Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3246, Josiah Harmar, Penn.
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SERVICE
Penn.
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Harmar, Josiah
Sarah
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NUMBER
W.3246
B.L.Wt. 1009-450-Lt Col IssuesOct. 17. 1789 - No papers
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2729 Phil Pennsylvania
Sarah Harmar
widow of Josiah Harmar
who was a Colonel
in the 6th Penn. line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 600 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16th day of Nov. 1843
and sent to Wm Harmar Phil @ Penn
Act of March 3, 1843
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1. Page 133.

Rep V North
Date of death not on AB
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State of Pennsylvania
County of Philadelphia
On this Sixth day of September A.D. 1838. Personally appeared before me one of Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the said County and State aforesaid Sarah Harmar aged Seventy Eight years resident of the aforesaid County; who being first duly affirmed according to  law doth in her affirmation make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7th 1838. "Entitled an act for the half pay and pension of certain widows" That she is the widow of Josiah Harman deceased, who was a Lieutenant Colonel in Sixth Regiment of the Pennsylvania Line and that he entered the Service at the commencement and served until the close of the Revolutionary War. And she further declares that she was married to the Said Lieutenant Colonel Josiah Harmon on the tenth day of October in the year Seventeen Hundred and Eighty four as will more fully appear by reference to her Marriage certificate hereto annexed. Your declarant further states that she has remained the widow of Josiah Harmon ever since the period of his death which took place on the twentieth day of August in the year Eighteen hundred and thirteen and she further states that she makes this declaration before me the Said Judge on account of her inability to appear in open Court and I the Said Judge do hereby Certify
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That the Said Affirmant is unable to appear in Court on account of her bodily infirmity Affirmed and Subscribed before me
[signed] Sarah Harmar
[signed] Archd Randall Judge Com Pleas Phila County

Pennsylvania
Philadelphia County Ss.
I Robert Morris Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County Do Certify that the Hon Archibald Randall Esq before whom in Open Court of Common Pleas the within declaration on affirmation was made this 6th day of September 1838 and whom his own proper hand writing has hereunto Subscribed his name at the time of so doing and now is one of the Judges of the said Court which is a Court of Record duly commissioned and qualified to all whose acts as such fulfill and credit and ought to be given as well in Courts of Judicators or there out.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Said Court at Phil this 22d Dec 1838.
[signed] Robert Morris Prothy
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February 23, 1932

BA-J/EEL

Mr. Robert H. Harmar
#333 Haddon Avenue
Collingswood, New Jersey

Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter relative to Josiah Harmar, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.

The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pensions, W.3246, based upon the military service of Josiah Harmar in that war.
Josiah Harmer entered the service at the beginning of the Revolution, place not stated; June 3, 1779 was commissioned lieutenant colonel of the Sixth Pennsylvania Regiment to rank as such from June 6, 1777, and continued to serve until the close of the war.
He died August 13, or August 20 (both dates appear in the claim) 1813. The place of his death and that of his burial are not given.
The soldier married October 10, 1784, Sarah Jenkins. Their marriage was recorded on the records of the Gloria Dei (Swedish) Church of Southwark. 
Soldier's widow, Sarah, was allowed pension on her application executed September 6, 1838, at which time she was aged seventy-eight years and resided in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
No reference is made to children.
One WIlliam Harmar made affidavit in support of the claim of Sarah Harmer in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, in 1838. No relationship to soldier is shown.
Very truly yours 
A.D. Hiller
Assistant to Administrator.
[handwritten note "date of death not on AB" along bottom edge]
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1.668
Pennsylvania
Sarah Harmar
widow of Josiah Harmar decd.
who was a pensioner under the Act of
and who died on the 20th August 1813
in Philadelphia Co. in the State of Pa.
who was a Colonel in the __ commanded
by Captain __ of the __ commanded
by __ in the 6th Pa. line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Penna. at the rate of 600 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 18th day of Jany 1839 and sent Hon. L Reily Hs of Rep.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1838 $1,500.00
Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar. ‘39, 300.00
$1,800.00
Act July 7, 1838.
Recorded by D. D. Addison Clerk,
Book A. Vol. 2  Page 153
Copy of Commission sent to J. J. Moore June 22. 1840.
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I hereby certify that according to the Register of marriages belonging to Gloria Dei Swedes Church, Southwark, Josiah Harmer and Sarah Jenkins were married by the Rev Matthew Hullgren rector of said church on the tenth day of October in the year of our lord one thousand seven hundred & eighty four.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this eighteenth day of Sept A.D. 1838 - -
[signed] J C CLay
[handdrawn seal]
Rector of the above-named church - 
Philada County Ss
The Rev John C Clay now the Rector of the above church being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that the matter stated in the above written certificate are true anc correct.
[signed] J.C. Clay
Sworn and subscribed before me this 18th day Sept. 1838
[signed] R Palmer

I certify that the above named deponent is the highly respected Rector of the above church, and a Gentleman whose character entitled him to entire belief.
[signed] R Palmer

Pennsylvania
Philadelphia County
I Robert Morris Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County Do certify
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that R Palmer Esq before whom the within was made aged whose his own proper handwriting has hereunto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing and now an alderman in and for the county of Philadelphia duly Commissioned qualified to all whose acts as such full faith and credit are and ought to be given as well in Courts of Judicative 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Philadelphia this 22d Dec 1838.
[signed] Robt Morris Prothy
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3254 July 29. 1843, Sarah Harmar March 3d /43 Pd. $600 per anm

Wm Harmar Philadelphia

[stamp] PHILADELPHIA PA JUL 22

[stamp] FREE

J. L. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City D.C.
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DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7, 1838.
State Pennsylvania County of Philadelphia ss.
On this Twenty first day of July A.D. 1843 personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the peace of the County aforesaid Sarah Harmar  a resident of Passyunk Township  the county of Philadelphia aged Eighty Two years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war.
That she is the widow of Josiah Harmar, who was a Colonel in the Army of the Revolution in the Sixth Pennsylvania Regiment and  the annual amount of the pension which she received under the act of July 7, 1838, was Six Hundred dollars. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before Witnesses Eliza H Thomas Robert Carr
[signed] Sarah Harmar
State of Pennsylvania County of Philadelphia ss.
July 21st 1843 I, Robert Carr a Magistrate in the county above named, do hereby certify, that I have the most satisfactory evidence, viz, my own personal knowledge, that Sarah Harmar who this day appeared before me, and made oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration, is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Given under my hand at Kingsessing Phil Cy on the day and year above written. Robert Carr J.P.
Richard Palmer a  Prothonotary Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas Philad. County, certify that Robert Carr is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and hereto subscribed my name, this Twenty second day of July  in the year one thousand Eight hundred and forty three (1843. Richard Palmer E A David
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Philada July 22 1843

J.L. Edwards Esq
Com of Pensions

Dr Sir
I herewith transmit to you the Declaration of Sarah Harmar of the County of Philada State of Pennsa for the benefit of the pension law of March 1843
I will thank you to forward to my address (viz WIlliam Harmars Philada) the certificate necessary to enable her to receive the Pension
Very Respy
yr obt Servt
William Harmar
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[reverse side of letter]
[stamp]
RECEIVED 11
JAN 14 1932
RECEIPT SECTION
PENSION FILES SUB DIVISION
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J. H. VREELAND
MANAGER
J. H. McCORMICK
SECRETARY
[COMPANY SEAL]
ESTABLISHED 1834
UNITATE FORTIOR
SCOTTISH UNION & NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT.
D. A. HENDERSON & CO., Agents [line crossed out]
305 Market Street
Camden, N.J.
January 19, 1932
Director of Pensions
Washington, DC. 
[shorthand symbols]
Dear Sir:
At the suggestion of the War Department, I am  writing to see if you can supply me with any
Record of General Josiah Harmer of Penna, who served as Commander in Chief of the Armies 1789 to 1791, died Aug 20, 1813.
Were there any descendants or relatives to
whom a pension was paid,
do you have place of burial?
Your kindness will appreciated
very truly yours
Robt H. Harmer
333 Haddon Ave
Collingswood
N. J.
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Revy
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 3246
Sarah Harmar
Widow
Josiah Harma [Harmar]
Col. Pa. Line
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Act: March 3d 1843
Index: --Vol. A, Page 32
{Arrangement of 1870.}
1932. File 23 - Hist to
Robt. H. Harmer EES
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[envelope]
[stamp] PHILADELPHIA JUN 18
[illegible] Harmer Pa roll

1 [illegible] given to 
JW Toler to copy
June 20 1840

J. L. Edwards Esq
Commiss of Pensioners
Washington City
D.C.

JONES' HOTEL
PHILADELPHIA
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Philada June 17 1840

J.L. Edwards Esq

Sir

Your letter of the 2nd May relt, in reply to mine of the 30th April came duly to hand, and as you are pleased to say: "that it would be contrary to our Rules to return the original Commissions of Col. Josiah Harmar, dec?"
Will you please have the goodness to furnish the widow with certified copies, which will not only confer a particular favor on Mrs. Harmar, but greatlly oblige Sir
Very respectfully
Your Obdt Svt
Joshua J Moore
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Philad Jany 14th 1839

The Hon, S. Reily

Sir,

Your favor of the 12th Inst covering the pension certificate of Mrs Seybert has been duly received.
I have enclosed a deposition of William Harmar, in the case of Colonel Josiah Harmars widow, and beg yu willl have it forwarded to othe Commissiner of Pensins (J  Edwards Esq) it being the further proof as required by him in support of Mr. Harmar's claim
Be pleased to accept my thanks for your kind attention and believe me to be with due regard
Sir
Very Respectfully
Your Obdt Svt
Joshua J Moore
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3246 Sarah Harman
widow Josiah
[seal upper left]
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED
To Josiah Harman Esquire GREETING, We, Reposing special trust and confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct and Fidelity, Do by these presents constitute and appoint you to
be Lieutenant Colonel of the Sixth Pennsylvania Regiment in the Army of the United States, to take rank as such from the 6 day of June AD 1777 You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of
Lieutenant Colonel 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 Lieutenant Colonel
And you are to observe and follow such orders and directions, from time to time, as you shall receive from this or a future Congress of the United States or Committee of Congress
for that purpose appointed, a Committee of the States, or Commander in chief for the time being of the Army of the United States, or any other your superior Officer, according to the rules and discipline of War, in pursuance
of the trust reposed in you. This Commission to continue inforce until revoked by this, or a future Congress, the Committee of  Congressbefore mentioned, or a Comittee of the States.

Witness His Excellency John Jay Esqr
President of the Congress of the United States of America, at Philadelphia the 30th day of June 1779, and in the third year of our
Independence.
John Jay
Entered in the War
and examined by the Board
Attest
[illegible] 
Secretary of the Board of War
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State of Pennsylvania  }
County of Philadelphia } Ss

     On the 22 Day of December AD 1838 personally appeared before me an Alderman of the City of Philadelphia and State aforesaid William Harmar who being duly Sworn according to Law doth depose and Say that he is personally acquainted with Sarah Harmar widow of Col Josiah Harmar and that the Said Sarah Harmar has remained the widow of Josiah Harmar ever since the period of Death
Sworn and Subscribed
before me Decr 22, 1838.          William Harmar
   John ?Barnes Ald.
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Pennsylania
Philadelphia County SS
I Robert Morris Prothonotary of the Court of Common Please of said County Do Certify that John Birnes Esq before whom the within
affidavit was made and who in his own proper
hand writing has hereunto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing and now is an alderman in and for the City of Philadelphia and ex Officio a Justice of the Peace duly commissioned and qualified to all who acts as such full faith are and ought to be given
as well in courts of Judication to record.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court at
Philadelphia this 22d Decr 1838
RMorris
Prothy
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Sarah Harman
Pennsylvania
Suspended
see let 7 Jany 1838 Hon L. Reily
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3246 Sarah Harman
widow Josiah
[seal upper left]
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED
To Josiah Harman Esquire GREETING, We, Reposing special trust and confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct and Fidelity, Do by these presents constitute and appoint you to
be Lieutenant Colonel of the Sixth Pennsylvania Regiment in the Army of the United States, to take rank as such from the 6 day of June AD 1777 You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of
Lieutenant Colonel 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 Lieutenant Colonel
And you are to observe and follow such orders and directions, from time to time, as you shall receive from this or a future Congress of the United States or Committee of Congress
for that purpose appointed, a Committee of the States, or Commander in chief for the time being of the Army of the United States, or any other your superior Officer, according to the rules and discipline of War, in pursuance
of the trust reposed in you. This Commission to continue inforce until revoked by this, or a future Congress, the Committee of Congressbefore mentioned, or a Comittee of the States.

Witness His Excellency John Jay Esqr
President of the Congress of the United States of America, at Philadelphia the 30th day of June 1779, and in the third year of our
Independence.
John Jay
Entered in the War
and examined by the Board
Attest
[illegible]
Secretary of the Board of War
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State of Pennsylvania ss
City of Philada [Philadelphia]
On this twenty 22 day of December A.D. 1838
personally appeared before me an Alderman and ex officio Justice of the Peace in and for the said City, and State, Jacob Strembeck resident of the above named City who being duly sworn according to law, doth depose
and say, that he was personally acquainted with Colonel Josiah Harmar of the Sixth Pennsylvania Regiment during the Revolutionary war and that he was a brave and fearless officer, and remained in the service until the close of the war and that
Sarah Harmar his wife has remained his widow
ever since ever since the period of her husband's death, the aforesaid Colonel Josiah Harmar.
Jacob Strombeck
Sworn and subscribed
before me
John Thompson
Ald &c

I do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Deponent Jacob Strembeck Esq.
that he is a highly respectable gentleman, formerly High Sheriff of the City and County of Philadelphia, a Revolutionary Patriot and full faith and credit can be given to his testimony
John Thompson
Ald &c.
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3764
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia County 
I Robert Morris Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County Do Certify that John Thompson Esq before whom the within affidavit was made and whom his own proper hand writing has thereunto Subscribed his name was at the time of so doing and now is an alderman in and for the City of Philadelphia and ex Officio a Justice of the Peace duly commissioned and qualified to all whose acts as such full faith and credit are and ought to be given as well in Courts of Indenture as thereout.
In Testimony whereof I
have hereunto set my hand
and affixed the Seal of the said
Court at Philadelphia this
22d Dec. 1838.
RobtMorris
Prothy

3764
Sarah Harmar of Josiah
Pennsylvania
admitted
Col. ry $600
Jan 18
Hon L Reily
HR
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State of
Pennsylvania
City of Philadelphia
On this twelfth day of January A.D. 1839 Personally appeared before me an Alder
man and Justice of the peace in and for the
said City and State aforesaid William Harmar
who being duly sworn according to Law doth
depose and say that he is personally acquainted with Sarah Harmar widow of Colonel Josiah Harmar, and that she has remained the widow of her Husband Colonel Josiah Harman ever since the period of his death, which took place on the 13th day of August 1813
William Harman
Sworn and Subscribed
before me
John Thompson,
Ald &c

I do hereby certify that the above named Deponent William Harmar is a highly respectable and intelligent Gentleman and whose Statement is entitled to the most implicit confidence.
John Thompson
Ald. &c
Philadelphia County SS.
I Robt Morris, Prothonotary  of the Court of Common Pleas of the City and County of Philadephia, [illegible] certify that John Thompson, before whom the foregoing affidavit was made, and who has 
attached a certificate to the same was at the time and still is an Alder
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man and a ex-officio a Justice of the Peace
of the City of Philadelphia, duly
commissioned and qualified.

Witness my hand and the
the seal of the Court this14th
January 1839
Robert Morris
Prothy
Hon L Reilly
HR
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BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
Division of Veterans' Administration Archives
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Form VAM-51
12 - 5 - 41
NAME Harmar, Lazarus 
GRADE Private
LINE Maryland
WARRANT NUMBER 11353
ACREAGE 100
ISSUED July 9, 1800 to Asahel Phelps
"Presented for certification 30th September, 1816, by M. Nourse"
The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800.
Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.