Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 36657, for Philip Johnson, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
SERVICE _____ NUMBER _____ Continental (Ga.) Johnson, Philip S. 36657 or Johnston
CONTENTS

agency book d - July 11. 1835.
Transf to Indiana 15 Dec - 1825.
Application sent to N.H. Capleton Esq. on October 1820 recommending Kentucky
16,766 R Kentucky
Philip Johnson Johnston or
of Montgomery County in the state of Kentucky who was a Private in the 2nd Kentucky Colonel Pendleton of the Virginia line, for the term of 1777. 6 years Continental
Enscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 12 of September 1818
Certificate"> Certificate of Pension issued the 25 of Apr 1820 and sent to R. M. Johnson Esq U. S. Senate 
  Arrears to 4th of March 1820 142. 9   Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept 1820 48   17 1/8 1/80 3/31 $1 20 + 9   136   5:6   1:2   142.9 
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }

Philip Schuyler Private
1 st Regiment of Artillery Virginia Service 1777-80 years
12. Sep r 1818
Montgomery County
Ordered after two respectable persons on oath setting forth their knowledge of the appl d services as stated in the de- claration is required
on Roll

* from his discharge to the said Capt. Bohannon to draw the balance of his pay and how never been to see
THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY,
Montgomery County, Set.
On this 12 th day of September 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the circuit court, in and for the state aforesaid, personally appeared Philip Johnson aged about 80 years;—who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following statement and declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late law of Congress. entitled, “an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War;” that he is a citizen of the state of Kentucky, and resident in the county of Montgomery ; and that he was enlisted for three years or during that war at Holmesburg, Essex County in the state of Virginia — on or about the 10 th day of April 1777 — by one Levi Bohannon and served in the company commanded by captain James Pendleton — of the first Regiment of Artillery Virginia line — an Continental establishment
that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States, in the continental army, against the common enemy, until about the close of the war — when he was honorably discharged from service at Old Town, Raleigh County in the state of Virginia — ; that he was in service about seven years — and was in the battles of Brandywine, Cloudy Point, Gates defeat, and at Red Bank —
and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has lost his discharge , and has no evidence in his power, of his services and discharge, other than that which is here transmitted.
Sworn and declared before me the day and year aforesaid.
L. G. Clark
Grantland

I, James Clarke ————— Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Philip Johnson did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months and upwards, on the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress—and it further appears to my satisfaction, that said applicant is in such indigent and reduced circumstances, as to require the aid of his country, pursuant to the above recited act.
Ja. Clarke Circuit Judge

State of Kentucky, Mason County
State of Kentucky (Mason County ss)
I David Irvine Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that James Clark whose name is signed to the foregoing certificates is and was at the time of signing the same one of the learned Judges in and for the State aforesaid and that all and each and every act is and ought to be given to all his official acts as such
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 12 th day of September 1818 and in the 27 th year of the Commonwealth
(D Irvine)

189. Johnston Declaration to Obtain Pension
16.766.
N. H. Caperton, Richmond, Kent.

Kentucky Madison Circuit for September Term, 1820.
On the 5 th day of September 1820 personally appeared in Open Court being a Court of Record for the State of Kentucky and Circuit of Madison County Philip Johnson aged Sixty One years resident in Madison County in said State who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath declare that he served in the revolutionary war as follows He belonged to the 1 st Regiment of Virginia artillery and to Captain Puckett's Company the date of his Original declaration is on the 12 th day of September 1818, and that he had not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of his property or any part thereof with intent thereby to so to diminish it as to bring himself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States passed on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that he has not nor has any person in trust for him any property or securities (bonds or debts) due to him nor has he any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by him subscribed to wit One Mare two Cows and calves one Steer five hogs (Signed) Philip Johnson
He states that he is a farmer by occupation but entirely unable to follow it by reason of his having lost the use of one of his shoulders He states that he has five children living with him of the following names and ages (viz) Berry 18 Langston 15 years element to all of his children are unable able to maintain themselves by their own labour except element who is a cripple He states that he states that he is in such indigent circumstances as to be unable to support himself without the assistance of his Country - Sworn to & declared on the 5 th day of Sept 1820,

And It is ordered by the Court that it be Certified that the Said Johnston's property is of the value of Sixty Six dollars
Kentucky Mason County ss
I David Irvine Clerk of the Court for said Circuit do hereby Certify that the foregoing oath and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of said Court and I further Certify that it is the opinion of said Court that the total amount of the value of the said Johnston's property is Sixty Six dollars as exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed my Seal of office this 29 th day of September 1820 and in the 29 th year of the Commonwealth
David Irvine

September 25, 1931.
Mr. Charles W. Miles North Vernon, Indiana.
BA-J/ILL
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 36657, that Philip Johnson or Johnston enlisted at Hales Hole, Essex County, Virginia, in April, 1777 and served as matross six years in Captain James Pendleton's Company in the 1st Continental Artillery; he was in the battles of Monmouth, Stony Point, Gates' Defeat and Petersburg.
While a resident of Madison County, Kentucky, he was allowed pension on his application executed September 12, 1818 in Montgomery County, Kentucky. He was then sixty years of age.
In 1820, the soldier stated that he had five children living with him and gave the names of the following: Barry, aged eighteen years, Langston, aged fifteen years and Clement, aged ten years. The name of soldier's wife was not given.
In 1825, Philip Johnson was a resident of Ripley County, Indiana, having moved there from Kentucky about 1824.
He died July 11, 1835. - AB
The above history is that of the only soldier named Philip Johnson who served with the Virginia troops found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours,
A. D. MILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

36 657 INVALID. Recy
File No. 36,657
Philip Johnson His Rev Dad
Act: 15 March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 237
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1907 Oct. 8. Hist. to Chas. W. Miles and James P. Johnson — c 1928. Nov. 17. Hist. to Mrs. Tillie Miller. MMH. 1931. Sept. 25. Hist. to Chas. W. Miles. J.L.L. 1932. Sept. 12. Hist. to Mrs. Charles L. Rueff. J.L.L. 1937. Oct. 7. Hist. to Mrs. Vera J. Barry. J.L.L.

City of Richmond Virginia Sept 3
State of Virginia

Hand this 23 Day of December 1819.
State of Virginia
Mr P. Smith
Charlotte county to wit.
This day John Thompson made oath before me one of the commonwealth's justices for the said county that Philip Johnson was in the Revolutionary war and that he was in the Battle of Monmouth in the year 78 Stony Point 79. Fort Mifflin 80 and of the  Revolutionary given under my hand this 10 day of January 1820.
Edward W. Henry.
Delaware County and State of Virginia (To wit)
This day Charles Jones made oath before me Richard Johnson one of the Commonwealth's Justices for the County aforesaid that Philip Johnson was a soldier in the American Revolutionary war in Capt. Isaac Newton's Company of Artillery in the First Virginia Regiment Goven under Major Asa This the 6 th day 1820
Richard Johnson

Philip Johnson.

The State of Indiana } Jefferson County } ss.
Be it known that before me Daniel Comstock a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid personally appeared Philip Johnson a Revolutionary pensioner and made oath that he is the same Philip Johnson to whom a pension certificate was granted the 25 th day of April 1820 that he was placed on the list of the Kentucky agency, that he resided in Kentucky until about a year since, that he has drawn his pension in Lexington Ky. up to the 4 th September 1825, That he now resides in Ripley County Indiana, and expects to reside there and that he wishes to be transferred from the Agency of the State of Kentucky to the Agency of the State of Indiana Sworn and signed before me this 21 st day November 1825
Daniel Comstock a justice of the peace
Philip Johnson his mark
I certify that the abovenamed Daniel Comstock is a justice of the peace of aforesaid Dec. 12. 1825-
William Hendrick Mem. Senate.

R. T. O. No. 2, Dupont, Ind., Sept. 29, 1907.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.,
Dear Sir:- I am desiring information in regard to the military record of Philip Johnson, who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and who drew a pension from the U. S. Government. He lived in Jennings County Indiana in the latter part of his life. He died we think between 1830 and 1840 in Jennings County Ind., It is said that he was in the battle of Bunker Hill.
For what disability did he draw a pension? From what State did he enlist? How long did he serve? Any information which you can give will be thankfully received.
Yours truly,
Charles W. Miles.

Ex. 1000015 Div. Rev. War Section
Aug 1- 1923
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct. 2 , 1922
The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
1st name of widow Isabella No. of claim, 1000015 Name of soldier Philip Johnson
P. O. address of claimant, soldier at discharge after service
Company _____
Regiment _____
State where enlisted Virginia
Date of birth 1742? enlistment
Date of discharge  death 1835
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers.
Drew pension in Washington Co. Ky. then Ripley Co. Ind.
Return attached letter with reply.
Washington Boardman Commissioner.
Johnson served in and later desert a oh tell you from what give me his service life and children if you know his application? my associate are early to be used in D.A.R. descendants,
Truly
Lillie Miller Mt Sterling Ky.

Aug 1-1923
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:
Philip Johnson served in Rev. War from Va. and later served a pension but I cannot tell you from what Co.
Can you give me his service and names of wife and children if in your records from his application? Will very greatly appreciate an early reply. Information to be used in D. A. R. and D. A. R. by descendants.
Yours Truly
Miss Lillie Miller Mt Sterling Ky.

One Philip Johnson was a member of the 1 st James City Co. Va. Committee of Safety, Mrs Elizabeth Bray. He died 1788 may have drawn a pension and probably father to Philip Johnson.

Sharpsville, Ind., Sept. 16, 1907. To the Honorable Commissioner of Pensions, Record Division, Washington, D.C.
My dear Sir:
Have you any records or dates concerning one Philip Johnston- or Johnson- who served as a Corporal in Captain Michael Bowyers Company, 12 th Virginia Regiment, commanded by Col. James Wood, Revolutionary War?
This man Johnston or Johnson, was enrolled under both names, and was in the service June 30, 1777. I understand that he drew a small pension. He came to Indiana about the year 1820 and died a few years later.
Any dates you may have, or any information will be thankfully received.
Very respectfully yours,
James P. Johnson Sharpsville Ind.

Franklin Ind. Jan 11 th 1932.
Pension Department Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you please give me the pension record of one Philip Johnson of the Virginia line of Revolutionary soldiers. To whom payed and etc. Thanking you, I am,
Mrs. Chas. L. Ruff. Franklin Indiana R.R.4.
add last pay of pen.

CHARLES W. MILES
Ex- Surveyor Jennings County
NORTH VERNON, INDIANA, September 10, 1931.
Secretary of War, Washington D. C. Dear Sir:-
Will you please send me from the Pension Dept. the record of Phillip or Philip Johnson who was in the Revolutionary War, having enlisted from Virginia. He was paid a pension from the Federal Government. He was in the artillery.
Yours truly,
Charles W. Miles.
only P. J served in Va. etc.

New Holland, Ill., Sept. 14, 1939.
Veterans Administration Washington, D.C. Sirs:
only one of Val. all spell sound in full #
Do you have any records in your files of a Philip Johnson (Johnston) a Revolutionary soldier from Virginia? Or any records of Joseph Scott - a major in this war? He too was from Virginia.
Or of a Benjamin or William Neal (Neale, Neel, Neil) of Virginia or Kentucky?
Any records you may have of any of these men, I shall indeed appreciate having copies of them and thank you.
Miss Dafford drew this case but did not write a misc. letter. I.F.R.
Very truly, (Mrs.) Vera Johnson Barry New Holland, Illinois Box 132

In reply to your request of _____, received for a statement of the military history of Philip Johnson a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. S. File 36 657
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apl. 77 6yrs Matross James Pendleton ✓ Cont-arty.                                                   
Battles engaged in, Mon 78 Stony Pt. 79 Camden - Brandywine 80 Petersburg 81 Residence of soldier at enlistment, ✓ Date of application for pension, Sept. 12. 1818. ✓ Residence at date of application, Madison Co., Ky - Age at date of application, 60 yrs -
Remarks: 1820 ch. Berry 18 - Langton 15 - Clement 10 -  Removed fr. Ky. about 1824 was a resident of Ripley Co., Ind. in Nov. 1825.  Bureau record endorsed "Died July 11. 1835"  This man was last paid on Indiana Roll - Very respectfully,

February 12, 1932.
BA-J/ILL
Mrs. Charles L. Rueff R. R. #4 Franklin, Indiana.
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to Philip Johnson, a Revolutionary War soldier.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 36657, based upon his service in that war.
Philip Johnson or Johnston enlisted in April, 1777 at Hales Hole, Essex County, Virginia, and served as matross for six years in Captain James Pendleton's Company, in the First Continental Artillery; he was in the battles of Monmouth, Stony Point, Gates' Defeat and Petersburg.
While a resident of Madison County, Kentucky, he was allowed pension on his application executed September 12, 1818 in Montgomery County, Kentucky. He was then sixty years of age.
Langston In 1820, the soldier stated that he had five children living with him but gave only the names of the following; Berry, aged eighteen years, Langston, aged fifteen years, and Clement, aged ten years. The name of soldier's wife was not given.
In 1825, the soldier was a resident of Ripley County, Indiana, having moved there from Kentucky about 1824.
He died July 11, 1835.
In order to obtain the name and address of the person to whom the last payment of pension was made, you should apply to the Records Division, General Accounting Office, this city, citing all of the following data: Philip Johnson, Ctf. #15795, issued April 25, 1820, rate of $8 per month, commenced September 12, 1818, Act of March 18, 1818, Indiana Agency.
The above history is that of the only soldier named Philip Johnson who served with the Virginia troops found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours,
A. D. MILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

mmh
November 19, 1923
Mrs. Tillie Miller Mount Sterling, Ill.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 36657 it appears that Philip Johneton or Johnson enlisted at Hales Hole, Essex County, Virginia in April 1777 and served as matross for six years in Captain James Pendleton's Company, in the First Continental Artillery; was in the battles of Monmouth, Stony Point, Gates' Defeat and Petersburg.
While a resident of Madison County, Kentucky he was allowed pension on his application executed September 12, 1818 in Montgomery County, Kentucky aged sixty years.
In 1820 he referred to his five children, Berry aged eighteen years, Langston aged fifteen years and Clement aged ten years, the only names stated and the name of his wife is not given.
He was a resident of Ripley County, Indiana in 1825. He died July 11, 1835.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
Loew Agency Book

October 7, 1939.
Mrs. Vera Johnson Barry Box 132 New Holland, Illinois.
BA-J/ILL Philip Johnson S. 36657
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Philip Johnson (Johnston) of Virginia, Joseph Scott, Benjamin and William Neal of Virginia or Kentucky.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is not possible to comply in full with each request pertaining to soldiers of that war. The record of Philip Johnson (Johnston) listed first by you is furnished herein, as found in pension claim, S. 36657, based upon his service in that war.
Philip Johnson or Johnston enlisted in April 1777, at Hales Hole, Essex County, Virginia, and served six years as patross in Captain James Pendleton's company, in the First Continental Artillery, during which he was in the battles of Monmouth, Stony Point, Gates' Defeat and Petersburg.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 12, 1818, at which time he resided in Madison County, Kentucky; said application was executed in Montgomery County, Kentucky. The soldier was aged then sixty years; the date and place of his birth and the names of his parents were not given.
In 1820, the soldier stated that he had five children living with him, but gave only the names of the following-Berry, aged eighteen years, Langston, aged fifteen years, and Clement, aged ten years. He did not give the name of his wife, nor the date and place of their

marriage.
In November 1825, Philip Johnson (Johnston) had moved to Ripley County, Indiana, to live; he had moved from Kentucky about one year previously. He died July 11, 1835.
In order to obtain the name of the person to whom the last payment of pension was made, you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, this city, and furnish the following data:
Philip Johnson, or Johnston Certificate #16766 Issued April 25, 1820 Rate $8 per month Commenced September 12, 1818 Act of March 18, 1818 Indiana Agency (transferred from Kentucky Agency).
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Johnson, Philip (Jnr.) GRADE Private LINE New Hampshire
WARRANT NUMBER 3240 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED May 25, 1795 to Joseph Brown, assignee
*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.