Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 2180, John Douglass, Continental (Penn.)

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3-1776

SERVICE
Continental (Penn)

Douglass, John

NUMBER
S. 2180

carded (checkmark to right of the word)

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Reported 23 Oct. 32
Lt [illegible] L. Paynter Feb 28 1840
Dead
Letter to J Douglass DD Oct 1840
" " [illegible]
Hon W. H. Witts
3rd April 1854
Elizabeth Ottinger June 9 1854

Charly Wheeler [symbol]
D. P. Brown [illegible]
Oct. 13 1854

Pennsylvania
Capt. John Douglass
Philad. in the State of Penn.
who was a Captain of the Reg & commanded by in the Continental line for 18 months.

Inscribed on the Roll of Penn. at the rate of 360 Dollars 00 Cents per Anl to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 22 day of Oct. 1832 and sent to the Honble Geo M Dallas Phil.

Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832. 540.
Semi=anl. allowance ending 4 Mar '33 180.
$720.00

Revolutionary Claim
Act June 7, 1832

d by [illegible]
Vol. 6 Page 3

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Oct 4 1840
[illegible]
James L. Edwards Esq
Commissioner

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James L Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pentions [pensions]
Sir, I herewith enclose you the Pension Certificate of my deceased father John Douglass who departed this life the Eighth day of July 1840. as Adminis-trator to his Estate, I have to solicet [solicit] such ballance [balance] as may be due on said Pension from the last payment untill the time of his death, Which favors shall be respectfully acknowledged by your Hubl. Sevt. John Douglass
No 121 Cader St Philadelphia October 20th 1840

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Amboy: that they marched for the town, and reached it before the break of day, when General Mercer began the attack on the night of it, and they on the left: that they drove in the picket-guard of the enemy, who retreated; that they advanced into the town, and the Hessians went into a Church from which they fired on them: that they forced the door of the church, when the Hessians threw down their arms, and to the number of one hundred were taken prisoner: that they pursued the enemy through the town and beyond it till they came near a Fort, whose drums were beating and troops turning, and when an aid de camp of General Mercer came and ordered them to retreat, which they did, to Amboy: that General Mercer covered their retreat but they were all landed at Amboy, and their prisoners secured in the Court House: that some days afterwards they marched to Fort Lee, the Head quarters, and continued with the army on its retreat from that Fort. He, the said John Douglass, was appointed a Captain by a Revolution of Congress of the 16 of September 1776 providing eighty eight regiment for the war, and in the 11 Regiment to the commanded by Colonel Richard Humpton: His commission was signed by John Hancock; and he received instructions signed by Thomas Wharton President of the Council of Safety at Philadelphia. He was engaged in the Battle at Brandywine with his company, on the 11 of September, at about 5 o'clock in the afternoon, and was in General Wayne Brigade. He was with the army in all its movements, and

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when it went into winter quarters at Valley Forge very late in the year. He left the army, a short time before it quitted Valley Forge. He had never before applied for, or received, any pension from the United States, or any one of the states: and he hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state.

Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, in open Court. 
H.W. Hindman Pro Prothy
John Douglass

And the said the District Court for the City and County of Philadelphia do herby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he stated.

I, John Lisle, Prothonotary of the District Court of the City and County of Philadelphia, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of application of John Douglass for a pension. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set

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my hand and Seal of Office this sixth day of October, A.D. 1832

John Lisle
P D

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Elizabeth Ottinger, in the Eighty
fifth year of age, Widow of
Charlotte Ottinger, and daughter
of John Douglass, Sister of
Mrs. Ann Stevenson, aged 74,
also daughter of John Douglass;
Samuel, Douglas, aged about
Sixty five son of John Douglass
The above are the only surviving children of the late John Douglass Esqr. who died
about ten years ago. Having at
one time been High Sheriff of the
County of Phil. and formerly a
Captain in the Revolutionary
army of the United States, as will
more particularly appear by the
Records of the War Department.
Captain Douglass during the
later part of his life received a
Pension from the United States
Government; but a portion of the
Pension remained unpaid at the time
of his death.

His aforesaid surviving children
now apply for that portion
remaining unpaid during his life;

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and also for a continuance of
his pension to them since his death.
My father died Eighth of July 1840.

Sworn and Subscribed to on
October 7th A.D. 1857
Before me - Elizabeth + Mark Ottinger white aged
Charles D. Freeman
Alderman & Justice of the Peace

Witness present at the signing of Elizabeth Ottinger
John R Rowand

Ann Stevenson being duly sworn, says, that the foregoing Statement made by Elizabeth Ottinger is in all respects true.

Sworn and subscribed to on
October 7th A.D. 1857
Before me, Charles D. Freeman
Alderman & Justice of the Peace

Ann Stevenson
519 Powell Street
Philadelphia

Samuel L. Douglass being duly Sworn Says, that the foregoing statement made by Elizabeth Ottinger is in all respects just and true.

Sworn and Subscrible to on
October 8th A.D. 1877. Before me
and I certify that each of the above
named Deponents are credible persons - Samuel L Douglass

Charles D. Freeman
Alderman & Justice of the Peace

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May 12, 1931

Mrs. Charles S. Passmore
717 W. Granite Street
Butte, Montana

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
EEL

Dear Madam:

You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.2180, that John Douglass entered the service soon after the battle of Lexington in the first volunteer battalion of riflemen,
exact date and state to which the organization belonged not stated.

He was a captain in the Pennsylvania Troops on May 9, 1776, date of appointment not shown; July 3, 1776, he was appointed a captain in the Flying Camp, and September
26, 1776, was appointed captain by order of the Convention of the State of Pennsylvania and served in the Eleventh Pennsylvania Regiment commanded by Colonel Richard
Humpton. He was in the retreat from New York and at the battle of Brandywine; went with the army into winter quarters at Valley Forge and resigned during that winter; the entire length of his service was eighteen
months, all of which was rendered as a captain

He was allowed pension on his application executed October 6, 1832. Said application was made in the city of Philadelphia.

Last part here ---->

He died July 8, 1840, aged ninety years. The exact date of his birth is not shown.

The soldier's son, John Douglass, Junior, was a resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1840.  In 1857, the only surviving children were Elizabeth Ottinger, widow of Christopher Ottinger; Ann Stevenson; and Samuel L.

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Douglass, then aged eighty-four, seventy-four and sixty-five years, respectively. The name of their mother is not given.

It was stated that after the Revolution, he was appointed by the Governor of Pennsylvania as one of the alderman of the city of Philadelphia "in consequence of his
capability and high standing and more particularly for his revolutionary services when a captain under the command of Col. R. Humpton". He was also elected High Sheriff of the city and County of Philadelphia.

Very truly yours

E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner.

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Douglass, John
(CONT., PA.) S-2180

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You and your Officers (that is Lieutenants) are hereby notified to meet the Board of Officers at the College Hall tomorrow morning 9 o'Clock precisely. You are expected to give notice to your Lieutenants.

ofy Mattack Coll RB

Philada 9 May 1776
To Capt John Douglass

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DOUGLASS, JOHN
(CONT., PA)
S. 2180

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Benjamin Jones of the City of Philadelphia, being duly
Affirmed saith that he is Eighty two years of age, that during the
Revolutionary War, he was acquainted with John Douglass, the 
applicant for a pension in the foregoing papers mentioned, and knew
him to be at that time the Captain of a Company in the Regiment 
of Colonel Richard Humpton, of the Continental Army and of the
Pennsylvania Line, that said John Douglass was in actual 
service for some time, but how long this deponent cannot say; but
he was considered an efficient and useful officer, a warm friend
to the cause of independence, and a meritorious citizen.

Affirmed to in open Court, this
Twentieth day of October
A.D. 1832
H. W. Hindman

} Benjamin Jones

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Douglass, John
(CONT., PA.)
S-2180

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Anthony Cuthbert, of the City of Philadelphia, being
duly affirmed saith that he is Eighty two years of age: that during the
revolutionary war, he was acquainted with John Douglass, the
applicant for a pension in the foregoing papers mentioned, and knew
him to be at that time the Captain of a Company in the R.
of Colonel Richard Humpton, of the Continental army, and of me
of Pennsylvania; that said John Douglass was in actual service
for a considerable time, but how long this deponent cannot say
but he was considered an efficient and useful officer, a warm friend
to the cause of Independence, and a meritorious citizen.

Affirmed to in open Court this
Twentieth
day of October A.D. 1832
F. W. Hindman
Pro Prothy
}
Arthur J Cuthbers

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Fr. Deft
Oct. 15/86
Grandfathers

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Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
May 22, 1928.
Mrs. Albert Siegrist,
233 Perry Street,
Cape May, New Jersey,
Madam:
I advise you that in the papers on file in the revolutionary War pension claim of Captain John Douglass of the Eleventh Pennsylvania Regiment, (S. 2180) the name of his wife does not appear.
Respectfully,
Winfield Scott,
Commissioner

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Washington, October 15th, 1886.
Mr. J.W. Douglass,
1424 N.Y.Ave., City.
Sir;
Your letter of the 12th instant, requesting that the 
Commision of your grandfather, John Douglass, as Captain in the Revolutionary War, be returned to you from the files of the Pension Office, has been referred to the Commisioner of Pensions for appropriate action.
Very respectfully,
D.L. Hawkins
Assistant Secretary.

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GEO. J. CANNON, VICE PREST A MAR
ELIAS ASMITH, VICE-PREST.
DIRECTORS:
HEBER J GRANT.
ELIAS ASMITH,
JOHN F BENNETT.
ECHOWARD.
LEON SWEET.
CHAS. W NIBLEY.
GEORGE J CANNON.
REEDSMOOT.
PASSMORE & CO.
AGENTS
U.S.
Pension Bureau
R
PRESIDENT.
COMPANY
SALT LAKE CITY,
Y
-
A L. MACDONALD, SECRETARY
BERTRAM F WILLIS, ASST. SECY
EDGAR SHILLS, TREASURER
DIRECTORS:
EDGAR S. HILLS.
THOS. N. TAYLOR,
ELIAS S. WOODRUFF.
EDWARD L BURTON.
HENRY H. ROLAPP.
MARRINER SECCLES.
LOUIS SCATES.
RICHARD W MADSEN.
ANTHONY WIVINS.

717 WEST GRANITE STREET
BUTTE MONT

Mar-30-1987

U.S. Pension Bureau
Washington D.C.

Dear Sirs:
Do your records show a pension for Dr John Pyle or Dr John Pyle Jr - who served in Rev. from Chatham Co N. Carolina - later I think
John Jr moved to S. Car. - 
Also a pension record for John Douglas a Rev. pensioner living in 1840 then 94 yrs  in Southwark Philadelphia Co. Penn - Awaiting an early reply I am

Yours
Mrs Chas S. Passmore
717 W. Granite St
Butte Mont

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already
ans. 5/22/78

THE SIEGRIST
233 PERRY STREET
CAPE MAY, N. J.
Pension Office Washington D.C.
Dear Sir
Can you inform me by
return mail the name of the "wife"
of late Captain John Douglass
who fought in the Revolution War Captain 11th Pennsylvania Regiment
13th Nov 1776. to Dec. 7, 1777. Died 1840)
as Captain Douglass was my great great
grand father & his wife my great great
grand mother. My grand mother her name
was Elberth Crispin & I wanted to know if
she was named after her Mother I know

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my great great grand mother who
married Capt Douglass was a Crispin
but I wanted to know if it was Elizbeth.
Thanking you
I remain
Mrs Albert Siegrist

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Pw

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THE SIEGRIST
233 PERRY STREET
CAPE MAY, N. J.
Pension Office Washington D.C.
Dear Sir
Can you inform me by return mail
the name of Captain John Douglas wife
He was Captain 11th Pennsylvania Regiment
served 13th November 1776
to Dec 7th 1777. (Died 1840). My
grand mother was Elizbeth Crispin, her
father being Captain John Douglas, her
Mother was Captain Douglas wife. I want to
join the D.A.R. and would like to
know her name. Thanking you
for the above information
Yours truly
Mrs Albert Siegrest
233 Perry St.
Cape May, N. J.

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This certifies that John Douglas Sew., one of the patriots of the Revolution, aged ninety years, was buried at [?] (Gloria Dei/Church Yard on the 12th day of July A.D. 1840-

In witness whereof I have herewith set my hand + seal this 6th day of Oct. 1857.

J. C. Clay [Signature]

Rector of the aforenamed Church

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Philadelphia. September [?] 1832.

Sir,

It is with much pleasure I comply with the wishes of my aged friend John Douglass Esquire in stating my knowledge of him from an early period. My Father, when Governor of Pennsylvania, commissioned him one of the Aldermen of the city of Philadelphia in consequence of his capability & standing and more particularly for his revolutionary services when a Captain under the command of Col. R Hampton, who, for similar services and his personal knowledge of him during the revolution commissioned Adjutant General of the Militia of Pennsylvania. Mr. Douglas was for his Patriotism elected High Sherriff of the city and county of Philadelphia, he served his term of office faithfully and with the general satisfaction of his fellow citizens. I have always known him to be a highly responsible and useful citizen, a sound republican and warmly attached to the laws and constitution of his country. Not having the honor of a personal acquaintance with you, I nevertheless take leave most

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respectfully recommend the Old soldiers petition to your especial notice.

I am
Very Respectfully
Yr. Obl Ser.
T. McKean [Signature]

The Honble [abbreviation]
L. Cass
Secretary of War

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[Stamp on top of page]
Department
of the 
Interior
Bd. Pens. Appeals

Received
 Oct141886

[Signature]

[Stamp on left of page]
[Illegible]
Dept of the Interior
[handwritten date] Oct 15th [year stamped] 1886
Respectfully referred to the Com'r of Pensions [handwriting follows] for reply to [?]

[Signature]
Chief Clerk

[Stamp on right of page, upside-down]
Old War & Navy
Oct 20 1886
Division

Informed of this reference
Pension appeals

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J. W. DOUGLASS.
ATTORNEY AT LAW
No. 1424 New York Avenue.

Washington, D. C., Oct. 12th, 1886
Hon. L. Q. C. Lamar
Secy of the Interior

In pursuance to
my verbal request of this morning, I
write to again + earnestly request that the Commission
of my grandfather John Douglass as a
Captain in the Revolutionary Army, he delivered
to me from the files of the
Pension Office. It was one of importance
in the matter of an old pension claim,
which lapsed long since & is now [illegible]
a paper on file
I would respectfully suggest
that an authenticated copy, to remain in
the files with this letter of request and the
copy of your letter granting it, would [illegible]
every possible [illegible] use that could be regressed.
Of course I need [illegible] attempt to state the
reasons & sentiments for this application.
Besides, the Commission shows the names of both

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Oct. 21, 1886

Rec the Commission [illegible]
described-
W Douglass
1424 N.Y. Ave.
Washington, D.C.

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O.W. & [illegible] Div.
McY Ex.
Old War File 2180
John Douglass
Co.
Regt.

Department of the Interior
Pension Office
Washington, D.C.
Oct 22, 1886

Return this letter with your reply.

Sir:
In reply to your letter of the 10 Mrch
I enclose herewith the Commission of
Capt John Douglass, late of Pennsylvania
Continental Line, Revolutionary War which
was filed as evidence in his pension case
numbered as above. Please acknowledge
receipt of same on back of this letter.
After a careful examination of the
files no other commission is found
Very respectfully
John C Black
Commissioner

J.W. Douglass
1424 N.Y. Ave.
  City

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Oct. 20 soldiers commission
mailed to
JW Douglass , 1424 N.Y. Ave
[illegible] City
was
Ex by Mrs Johnston
1928-May 22. Mrs. Albert Siegrist as
name of wife not stated
1931-May 12 - Hist to Mrs
C.S. Passmore E ES

2180
INVALID.
File No. 2180
John Douglass
Capt. Rev War
-
Act: June 7, 1832
Index: - Vol. A. , Page 98
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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John Douglass Esquire claims from
me and is entitled to receive a certificate
That soon after the battle of Lexington,
he joined the first volunteer battallion of
Riflemen, and some time afterward joined
the continental army. And that the next
day after the battle of Long island I saw
him in the city of New York with our retreating
army
September 2nd 1822.
T Matlack

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In Convention for the State of Pennsylvania
To
John Douglass Esquire -
September 26th, 1776
We reposing special Trust and Confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct, and Fidelity, Do
by these Presents, constitute and appoint you to be
Captain of a Company of
Riflemen of the City and Liberties of Philadelphia Agreeable to your former
Appointment of the 3d of July last
in the Flying Camp for the Middle States of America, for the protection of said States against all hostile
Enterprizes, and for the Defence and establishing of American Liberty. You are therefore carefully and
diligently to discharge, the Duty of Captain as aforesaid
-
by doing and performing all manner of things thereunto belonging.
And we do strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers under your command, to be obedient to your Orders as Captain - and
you are to observe and follow such Orders and
Directions, as you shall receive from the Convention during their Sessions, from the Government now
establishing, or from the Council of Safety for this State, or any other your superior Officers, according to
the Rules and Discipline of War, in pursuance of the Trust reposed in you. This Commission to continue
in force until revoked by the Government now establishing for this State, the Council of Safety, or by this
or any succeeding Convention

By Order of the Convention
B. Franklin Pres

A true copy. The original was sent to the heir this day
Wm [illegible]
Chief Of N. and S. Div
Oct 20 1886

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City of Philadelphia, to wit: Personally appeared before the Honorable the Judges of the District Court of the City and County of Philadelphia, John Douglas the applicant in the foregoing documents mentioned and being desirous to perfect his statement as hereinbefore made, on his solemn oath, adds and says. that he served in the army of the Revolution for eighteen months and upwards, and during that all time, as Captain of the Company to which he had referred in his former statement: - that he had in his possession certain documentary proofs of his rank and service which he now exhibits, and annexed to this application, and that, except these, he has preserved none other. John Douglass. Sworn to in open court, this twentieth day of October A.D. 1832. [F] W. Hindman Pro Prothy.  I John Lisle, Prothonotory of the District Court of the City and County of Philadelphia do hereby certify that the foregoing depositions of Benjamin Jones, Anthony Cuthbart, and the last one of John Douglass are further proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of the said John Douglass for a pension the witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this twentieth day of October A.D. 1832 John Lisle P.D.C.