Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 22,562, Benjamin Vanhorn, Penn.

SERVICE
Vanhorn, Benjamin
NUMBER
S. 22.562
CONTENTS

Pennsylvania N o 18,793
Benjamin Van Horn of North co . Co. in the State of Vermont who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Lot of the Reg t . commanded by Col. Pennock in the Penn. Militia line for 6 months 14 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 21 Dollars 54 Cents per annum commence on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 day of Nov. 1833 and sent to R. Brodhead Easton Pa.
Arrears to the 14th of Sep. 1833 53.85 Semi-ant. allowance ending March 31 10.77
my date of death on agency book $64.62
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D. Brown Cler Book C Vol. 3 Page 63

27. 7. 86.
Benjamin Van Horn
Admitted
6 mos & 14 days
R. Brodhead Esq. Easton Pa.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania County of Northampton
On this Twenty-sixth Day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight Hundred and thirty three Personally appeared in the open Court of Common Pleas of said County I desire the Honorable Ganick Walling President and John Cooper and Daniel Wagoner associate Judges of the said Court. Benjamin Bean then a resident of Lecono Township in said County aged Seventy-four years, the 14th Day of July last past 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 under the following named Officers and served as here in stated - In the Year 1776 in the Month of August he was Drafted and called out in the Penna Militia under Captain Sol and marched from his place of Residence in Northampton Township, Bucks County to Amboy in the state of New Jersey where they joined other forces under the Command of Col Pennycuick & M'Clutchie and remained there until the Two months for which he was Drafted had nearly expired and was then ordered to Bound Brook on the Raritan and were obliged to remain there Two weeks after the Two months had expired Before Col Grubbs Regiment came to our relief - then Discharged and came home and moved into Hamilton Township Northampton County and the next fall, to wit, the fall of 1777, he was again Drafted in the 8th Class Penna Militia for Two months and marched from Hamilton Township again under Captain Morris and left Thomas Yashins and marched near Philadelphia where they joined other forces under the Command of Col Jacob Shuy & Genl Lacey and remained in and about North Weald and the Raritan River a short distance from the City to prevent the British from coming into the Country until the Two months for which he was Drafted had expired and was then Discharged and came home and remained home until the Year 1781 Just after harvest when he was again Drafted in the 8th Class Penna Militia again for Two months and marched under the Command of Captain Richard Shaw to the upper part of the Township in which he then resided, to wit Hamilton Township - (now bounded to John Larnas and remained there a short time to Drive the Indians from that neighborhood and then ordered on the Delaware River about 40 miles above its Junction with the Lehigh and remained there at the House of Emanuel Conant and the neighborhood about to protect the Inhabitants of the neighborhood from the Indians and were then Discharged after having faithfully served the Two months for which he was Drafted and was then Discharged - making the whole

time which he served Six months and Two Weeks (6 mo & 2 Wks) in which he Claims a Pension. He has no Documentary evidence, and knows of no person who can testify to his service except Moses Swartwood whose Affirmation is herewith exhibited. There is no Quigman residing in his Section of Coun- try. He hereby relinquishes any Claim whatever to a Pension or annuity except the present and Declares that his name is not on the Pension Rolls of the agency of any State or (if any) only on that of the agency of the State of Penn a
Sworn & Subscribed this
26 th Day of August A D 1833
in open Court
James Jackson
Wm L Sebring Prothry
Joseph Heller & Thomas Miller being Duly sworn according to Law do Depose and Say that they are well acquainted with Benjamin Van Horn who has sworn and subscribed the a/pere Declaration, that they are his neighbours, that they believe him to be of the age of 74 or thereabouts; that he is respected and beloved in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that they never heard it doubted, and that they concur without hesitation in that Belief
Sworn & Subscribed this
26 th Day of August A D 1833
in open Court
Joseph Heller
Thomas Miller
Wm L Sebring Prothry

And the said Comt. Do hereby Declare their opinion after the Investigation of the matter, and after putting the Interrogatories prescribed by the War Depart- ment, that the above named Applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and Served as he States and the Comt further Certifies that it appears to them that Philip Miller and Thomas Miller who have Sum and Subscribed the foregoing affidavit are neighbours of the said Applicant, and are men of credibility and speak without hesitation as to their Belief and their State- ments are entitled to credit and Belief, and that there is no Engyman Residing in the neighbourhood of the said Applicant
Gerrit Mallery Prest Judge
Wm Cooper a Judge Daniel Wagener a Judge
I William L Sebring Prothonotary of the Comt of Common Pleas of the County of Northampton Do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Comt in the matter of the Application of Benjamin Van Horn for a Pension
In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my Hand and Affixed the Seal of the said Comt this Twenty-Sixth Day of August A D 1833
Wm Sebring Proth

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May 9, 1927
Mrs. Edith Daring 838 Butler St., (or Rutteer?) Kingston, Penna.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 22562 it appears that Benjamin Van Horn was born July 14, 1759, place, and name of parents not stated.
While a resident of Northampton Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania he enlisted in August 1776 and served two months and two weeks as a private in Captain Lot's Company, Colonel Penrose's Pennsylvania Regiment.
He then moved to Hamilton Township (later called Pocono Township), Northampton County, Pennsylvania and in the fall of 1777 enlisted and served two months as a private in Captain Hoover's Company, Colonel Jacob Stroud's Pennsylvania Regiment.
He enlisted just after harvest in 1781 and served two months as private in Captain Richard Shaw's Pennsylvania Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August

26, 1833 while a resident of Pocono Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
There is no data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Allentown, Pa.
Oct. 26-22.
Rev 2-1 Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear sirs
There was a man by the name of Benjamin van Horn born July 14 - 1759 he enlisted in the Revolutionary war, he enlisted at the age of 17 years and served 1776 - 1777 - 1781 and was pensioned at the age of 70 which would make 1829 If you have this record please give me the date of his death and where he was at the time of his death and did his widow get pension after him if so Please give her name

both maiden & married names of his wife. Please let me hear from you regarding this matter as this is very very important. Thanking you in advance for your kindness, address me
W. H. SIGLIN 31 N. Third St. ALLENTOWN, PA.

Stamped envelope attached
Shick Shimm P. 4-22-97 Surgeon General United States of America.
My dear Sir will it be possible to get the enlistment or discharge - list of Benjamin Ban Horn enlisted in the U.S. Army about 1775 I think he served in the artillery. He was by art- illery I think. I think he serv- ed seven years in his first enlistment. if you can advise you certainly will confer a great favor on an old soldier. Benjamin Ban Horn

522,562
He is a great grand father of mine. there is an heir- ship in balbed. so you see it's important to me. I must get my genealogy. as soon as possible
Very truly yours
Geo W. Yarns
Shickshinny
Pa,
P.S.
I think he lived either in new york or new jersey.

John
Shickshinny Pa 4-22-9, Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
My dear Sir
Having been advised by Surgeon General Washington D.C. that possibly you can give the information desired please find enclosed the returned letter. you will greatly oblige me.
Yours Respectfully George W. Januillo

O. W. AND N. DIVISION.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
May 4, 1907
Searched by Gill
Original No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant, _____
Soldier, Benjamin Van Horn
Service, _____
Rev. War
Remarks: _____
no claim except Inw. 22.562.
Chief of Division.

Resolution
22 562 INVALID.
File No. 22,562
Benjamin Van Horn Br Rev War
Act: June 7 th 82
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 492
[Arrangement of 1870.]
May 10. 1907 History to G. H. Youlls Chickshinny Pa 1922-Nov. 24. History to W. H. Siglin. aw. 1926-Mch. 20. Hon. A. P. Earle advised how to obtain date of last fragment of pension etc. MMHF. 1927-Mch. 5-M. H. E. Evans adv. no fam. data, no cl. by a widow. MMHF. 1927-May 9-Hist. To Mrs. Edith Darius MMHF.

Rev.&1812 Wars Section
William
mmHJ
March 5, 1927
William E. Evans 1414 North New St., Bethlehem, Penna.
Sir:
Your letter of February 28, 1927 has been forwarded to this Bureau by Honorable W. R. Coyle with the request that the information therein desired be forwarded direct to you.
I have to advise you that in the papers on file in the Revolutionary War pension claim of Benjamin Van Horn, S. 22562, the soldier made no reference whatever to his family, and there is no claim for pension or bounty on file by any one claiming to be his widow.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

W. R. Coyle
March 20, 1926
Honorable W. R. Coyle House of Representatives
My dear Mr. Coyle:
In response to your letter of the 18th instant, I have the honor to advise you that in order to obtain the date of the last payment of pension, the name of person paid, and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Benjamin Vanhorn ( S. 22562), of Pennsylvania, you should apply to the Record Section, Civil Division, General Accounting Office, 1800 E Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. citing all of the following data:
"Benjamin Vanhorn, Certificate No. 18983, issued November 25, 1833, rate $ 21.54 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Pennsylvania Agency".
Very truly yours,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

of Benjamin Vanhorn , 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. p. 72562
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Aug. 1776 2 mos 2 wks Pvt Lot Penrose Penn   Fall of 1777 2 mos Hester Jacob Stroud "   1781 2 mos Richard Shaw — "          
Battles engaged in, —
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Northampton Twp. Bucks Co. Pa.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 26, 1833. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Peru Twp. Northampton Co. Pa.
Age at date of application, 74 yrs old July 14, 1833 - 1759
Remarks: No data as to family -

W. R. COYLE 30TH DISTRICT PENNSYLVANIA
COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
HOME ADDRESS: BETHLEHEM, PA.
March 2, 1927
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Commissioner:
The enclosed letter, just received from Mr. William E. Evans, 1414 North New Street, Bethlehem, Pa., is self-explanatory. Will you be good enough to forward direct to Mr. Evans the information requested therein.
Thanking you for the courtesy,
Very sincerely yours,
W. R. Coyle W. R. COYLE.

Bethlehem, Pa.
2/28/27/.
Honorable W.R.Coyle, House of Representative, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
First I wish to thank you for past favors in securing the dates of the death of Benjamin Van Horn a soldier of the Revolutionary war . He was born July 14- 1759. He enlisted from Northampton Township Bucks.Co in Aug. 1776 & served a part of 1776 -1777 & 1781 Date of application for pension Aug.26- 1833 his claim was allowed Residence at date of application Pocona Township. He died between Sept. 4-1842 & March 4-1843. Now did his widow ( who was Rachel Dailey before her marriage) apply for a widows pension after his death . If so does she give the date of her marriage to Benjamin Van Horn & where she was married ? Now Mr Coyle this is one thing that is very important for the completion of our Genealogical records for the Van Horn Heir Association & the publication of the Van Horn History which is in process of publication at this time . Thanking you in advance for your trouble . I beg to remain your friend.
Your's Reply H. C. Evans 1414 N New st Bethlehem Pa
Phone 2005-g
Ark Pension Office To supply client

W. R. COYLE 30TH DISTRICT PENNSYLVANIA
COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
HOME ADDRESS: BETHLEHEM, PA.
March 18, 1926
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. Commissioner:
If your records disclose the information, will you kindly advise me as to the date of death of Benjamin Van Horn.
I am informed Mr. Van Horn was a veteran of the Revolutionary War; that he was born July 14, 1759; that at date of enlistment he resided in Northampton Township, Buck County, Pennsylvania; that the date of his application for pension was August 26, 1833; that his claim for pension was allowed; that his residence at time of filing application for pension was Pocono Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
Trusting you can advise me as to the date of his death, or within what period it occurred if the exact date is not available, I am,
Very truly yours,
W. R. Coyle W. R. COYLE.
WRC *T

Rev. Hingston Pa.
5. 4. 27.
To the Honorable Government of the United States.
Dear Sir.
I am writing to you in regards of my Great Great Grandfather records of enlistment if you will kindly give them to me. it is Benjamin Vanhorn records. he fought in the Revolutionary War

1776, 1777, to 1781, a pension was granted to him, now what I want. is his whole record, where he enlisted who he said his mother and fathers name was where he lived at the time he enlisted, and his birth at the time he enlisted. I would like if you please to send me his whole record and History as he gave it years at the time of

his enlistment, for it will benifit me very much through and heir ship I am about to get. - trusting you will please look this up as soon as possible and send it to me, I will a appriate very much.
Mrs Edith Daring 838 Rutker St Kingston Pa.

In the matter of the application of Benjamin Van Horn of Pocono Township for a Pension.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of Northampton ss. On this 13 th Day of July
A D 1833 Before me the Subscriber one of the Justices of the peace in and for the Said County, this Day Personally appeared Moses Swartwood (who I hereby Certify to be a Person of Credibility and his Statements entitled to Credit) who being first Duly Sworn according to Law doth Depose and Say, that he is well acquainted with the Said Benjamin Van Horn that he has known him for the space of Fifty years and upwards, that he well knows that in the year 1777 In the fall of the year He was Drafted for Two months and marched toward Philadelphia under Captain Horner, that he served faithfully for the Said Two months and was then discharged. He also heard and Believes that he served his Country Before and after that.
Sworn & Subscribed this 13 th Day of July
A D 1833. Before me
Witness Benj
Jacob Greenmeyer
S. H. Hance
his Moses Swartwood mark

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of Northampton
I William L Sebring Prothonotary of the court of Common Pleas of Northampton County Do hereby Certify that Charles H. Heaney Before whom the within Affidavit was made, was at the time thereof and still is an acting Justice of the peace in and for the said County Duly Commissioned and qualified to act, and that full faith and Credit are Due and of right ought to be given to all his Official acts as Such, and that the Signature of H Heaney is in the proper Hand writing of the said Charles H Heaney
In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my Hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court this 26th Day of August A D 1833
Wm L Sebring Proth.

Easton Penna September 21 st 1833
Dear Sir
I herewith enclose you the application of Captain Marsh Henry Siegle, Benjamin Van Horn & George Bringe for Pensions which I pray you to examine, and inform me of the result of such Examination.
In May last I sent you the application of John Oke of this County, and asked an examination of it - I beg leave if it has been neglected to call your attention to it again - The old soldiers above mentioned are exceedingly poor and would like to know soon if any Compensation is granted to them
Very Truly Yours
P. Brodhead Jr
J. L. Edwards Esquire