Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 10,072 1/2, for John Steele, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
Penn.
Steele, John
NUMBER _____
R. 10.072 1/2.
CONTENTS

State of Pennsylvania City and County of Philadelphia ss.
I, George Carpenter, Prothonotary of the Court of Commonpleas of the City and County of Philadelphia holden at Philadelphia, in and for the said City and County, do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to the said Court that John Steele who was a well known revolutionary officer with the rank of Captain departed this life on the 27 th day of February 1827 at Philadelphia, that he left a widow who survived him but a few weeks: and that the following named children then only survived him, to wit Harriet Maxwell, Rachael Morrison, John Steele, Margaret Miedocan, Abian Steele, and Robert Steele.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at Philadelphia the twenty third day of December in the year of Our Lord Eighteen hundred and fifty two —
Geo. Carpenter Protho

John Steele dec. Pa
Act 15. May 1828

Harmony Land County Penns. Feby 28 th 1844.
Col. S. L. Edwards Pension Office Wash g
Sir,
I have been urged & requested by the Heirs to the Estate of the late Genl. John Steele of Philada Pa., as the acting Executor to said Estate, to present to you for consideration and allowance a Claim for any remuneration of services rendered by him during the Revolutionary War; for any compensation or allowance of half pay or commutation, provided for by Acts of Congress; and particularly such compensation as he would have been entitled to (if any) under the Act of Congress passed on the 18 th day of May 1828, granting to Officers who served during the War and to the close thereof, certain compensation for Revolutionary services, from the 4 th day of March 1826.
My Father, the late Genl. John Steele entered the Army at the commencement of the War as a Lieutenant. I have in my possession a Commission, issued by Congress & signed by Saml. Huntington, Pres t . dated at Philada the 22 nd March 1774. Appointing him a Captain in the first Penns ylvania Regiment; to rank from the 23 rd of March 1774.
He continued actively employed & participated in many of the most contested fields. At the Battle of Brandywine he received a very severe wound, for which he never claimed any pension. After the Surrender of Cornwallis at York Town in 1781 where he was engaged during the Siege in 1781, he went with the Army to the South, where he remained under Genl. Greene until the Month of April 1783. Thus he continued during the whole period of the War in active service in the lines of the Army. Much of the time with Genl. Washington, and a portion of the time he commanded the Life Guards; and while in the South he was engaged in the Inspector General's Department.
Many of these facts have been derived from my Father, in his personal statement of the events of the Revolution, and much is supported, and corroborated by Old Letters & Documents now in my possession; all or any of them will be laid before you at any time, if you desire.
My Father died at Philada Pa. on the 27 th of Feby 1827. and as I have every reason to believe, without ever having availed himself, of any of the provisions made by Congress for compensating those who served during the Revolutionary War; or his receiving any compensation or remuneration for the losses sustained, during, and at the close of the War.
The Heirs to his Estate, consist of four Daughters, and of two sons, of which I am one, & the sole acting Executor to his Estate.
I am very respectfully
Your obedt. Servt.
John Steele
Acting Executor to the Estate of Genl. John Steele deceased.

J. L. M. Rev. War Section.
October 30, 1912.
Mrs. I. G. Sims, 509 East Main Street, Portland, Ind.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 24 th and received the 26 th instant, you are advised that in the papers in the claim RE.File No. 10,072 1 / 2 . Rev. War, it appears that John Steele entered the army at the beginning of the Revolution, as a Lieut. was appointed Captain in the 1st Pennsylvania regiment March 23, 1779, was in the battle of Brandywine, where he was wounded and in the siege of Yorktown. He continued in service during the whole of the Revolution. It is not stated that he served in the War of 1812. He died at Philadelphia, February 27, 1827, leaving a widow who survived him but a few weeks, (her name is not stated) and the following children; Harriet Maxwell, Rachel Morrison, John Steele, Margaret Wildollar, Abian Steele and Robert Steele.
On February 28, 1844, his son John refers to him as the late "General John Steele", when he applied for the pension that might have been due his father under the Act of May 15, 1828, but it was not allowed as the children. have no title to same
In order to identify a claim for Revolutionary War or War of 1812 pension, that may have been filed on account of the

R. File No. 10,072½ - 2
services of James Steele of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, it is essential that you furnish some of the following data: approximate dates of his birth and death, places of residence at his enlistment in each war, names of some officers under whom he served, date when he was made a Brevet Brigadier General, and given name of his widow.
Very respectfully,
A handwritten signature in cursive, appearing to read "J. C. Davenport".
Commissioner.

Pension Office, Sept 17, 1804 McMillen
Please send me records of Rev War 1812 for Gilbreth McMillen of Western Penna. lived to be 104 yrs. old & was married twice. One wife was Rebecca Angel died about 1820.
John 1 st McMillen Born 2 Scotland died before 1811 lived in Bath Co. and at Winchester and at Hagerstown all in Va. His wife survived him & married inroad Carlisle. He served in Revolutionary War.
John 3 rd Angel lived in Ohio near Mercer Co. Pa. about 1820 had daughter Rebecca. He served in American Revolution.
John Steele born 1758 4 th died 1827 married Abigail Ann Dailey. He lived in Penna. He was Lieut 1776 wounded at Brandywine; capt. Lieut. 1778; capt. 1779; retired 1783 in Revolutionary War.
would be so much obliged for copies.
Angelo Rich & J. R. Rich Bandy, Tazewell Co. Va.

1111 1
509 E. Main St
Portland, Indiana.
Oct. 24-1912
Pension Division, War Department, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:-
The writer is very anxious to obtain official information of James and John Steele, of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. -R. 10072 1/2 Cent (Pa) Rev
These two brothers served in the Revolutionary War. They were breveted brigadier generals, having served in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 respectively.
Did either of the above soldiers draw a pension? Any mention of wives and children greatly desired.
Trusting that it is consistent with the policy of your office to supply this information, which I shall greatly appreciate, I await the courtesy of your advice, and remain,
Yours very truly,
Mrs. J. G. Simms. Regent D. A. R.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
TO: DIRECTOR, UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FROM: DISTRICT ENGINEER, NEW YORK DISTRICT SUBJECT: [Illegible]  1. Reference is made to [illegible] dated [illegible] 2. It is requested that you [illegible] 3. [Illegible] 4. [Illegible] 5. [Illegible] 6. [Illegible] 7. [Illegible] 8. [Illegible] 9. [Illegible] 10. [Illegible]  Very respectfully, [Illegible] District Engineer
October 22, 1912

248 East 48 So., Murray, Utah
Aug. 31, 1937.
Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir: I have been searching for the birth place of Rev. John Steele and his son John Jr. for some time. I believe that the Veteran's Administration Records contain this information and if you find it I will surely appreciate it. They were both captains in the war of the Rev- olution and both from Pa. Rev. John Steele Sr. was captain of Inde- pendant Pa. Troops. He resigned Mar. 8, 1778 and died Aug. 1779. His son John Jr. was captain of Indep- endant Pa. Troops after his

father resigned. If pensions were applied for possibly they would furnish the information I desire; and if you find other data would you kindly inclose it?
I am inclosing a family group sheet of Rev. John Steele with all the data I have at present.
A brief account of Rev. Steele states he came from Carrick - fergus, Ire.
Thanking you so very much, I am Sincerely,
Mrs. Lucy E. F. Brown
248 East 483 rd .
Murray, Utah.

1914 Feb. 27 H. S. to Angelo Rich. 1937 Sept. 15 H. S. to Mrs. Lucy E. F. Brown MCS
Ex'r. OLD WAY
No. 10 072 1/2
RECORDED
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1875.
John Steele
Died at _____
other claim.
_____, 187 .
Clerk
Application filed: _____, 18
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____

Act.
3-871
RECORD DIVISION
Department of the Interior BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Briefed by ESTB.
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier John Steele Pa.
Service War 1812.
Additional Service _____
No _____ claim, State records _____, 191
No claim, combination records _____, 191
REMARKS:
Oct. 28, 1912. Can't identify. Give more data. ESTB.
G.C. Kniffin
Chief Division.

September 15, 1937
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John Steele, R.10072½ John Steele, R.L.Wt.396-300 BA-J/MCS
Mrs. Lucy E. F. Brown 248 East 48 South Murray, Utah
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of August 27, 1937, requesting information relative to Captain John Steele and his son, Captain John Steele, both having served as captain of Pennsylvania troops during the Revolutionary War.
You are furnished herein, the records of the only soldiers by the name of John Steele (searched under all spellings) who served as captain of Pennsylvania troops, that are found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
John Steele, R.10072½
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, R.10072½, based upon the Revolutionary War service of John Steele.
The date and place of birth and names of parents of John Steele were not given.
At the beginning of the Revolution he entered the service as a lieutenant and was wounded in the battle of Brandywine. On March 23, 1779, he was appointed captain in the First Pennsylvania Regiment, was in the siege of Yorktown and served until the close of the Revolution.
John Steele died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 27, 1827, leaving a widow (her name not given) who survived him but a few weeks, and the following children: Harriet Maxwell, Rachel Morrison, John Steele, Margaret Mildollar, Abian Steele and Robert Steele.

On February 28, 1844, the soldier's son, John Steele, who was acting executor of the estate and a resident of Harmony, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, applied for pension that might have been due the heirs under the Act of May 15, 1828, on account of the Revolutionary War service of Captain John Steele. The claim was not allowed as children of the soldier had no title to pension.
The papers in this claim contain no further data relative to the family of Captain John Steele. *****
John Steele, B.L.Wt. 396-300
The Revolutionary War records of this office also show that Warrant #396 for 300 acres of bounty land was issued to John Steele on February 24, 1808, on account of his service as captain of Pennsylvania troops during the Revolutionary War. In 1808 he was living in Pennsylvania, the exact place not given.
The papers in this claim contain no further data relative to the soldier and none relative to his family and it cannot be determined whether this Captain John Steele is or is not identical with the Captain John Steele (noted above) who died February 27, 1827.
For information relative to the location of this land, it is suggested that you address The Commissioner of the General Land Office, Interior Department, this city, giving the warrant number, the acreage and the date the warrant was issued. Your chart is returned herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILKE Executive Assistant to the Administrator