Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 2473, Nathaniel Critchfield, Penn. Va.
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(3-1776)
SERVICE                                               NUMBER
Penn             Critchfield, Nathaniel      S.2473
Va.

Carded

CONTENTS
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Ohio-7.844
Nathaniel Critchfield of Huron Co. in the State of Ohio., who was a Private in the company, commanded by Captain Bizzard of the regt. commanded by Col. Evans in the Virginia line for sixteen months. re $53. 33/100

Va. and Pa Line, Records corrected Jany 9 04  A
Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio.
at the rate of 53 dollars -33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 11th day of April
1833 and sent to Alexr Elliott Clk Mt. Vernon. Ohio

Arrears to the 4th of March. 1833    106.66
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept. do   26.66
                                                          $133.32

{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}

Recorded by Wm. R Palmer Clerk, Book 6. Vol 8. Page four.

Date of death [illegible] (written in pencil)
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Declaration of Nathaniel Critchfield in order to obtain he benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7th 1832
State of Ohio Knox County} SS 

On this the 29th day of Sept 1832 personally appeared before the judges of the court Common Pleas in and for Knox County aforesaid and now in session Nathaniel Critchfield a resident Howard township in said County aged seventy one years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1932. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as as he so stated. That in the Spring of 1778 this applicant entered a detachment of Militia as a substitute for Benj. Critchfield at Stanley Virginia as applicant believes under Captain James Brentan that they marched directly to the Monongahela River about twenty miles from Pittsburgh and soon after crossed the Ohio River perhaps descending a little and built fort McIntosh, that they remained at the Fort McIntosh a greater part of the summer in building it and preparing to March against the Sandusky Indians that late in the summer and early in the fall they commenced their March toward the Sandusky town
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That they Marched through the wilderness for several days till they at length arrived on the banks of the Tuscorawas river when they halted on account of the scarcity of provisions. that in a short time after they stopped they commenced building a fort which this applicant believes was called Fort Laurens, that late in the fall of the year of 1778 General McIntosh with a considerable part of his Army returned to Fort Pitt. That this applicant received a discharge (verbal discharge) at Fort McIntosh and returned home. This applicant believes that Fort Laurens was left in the command of Col John Gibson. that Applicant thinks he belonged to Col Evans regiment. that he also thinks his Major's name was Springer. There was a Capt Briggs in the Army. Applicant does not recollect the exact name of but five of the officers.  This applicant thinks that he entered the Army in April of 1778 ad was discharged about the last of November of the same year. thinks the time must have exceeded seven months. The next service was in the year 1780 under Cpt Piper, Applicant then resided in Bedford County Penn. The Indians at that time had invaded Bedford
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county and his services were principally done in that and the adjoining county in protecting the frontier inhabitants. that his Capt name was John More. that applicant thinks that he served at least seven months under Col Phips commencing in the spring of '80 continuing till late in the fall of the same year. that early in the spring of 1782 or 81 this applicant was [word again crossed out] draughted to serve in Bedford to protect the inhabitants from the depredations of the Indians. that he thinks the draught was only for two months. This applicant then served under Capt Buzzard that there was as the applicant believes no Col at the time there only being two companies, this applicant states that he served during the time he was draughted and thinks that it was not up more than two months. 
This applicant states that he has resided since in the state of Penn and [illegible] ever since his services were rendered that he has resided in Knox County Ohio about twenty six or twenty seven years and that he hereby relinquishes any claim to a pension or annuity except the present one and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the Agency of any state. Sworn and subscribed the day and the year above written.
Nathaniel [his x mark] Critchfield 
Alex. Elliott Ck
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Questions prepared by the Court and answered by the applicant
1st When and in what year were you born?
A  In Shippestown Pennsylvania born in Nov 17[illegible]
2nd Have you any record of your age and if so where is it?
A. I have it is now in the possessions of my brother John Critchfield in Holmes County Ohio
3d Where were you living when called into service?  Where have you lived since the Revolutionary war and where do you now live?
A. In Bedford County Penn during the whole of the service-
4th How  were  you called into service, were you drafted did you volunteer-or were you a substitute if so for whom?
A. The answer will be found in General statement
5th is also answered in General statement
6th did you ever receive a discharge from service and if so by whom was it given and what has became of it?
An. I never saw a written discharge from any one for any of my services
7th State the names of persons to whom you are known in your current neighborhood and who can testify as to your character for veracity and their behalf of your service as a soldier of the Revolution?
Ans "Thos Rigdon Jesse B Thomas Danl Sapp Elias Ingle Wm Coopender
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written}
x Nathanel Critchfield his mark
Alexr Elliott Clk R Corps
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We Thomas Rigdon A clergyman residing in Knox county and State of Ohio and Jesse B Thomas residing in the same county do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Nathaniel Critchfield who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration and we believe him to be Seventy one years of age and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the revolution and we concur in that opinion
Sworn to and subscribed this day and year above written}Thos Rigdon
J.B. Thomas
Alex Elliott  clk,

And the said court do thereby declare their opinion of the investigation of the matter and after putting the Interrogations prescribed by the War department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary Soldier and served in the States And the court further certify that Thos Rigdon who has signed the preceding certification is a clergyman residing in the village of Mt. Vernon Knox County Ohio and that Jesse B Thomas who has also signed the same is a resident in Mt. Vernon and is a credible person and that their statements are to be credited.

I Alexander Elliott Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said county, do hereby certify
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that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in  the matter of the applicaion of Nathaniel Crichfield for a pension.
In Witness of whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court at Mount Vernon this 8th day of October A.D. 1832
Alexr Elliott Clerk
15062
Nathaniel Critchfield application for pension- Revolution
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15062 C7.844
Nathaniel Critchfield
Knox Co. Ohio

Admitted for 16 Months
from 1778.
12-40
  4 13.33
_________
   5333


Alexander Elliott, Clk.
Mount Vernon, Ohio
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BRIEF in the case of Nathaniel Critchfield
of Knox Co. in the State of Ohio
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1.  Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge?   Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily  infirmity?
3.  How old is he?  71
4.  State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
__________________________________________________
Period.
Substituted for Benjamin Critchfield in 1778
Volunteer 1789
to 1781 or 1782
Duration of service.
7 months, 7 days
Rank
As a
Private
Names of Generals and Field Officers under whom he served.
Gen. M'Intosh
Col. Evans
Col. Piper
Capt. Bussard
5.In what battles was he engaged? None named
6.  Where did he reside when he entered the service?  Romney, Virginia
7.  In his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?   Traditionary
8.  Are the papers defective as to form or authentication?  and if so, in what respect?  Verified

I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. E. Bradford
Examining Clerk.
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Copied from M.M.H.F.
Mar.21, 1925.

February 10, 1931
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section. ADY

Mr. Charles V. Critchfield,
Fairmont,
West Virginia.

Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.2473, that Nathaniel Crichfield was born in November 1761 in Shippestown, Pennsylvania.

While a resident of Bedford County, Pennsylvania, he enlisted in April 1778 and served seven months as a private in Captain James Brenton's company, Colonel Evans' Virginia Regiment.

He enlisted in the spring of 1780 and served seven months as a private in Captain John Moore's Company, Colonel Piper's Pennsylvania Regiment.

He enlisted early in the spring of 1781 or 1782 and served two months as a private in Captain Buzzard's Pennsylvania Company.

He was allowed pension on his application executed September 29, 1832 while a resident of Howard Township, Knox County, Ohio.

Soldier had a brother John in Holmes County, Ohio, in 1832.  There are no further family data.

Very truly yours,

E.W. MORGAN,
Acting Commissioner.
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2473
INVALID.
(Rev. War in pencil)

File No. 2473
Nathaniel Chritchfield
Pri. Va. Line
Act: June 7, '32
Index:-Vol. A., Page 80.

[Arrangement of 1870.]

Va. and Pa. Line. Records corrected Jan'y 9'04
A

(left hand side of page) 1940 Jul 1. Photos (certified) mailed to Lyman R Critchfield accounting division notified same date-MLB

(right hand side of page)
1913. Aug. 20. History to Chas V. Critchfield

1925-March 21- Hist to Hon. John McSweeney-His letter on  [illegible] s.1609 or Wm. Critchfield MMHF

1926-Oct. 2- Hist. to Mrs. W.C. Paramore-Her letter in Cl. of Wm. Critchfield, S.1609

1926 Dec.4-Hist to Hon.F.B. Willis-His letter in al-
John Critchfield S. 4244 MMHF

1927 Feb. W. Hist. to Mr. Elmer Miller (personal call) MMHF

1931 Feb. 10 Hist. to Chas. Critchfield A.
D.Y.

1931 Feb. 10. Photos mailed to  Charles V. Critchfield Fin. Div. Mtg. A.D.Y.

1931-Feb. 14-C.V. Critchfield adv. copies already sent MMHF

1934 Oct. 20-F.W. Millspaugh [illegible]record sent copies

1940-June 3-R P Critchfield copies and photocopies MMHF
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, or which these answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Nathaniel Critchfield, Knox Ct. Ohio 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 of periods of the war when he servided? 7 m
V.  *Has he mentioned with precision the length of he served, and the different grades in which he service, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled?  yes
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 At 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?  yes
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 applicants  service?
XVI.  Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?  yes
XVII.  Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily?  and, if not, which of them is not so answered?  all answered
_________________________
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V.  In a case where the applicant cannot, 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, etc. 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 pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, etc. 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 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 affidavit 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 office, 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 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 ribbons, 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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February 13, 1931
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
MMHF:MLB

Mr. Charles V. Critchfield
Domestic Coke Corporation
Fairmont, West Virginia

Dear Sir:
In accordance with your request of January 30, 1931, you were furnished photostatic  copies from Revolutionary War pension claim, S.2473, of Nathaniel Critchfield; said copies were mailed to you on the tenth instant, and an abstract from the papers was mailed the same day.
each request is handled as rapidly as possible in order of receipt.

Very truly yours,

E.W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner
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DOMESTIC COKE CORPORATION
FAIRMONT, W.VA.
CHAS.V.CRITCHFIELD

(written in pencil Feb. 10)

February 11, 1931.

Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:

Some two weeks since, I paid a lady in your department a fee covering photostating of some war records of Nathaniel Critchfield. Will you kindly advise when I may expect to receive these documents.
Very respectfully,
Chas. V. Critchfield

CVC  D

(stamp[illegible])
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Bureau of Pensions.
Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
January 30, 1931.
541
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rev. War claim for pension of Nathaniel Critchfield, File No.S.2473.
Actual
1 of each page.
Remitter: Charles V. Critchfield,
Fairmont,
West Virginia.
$1.05.............7 pages
XXXX
Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2
in. at top of each page and
return papers in each case
in folder with corresponding
name and number.
The word "omit" written in
pencil on those pages which
are not to be copied.
Chief, Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
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January 30, 1931.

Commissioner of Pensions, 
Washington, D.C. 

 (stamp: FINANCE DIVISION BOOK KEEPING DESK FEB. 2 1931
BUREAU OF PENSIONS)
(WRITTEN IN PENCIL  Cash-$1.30)

Dear Sir:
Please furnish photostatic copies of seven pages from Revolutionary War pension Claim of Nathaniel Critchfield, File No. S. 2473, certified.

Very truly yours, 

Charles V. Critchfield.
Fairmont, West Virginia.

(written in pencil Revolution)
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Jany 30/31
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, DC
Dear Sir:
I would appreciate having a copy of your letter of March 21, 1925 to Hon. John McSweeney of Wooster, Ohio, at that time member of Congress;
relative to my great-great grandfather Nathaniel Critchfield, a Revolutionary soldier, also photostatic copies of all in pages of papers on file in claim.
Very resp,
Chas. V. Critchfield
Fairmont,
West Va
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Please certify - Rev. & 1812 Wars Sect
Photostatic copies of seven pages from Revolutionary War claim for pension of Nathaniel Critchfield, Survivor file
No. 2473.
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The Public Service Commission of Ohio
Commissioners
J.C. SULLIVAN, CHAIRMAN
O. H. HUCHES
O. P. COTHLIN
C. A. RADCLIFFE, SECRETARY
COLUMBUS. Aug. 11, 1913
Subject:
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
The Adjutant General of the War Department at Washington, D. C. has suggested to me that you would be able to give me some information in reference to Nathaniel Critchfield, who is supposed to have served in the Revolutionary War. I have already found that his brother, John Critchfield, was a private in Captain George Rice's Company, of the 11th Virginia Regiment, commanded by Colonel
Daniel Morgan. This Regiment was known successively as the 11th and 15th Virginia Regiment; the 7th Virginia Regiment and
finally as the 2nd Virginia Brigade. It was stationed at Valley Forge from February to May, 1778. It is possible that Nathaniel
belong to this same company.
Any information you can give me regarding him will be very thankfully received.
Very respectfully,
Chas. V. Critchfield
CVC / DBB
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THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE 
SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
OFFICE OF
PAST PRESIDENT GENERAL
FREDERICK W. MILLSPAUGH
11th October 1934
THE PULLMAN COMPANY
NASHVILLE, TENN.

Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, 
D. C.

Dear Sirs:
Hon. Dan E. McGugin, of Nashville, a former member of the Tennessee Senate and for thirty years coach of the Vanderbilt University football teams, has asked me to help
him complete his application for membership in the Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.
Mr. McGugin states that his great-2-grandfather, Nathaniel Critchfield was born in Maryland, served with the Virginia troops during the Revolution, and received a pension
for his services.
Wont you kindly send me transcript of the
Revolutionary service of Nathaniel Critchfield, together with any information in your files as to his family connections, etc.?
Yours truly,
FW Millspaugh.
F. W. Millspaugh
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LAW OFFICES OF
AUST, McGUGIN & SPEARS
American Trust Building
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
JNO R. AUST
DAN E. McGUGIN
W. D. SPEARS
DAN E. McGUGIN, JR.
October 3, 1934.
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.

Gentlemen:--
I am advised that my ancestor, Nathaniel
Critchfield, served with the Virginia troops in the Revolutionary War and was granted a pension, and perhaps a land grant in Knox County, Ohio. He is buried in the Shrimplin Cemetery near Howard, Knox County, Ohio, and his grave is marked as a Revolutionary soldier.
Any information you can give me about him would be very greatly appreciated.
Very truly yours,
Dan E McGugin
DEMcG: W.
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CRITCHFIELD, CRITCHFIELD A CRITCHFIELD
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
WOOSTER, OHIO
LYMAN R. CRITCHFIELD
ROBERT CRITCHFIELD
HENRY B. CRITCHFIELD
TELEPHONE
279
May 25, 1940
The Veterans Administration
Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
I want a certified copy of the application
of Nathaniel Critchfield for a Revolutionary War
pension, which is claim No. S-2473.
Whatever the cost is, let me know.
Very truly yours,
Lyman R. Critchfield
lrc:h Lyman R. Critchfield
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U. S. of A and
Vet. Admin
The language supplied June 28 1940
on "Form 57 - Revised July, 1931" seven pages are true photostatic copies of the originals thereof in the claim for pension of NATHANIEL CRITCHFIELD, based upon his service in the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, on file under S.2473.
in the V.A. file
FRANK T. HINES
Admin
of Vet. Affairs
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June 3, 1940
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Mr. Lyman R. Critchfield
Critchfield, Critchfield & Critchfield
Wooster, Ohio
NATHANIEL CRITCHFIELD
S. 2473
BA-J/MMHF:MLB
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request certified copies of papers on file in Revolutionary War claim for pension, S. 2473, based upon service of Nathaniel Critchfield.
Photostatic copies of the papers in the claim cited above will be furnished you for twenty-five cents a page. The number of pages to be copied is seven. Certification of the set will be
twenty-five cents additional, making total cost $2.00.
Remittance should be made by money order drawn to the order of the Treasurer of the United States and mailed to the Veterans
Administration, Arlington Building, Washington, D. C.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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No.518
BA-J/MLB

June 21, 1940

Rev. & 1812  WARS SECTION   XXXXX
WAR & NAVY, Branch 970XXXXX
File No. S.2475

XXXXX  $1.75     7 pages

Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2 inches at top of each page and return papers in folder with corresponding name and number.

Chief, Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
(written on the side of page) Soldier's appl. Ref 1, 29, 1832 with affidv.of Thos. R. Court, etc-6 p-[illegible] jacket-1 p.
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VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON
June 3, 1940
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Mr. Lyman R. Critchfield
Critchfield, Critchfield & Critchfield
Wooster, Ohio
IN REPLY REFER TO:
NATHANIEL CRITCHFIELD
S. 2473
BA-J/MMHF:MLB
8:18
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request certified copies of papers on file in Revolutionary War claim for pension, S. 2473, based upon service of Nathaniel Critchfield.
Photostatic copies of the papers in the claim cited above will be furnished you for twenty-five cents a page. The number of pages to be copied is seven. Certification of the set will be
twenty-five cents, additional, making total cost $2.00.
Remittance should be made by money order drawn to the order of the Treasurer of the United States and mailed to the Veterans
Administration, Arlington Building, Washington, D. C.
Very truly yours
A. D. Hiller
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
Veterans Administration
Wooster, Ohio
June 6, 1940
Gentlemen,
Enclosed please find the $2.00, in the form
of a United States Postal Money Order, as
mentioned in the above letter.
Yours very truly,
Lyman R. Critchfield
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October 20, 1934
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Nathaniel Critchfield-S.2473
BA-J/AWF
Mr. F. W. Millspaugh
The Pullman Company
Nashville, Tennessee
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you
request, in behalf of Hon. Dan E. McGugin of Nashville, the Revolutionary War record of Nathaniel Critchfield.
Hon. Dan E. McGugin was furnished, October 19,
1934, the record of Nathaniel Critchfield and all family data, as found in papers on file in pension claim, S. 2473, based upon the service of Nathaniel Critchfield, War of the Revolution.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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MMHF

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section

February 5 1927

Mr. Edgar (crossed out ) Elmer E. Miller
Chief, Disbursing Division
Bureau of Pensions
Washington, D.C.

Sir:
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MMHF

& 1812 Wars Section

December 14, 1926

Honorable Frank B. Willis
United States Senate

My dear Senator:
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MMHF

Rev & 1812 Wars Section

October 2, 1926

Mrs. W.C. Paramore
3039 Park Ave.,
Indianapolis, Indiana

Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the
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MMHF

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section

March 21, 1925

Honorable John McSweeny
House of Representatives

Mr. dear Mr. McSweeney:
In response to your letter of the 19th instant, I have the honor to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension Claim S. 2473 it appears that Nathaniel Critchfield was born in November 1761 in Shippestown, Pennsylvania.
While a resident of Bedford County, Pennsylvania he enlisted in April 1778 and served seven months as a private in Captain James Brenton's Company, Colonel Evans' Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted in the spring of 1780 and served seven months as a private in Captain John Moore's Company, Colonel Piper's Pennsylvania Regiment.
He enlisted early in the spring of 1781 or 1782 and served two moths as a private in Captain Buzzard's Pennsylvania Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed
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September 29, 1832 while a resident of Howard Township, Knox County, Ohio.
Soldier had a brother John in Holmes County,
Ohio in 1832. There is no further data on file as to his family.
Very truly yours,
Acting Commissioner.
Date of death
not on OB
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October 19, 1934
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Nathaniel Critchfield-S.2473
BA-J/AWF
Mr. Dan. E. McGugin
American Trust Bldg.
Nashville, Tennessee
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you
request information in regard to Nathaniel Critchfield, who served with the Virginia troops, and pensioned from Knox County, Ohio.
The data which follow were obtained from the
papers on file in pension claim, S. 2473, based
upon the military service of Nathaniel Critchfield, during the War of the Revolution.
He was born in November, 1761 in Shippestown, Pennsylvania, names of his parents not given.
While a resident of Bedford County, Pennsylvania, he served as a private as follows:
He enlisted in "Romley" (probably meant for
Romney), Virginia, in April, 1778, served as a substitute for Benjamin Critchfield, in Captain James Brenton's company, Colonel Evans' Virginia regiment, assisted in building Forts McIntosh and Laurens, and was discharged in November, 1778. He enlisted in the spring of 1780, served seven months in Captain John
Moore's company, Colonel Piper's Pennsylvania regiment; this service was protecting the frontier inhabitants from the Indians. He enlisted in the spring of 1781 or 1782 and served two months in Captain Bussard's Pennsylvania company.
After the Revolution he lived in Pennsylvania
and Ohio. He was allowed pension on his application executed September 29, 1832, then a resident of Howard
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Township, Knox County, Ohio, where he had lived about twenty-six years.
John Critchfield, brother of the soldier,
Nathaniel Critchfield, was a resident of Holmes County, Ohio in 1832. It is not stated that the soldier was married, and it is not shown that the Benjamin Critchfield, for whom the soldier served as substitute, was a relative.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of
pension, the name and address to whom sent, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D.C., citing the following data:
Nathaniel Critchfield
Certificate # 7844
Issued April 11, 1833
Rate $53.33 per annum
To commence March 4, 1831
Act of June 7, 1832
Ohio Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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In reply to your request of, received for a statement of the military history of Nathaniel Critchfield 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. S.2473.
DATES OF
ENLISTMENT OR
APPOINTMENT.
April, 1778
Spring, 1780.
Spring ,1781 or '82.
LENGTH OF
SERVICE.
7 mos
7 ..
2 ..
RANK.
Pri
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN.
James Brenton
John Moore
Buzzard
COLONEL.
Evans
Piper
STATE.
Va
Pa
Battles engaged in,
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Bedford Co. Pa.
Date of application for pension, Sept. 29, 1832. His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Howard Twp., Knox Co., Ohio
Age at date of application, 13 Nov 1761, Shippestown, Pa.
Remarks: No data relation to wife or children
the above noted is the only Nathaniel Critchfield found on the Rev. War records of this Bureau.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
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