Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 15164, Philip Graft, Penn.
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776) SERVICE Penn. Born in N. ENTS 1 Graft, Philip 1 NUMBER S.15164 Carded
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898
Pennsylvania 
Philip Graft
{document is partially torn}
(illegible) in the State of Pennsylvania 
private in the Company commanded by Captain Chamberlain of the Reg't; commanded (illegible) Dill in the Pa (illegible) lines

Subscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 20 Dollars and 00 Cent per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 11 day of July 1833 and sent to Pensioner Gettysburg.

Arrears to the 4th of March 1833   $40.00
(illegible) allowance ending 1 Sept.   10.00
                                                            $50.00

{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by W, L. Williams Clerk
Book S Vol. 5 Page 2

Letter to Hon D. Shefler 13, April 1838.
same June 30, 1838

Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 April 1838 from (illegible) Sept 1836 to the 4 Sept. 1837
Agt notified 12 Sept 1838.
Paid as above from 4 Sep 1838 to 4 March 1839.  Agent notified 2 April 1840
Letter to Hon James Cooper 7 April 1840
1889 June 24  D G Donahue referred to the 3rd auditor for pay  Prior
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Philip Graft
21121
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State of Pennsylvania
Adams County

On this 26th day of November 1832 personally appeared in open court before the Honorable John Reed, Esquire and his (illegible), judges of the court of common pleas of the county of Adams aforesaid, now sitting Philip Graft, a resident of the county of (illegible) and the state of Pennsylvania, aged about seventy-five years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress passed June, 1832.

That he was born in the State of (illegible) and then at about 12 years old moved to that part of the county of York, in the state of Pennsylvania, which is now the county of Adams, in 1757.  He has no record of his age.  That he entered the service of the United States as a private, in the company commanded by Captain James Chamberlain, in the regiment commanded by Col. (illegible) of the Pennsylvania militia.  Francis Bowman was the lieutenant and John Oslenis the ensign of said company; that he marched with said company early in August 1776 (the day he does not recollect) to Philadelphia, from there they crossed over to (illegible), to Amboy by the way of Princeton, (illegible) that he remained with his company till his term of two months had expired, when he was discharged and went home.  Part of the company had joined the Flying (illegible) and did not return home with him. 

That in the fall of 1777 when the British lay in Philadelphia, he marched in a company commanded by Capt. Daniel Williams, of which Thomas Neely was lieutenant in the battalion commanded by Major James Chamberlain (the same man in whose company he marched in 1776), in the regiment commanded by Col. Rankin (who afterward deserted to the enemy); part of the time they lay at the 15 miles north of the old Lancaster and part of the time at the Foxchase; they were in several skirmishes with the enemy force, one of which was near (illegible) Ford, in which a good many of the militia were cut down; they have another short engagement with the English near the (illegible) on the Lancaster road; there from the  (illegible) of the Col. Rankin, it was (illegible) that he intended to put them in the (illegible) of the enemy, but was (illegible).  General Washington's army lay at the (illegible) on the other side of the river from where they lay, most of the time, but before they were discharged, part of his army came over to the side where they were.  Several prisoners had been taken on the (illegible), and after this time of two months had experience, they were retained for the for the purpose of taking the prisoners to Reading where they (illegible), and (illegible) their discharges.  

That in 1782(?) as he believes, he was again called out to go against the Indians, he joined his company in York, it was commanded by Capt. Thomas Clingan; they marched through Carlisle to Pittsburgh.  Their general station was at (illegible), but they were sent to different places almost every day, and very hard duty; that he was in no engagement during this time; he remained there till his time two months had expired, when he was discharged and came home.  There were some regular soldiers there, but he did not know any of the officers, as
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with them, nor does he now recollect who had the command at Pittsburgh at that time.  He does not know any person who has any personal knowledge of his service, except John Bonner and William Johnston, whose affidavits, placed before Judge Sheffer and Sampson King that accompanies this declaration, and (illegible), and has no documentary evidence of his service, as he thinks he never got a written discharge, or if he did, he lost them. 

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not in the Pension Roll of the agency of any state. 
Signed:  Philip Graft

Sworn and subscribed in open court the day and year aforesaid.
Signed: G. Welsh, prothonotary

And the said court do hereby declare this opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. 
By the court
John Reed
Danl Sheffer
Wm Clean

Pennsylvania, Adams County

I, George Welsh, prothonotary of the court of common pleas, in and for the said county do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceeding of the said court in the matter of the application of Philip Graft for a pension. 

In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and seal of office this 26th day of November 1832.
G. Welsh, prothonotary
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Philip Graft
Penn'a
1832

to Cole
Feb 7th 1837.

Ex by 
V. Ellis
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Gettysburg, AP. Co. Pa. Jany 18th 1851,

The Commissioner of Pensions and the several Departments of the United States Government at Washington, will please furnish Vespasian Ellis Esq whatever information it is in their power to afford, and to permit him to examine the pension application and proofs, and all papers filed, and records in relation to the claim and services of Phillip Graft, who served as as a private in the Pennsylvania Militia, in the War of the Revolution, and in right of his said services, was placed on the U.S. Pension roll, on the 11th day of July A.D. 1833, under the act of !832 and died on the 26th day of February, 1862, in Davis County, leaving no widow, but three children surviving him - As I am a daughter and party entitled to the benefit thereof - 
Witness - [signed] Philip Donahue
[signed] John H Graft

I oblige &-
[signed] Mary Graft
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No. 21,121
Philip Graft
15th March 1833
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p. 296
Adm.
6 mo's
$20.00

Pensioner
Gettysburg Pa
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Brief in the case of Philip Graft of the County of Adams in the State of Penn'a
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1.  Wast 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?  75 years
4.  State his service, as directed in the form annexed.

Period.        Duration of Service.       Rank.
                   Years,  Months,  Days,    As a
In 1776  Aug't.             2                   Private
      "77                          2                   ditto
      "82                          2                   ditto

Names of General and Field Officers
under whom he served.
Col. Dill, Capt. Chamberlain
Col. Rankin, Capt. Williams
Capt. Clingan

5.  In what battles was he engaged?  Skirmishes in Pa.
6.  Where did he reside when he entered the service?  Adams Cty
7.  Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?  Depositions
8.  Are the papers defective as to form or authentication?  and if so, in what respect?
No Clergyman's Certificate

I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned. 
                                 Levin Belt
                                 Examining Clerk.
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March 7, 1932.
BA-J/ILL

Mrs. James W. Dansey
Potomac Park Apartment
21st & C Streets
Washington, D.C.

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter relative to Phillip Graft, a soldiers of the Revolutionary War.

The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 15164, based upon the service of Philip Graft in that war.

Philip Graft was born in 1757 in New Jersey and moved, when about twelve years of age, to that part of York County, Pennsylvania, which was later Adams County.

While a resident of York County, Pennsylvania, he enlisted in August, 1776 and served two months as private in Captain James Chamberlain's Company, Colonel Matthew Dill's Pennsylvania Regiment; he enlisted in the fall, 1777, served two months as private in Captain Daniel William's Company in Colonel Rankin's Pennsylvania Regiment, was in several skirmishes and was detained at the expiration of the tour for which he enlisted to take prisoners to Reading; in 1782, he served two months as private in Captain Thomas Clingam's (or Ilingin's) Pennsylvania Company against the Indians.

He was allowed pension on his application excecuted November 26, 1832, while a resident of Adams County, Pennsylvania.

The soldier died February 26, 1843 in Adams County, Pennsylvania. His wife died previous to his death, her name not given.

Very truly yours,

A.D. Hiller,
Assistant to Administrator.
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Washington D.C.
Feb 9, 1931

Director of Pensions:

I am desirous of tracing the record of Phillip Graft who served with the forces of the revolution.

Phillip Graft possibly served with the Pennsylvania troops

The tombstone in the Cemetery located in Hunterstown, Adams Co. Pa, shows that Phillip Graft, died on Feb. 26, 1842 and that he was born sometime during the year of 1759. 

This is for geneology purposes.

Yours Truly

Mrs James W. Dansey
Potomac Park Apt
21st + c St. N.W

Seal: FEB 8 - 1932
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
REVOLUTIONARY AND 1812 WARS SECTION
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New Chester June 17 1889
Hon James Tanner
My dear Sir
I write you to learn if Philip Graft of the Penna Time of the Rev. War was granted a Pension about the year 1840 or 42 and if said pension was paid - awaiting a reply am yours Respectfully
D.G. Donahue
New Chester
Adams Co Pa

Seal:

Old War & Navy DIVISION
JUN 20 1889
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1932 - Mar 7 - Hist. to Mrs. James W. Dansey
ILL

INVALID.
15164

File No. 15.164
Philip Graft
Div. Rev. war

Act. June 5th 1832
Index: -Vol. 1, Page 153

(Arrangement of 1870)
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
March 19th, 1848

Sir:

Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Philip Graft a Pensioner on the Roll of the Philadelphia Agency, at the rate of Twenty Dollars and _________ Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 June 1832, has  been paid at this Department, from the 1st of Sept. 1838 to the 1st March 1839.

Respectfully, yours,
Albion K. Parris
Comptroller
The Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.
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Treasury Department,
Second Comptroller's Office,
Sept. 7. 1838

Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Philip Graft a Pensioner on the Roll of the Philadelphia Agency, at the rate of twenty Dollars and, ________, Cents per annum, and under the law of the 7th June 1832 has been paid at this Department from the 4th of Sept. 1836 tot he 4th of Sept. 1837

Respectfully, yours,
Albion K. Parris
Comptroller

To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.
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House of Reps
April 6, 1840

Sir;
Ensloced, I send you a letter, relative to Phillip Graft's pension. It seems the agent at Philadelphia declined paying the amount called for because there appeared to be due and unpaid, one semi annual payment, previous to that which was demanded (the same for which I received a draft some weeks since).
There are two semi annual payments now due, the first having fallen due on the 4th of March last. Be good enough to instruct the agent at Philadelphia to pay Mr. Graft the amount due him, and send the instructions to that effect to me, and, ?? transmit them to Mr Graft, or his agent Major King.
Yours,
James Cooper

Hon. J.L. Edwards
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Franklin County
Personally appeared before me the subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace in & for Franklin County Joseph Kerr who was duly sworn on the law directly deposed and saith that Philip Graft of Adams County Pennsylvania was called out from York County in State aforesaid in the year AD one thousand seven hundred and eighty two and served a full term in Eighth Company Regiment under the command of Captain Thomas Klingin of Pa Militia that he the said Deponant is well acquainted with the foregoing particulars respecting the said Philip Graft that he served the full term the law required and further saith not ________________________

Joseph Kerr

Sworn and Subscribed at
Green Township 22 November 
1832 before Robt Robison

I do certify that Joseph Kerr who made the above deposition and signed his name thereto before me is a respectable and credible witness.

Robt Robison
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Pennsylvania 
Franklin County sct.
I Paul J Hetich Recorder of Deeds & clerk for the County of Franklin Do hereby Certify that Robert Robison before whom the within deposition & oath was sworn to & executed was at the time of the doing thereof a justice of the peace in & for the said County duly commissioned & sworn and that full faith & credit is due & ought to be given to all his acts as such.  Witness my hand & official Seal at Chambersburg this second day of November   A. D. 1832.
                               Paul J. Hetich
                               Recorder
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Pennsylvania 
Adams County
Before me one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County, personally appeared William Johnston, aged seventy five years, who on his oath doth say, that he is well acquainted with Philip Graft of the said County, an applicant for a Pension, that he served (illegible) well
that the said Philip served two tours in the militia during the Revolutionary War and he thinks three, as the third he is not certain, but he understood that he served one tour in 1776 when deponent was on the line with the Regular troops, and he knows he served time afterwards; said Graft was always a very active patriot during the Revolution
 Sword & Subscribed Sept 5th            
                                       William Johnston

I certify that William Johnston who made the signed the foregoing deposition is a credible Witness and reputable person
 Samp'n King                                 Samp'n King

Pennsylvania Adams County ss.
I George Ziegler prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County of Adams Do hereby Certify that Sampson S. King Esq. before whom the above affidavit was made and taken is, and was at the time of doing the same and of our Commonwealth Justice of the peace in and for said County of Adams, duly Commissioned and Sworn to act as such, and that due faith and credit is given to all his officials acts and Deeds. and that the Signature is the proper hand writing of the said Sampson S. King.  In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said county at Gettysburg this 10th day of May 1833. 
                                         G. Ziegler proth'y
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Washington June 30th 1838

Sir,

  By hand (illegible) me which of the forms required under the late Act and as asked for in the enclosed letter you will much oblige for James L. Edwards Esq. 
                                           Your obd humble sevt
                                                        //s//
                                                Danl. Sheffer
                                               House of reps
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Deposition of John Bonner respecting the performance of a Tour of Militia duty of Philip Graft
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Adams County Penna ss
Before me the subscriber one of the associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania personally appeared John Bonner who swore his solemn oath duly administered according to law deposed and says that he knew Philip Graft from the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy six, the he was a private in the Militia Company Commanded by a Captain Chamberlain ["that he made" crossed out] which company was under the Comand of Col Matthew Dill that he marched in Company with said Graft from York now Adams County in the month of august of the year aforesaid to Fort Constitution in the State of New Jersey that to the best of his recollection the said Philip Graft performed a two  months tour of duty and further saith not Sworn and acknowledged the fifth day of September AD 1832

John Bonner

Before me
Daniel Sheffer