Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3,123, John Wilkins, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penns
Wilkins, John Catharine
N. 3,123
{ B.L. Wt. 2390-300- Surgn Mate Issued Dec. 22, 1790 No papers.
CONTENTS

643.
Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
Catharine Wilkins
widow of John Wilkins who was a Surgeon's Mate
in the Revolution
Catharine Wilkins
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 480 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of June 1843 and sent to Hon. R. Biddle Pittsburgh, Penn.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A.
Vol. 1. Page 137
Reported

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Application of Mr Catherine Wilkins, for a Pension, under Act of 7 th July 1838
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admitted Sugars note 2 yrs $480
re d Bounts Land.

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, of the 7 th July 1838, entitled an Act granting Half Pay & Pensions to certain Widows:
State of Pennsylvania Allegheny County
On this 9 th day of August 1838 before me, James Riddle, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, State of Pennsylvania personally appeared Catharine Wilkins, a resident of said County and State aforesaid, aged seventy- four  years upwards (having been born in the month of July 1764) who, being duly sworn according to law doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed 7 July 1838 entitled an Act granting Half Pay & Pensions to certain Widows:
That she is the widow of the late John Wilkins who was a Surgeon's Mate in the Army of the United States during the War of the Revolution, in a Regiment of the Pennsylvania Line under the command as she thinks of Colonel William Butler. She cannot state at what time he entered the Army, or the length

On this 9 th day of August 1838 before me, James Kilbick, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, State of Pennsylvania personally appeared Catharine Williams, a resident of said County and State aforesaid, aged twenty-four years upwards (having been born in the month of July 1764) who, being duly sworn according to law doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed 7 July 1838 entitled an Act granting Half Pay & Pensions to certain Widows:
That she is the widow of the late John Williams who was a Surgeon's Mate in the Army of the United States during the War of the Revolution, in a Regiment of the Pennsylvania Line under the command as she thinks of Colonel William Butler. She cannot state at what time he entered the Army, or the length of his service, but presumes that the Records will show, and she produces the original Patent dated 13 November 1786 for Three Hundred Acres of Land granted by the State of Pennsylvania to the said John Williams "in consideration of the services rendered by John Williams Surgeon's Mate in the late Army of the United States:
She further states that she was married

to the said John Wilkins on the 25 th Decem r 1783 Seventeen Hundred & Eighty-Three; that her husband the aforesaid John Wilkins died on the 29 th April 1816; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the 1 st January, Seventeen Hundred & Ninety-Seven viz. at the time above-stated; and that she has not been married since the death of her said husband John Wilkins.
She further states that she never had an Certificate of Marriage, but she produces the Family Bible in which there is the following entry in the hand-writing of her late husband, viz.
"John Wilkins and Catharine Stevenson were married "on the 25 th December 1783 by the reverend "Mr. Lynn."
Catharine Wilkins

Sworn & subscribed on the day & year above - was H. S. before me Honorable James Riddell one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, State of Pennsylvania the applicant being unable, from bodily infirmity, to attend the Court. She, also, at the same time exhibited to me the Family Bible referred to in the foregoing Deposition containing the entry recited above by her. James Riddell
Allegheny County St.
I do hereby certify that the Honorable James Riddell is one of the Judges of the Court

of Common Pleas of Allegheny County and that the signature annexed to the foregoing Certificate is in the handwriting of said James Riddell.
Witness my hand & seal of office this 9 th day of August 1838, as Prothonotary Thomas Liggett Pro

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
June 6, 1924.
Mrs. G. C. Camp, 1416-11th St., Sacramento, CALIF.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in pension claim, W.3123, it appears that John Wilkins served as Surgeon's Mate in the Pennsylvania Line during the Revolution, dates of service not stated.
He married December 25, 1783, Catharine Stevenson who was born in July 1764. He died April 29, 1816, and the widow, Catharine, was allowed pension on her application executed August 9, 1838, while a resident of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
They had a large family, no names stated.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

connected with the Application of Catharine Wilkins for a Pension -

Return of the Pennsylvania Line entitled to donation lands reported by the late Comptroller General.
   Names Ranks Regiments Acres of land Nos     John Wilkins Quar. Master 1st Infantry 300 37 4th Div.  
Pennsylvania ss
I do hereby certify that the above is a true extract from the records of the land office.
Attest
W. Henderson Deputy Land Office July 21. 1838

41
Salent
Doc t John Wilkins
300 Aungzall
Westmoreland County
No. 37 in 4 th District Eastmore County

The Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
To all to whom these Presents shall come GREETING :
Chas. Biddle
KNOW YE, That in consideration of the services rendered by John Wilkins Surgeons. Mate _____ in the late army of the United States _____ there is granted by the said commonwealth unto the said John Wilkins _____ a certain tract or parcel of land lying in the county of Westmoreland In the fourth District of Conation Lands Beginning at a White Oak the numbered corner and running Southly Sots N o 256 & 257 One hundred and ninetyfive perches to a post thence East by vacant land Two hundred and sixty one perches to a post thence North by Sot N o 763 One hundred ninety five perches to a post thence West by Sot N o 80 Two hundred sixty one perches to the place of Beginning containing Three hundred. Acres and allowances of six per and for Roads &c. Numbered XXXV II _____ with its appurtenances unto the said John Wilkins _____ his heirs and assigns forever: TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said tract or parcel of land, with the appurtenances thereof, unto the said John Wilkins _____ his heirs and assigns, to the proper use and behoof of the said John Wilkins _____ his heirs and assigns forever, free and clear of all restrictions and reservations as to mines, royalties, quit-rents or otherwise, excepting and reserving only the fifth part of all gold and silver ore for the use of this commonwealth, to be delivered at the pit's mouth clear of all charges. IN WITNESS whereof The Honorable Charles Biddle Esquire, Vice President of the Supreme Executive Council, hath hereunto set his hand, and caused the state seal to be affixed the thirteenth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty six and of the commonwealth the Eleventh —
ATTEST
John Armstrong jr

Application of Mrs Catharine Wilkins for a Pension under Act 7 July 1838

State of Pennsylvania Allegheny county ss —
In the matter of the Application of Mrs Catharine Williams for a Pension under the Act of Congress of 7 July 1838
James Ross Esq., being duly sworn, says:
I first became acquainted with the late General John Williams in the year 1785 after he had retired from the Army of the Revolution, in the Medical Department of which, as I have always understood, he held an appointment. From that period I have been on intimate terms with him and his family. At the date of our first acquaint- ance he was married to his present widow, Mrs Catharine Williams, with whom he continued to live happily & harmoniously until his death, in 1815. Their offspring is numerous & respectable.
The entry in the Family Bible now before me viz "John Williams " and Catharine Stevenson were married on the " 25 December 1783 by the Reverend Mr " Lynn" is in the hand-writing of my

deceased friend, General Williams, with which I am familiar.
James Ross.
Sworn & Subscribed before me Present Judge of the District Court of Allegheny County Aug. 11 th 1838 R. Grier
Allegheny C. 35 th
I, Thomas Liggett, Prothonotary of the District Court of Allegheny County do hereby certify that the above signature of R. C. Sison is the proper hand-writing of the Honorable Robert C. Sison President Judge of said Court. Witness my hand & seal of office this 11 th day of August 1838.
Thomas Liggett Pro "

In ab. Aug 15.
Proof of Marriage sufficient - G. adn J. D. W.
John and Mary
Parish
Office
Washington City
Phillips H. & K.

Sir
Pittsboro' 11 Aug. 1838
Enclosed you will find the Affidavit of Hon: James Ross in reference to the Application of Mrs. Wilkins for a Pension. Yours, as ever.
R. Biddle

Aug 14.
Im at Pa
S. John and Eng. 4
Paris office
Washington Co. Pa
Rev William H. H.

Sir
I enclose a Certificate just received from Harrisburg indicating the Regiment of the Penns a Line in which General Williams held an appointment as Surgeon's Mate.
Yours respectfully
B. Brickle
Pitts gh 10 Aug. 1838

41 Aug 14, mab
100 7 July 1838
(entn. 1. S)
Schenck Esq.
Division Office
Washington City
Michell A. of R.

Sir
Pittsburgh 9 Aug. 1838
I enclose to you the Application of Mrs Catherine Williams for a Pension under the Act of 7 July 1838 and ask for it a decision as early as may comport with the requirements of your Office.
Very respectfully
Yrs &c.
B. Brillich

Mar 31 1843
Ph
3 Mar 1843
Cath Wilkins
J. S. Schuch Esq.
Connoisseur Pennsylvania
Hn R. Biddle Pitts pa pa
City of Washington

Sir
Pittsburgh 28 March 1843
Since the date of my recent letter I have seen the formula prescribed by you and have made the enclosed conform to it
Very resp ly
Rich d Biddle

52 Pennsylvania Pittsburgh
Catharine Wilkins
widow of John Wilkins decd.
who died on the 29 April 1816
of Alleghany in the State of Pa
who was a Surgeon in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col. Butler in the Pa line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Pittsburgh at the rate of 480 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of Aug. 1838 and sent Hon. R. Biddle Pittsburgh Pa
Arrears to the 14th of March 1838 $960.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. " 240.00 $1200.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 7, 1838, Section the 3 } Section the 3
Recorded by N.H. Fison Clerk, Book A. Vol. 2. Page 169

1924, June 6 - Hist. to Mrs. G. C. Camp. 2/17.
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 3123
Catherine Wilkins
Widow
John Wilkins
Summit Res. Mar?
Act: March 3, 1843
Index: —Vol. M. , Page 337.
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Mrs. G. C. Camp
1416 - 11 th St.,
Sacramento, Calif.
Wants hist. of this claim - M. 3123 J John Wilkins - Penna -
Personal call
May 3 - 1924

Declaration
of Mrs Catharine Wilkins Widow of John Wilkins of Pennsylvania, to obtain the benefits of the Act of 3 rd March 1843.-
Admit Surgeon $480 Penn a Pittsburgh Agency Send to Hon. R. Biddle Pittsburgh Pa

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Five years Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the first section of the act of July 7, 1838, Catharine Wilkins widow of John Wilkins dec d who was a Surgeons Mate in the Revolution and died on the 29 th day of April 1816 is entitled to receive five years' pension at the rate of Four hundred & Eighty dollars and Annex cents per month , commencing on the fourth day of March, 1836; and in case of the death or marriage of said widow before the expiration of said five years, the pension will cease on the day of such marriage or death.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 24 th day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight
S. Camp Acting Secretary of War
Examined and Countersigned. }
480 2 9 60 240 12 00
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.

Payment to be made at Pittsburgh Pa. by M. Tiernan Esq. Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Pittsburgh First payment to be made on the 31st December, 1838, and on the 4th March and 4th Septem- ber in each year there- after.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book 4 Vol. 2 Page 169 by M. H. Addison Clerk.

Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3 d March 1843 granting Pensions for one year to certain Widows who have received Pensions under the Act of July 7 th 1838.
City of Pittsburgh State of Pennsylvania
On this 27 th day of March in the year of Our Lord One Thousand Eight hundred and forty three personally appeared before me George Watson Esq one of the Aldermen of said City Mrs Catharine Wilkins a resident of said City aged seventy eight years who being first duly sworn according to law doth, on her oath, make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 3 d March 1843 granting Pensions to Widows of Persons who served during the Revolutionary War: That she is the Widow of John Wilkins deceased who was a Surgeon's Mate in the Pennsylvania Line of the Regular Army in the Revolution and died on the 20 th day of April 1816: That she received five years Pension as such Widow at the Pittsburgh Pension Agency in pursuance of a Certificate dated 24 th day of August 1838 signed by S. Cooper Acting Secretary of War, and examined and countersigned by J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions, and which appears by an indorsement thereon to have been recorded in the Pension Office Book A. vol 2. page 169: which said Certificate is now exhibited by the said Mrs Catharine Wilkins.
The said Mrs Catharine Wilkins further declares that she is still a Widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above writ- ten before me George Watson Esq one of the Aldermen of said City as aforesaid.
G. Watson
Alderman
Catharine Wilkins
And I the said George Watson Esq Alderman as aforesaid do hereby certify that the said Mrs Catharine Wilkins is personally known to me
G. Watson
Alderman

State of Pennsylvania } ss. Allegheny County }
I Alfred Sutton Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Allegheny, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania do by these presents certify, that George Watson Esquire, before whom the foregoing were taken and who has thereto in his own proper hand writing, subscribed his name, was at the time of taking the same (affidavit to the within declaration for a pension annexed) and now is an alderman in and for the city of Pittsburgh with all the powers of an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the said County, duly elected, commissioned and sworn to all whose acts as such due faith and credit are and of right ought to be given throughout the United States and elsewhere
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Pittsburgh in the said County, this twenty seventh day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty three, and of the sovereignty & independence of the United States of America the sixty eighth
Attest
A. Sutton Pro

Declaration
of Mrs Catharine Wilkins Widow of John Wilkins of Pennsylvania, to obtain the benefits of the Act of 3 rd March 1843.-
Admit Surgeon $480 Penn a Pittsburgh Agency Send to Hon. R. Biddle Pittsburgh Pa