Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 2703, for Philemon Kirkum, Connecticut

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Kirkum, Philemon
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Ohio 141
Pittsburgh Agency
Philemon Kirkum
of Medina in the State of Ohio who was a private in the army commanded by Captain Williams of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Webb in the Connecticut line, for the term of three years, from December 1780 to 1783
Inscribed on the roll of Ohio, Pittsburgh at the rate of eighty Dollars per month, to commence on the 4 day of March 1831
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd of July 1832 and delivered to Capt. E. Shaler. Present.
Arrears to 4th of March 1832 $ 80 - Semi-annual all'ce ending 6 Sep. 40.
$ 120. -
July 15 1834
{ Revolutionary Claim, { Acts March 10, 1810, { and May 1, 1820. }
7 June 1832
Rec: Book A, Vol: 2, fol: 135
Letter to Hon. Geo. Crowell May 29/50 resp'g B. Lund.

Philemon Kirkum Revolutionary Soldier Application for Pension.
Capt. Shaylor June 21. 1832

The State of Ohio } I Geo. Kirkum of lawful age being Portage County ss } duly sworn do on my said Oath depose and say that my Father Philemon Kirkum is now living and residing in the County of Medina and State of Ohio where he has resided for seventeen years past. The same Philemon Kirkum was enrolled on the Revolutionary Pension List of the United States Revolutionary Pension under the act of Con- gress of the 18. March 1818 granting pensions to those officers and soldiers of the Revolution who were in needy circum- stances. On that application the proof was made before the Court of Common Pleas of Portage County, there being at or near that time no Court in session in Medina County. My Father was enrolled as a pensioner but a few months before the repeal of the act of 1818 having drawn only sixty five Dollars pension money. And under the law of 1820 he made no application excepting as follows; to wit, After the promulgation by Secretary Porter of the Rule of construction admitting those soldiers &c whose property did not exceed nine hundred Dollars in value, a correspond- ence in behalf of my Father and through the agency of Mr. Whittlesey (Mem. of Congress) was held with the war department to ascertain what evidence it would be necessary for my Father to furnish in order to be enrolled under Genl. Porters Rule of Construction. In that Correspondence Mr. Edwards I think that was the name of the person) answered that by reference to the evidence furnished at the time of the applica- tion and enrolment of my Father under the law of 1818 he found all the proof of services that need be offered and that the only proof wanting was the identity of person in the second application with the person enrolled under the first application. and a schedule of the property . I do not pretend to give the precise language of Mr. Edwards but the substance and import of it as I now recollect it) - But before the additional evidence could be made in Court and forwarded the change of administration took place and the rule of construction was revoked by Secretary Eaton, and this last mentioned application was no

further pursued. Further, some time in the winter of 1830-31 (if I mistake not the time), my Father as he informs me forwarded to Mr. Whittlesey his petition to congress for the passage of a special act admitting him to the benefit of the Pension Laws. But the case presented no peculiar and extraordinary claims more than a numerous class of cases to provide for which a general law was contemplated or none at all. And therefore no special notice was taken of my Father's petition. The evidence referred to as that which my Father forwarded at the time he was enrolled under the law of 1818, was a Discharge , (signed I think by Genl. Knox) and a Sergeant's Warrant . Our reference to these papers I think sufficient evidence of his services will be found to authorize his enrolment under the law passed the present year, as a Pensioner drawing the full pay of Sergeant . From his own statements he served at different times during the war, nearly five years; and his last enlistment was for three years which had nearly expired when he was discharged in the City of New York at the close of the war. He now draws no pension under any of the existing laws of Congress. This application is not made to defraud the government, but in behalf of an aged parent who, if the Bill which passed the house of Representatives on the 31 st ult. has been approved by the President and become a Law, is justly and legally entitled to a Pension. And further this Deponent saith not. Sworn to and subscribed Geo. Kirkum This 14. day of June A.D. 1832 Before me -
James H. H. H. H.
The State of Ohio } Geo. Kirkum Clerk of the Court Portage County ss. } of Common Pleas in and for the County of Portage, in the State of Ohio, do by these presents certify and make known that Lucius V. Pierce Esquire Before whom the foregoing Deposition was taken and who has therunto in

his own proper hand writing subscribed his name in my presence was at the time of such Depositions being taken and now is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and sworn and to all whose official acts as such full faith and credit is and ought to be given throughout the United States and elsewhere -
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Ravenna in said County this fourteenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two. Geo Kirkum Clerk -

O. W. & N. Div. I 2703. L. W. B.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS, WASHINGTON, D. O.,
November 23, 1896.
Sir:
Replying to your request for information concerning the military record of Philemon Kirkum, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you are advised that he made application for pension June 25, 1819, at which time he was 56 years of age and residing in Medina county, Ohio, and his pension was allowed for three years' actual service as a private in the Conn. troops, Revolutionary War; a part of the time he served under Capt. William Williams, and Col. Samuel B. Webb. Place of enlistment not stated.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr Charles Baird, Akron, Ohio.

Ohio 14.511
Philemon Harkness
of Medina Co in the state of Ohio who was a Sergeant in the regiment commanded by Colonel J. B. Mill of the Connecticut line, for the term of 3 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 26 of June 1819.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 of Sept 1819 and sent to George Todd Esq. Judge President Judge Court Common Pleas Youngstown, Trumbull Co. Ohio
Arrears to 4th of Sep 1819. 2 mos 30 - 18.57 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 11 March 1820. 48
$66.57
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }
RB
copy for Genl. Van Buren to be letter to Genl. McWhorter 13 March 1829.

4329 ✓ Case of Philamon Kirkum
Geo: Tod Judge
Youngstown, Ohio.
Rec? July 13. 1819.
Connect line
Col Sam l B. Webb Regt
Decem 20-1700 - 3 1/2
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Judge certificate of service wanted

State of Ohio } On this 28th day of Portage County } June  July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nineteen, before me the subscriber President Judge of the third judicial circuit in the State of Ohio personally appeared before Philemon Kirkum aged fifty six years, resident in the County of Medina and within the said circuit, who being by me first duly sworn on oath oath makes the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the late act of Congress entitled an act to provide for persons therein described, engaged in the land and naval services of the United States in the Revolutionary war, to wit, that he the said Philemon Kirkum enlisted in the month of December A.D. 1780 as for the term of three years a private soldier in the company of Capt William Williams of Col Samuel B. Webb's Regiment of the continental line, that afterwards at the siege of York Town he joined the Regiment commanded by Col Scamell and the company of Capt Bates and that afterwards in the Spring of 1783 he was transferred to the Regiment commanded by Col Gerran Swift then stationed at West Point in the State of New York

and in the said Colo. Swift was appointed a Sergeant in said Regiment and ranked as such from the Eighth day of June 1783, and that after wards he was transferred to the Regiment of Colo. Hull in the Company of Capt. Hopkins then Stationed at Kingsbridge in the City & State of New York - and continued in said Regiment until the 15th day of December 1783 when he was honorably discharged - and that he is in reduced circumstances and needs the assistance of his Country for support - and that he has no evidence now in his power of his Services other than a Sergeants Warrant signed by Colo. Horatio Swift, and a discharge of from under the hand of Major Genl. Knox dated in the State of New York Decr 15. 1783, both of which is herewith transmitted -
Philemon Birkburn than the above Declaration and State must be sworn before to be for subscribed before me George H. Ser of 3 d Bureau
The State of Ohio } Portage County } ss
19. it remembered, that George H. President as aforesaid, do hereby cer- tify, that I am well satisfied, that the above named applicant for a pension, Philemon

Hickson, is in reduced circumstances, and that he needs the Assistance of his Country for Support. —
Given under my hand this 26 th day of June 1819, at Ravenna in the County of Portage aforesaid.
George Tod.
Rev!! The Wm Dpt will please direct to me at Youngstown Linn County Ohio
I George Tod President as aforesaid do further certify, that that it appears to my satisfaction, that the
said William Hickson, and since in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy for the term of nine months at one time on the continental establishment. Given at Youngstown in the County of Linn County in the State of Ohio, this 12 th day of August 1819
The State of Ohio Portage County ss
George Tod.
I Seth Day Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County of Portage do hereby certify and make known that The Hon. George Tod before whom the foregoing affidavit was made and subscribed and who certified the same is President of the said Court of the Courts of Common Pleas in the State of Ohio duly commissioned and sworn, and to all whom Official acts full faith and credit is and ought to be given, and it appears to me that the above signature is genuine.
On Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official seal at Ravenna this twenty eighth day of June Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and nineteen.
Seth Day Clerk.

Nov 23 '98 To
Baird
Akron Ohio.
1917 Mar. 26 Hist. to Miss E. Jones
Rev. H. H. H.
2703
INVALID.
File No. 2703
Philomena Kirkham
Print Rev Par
Act: June 7 1832
Index:—Vol. A, Page 206
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Will be cap?
Dear Sir, Jan 30 32 up Commissions of Review Hon. J. D. Conway H. R. H.
1 set attached gives Mr Evans to copy & bgh

William cap
2 Jan 8 32 up
Commissaire of Pensions
Conway HAR
1st attached given D.W. Evans to Copy, S.P. 9/12

H. Representation Sept 8 th 1837
Dr Sir
I have been requested to apply at the Pension Office for the declaration & papers of David Patton of York Dist. S.C. whose application has been rejected, with the view to amend & renew the application.
Yours &c Wm C Clowney

CHARLES BAIRD, ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR AT LAW, AKRON, OHIO.
Akron, O., Nov. 12, 1896.
The Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:- I will greatly appreciate the favor if you will give me a memorandum of what the records of your department show in regard to Philemon Kirkum of Connecticut. He was a pensioner as a revolutionary soldier while residing at Norton, Summit County, Ohio . The records show that he enlisted in 1780 for three years, served his term of enlistment, and re-enlisted in 1783. I presume his application for pension is on file, which I would like to have a copy of, together with such proofs as were filed with it.
Very truly yours,
Chas Baird

Washington Feby 8 th 1829
Sir Philamon Thirkern was put on the list of pensions of the Ohio agency under the law of 1818, but did not apply under the law of 1820 altho his property was small. Under the recent decision of the Secretary of War, his son wishes me to obtain from you an answer to the following enquiries. "What evidence will be required of the applicants qualifications? Before what officer or tribunal, whether a single Judge or a quorum of Judges in Session must the evidence be taken? and what forms are prescribed in making out the papers of application?" He wishes the forms if any to be sent to him. Your answer will very much oblige very Respectfully Yours G. W. Williams
J. L. Edmonds Pension Agent.

Washington May 14th 185 Hon. J. L. Edwards Commr of Pensions Sir
May I ask of you to furnish me at your earliest convenience the informa- tion sought in the inclosed letter. With the letter please return to me the inclosed. With much respect Yours & John Crowell

TO THE Hon. JAMES MADISON SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
Sergiant Warrant D. William P. Smith the 2nd of Dec 1833

Sergiants - Harrod to 3 Platoon - Pirkum 8/23

HEMAN SWIFT, Esq; COLONEL of the Connecticut Regiment, in the Service of the United States.
To
Philiman Kirkum.
BY VIRTUE of the Authority Vested in Me, by the United States in Congress assembled, I DO by these Presents CONSTITUTE and APPOINT You to be a Serjeant in the Regiment under my Command, to take Rank as such from the Eighth day of June 1783. You are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions, as you shall from Time to Time receive from me, or other your superior Officers; and diligently to execute the Duties of a Serjeant. for which this shall be your sufficient Warrant.
GIVEN under my HAND, in the Garrison of West-Point, this thirteenth Day of July 1783.
Heman Swift
REGISTERED in the Books of the Regiment,
John Adams

Philamon Kirkham or (Kirkum) of Stony Creek, Conn was born Dec 8 th 1763 64 (died at Norton Ohio) the sum of 1854. Married Elizabeth Mills of East Windsor, Conn in 1786
Philamon Kirkham was with the Connecticut troops at Yorktown when Cornwallis sur- rendered. Two of his officers were Trumbull and Hutchinson. He served some time in the Continental Army. He was on duty with General Washington when our troops were outside of New York and was selected to carry the flag when our troops marched into the city after the evacuation of the British on Nov 25, 1783.
Philamon Kirkham and Elizabeth Mills had two children. Elizabeth born born Dec 26 1787 married Eben Lord son of Ensign Jonathan Lord of Winchester Conn, who served as Captain of John Hill's company in New York in 1778.
Julia L. Jones Parnell Box 163 Missouri

Rev Sec let 2
Parnell Missouri March 8 th 1916
To the Department of the Interior.
Dear Sir,
I am desirous of becoming a Q.A.R. and I wish that you would please look up the record of Philemon Kirkham or (Kirkum) who was my great great grandfather. Please send it as soon as possible. Jonathan Cogg was also my great great grandfather and was an ensign or flag bearer. Please let me hear about these at your earliest convenience which will greatly oblige me as I wish to be taken into the Chapter at Hannibal Mo this spring. If I could have access to the book entitled, "New England Historical and Genealogical Register", published in Boston in 1905. I could find the needed information. I think this is correct which I am sending, separately.
Very respectfully
Julian Jones
Parnell
Missouri
Box 163
[Handwritten scribbles and initials]

BY THE HONOURABLE MAJOR-GENERAL K N O X,
Commanding the AMERICAN FORCES on Hudson's River.
Philomen Kirker  Sergeant in the Connecticut Regiment, being inlisted for Three Years, is hereby honourably DISCHARGED from the Service of the United States.
Given in the State of New-York,
the fifteenth Day of Decem.
1783.
H Knox M aj Genl.
By the General's Command,
J. Lillie Aide de Camp.
REGISTERED in the Books of the Regiment,
O. File 2703

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Peterson Kirkham 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.     Dec. 1780 Pvt. William Williams Samuel R. Hildreth Conn.   Battles Scammell   June 8, 1783 Lt. Hopkins Swift   Tall   Discharged Dec. 15, 1783  
Battles engaged in, Siege of Yorktown Residence of soldier at enlistment, 1 Date of application for pension, June 25, 1819. His d. etc. Residence at date of application, Medina County, Ohio Age at date of application, 56 yrs. He died July 15, 1824
Remarks: The name of his wife is not stated and there is no data as to her family other than that her son George was a resident of Piqua, Ohio in 1855.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Kirkum, Samuel GRADE Private LINE Sheldon's Dragoons (Connecticut)
WARRANT NUMBER 6074 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED May 7, 1792 to Thomas Stanley
*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.