 7 [unreadable]   $27.43 [unreadable]   
Inscribed on the Roll of Penn’a    at the rate of 27 Dollars -  43 - Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. – 
Certificate of Pension issued the 28th day of April 1834 and Sent to [unreadable]
Arrears to the 4th of Mar - 34,             82.3            
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept ’34  13.71
$96.0
{ Revolutionary Claim Act June 7, 1832}   
 Recorded by  J. T. Sprague Clerk
Book  C – Vol. 5  Page 40
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Declaration of George Miller for a pension
29.310
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Declaration of George Miller, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832.       
Pennsylvania             
Union County } Ss     
On this seventeenth day of December A.D. 1833, personally appeared in open court, before the Judges of the court of common pleas of Union County, now sitting, George Miller, a resident of Union Township, Union County and State of Pennsylvania, aged seventy three years, or thereabouts, 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 7, 1833.            
That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.    
As near as he can recollect, in the year 1776, he joined a company of what was called Scouters, under the command of Captain Knabenberger, and marched against the indians, who were committing depredations near the blue mountain, in Northampton County, Pa. and was out in this expedition 7 days.    
In the same year, he thinks, 1776, he was pressed to drive a team, that was sent from Northampton County, aforesaid, to the State of Connecticut to bring fire arms for the American army; he was 7 weeks in this expedition. The team did not belong to him and he had no contracts with the government or any of its agents for driving said team - the team belonged to another man. The wagonmaster, or the person who had the care of the waggons was called Jacob Opp.                        
In the following year 1777, he was again pressed to drive a team in the American Army, the team started from Northampton County to Philadelphia and from thence to Newtown in this expedition he was out 14 days The wagonmaster's name was Brobst.             
In the same year 1777, he was again pressed to drive a team in the American Army from Valley forge, Montgomery County, aforesaid, to the Delaware river, he was engaged hauling Arms and provisions for the Army. In this expedition he was out 7 days. The wagonmaster's name was Stephen Bolgiard.    
In the same year 1777, he was drafted in the Militia, in Northampton county, aforesaid, where he then resided when he was pressed to drive the teams, above mentioned; and marched in a company, as a private commanded by Captain Henry Wrights, to the vicinity of Philadelphia, and after remaining there some time, was marched to the cross roads, above Philadelphia, where they were put into winter quarters and remained there until his time of service expired which was 2 months. Here he suffered many privations. The comanding officer was Col. Bull. He was discharged on parol.   
In the year 1778, he was again drafted in the Malitia, in Northampton Parol. county aforesaid, on a tour of duty, and marched in a company, as a private
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under the command of Capt. Cassimer Greenamoyer, to Knadenhead, in Northampton County, where he remained with the company, as guards, the indians being then in the neighborhood of that place until the expiration of his term of service, which was 2 months, all the time on duty. He was discharged on parol.     
In the year 1781, he inlisted in Northampton County, Pa. into the service of the United States, to drive what was called a continental team - he Joined the American army at the city of Philadelphia, and drove a team connected with the army from there to Peekskill, on the North river, - State of New York, he remained here a while with the army, and was sent back to Philadelphia, in company with 4 other teams ladened with sick soldiers - from there he drove with his team to Wilmington, State of Delaware, where he laid with the army during winter, when his term of service expired, which was 6 months.  During his term of service he had 2 wagonmasters - the first was named John Bergman, and the other – Frippo.   Part of this last service was in the French Army. He does not recollect the commanding officers name of the troops to which he was attached. He received a written discharge but has lost it. As near as he can recollect he was about 16 years old when he entered the service of the United States      
He has no documentary evidence, and knows of no person, whose testimony he could procure who can testify to his service                
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State                 
George Miller
Sworn and subscribed in open court, the day and year aforesaid, before me   
Joseph Stilwell Prot    1.  I was born in Whitehall Township, Northampton County Pa.   
2. I have no record of my age.     
3. When called into service I lived in Northampton County Pa.   Since the revolution I have lived in Union County Pa     
4, 5, & 6 Mentioned in the body of my declaration               
7.  Christopher Seebold and Michael Smith
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We John G. Anspach - a Clergyman, residing in the County of Union and State of Pennsylvania, and Christopher Seebold & Michael Smith residing in the same county and State, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with George Miller, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be about 73 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion                 
Rev. J. G. Anspach
Christopher Seebold
Michael Smith
Sworn and subscribed in open court the day and year aforesaid    
Joseph Stilwell Prothy             
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the court further certifies, that it appears to them that John G. Anspach - who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in Union County, Pa. and that Chris Seebold & Michael Smith who have also signed the same residents in the same county and State and all creditable persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.        
Ellis Lewis Prest Judge 
Hugh Wilson
Act Leight
Union County ss             
I Joseph Stilwell, Clerk of the court of common pleas of the County of Union, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court, in the matter of the application of George Miller, for a pension.             
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 16th day of Dec. AD. 1833                  
Joseph Stilwell Prothy
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29.310
George Miller
Penn'a
Adm [Admitted] 8 Months & 7 days - 
28
6.66
77
27.43
New Berlin
Pa.
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WAR DEPARTMENT,          
Pension Office,              
24 Jany 1834              
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. the notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: }). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by compling with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.                
A Statement, shewing the service of George Miller                   
Period when the service was rendered. 1776   Duration of the Claimant’s service.   7 days  Rank of the claimant.  Priv.   Names and rank of Field officers under whom he served.   Capt. Knaberger    Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. 73 Years   Northhampton Co. Pa.   Proof by which the declaration is supported.     Traditionary
Period when the service was rendered.   1778    Duration of the Claimant’s service.  2 months.   Rank of the claimant.   Priv.   Names and rank of Field officers under whom he served.  
Period when the service was rendered.  1781  Duration of the Claimant’s service.  6 months.   Rank of the claimant.  Teamster    Names and rank of Field officers under whom he served.
I am, respectfully              
Your obedient servant            
JAMES L. EDWARDS,              
Commissioner of Pensions.             
His services as a Teamster in the Militia is not provided for -  his last tour requires proof see Note  Jl
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.            
The following regulations have been adopted:                  
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.              
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:  
1. The Regular Troops.  
2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.    
3. Persons employed in the Naval service.             
4. Indian Spies.                 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first in stance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.             
DECLARATION.                        
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.           
State, Territory, or District of 
County of } ss.
On this day of A.B. a resident (b) of personally appeared (a) before in the county of and State, Territory or District years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the in the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers:    
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]            
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only that of Agency in the State of    
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. A. B. 
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]            
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. 
I of the Court of hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of for a pension.               
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of & c.            
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.          
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz: (k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be and C.D. residing in (the same) who has years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.                 
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.                 
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]     
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C.D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.               
I, Clerk of the Court of contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension. do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of & c.         
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission ; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.            
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his
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of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted ; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.            
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.    
1. Where and in what year were you born?                
2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?          
3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war , and where do you now live?               
4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?              
5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.           
6. To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? 
To an Officer. {Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what Town officer has become of it?              
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.                 
The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.         
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons -one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates. 
The traditionary evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject     
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.        
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed his genuine signature.          
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can cure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the person of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.        
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.    
[b]   The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.     
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.    
[d]  The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served. 
[e]  Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had.        
Every claimant must state, 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. 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---yearmonths , anddays , I served as amonths and --- days, I served as and for such service I claim a pension."   
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held 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. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority ; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.    
[f]  The law makes the relinquishment indispensable. 
[g]  The opinion of the Court is always required.  
[h]  The Clerk must give his certificate in every case. 
[i]  The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he 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.               
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 papers 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.         
Proof of Service.         
[j]  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 claimant's 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 wife nesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office. 
The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops, The proof required by rule in note [j]  applies to continental troops only.     
[k]  This traditionary evidence is indispensable in militia cases. 
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact. 
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
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May 9, 1939     
BA-J/AWF
George Miller
S.7235
OWN
Florence S. Richards    
1327 Howard Avenue    
Pottsville, Pennsylvania      
Dear Madam:          
The Revolutionary War record of George Miller which follows was obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S. 7235, based upon his service in that war.    
George Miller was born in Whitehall Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania; the date of his birth and names of his parents are not given.             
While a resident of Northampton County, Pennsylvania, George Miller served in 1776, seven days as private in a company of scouts under Captain Knabenberger, and marched against the Indians, served again in 1776, seven weeks as teamster under Wagonmaster Jacob Opp. He served in 1777, fourteen days as teamster under Wagonmaster Brobst, seven days as teamster under Wagonmaster Stephen Bolgiard, and about two months as private in Captain Henry Wright company, Colonel Bull's Pennsylvania regiment.  He served in 1778, two months as private in Captain Cassimer Greenamoyer's Pennsylvania company. He served in 1781, six months as teamster under Wagonmasters John Bergman and Frippo.                    
George Miller was allowed pension on his application executed December 17, 1833, at which time he aged about seventy-three years, and a resident of Union Township, Union County, Pennsylvania              
There is no reference to wife or children of
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the soldier, George Miller.            
Peter Miller stated in 1834 in Union County, Pennsylvania, that he was well acquainted with George Miller during the Revolution, but there was no relationship given.      
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible family data.               
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data:              
George Miller            
Certificate #26278                 
Issued April 28, 1834              
Rate $27.43 per annum             
Commenced March 4, 1831     
Act of June 7, 1832       
Pennsylvania Agency.             
Very truly yours 
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant 
to the Administrator
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State of Pennsylvania           
Union County }    
Personally appeared before me the subscribed a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid, Peter Miller, who on his oath saith, that in the summer of 1781 or 1782, George Miller, the aforementioned applicant enlisted in the United States service - he has a perfect recollection of said George Miller, Joining the army of the United States, and also of his return home. and that his absence from home have must at least, been six months. said George had no team of his own, and he believes was transferred to that post by orders of his commanding officers. He has no recollection of the name of the regiment, or company in which said George enlisted - but has a very perfect and distinct recollection of his enlistment and his absence from home             
Peter Miller              
Sworn & subscribed before me this 28th day of March 1834               
John Mauck. J. P.                    
Union County ss             
I certify that Peter Miller the above deponent is a person of credibility and his testimony entitled to credit.           
March 28th 1834        
John Mauck J.P.
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State of Pennsylvania   
Union County }  Sct   
I Joseph Stilwell Prothonotary of the court of common Pleas, in and for the County of Union, aforesaid do certify that John Mauck, Esquire before whom the foregoing affidavit and certificate was taken, was and still is an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of Union aforesaid, duly commissioned as such and to all of whose official acts full faith and credit is and ought to be given, and that the signature of John Mauck, Esq as within written is the proper hand writing of John Mauck .    In witness whereof I have hereunto set my and affixed the seal of the said court at New Berlin the 18th day of April AD 1834        
Joseph Stilwell Prothy -
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State of Pennsylvania          
Columbia County }  Sct    
Personally appeared before me the subscriber a Justice of the peace, in and for the County aforesaid John Moyer, who on his oath saith, that in the summer of 1781 or 1782, George Miller, the aforementioned applicant, enlisted into the service of the United States, he has a perfect recollection of said George Miller, Joining the army of the United States, as an enlisted soldier and his absence from home, which he believes to have been six months - he further believes said applicant spent this time in the service of his country. He is induced to believe this from the fact that said applicant was always very fond of being in the American army in some capacity or other. He has no recollection of the name of the regiment, or company to which said applicant enlisted or belonged. 
John Moyer    
Sworn and subscribed before me  this 15th day of April 1834           
Thomas Laird J.P.              
Columbia County ss     
I certify that John Moyer the above deponent is a person of credibility and that his testimony is entitled to credit April 15th 1834       
Thomas Laird J.  P.
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State of Pennsylvania 
Columbia County SS }   
I Jacob Eyerly Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Columbia aforesaid do certify that Thomas Laird Esquire before whom the foregoing affadavit & certificate was taken was & still is acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Columbia aforesaid duly commissioned as such and to all whose official acts as such due faith & credit is and ought to be given and that the signature of Thomas Laird as within written in the proper hand writing of the said Thomas Laird Esqr.      In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, at Danville the fifteenth day of April AD Eighteen hundred & thirty four
Jacob Eyerly Prot
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Jan 4 Hist to Young Bd of Rev TS  
June 12, 1907 History to Jennie H. Miller V. L. M.            
1908 Dec. 2, Mrs Amos Draper 
If no date of issue, Act & Agency V.L.M.   
1926 May 25 Hist to Catharine Stall AWF   
1936 - July 22 – hist to A. L. Miller Esq  
1939 May 9 hist to  Florence S. Richards 
See her letter in Valentine Miller   S.40163   
Rev War   7235
INVALID.     
File No. 7235          
George Miller       
Priv. Rev. War     
Act: June 7th 1832      
Index: -- Vol. 1 [unreadable] , Page 257 
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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O.W. & N. DIV FILES
JUN 3 1907 
Selinsgrove, Pa. May 31, 1907          
Pension Dept   
Dear sirs- On the pension list of Apr. 28, 1834 there appears the name of George Miller of Union County, Penna - Will you kindly inform me for what he was pensioned whether for serving in the Rev war or war of 1812.      
Yours truly Jennie H. Miller
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U.S. PENSION OFFICE 
OCT 31 1892 
424 - 4th St. N. E.         
To the Honorable Commissioner of Pensions,         
Sir 
Can you give me any information of George Miller. He served in the Revolutionary War. His brother was drafted but he – George - went in his stead. He was drafted from Lancaster Co. Penna and I think he served most of the time around Philadelphia.  Can you give me his record?  And tell me whether he ever received any bounty or pension. He was my grandfather, and for family reasons, I wish to know all you can tell me concerning him.  
There was a George Miller
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686  
No 
Captain Joseph Cowells company of the Second Pennsylvania Regiment commanded by Colonel Walter Stewart, But without further information concerning him I cannot tell whether he is the person for whose record I am searching            
Yours respectfully 
Mrs Carrie H Young, 
W
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May 9, 1939
OWN
BA-J/AWF
George Miller
S.7235
Valentine Miller
S.40163
Florence S. Richards               
1327 Howard Avenue           
Pottsville, Pennsylvania         
Dear Madam:        
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Valentine Miller of Whitehall Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.             
You are furnished herewith the Revolutionary War record of Valentine Miller, pension claim, S. 40163. This is the record of the only Valentine Miller (Millar) who served with the Pennsylvania troops, found in the Revolutionary War pension records of this office. You are furnished, also, the Revolutionary War record of George Miller of Whitehall Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, as found in pension claim, S. 7235. It is hoped these records will aid you in your research.           
Very truly yours A. D. HILLER            
Executive Assistant to the Administrator            
See her letter in Valentine Miller Pension Claim S. 4013
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July 22, 1936 
George Miller S.7235     
BA-J/AWF 
Mr. A. L. Miller             
Federated Publications, Inc.             
Battle Creek, Michigan            
Dear Sir:               
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to George Miller, soldier of the Revolutionary War from Union County, Pennsylvania.    
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, S. 7235, based upon the service of George Miller in the Revolutionary War.             
George Miller was born in Whitehall Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania; the date of his birth is not given, nor are the names of his parents shown.          
While a resident of Northampton County, Pennsylvania , he served in 1776, seven days as private in a company of scouts under Captain Knabenberger, and marched against the Indians, and served again in 1776, seven weeks as teamster under Wagonmaster Jacob Opp. He served in 1777, fourteen days as teamster under Wagonmaster Brobst, seven days as teamster under Wagon master Stephen Bolgiard, and about two months as private in Captain Henry Wright's company, Colonel Bull's Pennsylvania regiment. He served in 1778, two months as private in Captain Cassimer Greenamoyer's company of Pennsylvania militia. He served in 1781, six months as teamster under Wagonmasters John Bergman and Frippo.            
George Miller was allowed pension on his application executed December 17, 1833, at which time he
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was aged about seventy three years and a resident of Union Township, Union County, Pennsylvania.              
Peter Miller in 1834 stated in Union County, Pennsylvania, that he was well acquainted with the soldier, George Miller, during the War of the Revolution; it is not shown that they were related.   
There is no reference to wife or children of George Miller.                
If you desire information in regard to the last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of the pensioner, George Miller, you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and cite the following -  
George Miller           
Certificate #26278            
Issued April 28, 1834           
Rate $27.43 per annum             
To commence March 4, 1831        
Act of June 7, 1832          
Pennsylvania Agency.            
Very truly yours A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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Rev. and 1812 War Section.     
May 25, 1926 
Catharine Stahl              
2 Brown St       
Lewisburg, Pa               
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 7235, it appears that George Miller was born at Whitehall Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, date not stated.                  
While residing in Northampton County, he served in the Pennsylvania Troops, as follows In 1776, seven days as private in Captain Knabenberger's Company, and was out against the Indians; and again in 1776, seven weeks as teamster under Jacob Opp, Wagonmaster.         
In 1777, twenty-one days as teamster under Wagonmasters Brost and Stephen Bolgiard.         
In 1777, two months as private in the Militia in Captain Henry Wright’s Company,  Colonel Bull's
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Regiment.                  
In 1778, two months as private in Captain Cassimer Greenamoyer's Company.          
In 1781, six months as teamster he drove a continental team from Philadelphia to Peekskill, under Wagonmasters John Bergman and Frippo.             
He was allowed pension on his application executed December 17, 1833, while a resident of Union Township, Union County, Pennsylvania, aged seventy-three years.            
There is no data on file as to family.           
Respectfully,            
WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner
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O. W. and N. Division.  3 -- 525.               
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,          
Bureau of Pensions,               
Washington, D. C. 190               
V.L.M.
Inv. File 7235
Rev. War
Madam:
In reply to your request of May 31st, received June 1st for a statement of the military history of George Miller for any 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.              
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.   1776    LENGTH OF SERVICE.  7 days   RANK.   Pvt.  OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.  Captain Knabenberger against Ind [Indians]   STATE.  Pa      
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.  1776   LENGTH OF SERVICE.  7 weeks   RANK.   Teamster    OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.  Under Jacob Opp wagonmaster    STATE.       
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.  1777   LENGTH OF SERVICE.  14 days    RANK.   Teamster   OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.  Under wagonmaster Brobst     STATE.       
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.  1777   LENGTH OF SERVICE.  7 days    RANK.   Teamster   OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.  Under Stephen Bolgiard  wagonmaster     STATE.       
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.  1777   LENGTH OF SERVICE.  2 months    RANK.   Pvt.  OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.  Captain Henry Wright   Colonel Bull   STATE.       
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.   1778  LENGTH OF SERVICE.  2 months   RANK.   Pvt.  OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.  Captain Cassimer Greenamoyer       STATE.       
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. 1781    LENGTH OF SERVICE.   6 months. RANK.  Teamster    OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.  Drove a Continental Team from Phila. To Peekskill – Wagonmasters John Bergman and Frippo.    
Battles engaged in,                 
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Northampton Co. Pa.             
Date of application for pension, Dec. 17, 1833  His claim was allowed             
Residence at date of application, Union Twp, Union Co. Pa.            
Age at date of application, Born in Whitehall Twp  Northampton Co. Pa. 73 years old in 1833  Remarks: No data as to family                    
Very respectfully,       
Jennie H. Miller 
Selius Grove, Pa.  
Commissioner. OK.
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December 2, 1908   
Mrs. Amos G. Draper, Registrar Gen’l  D.A.R.           
#902 F Street,           
Washington, D. C.          
Madam: 
In reply to a letter dated the 21" and received the 23 ultimo, you are advised that in the claim of George Miller, Sur. File No. 7,235, Certificate number is 26,278; issue April 28, 1834; Act June 7, 1832, an and Agency Pennsylvania. 
Very respectfully, Commissioner.
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Federated Publications, Inc.
Office of A. L. Miller, President
BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN
THE STATE JOURNAL Lansing, Mich.            
THE HERALD Grand Rapids, Mich.               
THE ENQUIRER AND NEWS Battle Creek, Mich.                
NEWSPAPER ENGRAVING Co. Grand Rapids, Mich.               
RADIO STATION WELL Battle Creek, Mich.                 
July 1, 1936.    
RECEIVED 
JULY 3 1936
MAIL SUB-DIV 
VETS ADM READER #10
 Mr. A. B. Hiller,           
United States Veterans Administration,
Washington, D. C.                           
Dear Sir:            
If consistent with your practice I should very much like to have the pension record of George Miller a revolutionary War soldier from Union county, Pennsylvania. My interest in the matter is that my great grandfather, Samuel Miller, was a resident of Union county and I am curious to know whether George Miller, who served from that county, was a member of the family line. I should greatly appreciate it if you could furnish me this information.             
Sincerely yours,         A. L. Miller  
A. L. Miller
84 Garrison Avenue     
Battle Creek, Mich.
ALM:JK
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U.S. PENSION OFFICE
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APR 27 1926
2 Brown St.          
Lewisburg, Pa.            
Mar. 25, 1926             
Commissioner of Pensions            
Washington, D.C.            
Dear Sir:               
Kindly send me the Revolutionary War record of George Miller who was living in Union County, Pennsylvania in 1840 and who was pensioned at that time. a  
According to family tradition he came from Northampton Co.            
Kindly send me information concerning this soldier and his family.           
Very truly yours,        
Catharine Stahl
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M.
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DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION   
MRS. AMOS G. DRAPER, REGISTRAR GENERAL          
902 F STREET            
WASHINGTON, D. C.             
November 21, 1908
Commissioner of Pensions,           
Washington, D. C.           
My dear Sir:      
Will you kindly give us certificate, etc., for George Miller, Survivors File 7235, Private and Teamster, Pennsylvania. We wish to write to the Auditor of the Interior Department to ascertain the date of death, if possible , of the pensioner.                
Yours very sincerely,              
Bell Merrill Draper            
Mrs. Amos G. Draper.           
Registrar General N. S. D. A. R. Division 
Finance Division
NOV 24 1988 
Bureau of Pensions
U.S. PENSION OFFICE
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