Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3,355, for Charles Mitman, Pennsylvania
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Service
Penn.

Mitman,Charles
Barbara

Number
W.3355
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No 860
Date of death [illegible]

7272
Pennsylvania
Barbara Mitman widow of Charley Mitman, who was a private, in the Pennsylvania line 
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 day of Sept 1845, and sent to John Hough, York Penna 
{Act of March 3, 1843.]
& 7th June 1844
Recorded in Book A
Vol 2 Page 112
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11335
Barbara Mitman
Pa
Act 7th July 38
Married before 1794
husband died 29 Oct 1829
6 mo in 1776, Capt [illegible] 
Flying Camp
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State of Pennsylvania
County of York} ss
On this 27 day of August A Domeno 1844 Personally appeared before me one of the Judges of the Court of  Common pleas in and for said County Barbara Mitman a Resident of said County of York & State of Pennsyla aged 79 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath 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 granting half pay and pensions to certain widows That she is the widow of Charles Mitman who was an enlisted soldier for six months in Capt Graffs Com p col Troopes Battalion on or about the 1st of July AD 1776 as he stated to her as will more fully appear by the Testimony of Ensign Jacob Barnitz an officer of the same Battalion who was an Invaled person untill he died and also the Testimony of Charles Mitman and his petition on which he obtained a pension from the state of Pennsylva during his life and untill he died All of which documents are hereto annexed  She Further declares that she was marred to him the said Charles Mitman on the fifteenth day of April in the year Seventeen hundred and Ninety two by Parson Yaring of York Pa and that her husband died on the 24 day of October 1829 and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, that She was not marred to him prior to his leaving the service but the marrage took place previous to the first of January AD 1794 Sworn to & subscribed before me the day and year above written
[before crossed out] Saml C Bonham { Barbara x Mitman her mark
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Know all men by these presents that I Barbara Mitman of York County Pennsyva do hereby make Constitute [illegible] appoint John Houghs of York my Agent to [illegilbe] and attorney for me and in my name to receive of the Secretary of War a pension cert

for the services of my late Husband Charles Mintman in testimony whereof I have herewith set my hand seal this 27 day of Augt 1844 Barbara X Mitman her mark seal
Saml C Bonham
State of Pennsylva
York County {
be it known before that personally appeared before me one of the Judges of the court of common pleas in & per said county Barbara Mitman I acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her per act and deed in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the 27 day of Augt 1844
Saml C Bonham
I do hereby certify that the above named Barbara Mitman is not able to appear in open court in consequences of bodily infirmity
Saml C Bonham
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To the Honourable Senate and house of Representatives of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met
The petition of Charles Mitman of York County Pa respectfully sheweth that your petitioner was enlisted on or about the month of June 1776 in Captain Gearhart Graiggs Compy for six months and was Attached to the Flying camp and that he enlisted in York county & belonged to the Pennsylvania Line in the Revolutionary war and that in the same year he was taken prisoner at the Battle of Long Island and was confined in a prison ship for several months in the same year and that he suffered with Hunger six [illegible] & cold in the extreme untill he was exchanged on Paroll and that your petitioner is now seventy three years of age and is in indegent circumstances in Life, and cannot Labour much for a living in consequence of age and disability and that he has a sickly wife and daughter to maintain who cannot render him any support towards a Living He therefore prays your Honorable body to grant him a pension for relief

as in duty bound well pray
Charles Mitman
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York County Pennsylvania ss
Personally appeared before me the
Subscriber one the Justices of the peace in
and for said County Charles Mittman {Mitman} who being by me duly sworn according to law
Saith that he is the same person named in
the within petition and that the contents
thereof is true and further saith not.
Sworn and Subscribed
before me this 27 day
of January A.D. 1827
and I certify that I am personally acquainted with the Charles Mitman
believe him to be a man of
Veracity and entitled to full
Credit on his oath or otherwise.

George Klinefelter

York County ss
Before me the subscriber and one of the Justices of the peace in and for the county of York in the state of Pennsylvania ,came Jacob Barnitz  of the borough and county of York aforesaid, and on his solemn oath ,doth say that he is now and was well acquainted with Charles Mitman the foregoing Petitioner, before our Revolutionary war. That
Captain Gerhard Graeff of Dover town about seven miles from York raised a Company, in June or beginning of July 1776 to serve for six months and to be a part of the quota of the Flying Camp, for Pennsylvania and be one of the Companies of Colonel Michael Swope's
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 Battalion of York County. That this
Deponent was an Ensign of said Battalion & that Captain G. Graeff's company had its complement
of men marched to New York & Long Island
before all the other Companies of
Col. Swope's Battalion were complete, that the Enemy soon after landed on Long Island and Captain Graeff with his company was engaged in said Battle and the Captain and near two thirds of
his men were taken prisoners  and killed.
That Charles Mitman the foregoing petitioner and a brother of his who belonged to the same
Company, were both taken prisoner
( his brother died in Captivity).
That Charles Mitman, lives as heretofore in the said
Town of Dover is aged and in {illegible} circumstances.
That he was in the service
of his Country, (including the time that he
was a Prisoner) upwards of six months.
J. Barnitz

Sworn & subscribed before me at
York the Sixth day of February A.D. 1827

M.Robinson
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State of Pennsylvania
County of York

Personally appeared before me, the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for said county, Nicholas James who being by me duly sworn according to law saith he was well acquainted with Charles Mitman, a soldier in Captain Gaeff's company and Colonel Swope's() battalion in the year 1776;

when he enlisted in the flying camp and marched from York with the troops, and saw him on his return after being taken prisoner in the battle of Long Island;

 as he stated that he lived a neighbor to Charles Mitman during his life and until he died;

that on or about the month of April A.D. 1792; he was married to Barbara Baker by Parson Garing of York as he stated; at the time of their marriage, deponent was not present when the marriage took place but never heard it disputed but knew them to live together as man and wife from that time until he died and they raised large family of children together and that the said Barbara Mitman still remains the widow of Charles Mitman, deceased, and further saith not sworn to subscriber this 31st day of August, 1844.  

Signed:  Nicholas James

Before me: Signed John Hetrick

And I certify that I hereby that I have been long acquainted with Nicholas James, that he is respectable and that he is entitled to full credit on his oath or otherwise in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 31st day of August A.D. 1844.
Signed:  John Hetrick
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Pennsylvania
York County

I, William Ilgenfritz, prothonotary of the court of common pleas of said county, certify that Penrose Robinson and George Klinefelter, Esqs. before whom two the annexed depositions were taken, were at the time of the doing thereof acting justices of the peace in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified,  and that the signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine.

And further certify that the Hon. Samuel C Bonham, before whom the annexed deposition of Barbara Mitman was made is and at the time of doing the same, was one of the judges of the court of common pleas aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified, and that the signature purporting to be to be his are genuine. 

And do also further certify that John W. Hetrick, Esq. before whom the hereunto attached deposition of Nicholas James was taken, is an acting justice of the peace in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified, and that the signatures, purporting to be his are genuine  

In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court, at York, this 31st August, A.D. 1844.

Signed:  W. Ilgenfritz. Proth.
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March 30, 1936
Chraels Mitman W.3355
BA-J/AWF

Mr Francklyn Hogeboom
Hotel Plaza
Fifth Avenue at 59th Street
New York City
Dear Sir
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Andrew and Charles Mittman of York County, Pennsylvania.

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.  A search of the records fails to show such claims for pension and bounty land, which have been made to the United States based upon service in that war.  A search of the records fails to show such claims on file on account of the Revolutionary War service of Andrew Mittman.  The surname was searched under similar spellings.
The record of Charles Mitman which follow obtained from papers on file in the pension claim W.3355, based upon his service in the WAr of the Revolution.
Thge date and place of birth of Charles Mitman are not given, nor are the names of his parents shown.
He enlisted in York County, Pennsylvania, sometime in June, 1776 and served as a private in Captain Gearhart Graiff's company, Colonel Michael Swope's Pennsylvania regiment in the Flying Camp.  Captain Graiff and two thirds of the company, including Charles Mitman and his brother (name of brother not given) were taken prisoners at the battle of Long Island, his brother died in captivity, and soldier was confined in a prison ship for several months until paroled.
Charles Mitman was seventy-three years of age in 1827, then living in Dover, York County, Pennsylvania,
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he was pensioned by the state of Pennsylvania.
Charles Mitman married April 15, 1792, Barbara Baker.  He died October 29, 1829.
The widow, Barbara Mitman, was allowed pension on her application executed August 27, 1844, then aged seventy-nine years and living in York County, Pennsylvania.
They reared a large family of children, no names stated.
Very truly yours 
AD HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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Rev.
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 3355

Barbara Mitman
Widow
Charles Mitman
Pri. Rev. War

Act: March 3, 1843
Index: - Vol. M, Page 48.
[Arrangement of 1870.]


10 Sept. 6: Hist. to Miss Clara
Kauffman
M.B.H.
29 - Apr. 26 - Hist. to
R.R. Kalbrunner

 March 30 - Hist. to Francklyn Hogeboom
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Osborn, Ohio Aug 24/10

The Honorable Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.

I am asking you for information about the Revolutionary war record of Charles Mitman of Dover, York Co, Pa.
(a) Was he American born or from Germany? 
(b) Was he noted for any deeds of valor?  
(c) Was he one of two hundred Americans imprisoned by the Hessians who were hired by the British in an abandoned church and fed our flaxseed meal cakes until all but seven died?  Was he one of the seven to survive the diet?
(d) Give age and if married or single at time of enlistment.  

Any knowledge as regards the above will be most thankfully received by

Miss Clara K Kaufman
Box 401
Osborn, Ohio

Letter date stamped received Aug. 26, 1910
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3335
Sept. 6 1844
 {illegible} pa
July 7 1838
Barbara Mitman


J. L. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.
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York,  Sept. 5, 1866

J. L. Edwards, Esq.

Dear Sir:

I herewith send you the declaration of Barbara Mitman, widow of Charles Mitman, (a soldier of the Revolutionary War) together with the testimony relating to his service and her marriage (illegible) and also power of attorney to receive certificate for her.

Will you please examine her papers and if entitled to a pension, be kind enough to remit me her certificate as soon as you conveniently can, as she is very (illegible) and in much need.

Very respectfully,
John Hough
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State of Pennsylvania
York County S.S.
Personally appeared before me
the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County Frederick Zorger aged eighty two years, who being by me duly qualified according to law, saith that he was well
acquainted with Charles Mitman during the Revolutionary war, and until he died. That on or about the first day of July 1776, he enlisted at York in the said State,
in the "Flying Camp", and marched with the troops of Keichline's Battalion, and was six months or more in the service of the United States. That he was taken a Prisoner by the British, at the "Battle of Long
Island", as he stated on his return home from service.
That the said Charles Mitman was his neighbour, and from the following circumstances which occurred, he,
this deponent cannot be mistaken in saying, that Charles Mitman was married prior to the first day of January 1794. This deponent further states, that he was married prior to said date and has a record
of his said marriage, and that Charles Mitman was married some considerable time before him.
Frederick Zorger

Sworn and subscribed
before me at York the
26th day of July A.D. 1845
Saml. M. Barnitz

I Samuel M. Barnitz before whom the above deposition was taken do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with
the above named Frederick Zorger, and have known him upwards of thirty years, being a neighbour during said time, and
also his character in the neighborhood, which has, during all said time been good and respectable, and never heard
it questioned or impeached for truth or moral integrity
Samuel M. Barnitz
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Pennsylvania
York County, SS:
I,William Ilganfritz, Prothonotary
of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, certify, that Samuel M. Barnitz, Esquire, before whom the within was sworn to is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned & qualified as such
and that the within signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.

In Testimony
whereof I have
hereto set my hand and affixed the
Seal of said Court, at York, this 26 July, A.D. 1845
 W. Ilganfritz
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Aug. 5,1845
Addl.  tes. case
Barbara Mitman

J.L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
D. C
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York Aug 4th 1845
Sir,

I herewith transmit to you, additional Testimony, to prove  the marriage
of Charles Mitman, to Barbara Mitman
prior to the 1st day of Jany. 1794. The
Witness has a record of his own marriage
which was had before 1794 and was a Neighbour to Charles Mitman and
knows that he Mitman was
Married previous to himself. I have
no doubt this will be satisfactory,
and hope you forward to me at York her
Certificate.

I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Yours
John Hough

J.L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
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9600
Pennsylvania
Barbara Mitman,
widow of Charles Mitman,
who was a pensioner under the Act of
and who died on the 29 October, 1829.
of York in the State of Penn:
who was a private in the company:
commanded by Captain Graeff of the
Regt: commanded by Col. Swope-- in
the Pennsylvania line for 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Philadelphia
at the rate of 20-Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day
of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5th day of
Sept. 1845 and sent to John Hough,
York ,Penn.
Total amount,
$100.00
[Act July 7, 1838]

Recorded by Wm. Stewart Clerk,
Book D Vol.1 -- Page 225
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11.335
Barbara Mitman
Pa
Suspended
Ltr. to John Hough Nov. 13 1844
 Act 7th July '38
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No 11.335
Barbara Mitman
widow of Charles
Pa
Act 7 July 1838
Adm. 6 mo. {illegible}
$20.00 per Ann.
Adm. 3 March 1843 and
17 June 1844
$20.00 per Ann.

John Hough
York Pa
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Rev and 1812 War Section

April 26, 1929

Mrs. R. R. Ealbrunner
1534 Olivewood Avenue
Lakewood, Ohio

Madam:

I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 3355, it appears that Charles Mitman enlisted in York County, Pennsylvania, in June, 1776 and served as a private in Captain Gearhart Graiff's Company, Colonel Michael Swope's Pennsylvania Regiment in the Flying Camp. Captain Graiff and two-thirds of the Company including soldier and his brother (name of brother not given) were taken prisoners at the battle of Long Island, said brother died in captivity and soldier was confined in a prison ship for several months until paroled or exchanged, no further details of imprisonment given nor length of service stated.

In 1827, he was seventy-three years of age and resided in Dover, York County, Pennsylvania.

He died October 29, 1829.

The soldier married, April 15, 1792, Barbara Baker.
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She was allowed pension on her application executed August 27, 1844, at which time she was a resident of York County, Pennsylvania, aged seventy-nine years.

It is stated that they had a large family of children, no names given.

The above noted Charles Mitman or Mittman is the only soldier with that surname found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau and said records afford no information in regard to any Adam Oberly.

Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner.
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for a statement of the military history of Charles Mitman a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension
on file in this Bureau. WF 3355

June 1776 - Pvt - Capt Gearhart Graiff, Col Michael Swope, Flying Camp - Penna

Capt. Graiff and two thirds of the company including Soldier & his brother (name not given) were taken prisoners at battle of Long Island; said brother died in captivity and soldier was confined in a prison ship prevent months and "suffered with hunger, sickness and cold in the extreme" Until paroled or exchanged; no further details of imprisonment given, length of service not stated

Battles engaged in, see above
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Enlisted in York Co Penn
Date of application for pension, Jan 27, 1827
Residence at date of application, Dover York Co, Penn
Age at date of application, 73 years. he died Dec 29, 1829
Remarks: He married Barbara Baker Apr. 15. 1792. She was pensioned on app Executed Aug 27.44 at which time she was 79 years of age and a resident of York Co Penn; they had a large family of children - none of the names stated
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Telephone: Wickersham 2-7373

Empire State Society
Sons of the American Revolution
Organized February 11, 1890
Headquarters: Hotel Plaza
Fifth Avenue at 59th Street
New York, N.Y.

(Date Stamp)
received
Mar 5 1936
Mail Sub-Div
Wets Adm.
Reader #18

Veterans Bureau
Washington, D. C.

Gentlemen:

    From the records of your office, can you give us any information as to the service in the revolutionary War of Charles and Andrew Mittman.

    They were born in Dover, York Co. Pennsylvania and were reputed to have served in the Pennsylvania Militia during the Revolutionary War.

    One of these brothers married a Barbara Baker.

    Thanking you for your kindness, I am,

                               Yours very truly,
                                       //s//
                               F. Hogebbom
                           Franklyn Hogeboom
                                    Registrar

FH:S
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W. D. G.
3 -- 871.
RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.


Briefed by      A. {illegible} 29/8/10
Claim No.
Certificate No.
Claimant
Soldier    Charles Mitman
Service    Pa.
Additional Service.     Rev.
No. claim, State records,191
No claim, combination records , 191
REMARKS:
No Ind. of any service
Wid. F. 3.355 (Pa.)
No other Wid, any service

1 Rep-- " 11  11




6 -- 1944
Chief Division
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Sept 25, 28
Cleveland Ohio

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Dear Sir,
I find in three different histories
of Stark County Tuscarawas Township
Ohio, that
Andrew Stoner married
Margaret (or Elizabeth) Mittman in
York County Penn. And all histories
say that her father enlisted
in the beginning of the Revolutionary War
and served its entire duration.
As I have no one to ask about
this any help you can give me
or if you can tell me where I can learn more
 of -this Mittman only I will truly thank you.


Yours truly,
Mrs Edna Brown Kalbrunner
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             Tuesday 25 28
 Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir,

I will greatly appreciate
any information regarding the
service and family of one Adam
Oberly- Corporal under Capt John Jones,
Col. Peter Gribb's Battalion from
Lancaster Pa.
as listed in Penn. Archives 2nd Series
Vol. XIII. 1890 on Page 340
I know he married one Eve Ensminger.
When?
I believe in Cumberland Co.
and they had - sons, one was
Peter who married Susanna Cramer
daughter of Jacob Cramer, When-?
I believe also in Cumberland Co.
-
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I wrote to the Penn. Bureau of Vital
Statistics, also Cumberland Co and other places and find the records of that time were not kept and any help you might give me, I will truly appreciate.
Yours truly,
(Mrs) Edna Brown Kalbrunner