Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 7178, for Benjamin Miller, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
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Miller, Benjamin
R 7178
CONTENTS

N o 25800
Benjamin Miller Wayne County Ohio
Rejected 18 th July 1833 only 3 Months service F. S. C.
P. box Wooster Wayne County Ohio
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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 subjjoined 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 Benjamin Miller Wayne County Ohio
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Draft May 1781 — 3 — private Capt Anderson and Capt Stump, Major Higgins, Col Edwards 71 years County of Hampshire Virginia one witness not certified credible  
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)                      , who has 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 days 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 , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years 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.

State of Ohio } Wayne county } On this twentieth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three personally appeared before the court of Common Pleas in and for said Wayne coun- ty Benjamin Miller a resident in said Wayne county aged seventy one years the 11 th of March 1833 who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the follow- ing 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 seventeen hundred and eighty one he re- sided near Rumley, Hampshire county, in the State of Virginia and in May of the same year as he believes was drafted into the militia service of the American colonies from the place above herein named and served as such drafted militiaman for the term of three months in the militia of said State of Virginia under the chief of the time then under Captain Sturges of Moorefield command of Capt. Anderson and part of the time under Major Viggins and he thinks under Col. Edwards xx and probably under Gen. Mullenburgh applicant thinks his services ended in July or August of the year aforesaid The company met at Rumley and marched from Rumley to Winchester from Winchester to Fred- ricksburg from thence to Richmond in Vir- ginia. This applicant had a discharge from Capt. Anderson which he has lost. He here relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an

nuity except the present and he declares that his name is not on the pension Roll or agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed this _____ day and year aforesaid J. Sloane Clerk
Benjamin Miller
And the court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And that Samuel Coulter whose deposition marked No. 2 as to the character of James Barber is a man of strict truth and veracity. John Sloane Clerk of the court of common pleas of Wayne county Ohio do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Benjamin Miller aforesaid for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 21 st day of March A.D. eighteen hundred and thirty three.
J. Sloane Clerk

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section MENE/ILL
April 17, 1930.
G. O. VanMeter General Delivery Wooster, Ohio.
Dear Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 7178, it appears that Benjamin Miller was born March 11, 1763, place not stated.
While residing near Romney, Hampshire County, Virginia, he enlisted in May, 1781 and served three months as a private in Captain Anderson's and Stump's Company, Colonel Edwards' Virginia Regiment.
He applied for pension March 20, 1833, while a resident of Canaan Township, Wayne County, Ohio. His claim was not allowed as he did not render six months service as required by the pension law.
There are no data concerning his family.
This is the history of the only Benjamin Miller who served with the Virginia Troops, that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Very truly yours,
H.W.MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section MMHF:MLB
November 15, 1930
Mr. Karl F. Overholt 1924 Frick Building Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in regard to services rendered by Captains Anderson's and Stump's company, Colonel Edwards' Virginia regiment, in which Benjamin Miller (R. 7178) served.
Benjamin Miller stated that he served three months in the Virginia militia and that the company met at Rumley (meant for Romney) and marched from there to Winchester, thence to Fredericksburg, thence to Richmond, Virginia. He stated that he received his discharge from Captain Anderson but had lost it. He gave no other details of service.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner
This person made a further inquiry about Genl. Washington which was answered Jan. 9-1930. See misc. file

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
MMHF/HLM
February 26, 1930.
Mr. Karl F. Overholt 1924 Frick Building Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.
Dear Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 7178, it appears that Benjamin Miller was born March 11, 1762, place not stated.
While residing near Romney, Hampshire County, Virginia, he enlisted in May, 1781 and served three months as a private in Captains Anderson's and Stump's Company, Colonel Edwards' Virginia Regiment.
He applied for pension March 20, 1833, while a resident of Canaan Township, Wayne County, Ohio. His claim was not allowed as he did not render six months service as required by the pension law.
There are no data concerning his family.
This is the history of the only Benjamin Miller who served with the Virginia Troops, that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

DOOR 211
BOURBON STREET NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA
June 24, 1929
Mrs. Clyde Wiggins Manatee Florida
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 7178, it appears that Benjamin Miller was born March 11, 1762, place not stated. While residing near Romney, Hampshire County, Virginia, he enlisted in May, 1781, and served three months as a private in Captains Anderson's and Stump's Company, Colonel Edwards' Virginia Regiment.
He applied for pension March 20, 1833, while a resident of Canaan Township, Wayne County, Ohio. His claim was not allowed as he did not render six months service as required by the pension law.
There are no data concerning his family.
Respectfully,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.
6-24-29 C.D.C. 299200

contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- this Bureau. Benjamin Miller Ref. 7178
   LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     181 3 mos. Anderson Stump Edwards Va.           
Battles engaged in, /
Residence of soldier at enlistment, near Romney Hampshire Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, Mar 20, 1833
Residence at date of application, Lebanon Twp Wayne Co. Ohio
Age at date of application, Born Mar. 11, 1762.
Remarks: This claim was not allowed he did not render 6 mos service as required by Act of June 7, 1832, under which he applied. No data as to family -
Very respectfully,
OK

Rev. War Section, Record Division.
AW
Mar. 28, 1922.
Mrs. Eliza Melissa Browning, 3412 Sheffield Ave. Chicago, Ills.
Madam:
In response to your letter of the 23" instant, you are advised, relative to the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. File 7178, of Benjamin Miller, that no discourtesy is intended in the statement as to the cause of its rejection, which was purely a legal matter.
The Act of Congress, date June 7, 1832, under which he applied for pension required that a soldier should render six months service in the army of the Revolution and said Benjamin Miller never claimed to have served more than three months.
Very respectfully,
Washington Gardner
Commissioner.

3412 Sheffield Ave., Chicago, Illinois, March 23, 1922.
Record Division, Department of the Interior, Rev. War Section, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Attention -----Mr. Washington Gardner, Commissioner.
My dear Sir:
I am a member of the Chicago Chapter D. A. R. and am in receipt of your letter of March 6th, 1922, written in reply to Mrs. W. Robinson of 475 Carroll St., Akron, Ohio, her letter dated the 26th of February, received by you the 27th ult., she asking for a copy of Benjamin Miller's Pension Certificate who served in the Revolutionary War, from Romney, Hampshire County, West Virginia, under Captain Anderson, Lieut. Stump and Colonel Edwards of Virginia. He enrolled May, 1781, served 3 months, was in one battle and the date of application for pension being March 20th, 1833. His residence at date of application was Canaan Township, Wayne County, Ohio.
REMARKS: Rejected, as he did not render 6 months service as required by Act of June 7, 1832, under which he applied. This record will be found in V. L. M. Ref. 7178, Rev. War Bureau of Pensions, according to statement made by your predecessor V. Warner. I insist on a correct and more courteous reply to Mrs. W. Robinson, at once.
Respectfully,
Eliza Melissa Browning
(A real granddaughter of Benjamin Miller)

1924 FRICK BUILDING PITTSBURGH
August 7, 1930.
Dear Sir:
Referring to Revolutionary and 1812 Wars Section, MMHF/HMM, and your letter to me dated February 26, 1930, - would you kindly inform me as to what service Captains Anderson's and Stump's Company, Colonel Edwards' Virginia Regiment, performed during the period May to August, 1781, when Benjamin Miller served as a private with that Company, or if you are unable to do so, will you direct me where to write for such information.
One of his descendants has a leather pocket book marked G W, which, it is stated, was given to Benjamin Miller by George Washington, and it is also stated that he served as scout on the frontier and as a carrier of dispatches for General Washington. I wish to verify these statements from the service records of the Company, if possible.
Whatever information, assistance, or direction you can give me in this will be appreciated.
Respectfully yours,
Karl F. Overholt Karl F. Overholt. N.Y.C.
THE HONORABLE EARL D. CHURCH, Commissioner, Bureau of Pensions, U. S. Department of Interior, Washington, D. C.

1-2 ct Jan 12-1921. H
265- E 7st.
Rev W Pittsburgh California.
Dear Sir, Will you please send me a copy of Pension certificate of Benjamin Miller which will be found on the Record Division Department Bureau of Pensions . L. & M Ref- 7178 Revolutionary war . Resp.
Myrtle S. Markham

LANSING HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
E. J. SHASSBERGER ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
LANSING, MICHIGAN
820 Capt. Ave. N. Lansing, Michigan Aug. 29 th 1914.
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Sir,
Will you please send me a statement of the military history of — Sawyer of Orange Co., New York, a soldier of the Revolutionary War. He was called Capt. Sawyer and served as a paymaster in the Revolution. I would like also the record of Benj. Miller of Romney Va., a soldier of the Revolution, for which I'll thank you in advance.
Very respectfully Mrs Ernest J. Shassberger.
2 cts Stamped Envelope OLC Enclosed NR RWD

475 Carroll Street,
Akron, Ohio,
July 12, 1922.
Gentlemen, — As already Please send a copy of Benjamin Miller's pension certificate as found in V. L. M. Ref. 71 78.
U. S. VETERANS' BUREAU Chief Clerk JUL 18 1922 MAIL SECTION
Yours truly, Miss Lena V. Robinson
R-36
P. S.
Benjamin Miller is the Grandfather of Mrs. Eliza Browning of Chicago, Illinois. She is one of the five surviving grand- daughters of her D. A. R. Chapter.

Ref. 7178

196 South College Street
R7178
Akron Nov 29 1807
Pension Bureau
Department of the interior
Will you be so kind as to see, If the name of Benjamin Miller a soldier of the Revolution, and lived in Canton Wayne County; name is on file for a pension about the year 1835, or so; if so, what state did he enlist from. Mr Millers papers were destroyed by fire in 1841. If you will look this up I will pay you for your trouble
your Mrs David Rittersbach
196 South College St Akron Ohio

Chicago, Feb. 15, 1908
1121 Sheffield Ave.
Hon. Vespasian Warner,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
m. I understand that the military history of some of my ancestors are on record in the Pension Department of the Government. The first I wish to mention is my great-grandfather, Benjamin Miller who enlisted as a soldier at, or near Romney, Hampshire County, Vir. May 1781. The Commanding officers were Captain Anderson and Stump and Colonel Edwards. He applied for a pension from Canaan Township, Wayne Co., Ohio, March 20th, 1833. This information I am giving you, was sent to me by mail from my cousin, who obtained it from the Pension Department of the Government, Mrs. David Rittersbach, who lives at 196 College St., Akron, Ohio, - Benjamin Miller being her grandfather and my great-grandfather. I would be pleased to have his records sent to me for my personal use. R7178
Benjamin Miller had two older brothers, whom I think enlisted from the same County that he did, their names were Isaac and Henry Miller; they served as soldiers also in the Revolutionary War, and eventually these two brothers after the War was over, emigrated to Ohio, settling near Canton in Stark County of that State, living there until their death. Benjamin Miller married Elizabeth Parker in Hampshire County, Virginia in the year 1784 and this Elizabeth Parker had three brothers, Who were soldiers also in the Revolutionary War. The

name of one of these brothers was Henry Parker , the full name of the other two have been forgotten. These soldiers were my ancestors and I would be greatly pleased to have their military record.
This is fragmentary family history of these soldiers and largely traditional and unreliable. I, and his descendents will be greatly pleased, if possible to have this family history verified by the military records of the Pension Department; and as I wish to join the Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, and it is required that I place this history into the hands of the Historian of that order, before I am entitled to its membership.
These favors will greatly oblige,
Very respectfully yours,
James. F. Browning.
negative sent as to Isaac & Henry Miller & Henry Parker

814 Montrose Avé., Chicago, Illinois. March 28, 1922.
Mr. Washington Gardner, Commissioner, Record Division, Rev. War Section, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you please send me copy of Benjamin Miller's Revolutionary War Pension Certificate? He enrolled from Romney, Hampshire County, West Virginia, under Capt. Anderson, Lieut. Stump and Col. Edwards, of Virginia, May, 1781, served 3 months, was in one battle and the date of application for pension, March 20th, 1833. His residence at date of application was Canaan Township, Wayne County, Ohio. He was rejected as he did not render 6 months service as required by Act of June 7, 1832, under which he applied. This record will be found in V. L. M. Ref. 7178, Rev. War Bureau of Pensions.
Very truly yours,
(Mrs) Marie Good,

1924 FRICK BUILDING PITTSBURGH
February 20th, 1930.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly furnish me with a copy of the Pension Record of Benj. Miller (1762-1841), a Revolutionary War Scout in Virginia. Any fee for same will be paid promptly on receipt. Enclosed is stamped addressed envelope for reply.
Yours very truly,
Karl F. Overholt

C.W. KISLING, PROP'R.
WOOSTER, OHIO. Feb 12 30 192
Bureau of Pensions
Dear Sir,
I am the possessor of an old billfold which at one time was the property of G. Washington. It is supposed to have been given to one Benjamin Miller, my Great Great Grand Father.
{ Benjamin Miller born March 14, 1762 died March 28 1821 Elizabeth Miller (nee) Parker born Dec. 8 1766 died Mar. 21, 1851 Parents of Following Children
 Isaac. May 14, 1885  Sarah. Dec. 21 1786 Married Abraham Van Meter.  Luke Dec. 9 1788  John June 15 1791 died 1795  Susannah Mar. 28, 1793  Abraham. July 15 1796  Jonathan. Sep. 22 1798  Elizabeth Sept 15 1801  Jacob. June 4 1802  Joseph. June 4 1802  Benjamin Sept 12 1804  Jane Oct. 11 1806  Susannah 2nd Oct. 11 1806  Myrtle. April 8 1809. 

C.W. KISLING, PROP'R.
WOOSTER, OHIO.
192
Benjamin Miller Elizabeth Married Parker Miller
Lived in Wooster Ohio, their last child born here in 1809. Came formerly from near Wellsville or Painesville Ohio, on the West Virginia side of River at that time in Virginia. Was supposed to be a despatch Carrier of Gen. G. Washington.
Wanted Revolutionary War Record.
Would Greatly Appreciate any information.
Respectfully,
C.C. Van Meter
General Wooster O.

Manatee Fla
Feb 16 1929
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D. C.
Dear Sir,
Have you on file the war record of one Benjamin Miller , born at Romney Virginia, a soldier in the American Revolution? If so could you send it to me? Thanking you I am Respectfully
(Mrs) Clyde Wiggins

980 Elmwood Ave
Rev at Buffalo, N.Y.
Dept of Interior May 3-1922
Bureau of Pensions
Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen, -
I am writing for the official Revolutionary War record of my great grandfather Benjamin Miller, who enlisted from Romney, Va. May 1781.
I have learned from those who have this record

that the Division no. is 3-5-25, and the other reference marks given are V.L.M.
Ref 7178
Rev. War.
I wish this record to use for membership to the D.A.R. If there is any charge for this information please notify me.
Very truly yours (Mrs. E.A.) Arletta Mansfield

1. Cox. 18 July. 1833.
25.800
06
Recorded. Vre 255
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War Dept. o Pension Office 18. July. 1883.
Sir.
The evidence in support of the claim of Benjamin Miller has been examined. The act of the 7 th of June 1882 under which he claims a Pension: requires six months , actual service as the shortest period for which a pension can be granted allowed. —
He alleges to have served but three months . — The claim is therefore rejected, and the papers are retained on the files of this Office. —
I am Sir,
Yours J. H. C.
S. Cox Esq. Wooster, Wayne Co. Ohio.

Wooster June 21, st 1833.
Dear Sir: Enclosed I send you the application of Benjamin Miller for a pension with two depositions both on one sheet upon which I hope the investigation may be favorable. Please inform me of the result. Yours very respectfully &c.
J. Fox,
Wooster, Wayne county, Ohio.

1907 Dec. 9 Hist to Mrs. David Rittersbach V.L.M. 1908 Feb. 27 Hist to Jas. F. Browning 1914 Sept. 2. Hist to Mrs. Ernest F. Sharsberger. Fr. 1921 Feb. 16. Hist. to Myrtle S. Markham 1922 Feb. 6 Hist to Mrs. H. Robinson P.O. 1922 Mar. 28. Cause of rejection ex- plained to C.O. Browning 1922 May 2 Hist. to Mrs. Marie Spod. 1922 June 15. Hist. to Mrs. E. A. Mansfield   1929 - June 24, Hist to Mrs. Clyde Wiggins, M, E, E. 1930 - Feb. 26 - Hist. to Mr. Karl F. Overholt 1930 - Apr. 17 - Hist. to C.O. Van Meter. MMHF. ILL. 1930 - Nov. 15 - Mr. K. F. Overholt add. further in regard to service.
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P. O. Benjamin Miller Service: _____
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18 Discharged: _____, 18 Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: List of rejected claims printed in 1852 shows Re-enlisted: cause of rejection as follows: "only three mos. service" 
Attorney: _____ P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contra _____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

Act 7 th June 1833.—
Repeated
See letter 18 th July 1833
To.
S. B. B. Esq.
Nooster
Wayne County Ohio
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Depositions No. 122
James Bankers Deposition

Deposition of James Barber of Lawrence Township, Stark County State of Ohio as follows to wit I the said James Barber saith that same time in may 1781 I lived in the State of Virginia Hampshire County and that a certain Benjamin Miller of the County and State aforesaid was drafted and served three months as militiaman under Captain Anderson and Major Weigant also I was with the said Benjamin Miller at Romney after surrendering marched to Winchester from there to Richmond I have seen the said Miller several times since and am knowing to his living in Wayne County Coneser Township Ohio James x Barber
Sworn to and subscribed before me Abram Stevens a justice of the peace in and for the County of Stark and State of Ohio this 16 th of march 1833 Abraham Stevens 
State of Ohio Wayne County
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Court of Common Pleas, heard him AD 1833 Personally appeared me open Court Samuel Coulter of law- ful age who who being duly sworn according to law deposes and says that he has known James Barber who has made and subscribed the fore- going affidavit for the space of twenty four years last past and that he has always known & believed him to have been and to be a man of truth and veracity In testimony whereof I sign my name and affix the seal of said Court at Wooster the 21 st day of march AD 1833
J. Sloan Clerk