Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 23363, for William Patton, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn.
Patton, William
S 23363
CONTENTS

Paid at the the Acts of the from 4 th March age notified
Occasioned under 2 April 1838 to 4 Sept 1839 June 1840
Paid as above, to 4 th Sept 1841. a 1 st 1842
me March 4 th notified June
Lean to M c Wade
July 17. 1840. -
26.069.  Pennsylvania William Patton of Union Co. in the State of Pa. who was a Sgt. in the Company commanded by Captain [blank] of the [blank] commanded by Col Davis in the Penna line for
1. No. 1 st 18.33. 2 " 20 " 35.54 18.87
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 18 Dollars 87 Cents per annum to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of March 1834 for [blank] and [blank] 1834 for [blank] A Rep
Arrears to the 4 th of Sept 1833 - 122.17 Semi-ant. allowance ending 1 st Oct '34 24.43 3/4 Paid Mar 20. 1848 146.60 A.B.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by John J. [blank] Clerk, Book [blank] Vol. [blank] Page [blank]

State of Pennsylvania Luniata County } 8th.
On this second day of August September, Anno Domini, One thousand eight hundred and thirty three, personally ap- peared in open court, before the Hon. Calvin Dlythe Esquire & his as- sociates, Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Luniata County aforesaid, William Patton Esq r a resident of the townships of Turbet & County of Luniata, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, aged - seventy five years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7 th , 1832. That in the year 1776, when the British were overrunning the Jerseys, Congress, or Genl Washington, issued a Proclamation, that all Volunteers who would appear in Philadelphia, again Christmas day, should have a Bounty of twenty dollars, and if not 'till new year, a Bounty of ten dollars; That he volunteered under Captain James Mitchell, 1 st Lieut. James Douglas, 2 nd Lieut. Samuel Edmiston, & Ensign, Peter Donay; who made every exertion to raise a company of Volunteers; That he, with ten or twelve others arrived in Philadelphia between Christmas & New Year, in 1776, under the command of Lieut. James Douglas; and Captain Mitchell arrived the ensuing week with the residue of the Company; They were all Billeted in the house of a Mr Galloway, in Philadelphia for two weeks; during that time, Captain Andrew McFarlane, arrived with his Company of Volunteers, from Near Carlisle, Pennsylvania; We were all inspected then, by the Master General, and both Companies put into one, neither being full Companies; Our Officers, then were Andrew McFarlane, Captain, James Mitchell, 1 st Lieut. James Douglas 2 nd Lieut. and Thomas Kennedy, Ensign; We were then put under the Command of Genl. Putnam and marched to Trenton, in New Jersey, and from thence to Princeton, From thence, our Company was sent by Order of Genl. Putnam to Elizabethtown, near the Raritan River, to suppress the Tories, and guard the Citizens, from the British, at this place we remained, until the ex- piration of two Months from the day we passed muster roll at Phila- delphia, and were then discharged, being about one hundred thirty miles from our Homes, and our term of Service having expired; and having served from our leaving home, until our return, not less than Three months & fifteen days, the precise time, from old age, he cannot positively swear to

The Regiment was commanded by Col. John Davis. —
That he was drafted in the 2nd Class Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Militia, for a two months tour, and marched on the twentieth of September in the year 1777, in Captain William Graham's company, 1st Lieut. Abraham Wilson, in the Regiment, commanded by Col. James Dunlap, Lieut. Col. Robert Culberson, and Major Robert Taylor; we were marched to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, thence to Reading, thence to the Camp, near Valley Forge; our Commanding General was James Potter; we served out our tour in reconnoitring along the Delaware and Schuylkill and through the adjacent Country to protect the citizens from the depredations of the British, who then occupied Philadelphia; and were discharged in Chester County, Pennsylvania, about one hundred miles from home;
In the summer of 1778 he again marched to Standing Stone, near Huntingdon, in Huntingdon County, Penn a , under the command of Col. Thomas Gibson, and was an Ensign elect, but left out, on account of supernumerary Officers, and was then appointed Quarter Master by Col. Thomas Gibson, by a written appointment, which has since been lost, he served his tour of two months in that appointment, part of the time, he was engaged, by order of Col. Gibson, in carrying supplies of Provisions to the Fort at Frankstown, in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; at which place he was regularly discharged; a distance of one hundred ten miles from home; during this tour he served as Quarter Master; from the time he left home until his return a period, as nearly as he can recollect, of not less than two months and twenty days, and he believes longer —
He makes the following answers to the questions, directed by the War Department, to be propounded to him.
1. Where and in what year were you born? ans.
He was born, near Carlisle, in Cumberland County & State of Pennsylvania, on the tenth day of April 1758, according to a record in his Father's Family Bible —
2. Have you any record of your age, if so, where is it? ans.
He has a record of his age in his Family Bible, transcribed from the original, in the Bible of his father, where the original now is, he cannot tell —

3. Where were you living, when called into service; & where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, & where do you now live? ans.
I was living with my Father, near Carlisle, Cumberland County, State of Pennsylvania, at the several times, when I entered the service, and continued to reside there until the year 1787 when I removed to Milford Township, then Cumberland County, afterwards Mifflin, and now Juniata County, where I have resided ever since, Milford Township, having been also divided since that period, & my residence being in that part, now called Turbett Township -
4. How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, and were you a Substitute? - ans.
My first tour of service, I volunteered, the second tour, I was drafted in the militia, and the third tour, the Company to which I belonged was drafted; I having served as Quarter Master.
5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental & Militia Regiments, as you can recollect, & the general circumstances of your service? ans.
During his first tour he recollects of no other Continental Officer except General Putnam, his second tour, there were two militia Regiments, one commanded by Col. Davis the other by Col. Dunlap, Col. Davis was promoted during the tour, to Quarter Master General, we were then all under Col. Dunlap, Genl. Potter commanded; In the third tour there was but one Regiment - the nature of the service is before stated.
6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, if so by whom was it given, and what has become of it? ans.
I never received a written discharge, and believe that at the expiration of my several tours, the Officers were duly discharged, and that the privates were dismissed without receiving any written discharge.
6. Did you ever receive a Commission, if so, by whom was it signed and what has become of it? ans.
I received a Commission as Quarter Master, from Col. Thomas Gibson, who signed it, I have since lost it -
7. The following persons, resident in my neighborhood, know me & can testify to my character for truth & veracity, & their belief of my services as a Soldier of the Revolution. viz. John Patterson Esq. William Wharton Esq. Stewart Land Esq. Robert Woods Esq. George Gilliford Esq. John Graham, Rev. Dr. Curter, & many others -

He knows of no person, now living who can testify as to his services, nor has he any documentary evidence of his said services.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a Pension or annuity except the present, and he declares that his name, is not on the Pension roll of any Agency in any State. He has been unable to procure the Certificate of his Clergyman, owing to his delicate state of health, & his inability to attend the Court a distance of about eighteen miles.
Sworn & subscribed in open Court, September 2 d 1833 (Mrs) S. Kirk Prouth
William Patton Newark
We George Gilliford and William Wharton, & Stewart Laird Esqrs of Turbet Township do hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with William Patton, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him Seventy five 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.
Sworn & subscribed in open Court the day & year aforesaid
(Mrs) S. Kirk Prouth
George Gilliford Wm Wharton Stewart Laird
And the said Court, 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 Applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that George Gilliford, William Wharton & Stewart Laird Esqrs who have signed the preceding certificate are resident in the township of Turbet in said County of Juniata, and are credible persons, and their statement is entitled to credit.
Calvin Blythe David Christy Benjamin Hepner
State of Pennsylvania Juniata County } Set.
I Wm M. Kirk, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Juniata County aforesaid, do certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of William Patton for a Pension.
whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office the 2 nd day of September A.D. 1833. (Mrs) S. Kirk Prouth

William Patton pa No _____
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Prothonotary of Louisiana
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of William Patton
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1776 vol. near 4 Pri. Capt. J. Mitchell Col. D. Davis From Phila to Prince 74 years Cumberland   1777 2 " Capt. Wm. Graham Gen. L. Patton to Elizabeth town Pa Traditionary   1778 near 3 2. M Col. T. Gibson   2. 20.  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ 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.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court 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 applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. 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. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons -one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____; For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

December 10, 1934
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Miss Alice I. Graham 1318 Belmont Street Washington, D. C.
WILLIAM PATTON S. 23363 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of William Patton, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
The record of William Patton follows as obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 23363, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
William Patton was born April 10, 1758, near Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; the names of his parents are not given.
While residing with his father near Carlisle, Pennsylvania, he volunteered late in December, 1776, served as private in Captains James Mitchell's and Andrew McFarland's company, Colonel John Davis' Pennsylvania regiment, entire service amounting to about three months fifteen days. He enlisted in September, 1777, served two months as a private in Captain William Graham's company, Colonel James Dunlap's Pennsylvania regiment, and was at the battle of Germantown. He enlisted in the summer of 1778, served as quartermaster in Colonel Thomas Gibson's Pennsylvania regiment, entire service amounting to two months twenty days.
The soldier continued to reside in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, until 1787 when he moved to Milford Township in that part of Cumberland County which was later Mifflin County, and still later Juniata County, Pennsylvania.
William Patton was allowed pension on his application executed September 2, 1833, while a resident of Turbet Township, formerly a part of Milford Township, Juniata County, Pennsylvania.
In 1846, he was residing in Port Royal, Juniata County, Pennsylvania. He died March 20, 1848.

There are no family data shown in the claim of William Patton.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Issue a new Certificate 4 Months private 2 " 20 days In Master.
10,000 6,666 2,222 11,111 888
Hon. J. Miller Do of Rep

1915, Aug. 30. History to Miss Virginia Lettis. F.W.
1922 Jan. 19. Rev. to Miss J. P. Graham. W.
1923, Jan. 2 " " Mrs. G. W. Reynolds - E.W.
1933 Mar. 2 " " Derrell Jones - M.P.
1934, Dec. 10 " " Miss Alice Graham - M.P.
Revolution
23363
INVALID.
File No. 23,363
William Patton
27 Master Rev 7/22
Act: June 7 th 82 nd
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 818
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Washington, D.C.
Veterans Administration - Arlington Building
Gentlemen:
Please furnish me the Revolutionary War Record of -
William Patton who was born near Carlisle, Cumberland County, Penna., April 10, 1758. Enlisted in Cumberland Co. in 1775 and remained in service during the war, near the close of which he was detailed for duty in Commissary Department, with the rank of captain. When peace was declared, he returned to his home in Cumberland Valley.
married Margaret Silvers in 1786, who died in Cumberland County Sept 3, 1804
In the spring of 1805 he removed with his family (9 children) to Juniata County,
married, secondly, Isabella Young Patterson July 24, 1806. She died March 18, 1842.
He died March 20, 1848.
Thanking you for your co-operation,
Very truly yours -
Alice Isabella Graham

LLEWELLYN JONES ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI
February 7, 1933.
Bureau of Pensions, War Department, Washington D.C.
In re: William Patton.
Gentlemen:
Your records show that William Patton received a pension for services as Private in Captain John Mitchell's Company, Colonel John Davis' Regiment Pennsylvania Troops from 1776 to 1778.
William Patton was born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and his dates are 1758 to 1848.
I am writing this letter to inquire if your records show the names of the members of William Patton's family, that is, the name of his wife and the names of his children.
Thanking you for an early reply, I am
Yours Very Truly,

622 West 113th. Street N.Y.City
Pension Bureau W Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you please send me the Pension Record of William Patton who drew a Pension in 1834. He was a resident of Juniata Co. Pa.
Any information you can give me of his family will be gratefully received.
Thanking you in advance for your kindness
I am very Truly,
(Miss) Virginia Fettes
Aug. 23d. 1915

Samuel Graham, grandfather of Miss Isabel Patterson Graham, was born July 19, 1739. Married Isabella Young Patton, a daughter of William Patton who was an ensign and quartermaster in the Revolutionary War under Generals Porter and Armstrong. His death occurred March 23, 1854.
Penna
Miss Isabel P. Graham 74 T St. N.W., Washington D.C.
personal inquiry Jan. 18. 1922

270.5. MRS. G. W. T. REYNOLDS 1016 SUMMIT AVENUE EAST SAINT LOUIS, ILL.
December 4, 1922
Dept of Interior Revolutionary War Section, Washington, D. C.
Will you kindly give me a copy of the military history of William Patton, who joined recruits from Cumberland Co. Pa. He was in the Battle of Lexington April 19, 1775- and was actively engaged at

MRS. G. W. T. REYNOLDS 1016 SUMMIT AVENUE EAST SAINT LOUIS, ILL.
Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775. and remained in service during the War, near the close of which he was detailed for duty in the Commissary Dept with the rank of Captain. William Patton was born in Cumberland Co. Pa in April 1758 died March 20 1848. in Cumberland Co Pa.
Thanking you for this Courtesy I am
Yours
Very Truly Mrs G.W. T. Reynolds

In re for a s a sol info
MARCH 2, 1933
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Mr. Llewellyn Jones First National Bank Building Independence, Missouri
WILLIAM PATTON S. 23363 BA-J/MLB
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter of February 7, relative to William Patton, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 23363, based upon the Revolutionary War service of William Patton.
He was born April 10, 1758, near Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; the names of his parents are not stated.
While residing with his father near Carlisle, Pennsylvania, he volunteered late in December, 1776, served as a private in Captains James Mitchell's and Andrew McFarlane's company, Colonel John Davis' Pennsylvania regiment, entire service amounting to about three months fifteen days. He enlisted in September, 1777, served two months as a private in Captain William Graham's company, Colonel James Dunlap's Pennsylvania regiment, was at the battle of Germantown. He enlisted in the summer of 1778, served as quartermaster in Colonel Thomas Gibson's Pennsylvania regiment, entire service amounting to two months twenty days.
The soldier continued to reside in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, until 1787 when he moved to Milford Township in that part of Cumberland County which was later Mifflin County and still later Juniata County, Pennsylvania.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 2, 1833, while a resident of Turbet Township, formerly a part of Milford Township, Juniata County, Pennsylvania.
In 1846 the soldier was residing in Port Royal, Juniata County, Pennsylvania. He died March 20, 1848.
There are no family data in the claim.
Date of death on A. B.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

In reply to your request of _____, received a statement of the military history of William Patton a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. S. F. 23,363
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Dec 1776 2 mos. Pri. James Mitchell John Davis Pa.   Andrew McFarland   Sept. 20, 1777 2 " " William Graham James Dunlap   Summer, 1778 2 mos. 20 days 2nd Lieut. ✓ Thomas Gibson  
Battles engaged in, Germantown. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Near Carlisle, Cumberland Co. Pa. Date of application for pension, Sept. 2, 1832. His cl. was al. Residence at date of application, Turbot Twp., Juniata Co., Pa. Age at date of application, B. Apr. 10, 1758, near Carlisle, Cumberland Co. Pa. Remarks: There is no data as to family
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Payments to be made at Philadelphia by P. W. Banks Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Pennsylvania.
This is paid for 8 months less than the old man is entitled to... it is now returned for new certificate
J. Miller BHR
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E Vol. Five.
Page 115 by Wm. P. Palmer. Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, William Patton of the State of Pennsylvania, who was a Private, and Quarter Master, in the Army of the Revolution, is entitled to receive thirty-three dollars and thirty-three cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this Seventeenth day of December, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three.
Lewis Cass Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
May 17 th , 1842.
Sir:
Under the date of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States,"
William Patton,
a Pensioner on the Roll of the Philadelphia, Pa. Agency, at the rate of Forty eight Dollars and 87 Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of March, to the 4 th Sept. 1841.
Respectfully yours,
Edward B. Parsons
COMPTROLLER.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
May 16 th , 1840,
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," William Patton, — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Philadelphia Agency, at the rate of Forty eight Dollars and Eighty seven Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of March, to the 1 st Sept. 1839,
Respectfully, yours,
William L. Parris Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Wm Patton of Saml Royal & Siemsen & Co Pa. 13 th May 1832 Phil a asked for an account of Wm Patton as they have been debtors, etc.
Wm Patton Pmo - Oct 1832, Pa.
Ex by G. L. ... Wade - Feb 51

Fort Royal Furnace County Pa April 24 th 1846 Mr Willis Wade
Sir I received your Letter of 30 th March in respect of back pay for revolution- ary service I am near sixty years of age and not able to look after it, but will recite some of my services as I can recollect them I served under General Putnam in the Jerseys and was at the battle of Germantown above Philadelphia and then Chester County and at the Atkinson Mills then Delaware State, and afterwards I was assigned my black belt where I served as a privet but a few days until I was appointed Quartermaster and purchased all the provision both for man and horse that was ever wanted and in some cases I was obliged to pay out of my own pocket Furs without receiving any pay for my services or the money refunded later out by me I here served served under General Putnam Colonel Gainsborough and several other Officers not now recollected I never thought the Government owed me justice, but was obliged to take take what ever the Govt gave me If you can find any means of getting what I still though right was back I would be under an obligation besides paying the next hereditary and such other Yours respectfully William H. H. H.

p 22.746. Pennsylvania
William Patton, of Juniata Co. in the State of Penn., who was a Re d M ty in the Co y commanded by Captain Mitchell, of the R t commanded by Col o Davis, in the Penn a line for six months. 4 Mos t P re m t . 13. 33. 2 do o M t 10. $ 33. 33.
Inscribed on the Roll of Penn syl a at the rate of 33 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 day of Dec 1833 and sent to Hon. Lette Miller. H. of Rep s !
Arrears to the 4th of Sep. 1833- 83.33. Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mar 34. 16.67.
$ 100.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by M ty Palmer Clerk, Book E Vol. five Page 45 .