Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 32,621, Samuel Young, Penn. Va.
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(3-1776)
SERVICE
Penn.
Va.

Young, Samuel

NUMBER
S.32.621

CONTENTS
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Samuel Young
of Marion Co. in the State of Illinois who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Montgomery of the regt. commanded by Col. McCampbell [illegible] Virginia militia line for 9 months for 1778

Inscribed on the Roll of Illinois at the rate of 30 Dollars -- Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 19 day of May 1835 and sent to Walter B. Scates, Frankfort Illinois

$135. -- Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 1835 
15. -- Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Mch 1836 
$150. --

{Revolutionary Claim Act. June 7, 1832}

Record by Wm. Allison, Clerk 
Book E. 2 Vol. 8 Page 136
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32.903
Samuel Young
Illinois

Issd.

from 1778 for 9 mos.
$30

Walter B. Scates.
[crossed out word]
Frankfort, Illinois
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State of Illinois
Marion County  Sct.

 On this 9th day of March 1835 personally appeared in open court before the Circuit Court of Marion County in the State of Illinois now sitting Samuel Young a resident of said county and state aged seventy-three years the 7th day of May next, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated.  He was born on the 7th day of May 1762 in Cumberland County and the State of Pennsylvania as he was told by his parents and believes, where he resided some time, when he moved to Northumberland County in said State, where he was drafted into the service of the United States under Captain Samuel Young in Major John Lee's Battalion & Colonel __ Dougherty's Regiment, and he entered the service on the 7th day of May 1778 rendezvousing at Sansbury Northumberland County, where he remained as a guard at Lee's Fort, during this term of his service, which was three months, and at the end of the three months for which he was first drafted, he was discharged by Captain Young in writing which Said discharge was burnt up by his getting his house burnt.  There was no skirmish or fighting or anything of note transpired during this term.  Hee then moved to Montgomery County in the State of Virginia where he was again drafted for another term of three months service under Captain James Montgomery and Colonel William Campbell's Regiment, and entered the service some time in the spring of 1781 He rendezvoused at Fort Chisel, where he was engaged as a guard at Said Fort, and in scouting after the Indians and Tories until the Battle at King’s Mountain in which he was engaged, and where they defeated Ferguson killing a great many, and took a great many prisoners.  Hee [illegible] Cols Cleveland , Williams,  Shelby, and others of the American forces.  Col Campbell having heard that the British and Tories were gathering at this place, march immediately to attack them, arriving at the Mountain, and marching up it they met them on the top, and commenced the Battle, and fought them to the foot of the Mountain, and finally gained the victory.  They then marched on Lower & the Moravian
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Towns with the prisoners.  On their march Captain Montgomery's company to which he belonged, was sent out as a scout;  They came across a small squad of 8 or 10 British, who fired upon them, a Skirmish ensued, the British firing, and retreating and, we firing and pursuing, until we found ourselves in the heart of a considerable British force, and were compelled to retreat, having lost our Ltnt;  we then joined our Regiment, and marched on to the Moravian Towns and left the prisoners; and were marched back to Fort Chisel, where we remained stationed until the end of the Second Term of three months service, when he was discharged again, by Captain Montgomery by merely dismissing him, without any written discharge.  The militia to which he belonged, were then divided into classes, and a class at a time was required to perform service by tours.  The class to which he belonged was called upon to perform a tour of service in 1782 some time in the Spring.  Hee [sic] was engaged in this service scouting, spying the Indians and guarding the frontier for a term of three months, under Captain James Montgomery, commanded by Colonel Campbell, though they did not march out by Regiment; but single companies were sent out as occasion required, but nothing of any note occurred during these three months.  Hee [sic] was engaged a long time, say some four or five years, in this service; but he cannot recollect any other term of definite Service well enough to particularize it, being all ways ready and frequently called on, but serving but a short time, in a particular chase, for instance after Indians who stole horses or did any mischief, that he cannot give the length of time, or date of service, on account of his memory being frail, and recollection indistinct,  Hee [sic] recollects no other officers than those he has stated, nor any other Regiments; nor did he know any regular officers.  Hee [sic] has no record of his age.  Hee [sic] has no documentary evidence of his service nor does he know of any living witness by whom he can prove it.  Hee [sic] is acquainted with Wm H. Hadden, David R. Chance,
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John Hammer and a great many others in his neighbourhood who can testify as to their belief of his service as a Soldier of the Revolution, his general reputation as such and to his veracity.  Hee [sic] lived when first called into service in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania and afterwards in Montgomery Va.; after the Revolution he moved to Rowan or Roan County N. C. then to Rutherford Co N. C. then to Spartanburg Co S. C. then to Franklin Co Georgia, then to Sumner Co Tennessee then to Logan Co Ky then to [illegible] Co. in Indiana and then to Marion County Illinois where he has lived ever since & where he now lives. Hee [sic] hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Poll of the agency of any state. 
Samuel Young, X his mark
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid. 
Rufus Ricker, Clerk

We David R Chance, a clergyman, residing in the county of Marion & State of Illinois, and James Gray & Thomas Neel residing in the Same hereby certify that we are well acquainted with: Samuel Young who has subscribed and Sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy three years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
David R Chance
Thomas (his X mark) Neel
James Gray 

Sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid
Rufus Ricker Clerk

And the Said court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and Served as he states, and the court further certifies, that if appears to them that David R. Chance, who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, residing in the County of Marion and that James Gray & Thomas Neel who have also signed the Same, are residents in the Same county,& are credible persons, and that their statement are entitled to credit.

I Rufus Ricker clerk of the circuit court in and for the county of Marion and State of Illinois do hereby certify that the foregoing contains
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the original proceedings of the said court, in the matter of the application of Samuel Young for a pension.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of office this 9th day of March A.D. 1835
Rufus Ricker Clerk M.co
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION.
3-525
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.

Washington, D. C. , _______ , 19 ____
Pen S. F.32621

In reply to your request of _______ , received _______ for a statement the military history of Samuel Young a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow’s) application for pension on file in this Bureau.

DATE OF ENLISTMENT / LENGTH OF SERVICE / RANK / OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED / STATE
May 7, 1778 / 3 mos. / Prt. / Captain Samuel Young; Colonel Dougherty / Penn 
Spring 1781 / 3 mos. / Prt. / Captain James Montgomery; Colonel William Campbell / Va.
Spring 1782 / 3 mos. / Prt. / Captain James Montgomery; Colonel William Campbell / Va.

Battles engaged in, Kings Mountain
Residence of soldier at enlistments, Northumberland Co. Pa. and Montgomery Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, Mar. 9, 1835  His claim allowed
Residence at date of application, Marion Co. Ill.
Age at date of application, born May 7, 1762 in Cumberland Co. Penn. 
Remarks: There is no data on file as to his family

Respectfully,
Commissioner.

3-285G
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32 621
Revy INVALID.

File No. 32,621
Samuel Young
Pri Rev War

Act: June 7th 32"
Index: - Vol. 2, Page 498.

[Arrangement of 1870]

1917 June 27 Hist to Mrs. H. J. Walker.
1920 June 2 Hist to Mrs. Mary Y. Storment.
1922 Sept. 27 Hist to C. E. Hull a.w.f.
1924 July 30. C. E. Hull inf. no claim for Capt. Saul. Young mentioned in this claim etc.
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.

July 30, 1924.

Hon. Charles E. Hull,
Salem, Ills.

Sir:
In response to your letter of the twenty-sixth instant, I have the honor to 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 and a careful search of the records fails to show such a claim on file on account of the services of Captain Samuel Young of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania Troops, who is referred to in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.32621 of Samuel Young a private of said county, and whose record was furnished you September 27, 1922.
Such military rolls of the Revolution, as belong to the United States, are in the custody of the Adjutant General, U. S. Army, Washington, D. C.  and information may also be obtained from the original states to which the service was rendered, by addressing the State Librarians at the state capitals.

Sincerely,
Washington Gardner
Commissioner.
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Rev. War Sec.

June 2, 1920.

Mrs. M. Y. Storment,
117a West Main Street,
Salem, Ill.

Madam:

In response to your letter received the 14th ultimo, you are advised that this Bureau is unable to furnish the record 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 records fails to show such a claim on file for Captain Samuel Young who served in Colonel Dougherty’s Regiment Pennsylvania troops.

Very respectfully,
G. M. Saltzgaber
Commissioner.
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CHARLES E. HULL,
42ND DISTRICT. SALEM
MEMBER OF COMMITTEE:
ON APPROPRIATIONS	BANKS AND BANKING
CHICAGO CHARTER	CORPORATIONS
ELECTIONS			INSURANCE
JUDICIARY			MINES AND MINING
PENAL INSTITUTIONS	PRIMARY ELECTIONS
RAILROADS AND WAREHOUSES		        
REVENUE                         RULES
STATE CHARITABLE 	INSTITUTIONS
TO VISIT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

(the Illinois State Seal at top left side.  Eagle perched on summit, sun rays in the horizon,  ribbon in the eagle’s beak with the words Union National Sovereignty State)
Forth-Fourth General Assembly
STATE OF ILLINOIS
SENATE

Salem Ill July 26, 1924

Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir: Will you not please give me any data on file in  your office as to pension or other facts as to Capt. Samuel Young of Dougherty’s Regiment or Troop mustered May 7 1778 in Northumberland Co. Pa. in the War of the Revolution.
In case he made no application or was now pensioned through whom should I seek information regarding the above commissioned officer?

Thanking you
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CHARLES E. HULL
General Merchandise
SALEM, ILLINOIS
8 / 24/ ‘22
Pension Office
Washington, D. C.

Gentleman
Would like the pension record of Samuel Young who was pensioned for Revolutionary Service while living in Marion Co. Ill.  Pension granted under General Act acout 1832 & continued for 6 or 8 years until death in this county
First with Col. Doherty, Pa troops 1781 ^again 1781^ with Va troops Col. Wm. Campbell & Capt. James Montgomery

Resp
C.E. Hull

Circular seal: PENSION OFFICE U.S. AUG 30 1922
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Rec. 24 stamp jte

Samuel Young enlisted first May 7, 1778 at Northumberland County Pennsylvania with Capt. Sameul Young & Col. Dougherty

Other enlistments were under Capt James Montgomery and Col. William Campbell

He lived in several states after the war but died in Marion Co. in 1846. I do not know names of wife. I would like any other information you may be able to give me.  Would there be any way I could find out who Capt Samuel Young was as he may

Circular stamp: PENSION OFFICE U.S. D MAY 14 1920
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have been a relative. Would also like to know some of the battles my ancestor fought in.
trusting I have sufficient Data to warrant your help.

I am Resp
Mrs. M. Y. Storment
117 W. Main St
Salem Ill.

Circular seal: PENSION OFFICE U.S. D MAY 14 1920
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3-049.
Ex. AW
Div. Rev War Section
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C. Apr. 20, 1920

The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is now 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.

Name of widow,
Name of Soldier, Samuel Young
Address of claimant, at enlistment & after service Northumberland County Pennsylvania
Company ____________________
Regiment __________________
State where enlisted, Penn.
Approximate dates of birth & death
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers.
Capt Samuel Young
Col. Dougherty
Capt James Montgomery
Col. Wm. Campbell
Return attached letter with reply.
G. M. Saltzgaber
Commissioner.
G - 2469
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Circular seal: PENSION OFFICE U. S. D MAY 14 1922
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W. S. STORMENT & SON
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
SALEM, ILLINOIS

Circular Seal: PENSION OFFICE U. S. D MAY 14 1920

4 – 3 – 1920

Sirs, 
I would very much appreciate any information you may be able to give me concerning my ancestor who served in the war of the Revolution. His name is Samuel Young and records here say he applied for pension in 1835? I will be very glad if I can prove up on this as it will enable me to a place with the D. A. R. and establish complete record of patriotism as my father served in Civil war of 61 – 65 & my son in the World War having spent 23 months “over there” sailing in May 1917.  You can readily see why I am anxious
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W. S. STORMENT & SON
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
SALEM, ILLINOIS
to prove my claim =
Thanking you in advance for whatever information you may give

I am Resp,
Mrs. Mary Young Storment
Salem Illinois
117 W. Main St.
Circular Seal 1: PENSION OFFICE U. S. D MAY 14 1920
Circular Seal 2: PENSION OFFICE U. S. D APR 6 1920
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The Commissioner of Pensions: -
Will you kindly give me the military service of one Samuel Young who is said to have served in the Virgina troops in the Revolutionary war? There are three of that name who served, but the record of the one who asked for a pension in Illinois, is the record we wish to complete the family records.
Thanking you for the information,
I am 
Truly yours,
Mrs.  M. Y. Walker
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Circular seal: PENSION OFFICE U. S. O JUN 19 1917
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Home Secretary of War
Washington City
Pension Bureau
Ills. Mar 24
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Salem Illinois

Sir
Enclosed I send you the application of Samuel Young for a pension. Be good enough to notify me of the decision of the department upon the application, as soon as a decision may be made. Please forward the certification or any communication on the subject to me, at Frankfort Illinois.

And obliges Your mo. Obt. Sert.
Walter B. Scates

March 9th 1835

J. L. Edwards Esqr. Comr. Pensions
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Salem Ill
May 7th
Honl. Secretary of War.
Washington City

Pension Bureau
May 18 Ills.
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State of Illinois  Sct.
Marion County

This day personally appeared before me the undersigned an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county and State aforesaid Samuel Young, who being first duly Sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following amendment to his declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the act of June 7th 1832. That he was not called out only as Stated on any specific tour of duty, but only as occasion required, and for so long a time as he might be needed to repulse and drive away the enemy and secure the frontier from massacre; So far as he has Stated in his declaration he was called on and Served Specific Tours of duty. That he has no documentary evidence of Said Service, nor does he know of any living witness by whom he can prove it; and as to the occasional service for short periods, when he was not called out to perform Specific tours of duty, he is in like manner without any documentary, or other evidence of living witnesses or the Same; and if it cannot be allowed without better than his own mouth, &  his repute as such in his neighbourhood, he will be and is unable to produce any other; If it cannot be allowed upon such evidence as he has, he hereby relinquishes all claim for a pension for any Such Service, or any part thereof, as is not started to be in Specific Tours of duty; and claims for the remained of Said Service; Such as comes with the provisions of the act of Congress and the rules and regulations of the department upon the same and hopes that the same may be allowed ad further saithe not.
Samuel Young (his X mark)
Subscribed and Sworn to before me
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Given under my hand and Seal this 4th day of May A. D. 1835
Wm. Pace JP. {seal}

State of Illinois Sct.
Marion County  
I Rufus Ricker, Clerk of the county commissioners court in & for the county and state aforesaid Do hereby certify that ________________ whose attestation as a Justice of the Peace for Said County, and State appears to the foregoing amended declaration of Samuel Young is and was at the time of Signing the Same a duly commissioner, qualified and acting Justice of the Peace in & for Said County and State, and full faith and credit are and all his official acts as such and that his Signature thereto is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of Said court at Salem this 5th day of May A. D. 1835
Rufus Ricker, CLK
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Frankfort Illinois

Dr. sir
Enclosed I send you the amended declaration of Samuel Young. Mr. Young is unable to address any further proof of his services, and if it cannot be allowed upon this statement of his case it [illegible] fail I hope however Sir he may be allowed at least for those tours of duty which he Served under Specific called
Please be good enough to notify me of your determination of the case.  Direct to me at Frankfort Illinois.
Accept Sir the high consideration and respect of your Mo. Obt. Servt. 
Walter B. Scates
April 17th 1835
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comr. Pensions