Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2400, for John Mann, Massachusetts

SERVICE
SERVICE Noah. 197
NUMBER _____
Wann, John Persia
N. 2400
B. L. W. 15195-160-55-
CONTENTS

122.991-Act March 3/55-
Mar 28/55-
Persia Mann wid of John M c Adams - Govt Pensioner
Private Feb Jas Putnam line No 15195 Revolutionary War
Ohio Feb 53-1540
Ad. 160 act Feby 11/1856
Rule
Dodge
Wm B. Barry Cincinnati Ohio
Vol M 1. page 10.

15240
15240
Ohio Persia Mann widow of John Mann who served in the Revolutionary Mass
war, as a Private Increased from $20.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 57 dollars 52 1/2 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 5 th day of June 1856. and sent to
J. J. Gannett Resident
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act of July 3, 1853, Page 165, Vol. 8

See Cir. No. 3: Apr 1835- Transf d to Ohio from Ill s Sept 34 - Apr 30: 1834
+ Ohio 19347  + Indiana
John Mann residing in the State of Ill s who was a pr st in the co mp commanded by Captain White of the reg t commanded by Col Putnam in the war p time for 6 mos s
Inscribed on the Roll of Rev War at the rate of 20 Dollars - - Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of Aug t 1831 and J. S. Mason Brookville
Arrears to the 4th of March 40.00 Post-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept 10.00 50.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Sam Boyd Clerk Book E Vol. 7 Page 120

State of Indiana } Franklin County }
On this 13 th day of October 1832 personally appeared before the Probate Court of Franklin County John Mann a resident of Whitewater Township in said County and in the State of Indiana aged 81 years, who being duly sworn deposes and says according to law, doth on his make the following declaration, in order to obtain 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 of 1779 at Newburyport, Massachusetts and served six months under Capt. Putnam, and in Col. Taylor or Tyler's regiment - Joined the regiment at Providence and remained there till the British evacuated Rhode Island, and then marched into the interior of that State. That he enlisted a second time in the year 1780 at Newburyport Massachusetts and served under Col. Rufus Putnam, in Genl. Moxon's brigade in the fifth Massachusetts regiment, in Capt. White's company, Rible's order Sargeant Joined the army near Glory of Planks Point, discharged at West Point 26 th January 1781 served in all six months That he enlisted a third time at the town of Hampton in the State of New Hampshire in the year 1781 and served six months in the first New Hampshire regiment under Major William Scott, in Capt. Gilmore's company - Scott's order Sargeant - Took water at Fish Kill - went to Albany, and from thence marched to Saratoga and was there discharged That he lived during the war when not in service at Hampton in the State of New Hampshire
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension for annuity, except the present, and he

declares that his name is not on the pension or annuity roll of any agency of any state
sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid in open court
John Mann Robert John clk P.C.H.B
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the abovenamed applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states.
Henry Berry P.C.H.B
I Robert John Clerk of the Probate Court in and for the County of Franklin and State of Indiana do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of an application of John Mann for a Pension
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal of Office November 13 th A.D. 1832
Robert John clk P.C.H.B

122.991
Feb 3 rd Mar 1855
Persia Mann
Widow of John Mann Int in Revolutionary War -
For County Land
Wm B Barry Cincinnati Ohio

STATE OF Ohio COUNTY OF Hamilton } On this 24 th day of May 185 5 Personally appeared before me a Notary public within and for said County, Persea Mann aged 88 years, a resident of Vance County - who being duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of provision made by the 8 th section of the Act of Congress, approved March 3 rd 1855
THAT She is the widow of John Mann who was a private in the Revolutionary war and a pensioner of the United States under Act of 7 th June 1832. That she was married to him at Pawlet Vermont in May 1797 - that her name before her said marriage was Stratton - that her said husband died in Warren Co Indiana on 29 th Oct 1849 - She further declares that she has not again married but is now a widow, and that she is a pensioner of the United States at the Cincinnati Agency at $20 per annum as such widow under Act of Congress of 3 rd Feb 1853 on pension Certificate No 1549.
That she constitutes and appoints Wm B Barry of Cincinnati sher Attorney in the premises to receive her warrant
ATTEST
Ormonde Haddox Almer G Taylor
Persea T Mann mark
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year first above written, before me, as witness my hand & seal & I certify that the applicant is the identical person she represents herself to be and that I have no interest in this claim.
Richard Hill Not public

we Armon Mann and Almer G. Taylor Residents of Hamilton County, Ohio upon our oaths declare that the within declaration was signed and acknowledged by Maria Mann in our presence and that we know her to be the identical person who represents herself to be - we also declare that we have known her since the decease of her husband John Mann and know that she has not again married but is now a widow - that she is a pensioner of the United States as widow of the said John Mann for his services in the War of the Revolution & that we are disinterested witnesses -
ARMON MANN ALMER G. TAYLOR
Known to and Subscribed before me the day and year first within written as witness my Hand & seal & I do attest that the Deponents are known to me to be credible persons -
Richard Hill Not public

State of Ohio - County of Hamilton -
On this 20 th — day of May — 1853
Personally appeared before J. B. Warren Judge of the Probate Court, within and for said County, Percia Mann aged 86 years, a resident of Hamilton County Ohio , who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of provision made by the 2 nd section of the Act of Congress, passed February 3d, 1853:
THAT
She is the widow of John Mann deceased, who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution, and afterwards a Pensioner of the United States, at the Rate of Twenty dollars per Annum under the Act of Congress of 7 th June 1832, and which Pension he drew at the Indiana, and Vatterly at the Ohio Agency — that she was Married to him in the town of Pawlett, in the County of Rutland, Vermont in May 1797, that her said Husband died on 29 th day of Apr 1849, that she is still a widow, and that her Name before her said Marriage was Percia Stratten — and further that she has no Private Record of her Marriage, and is advised that there is no Public Record of same in existence —
That she constitutes and appoints Elphaleet Becton of Cincinnati Ohio her Attorney in the premises, with power of substitution, and to receive her Pension Certificate, which she requests to be made payable at the Cincinnati Ohio Agency, for paying pensions.
her Percia X Mann mark
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year first above written, before me, in open Court, and I certify that I believe the statements to be correct — and that the alterations in the figures were made before swearing so as to make them read "1849" or 16 th June
J. B. Warren Probate Judge

At Same time & place personally appeared Ormon Mann. and Mary Van Blaricum, of Randal Age. Two reputable witnesses, who being duly Sworn according to Law declare - that they were intimate with the present Pisia Mann and her late Husband John Mann for upwards of Forty years, as Man and wife up to his decease which took place in Warrick County Indiana on 29 th day of April 1849, deponents having been present at his funeral - and further that the said John Mann was a Pensioner of the United States for Revolutionary Services, and drew Twenty dollars per Annum - and further that deponents are disinterested Witnesses - and that the said Pisia is still a widow.
ORMON MANN
Mary per Van Blaricum Mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year first within written.
J. Warren Probate Judge

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
N. F. 2400
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Hearn 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.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     July 28 1779 5 mos 9 days Pvt. Jeremiah Putnam Nathan Tyler Mass.   June 29 1780 7 mos 12 days " White Rufus Putnam   July 25 1781 Dec. 11 1781 Gilmore N.H.  
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Hampton, N.H. enlisted at Newburyport Mass.
Date of application for pension, Oct 13 1852 He el. was al.
Residence at date of application, Whitewater Twp. Franklin County Ind.
Age at date of application, 81 yrs. Died Apr. 29 1849 in Knox Co. Ind.
Remarks: He married May 1797 at Paulitt Rutland Co. Vermont Persea Stratton. She was al. pensioner on an app. of May 20 1853 while a resident of Hamilton Co. Ohio aged 86 years. Children are listed to but no names are stated.
As soldier was b. in 1751 it is not likely he served in war 1812 no mention of such service in claim.
Respectfully,
not sent out as name of writer of letter is undecipherable
Commissioner.
Wash. 3 1917

The State of Ohio Hamilton County } ss.
I, J. B. Warren Judge of the Probate Court within and for said County do hereby certify that J. B. Warren whose signature is affixed to the foregoing depositions is and was at the time then = of Judge of the Probate Court aforesaid and that his attestation, as such, is entitled to full faith and credit. And I do further certify that the Probate Court aforesaid is by the Constitution and laws of the State of Ohio a Court of Record.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court at Cincinnati this 20 th day of May A. D. 1853.
J. B. Warren Probate Judge.

Cincinnati Ohio
21 st May 1853.
Wm H Cannon of Painesville -
Sir,
I send the application of Phebe Widow of John Mann for Pensions under the act of Feb Last - You will also find the Original Pension Certificate & Transfer as additional evidence of Identity -
Yrs
E. Eaton

Persia Mann wid of John.
Ohio-act 1833-adm.
Addl. evidence of service, from Mass
J. L. Coombs May 29. 1856

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston. May 23 rd 1856.
I  Hereby  Certify , That from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of John Mann is borne on pay roll of Capt. Jeremiah Putnam's Comp. Col. Nathan Tyler's Regt. R. Island service, from July 28. 1779 5 mos. 9 days, as private.
Also on pay roll of soldiers enlisted for the Town of Newburyport, for six mos. from June 29. 1780. 7 mos. 12 days, as private. received pay £ 14. 16.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Francis D. Witt Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Washington, May 21, 1886
Sir:
John Mann, A.D. made a declaration for Revolutionary pension in his lifetime, in which he alleged service in Massachusetts, as follows:
1 st In 1779 Enlisted at Newburyport, Mass. and served six months under Capt. Putnam, and in Col. Gayton or Tyley's Regt. Joined the Regiment at Providence, R. I. remained there till the British evacuated R. I. then marched to the interior of that State.
2 d Again enlisted in 1780, at Newburyport Mass. & served in the 8 th Mass. Regt. Capt. White's Company, Col. Rufus Putnam's Regiment, for 6 months.
Will you have the goods to Examine the military records and documents in your Office, for evidence of said service (particularly the first mentioned term) and if you find any, enclose me a certificate; I enclose $1.00
Very Respectfully Yours obed servt J. S. Coombs,
Sec'y of State Morton, Mass.

Brief in the case of John and Persia Mann
County and State of Ohio
act of June 7, 1832 & 3 Feb'y 1853
Claim, ("original," for increase )
Increased
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Mann was pensioned under the Act of 1832 at $204 per year and died 29 April 1849. His widow Persia was pensioned under the Act of 1853 at the same rate. He claimed in 1833 that he served 6 months in 1779, 6 months in 1780 and 6 months in 1781 - But as
(If for increase)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
He did not then know of the existence of any record evidence to corroborate his allegations, he has only allowed for 6 months service. Record evidence now produced showing him in service under the officers and during the years claimed by himself. The Record shows 17 months & 8 days instead of 18 months -
Name and residence of Agent
J. H. Combs Esq Present
Thomastown Ky Examining Clerk. [Signature]

Brief in the case of Persia Mann - Widow of John Mann of Hamilton County and State of Ohio under the Act Act of 3 July 1853
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
John Mann was a Rev Pensioner under the Act of June 1832 at the rate of $20 per annum, and who died on the 29 April 1849
Persia Mann his Widow, on the 20 May 1853 in the Probate Court of the County aforesaid made application for a pension under the Act of 3 July 1853 -
Marriage proven by two Witnesses of 40 years acquaintance. (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Witnesses who identified the applicant as the Widow of the pensioner
Death proven by two Witnesses and Continued Widowhood
Pension allowed at the rate of $20 per annum commencing 3 July 1853
August 24th 1853
David S. Cook Ex Clerk
Name and residence of Agent
E. Easton Esq Cincinnati Ohio
Examining Clerk.

Perseus Mann Wife of John Mann of Do.
Died 29. June 1849

Sir,
I return you the papers relative to the application of John Moorn for a pension. —
It appears that there is evidence of his having served under Col. Putnam, and as he knows of no living witnesses who can testify as to his service according to the requisitions of the department, I presume he will be unable to obtain a certificate for any greater length of service than the six months under Col. Putnam — You will therefore, if you please transmit a certificate for the amount he is entitled to according to the rolls
With great Respect —
You Obt. Servt
J. A. Mason
Hon. J. L. Edwards }

John Munn
from - private Crompton #20.
J. A. Matson Brookville Indiana

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
10 Lorne
183 } 3
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of John Mann.
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.      There is proof of the service under Col. Pat- erson   
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) 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 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers :
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman. residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following ( m ) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown: under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

1917 Mich. 30 Hist. to Joseph E. Forkees.
WIDOW, &c.
Ray
File No. 2400
Persia Mann,
Widow,
John Mann,
Pris. Rev. War,
Act: Feb. 3. 1853.
Index:—Vol. M, Page 2.
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Leavenworth County LEAVENWORTH - - KANSAS
This letter heading was cut off before reaching the Rev. War Section and there was no envelope with the letter. It is impossible to decipher the name of the writer and there is no address of street to send it to, so it was not answered.
Leavenworth. Kansas. aw
Commerson Fensons Sir.
will you furnish some details relative to the services of John Mann. a Revolutionary
Soldier who served in American Revolution.
I am an applicant for membership in Kans society of the Sons of the American Revolution in Mass.
Troops. and drew a pension from 1835 to 1840. he drew a land grant for each service he was past 77 years old. going on his 78th birth day.
he filed his 1812 land warrant near Transon
Franklin Co Ind.
I am his grandson Joseph Logsdon.

Board Meets Saturday of Each Week at 10 A. M., and on First Monday of Each Month.
County Clerk's Office
JOSEPH E. VOORHEES, CLERK
...Commissioners...
GEO. ROE, 1ST DIST. H. C. SHORT, 2ND DIST., CHAIRMAN. ERNEST EBERTH, 3RD DIST.
rev
Leavenworth, Kansas
March 26th, 1917.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly furnish me an abstract of the Revolutionary and War of 1812 Service of John Mann, Franklin County, Indiana?
Yours Respectfully,
J. E. Voorhees _____ County Clerk.

17.3247 Ohio June 7. John Wannack
of _____ in the State of _____ who was a _____ in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Revolution line for _____ Increased from $ 20.
Inscribed on the Roll of _____ at the rate of 57 Dollars 54 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831, and end 29 th April 1849.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th day of June 1856, and due to
Arrears to the 4th of _____ Semi-annual allowance ending _____
Recorded by _____ Revolutionary Claim, } Act June 7, 1832. } Book _____ Vol. 8. Page 38. Clerk, _____

J. J. Coombs June 5-1856
1. Ohio Cincinnati Asia Mann widow of John who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Pirate
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1845.
February 1833 Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th day of Aug 1853 and sent to
E. Gaston Cincinnati Ohio
Recorded on Roll of Pensioner February 2, 1853, Page 105
2/53

Payment to be made at
by
Cincinnati Roll C. Green Esq
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Wirt
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 162 Vol. A.
Clerk.
H. C. Weightman

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the 2d section of the act of Feb- ruary 8, 1858,
Asia Mann widow of John Mann who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Twenty dollars and 83 3/4 cents per annum, commencing on the 8d of February, 1858, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this twenty fifth day of August one thousand eight hundred and fifty three
Robert McLane
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions.

122.991
Hon J. P. Waldo Comr. of Pensions Washington D.C.
RE

5 15.195
} Vbs Aug

Hamilton County, Ohio Probate Court 20 May 1883
Maria May 1797 Mar 2 nd Wit Was intimately acquainted Man & his Wife for 40 years Identifies the Widow and proves continued Widowhood -
Died 29 April 1849 By 2 Persons who identi- fies the Widow.

John Mann dec? Ohio Inc? June 7 1832 17 mos & 8 ds per $57,543 2 / 3 per annum from March 1831 to 29 Sept 1849 when he died.
By Deducting $206/year, Pay to Miss Mann his widow, and allow under 1853 the same making the same deduction then
sent to
J. H. Coombs Esq Present

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pd to Hatch 1845 - D o 29 Apr 1849 -

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17.8 38
12 - 40 3 10 2 6.66 2 / 3 30 88 $57.54 2 / 3

Bin a Janu y 1835
Sir Herewith enclosed I send you the application of John Mann - for a transfer
Respectfully Yr. obt. sub.
J. S. Edwards Esq.
Thomas J. Henderson
John Mann 74-76 Feb 7 1835
74-76 Feb 7 1835 John Mann
April 2
appn for transfer

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832,
John Bann of the State of Indiana who was a private in the Army of the Revolution
is entitled to receive Twenty dollars and _____ cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
GIVEN at the War Office of the
States 24 hundr
Examined. Countersign.
Geo. H. Brumf
Acting
Commissioner of Pensions.
March 1843 11 years. Franklin Co. Ind. formerly in Ohio

Payments to be made at Corydon by Thomas Passey Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Indiana
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E Vol. 7 Page 120 by M. Boyd Clerk.

May 27. 1853
NO 2017 App d of Persia
Mann widow of John
Ohio
1934)
Act 3 d Feby 1853
Rev:
all 24 Aug 53 at $20. per annum per 3 Feby 1853 E Easton D r W Coor En Cash
Cincinnati
Ohio
Wargood Marriage proof Evidence free
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Patent Office, Official Business

Pension Office
13 Aug 53
This case is respectfully referred to B. A. and, for cer- tificate of service and date of death of Soldier and last pay, see
Very Respectfully
J. Cole
For Commissary
Well, (See other side.)

John Abann, Act 32. $20. p. m. Paid to 4 th March 1849 - no date of death on our Books.
F Burt Auditor. "

WAR DEPARTMENT.
PENSION OFFICE,
April 30. 1835
Sir:
In conformity with the regulations of this Department, you have this day been transferred from the Roll of Indiana to that of Ohio ————— to take effect from and after the 4 th September 1834.
I am, Sir, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J L Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.
Mr. John Mann,
U. S. Pensioner.
Care of Thomas J. Henderson Esq. Cincinnati, Ohio.

Town Clerk's office Pawlet Vt. April 21. 1851
To E. Easton Esq.
Dear Sir,
Your letter asking certificate of marriage of John Mann & Livia Stratton about May 1797-8 - is received. I have examined the Records from the earliest date till 1820 & cannot find any record of the kind.
Yours Respectfully
Martin S. Strong Town Clerk

State of New Hampshire.
SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE.
I DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the war of the Revolution, which remain in this office, it appears that the name of John Mann is borne upon the a Roll of Capt.
Company, as a in said Company, "Six months levies to reinforce New Hampshire line at West Point in 1781" as follows - "Names" "John Mann". "Time in Service" "4 mos 17 days" also also upon a "Roll for the Six Months Men raised by the State of New Hampshire to serve in Continental Army in the year 1781 at West Point" "Names" "John Mann" "Forms the when went for" "Hampshire" "Time of Mustered" "July 25 1781" "Time of Discharge" "December 11, 1781" "Time in Service" "4 mos 17 days"
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said State, this twenty fourth day of May 1856
Ernest N. Patten Secretary of State.

all information which you can give for and in aid of the furtherance of the business of the said Department
Washington, May 29 th 1886
Sir:
Enclosed I have the honor to present, in the case of Persia Mann, widow of John, of Ohio, a pensioner under 2 d sec. of the Act of 1853, additional evidence of her husband's service, and to claim an increase of her pension, as well as of the pension allowed her husband under Act of 1832.
Her husband claimed, in his declaration, service under three distinct enlistments, of 6 months each, the two first in Massachusetts, and the last in N. H. Evidence of only one of these terms was found in your Office, and consequently he was allowed for 6 months service only.
I have obtained from the Secretary's of State of Mass. and New Hampshire, and now present, evidence of both the other terms of service claimed in his declaration.
Although all his enlistments were for six months, yet it appears that

that under two of said enlistments, the actual time of service was something less, while under the other enlistment the term of actual service was over seven months. The three terms amount, as follows:
1 st term - Capt. Putnam's Co. Col. Tyler's Reg't Mass line - 5 mo. 9 days.
2 d " - Capt. White's Co. Col. Rufus Putnam's Reg't Mass line - 7 mo 12 days.
3 d " - New Hampshire Reg't - 4 mo 17 days Total ————— 17 mo 8 days.
All these terms of service, as proved by the record evidenced, correspond so fully with the terms set out in the declaration, as to preclude all doubt on the point of identity.
I shall secure Mrs. Mann's Certificate by the time the case will come up for examination, and will file it.
Very respectfully
Your obed servt.
J. L. Combs
How I Minot
Commit of Pensions

Application for a Transfer
The State of Ohio City of Cincinnati } ss
On this 28th day of January 1835 Before me the undersigned Mayor of said City personally appeared John Mann who on his oath declared that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain White in the Regiment commanded by Col. Putnam in the service of the United States that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Indiana, that he now resides in the County of Hamilton and State of Ohio, where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable in future. The following are his reasons for removing from Indiana to Ohio viz for the purpose of bettering his situation and enjoying the society of his children —
Sworn and subscribed } John his Mann before me the day and year } mark aforesaid
James Mays Mayor

The State of Ohio § City of Cincinnati §
Be it known that before me the undersigned a Notary Public within & for said City personally appeared Ormon Mann of the County of Hamilton and State aforesaid and made oath in due form of law that he is well acquainted with John Mann who made oath to the within affidavit and application for a transfer - and that he knows him to be the identical person whom he represents himself to be - and that the pension certificate in the name of the said John Mann issued from the War office and bearing date the 27 th day of August 1833 No 19347 and signed by Lewis Cass Secy of war - was issued for him
Ormon Mann
Sworn and subscribed before me this 13 th day of March 1835
Thomas J. Henderson
Notary Public
I Thomas J. Henderson a Notary Public within and for said City do hereby certify that Ormon Mann who has sworn and subscribed to the above affidavit is a resident of Hamilton County Ohio - and is a respectable person and that his statement is entitled to credit.
Given under my hand and Notarial Seal the day & year above written
Thomas J. Henderson Notary Public

Persia Mann wid of John
Ohio - Act 1883
For increase
J. K. Gault

The State of Ohio } Hamilton County }
Persia Mann of the County and State aforesaid makes oath and says that she is the widow of John Mann deceased who was in his lifetime a pensioner under the Act of Congress of June 7 th 1832 at the rate of Twenty dollars per Annum on the Ohio Pension Roll, and that he died on the 29 th of April 1849 - She further states that she is a pensioner at the same rate under the 2 nd Section of the Act of Congress of 3 rd February 1853 - She further states that she understands her husband claimed in his declaration to have served in all about eighteen months in the Troops of Massachusetts and New Hampshire in the War of the Rebellion - She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining any increase of her deceased husband's pension under said Act of 7 th June 1832 and of her own pension under the said Act of February 3 rd 1853 to which she may be entitled by reason of any additional evidence to be filed by her attorney J. S. Coombs of Washington D.C. - She further states that she has not intermarried since the death of her said husband but still remains his widow -
attest - ORMON MANN Richard Hall
Persia her Mann mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me this third day of June 1856 as witness my hand and seal. Notarial and I Certify that the Claimant is known to me to be the identical person she represents herself to be -
Richard Hall Not Public Notary Co. O.