Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 3135, William Carlile, Penn.

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(3-1776)

SERVICE
Penn. 

Carlile, William

NUMBER
S. 3135

Carded

CONTENTS

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[left side]
No. 2736.
Pennsylvania
William Carlile
of Chester Co. in the State of Pennsylvania who was a private in the company commanded by Captain McDowell of the Reg. commanded by Col. Montgomery in the Pa militia line for 6 months. 

Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 20 Dollars ["Cents" crossed out] per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834. 

Certificate of Pension issued the 5. day of Dec. 1832 and sent to J. W. Cunningham
West Chester Pa

Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1832
Semi=anl. allowance ending 4. M'ch 1833

$30.00
10.00
$40.00

(Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.)

Recorded by J.M. Cuffield Clerk, Book D Vol. b Page 51

[right side] 
Date of death not on A. B.

[vertically] R M Rop. June 28/60

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Declaration to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7th 1832

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Chester County 

On the twenty first day of August AD 1832 personally appeared on open county before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County now sitting William Carlile a resident of the Township of Lower Oxford in the County of Chester and State of Pennsylvania aged about seventy six years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832.
 
That he entered the service of the United States at three several times as a volunteer militia man and severed altogether more than six months under the following named offices and as herein stated

First he served a tour of two months in the militia as a volunteer which commenced in the month of July in the year 1776.  Under Captain James McDowell of Oxford Township in said County (which Township has since been divided into two Townships the one called Upper and the Lower Oxford)  The company met at the House of Capt McDowell and marched en masse to the city of Philadelphia and there became part of the Regiment commanded by Col. William Montgomery of the Pennsylvania Militia from Philadelphia.  The Regiment was transported by water to Trenton and from thence marched to Amboy - Perth Amboy and encamped at Smiths Farm and was discharged at Woodbridge in Jersey having served two months

Second.  In the same year he again entered as a volunteer and served for two months under the same Captain and in the same Regiment which was then commanded by Col. Evan Evans of the Penns Militia - the company assembled in a desultory manner at Philadelphia and were conveyed from Philadelphia to Bristol in row gallies + from then crossed in to Jersey

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and marched to Crosswicks and on new years night 1777 were marched to Trenton to meet the enemy and the next day was present in the cannonade of Trenton - from whence the American Army withdrew in the night and the principal part of Col. Evans's Regiment this applicant being one of the member was detached as a guard, with the Baggage + Equipage of the army with orders to conduct them to Burlington which was done + from thence were marched by the way of Trenton to Morristown where the Regiment was discharged having served two months and about twelve days - this applicant then returned to his home 

Third.  In the year 1777 he again served a tour of duty of two months continuance and as a volunteer militia man (never having been drafted) - left home in the latter part of the month of October - Joined a company commanded by Captain David Hayes of Oxford Township Chester County which composed a part of the Regiment commanded by Colonel John Bartholomew of the Pennsylvania Militia.  Rendevouzed at White Marsh and from thence marched to different places in that vicinity [illegible] Spring House Tavern - Buck Tavern and lying some time at each place - was near at hand when Gen. Irwin of the Penn Militia was wounded and taken prisoner in a skirmish with the enemy at Chestnut hill + next day was in hearing of the muquetry + small arms when Gen. Potter had a skirmish with the Hessians near White Marsh in part of the American Army and the third or next day distinctly heard the firing between Morgans Riflemen + the British army to the left of the American lines.  And having served a tour of two months duty was discharged at General Armstrongs quarters which were then at a place between the Crooked Billet and Swedes Ford, which he cannot now name and on the first day of January 1778 he crossed the Schuylkill upon the ice at Swedes Ford on his return home

Fourth in obedience to the calls of his country he left his home on two other occasions to join the army [illegible] in the year 1781 he marched for Flemings Tavern in the Great Valley 16 miles distance from his home and in the same year marched in Chatham six miles distant agreeably to the calls for men and arms made at the time by the proper authorities but, in both calls counter orders had been issued which

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[illegible] his services unnecessary + he returned to his home he has no documentary evidence + knows of no person whose testimony he can provide - 

In answer to questions proposed by the Court he further states that he was born in the County Monahan in the North of Ireland in the year 1757 - He has no record of his age - When first called into service he was living in Oxford township Chester Co. Pennsylvania he has lived there ever since the revolutionary + still lives there - He was called into service as a volunteer - He served under Captain James McDowell - Col. Evan Evans. Captain David Hayes, Col. John Bartholomew, Major Spears (his first name not recollected) of Col. Bartholomew's regiment was with the troops where he served - also Major Northern Bell - the general circumstances of his service are fully detailed in the foregoing declaration - He never received a discharge.  Gen: John W. Cunningham, the Rev. Robert Graham of New London township Chester Co. Penn'a [illegible] Esquire + Davis [illegible] of West Chester Penna can testify to his character for veracity + their belief of his services as a solider in the revolution - the certificate of the Rev Robert Graham + John W Cunningham here unto annexed -  [illegible] + described the day + year first alone written in open Court 
John W. Cunningham Prot

Wm Carlile

We Robert Graham, a Clergyman + Pastor of the Presbyterian Congregation of New London in the County of Chester, state of Pennsylvania a resident within township of Penn and county + John W Cunningham resident in the township of New London in the same County hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Carlile who has [illegible] to the foregoing declaration - that we believe him to be about seventy six years of age that he is [illegible] + believed in the neighborhood where he resides for

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to have been a soldier of the Revolution + that concur in the [illegible].

 Robt Graham

John W. Cunningham

And the said Court 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 the Rev Robert Graham who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman in the ["County" crossed out] Township of Penn and that John W Cunningham who has also signed the same is a resident in the Township of New London (both within the County of Chester Penn) and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit.

By the Court. 

John W. Cunningham Prot

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 
Chester County 

I John W Cunningham Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County aforesaid Do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings on the matter of the application of William Carlile for a pension

In Testimony whereof I have hereinto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at West Chester in the County of Chester the Twenty first day of August in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Thirty Two.

John W. Cunningham Prot

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No 3718
[illegible] Nov. 13 1832
[illegible]
to JW Cunningham
West Chester
Penna
P 52
Admitted
Private 10 months
$20.00
JW Cunningham
West Chester
PA

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BRIEF in the case of William Carlile of Chester County in the State of Pennsylvania 
(Act 7th June, 1832) 

1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? 
In the Court of Common Pleas.

2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?

3. How old is he? 
71 years

4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
Period. | Duration of Service. | Rank. | Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.
In 1777 July | Months, 2 | As a private | Gen. Penna. militia Capt. McDowell, Col. Montgomery
Same year | 2 | " | same Capt. Col. Evans
1777 Oct. | 2 | " | Capt. Hayes Col. Bartholomew
1781 | not stated | - | not mentioned

5. In what battles was he engaged?

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?
Oxford Township, Chester Co. Penna. 

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

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
Not properly attached 

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

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March 11, 1937

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Mrs. Harry Colfax Grove
2708 Cathedral Avenue, N. W.,
Washington, D. C. 

WILLIAM CARLILE
S. 3135
BA-J/MMHF:MLB

Dear Madam: 

Reference is made to your letter of March 7, in which you request permission to go to the General Accounting Office to obtain information in regard to the date of last payment of pension of William Carlile, Revolutionary War pensioner, S. 3135, of Pennsylvania. 

It is assumed that you are seeking data from this office by which the record of William Carlile can be identified in the office of the Comptroller General. 

In order to obtain the information which you desire, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, 5th and G. Streets, N. W., this city, and furnish the following information:

William Carlile
Certificate #2735
Issued December 5, 1832
Rate, $20 per annum
Commenced March 4, 1831
Act June 7, 1832
Pennsylvania Agency. 

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant 
to the Administrator

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[left side]
[handwritten] Rev War 3135
[typed] INVALID
File No. [handwritten] 3135
Wm. Carlile
Pri Pa. Mil.
[typed] Act: [handwritten] June 7, '32
[typed] Index: Vol. [handwritten] A [typed] Page [handwritten] 57
[typed] Arrangement of 1870.
[right side]
[handwritten]
1937 Mch 11 Ms. H. C. Groves furn data by wh to obtain date of last payment of pen. MCB

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Chester County 

I John W. Cunningham protonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County aforesaid Do Certify that the annexed contains the original proceedings in the matter of the application of William Carlile for a pension 

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at West Chester in the twenty fourth day of November in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and thirty two

John W Cunningham Prot

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Philadelphia Pa.
June 22 '60
R. M. Ross
Recd. June 25 '60
answd June 25 '60
Respectfully referred to the Comm. of Pensions and the writer so informed.
[illegible] Auditor's office
June 15, 1860
R [illegible]
Auditor

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Philadelphia Pa
June 22/60
R.M. Ross.
Recd. June 25/60.

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Philada Pa June 22nd 1860

3rd Auditor of [illegible] Dept

Your last, came duly to hand, stating, that Wm Carlile was pensioned at $20 a year, will you please inform me how it is, that he was not entitled to $90 per year, or $8 per month, under the subsequent Act of 36 + act of 1833? I ask for information because I have some 34 cases submitted to me in Ohio, at $96 per year the discrepancy between the pay of Carlile, at $20 per year, + of Fulton (James) at $61 60/100 I cannot see through.  Please let me hear, if possible immediately on reception - 

Respectfully Yours R.M. Ross

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Hon Sir

I hereby enclose the Declaration of William Carlile no. 3768 which were by your [illegible] returned to me for correction agreeably to the accompanying statement pointing out the deficiency.

The informality has been supplied by a new certificate to which the seal is attached in the manner which appears to be contemplated by the instruction of the department

From the circumstance of the declaration having been forwarded by me (the attesting office) enclosed under my proper signature I did not anticipate the [illegible] - had it have been forwarded by another person the objection might have had weight

 Nevertheless I acknowledge that it is best to have but one Rule for all cases and it may not be enough that you should be satisfied for the present - [illegible] may enquire into the matter + should have the means of understanding it fully + in every particular

With the highest respect
I am your most obedient
John M. Cunningham 

Hon Lewis Cass
[illegible]

West Chester Mar 24 1832

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Mrs. Harry Colfax Grove
2708 Cathedral Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 

March 7, 1937.

Gen. Frank T. Hines,
Veterans' Administration.
Washington D.C.

[ink stamp reading: Received Mar 9 1937 Mail Sue-Div. Vets. Adm. Reader #39]

Dear sir:

I am writing for permission to go to the General Accounting Office, to obtain information concerning the last pension payment for a Revolutionary soldier - - - William Carlisle [underlined], Pension case no. S 3135 - served under Capt. James McDowell, became part of Regt., commanded by Col. Wm. Montgomery, Pa. Militia- - - 2nd. service under Col. Evan Evans, Pa. Militia.  Residence Chester Co. Pa. 

Thanking you for your kindness in granting this permission, I am 

very truly yours,
Jessie Bryant [illegible]