Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 35021, for Adam Ott, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
NUMBER
Perm
Ott, Adam
S. 35021
CONTENTS

4,003
Maryland.
Adam Ott, Capt Nelson Lieutenant Pennsylvania Line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Maryland — at the rate of 20 Dollars per month, to commence on the 27 th of March, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th of Oct. 1818 and sent to Thos Kennedy, Esq. Hagerstown, Md.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818. 5 mo. 5 d. 106.88 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th Mar 1819  120.00 $226.88
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
676 Sixteen m. Not enrolled Washington Co.
Retification sent September 20th 1820 to J. Kennedy, Hagerstown Maryland Pension confirmed by the Secretary of War. The letter to Mr. Ott, care of Hon. J. Ringgold, Mr. Rep. Feb. 15th 1821.

4,003
Maryland.
Saml. Ott, Capt Nelson
First Lieutenant, 1st Maryland Line In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Maryland — at the rate of 20 Dollars per month, to commence on the 27th of March , 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29th of Oct. 1818 and sent to Rev. Kennedy , Esq. Hagerstown, Md.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818. since 1st of July 1818. 106.88 Semi-annual all-pee ending 1st of March 1819 120.00
$226.88
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 13th March, 1818.
396
Rev. Kennedy Hagerstown, Md.
Notification sent September 24th 1820 to
L. Kennedy , Hagerstown Maryland
Decision confirmed by the Secretary of War. See letter to H. Ott, care of Hon. P. Ringgold, No. Rep. Feb. 7. 15. 1821.

Adams Ott —
South
Admitted
1911

State of Maryland Washington County
I Adam Otto do hereby relinquish all my right, title and claim to any Pension to which I may have been entitled under the Laws of the United States passed previous to the Act of Congress passed in March Eighteen hundred and eighteen given under my hand this 27 th day of March 1818.
Adam Otto
Witness
Jno. Kennard
State of Maryland, Washington County
I hereby certify that the Honorable Abraham Shriver whose name is subscribed to the within affidavit is an associate judge of the fifth Judicial district of the State of Maryland, composed of the counties of Frederick, Washington and Allegany duly commissioned and qualified.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal this twenty seventh day of March in the year Eighteen hundred and eighteen.
O. H. Williams Clerk Maryland

State of Maryland Washington County
Be it remembered that on the twenty seventh day of March in the Year of our Lord One Thousand eight hundred and eighteen, personally appear Adam Ott of said County of Washington before me the subscriber a notary associate judge for the fifth Judicial District of the State of Maryland composed of Frederick, Washington and Allegany Counties, and made Oaths on the Holy Evangel of Almighty God that he the said Adam Ott was appointed a second Lieutenant in Captain Kelso's Company, by a Commission bearing date January 30 th . Seventeen hundred and seventy six - That on Marching to Canada the Company was attached to the First Pennsylvania Regiment commanded by Coll. De Horse - That he served in said Regiment for more than one year - and in June 1777 Received a Commission in the Fourth Pennsylvania Regiment which he resigned - and was not afterwards on the Continental Establishment but was often in the Service in the Militia - The said Adam Ott also exhibited to me the original Commission bearing date as aforesaid at the same time the said Ott made oath that he is in indigent circumstances and religiously wants for aid & support In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set My hand and affixed My seal day and Year first above written and certify the above to the department of War of the United States
Asa Shriver
Notary Public
Adam Ott

John Nelson Adams Ott. 4003
March 1874
25 Brattle Street Cambridge
Ad: 8592
Not printed

SCHEDULE OF PROPERTY, &c.
5. a cys of Land on which there is a Small house
4 Horse
1 Waggow
2 ploughs
1 Harrow
100 negro man 50 or 60 years of age
1 negro woman
1 Cow
4 Sheep
7 Hogs
100 Botton Clock
1 book Case
100 Corner Cupboard
100 case of Drawers
1 chest Tub.
100 wind shelf
2 Stoves
100 Chest
4 Small Tables
3 larger Do.
100 Kitchen Cupboard
3 wheels
2 washing Dishes
24 Chairs
1 Copper Kettle
1 large Pot
5 Small Do
1 Churn
2 wash tubs
Some kitchen furniture such as buckets Dishes &c.
23 Dtz plates.
Has also many Debts
part of which he has already paid out of his pocket
was by occupation in old times a Skin dresser - but has
not followed it for many years - has a wife aged 58
years - an an orphan niece who lives with him
aged 35 years
Isaac Ott.
Sworn to, and declared, on the first day of August 1820. before in open Court.
O. Williams Clk.
I, Otho H. Williams clerk of Washington County Court May 1820 do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the 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 Nine hundred and ninety dollars and cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this Eighth day of August 1820.
O. Williams
Clerk of the Court for the County of Washington

STATE OF MARYLAND, WASHINGTON COUNTY, SS.
On this fifth day of August 1820, personally appeared in open court, being a court of record for the said county, Adan Ott aged Seventy  Seven years, resident in said county, who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows:—
As Second Lieutenant in Captain John Nelson's company of Riflemen and on arriving in Canada was attached to Colonel D. Hovey's 1 st Regt. Pennsylvania line . That his original discharges was made on the 27 th day of March 1818 and his pension Certificate bears the number 4003 and is dated 29 th  Oct 1818.
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident 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 my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to 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 service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th 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 I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.

Rev. & 1812 War Section
April 6, 1929
Mrs. George W. Gann 49 East Long Avenue Dubois, Penn.
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 35021, it appears that Adam Ott was appointed January 30, 1776, Second Lieutenant in Captain John Nelson's Company of Riflemen, Colonel DeHaas' Pennsylvania Battalion, and served more than one year. He was often in the service in the militia, dates and details not given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 27, 1818, while a resident of Washington County, Maryland, aged sixty-four years.
In 1820 he referred to his wife (her name not stated) as being fifty-eight or fifty-nine years of age.
He died August 10, 1827.
The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to Adam Utt and the above noted is the only soldier of similar name that is found on said records..
Said records fail to afford any information in regard to John Pontius or Ponsus.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

35 021 Reiz INVALID.
File No. 35 021
Adam OH
Lient Rev Dad
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2, Page 307
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1924, Sept 25- Visit to James B. Suter 1925, Feb. 9- Visit to Mary W. Griffith 1926, July 27, visit to Mrs. Sarah C. Sanford, U.C.S. 1929, Mar. 13, visit to Hon. J. Mitchell Chase 1929, Apr. 6 visit to U.C.S. Mrs. Geo. W. Gann. U.C.S.

IN CONGRESS.
The DELEGATES of the UNITED COLONIES of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, Rhode-Island, Connecticut, New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, the Counties of New-Castle, Kent, and Sussex on Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North-Carolina, South-Carolina, and Georgia, to,
Adam Ott Esquire
WE reposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct and Fidelity, DO by these Presents, constitute and appoint you to be Second Lieutenant in the Company of Rifle Men whereof John Nelson is Captain
in the Army of the United Colonies raised for the defence of American Liberty, and for repelling every hostile Invasion thereof. You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of Second Lieutenant by doing and performing all Manner of Things thereunto belonging. And we do strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers under your Command, to be obedient to your Orders as Second Lieutenant . And you are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions from Time to Time, as you shall receive from this or a future Congress of the United Colonies, or Committee of Congress, for that Purpose appointed, or Commander in Chief for the Time being, or any other your superior Officer, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, in Pursuance of the Trust reposed in you. This Commission to continue in Force until revoked by this or a future Congress. Philadelphia January 30 th 1776
By Order of the Congress
John Hancock
PRESIDENT.
Attest. Chas. Thomson

Copy for Mr. Nelson
Copy of the Communique sent to the Hon Mr. Nelson of Mid 3 Jan 1821.

Informed July 30. 1821 that he could not be re-enlisted Gentle Thomas Kennedy Esq. Haginton Maryland
Schedule annexed to $590, and is accompanied by the certificate of the Teller of Middlesex County Bank for a note discounted in that Bank, for $600; and an estimate of the Clerk of the court that there are 4 suits vs. applicant now 1 for $580.14, 1 for $413.96, 1 for $50, and 1 for $370.96.
Aged 60 years & served 16 months.
Has a wife aged 58, and an Orphan Niece aged 35 going with him. not called
He says in his subsequent statement that his debts will swallow all his property and sends a certificate from Bank that he owes is $600. —

Died 10 August 1827. See Letter to Hon. S. Thomas June 18. 1836 -
Thomas Kennedy age Hagerstown Maryland
Restore D. F. Apr 1823.
Maryland.
Col: Adam Ott, Lieutenant, served 16 months. for 1776.
His age 66. Wife 58, & an orphan Niece age 35, living with them.
1 st Schedule, dated Aug t 1. 1820.
5 Acres of Land, on which is a small house. 1 Horse. 1 Cow. 10 Sheep. 7 Hogs. { Old Negro Man value 50, and 40 1 Negro Woman - and furniture.
Total $ 390. Mar 19
Application for restoration made and rejected July 1821.
2 nd Schedule, dated 10. Apr 1821.
No property of value, except about 1 acre of Rye, & five acres of Wheat in the ground value $22.50 -
Creditors have taken all for payment of debts mentioned in 1 st Schedule - one for $379.96 with interest, bears date April 1817 - a poor, but very respectable man - evidence within from Gentlemen of high standing.

To what time was Adam Ott, act March 18. 1818, Maryland, last paid?
J. Edwards June 18. 1836
Paid up to the time of his death; 10th August 1827.
S. H. Hill --

The Hon. Secy John B. Calhoun
Secretary of War
Washington City

Fountain Rock May 24. 1821
Dear Sir
I enclose you the declaration of Adam Ott, an officer of the Revolution, who applied some time past to be continued on the Pension List, at that time he was insolvent, but had property in his possession which has since been sold for the benefit of his Creditors. He is now left in his old age without comfort or support being unable to make a living by manual labor. He has filled many high appoint-ments under the State Government and is universally beloved and respected.
When his application was made Mr. Edwards, of the Pension Office, stated to a friend of mine (Mr. Thos. Hunsucker)

he could not be placed on the list until his property was sold, this circumstance coming to the knowledge of his Creditors executions were issued and the property was sold by the Sheriff.
There has been no change in the Cir- cumstances of Col. O A , actually, since he was first on the pension list, nor since his application for a continuance and I do most solemnly assure you there is no Soldier of the Revolution more entitled to the bounty of the Government of his Country than he is.
I am with sentiments of esteem and respect sincerely yours,
Sam l Briggstock

Adm. Otis VA Lieutenants Commission Which the 30 of January 1776 to Adm. Otis by order of Congress Hancock President

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36.0.0 3.0.0 177 4077
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Edward P. Baggott, H. 12
The Honble
J. C. Calhoun
Secretary of War
Washington City -

To the Honorable the Secretary at War, the Memorial of Adam Ott late an officer in the Army of the Revolution respectfully submits: That your Memorialist in compliance with the Law of the last session of Congress, considering himself justly entitled to a continuance of the bounty of his Country gave in a schedule of his property to the Judges of Washington County Court which was forwarded to the War Department Pension Office, to which was also annexed a list of debts due by him on Judgements and to the Hagerstown Bank, — That the little property he holds would all be swallowed up by the claims against him were his creditors to proceed to extremities; That he has in fact reduced the amount of these claims against him out of the Pension Money he has already received, and cannot live

comfortably without the continuance of the Pension - He therefore prays that his case may be re-examined, as he has been struck from the pension list, and that he may again be re-placed on the said list. —
Washington County Maryland
Adam Ott
Nov 7 th . 1820.
Hagerstown Bank Nov 30. 1820
This certifies that Col Adam Ott is indebted to this institution, six hundred dollars. —
J. P. Sprigg Teller

We the subscribers are well acquainted with the circumstances of the Memorialist Adam Otto, and consider him as deserving the assistance of his Country. — Washington County Nov 7 th 1820.
Sam l Priggold
W m Buchanan W m Bouldt
O. H. Hays
W m Hays
W m Dorsey
Ed wd Beatty
J. Buchanan
Henry Lewis
O. H. Hays
W m Price
D. G. Gort
Thomas Port
Otho Lawrence
G. S. Williams
Isaac S. Suranym

The Hon. cc
J. C. Calhoun
Secretary of War
Washington City

STATE OF MARYLAND, WASHINGTON COUNTY, SS.
On this 14th day of April 1828, personally appeared in open court, being a court of record for the said county, Adam Ott aged sixty seven years, resident in said county, who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows:—
As Second Lieutenant in Captain John Nelsons Company of Riflemen , and on arriving in Canada was attached to Colonel De Boxes 1st Regiment Pennsylvania Line That his original declaration was made on the 29th day of March 1818 and his pension Certificate bears the number 4003 and is dated 29th October 1818 .
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident 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 my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to 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 service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th 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 I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.

SCHEDULE OF PROPERTY, &c.
That he has no property whatsoever except also at four acres of Rye and fine acres of wheat in the ground value $22.50
That he was by occupation in old times a Skin Dresser, but has not followed it for many years and has no means whatsoever of supporting himself, that he has a wife aged fifty eight or fifty nine years and an orphan niece who lives with him aged thirty five years.
Adam Ott.
Sworn to, and declared, on the 10 th day of April 1821. before in Open Court.
Chas O. Williams Clerk
I, Chas O. Williams clerk of Washington County Court Maryland do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the pro- perty exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Twenty Two dollars and fifty Cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 10 th day of April 1821.
C. O. Williams
Clerk of the Court for the County of Washington Maryland

OL. Samuel Bachtle vs Adams Ott.
Notes of Dett.
Note dated 21. June 1818 for $580. 14 with interest from the date - for judgment Nov. 1820.
OL. The State vs the Instance for the use of Michael Snyder
vs Adams Ott & Henry Lewis
Notes of Dett.
Order by the Orphans Court that Adams Ott Guardian of Michael Snyder pay over the sum of $413.96 the balance due for settlement of accounts by the Orphans Court - for judgment Nov. Term 1820
OL. Daniel Schreiber
vs Adams Ott.
Notes in the Cause.
Note dated 3 d Nov 1818 for $50 payable Ten days after date. for judgment Nov. Term 1820.
OL. George Hahn vs the Est. Theodore C. Probsting
vs Adams Ott.
Notes of Dett.
Note dated 2 d day of April 1819 payable thirty days after date for $370.96. for judgment March Term 1821.
True copy etc.
D. Williams Bk W. C. C. (Auditor)

Tallula Ills: June 2 nd 1926. Pension Department -
If possible I would be glad to know, if this department could give me any information, about Adam Ott, who enlisted, from Monroe Co Penn, in the Revolutionary War - His widow, Catherine Ott, drew a pension from Harrisburgh Penn - One of their daughters, Jane Ott, born in 1801, was my Grandmother: was the wife of Charles Edgerton, Warren Co. New Jersey - Both are buried in Knowlton Frame graveyard - near Hope town ship - 5 or 6 miles

from Blairstown - Adam & Catherine Utt, had another daughter, My Aunt
Cather Mother's Aunt Catherine - If Adam Utt had other children I do not know about them. Nor do I know what town, in Monroe Co, they lived in - But my father's step Mother, born Jane Brittain (1820 at Mt Bethel Northampton Co Penn) knew Aunt Katie Utt, when a little girl - Knowing the Government has a pension record, I'm in hopes you can help me out.
Respectfully Yours
Mrs Sarah H. Sanford.

OFFICERS
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EMPIRE STATE SOCIETY SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION ORGANIZED FEBRUARY 11, 1890 HEADQUARTERS, 220 BROADWAY (ST. PAUL BUILDING) NEW YORK
MANAGERS
COL. WILLIAM P. ALEXANDER MARTIN S. ALLEN LOUIS ANNIN AMES EDWIN P. BANTA JAMES W. BARNES GEORGE D. BARNEY, M.D. WARD BELKNAP HIRAM H. BICKFORD GEORGE ROYCE BROWN JOHN H. BURROUGHS HON. ROYAL S. COPELAND WILLIAM H. DOLSON CAPT. REGINALD FAY NORMAN P. HEFFLEY HORACE W. RAYMOND GEORGE MC K. ROBERTS LT.-COL. THEODORE ROOSEVELT EUGENE T. TANKE HON. JAMES W. WADSWORTH DANIEL L. WILKINSON NEWELL B. WOODWORTH TELEPHONE 5344 CORTLANDT
Aug 30/74
Commissioner of Pensions Washington DC.
Sir:
Will you kindly favor me with the data on file in your office concerning the services and family of Lieut. Adam Ott, of the Penn a Line, a soldier of the Revolution who was pensioned in 1818 at the age of 73, and who died Aug 10, 1827.
His name appears among the list of Pensioners of Washington Co. Maryland.
I would greatly appreciate as complete a transcript as possible of the data in your possession.
Respectfully Yours
James B. Laux

Grafton, W Va 1/15/25
Pension Bureau,
Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
I would like to ask if you can give me any information regarding the following persons as I am desirous of becoming a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and am trying to get all information I can so as to enable me to become a member.
Adam Ott, Lieutenant, Pennsylvania Line, pensioned, Washington County, Penn. July 30th, 1821. Would like to ask if there is any way I could find his birth or death date. Also the name of the town in which he resided.
Adam Ott, 2nd Lt. Captain John Nelson's Independent Company of Riflemen, First Penn Battalion, Continental Line, commanded by Col. John Philip DeHaas.
Adam Ott, 1st Lt. March 24, 1777 in Col. Francis Johnston's Fifth Penn. Regiment, Continental Line.
Peter Ott Private on Captain Robert Robinson's Bedminster Company, Bucks County Militia Aug. 18, 1775. And as private in the Fifth class of Captain Richard Robert's Company, Third Battalion, Philadelphia County Militia.
Peter Ott, First Lieutenant in Captain Edward Heston's Sixth Company, Seventh Battalion, Philadelphia County Militia 1777.
Any information you may be able to give me regarding the birth or death date and place of residence of any of the above will be greatly appreciated.
Also if you are not able to furnish any of this information will you advise me where I might be able to ascertain same.
Awaiting your reply and kindness in the above matter, I am
Yours very truly,
225 Thayer St.
Miss Mary W. Griffith.

MRS. GEORGE W. GANN 49 East Long Avenue Dubois, Penna.
August - 25 th 1928
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C. Gentlemen:-
Do you have a record of a pension granted to Adam Litt of Mount Bethel Township, Northampton Co., Pa., for services during The Revolutionary War, who served as a Ranger on the frontier from Northampton Co., Pa. also John Pontius or Ponser of Lancaster Co., Pa. If you have I would be very glad for a copy
Yours very truly.
Mrs. G. W. Gann.

Pa

J. MITCHELL CHASE 23d District PA.
HOME ADDRESS: CLEARFIELD, PA.
SECRETARIES: OLIVER F. JONES WASHINGTON, D. C. D. EDWARD CHAPLIN CLEARFIELD, PA.
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
COMMITTEES: WORLD WAR VETERANS' LEGISLATION IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION PENSIONS WAR CLAIMS PATENTS
March 11, 1929.
Commissioner of Pensions, Local.
My dear Sir:
I desire to secure, at earliest date possible, all available information on record at your Bureau relative to one Adam Ott, pensioned July 30, 1821, at which time he was living in Washington County, Maryland. His enlistment was from Bethel Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Would especially like to know the date of his birth and death, also the name of his wife.
I shall appreciate any data you may be able to give me.
Sincerely yours,
J. Mitchell Chase

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
WES
July 27, 1926
Mrs. Sarah A. Sanford Tallula Illinois
Madam:
I have to advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to ADAM UTT and you are herewith furnished the history of the only soldier of similiar name that is found on said records.
For information relative to pension that may have been granted by the State of Pennsylvania you should consult the archives at Harrisburg.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
September 25, 1934.
Honorable James B. Laux, 220 Broadway, New York, N. Y.
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.35021, it appears that Adam Ott was appointed January 30, 1776, Second Lieutenant in Captain John Nelson's Company of Riflemen, Colonel DeHaas' Pennsylvania Battalion and served more than a year. He was often in the service in the militia, dates and details not given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 27, 1818, while a resident of Washington County, Maryland, aged 64 years. He died August 10, 1827.
In 1820 he referred to his wife, aged 58 years, but did not give her name. IV 5-9
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
a niece, living with him in 1820, her name not stated.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
February 9, 1925.
Mary W. Griffith, 235 Thayer St., Grafton, W. VA.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.35021, it appears that Adam Ott was appointed January 30, 1776, Second Lieutenant in Captain John Nelson's Company of Riflemen, Colonel DeHaas' Pennsylvania Battalion and served more than a year. He was often in the service in the militia, dates and details not given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 27, 1818, while a resident of Washington County, Maryland, aged sixty-four years. He died August 10, 1827.
In 1820 he referred to his wife, aged fifty-eight years, but did not give her name.
The above noted is the only Adam Ott found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
U.S.A.
July 27, 1926
Mrs. Sarah A. Sanford Tallula Illinois
Madam:
I have to advise you that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 35021, that ADAM OTT was appointed January 30, 1776, Second Lieutenant in Captain John Nelson's Company of Riflemen, Colonel DeHaas' Pennsylvania Battalion, and served more than one year. He was often in the service in the militia, dates and details not given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 27, 1818, while a resident of Washington County, Maryland, aged sixty-four years.
In 1820 he referred to his wife (her name not stated) as being fifty-eight or fifty-nine years of age. He died August 10, 1827.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

Thurs
March 13, 1929
Honorable J. Mitchell Chase United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C.
My dear Mr. Chase:
In response to your letter of March 11, 1929, I have the honor to advise you that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 35021, that Adam Ott was appointed January 30, 1776, Second Lieutenant in Captain John Nelson's Company of Riflemen in Colonel DeHaas' Pennsylvania Battalion and served more than one year. He was often in the service in the militia, dates and details not given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 27, 1818, while a resident of Washington, County, Maryland, aged sixty-four years.
In 1820 he referred to his wife (her name not stated) as being fifty-eight or fifty-nine years of age.
Adam Ott died August 10, 1827.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner