Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 4695, William Hart, Penn.
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(8 - 1776)
SERVICE
Penn
CONTENTS
4
S
Hart
William
Elizabeth
NUMBER
R. 4695
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State of Pennsylvania             }
City & County of Philadelphia} SS
on the eighth day of March
in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty four personally appeared before me, an Alderman an ex officio a Justice of the Peace in and for the City & County aforesaid William Carr of Doylestown, Bucks County and State of Pennsylvania and Hugh Whitton of the County of Philadelphia aforesaid who being duly and severally sworn or affirmed according to Law, depose and say, that they were well acquainted with Col. William Hart of HarlsVille Bucks County, Pennsylvania where he resided for upwards of thirty years preceeding the
time of his decease, which took place about the year 1831. That during the revolutionary war and from his childhood he resided in Plumstead Township, Bucks County aforesaid
as we are informed and fully believe, that we were also well acquainted with Elizabeth his wife, who deceased about ten or twelve years since - That the said Col William Hart
and Elizabeth his wife aforesaid lived together as husband and wife during a long period of years to the time of his decease and raised a numerous family of children, and were all
ways reputed such, the deponents having resided for thirty years and upwards in the immediate neighborhood, and having had Constant, and almost daily intercourse with
the family of the above named during the greater part of that time, that the family of the said Col William Hart and Elizabeth his wife, consisted of the following named
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eight children, with all of whom we were personally well acquainted, (the time of their births, and the death of some of them are taken from the family record) first Jane Hart, born June 28th, 1779, intermarried with Joseph Carr now deceased the said Jane being at this time a widow and residing in the City of Philadelphia 2d John Hart, born December 17th 1780, and died June 27th, 1811, 3d Mary Hart, born February 14th 1783 intermarried with Samuel Hart Esq and died February 8th 1828 - 4th James M Hart born March 6th 1785 and died January 7th 1844 - 5th Grizelda Hart born March 19, 1787 and now residing in the City of Philadelphia 6th William Hart now residing near Hartsville in the County of Bucks aforesaid born January 4th 1789 - 7th Joseph Hart, born November 9th 1790 and now residing at Hartsville aforesaid 8th Eliza Hart born April 14th 1794 intermarried with William Hart and now resides in the City of Philadelphia. The foregoing named were all the Children of the Said Col WIlliam Hart and Elizabeth his wife, and the above named Jane, Grizelda, William, Joseph and Eliza are all that are not living - 
The deponents further say that they are unable to detail minutely from their own knowledge the military services of the late Col William Hart in the revolutionary war of 1776 and of the Capture and dessertion, in Conjunction with others of the celebrated band of Tories, traitors and Robbers, called the Doan's "who infested Bucks County and the Easter part of Pennsylvania, who acted as
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spy's for the enemy, and who did more to harrass and distract, the friends of American liberty than any other band of desperadoes in this or any other Country - Col William Hart was largely engaged as Commissary of Purchases of horses for the Army during the war these facts are established by public and published memoranda and records of the times in which he lived, and his valuable services in the war of the revolution were well known to his fellow Soldiers in Bucks County, of whom, not one now remains, as also by tradition and common fame to many of the descendants of the heroes of the revolution, and to one at least of the deponents by conversations with him on the subject. The deponents further depose and Say, that they and each of them are disinterested witnesses of the matters and things herein before Stated by them,
[signed] Em Carr
[signed] Hugh Whitton
Sworn & affirmed on and Subscribed before me the day and year above written and I further certify that William Carr and Hugh Whitton are credible witnesses and the deposition by them made as above to full credit and beleif.
[signed] C. Brazer attorney and Exofficia Justice of the Peace.
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State of Pennsylvania                 } SS
City and County of Philadelphia}

I James Gibson Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the City County and State aforesaid, do hereby Certify That C Brazer Esq before whom the within affidavits and deposition was taken was at the time thereof an Alderman and ex Officio a Justice of the Peace in and for the City, County and State aforesaid and Duly authorized to take depositions and to administer Oaths for general purposes and that his signature thereto is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court at Philadelphia the ninth day of March A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty four
[signed] Jas G Gibson Proth [prothonotary]
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ISC
Wid. Rej. 4695: Rev. War.         April 22, 1905.

Madam:
In reply to your request for the military history of William Hart, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that an application for his widow's pension was made March 8, 1854, in behalf of the surviving children, and, from the soldier's official papers on file, it appears that he served as follows: --

In 1777 as a Major in the 2d Battalion of Bucks Co., Pa. Militia.
In 1778, 1779 and 1783 as Major, and Commissioner for Purchase of Horses in Bucks Co., Pa., serving as Assistant Agent for Forage under Deputy Quartermaster-General R.J.
Hooper, Jr., in December, 1778.

He married Elizabeth [Illegible], and died about 1831; his widow died about 1842 or 1844.

Their children were: --

Jane, born June 28, 1779, married Joseph Carr; 
John, born December 17, 1780, died June 27, 1811; Mary, born February 19, 1783, married Samuel Hart, died February 8, 1828; James M., born March 6, 1785, died January 7, 1844; Griselda, born March 19, 1787; William, born January 4, 1789; Joseph, born November 9,
1790; Eliza, born April 14, 1794, married William Hart;--

of whom Jane, Grizelda, William, Joseph, and Eliza were living in1854.

This claim was rejected on the ground that the service of "Agent" for the purchasing of horses for the use of the army was
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4695: Hart.            2
not military" in the sense contemplated by the pension laws, and failure to establish six months' service in any capacity.
The above-named William Hart is the only one of that name found on the Revolutionary records of this Bureau.
Very respectfully,

Commissioner.
Frances M. Brooks,
Gainesville, Texas.
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William Hart     R. 4695
Penn

6 orders dated respectively
March 10, 1778, April 30, 1778.
May 15, 1778, June 17, 1778,
December 5, 1778 and April
27, 1779.

Also accounts of Wm Hart A.J.M.G.
during April, May and June 1779.

The above papers have been
removed from this claim
to be sent to the War
Department
A.E.P.    Aug. 26, 1911.

Sent to War Dept
Jan. 16. 1913
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Lancaster April 13 1778

Sir,

Your letter of the 2nd instant has been laid before the council.  As soon as the  money can be obtained  Col Hart will have the care of forwarding it to you and you may depend on his care.  As to the provider for the [illegible] you have purchased for the public you must procure it with best way you can until further direction can be given - 
I am respectfully 
your humble servant 
TMattacks [illegible]

T Mattachy 

To Mr Wm Hart
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Pension Office
Sept 11  1856

Sir,
I have carefully examined the papers filed in the case of Elizabeth Hart dec’d widow of Maj William Hart of Pa and filed them under the Act of July 4 1836.

The service rendered by Major Hart does not appear to have been of that character for which pensions can be allowed.  He was an “agent” for the purchasing of horses in Bucks County Pa. For the use of the army.  And at one time he is styled as “assistant” to the Deputy Commissary Genl In Bucks County; no provision has been made by congress for such services, it not being “military” in the sense contemplated by the Pension Laws. 

But if this objection did not lie against it the papers filed do not show that he rendered as much as six months
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service in the grades mentioned
the claim is therefore disallowed


William Hart Cam Esq
Philadelphia Pa
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(Private)
Sir
August 1st 1834
Some time since I consulted you in person in relation to the claim of some of my connexions, in behalf of the ancestor of the Revolution, then submitting a portion of the accompanying
papers - I furnished my brother's wife with the information procured from you, and our friend have procured the paper within of the 8 March 1854, which they sent me and which has been [crossed out word] in my possession for some time, having been put aside and amidst my thousand entries forgotten until reminded of it by letter received this morning - That and the old papers was referred as I now send you, that they may be filed as from Wm Hart of the City of Philadelphia, with whom I should be
pleased to have your offer correspond, in relation to the claim [illegible] if any, in the proof required, and what is required- My special position prevents me from becoming their servant though they appear to think that very position best subserve
[illegible] myself, and I should be pleased if you would in my sake
as I would for yours under like circumstances, give this case special attention
Most truly yours,
Chas S Frailey

To
Hon L.P. Waldo

My ink is so thick that I can scarcely write with it
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These papers may be entered to the name of Wm Hart Carr of Philadelphia to whom all respects may be made.
L P Waldo
August 1, 1854

{page is shown upside down}
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No 8087

Elizabeth Hart Dec?

Widow of William
Pa

Wm Hart Cam Sep 11 1854

July 4 1836
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3-821
Finance Division

Department of Interior

BUREAU OF PENSIONS

Washington D.C. Mar 23 1905

Respectfully returned to 
Frances Myrtle Brooks
Gainesville, Texas

In order that the claim within referred to may be identified, he will please indorse the inclosed letter with the full name of the soldier, the company and regiment in which he served, and the number of the pension certificate (if known), returning ALL these papers to this Bureau.

V. Warner=
Commissioner

12968b3m5-04

Seal on lower right side: Circular with PENSION across the top and OFFICE across the bottom. U. S. Along each side and A MAR 31 1905 in the middle
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Sept 11, 1854
Sir
I have carefully examined the papers filed in the case of Elizabeth Hart decd widow of Maj. Wm Hart of Pa and filed there under the act of July 4, 1836
The service rendered by Major Hart does not appear to have been of that character for which pensions can be allowed. He was an "agent" for the purchasing of horses in Bucks County. Pa for the war of the army and at one time he is styled as "assistant" to the Deputy Commissary Gen'l in Buck's County.
No pension has been made by Congress for such services, it not being "Military" in the sense contemplated by the Pension Laws.
But if this objection did not be against it, the papers filed do not show that he rendered as much as six months service in the grades mentioned
The claim is therefore disallowed
           Wm Hart Carr
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Gainesville, Texas,
March 11, 1905
To the Pension Department
Washington, D. C.
Will you please tell me if the name of William Hart appears on the pension list and the name of his widow.
He is my ancestor.
Respectfully yours
Frances Myrtle Brooks.

Col. Charles Harrison's Virginia and Maryland Regiment of Artillery as it stood from Nov. 30, 1776 to Apr. 1782
William Hart enlisted Mar 18, 1777.

{postmark}. U. S. Pension Office Mar 14 1905
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Apr. 22, 1905  Hist. to Frances M. Brooks, Gainesville Tex.

4695.
P. O. Elizabeth Hart
Service: ________
Enlisted: _________, 18 ____.
Discharged: ________, 18 ____.
Application filed: _______, 18 ____.
Alleges: ____________
Re-enlisted: ___________
Attorney: __________
P. O. _____________
_______Recognized.  ________ Contract.

Rejected
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William Hart,

Recommendation  O Pass

N,
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Bucks County State of Pennsylvania ss.
Whereas William Hart the Bearer hereof hath applied to us the Subscribers Justices of the Peace for the said County, for our Recommendation & Pass to travel from hence to Baltimore in the State of Maryland or elsewhere as his Business & Occasions may require or call for.  We therefore do hereby certify that the said William Hart was born & brought up in the said County, is of good Name & Fame, a good Friend to the Revolution & Independence of America & to the laws liberties & Constitutions of the same of an independent Fortune, and entitled to every Privilege of a good citizen.
Permit him therefore to pass & repass to & where his Business as aforesaid (illegible) again without Molestation or Hindrance, he behaving himself well.  Given under our Hands & Seals at Newtown in the County aforesaid the 11th Day of September 1783.
                      Joseph Hart
                      Richard Backhouse
                      John Barclay
                      Wm W Henry
                      John Vandegrift
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I DO hereby CERTIFY, that William Hart (word not legible) Major of and 2 Battalion of Bucks County Militia of Pennsylvania

Hath voluntarily taken and subscribed the Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance Fidelity, as directed by an Act of General Assembly of Pennsylvania, passed the 13th day of June, passed the 13th day of June, A.D. 1777. Witness my hand and seal, the first day of July 1777 A.D.
Thomas Dyer

Circular seal handwritten with LS in the middle

Printed by John Dunlap with a stamped decorative side.
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Pennsylvania ss.
The Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 

To ALL Concerned:
Whereas Major William Hart of the County of Bucks, with ————-certified, Permission to go to into the States of Maryland the other Southern States if he finds it necessary and Virginia, and into, and to return again; and his Circumstances appearing to the Council to justify the granting of such Permission, DO hereby recommend to all persons not to molest the said Major William Hart———————-on his ——-Way as aforesaid.

GIVEN in Council, under the Hand of His Excellency/ John Dickinson Esquire———-President, and Less Seal of the State, at Philadelphia, Twelfth Day of September —— in the Year of our Lord, One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Three 

ATTEST.
John Armstrong illegible

John Dickinson
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Enter service [underlined]

Major William Hart 

Bucks County
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Dear Sir

I rec [raised d] [received] yours  this instant likewise
five horses of whom I give a receipt to
the bearer.  My Dear Major
I should be happy if I would be supplyed [sic]
with with some good horses for immediate
Service as I am to move to Eston
next week expect I can exchange
some of the horses not suitable

I am going to Philadelphia
tomorrow expect to return four days--
I present you my Sincere Respects &
remain your most Obed [obedient] 
Humble Servant

Trenton May 25 1779
T Bedker  Captain
Light Dragoons
Printed May 25th 1779

To Major Hart
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Public Service
Mr. William Hart
near Bennet Tavern
Congress        Bucks County
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Dear Sir
your favour of the 18th infant [ry]
I received yesterday evening I am extremely
sorry I had not the Pleasure of
Being in Town when you were here,
but was obliged to go to Philad [raised a]  for
Clothing arms for which I return'd
here with Yesterday

I am happy in finding Col Hooper
has imployed a gentle [man] so good a Judge
to house horses for me.  I am ordered
by His Excellency Genl Washington to
return to Exton as soonist possible
which I expect will be the begining [sic]
of next week - if you have any good
Horses at present fit for the Dragoon
Service would be glad you would bring
me ten tomorrow as I have some
to return to you - 
I return to Philad [raised a] next Wednesday & should
be glad to see you in Trenton tomorrow with or without horses--

I am kin with Esteem
your most obedt [obedient] Humble Servant,
Trenton May 24th 1779
J. Bedkin Captain
Light Dragoons
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Mr. William Hart
J W Greer
Bucks County

6/300.0
{other numbers and figures illegible}
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In Council
Lancaster April 27th. 1778
Sir                        
I received your Letter of the 21 (illegible) and observe with pleasure the progress you have made in the purchase of horses agreeable to the request of Council   it is nevertheless a considerable pain to me not to have it in my power to furnish you with money by Mr Greer as well to pay for the already purchased as to enable you to procure more.  By an unforeseen accident our Treasury is exhausted but I hope in a few Days it will be replenished; when that is the case you may depend on a supply either by a [crossed out word] safe private hand or by express.
          I am sir
           your very Hum'e serv't
           Tho Wharton (illegible) Pres
P S Since writing the above Council have concluded to draw an order on Col. George Wall (illegible) of your County for One thousand Pounds, in hopes he has that sum by him - the order is here inclosed
            T W.
Mr Wm. Hart