Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File Red. & 1812, Jacob Baker, [BLANK]
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Service
Number
Jacob Baker
Rev. & 1812
Correspondence relative to bounty land.
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Address Reply To
"The Attorney General" And Refer To Initials and Number
Department of Justice
Washington, D.C.
Philadelphia, Pa., March 31, 1937

Veterans' Administration 
Washington D.C.

Gentlemen:
Recently two indictments have been returned at Pittsburgh, Pa., and one at Philadelphia, Pa. against certain persons, for using the mails in furtherance of a scheme to defraud and to obtain money by means of false and fraudulent pretences, representations and promises, who have for many years, been exploiting the mythical Jacob Baker Estate.

As your office well knows, for many years the claim has been made that some Colonel Baker, Captain Baker, Major Baker, or General Baker, who is alleged to have resided in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, received valuable lands from the United States Government by virtue of his services in the Revolutionary War.

In connection with the proof of these three cases, we desire to settle for all time, in Court, the truth or falsity, of the representations, together with many others which have been used to obtain money from victims throughout the United States, who were represented by the promotors to be heirs at law of the famous Baker Estate.

In these prosecutions, we are attempting to clean up every group, that have been operating in this Country for the past 70 years or more.  The trial of what we call the Biddle group will begin in Philadelphia, Pa. on or about April 1st.

Your office, I believe has written many letters in the past to officials, Bakers, and others with regard to this matter, and I think the Court would admit as evidence a certified statement from you, under seal, to the effect that your office contains the record of the names of those who served in the Revolutionary Was from the State of Pennsylvania and other states, and those Records disclose that no Colonel Jacob Baker, Major Baker, General Baker or Captain Baker appears in your records as an officer
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Veterans Administration

2.
in the Revolutionary Army from the State of Pennsylvania or elsewhere in the United States, but that your records show that a Jacob Baker served as a private in the 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment and that his name appears in a book compiled by that organization under the heading, "State of Pa. against U.S. for depreciation of pay of the Army", with remarks "Sum charged, b 52-S. 6-d. 4; "Deserted 30 July, 1780."

I wish you would send me this certificate and have it in my hands by April 1, 1937.  You can mail it to me at Room 411, General Post Office, Phila. Pa.  I would suggest that you send me three certificates under seal, so that I will have one to introduce in each of the three cases to be tried.

I hope that after we have prosecuted these people in different jurisdictions, your office will be spared the necessity of answering letters in regard to the famous Baker Estate.

Thank you in advance for your courtesy.  I remain,
Yours respectfully,

(Signed) Thomas W. Lanigan,
Special Assistant to the Attorney General

TWL : BJM

P.S. Please do not include in your certificate any reference as to your records being incomplete.
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Mrs. Margaret M. H. Finch, being duly sworn, deposes and says that she is Chief of the Revolutionary and 1818 Wars Section of the Veterans Administration which contains the applications for pension and bounty land based upon military services in the Revolutionary War and disability incurred in services during said war: that after a careful search of the Revolutionary War pension and bounty land applications, no record has been found that such an application or claim was made to the United States based upon military service of a Jacob Baker in the Revolutionary War, or for disability incurred in service during said war. 

Margaret M.H. Finch

Subscribed and Sworn to this 3rd day of April, 1937.
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The Washington Post
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Federal Agents Write Finis in Baker Fraud

24 convicted in Nations Greatest Swindle; Hero Just a Myth

Philadelphia, it was announced yesterday by the United States postal inspectors, belongs to the Philadelphians and not the mythical estate of Jacob Baker, " Revolutionary War hero."

In writing "closed" at the end of one of the greatest swindle cases in history, the inspectors revealed that thousands of Americans were defrauded for many years, without possibility of reward, by racketeers who claimed the nonexistent Baker who held title to $60,000,000 worth of property in the heart of Philadelphia.

Listed among the assets of the Baker estate were Independence Hall, Franklin Square, the grave of Benjamin Franklin, the United States post office, the United States Mint, the Broad Street Station of the Pennsylvania Railroad and the abutments of the Delaware River Bridge.  In addition, the mythical hero owned 11,000 acres of coal, lead and zinc lands throughout the State.

Memberships Sold.

The Scheme consisted of selling memberships in leagues pledged to have the will probated.  Persons by the name of Baker or Becker were solicited for amounts varying from $1 to $50, "to have the will legalized."

A side racket was selling genealogical charts to victims which demonstrated (for a price) their relationship to the dead hero, who was supposed to have received large grants for his services in the Continental Army.

The postal agents learned that 44 different associations had been operating the Baker estate racket at various times, one often replacing the other when trouble loomed.

24 Swindlers Convicted

That a "will" existed, investigators soon found out.  They got possession of it through court action and had its paper and handwriting analyzed.  It was dated 1839.  The paper was a type not manufactured until 1880 nearly 50 years after the alleged hero dated the document.

A check of wills bearing the name Baker of Becker showed that no one by the name ever had any title to the property mentioned.  War Department records showed there never was a Revolutionary officer of that name and Congressional records showed no land grants ever had been made to anyone of the name.

Twenty-five suspects were brought to trial.  Evidence unearthed by the postal inspectors resulted in conviction of 24.
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Mrs F.W. Hanson
21 Linden Ave
Jamestown N.Y.

Jacob Baker
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June 1, 1928

Mrs. F.W. Hansen
21 Linden Ave
Jamestown, N.Y.

Madam:

I advise you that this bureau is unable to furnish the history of a soldier of the Revolution, unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made on account of his services.

A careful search of said records fails to show such a claim on file on account of the services of an Obadiah Baker or to a Jacob Baker, who served as a Colonel.

In order to make a proper search of said records for a soldier named John Baker, some of the following data is essential - approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service, and first name of widow.

Your letter has been forwarded to the proper division for reply relative to the Civil War veteran James H. Crosser.

Herewith is returned your four two cent stamps.

Respectfully,
Winfield Scott
Commissioner.
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R.C. Hurlburt
Mch. 28, 1928

Jacob Baker
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MNF
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section

March 28, 1928

R.C. Hurlburt,
Box 136,
Susquahanna, Pennsylvania

Sir:
I advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to show a claim for bounty land on file on account of the services of Colonel Jacob Baker, Colonel William Henry Baker, or Henry T. Baker or George and Peter Baker.

It is proper to add that as the city of Philadelphia founded in 1682, was a part of the colony and State of Pennsylvania it was not within the power of the United States to give the land of which it stood, in payment for military services in the War of the Revolution.

Respectfully,
Winfield Scott,
Commissioner.
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Commissioner of Pension.                 Susguahanna, Pa.
Washington, D.C.                                March, I2-28

Could you please tell me whether there was a tract of land given to a man by the name of Col Jacob Baker or Col William Henry Baker of Philadelphia, Pa.

This land tract is setuated in the city of Philadelphia, Pa. and was supposed to have been given him by the U.S.A under George Washington Staff.  For serves in the Revolutionary War.

He had two brothers that was supposed to have fought under Captain Joseph Briggs of Vermont Militia.  The two brothers names was George Baker and Peter Baker.  Possible he was not a Commissioned Officer. If you find where enny of thies names appear on the pay roll Jacob Baker William Baker or Henry Baker will give me the year they died in, and if the Government give them the land tract.

I was informed by the Adjutant Generals Office. Washington D.C.  That I possable could get this information from your office.

Please ans. soon as possable.

Yours truly,
R.C. Hurlburt
Susquahanna, PA
Box I36.

Form 85-B 2000m  4-27

Seal:
Pension Office US
Mar 14 1928
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Office of the Solicitor
April 5, 1937
TWL: BJM
CL-13

Mr. Thomas Lanigan,
Special Assistant to the Attorney General,
Room 411, General Post Office,
Philadelphia, Pa.

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to your letter of March 31, 1937, requesting a statement showing that the United States Veterans Administration has no record of an application, or claim, from a Jacob Baker based upon his services during the Revolutionary War.  Released herewith are three copies of the statement requested.

The Administration is unable to state that it contains a record of the names of those who served in the Revolutionary War in the State of Pennsylvania; its records being limited to such soldiers as filed applications, pr claims, for pensions.  The Adjutant General, War Department, is custodian of the United States military records and undoubtedly has a record of those who served in the Revolutionary War from the State of Pennsylvania, and a statement as to what such records show can undoubtedly be obtained by you from such official.

For the Administrator,

James T. Brady
Solicitor

Encl. (3)

We do have ( ?) records of PA. sols.
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April 3, 1937

I hereby certify that Mrs. Margaret M.H. Finch is the duly appointed and qualified Chief of the Revolutionary and 1812 Wars Section of the Veterans Administration which contains the applications for pension and bounty land based on military service in the Revolutionary War and that the attached statement signed by the said Mrs. Margaret M.H. Finch is true and correct.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the seal of the Veterans Administration to be affixed on the day and year first above written.
(Signed) Frank T Hines
Administrator of Veterans Affairs
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Rev, & 1812 Wars Section

September 28, 1928

Mrs. Nellie B. Teal
513 N. Jackson Avenue
Clinton, Illinois

Madam:

I advise you that this Bureau is unable to furnish a history of a soldier of the Revolution unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made on account of his services.

A careful search of the records fails to show a claim on file on account of the services of Colonel Jacob Baker or of Samuel C. Baker.

Respectfully,
Winfield Scott
Commissioner.
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Dept. of The Interior
Secy's Off Appts. Mails & Filed
Received Mar 1 - 1928
To Bun. Pensions

G. Jay Clark
Attorney At Law
East Liverpool, Ohio

February 29, 1928

Rev. War (note)

U.S. Department of Interior,
Washington D.C.

Gentlemen:

RE. Jacob Baker, deceased.
Writer represents the heirs of Jacob Baker who was an officer in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. The descendants of Col. Baker claim that at the close of the War he with others received grants of land.  They contend that Col. Jacob Baker received a grant of land situated in Philadelphia, PA. soon after the close of the War and that said land was never sold by him or his descendants.  I would be pleased to have you advise me as to whether or not your records show any land was given to any soldiers or officers by the U.S. Government and especially if there were any land grants made of land in Philadelphia, Pa.  I am advised that there were land grants made by the government at that time to land in the NorthWestern or in the Western Reserve which is now a part of the State of Ohio, but I am not informed as to whether or not any land grants were made in what is now the city of Philadelphia, Pa.

Thanking you for detailed information relative to this matter and also thanking you for promptness, I am pleased to remain.

Respectfully yours,
G. Jay Clark

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Office of the Chief Clerk
Mar 1 1928
Bureau of Pensions
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March 28.1928

G. Jay Clark
East Liverpool, Ohio

Sir:

I advise you that a careful search of the records of this Bureau fails to show a claim for bounty land on file on account of service in the Revolutionary War of any soldier named Jacob Baker.

It is proper to add that as the city of Philadelphia founded in 1682, was a part of the colony and state of Pennsylvania, it was not within the power of the United States to give the land on which it stood, in payment for military service rendered in the War of the Revolution.

Respectfully,

Winfield Scott
Commissioner.
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Post Office Box 7
Leavenworth, Kansas 
Jan 29th 1928

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Dear Sir:

I wish to get all the information I possibly can pertaining to some ancestors.

About 1760 there was four brothers Isaac, Jacob, John, & Jobe Baker, immigrated to this country from either Germany or England. Jobe Baker was one of my Great Great Grandfathers. All four of these men saw service in the Revolutionary War 1776 & 1777. John & Jobe Baker settled in Orange County, North Carolina.  Jobe Baker then moved to Rockingham County, N.C. and reared a family, and died there.  His brother John was a Captain also a paymaster in the 3rd North Carolina Regiment.  

Isaac & Jacob Baker settled elsewhere. I believe Jacob settled in Pennsylvania and Isaac in New Hampshire. Jacob was supposed to have had a rank as Colonel.  As I understand it your department has charge of the "Land Warrant records".  What I wish to know is was any the above named ever on the pension list? And was there ever any land allotted to them for their services in that War? If so, where at?
(Was Col. Jacob Baker ever allotted any land in or near Philadelphia, Penn.)

Though there may be a lot of Jacob & Isaac Bakers who fought in that war.  (over)
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Captain John Baker I am sure he was what I just mentioned he was, but I would like to have his pedigree as well as the rest.  Not knowing the exact States & Counties that Jacob & Isaac Baker resided in - in those days will be difficult to get the information I so desire, it may be necessary to furnish me a list of the Isaac & Jacob Bakers who fought with different organizations from various other states in the war of 1776 & 1777. And that way I can run the matter down.

I also want to know if you can furnish me the information of the following names.

About 1750 three brothers Anthony, Frank & Owain Gwynn migrated to this country from "Wales" and settled in Virginia. Frank Gwynn was one of my Great -Great-Grand Fathers. All three of these men held ranks as officers in the Revolutionary War. Owain Gwynn was a Captain and fought with some Virginia organizations. Frank & Anthony I know very little about. I would like to know if such names appear in the records of your Department and will appreciate what information you may furnish about these Old timers.

My reason for the information is there is an estate involved and the matters mentioned I must know before making any advancement in that matter.

Thanking you.  I am
Very truly yours
John W. Blair
PO Box 7
Leavenworth, Kansas
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John W. Blair
Mch. 28 - 1928

Jacob Baker
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March 28. 1928

John W. Blair,
P.O. Box 7
Leavenworth, Kansas.

Sir:

I advise you that a careful search of the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fails to show a claim for pension or bounty land on file on account of the services of Anthony, Frank and Owain (Owen) Gwynn, or other spellings of that surname, or on account of the services in that war of Job or Jobe Baker, or John Baker of North Carolina who emigrated from Germany or England, or Isaac Baker of New Hampshire, or Colonel Jacob Baker.

Respectfully,

Winfield Scott,
Commissioner
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H. A Stockstill
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Rev. War Section.

Sept. 29, 1921

Mr. H. A. Stockstill
707 Nicolas Building
Toledo, Ohio.

Sir:

In response to your letter of the 24th instant, you are advised that the records of this Bureau fails to show that bounty land was allowed on account of the services of a soldier of the Revolution named Jacob Baker.

Very respectfully,

Hays Haymaker
Chief Clerk.
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Baker Jacob
No bounty land

O.M. Peters
Gary Ind
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Rev. War Section

Mar. 18, 1931

Orpha Maud Peters,
Gary Public Library,
Gary, Ind.

Madam:

In response to your letter of the 12th instant, you are advised that a careful search of the records of this Bureau fails to show a claim for bounty land on file on account of the Revolutionary War services of any soldier named Jacob Baker.

The Bureau has no means of ascertaining the names of the brothers of such soldiers.

It is proper to add that as the city of Philadelphia founded in 1682, was a part of the colony and state of Pennsylvania, it was not within the power of the United States to give the land on which it stood, in payment for military services rendered in the War of the Revolution.

Very respectfully,
A.D. Wilkinson
Chief Clerk
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Rev. War

The Gary Public Library
Firth Avenue, Adams & Jefferson Streets
Louis J. Bailey, Librarian   Gary Indiana

12 March 1921.

Office of The Bureau of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Gentlemen,

will you kindly send to us, as soon as possible, the war record of Colonel Jacob Baker, who served in the revolutionary war.  We would like all available information possible in regard to his record and also the names of tow or three brothers who are supposed to have served in the war.

This Colonel Jacob Baker is supposed to have been paid for his services in land which is situated in Philadelphia and which he then leased for 99 years.  The lease expires in 1921. We are securing this information for some heirs who are interested in securing the correct information.  We are especially interested to have the name of the state in which he enlisted and as many dates as possible in regard to his service.

Prompt attention to this inquiry will be greatly appreciated.

Very truly yours,
Orpha Maud Peters
Assistant Librarian

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Pension Office US
Mar 14 1921
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Mrs. Morris - American Legion 
Whose phone is Vet. Admin. 919, 
called by phone to know if we had a Jacob Baker of Pa or Ohio - War of 1812. She said John Morrissey of Denver, Colo. had written the American Legion for the information; she had no other data, nor even his rank, & was fearful that Mr. Morrissey did not have.

I found pension claims without any (?) & G. I books & phoned her that it was impossible to identify any particular records without more info.

MTO
Sept 10 - 1934
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CBB

There is enclosed for your information a copy of the decision of the Administrator rendered in the case of the above identified claim.

Very truly yours,
J. O'C. Roberts
Solicitor

Enc.

Form 3013-Rev.  Aug. 1932
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Rev. 1812 Wars Section.

Mar. 27, 1925

Albert I. Carnes,
R.F.D.3.
Marengo, Ohio

Sir:

I have to advise you that from the data given in your letter this Bureau is unable to identify the record of Jacob Baker, War of 1812, the subject of your inquiry.

You should furnish all the data in your possession relative to his alleged pension, if you desire another search of the records.  The name of the State Troops in which he served, and the approximate dates of his birth and death are essential.

It is proper to add that there was no provision of law that granted five hundred acres of bounty land to soldiers or officers of the War of 1812.  The city of Philadelphia was founded in 1682.

Respectfully,
Hays Haymaker
Acting Commissioner
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Marengo, Ohio.
Mar. 24, 1925

Commissioner of Pensions:

Dear Sir;

To settle an estate I am trying to locate a soldier of the War of 1812 named Jacob Baker or rather, if possible, I want to find the place of his birth and death.

He was an officer of some kind in this war and was awarded a grant of 500 acres of land in Ohio and Virginia or W. Virginia: He subsequently sold this and bought land on or near the present site of Philadelphia and this is the parcel that is in dispute at present.

We know that he drew a pension, and as far as it is possible to find out, was born in Germany, died in Pittsburgh and was buried in Philadelphia.

We have all the other heirs located and would appreciate all you can do for us in this matter, as it is necessary for us to have his birthplace and burial place correct before we can do any more about the case.

Thanking you in advance.
I remain
Albert I. Carnes
R.F.D.3.
Marengo, Ohio

P.S. The man mentioned here is a great uncle of mine.

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Pension Office U.S.
Mar 26,1925
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Dec 16, 1927

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Dear Sir:

I am very desirous of knowing how Henry Baker or Henry Becker (unmarried) was paid for services in the Revolutionary War under Gen. Washington.  I understand he was paid in land in the city of Philadelphia.
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Also would like a report regarding Peter and Jacob Baker or Becker who fought in the same war as it is not understood how they were paid.  If it is possible would kindly give me legal descriptions of real estate given in payment to these men.
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Thanking you kindly for your early attention to this matter.

I beg to remain most respectfully,

Mrs. W.L. Mayhew
1009 S. Maine St.
Santa Ana, Calif
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3-049
Ex. MNF             Div. Rev. 1812 Wars Section

Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions

Washington, D.C.  Jan. 13, 1928

The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.

Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit and return to this Bureau.

1st Name of Widow - (Not married)
Name of soldier - Henry, Peter, and Jacob Baker (Col Baker)
   given name not known soldiers at enlistment & after service

Company -
Regiment -
State where enlisted - New Hampshire

Date of enlistment -
  births Switzerland which at that time was part of Germany

Date of discharge -

If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers. 
 Gen. Geo. Washington

Return attached letter with reply.
Winfield Scott
Commissioner

6-2153
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Mrs. W.L. Mayhew
Mch. 28, 1928

Jacob Baker
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Rev. and 1812 War Section

3-2027 
United States
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Washington

March 28,1928.

Mrs. W.L. Mayhew,
1009 South Main Street,
Santa Ana, California

Madam:

I have to advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to Henry, Peter, or Jacob Baker (Becker) as described by you.

Respectfully,

Winfield Scott,
Commissioner.
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709 W. Figueroa St
Feb. 18 1927

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Honorable dear sir:

I am very much interested in a Col. Jacob Baker, supposed officer on George Washington's Staff in the Revolutionary War.  I wrote to the Adjutant General's Office and the only Baker they have on their records is one Jacob Baker private in Colonel Walter Stuarts Company. I also wrote to Mr. Haskins, director of the information bureau, in Washington D.C.  He advised me to write to the Adjutants office and they in turn advised me to write to you.

Were Officers in the Revolutionary War given grants of land.  Do you know if Colonel Baker was given a grant of land.

Mr. Haskins found a Colonel Jacob Baker mentioned as an officer in the Revolutionary War in the Pennsylvania archives.

Thanking you for any further information you could give or obtain for me.

I remain, Yours respectfully

Gertrude Holland
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Gertrude Holland

Jacob Baker
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.

March 28, 1928

Gertrude Holland
709 West Figueroa Street,
Santa Barbara, California.

Madam:

I advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to show a claim for bounty land in file on account of the services of Colonel Jacob Baker.

Winfield Scott
Commissioner.
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.

Jan. 14, 1925.

Mrs. Nels J. Holmberg
Riverton, Wyo.

Madam:

I have to advise you, that a careful search of the records fails to show a claim for pension, or bounty land on file on account of the services of any soldier of the Revolution, named Jacob Baker.

It is proper to add that as the City of Philadelphia founded in 1682, was a part of the colony and state of Pennsylvania, it was not within the power of the United States to give land on which it stood, in payment for military services rendered in the War of the Revolution.

Respectfully.

Hays Haymaker
Acting Commissioner.
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Baker Jacob
negative

over.

Hon.  Milton Kraus
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Rev. War Section.

February 28, 1921.

Hon. Milton Kraus,
House of Representatives.

My dear Mr. Kraus:

In response to your letter of the twenty-second instant, and the copy of a letter from B.C. Hillis, of 406 1/2 Broadway, Logansport, Indiana, I have the honor to advise you that a careful search of the records of this Bureau fails to show a claim for bounty land on file on account of the Revolutionary War services of any soldier names Jacob Baker.

It is proper to add that as the City of Philadelphia, founded in 1682 was party of the colony and state of Pennsylvania, it was not within the power of the United States to give the land on which it stood in payment for military services rendered in the War of the Revolution.

It is suggested that information in regard to the ninety-nine year lease referred to by Mr. Hillis might possibly be obtained by correspondence with the Mayor of the city of Philadelphia.

Very truly yours,
F.A. Royse,
Acting Commissioner
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Baker Jacob
see negatives of 1st paragraph
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Rev. War Section

Nov. 10, 1922.

Mrs. Frank N. Jewett,
Box 266
Amboy, Ills.

Madam:

In response to your letter of the 8th instant, you are herewith furnished the history of Jacob Baker, Matross, and the history of Jacob Baker, Artificar, described by you, and advised that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to Jacob Baker of Philadelphia, and Jacob Baker of Capt. Orthis Co. described by you.  For information as to soldiers pensioned by the State of Pennsylvania, you should consult the State Librarian at Harrisburg, Pa.

From the papers in the pension claim, S. 2946, it appears that Jacob Baker served during the Revolution, no details of service given. However pensions for disability, from a wound incurred at the battle of Miami, while serving in General Wayne's Army during the Indian Wars.  His pension commenced April 17, 1802.  There is no further details as to his disability, or service, on file.

In 1819, he was a resident of Lancaster County, Pa and upwards of 70 years of age.  There is no data on file as to his family.
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From the papers in the pension claim, S. 28256, it appears that Jacob Baker served as an Artificer in Capt. John Saunder's Co, Col. Stephen Rochefontaines's Regiment, U.S. Army.  He was pensioned for disability incurred in the service, (f ???) pension commenced July 29, 1803.  There is no further data as to his disability or service on file.

In 1822 he was in New York City.  There is no data on file as to his family.

In neither of the above cases do the dates and places of soldier's births and deaths appear.

Very respectfully,

Commissioner
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September 4, 1936
BA-J/MMHF:MLB

Lillian A. Ryan
1606 - 5th Street
Milwaukee, Oregon

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request to know the sources of information in regard to land which you state was granted Colonel Jacob Baker for service in the Revolutionary War, since this office has informed you that land may have been granted by the state from which he served.

It is suggested that you apply to he custodian of Revolutionary War Land records at the Capital of the state from which this officer served.  If he served from Pennsylvania, you should apply to The Librarian of the Pennsylvania State Library, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Very truly yours,

A.D. Hiller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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Lillian A. Ryan

Jacob Baker
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Veterans Administration
Washington
August 3, 1936

Your File Reference

In Reply Refer To:
BA-J/MMHF/ILL

Lillian A. Ryan
1606 - 5th Street
Milwaukie, Oregon.

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Colonel Jacob Baker who, you state, received a grant of five hundred acres of land February 4, 1785 and a grant of five hundred acres of land May11, 1789, both United States grants.

There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file upon service of Colonel Jacob Baker in the Revolutionary War.  The land to which you refer may have been granted by the state from which he served.

Very truly yours,
A.D. Hiller,

Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Aug. 8, '36

Kind Friend - If this Land and commission was given Jacob Baker by the State which he served, to whom should I write?

Thanks,
Lillian A. Ryan
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Mrs. G. W. Agerter

Col. Jacob Baker
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November 9, 1934
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BA-J/MMHF:MLB

Mrs. G. W. Agerter
Highland Road, R.D. #7
Bellevue, Pennsylvania

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you furnish further information in regard to Colonel Bradley and Colonel Jacob Baker, and request the record of David Jordan of the War of 1812.

There is no claim for pension on file based upon service of Colonel Jacob Baker in the Revolutionary War, nor of a David Jordan as described by you in the War of 1812.  It is regretted that no record could be identified of the officer with surname Bradley in whom you are interested.

Very truly yours

A.D. Hiller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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Rev. & 1812 War Section

Jan. 31st 1925

Mrs. W.O. Clark,
923 11th Ave.
Lewiston, Idaho.

Madam:

I have to advise you, that a careful search of the records of this Bureau fails to show a claim for pension, or bounty land on file, on account of the service in the War of the Revolution, of any soldier named Jacob Baker.

Respectfully,
Hays Haymaker 
Acting Commissioner
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Rev. & 1812 War Section

Jan. 31st 1925 Mrs. W.O. Clark, 923 11th Ave. Lewiston, Idaho. 

Madam: 

I have to advise you, that a careful search of the records of this Bureau fails to show a claim for pension, or bounty land on file, on account of the service in the War of the Revolution, of any soldier named Jacob Baker. 

Respectfully,

Hays Haymaker 
Acting Commissioner
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Hon. Milton Kraus
3-871

Department Of The Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Record Division

Briefed by AW   Feb 27.1921 & Mar 8
---Orig.....
---Cert.....
Claimant....
Soldier... Jacob Baker
Service...War Rev.  All spellings searched

No....claim, Service record...., 191
                               ......, Clerk.
No claim, Alph'b record...., 191
                            ..., Clerk

Remarks: No bounty land claim at all, all records searched. None in files & none on bounty land books prior to 1800.

6-1944               Chief Division
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Copy

Rev. War Section

Feb. 28, 1921

Hon. Milton Kraus,
House of Representatives.

My dear Mr. Kraus:

In response to your letter of the twenty-second instant, and the copy of a letter from B.C. Hillis, of 406 1/2 Broadway, Logansport, Indiana, I have the honor to advise you that a careful search of the records of this Bureau fails to show a claim for bounty land on file on account of the Revolutionary War services of any soldier names Jacob Baker.

It is proper to add that as the City of Philadelphia, founded in 1682 was party of the colony and state of Pennsylvania, it was not within the power of the United States to give the land on which it stood in payment for military services rendered in the War of the Revolution.

It is suggested that information in regard to the ninety-nine year lease referred to by Mr. Hillis might possibly be obtained by correspondence with the Mayor of the city of Philadelphia.

Very truly yours,
F.A. Royse,
Acting Commissioner
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Jacob Baker 
etc.

Hon Wm B McKinley
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Rev. War Section.
Record Division.

May 25, 1931.

Hon. William B McKinley,
United States Senate.

My dear Senator:

In response to your letter of the 31st instant and the enclosed letter of Mr. O.R. Jones, R. R. B, Decatur, Illinois, I have the honor to advise you, that a careful search of the records fails to show a claim for pension of bounty land on file on account of the Revolutionary War services of Colonel Jacob Baker, or Ephraim Baker, or for a William Baker of Penn.

You are herewith furnished the history of the Revolutionary War Pension, William Baker of New York, it does not appear that bounty land was allowed on account of his services.

You are also advised that the records fail to show a claim for pension on file on account of the services of Benjamin Baker of New York, War of 1812.  You are herewith furnished the history of Benjamin Baker of Steuben Co. N.Y. who received bounty land on account of his services in the War of 1812.

From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, Survivor File No. 44,581 it appears that William Baker served as private in Capt. John F. Hamtramck's Co. Col. Lewis Dubois's...


Ho. Wm B McKinleys letter is in S44581
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N.Y. Regiment, from April 1779, for none months.

He was allowed pension on his application executed April 1, 1818, while living in New York City.  There is no data on file as to his family.

From the records of this Bureau it appears that Benjamin Baker volunteered at Wayne, Steuben County, N.Y. and served as a private in Capt. James Stanford's Co. of N.Y. Militia, from Sept. 23 to Nov. 21, 1812.  In 1855 he was 76 years old and living in Benton, Yates Co. N.Y.

He was allowed 40 acres of bounty land on Warrant No. 4012, under the Act of Sept. 28, 1850,  which was issued April 7, 1851, and he was allowed 120 acres of bounty land on Warrant No. 70,804, which was issued April 26, 1856, under the Act of March 3, 1855.

For the location of said land he should apply to the Commissioner of the General Land Office, citing all of the data in the preceding paragraph.

There is no data on file as to his family.

Very truly yours,

Commissioner
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Baker Jacob
War Rev.

No bounty land claims at all in files or our old books

over

Sewator Shields

Mr. Blackmar made a long list of 1812 impossible   ... or (????) said items would be ok,
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Rev. War Section.

March 1921

Hon. John K Shields
U.S. Senate

My dear Senator:

In response to your letter of the third instant and the enclosed letter of Mr. R. R. Baker of Mohawk, Tennessee, I have the honor to advise you that a careful search of the records fails to show that a claim for bounty land was made on account of the Revolutionary War services of any soldier named Jacob Baker.

Owing to the numerous Acts of Congress under which bounty land claims were allowed for services in the War of 1812, the great number of records that would have to be searched for and examined into, and the lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, it would not be practical for the Bureau to furnish Mr. Baker with the history of all soldier of the War of 1812 named Jacob Baker who were allowed bounty land.

If he desires information in regard to any particular Jacob Baker of that war and will furnish the place of his residence at enlistment, approximate dates of his birth and death and any other data in his possession in regard to the soldier, a search of the records will be gladly made in his behalf.

Very truly yours

Commissioner.
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Jacob Baker

No bounty land

Mrs. Call
Portland Me
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Rev. War Section

April 8, 1921

Mrs. F. H. Call.
356 Woodfords St.
Portland, Me.

Madam:

In response to your letter of the 18th instant, you are advised that it does not appear that bounty land was allowed on account of the services of any soldier of the Revolution, named Jacob Baker.

Very respectfully,


Washington Gardner
Commissioner.

Her letter sent here from Land Office.
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Baker Jacob

Land Office 

? no claim

for
Oluf Renner
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Rev. War Section.
Record Div.

April 9, 1921

Commissioner of the 
General Land Office
Washington, D.C.

Sir:

In response to your letters of the 4th and 8th instant, and the enclosed letters of Oluf C. Renner, 118 1/2 E. 8th St. Coffeyville, Kansas, you are advised that the records of this Bureau fail to show that bounty land was allowed on account of the services in the War of the Revolution of any soldier named Jacob Baker, or on account of the Revolutionary War services of a Major named Garland.

Warrant No. 524, for 300 acres of bounty land was issued April 18, 1810 under the Act of April 15,1806, on account of the Revolutionary War services of a Captain Peter Garland of the Virginia Line, War of the Revolution.

Very respectfully,

Washington Gardner
Commissioner.


All letters returned as requested .
See copy of this letter in B.L. 524 Peter Garland
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Jos. W. O'Neall Com of soldiers claims Columbus O.
 8-871

Record Division
Department of the Interior
Bureau Of Pensions

Briefed by:  AW  Aug. 17. 16
Claim No.  ....
Certificate No.  ...
Claimant .....
Soldier  Michael Baker
Service   N.Y. Regt.
Additional Service   Rev.

No...... claim, State records.....,191
No claim, combination records..., 191

Remarks:
No claim as above




Jos. W. O'Neall Com of soldiers claims Columbus O.
 8-871

Record Division
Department of the Interior
Bureau Of Pensions

Briefed by:  AW  Aug. 17. 16
Claim No.  ....
Certificate No.  ...
Claimant .....
Soldier  Henry Baker
Service   N.Y. Regt.
Additional Service   Rev.

No...... claim, State records.....,191
No claim, combination records..., 191

Remarks:
No claim as above




Jos. W. O'Neall Com of soldiers claims Columbus O.
 8-871

Record Division
Department of the Interior
Bureau Of Pensions

Briefed by:  AW  Aug. 17. 16
Claim No.  ....
Certificate No.  ...
Claimant .....
Soldier  Jacob Baker
Service   N.Y. Regt.
Additional Service   Rev.

No...... claim, State records.....,191
No claim, combination records..., 191

Remarks:
No claim as above
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Rev. War Section

August 17, 1916

Hon. Joseph W. O'Neall
Commissioner of Soldiers' Claims
Columbus, Ohio

Sir:

In reply to your letter of the eleventh instant, you are advised that this Bureau is unable to furnish the history of a soldier of the Revolution, unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made on account of his services and a careful search of the record fails to show such claims on file for Michael, Henry, and Jacob Baker of the New York Troops.

Very Respectfully,

G M Saltzgaber
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Canton. O.
July 10, 27.

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Dear Sir:

In trying to trace the War record of Jacob Baker, I have been referred to you by the War Dept. Washington D.C.

From what data I have he enlisted from or near Philadelphia Pa. 

His last residence was in the South West section of Richland County, Ohio near Mansfield, O.

I understand he acquired this land by Government Land grant.

Any information you can furnish will be greatly appreciated by me, as it is very necessary in the settlement of a large Estate.

Respectfully,
Edward D. Baker
3904 Fairmont Blvd.
Canton Ohio
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section

July 19, 1927

Edward D. Baker
3904 Fairmont Blvd.,
Canton, Ohio

Sir:

I have to advise you that the Revolutionary records of this Bureau fail to show a claim for pension or bounty land n file on account of the services of any soldier named Jacob Baker.

From the data furnished by you the Bureau is unable to identify such a man of a later war.

Respectfully,

Winfield Scott
Commissioner.

I read this inquirer's letter over the phone to Miss A.W. and she dictated this reply -
  He enclosed a letter from War Dept. stating that many men named Jacob Baker served in the War of 1812 but from data given, they could not ascertain which one, if any, was the one whose mil. hist., he desired and referred him to this Bureau.. Hence may last part - ref. to ?
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Mr. Alfred S. Bruno
The East View Hotel
4941-45 Lake Park Avenue
Chicago, Illinois

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Colonel Jacob or Jason Baker (Becker, Backer, Boker, etc) who was on the staff of General Washington, his aide-de-camp, Wesley Goucher, and who died about 1822-3- or 4.  You state that after the close of the war, Colonel Baker received a grant of land in Lower New York City, also, in Philadelphia.

Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims for pension and bounty land which have been made to the United States based upon service in that war.

There are no claims for pension or bounty land on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of either of the above-named soldiers.

Land located in New York State and in Pennsylvania would not have been granted by the United States, but by those states.  It may be that the land to which you refer was purchased by that officer.

It is regretted that this office has no record to aid you in your research.

Very truly yours,

A.D. Hiller
Assistant to Administrator
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Telephone   Atlantic 5480

The East View Hotel
4941-43 Lake Park Ave
Chicago, Illinois

Seal
Received Feb 23,1934
Mail Bur. Div.

Febr. 17th, 1934

Veterans Administration
Revolutionary War Section
Washington D.C.

Gentlemen:

Mr. J. H. Hawley, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Coast & Geo Survey has referred me to you and I am taking the liberty of writing to ask if you possible can help me in the solution of a matter of vital interest to me. 

I would greatly appreciate your help in solving the matter and submit it on separate page, for your consideration.

Sincerely yours
Alfred S. Bruno
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Telephone  Atlantic 5480
The East View Hotel
4941-43 Park Ave.
Chicago

Please note facts - 

1. At the close of the war there was a man supposed to be a Colonel on the staff of Gen. Washington, name Jacob or Jason Baker or possibly Baeker or Boker.  As far as I could find out it was Jacob Baker.

2. His Aide de Camp was Wesley Goucher, supposed to be a Frenchman.

3.  After the war, Baker was awarded a Grant of Land in Lower New York City and also at Philadelphia, Pa.

4.  Col. Baker died about 1822-3- or 4 and is said to be buried on Hallocks Hill in Keysville, Clinton County, New York near Ansable
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Telephone  Atlantic 5480
The East View Hotel
4941-43 Park Ave.
Chicago

5. Col. Baker had a sister named Amy or Anna and she married this Wesley Goucher.

6.  Col Baker disinherited his brothers (he had several) and left his estate to his sister. The other details would not interest you now as what I want to get is some record of this Col. Baker or Wesley Goucher and also the details as to the Grant of Lands referred to in 3pp.

Can you help me?
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I. Ina A. Badgero

Jacob Baker
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I. Ina A. Badgero

Jacob Baker
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Negative File

January 7, 1937
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David Wisner, W. 5549
Philip Badgero, W.C. 35069
PBA-J/WCS

I. Ina A. Badgero
504 Clarendon Street
Syracuse, New York

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary and War of 1812 records of Philip Badgero, Colonel Jacob Baker, John Strickler and David Wismer or Wisner.

Revolutionary and War of 1812 data furnished by this office are obtained from pension claims made to United States and based upon military service of soldiers in these wars.  A careful search of the records fails to show such claims on file on account of the service in the Revolutionary War or War of 1812 of a Jacob Baker who served as colonel of New York or Pennsylvania troops or any John Strickler.

You are furnished herewith, the records of the only David Wisner (no record of Davis Wismer) and Philip Badgero on account of whose service in either of these wars claims or pension were made to the United States.

Very truly yours

A. D. Hiller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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Mr. Llyod C Palmer

Jacob Baker
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January 4, 1936
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Mr. Llyod C. Plamer
506 South Street
Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to your letters of recent date, in which you request information relative to Jacob Baker, born in 1709, served as sergeant, his son-in-law, Nicholas (Homole) Shultz, born in 1746 in Germany and died in 1844 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, John Custard, of Pennsylvania, and Joseph Palmer, one of whom by that name served in General Armand's Legion, and two in the Pennsylvania Line, in the Revolutionary War.

Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims for pension and bounty land made to the United States based upon military serves of soldiers in that war.

A careful search of the records fails to show such claims on file on account of the Revolutionary War service of the Jacob Baker and Joseph Palmer described by you, or any Nicholas Shultz or John Custard (all names searched under various spellings).

It is suggested that as a possible means of securing information in regard to the military service of these soldiers, you might apply to the Adjutant General, War Department, this city.

Very truly yours

A. D. Hiller

Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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Mrs. Frank S. Miller

Jacob Baker
Page 76

June 21, 1935

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Mrs. Frank S. Miller
53 Old Orchard Lane
Scarsdale, New York

Dear Madam:

reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Jacob Baker of Kittery, Maine, served as a private in the revolutionary War in Captain Samuel Grant's company, Colonel Jonathan Titcomb's regiment, on an alarm to Rhode Island in 1777.

The Revolutionary War records of this office fail to show a claim for pension on file on account of the services of a Jacob Baker, as described above.

Very truly yours

A. D. Hiller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
Page 77

List of warrants and pensions granted to 

Jacob Baker
Pa.  War of 1812

75, 858-40- '50
1, 455-80-'55
90, 489-120-'55
21, 824-160-'12
3, 409-160-'12
3, 323-160-'50
3, 862-160-'50
7, 836-160-'50
19, 572-160-'50
1, 800-160-'55    S.Ctf19, 988
78, 568-160-'55
112, 851-160-'55
11, 672-120-'55
31, 684-120-'55
56, 543-120-'55
76, 866-120-'55
17, 435-120-'55   W.  Ctf.  28, 773
90, 489-120-'55    W.  Ctf. 16, 500
17, 435-120-'55    W. Ctf.  28, 773 
8, 759-160-'12      W. Ctf.  31, 996
78, 207-120-'55    W. Ctf.  33,792
90, 489-120-'55    W. Ctf.  16, 500
14, 512-80-'55      W. Ctf.  6, 246
56, 512-80-'50      W. Ctf.  34, 544
In lieu of B. L. Ctf.  1, 054

Jacob S, Baker
31, 524-160-'55  W. Ctf.  34 729

Jno F. Blackmar

Mr. Balckmar says he cannot ever tell which of these are 1812 soldiers

Mar 8-1921
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Baker Jacob
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(M-27)

Department Of The Interior
Bureau Of Pensions
Washington

Rev. War Section

Oct. 16. 1922

Mrs. Frank N. Jewett,
Box 266, 
Amboy, Ills.

Madam:

In reply to your letter dated the 8th, and received the 11th inst. you are advised that the Revolutionary War records of  this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to a Col. Jacob Baker of Penn.

In order to identify the record of any particular Jacob Baker who served in the War of 1812, you should furnish the name of some organization in which he served, place of residence at enlistment and after service, and approximate date of his death and given name of widow if he left one.

Very respectfully,
Washington Gardner
Commissioner.
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section

August 27, 1924.

E. A. Brown,
Rooms 7 and 8
O. O. F. Building
Circleville, Ohio.

Sir:

In response to your letter of the 25th instant, I have to advise you, that a careful search of the records of this Bureau fails to show a claim for pension, or bounty land allowed on account of the services of a soldier of the Revolution named Jacob Baker.

There is no provision of law that would entitle the heirs of a soldier of the Revolution, to pension or bounty land.

Respectfully,

Washington Gardner
Commissioner

See saved carbon with letter of req. locked up with Jacob Baker Cor.
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Special Attention Given to Probate Court Practice
Money To Loan   Telephone 143


E. A. Brown
Attorney-At-Law
Rooms 7 and 8   I.O.O.F. Building
Circleville, Ohio
Aug. 25th. 1924

For Pension Office

The Department of Interior,
Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen:

I have a client, Charley Baker, who is an heir at law of one Jacob Baker, long since deceased who was in service in the Revolutionary War and there seems to be an estate that has practically been settled that came through the said Jacob Baker.  I am writing for Charley Baker and ask that I may hear from you relative to this estate.

May I therefore hear from you at your convenience, please?

B/EL.

I am, Yours very truly
E. A. Brown

Seal
Dept of the Interior
Secy's Off. Appts. Mails & Files
Received Aug. 27, 1924
To Chief Clerk

Seal
Dept of the Interior
Secy's Off. Appts. Mails & Files
Received Aug. 27, 1924
To Bur Pensions

Seal
Office of the Chief Clerk
Aug. 27, 1924
Bureau of Pensions
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section

August 27, 1924.

E. A. Brown,
Rooms 7 and 8
O. O. F. Building
Circleville, Ohio.

Sir:

In response to your letter of the 25th instant, I have to advise you, that a careful search of the records of this Bureau fails to show a claim for pension, or bounty land allowed on account of the services of a soldier of the Revolution named Jacob Baker.

There is no provision of law that would entitle the heirs of a soldier of the Revolution, to pension or bounty land.

Respectfully,

Washington Gardner
Commissioner
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Hon. S. D. Fess for Albert I. Corner

Jacob Baker
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(Copy)
War Department
The Adjutant General's Office
Washington

CHB

A. G. 201
Baker, Jacob
(6/12-29) ORD

June 15, 1929

Honorable Simeon D. Fess
United States Senator

My dear Senator Fess:

Your communication of June 12, 1929, with inquiry from Mr. Albert I. Corner, Route 5, Marango, Ohio, has this day been transmitted to the Commissioner of Pensions, this city, for consideration and reply relative to pension in the case of Jacob Baker, private,, Captain Samuel Gordon's Company, 5th Pennsylvania Militia (Fenton's), War of 1812.

You will no doubt receive a reply from him in due course.

Very respectfully,

C.H. Bridges
Major General,
The Adjutant General.

Note:  The inquirer quoted this exact service.
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June 20, 1929

Honorable Simeon D. Fess
United States Senate,
Washington D.C.

My dear Senator:

In response to your request of June 12, 1929, with letter of Mr. Albert I. Corner, Route 3, Marango, Ohio, which have been transmitted to this bureau for consideration, I have the honor to advise you that the records fail to show that pension was ever claimed on account of the services of Jacob Baker, private in Captain Samuel Gordon's Company, Fifth Pennsylvania Militia, War of 1812.

Very truly yours,

Earl D. Church
Commissioner.
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A.G. 201
Baker, Jacob
(6/12/29) ORD

1st Ind.
CL

War Department, A.G.O., June 15, 1929. - 
To the Commissioner of Pensions.

1.  Inviting attention to the basic communication and inclosure, also copy of reply thereto.

2. The records show that Jacob Baker, private, Captain Samuel Gordon's Company, 5th Pennsylvania Militia (Fenton's), was in service from March 1, 1814 to August 24, 1814.  It appears that the company was organized in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, and was discharged at Buffalo.

C. H Bridges
Major General,
The Adjutant General
By

2 inclosures,
(Letter dated 6/10/29
  Copy of A.G. letter dated 6/15/29)
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Kathryne House

Jacob Baker
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In Reply Refer To
Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
MMHF/ILL

3-2027
(April, 1930)

United States
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Washington

June 2, 1930

Kathryne House
(Clark County)
Wyaconda, Missouri

Dear Madam:

I advise you that this bureau is unable to furnish the history of a soldier of the Revolutionary War unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made to the United States on account of his services.

A careful search of the records fails to show such a claim on file on account of the services of Jacob and William Baker, as described by you.

Very truly yours,

E. W. Morgan
Acting Commissioner

Note:
came from Germany prior to 1760 -
Sev. in 2nd Pa. Regt. Rev. War
also sev. from East Lorm, Pa or Bath Co. Md. in 1812
given real estate in Philadelphia
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C. B. Jenkins
1312 Pennsylvania Ave.
Fairmont, West Virginia

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to your letter of October 12, relative to land which you state was granted for revolutionary War service of one Jacob Baker, and located in Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia.

There is no claim for bounty land on file based upon service of a Jacob Baker or Becker in the Revolutionary War.  The land to which you refer may have been granted by the State of Pennsylvania, as land granted by the United States was not located in that state.

Very truly yours,

A.D. Hillis
Assistant to Administrator
Page 90

Mr. H. Spiess

Jacob Baker
Page 91

February 27, 1931

Rev. & 1812 wars Section
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Mr. H. Spiess
322 Lapeer Avenue
Saginaw, Michigan

Dear Sir:

You are advised that the Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to show a claim for pension of bounty land on file on account of the services of Jacob Baker in the Revolutionary War.

Very truly yours,

E.W. Morgan
Acting Commissioner
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Los Angeles Cal. 
Feb. 3rd, 1931

Pension Department 
Washington D.C.

Dear Sir:

I am writing the Baker genealogy.  I am asking you for the following:  Have you a record of Captain or Col. Jacob Baker of Penn. He served in the Revolutionary war 1776.  When born and where his parents names was he German or English.  The Jacob Baker I refer to was given some land in Philadelphia for his service in the Revolutionary War.

Yours very truly,

Mrs. A. J. Orrick
107 N. Fremont Ave.
Los Angeles Cal.
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Mrs. A. J. Orrick

Jacob Baker
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In Reply Refer To
Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
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3-2027
(April, 1930)

Veterans' Administration
Bureau of Pensions
Washington
February 12, 1931

Mrs. A. J. Orrick
107 N. Fremont Avenue
Los Angeles, California

Dear Madam:

I advise you that this bureau is unable to furnish the history of a soldier of the Revolutionary War unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made to the United States on account of his services.

A careful search of the records fails to show such a claim on file on account of the services of Jacob Baker described by you.

Very truly yours,

E.W. Morgan
Acting Commissioner
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Mr. C.F. Uhl

Jacob & Peter Baker
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Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
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May 15, 1930

Mr. C. F. Hul
Millersburg
Ohio

Dear Sir:

I advise you that the records of this bureau fail to show a claim for pension on file on account of services in the Revolutionary War of Jacob Baker of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who was born in 1715; nor do the War of 1812 records show that pension was ever claimed on account of the service of a Peter Baker of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the name Becker also searched.

It is suggested that information relative to their military service might be obtained from the Adjutant General, U.S. A War Department, Washington D.C.

Very truly yours,

E.W. Morgan
Acting Commissioner
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
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April 3, 1929

Charles J. Baker
244 West 9th Avenue
Tarentum, Pennsylvania.

Sir:

I advise you that the records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to Jacob Baker as described by you.

For information relative to land that may have been granted by the State of Pennsylvania, it is suggested that you consult the archives in Harrisburg.

Respectfully,

E.W. Morgan
Acting Commissioner
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Tarentum Pa.
Feb. 28, 1929

The Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.

My Dear Sir;

Do you have any record of a Jacob Baker, born about 1763 serving in the War of 1812.  I have been informed this Jacob held a commission as a Captain.

I understand at one time he resided at or near Stoyestown, Somerset Count Pa.  Later on moving to Madison, Westmoreland County Pa. where he died and was buried in the Madison Cemetery.  This Jacob Baker I refer to acquired considerable land in Somerset County according to the records now in the Somerset County Courts.  Jacob Baker and his second wife Anna Maria Zimmerman attended church and were members of the Reformed Church at Stoyestown, Somerset County which is shown by church record, but the date is missing.
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I understand this name Jacob payed taxes in Greensburg, Westmoreland County Pa. Any information you may be able to give me will be greatly appreciated.

Trusting you will oblige me with an early reply.  I remain yours
Respectfully.

Chas. J. Baker
244 W. 9th Ave.
Tarentum Pa.


P.S. Jacob Baker was my great Grand Father, and I would like very much to get his record.  C.J.B.
Page 100

Mrs. U. L. Mayhew
1720 McFadden St.
Santa Ana. Calif.

Jacob Baker 
of Mass.

More as described

MCS
4/14/35
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Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the location of two grants of land, five hundred acres each, awarded Colonel Jacob Baker for service in the Revolutionary War.

There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of Colonel Jacob Baker.  The land to which you refer may have been granted by the state from which he served.

A.D. Hiller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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Portland, Oregon
Dec. 5, 1934

Dept. of Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Dear Sirs:

Jacob Baker entered the Revolutionary War as Major of one of the Battalions of the Pennsylvania Lines.  Received his Commission from Congress, June 4th 1782. Afterward promoted to Colonel.

He received a grant from the government for 500 acres of land, Feb. 4th, 1785 - again May 11, 1789 - 500 acres more.  He took out many other war grants of land at Harrisburg, Pa. and other towns in Pennsylvania.

I want location of the two 500 acre plots given for military service if you will be so kind as to send same.  I have the rest.

Thanking you in advance.

I am sincerely

Lillian A. Ryan
Route 5  Box 398
Portland, Oregon
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Mrs. Clarence A. Pyle
High Rock
Pennsylvania

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to six hundred acres of land said to have been granted Colonel Jacob Baker for his service in the Revolutionary War, and on which land the City of Philadelphia was later located, also information in regard to money which you believe to be due the heirs of Colonel Jacob baker through French Spoilation claims.

The Revolutionary War records of this office consist of claims for pensions and bounty land which have been made to the United States based upon military service in that war.

There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of Jacob Baker of Pennsylvania, and officer.  Land located within the territorial limits of the State of Pennsylvania would not have been granted by the United States and, since Philadelphia was founded prior to the Revolutionary War, the land on which that city is located would not have been granted for Revolutionary War service.

This office has no record of French Spoilation claims.  It is suggested that you apply to the United States Court of Claims, this city, as a possible source of information in regard to that matter,  This office has no knowledge of any sums of money being held by the United States, which you state are due the heirs of Colonel Jacob Baker, and is unable to cite any source of information relative thereto.

Very truly yours

A.D. Hiller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Note:  
I called to Court of Claims & was informed that they have 24  French Spoilation Claims under the name Jacob Baker.  MNO
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Heigh Rock, York Co Pa.

Nov. 13, 1935
R.F.D.I.

Revolutionary & 1812

Assistant administrator Pensions, 
U.S. Veterans administration
Washington D.C.

Could you possibly advise me if it is a correct statement in regards to Colonel Jacob baker of Phila. Pa. who settled there in I think as stated to me in 1752 and served in the army, Revolutionary, as to his receiving payment for same services 7 as to what they pay consisted & etc. in regards to same.

Or history or anything connected as to same services & pay for same. It has been stated to me that among other parts of payment he received a tract of about 600 acres of land where Phila Pa. now is located and that I could possibly get a phostatic copy of same from files from you. 

Will you please let me know in regards to same & what photostat copy of said records would cost me & oblige & thank you.

Respectfully,

Mrs. Clarence A. Pyle

Find stamped reply. Envelope please
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P.S.

I have been informed that also there are being held by the U.S. government the sum of 2,300.00 for the heirs of Colonel Jacob Baker who is stated to of died in 1819. But I have not been able to locate where his home was where he lived or his home where he died or was buried.  This sum is stated to of been for the French Spoilation of claims for the destruction of ships belonging to Colonel Jacob Baker & is still being held for his & his partners heirs.  But I never learned the identity of the said partner and that 1,100.00 of that sum is presently recoverable & that the balance would have to go through some other jurisdiction of the law before being recoverable.  Could you & would you please tell me if somewhere I can get the history & full evidence & identity of same exact & correctly.
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Mrs. Margaret M.H. Finch, being duly sworn, deposed and says that she is Chief of the Revolutionary and 1812 Wars Section of the Veteran's Administration which contains the applications for pension and bounty land based upon military service in the Revolutionary War and disability incurred in service during said war: that after a careful search of the Revolutionary War pension and bounty land applications, no record has been found that such an application or claim was made to the United States based upon military service of a Jacob Baker in the Revolutionary War, or for disability incurred in service during the war.

Margaret M.H. Finch

Subscribed and Sworn to this 3rd day of April, 1937
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Veterans Administration
Washington

April 16, 1937

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Lillian A. Ryan
1606 - 5th Street
Milwaukie, Oregon

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you furnish further information in regard to Henry Baker, and in which you request verification of the statement that Colonel Jacob Baker received from the Government five hundred acres of land February 4, 1785, and five hundred additional acres May 11, 1789, which information, you state, was furnished by the Bureau of Pensions, Interior Department, August 11, 1916.

There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of Henry Baker or Becker who was born in1712 and, as stated in other communication with you, there is no claim for bounty land on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of a Colonel Jacob Baker.

If you will forward the Pension Bureau letter, or a copy of it, another effort will be made to aid you in your research.

Very truly yours

A.D. Hiller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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Envelope:

Veterans Administration
Washington D.C.
_________
Official Business

Penalty for Private Use to Avoid Payment of Postage $300

Seal:
Washington D.C. 14
APR 19
7:24 PM
1937

gone 
300 mil

Return to Writer 
Unclaimed

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Portland
ORFG
Apr 26
12:36 Pm
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Veterans Administration
Washington

April 16, 1937

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Lillian A. Ryan
1606 - 5th Street
Milwaukie, Oregon

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you furnish further information in regard to Henry Baker, and in which you request verification of the statement that Colonel Jacob Baker received from the Government five hundred acres of land February 4, 1785, and five hundred additional acres May 11, 1789, which information, you state, was furnished by the Bureau of Pensions, Interior Department, August 11, 1916.

There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of Henry Baker or Becker who was born in1712 and, as stated in other communication with you, there is no claim for bounty land on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of a Colonel Jacob Baker.

If you will forward the Pension Bureau letter, or a copy of it, another effort will be made to aid you in your research.

Very truly yours

A.D. Hiller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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Veterans Administration
Washington
June 19, 1936

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Lillian A. Ryan
1606 - 5th Street
Milwaukie, Oregon.

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request information relative to henry Baker, who served in the Revolutionary War as Lieutenant, also, to his brother Colonel Jacob Baker.

There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of a Colonel Jacob Baker. Such claims are the source of Revolutionary War data furnished by this office.

In order to identify the record of the particular soldier named Henry Baker in whom you are interested, should it be on file, as much as possible of the following data in regard to him should be furnished: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow.

Please return these letters with your reply.

Very truly yours

A.D. Hiller,
Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Aug. 8, '36

Jacob Baker or Becker entered the Revolutionary War as Major of one of the Battalions of the Pennsylvania lines - Received his Commission from Congress - June 4, 1782, afterwards promoted to Col.  He received his grant for 500 acres from the govt. Feb 4th 1785 - and on May 11, 1789 - was given 500 acres of land more.  This was gotten from Bureau of Pensions in D.C. Aug 17, 1916 - Dept of Interior.  I'd like you to verify it.

Henry was the brother - born in Germany about 1712.  Sons of Geo. P. Becker

Lilian A. Ryan

Thanks,
Lillian A. Ryan
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January 9, 1940
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Mrs. F. N. Coffey
2372 State Street
Salem, Oregon

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request a certified copy of the record of Colonel Jacob Baker, Revolutionary War officer, which was on record when the Capitol was in Philadelphia.

Revolutionary War data furnished by the Veterans Administration are obtained from claims for pension and bounty land which have been made to the United States based upon service in that war.

There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon service of Colonel Jacob Baker in the Revolutionary War.

It is suggested that information relative to the military record of Colonel Jacob Baker might be obtained from the Adjutant General, War Department, this city.

Very truly yours

A.D. Hiller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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Seal:
Dec 6 1939
Mail Sub-Div
Under No 30
Vets Adm

Salem, Oregon
December 2nd, 1939

War Departments,
Bureau of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Dear Sirs:

I wish a certified copy of the record of Jacob Baker who was a Col. in Gages regiment under George Washington in the Revolutionary War.

This was on record when the Capital was in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Thanking you in advance,

Sincerely,
Mrs. F. N. Coffey
2372 State St.
Salem Oregon
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May 2, 1940

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Mrs. Philip J. Smith
Winterport
Maine

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Colonel Jaco Baker.

There is no claim for pension on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of a Colonel Jacob Baker.

Very truly yours

A.D. Hiller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator


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Winterport, Maine

April 2, 1940

Vet. Bureau of Information
Washington D.C.

Dear Sir:

Kindly tell me if you have on your records a Col. Jacob Baker of the Revolutionary army?  If so do the records show who any of his people were? (His father, brothers or sons, the place of his birth and date and where his home was.)

What would I have to do to get information from the first or second census?  I suppose his name would be recorded there at least.

Yours truly
Mrs. Philip J. Smith

P.S. My husband was enlisted in the Am. army of the World War and it may mean a great deal to us if we can find answers to these questions.
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August 3, 1936

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Lillian A. Ryan
1606 5th Street
Milwaukie, Oregon

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Colonel Jacob Baker who, you state, received a grant of five hundred acres of land February 4, 1786 and a grant of five hundred acres of land May 11, 1789, both United States grants.

There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon service of Colonel Jacob Baker in the Revolutionary War.  The land to which you refer may have been granted by the state from which he served.

Very truly yours,

A.D. Hiller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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Milwaukie, Oregon

June 25th, 1936

Veterans Administration Bureau
Washington D.C.

Mr. A. D. Hiller

Dear Sir:

In the Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions you will find a record of Jacob Baker, which I would like certified.

He entered the Revolutionary War as Major of one of the Battalions of the Pennsylvania lines, receiving his commission from Congress on June 4th, 1782, afterward was promoted Colonel.

February 4th, 1785 he received a five hundred acre tract or grant of land from the Government.

May 11th, 1789 he received another five hundred acre grant of land from the Government.

Jacob's land are identified as surveys number 520 and IIII.

Henry Baker's land given him for military services I have located some in N.Y.

Henry, Jacob, and Peter Becker or Baker were brothers coming to America in 1727 from Germany, their father was George Peter Becker, the boys became naturalized citizens sometime in 1738, I believe I have that correct
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The government owed the Spoilation Claims in which Jacob Bakers boats were confiscated, and the Treasury Department have written me they would have to pay this debt owed to Jacobs heirs through the Probate Court of Philadelphia who were the ones to issue letters of Administration on Jacob's Estate many years ago.

Pennsylvania, Maryland, and N.Y. I know were not public land States, I have succeeded in getting records covering my ancestors in all but Pennsylvania, where I know they were given grants but for some reason, they do not wish to reveal the location of these grants, of which my Great grandmother had record of.

Sincerely thanking you for any help you may be able to give me along this line and thanking you for your kind letter, I am

Sincerely
Lillian A. Ryan
1601 5th St
Milwaukie, Oregon
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Clarksburg, W. Va.
969 W. Pike St.
May 8, 1922

Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington City
Washington D.C.

Dear Sir:

Find enclosed envelope for reply to the following asked for information:

Ever since a small boy I have heard of a Government land grant as a bounty to one Colonel Jacob Baker for services rendered in the Revolutionary War, which grant embraced a portion of the sight of Philadelphia Pa.  And for some reason the said Colonel Jacob Baker leased the above mentioned land back to the Government for a period of 99 years, which lease has recently expired and the estate remains unsettled.  Believing myself to be a rightful heir through the family connection of Isaac Baker.

Kindly let me know if the above is true in any part.  If you cannot furnish the desired information please refer this letter to the department who can give me this information.

Respectfully

Homer Rogers
969 W. Pike St
Clarksburg, W. Va.
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Rev. War Section

May 11, 1922

Homer Rogers
969 W. Pike St.
Clarksburg, W. Va.

Sir:

In response to your letter of the 8th instant, you are advised that a careful search of the records of this Bureau fails to show a claim for bounty land on file on account of the Revolutionary War service of any soldier named Jacob Baker.

It is proper to add that as the city of Philadelphia, founded in 1682, was a part of the colony and State of Pennsylvania, it was not in the power of the United State to give the land on which it stood in payment for military service rendered during the Revolution.

Very respectfully,

Washington Gardner
Commissioner
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Loeb -
no bounty land files and all old books prior to 1800 search.

See in this letter reference to the Baker land question
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Rev. War Section

May 5, 1921

Mrs. J. W. Semple,
198 Fernwood Ave.
Rochester, N. Y.

Madam:

In response to your letter which was received on May 3, 1921, you are advised that a careful search of the records of this Bureau fails to show that bounty land was allowed on account of the services in the War of the Revolution, of any soldier names Loeb.

Very respectfully,

Washington Gardner
Commissioner
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#198 Linwood Ave.
Rochester N.Y.

My dear sir:

I have recently corresponded with the Dept of the Interior General Land Off. and have been advised by same to get in touch with this Dept.  I am advised that all warrants for bounty land were issued by Commissioner of Pensions for services in war or battles prior to March 3, 1855 only.

After the revolution the U.S. Government granted two tracks of uncleared land to Loeb brothers, for services they rendered during that
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#198 Linwood Ave.
Rochester N.Y.

My dear sir:

I have recently corresponded with the Dept of the Interior General Land Off. and have been advised by same to get in touch with this Dept. I am advised that all warrants for bounty land were issued by Commissioner of Pensions for services in war or battles prior to March 3, 1855 only.

After the revolution the U.S. Government granted two tracks of uncleared land to Loeb brothers, for services they rendered during that
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war.  One was granted the land in the State of Ohio and I believe it was in the vicinity of Chillicothe Ohio & other was granted a track in the State of Penn. in the neighborhood of Allentown Pa.  One brother died & the other returned to Alsace, from where he came.  The family at that time made up a purse and sent the school master of that village named Baker to U.S. 9 to attend to the settlement of property.  After this Baker reached here he forgot his errand and summoned his family, and lived on land as his own in Pa.  Baker's death caused the Baker relatives to place their claims on given lands.  But were unable to produce a clear title so our government took the land over on a 100 year lease, which expires this year, as I understand it. The Loebs were as ignorant those days and had little money as they never succeeded in recovering lost titles.

Now what I want to find out is there any record of such lands being granted to the original Loeb brothers and is there any possible chance of the estate being settled on either side.  The Bakers seem to think they have a rock bottom claim on the estate and claim it as theirs, But some of our..
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descendants had worried so about at that he lost his reason, so I believe he must have had some real evidence of the truth of the matter in our favor  naturally did worry  self in that state.

 you can give me any   on this matter &amp; I wish  would kindly oblige me  doing so, or on the other hand if you can suggest any advice as to what steps would by advised in this matter.  I am 

Yours very respectfully
Mrs. J. M. Semple

Seal:
Pension Office, US
May 3 1921
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8-871

Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Records Division

Brief by...JFB
Orig...
Cert...
Claimant...
Soldier:  Jacob Baker of Pa.
       by trade a surveyor
Service: 4th leav.
  Ap. for pension Mar. 1812
  awarded in 1812

No...claim, Service record
  {no such pension claim on file 
   if this search of old war is correct.

No claim, Alph'd b record....  AW,   19th
             ...........Clerk

Remarks... 
   No other (not of Pa the pen 1804  11 U.S. Inf)
   No other 1812 than W. Ctf. 31996.
   No other O.W. than Inv. File 2,946 and Inv. File 28,256
   (Matross U.S.A. Waynes Ind. War wd at battle Miami 179, pens from         Apr 17, 1802 also in Rev)

J.H. Wood
Chief Division

Also are Pa. 2nd service Vol. XI- 10. 762 Pa.
State pension - Rev War
Jacob Baker (dead)
Pen Act Mar. 30, 1811 Legislation
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Treasury Department
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Washington

Bureau of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Would it be possible to get the pension record of a man with the following meager information?

A certain Jacob Baker of Penn, by trade a surveyor, who was in the 4th Cavalry.  Pension applied for March 1812 awarded in 1818.

If this is not sufficient please innumerate some necessary items of information.

Yours truly,

Madge S. Feaster
1855 Calvert St UW City
Apt 32
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Re. War Section

Oct. 25, 1922

Madge S. Feaster
1355 Calvert St. U.W.
Washington D.C.

Madam:

In response to your letter of the 16th instant, you are advised, that a careful search of the records fails to show a claim for pension on file, for a Jacob Baker of Penn., who was in the Fourth Calvary, and who applied for pension in March 1812, and received it in 1818.

You are requested to furnish any data in your possession relative to the alleged claim for pension, quoting the title of the book and number of page on which said record was found; that is, if said pension was allowed by the United States.  If said claim was allowed by the State of Pennsylvania, you should consult the State Librarian at Harrisburg Pa. in regard to it.

Very respectfully,

Washington Gardner
Commissioner