Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 36871, for John Reiley, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn. Va.
Reiley, John. Riely, or
S 36 871. B.L.W. 993-100.
CONTENTS
Name also appears as Riely and Riley.

7251 From  Kentucky to  Indiana John Wiley
Charles Co. in the state of Kentucky who was a private in the regiment commanded by Col. Capt. M c Kinley 3 rd Reg t of the Penn sylva ne, for the term of four years
scribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 22 nd of May, 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th of March 1819 and sent to James Clark Esq r Paris Kentucky.
Arrears to 4th of March 1819 $75.87 Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 Sept. 1819 48.
$123.60
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Transp d to Indiana Jan y 19, 1826. H. W. England Jan y 13 1827
Date of death not on w ts

John Bailey states, that he is a native of the Town of Carlisle state of Pennsylvania and at this time a citizen of Clarke County state of Kentucky. That he was seven years and one day a soldier in the service of the Uni- ted States during the war of the revolution. During the whole of which time he was, either private, or musician in the Pennsylvania line
That on the second day of November 1776 in Carlisle his native place he enlisted in the Capt Henry of McHenry's company of the 12 th Pennsylvania Regiment, that in virtue of this enlistment, he served until the January 1781 when he was discharged That on the day of the same month (January) on February in the same year 1781 he is in at Passyunk which as he speaks from memory only) he again enlisted during the war in the 3 rd Pennsylvania Reg t . That in virtue of this enlistment, he served until the end of the war, when on the 3 rd day November 1783 he was regularly and honorably dischar- ged in the City of Philadelphia. Which discharge, he retained in his possession until by time or accident the same has

been destroyed. He further states that he knows of no person in this state by to whom he can prove the above facts, and therefore gives the following detail of facts which will be verified by the records of the war office, and the annexed certificate signed Nat. Cutting.
That in the year 1813 he applied through the Hon. J. P. DeSha to the proper department of the war office for a warrant for his military bounty land, and received in the place of a warrant the above men- tioned certificate. He therefore asserts that the records of the war department will show his enlistment, service & discharge. He however asserts most solemnly, that he never assigned his claim to the warrant to the said collect r Pamer or any other person, nor did he ever authorize the said Pamer or any other person, to draw the same, nor does he think he ever handed over to the said Pamer or any other person his discharge off r .
The said John Neely further states
J. P. DeSha x

that he has a wife and eleven chil- dren now living, six of whom are living with him. That from his age and reduced circumstances, he is in real need of the assistance of his Coun- try for his support.
State of Kentucky Paris 13 th S d
I James Clark one of the cir- cuit judges for the state of Ky do certify that the foregoing statement of John Reely was sworn to by him and subscribed before me, and subscribed in my presence. I further now certify, that I be- lieve the the said statement as made by him, to be true given under my hand at Paris Ky this 13 th day of May 1818 Ja s Clark

Kentucky Set
I Thomas Arnold clerk of the court for the circuit of Bourbon do hereby certify that the Honorable James Clark, before whom the within statement was made and sworn to, and whose signature is thereto annexed, is and was at the time thereof one of the circuit Judges in and for the Commonwealth of Kentucky aforesaid, and presiding judge of the court for the circuit aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and to all his official acts as such full faith and credit is due and ought to be had and given, as well in courts of justice as elsewhere.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my Office at Paris this twenty second day of May one thousand eight hundred & eighteen.
Thos: Arnold

State of Kentucky Clarke County Set.
On the 23 rd day of August 1820 — (which is improperly made by a law of this state) Personally appeared in Court John Riley, being a Court of records for the County of Clarke, John Riley, aged Sixty one years, resident in the said County of Clarke, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows — In the twelfth Pennsylvania regiment commanded by Colonel Cook, and in Captain Henry McKinley's company in which he was enlisted on the 2 nd day of November 1776 — That he continued in service Seven years and one day , having been discharged on the 3 rd day of November 1783, from the twelfth regiment he was transferred to the third Pennsylvania regiment; that he also served in the second and first regiments and was honorably discharged — and that said John Riley has a pension certificate signed by J. C. Calhoun (Secretary of War) on the fifth day of March 1819, number 7251.
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818. and that I have not since that time by gift, sale or in any other manner disposed of my property, or any part thereof with intent thereby to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of the Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war" passed on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities or contracts or debts due me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed,
Schedule.
  Three work horses worth about $100. — 2 Colts worth $35 $135.00   3 cows and calves worth about $30. — 5 head young cattle $20 50.00   21 head of sheep and hogs worth about $20 20.00   one harness plow and 2 shovel plows worth $8. 8.00   3 old hoes $1.25 — Gear for 2 horses worth $10. 11.25   $224.25 

Amount brought forward $224.25 Household furniture, with the exception of bedding & clothing. — 23.— Kitchen furniture worth about $8. Total amount $255.25
And saith John Riley further saith that he has generally had been worked at the Tailoring trade, but at this time (on account of the loss of his eye sight) he does but little at his trade — he further saith that his family consists of a wife and 4 children; his wife aged between 54 & 55 years. his son David Riley aged between 17 & 18 years his son Thomas Riley aged between 15 & 16 years, his son Robert Riley aged between 12 & 13 years and his son Charles Riley aged 10 years. the oldest of the boys is now in cultivating a small farm that is rented and the 3 youngest at this time are going to School, but occasionally assist in handling the crops.
John Riley
Sworn to and declared on the 28 th day of August 1820 in Open Court before the said board for Clarke County By Wm. H. Norman presiding S. A. James P. Bullock Clerk for the said board, do hereby certify that the foregoing Dalk and the Schedule thereto annexed are true copies from the records of said board, and I as further certify that it is the opinion of the said board that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is $255.25 In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said county this 28 th day of August
James P. Bullock

993
John Riley private Virginia line —
Warrant ipb. May 10 th 1821
Rev. A.B. Brown —

STATE OF KENTUCKY, County of Fayette
I, John Riley aged sixty two years, a citizen of the United States, do, upon oath, testify and declare, that in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy six I enlisted in the army of the Revolution, against the common enemy of my country, for the term of "during the war," and served in the company commanded by Capt Henry Mc Kinley — and in the regiment No. 12 th under command of Colonel Cooke of the Pennsylvania line; and that I continued in the service aforesaid until the close of the war, in seventeen hundred and eighty-three, when I was regularly discharged from the 1 st Virginia regiment, commanded by Colonel
My discharge is now lost or mislaid, so that I cannot produce it to corroborate the above statement. I further declare, that I have never received a warrant for the Bounty Land promised to me on the part of the United States; nor have I ever assigned or transferred my claim to that gratuity in any manner whatsoever: Therefore, Know all men by these presents, that I, John Riley aforesaid, do hereby constitute and appoint Rev. O. Brown of the county of Washington City and state of Washington to be my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name to demand and receive from the Secretary of War, of the United States, or of such other person as is duly authorised to issue and deliver the same, a warrant for the quantity of Land due to me as aforesaid, and to sign a receipt or acquittance therefor; and my said attorney is hereby fully authorised and empowered to constitute and appoint one or more substitutes or attorneys under him, for the special purposes above expressed.
Attest,
John Riley  (Seal)
I, John Riley aged _____ years, a citizen of the United States, do, upon oath, declare, that I have been long acquainted with John Riley who has subscribed the above declaration in my presence, and well know that he is the identical person he therein represents himself to be; and, further, I know that he did perform the military service therein stated.
Attest,
John Riley  (Seal)
Before me, Matthew Elder personally appeared the above named John Riley subscriber to the foregoing declaration, and in my presence acknowledged the power of attorney thereto subjoined to be his free act and deed; and, likewise, personally appeared John Riley who hath subscribed the above certificate of identity, both to me well known to be men of respectability and truth, and made solemn oath to the truth of the depositions by them respectively subscribed, this 31 st day of March 18 81
Matthew Elder
Justice of the Peace Fayette Co Ky
In testimony that the above written was a magistrate authorised to administer oaths, and take acknowledgments, &c. in the state of _____ at the above date, and that his name there subscribed appears to be his usual signature, I have hereunto affixed the county seal, and subscribed my name and quality, at this _____ day of _____ 18 _____
Clerk of the County Court of
State of Kentucky Fayette County ss March 31 st 18 81 . I James Elliott , Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that Matthew Elder

State of Kentucky Virginia line
Forgets County lot
This day John Riley personally appeared before me at West of the River for said County and had saith that in the year 1776 in the Town of Carlisle Cumberland County in the State of Pennsylvania. He enlisted for "Quorum the war" in Capt. Horning M c Kinley's Company in the 12 th Reg t commanded by Colo Berk. That he was in the Battle of Brandywine when the Regiment was cut up. That he was then attached to a Virginia Regiment & sent to Virginia and was in the Battle of Jersey Town in Virginia that he was at the Siege of York  the and after the war was over he was sent to Philadelphia & then "General" General Quayle. That he served during the whole war. That from Capt. J. then sold up he has forgotten any more his services. That he has not his Discharge. That he is now of Paxton of the United States for the District

of Kentucky that the number of his draft certificates is 7251. That he has received his Land Warrant from Virginia for 200 acres on warrant no 11014 that Josiah Morris the Commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington City, has sent him his Patent for his two hundred acres of land for his services in the Virginia Continental line. That his Patent bears date
the 25 th day of April 1820 that he has never received his Land from the United States for his services in the Revolutionary war & requests proof of his Pension Certificate & Patents together with his Affidavit will be received as evidence in conclusion to form his claim to Land from the United States & hopes they will send his Warrant to his Agent Cornelius M. B. Prague at Lexington (Ky) where Mr. Mason

wants for it in the War Office that he resides in Clarke County (Ky) John Shively (head) from under my land the 31 st day of March 1821  Matt Olden J.P. 76
State of Kentucky Fayette County sit This day John Riley met with that he is well acquainted with John Riley who has been to the annexed affidavit & will know that he is not a person of the United States & that he has received his said Patent & that he believes the facts set forth in said affidavit are true from under my land this 31 st day of March 1821  Matt Olden J.P. 76 I do certify that John Riley & John Riley are identical with persons from under my land the 31 st March 1821  Matt Olden J.P. 76

Whose name is subscribed to the foregoing and within certificate, was at the time of subscribing his name thereto, and is at this time, an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County aforesaid duly Commissioned and qualified agreeably to law, and as such full faith and credit should be given to all his official acts.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this day and date last written and of the Commonwealth the 29th Year.
At H. Ridgely

Hon N. H. English Feb. 13.

Peru Office, Feb. 13, 1857.
Sir:
I herewith return the letter of Col. Riley, Esq. and regret to state that his mother Mary Riley, was not able to be present at his death, and consequently, there are no means due to her, which by her children can be obtained. She was named, it appears, in 1886. She was last checked present, for instance, named at that date, the list of July 7, 1838, but up to March 3 rd 1851, no record was entitled to the benefit of it, previous only, she was a widow at its passage. But Mary Riley, was not a widow since the 13 th of Sept. 1840, and died March 23 rd 1842. It would appear however, that there is a small amount due on account of the pension of her husband, which can be obtained by her representatives there at the office of the Third Auditor. I have & Hon. W. H. English, Heads of Dept.

March 13, 1936
John Reiley-S.36871 BA-J/AWF am
Mrs. N. B. Mavity 223 Summit Circle French Lick, Indiana
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of William Moore and John Reily, both of whom died in Orange County, Indiana
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited trained clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is not possible to comply in full with each request for Revolutionary War data.
The record of John Riely is furnished herein as found in pension claim, S. 36871, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
John Riely (name is also found Reiley) was a native of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, date of his birth not given, nor are the names of his parents stated.
He enlisted in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, November 2, 1776, was a private and musician in Captain Henry McKinley's company, Colonel Cooke's 12th Pennsylvania regiment, also served in the 3rd Pennsylvania regiment; he was in the battles of Monmouth, Jamestown, and the siege of Yorktown, and was discharged November 3, 1783 then in the 1st Virginia regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 22, 1818, then aged about sixty years and
For telephone report from Gen. Acc. Off. at back of all this series.
John Riley, S. 36873, was trans. for Ky. to Indiana, also.

living in Clark County, Kentucky.
The soldier, John Riely, referred in 1818 to his wife and eleven children, six of whom were then residing with him. He stated in 1820 that his wife was aged between fifty-four and fifty-five years, her name not given, and that the following four children were living with them— David aged between seventeen and eighteen years, Thomas aged between fifteen and sixteen years, Robert aged between twelve and thirteen years, and Charles aged ten years.
Jesse Riely was of Fayette County, Kentucky in 1821; it is not shown then he was related to the family.
In 1825 the soldier had moved to Orange County, Indiana.
There is on file in this claim for pension, S. 36871, correspondence in 1857 between Honorable William H. English and the Pension Office which shows that Mary Riley had died March 23, 1842, was not a widow until September 13, 1840, and the inquiry was whether or not her son, C. M. Riley should administer on her estate and whether or not any pension was due on account of service of her husband in the Revolutionary War.
The letter of C. M. Riley submitted by Honorable William H. English, was returned to him, hence the name of the soldier is not recorded in the correspondence, nor can it be determined whether this correspondence really pertains to this John Riely, with whose claim for pension it is filed. The correspondence shows that no pension was due.
In order to obtain date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly date of death of this pensioner, John Riely, you should write The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and give the following: John Reiley (as he was pensioned), Certificate #7251, issued March 5, 1819, rate $8.00 per month, Commenced May 22, 1818, Act of March 18, 1818, Kentucky Agency.
Very truly yours
G. H. SWEET Acting Executive Assistant to the Administrator

State of Indiana Orange County set.
John Riley Appeared before me a justice of the peace for the aforesaid County and made oath that he was placed on the list of revolutionary pensioners for the Agency of Kentucky in the year 1819 and that the Number of his pension Certificate is 9251 and that he is the identical person named therein and that he now resides in Orange County Indiana and that he wishes to be transferred to the Agency of the State of Indiana to draw his Pension money in future and that the transfer may be sent to the care of Mr. Samuel post master George Town Scott County Ky John Riley
Sworn to and subscribed to before me This 12 th Day of Oct 1825.
J. B. Moyer V.P. of Peace

The state of Indiana
Orange County
I William Haggatt Clerk of the present Court for the County of Or- ange do hereby certify that John B. Mayn before whom the within bill was made is an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County in full faith and credit is due to all his official acts as such
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County at office in Paoli October 13th 1825
W. H. Haggatt Clerk

Dec. 16. 1912. Sur. File No. 36,871. John Reily, Riely or Reiley was a native of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, where he enlisted and served from November 2, 1776, to November 3, 1783, as Private and Musician in the 12th Pennsylvania and 1st Virginia regiments, and was in the battle of Jamestown and Siege of York.
In 1820, he was a resident of Clark County, Kentucky, and claimed to be sixty-one years of age, and referred to his children, David, Thomas, Robert and Charles.
In 1825, soldier resided in Orange County, Indiana. He left a widow, but the dates of their deaths are not shown.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
There is another John Riley in Indiana - S. 36873
Hon. H. A. Barnhart H. of R.
His letter in W. 4182 mm Dougherty.
Ever

In 1818 he ref. to his wife & 11 child, their living. But of whom were less, with him, In 1820 he stated that his wife was then aged between 54 & 55 yrs & they had 4 child, living with them. David aged between 17 & 18 yrs; Thos aged between 15 & 16 yrs; Rachel aged between 12 & 13 yrs & Elizabeth aged 10 yrs.  Very respectfully,  Commissioner.
Wm. H. H. ... ... 1820 ...

Wash. a Jan 26 th 57
Sir -
If there is no application on file in the case of the widow mentioned in the enclosed letter I suppose what the writer will want will be the forms for such cases, with directions as to the proof required in this particular case. I presume there can be no doubt about the heirs of Mary Riley being entitled to some pension - not much it is time but something. What was the annual pension paid the soldier? & will it be best for the son to administer upon the mother's estate? Is there any bounty land due? Please return Mr Riley's letter Wm H English

36871 INVALID.
Rev
Feb. 17/94 Mr. H. A. Barnhart. 6 P. J. Cadwallader, 44 Johnston Bldg. Cincinnati, Ohio. e 1912 Dec. 16. Hon. H. A. Barnhart. f 1936 - Mich. A. L. 13 1936 - Mich. A. L. 13 1936 - Mich. A. L. 13
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[Arrangement of 1870.]

223 Summit Circle. French Lick, Indiana
Veterans Adm. Washington P.C.
Gentlemen:
I am writing to request the Rev. War. record of John Reily , who died in Paoli, Ind. (Orange Co.) A Paoli newspaper of Feb. 1840 contains this notice: "Died in Paoli Feb. 25, 1840. Mrs. Mary Riely, aged 75 years, surviving consort of John Riely, an old Rev- olutionary soldier who died about 15 months ago." May I also request record for William Moore , born 1754, died in Orange Co. Ind. in April 1832. His wife Rachel died 1839. Thanking you for past favors and for these requested, I am, Yours truly,
Mrs. N. B. Mavity.

Very Gth, 1894.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
FEB 14 1894
Dear Sir:-
John Walker prior to the Revolution was as a soldier station- ed at Fort Wheeling. Later with Lord Dunmore at Fort Pitt, and during the Revolution was one of Morgan's Riflemen. Sailed up the North River and was at the taking of Burgoyne at Saratoga. Was at Valley Forge dur- ing winter 1777 and 1778, was wounded in the side, probably at the battle of Trenton. Was on the later pension list granted revolutionary soldier due a pension of $20.00 per year until his death.
He moved from Washington County in 1783 to Cabin Creek a short distance above Mayville Ky, and settled at North Hickman Fayette County near Lexington, he lived there about 7 years, then moved to Milton, from there to Campbell County and then to Rush County, Ind. where he died. His pension was probably paid at Rushville, Brookville or Indianapolis, Ind. He died about 1837.
Will you be kind enough to furnish me with what record you have regarding him. He is the great, great grandfather of my wife, who is desirous of becoming a member of the Daughters of the American Rev- olution, and wants this information. If there are any charges please let me know, and I will see that the same is paid.
Yours Respectfully,

PEIRCE J. CADWALLADER, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 44 JOHNSTON BUILDING, CINCINNATI, O. TELEPHONE 1630. RESIDENCE TELEPHONE 5349.
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Feby 9th, 1894.
answered in S. 26871
This letter describes the John Riley S. 36873
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
John Reiley prior to the Revolution was as a soldier stationed at Fort Wheeling, later with Lord Dunman at Fort Pitt, and during the Revolution was one of Morgan's Rifle men. Sailed up the North River and was at the taking of Burgoyne at Saratoga. Was at Valley Forge during winter 1778 and 1878, was wounded in the side, probably at the battle of Trenton. Was on the first pension list granted revolutionary soldier due a pension of $ 90.00 per year until his death.
He moved from Washington County in 1789 to Cabin Creek a short distance above Maysville Ky, and settled at North Elkham Fayette County near Lexington, he lived there about 7 years, then moved to Fulton, from there to Campbell County and then to Rush County, Ind. where he died. His pension was probably paid at Rushville, Brookville or Indianapolis, Ind. He died about 1837.
Will you be kind enough to furnish me with what record you have regarding him. He is the great, great grandfather of my wife, who is desirous of becoming a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and wants this information. If there are any charges please let me know, and I will see that the same is paid.
Yours Respectfully,
P. J. Cadwallader 3

$36871
John Reiley, t/c no. 7251 had moved from Kentucky (county not named) to Orange County, Indiana where he had resided 16 yrs. when last pay- ment of pension was made Oct. 11, 1838, to Arthur D. Simp- son, attorney. No widow named in papers.
Above report made by telephone from a clerk named "Thom" in General Accounting Office Mch. 7, 1936 M. V. Eich

Adm. t. l.
John Reilly Jr. military Penn. Regt. 1776 to 1781 22 May 1818

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Section of U. S. Milit. B. Lands & Pensions.
February 25 th 1813.
By the Records in this office it appears that a Warrant to satisfy the claim of John Reiley, (who was a Private in the Pennsylv a Line in the Revolutionary Army of the U. S.) to the United States Military Bounty Land, was issued to Alex r Power, as d under the number 10,249, (dated Feb y 14 th 1791.
P. Nat. Cutting.
The above warrant, together with many others were received in paym t for the Land patented to John Cleve Symmes
Edward Tiffin Com r Gen l Land Off ce
March 1 st 1813

Mr. Wiley for transfer
Re 2 Jan 18. 1876
Rev. John Brown 1876
L. Edwards Esq. Museum Office

Sir
I enclose to you the affidavit of Mr. Neely a prisoner who wishes to be transferred from Kentucky to Indiana, will you be so good as to, enclose to me the necessary document as I may transmit it to him Very respectfully James Wilson
13 th Jan

Branch State Bank of Indiana Richmond, 12 Mo. 8. 1836.
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Resp. fr
I enclose herewith the papers of several Pensioners of this District who have received nothing for the last year, and who now respectfully ask to be paid.
One of the enclosed, in particular, is so badly executed; that I dislike to send it - but as they all reside at some distance from this place, and as I am satisfied they are Pensioners , I have concluded to present them as they are.
The names of the Pensioners are
Jacob Hite John Watson Ebenezer Clark John Riley
Respectfully Elijah Coffin, Cashier Acting for Samuel Merrill Pension Agent.