Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18,515, for Christian Miller, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Miller, Christian Catharine
No. 18,515
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Dead
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of 6. April 1838 from 4. Sep 1838 to 2 Feb 1839. Agt notified 5 Dec 1844
2.088 Richmond Virginia
Catharine Miller widow of Christian Miller dec d Va who died on the 28 April 1836 of Shenandoah in the State of who was a Sergeant in the Company commanded by Captain Ranker of the Reg t commanded by _____ in the Virginia line for 9 months Sergeant
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 45 Dollars _____ Cents, per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834. 28th April 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of June 1838 and sent to Mrs. Monroe Niveven Va.
Arrears to the 14th of March 1838 $ 85.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. 22.50 $ 107.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3. }
Recorded by H. H. Addison Clerk, Book 9 Vol. 2 o Page 158
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Deed
Genl. C. Williams, March 22, 1837,
Pa. At. March 22, 1837.
Died Apr 28, 1836, (according to vouchers)
3529
Virginia
Christian Miller
of Shenandoah in the State of Virginia who was a Sergt in the Compy commanded by Captain Rinker of the Regt commanded by _____ in the Virginia line for 9 months from 1780-
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of $5 - Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th day of Decr 32 and sent to Pension Woodstock, Va -
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 67.50 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 Mar: 33 22.50
$90.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice - Clerk, Book Q Vol. 7 Page 126

V2509
Catharine Miller Virginia
Married 1770
Decd 1836
Allow $45 per ann Cens 28 Sept 1836
The Moore Co Mineral Co

State of Virginia Shenandoah County } S.S
On this 28 th day of July 1837 personally appeared before me Wm Moreland a justice of the peace in and for said County and State aforesaid Catharine Miller a resident of the County of Shenandoah and State of Virginia aged Eighty three years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836
That she is the widow of Christian Miller who was drafted and marched from the County of Shenandoah State of Virginia under the command of Captain Jacob Rinker to South Carolina and joined the army under the command of Genl. Green, after the battle of Genl. Gates defeat and in this tour her husband Christian Miller served as a Sergeant . She further declares that her said husband as aforesaid was a pensioner of the United States upon the Virginia agency as will appear by reference to his papers now on file in the War Department. She further declares that she was married to the said Christian Miller her husband as aforesaid (now to the best of her recollection) in the year of 1770. She has no written record of the date of said marriage and she further declares that her husband as aforesaid died on the 28 th day of April 1836 and she has remained his widow ever since that period, as will appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
Catharine Miller
Sworn and subscribed to on the day and year above written before me I certify that Catharine Miller who has sworn to and subscribed the above declaration is entitled to full confidence
Wm Moreland J.P.

The deposition of Jacob W. Miller, Testifies that he has a perfect recollection of the time when Christian Miller the late Husband of Catharine Miller, Marched from The Town of Woodstock in The County of Shenandoah State of Virginia. under The Command of Capt. Jacob Renker to join The Army in the South under Genl. Green. he further testifies that the said Christian Miller died on the 28 day of April 1836 leaving Catharine Miller his Widow and the said Catharine Miller has remained his Widow ever since. Jacob W. Miller
State of Virginia County of Shenandoah } S.S.
On this 28 day of July 1837 personally appeared before me the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for said County Jacob W. Miller, and made oath in due form of law that the facts set forth in the above deposition and by him subscribed are true. I certify that I well acquainted with Jacob W. Miller, and he is entitled to full confidence
Given under my hand the day and year aforesaid W. Moreland L.P.
Virginia to wit.
I (Philip Williams Clerk of the County Court of Shenandoah certify that William Moreland is a magistrate as above duly commissioned and qualified and that I believe all his signatures are genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 12 day of August 1837 P. Williams Clk. S.C.

The deposition of George Wisman aged Eighty five years Testifies that he was well acquainted with Christian Miller and he will recollects that the said Christian Miller was drafted and served in the Revolutionary War and he has often heard the said Christian Miller speak of being in Carolina whilst in the said service he further testifies that the said Christian Miller, died in the latter part of April in the year 1836 leaving Catharine Miller his widow and the said Catharine Miller has remained his widow ever since that period and he further testifies that the said Christian Miller and the said Catharine Miller, was married in the year 1770 and he was present at their marriage and the marriage of the said Christian Miller and the said Catharine Miller aforesaid took place previous to the said tour of duty as aforesaid
his George Wisman mark
State of Virginia County of Shenandoah } S.S.
On this 10 day of August 1837 personally appeared before me the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid George Wisman and made oath in due form of law that the facts set forth in the above depo- sition and by him subscribed are true; I certify that I am well acquainted with George Wisman and he is entitled to full confidence. Given under my hand the day and year above written
W. Moreland J.P.
W m Moreland J.P.

(a copy)
1772 September 29 a son Born Named Philip Miller
1775 April 8 th a son Born Named Jacob Miller
1778 August 2 nd a Daughter Born Named Catharine Miller
1781 May 31 st a son born Named John Miller
1783 August the 19 th a Daughter born Named Mary Miller
1786 February the 5 th a son born Named Joseph Miller
1788 March The 27 th a son born Named Henry Miller
1790 December the 11 th a Daughter born Named Barbary Miller
1794 January The 25 th a Daughter born Named Elizabeth Miller
The deposition of Christian Miller aged 78 - years Testifies that the above register is a true copy from the family Bible of Christian Miller and Catharine Miller his wife now in the possession of Catharine Miller; and that he was well acquainted with all of the above named children of Christian Miller and Catharine Miller his wife; and believe that their births to be correctly recorded, and he further testifies that the date of the Bible in which their names are registered is 1770
Given under my hand this 14 th day of Dec r 1837 Christian Miller
State of Virginia County of Shenandoah } S.S.
Be it known on this 14 th day of December 1837 personally appeared before me the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for said County Christian Miller and made oaths in due form of law that the facts set forth in the above deposition and by him subscribed are true
I certify that I am well acquainted with said Christian Miller and that he is entitled to full confidence given under my hand the day and year last above mentioned
John Silbert JP

I Philip Williams Clerk of the County Court of Shenandoah do hereby certify that I have carefully examined the record of all marriages in my office and cannot find any of the marriage of Christian Miller with Catharine Weisman, who has always been reputed as his wife - nor any other evidence of their marriage. but find from the records of deeds made by the said Christian Miller the name of Catharine his wife is inserted - & Acknowledged by them. Given under my hand this 14 th day of December 1837.
P Williams Clk S.C.
Virginia
Shenandoah County Court,
I Philip Williams Clerk of the said County Court do hereby certify that John Sebert whose name is signed to the within Deposition of Christian Miller was at the time of doing the same and now is an Acting Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly Commissioned and sworn as such and that full faith and credit is due and ought to be given to all such his official Acts as well in Courts of Justice as elsewhere.
In Testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said County this 14 th day of December in the year 1837 and in the 62 nd year of the Commonwealth.
P Williams Clk S.C.

State of Virginia County of Shenandoah } ss
On this 10 th day of September in the year 1832, personally appeared in open court, before the County Court of Shenandoah now sitting, Christian Miller Sen r . a resident of this County and State aforesaid, aged eighty eight years to the best of his knowledge & belief, the record of his birth having been lost, who having been first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. Capt d Jacob Rinker, Lieutenant George Rinker, and Ensign — Keller were the Company officers — General Edward Stephens, Major James Williams, Philip Clayton aid, and Major Gen d Green, the Field officers. That he entered the service either in the month of August or September in the year 1780, and was appointed Second Sergeant, by the Captain & company, that he rendezvoused in Woodstock Shenandoah County V a where he entered the service. That he was drafted in the militia, that he was in no engagement. That he marched from Woodstock V a to Hillsboro North Carolina and joined the troops at that place, at that time Head Quarters, under the Command of General Green from there to Salisbury N.C. from there to Charlotte from there down the Pedee river to Hocks Creek, and arrived there the 26 th day of December, which was the Winter Quarters for the Army that winter. In the Spring we marched up the river again to Salisbury then to Salinas Ferry on the Yadkin river a short distance from Salisbury. There I was among the number detailed to Guard the prisoners taken by Gen d Green on Eops Creek on to Pittsburgh Court House, Commanded by Major Subblefield. That Gen d Stephens & Staff returned from there to Gen d Green's army, and that the Company in which I was first drafted came on with the prisoners to the Albemarle barracks where we were discharged in the month of May or June 1781. And that shortly after my discharge, and a few days after my return home, the same Prisoners or some of them, came by my house on their way to the Frederick barracks at Winchester. That he has no documentary evidence in relation to his service or discharge.

The following questions were proposed to the said Christian Miller Sen r and answered in the following Manner by him.
Question 1 st Where, and in what year were you born?
Answer. I was born in sight of the town of Woodstock N o but owing to the record of my birth being lost, I cannot say in what year I was born.
Ques. 2 d Have you any record of your age; and if so, where is it?
Ans. I have none, it was lost or mislaid as stated above.
Ques. 3 d Where were you living when called into service, where have you lived since the Revolutionary war and where do you now live?
Ans. I lived when called into service, in the Town of Woodstock N o and have lived in and adjoining said town ever since.
Ques. 4 th How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a Substitute, and if a Substitute for whom?
Ans. I was drafted in the Militia.
Ques. 5 th State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops, when you served, such continental and Militia regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your service?
Ans. I do not recollect the name of any regular officer except General Green, nor the name of any of the Continental or Militia regiments - and the general circumstances of my service are given above.
Ques. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it?
Ans. I received a discharge, signed by Capt Jacob Reiker, by order of the commanding officer; but this has been lost or mislaid.
Question 7 th 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 service as a soldier of the Revolution?
Ans: Jacob Ott & Philip Williams -
I do hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declare that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
Sworn to & subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Christian Miller

August 30, 1938
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Miss Mary Ellen Richards Franklin Kentucky
CHRISTIAN MILLER W. 18515 am BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
You are furnished herein the record of Christian Miller as found in pension claim, W. 18515, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
Christian Miller was born near Woodstock, Shenandoah County, Virginia. The date of his birth and names of parents were not stated.
While a resident of Woodstock, Virginia, Christian Miller enlisted in August or September, 1780, was appointed 2 d Sergeant and served until sometime in May or June, 1781, under Captain Jacob Rinker and Major James Williams, in the Virginia troops, a part of the time engaged in guarding prisoners to Pittsylvania Court House, thence to Albemarle Barracks, his service amounting to nine months.
The soldier was allowed pension on his application executed September 10, 1832, at which time he was aged eighty-eight years and a resident of Shenandoah County, Virginia. He died April 28, 1836.
Christian Miller married sometime in 1770, place not stated, Catharine Wisman. The date and place of her birth and names of parents were not given.
Catharine Miller was allowed pension on account of the Revolutionary War service of her husband, Christian Miller, on her application executed July 28, 1837, at which time she was aged eighty-three years and a resident of Shenandoah County, Virginia. She died February 2, 1839.
The following names of children of Christian Miller and his wife, Catharine, are shown in the claim:
Philip Miller, born September 29, 1772 Jacob " " April 8, 1775

Children of Christian Miller and his wife, Catharine, continued -
Catharine Miller, born August 8, 1778 John " " May 31, 1781 Mary " " August 19, 1783 Joseph " " February 5, 1786 Henry " " March 27, 1788 Barbary " " December 11, 1790 Alisabeth " " January 25, 1794
In 1837, one Jacob W. Miller, age not given, and one Christian Miller, aged seventy-eight years, testified in behalf of soldier's widow, Catharine, in Shenandoah County, Virginia, but did not state their relationship to the family. In the same year, one George Wisman, aged eighty-five years, made affidavit in Shenandoah County, Virginia, that he attended the marriage of Christian Miller to Catharine Wisman, but did not state his relationship to her.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Shenandoah County ss
This day personally appeared before me the subscribers Justice of the Peace in and for said County Samuel O'Williams who made oath that the following is a true copy from the Family Bible of Christian Miller dec d
1772 September 29 th a son born named Philip Miller 1775 April 8 th A son born named Jacob Miller 1778 August the 2 nd a Daughter born named Catharine Miller 1781 May the 31 st A son born named John Miller 1783 August the 19 th a Daughter born named Mary Miller 1786 February the 5 th A son born named Joseph Miller 1788 March the 27 th A son born named Henry Miller 1790 December the 11 th A Daughter born named Barbara Miller 1794 Jan y 25 th A Daughter born named Elizabeth Miller - "
Sworn to before me April 26 1838.
W. W. Magruder J.P.
A Copy
Sam O'Williams
Shenandoah County ss
This day personally appeared before me the subscribers Justice of the Peace in and for said County, Jacob W Miller and made oath that the Bible from which the above copy is taken is the Family Bible of Christian Miller dec d . Given under my hand this 26 Ap r 1838.
W. W. Magruder J.P.
Virginia
Shenandoah County ss
I Philip Williams Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid, certify that William W Magruder is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and that his Signatures are genuine. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this 26 day of April in the year 1838 -
P Williams C. & C.

FREE
Thomas Monroe P.M. Nineveh Warren County Va.

Wordslock No. 10 Sept. 15 1839
Free from 1780 to 1781 for 12 months $45
84/19. Sept - 25.
Genl. Lewis (as Secretary of War Washington City D.C.)
Revolutionary Claims Pension papers

We Jacob Ott & Philip Williams residing in the county of Shenandoah, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Christian Miller sen: who has subscribed and sworn to the above decla- -ration; that we believe him to be 88 years of age; that he is repu- ted and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Further We certify him to be a man of veracity. Sworn, and Subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Jacob Ott
P Williams
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the inves- -tigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above applicant was a revolution- ary soldier and served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Jacob Ott and Philip Williams who have signed the preceding certificate and are residents in the county of Shenandoah residing in the county of Shenandoah, and are credible persons and that the statement is entitled to credit.
I Philip Williams Clerk of the County Court of Shenandoah, do hereby certify that the foregoing con- tains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Christian Miller sen: for a Pension.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of office this 16 th day of September in the year 1839 & 5 th of the Commonwealth.
Teste
P Williams C.S.

(Virginia, Shenandoah County) §
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for said county Christian Miller 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 nine months. I served as a Second Sergeant, he believes he served at least nine months and thinks a few days over but the precise number is unable to state and therefore puts his term of service down at nine months, and for such service I claim a pension. Sworn to and subscribed this 14 th day of December 1832.
James Allen
Christian Miller
Virginia Shenandoah County §
I John Nicholas Schmucker a Clergyman residing in the county aforesaid, do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Christian Miller who has subscribed and sworn to the annexed declaration, and the foregoing affidavit as an amendment to the said declaration, that I believe him to be 88 years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that I concur in that opinion.
Sworn to and subscribed this 14 th day of December 1832 James Allen
J. Nicholas Schmucker
Virginia Shenandoah County §
I James Allen a Justice of the peace in and for the aforesaid county, do hereby certify that John Nicholas
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Schmucker, who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman resident in the said County of Shenandoah and that his statement is entitled to credit Given under my hand this 14 th day of December 1832
James Allen
Virginia Shenandoah County ss I (Philip Williams Clerk of the county Court of Shenandoah, do hereby certify) that James Allen before whom the preceding certificate seems to have been taken was at the time of taking the same and now is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the aforesaid county, duly commissioned and qualified and duly authorized to administer oaths, and that I believe his signatures are genuine. and I do further certify that Christian Miller who has subscribed and sworn to the above certificate as an amendment to his former declaration, is the same person who did subscribe and swear to it on the said 10 th day of September 1832
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my said seal of office at the Court house this 15 th day of December 1832 and in the 57 th year of the
Commonwealth
Teste P Williams Clerk

Richmond Va Jan'y 19 1837
Mr. J. L. Edwards Comm r . of Pensions -
Enclosed you receive papers which are rejected by the agent here, because the date of the power of Attorney shows that it has been executed more than 90 days. The circumstances are these - I forwarded the papers from Woodstock Va. very shortly after the execution of the Power of Attorney which were returned that the interlineation in the record of the Court might be made. I am perfectly satisfied the objection was a frivolous one as will readily appear by a reference. I therefore request you will speedily examine the matter weigh all the circumstances as in this instance no more money can be drawn, and instruct the agent here to pay the amount to the Attorney Mr Chas Blelliams. If you require a new record and execution of the papers please write me directed to Woodstock Va.
With great respect I am yours &c Sam l Blelliams

Winch VA 7 th April 30 th
Free
Mr Add: H. Miller Exh: Miller
2509 L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Ninewich April 30 th 1838
Sir,
I have inclosed to you the Affidavit of Sam l B. Williams and Jacob M. Miller, in the case of Mrs Catharine Miller for a pension. Please let me hear from you in this case as soon as convenient
I am Sir your, very respectfully
Thomas Monroe
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
Sept. 17 th 1844.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, The Adm: of Catharine Miller, decd. a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va. Agency, at the rate of Forty five — Dollars and — Cents per annum, under the law of the 4 th July 1836, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1838, to the 2 nd Feby 1839.
Respectfully, yours,
William L. Vans
Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS,
Present.

Catharine Miller Virginian
Suspended
Per letter Nov 37 Thos Nov 30 Sep R.R. June 12, 1835

Christian Miller, Aca, acts 7 June 1832 to what time paid?
Paid to the 4 Sep 1835
Pen: Office
SH
Nov: 11, 1837
returned by the P.O. Died 28 Apr 1836

Vineock V o C August 19 th 3
Free
Aug 22 2509 Virginia Ave Act June 7. 1832 M. J. B.
J. L.
Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City

10 Winwick V o August 19. 1837
D r Sir
I have inclosed to you at the request of Mrs Catharine Miller and *Mr George Bruner, their dec- -larations and accompanying testimony and they ask to be placed upon the pension Roll of the United States your attention is most respectfully requested as soon as may be please direct any communication to me
I am Sir yours very respectfully
J. L. Edwards Esq r
Thomas Monroe
*The papers of Geo. Bruner, act 7 June 1832 - taken out by Mr Michael

Nine o'clock April 5 th
free
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City
Mr. S. J. [unclear]
Apr 12

Nineveh v. o April 4. th 1838
Sir,
Permit me respectfully to call your attention to several pension Claims forwarded to you, sometime since, for your decision on them; to wit: the Claims of Mrs Catharine Bly. Mr Catharine Miller and Mr George Bruner, each of the above named applicants for a pension are in indigent circumstances, and they request that you will examine into their cases, so soon as you can conveniently, and forward to me any communication, with all or either of them
I am Sir your very respectfully
Thomas Monroe
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions
21 Dec

Thomas Monroe Nov 11. 1837 Pa
Thomas Monroe Esq. Nineveh. Pa.

War Dept. P.M. Office Nov 11. 1867
Sir,
The declaration and testimony of Mrs. Catharine Miller and the testimony in support of her claim on account of the services of her husband Christian Miller, lately deceased, have been exp d and filed with suspended cases in this office. Before a final decision can be had, it should be shown by the certificate of the Clerk of Court of the County where she was married, what proof of her marriage the records in his office afford. If there is no public record of her marriage, perhaps there may be a family record, showing the period of her marriage. It is proper to state that should the claim be allowed, not more than six months services can be computed. then

Her husband alleged a term of nine months as a militia man of Virginia but since then it has been ascertained that not more than six months was performed at any time under an engagement by the militia of that state.
Thos Monroe Nov 11. 1837 Pa
Thomas Monroe Esq. Nineveh. Pa.

Thos Monroe
April 12, 1838
Al.

Dept of War Pension Office Apr 12 1838
Sir
In reply to your letter inquiring what has been done in the case of the claim of Geo Bruner. Catherine Miller and Catherine Fly. I have to state, that the claim of the latter has been admitted; - her certificate will be sent to you on a day or two.
Upon Mrs. Miller, reading the original family record; the leaf of the Bible upon which it is written, properly attested, to be that leaf of the family of Christian Miller her late husband, her claim will also be admitted.
Before the admission of the claim of Geo Bruner, he will be required to render some satisfactory reason why he has so long delayed his application; and some further proof in support of the family record alleged to have been prepared in 1778, will be required. Thos - Monroe Esq Minerva J. G. Yours CC

Apr. 16/83 Duet. Hst. to A. E. Asbury Amer. Bank, Higginville, No. Wil.
Dec 14 '98
Mr. J. S. Miller Richmond Va.
Apr 10 99
E P Chancellor Jr Parkersburg W Va
July 3-1903 - Histry to Chas. R. Miller - Columbus Ohio
1905 June 26. Mrs Mark Moore Noblesville Ind. List of Service
1914 Feb 16. Hst to Mrs. P. G. Jones m. 1914
1914 May 28. To Hon. James M. Graham
1914 June 12. To M. J. Miller
1915 Jan. 7. To Miss Stella Miller
1918 Jan. 22. To Mrs. Emma Vogtlock. MFB
1938 Aug 30. Hst to Miss Mary Ellen Richards -
(See also in Misc. Files of Aug 30, 1938)
Real WIDOW, &c.
No. 18515-
Catharine Miller Widow of Christian Miller Prin. Ben. War.
Act: July 7 th 1886
Index: Vol. M Page 51
[Arrangement of 1870.]

August 30, 1938
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Miss Mary Ellen Richards Franklin Kentucky
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letters in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Jordan Jackson, George W. Clark of one of the Carolinas, John Dixon who served in Colonel John Gibson's Virginia regiment, Christian Miller, sergeant in the Virginia militia and pensioned in 1832, Griffith Mathias, 2 nd Virginia Regiment, and William Richards who served from Virginia and who later lived in North Carolina.
There are no claims for pension on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of John Dixon described above, nor of a Jordan Jackson or Griffith Mathias. With the data furnished in regard to George Clark, no record could be identified as the one you seek. The record has been found of one William Richards, only, of any southern state. His record, and that of Christian Miller, the sergeant of Virginia who was pensioned, are furnished you herewith as found in the respective claims for pension, R. 8762 and W. 18515, based upon their service in the Revolutionary War.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Christian Miller
die Sept. 10, 1832.
Shenandoah Co. Va. 88.
at end. Woodstock Va.
Aug. Sept. 1780. Capt Jacob Rinker
2nd Sgt. 9 mos.
Mar Catherine -
Mar 1770.
I died Apr. 28 1836 -
I did not add further data because above was all that had been given in former letters.

June 12, 1914.
Mr. N. J. Neer,
B. & O. S. W. R. R. Co.,
C. H. & D. Railway Co.,
Springfield, Illinois.
Sir:-
In response to your communication received the tenth instant, you are advised that from the papers in claim W. File No. 18,515 Rev. War, it appears that Christian Miller, Senior, was allowed pension on his application executed September 10, 1832, at which time he was eighty-eight years of age and a resident of Shenandoah County, Virginia.
He stated that he was born at Woodstock, Shenandoah County, Virginia, where he lived when he was drafted in August or September 1780, as Second Sergeant under Captain Jacob Rinker and Major James Williams; marched from Woodstock to North Carolina and remained there until the Spring, when he was detached under Major Stubblefield to guard prisoners to Pittsylvania Court House, and was discharged in May or June 1781, at Albemarle Barracks, having served nine months.
He married in 1770, Catharine Wisman; he died April 28, 1836 and she was allowed pension on her application executed July 28, 1837, at which time she was eighty-three years of age and a

resident of Shenandoah County, Virginia. She died February 2, 1839.
Their children were:
Philip born September 29, 1772. Jacob " April 8, 1775. Catharine " August 2, 1778. John " May 31, 1781. Mary " August 19, 1783. Joseph " February 5, 1786. Henry " March 27, 1788. Barbary " December 11, 1790. Alisebeth " January 25, 1794.
Very respectfully.
Commissioner.

Jan. 22, 1918. - (15 sent) Mrs. Emma Whitlock, Box 226, Harriman, Tenn.
May 28, 1914.
Hon. James M. Graham.
House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Graham:
In response to your letter dated the twenty-sixth instant, I have the honor to advise you that from the papers in claim. W. File No. 18,515, it appears that Christian Miller, Senior, was allowed pension under the Act of June 7, 1832, on his application executed September 10, 1832, at which time he was eighty-eight years of age and a resident of Shenandoah County, Virginia.
He stated that he was born at Woodstock, Shenandoah County, Virginia, where he lived when he was drafted in August or September 1780, as Second Sergeant under Captain Jacob Rinzer and Major James Williams; marched from Woodstock to North Carolina and remained there until the Spring when he was detailed under Major Stubblefield to guard prisoners to Pittsylvania Court House, and was discharged in May or June 1781, at Albemarle Barracks, having served nine months.
He married in 1770, Catharine Wisman; he died April 28, 1835, and she was allowed pension on her application executed July 28, 1837, at which time she was eighty-three years of

age and a resident of Shenandoah County, Virginia. She died February 2, 1839.
Their children were:
Philip - - - born September 29, 1772. Jacob - - - - " April 8, 1775. Catharine - - - " August 2, 1778. John - - - - - " May 31, 1781. Mary - - - - - " August 19, 1783. Joseph - - - - " February 5, 1786. Henry - - - - - " March 27, 1788. Barbary - - - - " December 11, 1790. Alisebeth - - - " January 25, 1794.
Very respectfully,
G. M. Saltzgeber.
Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Christian Miller, Sen r 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. W 18,515.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Aug or Sept 1780 9 mos 2 d Sgt. Jacob Pinker. Major James Williams Dubleford Va.                                     
Battles engaged in, None.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Woodstock, Shenandoah Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, Sept. 10. 1832. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Shenandoah Co. Va.
Age at date of application, 88 years; born in Woodstock, Va. d. Apr 28. 1836.
Remarks: Soldier married in 1770 Catherine Wisman and she was allowed pension on an ap ct July 28. 1837 while a resident of Shenandoah Co. Va aged 83 years. Children: Philip born Sept. 29. 1772; Jacob born Apr 8. 1775; Catherine born Aug 2. 1778; John born May 31. 1781; Mary born Aug 19. 1783; Joseph, born Feb. Aug 5. 1786; Henry born Mch 27. 1788; Barbara born Dec 11. 1790; Elizabeth born Jan 25. 1791.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

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Harriman, Tennessee.
Jan. 15, 1918.
Commissioner of Pensions, Revolutionary War Section, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:- Please send me the pension records of;
Daniel Miller, Montgomery Co., Va. Christian Miller, Shenandoah Co., Va. esc.
Yours truly,
Mrs. Emma Whitlock, Box 226, Harriman, Tenn.

THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO SOUTHWESTERN RAILROAD COMPANY. THE CINCINNATI, HAMILTON AND DAYTON RAILWAY COMPANY.
PASSENGER DEPARTMENT.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.
N. J. NEER, DIVISION PASSENGER AGENT
" Christian Miller"
Served as a Sergeant in Capt Jacob Renkers Co from Virginia  for nine months beginning in August 1780. Co not engaged in any battles ( See Records of Revolutionary Soldiers for 1832. at Pension Bureau Washington D.C. - Enlisted at Wardell Va, served under Capt Jacob Renker Enlisted August 1780 signed H Olney Evans , Commissioners Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C. 14th, 1893 Pensioned Dec 26, 1832. Shenandoah Co, Va. Aged 90, years.
Mrs Major J. B. Downing of Middleport Ohio writes that her # father was William Clendennin Miller and his father was Henry Miller the 5th son of "Christian Miller" a Revolutionary soldier born in Shenandoah County Va, in 1744, died April 28th, 1836. married Catherin Weiseman, he was the son of Jacob Miller who also come to the valley of Virginia about 1740.
History to N. J. Neer.
Received JUN 10 1914 Thos J. M. C. Cole Civil War Div.

SIXTY-THIRD CONGRESS.
JAMES M. GRAHAM, ILL., CHAIRMAN, OSCAR CALLAWAY, TEX. FRANK W. MONDELL, WYO. JOSEPH A. GOULDEN, N.Y. CHARLES H. BURKE, S. DAK. DUDLEY M. HUGHES, GA. TOM STOUT, MONT. JOHN F. MC CARRON, ILL., CLERK.
House of Representatives,
Committee on
Expenditures in the Interior Department,
Washington, D. C. May 26, 1914
Hon. G. M. Saltzgaber,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you please furnish me with the military record of Christian Miller, who served as a sergeant in Capt. John Rankers company from Virginia, in the Revolutionary War. I understand that this soldier enlisted at Wardell, Va., about 1780. I have also been informed that he was pensioned under the Act of December, 1832. Kindly let me hear from you at your earliest convenience.
Very truly yours,
James M. Graham

Alameda Calif.
725 Taylor Ave.
Feb 5, 1914-
Dept. of Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:
The writer is desirous of entering the D.A.R., feeling that she have the right so to do.
My great-great-grand father, Christian Miller, of Shenandoah Co. Virginia served in the Revolutionary war and I have only been able to

gather the most meagre facts concerning him, but must have more complete details, which I believe you can furnish me if you will be so kind as to thus help me.
The following is quoted word for word from the book "Revolutionary Soldiers of Virginia," Vol. 2, Page 309 published in 1910.
"Christian Miller (Shenandoah) Report from the Sec. of War, in relation to the Pension Establishment of the U.S. Vol. 2, Page 197- Washington 1835."
If you could please write me full information concerning said Christian Miller, I would be very grateful and would not mind a little expense in research for the desired information if necessary-
Hoping to have an early

reply to my letter, I am, Yours truly Mrs. A. G. Jones.

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Mt Sterling Ohio January 4, 1914
Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C.
Sir:- Will you send me the original application for pension of the following who were
Virginia militiamen and are given as pensioners in 1835.
John Miller aged 75. Morgan Co W. Va.
William Miller 77. Rockbridge Co. W. Va.
Peter Miller 74. Mowunghela Co. W. Va.
Sergeant Christian Miller 90
Shenandoah Co W. Va.
If any of their wives were pensioners also send their applications.
Yours Truly.
(Miss) Stella Miller. Mt. Sterling, Ohio.
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Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir,
Will you please send me the Revolutionary war record of Christian Miller of Shenandoah Co. Va. who served in the war from August 1780 until May 1781 as a Sergeant in the Virginia troops under Capt. Jacob Rinker. Was pensioned in 1832.
Yours truly
Mrs. Mark Moore Noblesville Ind. 92 N. Ninth St. June 5, 1905. Noblesville Ind.

Columbus, Ohio June 27/1903.
The Hon. Commissioner of Pensions.
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir: According to Senate documents Pension Roll, Volume two page 197. of the 23 rd Congress - First Session. Mr Christian Miller served as Sergeant in the Virginia Militia of the War of the Revolution and was a Pensioner as a result of such service. I would like you to inform me if you can.
 1 - What State and County he was a resident of at time of enlistment  2 - What Regiment and Company he served in.  3 - The duration of his service.  4 - His age at enlistment.  5 - His nationality.  6 - His father and mother's names 
Thanking you for all or any part of this information.
I remain
Yours Very Truly
Charles. D. Miller.
Please Address to. H. S. K. Garfield and Columbus. Ohio.

PHILADELPHIA
INSURANCE CO OF NORTH AMERICA. FIRE ASSOCIATION OF PHILADELPHIA.
UNDERWRITERS.
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
WESTERN DEPARTMENT, ERIE, PA.
J. F. DOWNING.
GENERAL AGENT.
W.N. JOHNSON, H.C. ALVERSON, Asst. Gen'l. Agts.
E. P. CHANCELLOR JR., Agent, PARKERSBURG, W. VA. March 1 st 1899.
Hon. N. Clay Evans Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C. Dear Sir.
Replying to your favor of July 25 th will say that the Christian Miller referred to is not the one whose Revolutionary War Record I would like to have. The Christian Miller in whom I am interested was from Virginia & was a Sergeant in the troops of that State under Capt Jacob Rinker, so I am told. The information I have is that he served from Aug 1780 to May 1781 & was pensioned in September 1832 for 9 months actual service. I will be greatly obliged if you can verify this for me or send me the Record of Christian Miller of Virginia. Thanking you for trouble & hoping you can give me the information desired I am very Respectfully yours E P Chancellor Jr.

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#412 N. 10 th Street. Richmond Virginia.
Commissioner
Bureau of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Dear sir:-
Will you please send me the military history of Christian Miller, a soldier of the Revolutionary War , from Virginia. He applied for a pension about 1832. He was a resident of Woodstock Shenandoah Co. Va. Hoping to hear from you at your earliest convenience. I remain
Yours Truly Joe. L. Miller.

KENNEC-PICCOLI LITHO. CO. ST. LOUIS
185-15-22. no other
AMERICAN BANK
CAPITAL $ 50,000. SURPLUS $ 10,000.
Established 1878.
A.E. ASBURY, Pres't. S.J. KLIENSCHMIDT, Vice Pres't. H.F. CAMPBELL, Cash. H.G. ASBURY, Ass't. Cash.
Higginsville, Mo., March 8 th 1895-
To the Hon Commissioner of Pensions Washington City DC
My dear Sir
I desire very much the military History of my childrens Ancestor Mr Christopher Miller who served in the Revolutionary War from Woodstock County Virginia - A petition by the heirs for Compensation for Revolutionary Services was passed by the 28 th Congress and approved June 17 th 1844 - (see list of private Claims 28 th Congress Page 480)
May your compliance with this request you will greatly oblige
Your most obedient Servant
H. G. Asbury