Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2894, Aaron Wright, Penn.
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(3-1776)
Service: Penn
Wright, Aaron
Jane
Number W.2894
S. died 1816
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Pennsylvania 3628
Jane Wright 
Widow of Aaron Wright desed
who was a pensioner under the act of
and who died on the 20 Nov 1816
of (illegible) in the State of Penn
who was a Private in the ca commanded by Captain (illegible) regt. commanded by Col. Thompson in the Penna, line for 
1 Years
Inscribed on the roll of Philadelphia at the rate of 41 Dollars Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1839
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of July 1839 (illegible) Meadville Penna.
(illegible) to the 4th day of Mar, 1839 $ 120,00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 (illegible) 39 20.
$ 140.00
Act July 7, 1838
Recorded by D.McCurdy Clerk, Book 4 Vol. a Page 169
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This is to certify that Aron Wright & Jane Canad have con- (illegible) finding no hindrance at all (illegible) 1778 (illegible) in the State of Pennsylvania by me Hon V.D.M
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Crawford County 
State of Pennsylvania 
I Jane Wright Widow of Aaron Wright certified this is a (illegible) of the marriage of the said Aaron Wright to Jane Candy, the maiden name of Jane Wright January 29th, 1839 Jane X (Her Mark) Wright 
to (illegible)
Sworn before me the date
above named John H Work
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Jane Wright 
5777
Application 
Pennsylvania
admitts
Pa, 1yr._(illegible)
(illegible) Cluggage (illegible) 
Pa
died 20 Nov. 1816
documentary (illegible) in an old book file.
Act of July, 1838
Tho. Van Horne 
Meadville
(illegible
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State of Pennsylvania}
Crawford County}

On this twenty eighth day of January A.D. 1839 personally appeared before the subscriber a Judge of the court of common & was for the county of Crawford a sd. Jane Wright a resident of Crawford aforesaid aged eighty two years, who being first duely sworn, according to law doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of congress passed July 7, 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pension certain widows" That she is the widow of Aaron Wright who was a private and Lieutenant in the army of the Revolution and commenced the service in Northcumberland Pennsylvania under Capt. Lowdon in June Seventeen hundred & seventy five and continued in the service untill July seventeen hundred & seventy six  where received a discharge which is now lost.  He afterwards to wit on the 7th day of August, 1784 was on a campaign against the indians and was absent untill the 15th day of Jan 1885  It is the impression of petitioner that her husband the afsd. Aaron Wright served another tour of duty but owing to the infirmity of petition, she is unable to specify either dates or under whom he served.  but refers to the rolls of the department & the proof hereunto annexed & the manuscrip journal (illegible) pairing this application which is in Aaron Wright's own handwriting.  She has -

Notation written between lines... "see endorsement on back of this paper"
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- ther declares that she was married to the said Aaaron Wright on the fifth day of may A.D. 1778 that her husband the aforesaid Aaron Wright (word is cut off) on the twentieth day of November in the year one thousand eight hundred & sixteen, that she does not remember when she was married before the last term of service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred and ninety four, vig: at the time above stated

Jane * Wright ("her" is written above the asterisk and "mark" is written below the asterisk)

Thos VanHorne} 
Sworn witness subscribed on the day & year above written before
John H Work

Crawford County}
State of Pennsylvania}

I further certify that owing to bodily infirmity the above named applicant is not able to appear in open court witness this 28th day of January 1839
John H Work
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I John P. Davis Clerk of the court of common Pleas of the county of Crawford certify that John H-Work is a Judge of the court & common Pleas as above, and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.  In testimony whereof I have hereunto assigned my County seal of office and subscribed my name this Eighteenth day of February in the year One thousand eight hundred and thirty nine

John P David
Clerk of the court of 
Crawford County
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The journal of Aaron Wright is quoted on pages 17 and 27 of Vol. 10. 2" Series - Pa. Archives which was published in 1880. and on said page 27. the reference indicates that said journal was published in the New York Historical magazine for 1862.  This would indicate that the journal was withdrawn from the War Dept prior to said dates.  It is not in the Pension Bureau nor is there any trace of it now Apr. 26.1911.  AWilson

The above journal is also Quoted in the 3-" Series in records of Col. Wm Thompsons Battle of Riflemen Vol 2 -
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION.
3 -- 525
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., May 3, 1924
Aprl 19/22 
In reply to your request of __________, received __________
for a statement of the military history of Aaron Wright
soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired
information as contained in [crossed out] (his (or) his widow's) application for pension
on file in this Bureau. W 2894
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. | LENGTH OF SERVICE. | RANK. | OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. | STATE.
 | | | CAPTAIN. | COLONEL. | 
June 1775 to | July 1776 | Pvt | Lowdon | [check mark] | Pa.
Dec 10, 1777 | - | 2" Lient - | of a co of foot in 1" Battle of Bedford Co | | Md 4
Aug. 7, 1784 to | Jan 15, 1785 | |  in Campaign against the Indians | | 
Battles engaged in, [hand written] none stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, [check mark]
Date of application for pension, [handwritten] Jan. 28 8 1839 - her cl at.
Residence at date of application, [handwritten] Crawford Co. P.
Age at date of application, [hand written] she was 82
Remarks: [handwritten] Sol. mar, May 5, 1778 Jane Canady he d. Nov 20, 1816
No fur. fam. data
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
9 -- 2856
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION.
3 -- 525
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., May 3, 1924
Aprl 19/22
In reply to your request of __________, received __________
for a statement of the military history of Aaron Wright
soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired
information as contained in [crossed out] (his (or) his widow's) application for pension
on file in this Bureau. W 2894
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. | LENGTH OF SERVICE. | RANK. | OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. | STATE.
| | | CAPTAIN. | COLONEL. |
June 1775 to | July 1776 | Pvt | Lowdon | [check mark] | Pa.
Dec 10, 1777 | - | 2" Lient - | of a co of foot in 1" Battle of Bedford Co | | Md 4
Aug. 7, 1784 to | Jan 15, 1785 | | in Campaign against the Indians | |
Battles engaged in, [hand written] none stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, [check mark]
Date of application for pension, [handwritten] Jan. 28 8 1839 - her cl at.
Residence at date of application, [handwritten] Crawford Co. P.
Age at date of application, [hand written] she was 82
Remarks: [handwritten] Sol. mar, May 5, 1778 Jane Canady he d. Nov 20, 1816
No fur. fam. data
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
9 -- 2856
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(Upper right)  
April 22, 1932

Miss E. C. Neff.
406 High Ave. S. W.
Canton, Ohio.

Madam:

In response to your letter of the 17th instant, you are advised that on April 19, 1932, you were furnished the history of the Revolutionary War pension claim, Widow File 3894, of Jane and Aaron Wright.
The diary of said soldier referred to by you, is not on file in this Bureau.  Said book is quoted on pages 17 and 27, ,of volume 10, of the Second Series of the Pennsylvania Archives, which was published in 1880, and on said page 27 the reference indicates that the diary was published in the New York Historical Magazine of 1862.  This would make it appear that the diary was withdrawn from the files of this Bureau prior to 1862, and it is not known where it is at present, or what was the manner of its withdrawal.

Very respectfully,
(Cannot make out first name)  Gardner
Commissioner.

read my printed statement
on back of declaration
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Hand-written in top left corner
Rev.

Pre-printed title for File card
WIDOW, &c.

File No. 2894
Jane Wright
Widow
Aaron Wright
Pn'. Rev War

Act:  July 7, 1838.
Index:-Vol.  M.  , Page 361.

(Arrangement of 1870)
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1893, May 11. History to
Mrs. Harry Rogers, Phila Pa.
F.S.
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94 Sept 12 Letter to
Ev Seeden
Oil City Pa
See copy within
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1894 Oct - above to Hon.
Stone, Warren, Penn.
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1921, May 3 hist. to Mrs. Etta
W. Sprecher, En.
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1922, Apl 19 Hist to Miss
Elizabeth C. Neff - En.
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1922 Apr. 22 Miss E. C. Neff
advised journal is not 
on file. PW
1936-Oct. 26 - M.W. Abbatt adv-
diary. Not on file. MHS
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(Upper right side)
October 1936

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Mr. M. W. Abbott           AARON WRIGHT
9 Bedford Avenue           W. 2894
Milford, Connecticut      BA-J/NMHF:MLB

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request a photostatic copy of a diary which you state was submitted by Jane Canadi in support of her claim for pension based upon service of her husband, Aaron Wright, in the Revolutionary War, a part of which diary was published in the New York Historical Magazine of July, 1862.

No part of the diary referred to by you is now on file in the Veterans Administration, custodian of all Revolutionary War pension records since the consolidation of the old Pension Office with the Veterans Bureau several years ago.

Diligent search has been made for the old document, but no trace of it has been found, nor has the Veterans Administration any knowledge of its present existence, nor of the manner of its withdrawal from the files.  Your citation would indicate that it was removed prior to July, 1862, the date of issue of the New York Historical Magazine.

There is no claim for pension on file based upon service of the above-named Aaron Wright in the War of 1812, nor is it shown in the Revolutionary War claim for pension that he served in that war.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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(Office Letterhead)
F.H.WOODRUFF & SONS
MILFORD, CONN., U.S.A.


9 Bedford Ave.,
Milford, Conn.,
Sept. 11, 1936

To
The Pension Office,
Washington,
D.C.

(Stamp on right side)
RECEIVED
SEP 12 1936

Gentlemen:

In 1839 one Jane Canadi Wright applied for a pension by reason of her husband's service in the War of the Revolution, and submitted as proof a DIARY kept by him during the War.  This diary was, according to information at hand, lost, but a copy was kept, part of which was published in the New York Historical Magazine July 1862.

I am very anxious to obtain a complete copy of this diary, which was kept by AARON WRIGHT, whose service was as follows:

Enlisted as private in Northumberland (Pa.) in Capt. John Lowden's Co., Col. Wm. Thompson's Battalion.

Commissioned 2dLieutenant Dec. 10, 1777 of 5th co., 1st Batt., Bedford Co.  Militia, under Capt. James Wells and Col. Wm. Parker.

This same Aaron Wright also fought in the War of 1812, particularly the Battle of Lake Erie.  Have you any more definite information on his 1812 service?  If so please supply me details.

I would be willing to pay for a photostatic copy of the Diary if you can locate the copy in your files.  
Please advise cost.

Yours very truly,
(signed M.W.Abbott)
M.  W.  ABBOTT
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Rev Svc

 406 High Ave. S.W.
Canton, O
26 April 1922

Bureau of Pensions,
Dept. of The Interior
Nw. Washington Gardner
Commissioner

Dear Sir;
Allow me to thank you for your courteous reply to Sue Allen - of the 17th-last. in reference to the Diary of Aaron Wright - I fully appreciate & Thank you for giving me the references in regard to The same
Respectfully
yours, rc.
Miss Elizabeth Clifford Neff
Genealogist

(Stamped)
PENSION 
U.   MAY   S.
        1
      1922
   OFFICE
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(Upper left corner)
17.N.E.

(Typewritten letter)


17 April 1922
406 High Ave.S.W.
Canton, O.

Department of the Interior,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir;-

On the 17th. March last, I wrote you asking for the records of Aaron Wright, a Revolutionary soldier who died in Fairfield Twonship Crawford Co.  Penn. in about 1816.
He came to Crawford Co. about 1796 or earlier. from York co. Penn.  Did he or anyone else, for his services, receive a Pension?
This is my second letter of inquiry on this subject and I hope it will be possible for me to receive and early answer.
Very truly yours,
(Hand-signed)
Miss Elizabeth Clifford Neff
Genealogist.

N.B. from a descendent of Aaron Wright- learn that Aaron Wright resigned his commission as Lieut. to become a Scout.  He kept a diary from June 29 1775 On which date his company was sworn into the Continental Army and started overland from Northumberland Penn. on July 4 1776.  This diary was sent to the Pension office at Washington.  Could I obtain a copy of the Diary, and what would be the charge:  If you desire the payment in advance, kindly let me know the price first.

(Hand-written on right margin)
record 
furnished 
Apr 19, 1922
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Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Washington D.D -

Dear Sirs;
Will you kindly give me whatever records you may have of Aaron Wright who was a Revolutionary Soldier & died about 1816 - in Crawford Co. Penn.
Did he or any one else receive a Pension because of his services?  - oblige
Singed
Miss Elizabeth Clifford Neff
406 High Ave. S.W.
Canton, O

17 Mar-1922

Stamped
PENSION
U. MAR  S.
      21
     1922
OFFICEW
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Rev

(Stamped on right side)
FINANCE DIVISION
APR 11 1921
BUREAU OF PENSIONS

(Handwritten)

Pension department-
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sirs:-
In order to complete my application into the D.A.R. I desire an authentic record from your department of my ancestor and am giving you what facts I already possess in the hopes of assisting you in the procuring of same - Aaron Wright, enlisted from York Co. - Penn.- June, 1775, as private under Capt. Surenden and Col. Thompson.
Dec. 10, 1777 was appointed second Liut.- 1st Batt - 5th Co. Bedford Militia - under Col. Wm. Parker -
Born 1743 - died 1816.
Thanking you, I am 
Respectfully yours.
Mrs. Etta W. Sprecher
Newcastle, Wyo.

(Stamped)
PENSION
U.   APR   S.
       8
     1921
OFFICE
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(Bureau of Pensions form)


8-871
______________

RECORD DIVISION
Department of the Interior

_______________

Briefed by - AW. May 5. 1914
Claim No. ___________________
Certificate No. ________________
Claimant ______________________
Soldier -  Aaron Wright
Service -  on the census of 1840 is reported 
Additional Service - Aaron Wright of Reading, Berks Co. Pa. aged 78
No..............claim, State records.........., 191
No claim, combination records.......,191

REMARKS:

I have searched all the 
Old War Inv. and Widows 
and there are only three
claims. S.30809. W.15972
and W.2894. all Rev. and
W.2894 is the only one on
Pa. Agency and that soldier
died in Nov. 1816.
There is no soldier on the Pa. Agency book

over
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under 1818, 1828. and 1832
whose Christian name
is Aaron, Copeck  Aaron 
Wright, R.I. Service Sur
File 6388, he resided in
Suzerne Co. Pa. in 1835, 
nothing later know
of him, it may possibly
be he.  I have searched
the Rev. War files
under 
{Wright
{Write
{Right
{Rite


AW.
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(Letterhead)

THE OIL CITY OIL EXCHANGE
(Below the title is a picture of a large building with an American flag on the roof)

A stamp is to the right of the title - 
PENSION
U AUG  S
     24
     1894
OFFICE

W.H. CHOATE
SECY & TREAS.

A stamp is to the left of the title -
AMOS STEFFEE
PRESIDENT
E.V. SELDEN.
VICE PREST.

Oil City, Pa.  Aug 22nd 1894

General
 
    Will you kindly give me information, (or transfer this request to the proper department) of Aaron Wright.
Aaron Wright was in the Revolutionary War from Pennsylvania.  It is reported that he was one of nine pensioners living in 1840, he living in Reading. (See negative slip in his claim

His widow received a pension.  Would like his record on which he received a pension and any facts that are in your possession.  In doing so. You would oblige
Yours respectfully
E.V. Selden

To the Pension Department
Washington
Penna,
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(Letterhead)

THE OIL CITY OIL EXCHANGE
(Below the title is a picture of a large building with an American flag on the roof)

A stamp is to the right of the title - 
PENSION
U SEP  S
     17
    1894
  OFFICE

W.H. CHOATE
SECY & TREAS.

A stamp is to the left of the title -
AMOS STEFFEE
PRESIDENT
E.V. SELDEN.
VICE PREST.

Oil City, Pa.  September 15th  1894

Sir
With reference to your attached communication I expect that the Aaron Wright whom you mention is the one of whom desire a record.  Will you kindly furnish me the information you possess with reference to him also the date of his widow's death, and oblige.  Aaron Wright resides in Crawford County.

Your truly
E.V. Selden

To the Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
D.C.
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(Upper left corner)

CH





Philadelphia
March 17th 1893

Commissioner of Pensions,

Dear Sir,

"Aaron Wright was a private in Captain John Loudon's company of Col William Thompson's Battalion of Riflemen in service before Boston during the Revolution"
The above is the information that I received from the "State Library of Pennsylvania.
Aaron Wright drew a pension, but risk to be sure of the fact, and also in what state he lived.
Any information you may be able
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to furnish in regard to the above subject will be gratefully received;

Your's truly

Sophie Selden Rogers
Mrs Harry Rogers
1822 Spruce St
Philadelphia
Pa
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[stamp] PENSION OFFICE. U S MAR 18 1893
[illegible initials]
[stamp] OLD WAR AND NAVY MAR 21 1893 FILES
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A star seal is in the upper left side of the certificate - although the words (if any) are illegible


In the NAME and by the AUTHORITY  of the FREEMEN of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,

The SUPREME EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
of the said Commonwealth,

To Aaron Wright Gentleman --------------

We, reposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct and Fidelity, DO by these Presents, constitute and appoint you to be Second Lieutenant of a company of officer in the first Battalion of Militia in the County of Bedford ----- You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of Second Lieutenant. by doing and performing all Manner of Things thereunto belonging.  And We do strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers under your command, to be obedient to your Orders as Second Lieutenant.  And you are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions as you shall from Time to Time receive from the Supreme Executive Council of this Commonwealth, or from your superior Officers, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, and in Pursuance of the Acts of Assembly of this State.  This Commission to continue in Force until your Term, by the Laws of this State, shall of Course expire.

GIVEN under the lesser Seal of the Commonwealth, at Lancaster, this tenth Day of December in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy seven

(signed)  Tho Wharton Prest

(Left side near the bottom)

No,,5
ATTEST,
T Matlack Secy.