Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 2,237, William Gill, Penn.
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SERVICE
Penn.

Gill, William

NUMBER
S.2,237

CONTENTS

carded
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4650

Pennsylvania

William Gill
of ---in the State of Pennsylvania who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Montgomery of the Reg. commanded by Col McCoy in the Pennsylvania line for Private 3 years - $80.00

Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 80 Dollars ---Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued she [sic] 25th day of January 1838 and sent to Hon J. Banks House Reps

Arrears to the 4th of Apr. 1832 - $120.00
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Mar 1833 - 40 -
$160.00

{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}

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


Dead. see let to S. Ekin, Mar 22. 1837.
let. 10 March 1838 Hon T. Remy.
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William Gill

Ao[?]. 3 yrs
$80.--

Hon J Banks
Ho. Reps
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BRIEF in the case of William Gill of Mercer County in the State of Pennsylvania
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court

2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? [no response]

3. How old is he? 82 years

4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.

[table:]
Period. Septemb. In 1776 
Duration of Service. Years, Months, Days. 3 years ---
Rank. As a Private
Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served. Gen. Danl. Broadhead
Capt. James Montgomery
Col. Enos McCoy.

5. In what battles was he engaged? Payoli

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Westmorland County state of Pennsylvania

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? They want a distinct seal.

I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.

Saml J Potts
Examining Clerk.
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failed, Especially about dates;) States that Captn Montgomery died[?] at Bonbrook [Bound Brook, NJ], and then Major Vernon, or Vernum took command of the Company, after the Payoli [Paoli] Scrape[?] the Company in which this deponent was returned West of the Mountains, and proceeded to Fort Mackintosh [McIntosh], for some time, then went to Fort Larnence [Laurens], then to Pittsburg [Pittsburgh] where he was honorably discharged by Col. Bayard. at the end of his three years Service. Says that his discharge was Sent to Harrisburg and believes it is there on file now.
Deponent States _ that Richard Stevenson, John Mckee David Courtney, James McKee and many others, Can testify for him.

This deponent hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name od not on the pension Roll of any Agency in any State, as a United States Pensioner. That he draws or receives from the State of Pennsylvania forty dollars per annum, on account of the wounds he received in the Service, during the Revolutionary War; which he understands he is not required to relinquish by the present act of Congress.

Sworn and subscribed to}
This 6th day of September}
1832 before me}
A, Brown. [signature] }  William Gill [signature]

And I Alexander Brown do hereby declare it as my opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And I also further certify that David Courtney, and John McKee are residents of Wolfcreek Township in Mercer County, and live near neighbours to William Gill, that I am personally acquainted with them, and know them to be Credible persons, and that their Statements are entitled to full Credit. and I further certify that it is my opinion, from his Bodily infirmity, this applicant cannot (without running too great a risqué) attend the Court. This applicant did S[illegible] to me that through Bodily infirmity, he could not attend Court, but I see, I have neglected to write down in his deposition, or declaration, being hurried, having Rode about 14 miles to him, and wanting to return as quick as possible.
Mercer october  20th 1832.    A, Brown. [signature]

That this applicant is on the pension list of Pennsylvania is known to me as I have Several times drawn his pension money for him, his drawing a pension I think is evidence of his Service, Tho not of the length of time, 
A, Brown. [signature]
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State of Pennsylvania
Mercer County } Ss.

On the twenty fifth day of September 1832 Personally appeared in Open Court, Before John Breden Esqr. President, and A Brown & W Amberson, associate Judges, The Court of Mercer County now sitting, David Courtney, a resident of Wolfcreek Township in Mercer County & State of Pennsylvania, who being sworn according to law did depose and say that he has been well acquainted with William Gill, the present applicant for pension, for at least twenty five years, lives less than a mile from him, and esteems him to be a man of good moral charater [sic], and strict veracity, has often heard Mr. Gill relate his adventures in the Revolutionary War, many years ago, that he has been believed in the neighbourhood to have been a Soldier of the revolution, and never heard it doubted. that he believes that Wm. Gill is about the age he states himself to be, that he is infirm, and his memory much impaired. and he has no doubt of the truth of his declaration as herein stated.

David Courtney

Sworn & subscribed in open court
25th September 1832
WS Rankin Clerk

On the twenty fifth day of September 1832 personally appeared in open being a Court of Record, Before John Breden Esqr. President, A Brown and Wm. Amberson associate Judges, The Court of Common pleas, for the County of Mercer now sitting, John McKee who being Sworn according to law did depose and say that he has lived neighbor to, and been well acquainted with William Gill, (who is now applying for a pension) for more than thirty years, says that he is a very respectable man of good moral character and strict veracity; That he has often heard Mr. Gill relate the scenes he went through when in the service, many years ago. That he has never heard a doubt of his having been a Soldier of the Revolution; and believes that he must be about the age he states, in his declaration, and has no doubt of the Correctness of his statement as to substance, he knows Mr. Gill memory is greatly failed, as to dates; he is quite infirm in body as well as mind

John McKee

Sworn and Subscribed in open court 25th September, 1832
Wm S Rankin Clerk
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Mercer County Ss

I Wm Rankin Clerk of the Court of Common pleas of said County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of an application for a pension before A Brown Esq Witness my hand & seal of said court this twenty fifth day of September eighteen hundred and thirty two and that the said A Brown is a Judge of said court duly qualified to administer oaths as such

Wm S Rankin Clerk


Wm Gill

*16343

(*Numbered out of place-)


Revolutionary Claim

Louis Cass. Esqr.
Secretary of War
City of Washington.
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The answer to this applicant to be directed to

Alexr. Brown in Mercer
Mercer County
Pennsylvania
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September 16, 1938


BA-J/AWF
William Gill
S. 2237

The Quartermaster General
Memorial Branch
War Department
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to your request for information in regard to William Gill, private in the 8th Pennsylvania Line, died April 11, 1833 in
Harrisville, Pennsylvania.

The data which follow were obtained from
papers on file in pension claim, S. 2237, based on the service in the Revolutionary War, of William Gill.

The date and place of birth of William Gill were not given, nor were the names of his parents stated.

William Gill enlisted on Turtle Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, sometime in August or September, 1776, served as private in Captain James Montgomery's company, which was later commanded by Major Vernon, in Colonel Aenas Mackey's Eighth Pennsylvania Regiment; he was in the battles of Bound Brook, where wounded in the head, and Paoli, where he was wounded by a bayonet thrust in his side, and struck on the head by htt of a gun, length of service three years.

He was allowed pension on his application executed September 6, 1832, at which time he was eighty-two years of age, and a resident of Wolf
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September 16, 1938

BA-J/AWF
William Gill
S. 2237
Reference is made to your request for infor
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Creek Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.

William Gill was pensioned, also, by the State of Pennsylvania, at the rate of $40.00 per annum.

Reference was made in 1837 to the soldier, William Gill, as then deceased, and to heirs. The date of his death was not given, nor names of heirs shown.

The application for headstone for William Gill is returned herewith; there was no correspondence enclosed.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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Creek Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.

William Gill was pensioned, also, by the State of Pennsylvania, at the rate of $40.00 per annum.

The papers on file in this claim contain no discernible data in regard to family.
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[left side of page:]
Decr. 9-1902

Ella F. Jackman
Oshkosh - Wis

1927 Jan. 29. photos to Mr. W. H. Jenks (he paid for them) for transmittal to Mrs. Mary E. Van Swearingen 633 W. Wayne St. Fort Wayne Ind. (see receipts for pay in War 1812 W. [?] 14860) AW.

1930 - Hist. to Mrs David P. Robertson EEJ

1938 - Sept. 16 - list to Memo - AWF


[right side of page:]
Rev War

2237
INVALID

File No. 2237
William Gill
Privt Rev War

Act: June 7 1832
Index:-Vol. A., Page 141.

[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Wm. Gill, Pennsylvania roll - Act 7 June 1832.
Be pleased to say up to what time he was last paid?
Pen. Office
Mar 20. 1837} to the 4 March 1833 JH
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Saml. Ekin
Mar 22 1837
GC.

Record V42 Page 83
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War Dept.
Pension Office
March 22. 1837

Sir,
In reply to that part of your letter of the 3rd inst. in relation to pension in the case of Wm. Gill, decd, I have to inform you that his stipend appears to have been paid to the 4th. March 1833. I am unable to say what is due to the heirs, as it is not known at this office at what particular time the Pensioner died. They are however entitled to the balance due from the time to which he was last paid up to the day of his death and can obtain it on the production of the proper vouchers at the Philada. Agency.

The inquiry in relation to land in this case, will be answered by Wm Gadon, Esq of the County Land Office, to whom your letter has been referred.

W. Saml. Ekin,
Whitestown P.O.
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SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE. 1-681 PHONE Branch 476

All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. 12297

Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
WASHINGTON

January 25, 1927

CHIEF, Division of Publications,
Room G 137.
Please furnish work specified below.

Bureau ordering Pension
Deliver to Room No. 5033

(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)

Title and description of job photostat copies of two pages from the Rev. War pension claim, S. 2237, William Gill

No. of copies 1 of each page
Shall form be kept standing? no
For further information see A. E. Wilson Room No. 5033 Phone No. 541

AE Wilson
Chief of Branch

NOTE: No order made "SPECIAL" unless statement showing necessity is written below and approved by Chief of Bureau ordering

[stamp: DIVISION OF PUBLICATIONS
RECEIVED JAN 25 1927
DEPT. OF INTERIOR]

CHECK WORK DESIRED
Photostat x Size actual
Repay? yes $0.30

[handwritten note in right margin:]
See receipt for payment in Thos Gill
War 1812 - W. Ctf. 14860.
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Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
KHL

March 12, 1930

Mrs. David F. Robertson
911 Reba Place
Evanston, Illinois

Dear Madam:

I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.2237, it appears that William Gill enlisted on Turtle Creek, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, about August or September, 1776, served in Captain James Montgomery's Company, which was later commanded by Major Vernon, Colonel Aenas Mackay's Pennsylvania Regiment, was in the battles of Bound Brook, where he was wounded in the head, and at Paoli, where he was again wounded by a bayonet thrust in his side and served three years.

He was allowed pension on his application executed September 6, 1832, at which time he was aged eighty-two years and resided in Wolf Creek Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.

He stated that he also received a pension of $40 per annum from the State of Pennsylvania.

There are no data concerning his family.

The Revolutionary War records fail to afford any information in regard to David McKnight as described by you or to William Gill who died in Washington County, Pennsylvania in 1802.

Very truly yours

EARL D. CHURCH
Commissioner.

[handwritten note:] Date of death not on AB