Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 22,395, for Abner Mundell, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Penn
Mundell, Abner
$22,395-
CONTENTS

San Francisco, 26. 192
Hon. M c Donald of Green Co. in the State of Pa who was a Br in the Pa command by Captain Crawford of the Pa command by Col. W in the Penn line for
S. No 1 26. 0 6
Inscribed on the Roll of Penn, " " " at the rate of 20 Dollars 00 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of April and 1841 1841 Hon. J. Stewart H. H.
Arrears to the 4th of March '34 80,000 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept. 13.33 $93,33
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by C. W. H. [unclear] Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 5 Page 40

Deposition of Wm Capen & James Mundell
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State of Pennsylvania } Greene County } P
On this 18 th day of March 1834 Personally come before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas now sitting in & for said County Abner Muncel a resident of the county aforesaid aged seventy six years who being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed March 3 rd 1832 That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officer & served as herein stated.
That he was drafted for two months in the Spring of 1781 in Captain Nelson Crowfords com- pany of Penna. Militia & was marched from Greene County (then Washington) to a fort on Ten Mile Creek in said County at which place he served his entire term of two months. - The service was to protect the frontier settlements against the Indians that he had no field officers - That in the year 1779 he volunteered for a campaign to go against the Indians on the Allegheny and Ohio and was marched from Greene County to Fort McIntosh at the mouth of Beaver on the Ohio at which place he served two months but was prevented from going on the campaign as contemplated by some troops that were expected to rendezvous at that place failing to arrive. This contingent however arrived at that time at least two months - That this service he performed in Captain John Huston company and was attached to Col Broadheads or Col Crowfords regt. - That in 1778 he volunteered in Captain Nelson Crowfords company of Penna Militia - for two months for the purpose of going to Wheeling to bring up some large

boats (called Batteaux) from that place to Pittsburgh for the purpose of transporting the troops of Genl Clarke from that place to the Wabash river on a campaign against the Indians that he performed two months service at this time and assisted in bringing up the boats which he says was the most service he ever performed - That this service was performed under the direction of Genl Clarke although he was not along - That in the year 1778 he volunteered in Captain William Crawford's Company of Penna Militia for two months for the purpose of quelling the Tories in Greene Fayette & Washington counties & performed this service in the opposition countries during which time they caught upwards of 100 Tories and lodged them in the jails of the respective counties that he was two months in this service. That the whole period of his services was Eight months for which he claims a pension - That he has no documentary evidence of his services, never having received any written discharges. That he can prove one month of his services by Deborah Gapien - that he cannot get a clergyman to certify for him none being convenient - That Lieut Bailey Esq and Major Lot Smith will certify as to his reputation that he was born in New Castle County Delaware - in the year 1756. That he has record of his age in his bible - that he resided in Washington County Penna when he entered the service, and has resided there ever since (now Greene County)
Hebrew Mundell

Greene Co State of Pennsylvania
Before me Rich d Kenwood one of the Justices of the Peace in & for the county aforesaid. Personally appeared W m Gapon of the county aforesaid & after being duly sworn as the law directs deposeth & saith that some time during the revolutionary war the deponent was attached to a volunteer company commanded by Capt n John Houston of the then county of Washington, now Greene county & that Abner Mundell of said county was likewise. They both marched with said Capt n to Fort McIntosh in the State of Pennsylvania on the west side of the river Ohio, with a view of going a campaign after the Indians but owing to the troops appointed to rendezvous at Fort McIntosh not attending, the said Capt n Houston's company was discharged the time length of time they were absent the deponent cannot positively state but is confident that it was not short of one month & further that we fortified on the frontiers for the space of seven years & further saith not William Gapon Sworn & subscribed before me this 7th day of Feb y 1834
Rich d Kenwood Esq d
Greene Co State of Pennsylvania
Before me Rich d Kenwood one of the Justices of the Peace in & for the county aforesaid. Personally appeared before me James Mundell of Greene county aforesaid & after being duly sworn as the law directs deposeth & saith that he knew Abner Mundell of the county aforesaid to be drafted & performing one months military duty completing the time drafted for at Jackson's Fort on Tenmile creek in the aforesaid county in the year one thousand seven hundred & eighty two, & then Washington county & further the deponent saith not James Mundell
Sworn & subscribed before me this 7th day of Feb y 1834
Richard Kenwood
I hereby certify that Richard Kenwood of Greene Co Pa is a Justice of the Peace in & for said county that the above is his signature & that W m Gapon & James Mundell are credible witnesses
at Newart
26 March 1834.

April 2, 1931
Mrs. F.E. Dennon 1200 Cleveland Avenue Hobart, Indiana
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section AWT/eel awt
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.22935 , that Abner Mundell was born in 1756, in New Castle County, Delaware.
While residing in Washington County, Pennsylvania, he enlisted and served as a private with the Pennsylvania Troops, as follows:
In 1778, four months in Captain William Crawford's Company.
In 1779, two months in Captain John Houston's Company, Colonel Brodhead's Regiment.
In 1781, two months in Captain William Crawford's Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 18, 1834, while a resident of Greene County, Pennsylvania.
There are no family data.
Because of the large number of requests similar to yours and the lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, only two histories are furnished each inquirer.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

Anna Munda
Over 8 Months
Don A. Stewart (afternoon)

The Jacob Baity and Lot Loutz both citizens of Greene County Penn a and neighbors of the said Abner Menden. do certify that we are well ac- quainted with him. that we believe him to be seven six years of age that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion and that he is a man of the strictest veracity & truth
Jacob Baity
Sworn to subscribed in open court March 19 th 1834
Lot Loutz
Enos Hook
Where the court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after hearing the interrogatories presented by the court as follows: 1. that Abner Menden was a revolutionary soldier & served at the state. and the court do further certify that it appears to them that Jacob Baity Esq and Mayor Lot Loutz who have signed the above certificate are noted citizens & neighbors of the above mentioned applicant. and that they are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit
Greene County S S Pennsylvania
I Enos Hook Prothonotary of the court of common pleas in & for said county do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Abner Menden for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 19 th day of March 1834
Enos Hook Protho.

Rejections 22 395  INVALID.
File No. 22 395
Abner Mundell
Rev Geo War
Act: June 7 th 82 nd
Index: —Vol. 2 , Page 267
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1921- Apr 2- Will to Andrew J. Waycluff exec. 1925- June 26- " " Miss Mary L. Jennings exec 1928- July 12- Mrs. Mary L. Jennings advised no change in data already furnished & aut. of check refunded - Christ Insurance Co. MMST $1.00 1931- Apr 2- Will to Mrs. F.E. Demmon - S.H. 1904 Letter in care Geo Mundell - S.H. 1904 L.H. 1904

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
Rev. and 1812 War Section.
COPIED BY ADY
June 28, 1928.
Mrs. Mary L. Jennings, 321 West Berkley Street, Uniontown, Pennsylvania.
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 22395, it appears that Abner Mundell was born in 1758 in New Castle County, Delaware.
While residing in Washington County, Pennsylvania, he served as a private with the Pennsylvania Troops, as follows:
In 1778, four months in Captain William Crawford's Company.
In 1779, two months in Captain John Houston's Company, Colonel Brodhead's Regiment.
In 1781, two months in Captain William Crawford's Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 18, 1834, while a resident of Greene County, Pennsylvania. There are no family data.
Respectfully,
Greene County, Pennsylvania.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

April 3, 1936
Andrew J. Waychoff Waynesburg Pa.
Sir:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 22395, it appears that Abner Mundell was born in 1756 in New Castle County, Delaware.
While residing in Washington County, Pennsylvania, he served as a private with in the Pennsylvania Troops, as follows-
In 1778, four months in Captain William Crawford's Company.
In 1779, two months in Captain John Houston's Company, Colonel Brodhead's Regiment.
In 1781, two months in Captain William Crawford's Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 18, 1834, while a resident of Greene County, Pennsylvania. There is no family data on file.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.
1752 - as soldier I did not use / mrs. in 1782 - as he was allowed for only claimed 8 years.

MMH
15822
3-2233
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
July 12, 1928
..... July 17 ..... 1928
Chief Rev. and 1812 War Section Division.
I have this day received from Mary L. Jennings (Mrs.) ..... check ..... in the amount of $ 1.00 ..... , requesting photostat copy as per letter herewith.
Finance Div. Recd. Amt. 1.00 for refund check July 12 1928
..... J. RANDALL ..... Chief, Finance Division.
MLL
was made for information in regard to Mr. Abner Mundell.
one dollar will be refunded to you in
ally,
MORGAN Commissioner.

mmh
July 12, 1928
Mrs. Mary L. Jennings 321 West Berkley St., Uniontown, Pennsylvania
Madam:
I advise you that no charge was made for information in regard to the Revolutionary War pensioner, Abner Mundell.
The amount of your check, one dollar, will be refunded to you in due time.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

Check # 51 - $1 00
FINANCE DIVISION BOOK-KEEPER'S DESK JUL 12 1928 BUREAU OF PENSIONS

Dear Sir -
Thanks very much for the informing letter, of Abner Mandell, if I could only find some of his family - Never-the-less - This may help me in the search - enclosed find Ch. for service - Thank you again -
Mary L Jennings
This Ch. was for $1.00 & was returned, No Charge July 12 - 1928

MRS. MARY L. JENNINGS 321 WEST BERKLEY STREET UNIONTOWN PENNSYLVANIA
Dear Sir:
Will you furnish me the information furnished by Abner Mundell, when he applied for a pension? I am seeking the names of his wife & family & any dates. His name was placed on the pension Roll Apr. 3. 1834. His service was in Washington Co militia under Capt. Crawford - This is for D. A. R. work.
I shall be glad to pay for your service.
You will greatly oblige
Mary L Jennings over
Sept 23, 1927

P.S. I should like to know if Robert Lee in same Resd. function? & his services
Most sincerely
M.L.J. —

Waynesburg, Pa. March, 27, 1926.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
A statement of the military record of Abner Mundle, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, is desired. Sometimes spelled Abner Mundel or Abner Mundell. He is named in -
Penna Archives - Sixth Series, Vol. XV, page 1614.
" " - Fifth Series, Vol. IV, page 414.
" " " Sixth Series, Vol. II, pages 165, 171, 238,
" " " Seventh " , Vol. VI IV, page 2309.
Lived in Washington Co., Pa. Also in Greene Co., Pa. where and after Greene was separated from Washington.
Grave at Garard's Fork, Greene Co., Pa. (Whiteley P. O.)

Also, military record of Robert Morrison of Bucks County in 1777.
Penn'a Archives, Fifth Series, Vol. V. pages 407, 409.
Bucks Co. Militia. Capt Henry Darrah's Co., Col. John Lacey, 1777. Detachment in the service of the U.S. Also in service, 1778.
After the Revolution, (1786) he moved to Washington Co., Pa. now the part in Greene Co., Pa. about two miles N.W. of Whiteley, P.O. (Garard's Fort) -
Wife Elizabeth Culbertson. Both Scotch- Graves are at the Glades Church, 1 1/2 m. south of Barnichards, Pa.
We think he is not the Robert Morrison of York Co., Pa., nor that of West Moreland Co., Pa.
Very respectfully,
Andrew J. Waychoff
Pres. Greene County Historical Society.