Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 3,621, William Flue, Penn.
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(3 - 1776)
SERVICE
Penn.
Flue, William
NUMBER
R. 3.621
CONTENTS
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33.535
William Flue
Pennsylvania
The following statement is made by William Flue in order to obtain a pension, he having been a soldier in the Revolutionary War

as far as my memory now serves me, it was in the latter part of the year (November) 1778, I entered the army as a volunteer,
One Jacob Engle, at that time summoned the militia, in and about Germantown, where I then lived, and still reside,
I believe Jacob Somers was the Captain of the Company in which I was enrolled, and the Lieutenant's name was Bender,
Jacob Server had some office in the company - the first Sergeant was Rudolph Fraley - these four persons, the said Engle Somers, Bender, and Servor, are now dead, they were at the time aforementioned, elderly men - while I was much younger.
The first day we met in company at the upper end of Germantown, and moved from thence towards the city of Philad [Philadelphia]
where we arrived that day.  Orders then came, to march to New York where the enemy was, but the commander kept me, with our company on regular duty, in and about Philadelphia, for two months, during
which time the weather was very cold, our bed was a bundle of straw pulled before the fire, a log of wood was our pillow, and our covering
a single blanket, we suffered some considerable. I was sick for a short time but was kept on duty.
While I was in Philadelphia our number was increased by the accession of Troops from Virginia. I drew rations at this time a pound of meat and bread, fire wood &c, and was enrolled
as a private, was about eighteen years of age, and was numbered in the first class.
I believe, nearly all my companions in arms are
now dead, and as far as my memory serves me. Genl Washington
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must have been near the North River at this time. The Commissary General's name I do not remember, but the Commissary store house was on the wharf near market street, and I am certain my name must be on his [illegible].
the enemy had been in Philadelphia in 77 - but where now in New York.  I was permitted to visit my home, my mother was a widow, and I had one sister, we lived in Germantown, and I
came to their house.  When I was discharged I received no paper but I remember it was a very snowy day. I received two commissions the first one I kept untill lately, but is now lost, the
other commission of Lieutenant, is here forwarded.
I was at the battle of Germantown (tho not as a regular soldier, not being of sufficient age) assisting our soldiers.
I remember adjutant Lucas (first name I dont remember) when he fell he was stripped of his cloathing, and I wheeled him on a wheebarrow [wheelbarrow] to his grave, this was near the seven mile stone in Germantown
my first commission (the one which I lost) was signed by Charles Biddle.
About two or three years after I had been out the first time I was called out again by one Capt Breck, at which time I marched with the army to Bucks County where we staid about two months
As far as my memory serves me this day about October, the enemy were near New York.
I found my own Cloaths [clothes] but drew rations of meat & bread. The Commanding officer, whose name I do not recollect, received the troops every day; he was a younger
looking man, and there were a [power?] of troops. I was then a volunteer and in the eighth class. During the whole time, I received
nine dollars as far as my memory now serves me 
William Flue [his signature]
Oct 30 1835 
William Flue
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He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension, or annuity except the present and
declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any state.

Where and in what year where you born?
born in Germantown township Co. of Philada [Philadelphia], year 1760

Have you any record of your age and if so where is it?  none, my father took the family record away, and he and it was lost at sea.

Where were you living when called into service, where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live? Germantown, Roxborough Township Philad [Philadelphia] Co

How where you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or where you a substitute, and if a substitute, for whom? I was drafted.

State the names of some of the regular officer who were troops where you served such continental and Militia Regiment as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service? I dont remember any now they are all dead. contained in the annexed declaration

Did you ever receive a commission and if so by whom was it signed and what has become of it? I received 2 commissions the first is lost, the last is dated May 1, 1781, signed by Chs Biddle, attestor is James Trimble

State the persons to whom you are known
in your present neighborhood and who can testify as to your character, for veracity and their belief of your services as a soldier of the revolution?
Jno Carr & Michael Levering whose depositions are here annexed.
William Flue [his signature]
Sworn in open Court

October 30. 1835
F. A. Raybold PP
Octo 30 1835
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I H. G. Jones Clergyman residing in the District, hereby certify that I am well acquainted with William Flue who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that I concur in that opinion.
Horatio G. Jones
Sworn and subscribed this
29th day of Decr [December] 1835
I do certify that H G. Jones who has Signed his name above appeared before me the Subscriber one of the Justices of the peace in and for the County of Philadelphia and was sworn according to law that to the above
Dec 29th 1835
Sam H Slinghuff
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Philade [Philadelphia]
Octo 30 1835
I Joseph Carr and Michael Levering both of Roxborough Philadelphia County do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Flue, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be seventy five years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he 
resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in the that opinion
Joseph Carr 
Michael Levering
Sworn and subscribed the
day and year aforesaid
in open Court,
F. A. Raybold. PP

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the Investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the
above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Horatio G Jones who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman, resident in the County of Philadelphia and that Joseph Carr and Michael Levering, who have also signed
the same are residents in the said County of Philadelphia and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Arch' Randall
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Philadelphia City & County ss.
I Richard Palmer Prothonotary of the
Court of Common Pleas for the City & County of Philadelphia do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings of the said Court in the Matter of the application of William Flue for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of Office this Fifth day of February in the year of Our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and thirty six
R W Palmer Prothy
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He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension, or annuity except the present and
declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any state.

Where and in what year where you born?
born in Germantown township Co. of Philada [Philadelphia], year 1760

Have you any record of your age and if so where is it? none, my father took the family record away, and he and it was lost at sea.

Where were you living when called into service, where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live? Germantown, Roxborough Township Philad [Philadelphia] Co

How where you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or where you a substitute, and if a substitute, for whom? I was drafted.

State the names of some of the regular officer who were troops where you served such continental and Militia Regiment as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service? I dont remember any now they are all dead. contained in the annexed declaration

Did you ever receive a commission and if so by whom was it signed and what has become of it? I received 2 commissions the first is lost, the last is dated May 1, 1781, signed by Chs Biddle, attestor is James Trimble

State the persons to whom you are known
in your present neighborhood and who can testify as to your character, for veracity and their belief of your services as a soldier of the revolution?
Jno Carr & Michael Levering whose depositions are here annexed.
William Flue [his signature]
Sworn in open Court

October 30. 1835
F. A. Raybold PP
Octo 30 1835
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I H. G. Jones Clergyman residing in the District, hereby certify that I am well acquainted with William Flue who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that I concur in that opinion.
Horatio G. Jones
Sworn and subscribed this
29th day of Decr [December] 1835
I do certify that H G. Jones who has Signed his name above appeared before me the Subscriber one of the Justices of the peace in and for the County of Philadelphia and was sworn according to law that to the above
Dec 29th 1835
Sam H Slinghuff
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Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
Owr
REJECTED
3621.
P.O.
Wm Flue
Service:
Enlisted: _, 18
Discharged: _, 18
Application filed: _, 18
Alleges: _
Re-enlisted: _
Attorney: _
P. O. _
Recognized. _ Cont [rest of word cut off]
_Cert. of Dis. Searched for _, 18[rest cut off]
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Rejected
see letter March 9 1836 to Thomas Latimer
did not serve six months
3621
Act 1832
267140
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Mar 9.
James L. Edwards Esqr
(Pension Bureau)
Washington D.C.
Inc attention F A Allison
[stamp]
PHILA
7
MAR
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Mar 9.
James L. Edwards Esqr
(Pension Bureau)
Washington D.C.
Inc attention F A Allison
[stamp]
PHILA
7
MAR
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Philade [Philadelphia] March 7. 1836
Dear Sir
On the 10th February last. I forwarded you the application of Mr Wm Flue praying for, aid from your department for services rendered  during our Revolutionary struggle.
The application was accompanied with the necessary proofs and the very commission under which Mr. F. served.
Presuming that you answer has been miscarried I respectfully ask your attention to the above.
I, am
Sir
you obd Servt
Thomas Latimer
J. L. Edwards Esq
Washington
DC
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Philade [Philadelphia] February 10 1836
Sir
Herewith I forward the application and Commission of Mr William Flue, praying for relief for Revolutionary serves
The applicant is beyond 75 years of age and
exceedingly deaf, which together with loss of memory the consequent of old age and infirmity render it difficult to obtain such information as might be wished.
His absence in the country also is and the difficulty in the way, as you will perceive by the length of time between the various dates in his application.
I enclose also his last commission the first one
having been kept by him untill lately but is now lost.
I was in hope to have found his name on
the Penna Militia Roll, but have not been able to obtain the record, which I believe is extant in the hand of the Collector of the Pat.
I am very respectfully
Your ob Servant
Thomas Latimer
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THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
FORM VAM-51
12-5-41
Division of Veterans' Administration Archives
BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Fluhart, Stephen
GRADE Sergeant
LINE Maryland
WARRANT 11220
NUMBER 122
ACREAGE 100
ISSUED June 11, 1790 to __ not shown--
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-comissioned 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.