Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 6480, for Joseph Levering, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn.
Levering, Joseph Abigail
R. 6480
CONTENTS

No Abigail Levering decd widow of Joseph Pan
July 7 1838

State of Pennsylvania County of Philadelphia
SS
Francis R. Severing of the City of Philadelphia and County and State aforesaid being duly sworn according to Law deposes and says that he is the Son of Joseph Severing deceased who was a Soldier in the Revolutionary War and who continued in actual service in said war four months as exhibited in the sworn declaration of Elizabeth Tyson and hereto Affixed marked "A" that the said Joseph Severing deceased was Sergeant in the Pennsylvania line of Militia in the said Revolutionary War and was present and participated in the Battle of Brandywine in the said War - that the said Joseph Severing was in the Company commanded by Captain Alexander Colley, as exhibited and fully set forth in the Affidavit of Joseph Peterman hereto annexed marked "B"
And the Deponent further says - that the said Joseph Severing deceased married Abigail Ramsey on the Twenty-fifth day of October A D 1785 - as will fully appear from the exact copy from the Family Bible belonging to the said Joseph Severing, and now in the possession of his Son the said Francis R Severing, made by Wm. H. Martin and hereto appended marked "C"
And the Deponent further says that the

Said Joseph Severing departed this life on the Twelfth day of September A D 1822 and was buried at Roxborough Philadelphia County in the State of Pennsylvania, leaving his wife the said Abigail Severing surviving - and that the said Abigail Severing widow of the said Joseph Severing departed this life on the Fifth day of August A D 1847 as will more fully appear by the Affidavits of Mary Cook and Margaret Peterson hereto annexed marked "D"
And the Deponent further says that he makes this declaration to obtain the Pension to which the said Abigail Severing widow of the said Joseph Severing deceased was entitled as surviving and widow of the said Joseph Severing deceased -
Sworn to before me March 15 1855 P. Davis Pro Notary Public Common Pleas Philadelphia
Francis B. Severing

H State of Pennsylvania County of Philadelphia
SS
On this Fourteenth day of March One Thousand eight hundred and fifty-five, personally appeared before me, an Alderman - and ex officio - a justice of the Peace - within and for the County and State aforesaid - Elizabeth Tyson - aged eighty three years - who being duly sworn, according to San - Declares That she knew Joseph Severing, deceased, who was a Sergeant in the Pennsylvania Line of Militia - in the War of the Revolution - that she frequently and at various times, heard her Mother, who was married to the brother of the said Joseph Severing - and her father Jacob Severing, the brother of the said Joseph Severing, say that he, the said Joseph Severing, was in the Revolutionary war, and at the Battle of Brandywine, and after the said battle - had charge of the wounded - that Joseph Severing, deceased, in his life time, frequently and at various times, told her, the deponent, that he was taken Prisoner by the British forces and continued a Prisoner for some time - until duly exchanged and that he was in actual service Four months - that the said Joseph Severing died about the year 1822 - And that she makes this declaration of her own free will - and has no interest in the claim
Witnesses Henry Simpson Eliza Tyson Lauren Malone
(on behalf for the interest of the said Tyson in her life estate, in the real estate of her late husband, Joseph Tyson)

The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day and year above written - and I do hereby certify, that I know the Affiant to be a credible person and fully satisfied that she is in good health and of sound mind and memory and fully capable of testifying to the facts therein above set forth. Witness my hand and seal on the day and year first above written.
Henry Simpson Alderman ex officio Justice of the Peace.
State of Pennsylvania,
COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA, ss.
I, JAMES G. GIBSON, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, Do CERTIFY, that
Henry Simpson Esq
before whom the annexed affidavit was made, as an Alderman and ex officio Justice of the Peace of the City of Philadelphia, duly commissioned and qualified to administer oaths and affirmations, and to take acknowledgments, &c. and to all whose acts, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, as well in Courts of Judicature as elsewhere, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court, this Fifteenth day of March A. D. 1855
James Gibson
Prothonotary.
(and below for the interest of the said William in his life estate, one of the original copies) 1 Cartland

State of Pennsylvania
Phila County Pa. S.S.
Personally appeared before me the Subscriber one of the "Commissioners" and for the County aforesaid Joseph Fetterman who being duly Affirmed according to Law doth depose and say that he was born in Montgomery County Pa in the year 1769, and is now 84 years of age, and that he was personally acquainted with Joseph Leveque, and that he has a full knowledge of the said Leveque being in the revolutionary war. That he belonged to the Pennsylvania Line of Militia and that he knew him many years after the close of the war and had frequently heard him speak of his acts which he performed, in that war, and also saw him in the lines as a Soldier. deponent further states, that the Captain's name was Alexander Kelly and Lieut. name was Zebediah Potts. That in the officers of the company, to which Joseph Leveque was attached. Affirmed and Subscribed before me this 31 st day of March A.D. 1853 Joseph Fetterman
Peter Panulo Ex officio Justice of Peace
and lectures from the School of the Arts and Sciences

I certify that the within named Joseph Petermann is a competent witness and that full credit should be given to his testimony.
March 8 th 1853
Peter Rambo all
State of Pennsylvania
City & County of Philadelphia S.S.
I certify that the within named Joseph Petermann whose name is subscribed to the within affidavit is personally known to me, that he resides in Upper Merion Township Montgomery County, near the King
of Prussia Pa. that he is a man of truth & worthy of belief, on oath or otherwise, and that full faith and credit should be given to his statement.
Given under my hand and seal this 8 th day of March A.D. 1854 )
Peter Rambo Aldermen
ex officio Justice of Peace

13 C "Joseph Severing was born in Ronkeray April 25. 1748 Abigail Severing " " " Whitemarch July 20 1762 And we both was married together on the 25 th October 1785 and with the blessing of God hath the following children Benjamin Severing was born May 10 th at 12 o'clock 1786 Richard Severing was born August 24 1788 Rebecca Severing was born July 20 th 1790 Ann Severing was born November 16 th 1792 Mary Severing was born March 11 th 1796 Francis Severing was born November 20 th 1798 Eliza Severing was born October 26 1801 Hannah Severing was born at 2 o'clock in the morning May 17 th 1805
William H. Martin being duly sworn deposes and says that the above Register is a correct and exact copy from the Family Bible belong- ing to Joseph Severing deceased and now in the possession of Francis R. Severing Son of the said Joseph Severing deceased
Sworn & subscribed before me this Fourteen th day of March A.D. 1855
Henry Simpson
Elderman
For officia a Justice of the Peace

COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA, ss.
I, JAMES G. GIBSON, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, Do CERTIFY, that
Henry Simpson Esq
before whom the annexed affidavit was made, as an Alderman and ex officio Justice of the Peace of the City of Philadelphia, duly commissioned and qualified to administer oaths and affirmations, and to take acknowledgments, &c. and to all whose acts, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, as well in Courts of Judicature as elsewhere, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court, this fifteenth day of March A. D. 1855
James G. Gibson
Prothonotary.

Philadelphia City and County ss.
On this 17th day of January
AD 1855. Personally appeared before me the Subscribed an Alderman and Ex Officio, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said City and County - Mary Ann residing in 15th Street East Side, 3 Doors below Vine Street. - Who being first duly sworn, on her solemn oath doth depose and say, that she was personally acquainted with Joseph Living in his life time for many years; that she is now about Sixty years of age; that the said Joseph Living was a Soldier of the Revolutionary War, as she believes, having often heard her mother speak of him as such - that said Joseph Living died about the year AD 1822. and was buried at Roxborough, David Gray, Philadelphia County - and attended his Funeral at that Place - and that his Widow Abigail died about the 5th day of May AD 1847 - and that she was present at her Funeral at the same Place - That Joseph Living left the following named Children to wit, Benjamin Living - who died in AD 1842 leaving Children. William Living, who died in AD 1822 - without leaving issue - Rebecca Living, Ann Living, Mary Living, Sarah Living, Eliza Living, now deceased leaving no issue - and Hannah Living - That the said Joseph Living and his said Wife Abigail, lived and cohabited as man and Wife during all the time which I before knew them; that they were Persons of respectability and so esteemed in this immediate neighborhood and were such visited by all who knew them -
Mary Ann Living
Subscribed before me
Michael H. Astley
Alderman & Ex Officio
Justice of the Peace
On the same day and year aforesaid, Personally appeared Margaret Living, aged about 57 years residing in 15th Street East Side, 3 Doors below Vine Street - Who being first duly sworn, doth depose and say, that she is well and particularly acquainted with the facts set forth in the foregoing affidavit of Mary Living - and was present when she made her said statement and that the same is just and true in every particular; that she laid out Mrs. Abigail Living the widow of the said Joseph Living - and was present at her funeral at the time of her interment - that the said Joseph was a Soldier of the Revolutionary War, as she always understood and believes from the statements of her said Mother in her life time, and of the neighbors generally - (Cont'd on p. 1)

That she was also attendant upon the funeral of the said Joseph Leavitt at Roxbury - and that the said Joseph was in his life time a man of respectability - and in such kind and charitable with his wife Abigail - (as that she was intimately acquainted with his children - all of whom were respectable - and greatly esteemed in the neighborhood).
Margaret H. Peterson Mark
I am a Subscribed Life in
Michael H. West Hedmark and Orffice a father of the Town

Rev. War Section.
Ev
May 18, 1921.
Mrs. T. E. Kenworthy, R. R. C., Box 113, Richmond, Indiana.
Madam:
In response to your letter received March 5, 1921, you are advised that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. file No. 6480, it appears that Joseph Levering was born April 25, 1748, in Roxburg; that he served as Sergeant in Captain Alexander Colley's Company of Pennsylvania Militia, Four months, and was in the battle of Brandywine, also he was taken prisoner by the British, and continued a prisoner for some time until exchanged.
He married , October 25, 1785, Abagail----, who was born in Witemarsh, July 20, 1762. Their children were: Benjamin born May 10, 1786, died in 1842, leaving 4 children, whose names are not stated; Wickard born August 24, 1788, died in 1822; Rebecca born July 20, 1790; Ann born November 16, 1792; Mary born March 11, 1796; Francis born November 20, 1798; Eliza born October 26, 1801, died in 1855, and Hannah born May 17, 1805.

Soldier died September 12, 1822, and widow died August 5, 1847.
On March 15, 1855, son Francis applied for pension on account of his father's services, but this claim was not allowed, as soldier did not render six months service as required by the pension laws.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

May 18, 1921.
Mrs. T. E. Kenworthy, R. R. C., Box 113, Richmond, Indiana.
Madam:
In response to your letter received March 5, 1921, you are advised that in the Bureau letter of April 8, 1921 relative to the Revolutionary War pension claim of Joseph Levering, R. file No. 6480, the date of birth of son Wickard was erroneously given as August 24, 178 6 , instead of 178 8 .
You are herewith furnished a correct history of said Joseph Levering in lieu of the one sent on April 8, 1921.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Feb 18 1831
April 8, 1831.
Mrs. T. F. Kenworthy, P. O. Box 118, Richmond, Indiana. Anna
Madam:
In response to your letter received March 5, 1831 you are advised that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, Rejected File No. 9480, it appears that Joseph Levering was born April 25, 1743, in Roxburg; that he served as Sergeant in Captain Alexander Colley's Company of Pennsylvania Militia, four months, and was in the battle of Brandywine, also that he was taken prisoner by the British, and continued a prisoner for some time, until exchanged.
He married October 23, 1785, Abigail ---who was born in Whitemarsh, July 20, 1733. Their children were: Benjamin born May 10, 1788, who died in 1845, leaving 4 children, names not stated; William born August 24, 1787(8) died in 1822; Rebecca born July 20, 1790; Ann born November 16, 1790; Mary born March 11, 1793; Francis born November 20, 1798; Eliza born October 20, 1801, died in 1830, and Hannah born May 17, 1805.
error
Soldier died September 18, 1823, and widow died August 5, 1847.
On March 13, 1835, son Francis applied for pension on account of his father's services, but the claim was not allowed, as soldier did not render six months service as required by the pension laws.
Very respectfully
Cummins

6480
P. O. Abigail Swaring Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
REJECTED
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: Claim filed too late to have chance of rejection
Re-enlisted: on printed list of 186-2
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
1921, Apr. 8 Hill to May 18, 1921, Corrected record, + letter Mrs. J. E. Kemworthy - Ev Mrs. T. E. Kemworthy - Ev
1921, May 18 Hill to Mrs. Thos. H. Donohue - Ev.

0280
P.O.
Frank Spring
Service:
Enlisted:
, 18
Discharged:
, 18
REJECTED
Application filed:
, 18
Alleges:
Alleges that he late
between charges of desertion
Re-enlisted:
on June 1st 1882
of 1882-2
Attorney:
P.O.
Recognized.
Contract.
1921, Apr. 8 Hist. to Mrs. J. E. Kenworthy - Eu May 18, 1921 Corrected record, + letter to Mrs. J. E. Kenworthy - Eu
1921, May 8 Hist. to Mrs. Thos. H. Donohue - Eu.

1311 E. Peru. T. E. KENWORTHY, Pres.
OSA F. CORYELL & CO.
OSA F. CORYELL, Manager
The City Garden
Headquarters for CHOICE FLOWERS, PLANTS and VEGETABLES
PHONE | GREENHOUSE 105-G RESIDENCE 105-A
407 NORTH MARKET STREET
Richmond LIBERTY, INDIANA
Pension Department
Dear Sir, -
Please give me the Revolutionary record of Joseph Severing , who was lived in Horrystown , was born April 25th 1748 died Sep 12th 1822. Would like full abstracts duplicate copies of Revolutionary war records giving reference to each by volume and page or other authority.
Very Respectfully Mrs T. E. Kenworthy Richmond R.R. C. Box 113 Ind.

Rev Mr
Richmond Ind. May 1 th 1921.
Washington Gardner
Dear Sir,
Thanking you very much for for the Revolutionary record of my Great Grand Father Joseph Leveing which you sent me. but there is one mistake there was only two sons Benjamin and Francis and no Weepard according to the family list I hold.
Very Respectfully Mrs T. E. Kennecott
R.R. & Box 113 Richmond, Ind.

Ref 40 Inspiration, Arizona Box 9.
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington
I understand that in the papers from the Revolutionary War pension claim Rejected File No. 6480 you have a record of Joseph Levernig born in Roxborough Pa.
Will you kindly let me have a copy of this record
Yours truly Isabel P. Ronaldine (Mrs. Thos. H. Ronaldine)

State of Pennsylvania,
COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA, ss
I, JAMES G. GIBSON , Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, DO CERTIFY, that
Peter Rambo Esq
before whom the annexed affidavit was made, is and was an Alderman and ex officio Justice of the Peace of the City of Philadelphia, duly commissioned and qualified to administer oaths and affirmations, and to take acknowledgments, &c. and to all whose acts, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, as well in Courts of Judicature as elsewhere, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court, this Eighteenth day of January A. D. 185 5
James Gibson
Prothonotary.

State of Pennsylvania,
COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA, ss
I, JAMES G. GIBSON , Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, Do CERTIFY, that Michael W Ash Esq
before whom the annexed Affidavit was made, was and is an Alderman and ex officio Justice of the Peace of the City of Philadelphia, duly commissioned and qualified to administer oaths and affirmations, and to take acknowledgments, &c. and to all whose acts, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, as well in Courts of Judicature as elsewhere, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court, this Eighteenth day of January , A. D. 185 5
James Gibson
Prothonotary.

Phila a .
March 15/53
Honorable Dr. W. Bleeker, Dear Sir
You will oblige me by giving your attention to the case of Dr. Leering, who is applying for a pension from the government, founded upon, in my opinion, good evidence, and deserving of a favorable consideration.
Very respectfully
Yours truly,
Henry Simpson

Abigail Loring wid. of Joseph No 15.276 Pennsylvania
Wm H Martin March 23 1855 Same Feb'y 27/56.
Rejected Rejected, not 6 months
July 7/838
6480

March 23/33

Pension Office
March 23 1855
Sir
The application of Abigail Severing decd widow of Joseph of Penn has been examined and filed under the act of July 7 1838, and rejected,
Pensions are not allowed for less than six months service, It is only alleged that her husband served four months,
William H Martin Esq 433 Vine Street
Philadelphia Pa

Wm H. Martin Feb. 27, 1856.

Penn a - 138 a/c
Pension Office,
February 27. 1856.
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 21 st instant, addressed to Mr. Kerrigan, and by him communicated to this office, I have to state that it is against the rules of the office to return papers filed in pension claims still  he pending, and that no opinion can be expressed as to the effect of the evidence you propose to file in the case of Abigail Severing deceased.
The condition of the bounty land claims referred to by you will be reported as soon as the case is reached in its regular turn.
Very reply
8C
Wm. H. Martin, Esq. Philadelphia Penn a

Philadelphia Mar 17 th 1855- M rs S. P. Waldo
Sir
I enclose you the papers proving the claim of the children of Abigail Severing dec d widow of Joseph Severing. I have prepared them with care & trust they will meet your early attention.
Permit me, at the same time, to call your attention to the letter of Alderman Simpson (enclosed herewith) addressed to his old acquaintance & friend the Hon R d McCallan, recommending the claim to his special attention. I hope to hear from you at your earliest con- venience I am Sir with respect
Yours truly
Wm H Martin Atty for 433 Vine Street P. R. Severing

Pension Office March 28, 1865.
Sir
The application of Abigail Luning deed, widow of Joseph J. Penn, has been examined and filed under the act of July 7, 1838, and rejected. Pensions are not allowed for less than six months service. It is only alleged that her husband served four months.
I am, respectfully, Genl. Wm. L. Scott.
L. P. M'rao Commissioner
William H. Martin, Esq. 438 Pine Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

W. P. Garrison Esq Pension Department

Philadelphia February 21 st 1856 To, J. Harrison Esq
My dear Sir
(Yours Kind) Yours of the 13 th Inst was only rec d - Accept my thanks for Your prompt attention - Your generous & kind offer to serve me, I fear may cause me to encroach too much on Your good nature - but pray rebut me if I prove troublesome -
Some eleven months since I rec d the enclosed Letter, (which explains the previous correspondence) from the Department - I have several times made applica- tion for the papers relative thereto - & have not rec d them - Will You be good enough to inform me, if the papers can be returned & if the appli- cation can not be re-considered on the reception of an Affidavit of Six months Service -
Also, what disposition has been made of the Application for Bounty Land (under the Act of March 1835) of John Dudcheau, who served in the Company of Union Guards during the War of 1812 -
Your bill for the Service above will be cheerfully responded to by Yours truly Wm H Kellertin

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Leveringhouse Christian GRADE Private LINE Pennsylvania
WARRANT NUMBER 9830 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED October 13, 1791 to — not shown —
*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.