Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2844, for Andrew Patterson, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Continental (Pa.)
Patterson, Andrew
2844
Margaret
CONTENTS

10768.
Pennsylvania. Margaret Patterson die?
Widow of Andrew Patterson who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 3 rd May 1828. of Mercer in the State of Penn a who was an Art y Asst t in the Company commanded by Captain of the Reg t commanded by Col. B. Flower in the Penn a line for two years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Pittsburgh at the rate of 144 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of Novem r 1849 and sent to Morris Owen, Pittsburgh, Pa
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Book
J. P. Chase Clerk. Vol. 1 Page 229
copied
Payable to surviving children viz. Margaret Gouche, Samuel Patterson, Andrew Patterson & Robert Patterson
Issued to $240 Nov 9 th 1850 & Certificate sent to Mr. Morris Owen ad to Mr. Owen same day Pittsburgh Penn a
105

State of Pennsylvania County of Beaver ss - Be it known that before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in & for said County duly authorized by law to administer oaths personally appeared John Patterson a resident of North Beaver Township in said County aged Eighty four years, who (being) first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath state, that he is a brother of Andrew Patterson deceased late of the Township of Mahoning & County of Mercer State of Penn a , that his brother the said Andrew Patterson, was a Locksmith by trade and served as Gunner or Locksmith in the war of the revolution in the Line of the State of Penn a a period of about three years, (as this deponent believes) in a Regiment of Artillery & Artificers - that the said Andrew Patterson received 200 acres of bounty land from the State of Pennsylvania as a reward for his services in the war of the revolution, is a fact well known to this deponent; that said land is situated jointly in the Counties of Beaver & Mercer in said State, & in the Townsh- -ps of North Beaver & Mahoning, the latter last named Township being the place where the said Andrew Patterson died, & the first named, the place where his widow Margaret Patterson died -
This deponent further states that he was present at, & witnessed the marriage of the said Andrew Patterson with Margaret Patterson, whose maiden name was Margaret Dickson; that said marriage occured, (from the best of this deponent's recollection & belief), in the year seventeen hundred and eighty five (1785) - that they were married by a Presbyterian Cler- -gyman, in the Barrens of York County in said State - and lived together in lawful wedlock from the time of said marriage, up to the time of the death of the said Andrew Patterson, and had children born, whose names are; Mary, Peggy, Samuel

Andrew, William, Betsey, Patty, Sarah & Robert Patterson; are facts well known to this deponent, and that the said Margaret Patterson did not intermarry after the death of her husband but and died as this deponent believes about the 15 th day of May in the year eighteen hundred and forty two - And further deponent saith not -
Sworn to & subscribed on this seventh day of May 1849 - Before me Wm M c Ginnis Justices of the peace
John his X Patterson mark
I certify from personal knowledge, that the above named deponent, is a person of good character, a credible witness, and of a sound mind Wm M c Ginnis a Justice of the peace
Pennsylvania: } Beaver County, ss. } I John Collins Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Beaver County, do certify, that Wm M c Ginnis before whom the foregoing Affidavit was made, and subscribes his name to the same in his own hand writing, was at the time of the certifying thereof, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly elected, Commissioned, and sworn; and to all whose Official acts as such, full faith and credit is due, and of right ought to be given.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said Court, at Beaver, this 11 th day of May A.D. 1849.
John Collins Protho.

13914
Margaret Patterson wid of Andrew Pa
abt 7 May 1838
Widow died 15 May 42
admitted
Points Attilley Attilley 2 m A 144 p on com 4 March 1836 to 4 m 1841 payable to children as within com
Morris Owens Pittsburgh Pa

State of Pennsylvania
County of Allegheny ss
In the District Court for the County of Allegheny held on this fourth day of May 1828 personally appeared Andrew Patterson, an a resident of the Township of Monaca in the County of Mercer & State of Pennsylvania aged fifty seven years who being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the amount due to the heirs of Margaret Patterson deceased under the act of Congress passed 7 th of July 1838.
This declarant states that he is a son of Andrew Patterson deceased a soldier of the revolution; that his said father died in the Township where this declarant resides on the third (3) day of May in the year eighteen hundred and twenty eight (1828). This declarant further states from information and belief derived from his said father, that the said Andrew Patterson served in the war of the revolution a period of three years, in a Regiment of Artillery & Artificers, in the Penn a Line, under the Command of Colonel Benj t Flowers; that he served as a Lock Smith, or Gunner, during the time he was enlisted in said war - and was stationed in the vicinity of Carlisle Penn a while in said service - that his said father when he enlisted, enlisted to serve three years or during the war; and was discharged about the close of said war, after having served as above stated; that he received two hundred acres of bounty land from the State of Penn a in compensation for his revolutionary services; that said land is situated partly in the Counties of Mercer & Beaver in said State and was occupied by his said father and mother up to the time of their death, since which time it has been occupied by their heirs.

This declarant further states that his said father in his life time never applied for a pension; that the affidavit of his said father was once taken to prove the service of one of his comrades in the revolution, of the name of Thomas Ligget late a pensioner, and resident of the County of Beaver in said State; by an examination of said affidavit and the records of the War Department a more particular account of the services of the said Andrew Patterson in the revolution will be made to appear.
This declarant further states that he is a son of Margaret Patterson deceased whose maiden name was Margaret Dickson; that the aforesaid Andrew and Margaret Patterson were married (as this declarant believes) on the second (2) day of June in the year seventeen hundred and eighty five (1785); in the County of York & State of Penn a by a Presbyterian Clergyman whose name is unknown; that the said Andrew and Margaret Patterson lived together in lawful wedlock from the time of their marriage up to the time of the death of the said Andrew, and that the said Margaret did not intermarry after the death of her said husband but died being his widow; that her death occurred on the fifteenth day of May in the year eighteen hundred & forty two (1842). This declarant further states that the annexed record of the marriage of the said Andrew and Margaret Patterson and births of their children is his said fathers original family record, made by him, and is in his own hand writing, and was made many years since; that it contains as this declarant believes a true statement of the time of his said parents marriage, and births of their children thereon mentioned; that it was so regarded,

children thereon mentioned; that it was so regarded, by the said Andrew and Margaret Patterson during their life time, and was the only written evidence on which they relied for the date of their marriage and births of their children; that said record was kept in the possession of his said father up to the time of his death, since which time it has been preserved in the possession of this declarants mother & one of her children.
This declarant further states that the said Andrew and Margaret Patterson left four children surviving them now living whose names are Margaret Gouche, Samuel, Andrew and Robert Patterson. This declarant states as his reason for making this declaration out of the County where he resides, is, that no Court of record will be held in his own County for several months to come. And further saith not.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year first above written Before me -
his Andrew A Patterson Jr Mark
M. H. Lomrie A. J. Dist. Ct.
State of Pennsylvania
County of Allegheny ss.
I the undersigned
I Hiram Shultz Clerk of the District Court for the County of Allegheny and State of Pennsylvania do hereby certify that at a Court of said District, held at Pittsburgh on the fourth day of May 1849, it was duly proven by the exhibition of testimony satisfactory to said Court that Andrew Patterson deceased a revolutionary soldier late of Mahoning Township in the County of Mercer and State of Pennsylvania, died on the

This declarant further states that his said third day of May in the year eighteen hundred and twenty eight (1828); that his widow Margaret Patterson died on the fifteenth day of May in the year eighteen hundred and forty two (1842) and that she did not intermarry after the death of her husband. That the said Andrew and Margaret Patterson left four children surviv- ing them now living, whose names are Margaret Goucher, Samuel, Andrew Jr and Robert Patterson.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto -to set my hand and annexed the Seal of said Court this fourth day of May 1849.
William Schulz W. M. Mowat Jr

Andrew Patterson and Margaret Dickson was Married June the 2 in the year 1785
1 Mary the First Child Born May 24 th 1786 2 Peggy the Second Child Born February the & Eighth in 1788 3 Samuel the Third Child Born December the twentieth 20 in the year 1789 4 Andrew the fourth Child Born February the 22 1792 5 William the 5 Born June the 7 in year 1794 6 Betsy Born November the 3 in 1796 7 Robert Born April 3 in 1799 8 Patty Born December 5 in 1801 9 Sarah Born February 27 in 1807
which time it has been occupied by their line.

CHRIST cir. 397.
16 ¶ Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another; and the LORD hearkened and heard it: and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name.
|| Or, Special treasure.
17 And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my || jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.
18 Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked; between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.
CHAP. IV.
1 God's judgment on the wicked, 2 and his blessing on the good. 4 He exhorteth to the study of the law, 5 and telleth of Elijah's coming and office.
F OR, behold, the day cometh that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh
shall burn them up, saith the LORD of hosts, that shall leave them neither root nor branch.
CHRIST cir. 397.
2 ¶ But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.
a Luke 1. 78.
3 And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I shall do this, saith the LORD of hosts.
4 ¶ Remember ye the law of Moses my servant, which I commanded unto him in Horeb for all Israel, with the statutes and judgments.
b Exodus 20. 3.
5 ¶ Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD.
c Matth. 11. 14. Mark 9. 11. Luke 1. 17.
6 And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
W. 2844
M.E.E.
February 5, 1929
Mrs. H. E. Chenoweth 3149 Corydon Road Cleveland, Ohio
Madam:
I advise you from the Revolutionary War records of this bureau it appears that Andrew Patterson , while residing in York County, Pennsylvania, enlisted April 11, 1778, served as artificer in Captain Thomas Wylie's Company, Colonel Benjamin Flower's Artillery Artificer Regiment, was wounded in the wrist (time and nature of wound not stated) and was discharged after three years' service.
In 1807 he was granted two hundred acres of land by the State of Pennsylvania, in compensation for the above service.
He died May 3, 1828, in Mahoning Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. His age is not stated.
The soldier married, June 2, 1785, in York County, Pennsylvania, Margaret Dickson.
Their children were:
  Mary  born  May 24, 1786     Peggy  "  February 8, 1788     Samuel  "  December 20, 1789, died April 3, 1850, in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania  leaving a widow Rachel,    Andrew  "  February 22, 1792     William  "  June 7, 1794     Betsy  "  November 3, 1796, married ----- Soovers, and resided near Canaan, Wayne County, Ohio in 1851     Robert  "  April 3, 1799     Patty  "  December 5, 1801     Sarah  "  February 27, 1807   
Ratio service taken from claim of Thomas Diggitt - S. 7155 - from deposition made by Andrew Patterson
En. Pa. Rev. 1849, aged 84 years - Sol. had brother John, recd. 7th Inf. Penna. Res. Cav. - Bunker Hill -

The soldier's widow Margaret, died May 16, 1842, in North Beaver Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, and was survived by the following children - Margaret Goucher, Elizabeth Seovers, Samuel, Robert and Andrew Patterson Junior.
On May 4, 1849, Andrew Patterson, Junior, then a resident of Mahoning Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, applied, on behalf of himself and other heirs, for the pension which was due his mother on account of the Revolutionary War services of his father, Andrew Patterson. His claim was allowed at the rate of $240.00 per annum, commencing March 4, 1836 and ending March 4, 1841.
Neither the soldier or his widow ever made application to the United States for pension or bounty land.
The information herewith furnished you was taken from the original papers on file in the claim for pension made by Andrew Patterson, Junior, and are not recorded in any book.
Due to the very large number of inquiries similar to yours, and the lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, the bureau is unable to make immediate reply to each request pertaining to soldiers of the Revolution. Letters are being answered as rapidly as possible in order of receipt.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

The soldier's widow Margaret, died May 15, 1842, in North Beaver Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, and was survived by the following children - Margaret Goucher, Elizabeth Seovers, Samuel, Robert and Andrew Patterson Junior.
On May 4, 1849, Andrew Patterson, Junior, then a resident of Mahoning Township, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, applied, on behalf of himself and other heirs, for the pension which was due his mother on account of the Revolutionary War services of his father, Andrew Patterson. His claim was allowed at the rate of $240.00 per annum, commencing March 4, 1836 and ending March 4, 1841.
Neither the soldier or his widow ever made application to the United States for pension or bounty land.
The information herewith furnished you was taken from the original papers on file in the claim for pension made by Andrew Patterson, Junior, and are not recorded in any book.
Due to the very large number of inquiries similar to yours, and the lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, the bureau is unable to make immediate reply to each request pertaining to soldiers of the Revolution. Letters are being answered as rapidly as possible in order of receipt.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

Aug 26, 1901 Andrew S. Patterson, New York,
Dec. 30, 1904, His to Florence Patterson Indianapolis, Ind
Mar. 11, 1905, His to Mrs. Samuel M. Deal Haverston, Mass
1912 Dec. 26. His to Mrs. Nancy C. Harron.
1928 - Feb. 5 - His to Mrs. H.E. Chenoweth, M.E.E.
1929 - July 9 - P.H. Bruce ad.
Cost of photo - MMV 1929 July 29. P.W. Bruce for photos & Fin, Univ. nfd, A.N.Y.
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 2844
Margaret Patterson Widow
Andrew Patterson Artf. Rev War
Act: July 7. 1838
Index: - Vol. M , Page 108

ANDREW S. PATTERSON, C.P.A. ARTHUR W. TEELE, C.P.A. RODNEY S. DENNIS, C.P.A. JOHN WHITMORE. STUART H. PATTERSON, C.P.A. FRANCIS R. ROBERTS, C.P.A. RICHARD T. LINGLEY, C.P.A. J. S. M. GOODLOE.
Patterson, Teele and Dennis, Certified Public Accountants.
16 I Calvert St. Baltimore, Telephone 3665 St. Paul
30 Broad St. New York, Telephone 2255 Broad.
16 E. Broad St. Columbus O. Telephone 163.
CABLE ADDRESS "DIGNUS"
New York , July 18th, 1901.
Revolutionary Services of Andrew Patterson.
Pension Bureau,
Army & Navy Department,
Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
I am a lineal descendant of Andrew Patterson, of the following record, to wit:
Ensign , eighth company, Captain Thomas Stockton, second Battalion Col. Wm. Rankin, 5th April, 1778. County of York, Pennsylvania. Vide Pennsylvania Ar- chives, 2nd series, Vol. XIV, page 497.
Captain , seventh company, Fourth Battalion, William Gillam, Lieut. Colonel, 17th June, 1779. Vide Pennsylvania Archives, 2nd series, Vol XIV, page 518. Vide the same Pennsylvania Archives, Vol. XIII, page 197.
Will you kindly cause search to be made in this case, and inform me what further service was rendered by said Andrew Patterson in the Revolution: when he was discharged, or mustered out: what service he rendered in the Regular Line: and what pension he received, or applied for?
Will the records show where and when he was born: where and when he en- tered the service: where and when he died.

Pension Bureau.
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Thanking you in advance for the courtesy of your reply,
I am,
Very respectfully,
Andrew S. Patterson
ACW.

520 E. Ohio St., Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 4, 1904.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
I am looking up my right to belong to the Society of the W. A. R. I under- stood that it would be legi- timate to ask assistance from your Dept. to the extent of two letters.
I know for a fact that my great grandfather, Andrew.

Patterson, fought in the Revolutionary war. For his services he received a tract of land in western Penn.
The land formerly lay in Mercer and Beaver Counties. These counties have been changed and it now lies in Lawrence Co. At his death part of it came into possession of my grandfather Andrew Patterson, who lived on it for many years.
After the death of my great grandfather and also of his widow the heirs (of

whom my grandfather, Andrew Patterson, was one) received certain  money from the government that was due the widow in her lifetime or the children
This money for the heirs was collected by an agent from Pittsburg and distrib- uted among them. Besides my grand father, Andrew, other heirs were, Samuel, Robert, William, Margaret Goucher, Betsy Gucer
In making the applic- cation for this money, the marriage record from the

old family Bible was taken and I suppose filed with the record as it was never returned. I think my great grandfather lived in or near Little York, Penn. He must have been in a company from Penn. or Maryland.
I think his wife's maiden name was Margaret Hickson. Any information that the Dept. can give me on this subject will be thankfully received.
Yours respectfully,
Florence Patterson

SAMUEL M. DICK, PASTOR 4 MOUNT PLEASANT STREET
TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH WORCESTER, MASS.
Wed. 15th. 1905
To the Commissioner of Pensions, War Department, Washington, D.C.
Dear sir:-
Will you please give me the record of military service of one, Andrew Patterson, a soldier in the Revolutionary War?
His residence at time of enlistment was in Pennsylvania. I think in York County. I have reason to think that he enlisted in 1778, and served a part of the time in Captain Wylde's company. I also have reason to believe that a pension was obtained about the year 1840, some years after his death, by some of the family. I would like also the facts in regard to the pension.
Respectfully,
Allie Louise Dick
Address:-
Mrs. Samuel M. Dick, 4 Mount Pleasant St., Worcester, Mass.

Rev. L. B. [unclear]
(THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS ONLY)
Commissioner of Pensions, Department O, Washington, D. C.

Kindly send, to my address, as soon as convenient, the Revolutionary Pension Record of Andrew Patterson who served as Matross in Capt. Thomas Hylies's Co., Penn. Regt. of Artillery and Artificers. He enlisted, April 11, 1778; discharged, April 11, 1781.
Thankfully Yours,
Nancy C. Morrow, 1255 Elk St.
Franklin, Pa.
Dec. 16, 1912.

Cleveland, Ohio.
Jan. 28, 1929.
Commissioner of Pensions. Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
About Dec. 27, 1928 I wrote to you asking for information concerning the pension or compensation received by Andrew Patterson, a soldier in the Revolutionary War. As I have received no answer, I am writing again to ask if you would please inform me as to what pension the above named soldier received, - how much and in what form. Also did any of his children or his widow receive a pension because of his services? In your record is his age or date of birth mentioned. The above named soldier, Andrew Patterson, served in Capt. Thomas Wylie's Company, Pennsylvania Regiment of Artillery and Artificers under Col. Benjamin Flower, Commissary General of the Military Stores Department. He enlisted Apr. 11, 1778 and was discharged Apr. 11, 1781.
Also will you kindly advise me as to the Volume and page where (over)

This information is found, so I may refer the D. & R. to it.
Thanking you kindly for any information you can give me, I am
Sincerely yours,
Pearl Chenoweth
(Mrs. H. E. Chenoweth 3149 Carydon Rd. Cleveland, Ohio)
Due to the very large no etc -

Cleveland, Ohio
Dec. 27, 1925.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Will you kindly inform me concerning what pension or compensation was received by Andrew Patterson, a soldier of the Revolutionary war. He enlisted Apr. 11, 1778 from York Co. Pa. and served 3 years. He was in Capt. Thomas Wylie's Company of Artillery and Artificers, commanded by Col. Benj. Flower.
Did any of his children continue to receive a pension because of his services? Which children received it, and for how long? How much did Andrew Patterson receive and how much did his children receive?
Will you kindly state (over)

the Volume and page where this information is found so that I may refer the D. A. R. to it.
Thanking you kindly for this information, I am Yours very truly,
Pearl Chenoweth.
(Mrs. H. E. Chenoweth 3149 Corydon Rd., Cleveland, Ohio.)

All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. 33882
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON
CHIEF, Division of Publications, Room G 137.
July 18, 1929.
Please furnish work specified below.
Bureau ordering Pension Deliver to Room No. 5033
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Title and description of job photo static copies of 24 pages from Revolutionary War pension claim of Andrew Patterson, W. 2844, Penn. Troops.
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Kansas Society
Sons of the
American Revolution
BRUCE SECRETARY 1135 GRAND TOPEKA, KANSAS CHAS. E. BRUCE, TREASURER 1135 GRAND TOPEKA, KANSAS HOMER EILER, REGISTRAR 1518 GROVE TOPEKA, KANSAS GRIFFITH BONNER, HISTORIAN 2626 MARYLAND TOPEKA, KANSAS
Topeka, Kansas 7-12 1929
Mr Earl Church Commissioner Miles States Dept of the Interior Bureau of Pensions.
M.O# 78237 - $3.85
Dear Sir: - Your letter file "Rev. & 1812 Wars Section. M.M. N.F." of July 9 in reference to mine of June 24.
Herewith Money order for 3.85 for Antipodeal photostatic copies 24 pages original papers in Rev. War pension claim (no 2844) account Andrew Peterson of Captain Thomas Coyler's Co of Penn Reg of Artillery etc.
Yours
Chas Bruce 1135 Grand Ave Topeka Kansas
cc July 19
Money Order favor Secretary of the Interior

STATE OFFICE
Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
WILLIAM A. BRYAN CHIEF CLERK MMHF
WILLIAM E. CONNELLY ASSISTANT CHIEF CLERK
EDWARD J. BRUCE ASSISTANT CHIEF CLERK
W. BRUCE ASSISTANT CHIEF CLERK
JOHN BAKER ASSISTANT CHIEF CLERK
CHAS. H. BELL ASSISTANT CHIEF CLERK
July 9, 1929.
P. W. Bruce, 1135 Grand Avenue, Topeka, Kansas.
Sir:
I advise you that photostatic copies of original papers on file in the Revolutionary War pension claim (W.2844) made on account of the services of Andrew Patterson will be furnished you, under the provisions of the Act of August 24, 1912, at the rate of fifteen cents a page with twenty-five cents extra for certification if that is desired.
The number of pages to be copied is twenty-four.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Respectfully,
EARL D. CHURCH, Commissioner.
Handwritten notes: 24 15 3.60 3.85

...S IDENT NELLY, VICE PRESIDENT HALL BLDG TOPEKA, KANSAS P. W. BRUCE, SECRETARY 1135 GRAND TOPEKA, KANSAS CHAS. E. BRUCE, TREASURER 1135 GRAND TOPEKA, KANSAS HOMER EILER, REGISTRAR 1518 GROVE TOPEKA, KANSAS GRIFFITH BONNER, HISTORIAN 2826 MARYLAND TOPEKA, KANSAS
Kansas Society Sons of the American Revolution
Topeka, Kansas June 24 1929 192
Mr Commissioner of Pensions Washington D C
Dear Sir :
I wish some information from your records in reference to pensions paid to following soldier in Revolutionary war .
ANDREW PATTERSON, Captain Thoma Wylie Company in Pennsylvania Reg of Artillery and Artificers (Commissary General of Military Stores Department) Revolutionary War . Enlisted April 11, 1778, promoted gunner in 1780; corporal in 1780 and discharged April 11, 1781 . He died May 23, 1828 .
Understand his children who survived him all received pensions . They are as follows:
Margaret Patterson-Goucher
Samuel Patterson
Andrew Patterson Jr
Robert Patterson
I should like to have copy of all the data your records show for each of these five persons including Dates and places of birth, and death and where they are buried . Copy of application for pension Etc .
Your early attention to this will be appreciated
Very Respectfully
P W Bruce P W Bruce 1135 Grand Ave Topeka Kansas

List of pages to P. H. Bruce:
   Andrew Patterson, Jr's affid - May 4 - 1849 +     Hiram Kultz same day + family rec.  5 p.    Report fr. And. Genl's Off - Harrisbg - Apr. 16 - 1849  1 p    Recd begins; Chap. XXXI - An Act for etc  1 p    Statement rel. to land granted by Pa. dated Mch. 20 1807 -  2 p    John Patterson's affid. May 7, 1849  2 p    Alexander Duff's affid - May 5 - 1849 + Court's gja.  2 p    Letter of Morris Owen to Com. May 15 - 1849  1 p    Andrew Patterson's (Jr) affid - Sept. 12 - 1849 +     + Michael Meyer's also same day + court's  4 p.    James D. Clark's affid. as to death - dated Sept. 27 - 1850 -  1 p    + Andrew Patterson, Jr. on same subject Apr. 3, 1850 -  1 p    Morris Owen's letter to Com. Oct. 2 - 1850  1 p    Pen. City. dated Nov. 3, 1849 -  1 p    Josiah McCrackey's letter to Brant. Oct 27 - 1851 -  1 p    City jacket Act July 7 - 1838 (Increase)  1 p     24   

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
W. F. 2844
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Andrew Patterson 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.     * April 1778 3 yrs Junior Thomas Myles Benjamin Flower Continental Artillery                                                   
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____
Date of application for pension, May 4 1842
Residence at date of application, Mahoning Twp. Mercer Co. Penn.
Age at date of application, 57 yrs
Remarks: Soldier was in York Co. Penn. June 2, 1785. Margaret Dickson and died in Mahoning Twp. Penn. May 3, 1828. She died in St. Beaver Twp. Penn. May 15, 1842 and the following children survived her, Margaret Goucher, Samuel, Andrew, Robert, and Mrs. Elizabeth Seaver.
Soldier had brother John Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
* date taken from affidavit of Andrew Patterson in re of Thos. Leggett S.F. 7155

December 26, 1912.
Mrs. Nancy C. Morrow, 1255 Elk Street, Franklin, Pa.
Madam:
In addition to the military history of Andrew Patterson, W. File No. 2,844, Rev. War, you are furnished the following data as to his children:
Mary, born May 24, 1786. Peggy, " February 8, 1788. Samuel " December 20, 1789. died April 3, 1850, leaving widow Rachel. Andrew, " February 22, 1792. William, " June 7, 1794. Betsey, " November 3, 1796. Robert, " April 3, 1799. Patty " December 5, 1801. Sarah, " February 27, 1807.
Very respectfully,
J. C. Kavanagh Commissioner.

Pittsburgh Penn May 15 th 1849
Hon Sir
Herewith I send you the application of Andrew Patterson Jr, in behalf of the heirs of Margaret Patterson deceased, of Beaver County, for her back pension due under act of July 7 th 1838 - embracing the declaration of said Andrew Patterson Jr, a copy of his father's deed for Bounty land received for his service in the revolution a certificate of his service; and the affidavits of John Patterson and Alexander Duff -
Very Respectfully Yours Morris Owen
Hon J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

N 13914
Margaret Patterson
See list to Morris Owen Pittsburgh Pa Aug 6, 1849. Letter Morris Owen 17 th Aug t 1849
at 7 July 1838

State of Pennsylvania
County of Mercer S.S. Be it known, that, before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in & for said County, personally appeared, Alexander Duff a resident of the Township of Mahoning in said County, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his solemn oath state, that he knew Margaret Patterson deceased late of the Township of North Beaver, Beaver County in said State of Penn a ; who (as this deponent states from information and belief) was the reputed wife and widow of Andrew Patterson deceased late of Mahoning Township Mercer County State of Penn a ; & who is believed to have been a soldier in the war of the revolution.
This deponent further states that, the death of the said Margaret Patterson occurred on the fifteenth (15 th ) day of May in the year eighteen hundred & forty two (1842). that his recollection of the date of her death is confirmed from the circumstance of his having sold to her son Robert Patterson sundry articles made use of at her burial, which articles this deponent now finds charged in his account book in the following order, viz,
5 yds Cambric 62 1/2 3.12 1/2 1 1/2 " Book 58 85 1 pr Gloves 37 1/2 1 " Stockings 50 1 Black Hdkf 1.12 1/2 May 15 th 1842 $5.97 1/2
And further deponent saith not Sworn to & subscribed this Alexander Duff 5 th day of May 1847.
Before me James M c Williams J.P.
I certify from personal knowledge that the aforesaid deponent is a person of good character & a credible witness.
James M c Williams J.P.

State of Pennsylvania Mercer County ss.
I, Michael C. Scott, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do hereby certify that James M c Williams Esq., before whom the within proceedings purport to have been had, was at the time of signing the same and still is a Justice of the Peace, duly commissioned, qualified and acting within and for the county aforesaid and that to all his official acts as such full faith and credit is due and ought to be given and also that the signature "James M c Williams" signed to the within certificate is in the proper handwri- ting of said Justice.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Mercer this 12 th day of May A.D. 1849.
M. C. Scott, Proth.

Pittsburgh Pa Oct 17 th 1849.
Dear Sir
In reply to your the request made in your letters of the 16 th & 17 th of August, relative to the case of Margaret Patterson; I herewith enclose the best proof, that can be found; to wit, the Affidavit of Michael Myers. & also enclose a copy of the act of Assembly passed granting 200 acres of Land to Andrew Patterson, though you in your letter of 17 th (Aug) waive the request for further proof of service as Art. Artillery Artificer. I would call to your notice the affidavit relative to the marriage, which was sent with the Declaration, which with the Bible record already with you, with the proof now sent, will we trust meet the requirements of your office.
We were surprised at your calling for any further proof of the marriage, than was first sent; We deem that the record well establishes this fact -
I would wish to call to your notice the case of Nancy Moore sent you 13 th July - the case of Catherine Jones reported 28 th July, & that of Elizabeth Tindall reported 6 th Sept, neither of which have I received any report of -
Sir,
J. L. Edwards, Comr d of Pensions
Your O. b. t. Humble Serv t Morris Owen

Pittsburgh Pa a 10th July 1850.
Sir
I would respectfully call your attention to the case of the heirs of Margaret Patterson widow of Andrew Patterson late of Pennsylvania, who was a member of Capt Myrie Company in Col Benjamin Flowers Bg t of Artillery Artificers during the war of the revolution. I received from you a Pension Certificate for her pension the fore part of November last at the rate of 144$. I find from a recent decision made by the Secretary of the Interior in the case of Thomas Ligg t , that she was entitled to an increase of equal to 240$ per annum.
You are therefore respectfully requested to issue a certificate for the increase to which her children are entitled under the application which I sent you last summer.
I have the honor to be with great respect
Your Obed t Serv t Morris Owen
Hon J. L. Edwards, Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.

Pittsburgh July 23 d 1849.
Mail
(Call attended to this)
Dear Sir
Herewith I send you the declaration of Sarah Terrine, asking to be allowed a pension under the act of 17 th June 1844 & 2 d of February 1848. with a record of her marriage, & pension certificate of her husband Peter Terrine deceased.
I desire you to furnish me a reason why the none of the following claims long since reported to you by me, have not been taken up and examined.
 ✓ Claims of the heirs of Nancy McRay, reported 23 d Feby 1849,  " " " " Elizabeth Heale " 6 th April "  " " " " Elizabeth South " " " "  " " " " Margaret Patterson " 15 th May 1849  " " " " Sarah Woods " 2 d June 1849 
Very Respectfully Yours
Morris Owen
Hon J. H. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

Pittsburgh Aug y 9 th 1849.
Sir.
Herewith I send you, the declaration of Rebecca Garrison, of Greene County Penn a , asking to be allowed the back pension due her according to the resolution or act of July 1 st 1848. also a declaration requesting to be placed on the Pension Roll under the act of 2 d February 1848. and I would ask that her claim be acted on without delay, as she is in necessitous circumstances.
Your letters of Aug y 1 st & of the 6 th are before me. with your objections to the cases of Nancy McCoy & Margaret Patterson. I shall take the proper steps to obtain the proof you require in these cases, and in the mean time ask the return of the papers filed in each case, until I am prepared to furnish the proof called for.
Upon the same grounds I look for the claim of Jane Blair which I sent you on the 4 th instant, to  with he objected to, and rather than the papers be filed, would prefer your returning me the papers them to me, till I am able to adduce some further proof.
I wish you to furnish me a copy of the affidavit of Andrew Patterson, supposed to be on file with the declaration of Thomas Liggitt of Penn a made under the act of 18 th Mar y 1818.

I likewise ask in behalf of Mrs. Jane Blair for a copy of the affidavit of her husband W m Blair deceased, supposed to be on file with the declaration of W m Row, filed in your office under the act of 1818, about the year 1829 or 1830. Mr. Row was a pensioner of the United States late of Greene county Penn a .
Very Respectfully Yours Morris Green
Hon J. V. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.

Margaret Patterson, dec d Act 7 July 1828 Increased to $240 per annum, deducting former payments at $144 per annum - commencing March 1836 & terminating 4 March 1841. Payable to
Margaret Gouche, h Samuel Patterson Andrew Patterson & Robert Patterson only surviving children (See case of Thos. Liggett. Pa. Act 7 June 1832. No 32626.)
Pittsburgh
Morris Owen Pittsburgh Pa.

Pittsburgh Penn te 2 d October 1850
Sir
I herewith enclose the certificate of the court of Lawrence county Pa te to the death of one of the children of Andrew & Margaret Patterson, whose name appeared in the Pension Certificate issued to them - and ask that Samuel Pattersons name may be left out of the certificate for increased which is now due them, & which I am awaiting the receipt of.
I have the honor to be with great respect Your Obed t Serv t Morris Green
Hon J L Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.

State of Pennsylvania County of Lawrence ss
I, James D. Clarke, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas held in and for said County, certify that it was satisfactorily proven in open Court, held on 27 th day of September, 1857, that Samuel Patterson late of said County, died on the Third day of April 1857, and that he was the lawful son of Andrew and Margaret Patterson late of Pennsylvania.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and official seal of said Court this 27 th day of September, 1857.
James D. Clarke Pro

State of Pennsylvania County of Lawrence ss.
In open Court of Common Pleas held in and for said County, personally appeared, on this 27 th day of September, 1850, Andrew Patterson, who being first duly sworn, states that Samuel Patterson, late of said County, who was a lawful son of Andrew & Margaret Patterson late of Pennsylvania, (revolutionary claimants) died on the third day of April 1850, and further saith not.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written.
His Andrew Patterson mark
Before me James D. Clarke Pro M m Guffin Witness W m Donnelly "

4 surviving children
218
Margaret Gorichen
Samuel Patterson
Andrew Patterson
Robert Patterson
Mr Edwards says Allen as the sole spouse - as an adoption. See Andrew Patterson Statement in the case of Thomas Siggott Act 7 March 1832 Act 18 March 1818

No. 222] certificate for £ 52. 13. 6. Specie.
We do certify, that the State of Pennsylvania, is indebted to Andrew Patterson, late a Gunner of the Pennsylvania Regiment, of Art y . artificers, in the sum of Fifty two pounds, thirteen Shillings and six pence Specie, with lawful Interest from the tenth day of April, 1781; being the Amount of Residue of the Depreciation of his pay. Pursuant to two Acts of Assembly, passed at Philadelphia, the 18 th of December 1780. and the 10 th of April 1781. 86 a
Philad a
May 25 th 1782.
one year Int d paid J. M. one year Int d paid J. M.
M c Nicholson Compt t Gen t
Auditor Generals Office Harrisburg 16 th Ap l 1849
I certify that the above is a true Copy of the original on file in this department. Witness my hand and Seal of Office the day and year Aforesaid
John N. Durbin Auditor General.

State of Pennsylvania County of Mercer. SS
Before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace duly authorized by law to administer oaths in the County aforesaid, personally appeared Andrew Patterson Jr., a resident in the township of Mahoning in said County, aged fifty seventy years, who being first duly sworn according to law, testifies as follows, viz, that he is a child of Andrew & Margaret Patterson, that his said father is the same identical person, to whom was granted 200 acres of land by a special act of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, passed 4 th March 1807, and that said tract of land, was designated by the title of "Pattersons Hope"; that he, deponent is the same person whose declaration is now on file in the Pension Office at Washington; made for the purpose of recovering the back pension due to the heirs of Margaret Patterson deceased.
And further states that the Bible record of the marriage of the said Andrew & Margaret Patterson which was attached to & sent to Washington with said declaration in May last is the only public record of that event which can now be obtained; that no public record of that event is believed now to be in existence; diligent search having been made for such a record.
Sworn & subscribed to this (1 st )
Twelfth day of September 1849.
Before me
James M c Williams
Justice of the Peace
his Andrew A Patterson Jr mark
I certify from personal knowledge that the above named affiant is an intelligent witness of Respectable character. James M c Williams J.P.

State of Pennsylvania } County of Mercer } S.S.
Before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in & for said county duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Michael Myers a resident in the township of Springfield, County of Trumbull & State of Ohio, aged Sixty Eight years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his solemn oath testify as follows, viz, that he knew Andrew Patterson and his wife Margaret Patterson the individuals who are described in the foregoing affidavit of Andrew Patterson Jr, (who is a son of the said Andrew & Margaret,) in the year seventeen hundred and ninety three (1793), at which time he was personally acquainted with them both, that they then resided in the Barrens of the County of York in said State of Pennsylvania, in the relation of husband & wife and had three children then living whose names are Andrew Patterson Samuel Patterson & others — that he was personally acquainted with them from that time up to the time of their decease; that they continued to live together up to the time of the decease of the said Andrew Patterson as husband & wife, & were believed by this deponent & others of their neighbours to have been lawfully married, many years prior to the year 1794.
This deponent further states that

the said Andrew Patterson lived & died on the tract of land described in the foregoing affidavit declaration, and which was called "Pattersons Hope", that the said Patterson was a Locksmith, and was believed to have been a soldier in the war of the revolution. that the said Andrew & Margaret Patterson, died leaving several children among whom is the deponent before mentioned. And further saith not. Sworn & subscribed to (12 th ) Michael Hyer this 12 th day of Septem ber 1849. Before me. }
James M c Williams } Justice of the Peace }
I certify that the above named affiant is a credible witness, of good character, and of sound mind.
James M c Williams J.P. J.P.

State of Pennsylvania County of Monroe ss. I Michael Crouz Proth- -onotary of the County & State aforesaid, do hereby certify that James M Williams Esquire is a Justice of the Peace and at the time of the date of the foregoing aff- idavits was & now is duly qualified to act as such in and for said County; In being duly commissioned - and that his signature above written is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this fifteenth day of October 1849. M. C. Crouz. Prothny

copy Patent
Commonwealth
To
Andrew Paterson
Feb 15

Patent Commonwealth Yo
Pennsylvania Thos McKean Seal of State
In the name and by the Authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Thomas McKean Governor of the said Commonwealth to all to whom these presents shall come Greeting Know ye that in consideration of the services rendered by Andrew Patterson private in the late Army of the United States and in the Pennsylvania line there is granted by the said Commonwealth unto the said Andrew Patterson a certain tract of land No 1790 called "Pattersons hope" situate in District No 2 partly in Beaver and partly in Mercer counties Beginning at a post and span OK there by Lot No 1791 south two hundred and sixty one perches and a half to an ash there by Lot No 1784 east one hundred and thirty perches to a post and sugar tree, there by Lot No 178 north two hundred and sixty one perches and a half to a post and sugar tree and there by Lot No 1794 west one hundred and thirty perches to the Beginning containing two hundred acres and Allowance of six per cent for roads &c which said tract was surveyed in pursuance of an Act of Assembly passed 24 th of February 1785 and also for the said Andrew Patterson in pursuance of a special Act of Assembly passed the 24 th instant To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land with the appurtenances unto the said Andrew Patterson and his heirs to the use of him the said Andrew Patterson his heirs and assigns forever.

free and clear of all restrictions and reservations as to Mines Royalties quit Rents or otherwise excepting and reserving only the fifth part of all gold and silver ore for the use of this Commonwealth to be delivered at the Pitts Mouth clear of all charges In testimony whereof I have set my hand and caused the great seal of the State to be affixed to these presents, at Lancaster this twentieth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & seven and of the Commonwealth the thirty first
By the Governor
Recorded November 2 nd 1833
James Frink Deputy Secy
State of Pennsylvania Mercer County ss
I Thomas M Clark Recorder of Deeds in and for said County do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of a Patent from the Commonwealth to Andrew Patterson as re- corded in Recorders office in said County in Book 13 at page 98 given under my hand and seal of office at Mercer the 3 rd day of May AD 1849 Thomas M Clark Recorder

Chapter XXXI.
An Act for the relief of Andrew Patterson.
Whereas it appears to the Legislature, that Andrew Patterson of York County, was an enlisted soldier for, and during the war, and served as an artificer in a company of Artificers commanded by Captain Thomas Wileg, but from a wound received in his wrist, after serving about three years, was discharged, and left the service without receiving any of his bounty or clothing. Therefore
Section II. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, that the officers of the Land office, are hereby authorized and required to issue a patent to Andrew Patterson, for such quantity of donation land, as he would have been entitled to, had he served to the end of the war.
Simon Snyder Speaker of the House of Representatives
L. C. Lane, Speaker of the Senate,
Approved the fourth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and seven
Thomas M c Lean
City of Pittsburgh ss.
I, Andrew M c Master, one of the Aldermen of said City, and ex officio Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Allegheny, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, do certify that the above is a true copy of an Act of Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, transcribed and copied from the Laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, published under the authority of the Legislature, by Thomas M c Lean Thompson published A.D. 1808, Vol. 8 th , page 39. Witness my hand and seal this 11 th day of August A.D. 1849.
Andr. M c Master

Payment to be made at Pittsburgh by W m I. Howard Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of Pennsylvania
15 May 1842
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book Vol- ume Page by
J. P. Chase Clerk

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Claim for Military Service.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 7 th July 1838, Margaret Patterson deceased, late of Pennsylvania, widow of Andrew Patterson, who was an artillery Artificer in the Revolution, and died 3 rd May 1828 is inscribed on the roll of pensions at the rate of One hundred and forty four dollars, per annum, (commencing) March 4 th 1836, and ending 4 th March 1841.
The amount is due and payable to her only surviving children, viz. Margaret Goucher, Samuel Patterson Andrew Patterson and Robert Patterson.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this 3 rd day of November one thousand eight hundred and forty-nine
Examined and } Countersigned. }
Secretary of the Interior.
Commissioner of Pensions.

Poland Mahoning County Ohio October 27 1858
Sir;
Through information recently received from Wm. T. Howard Esq. Pension agent of Pittsburgh Pa. it appears that on the 3rd Nov. 1849, Margaret Patterson decd, widow of Andrew Patterson decd, a soldier in the Revolutionary War - was placed on the Pension Roll of the Pittsburgh agency, act July 9th 1838, rate $144 per annum, from 4th March 1836, and $720 ordered to be paid to Margaret Goucher, Samuel Patterson, Andrew Patterson & Robert Patterson, [Elizabeth Soovers omitted] only surviving heirs!!
Again on the 9th November 1850, her rate of pension was increased to $240 per annum for the same period of time, & $480 ordered to be paid to the same persons, [Elizabeth Soovers still omitted]
Andrew Patterson, & his widow Margaret both died within 4 miles of my residence - I am personally acquainted with all the heirs in this vicinity - Elizabeth Soovers , one of the legitimate heirs of Andrew & Margaret Patterson deceased, was living near Canaan P.O. Wayne County Ohio on the 20th inst of which I have authentic information, - She was known to be living, by all the heirs , and this vicinity at the time of the orders for both the above payments!! by whom has this fraud been practiced upon your Department? - The aggregate amount granted $1200.
All the heirs except Andrew Patterson junior , declare they never saw the order from your Dept for paying the above sums, but from representations made from the agents employed they each received about $70 of the 1st $720, and accepted that as in full - The latter $480 they never heard of being received until the present month!! to which they (Robert Patterson, Margaret Goucher, & Rachel Patterson, widows of Samuel Patterson decd. are willing to make affidavits, they say they signed authority to draw an amount of money to them unknown, (for they did not read the paper,) but never knew

that any was drawn - Margaret Gaucher , and Rachel Patterson , state they never received any part of the $480, & know not where to apply for redress -
It is understood that additional claims are pending before your Department, in the right of Andrew Patterson & Margaret Patterson deceased to enure to their heirs, who are not correctly represented
By request of part of the heirs I make the above representation to your Department for information
From recent developments, I apprehend that all the heirs of Andrew & Margaret Patterson deceased pensioner, except Andrew Patterson jr would be desirous to revoke if not too late, all authority heretofore granted and employ other attorney, or agents
Mrs Elizabeth Soovers, never gave any power of attorney to any person; nor was she ever consulted on the subject, as she alleges which I presume is the case
Very Respectfully
Josiah Masher, (Pete Asst Census Marshal sub. div 219. Dist O.)
Com. Pensions

Isaiah H. Buckley
Raúl Roland, Mahoning Co. Ohio October 27. 1857.
Mid. October 31. 1857.
Inquiry respecting payment of Pension to Margaret Patterson decd. widow of And rs Patterson, for services in Revolutionary War -
Respectfully referred to the Commissioner of Pensions.
Off. Lett. 277. 6 Oct. 21. 1857. J.
W. Cole
Margaret Patterson Pa. 38

Poland P.O. Mahoning County Ohio
Oct 27 1851-
Sir:
It recently appears from information received from the agent for paying pensions at Pittsburgh Pa, that on the 3 rd Nov. 1849 Margaret Patterson deced, widow of Andrew Patterson deced a soldier of the Penna line in the Rev. War, was placed on the Pension Roll, under act July 7 1838 at the rate of $144 per annum from 4 March 1836, Amt $720-
And again on the 9 th Nov 1850, her rate of pension was increased to $240 per annum for the same period of time. Amt $1200. Aggregate $1200
All which was directed to be paid to Margaret Goucher, Samuel Patterson, Andrew Patterson & Robert Patterson, represented to be the "only surviving heirs at law" and children of the said Andrew & Margaret Patterson deceased, (and the amount $1200 paid to the agent employed - about $400 only of which has been paid to the heirs above named, (and the person who received the money from the Pension agent refuses to pay over any more - as they allege - they state also that false statements have been made to them under which influence they have signed receipts for an amount of money they never received the allegation rests principally against one of the heirs who transacted the business as a farmer; others are supposed to be advising - Part of the above money was drawn by authority from part of the heirs and the true part concealed & denied -
2 nd  Elizabeth Soovers , one of the legitimate heirs, living about 80 miles distant is alleged to have been fraudulently left out of both applications, and consequently her quota drawn by others - That she was not embraced in the applications is true , that she is yet living no doubt exists , nor ever did - The information sought is whether any remedy exist either by civil or criminal proceedings in the U S Courts or only in the state courts - Respectfully referred to your advisement -
Josiah Moskey late Asst Comr Pensions Div. O.
Col. Treasury

Poland. Ohio Josiah M. Caskey Rec Nov 3 rd 1851 And sent by
Notice that Elizabeth Sower one of the heirs of Andrew & Margaret Patterson deceased pensioners is alive and appointed to the Court of Pensions to the widow of the late 3 rd United States Nov 3 rd 1851.
Mr Randall

Poland Mahoning County Ohio Oct. 27th 1851
Sir;
Andrew Patterson, a soldier of the Revolutionary War died of Mercer- County Pennsylvania, (who died about 4 miles from my residence) left a widow Margaret Patterson died who was placed on the Pension Roll 3 Nov. 1849 under act of July 7th 1838, for five years from 4th March 1836, & $720 - ordered to be paid to Margaret Goucher, Samuel Patterson, Andrew Pat- terson & Robert Patterson [Elizabeth Soovers omitted] only surviving heirs
Again on the 9th Nov. 1850 her rate of Pension was increased to $240 per annum & $480 ordered to be paid to the same persons &c
I would inform your Office, that Elizabeth Soovers , of Wayne County Ohio, and one of the legitimate heirs of Andrew, & Margaret Patterson deceased is yet alive and so known to all the other heirs, and this vicinity! Should any application be made to your office for back pay &c - Please give notice before action
Very Respectfully
Josiah Moshey
3rd Aud. Trans. Dept. }

10.708 Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Margaret Patterson decd Widow of Andrew Patterson who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 3 rd May 1828 of Mercer Co, in the State of Penna who was an Artificer in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Legt commanded by Col B. Hovey in the Penn'a Line for
Inscribed on the Roll of Pittsburgh at the rate of 24 0 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. Paid from H.H.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 th day of Nov. 1830 and sent to Morris Owen Esq
Total amount, Pittsburgh $ 10 94
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by H. H. Hightman Clerk, Book D Vol. 11 Page 229

Set to J. Husker 1 Dec 1837