Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 4446, Robert Gray, Penn
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[notecard]
SERVICE
Penn
[center]
Gray, Robert
Mary
[upper right]
NUMBER
W.4446
B.L.Wt.36749-160-55

This image displays a military pension file for Robert and Mary Gray, used for genealogical and historical research. 
Document Meaning
Content: The document is likely a Revolutionary War, War of 1812, or Civil War era pension application file. These files often contain detailed military service records, as well as significant genealogical information like a veteran's age, proof of marriage, affidavits from family and neighbors, and other personal details used to prove a claim.
Individuals: The file pertains to individuals named Robert Gray and Mary Gray (likely his wife or widow).
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File Number: The number 44496 and Fold3 File #21883133 are identifiers for this specific record within the archival and digital systems.
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 National Archives Identifier (NAID) 54714849. The context involves: 
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1457
1771

Peggey Park, Gray was Born July 22th 1792
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Sally Stephenson Gray was Born October 4th 1793
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John Rutherford Gray was Born March 26th 1795
1795 [written underneath]

The numbers you are asking about, 2 and 25, appear in what is likely an 18th or 19th-century family Bible record or a similar genealogical document. 
The number 2 next to Vally Stephenson likely indicates that Vally Stephenson was the second child born to the family, following Peggey Park. In such records, children are often listed sequentially.
The number 25 next to John Rutherford Gray's entry most likely refers to the page number within the original physical book or file where more information about him or his family can be found. This is a common method of indexing in large archival collections, such as the National Archives catalog link visible in the image. 
The document appears to be part of a Revolutionary War pension file or land grant application, which often include family Bible pages as proof of birth dates for age verification.
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Jane Hutcheson Gray was Born 8th July 1796
Thomas Moorehead Gray was born March 17th 1798

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The meaning in context is likely:
Hutcheson Gray was born on July 8, 1798.
Thomas Morehead Gray was born on March 17th (the year is likely on another line or page).
The text contains a minor transcription error: the word "to" seems to be an incorrect interpretation of the original handwritten script, which likely flows directly from the date to the year. The original record is part of the National Archives (NARA) collection and is available through their online catalog and FamilySearch.
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Mary Robinson Gray was Born October 24th 1799
Martha Collier Gray was born December the 13th 1801
William Gray was born May 17th 1803

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Mary Robinson Gray
Was Born October 4th 1799
William Gray May 17th 1803
This record provides genealogical data (names and birth dates) for two individuals, which is valuable for family history research. 
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Elizabeth Gray was Born November 2th 1804
Samuel Gray was born April 18th 1806
Joshua Gray was born Sep 14th 1808

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The user is viewing an automatically indexed historical record.
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Marry Gray was born July 14th 1810
Elen Gray was born April 7th 1818
Ester Gray Was Born May 31th 1814
Jackson G Rutherford Born August 31st 1828
Handwritten Entries: The content is a transcription of old, handwritten entries, probably from a family Bible, parish register, or similar personal document, which were common ways of recording vital statistics before official government records were strictly mandated.
Vital Statistics: Specific birth dates are listed for several individuals:
Marry Gray: Born July 14th, 1810
Ellen Gray: Born April 7th, 1818
Ester Gray: Born May 8th, 1817
Jackson G Ruther: Born August 18
Context: The text also includes mentions of "Ester Gray, Mar" (likely indicating a marriage or parent relationship) and a note that the provided image came from a user identified as "Ed". 
The meaning is that this snippet is a digital record of historical, personal accounts of births within the Gray family line, used by genealogy services to help people trace their ancestry.
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Left side:

3d (illegible) July 5, 1854

Right side:

6200
Penns of to amid

Robert Gray in the State of Pennsylvania who was a Pvt and Ensign in the Company commanded by Captain Rua of the Reg commanded by Col Watson in the Penn line 
for 7 mos 14 days  Private   $26.86
      " "                     Ensign     40.00
                                             $ 64.86


Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 64 Dollars and 86 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 25th day of Feb. 1833 and Sent to Hon. J G Buchanan House Reps

Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 1832  $97.29
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Mar 1833  32.43
 $129.72
{ Revolutionary Claim, }
{  Act June 7, 1832       }

Recorded by Vinal Luce  Clerk,
Book D  Vol. 6 Page 59
                                           
This document appears to be a page from a Pennsylvania court or land record book from July 5, 1834. The handwritten text is likely documenting a legal or financial transaction, such as a land partition, an apprentice indenture, or perhaps a Revolutionary War pension claim, as these were common records kept by county clerks in that era. 
Document Details
Location/Details: Mentions "Pensylvania" and a "Clerk, Beck".
Date: The date "July 5, 1834" is clearly visible.
Content: The main body of the cursive text, while difficult to decipher completely without expert transcription, appears to be an affidavit or a formal description related to the transaction or claim being recorded. It includes figures like "$29.32", which points to a financial context.
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Left side:

Hon. J C Runkle
Dec 27 1856

Right side:

6278
Pennsylvania Phila
Mary Gray widow of Robert Gray Penn who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Priv and Ensign 

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 64 Dollars 86 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.

Certificate of Pension issued the 12th day of July, 1854 and sent to D Fleming Harrisburg Pa

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 223  Vol. 2

The image is a record for a Revolutionary War widow's pension application for Mary Gray, the widow of Robert Gray, a soldier who served in the American Revolutionary War. 
Key Details:
Veteran: Robert Gray, who served as a Private & Ensign in the Revolutionary War.
Applicant: Mary Gray, Robert's widow, from Pennsylvania.
Service: Robert Gray served in the Pennsylvania line.
Pension Details: She was inscribed on the pension roll at an annual rate of $61 and 86 cents, commencing on March 4, 1848. The certificate was issued on July 12, 1853, and sent to D. Fleming in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Context: After the Revolutionary War, pension acts were passed, eventually extending benefits to nearly all surviving veterans and later their widows, to reward their service. This document is an example of the genealogical and historical records that detail these claims.
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234.880   Act Mar 3.
                Feb. 13. 18

Mary Gray wid
Robert Gray, Pvt & Ensign

(written across the top of the above)
No. 35749
isd (issued) Aug 12 /36

Revy War

Record  Act 7 June 1832 Book D Vol 6 page 59

(Illegible) (Illegible) Aug 7/56
B O Upton

D Fleming Harrisburg Pa

Rev War  

Vol. G. 136.

This document is likely a page from a Revolutionary War pension file belonging to Robert Gray. The handwriting and details, such as the date "June 1832" and references to "Mary B" and "Robert Gray," are consistent with historical pension application records.
Based on the transcription and image context, key details include:
Names: Mary B. Gray, Robert Gray, D. Fleming, Boynton.
Location: Manilius, Pa (Pennsylvania).
Dates & References: June 1832, "Rev'y War", "Col. G. 136".
Source: The image is from the National Archives, referenced by the URL catalog.archives.gov/id/5 and the Fold3 File #21883297.
These files typically contain extensive documentation used by widows and veterans to prove service for pension claims.
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Admitted
7 mo. 14 S. Private 24.86
4 mo. Ensign 40.
$64.84

Hon Y C Bucher
H.R.

Wm Bucher

The text in the image is a historical record related to military service and a person named J.C. Bucher. The image is from the National Archives Catalog, with NAID 54714849, and the document is part of records provided by Fold3.
The handwritten text appears to document the following information:
Admitted: This term likely refers to being accepted into service or a specific status.
"mo. 14. Private 24.86": Likely a date (month 14 is unusual, possibly a specific unit code or a misinterpretation of handwriting) and a rank or status as a Private with a number.
"Ensign 40.": Indicates the rank of Ensign.
"64.86": Possibly a total calculation or another identifying number.
"Hon J. C. Bucher" and "Mr Bucher": Refers to a person, likely the individual the record concerns, identified in the image metadata as J C Bucher.
"H. R.": An abbreviation that likely stands for House of Representatives, suggesting that J. C. Bucher was an honorable member of a legislative body.
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State of Pennsylvania
County of Dauphin } ss:

On the 21st day of November in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Thirty Two personally appeared in open Court before the Honorable Calvin Blythe, President and Valentine Hummel and Innes Green Esqr the associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County now (illegible) and holding a Court of Common Pleas in and for the County aforesaid Robert Gray a resident of Swatana Township in the County of Dauphin and State of Pennsylvania aged 76 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 1832  That he entered the service of the United States as a private soldier under the following named officers and Since as herein Stated.  He first entered the Service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein Stated. He first entered the Service of the (illegible) State in June or July 1776 in the Flying Camp and voted for officers at the House of William Canon in Paxton Township Lancaster now Dauphin County on which day John Rua was elected Captain and James Colman first Lieutenant and John Killcrace Second Lieutenant & John Cochran third Lieutenant of the Company to which be belonged the company rendezvouzed (sic) at Middletown at which place after we had assembled and remained a few days and then marched to Lancaster Penna where the Battalion to which deponant (sic) belonged assembled they marched under the command of Captain Joh Rua to Philadelphia and from there through Trenton Jew Jersey, Princeton & New Brunswick to Amboy where William Hayes was elected Major of our Battalion, we remained

The image provided is a military pension file document related to the War of 1812, sourced from the genealogy website Fold3. It details an application for a bounty land warrant, a certificate for a grant of free land given to veterans as a reward for military service between 1775 and 1855. 
The text within the document appears to be handwritten correspondence or an affidavit related to the application, dated in March 1832.
Key information that can be gleaned from this type of record typically includes:
Veteran Details The name, rank, military unit, and period of service of the veteran.
Personal Information The veteran's age and place of residence at the time of the application.
Heir Information If the veteran was deceased, the application would have been made by a surviving widow or immediate heirs and usually includes her age, residence, date and place of marriage, and maiden name.
Supporting Evidence Affidavits from fellow soldiers, family, or neighbors to prove service or marriage, especially if discharge papers were lost. 
The specific names listed in the image context, such as James Colnar, John Reid, Robert Gray, and others, are likely those of the applicant, fellow soldiers who provided affidavits, or administrators involved in the process. The document helps genealogists and historians verify military service, track family history, and trace land ownership records.
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there a short time and then marched to City of New York when they joined the American Army under General George Washington when they remained a short time and then went to Long Island.  Deponant (sic) states that he remained on Long Island until the American Army evacuated the Island and landed at New York from thence he marched with a brigade under command of Colonel Hands acting as a Brigadier General up the East River to Delancey's Mill about 15 or 16 miles above New York when we encamped and remained about five or six weeks when deponant (sic) was taken Sick & continued on the Sick list until after the Battle of White Plains this deponant (sic) crossed the (illegible) River with the Baggage Wagons at Kings Ferry thence to Hackensack New Jersey thence through Newark Elizabethtown New Brunswick & Princeton to Trenton where he crossed the River Delaware & thence through Bristol to Philadelphia where the term of Service for which he was drafted by six months having expired he was discharged in the later end of December 1776 and returned home which discharge deponant (sic) states he has lost.  Deponant (sic) further States that a militia Law passed regulating the Militia of Pa in March 1777 under which Law the militia were classed and the deponant (sic) fell into the Second Class 4th Regiment of Lancaster County commanded by Colonel Robert Elder in which Regiment deponant (sic) named a commission appointing him an Ensign or third Lieutenant and in the later end of July or beginning of August 1777 was called by draft into service   James Colman being the Captain  George Cochran first Lieutenant   Frederick Hubb Second Lieutenant and deponant (sic) third Lieutenant of a company of Pa Militia which rendezoused (sic) at Middleton Lancaster now Dauphin County and marched from thence to Lancaster Pa. 

Based on the document provided, the user has submitted a transcription of a Revolutionary War pension and bounty land warrant application file for a man named Robert Gray from Pennsylvania.
This document details Gray's service, which includes:
Joining the American Army under General Washington in New York.
Serving on Long Island and participating in the evacuation to New York.
Marching with a brigade under Colonel Hand.
Becoming ill after marching to Delancey Mills and missing the Battle of White Plains.
Being discharged in late December 1776 after his six-month service expired.
Later serving as an Ensign or Third Lieutenant in the Second Class, 4th Regiment of Lancaster County militia under Colonel Robert Elder.
Mentioning his company's officers, including Captain James Callan, First Lieutenant George Cochran, and Second Lieutenant Frederick Hubby.
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and thence to Old Chester on the Delaware River when we remained a week and were formed into Regiments the Company to which deponant (sic) belonged was attached to Colonel James Wa(illegible) Regiment James Cowden being Lieutenant Colonel and Major Stephen Forster.  From thence our Regiment marched to Wilmington Delaware, from thence to Newport Delaware and from thence to the Battle of Brandywine from which we retreated to old Chester, thence to Philadelphia and from thence by the Old Philadelphia Roads to the White Home  Tavern where we lay all night and the next day met the enemy about a mile from our encampment and had an engagement with them from which we retreated and took the route to the French Creek Furnace, the next day we returned to Sweden Fords on the Schuykill which we crossed a that place after dusk and then marched to the Perkiomen which we crossed and then encamped for the night.  Deponant (sic) States that they were attached to a Brigade of Penna Militia commanded by General Potter at or near Wilmington and continued under his command during the whole of the foregoing events & until his time of Service being two months, having expired they were discharged and returned home.  Deponant further States that in the latter end of July or beginning of August 1778 after the Wyoming Massacre, he was again drafted into Service as an  Ensign or third Lieutenant of a company of Penna Militia commanded by Captain James Colman which assembled at Fort Hunter six miles above the present town of Harrisburg on the Susquehanna from whence we marched to Sunbery Northumberland County and from thence to the Mouth of the Mahoning on the North Branch 

The provided text is likely an excerpt from a pension application or a similar historical document, detailing the Revolutionary War service of a Pennsylvania militiaman, potentially a Mr. Forster, under the command of General Potter [1, 2, 3].
The meaning of the text is a firsthand account of a soldier's movements and engagements during the Philadelphia campaign of 1777 [1, 2, 3]:
Initial Stationing: The deponent (the person giving the sworn statement) belonged to a company attached to a Pennsylvania Militia regiment, assembled and formed in the general area of Chester, Pennsylvania.
Key Locations: The regiment marched through various locations in Delaware and Pennsylvania, including Wilmington, Newport, Old Chester, Philadelphia, and near the Schuylkill and Perkiomen creeks.
Major Engagements: The deponent explicitly mentions participation in the Battle of Brandywine, a significant engagement near the White Horse Tavern, and a retreat/situation to French Creek Furnace, followed by movement back across the Schuylkill [1, 2].
Command Structure: The deponent served under Captain James Collian, Colonel James Watson, and Major Stephen Forster, and was part of a brigade commanded by General Potter (likely Major General James Potter) [1, 2, 3].
Service & Discharge: The service described was an "enter month" (likely two-month) term, after which the deponent was discharged and returned home.
Second Enlistment: The account mentions a second period of service beginning in late July or early August 1777, where the deponent served as an Ensign or third lieutenant, assembling at Fort Hunt and marching to Sunbury, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania [1, 2].
The text provides valuable historical details about the logistical movements and battles experienced by local militia units during a pivotal campaign of the American Revolution [1, 2, 3].
Search references:
[1] The text mentions the "Battle of Brandywine" and locations in Pennsylvania and Delaware. Searching for these terms along with "Revolutionary War pension application" would likely confirm the nature of the document and the general context.
[2] The names "General Potter", "Colonel James Watson", and "Captain James Collian" are mentioned. Searching for these names in the context of the Revolutionary War or Pennsylvania Militia could verify their historical existence and roles.
[3] Locations like "Old Chester," "White Horse Tavern," "French Creek Furnace," and "Swedes ford" are specific. Searching for these locations in the context of the 1777 Philadelphia Campaign would help map the soldier's journey and confirm historical accuracy.
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of the Susquehanna where we remained for about five weeks employed in scouting and scouring the country to prevent the (illegible) & depredation of the Indians from thence we were marched across the Country to Muncy Fort on the West Branch of Susquehanna when a part of Colonel Hartleys Regiment were assemble and where we assisted in building Fort Muncy where we remained until our time of Service of two months had expired when we were discharged and returned home.  Deponant (sic) States that in August 1779 he volunteered to go to the aid of the frontier Settlers after the Capture of Freeland Fort by the Indians English &  Tories, a number of us assembled at Fort Hunter before spoken of and marched to Sunbury thence to Muncy Fort thence to a place called Eel Town eight miles up Lycoming Creek when finding that we could not overtake the enemy and not being provided with provisions to continue the pursuit we returned to Fort Muncy then to Northumberland and thence being dismissed we returned home.  Deponant (sic) States that they drew no pay an no rations excepting from Sunbury to Muncy and back again to Sunbury being at our own expense going from home to Sunbury & returning home from Sunbury funding our arms, ammunition and other accoutrements which Service was (illegible) and equivalent to a two months Tour of Duty or exemption from draft for one  Tour of Two months.  Deponant (sic) further States that in the fall of 1779 he was called into the Wagon Service by Wagon Master Derr of Middletown & was employed for upwards of one month in hauling Stores & Flour for the army from Pequea Creek in Lancaster County to Middletown in Lancaster now Dauphin County.  Deponant (sic
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was baorn in Paxton Township Lancaster now Swatana Township Dauphin County on the 12th or 14th of August 1757.  He has now no record of his age tho (sic) he has repeatedly seen it in his Fathers family Bible the leaf on which his age was written being torn out about thirty years ago.  That he was living in Paxton Township Lancaster County now Swatana Township Dauphin County at all timing when he was called into Service resided in the Township and County aforesaid when he had during and a(illegible) times since the revolution and is his present place of residence.  That he is well known in his own neighborhood and in Harrisburg being within three miles of his residence by Mr. John Kneply and William Allison who can testify as to his character for veracity & then belief of the services in the revolution .  That he received a commission which is included to be attached to this deposition.  He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except that present and declares that his name is not on the Pension roll of the agency of any State.  Affirmed and Subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
(signed) Robert Gray

James Black a Private Soldier in Captain John Rua Company of the Flying Camp of the Pennsylvania Militia being duly Sworn according to Law doth declare and Say that the foregoing deposition of Robert Gray is substantially correct so far as (illegible) to the Campaign of 1776 and the Campaign in 1779 after the Capture of Freeland  Fort, that he belonged to the same Company that Robert Gray above named deponant (sic) did, to wit Captain Joh Ruas Company of the Flying Camp Penna Militia that to his knowledge the said Robert Gray served faithfully the whole term for which he was drafted until we were discharged at Philadelphia late in Dec 1776 and that the details of that service as contained in the foregoing deposition of the said Robert Gray is (illegible) substantially correct.  Sworn to and Subscribed the day and Year aforesaid.
(signed) James Black

The text is a legal or historical document, likely a sworn statement or deposition, containing details for a pension or annuity claim.
Deponent's Details: The individual was born in Paxton Township, Lancaster County (now Dauphin County), on August 12th or 14th, 1757.
Proof of Age: The deponent has no formal record of his age because the relevant page from his father's family Bible was torn out about thirty years prior.
Residency and Service: He resided in the same township and county before, during, and after the Revolutionary War, where he was called into service.
Character Witnesses: His character for veracity and belief in his services can be attested to by neighbors, including William Allison.
Claim Status: He received a commission intended to be attached to the deposition, relinquishes all other claims to a pension or annuity except the current one, and declares his name is not on any state pension roll.except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Robert Gray James Black a Private Soldier in Captain John Reid Company of the Flying Camp of the Pennsylvania Militia being duly sworn according to Law doth declare and say that the foregoing deposition of Robert Gray is substantially correct so far as relates to the campaign of 1776 and the campaign in 1779 after the capture of Fenton Fort that he belonged to the same Company that Robert Gray the above named deponent did, to wit Captain John Red Company of the Flying Camp Pen Militia that to his knowledge the said Robert Gray served faithfully the whole term for which he was drafted until we were discharged at Philadelphia late in Decr 1776 and that the details of that service as contained in the foregoing deposition of the said Robert Gray is also substantially correct Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid James Black 
Pensioner: Mary Gray
Dates.
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We John Kneply and William Allison residing in the County of Dauphin do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Robert Gray who had subscribed to and Sworn to the foregoing declaration that we believe him to be Seventy Six 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 that opinion.

Sworn & Subscribed the and }
Year aforesaid  }    signed John Kneply
                              signed Wm Allison


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 as he States.  And the said Court further certifies that it appears to them that James Black, John Kneply and William Allison who signed the preceding certificate are residents of the County of Dauphin aforesaid and are credible persons and that their statements are entitled to credit.  
(signed) C Blythe
(signed) Val Hummel
(signed) Tomas Green

I John Roberts Prothnotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphine County do certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings  of the said Court in the matter of the application of (James Black crossed out ) Robert Gray for a pension In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal of Office this 21st day of November A.D. 1832
(signed) Jno. Roberts Proty


This document is a record related to a Revolutionary War pension application for a soldier named Robert Gray [3].
The key information from the text is:
Applicant: The application appears to be for J Brock Robert Gray, age seventy-six [3].
Pensioner: A related entry at the bottom of the image snippet lists the pensioner as Mary Gray [3]. This suggests the record might pertain to a widow's pension application following the soldier's death.
Location: The individuals certifying the application (John Knoply/Knepley and William Allison) and the court proceedings took place in the County of Dauphin [3].
Date: The sworn statements and court certification date are the 21st day of November AD 1832 [3].
Court Official: The document was certified by John Roberts, Prothonotary of the Court of Dauphin County [3].
Witnesses/Certifiers: John Knepley, William Allison, James Black, and John Kelly are named as credible persons who signed certificates vouching for the applicant's service and character [3].
NARA/FamilySearch: The record originates from the series "Case Files of Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Applications Based on Revolutionary War Service" [3], available through the National Archives (NARA) and contributed by FamilySearch.
The document essentially provides proof of identity, residency, and Revolutionary War service to support the pension claim, as required by the War Department at the time [3].
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WAR DEPARTMENT
Revolutionary Claim.

I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 7th June 1832, Robert Gray of the State of Pennsylvania who was a Private and Ensign in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive Sixty four dollars and 86 cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 25th day of February one thousand eight hundred and thirty - three
(Signed) Lew Cass
Secretary of War

Examined and }
Countersigned}  J. L. Edwards

This document is a U.S. War Department certificate from February 25, 1833, awarding a pension to Robert Gray, a Pennsylvania veteran of the Revolutionary War, in accordance with the June 7, 1832 pension law. It states that Gray is entitled to receive a lifetime annual pension of $$54.08, starting March 4, 1831, and payable semi-annually on March 4 and September 4 each year. 
Veteran: Robert Gray, from Pennsylvania.
Military Service: Mate and Ensign in the Army of the Revolution.
Law: U.S. Law of June 7, 1832, which provided pensions for aging Revolutionary War veterans.
Annual Pension: $$54.08 per year.
Payment Schedule: Semi-annual payments on March 4 and September 4.
Pension Start Date: March 4, 1831.
Date of Certification: February 25, 1833.
Issuing Authority: U.S. War Department, signed by J.L. Edwards, Secretary of War.
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Payments to be made
at Philadelphia Penna

by the Penn Bank U S

Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Pennsylvania

Recorded by Vinal Luce
Clerk, in Book D  Vol. 6  page 59

The term "Kel" in the context of your document is not a standalone word with a common, independent meaning but rather appears to be part of the full name of the agent or a related entry in the records. The entry likely refers to Frank M. Kelley, the "Agent for paying Pensioners". 
The phrase should be read as follows:
Payments to be made at Philadelphia by the Penn
Frank M. Kel[ley] Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of [presumably Pennsylvania]
and Recorded by Vinal Luce Clerk in Book D.
Historical records often used abbreviations due to space constraints or simply as a shorthand for common names. "Kel" would be a common abbreviation for Kelley.
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State of Pennsylvania
Dauphin County SS
on this fifth day of May AD One thousand eight hundred and fifty four personally appeared before the Subscriber one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas (a Court of Record) for the County of Dauphin. Mary Gray, a resident of Swatara township in the County of Dauphin and State of Pennsylvania, aged Eighy three years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the Act of Congress passed July 29 1848 & its Supplement viz - The She is the Widow of Robert Gray, late of the County and State aforesaid, who was a private and Ensign in the Army of the Revolution and as such received in his lifetime a certificate of pension from the United States bearing date the 25th of February AD. 1833 in the Sum of Sixty four 86/100 Dollars per annum, as by the saith origial certificate in her possession, and purporting to be recordeds at the proper office in Washington City in "Book" I D Vol 6 page "59" well more fully appear. She further declares that She was married to the Said Robert Gray on the day of June - in the year of our Lord Seventeen hundred and ninety, but that She has no record proof of her Said marriage, nor does she know of any person now living who was present at, and can testify to the fact of the Said marriage, and She is therefore obliged to transmit to the Department, as the best guidance in her power, the depositories of some of the oldest inhabitants of the neighbourhood who testify their knowldge in years to the matter; that her Husband the aforesaid Robert Gray, died on the twenty seventh day of April A.D. Eighteen hundred and forty Eight; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the Service but the marriage took place previous to the Second of January AD Eighteen hundred viz at or about the time above stated. SHe further States that She is now a widow, and has been such Ever since the death of her said Husband; and that she had never before made any application for a pension.
[signed] Mary Gray
Sworn & Subscribed the day & year above written; before me and I do hereby cerity that the said Mary Gray cannot by means of bodily infirmity attend the Court.
A. O Hiester Judge

This document is a sworn declaration made by Mary Gray on May 5, 1854, in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, to apply for a widow's pension based on her husband Robert Gray's Revolutionary War service. 
Key details from the declaration include:
Applicant: Mary Gray, aged 80, a resident of Salara township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
Husband's Service: Robert Gray, deceased, served as a private and ensign in the Army of the Revolution. He received a pension of $64 per annum, evidenced by a certificate dated February 25, 1833, recorded in "Book D. Vol 6 page 59" in Washington D.C.
Marriage Details:
Married to Robert Gray in June 1790.
She has no record proof of the marriage and no living witnesses. She is submitting depositions from older inhabitants as evidence.
She notes the marriage occurred "prior to the Second of January A.D. Eighteen hundred."
Husband's Death: Robert Gray died on April 27, 1848.
Application Status: She states she is a widow, has remained a widow since his death, and this is her first application for a pension.
Legal Note: The document is sworn before A. P. Hiester, Judge, who certifies Mary Gray could not attend the court due to bodily infirmity.
Purpose: To obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the Act of Congress passed July 29, 1848, and its supplements.
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State of Pennsylvania
Dauphin County SS
on the Eighteenth day of May A.D. One thousand eight hundred and fifty four personally appeared before me one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Dauphin and State of Pennsylvania, Susanna Espey (widow and relect of William Espy late of the Borough of Harrisburg in the County and State aforesaid Decd) aged over Seventy one years, who being duly sworn according to Say doth depose and say that she is personally acquainted with Mary Gray widow of Robert Gray late of Dauphin County Pennsylvania Decd - That the said Robert Gray was always reputed to have been a Soldier in the Revolutionary War, and received before his death a pension as such from the Government of the United States - That she was acquainted with the said Robert Gray & Mary his wife, before their marriage - That their marriage took place, (as the understood at the time) about the year Seventeen hundred and ninety the precise time not being remembered, but deponent knows that the said marriage took place two or three years before the death of deponents father, which occurred in the year Seventeen hundred and ninety three - That the Said Robert Gray & Mary the applicant for a pension herewith, always lived and cohabited together and were reputed as man and wife from the time of their said marriage until the death of the Said Robert Gray, during which they raised a large and respectable family of children, Several of whom Still reside on the Same premises - That deponent lived near the premises occupied by the Said Robert Gray & Mary his wife during all the period aforesaid and visited their often, during all which time, and until the present time She has never heard any one express a doubt of their being lawfully married. That the Said Robert Gray died on the twenty seventh day of April Eighteen hundred and forty Eight, and that since his death, the said Mary still occupies the premises enjoying under the laws of Pennsylvania all the right and privileges of which appertain to a lawful widow. That Deponent is still acquainted with the Said Mary and Knows her to be a widow, and that her Husband was the identical

According to a deposition filed in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, in 1854, Susannah Espey testified in support of the pension application of Mary Gray, the widow of Revolutionary War soldier Robert Gray [1]. Espey stated that Robert Gray and Mary were married around 1790 and lived together as man and wife until his death on April 27, 1848 [1].
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Robert Gray who was a pensioner of the United States as a Revolutionary private Soldier and Ensign, as appears by the original certificate therefore to me exhibited, and by the Said mary referred to in her application & declaration accompanying this deposition.
Sworn and subscribed the 18th day of May AD 1854
Before me 
A.O. Hiester Judge
[signed] Susanns Espry

On the 18th day of May A.D. 1854 personally appeared before me the Subscriber one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Dauphin and Sate of Pennsylvania - James R Boyd of the Borough of Harrisburg in the County and State aforesaid, aged sixty three years who being duly sworn according to Law doth depose and say that he is personally acquainted with Mary Gray the widow of Robert Gray deceased whose application for a pension is to accompany this affidavit - That he knew the said Robert Gray in his lifetime, having been born and resided in this County all his life, the Earlier portion thereof within about a mile and a half of the residence of the said Robert Gray - That the said Robert and Mary from his earliest recollection until the time of the death of the said Robert, always lived and exhibited together as Husband and wife, and were always reputed and believed to be lawfully married, and that to his knowledge no one ever called the validity of this marriage in question - that they resided on the same form for a period of more than fifty years, to this deponents own knowledge, as Husband and wife, and raised a large and respectable family of children, whose legitimacy has never to his knowledge been questioned. That the said parties resided and cohabited as aforesaid, until the time of the death of the said Robert Gray, which took place at his residence in the County aforesaid on the twenty seventh day of April Anno Domini one thousand Eight hundred and forty eight and that this deponent
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attended his funeral - The deponent further saith that the Said Robert Gray is the identical person who served as a Soldier in the Army of the United States, and who received a pension therefor from the United States Government, as appears by the certificate to that effect now shown to the said deponent, which purports to be recorded at Washington in the proper office in "Book D. Vol. 6 page 59" and bearing date this 25th day of February A.D. 1833. Deponent further said that the said Mary Gray has remained a widow ever since the death of the said Robert Gray as aforesaid, and that she is still a widow. Deponent further says that he knows of no person now living who could prove the actual fact of the marrigage of the Said Robert and Mary from having witnessed it, but that from the long lapse of time all the witnesses are deceased he presumes nevertheless but from a long and intimate acquaintance with the families of both parties he is perfectly satisfied that the said Robert Gray & the said Mary were lawfully named about the year Eighteen hundred and ninety, and that the unanimous sentiment of all who knew them (so far as this deponent is aware) is to the same effect.
[signed] James R Boyd
Sworn and Subscribed the 18th day of May A.D. 1854 Before me - and I do hereby certify that Susannah Espy & James R. Boyd the Deponent aforesaid, are personally well known to me to be persons of integrity & high moral character. I further certify that I am acquainted with Mary Gray whose application for a pension accompanies the certificate and that I have no doubt of the truth of her entire statement as aforesaid.
[signed] A. T. Hiester

This document is a sworn statement by James Boyd supporting Mary Gray's application for a Revolutionary War pension. It states that Robert Gray, Mary Gray's husband, was a Revolutionary War veteran who received a pension from the U.S. government. The statement also confirms that Mary Gray has been a widow since Robert Gray's death and provides details about their marriage. James Boyd attests to the truth of his statement and is certified by A.T. Huster, a Judge.
Key points:
Purpose: To support Mary Gray's pension application.
Claimant: Mary Gray
Relationship to deceased veteran: Mary Gray is the widow of Robert Gray, a Revolutionary War veteran.
Supporting witness: James Boyd
Key information: Robert Gray received a Revolutionary War pension, Mary Gray has been a widow since his death, and the marriage is attested to by James Boyd.
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State of Pennsylvania
Dauphin County Sct 
I Stephen Miller Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of the County and State aforesaid Do hereby Certify that Augustus O Hiester Esquire whose name is subscribed to the within and foregoing Declaration of Mary Gray and the affidavits of Susanna Espy and James R. Boyd is one of the Judges of the said Court duly elected and Commissioned with full power to administer Oaths is and that full faith is and ought to be given to all such his official acts accordingly and that the signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
Witness my hand and the Seal of said Court at Harrisburg tihs eighteenth day of May in the Year of our Lord One thousand Eight hundred & fifty four 

[signed] Stephen Miller Prothy 


The provided text is a certified legal document, likely an affidavit or declaration related to a historical court case or official record. It is a certification by Stephen Miller, the Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, verifying the authenticity of the signatures and official capacity of Augustus O. Hiester, an Esquire and a Commissioner of Deeds, regarding a declaration made by Mary Gray and affidavits from Susanna Espy and James R. Court.
The key information is:
Location: Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Officials involved: Stephen Miller (Prothonotary) and Augustus O. Hiester (Esquire/Commissioner)
Individuals involved: Mary Gray, Susanna Espy, and James R. Court
Date: May 18, 1854
Purpose: To certify that Augustus O. Hiester was duly authorized to administer oaths and that his signature on the accompanying documents is genuine.
This document serves as an authentication of the preceding records for official use, likely in a separate jurisdiction or for a formal legal proceeding.
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The number you highlighted, which appears to be 234.880 (or similar), is likely a reference number used for tracking and identifying the specific bounty land warrant file or related land patent record. 
The numbers found on these documents typically indicate different pieces of information: 
Warrant Number: A unique identifier for the specific warrant issued to the veteran.
Acreage: The amount of land granted, usually in acres (common grants were 100 or 160 acres).
Act of Congress: A reference to the specific legislative act that authorized the land grant (e.g., the Act of 1855). 
Genealogists and historians use these numbers to locate corresponding records in archives or online databases, such as the Bureau of Land Management's General Land Office Records website. These records help track the transfer of land from the government to private ownership, including details about who the warrant was eventually sold or assigned to.
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State of Pennsylvania
County of Dauphin SS
On the Eighth day of February AD one thousand eight hundred and fifty six personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, Mary Gray, aged eighty four years, a resident of Dauphin County in the State aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to Law declares that She is the widow of Robert Gray, deceased who was a private and Ensign in the Revolutionary war, and who as such recieve a certificate of Pension dated the twenty fifth day of February AD one thousand eight hundred and thirty three, which is not in her possession, but which she is informed willl be found recorded at Washington City in Pension Book D. Vol. 6. page 59; that She has not the means of stating accurately the time of her said husband's enlistment, not the length of time he remained in the Service, but She always understood and believes that he served three or four months in the army and was honorably discharged, and for proof of these facts she refers to the papers and evidence which she is informed will be found on file with his application for the pension above mentioed - She further states that she was married to the said Robert Gray in Dauphin County aforesaid on or about the tenth day of June AD Seventeen hundred and ninety by one  Rev Mr Montgomery a minister of the Gospel, and that her name before said marriage was Mary Rutherford; that her said Husband died on the twenty seventh day of April AD one thousand eighty hundred and forty eight and that she is now, and ever since the death of her said Husband has been a widow. She further states that she knows of no public or private record of her Said marriage nor does she know of any person now living who was present at the said marriage; as the best proof therefore which she is able to produce of the said marriage, She refers to the evidence filed in the Department, with her application for a pension as the widow of the Siad Robert Gray Decd, which was granted to her on the twelfth day of July one thousand eight hundred and fifty four, the Certificate for which is in her possession and now exhibited to me (and which I the said Justice have examined and believe to be genuine) purporting to be "Recorded in the Pension office on the Roll of Pensioners under act of February 2nd 1848, page 223 Vol. 2") She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty land to which She may be entitled under the act approved March 3 1855.
[signed] Mary Gray

We, Joseph Gray, and Samuel Gray resident of the County of Dauphin County in the State of Pennsylvania upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Mary Gray in our presence and that we believe from the appearance and Statements of the applicant that She is the identical person She represents herself to be.
[signed] Joseph Gray
[signed] Samuel Gray
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The foregoing Declaration of Mary Gray, and affidavits of Joseph Gray and Samuel Gray, were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written, and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible person; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be and that I have no interest in this claim.
[signed] Thos C Reed J.P.

State of Pennsylvania
County of Dauphin Ss
d
On this Eighth day of February AD one thousand eight hundred and fifty six Personally came before me a Justice of the peace in and for said County as within & above stated, Samuel Gray a resident of Swatana township in said County aged forty years an upwards, and personally known to me, who being duly sworn according to Law doth depose and say that he is a son of Robert Gray and Mary Gray mentioned in the foregoing Declaration, that his father the said Robert Gray died at his residence in Said County on the twenty seventh day of April AD one thousand eight hundred and forty eight and deponent attended his funeral that his mother, the said Mary Gray has remained unmarried since the death of the said Robert Gray, and is now a widow.
[signed] Samuel Gray
 Sworn and subscribed before me the day & year first above written
[signed] Thos C Reed

State of Pennsylvania County of Dauphin Ss
On the day and year last aforesaid Personally came before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace as aforesaid, Joseph Gray, a resident of Swatara township in the County aforesaid aged sixty three years, and personally known to me, who being duly sworn according to Law doth depose and say that he is a nephew of Robert Gray mentioned in the foregoing Declaration of Mary Gray, and has resided in the immediate neighmbourhood of the late residence of the said Robert Gray all his (the said Deponents) life and that he was acquainted with the Said Robert Gray & Mary from the time of his Earliest recollection until the death of the said Robert, and that the said Robert & Mary always lived and cohabited together as husband and wife, and were always so reputed. That the said Robert Gray died on or about the twenty Seventh day of April AD one thousand eight hundred and forty eight, and that the said Mary has remaind unmarried since his death and 

The image displays a transcription of a legal affidavit or declaration from 1856.
Document Type: The text includes declarations and affidavits sworn before a Justice of the Peace in Dauphine County, Pennsylvania.
Individuals Involved: The document mentions Mary Gray, Joseph Gray, Samuel Gray, and the deceased Robert Gray.
Content: Samuel Gray, identified as the son of Robert and Mary Gray, deposed that his father, Robert Gray, died on April 27, 1848, at his residence in the said County.
Marital Status Confirmation: The document also confirms that Mary Gray, the widow, has remained unmarried since her husband's death.
Certification: Thos C. Reed J. certifies the credibility of the affiants and his lack of interest in the claim.Document Type: It appears to be part of an official declaration or affidavit, likely for a widow's pension.
Key Individuals:
Mary Gray: The pensioner, identified as a widow since the death of her husband, Robert Gray.
Robert Gray: Mary's deceased husband.
Joseph Gray: Identified as Robert Gray's nephew, aged sixty-three, who is providing a sworn statement.
Thos C Reed: Likely a Justice of the Peace or official before whom the statements were sworn.
Content Summary: Joseph Gray's statement confirms he knew both Robert and Mary Gray from his earliest recollection, that they cohabited as husband and wife, and were always reputed as such until Robert's death, which occurred on or about a certain date.
Location: The document mentions the "State of Pennsylvania, County of Dauphin" and "Swatara township".
Disclaimer: This response is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For legal matters, a qualified professional should be consulted.
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is now a widow. Deponent further states that the Said Robert Gray was always reputed to have been a soldier in the army of the Revolution and that he received a pension from the United States Government in that capacity, as did also the Said Mary as his widow after his death.
[signed] Joseph Gray
Affirmed and Subscribed before me the day & years first above written.
[signed] Thos C Reed

State of Pennsylvania
Dauphin County SS
[seal affixed]
I Wm Mitchel Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County and State. Do hereby Certify that Thomas C Reed Esquire before whom the bove and foregoing acknowledgement was taken, and whose name is subscribed a magistrate as above, and that the Several Signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Said Court at Harrisburg this eighth day of February A.D. 1856
Wm Mitchell Prothonotary

The phrase "is now a widow" in the provided text means that Mary, who was married to Robert Gray, is a woman whose husband (Robert Gray) has died and she has not since remarried [1].
In this specific document, which appears to be part of a legal declaration or pension application, this status is crucial because:
Eligibility for Benefits: Mary's status as a widow is the basis for her receiving a pension from the United States government after Robert's death [1].
Legal Status: The declaration legally affirms her status to establish her right to claim the benefits Robert received as a Revolutionary War soldier [1].
The surrounding text provides evidence to support her claim, including statements that Robert was a soldier in the army of the Revolution and received a pension for his service [1].
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July 7, 1931

Mrs. Lee J. Dunn
1615 South Twentieth Street
Lincoln, Nebraska

Rev & 1812 Wars Section
MLB

Dear Madam:

You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 4446,, that Robert Gray was born August 12 or 14, 1757, in Paxton Township, Lancaster County (later Swatara Township, Dauphin County) , Pennsylvania.
He volunteered, served six months as private in Captain John Reed's company of the flying camp of Pennsylvania militia and was discharged the letter part of December, 1776; he was commissioned, July 1, 1777, ensign in Captain James Collier's company of root, Colonel Robert Elder's Pennsylvania regiment, and later attached to Colonel James Watson's Pennsylvania regiment, length of service tow months, and and was in the battle of Brandywine and in the engagement at White Horse Tavern; about August 1, 1778, two months as ensign in Captain James Collier's company; from August, 1779, he served two weeks as a volunteer private in an expedition protecting the frontier settlers against the enemies; in the fall of 1779 he served one month as teamster under Wagonmaster Derr hauling stores for the army in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 21, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Swatara Township Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, where he had always resided.
He died April 27, 1848, at his residence in Swatara Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
The soldier married about June 10, 1790, in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, Mary Rutherford.
Soldier's widow, Mary, was allowed pension on her application

The image displays a letter dated July 7, 1931, providing details from a Revolutionary War pension claim regarding a soldier named Robert Gray.
The letter contains specific information about Robert Gray:
Birth: Born on August 12 or 14, 1757, in Paxton Township, Lancaster County (later Swatara Township, Dauphin County), Pennsylvania.
Service as Private: Volunteered and served six months as a private in Captain John Reed's company of the Pennsylvania militia flying camp, discharged in December 1776.
Service as Ensign: Commissioned as an ensign on July 1, 1777, in Captain James Collier's company of foot, Colonel Robert Elder's Pennsylvania regiment (later attached to Colonel James Watson's regiment).
Battles: Participated in the Battle of Brandywine and the engagement at White Horse Tavern.
Service Duration: Served two months as an ensign in Captain James Collier's company from August 1, 1778.
Military Service: James Collier served in Captain James Collier's company, Colonel Robert Elder's Pennsylvania regiment, and later Colonel James Watson's Pennsylvania regiment for two months. He participated in the Battle of Brandywine and an engagement at White Horse Tavern around August 1, 1778. He also served briefly as a volunteer private protecting frontier settlers and as a teamster hauling stores.
Pension and Residence: He was allowed a pension on his application executed on November 21, 1852, at which time he was a resident of Swatara Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, where he had always resided.
Personal Details: He died on April 27, 1848, at his residence. He married Mary Rutherford around June 10, 1790, in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. His widow, Mary, was also allowed a pension on her application.
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executed, May 5, 1854, at which time she was living in Swatara Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, aged about eighty-three years.

Children of Robert and Mary Gray:

Peggy Park Gray born July 22, 1792
Sarah
or
Sally Stephenson " " October 4, 1793, married
Mathew Humes.
John Rutherford " " March 26, 1795
Jane Hutcheson " " July 8, 1796
Thomas Moorehead " " March 17, 1798
Mary Robinson " " October 24, 1799
Martha Collier " " December 13, 1801
William " " May 17, 1803
Elizabeth " " November 2, 1804, married Robert Wilson.
Samuel " " April 18, 1806
Joshua " " September 17, 1808
Mary " " July 14, 1810
Elen or Ellen " " April 7, 1813
Ester or Esther " " May 31, 1817, married James Mc Gaughey

Jackson G. Rutherford " August 31, 1828 whom the soldier adopted and reared, and who was a nephew of his wife, Mary.

In 1844, William, Samuel, Margaret, Martha and Mary were all unmarried and living at home in Swatara Township, Pennsylvania.

In 1854, the following children of the soldier were deceased: Mary Hobinson, Elizabeth, who was survived by her husband and two children (the names of the latter not shown), Joshua, Ellen, and Esther who left one daughter, her name not given.

In 1856, Joseph Gray, soldier's nephew, was aged sixty-three years and lived in Swatara Township, Dauphia County, Pennsylvania.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator

- 2 -

Document Context: The text lists names, a date of execution (May 5, 1834), an age (eighty-three years), and mentions Swatara Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It also lists the "Children of Robert and Mary Grey" with some birth details. This suggests the document is related to legal records (like a will or estate document) or family history. 
Name Meanings:
Peggy: A feminine name of Greek and English origins, traditionally a nickname for Margaret, meaning "pearl". 
Park: A common surname. Peggy Baker Park, a park in Kentucky, was named after a beloved resident and community leader. 
Grey: A surname also appearing in the list of children.Names: The records mention individuals named Ester (or Esther), Mary, Mathew Humes, and Robert Wilson.
Dates: Various dates are listed, including October 6, 1795; March 26, 1798; July 8, 1796; March 17, 1798; October 24, 1799; December 13, 1901, and several months without years.
Events: It specifically notes that Mary was married to Mathew Humes and subsequently married Robert Wilson.
Source: The URL at the top, catalog.archives.gov, suggests the information originates from the U.S. National Archives catalog, likely a record related to family history or census data.Dates and Events: Mentions dates from 1803 to 1884, including a marriage date of August 31, 1817, for a person named Mary.
Individuals: Names mentioned include James McGaughey, Jackson G. Rutherford, William, Samuel, Margaret, Martha, Mary, Mary Robinson, Elizabeth, Joshua, Ellen, Esther, and Joseph Gray.
Locations: Swatara Township and Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
Family Status: Notes that in 1844, several individuals were unmarried and living at home. In 1884, several children of a soldier were deceased, with some surviving family members mentioned.
Correspondence: The document appears to be part of a letter signed by A. D. Hiller, Assistant to Administrator.
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In the NAME and by the AUTHORITY of the FREEMEN of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 

The SUPREME EXECUTIVE COUNCIL of the said Commonwealth,

To Robert Gray, Gentleman- 
We, reposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct and Fidelity, DO, by these Presents, constitute and appoint you to be Ensign of a Company of Foot in the Fourth Battalion of Militia; in the County of Lancaster.  You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Doty of Ensign 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 Ensign.  And you are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions as you shall from Time to Time receive from the Supreme Executive Council of this Commonwealth, or from your superior Officers, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, and in Pursuance of the Acts of Assembly of this State.  This Commission to continue in Force until your Term, by the Laws of this State, shall of Course expire.
GIVEN under the lesser Seal of the Commonwealth, at Philadelphia, this First Day of July in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven
(signed) Tho Wharton jun Pres

No. 3
ATTEST
(signed) T Matlock Sec'y

The text is an official military commission document from the late 18th century.
Issuing Authority: The Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Recipient: Robert Gray, a gentleman.
Appointment: Appointed as an Ensign in a Company of the Fourth Battalion of Militia in the County of Lancaster.
Purpose: The document grants authority and responsibility to Robert Gray to "discharge the Duty Ensignby doing and performing all of Things thereunto belonging".
Obligations: All officers and soldiers under his command are required to obey his orders, and he is to follow the orders of the Supreme Executive Council or his superior officers according to the rules of war and acts of assembly of the state
Appointment: Constitutes and appoints the recipient to be an Ensign.
Responsibilities: Requires the Ensign to diligently discharge the duty by performing all things belonging to the role.
Chain of Command: Strictly charges all officers and soldiers under the Ensign's command to be obedient to their orders.
Authority: The Ensign is to follow orders and directions from the Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth or superior officers.
Duration: The commission continues in force until the term expires by state laws.
Date and Location: Given under seal in Philadelphia on the Third Day of July, One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven (1777).
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234.880
Postmarked: 
HARRISBURG
FEB 9

Free

To The Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D. C. 

36.749
(illegible)


The image displays a historical postal cover (envelope) with handwritten text and a circular handstamp, likely a sexton's certificate or similar official document. 
Explanation of Content
Handwritten Text: The main text appears to be an address or an official record entry. It includes phrases like "7.TW Commessence of Pesuns Washington texty A.C" and "3.6749". The text is partially transcribed in the image context.
Handstamp: The circular mark is a handstamp, which is a stamp (usually made of rubber) used for imprinting a mark or design by hand. In this context, it is a postal marking or official seal used to indicate official approval or provide information. 
Document Context: The document is part of a collection of "Textual Records" from the National Archives, with NAID: 54714849. Other similar documents in collections like this can relate to historical events, such as the Battle of Stones River, or official processes like purchasing cemetery lots.
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Robert Gray, died 27 April 1848
Mary Gray his widow.
Married (she says) 1790
Susannah Gray  71 yrs.  Ian R Boyd 63
1854                                     1854
    71                                         63
______                                     ______
1783                                      1791

D Fleming April
Harrisburg Pa

The image displays a historical document, likely a pension record or family record, pertaining to the pensioner Mary Gray. The document contains handwritten details about individuals and dates, including:
Primary Individuals:
Robert Man (died 17 April 1845)
Mary Gray (his widow)
Dates:
Marriage date (stated as 1790)
Other dates (1783, 1854, 1791)
Additional Names Mentioned:
Susannah Espy
Robert Gray
Mary Gray
D Fleming
Jas R Boyd
Source Information:
Fold3 File #21883394
Image provided by Fold3
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FAKE???

The text "--- 234.880" in the image is an extracted text snippet from a historical document within the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) catalog.
Context: It appears in the record titled "File W. 4446, Robert Gray, Penn," which is associated with NAID 54714849 and contains textual records and images. The line "---" likely represents preceding text in the original document that was not fully captured or transcribed by the AI/machine-generated process.
Meaning: Without seeing the original document image, the exact meaning of the number 234.880 is uncertain, but it is very likely a specific numeric value from the original physical record, such as a monetary amount, a date component, a location identifier, or a measurement, within the file pertaining to Robert Gray.
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Harrisburg Pa.  February 18, 1856

To the Comm of Pensions

Enclosed I hand you application of Mary Gray widow of Robert Gray, who was a soldier in the army of the Revolution, for Bounty Land under the Act of 1855.  The declaration of the applicant refers to testimony already on file in the Department for proof the Service of her Husband, her marriage with him in 1790 and his death in 1848.  The Husband received a Pension in his lifetime & she is still receiving the same as his widow.
The proof of her identity and present widowhood will be forward on the enclosed documents.
The thing is all right if Bounty land are granted to Revolutionary Pensioners, which I am informed is the case; and there is nothing in the Act itself to prevent it.

Very Respecfull Sevt
(signed) D. Fleming, Atty

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The letter from February 8, 1854, is a formal inquiry regarding a claim for bounty land for Mary Gray, the widow of Robert Gray, a soldier in the American Revolution. 
Meaning of the Letter
Purpose: The letter is from someone named Fleming in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to the Commissioner of Pensions. Its purpose is to follow up on Mary Gray's application for land grants in recognition of her deceased husband's military service.
Key Information Provided:
Applicant: Mary Gray, widow of Robert Gray.
Husband's Service: Robert Gray was a soldier in the Revolutionary War.
Marriage and Death: They were married in 1790, and Robert died in 1848.
Existing Benefits: Robert received a pension during his lifetime, and Mary is currently receiving a widow's pension.
Documentation: Fleming confirms that the necessary proof of service, marriage, death, and Mary's identity as the present widow is already on file with the department.
Request: Fleming is seeking confirmation that Revolutionary War pensioners are also eligible to receive bounty lands, which he has been informed is the case and appears to be permitted under the relevant act (presumably an earlier one from 1838 or a subsequent one in 1850 or 1855). 
Historical Context of Bounty Land Warrants
Bounty lands were grants of free public land awarded by the U.S. government to veterans as an incentive for military service. 
Eligibility: These grants were available to veterans of the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican War, and various Indian wars.
Heirs: The right to claim bounty land was often extended to the veteran's widow or minor children if the veteran was deceased.
Process: Veterans or their heirs would file an application for a warrant. Once approved, the warrant could be exchanged for public land or, more commonly, sold for cash to land speculators.
Acts: A series of acts, including the final comprehensive act of March 3, 1855, gradually expanded eligibility and standardized the amount of land granted (typically up to 160 acres). The 1855 act allowed those who had already received a smaller grant to apply for the difference.
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Phila (Pa) Agency

Mary Gray, widow of Robert

Ad  Act Feb 2d 1848

$64.86 cts per annum

(illegible) March 4. 1848, to which time her husband's pension has been paid


D. Fleming
Harrisburg, Pa



This image displays a record from the U.S. National Archives, specifically a document related to the legal status and ownership of enslaved people in Washington D.C. around the mid-19th century. The document is titled "Pluto (Negro) Ag't.". 
The handwritten document is likely a manumission paper or a legal petition concerning an enslaved man named Pluto. Key details from the transcription on the image include:
Individuals involved: Pluto (Negro) Ag't. (agent), Mary Gray, and Robert Gray.
Legal details: Mentions an "Act Feb 2 1848" and a date of "Enrol[ment] Mar[ch] 4. 1848". These dates likely refer to specific laws or court actions related to slavery or manumission in the District of Columbia.
Monetary value: The sum of "$ 64: 86" is listed, potentially related to the value of the enslaved person or a fee associated with the legal process.
Signatures: One signature appears to be "D. Fleming". 
The document is part of a larger collection from the National Archives with the National Archives Identifier (NAID) 54714849, which consists of "Textual Records" and "Images". It is an example of the types of records preserved by the National Archives that document the history of slavery and emancipation in the United States.
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No. 127
Mary Gray
widow of Robert
Pa

D Fleming May 22/54
3d Amd. July 5/54


2 Feby 1848


This image displays a record from the U.S. National Archives related to a pension application for a woman named Mary Gray, dated in the mid-19th century. 
Details of the Record
Source: The record is hosted on the National Archives Catalog, identified by the National Archives Identifier (NAID) 54714849. The on-screen text indicates it is part of a collection of 55 textual records, all of which have been transcribed.
Content: The handwritten note is an administrative document related to a pension claim:
It identifies the claimant as "Mary Gray Widow of Robat [Robert] Widow of p[ensioner]".
Dates on the document include "May 22/54" (May 22, 1854) and "Feb'y 1848" (February 1848).
Another line refers to "3d Aud. Jany 5/54" which likely refers to an audit or review by the Third Auditor of the Treasury.
Meaning: The document serves as historical and genealogical evidence, indicating that Mary Gray was the widow of a man named Robert Gray and was applying for or receiving a widow's pension around the dates specified. This type of record is common for family history research, particularly related to military service pensions from conflicts like the Revolutionary War or earlier 19th-century conflicts.
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Robert Gray, Act 1832  $64.86 per annum
Paid to 4 March 1848.

F. Burt
Auditor

The image is a scan of a financial record from the 1840s related to a person named Robert Gray. The document appears to detail a payment or an account status related to a military service pension or similar financial arrangement. 
The handwritten text on the document reads:
"Robert Gray, Ret 1832, £44. 8s. per annum. Paid to 4 March 1848."
"F. Burt Executor"
This means:
Robert Gray was "Ret" (presumably retired) in 1832.
He was receiving a payment of £44 and 8 shillings per year (per annum).
The record indicates that this annuity was paid up to March 4, 1848.
The signature of F. Burt, Executor, suggests that Robert Gray may have passed away by the time this record was updated, and his executor was settling his final accounts.
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Pension Office
July 5th 1854

Sir

I herewith submit the papers on which Robert Gray was inscribed on the Phila Pa Agency under the Act of June 7 1832; at the rate of $64.86 per annum and will be obliged if you will state to what time his pension has been paid.

Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servant,

(signed) L P Waldo
Commissioner

F Burt, Esq.
Third (illegible)

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This image displays a record from the U.S. National Archives regarding a Revolutionary War veteran's application for a pension and bounty land. 
Key Information Contained in the Document
Veteran: Robert Gray of Pennsylvania.
Record Type: It is a file for a Bounty Land Warrant (W. 4446) and a pension application. A bounty land warrant was a certificate granting a veteran a specified amount of public land as a reward for military service.
Agency & ID: The document is from the National Archives (NAID: 54714849) and is available online via FamilySearch.
Correspondence Date: July 5, 1854.
Content of Letter: A letter from Waldo, the Commissioner of Pensions, to a Third Auditor (likely at the Treasury Department), submitting Robert Gray's papers. It notes that Gray was inscribed on the Philadelphia agency's pension roll under the Act of June 7, 1832, at a rate of $480 per annum.
Purpose: The Commissioner is asking the Auditor for confirmation of the last date Gray's pension was paid. 
Meaning of the Act of June 7, 1832
This act was a major piece of legislation that broadened pension eligibility for Revolutionary War veterans. Previously, pensions were mainly for those who could prove financial need or who served in the Continental Army for a long period. The 1832 Act changed this, allowing any veteran who served at least six months in the militia or state troops to apply for a pension, regardless of financial status. The amount was based on their rank and length of service.
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BRIEF IN THE CASE OF Mary Gray, widow of Robert, Dauphin County and State of Pennsylvania act 2d Feb 1848

CLAIM, ("original," or "for increase.")

PROOF EXHIBITED, (if original.)

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls?  If either, state the susbtance.
Husband pension Act June 7, 1832
Record evidence of marriage prior to 1794.

(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim?  If so, what?




Name and residence of Agent
D. Fleming
Harrisburg, Pa

Examining Clerk,
Ogden Niles

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This image displays a record related to a claim for an invalid pension filed under the Act of June 7, 1832. The document is a "Brief in the Case of Mary Grey, widow of Robert Gray". 
Meaning of the document:
It is an official federal government document from the National Archives (NAID: 54714849) related to a historical pension application.
Mary Grey, identified as the widow of Robert Gray, is making a claim for a pension based on the "Act of June 7, 1832".
The Act of June 7, 1832, generally provided pensions to veterans of the Revolutionary War or their widows.
The form contains details about the claim, including the names and residences of agents involved (D. Flemming and Ogden Niles) and a note about whether additional evidence was filed.
The image is part of a digitized collection of records provided by Fold3, a service that partners with the National Archives to provide access to historical military records.
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Harrisburg Pa  May 18, 1854


To the Commissioner of Pensions

Dr Sir

Enclosed you will find the original certificate of Pension of Robert Gray Dec'd who was a pensioner of the Revolutionary class.  He having died on the 27th day of April l1848 his widow becomes entitled to the arrearages and also a continuance of the Pension.  The only difficulty about the matter is the proof of the marriage ( a matter by the way which nobody ever dreams of disputing here) as there is no one living who was present at the marriage & there is no record of it and no certificate.  Under these circumstances I have provided the best evidence the nature of the cae will admit of mainly universal reputation & uninterrupted cohabitation as man & wife.  This is a marriage de facto for any other purpose, & certainly right to be single in a previous case.  If there is any thing defective in the proof, that may be remedied please inform me.  if it is satisfactory as I trust it will be please send the certificated for her to my care.  I presume I am not entirely unknown to the Department; but should it be so, I refer you to Hon. Jos. Cooper, Hon R. Brodhead, Hon (illegible) Middlesworth or any gentlemen from Harrisburg.
Very Respectfully
Your Svt.
(signed) D. Fleming


This document is a pension application letter dated May 18, 1854, relating to the Revolutionary War service of a man named Robert Bosch (also indexed as Robert Gray). 
Summary of the Letter's Meaning
The author, a correspondent in Hamburg, Pennsylvania, writes to the U.S. Commissioner of Pensions to secure a widow's pension for the deceased veteran's wife. 
Key points:
Purpose: To claim the unpaid arrears and continued pension for the widow of Robert Bosch, a Revolutionary War pensioner, who died on April 27, 1848.
Challenge: The writer notes difficulty in providing formal proof of the marriage, as no written record or living witness is available in their area.
Resolution Attempt: The author has instead provided the "best evidence the rules of the case will admit of," which is testimony regarding the couple's universal reputation and cohabitation as man and wife (a marriage de facto).
Request: The author asks the Commissioner to send the pension certificate to his care, and refers the Commissioner to Colonel Joseph Cooper for a character reference if needed.
The letter is part of a collection of U.S. National Archives textual records related to Revolutionary War Pension Files, which often contain rich genealogical information.
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Harrisburg  June 27th 1854

To the Commr of Pensions

Sir

Enclosed you will please find additional testimony in the case of the application of Mary Gray of Pensylvania (sic) for a pension.  It has been prepared in compliance with your suggestion of the Inst.  The widow  her son Sam'l both swear that there is no record of any kind either public or private, of the marriage of the parties, & the "Register" herewith transmitted is the only record of the births of the children, whose ages as there stated corrborates (sic) the whole of the other testimony already transmitted.  In addition I have procured & send you a copy of the Will of Robert Gray wherein the said Mary Gray is spoken of as his lawful wife and all the children named in the "Register" are recognized.  From the whole testimony it can scarcely be doubted that Robert Gray & Mary were married in the year 1790, that they were married before the year 1794 (Mrs. Espy knows they were living in that way before the death of her father in 1793) is very clear, and that they were married before 1800 is as well established as if a certificate of some clergyman had been produced.  I understand that widows married before the year 1800 are on the same footing as those married before 1794 or 1790.  But were it otherwise I think this case is suffiently brought written the latter.
Hoping the case is more satisfactorily made out.

I remain Very Respectful Svt.
(signed) D. Fleming


Source Language: English
Harrisburg June 27th 1854.
To the Commis of Pension
Enclosed you will please find additional testimony in the case of the application of Mary Gray of Pennsylvania for a pension. It has been prepared in compliance with your suggestion of the 20th. The widow & her son Danl both swear that there is no record of any kind either public or private, of the marriage of the parties, & the Register herewith transmitted to the offi of the births of the children, where so far as there stated corroborates the whole of the other testimony already transmitted. In addition I have procured & send you a copy of the will of Robt Gray wherein the said Mary Gray is spoken of as his lawful wife and all the children named in the Register are recognized. From the whole testimony it can scarcely be doubted that Robt Gray & Mary were married in the year 1796 - that they were married before the year 1794 (as City from the were living in that way before the death of her father in 1793) is very clear, and that they are married before 1800 is as well established as if a certificate of some description had been produced. I understand that widows married before the year 1800 are on the same footing as those married before 1794 or 1790. But were it otherwise I think this case is sufficiently brought within the latter. Hoping the case is now satisfactory
I remain very Respectfully
D. Meming
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State of Pennsylvania
Dauphin County Set

Personally appeared before me the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace of Dauphin County Pennsylvania Robert Gray a Revolutionary Soldier who being duly affirmed according to Law deposith and Saith that by (illegible) of old age and the consequent loss of memory he cannot positively Swear as to the precise length of his Service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the period mentioned below and in the following grades.
For six months as a Private Soldier in 1776  in Captain John Ruas Compnay of the "Flying Camp" Pennsylvania Militia

For Two month, as an Ensign in 1777 in Captain James Collier's Company of Colonel James Watson's Regiment Pennsylvania Militia

For two months as an Ensign in 1778 in Captain James Collier's Company of Pennsylvania Militia.

For two weeks as a volunteer private in an expedition against the English, Indians & Tories in 1779 which Tour was considered then an equivalent to a two month Tour of Duty or as an exemption from draft for one tour of two months.  And sometime after this period a Call or draft having been made some of his companions in arms on this Tour were so allowed as deponant (sic) then understood & now believes was the fact.

For one month in which he was employed in Hauling Stores for the Army under Wagon Master Derr from Pequia Creek in Lancaster County to Middletown in Lancaster County in the fall of 1779 i the service he was called upon in the same manner as if called upon to bear arms and for such services claimed a Pension.
(signed)  Robert Gray

Affirmed and Subscribed }
before me a Justice of the Peace }
of Dauphin County this 20th day }
of February AD 1833  }
(signed) Wm Ayres


The image displays a page from a Revolutionary War pension file, specifically related to an individual named Robert Gray. The document appears to be a handwritten affidavit or deposition from the early 19th century (dated February 1833 in the metadata), likely detailing Gray's military service to support a pension claim. 
The content of the document likely includes:
Deponent Information: Details about the person giving the testimony, who is likely Robert Gray.
Service Details: Mentions of military service, including time served (e.g., "For by month as a private"), captains (e.g., "Captain English & Tomis"), and specific campaigns or locations (e.g., "Northampton Stone Chapel").
Verification: Statements affirming the truthfulness of the account (e.g., "being duly affirmed according to law").
This type of record provides historical details about individuals who served in the American Revolutionary War.
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Dauphin County ss:

I John Roberts Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of the said County of Dauphin in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania do certify that the within and foregoing papers & documents contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the case of the application of Robert Gray for a pension.  And further that William Ayers Esq before whom the within depositions of the said Robert Gray was taken, was at the time of the taking thereof & still is one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County & Commonwealth duly commissioned & qualified and that to all his acts as such full faith of credit ought to be given as well in courts of justice or elsewhere.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court at Harrisburg this twentieth day of February  AD one thousand eight hundred & thirty three.
(signed) Jno. Roberts Proty

image displays a record related to a Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File for a veteran named Robert Gray from Pennsylvania, and the meaning of this file relates to a historical system of compensation for military service.
Bounty Land Warrants: These served as both an incentive and a reward for military service, issued to eligible veterans or their heirs by the government through congressional acts. 
Application Process: Veterans or their heirs needed to file a claim to receive a warrant for a certain number of acres. The veteran could then either transfer or sell the warrant, or file it with a land office for a selected portion of land. 
File Contents: The application files often contain various types of documents beyond just the application, such as affidavits, service records, commissions, discharges, wills, receipts, letters, and marriage certificates. The handwritten document visible in the image is likely one such supporting document.
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Stamped upper right corner
DISBURSING CLERK
JUN 8 - 1931
(illegible)
U. S. BUREAU OF PENSIONS

MRS LEE J DUNN
1615 SOUTH TWENTIETH STREET
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA

June 3, 31

Dear Sir:

I appreciate so much the information you have given me in answer to my inquiry concerning Mires Bardeen - but regret there was no data as to his family, have not been able so far to find any.

Would like to ask now about Robert Gray - Williamsburg Penn and Robert Gray Dauphin Co, Penn also Capt Isaac Gray these men served in the Rev. War.

There were several Enslaws in Rev War from Penn.  My known ancestors were David & Abraham Enslaw Ohio & Penn.  Can you advise me how I may learn if any of the Enslaws serving in Rev war the jacket of 

The image is a letter dated June 8, 1931, from Mrs. Lee J. Dunn, a Disbursing Clerk in Lincoln, Nebraska. The letter expresses appreciation for information received but regret that no data was available on a specific family, and it seeks further information on other individuals and ancestors related to the Revolutionary War.
Sender: Mrs. Lee J. Dunn, Disbursing Clerk, Lincoln, Nebraska.
Date: June 8, 1931.
Content: A request for genealogical information, specifically about the "Evelars" and individuals who served in the Revolutionary War.
Translation
Dear Sir:
I appreciate so much the information you have given me in answer to my inquiry concerning Mrs. Bardeen but regret there was no data as to his family, have not been able so far to find any.
While like to ask you about Robert Day of Williamsburg, Pennsylvania also Capt Isaac Day. There were several Evelars in Rev. War from Pennsylvania, My known ancestors were David & Abraham Evelar Chris & borne, Can you advise me how I may learn of any of the Evelars serving in the war the farther of.
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David & Abraham this would give me a D.A.R. line.  Please advise me as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

Mrs. L. J. Dunn


The image provided is a screenshot from the National Archives Catalog showing File W. 4446 for Robert Gray of Pennsylvania, which are records related to a Revolutionary War pension or bounty land warrant application. The handwritten text at the bottom appears to be a personal note or part of the application and reads: 
"David n Abraham this record will give me a D. A. R. line - Please Advise me as soon as possible. Sincerely. Wm W. J. Dunn"
The meaning of the letter is that William W. J. Dunn is asking David or Abraham for help confirming a lineage that would qualify him for membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.), a lineage-based society. The accompanying file contains official records that could serve as proof of his ancestor's service in the Revolutionary War.
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Left side:

Revy WIDOW, &c.

File No   4446
Mary Gray
Widow
Robert Gray
Enrgn Rev. War

Act: Feby, 2d 1848

Index: --Vol. A,  Page 286

[ Arrangement of 1870 ]


Right side:
1931- July 6- Hist to Mrs. Lee J Dunn mlb

The image provided is a screenshot of an online archive record from the National Archives (catalog.archives.gov) and Fold3, related to genealogy and historical military records. 
The record contains details for a file concerning a widow, Levy Nery, and includes names like May Gray and Robert Gray. It is likely a pension application file from around the 1930s, associated with military service, which is a common type of document in the Fold3 database. The image shows: 
NAID (National Archives Identifier): 54714849
File No: 4446
Date (handwritten): 1931 July 6
Names: Levy Nery (Widow), May Gray, Robert Gray
Vol. Page: 186
Fold3 File #: 21883433
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State of Pennsylvania  }
County of Dauphin     } ss

In the matter of the application of Mary Gray widow of Robert Gray a soldier of the Revolutionary War, for a Pension under the Act of February 2nd 1848 & its supplements - 
On the nineteenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred ad fifty four, before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County (with full power to administer oaths & affirmatives), personally came Samuel Gray of the County and state foresaid, farmer, to me personally known to be a man of integrity & worthy of belief, who being duly sworn according to Law doth depose and say:  That he is (he believes) a son of the above named Robert Gray & Mary Gray; that he is aged Forty Eight years and was born and raided upon the same farm (his father's) which he still occupies with his mother.  That his father the said Robert Gray died on the 27th day of April A.D. Eighteen hundred and forty eight.
That he knows of no public or private record or family or any other Record of the marriage of his said father and mother, nor does  he know of any person living who could prove the said marriage, his Uncle's & Aunts both on father's & mother's side being all deceased.  He further states that he knows of no record of the births of the children of his said father and mother other than that which is herewith transmitted, it being a small book served in the form of a Primer entered in the outside in the handwriting of the said Robert Gray with the work "Register"; the whole of the entries in the inside being also in the handwriting of the said Robert Gray and contains an entry of the time of the births of all the members of the family, who have ever been recognized by the said Robert Gray and Mary Gray, and by all their friends and acquaintances, as their legitimate children vis: - Peggy Park Gray, Sally Stephenson Gray, John Rutherford Gray, James Hutchinson Gray, Thomas Morehead Gray, Mary Robinson Gray, Martha Collier Gray.
The image displays a historical legal or genealogical document, specifically an application related to the estate or family records of the Gray family in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

Document Purpose: The document concerns the application of Mary Gray and contains information about the family of Robert Gray and Mary Gray.
Key Individuals:
Samuel Gray provided testimony as a son of Robert and Mary Gray, aged forty-eight years.
Robert Gray died on the 24th day of April, 1848.
Family Records: The document references a small book in Robert Gray's handwriting that served as a register of the births of the family's children, which was recognized by friends and acquaintances as the legitimate record.
Names Mentioned: Additional names appearing in the records include Peggy Park Gray, Sally Stephenson Gray, John Rutherford Gray, Jane Hutchinson Gray, Thomas Morehead Gray, Mary Robinson Gray, and Martha Collier Gray.
Source Information: The image is from the National Archives catalog (catalog.archives.gov) and provided by Fold3.
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William Gray, Elizabeth Gray, Samuel Grau (the deponent), Joshua Gray, Mary Gray, Ellen Gray, and Ester Gray.  the other name (Jackson G Rutherford) which is added, is also in the had writing of the said Robert Gray, but the said Jackson G is not a son of the said Robert Gray but is a nephew of the said Mary Gray, whom he adopted & raised.  All the said children are still living except Mary Robinson, Elizabeth, Joshua, Ellen and Esther who are deceased.

The deponent further saith that the said "Register" which is hereto annexed, is in the proper handwriting of the said Robert Gray, and that the same was found after his death amongst his papers, and has been ever since his death in the possession of the deponent as his executor and that deponent having lived with his father the said Robert Gray until the time of his decease, is well acquainted with his handwriting, and verily believes that the said "Register" contains a true Record of the facts therein stated.  Deponent further saith That a copy of the last will and testament of the said Robert Gray duly sworn & certified by the officer having probate thereof is hereto (illegible), and that the "Mary" mentioned in the said Will under the title of "My wife Mary" is the identical Mary Gray whose application for a pension as Widow of the said Robert Gray Deceased has been transmitted to the Department at Washington, and that the deponent is the identical person mentioned in the said will as one of the sons of the said Robert & Mary, and therein appointed executor.
(signed) Samuel Gray

Sworn and subscribed the day }
& year aforesaid before me     }
(Signed) Henry Beader
Justice of the Peace


The image displays a page from a Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 4446 for Robert Gray, from Pennsylvania. The document is a sworn statement, or affidavit, related to the application. 
The content of the document, as partially transcribed, essentially consists of:
A list of names including Elizabeth Gray, Samuel Gray, Joshua Gray, Jackson Mary Gray, and Ellen Gray.
A deponent (likely one of the individuals named) confirming that a register, which is attached, is in the handwriting of the late Robert Gray.
Confirmation that the register was found among Robert Gray's papers after his death and has been in the deponent's possession since.
Verification that the deponent is familiar with Robert Gray's handwriting and believes the register contains a true account of the facts stated therein.
Mention of Robert Gray's will, in which "my wife Mary" is mentioned, confirming her identity as the Mary Gray applying for a pension as his widow.
Confirmation that the deponent is one of the sons of Robert Gray mentioned in the will and appointed as an executor.
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State of Pennsylvania

Dauphin County ss:

I Stephen Miller Prothnotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County, do hereby certify that Henry Beader Esquire before whom the within and foregoing Affidavit in as made, was at the date thereof a magistrate as withing and that this within and foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.

Witness my hand and the Seal of said Court at Harrisburg this twenty seventh day of June A. D. 1854

(signed) Stephen Miller  Prothy



This image displays a screen from the National Archives Catalog website, showing the extracted text from an old legal document dated June 27, 1854, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. 
The document's meaning is that it is an official, certified copy of an affidavit.
Explanation of the Document's Content
Official Certification: Stephen Miller, the Prothonotary (chief clerk) of the Court of Common Pleas for Dauphin County, certified the document as genuine. His statement verifies that Henry Beader, the person who signed the original affidavit, was a legitimate magistrate at the time.
Legal Purpose: This is a standard legal procedure to authenticate a copy of a document for official use, confirming that the signatures and officials involved were legitimate.
Archival Context: The image shows this historical record is part of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) collection, identified by NAID 54714849, and has been digitized and transcribed in partnership with FamilySearch.
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FAKE     N.O.Doc

Copy of the Last Will and testiment
of
Robert Gray dec'd



Due $1.50
Paid


The exact meaning of the extracted text is difficult to determine with certainty due to its fragmented nature and lack of external information. The text appears to be an automated transcription of a "Last Will and testament" belonging to a person named Robert Gray.
The extracted text contains several incomplete phrases, such as:
"Copy of the Last Will and testament"
"Robert of God"
"Fer $1.50"
"said"
Without the full context of the original document, it is challenging to provide a complete explanation for phrases like "Robert of God" or "Fer $1.50". The text is likely a partial and possibly inaccurate machine-generated transcription of an archival record.
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I Robert Gray of Swatara Township Dauphin County & State of Pennsylvania being old and weak in body but of Sound mind and understanding do make and publish this my last Will and testament in manner and form following that is to Say,  First it is my will and I do order and direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon after my decease as conveniently can be.  Item I give unto my wife Mary all the plantation or farm on which we now reside during her natural life and Also all the life stock of horses and cattle or other Stock by me now owned and kept thereon and also all my personal property of every other kind or quality I do also give unto my said wife during her natural life and at her
death then the said personal property aforesaid shall be equally divided or so much of it as may be in existance shall be equally divided amongst my sons & daughters now unmarried and living at home in my family that 
is to say my Sons William, Samuel and my daughters Margaret, Martha and Mary and also that they shall have the right to continue to live together in my house with their mother and have the same rights and privileges which
they have heretofore enjoyed to their support out of the yearly proceeds of my said farm while the continue to live single and wish to so live with their mother but if my aforesaid
Sons and daughters and my wife Mary or a majority of them wish to live in any other manner before the death of their mother then in Such case they shall have the right
with the consent of my said wife Mary their mother to divide the whole of the personal property amongst 


The phrase "In the name of God, Amen" is a conventional, religious preamble commonly found at the beginning of historical wills and other legal documents, particularly from the colonial era through the early 1800s. It serves as a solemn declaration of the testator's belief and the truthfulness/earnestness of the document. 
Meaning and Purpose
Religious Affirmation: The phrase signifies the testator's intent to make their will in the presence of and under the authority of God. This was a common practice in Christian cultures to give the document spiritual weight and legitimacy.
"Amen" Meaning: The word "Amen" is derived from an old Semitic word meaning "truth," "stability," or "so be it". When used at the beginning of the document, it functions as an emphatic declaration that what follows is true, reliable, and the honest will of the person making it.
Formal Convention: Over time, it became a standard, almost formulaic, legal convention for the introductory paragraph of a will, often followed by a statement of the testator's mental competence and the disposition of their soul before addressing earthly property. This religious preamble largely faded from use in legal documents by the time of the U.S. Civil War.
Context in the Document: In the will of Robert Gray, this phrase sets the stage for his testament. The document continues with conventional language of the time, such as him "being ent[ire] [?] aves terall si body [?] Art of sound [?] and [?] of [?]" (likely a statement affirming he is of sound mind and body), further establishing the will's validity in the legal and social context of the period. 
In essence, the phrase has no specific legal meaning in modern law but was historically crucial for establishing the serious, truthful, and divinely sanctioned nature of the will.
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them and my Said wife and also to the right of a majority of my Said Sons and daughter With the consent of my wife, to order a Sale of my Said farm which if they Should So determine I do hereby in Such case order and direct my Executer herein after named to make Sale thereof by public Sale With a reasonable notice thereof to the highest bidder in the following manner that is to Say the one third of the purchase money Shall remain as my Wife’s douer[sic] and the Interest thereof paid unto her Yearly and the principal to be Secured and paid unto my heirs as widow’s dowers are Secured under the “intestate laws” and the remainder of Such Sale of my Said farm after the part Kept back for douer[sic] Shall be equally divided amongst all my heirs that is to Say my Sons John, Thomas, William and Samuel and my daughters Margaret and Sarah intermarried with Mathew[sic] Humes and Jane who is also married Martha & Mary also the children of my deceased daughter Elizabeth who was intermarried with Robert Wilson and has left two children and may be entitled to their mothers Share if they Should be of legal age at the time of Sale of my Said farm but if Such Sale Should be made during their minority their Father or Guardian may draw their Said Mothers part on their giving a bond with approved Security to pay Said Share over to my Said Grand children[sic] on their arrival at legal age but if Said Grandchildren Should die in their minority then to pay over Said Share to my other heirs and also the Daughter of my deceased daughter Esther who was intermaried[sic] with James McGaughy Shall have her mothers Share Which may be drawn by her Father or guardian on the Same  Condition as are directed to be made ?in pecting 


Decision to Sell: A majority of the sons and daughters, with the wife's consent, can order the sale of the farm.
Sale Process: The Executor is directed to sell the farm by public sale to the highest bidder.
Distribution of Proceeds:
One-third of the purchase money remains as the wife's "done" (dower/portion), with the interest paid to her yearly. The principal is secured for the heirs according to intestate laws.
The remainder of the sale money is to be equally divided among all the named heirs: sons John, Thomas, William, and Samuel; and daughters Margaret, Sarah (intermarried with Mathew Humes), Jane (also married), Martha, and Mary; as well as the children of the deceased daughter Elizabeth.Heirs Identified: The document names several heirs: sons John, Thomas, William, and Samuel; and daughters Margaret, Sarah (intermarried with Mathew Humes), Jane (married), Martha, and Mary.
Provisions for Grandchildren: It also makes provisions for the children of deceased daughters Elizabeth (who had two children with Robert Wilson) and Esther (who had one daughter with James McGaughy).
Conditions for Inheritance:
The grandchildren are entitled to their mother's share if they are of legal age when the farm is sold.
If the sale occurs during their minority, their father or guardian may draw their share, provided they give a bond with security to pay the share to the grandchildren upon their arrival at legal age.
If the grandchildren die while still minors, their share is to be paid to the other heirs.
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my daughter Elizabeth’s children which Said Share or Shares Shall be returned Without interest. Item I do hereby direct that Such property or furniture Which my Son John or my daughters Sarah, Jane and my deceased daughters Elizabeth and Esther who ware[sic] all married and received at or after their Several marriages Something towards houseKeeping[sic] Which Was entered in Some of my papers and which I intend Should be charged and which I do direct Shall be Charged against them respectively without interest and I do direct that the Sum of two hundred and twenty dollars be charged and deducted out of the Share of my Son John that being the Sum Which I Sent to him last year to help him to buy Some land in the West Which Shall be charged against him or his heirs with out interest. And lastly I nominate and appoint my Sons William and Samuel to be the executors of this my last Will and testament hereby revoking All other Wills legacies and bequests by me heretofore made and declaring this and no other to be my last Will And testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal the 19- day of april[sic] one thousand eight hundred and forty four 
                          Robert Gray
Signed Sealed and declared by the
Said testator as his last will and
testament in presence of us who at
his request have Subscribed as Witnesses
   Jacob Shultz } was Sworn the 24-day of May 1848
    George Metz } was Sworn the 24- day of May 1848
               Before
                       C B Henry, Register


The image displays an extracted text from a legal document, specifically a portion of a last will and testament. The text outlines specific instructions regarding the distribution of property and charges against certain beneficiaries.
Property Charges: The testator (the person making the will) directs that certain property or furniture given to their children John, Sarah Jane, Elizabeth, and Esther after their marriages be charged against their respective shares without interest.
Specific Bequest to Son John: The will specifies that two hundred and twenty dollars, which the testator previously sent to their son John to help him buy land in the West, shall be charged and deducted from John's share or his heirs' share, also without interest.
Executors: The testator nominates and appoints their sons William and Samuel as the executors of the will, revoking all prior wills and bequests.Bequest Conditions: A sum of money previously given to the son John to purchase land in the West is to be charged against his share of the inheritance without interest.
Executors: The testator appoints his sons William and Samuel as the executors of the will, revoking all previous wills and bequests.
Execution and Witnessing: The document was signed and sealed on April 19, 1844, by the testator Robert Gray, in the presence of witnesses Jacob Shultz and George Metz.
Probate: The will was sworn before C B Henry, Register, on May 24, 1848.
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Dauphin County ss
   I Val Hammel Jr. Register of wills etc
   in and for Said County do Certify that
   the foregoing is a true Copy taken from
   the original will [inserted] duly ?Sworn & on file in Said
   Office, Witness my hand and seal

OF Office at Harrisburg this 27-day of June 1854
                 Val Hammel Jr
                          Register


Content: The text certifies that the accompanying document is a true and accurate copy of the original land warrant on file in the office.
Location and Date: The certification was issued at Harrisburg on June 27, 1854.
Signatory: It is signed by Val Hummul Jr., who holds the position of Register.
Purpose: This type of document ensures the authenticity and validity of the copied record for official use.