Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 42,589, Abraham Van Horn, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn.
Van Horn, Abraham or Van Horne
S. 42,589
B.L.M. 10,547-100.
Issued June 11, 1793
No papers.
CONTENTS

1. 178. North Carolina. Abraham Van Horne decd.
Hon. Asa Biggs. Sept. 4/58
of in the State of who was a priv. of the Artillery commanded by Captain McGowan of the Penn commanded by in the line for Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll of Fayetteville at the rate of 100 Dollars 26 Cents per annum, to commence on the 3 day of March, 1826 Verdict 11, Sept. 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8, day of July 1853 and entitled GC Amos Mrs.
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
Act 15, May 1828
{ Revolutionary Claim } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by P.M. Mac Clerk, Book 24 Vol. 1 Page

Robert Lockman vs. Capt. & Ry. Co. etc. etc.
No 35314 Abraham Vanhorn Tyrel County, N. Carolina Act of June 1832.
Abraham Vanhorn, deceased

State of North Carolina } Court of Pleas & Tyrrell County } Quarters Session Jany Term 1842.
On this 25 th day of Jany 1842 personally appeared in open Court the above signed Abraham Veenhorn of the State and County aforesaid aged eighty 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7 th 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year 1778 with Capt. Mcgowen in the fourth regiment of the Continental Line commanded by Col. Butler and Major Church, Brigade commanded by Gen. Anthony Wayne, that he enlisted in the City of Philadelphia his residence at that time, that he was engaged in the battle of Brandywine. Germantown, New Brunswick, White Plains and Stony Point that he remained with the fourth regiment discharging the duties of drummer until the revolt of Gen. Wayne's Brigade, when he recd a discharge at Trenton New Jersey his term of enlistment having expired; That about twelve months after he enlisted as a drummer under Capt. Frank Proctors of the Artillery regiment commanded by Col. Pasdow, that he was engaged with Capt. Coleman as a recruiting party & that he continued in the service until the close of the war, when he was honorably discharged. He hereby relinquishes every claim & chotens to a pension or annuity, except the present; and he declares his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State. That he is at present a citizen of North Carolina and County of Tyrrell and has been for the last thirty eight years; that the reason he has not

opplied earlier for his pension, was his extreme ignorance of the mode and process made, that he resided in an obscure part of the County and supposed he would be compelled to go to Philadelphia to identify himself which his extreme poverty would not allow him to do; that some six years ago he made an attempt but failed - sworn to and subscribed to the day and year aforesaid.
Abraham F. Vanhorn mark
Not for Volney Court
And the said do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a revolutionary Soldier, and so on as he states.
his Abraham F. Vanhorn mark
Silas Davenport presiding Justice
I, Dr. Alexander Clerk of the Court aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Abraham Vanhorn for a pension
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 25 day of January 1842.
Dr. Alexander Clerk

Abraham Vaughan
Sept 2
Geo. C. Ames Present,

Certificate of the Clerk of Court of Sessions, Stirling

State of Massachusetts County of Plymouth & ss. Martha D. Dinsmore Act John Term 1858
I Saml M c Clure Clerk at the court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions begun and held for the County of Tyrone on the 4 th Monday in October, do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence was shown at said court that Abraham Vanhorn a reputed soldier of the Revolutionary War died on the 11 th September 1843, leaving no widow, but the following named children to wit, John Vanhorn, Oliver Vanhorn and Mary Ann Sayer, who are the only sur- viving children of the aforesaid Abraham Vanhorn, now known to be living. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of said Court at office on the 24 th day of October A.D. 1854 Saml. M c Clure Clerk

• Power of Attorney to • Geo. C. Allen Dated Aug. 16. 1877

State of North Carolina
Know all men by these presents that we John Vauhorn, Oliver Vauhorn, and Mary Ann Sawyer, hereby constitute & appoint George C. Jones Esq., our true & lawful Agent or Attorney to prosecute the claim of Abraham Vauhorn, our true  lawful Agent for any amount of Revolutionary Pension, or increase of Pension, that may be due; and we hereby authorize, our said Agent to examine all the papers & documents, in relation to said claim, on file in the Departments at Washington City or elsewhere, to file additional evidence or arguments; and to receive the certificate which may be issued, for said claim, which certificate, we wish made payable to _____
to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purpose herein expressed, and to do all things that we might or could do, were we personally present.
Hereby ratifying & confirming, all that our said Attorney or agent may do in the premises
Witnesseth hand & seals this 16 August 1857
Signed & sealed in presence of H. G. Pruitt
John Vauhorn his mark Oliver Vauhorn his mark Mary Ann Sawyer his mark
State of North Carolina County of Washington.
On this 16th August 1857, before me the subscribers, a Justice of the Peace in & for the County aforesaid, came John Vauhorn, Oliver Vauhorn and Mary Ann Sawyer, and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney, to be their act & deed, for the purposes therein named.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand, day & year aforesaid.
H. G. Pruitt J.P.

State of north Carolina } S. County of Washington }
Be it known, that on this the 15 th day of August A. D. One thousand eight hundred & fifty one, before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in & for the County & State aforesaid, personally appeared Oliver Vanhorn, John Vanhorn and Mary Ann Sawyer, (widow of Mesheek Sawyer deceased). (the said Oliver Vanhorn now being a resident of Martin County, N.C.; the said John Vanhorn, now being a resident of Bertie County, N.C., and the said Mary Ann Sawyer, now being a resident of Washington County, N.C.) and made oath according to law that they are the children of Abraham Vanhorn , late of Tyrrell County N.C., who was a Revolutionary Soldier, and made application for a pension under the Act of 7 th June 1832; and that the said Abraham Vanhorn died in Tyrrell County, on or about the 11 th September A. D. 1843, leaving no widow; that they have been informed that the said Pension ought to be allowed; that they are directly interested as claimants, in said Pension, and make this affidavit, to be filed, with such additional evidence, or arguments, as our Agent may use in prosecuting said Claim.
John Vanhorn
Oliver Vanhorn
mark
Sworn to & subscribed the day & date aforesaid before me H. G. Merrill J.P.

Abraham Vanhorn 2 died in Tyrrell County, on or about the 11 th September A.D. 1843, leaving no widow; that they have been informed that the said Pension ought to be allowed; that they are directly interested as claimants, in said Pension, and make this affidavit, to be filed, with such additional evidence, or arguments, as our Agent may use in prosecuting, said Claim.
John Van Horn
Sworn to & subscribed, the day & date aforesaid, before me H. G. Sproull J.P.
Oliver his Van Horn mark
Mary Ann her Sawyer mark
I, H. G. Sproull, Justice of the Peace, in & for said County of Washington, do hereby certify that, John Van Horn Oliver Van Horn, and Mary Ann Sawyer, who executed the foregoing paper, are respectable citizens, of the several Counties, to which they belong, as stated above, and are, I believe, directly interested in said Claim, as therein set forth.
H. G. Sproull J.P.
I, Franklin F. Fagan Clerk of the County Court of Washington County, State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that, H. G. Sproull Esq r , before whom the foregoing papers were executed, was, at the date of the same, a Justice of the Peace, in & for said County, duly authorized by Law, to administer oaths; and the name thereunto subscribed is his signature.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, & affixed my official Seal, this 16 August 1857
F. F. Fagan (Clk)

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Vanhorn, Abraham GRADE Private LINE Pennsylvania
WARRANT NUMBER 10547 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED June 11, 1793 To not shown
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.

Rev. War Section
November 18, 1922.
Emma Eschenbach Temple University Hospitals The Samaritan, Broad and Ontario Sts., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Madam:
In response to your letter received October 21, 1922, you are advised that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 42589 it appears that Abraham Van Horn ( or Van Horne) was allowed pension on his application executed January 35, 1842 while a resident of Tyrrell County, North Carolina, and aged eighty-six years.
He stated that in 1778 he resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he enlisted as a Drummer in Captain McGowan's Company, Colonel Butler's 4th Pennsylvania Regiment, was in the battle of Stony Point and served until the revolt of General Wayne's Brigade. Again enlisted about twelve months later, and served under Captains Francis Proctor and Coultman in Colonel Proctor's Pennsylvania Artillery until the end of the War. He also stated that he was in the battles of White Plains, Brandywine, Vermaulstown Germantown and New Brunswick, but did not state the names of his officers or dates of his service.
Soldier died September 11, 1843 in Tyrrell County,

North Carolina, leaving no widow but the following children, John Van Horn of Bertie County, North Carolina, Oliver Van Horn of Martin County, North Carolina and Mary Ann Sawyer ( widow of Mesheck Sawyer ) of Washington County, North Carolina, the only surviving children in 1851. There is no further family data on file. (It is not stated that he had a son in the Revolutionary War.) Special inquiry for G.R.
Soldier emigrated from Pennsylvania to North Carolina about 1802.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

RUSSELL H. CONWELL, PRESIDENT GEO. AUSTIN WELSH, SECRETARY E. J. LAFFERTY, TREASURER
EMMA ESCHENBACH KATHARINE V. CLEVELAND DIRECTRESS OF TRAINING SCHOOL
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS THE SAMARITAN
BROAD AND ONTARIO STREETS PHILADELPHIA
Oct. 20, '87
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTRESS
Rev 20 Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:-
Can you give me any information as to the war record of Abraham Van Horn, who served as a private in the 4th Artillery Regiment Continental Troops to the end of the Revolution, No. 3,1783.
Can you tell me from what town and state he enlisted and whether or not he had a son who also served in the Revolutionary war.
Any information you may be able to give me will be greatly appreciated.
Respectfully yours,
Emma Eschenbach

Abraham Van Horn 1842 af. 86 1756
78. Ent'd Philad a . in Capt McEwen, Col Church. Maya Palm 79. Gen Wayne .
a Bat like Plain, 76  77  77 Guarantee. July 16  79  79 died at Westm. his term having expired at the death of Rivoli of Wayne. — Jan 81.
On the return of Proctors Arty at State Sept. these borne There were all enlisted for the war. The name of Abraham Van Horn is not on said return.
Age 1779: =

✓ 35,314 Abraham Van Horn N.C. Act 7 June 1832 Leta: to G.C. Ames March 23/53

Nov. 26, 1918. Hon. John B. Farr A. of R. by reading in S. 11,636 Cornelia Van Horn.
The papers in the claim of Abraham Van Horn (or Van Horne) Survivor's File No. 43, 589 Rev. War, show that he was allowed pension on his application executed January 25, 1842, while a resident of Tyreell County, North Carolina, and eighty-six years of age.
He stated that in 1778, he resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he enlisted as a Drummer in Captain McGowan's company, Colonel Butler's 4th Pennsylvania regiment, was in the battle of Stony Point, and served until the revolt of General Wayne's brigade. Again Enlisted, about twelve months later, and served under Captains Francis Proctor and Coultman in Colonel Proctors Pennsylvania Artillery until the end of the war.
He also stated that he was in the battles of White Plains, Brandywine, Germantown and New Brunswick, but did not state the names of his officers or dates of his service.
Soldier died September 11, 1843 in Tyrrell County, North Carolina, leaving no widow but the following children, John Van Horn of Bertie County, N. C., Oliver Van Horn of Martin County, N. C., and Mary Ann Sawyer (widow of Mesheck Sawyer) of Washington County, N. C., only surviving children in 1851.
There is no further family data on file.
It is stated that the soldier emigrated from Pennsylvania to North Carolina about 1802.

Abraham Vanhorn N. Carolina act 7 June 1832
Susp d see letters 4:4 7 th March 1842 to Hon. E. Stanley H. R. do. to same April 19. 1842 - to Hon. G. B. Rodney, June 15' 42 do to M. P. Brickhouse July 27. 1842.
Let Geo. C. Ames, Feby 26/52. " H. P. Lewis May 21. 1852. Let C. Ames Octo 30 1852

1918 Nov. 26. Hist. to Hon. John B. Farr letter returned at his request. $ 1922 Nov. 18. Hist. to Emma Eschenbach. mm $
42589 INVALID.
Rev
File No. 42,589
Abraham Lawrence
Rev
Act: 18 March 18
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 52 1/2
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Sandy Affidavits taken in Dec. 1872

State of No. Ca. { Tyrel County }
Be it known, that on the 27 th day of November, A. D. Eighteen hundred and fifty two, before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid, personally appeared Silas Davenport and Thomas H. Alexander residents of Tyrel County N.C. and made oath according to law, -
That they have heard Abraham Warhorn say, that he came from the state of Pennsylvania, and that he was a soldier of the Revolutionary war , that he was entitled to a pension for his Revolutionary services, that he was always esteemed and reputed to be a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid before me Bancosey J.P. }
Silas Davenport Thos H Alexander
I Sam Wallace Clerk of the County Court and State herein do hereby certify that Isaac Ewing Esq before

wherein this foregoing paper was executed that the date of the same: a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly authorized by Law to administer oaths & the name thereto subscribed is in his own proper hand write, in testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official Seal this 2nd day of December 1858
Saml M c Clure AK
[Signature]
I Saml M c Clure do hereby certify that the persons whose names are signed to the foregoing affidavit are men of good Moral character Dec 2nd 1858
Saml M c Clure AK
[Signature]

State of North Carolina Giles County.
Be it known, that on the 2 nd day of December 1852, before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid, personally appeared James F. Davenport and Benjamin A. Spruill residents of the county and state aforesaid and made oath according to law, -
That they have frequently heard Abraham Vanhorn late of Giles County - say, that he was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, that he was entitled to a Pension for his Revolutionary services, and that he was generally esteemed, and reputed to be a soldier in said war, & it is a prevailing opinion that he is entitled to a pension for his services in said war.
Sworn to & subscribed on the day & year above stated, before me.
Isaac Cason J.P.
J. F. Davenport B. A. Spruill

I certify that I have examined the fore- -going Depositions of J. F. Crump, B. A. Merrill Silas Crump & Thomas W. Alexander They are men of good standing and verity. I was all so acquainted with Abram Worborne and he was all way supposed to be a Revolutionary soldier and came from the State of Pennsylvania
Chas. McClus
State of North Carolina Office of Secretary of State
I William Hill Secretary of State in and for the State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that Charles M'Clus Esq. who signed the above cer- tificate is a Senator in the General Assembly of this State from the County of Tyrrell Given under my hand this 17 th day of December 1852
W. Hill Secretary of State

Peter Hagner auditor Letter

Treasury Department Third Auditor's Office 27 July 1842
Sir
I have received your letter, enclosing one to you from Mr. Bricklehouse of N.C. relative to the case of Abraham Van Horn a soldier of the Revolution. In reply I have to inform you, that the only letter that can be found to have been written to Mr. Bricklehouse relative to this case is dated 22 Oct: 41 a copy of which is hereto appended. The letter of Mr. B. is herewith returned.
Very respectfully yr. mo. obt. servt. John Hagner Secy
Mr. L. Edwards Esq. Commr. of Pensions

(Copy)
Treasury Department Third Auditor's Office 22 Oct. 1841
Sir
Your letter of 2 nd inst. addressed to the Commr. of Pensions, has been referred to this office, so far as it regards the inquiry you make in behalf of Abraham Van Horns as to his pay as a soldier of the Revolution -
In reply I have to state, that it appears by the Rev. Records in this office, that final settlement certificates were issued in favor of Abraham Van Horns, for his full pay & gratuity at the end of the War, and he therefore appears to have nothing further due to him -
Respectfully yr. ob t Servt. T. H. Hughes Audt.
Mr. M rs R. Biddlehouse Columbia P.A. U.S.A.

ap 19:42
N.C.
abt. Van Horn,
H.R.
L. Edward Esq.
Commission of Peusians
Hon. Ed. Stanley, H.R.
Edward Stanley Esq.

H. R. April 18 th 1842
Sir
You will please read the enclosed, and if it contains any thing to the advantage of Mr Van Horn, file it, with his papers, otherwise return it, as I may use it here. —
Respectfully &c
Edw. Stanley
J. L. Edwards Esq Pension Office.

Van Horn
June 14 '42
Abm Van Horne
W.B. Case
Wm Murray
Rodney H.R.
James L Edwards Esq
Com: of Pensions.
Hugh G.
Washington.

House of Reps. Jan 13 th , 1842
Genl. L. Edwards, Esq. Commissioner of Pensions
Sir.
The Petition of Abraham Van Horn for a pension has been referred to the Com: on Rev: pensions & I am desirous of learning whether his name appears on the rolls of the army. He states that he entered the army as a private (afterwards a drummer) in Col: Proctor's Regiment of the Pennsylvania line & was in various battles & served during the war.
Yours respectfully G. M. Rodney

Pen H 192 June 15 '82
Sir
In reply to yours of 13 inst (requesting to be informed) whether the name of Abraham Van Horn is found on the rolls of the Pa. Line I have the honor to refer you to the enclosed copies of my letters of 20 th March last to the Hon E. Stanley in the case of Abraham Van Horn of Pa. It would appear that he is not the individual of that name who enlisted about last of 81. or early part of 82 as 'a private' for the war & having fulfilled his enlistment was received Bounty Land & the gratuity.
Gen: G. P. Rodney H.R.

Hon. G. B. Rodney
June 15, 1822
O.C.
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M c Buckhane
July 27. 1842.
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Pension Office July 27. 1842
Sir,
Your letter of the 16 th inst. has been received. The records of the Third Auditor's Office shew, what was already known here, that final Settlement Certificates were issued at the close of the war, for the service of a person bearing the name of Abraham Van Horne; but neither the records of that office, nor of any other office, shew that those certificates were obtained by a Brigade Major Megowan.
M. P. Brockhouse, Esq., Columbia Md.
ms 35314 R. B. Act 32

How. E. Stanley March 7. 42 OF
Journal of Dept.

Pension Office
March 7. 1842
Sir,
The letter from this Office of the 4 th inst. which I addressed to you in the case of Abraham Vanhorn, is herewith returned. There was an error in the first paragraph of the letter, as you supposed. The year 1778 was inserted instead of 1779. I have, however, on a re-examination of the case, not been able to satisfy myself that the claimant is the same person who appears on the list of Col. Proctor's reg t of the Pennsylvania line. and there is but one of the name on any roll, The man on that list is returned as entitled to Bounty Land as a Private Soldier . The claimant alleges that he was a Drummer . The claimant swears that he entered Proctor's reg t  in 1779 . In the rolls list of that reg t . for that year, his name does not appear . I cannot think that the claimant can be the same man, because if whose name is on the list, because if he was, he would I presume remember the fact of the issue of a Land warrant in his name, and his rank would agree with the return, if he is the same man who he said not have entered in 1779, because the list of that year contains no such name.  and his name would appear on the rolls in 1779. If he was the man who was returned as entitled to Bounty Land, he should produce proof of identity. If he is not the man, then he should exhibit evidence  produce proof of his having performed the service alleged. I regret that I cannot afford the relief asked.  Hon. Edward Stanley, Have & Rep.  I have the honor  ✓ 35314 - att 32 Sr. Com ee Index

Peru on Office
March 4 1842
Sir
The declaration of Abraham Vanham has been examined and placed upon our files. He alleges that he enlisted in Col. Proctor's Regt. of Artillery in the year 1778; was discharged at Trenton at the time Wayne's Brigade revolted, in July 1781, and that one year after that he again enlisted in the same Regt. as a drummer and served in a recruiting party under Capt. Coleman to the close of the war.
He also states that he was in the Battle of Germantown, Brandywine, and White Plains. The latter occurred in 1776 and the two former in 1777. There is no proof whatever that the applicants performed the service above set forth, nor does it appear that he ever applied for a pension under the act of March 18 1818, May 15 1828, or July 1832, either of these acts would have embraced his claim had he rendered the service now declared for.
There was a soldier in Proctor's Regt. who enlisted for the war or some period subsequent to the year 1779 who was paid to Nov. 1783. and bounty lands in 1793.
His first payment was in July 1782. A return of the war men of Proctor's Regt. dated April 3 1779. does not

bear his name. There were also payments made to him after the close of the war as late as 1785.
The claimant seems to have had no knowledge of having rec d bounty land or any such payments in money or certificates. The bounty land could not have been forgotten, had he been the person who rec d it.
Our records show that there was no soldier of his name in Proctors Reg t . for three years, or for any period prior to the year 1779 or before its date.
The only question involved in this case is that of identity. Was the applicant, who states that he served as a drummer , the same individual who rec d the bounty land as a soldier in 1793.
He expressly states that he was discharged from his first engagement at the time Genl. Wayne's Brigade revolted, which was in 1781, and that it was twelve months thereafter before he again enlisted, which was of course in 1782. Our rolls discredit the statement of the drummer claimed for prior to Jan'y 1781, and also show that the person who rec d the bounty land was a drummer nearly the whole of that year.

It will be required of the claimant, that he show by direct and positive proof that he is the same individual who rec d . the bounty land in 1793. for if he was not the same , his claim must entirely fail.
Shenob Henry
March 4. 42 G. B.
Hon Edw Starly A. Kys

Geo. C. Ames Oct. 20/82

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Pension Office
Acto 30 1852
Sir
The additional evidence filed in support of the claim of Abraham Vanhorn of A.C. is not deemed sufficient. The only question to be decided is that of identity . It is true he asserts that he participated in battles, which were fought before he enlisted, but still it is admitted that a man of his name received bounty land, and if he can be identified as the man who received it, his pension will be allowed. If he is the soldier who received this land, it is remarkable that he made no allusion to the fact in his declaration, as it is apparent that it must have strengthened by such an allusion. His children should trace this land and connect their father with its transfer &c
Geo. C. Ames Esq Present

H. I. Lewis Esq.
May 21 st 1852.

Pension Office,
May 21. 1852.
Sir:
In reply to your letter of the 28 Jan y last, you are informed that no correspondence has been had on the claim of Abraham Van Horn of N.C. who claimed a pension under the act of 7 June 1832, since some time in the year 1842 until the 26 Feb y last, when Mr. Geo. C. Ames of this City who had previously filed a power of Atty from the children, was informed of the condition of the claim. Unless you produce a power of Atty to act as Agent we cannot correspond with you in this case.
H. P. Lewis, Esq. Secy. Tyne Co. N.C.

Pension Office,
Feby 26. 1852.
Sir.
In the case of Abraham Vanhorn of N. 6 who some years since asserted a claim for a pension under the Act of 7 June 1832, I enclose you herewith a copy of a letter from this Office to Hon Ed: Stanley dated 4 March 1842, which will shew the condition of the claim at that time, since when no additional evidence has been filed.
If you can shew that this is the soldier to whom bounty land was granted by the Genl. Government the claim may be allowed.
Geo: C. Ames. Esq Present,

Abraham Van Horn Brief

In the matter of Wm. Van Horn Applicant for Pension Ad. June 7, 1832
Upon a careful examination of this case, and the Official correspondence relative thereto, I find that one Abraham Van Horn, served in Proctor's artillery, of the Pennsylvania line, for upwards of two years - to wit from March 1781 to Nov. 1783 - (See Rolls, Room No 98). The point, and the only point at issue in the case, as declared in letter to Mr. Ames, dated Octo. 31. 1852 - is as to the identity of the present Applicant.
Abraham Vanhorn, (the present Applicant,) in the year 1842, swears that he served in Col. Proctor's artillery of the Continental line of Pennsylvania. His statement of dates is not precisely corroborated by the rolls in this Office, and had it been it would have cast suspicion upon his claim. However, there was but one Vanhorn in the whole service, and his name was Abraham . Sixty years after the date of this service - an old man in the state of North Carolina, swears that he was a member of Proctor's Regiment of Artillery - but he fails to give the exact dates of service - his name is Abraham Vanhorn . Can there be a

reasonable doubt as to his identity? But this Abraham Van Horn, whose name is borne upon the rolls, received a Bounty Land Warrant in 1795, and Applicant makes no mention of this fact in his declaration. This, to my mind, would prove nothing. Had he been an astute and able lawyer, I might be surprised at the omission, but I am not surprised that a poor, old, ignorant man, 86 years of age, should not mention every fact which would strengthen his application. That the Applicant was a revolutionary soldier, so far as reputation can make him one, is a fixed fact . Seven witnesses, including one State Senator and the Clerk of the Court, swear that they had known him for forty years and that he was always reputed a revolutionary soldier, and always respected as such. Two witnesses swear that they had frequently heard the old man say he had received a Bounty land warrant, but had been compelled to sell it. Then, if the Applicant had been in the revolutionary service of the Country - (and that he had been is fully established), when and where was it? He swears that it was in Col. Proctor's regiment.

of Artillery, and these are the only rolls which bear his name. If he ever received a Bounty land warrant - (and that he did I can not doubt) for what service could it have been but for service in Proctors Regiment? None other, whatever. —
I, therefore, conclude that the Identity of the present applicant with the individual whose name is borne upon the Rolls in this Office is reasonably established - and that a pension should be allowed -
A. H. Emery

Geo. C. Adams Editor

Washington August 13. 1852
Sir,
Enclosed you will find the Certificate of the Auditor Genl. of Pennsylvania also the Affidavit of John Van Horn in support of the Claim of Abraham Van Horn of North Carolina dated 7 June 1832.
Van Horn in his declaration states that he entered the Service in 1778 in Capt McGehee's Co. of Col. Butler's Regiment of the Pa. Line for 3 years, that sometime after the expiration of that term he again enlisted in Col. Procter's Regiment of Artillery and served therein until the Close of the War .
No evidence of the alleged Service under Col. Butler has been found upon the Records of Pennsylvania, but his statement of his Service under Col. Procter is sustained. I think very clearly by the Auditor Genl. Certificate. This Certificate shows that there was a Soldier bearing the same name (a very uncommon one) who enlisted about the time and who served in that Regiment until the Close of the War . Some objection has been raised to this Claim in consequence of the discrepancy between the date of the alleged enlistment of Van Horn and the Commencement of the Service of the

of the Locust attached to Proctor's Regiment, but upon a more mature examination, the statement will be found as nearly accurate in its dates, as could have reasonably have been expected from an old man. More than 60 years after the event had passed by. Indeed had the date been made more exactly to correspond, he would have been subject to a charge of having based his statement, not upon his own recollection, but upon information obtained from the Pennsylvania Records. From the statement of plaintiff and the circumstances under which it was made, being in a distant part of the country, and having no access to the records, no one can I apprehend doubt that Van Horn served in Col. Proctor's Regiment, nor is it at all probable that there was more than one bearing the uncommon name in that Regiment at the same time, who continued to serve until the close of the war. Silently as he was, Van Horn could have known nothing of the service rendered by Proctor's Regiment had he not himself been engaged in it.
It is shown by the Records also that the Locust of Proctor's Regiment served to the end of the war, and received bounty, lands as a war man, and objection to the allowance of this case has been raised, in consequence of Van Horn having failed to make any allusion to his having

a Warrant issued to him for this Land. Now it is well known that few of the Soldiers drew their Land Warrants themselves, they were generally sold their Claims to speculators who obtained the Warrant and located the Land without the knowledge of the Soldier. But it appears from the affidavit of John Van Horn a son, who is certified to be a highly respectable man, that his father did receive a Warrant on account of his services prior to his removal from Pennsylvania which he sold, to whom is sold here
This Claim appears to me to be a good one and I have no doubt upon a careful review of all the evidence and circumstances attending it, the Department will come to the same conclusion and which is submitted by.
Very Respectfully Yours obedt Servt Geo. L. Adams
Capt F. T. C. Trippe Acts Commr of Pensions

Brief in the case of Abraham Van Horn Washington County and State of North Carolina act of May 15. 1828
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
The rolls of this Office show that one Abraham Van Horn served in Colonel Procter's Regt. of Artillery in the Continental line of Pennsylvania to the close of the war and received a Bountiful land warrant for said service. The only point of difficulty is the identity of the applicant. Seven witnesses including a state Senator & a clerk of the County Court, swear that the said Abraham was a Revolutionary soldier & known & respected as such for forty years in North Carolina prior to his death. Applicant swears he removed from Pennsylvania in 1802 to the State of N.C. and that he served in Procter's Artillery to the close of the war. Two witnesses speak of their having heard Van Horn speak of having received (If for increase.) a land warrant.
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
An annuity at the rate of $100. a year from March 3. 1826 to September 11. 1843 the date of Abraham Van Horn's death. There being no surviving widow the pension is payable to John Van Horn, Oliver Van Horn & Mary Ann Sawyer only surviving children of said deceased. —
Name and residence of Agent
Geo. C. Hays Present
Examined & allowed By S. P. Malloy Clerk. Examining Clerk.

No. 8. Lewis's Letter,

Hyndel County, N. C. Jan. 28. 1852. Dr. Sir -
I prosecuted a Pension claim for some of the Vanhorns, whose Father Abraham Vanhorn, was a Revolutionary soldier, and resided in Hyndel County, N. C. - This Pension Claim was prosecuted during last Year, and the Vanhorns, children of Abraham Vanhorn, wish me to inquire of You if this case has been before You, and whether they will be allowed a Pension for their Father's services or not.
Please write to me immediately, and give me information upon this subject.
Direct Yours to Geo, Hyndel County, N. C.
J. E. Heath Esq. }
Yours Very Respectfully H. P. Lewis
I prosecuted the above under the direction of Geo. Little, Esq. of Raleigh, N. C.
H. P. L.

John Van Horn Oliver Van Horn & Heirs Mary Ann Sawyer & Co
Abraham Van Horn (Deed)
Act. June 7. 1832 North Carolina
2 years rent $80 per Annum 11th March 1831 to 11th Sept. 1833 When he died
Pay to Children
Cert to Geo. C. Ames Present

Geo. L. Ames
(Mar 23 d 1853)

Hob Pension Office Mar. 23/53
Sir
Upon a careful review of all the papers in the case of Abraham Van Horn of N.C. who claims a Pension under act of 7 June 1832 I am of opinion that the evidence does not establish his identity.
The evidence filed by you in December last does not meet the requirements of letter to you from this Office dated 30 Oct: 1852, it only shows  establishes that he was reputed to be a Revolutionary soldier, but establishes nothing on the point of identity. —
Geo: C. Ames Present

Brief in the case of Abraham Van Horn's heirs Washington County and State of North Carolina act June 7. 1852
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
The rolls of this Office show that one Abraham Van Horn served in Colonel Proctor's Regt of Artillery, in the Continental line of Pennsylvania - for upwards of two years. The only point of difficulty was the identity of the Applicant. Some witnesses, including a state Senator & a Clerk of the County Court, swear that the said Abraham was reputed a revolutionary soldier, & known and respected as such for forty years, in North Carolina, prior to his death; Applicant swears he removed from Pennsylvania in 1802 to the State of N.C. - and that he served in Proctor's Artillery to the close of the War. Proctor's Rolls are the only rolls which bear the name of Van Horn. Two witnesses testify that they have often (If for increase.) heard the old man speak of having received a Bounty
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what? That Warrant for his Revolutionary services in Proctor's Regiment - And the rolls in this Office show that a Bounty land Warrant did issue to the - Abraham Van Horn whose name is borne upon Col. Proctor's Rolls.
Admitted at the rate of 80¢ per annum from 4 March 1831 to the 11th September 1843 - date of Abraham Van Horn's death.
There being no surviving widow the pension will be payable to John Van Horn, Oliver Van Horn & Mary Ann Sawyer, Surv. Children.
Name and residence of Agent
Geo. C. Jones Present
J. A. Evans Examining Clerk. 11

4 Jan 75 6218 The Hylas 4 Oct 788 A p 201
W. Brantley Sand Office W. Gordon J. C. Spence
W. Matthew P. Brickhouse
Columbia
N. Carolina
Department of War
Wm. Gordon Esq. Safety Glass

Department of War Pension Land Office Oct. 21 st 1841
Sir,
Yours of the 2 d inst. addressed to J. S. Edwards Esq., was referred to this Office yesterday, and in reply have to inform you that, it appears by the records on file in this Office, Land Warrant N o 10,547. for 100. acres issued the 11 th June 1793 to Abraham Vanhorn, who was a soldier in Col o Proctor's Regiment of Artillery of the Pennsylvania line; there is of course, nothing due, in land, to, or in right of, said Abrah m Vanhorn.
Your letter has been referred to the Third Auditor of the Treasury Department for an answer to your inquiry respecting pay —
Yours Ob St W. Gordon
W. Matthew P. Brickhouse Columbia S. C.

Williamston N.C. Aug. 30 1858
Sir
In 1852 I forwarded to Samuel M. Knight of Washington City (an attorney for prosecuting claims) the papers I had prepared here for the Heirs of William Hooker a Revolutionary soldier who claimed a pension or some gratuity from the Government as they supposed then they were entitled to. On the 26 th Oct 1852 he writes me "The papers in the Hooker claim are before the Department, some time must necessarily elapse before in the order of business we can expect action in the case &c". My recollection is that they claimed a pension as children of the deceased Revolutionary soldier although the soldier died before the general law giving pensions to Revolutionary soldiers and the soldier left no widow. Upon my subsequent investigation I came to the conclusion that they were not entitled and therefore did not pay any attention to the matter. It was said by the heirs that the children of one Abram

Vanhorn, from the same neighborhood, had obtained a pension under the same circumstances, prosecuted through a man by the name of Hezekiah Lewis. Recently my attention is called to the subject and I have serious suspicions that the government has been defrauded and, as my position now as District Judge of the U. S. requires my particular attention to such matters, I now write to make the necessary enquiries in relation to the cases. 1 st Were the papers in the case of the Heirs of William Hooker filed in your office in 1882, by Samuel M c Knight and if so what was the decision of the Department on them?
2 nd Has there been allowed to the Heirs of Abram Vanhorn a pension? if so when? to whom? the names of the Heirs, the amount and what agent prosecuted? I am informed the names of the Heirs of Abram Vanhorn were, John, Oliver, and a daughter by the name of Mary Ann, and that Vanhorn died before W m Hooker and left no widow, and the amount received from the government was upwards of $1000.
Will you have the necessary examination

made at once, and advise me.
Very respectfully Yr obed servt
Asa Bigg
George C. Whiting Esq 7
Committee of Persons
Washington
DC

Sharon, Arkansas
No. G. Spence Affidavit

State of North Carolina Hezekiah G Spruill, a citizen of Washington County & State aforesaid, being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God, Affirmeth & saith.
That he was born & raised in the County of Tyrrel a State of N o Carolina, and resided in that County until the year 1841 - that he is now about forty two years of age - that he was well acquainted with Abraham Vanhorn in Tyrrel County, from the time of his first recollection, up to the time of said Vanhorn's death, which took place about 9 or 10 years ago - That he has always heard that said Abraham Vanhorn was a Soldier in the Revolutionary War - that, Vanhorn was always recognised as such, by all the old men - that said Vanhorn, always had the reputation, of having fought, bravely, in said War, and was always treated with deference & respect, therefore; And this Deponent has often seen the Wounds, on the arms & body of said Vanhorn, which, it was said he received in engagement with British Troops, during the Revolution.
This Deponent, has often heard said Vanhorn speak of his connection with the Army, and

always complained that justice had not been done him, as no pension had ever been awarded him. Vauhorn was an applicant for a Pension, many years before his death, and the deponent assisted in taking deposition to secure a Pension.
This Deponent, thinks, that said Vauhorn has told him that he had received a Land Warrant, and that he was compelled to sell it, but does not recollect the name of the person to whom it was sold.
Sworn to before me this 3 d June 1852 Thos B. Nichols J.P.
H. G. Spratt
State of North Carolina Washington County
I, Dr. Franklin G. Fagan Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions of said County do hereby certify, that Thomas B. Nichols, Esq. whose proper signature appears above is an acting Justice of the Peace for said County of Washington.
Given under my Hand & Seal of said Court at Office in Plymouth in said County this 3 rd day of June A.D. 1852 Attest J. F. Fagan
Clerk

Edward Stanley, Letter,
Mr Syl.
H.R. Edw. Stanley
D. L. Edwards Esq
Pension Office
Mr Brickhouse
Opposite War Department

Washington City
March 4 th 1842
Sir,
My constituent and friend, Mr. P. Brickhouse Esq., has visited W. City to obtain a pension for Mr. Ab: Van Horn. This case has been before brought to your notice. I am unable owing to indisposition to call on you, & will thank you to attend to Mr. Brickhouse as early as you can conveniently, & inform me if any thing can be done by me, to forward his views.
Very Respectfully yours &
Edw. Foulke
L. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions
L. L. Edwards Esq Commr Pensions

M. P. Brekhane Letter.
Columbia Mo 3/24/42
July 20
July 20
Rev. J. Church, born 1/1/1800
about Van Horn N.C. case
Washington City D.C.

Columbia July 16th 1842
Mr J. L. Edwards
Sir I rec d your letter directed to the Hon d Edward Stanley dated April the 19th in answer to the letter which I sent Stanley respecting non commissioned officers I agree with you in part while they are in service they are enrolled in separate columns but when they are discharged they are all discharged as private soldiers and stand so on record you say in your report dated March the 7th that there is but one man of that name on any roll in your office if you will refer to the third Auditor's Office at the War department there you will find a certificate where Abraham Vanhornes sold his wages at the close of the war to a Brigade Major if correct right Mcgowen, that is sufficient satisfaction that the claimant is the same man I have a letter from the third Auditor's office stating that fact signed P. Hagner, therefore I hope your Honor will admit a Pension to this brave old soldier who helped to gain our liberty you will please answer this
P.S. respecting his entering Col n Proctor's Artillery it was a mistake of the gentleman that drew the declaration for he swore to the best of his recollection that he enlisted in 78 or 79
I am Sir your ob t serv t
M. P. Britton
Hon d J. L. Edwards Washington City

Certificates from Pay Tables.

Artillery 1 st Regiment 1780 & 1781
We and each of us whose names are hereunto subscribed, do acknowledge to have received from Major Thomas B. Bowen, and Captain Erenius Beatty, Agents for the late Pennsylvania Line, the several sums opposite to our names respectively in certificates, dated July 1, 1784, bearing interest at six per cent. from January the first 1782 signed by John Pierce, commissioner, and described as below, being for the balance of a settlement between the United States and us for pay &c. to January the first 1782.
   Date of Issues No. of Certificates Letter Names Sums Signers   Dollars 90 th     January 7 th 1785 76859 A* Abraham Van Horn 827 60 Thos Mylie  
Artillery 1 st Regiment 1783
We and each of us whose names are hereunto subscribed, do acknowledge to have received from Major Thomas B. Bowen, and Captain Erenius Beatty Agents for the late Pennsylvania Line, the several sums opposite to our names respectively in certificates, dated July 1, 1784, bearing interest at six per cent. from November the fourth 1783, signed by John Pierce, Commissioner, and described as below, being for the balance of a settlement between the United States, and us for pay to November the third 1783.
   Date of Issues No. of Certificates Letter Names Sums Signers   Dollars 90 th     January 7, 1785 77769 A* Abraham Horn (Van Horn) 827 52 Thos. Mylie  
Auditor Generals Office Harrisburg Mar 25, 1852
I certify the above to be true extracts and copies of the originals taken from Payroll book A pages 167 and 201 now remaining on file in this department.
Witness my hand and seal of office the day and year aforesaid
E. Brooks And. Gen per Enoch A. Brooks

Payment to be made at Fayetteville, by the Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of
North Carolina
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book C, Vol- ume 63 Page 78, by
Clerk.
J. W. Wightman

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Claim for Military Service.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 7 th June 1832, Abraham Van Horn, deceased, late of North Carolina, who was a private in the Revolution, was entitled to a pension, and having died on the 11 th September 1843, his only surviving children John Van Horn, Alira Van Horn and Mary Ann Sawyer, are entitled to the amount at the rate of Eighty dollars per annum, from 4 th March 1831, to 11 th September 1843, when he died.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this twenty seventh day of June one thousand eight hundred and fifty=Three
J. M. McLane
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. M. McLane Commissioner of Pensions.
Admitted under Act 13 th May 1828.

B 412
Matthew P. Brinkman Letter
For Dept. Sep. 11, 1841 Resp. referred to Secy of War by Secy of Treasury B. 16. Sep. 11

Daniel Webster Secretary of State Thos. Caring sec. of Treasury Washington city (Va)

War Dept N. Carolina Tyrrell County Sept 7th 1841
Dear Sir I wish to inform you that I have an old Revolutionary soldier now in the poor house of our county who stands in great need of his pension money his name is Abraham Vanhorn he belong to Genl. Anthony Waynes Brigade he was Drummer in capt of Preston artillery Major Porter &c He employed a lawyer five years past to get his money his name is R. R. Heath I wish to know whether you have ever paid out this money and who you have paid it to and how much, please send me a few lines in answer to these and certify in the same By so doing you will confer a favor upon a stranger and well wisher
Matthew P. Erickson
Please direct to Columbia P. office
First application for Pension on file is dated Jan'y. 25, 1842.
James R. Paulding

B. L. 123 Sept 19 th
M. P. Brickhouse Linn.
Pension Office.
Abn Van Horn
Written to again Oct 22 1841
Abn Van Horn Pension Office

Columbia Miss. Prid 18 th Sept 18 th 82 (Daniel Webster Sec y of State) Washington City MD DC

N. Carolina Tyler County Sept 7 th 1841
Dear sir I must inform you that I have an old Revolutionary soldier now in the poor house for the want of his Pension and Land his name is Abraham Vashorn he belonged to Genl. Anthony Waynes Brigade he was drummer in capt Franklin Proctors artillery Major Porter &c I want to know if you have ever given any person a right for this land & how many acres & what N o it is. he employed a lawyer to get his pension and land five years past By the name of W. W. Heath he says there is none for him, please certify in a few lines to me and you will confer a favor upon a stranger & well wisher
Matthew D. Brickhouse
First application for Pension on file is dated Jan y . 25, 1842.

State of North Carolina } Washington County. }
Be it known that on the 24 th day of June, A. D. eighteen hundred and fifty two, before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and State aforesaid, personally appeared John Vanhorn a resident of Martin County and state aforesaid, and made oath according to law,
That he always understood from his Father, Abraham Vanhorn, that he was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, that he resided in the state of Pennsylvania, and served several years in the war of the Revolu- -tion from said state; that for said services he received a land warrant which this de- ponent has frequently heard him say, he sold and that the warrant for said land was issued to him some time previous to his emigra- tion from Pennsylvania, but this deponent does not remember to have heard his Father say, when said warrant was issued, —
That this deponent thinks his Father emigrated from the state of Pennsylvania as near as he can recollect, about the Year, 1802. John Vanhorn
Sworn to subscribe before me H. G. Spruill D.P.
I do hereby certify that I was acquainted with Abraham Vanhorn, who applied some years ago, for a pension, and also, with John Vanhorn, the Deponent, whose signature is above and that John Vanhorn has always been the

reputed Son of said Vauhom did; and that I believe him to be a man of truth & veracity - & that full faith & credit are due to his statements.
Abraham Vauhom left three Children - viz John Vauhom, Oliver Vauhom & Mary Ann now the wife of Mashee Sawyers.
H. B. Sproull J.P.
State of North Carolina
Washington County
I Franklin H. Fagan Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions of Washington County & State aforesaid, do hereby certify that H. B. Sproull is one of the Acting Justices of the Peace of said County and that the signature to the foregoing deposition  certificate is in his own proper hand writing.
Given under my Hand and the Seal of said Court at Office in Plym- outh this 24 th day of June A.D. 1852
F. H. Fagan Clerk
Is true Vauhom officiant