Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 40636, Michael Waggoner, Continental Pa. Residence In 1818

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental
Waggoner Michael Michal or
S 40636
Pa. residence in 1818.
CONTENTS

Con d July 24, 1821, and sent to Wm Baird, Washington Pa —
4684
4,684
Pennsylvania.
Michael Waggoner Connecticut line Private
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Enscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 13 th of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th of Nov r 1818 and sent to James Allison Esq. Washington Co. Penn a
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818 $ 37.86 Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 March 1819 $ 48. —
$ 85.86
20/66 died Aug 16, 1832 } Revolutionary claim, } } Act 18th March, 1818. }
6 years old
Washington Co.

Pennsylvania
Exemplification of the proceedings in the case of Michael Traggone a Revolutionary soldier
July 1820 No fine charged
Col: Sheldon's Conn. Regt.
Schechter
Con d July 24. 1821 sent to W m Baird Washington Pa Baird
Washington Penn a

SCHEDULE.
PENNSYLVANIA.
Washington County, ss.
On this third day of July , 1820, personally appeared in open court, being a court of record for the said county, Michael Waggoner aged sixty six years, resident in Morris Township in said county, who being duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath declare that he served in the revolutionary war as follows: Six years and four months. He entered the service under the command of Captain Detfarnet, and was attached to Col. Sheldon's Regiment of Cavalry belonging to the Pennsylvania line. Original Discharge made April 13. 1818. Certificate numbered 4084.
And I do solemnly Swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. 3 Milk cows, 1 sparkling knife, 5 Sheep, 2 Hogs, 1 Table, 4 chairs, 1 old chest, 1 old dresser, 1 light gallon kettle, 1 lep kettle, 1 Roast, 1 lot of knives and forks, dishes, plates, & a pair, 1 nut hoe, 1 corn hoe, 1 iron shovel. I have purchased on the faith of my pension a piece of land of thirty acres, for which I agreed to pay five hundred dollars and have made cash to pay $100, by the strictest economy should I now be deprived of my pension, the land will not bring the balance yet due for it. My family consists of myself & wife Rhoda aged 55 years, in very bad health. I am a farmer by profession but from the infirmities of age am unable to gain a subsistence by my labor. I have due me from sundry persons about three dollars and I owe about twenty dollars.
Sworn to, and declared, on the third day of July , 1820. before the Robert Moyer W. Baird, President Judge of the court of Common Pleas for the County aforesaid. W. Sample  Prothonotary Washington County ss.
I, William Sample Prothonotary, of the of the court of Common Pleas in and for said County do hereby certify, that the foregoing Affidavit and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is sixty five dollars and five cents, exclusive of their interest in the aforesaid . In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this tuesday fourth day of July , 1820.
W. Sample  Prothonotary

Found on the rolls of Col. Sheldon's regiment of dragoons. —
disbanded of the
The judge is desired to certify, under the seal of the court, that he is satisfied , the claim- -ant is in indigent cir- -cumstances, and needs the support of his country
FREE
WA 511 The Honorable D. B. Calhoun Secretary of War Washington City Mr. Bous at Dumfries

I, Michael Waggoner of Washington County in the State of Pennsylvania, do make oath upon the holy evangelists of Almighty God, That I served in the revolutionary war against the common enemy from the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy two  Seven till the end of the war - In the early part of that year I enlisted with Capt. Barrick of the Second Regiment of Light Dragoons, commanded by Colonel Elisha Sheldon, on the continental establishment - Our regiment was one of the four composing the Brigade of Count Pulaski - Our Lieutenant Colonel was called Garrison; and our Major Talmadge - I continued in the same company under different company officers till the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty three, when I received my discharge, which Col. Sheldon, Lt. Col. Garrison and Major Talmadge were all present when we were discharged; some of them I understand are now in Congress and can testify to the fact - I forgot to mention, this was at Danbury in the State of New York - My discharge has been long since lost - I am now sixty three years old and in such reduced circumstances as to need assistance from my country for support - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this thirteenth day of April, A.D. one thousand eight hundred and within
Michael his Waggoner
Seal

Washington County Pennsylvania
Personally before me the subscriber an of the associate Judges of the court of Common Pleas for the county of Washington, appeared, came Michael Trappner, who being duly sworn according to law, doth declare, that the facts stated in the foregoing de- -claration are true, and signed the same in my presence In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the thirteenth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen — James Allison.
Washington County, Penn ya .
J. Alexander Murdoch Notary Public of the court of Common Pleas for said County do hereby certify that James Allison Esq r before whom the above deposition was made is and was at the time of signing the same a duly qualified Judge in and for said County duly commissioned and that full faith and credit is and ought to be given to all his Official acts.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office the twentieth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & eighteen —
J. Alexander Murdoch Notary

State of Pennsylvania Washington County Pa.
I, James Allison, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Washington as aforesaid, do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Michael Moffoon did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, on the Continental establishment; and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and I saw transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and laid before me to the Secretary of the department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid act of Congress. — In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixth day of November A. D. one thousand eight hundred and eighteen —
James Allison
Copies
sent
Washington County Penna. Pa.
I Alexander Murdoch Rathbones of the Court of Common Pleas for said County do certify that James Allison Esq. who gave the above certificate is and was at the time one of the Associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for said County duly commissioned, and that full faith and credit is and ought to be given to all his official acts, — In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office the ninth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & eighteen, —
Alex: Murdoch Rathbones

May 8, 1936
Mrs. Albert Z. Rogers 412 York Street Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Michael Waggoner-S.40636 BA-J/AWF
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Michael Waggoner.
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, S. 40636, based upon the service of Michael Waggoner in the War of the Revolution.
The date and place of birth of this soldier are not given, nor are the names of his parents stated.
Michael Waggoner enlisted early in 1777, served as private in Captain Barnett's company, Colonel Elisha Sheldon's 2nd Continental Regiment of Light Dragoons, continued to serve until the close of the war, length of service six years and four months.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 13, 1818, then aged about sixty-three years and living in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
He was residing in Morris Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania in 1820, and referred to his wife, Rhoda, as aged fifty-five years. He died August 16, 1832.
The papers in this claim contain no further data relative to family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

40 636
INVALID.
Rev
1918, Dept. 5, History to Miss Alofina Mering. Fr.
1936- May 8- Writ to Mrs. Albert J. Rogers and
File No. 40, 636
Michael Taggoner Rev Rev Rev
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 534
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Applicant aged 66 yrs.
- wife, 55 yrs old.
4684
Has purchased, on the faith of his pension , 30 acres of land, for which he agreed to pay $400 - has paid $100 of that sum.
Amount of schedule ( ex- clusive of his interest in the land) is $45-
Conc. Served to W. & 4 mo.
[See deposition within] has given up his land, a $100-

Mihail Waggour

Washington County Pa. ss.
Personally appeared before me one of the commonwealth justices of the Peace in and for said county, Timothy Lindley, who being duly qualified and sworn, doth depose and say that on the 2 d day of April 1819 he this deponent sold to Michael Waggoner a small tract of land containing about thirty acres for and in consideration of which the said Waggoner was to pay four hundred dollars, and of which he has paid me one hundred dollars — This deponent states that Waggoner made the purchase in consequence of his having obtained a pension from the United States for his services in the Revolutionary war, with which he calculated on being able to pay the purchase money — In consequence of difficulties that have occurred in relation to his continuance on the Pension roll; and of his inability to pay the balance of the purchase money in cash his stock here from the last of January

He is under the necessity of relinquishing the purchase — and I have agreed to cancel the agreement and to take back the land on the condition however that I retain the money already received (viz. one hundred dollars) for the damage I have sustained — and further this deponent saith not Sworn and subscribed before me Timothy Lend by me this 7 th day of May 1821
John Wilson
Pennsylvania
Washington County ss. Before me a Justice of the Peace duly commissioned for said county, personally appeared Michael Waggoner and being sworn says that he has entirely relinquished a contract which he lately made with Timothy Lendley for thirty acres of land; and all benefits that might have accrued to him therefrom: That he has abandoned all claim to the same & to one hundred dollars which he had paid thereon: That the reason why he has done so is his entire inability to pay for the same: That he made the purchase relying upon his pension from government as he has no other means or resources whatever
Sworn & subscribed before me this 12 May 1821.
John Wilson
Michael Waggoner Mark

Pennsylvania } ss. Thomas Morgan Prothonotary of the court of Common Washington County } Pleas for Said County, Do hereby certify that John Wilson Esq. before whom the within depositions were taken was at the time and still is a justice of the Peace and for said County duly Commissioned, and that full faith and credit are and ought to be given to all his official acts. In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Said County at Washington the 21 st day of June AD 1831.
Thomas Morgan Pro.

Rev Sec.
Linwood, Md
Aug. 28, 1918.
Pension Office, Washington D.C.
Will you please inform me if Michael Waggoner, 8.40,636 Private, in Col. Elisha Sheldon's Regiment of Light Dragoons, Continen- tial Army during the Rev. War, received a pension ? over

Did Wm. no 3 Chapman receive a pension for his services during the Rev. War?
Please send desired information to address given below and you will greatly oblige.
Yours respectfully,
(Miss) Alexina Mering, Limwood, Carroll Co. Maryland.

12 York Street, Gettysburg, Pa. April 28, 1936.
Veterans administration, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:
The War Department has suggested that I write to you in regard to the record of one Michael Waggoner who served in the Revolutionary War as a private from Feb 14 1777 to Aug 1, 1780. This information is asked as data for the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. No. 688,282. was given as a help for pension record, and yet that may

not be any help. But am writing down this no 688282 as a possible guide.
We are supposed to get all the detailed account possible of this man's life.
Very gratefully yours, (Mrs. Albert Z.)
Pauline M. Rogers, 412 York St., Gettysburg Pa.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Michael Waggoner a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. S. F. 40,636.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1777. 6 yrs 5 mos. Pri. Barnet Elisha Sheldon Contl. Dragons                                     
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated.
Date of application for pension, Apr. 13, 1818. His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Washington Co., Pa.
Age at date of application, 63 yrs.
Remarks: In 1820, he referred to his wife, Rhoda, aged 55 yrs. He died Aug. 16, 1832.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.