Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 4,634, for Charles Osman, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Osman, Charles
S 4,634
Born in N. J.
CONTENTS
carded

Ohio
2679
Charles Osman
of Adams in the State of Ohio who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Anderson of the Regt. commanded by Col. Dash in the Pa line for 9 Mo 4 8 ds.
Inscribed on the Roll of New Ohio at the rate of 30 Dollars 88 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th day of Feb. 1833 and Reissued to M c Rae
Arrears to 4th of Feb. 1832 $46 32 Pens ant. allowance ending Mar. '33 15 44 $61 76
Revolutionary, Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Book D. Vol. 18 Page 124 George C. Stiles Clerk

Charles Amminadab
cont.
18 6
Rufus

BRIEF in the case of Charles Osmington Osmon  County of Adams  in the State of Ohio (Act 7th June, 1832.)
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 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? _____  3. How old is he? 70  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. As a Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     Sub. In 1781 April _____ 3 _____ Private Gen. Capt. J. Anderson, Col. W. Darb. Major M. Bedinger   Sub. 1781 July, more than 3 _____ " Capt. R. Ryan, Col. Lewis, Gen. Morgan   Sub. 1782 April _____ 3 8 " Capt. Farnell, Gen. Washington  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Yorktown  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Hampshire Co. Va.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional, Witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? The declaration is not connected with the Clerk's seal as required. 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. Waugh Examining Clerk. Jan. 19. 1833.

Charles Osborn
advised
9 mo. 8 days per
Joseph Darlington clk. H.C.

State of Ohio Adams County 3 d .
Court of Common Pleas October term 1832 -
On this twenty sixth day of October 1832 person- ally appeared in open Court before the Court of Common Pleas now sitting Charles Osmon (or Osmon) a resident of the County of Adams and State of Ohio, aged 70 years, who being first duly sworn according to law - doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the ben- efit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. -
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein sta- ted - That in April (he thinks about the first of it) in the year 1781, he entered the service of the United States as a private in the Militia, under Captain Thomas Anderson, - that the Company rendezvous at Winchester Virginia - Lieutenant Hornbeck (first name not recollected) was with his Company, does not recollect the name of his ensign, - was under the Command of Col. William Clark, and Major Michael Bedinger, as his field officers. That he served during this tour the term of three months - that he was a substitute for George Barothem who was drafted to perform a tour of three months ser- vice in the Militia - That he was marched from Win- chester through Bowling Green to Richmond - that during this period of his service, he was on a scouting par- ty, that captured thirteen prisoners from a British War- vessel lying in the bay of James River below Richmond - after which he was sent as one of a party to guard the said prisoners to Staunton Va. That he was discharged and returned home sometime in July - and after being at home a few days, he again entered the service of the United States, in the Militia, as a substitute

for John Hunter, of Rockingham County Va., under the command of Captain Richard Regan, dont recollect the names of his Lieutenants or Ensign, that his Company composed part of a Rifle Corps, or Regiment, under the command of Col. Lewis, does not recollect his first name, and was under the command of Genl. Morgan during the most of this tour - That they served he entered on this tour in the month of July, was marched to Yorktown where he remained in the service until after the Capture of Lord Cornwallis' Army on the 19 th of October 1781, that he was present during the siege, and at the Capture - That he served in this tour a few days more than 3 months, and was discharged soon after the Surrender of Cornwallis -
That he again entered the Militia Service under Capt. Simrall (or Simrall) Lieutenant Shannock, (does not recollect their first names) - That the commencement of this service was about the last of April 1782, That he served this tour three months and eight days; that he served as a substitute for his Father, who was drafted to perform a tour of three months service - The duties of this tour were to guard the Prisoners taken at the Capture of Cornwallis' Army, that he was stationed at Winchester barracks - That he was discharged after the term of 3 months & 8 days -
That he was born in the State of New Jersey on the 12 th day of December 1761 - That he has a copy of his Father's family Record now in his possession; That he served as a substitute in the Militia in each of the tours which he performed; That when he was called into service he resided with his Father in Hampshire County in the State of Virginia - That after the Revolutionary War he continued to reside in Hampshire County Va until the year 1805 - When he removed to Adams County in the State of Ohio where he now lives -
That he does not recollect that there were any regu-

lar troops or officers with the troops where he served during his first term of service — That he was under the Command of Genl. Morgan during his second tour, Genl. Washington being Commander in Chief at the Siege of York Town — That there were no General officers present in Command where he was stationed during his third tour — That the general Circumstances of his service as before stated, in his first tour, were to guard the Country against Marauding parties of the enemy in the lower part of Virginia — The object of the second was to operate against the British under Lord Cornwallis — and of the third to guard the British Prisoners taken at the Capture of Cornwallis —
That he received a discharge signed by Capt. Thomas Anderson for the first tour which he performed, but which he has lost or it has been destroyed — That he does not recollect that any written discharges were given at the time the Militia was disbanded after the Surrender of Lord Cornwallis — That for his third tour he received a discharge signed by Capt. Simrall, which he presented to Col. Smith of Winchester when he received his pay, which was retained by the Col. as a voucher for the payment for his services —
That Nathaniel Foster was in the same Company with him during part of his first tour, under the Command of Capt. Thomas Anderson, and besides he knows of no person whose testimony he can obtain by which he can prove his services — That he served as before stated during his first tour at least three months — during his second tour he served a little more than 3 months — and that during his third tour he served 3 months and 8 days — making in all at least nine months, and for that time he claims a Pension —
We hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity except the present, and declare that

This name is not on the pension rolls of any state the agency of any state -
Sworn to and Subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Joseph Darlington clk. A.C. Charles Coffin
After making the foregoing declaration the following Interrogatories were propounded by the Court in conformity with the Instructions of the War department to wit -
1 st When, and in what year were you born?
Answer - I was born in the State of New Jersey, (do not know the County, as my Father removed to the State of Virginia when I was quite young) the time of my birth was the 12 th Dec. 1761 -
2 o Have you any record of your age; and if so when is it? -
Answer - I have a copy of my Father's family record now in my possession -
3 o When were you living when called into the service - Where have you lived since the Revolution any war, and where do you now live? -
Answer - I was living when I entered the service with my Father in Hampshire County N o , I lived there after the revolutionary war until the year 1805, when I removed to Adams County Ohio where I now reside -
4 th How were you called into service; were you drafted did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? and if a substitute, for whom? -
Answer - I was a substitute during each tour that I was in the service, and served in the Militia - The first tour I was a substitute for George Barothens of Hampshire County N o - The second tour I was a substitute for John Hunter of Rockingham County

Virginia - And the third tour I was a substitute for my Father Iabez Osborn of Hampshire County Va
5 th - State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops when you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recol- lect and the general circumstances of your service
Answer - There were no regular officers when I served during my first tour, - At York town, when I was the second, Genl Washington was Commander in Chief, Gen. La Fayette, Genl Wayne & Genl Morgan were also with the army (I think) at that place - Col. Lewis Commanded the Rifle Regiment of which the Company that I was in, formed a part - There were no regular officers with the troops when I was stationed during my third tour, nor do I recollect that there were any Militia or Continental reg- iments where I was then stationed - The object of the first tour and the general duties then performed were to guard the Country from excursions of the enemy The Second tour to operate against the British army under Genl Cornwallis - and of the third tour to guard the British prisoners taken at the Capture of Genl Cornwallis' army
6 th Did you ever receive a discharge from the service and if so, by whom was it given, and what has be- come of it? -
Answer - I received a discharge for my first term of service from Capt Thomas Anderson but have lost it, or it has by some means been destroyed so that I can not now find it - I do not think that any written discharges were given to the troops, or Militia with whom I served, when they were disbanded after the surrender of Genl Cornwallis' army - I re- ceived a discharge from Capt Simrall for the third tour of service which I performed, but

left it with Col. Smith, from whom I received my pay, and I think it was kept by him as a voucher,
7 th 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
Ans. Nathanial Foster was in the company, part of the time, during my first term of service, and the Rev. Christopher Wamsley James Carson Simon Filer Thomas Burhitt and Joseph Curry have all been acquainted with my character for many years —
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written
Joseph Darlington Col. H. C. Charles C. Spence
We Christopher Wamsley a Clergyman residing in the County of Adams in the State of Ohio and Joseph Curry — residing in the same County and State do certify that we are well acquainted with Charles Osmun who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be seventy years of age, that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion —
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid — Christopher Wamsley J. C. Curry

(14) The State of Ohio Adams County 3 rd
I Nathaniel Foster, aged seventy three years, do certify that in April in the year 1781, I entered the Service in the Militia of the State of Virginia at the same time that Charles Osmun, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that I was with him in the same Com- pany a part of the time, but was afterwards attached to a Rifle Company commanded by Capt Stump, and was removed to a different Service — That I was well acquainted with the fact of Charles Osmun's Service for the part of the time which he is said to have served during my Continuance in the Company with him — Nathaniel Foster
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written —
Joseph Darlington Clk At
And the Board 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 ap- plicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states and the Board further Certify Christopher Wansley who has signed the preceding Certificate is a Clergyman residing in

Said County of Adams and that Joseph Bangs and Nathaniel Foster who have also signed the foregoing Certificates are residents in the said County of Adams, and are credible persons and that their statements are entitled to credit
I Joseph Darlington Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Adams and State of Ohio do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Charles Beman for a pension
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 26 th day of October A.D. 1892
Joseph Darlington Clerk H.C.
Charles Beman
and 9 mo. 8 days for

100- and 1312 Wars Section EEL
March 31, 1930
O. L. Holman Salinas California
Dear Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.4634, it appears that Charles Osmun (the name also appears as Osmun and Osmun), the son of Jabez, was born December 12, 1761, in the State of New Jersey, and when quite young, removed with his father to the State of Virginia.
While residing in Hampshire County, Virginia, he enlisted about the first of April, 1781, and served three months as a private in Captain Thomas Anderson's Company, Colonel William Darke's Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted in July, 1781, served a few days over three months in Captain Richard Regan's Company, Colonel Lewis' Virginia Rifle Regiment, and was at the Siege of Yorktown and capture of Cornwallis.
He enlisted in April, 1782, served three months and eight days, as a substitute for his father, in Captain Simrall's Virginia Company and guarded prisoners at Winchester Barracks.
After the Revolution, he lived in Hampshire County, Virginia, until 1805, when he moved to Adams County, Ohio, where he was residing when he was allowed pension on his application executed October 26, 1832.
It is not stated that soldier was ever married.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.
Date of death not on AB

Rehman
4634
INVALID.
File No. 4634
Charles Osman
Res: Va. line
Act: June 7, '32
Index: Vol. 4 , Page 280
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1916, Aug. 24. To Dr. Mr. Earl U.S.A. For Tombstone.
1917 Nov. 30. Hist. to J.D. Taylor
1930-Mar. 31-Hist. to Dr. C. C. Beckman. Blk
1933-Feb. 10-Hist. to Mrs. A. J. Scott- Blk
1938-Nov. 9-Hist. to Mrs. Hazel Whiting- JLL
1939-Jan. 25-Hist. to Mrs. C. J. West- JLL

✓ 30 stamped and read uw
of Burt
Rev 1-18-16
The Commissioner of Pensions. Washington D.C.
My Dear Sir;
The following is a copy of the Revolutionary war claim, allowed one Charles Osman, a member of Va. Militia. His Home was Hampshire Co. Va.
War Department, Revolutionary Pension Claim Dept. I certify that in conformity with the laws of the United States of the 7th. of June 1832 Charles Osman of the state of Ohio, who was a Private in the Revolutionary Army, is entitled to receive thirty dollars and eighty eightcents ($30.88) per annum, during his natural life. Commencing on the 4th. day of March and the 4th. day of Sept. in every year. Given at the war office of the United States this 12th. day of Feb. 1833.
Signed Lee Copp. Secretary of War.
Charles Osman was my great-great grandfather and my mother is very anxious to secure record of his services that she may prove herself eligible to membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution. Please be so kind as to send me copy of same and greatly oblige Yours Sincerely,
Nov. 22 1917.
J. D. Taylor,
Georgetown, Ohio.

West Union Ia
Dec 8 - 1938
Deans Administration
Wash. D. C.
Will you please send me all the information you have of Charles Osmon. Rev. Soldier BA - J / 121 S. 4634.
Yours truly
(Mrs) AT West
Back of letter
no pen. Box 93
West Union Ia
Also Thomas Eagle who was a soldier in the war 1812 Was he a pensioner? and where born and died, if you have the information - (I think he was born in Indiana, but I may be mistaken).
Mrs AT W.
(And Thank you)

GEORGE S. LEHNER GENERAL MANAGER
PITTSBURGH, PA..
Oct. 5. 38.
Veterans Administration Washington D.C.
Dear Sirs,
I was referred, by E.S. Akers Major General, Washington D.C. to write you.
I am interested in a war record or copy of discharge of - Charles Osman Virginia Veteran of the Revolution servicing in Virginia Militia His grave is located on a farm 5 miles east West Union Ohio Adams Co. Sincerely yours -
Mrs Hazel Whitehead Oakley St. 9. 2672 Arbor Pl Ohio Cincinnati

Ripley Ohio Jan. 18-33
Director of Pensions Dear Sir:
Have been advised to write you about the following: Is there any way of finding what disposition, if any, was made of the bounty land allotted to Revolutionary soldiers (one of which was my great-grandfather Chas. Osman (at Osborne, or Ammond) the spelling of the name has probably changed with the years.) I do not know if he enlisted from Ohio or Virginia, as he was born in Hampshire co Va. (I think) also the land referred to may be located there. We do not know if it was ever claimed by him, or what disposal he made if any. He moved to Ohio later and died here (near West Union, Adams co.) Is it possible for heirs not now to be entitled to any such land in consideration for his services. He never received a pension. I also have one of two one hundred dollar bills (100.00) issued to him (with others of course) and was supposed to be equal to 100 Spanish milled dollars in gold or silver, at treasury of Virginia according to an act of congress

Great
in Oct. 1778. Grandfather never turned these bills in for redemption. Is it possible now to do so? This one I have is mine by gift in return for kindness to one of the grandsons. Will appreciate the information desired. Lawyers tell us these bills should be redeemed, either by U.S. or Virginia government.
Respectfully
Thank you
Mrs. A. J. Scott. 95 Cherry St. Ripley Ohio.

COUNTY OF MONTEREY
OFFICE OF SUPT. OF SCHOOLS
SALINAS
After 5 days, return to JAS. G. FORCE, Co. Supt. of Schools, Box 186, SALINAS, Monterey Co., CALIF.
January 25, 1930.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
During a recent visit to Ohio, I discovered a tombstone on one of our home farms which interested me very much.
This tombstone was about eighteen inches or two feet tall and had the following inscription:
Chas. Osman Rev. War Va. Mil.
The farm where the grave is located is in Adams County, Ohio, near the county seat, West Union. I could find nothing in the Adams County history except that this man had been pensioned in 1833.
I wonder if you would be willing to send me what information you have on this Revolutionary Soldier. I would greatly appreciate it.
OLE'M
Very truly yours,
L. Eckman.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
P.F. 4684
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Charles Osmond or Osman 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.     Apr. 1. 1781 3 mos. Pvt. Thomas Anderson William Darke Va.   July 1781 { a few days over 3 mos. Richard Regan Simms   Apr. 1782 3 mos. 8 days Simms  
Battles engaged in, Siege of Yorktown Capture of Cornwallis Residence of soldier at enlistment, with his father in Hampshire Co. Va. there Date of application for pension, Oct. 26. 1882 His ch. was al. Residence at date of application, Adams County Ohio Age at date of application, born Dec. 12 1761 in New Jersey Remarks: His father was Jacob Osmond or Osman. There is no other data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
P. F. 4634
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Charles Osman or Osman 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.     Apr. 1. 1781 3 mos. Pvt. Thomas Anderson William Darke Va.   July 1781 after days over 3 mos. Richard Regan Simms   Apr. 1782 3 mos. 8 days Sims all  
Battles engaged in, Siege of Yorktown Capture of Cornwallis Residence of soldier at enlistment, with his father Hampshire Co. Va. three Date of application for pension, Oct 26. 1882 His d. was al. Residence at date of application, Adams County Ohio Age at date of application, born Dec. 12. 1761 in New Jersey Remarks: His father was Jabez Osman or Osmau. There is no other data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

February 10, 1933
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RG-J/EHL Charles Osman-S.4634
Mrs. A.J.Scott 95 Cherry Street Ripley, Ohio
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of January 18, relative to land which might be due the heirs of one Charles Osman(or similar spelling) of Virginia and Ohio, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The records of this office do not show a claim for bounty land on file based upon service of that soldier. There is no provision of law under which the descendants of soldiers of the Revolutionary War are entitled to pension or bounty land based upon service in that war. The land to which you refer may have been granted by the state of Virginia and not by the United States, or may have been purchased by the soldier in the state of Ohio.
The record of one Charles Osman, of Hampshire County, Virginia, has been found. His record is given below as found in the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.4634 based upon his service in that war, in which record it is believed you will be interested.
Charles Osman(the name also appears as Osmun and Osmon), the son of Jabez, was born December 12, 1761, in the state of New Jersey, and when quite young, removed with his father to the state of Virginia.
While residing in Hampshire County, Virginia, he enlisted about the first of April, 1781, and served three months as a private in Captain Thomas Anderson's Company, Colonel William Darke's Virginia Regiment. He enlisted in July, 1781, served a few days over three months in Captain Richard Regen's Company, Colonel Lewis' Virginia Rifle Regiment, and was at the siege of Yorktown and capture of Cornwallis; he enlisted in April, 1782, served three months and eight days as a substitute for his father, in Captain Simrall's Virginia Company and guarded prisoners at Winchester Barracks.

After the Revolution, he lived in Hampshire County, Virginia, until 1805, when he moved to Adams County, Ohio, where he was residing when he was allowed pension on his application executed October 26, 1832.
It is not stated that soldier was ever married.
For information in regard to the value of the old $100 bill which you state once belonged to the above named soldier, it is suggested that you apply to the Treasurer of the United States, Washington, D.C., or of the state of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.
Very truly yours
A.D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

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January 25, 1939.
Mrs. A. T. West Box 93 West Union, Ohio.
RA-J/ILL Con Charles Osman S. 4634
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Charles Osman, S. 4634, also, the War of 1812 record of Thomas Eagle.
State A search of the War of 1812 records of this office has been made and no claim for pension found based upon service of a Thomas Eagle.
The record of Charles Osman is furnished you herein as found in his claim for pension, S. 4634, based upon service in the Revolutionary War.
Charles Osman, son of Jabes Osman, was born December 12, 1761, in the State of New Jersey, and moved, when quite young, to Virginia with his father. The name of his mother is not shown. At the time of the Revolutionary War, he lived with his father in Hampshire County, Virginia.
Charles Osman enlisted about April 1, 1781, and served three months as private in Captain Thomas Anderson's company, Colonel William Darke's Virginia regiment; he enlisted in July 1781, and served three months and a few days in Captain Richard Regan's company, Colonel Lewis' Virginia Rifle Regiment, during which he was in the siege of Yorktown and at the surrender of Lord Cornwallis; he enlisted in April 1782, and served three months and eight days in Captain Simrall's Virginia company, during which he was stationed at Winchester Barracks. This last service was rendered as substitute for his father.
The soldier continued to reside in Hampshire County, Virginia, until 1805, when he moved to Adams County, Ohio.
Charles Osman was allowed pension on his application executed October 26, 1822, at which time he resided in Adams County, Ohio. He

made no reference to wife or children.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and, possibly, the date of death of this pensioner, you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, this city, and cite the followings:
Charles Osman Certificate #5679 Issued February 12, 1833 Rate $30.88 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 Ohio Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. MILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

November 9, 1938.
Mrs. Hasel Whiting 2672 Arbor Place Oakley Street Station Cincinnati, Ohio.
BA-J/ILL Charles Osman S. 4634
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Charles Osman who served from Virginia, and is buried near West Union, Ohio.
The data which follow are found in the papers on file in pension claim, S. 4634, based upon service in the Revolutionary War of Charles Osman.
Charles Osman, son of Jabez Osman, was born December 12, 1761, in the State of New Jersey, and moved, when quite young, with his father to Virginia. The name of his mother is not shown. At the time of the Revolutionary War, he lived with his father in Hampshire County, Virginia.
Charles Osman enlisted about April 1, 1781, and served three months as private in Captain Thomas Anderson's company, Colonel William Darke's Virginia regiment; he enlisted in July 1781, and served three months and a few days in Captain Richard Regan's company, Colonel Lewis' Virginia Rifle Regiment, during which he was at the Siege of Yorktown and the surrender of Lord Cornwallis; he enlisted in April 1782, served three months and eight days in Captain Simrall's Virginia company, during which he was stationed at Winchester Barracks. This last service was rendered as substitute for his father.
The soldier continued to reside in Hampshire County, Virginia, until 1805, when he moved to Adams County, Ohio.
Charles Osman was allowed pension on his application executed October 26, 1832, at which time he resided in Adams County,

Ohio. He made no reference to wife or children.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and, possibly, the date of death of this pensioner, you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, this city, and cite the following:
Charles Osman Certificate #5679 Issued February 12, 1833 Rate $30.88 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 Ohio Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.