Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 40837, James Clendennin, Penn.
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(8-1776)
SERVICE                                                 NUMBER
Penn. Clendennin, James  S.40837
Clineneden
CONTENTS
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10.359  R.
Pennsylvania 
James Clendennin in the state of  who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Miles of the Pennsyla  line, for the term of 1 Year 9/12   
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 25 of Novr 1818 
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 of Mar 1819 and sent to Saml Roberts Pittsburg Pa.  
Arrears to 4th of Mar 19   26.63  
Semi-anl, all'ce ending 4 Sept 19  48  
{Revolutionary claim Act 18th March   
A Dec 5 1834
20 
60
TH July 22, 1821 and sent to R. J. Walker Pittsburgh 
Reinstated on roll the 29 June 1822 & notice thereof sent to the care of R. J. Walker Pittsburg Pa
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Pennsylvania 
On this 25th day of November 1818, before me the Subscriber President of the Court of Common pleas the fifth Judicial District, in the Commonwealth aforesaid personally appeared James Clendennin aged 66 years & resident in the County of Allegheny in said District, who being 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 James Clendennin enlisted in the spring of 1776 in the State of Pennsylvania in the company of Capt John Morrow in the 2nd Rep Regiment commanded by Col. Samuel Miles, that he continued to serve in the corps, or in the service of the U.S. for one year and nine months when he was Discharged from service at the Valley Forge, that he was at the battles of Long Island, White Plains, Brandywine and Germantown and that is in reduced circumstances & stands in need of the assistance of his country for support, and that he has no other evidence in his power of his services but that that that which accompanies this Declaration
James Clendennin his mark 
Sworn to and Subscribed before me the Presid afsd on the day year afsd Saml Roberts
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Pennsylvania 
I Samuel Roberts President of the Judicial District within named, do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said James Clendennin did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy for the term of nine months at one period - And further that he is in reduced circumstances and needs the assistance of his county and I now transmit the proceedings & testimony taken & had before me to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the afore mentioned act of Congress- In testimony whereof have hereunto set my hand & seal this 25th day of November AD One thousand eight hundred eighteen
Saml Roberts
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United States of America 
Western DISTRICT OF Pennsylvania } SS 
On this thirtieth day of August 1820, personally appeared in open court, being a court of record for the said District James Clendennin  aged 60 years, resident 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: that he enlisted on the 18 April 1776 in then Cumberland and now Mifflin county in the State of Pennsylvania for 1 year & 9 months in Captain John Morrows company in the 2d Regiment of Pennsylvania Riflemen, under the command of Col. Samuel Miles and after the battle of Long Island Col Daniel Broadhead, in the line of Pennsylvania he served one year nine months according to the terms of his statement, in one continuous service on the Continental  establishment, and against the common enemy.  That he was honorably discharged by Col. Walter Stewart on the 1st day of Jany 1778 at the Valley Forge Hill which discharge was transmitted with the original application to the department of war - that during the service aforesaid he was at the battles of Long Island, White Plains, Head of Elk, Brandywine, Germantown, several skirmishes and that I have received a pension on a certificate from the War Office of the United States, numbered 10. 359 
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 hereunto annexed, and by me subscribed, viz:--
he claims 125 acres of poor 4th rate glade land of which he has no title from the State, or from any other person which he claims by settlement, not worth more than 50 cents in acre $62.50; three cows worth five dollars apiece $2.50; & three mares ten years old 12/2 cents each 37.20;   one old table 18 years old 25; three old pots 25 c one old small bake oven 25 c 3 knives 3 forks 3 old spoons 12/2 – 6 pewter plates 30 years old 37/2; spring calf one dollar.  He has no ploughshares [unreadable] mattocks scythes or farming utensils.  He owes to different people about $50.00
That he has no family residing with him except his wife who is 57 years old & from old age is unable to work; his former occupation was a shoemaker but from old age & an affection of the dead palsy is totally unable to pursue or any kind of labour.   
And further, the deponent doth declare and make oath that he is in such indigent circumstances, as to be unable to support himself without the assistance of his country. 
Sworn and declared to in open court of on the thirtieth day August AD 1820 before the Judge of the said court 
Jonathan H. Walker – 
James Clendennin
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Robert J Walker Clerk of the court in & for the Western District Pennsylvania and do hereby certify that the oath & schedule annexed thereto are truly copied from the record of the said court and I do further certify that in the opinion of the said Court the whole amount in value of property exhibited in said Schedule is $86.87 cents - debts to the payment of fifty dollars  
In testimony whereof hereto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said court this 30 day of August AD 1820 & in the 45th year of the Independence of the United States 
R J Walker Clerk
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Pittsburgh November 1820
Sir
I have the honor herein the to transmit to you the within application for continuance on the pension Roll
Very Respectfully 
R. J. Walker
To the Honble J C Calhoun  Sec of War
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James Clendennin  
Recd 13 Nov 1820  
FREE
20A
The Honorable J. C. Calhoun
Secretary of War
Washington City
District of Columbia
James Clendennin
Sept 1819
10.359
Discond [discontinued] July 24 1821 x
Sent to Robt Walker Pittsburgh Pa
Not enlisted
PITTSBURG PA
Amongst the pleas inrolled in the District Court of the United in & for the Western District Pensylvania an adjourned session of the said court held the thirtieth day of August AD 1820 as following
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James Clendennin
priv.
Col. Broadhead
Pennsa Regt
1776  1 yr 9 Mos
19 Decr 1821
1st Sched. $86.87 ½
2d. Schedule - $82.86
As certified Judgment
debts against applicant to
amt of $200.
Allegany Co
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Western District of Pennsylvania SS  
Personally appeared before me the subscriber Judge of the United States in and for the Western District of Pennsylvania Jennings McNair who being first duly sworn according to law deposeth & saith that the land of James Clendenin stated in his application for the continuance of his pension was originally granted as a gratuity for settlement.  That one hundred acres was generally given but 125 acres were given in this case on account the very inferior quality of the land. That it is at fourth rate glade land the poorest in Deer Township in which the land is situated. That said James is indowed to deponent as manager of Turnpike company fifty dollars and individually five dollars - all which said debts were contracted about two years ago that deponent has often supplied gratuitously said James with timber the land on which said James resides having very little timber on it on   Jennings McNair
Sworn & Subscribed this 19 December AD 1820 – 
Jonathan H. Walker
United States 
Western District of Pennsylvania}ss  
I Robert Walker clerk of the District court of the United States in and for the District aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule and depositions thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of the said court and I do further certify that it is the opinion of said court that the said the value of said property exhibited in aforesaid schedule is 82 & 83, but that said applicant is not worth any thing clear of his debts nor was worth anything at the time of his application dated the 30 August AD 1820 
In testimony where of I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this 7 day of March AD 1821 
R Walker clk
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Allegheny County ss 
I James Butler Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County Do certify that there on Judgments to the amount of Two hundred dollars remaining unsatisfied in said Court against James Clendennin 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand affixed the seal of said Court at Pittsburgh the 19th Day of December AD 1821 
James R. Butler Prothy
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION   3-525
OWN
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. 
BUREAU OF PENSIONS. 
Washington, D. C. --- 19 
S. F. 40837
In reply to your request of received a statement of the military history of James Clendennin soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. 
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. Apr. 18, 1776 LENGTH OF SERVICE. 1 Year 9 mos  RANK.  Pvt.   OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. CAPTAINS. John Morrow John Clark   COLONELS. Samuel Miles Daniel Brodhead   STATE.   2nd Rifle Regt. Pa.   
Battles engaged in, Long Island, White Plains, Head of Elk, Brandywine  & Germantown   Residence of soldier at enlistment,  enlisted in Cumberland Co. (which was later Mifflin Co.) Penna.   
Date of application for pension, Nov 25 1818 His cl was al [his claim was allowed]   
Residence at date of application, Allegheny County Penn 
Age at date of application, 66 yrs.  Died Dec 5. 1834
Remarks: In 1820 his wife ws 57 years old her name is not stated and there is no other family data
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for a statement of the military history of James Clendennin a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. S. 40837 
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. Apr 18, 1776   LENGTH OF SERVICE. 1 yr 9 mos.   RANK.   OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. CAPTAIN. John Morrow  COLONEL. Samuel Miller Daniel Brodhead   STATE. 2” Rifle Regt Pa.
Probably this one
Battles engaged in.
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U.S. PENSION OFFICE D APR 27 1914
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U.S. PENSION OFFICE D APR 27 1914
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Deborah Avery Chapter 
Lincoln Nebraska 
Commissioner of Pensions 
Dept of Interior, Wash. D.C. 
Dear Sir - 
For the purpose of establishing right to membership the Daughters of the American Revolution I desire on behalf of an applicant to know what the records of your office disclose as to the service of one, James Clendenin
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who is supposed to have served in the 2nd Rifle  Regt of Penn Col. Samuel Miles  Capt. John Morrow.  He is supposed to have lived either in Lancaster or Allegheny Counties, 
Thanking you, I Remain Yours very truly 
Mrs. C.S. Paine Regent Deborah Avery Chapter D. A. R. Lincoln Nebr
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City 
Revy INVALID. 
File No. 40,837 
James Clendennin 
Pri Rev War 
Act: 18 March 18 
Index: - Vol. 5 , Page 89 
[Arrangement of 1870.] 
Jany. 12 ‘99  Lieut, J.J. Hunker Bureau Navig 
Sec. I. 22679 
1914 Apr. 30 Hist to Mrs. C.S. Paine, V.L.M
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18,427
James Clendennin
Allegany Co Pa
MAR 13
R. J. Walker
Pittsburg Pa
Recd 21 March 1822
Free
To the Honorable J. C. Calhoun
Dept of War
Washington City D. C. 
Mr. Edwards
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Pittsburgh March 7 1822 
Sir.
Inclosed are the applications of James Clendennin & Galbreath Wilson The original application of Wilson is recorded in compliance with the directions of the Department as also the certificate of the clerk as to the opinion of the Judge of the District in or to the credibility & disinterestedness of the witnesses who sworn to the applicants services    
I also take the liberty of stating a fact within my own personal knowledge which will reconcile an apparent contradiction between Clendennin application & the annexed certificate of the clerk of the court of common pleas Albany County. The two hundred dollars in by the real debt due is not more ninety dollars 
With great respect your obt svt 
R. J. Walker 
To the Hon J. C.  Calhoun Secy of War 
P. S. the death of Judge Roberts before whom Wilson originally applied precludes the possibility of his furnishing the Secretary with that application
RW
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James Clendennin
Private
Col Miles Regiment
Pennsylvania Line
1776 – 1 year & 9 mos
Adm’d
Judge at Pittsburg
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Allegheny County SS  
Ephraim Pentland Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas for said County do by these presents Certify that Samuel Roberts, Esq. before whom the foregoing deposition was taken and whose signature is affixed to the foregoing certificate was at the time of taking such deposition and signing such certificate and now is President of the fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania including the County of Allegheny to all whose acts as such due faith and credit are and of right ought to be given throughout the United States and elsewhere 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court at Pittsburgh this 25th November A.D. 1818. 
E. Pentland Prot
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United States of America 
Western District of Pennsylvania }ss
On this 19 December AD 1821 personally appeared in open court being a court of record for said District James Clendennin aged 70 years resident in Allegany County in said District who being first duly sworn according to law do by on his oath declare that he served in the revolutionary war as follows  
That he enlisted on the 18 April 1776 in the Cumberland and now Mifflin County in the State of Pennsylvania for one year and nine months in Capt John Morrows Company in 2 Regiment of Pennsylvania Riflemen under the command of Col James Miles & after the Battle of Long Island Col Daniel Broadhead in the line of Pennsylvania he served one year & nine months according to the terms of his enlistment in one continuous service on the continental establishment & against the common enemy, that he was honorably discharged by Col Walter Stewart on the first January 1778 at the Valley Forge Hill which discharge was transmitted with his original application department of war that during his service at aforesaid he was in the Battles of Long Island, White Plains, Head of Elk, Brandywine, Germantown and several skirmishes. And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen the United State on the 18 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 my within the provisions of an act of conquest entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engage in the land and naval service of the United State in the revolutionary war" passed on the 18 day of March 1818 and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or security contracts or debts due me nor have I have any
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property or income other than is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed Schedule   
He claims 125 acres of poor fourth rate glade of which he has no title from the state or from any person which he claims by settlement or other by law an assignment of article of agreement not worth more than 50 cents an acre $62.50 
Three cows  10.00;  
Two horses   5.00; 
Five pigs    2.50; 
2 chairs   0.25 
1 table        0.25

1 chest      0.25
3 old pots 0.37 ½
1 Bake oven  0.25  
2 Knives & 3 forks  .12 ½
6  pewter plates    0.3 ½
1 calf  1.00   
$82.85 
I have no ploughs no furrows  spades hoes mattocks Scythes - in short no farming utensils whatever 
Herewith is transmitted a certificate of Judgments against him remaining now in part unsatisfied, on the docket of the court of common pleas of Allegany County and that all his debts were contracted previous to his application. That he received a pension by virtue of a certificate from the United States dated the 7 May No 10359 that he has no family residing with him except his wife who is 58 - years old and from old age is unable to work - his former occupation was a shoemaker but from Old age and an affection of the dead palsy is totally unable to pursue it or any other kind of labour & that he is in such indigent circumstances as to be unable to support himself without the assistance of his Country 
Sworn & subscribed this 19 December 1821 in open court 
R. J. Walker Clerk   James Clendennin
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Deposition of Col. John Clark
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Armstrong County SS. 
Crawford County in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania SS  
Theodorus Schouten a citizen of the aforesaid county, being now in his sixty fifth year, after having been duly sworn, doth depose and say that in the spring of 1776, by authority derived from Captain John Morrow an officer in Col Samuel Miles' regiment of the Pennsylvania (provincial) troops, he the said Theodorus enlisted James Clendennin a private soldier to serve in the said company and Regiment for the term of twenty months and that he verily believes that he the said James did continue to serve as a soldier, as aforesaid, during the said term of twenty months 
Theodorus Schouten
Sworn and subscribed this 25th day of May 1818 before the subscriber president of the several courts of Common Pleas in the sixth judicial district of the commonwealth aforesaid 
Jesse Moore 
Crawford County Ss  
I William MacArthur Prothy in & for said County do by these presents Certify that the Honorable Jesse Moore before whom the foregoing deposition was made and whose name is subscribed thereto is resident of the sixth Judicial district of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania  consisting of the counties of Butler Mercer, Vernango, Clearfield and Erie.  That he is duly commissioned and sworn to whose official acts as such faith and credit is due and of good right ought to be given as well in courts of Justice of the United States of America as there out, or elsewhere 
In testimony of which I have hereunto set my hand and affixed seal at Meadville the twenty Eight day of May the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred . 
William MacArthur Prothy
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Armstrong County SS   
Before me the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for Armstrong County Personally came and appeared Col. John Clark formerly a Captain in the Revolutionary army of the U. States and who being first duly sworn as the Law directs -  Deposeth and saith. That he knew James Clendennin to be a private soldier in Captain John Morrows Company in the 2nd Rifle Regiment commanded by Col. Samuel Miles - That he this Deponent afterward succeeded to the command of said Company after Capt Morrow was advanced to a Major - that he this Deponant Knows that the said James Clendenin served as a private soldier under him this Deponent and was at the Battle of Long Island, White Plains and afterwards discharged the Valley Forge. Honorably as he this Deponent Believes, and further this Deponent believes the said James Clendennin served one year & nine months and further says that the said James Clendenin Behaved himself as a good soldier so far as he this Deponent recollects - & further this Deponent saith not- 
John Clark
Sworn to & Subscribed before me the 18th day November 1818 
Henry A Weaver