Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 41,811, for John Mahana, Massachusetts

SERVICE
Mass.
Mahana, John
NUMBER
S.41.811
CONTENTS

19342 Pittsburg Ohio.
John Mahanue.
of Mergant o in the state of Ohio, who was a Private in the Comp y commanded by Captain J. Williams of the regiment commanded by Colonel Grayton in the Massachi- setts, for the term of three years.
scribed on the Roll of Ohio, at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 10 th of June, 1824.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st of January, 1825 and sent to Hon. S. F. Venters H. R. per.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1824 22.66 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th Mo. 1825 48. —
$70.66
{ Revolutionary claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. }
no letter in the letter 1835 to the month to the month J. Brackenridge. 14 th July. 1835. Paid at the Treasury under the Act of June 4. 1838 from 4 March to 8 May 1839. Age Notified 15 July 1840

The State of Ohio Allegheny County ss. Court of Common Pleas from June Term Anno Domini eighteen hundred & twenty four Personally appeared in open Court this third day of June 1824, being a Court of Record for the said County having power to fine and im- prison a resident of said County John McMahon, aged about 70 years, who being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows; That he enlisted on the 20th of October in the service of Captain Russell in the first part of the year 1781 as a private in the Company commanded by Capt. Joseph Williams in Col. Gray- son's Regt in the Pennsylvania Continental Line. That he served in that capacity for four years and one month and was then regularly discharged. That said discharge is destroyed; That he was in the battle at Redbank Hill, that he was at Longtown when it was burned by the British. That his original Declaration is dated 18th May 1818 And I do solemnly swear that I was a useful citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift, sale or in any manner disposed of any property or any part thereof with intent thereby to so diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval services of the United States in the Revolutionary War passed on the 18th day of March 1818; and that I have not since any person in trust, for me any property or securities contracts or debts.

due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed
John Mahana
Schedule
1st one yoke of Oxen, one yoke of steers 2 years old, one cellar, human bones for seven Dollars & fifty cents, one waggon in 1824 & two pieces of old chains, staples etc. That my occupation is that of a farmer that in consequence I have a fracture of both shoulders and a fever and am unable to pursue my occupation to any extent. I have no family with me, my children being all of age & gone from me
John Mahana
Sworn to and subscribed in open court on the day & year first above written
Attest S. Barker Clerk
I S. Barker Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Morgan & State of Ohio do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are true copies of and from the records of said court; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is $120.00 Dollars thirty seven and a half cents. The testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said court at Circleville the 10th day of June A.D. 1824
S. Barker C.C.P. Clerk

John Mahanas Original Declaration 18.683 18.683
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on final settlement with Mr. 2. page 100 P. ... _____ _____
Dec 26. 1822
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State of Ohio } On this 18 th day of may 1818 before me the Washington County } subscibes one of the Associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Washington personally appeared John Mahana Resident in said County who being by me first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order of obtemper- to the provisions made by the late act 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
By "John Mahana of the Township of Roseberry County of Washington and State of Ohio being as I believe a person entitled to a pension under the act of Congress passed March 18 th 1818 entitled an act to provide for the certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War do agreeable to the provisions in said act make this my declar- ation on the solemnities of an oath. I enlisted in town of Holden in the State of Massachusetts in the the first part of the year 1778 as a private soldier into the company commanded By Capt Joseph Williams and Regiment commanded By Col. Grayton in the Massachusetts line and served my Country three Years and one month against the common enemy under the Continental establishment when I was Regularly discharged which discharge got lost and is destroyed I was in the Battle at Valentine hill I was at Torrington when that was burnt by the British I am now 87 years old since the 25 th Day of June last past and from my reduced circumstances I feel in need of the assistance of my country for support and I have no other Evidence in my power other than as above stated of my aforesaid services
Sworn to and declared before me the day and year aforesaid Ezekiel Deming
I Ezekiel Deming Associate Judge do hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said John Mahana did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy for the term of nine months and more, and I do further certify that the said John Mahana is in Indigent circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support 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 aforemen- tioned act of Congress
Ezekiel Deming

The State of Ohio
Washington County ss Clerk's Office Court of Common Pleas
As Clerk of the Court aforesaid I Geo. Dunloy the hereby Certify that Ezekiel Deming Esq. who hath signed his name to the within written instrument was on the 18 th day of May 1818 an Associate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas within and for said County duly Appointed Commission and Qualified agreeable to law, and that full faith and Credit are and ought to be given to all acts of his as such as well in Court of Justice as elsewhere.
In testimony whereof I do hereunto set my hand and affix the Seal of said Court at Marietta in said County this Seventh day of June Anno Domini 1824 Geo. Dunloy Clerk

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
July 7 th 1841.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," the widow of John Mihana, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Pittsburgh, Pa. Agency, at the rate of Eight Dollars and  Cents per month  annum under the law of the 18 th March 1818, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1839, to the 8 th May 1839, the day of his death.
Respectfully yours,
Albin B. Larrabee
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

May 16, 1933
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BA-J/MHDF/eel John Mahana-S.41811
Mrs. Imogen B. Emery 721 Higley Building Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Mahana who enlisted at Holden, Massachusetts, in order that a friend of yours may establish her eligibility for membership in the Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
A very careful examination of the papers on file has been made in your behalf and the following official report furnished which contains all data found in the pension claim, S.41811, in regard to that soldier's residence, service, family, etc. No charge is made for this service.
John Mahana was born June 25, 1760, the place and names of parents not shown.
John Mahana enlisted in Holden, Massachusetts, in the "fore part" of the year 1781, served as a private in Captain Joseph Williams' Company, Colonel Greaton's Massachusetts Regiment, was in a battle at St. Valentine's Hill, was at Tarrytown when it was burned by the British, and was discharged at the expiration of service of three years and one month. not a paragraph
He stated that his discharge got wet and was destroyed.
In 1818 he was residing in Roxbury Township, Washington County, Ohio. In 1824, he was a resident of Morgan County, Ohio. He was allowed pension from June 10, 1824 under the act of March 18, 1818.
In 1824, he stated that his children were all of age and had left home, but he gave no names.

John Mahana died May 8, 1839, place not stated. His widow survived him. Her name is not shown. Under the Act of April 6, 1838, she was paid the pension due at soldier's death, by the Treasury Department.
It is suggested that the name of the widow of John Mahana might be obtained by addressing the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and at the same time furnish that official the following data:
John Mahana, Certificate No. 19342, issued January 1, 1825, rate $8 per month, commenced June 10, 1824, Act of March 18, 1818, Ohio Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator,

John Mahanas Deed in Con. Elias Morgan Co

August 8, 1931
Velma McElhinay McConnelsville Ohio
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section EHL
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.41811, that John Mahana was born June 25, 1760, place not stated.
He enlisted at Holden, Massachusetts, early in the year 1781, served as a private in Captain Joseph Williams' Company, Colonel Greateon's Massachusetts Regiment, and was at Tarrytown when it was burned by the British, length of service three years and one month. He stated that he was also in an engagement at Valentine's Hill.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 18, 1818, while residing in Roxbury Township, Washington County, Ohio.
He died May 8, 1839, leaving a widow, whose name is not given. In 1824, the soldier stated that his children were all of age and had left home, but he gave no names.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

MRS. IMOGEN B. EMERY ATTORNEY AT LAW 731 HIGLEY BUILDING CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA
TELEPHONE DIAL 2-5234
April 3, 1938.
Treasury Department, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
I am in need of Pension record, or record of service of one John Mahanna .
Service: Enlisted in the town of Holden in the state of Mass. in the fore part of the year 1781 as a private in the company commanded by Capt. Joseph Williams in Col. Grayton's Regiment in the Mass. Continental line, served for 3 years and 1 month, and then regularly discharged.
Pension reference: Treasury Dept. Second Comptroller's office, July 7, 1840.
"Sir: Under the Act of the 8th of April 1838, entitled 'An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the U. S. the Widow of John Mahanna, a pensioner on the Roll of the Pittsburg Penn. Agency, at the rate of eight dollars per month under the law of the 18 of Mar. 1818, has been paid at the department from the 4th of March, 1838 to the 8th of May, the day of his death. "Albion K. Parris, Comptroller."
I am looking this up for a friend who needs evidence of service of her ancestor, in order to join D. A. R.
I shall be pleased to remit to you the usual charge for a copy of record under seal that may be used for such proof.
Very truly yours,
Imogen B. Emery
I find he made application, in the office of Clerk of Common Pleas, Washington County, Ohio, June 7, 1834, for said pension.

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John Mahara P. V. V. V.
Act: 16 March 18
Index:—Vol. 8, Page 307
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1931-Aug 8. Dist. to Velma McEllimey Sister in case 802 Harper Miley EOL S. 2874 1933-May 16. Dist. to Mrs Imogene B. Emery M.M.H. file

Washington City Dec. 30 th 1824 —
Sir,
In compliance with your request this morning, I have examined the letter of S. H. Barker to me of the 10 th instant relative to a supposed omission in the Declaration of John Mahan a of the words made at the County of Morgan in the State of Ohio in the month of June last in the Court of Common Pleas, of the words " a resident of said County " — Mr. Barker the Clerk of the Court, states to me (as I remarked to you this morning) that these words are in the Declaration, but was omitted by him in transcribing — I will copy his own words, which are as follows — "He (meaning Mahan) applied to me in June last, when he made the Declaration in our Common Pleas, a copy of which is sent — In copying this in haste I omitted the words " a resident of said County ", on which account the papers were returned as deficient — I immediately examined the Record — discovered the omission — stated the circumstances to the Secy. at War and returned the papers to him" — As it is very difficult to conceive what motive the Clerk of the Court could have to misstate a fact of this nature, in which he has no interest

I presume you will be, as — indeed, you assured to me this morning, you was, satisfied as its correctness — Please favor me with an answer —
Very respectfully Yours &c —
Sam l F. Norton

The State of Ohio e Morgan County
Supreme Court October Term A.D. 1824 Monday 25 th Oct.
Personally appeared in open Court being a Court which proceeds according to the course of the common law with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount keeping a Record of their proceedings John C. Mansfield a resident of said County aged about sixty four years, who being duly sworn according to law with his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows. That he enlisted in the town of Holden in the State of Massachusetts in the fore part of the year 1781 as a private in the company commanded by Capt Joseph Williams in Col. Grayson's Regt in the Massachusetts continental line. That he served in that capacity for three years and one month and was then regularly discharged That said discharge is destroyed That he was in the Battle of Red Bank hill That he was at Saratoga when it was burnt by the British. That his original discharge declaration is dated 18 th May 1810. And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it also being myself 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 in the Revolutionary war passed on the 18 th day of March 1818 and

That I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts due to me nor have any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed to wit, One Hehe of Oxen one year of age 2 years old, one slave, Sunday note for seven Dollars & fifty cents One Wagon one set the two pieces of old chains Staple & Ring
That my occupation is that of a farmer That in consequence of age a fracture of both Shoulders and fever since I am unable to pursue my occupation to any extent. I have no family with me my children being all of age and gone from me
John Mahana
The State of Ohio
Morgan County
I Samuel S. Barker Clerk of the Supreme Court of the State of Ohio in and for Morgan County do hereby certify that the foregoing oath & schedule hereto annexed are true copies from the records of said court. e And I do further certify that John Mahana did appear in said court on the 25 th day of October last and make oath to the facts stated in said Declaration & Schedule hereto annexed.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of said court at McConnelsville in said county this ninth day of December Anno Domini 1821
S. S. Barker Clerk