Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9724, William Berry, Continental (Md.) Navy
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SERVICE
Continental (Md.)
Navy
Berry or Barry, William Hannah
Number W 9724
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11.509
Indiana Madison
Hannah Barry, dec'd
widow of William who died on the- of Scott Co in the State of Indiana who was a Sergeant in the - commanded by Captain - of the - commanded by -- in the Revolution for 1 year 10 mos 5 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Madison, at the rate of 166 dollars 29 cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20th day of June 1853 and sent to Wm. H. English
Arrears to the 4th of Madison
Semi annual allowance ending Indiana
{Revolutionary Claim, Act July 7, 1838.}
Recorded by H. R> Weightman Clerk 
Book D Vol. 1 Page 421
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No. 14188
application of Wm H English Adm.
of Hannah Berry
or Barry dec'd
Widow of William
Application for pension

Act July 7, 1838
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State of Indiana
Scott County SS Scott Probate Court, Aug. Term 1850 
On this 14th day of August 1850, personally appeared in open court William English who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed March 30, 1837, and any other act or acts of Congress grating relief in such cases as one herein presented- that is to say- that William Berry (sometimes spelled Barry) was married to Hannah Oldacres by the Reverend John Monroe on the twenty sixty day of February in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety three in the County of Fauquier and State of Virginia. That they lived together as husband and wife until the death of said Wm. which took place in the year eighteen hundred and twenty five: That he is informed and believes that the said William Berry (or Barry) served as a private or non commissioned officer during the war of the revolution revolution but he is unable to give particulars of service further than that he was at one time a private or non commissioned officer.  (think 4th regiment) the latter in a company of Light Dragoons in which one John Heard was an officer believed to be captain, said Barry joining one compan7y in Baltimore Md. but whether the one under Heard can not say.  He also
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served for a while as a marine and on board a man of War.  He was wounded in some fight with the enemy having one of his ears cut off and being otherwise injured.  He is believed to have been a native of the state of Maryland, and was raided  partly in that state and partly in Virginia from which last state he removed to Pennsylvania and from thence to Ohio where he died as before stated. The names of non of the officer s under whom he served are remembered except Heard, Fautleroy and Molan, the last two it is thought was a Colonel and Major.  He is believed to have served several years in the the Light Dragoons and in some military capacity or other during the letter past of the war of the Revolution. 
That the said Hannah Berry continued a widow from the time of her husbands death aforesaid until her death which took place in the County of Scott and state of Indiana, May twenty seventh eighteen hundred and forty five, leaving the following children her surviving , that is to day, John Berry, Seymour Berry, Isaac Berry, Andrew Berry, Catherine Hougland (formerly Catharine Berry), Sarah Babbitt (formerly Sarah Berry, all of whom still living.  Also Abraham Berry who is believed to be still living:- That letters of administration were only and legally granted to him the said William H English, at the request of the heirs of aforesaid, upon the estate of the said Hannah Berry by the power of the Probate
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court of Scott County Indiana at the present term there of and are unrevoked and in full force- aLL All of which will more fully appeared by reference to the proof hereto annexed, or exhibited, or referred to.  The statements here in before made as to the marriage of the said Wm. and Hannah- the service of the said Wm.- His death and the continued widowhood of the said Hannah not made upon the personal knowledge of the said Wm H English but he has derived the information as stated from the children of the said Wm and Hannah and from other service, all of which he believes to be true as herein stated. 
Subscribed and sworn to the day and year first aforesaid.
William H. English Adm
Be it further know that on the day and year first herein before mentioned also personally appeared in open court as aforesaid Joseph Clark who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following statements. Viz: That he was for a considerable length of time acquainted with Wm Berry mentioned in the foregoing declaration and for several years lived a near neighborhood to him.  The said WM Berry died some time about the month of March One thousand eight hundred and twenty two in the state of Ohio where the said Clark then resided.  He afterwards
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removed to Scott County in the State of Indiana to which place Hannah Berry the widow of the said William and their children also removed and where she continued to live until the twenty seventy day of May Eighteen  hundred and forty five when she died leaving the follow2ing children her surviving Viz: John Berry, Isaac Berry, Seymour Berry, Andrew Berry, Catharine Hougland/ formerly Berry, Sarah Babbitt (formerly Berry) all of whom are still living and in the county of Scott aforesaid- also Abraham Berry, who has removed from this county but is believed to still be living. 
The said Hannah continued a Widow from the time of said Wm Berry's death until she died.  And further saith not.  Subscribed and sworn to the day and year first aforesaid. 
Joseph Clark
And the said court hereby certify that Wm. H English whose name appears to the foregoing application and Joseph Clark whose name appears to the foregoing deposition are credible and respectable persons and that their statements are entitled to full faith and credit.  I, Willis L Traylor Clerk of the Court aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the court in the matter of the foregoing application.  In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and the seal of the said court the day and year first aforesaid.  
Willis L Traylor Clerk
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Virginia
Fauquier County to wit

I WIlliam H Jennings, clerk of the County Court of the said county of Fauquier in the state aforesaid do hereby certify that from the returns of marriages of record in my office, it appears that William Barry was married to Hannah Oldacres by the Reverand John Monroe on the 28th day of February in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety three.

Certified under my hand and seal this 22nd day of February 1849.

Wm H Jennings - Clerk SEAL

I Willis L Traylor clerk of the Probate Court in and for the county of Scott in the state of Indiana do hereby certify that administration of the goods, chattels, rights, credits, moneys, and affects, which were of Hannah Berry late of Scott county deceased who died intestate is granted unto William H English and the said William H English having qualified and given bond as such administrator is duly authorized to take upon the administration of such estate according to law.

Witness my hand and the seal of the court this 14th day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty.

Willis L Traylor - Court Clerk
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Brief in the case of Hannah Berry widow dec'd. of William
Scott County and State Indiana
act of 7th July 1838.
Claim, ("original")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
By Roll William Berry served as a Sergeant in Capt. Heard's Company of Dragoons for one year, two months and five days in 1778-79 and 80.
Record proof that William died in 1822.
Record proof that Hannah died 27tkh May 1845.
Record proof that William and Hannah intermarried 26th February 1893. (sic.)
Record proof that John, Seymour, Isaac, Andrew, Abraham, Catharine Hongland and Sarah Babbit are the only surviving children of WIlliam and Hannah Berry.
Record proof that letter of administration on the state of Hannah Berry dec'd. were granted to William H. English.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
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Hannah Berry dec'd.
widow of William of 
Indiana
Admitted,
Act 7th July 1838. 
1 year 10 mos and 5 days as Sergeant of Dragoons at the rate of $166.29 per annum from 4th March 1836 to 27th May 1845 when she died- omitting two years.
Pay to.
William H. English administration of estate of Hannah Berry dec'd for the benefit of 
John Berry
 Seymour Berry
Isaac Berry
Andrew Berry
Abraham Berry
Catharine Hongland 
Sarah Babbitt only surviving children.
Certificate to 
William H. English Esq.
Madison, Indiana
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Hon. Loven P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions
Sir:
It appears from papers in my possession that a pension was allowed to the heirs of William Berry of the Virginia Line during the War of the Revolution and that a certificate was issued to William H. English on the 20th of June 1853 of Madison Indiana. 
Be pleased to inform me of the date of the power of attorney given to Mr English? By whom executed? The amount of the certificate?  Where payable?  In whose favor? and whether the same has been paid?  and to whom?  or to whose order?  
This inquiry is not to gratify an idle curiosity but it is made/ or the information of Seymour Berry on of the heirs as it is said.  Her letter to M. M. Moss his agent have been sent to me by Mr. Moss.  Most Respectfully
Elisha Whittlesey
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Lexington Scott Co Ind.
June 15, 1857
Comm of Pensions
Sir
I am exceedingly anxious to know whether a pension has been grated My decd. Father William Berry for Services in the Revolutionary War with Great Britain.  If so in what amt.  I also desire to know what amount the Wm H English as administrator of the Estate if Hannah Berry my decd. Mother widow of William Berry decd. on account of services rendered in said War.  I am p0oor and needy and if there is anything coming to me as one of his heirs I want it.  Any information respecting it will be thankfully received.  
Witness Willis L. Traylor Seymour Berry- his mark
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Department of State 
Washington September 23, 1850.
Hon: Jesse D. Bright
United States Senate
Sir,
In compliance with the request contained in your letter of the 21st (illegible), I have to communicate the following information of the service in the Revolutionary War of Wm Berry (or Barry) an alleged sergeant or private.  
In No. 27 of the Army Returns, page 92, a "Roll of Capt. John Heard Troop in the 4th Regt. of Light Dragoons", dated "North Castle, Sept 24, '78, bears the name of William Berry of Virginia as Sergeant to serve for three years from
the 26th of May 1778; the name of said Berry has not been found elsewhere.
I have the honor to be, Sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
David Webster
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No 14188
Hannah Berry w
decd
Let Hon J D Bright Aug 27/50
"      "    '        "       Sept 28
"  Wm. English 17th June 1853.
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J L Edwards Esq. 
Comm Pensions
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Senate Chamber
Augt 1850
J L Edwards Esq
Comm Pens
Sir
I herewith enclose the application of W H English Esq. Adm. of Hannah Berry, State of Indiana, for pension.
You will oblige me by giving the matter your early attention and informing me or the result.
Very respectfully
Jesse D Bright
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Lexington Scott County Ind.
May 4 1837
Comm Of Pensions
Dear Sir
I am requested by one of the heirs of William Berry dec'd who was a Revolutionary Soldier whether or not any pension has been granted the heirs of William Berry dec'd or whether any application is pending before Congress therefore if any has been allowed please state what and to any other information that would give satisfaction to the their who are quite illiterate.
Respectfully yours,
Willis L Traylor
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Indianapolis 
March 19, 1857
Sir
I have the honor to enclose to you a letter from Edmund G Hollowell Esq. of Lexington Indiana who desires further information relative to the payment of the pension of Mrs. Berry. It is (illegible) that the department should give the information asked for will you please furnish it.  A former letter sent by me to the Department will furnish the data to find the case. 
Very respectfully 
Your Obt Servt
Lucian Barbour
Hon George C. Whiting
Commissioner of Pensions 
Washington
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Virginia Fauquier County, to wit:
I, William H Jennings, clerk of the county court of the said county in the sate of Virginia do hereby certify that the records of "certificates of marriages" in my office show that William Berry and Hannah Oldacres were married by the Reverend John Manor on the twenty sixty day of February seventeen hundred and ninety three. 
In testimony whereof I hereto subscribe my name and affix the sea of the said court this 29th day of June 1850. 
Wm. H Jennings C. F Co
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WIDOW & C.
File No 9724
Hannah Berry 
Widow of 
William Berry
Sergt Rev War
Act March 3, 48, June 17th (illegible)
Index:- Vol A Page 50
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Capt F L Edwards
I enclose a letter containing the information I reference to in my letter of the 22nd at your earliest convivence give me an answer in this matter and oblige.
Yours,
J D Bright
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9388
Indiana Madison
Hannah Berry, or Barry, widow of William who was a Sergeant of Dragoons in the Revolution. 
Continental and Navy
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 166 Dollars 29 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. and 27th May 1845
Certificate of Pension issued the 20th day of June 1853 and sent to 
Wm H English 
Madison
Indiana
[Acts of March 3, 1843 & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A 
Vol. 2 Page 217

Let to Hon e Whittesey 
17 Oct 1854
Ha L Barbesen
Mar 5/57

Same March 27/57
W L Traylor May 26 1857
Seymour Berry
July 18, 1857
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State of Ohio
Marion County

Daniel Estil being first duly sworn upon his oath saith that he is from a city in Marion County in the state of Ohio where he has lived for his last [illegible] four years. I have [illegible] William Berry who [illegible] years ago, and who emigrated to that County. [illegible] his wife, Harriet[?], who, after the death of [illegible], emigrated to said[?] County with her children by the same husband[?], [illegible] I think these were all the [illegible] I knew the [illegible] well. [illegible]
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( about 20 lines illegible ) 
( few words in extracted text)

James Fisk JP {seal}

The State of Ohio Warren County SS.
I F.S. Van Harlingen Clk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for said County do hereby certify that James Fink Esq be fore whom the within affidavits were taken was at that time and now is an acting Justice of the Peace with in and for said County duly Elected commissioned and qualified and that full faith and credit are due and by right should be given to all his official acts as such that his signature is Genuine
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In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand affixed the seal of said court at Lebanon this 10th day of June AD 1853
F. S. Van Harlinger Clerk
BY WIlliam Maybaugh Deputy
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Washington Feb. 28, 1857
Sir:
Mr. Hallowell of Lexington 
Sir:
Mr. Hallowell of Lexington sayeth that he has heretofore request me to apply for certain information indicated in his letter.  I have no knowledge of the case except what is stated in this letter. Will you please inform me whether the desired information can be acquired from your office and the data given in the enclosed letter and please return the letter to me for a memo.
Very Respectfully 
Your Obt. Servt.
Lucian Barbour
Hon George C Whiting 
Comm of Pensions
Washington
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State of Indiana 
Scott County
Elisha G English of said county being first duly sworn upon his oath saith that he has been well aquatinted with the family of William and Hannah Berry (or Barry) for over twenty years and that said Hannah was residing upon the farm of this affiant at the time of her death.  Affiant states that as far back as the year 1846 John Berry one of the children of the said William and Hannah informed him that William Berry father of said John, served in the war of the revolution and that he remembered hearing his father mention that he entered the service in a company of light horse (at Baltimore) for the term of 3 years and that Capt Heard was one of the officers under whom he served.  That his father also said that (illegible) as a marine and on board a man or war and that in some fight with the enemy he had his left ear cut off with a sword; also that his father and mother were married in Fauquier County Virginia.  Affiant remembers these facts distinctly because he wrote them down at the time at the request of the said John Berry and forwarded them to Washington City for the purpose of enquiring whether a pension could be procured and that they are still further impressed upon his mind from hearing that the statements then made by said John Berry (who is an illiterate man) have been subsequently confirmed by the findings of record evidence of the marriage as alleged and of the services in the Light Dragoons under Capt. Heard. Affiant further states that he has no interest whatever in the application for a pension which he understands has been made in this case.
E. English
Subscribed and Sworn to before me this 7th of June 1853
James Campbell JP Seal
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State of Indiana
Scott County 
I Willis L Traylor Clerk of the Scott Circuit Court do Certify that James Campbell Esq. before whom the (illegible) oath was taken was at the time an acting Justice of the Peace duly Enacted and qualified and that due faith and credit ought to be given to all his official acts as such.
In witness of which I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court this 7 day of June 1853-
Willis L Traylor, Clerk
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Brief Case
Hannah Berry and Decd. Wm Indiana
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Brief case Hannah Berry decd widow Wm 
Wm H English Adm (14th Augt 1850 Open Court) declare Wm married Hannah 26th July 1793 in Fauquier Va- Lived as husband and wife till Wms death in 1822.  Is informed and believes Wm served as a private or non commissioned officer during war- unable to give particulars of service further than that he was at one time a private or non-commissioned officer.  Thinks the later. in a CO. Light Dragoons thins 4th Regt John Heard was an officer- believed to be Capt Wm joined Co at Balto: Md. cannot say whether one under Heard.  Served as Marine on board man of war.  He was wounded by enemy; had one ear cut off- Only officers whose names are remembered and Heard.  Fanthray and Molan.  Believed to have served several yrs. in Light Dragoons in some military capacity during greatest part of war.  Hannah continued a widow till 27tg May 1845- leaving children John, Seymour, Isaccs, Andrew, Catharine Hongland, Sarah Babbit
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and also Abraham who is believed to be still living.  Letter admo (?) granted Dept at request of heirs upon Hannah's estate.  Derived his information from the children. 
Jos. Clark (same day and place) says from considerable length of time he was associated with Wm. Berry- several years; lived near neighbors Wm Died about March 1822.  Ohio hen dept then resided.  Apt afterwards removed to Indiana.  Hannah and children also remained then H died widow 27th May 1845
Certificate court follows.
Clerk Court Fauquier certifies that from marriage record in his office it appears that Wm and Hannah married 26th Feb 1893. 
Letter from Hon Dal Webster Dept State shows that Wm Berry's name is upon the rolls of Cap't John Heard's troop Lt Dragoons in 4th REg't. dated with North Castle Sept 24 '78 as Serg't from to serve 3 years from 26th May 1778.-
Dal Estel (9 Jan 1853) says he has known the Berry family pretty much all his life.  (illegible) Wm who died some 30 years ago.
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knew his wife Hannah also the children
knew Wm [William] intimately remembers distinctly
hearing him spoken of as a revolutionary soldier over 30 yrs ago: always so 
reputed & was more spoken of because one
of Barrys ears was disfigured by a sword
cut recieved [received] in the service. Dept memory
not defective - remembers foregoing facts
vividly- more so because Depts wife was
distantly related to Mr Barry - always
understood Barry was a Sergeant.
Matt B. Neeley (7th June 1853), says he knew Wm [William] & his
family intimately & for a very long period of
time - always reputed a soldier since Dept
knew him - heard it spoken of a thousand times,
more than 36 years ago - present when old
man Barry was present & his service
the subject of conversation - was a great
[illegible] with Wm [William] & his family for many yrs. &
after his death in Dept neighbourhood
in Spring 1822. Hannah & children live in same house - Wm [William] & Hannah came
from Fauquin Va.- give names of children
Ely English (7th June 1853), says he has been well
acquainted with the family of Wm [William] & Hannah
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hah, Barry for over 20 yr & Hannah was
residing on Depts farm when she died
says as far back as 1846. John informed
him that Wm  his father served in the war
& he remembered hearing his father mention
he entered the service in a Co. Lt. House (at Balto) for term of 3 years & that Lt or Capt. Heard was one of his officers - his father said he served as a marine in a man of was & in a fight
with the enemy had his left ear cut off
remember these facts distinctly because he
wrote them down at the time at the request
of (unclear) John for purpose of (illegible) a
a pension could be got. _______&  that they
can  further impressed on his mind because
John's statements have subsequently
been confirmed