Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 6257, for John Torrence, Pennsylvania
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(3-1776)
SERVICE Penn NUMBER S. 6257
Torrence, John 
Carded
Contents
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13026
Ohio
John Foreman
of Greene in the State of Ohio who was a Sergeant in the Company commanded by Captain Eskew of the Reg commanded by Col. Dunlop in the Penn Militia for Seven months five days
Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio at the rate of 35 Dollars 83 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3rd day of May 1833 and sent to ? ? Ohio
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1833                  $ 71.66
Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep' 33   17.91
                                                                          ______
                                                                        $89.57
                                                                        ________

{Revolutionary Claim,}
{Act June 7, 1832.}

Recorded by Geo. B. Whiting Clerk,
Book 6  Vol. 8   Page 26
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10,625
Declaration of John Torrence
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress, [illegible] June 4, 1832
State of Ohio
Greene County
On this 15th day of September in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and thirty two, [illegible] or ally afheard in [illegible] court, before the judges of the Court of Common Pleas, now sitting in + for the county of greene [illegible] ohio, - John Torrence a resident of the county of greene in said state aged Seventy of own years, according to a register in his hope [illegible]
which was taken from a register kept by his father according to family tradition, who being first [illegible] 
doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress hoped June 7, 1832
That he entered the service of the united states under the following named [illegible]
and served as therein stated -
In the month of August in the year 1777 he was  [illegible]
under Captain Eskew, he does not remember the name of the lieutenant in the state of Pennsylvania the camp any he thinks was attached to a regement of Malitia under
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the command of Colonial Dunlop as well as he can [illegible] and , they marched from Shipping [illegible], through Carlile and Lancaster to Marcus Hook where we staid some time, + whilst there General Washington marched his army through that place, to meet the [illegible] that had landed at the head of Elk, and some that time after he fought the battle of Brandywine at which time the regiment was attached to the command of General Patterson who commanded the Malitia Brigade which were down the creek to the left of the army during the engagement but was not brought into the [illegible]  the Army marched that nite to Chester and the next morning toward Philadelphia, and on arriving at Philadelphia, he took sick and was in consequence there of sent home his time being [illegible] early out the [illegible] of the year 17 [illegible] he thinks in the month of April he went to Kentucky ([illegible] Lexington) The people there were all living  [illegible] (or forts) he remained at the [illegible] at Lexington until the Spring of 1783 every man was at that time a soldier and under ammo and were very often on towers of duty,  or [illegible] against the [illegible], from one to eight or ten days at a time according to the [illegible] he Staid as a minute man and so did all who were able for duty.
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In the fall of seven hundred and eighty two he was on the company in under general George Rogers Clarke. To the [illegible] on the [illegible at Lorramies, his Captain was Wm McConnel and he think that Colonal Robert Patterson Commanded the regement to which his company was attached, they were out on this   at campaign about thirty days, he cannot designate, the different services by him decided during the three years he remained at the [illegible] at Lexington, he was [illegible] to every call which were very frequent, they were all under the command to Colonel John Todd who was at that time a bounty Lieutenant as they were under arms nearly the whole time, and their was not an 
[illegible]
had a discharge from any officer [illegible]
The reverend John Steele + James Galloway [illegible] as having been long acquainted with him. John Steele a Clergyman  [illegible] in the county of Greene + James Galloway Rev  residing in the same county, here by certify
Sworn to them by [illegible] in Open Court Sep. 15. 1832 J. L. Grover clerk
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[Breaks added for clarity of transcription]

that we are well acquainted with John Torrence, who has Sworn to and subscribed the above declaration, That we believe him to be of the age he states, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood whare he lives to have been a revolutionary Soldier, and that we do concur in that belief.  

Sworn to and Subscribed the day and year aforesaid
John Steele
James Galloway

attest J. Grover Clerk 

And the said Court do hereby declare this opinion after the interrogation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier & served as he states.  And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that John Steele who has signed preceding certificate is a Clergyman, resident in the county of Greene & State of Ohio afs. and that James Galloway who has also signed the same is a resident of the same County of Green and is a credible person, and that there statement is entitled to credit.

I James L Grover Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County [inserted] of Greene & State of Ohio [end insertion] do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Torrence for a pension. 

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of Office this 13th day of September 1832. J. L. Grover Clk

[In the lower left hand corner of the page, a seal of folded paper and ribbon; to the left of this seal, written vertically]

John Torrence Declaration
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Personally appeared in open court, James Galloway who being sworn saith that he is well
acquainted with John Torrence who has subscribed the above foregoing declaration, and that he was on the same company under General Clark of which he has spoken in his declaration and that he saw and was acquainted with said Torrence on that campaign

Sworn to Subscribed in
Open Court Sept 5th 1832
J L Grover Clk
James Galloway
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amended Declaration
of
John Torrence
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[Breaks added for clarity of transcription]

State of Ohio     SS   }
Greene County     }

Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace in & for said County John Torence of lawful age who being by me duly sworn saith, that by reason of old age and consequent loss of memory he cannot swear positively, as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below and in the following grades.

I served as a private Soldier and drafted Malitia man, under Captain Eskew, for two months untill discharged by reason of sickness as stated in my former declaration to which this is attached- - 

I served for not less than thirty days, on the [illegible] under General Clark as stated also in my former declaration, and from information since received I believe thirty five days, on this campaign I believe as an [illegible] Sergent, I think we left home in the month of October we started from Lexington.  

I further say from the best of recollection I served more than four Months during my residence in the Station at Lexington between the spring of the year 1780 and the spring of the year 1783, Stated in my former declaration, exclusive of the Campaign under General Clark, I further believe the whole
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of my services rendered do exceed seven month for which I claim a pension.
Sworn & Subscribed before me this 19 March 1838
{signed} David Douglass Justice of the Peace
{signed} John Torrence

{new handwriting}
The State of Ohio
Greene County Ss
I James L Grover Clerk of the court of Common Pleas of said county of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do hereby certify that David Douglass Esq above named, is an acting Justice of the peace in and for Greene County was duly commissioned and qualified authorised to administer oaths by the Law of said State, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and the seal of said court at Xenia this 19th day of March 1833. 
{seal stamped}
{signed} J. L. Grover Clk
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March 25, 1937
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John Torrence – S.6257

Mrs. Lucy Torrence Crary
R.R. #2 Pontius Road
Bothell, Washington

Dear Madam:
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.6257, based upon the military service in that war of John Torrence.

John Torrence was born in Ireland,  in November, 1758.  The names of his parents and date of his arrival in America are not shown.

While residing in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, John Torrence enlisted in August, 1777, for two months, served as a private in Captain Eskew's (probably meant for Askey or Askins) Company, Colonel Dunlap's Pennsylvania Regiment; was at the battle of Brandywine but not actively engaged in said battle; upon arrival of his regiment at Philadelphia, was taken sick and returned home shortly before the expiration of the time for which he had enlisted in April, 1780, he moved to Lexington, Kentucky, and resided in the fort at that place until 1783; during this time he was constantly under arms and was frequently called out on alarms on short tours of from eight to ten days each against the Indians under Colonel John Todd: in October, 1782, he served thirty-five days as orderly sergeant in Captain McConnell's Company, Colonel Robert Patterson's Regiment and marched in in General George Rogers Clark's expedition against the Indians on Miami and Loramie Rivers in what was later the state of Ohio: he stated that the entire length of his service while residing Kentucky was more than four months. 

He was allowed pension on his application executed September 15, 1832, while a resident of Greene County, Ohio. 
There are no data as to the family of John Torrence.
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In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of the person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, John Torrence (S.6257), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data

John Torrence
Certificate No. 13026
Issued May 3, 1833
Rate $35.83 per annum
Commenced March 4, 1831
Act of June 7, 1832
Ohio Agency.

Very truly yours
A.D. HILLER 
Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
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Hon. J. L. Edwards
Com of Pensions
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Xenia March 20th 1833
Hon. J. L. Edwards 
Comm of Pensions

Sir,
I return you John Torrences declaration to obtain the benefit of the Act of June 7, 1833. together with an amendment thereto, the whole attached together with narrow ribbon, and the Certificate of the Clerk with the county seal with the amendment. 

The declaration of James Galloway, properly certified was forwarded to the Hon. Secy of War on the 13th inst. The certificate of pension granted to Thomas Townsley was duly received. My father is anxiously awaiting a decision in his case. Permit me to ask, that directions be forwarded to me, with the reply to my communications, in what manner application is to be made to the 13th to draw the money, on cases allowed. I have the honor to be very respectfully 

Y obt servt.
James Galloway Jr.
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postmark
XENIA OHIO
MAR 20

Free

Hon. J. L. Edwards
Comm of Pensions
War Department
Washington City
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[The reverse side of a piece of paper with very faint handwriting on it; the printing on the front side is faint and illegible.]

5th [illegible] & by ans [illegible]
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which these answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of John Torrence which require further proof or explanation. 

I.  Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes
II.   Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides?  Yes
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? 
IV.  Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served?  Yes
V. Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? No 
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations?  Yes
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes 
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion?  Yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate?  Yes
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes
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XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?  Yes

XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? 

XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?  Testimony is produced 

XIV. If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? 
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? 
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? 

XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? 

XVI. Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? No 

XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Depart answered satisfactorily?  And if not, which of them is not so answered? Yes 

EXPLANATORY NOTES.
QUERE V. In a case where the applicant, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months , and ____ days, I served as a _______. For months and _____ days, I served as a _______; and for such service I claim a pension.
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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable.  It must be in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit. 

QUERE XIV. Proof of Service. 

In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office. 

QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.

In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate. 

In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
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Rev War
6257
Invalid

File No 6257
John Torrence
Sergt Rev War
Act: June 7 18
Index:  Vol M, Page 376
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Aug 13/97

F.D Torrence
Xenia, Ohio
1935 – July 29 – Hist to Mrs. R. S Townlsey
EL 
1935 – Sept 17 – Hist to Mrs Anna T. Garlough
EL
1935 – Sept 26 – Hist to Jos H. Torrence
Letter in case Thom Torrnence – S. 40582
EL
1937 – jan 30 – Hist to Mrs jean T. Acheson
EL
1937 – Mar 25 – Hist to Mrs Lucy T. Crary
EL
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July 20th 1935
Chief of Records and Pensions Office;
Can you give me any information about John Torrence who served in the Revolution war in Capt Ashby's Company 1st Battilion Cumberland Militia 
Mrs Robert S Townsley South Main St. 
Cedarville Ohio
Thank you
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Union Veteran Legion
No. 133
Xenia, Ohio, July 30, 1897

[stamped – Old War & Navy 
Aug 5, 1897
Files ]

War Commission of Pension
Washington D.C.

Sir

I wish to ascertain as near as possible the Military record of one John Torrence and have been directed to apply at your Dept.  The only authentic record we have is that he was an orderly sargent and that he drew a pension of 35.83 under the act of June 7th 1832 his pension certificate was dated May 3, 1833, and signed Lewis Cass Secy of War. His death occurred in 1839 or 40, his Regt or State ?? has no record of.  Any information you can give me will be heartily appreciated

Respectfully yours

T.D. Torrence
#220 S King St
Xenia, O.
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Mrs. Anna T. Garlough
118 Center College Street
Yellow Springs, Ohio

9-10-‘35’

A.D. Hiller
Executive Assistant
Veteran Administration

Dear Sir:
Would you please send me a copy of the record of John Torrence, private in Capt Askey’s Co. 1st Battilion Cumberland PA Militia commanded by Col. James Dunlop called out July 28th 1777 as found in Penna Archives Vol. 15 page 564 and signed by Wm H. Engle M.D. State Librarian and Editor.

I have just seen a copy you sent to a relative Mrs. Robert Townsley Cedarville Oh, and am anxious to have a copy as I have the honor of being a “real granddaughter” (all or nearly all real daughters being dead).  The different chapters of the D.A.R. are seeking out the “real granddaughters” who, also, are growing scarce, and wish as complete a record as we can secure.  Thanking you in advance.

I am respectfully
Anna Torrence Garlough

(above address)
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Mrs. Anna T. Garlough
118 Center College Street
Yellow Springs, Ohio

The Comptroller General
Accounting Office 
Recorders Division
Veteran Administration

Dear Sir:
Would you please make me a copy of Pension S. 6257 given to John Torrence who enlisted in Capt Askey’s Co. 1st Battilion Cumberland PA Militia July 28th 1777 the record of which is found in Penna Archives Vol. 15 page 564.

Yours and Obliged
Anna Torrence Garlough
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703 So. 3rd Ave
Washington, Iowa
Jan 15 1937
Administration Bureau, War Dept. Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen:
I am informed that I can obtain the full Revolutionary War Record of my ancestor, John Torrence if I write to you for them.  So I am making this request and enclose stamps for mailing.
Thank you for your courtesy.
Sincerely,
(Mrs J.L.) Jean Tate Acheson

Received Jan 18, 1937
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Route #2, Pontius Rd
Bothell Wa

Department of Bureau of Veterans of Wars
Washington D.C

Dear Sir,
Would you kindly inform me if there is any record of a
James Torrence having enlisted in the 
Revolutionary war from Allegheny Co. Penn
I would be please for any information you could give
(over)
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concerning any one by the name of Torrence from Penn.

Yours truly

Mrs. Lucy Torrence Crary
R-#2 - Bothell Wa
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January 30, 1937
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John Torrence – S.6257

Mrs. Jean T. Acheson
703 South 3rd Avenue
Washington, Iowa

Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of your ancestor, John Torrence.
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim S.6257, based on the military service in that war of John Torrence, the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War record of this office. 

John Torrence was born in Ireland in November, 1758.  The names of his parents are not shown.

While residing in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, John Torrence enlisted in August, 1777, for two months, served as a private in Captain Eskew's (probably meant for Askey or Askins) Company, Colonel Dunlap's Pennsylvania Regiment; was at the battle of Brandywine but not actively engaged in said battle; upon arrival of his regiment at Philadelphia, was taken sick and returned home shortly before the expiration of the time for which he had enlisted in April, 1780, he moved to Lexington, Kentucky, and resided in the fort at that place until 1783; during this time he was constantly under arms and was frequently called out on alarms on short tours of from eight to ten days each against the Indians under Colonel John Todd: in October, 1782, he served thirty-five days as orderly sergeant in Captain McConnell's Company, Colonel Robert Patterson's Regiment and marched in in General George Rogers Clark's expedition against the Indians on Miami and Loramie Rivers in what was later the state of Ohio: he stated that the entire length of his service while residing Kentucky was more than four months. 

He was allowed pension on his application executed September 15, 1832, while a resident of Greene County, Ohio.
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There are no data as to the family of John Torrence.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of the person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, John Torrence (S.6257), you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data


John Torrence Certificate No. 13026, issued May 3, 1833, rate $35.83 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Ohio Agency.
Very truly yours

A.D. HILLER 
Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
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September 26, 1935
Mr. James H. Torrence
Algonquin Apartment 41
1436 Genesee Street
Utica, New York. 
BA-J/ILL
John Torrence
S. 6257
Thomas Torrence
S. 40582

Dear Sir: 
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Thomas Torrence who went to Fairfield County, Ohio, Ezra Torrence, Robert and John Torrence. 
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims for pension and bounty land which have been made to the United States based upon service in that war. 
There are no claims for pension or bounty land on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of any Robert or Ezra Torrence, under any spelling of that surname. The records of John and Thomas Torrence are furnished herewith from their pension claims; both soldiers made application for pension while residents of Ohio. 

Very truly yours, 
A.D. HILLER,
Executive Assistance to the Administrator.
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September 26, 1935
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Mr. James H. Torrence
Algonquin Apartment 41
1436 Geneseo Street
Utica, New York 

Dear Sir: 
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim S.6257, based on the military service in that war of John Torrence, the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War record of this office. 

John Torrence was born in Ireland in November, 1758.  The names of his parents are not shown.

While residing in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, John Torrence enlisted in August, 1777, for two months, served as a private in Captain Eskew's (probably meant for Askey or Askins) Company, Colonel Dunlap's Pennsylvania Regiment; was at the battle of Brandywine but not actively engaged in said battle; upon arrival of his regiment at Philadelphia, was taken sick and returned home shortly before the expiration of the time for which he had enlisted in April, 1780, he moved to Lexington, Kentucky, and resided in the fort at that place until 1783; during this time he was constantly under arms and was frequently called out on alarms on short tours of from eight to ten days each against the Indians under Colonel John Todd: in October, 1782, he served thirty-five days as orderly sergeant in Captain McConnell's Company, Colonel Robert Patterson's Regiment and marched in in General George Rogers Clark's expedition against the Indians on Miami and Loramie Rivers in what was later the state of Ohio: he stated that the entire length of his service while residing Kentucky was more than four months. 

He was allowed pension on his application executed September 15, 1832, while a resident of Greene County, Ohio. 

There are no data as to the family of John Torrence.
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In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of the person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, John Torrence (S.6257), you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data
John Torrence Certificate No. 13026, issued May 3, 1833, rate $35.83 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Ohio Agency.

Very truly yours
A.D. HILLER 
Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
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September 17, 1935
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Mrs. Anna T. Garlough
118 Center College Street
Yellow Springs, Ohio

BA-J/EEL
John Torrence-S.6257

Dear Madam: 
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of John Torrence, who served as a private in the Revolutionary War.
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim S.6257, based on the military service in that war of John Torrence, the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War record of this office. 

John Torrence was born in Ireland in November, 1758.  The names of his parents are not shown.

While residing in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, John Torrence enlisted in August, 1777, for two months, served as a private in Captain Eskew's (probably meant for Askey or Askins) Company, Colonel Dunlap's Pennsylvania Regiment; was at the battle of Brandywine but not actively engaged in said battle; upon arrival of his regiment at Philadelphia, was taken sick and returned home shortly before the expiration of the time for which he had enlisted in April, 1780, he moved to Lexington, Kentucky, and resided in the fort at that place until 1783; during this time he was constantly under arms and was frequently called out on alarms on short tours of from eight to ten days each against the Indians under Colonel John Todd: in October, 1782, he served thirty-five days as orderly sergeant in Captain McConnell's Company, Colonel Robert Patterson's Regiment and marched in in General George Rogers Clark's expedition against the Indians on Miami and Loramie Rivers in what was later the state of Ohio: he stated that the entire length of his service while residing Kentucky was more than four months. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 15, 1832, while a resident of Greene County, Ohio.
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There are no data as to the family of John Torrence.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of the person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, John Torrence (S.6257), you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:

John Torrence Certificate No. 13026, issued May 3, 1833, rate $35.83 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Ohio Agency.
Very truly yours

A.D. HILLER 
Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
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July 29, 1935
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Mrs. Robert S. Townsley 
South Main Street
 Cedarville, Ohio
BA-J/EEL John Terrence-3.6257
Dear Madam: Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of John Torrence, a Revolutionary War soldier who served in Captain Ashbey's Company of Cumberland Militia. 
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim S.6257, based on the military service in that war of John Torrence, the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War record of this office. 

John Torrence was born in Ireland in November, 1758. 

While residing in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, John Torrence enlisted in August, 1777, for two months, served as a private in Captain Eskew's (probably meant for Askey or Askins) Company, Colonel Dunlap's Pennsylvania Regiment; was at the battle of Brandywine but not actively engaged in said battle; upon arrival of his regiment at Philadelphia, was taken sick and returned home shortly before the expiration of the time for which he had enlisted in April, 1780, he moved to Lexington, Kentucky, and resided in the fort at that place until 1783; during this time he was constantly under arms and was frequently called out on alarms on short tours of from eight to ten days each against the Indians under Colonel John Todd: in October, 1782, he served thirty-five days as orderly sergeant in Captain McConnell's Company, Colonel Robert Patterson's Regiment and marched in in General George Rogers Clark's expedition against the Indians on Miami and Loramie Rivers in what was later the state of Ohio: he stated that the entire length of his service while residing Kentucky was more than four months. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 15, 1832, while a resident of Greene County, Ohio. 
There are no data as to soldier's family. 

{notes to side}
Found a John Torrance & Lorreuu in Capts Askey’s & also Askins Co. Col Dunlap’s PA Regt Cumberland Co.  Did not find him in the Clerk book.
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In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of the person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, John Torrence (S.6257), you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data
John Torrence Certificate No. 13026, issued May 3, 1833, rate $35.83 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Ohio Agency.

Very truly yours
A.D. HILLER 
Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
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March 25, 1937
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BA-J/MLB
John Torrence S.6257

Mrs. Lucy Torrence Crary
Route #2
Bothell, Washington

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of James Torrence who served in the Revolutionary War from Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, or of any soldier who served in that war with the surname Torrence, from Pennsylvania.

There is no claim for pension or bounty land based upon the service in the Revolution of a James Torrence, under any spelling of the name.  Such claims are the source of Revolutionary War data furnished by this office. The only record found of a soldier with the surname Torrence who served from Pennsylvania was that of John Torrence, which is furnished you  herewith, as it may prove of interest to you in your research.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator