Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 6292, Andrew Vaneman, Penn.
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Penn    Vaneman, Andrew S6292
Carded
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Death Not On  A.B. 

4142
Pitsburgh Agency
Andrew Vaneman of (blank) in the State of Pennsylvania who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Ritchie of the (Blank) commanded by (Blank) in the Pennsylvania line for Private  6 mo & 10 days.  ff 21.09

Inscribed on the Roll of Pittsburgh Agency at the rate of 21 Dollars 09 cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 12th day of January 1833 and Hon 'bl T. H. of Mc Kennan.  House Repr. 

Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1832.   $31.63
Semi -anl allowance ending 4 Mar 1833   10.37
                                                $42.77
                                       Revolutionary Claim
                                       Act June 7, 1832
Recorded by Vinal Luce, Clerk, 
Book D Vol. 2  Page 209
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Declaration, in order to obtain the benefits if tge Act of Congress if the 7th of June 1832
Washington County
Pennsylvania Sth

On this twenty fourth day of December one thousand eight hundred and thirty two, personally appeared in open Court, before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Washington in the State of Pennsylvania, Andrew Vaneman, resident of Somerset Township in the same County, aged Seventy three 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 the 7th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated.  I was born within sight of Wilmington in the State of Delaware pn the twenty fifth dau of December A. D. 1759- The record of my birth is in the family Bible , into which it was transferred from an old family record which is long since lost.  When I was very young, my father moved to Washington County, in the State of Maryland, about 10 miles west. of Hagerstown from whence we moved to Washington County in the State of Pennsylvania, I think on Commencement of the Indian War, till its termination.  I was frequently out in the service of the United States  either as a volunteer or as a drafted militia man against the Indians, on the frontier; but from old age and the consequent loss of memory, I can not swear positively to the precise length of my service, nor to the cronological order in which my different tours of duty  which have so far escaped my memory;  that I would be willing to be qualified about them.
According to the best of my recollection I served no less than the previous terms, mentioned below, and in the following grades: I served one month as a drafted militiaman under Captain Matthew Ritchie, at Hollidays Cove as a private, I served one month under Lieutenant Hugh Forbes as a drafted militia man as a drafted militia man and a private at
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Mingo bottom; and the next season at the same place also as a private and a drafted militia man, I served one month; I also served one month opposite the mouth of Big Beaver as a private and I also served as a private drafted miiltia man one month at a station on the heads of Wheeling  Creek.  I also served as a volunteer in Crawford's campaign which we was in the year 1782 as a private under Captain Rankin, for the month, but it was considered and allowed as a two month tour by the County, Lieutenant because of an arrangement with him, we found our own arms, accoutrements, horses, provisions, etc.  and held ourselves in readiness for a call. - I also served as a volunteer under Lieutenant Forbes on an expedition as Scout to Vanmeter's fort on Short Creek shortly after Major McCullough was killed by the Indians - in this last expedition also I acted as a private as a private and was out ten days and four such service I claim a pension - my memory does not serve me to state the precise time when each campaign took place, nor as I said before, the order in which they occurred,  I only know that I did serve as a private, at the several places and Stations, above mentioned, the time above mentioned.. - I have no documentary evidence, nor do I know any living person whose testimony I can procure, except Daniel Hamilton, Isaac Vance and Hugh Forbes whose affidavits are herewith forwarded, and James, George, and Samuel White whose certificate is also forwarded - I never received any written discharge at the expiration of any of my several tours of duty. I have lived in Washington County ever since the Revolutionary war where I now reside. I recollect that I was drafted every time.  I served except Crawford's campaign and the expedition to Vanmeter's fort in both of which I was a volunteer - I recollect the names of no regular officers. Col. Crawford and Col. Williamson are the only two officers within my
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recollection of sufficient notoriety to be mentioned. I never had any Commission. I refer to the Rev. John McMillen, D.D. The Rev. James Ramsey D. D., the Rev. William Anderson, the Rev. Boyd Mercer, Joseph  Vaughn and Isaac Vance as persons to whom I am known in my neighborhood and who can testify as to my character for veracity, and their belief of my services as a soldier of the Revolution. I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to  a pension or annuity.  except the present and declare that    my name is not on the pension roll of agency of any state.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
                      Andrew Vaneman
Thomas Officer Esq. 

We the Rev. William Anderson, a clergyman residing in the township of West Bethlehem, Washington County,  Pennsylvania and the Hon. Joseph Lawrence, residing in the same, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Andrew Vaneman, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy three years of age; that he is  reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.  Wm. C. Anderson       L Lawrence 

Thomas Officer, Pro. 

and the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter; and after putting the interogatories, subscribed 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 that the Reverend 
Anderson, who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in the township aforesaid.  and that
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the Hon. Joseph Lawrence who has also signed the preceding is a resident in the same township and is a credible person and that their statemen is entitled to credit.  
I Thomas Officer Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, of the County of Washington, State of Pennsylvania do hereby certify that the preceding contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Andrew Vaneman for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 28th day of December AD one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
Thomas Officer, Pro. 

I do certify that Andrew Vaneman, the within named applicant has for a long time been a professing member and I believe an elder in the presbyterian Church and has always been considered a most correct, conscientious man.
T H L McKennan  January 1833 (Seal)
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Andrew Vaneman
(Admitted 12 Jan. '33


             20
              1.09
            $21.09
Hon. L. M. S. Mc.Kennan
No. of Rep'l

Pittsburgh Agency
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Brief in the case of Andrew Vaneman, County of Washington in the State of Pennsylvania (Act 7th June 1832)
1, Was the declaration made 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?  72 years
4. State his record: private draftee
1 month under Captain Mattew Ritchie
1 month under Lt. Hugh Forbes
3 months officers unknown/unnamed
1780  1 month as Volunteer under Capt. Rankin
1780 10 days volunteer Lt. Formbes
total 6 months 10 days
5. In what battles was he engaged? 
6. Where did he reside when he entered th service? Washington County, PA
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence or by the rolls?    Living Witnesses
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
Correct
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Examining Clerk.
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October 8, 1936
BA-J/MCS
Andrew Vaneman
S. 6292

Mrs. R. M. W. Low
146 East 49th Street
New York City
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to James Leech and Andrew Van Eman, soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S.620=92, based on the military service of Andrew Vaneman.
He was born December 25, 1759, within sight of Wilmington Delaware. The names of his parents are not shown.  When very young, he moved with his father to Washington County, Maryland, about ten miles west of Hagerstown, and in 1776, he moved to Washington County, Pennsylvania.
While living in Washington County, he enlisted and served as private with the Pennsylvania troops as follows; one month under Captain Matthew Ritchie'; one month under Lieutenant Hugh Forbes; he served three tours of one month each, names of officers and periods of service not given; served as a volunteer for one month during Crawford's campaign, this service beginning in May, 1782, and he was in Captain Thomas Rankin's company; also served ten days under Lieutenant Hugh Forbes and went on an expedition to Vanmeter's Fort on Short Creek.
Andrew Vaneman was allowed pension on his application executed December 24, 1832, at which time he was living in Somerset Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania.
There are no data relative to the family of Andrew Vaneman.
The Revolutionary War records of this office fail to afford any information relative to the James Leach described by you. 
Very Truly Yours, 
A. D. Miller
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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Canonsburgh, Washington, Dec. 24, 1832

This is to certify that I have been acquainted with Andrew Vaneman of the County of Washington and State of Pennsylvania more than fourty years, and have still regarded him as man of integrity.
                                             James Ramsey
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I do hereby certify that I have been acquainted with the bearer hereof,  Andrew Vaneman, above 50 years, that he has always been esteemed a man of integrity and strict veracity, and that full confidence may be put in what he says.  Given under my hand this 5th day of October 1832.
John McMillan

I do hereby certify that I have been acquainted with the bearer hereof, Andrew Vaneman, above thirty years, and that he has always been esteemed a man of veracity and that full confidence may be put in what he says.  Given under my hand this 4th day of October 1832.
Joseph Vaughan
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In reply to your request of ____, received ____ for a statement of the military history of Andrew Vaneman, 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. Filel 6292

Dates of Enlistment or Appointment / Length of Service  Rank  Officers Under Whom Service Was Rendered  Captain  Colonel/ State 

1 month private under Captain Matthew Ritchie  PA
1 month private under Lt. Hugh Forbes Colonel)  PA
3 months officers unknown/unnamed
May 1782  1 month Private Volunteer under Capt. Thomas Rankin Crawford's Campaign 
1780 10 days volunteer Lt. Hugh Forbes  
total 6 months 10 days
Battles engaged in _______
Residence of soldier at enlistment Washington County, PA
Date of Application for Pension: Dec. 24, 1832  Allowed
Residence at date of application: Somerset Twp., Washington Co., PA
Age at date of Application  born Dec. 25 1759 in sight of Wilmington Delaware 
Remarks _____________________
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3-871
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Briefed by A. Mas D. 18/7/10
Soldier Andrew Vaneman/VanDeman
Service:  PA Rev.
Remarks: ____ 6292 
Vaneman 
The above is Act. 1832
No record of an 1818 claim.
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1910 July 19 Hist. to H. W. Buck - 
1938 Oct. 8 Hist. to Mrs. H. M. W Lowe. 

6292  Invalid
File No. 6292
Andrew Vaneman
Private Rev. War
Act June 7, 1832
Index: Vol. M; Page 387
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Washington County
Before me Alex Davis Justice of the (Peace) in said County Personaly came Hugh Forbes and being sworn saith that And. Venemmon was with him at Sandusky when Crawford was defeated in the year 1782 and and that he was with him on as scout at the Mingo Bottom where said Forbes acted as Lieutenant and on as scout when Col. McCullok was killed and he saith that the tour to Sandusky was for two months as they found their horses and munitions.
Hugh Forbes
Sworn and Subscribed Oct. 13th 1832  
Alx Davis
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Alex'r Adams Esq'r is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Washington and the witin is his signature 
Hugh Forbes is a man of good Christian morals. 
Th. M. S. McKennan Jan'y _ 1833
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We do hereby certify that it is our opinion that Andrew Vaneman was drafted frequently to serve his tours on the Location on the Frontier as he has been seen at the fort on the Ohio River and has been out with him at different times on the service and his Caracter has been such as to intitle him to full credit.
James White
George White
Samuel White
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146 East 49th Street
New York City
Aug. 29, 1938

Pension Dept.
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sirs: 
Re Andrew Van Eman
With data listed below will you kindly give me any additionaly information you may have regarding Andrew Van Eman (or Vanemmon) born December 25, 1759 died January 4, 1847
Served in the Revolutionary War
Son of Nicholas Van Eman and Mary Wilson Van Eman, early settlers of Delaware. Came from Eman Holland according to Pennsylvania archives he was a menber of Capt Scott's Company, rendevous at Cat Fishes Camp , July 1782
Andrew Van Eman took up a tract of land named "Zobeide" containing 395 A located on Chartiers Creek, Washington County, Pennsylvania on a Virginia Certificate 1786.
1) Where did he enlist?
2) Date of Discharge"
3) Was he a pensioner and date?
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Answers to the above questions and any additional information you can give me regarding Andrew Van Eman 's service will be very greatly appreciated.
Very Truly yours, 
Mrs. H. M. W. Low

Her letter of Aug. 25/1938 requesting int. rel to Jas. Leech was returned Oct. 8, 1938.
M.C.J.
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On stationary from the Delaware County Archaeological and Historical Society, dated Delaware, O,  14 July 1960 is a the following request:

Commission of Pensions
Washington, DC
Dear Sir, 
Will you please give me what information you can about Andrew Vaneman or Van Demon who was a pensioner of the Revolutionary War from Washington CO. Penn. under Act of March 18, 1918, and Oblige
Yours Very Truly, 
H. E. Buck
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Affadavit

Daniel Hamilton
Isaac Vance
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Washington County
Before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace of said County personally came Daniel Hamilton who on his solemn oath did depose and say that he was a Lieutenant in Captain Thomas Rankin's company in the expedition against the Indians under Col. Crawford in the year 1782
 That he was well acquainted with Andrew Vaneman a private in the same company and who served a tour of duty in that campaign. 
The company in which they served left home in May and returned in June following after the Crawford Campaign and for which service they were allowed for a tour of duty of two months.  
The deponent further knows that on the return from that campaign, the said Andrew Van Eman assisted along with others in taking care of the wounded having been detailed for that service.
The deponent further stated that by an agreement with Col. James Marshal county Lieutenant from the year 1783-1790 and the deponent it was understood and agreed that if he the deponent should appear in Washington whenever required with 10 or more men armed and equipped and provided with a horse and provisions at their own expense for a tour of duty of eight or ten days and perform such ____ that for such service each should be allowed and paid as for  a tour of duty of one month.  
There were frequent calls for men under this agreement  during all the periods from 1783 to 1790 and in each of those years and in some of them there was frequent ______ and in most of ____ after all of those calls he well recollected of seeing Andrew Vaneman as promised and appeared for service and that he did perform the several tours of duty in the years above mentioned and for each of which they were around as for
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one month  service. And further saith not.
Daniel Hamilton
Sworn and subscribed before me 5 October 1832 John Marshal

Isaac Vance being also sworn did depose and say that he has a Knowledge of the facts stated and services performed by Andrew Vaneman as set forth in the foregoing deposition of Daniel Hamilton so far as up to the year 1783 on tour to the best of his recollection  In that year  the deponent married and after that time did not perform any tour of duty-- And he distinctly recollects that previous to that  period, the tour of duty  performed by Andrew Vaneman and himself amounted to a good deal than they were legally bound to perform as militia men. 
Isaac Vance
Sworn and Subscribed before me. 5 October 1832
John Marshal

I do certify my belief that the above mentioned Isaac Vance and Daniel Hamilton are _____ Witnesses

John Marshal
Justice of the Peace

John Marshall Esqr is a Justice of the peace in and for the county of Washington and the above is his signature,
HMW McKennan