Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 17529, for John Rewalt, Pennsylvania

Penn
Rewalt, John Ann
W 17529
CONTENTS

Reported Aug. 3/13 Mr. C. Smith to B.E. Aydin.
of ... of ... ut. ... n. ... dep in the ... command. was in ... wagon ... of the ... commanded. by captain ... Pa ... in the Penn ... by ... line for two years
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 600 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14 th day of March, 1831 & end 29 th February 1848 (when she died) .
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of February 1857 and sent to Mrs. C. B. Smith, Present.
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending Payable to his only surviving child to wit
John Newcomb Mary Lawrence Elizabeth Logg Hannah De Fey { Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the }
Recorded by _____ Vol. 2 Page 359 Book D
increased from $480:00

Letter to Mr. Edwards.
by the Claimant with Commissions, discharge &c.

Revalt

To the Hon James J Edwards Commissioner of Pensions
The undersigned a resident of the town of Milo County of Yates and State of New York respectfully represents, - that she is seventy nine years of age and is the Widow of John Rawalt deceased. That she was in due form of law married to said Rawalt in March in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred & twenty eight. in the town of Lebanon, Lancaster County & State of Pennsylvania. That at the time of their marriage, her husband the said John Rawalt was belonged to the army of the United States, and was acting Master or Captain of a Brigade of Waggons belonging to said army & which was stationed in the town of Lebanon, & County & State aforesaid. That after their marriage her husband continued to act & discharge the duties of Wagon Master and was at one time called away & marched with his Brigade of Waggons, to, & crossed the North River and was there duly discharged from the army & returned home to his family. That he received pay for his services as a soldier in what was termed Continental Money that said paper was for a long time in his possession & nearly or quite valueless. That he had in his possession, and which she has frequently seen a number of papers, some of which were commissions, Receipts &c. & which were regularly signed by the proper officers of the army that such papers were dated at periods during which he served in the army. That he collected & took from his house some of these papers going to show that he was an officer of the revolutionary army and went with such papers, in the years of eighteen hundred seventeen or eighteen, (1817-18) to Geneva Ontario County State of New York for the purpose of taking the necessary steps to obtain a pension as an officer, that he there found caused the requisite papers to be made, and delivered said papers to Aaron Rimer for the purpose of having them sent or carried by him to the proper department. That he the said Rimer neglected, or from some other cause, did not forward them. That her husband, made frequent enquiry & search for said papers, but never again obtained possession of them, but was told that they were destroyed lost or misplaced. That her husband in December eighteen hundred thirty (1820) or January eighteen hundred twenty one (1821) again applied for pension as a common soldier. That at this time

lost or Misplaced. That her husband in December Eighteen hundred - twenty (1820) or January Eighteen hundred twenty one (1821) again applied for pension as a common soldier. That at this time she received a communication from the War department requesting him to make oath of the time & where he enlisted the officers under whom he served and the battles in which he was engaged. That he accordingly made oath as directed that he also took from his house at this time some remaining papers relating to his services as a soldier of the revolution. That he carried said papers & those made & sworn to at this time to a Mr Phelps who was then Surrogate of the County of Ontario State of New York. That he left and then left them to be forwarded to Washington whither they were soon sent on she does not know. That her husband died in February follow- -ing the aforesaid December or January & since which time she has never heard or seen any thing of said papers nor can she find them. Mr Phelps having removed to the State of Illinois soon after and is now supposed to be dead That her husband the aforesaid John Rawalt died in February in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred & twenty one (1821). Since which time she has rem- -ained unmarried and is still the widow of said John Rawalt, that she is now poor & in want, being dependent upon children who are poor, and not able herself from age & infirmity to labor. In consideration of the above facts - the loss of her husband's papers, and the absence & impossibility procuring positive proof or a living witness but herself, to prove that her husband was an officer or soldier of the Revolu- -tionary army and in view of her advanced age, in- firmities and indigent circumstances, she most earnestly prays that she may receive the benefits of the act passed July 4 th 1836, it being an act supple- -mentary to an act passed June 7 th 1832, and for the relief of certain widows & orphans of officers and soldiers of the revolution. She respectfully prays that she may receive the amount of pension to which the rank of her husband may entitle her to receive, and which the act above describ- -ed provides, for widows of officers & soldiers of the revolution. For evidence to corroborate the above statement she would refer to the annexed affidavits. Anne her Rawalt (Subscribed and sworn to before me a Justice Mark of the peace this 28 th day of March in the Year of our Lord 1837 Isaac De Voto Justice of the peace for Yates County

Affidavit of Mary Lawrence Sister as to marriage of and Maria

State of New York and County of Yates P.
M rs Mary Lawrence being duly sworn deposeth & says. That she is aged forty nine years and is now a resident of the Town of Milo County of Yates & State of New York. That she came to the said Town County & State, twenty nine years ago from the State of Pennsylvania, and that she is the daughter of John and Ann Rewalt, that her father came into the aforesaid Town County & State, from the State of Pennsylvania one year after she herself did. That she has a brother by the name of John Rewalt now in the State of Illinois who is seven years older than herself. That her father died on the sixteenth day of February eight hundred & twenty two, and that her mother, the aforesaid Ann Rewalt has continued unmarried since that period, and is at this present time the widow of her father the aforesaid John Rewalt. That she has often seen papers in her father's possession relating to his services as a soldier in the revolution, and that among these was a Captain's commission that she has frequently heard her father describe the battles in which he was engaged in the revolutionary war, and recount with enthusiasm, satisfactory his services in said war, and that she has heard him say, that he was married while in the army of the revolution.
Subscribed & sworn before me by the said Mary Lawrence who is to me personally known to whom I certify to be a credible witness & fully entitled to belief. This 19 th day of July 1857
Isaac J. Norton Justice of the peace
Mary Lawrence

For the undersigned children of Mrs. Anna Newcomb of Yates County State of New York who was a Revolutionary Pensioner. D. F. H. 80. 20 . ask the Com- mission of Pensions to revise the case of our deceased mother and to allow such increase of Pension as she was entitled to under the several acts of Congress in her life as made and provided and authorized D. D. Addison to be an Attorney in the case.
Hannah Dickson her mark Elizabeth her mark Mary her mark
Mary Lawrence

January 31, 1935
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Miss Marguerite Rawalt 1701 - 16th Street, N. W., Washington, D. C.
JOHN REWALT W. 17529 BA-J/MLB Qu
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your personal request of January 24, for the Revolutionary War record of John Rewalt.
The record of John Rewalt follows as found in pension claim, W. 17529, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of soldier's birth and names of his parents are not given.
John Rewalt, while residing in Lebanon, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, enlisted, served four months as first lieutenant under Colonel James Cunningham in the flying camp and was discharged January 1, 1777. He was commissioned July 1, 1777, second lieutenant of a company of foot, First Battalion of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania militia. He also served in 1778 as captain or wagonmaster, and from 1779 until the close of the war, as Assistant Deputy Wagonmaster General; he was also in the battles of Bunker Hill, White Plains, Trenton and Brandywine.
About five years after the war, he moved to Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
He died in February, 1821, or February 16, 1822, in Milo, Yates County, New York.
John Rewalt married March 20, 1778, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, Ann ___, whose maiden name is not stated.
Soldier's widow, Ann, was allowed pension on her application executed March 28, 1837, while living in Milo, New York, aged seventy-nine years.

John Rewalt's widow, Ann, died February 29, 1848, in Milo, New York, leaving the following children:- John the oldest son; Mrs. Mary Lawrence, of Milo, New York, in 1837 aged forty-nine years; Elizabeth Legg, and Hannah De Pew.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

the NAME and by the AUTHORITY of the FREEMEN of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ,
The SUPREME EXECUTIVE COUNCIL of the said Commonwealth,
To John Buehler Gentleman
WE, reposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct and Fidelity, DO, by these Presents, constitute and appoint you to be Second Lieutenant of a Company of Troops in the first Battalion of Militia, in the County of Lancaster - You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of Second Lieutenant by doing and performing all Manner of Things thereunto belonging. And We do strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers under your Command, to be obedient to your Orders as Second Lieutenant . And you are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions as you shall from Time to Time receive from the Supreme Executive Council of this Commonwealth, or from your superior Officers, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, and in Pursuance of the Acts of Assembly of this State. This Commission to continue in Force until your Term, by the Laws of this State, shall of Course expire.
GIVEN under the lesser Seal of the Commonwealth, at Philadelphia, this Twelfth Day of July in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy seven
Thos M'Kean Pres
ATTEST.
J. M'Kean

cho all whom I have C
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To all Whom it may Concern
This is to certify that John Nesbitt 1 st Lieutenant in my Company has served for the space of four months and Upwards Commanded by Colonel James Cunningham Esq. In the Spring Camp During Which time he behaved himself as a Good soldier and a Gentleman And a Friend to the American Cause And at the time of their enlistment Duty. Now Expires I do hereby Discharge him from My Company Given from my hand & Seal the first Day of January A.D. 1777

Lit. to H. H. Addison No. 22/49

read. let to D.A. Ogden Oct 10. 1849
Feb 17 Nov 49 to Sec. of State and D.D. Addison

Act. July 1836
New York
Ann Russell
Suspended - Let to
D. A. Ogden Aug.
same 4 July 10. 37
Hon. Solomon Lee 22 Aug
Let. to D. A. Ogden, Oct. 30
to Hon. J. T. Andrews Dec 13. 1837
to G. D. Yates 5 July 1839

Ann Rewalk widow of John
N. York
Seoletter to Mrs H. Yates
Sep. 27. 1839
Act July 4. 1836

Commissioners of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:
Kindly send me all the data you have on record regarding John Renet who enlisted as a private and was promoted to the rank of captain in the Continental Army. He enlisted in Capt. Conner's company in Lebanon Penn a in 1776. Kindly give me the date of his birth, enlistment & death and any record of his services you may have and greatly oblige.
Respectfully, Ray C. Haysend. 2338 Loring Pl. N.Y. City.
Mar. 20 th , 1911.

MAR 23 1911
ack aw Mar 27
W.N.A.

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by a, mrs S. 24/3/11
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier John Rewalt
Service Leonty, Pa.
Additional Service Rev.
No _____ claim, State records _____, 191_____
No claim, combination records _____, 191_____
REMARKS:
No Writ. any service from 14000 exc. Writ. 7. 17, 529 } Pa. NO Reg. at all } N.Y.
No Rev. below W. 14000 of } Rewalt Renalt Remut

Galesburg Ills. Jan'y 17. 1900
To the Hon Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Sir John Rawalt served in the war of the American Revolution. his Widow. Ann M c Mahon Rawalt (or probably her name may appear on the Pension Rolls as Ann Rawalt her maiden name was. M c Mahon) received a large pension. I wish to inquire what was the character of John Rawalt's service I have been - told that he was a private and also had charge of Commissary Dept., he was also in the Government service in the war of 1812. his tombstone bears the inscription Genl. John Rawalt. If there is any records in file in Pension Office indicating the line of service of this Soldier in either of above named Wars. Kindly forward same to me Yours Respectfully M Rawalt over

Ann Rawlins widow of John Rawlins died in 1855 at age of 97 he died Feb 1821 state auth. of Pension was paid widow M R

Williamsbridge June 11/98
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir
I have written to
Col. Ainsworth for information concerning one, John Rewalt, who enlisted in a Company from Lebanon Penn a , and was stationed at Balt- imore M.D. during the sum- mer of 1814. Col. Ainsworth was not able to discover the name of the person on the rolls or file in his office, and

suggested that I should write to you, as you are the custodian of the Pension records, of all Wars — I have the evidence that John Reuvalt was a fur- sieur of the United States Ar. and his wife, Catharine, was a beneficiary up to the time of her death, which occurred at Middletown Penn a in 1873 or 74. Any information you can give me in relation thereto, will be most gratefully received.
Respectfully
Mrs Raymond Kayser
26 — 4 th St
Williamsbridge
New York City

JAN 24 1894

W 17529 Penn Yan, Jan. 19, 1894
20,
Commission of Pensions,
My Dear Sir: 3
would be greatly o- bliged if you would send me a copy of the war record of John Rerralt, who served his country during the war of

the Revolution.
As one of his Grand- children, I would like as full a record as possible.
I am very respectfully,
Judith A. Ogden
Penn Yan
Yates Co. N.Y.

APR 21 1893
L.L.
3

1708 15 th St, Washington D. C.
April 18, 1893.
The Commissioner of Pensions,
Sir;
I desire to learn, if possible, through the records of the Pension Office, whether the name of John Rewalt (or Revalt) appears on the rolls of pensioners from the United States for services during the war of the Revolution. I am seeking to establish that Rewalt was an officer in the Continental forces. It is very probable, from family tradition and other sources, that he actually did draw a pension; and I am advised that the most convenient method of substantiating the fact of his service is to receive official confirmation in regard to the pension.

CHARLES EDWIN OGDEN, Penn Yan, N. Y.
June 12, 1893.
Commissioner of Pensions, Department of the Interior Washington D.C. Dear Sir:
Will you please send me three copies of the military history of John Rewalt, a soldier of the Revolutionary War. He enlisted at Lebanon, Pa., and his widow applied for a pension July 1837. From May 1779 to 1782 he served as Deputy Wagon Master

General under Robert Patton.
Hoping that you can send the papers as soon as possible.
I am,
Very truly yours
Charles Edwin Ogden.
Penn Yan, Yates Co., N.Y.
Recd

May 18. Gift A. Robbins Miss. to Judith A. Saratoga Co. N.Y.C.
98 Raymond Sawyer N.Y. City
Jan'y-30-1901 Ch. Salisbury - Ills Mrs. Theo. N. Cook Cleveland Ohio
1911. Oct. 30 Hist. Soc Ray L. Sawyer Jr. 1935. Sept. 1 - Hist. Soc Bd. of Cemetery Commissioners Letter in ch. P. 10888 of John T. Bullock AMSTF 1928. Oct 2. Hist. Soc R & M 1932. Mar. 8. Hist. Soc Miss. Nellie 1935. Jan. 31. Hist. Soc Mrs. Miriam T. Russell - MJB
17579 Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 17529 Russell
Widow of Russell
Act: July 4 1836
Index: - Vol. M , Page 155
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1893 - 7, to Mary Sub. 7/94 Dial Agdin Penn. J. July 14 Mrs.
m. Rawa W.H. P-190

Washington Dec r 28 th 1849
W. Sir,
As the duly authorized Agent of the heirs of M rs Ann Stewart, Dec d late a pensioner, on the New York roll, under the Act of July 7 th 1838, I have respectfully to request that you will allow me the privilege of seeing her papers.
I am, Very respectfully, M o 00 St. K. H. Addison

New York 3116
Ann Rivett
Ad. July 4. 1836
Marr'd 19 th March 1778 Husband died 16 Feb. 1822
Quarterm Master Defunct must Rob Patton -
Apst Def Wagon Master General 2 years $480
Gen F. Yates Esq, Schuylkill N.Y.

To the Com te of Pensions
I wish copies of the papers referred to in the petition of Ann Smallt widow of John Smallt a soldier of the Revolution J. H. Andrews

Penn Yan New York. March 9. 1842.
Sir/
I enclose you an application, in the form of a declaration made by Mrs. Ann Renwick widow of John Renwick, and now a pensioner under the act 1836. New York roll, at the rate of $480. per annum, asking an increase at the rate of 50 ¢ per m o . for the services of her deceased husband, as an apr. Sep. H. Masts 2 o in the war of the revolution
I am Sir Your most Ob st Serv t . Steve Ray

Mr Giles F. Bates Sir
Pennsau March 1 1839
Being anxious to obtain what the laws of my country entitle me to as the widow of a revolutionary soldier, I desire and you are hereby authorized, to prosecute my claim for pension, in such manner as will in your judgement ensure success.
addup your communications on this subject to Det. Ogden.
I am Respectfully Yours. Ann the Rewalt mark
Witness P. H. Ogden.

Albany 3116
Ann Rewalt
widow of John Rewalt
who died on the 16 th Feb. 1822 of Yates Co. in the State of N. York
who was a master-gunt. Asp. Dis. Wagon in the by Captain commanded of the commanded by in the Penn .. line for 2 years
inserted on the Roll of Albany the rate of 480 Dollars — Less per annum commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Case of Pension issued the 13 th day of Nov. 1839 and sent to G. F. Yates Schenectady, N.Y.
to the 4th of Sep. 39 4080.00 annual allowance ending 1 st Mar. 40 240.00
$4320.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 — }
Brown Cle ol. 2. Page 204.
Sent to G. F. Yates 26 Nov. 1839 to Hon. Mallory 31 Dec. 1839 do. to A. Ray 26 March 1842 do. to same May 9. 1842 — do. to Hon. J. C. Spencer, Sec. War, June 6. 1842: do. to A. Ray June 7. 1842 to Hon. A. Dana Decm. 27 1843

Philadelphia September
the 10 th 1778
Sir please to send down the following Mens Intestm No 1 John Eversol No 2 Abraham Eversol No 3 Patrick Mc Guinegel from Reims town No 4 Ludwick Seltys to Captain John Reesall
from your friend and Will Misher Hugh Lusk
for Rev. Returns Vol 3. for Hugh Lusk D. W. M. G.
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Robert Spatton Lebanon

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This is to certify, that William Hider
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hath enlisted himself as a Waggoner or Team-Driver in the Army of the UNITED STATES, to serve for Seven Months
unless sooner discharged. In Consideration whereof he is to receive Pay at the Rate of Five  Seven Pounds per Month, and
one Ration per Day. And in Case the said William Hider
shall produce a Certificate from the Waggon-Master General of his good Behaviour after six Months Service, he shall
receive a Suit of Cloaths by Way of Bounty, provided his Enlistment be for one Year or upwards. IN WITNESS whereof the said William
Hider and John Reuvalt who is impow-ered to enlist Waggoners, have hereunto interchangeably set their Hands,
this Sixth Day of April 1779.
John Reuvalt  William Hider

March 8, 1932
BA-J/MLB
Miss M. Nellie Ansley Route 6 Penn Yan, New York
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of February 10, 1932, relative to John Rewalt, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 17529, based upon the military service of John Rewalt, in the Revolutionary War.
John Rewalt, while a resident of Lebanon, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, enlisted, served four months as first lieutenant under Colonel James Cunningham in the flying camp and was discharged January 1, 1777. He was commissioned July 1, 1777, second lieutenant of a company of foot, First Battalion of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania militia. He also served in 1778 as captain or wagonmaster, and from 1779 until the close of the war, as Assistant Deputy Wagonmaster General; he was also in the battles of Bunker Hill, White Plains, Trenton and Brandywine.
About five years after the war, he moved to Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
He died in February, 1821, or February 16, 1822, in Milo, Yates County, New York.
Soldier married March 20, 1778, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, Ann whose maiden name is not stated.
She was allowed pension on her application executed March 28, 1837, while living in Milo, New York, aged seventy-nine years.

John Rewalt's widow, Ann, died February 29, 1848, in Milo, New York, leaving the following children:
John, oldest son Mrs. Mary Lawrence, of Milo, New York, in 1837 aged forty-nine years, Elizabeth Legg Hannah De Pew.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

October 2, 1928.
R.S.Magee, 606 North Third Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,
Sir:-
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 17529 it appears that John Rewalt while a resident of Lebanon, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, enlisted, served four months as First Lieutenant under Colonel James Cunningham in the Flying Camp and was discharged January 1, 1777.
He was commissioned July 1, 1777 Second Lieutenant of a company of Foot, First Battalion of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Militia.
He also served in 1778 as Captain or Wagonmaster, and from 1779 until the close of the war as assistant Deputy Wagonmaster General; he was also in the battles of Bunker Hill, White Plains, Trenton and Brandywine.
About five years after the war he moved to Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. He died in February, 1821, or February 16, 1822 in Milo, Yates County, New York.
Soldier married in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, March 20,

1778, Ann whose maiden name is not stated. She was allowed pension on her application executed March 28, 1837 while living in Milo, New York aged seventy-nine years. She died February 29, 1848 in Milo, New York, leaving the following children: John, oldest son; Mrs. Mary Lawrence, of Milo, New York, in 1837 aged forty-nine years; Elizabeth Legg and Hannah De Pew.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

mmu 185
April 1, 1925
Board of Cemetery Commissioners Pen Yan, New York .
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 17529 it appears that John Rewalt while a resident of Lebanon, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania enlisted, served four months as First Lieutenant under Colonel James Cunningham in the Flying Camp and was discharged January 1, 1777.
He was commissioned July 1, 1777 Second Lieutenant of a company of Foot, First Battalion of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Militia.
He also served in 1778 as Captain or Wagonmaster, and from 1779 until the close of the war as Assistant Deputy Wagonmaster General; he was in the battles of Bunker Hill, White Plains, Trenton and Brandywine.
About five years after the war he moved to Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. He died in Feb-  February 29 1821 or February 16, 1822 in Milo, Yates County, New York.
Soldier married in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, March 20,

1778, Ann whose maiden name is not stated. She was allowed pension on her application executed March 28, 1837 while living in Milo, New York aged seventy-nine years. She died February 29, 1848 in said Milo, New York.
leaving the following children:
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
To a full hist. add: leaving the fol. chil: as per old hist. on the form

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
M.F. 175-29
Washington, D. C., _____, 190__
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Revalt a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Sept. 1776 11 mos. 1st Lieut. James Cunningham Pennsylvania   Sept. 1777 1st Lieut. in a co. of Foot 1st Batt. Lancaster Co. militia   1778 Wagon Master   1779 Asst. Dept. Wagon Master Genl  
Battles engaged in, Bunker Hill, Brandywine, Red Bank, Red Bank, Red Bank, Red Bank Residence of soldier at enlistment, Lebanon, Pa. Date of application for pension, Feb. 24 1837 Residence at date of application, Wiltz, La. Age at date of application, He was 79 yrs.
Remarks: Soldier married at Lebanon Penn. Feb. 22 1778 and died at Wiltz, La. Feb. 1821 or Feb. 16, 1822. She died Feb. 29 1842 at Wiltz, La. leaving the following children: John, Mary Lawrence, Elizabeth Legg and Hannah De Poy.
Very respectfully,
3 miles N.W. of Wiltz, La. in 1837 aged 49 yrs.
Commissioner.

L. W. B. W. 17529.
This office can furnish the military record of such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services. Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
July 14th, 1898.
Madam:-
Replying to your recent communication you are advised that Ann, widow of John Rewalt, made an application for pension on July 19, 1837, at which time she was 79 years of age and residing at Milo, New York, and her pension was allowed for the actual service of her husband as a sergeant, lieutenant and captain in the Penna. troops, Revolutionary war, for a period of two years. Officers under whom he served not stated. He enlisted at Lebanon, Penna.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mrs. Raymond Kayser,
26 Fourth Street,
Williamsbridge,
N. Y. City.

(Miss) Margeurite Rawalt 1701 - 16 th St. N.W. Washington, D.C.
(Employed as attorney - Asst General Counsel's Office Bureau of Internal Revenue)
John Rawalt
Personally requested January 24-1935-

WAR DEPARTMENT
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE
IN REPLY REFER TO A. G. 201 Rawalt, John (ORD)
WASHINGTON
February 9, 1932.
• Miss M. Nellie Ansley, Route 6, Penn Yan, New York.
Dear Madam:
I have your letter of recent date in which you request the military record of General John Rawalt, said to have enlisted from Lebanon, Pennsylvania, and to have served in the battles of White Plains and Brandywine as Commissary General.
The name John Rawalt has not been found on the rolls on file in my office of any organization in service during the Revolutionary War.
The collection of Revolutionary War records on file in the War Department is incomplete and it is suggested that some information relative to John Rawalt may perhaps be found in the office of the Director of Pensions, Veterans Administration, this city, or can perhaps be obtained from the Librarian, Pennsylvania State Library, Harrisburg.
Very truly yours,
C. H. Indyrs Major General The Adjutant General. By [Signature]

Penn Yan NY Feb 10 1932
R-6-
Wm D. of The Adjutant Gen's office
Gentlemen The enclosed came this AM I remember now that the record I had was found when Gen. Revalto's widow was removed but can not give date but think it must have been bet. 1836 & 40 or later. sorry I should have lost it
Mrs M. Lillie. Ansley

INCORPORATED 1851
Merchants INSURANCE CO. Providence Rhode Island
606 North Third Street,
Harrisburg, Pa.
R. S. MAGEE, AGENT HARRISBURG, PA.
December 9th., 1927.
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
John Rewalt was a soldier of the Revolution. His widow was pensioned in 1837, Milo, New York, where her husband died. His son John, Jr. born 1780, died 1873 who was married to Elizabeth Yocum. With this data would it be possible for me to secure a copy of the papers filed by his widow when she secured a pension? I am trying to secure this data for a cousin who wants to become a member of the D. A. R. on the Rewalt line, and it is for this reason that I make above request.
Thanking you in advance for any information you can supply.
Very respectfully,
R. S. Magee.

128 Street NW March - 19 th 1901.
Mr A. Clay Erme.
Dear Sir -
Will you please send me a copy of the military history of John Russell a soldier of the Penn- sylvania Reserves - I think you will find the information in his military operations

In a conversation which took place on the in this Bureau - He was Lieutenant - Captain & Major made General - & his Major - Gen McMahon appointed for promotion in 1867. I think - & wounded in sending me the word you will greatly oblige

Yours sincerely - Mr Theodore T. Case Cleveland Ohio - 128 State St.

To the Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir
Please let me know the age of John Rewalt at the time of his enlisting in Continental troops, Revolutionary War - and also what Co. and Regiment he served as Sgt; Lts Capt. The cause of his pro- motion, and the place of his

birth, death, and year, that he died. — Please give attention to this, as very impor- tant. — Thanking you in ad- vance I remain
Respectfully
Mrs Raymond Kayser
No 26 - Fourth st.
Williams bridge
New York City —
July thirty first, Ninety nine

N. B. John Reualto's widow, Ann - made application for pension in 1837 at which time she was 79 years of age, and residing at Milo, New York - she was allowed a pension for actual service of her husband as sgt-, Lt. & Capt. in Penn. troops, Rev. War for the period of two years - I relate this, as it may assist you in getting the other information I ask for
Respectfully Mrs. Kayser

Departments of State, Washington, 21. st November, 1849.
Sir;
In answer to your letter of the 19 th instant, I have to state, that the only evidence of the service of John Rewalt in the Quarter Master General's Department, during the Revolution, which appears to be in the possession of this Department, is as follows.
In a paper entitled, "Return of persons employed "in the Quarter Master General's Department, under "the inspection of Robert Patton, D. Q. M. General "at Lebanon, Pennsylvania, 29 th June, 1779," the name "John Rewalt" is entered in a column entitled, "Assistants D. Q. M. General." The time of his appointment is not therein mentioned.
I am, Sir, respectfully,
Your obedient servant, M c Clayton -
J. N. Edwards, Esquire, Commissioner of Pensions.

Washington City D.C. Novr 9 th 1849.
Dear Sir,
I am authorized (as you will perceive from the enclosed letter) by the Children of the late Mrs. Anna Rewalt, widow of John Rewalt, dec d to ask a reexamination of the papers upon which their Mother was allowed a pension of $480 per an. under the act of July 7 th 1838, for the services of her husband as Asst: Dept: Wagon Master General, and to request an increase of that pension from $480 to $600 per an: to which the services of her husband in that grade entitle her.
As there certainly can be no question as to the fact that she was justly entitled to $600 per an: and understanding that a certificate, shewing the names of the surviving Children etc is now on file in your office, I respectfully request that a Certificate of Pension, at the increased rate, may issue without delay.
J. V. Edwards Esq. Com: of Pensions
Very respectfully Yr obed Servt H. H. Addison

Pen Mar Jan 19 1899
Commission Pensions D.C.
Mrs. Russell a pensioner of the U.S. died Feb 28 th 1898 having an arrear of Pension from the 24 th to 28 th period amounting to about $230. her pension being $480. per annum, I think, - She left 4 children who are still alive, one of them lives in Illinois. They have not drawn the money & do not know how to proceed to receive it. Perhaps it is necessary they need for me not take out letters of administration. Will. P. S. is good as to inform me what the necessary steps are to draw the money & whether each heir can receive their respective share without uniting with the others.
I am Yours
D. A. Ogden att.

According to the decision of the Secy. of the Interior in the case of Henry Southard, the Pension of Mrs. Rowan should have been $600 per annum. It should therefore be increased to that amount.
J. F. Coombs,

Increase Ann Ruvart Ind & John MS
on 4 July 1836
Adm. of 100 per
On 4 March 1831 to 29 July 1848 the am. of her death pay was to John Ruvart, Mary Lawrence, Elizabeth Lee & Hannah DePew only Surviving Children of Ann Ruvart and deducting what has been paid at the rate of $480 per Annum in the same time
Uncle B. Smith Present

Washington D.C. Feby. 1880
Sir
I desire to ask your attention to the claim now on file in your office, for an increase of the Pension heretofore allowed to Mrs. Rewaltt, widow of John Rewaltt, who was an Assistant Deputy Muzon Master Gen. in the Rev. War.
Mrs. Rewaltt was placed on the Pension Roll of the New York agency, on account of the services of her husband at the rate of $480 per annum. The rate of Pension for services as a Deputy Muzon Master Gen. for two years, should have been $600 per year and I now request that the Pension heretofore granted may be increased to that amount
Very Resp. Your Obt. Servt. Caleb Smith
Comm. of Pensions Washington D.C.

St. R. Dec. 18 th 1843 Hon d J. L. Edwards Dear Sir
Having made an unsuccessful search on the files of the House & Senate for Annaradus Tut hills commission mentioned in Mr. Mearwells letter sent herewith it is suggested to me that it is probably on the files of your office. Will you have the goodness to ascertain & inform me.
What is the situation of the Pinson claim of Mr. Ruvault mentioned in Mr. Ogden's letter and what will be necessary for me to do to effect Mr. A's request?
At the request of Mr. Joy I send you pension papers in the cases of Hannah Burgesp. Elizabeth Swarthout Mariam Burchard & Hulda Payne to which your early attention is respectfully solicited.
Yours Respectfully Amasa Dand

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Pension Office
May 9, 1842
Sir,
The case of Ann Rewalt, widow of John Rewalt, has again been examined. The returns among the Washington Papers do not throw any light on the subject of the Rewalt's pay. His wages are put down at $80 per month, and subsistence $10. but at that time the troops were paid in continental paper money, when $1. in specie was worth $10 in paper. There is no evidence that he received more than $40 per month in specie, when he made his final settlement with the government. The pension was allowed at the rate of $480 per annum, and it cannot be increased.
I am respectfully Your. Govt Serv.
(sign) J. L. Edwards
Mr Alexander Ray Present.

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Pension Office June 6 th 1842
Sir
In the case of Mrs Ann Hewalt, widow of John Hewalt, referred to in the enclosed letter, I have merely to remark that I am not satisfied that Hewalt received more than $40 per month in specie for his service as assistant deputy Wagon-Master General, and I do not therefore consider myself authorized to increase the pension above that rate. The rate of pay fixed by Congress in 1776 and the Spring of 1777 was the same rate which was allowed on the final settlement at the end of the war; and to grant pensions according to that rate is in my opinion the only safe and proper course. (On the 14 th of May 1777 Congress fixed the pay of a Forage-Master at $40 per month, and for that reason Emanuel Corryell's widow was allowed a pension of $40 per month not because her name was found among the "Washington Papers" in the Department of State as a Forage-Master at that rate. If he had been returned on those papers at a hundred dollars per month, I should not have regarded the return as any safe guide for me. I have no evidence whatever that an assistant deputy Wagon-Master General was allowed so much in specie as $40 per month. It was believed, however, that it might be a liberal and perhaps a just allowance, in the absence of all positive legislation on

the subject, to give the widow a pension at that rate. My reason for not believing that an Assistant deputy Wagon-Master General ever could have been allowed more than $40 per month is this. On the 14 th of May 1777 Congress fixed the pay of a Quarter Master General at $100 per month; a deputy Quarter Master General $75 per month, and an assistant deputy Quarter Master General at only $40 per month; and at the same time the pay of a Wagon Master General was set down at $75 per month, and that of a deputy Wagon Master General at only $50 per month. Nothing whatever is said in that Resolution (May 14 th 1777) of such an Officer as an assistant deputy Wagon Master General; but it is probable, if such an Officer had then been created, that the pay would have been higher than that of an Assistant deputy Quarter Master General, when at the same time the other Officers of the Wagon Department were paid at a lower rate than the same description of Officers in the Quarter Master Department. I find nothing in any of the Resolutions relative to the pay of an Assistant Deputy Wagon Master General,
I have the Honor to be very respectfully, Your Obt Servant J. L. Edwards
(1225)
Hon. John C. Spencer, Secretary of War

The decision of the Secretary of War in the case of Mrs Ann Gewart is as follows. viz.
I concur with the Commissioner in regarding the "Washington Papers" as very equivocal evidence, and altho his letter to Mr Bell in Mrs Connell's case may have misled Mr Ray, yet the ground on which the decision in that case is now placed, viz, the Resolution of Congress of 14 th May 1777 fixing the pay of a Forage Master at $40 per month relieves this case of that precedent.
As there is no evidence whatever of the actual allowance made to an assistant Deputy Wagon Master General, I think the Comm t has adopted a very fair and even liberal analogy in arriving at the amount. certain it is, that the amount paid in paper furnishes no evidence of the spec ie pension. I can not perceive any sufficient ground for disturbing the decision of the Commissioner signed J. C. Spencer
June 6, 1842.

Washington March 26. 1872.
Sir
Your letter of the 26 th was received this morning disallowing the application for increase of the pension of Mrs Ann Renaut widow of John Renaut, on the ground, that she has already as high a pension as she is entitled to; and there is no evidence, whatever that her husband ever received pay equal to 576 per mo th .
With the view of placing the claim of Ann Renaut in a more favorable light than you appear to hold it, I have to request of you to give me a letter, or to write, to the Sec y of State, for any information as to the pay made to John Renaut, in the capacity in which he served, as the Washington papers can afford.
On the 21 st Jan y . I solicited a like request in the application of Mary Lamb, the surviving child of Catherine Lamb, who was a pensioner under act 1836. Mass. roll, as widow of Robert Lamb. My object of this enquiry was to ascertain the rank Robert Lamb held, while he acted as an assistant commiss ry of Subs ts . at Boston.
I am most respectfully Gov. Gov r .
Geo. D. May

Schenectada, Nov 20 th 1839.
J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir,
I acknowledge the receipt of a pension Certificate for Mrs Rewalt widow of John Rewalt , who was an Assistant Deputy Wagon Master General, and so designated in the certificate. Inasmuch as a common wagon master is allowed $480 per annum, it seems to me, there must be some mistake in allowing an Asst Dep t Wagon Master General only the same sum. Besides, the document proving him to have been as. Dep. W. M. G. states his pay at $80 per month. As no letter of explanation accompanied the certificate, I take the liberty to call your attention to the subject.
I find by reference to the proceedings of Congress May 14 th 1779, a resolve fixing the pay per month of a W. M. Genl at $75, a dep W. M. G. $50, and a W. M. at $40. Congress made no new resolve in reference to this matter in any of their subsequent proceedings, as far as the W. M. G. & D. W. M. G. are

concerned. On the 15 th July 1780, however, they passed a resolution the raising the pay of a Wagon Master to $60 per month (in specie) & of a Dep. W. M. to $45 per mo & 1 ration per day.
I am very respectfully, (Yours Ob t Serv t )
G. K. W. S.

Schenectady Nov 10 1839
J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Sir
In the matter of the application of Ann Rewalt, widow of John Rewalt for a pension
In forwarding certain documents in support of the above claim the enclosed appears to have been overlooked. If however I am right in dis- ciphering this almost illegible document, it will go to substantiate the claim, & shows that Rewalt served in the Wagon Department under Robt Patton Dr. M. G. S. as early as June 1778.
Date on the inside 'Biding, June 17. 1778' on the outside appears to be an order in the following words
"Capt. Rewalt, join furnish Capt. Oldenburg B. [Barrack] Master with 6 wagons to [haul quay?] ... wood for the Barracks. . . . Robert Patton"
Robert Patton Lebanon
very respectfully yours G. F. Yates

Schenectada October 1 st 1839. To J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir,
The view taken by you in your favor of the 27 th ult o relative to the application of Ann Rewalt widow of John Rewalt dec d for a pension &c is liberal & satisfactory; and would be acquiesced in, were it not for the conviction that the proof adduced in my letter of last friday will serve to change your opinion on the subject. I see no reason to assume different ground from that taken in my said letter, and beg leave to reassert her claim for a pension, by reason of her husband's services as an Asst t Dep y Wagon Master General for more than years - at least from June 1779, to September 1781.
I am with respect
Your mo: obt Servt
G. F. WALS -

Schenectada March 9 th 1839 J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Sir.
Papers in the matter of the application of Ann Re walt of Penn Yan, Yates County N.Y. for a pension under the act of 4 th July 1836, have been forwarded to me by her, with a request, that I should desire you to review the case. The case has been under examination before, and objections made to its allowance. These if stated to me, I will endeavour to obviate. Among the papers referred to me, is the enclosed, which as it appears to be an original , I presume longer to retain. I received it from the Hon J. J. Andrews M.C. at the instance of the widow.
I am very respectfully Your Ob t Servt Giles F. Yates

Affidavit of John Hendij
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State of New York and County of Yates 3 d
Martin Handig being duly sworn deposes and says that he is sixty five years of age and is now a resident of the Town of Benton, County of Yates & State of New York. That fifty one years ago he moved into, and for a number of years continued to reside, in the County of Northumberland, State of Pennsylvania. That about that time he became acquainted with John Rewalt. That said Rewalt lived but a short distance from his then deponent's father's & that he often worked for his said father. That he also at that time became acquainted with Ann the Wife of said John Rewalt. That they the said John and Ann then lived together as Man and Wife that it was universally reported & believed that they were Man & Wife. That he never heard it questioned & has no doubt that they were Man & Wife and that the said Ann Rewalt now the Widow of John Rewalt is at this present time personally known to him, and that she is the same person then known & believed to be the wife of John Rewalt now deceased. That she now resides in the Town of Milo County of Yates & State of New York at which place her husband resided at the time of his death. This deponent further says that he was well acquainted with John Rewalt, Jr. That he became acquainted with him about the time that he became acquainted with John & Ann Rewalt, as above mentioned. That he afterwards went to school with the said John Rewalt Jr in the County of Northumberland State of Pennsylvania. That at this time he was a lad of eight or ten years of age. That this said John Rewalt, Jr. was then and at that time & has since been reported & believed to be the son of the aforesaid John & Ann Rewalt and this deponent has no doubt that such is the fact. That the said John Rewalt Jr has lately removed to the State of Illinois, & was when he went away a man in appearance between fifty five & sixty years of age.

This deponent further declares that at the time of his acquaintance with John Renwick deceased, in the County of Northumberland State of Pennsylvania in the said Renwick was generally reported & believed to have been a soldier in the revolutionary war, and he himself has no doubt that such was the fact
That the aforesaid John and Ann Renwick at the time of his acquaintance with them fifty one years ago, in Northumberland County State of Pennsylvania maintained a good character for truth, honesty & respectability were esteemed as citizens & liked as neighbors, and that they bore this good character for the whole space of several years. That he was acquainted with them in Pennsylvania and since their removal to this county have borne the same good character so far as his knowledge & belief extends.
Martin Hendig
Subscribed & sworn before me by the said Martin Hendig this 17 th day of July 1837. I certify that I am well acquainted with said Hendig & that he is a credible witness fully entitled to credit & belief.
Walter Norton Justice of the peace.
[Handwritten flourish]
[Handwritten flourish]
[Handwritten flourish]
Affidavit of John Hendig

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Claim for Military Service.
Increase.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 4 th July 1836, the pension of Ann Rewalt deceased, late of New York, widow of John Rewalt, who was an assistant deputy Wagon Master General in the Revolution, has been increased, from four hundred and eighty, to six hundred dollars per annum, commencing 4 th March 1831, and ending 29 th February 1848, when she died.
The amount is due and payable to her only surviving children, to wit, John Rewalt, Mary Lawrence, Elizabeth Leg & Hannah De Pew, after deducting what has been paid at the rate of four hundred and eighty dollars, per annum, for same time.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this 18 th day of February one thousand eight hundred and forty-five.
Examined and Countersigned. }
Secretary of the Interior.
Commissioner of Pensions.

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State of New York, County of Yates 3 ds . - I Russell A. Fergo Clerk of the County Court of Yates County aforesaid, holden at the Court House in the village of Penn Yan in and for said County do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court that Ann Rowalt was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of four hundred & eighty dollars ($480) per Annum, was a resident of the County & State aforesaid and died in the town of Milo in said County on the 29 th day of February 1848, and that she left four Children, whose names are as follows viz. John Rowalt, Mary Laurence Elizabeth Legg & Hannah DePew..
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office at Penn Yan, this 8 th day of August 1849.
H. M. Stewart
Dep: Clerk
Treasury Department
Third Auditor's Office
November 13 th 1849
I certify that the foregoing is a true copy from the original voucher on file in this Office
Jn o S. Gallagher,
3 rd Auditor.

No. 2-

Pension Office June 6 th 1842.
Sir,
In the case of Mrs Ann Rewalt, widow of John Rewalt, referred to in the enclosed letter, I have merely to remark that I am not satisfied that Rewalt received more than $40 per month in specie for his service as Assistant Deputy Wagon Master General, and I do not therefore consider myself authorized to increase the pension above that rate. The rate of pay fixed by Congress in 1776 and the Spring of 1777 was the same rate which was allowed on the final settlements at the end of the War, and to grant pensions according to that rate is in my opinion the only safe and proper course. On the 14 th of May 1777, Congress fixed the pay of a Forage Master at $40 per month, and for that reason Emanuel Corryell's widow was allowed a pension of $40 per month not because his name was found among the "Washington Papers" in the Department of State as a Forage Master at that rate. If he had been returned on those papers at a hundred dollars, per month, I should not have regarded the return as any safe guide for me. I have no evidence whatever that an Assistant Deputy Wagon Master General was allowed so much in specie as $40 per month. It was believed, however, that it might be a liberal and perhaps a just allowance, in the absence of all positive legislation on the subject, to give the widow a pension at that rate. My reason for not believing that an Assistant Deputy Wagon Master General ever could have been allowed more than

more than $40 per month is this. On the 14 th day of May 1777 Congress fixed the pay of a Quarter Master General at $166 per month; a Deputy Quarter Master General $75 per month, and an Assistant Deputy Quarter Master General at only $40 per month; and at the same time the pay of a Wagon Master General was set down at $75 per month, and that of a deputy Wagon Master General at only $30 per month. Nothing whatever is said in that Resolution (May 14 th 1777) of such an Officer as an Assistant Deputy Wagon Master General; but it is probable, if such an Office had then been created, that the pay would have been higher than that of an Assistant Deputy Quarter Master General, when at the same time the other Officers of the Wagon Department were paid at a lower rate than the same description of Officers in the Quarter Masters Department. I find nothing in any of the Resolutions relative to the pay of an Assistant Deputy Wagon Master General.
I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your, obdt Servt. (Signed) J. L. Edwards
Hon.
John C. Spencer Secretary of War.

The decision of the Secretary of War in the case of Mrs. Ann Rewalt is as follows, viz,
"I concur with the Comm ee in regarding the "Wash- =ington Papers" as very equivocal evidence, and altho his letter to Mr Bell in Mrs Corryell's case may have mis- =led Mr Ray, yet the ground on which the decision in that case is now placed, viz, the Resolution of Congress of 14 th May 1777 fixing the pay of a Forage Master at $40 per month relieves this case of that precedent.
As there is no evidence whatever of the actual al- =lowance made to an Assistant Deputy M a gon Master General I think the Comm ee has adopted a very fair and even liberal analogy in arriving at the Amount. Certain it is, that the Amount paid in paper furnishes no evidence of the spec i pension. I cannot per- =ceive any sufficient ground for disturbing the decision of the Commissioner."
(Signed) J. C. Spencer
June 6 th 1842,

In the matter of the application of Ann Rewalt widow of John Rewalt dec'd for a pension under the act of 4 th July 1836.
Supplemental Deposition
Agent
Giles F. Lusk
Schenectady
N.Y.

Schenectada Sept r 28 th 1839
To J. L. Edwards Esq r Commissioner of Pensions Sir
In the matter of the application of Ann Rewalt widow of John Rewalt dec d , I have obtained a new affidavit from Castle Dains rendering more explicit what was in his first deposition indefinitely expressed. He there stated that he saw Rewalt on duty as a Brigade Wagon Master (more properly assist. Dep: W. M. Genl as will be seen by the documentary proof the Washington papers furnish) in 1780 or 1781. He now fixes the time in 781, and gives the reasons for remembering it. He says an attack on New-York was then meditated by the American army &c. Now it was the month of September 1781. that General Washington kept up the appearance of an intention to attack New-York while he secretly crossed the Hudson and passed on by the way of Philadelphia to Yorktown, which he invested and caused Lord Cornwallis to surrender on the 19 th of October following. Mr. Daines says he saw Rewalt only a few months before the surrender of Cornwallis and that said Rewalt was then in actual and active service having charge of a brigade of Wagons. If the paper signed Hugh Lusk , who can be proved by the Washington papers to have been at the time Dep Wag. Mes. Genl (to wit in September 1778) is not admitted as conclusive in regard to Mr. Rewalt's rank as a Wagon Master at that time, all doubt as to his serving in that grade in April 1779 is removed by voucher E . In June 1779 he is proved by the best evidence possible to have held the rank of Assistant Deputy Wagon Master General, and he continued in

service in that capacity up to July if not to September 1781 for which service of more than two years as A. D. W. M. G. a claim is set up by the widow, and as it is humbly conceived has been satisfactorily proved. I
I am very respectfully
Your Mo: Ob t Serv t
G. F. YATES
P.S. The aff t of Davis referred to, is enclosed — G. F. Y.
I also enclose a supplemental De- claration of the widow, which was not particularly required, but which may be acceptable —
G. F. YATES

Supplemental Affidavit
In the Matter of Ann Rewalt claim for Pension, under the law of Congress passed July 4 1785 as the Widow of John Rewalt
Casthe Dains being further duly sworn says that he first became acquainted with John Rewalt, (the person mentioned in his original affidavit) in the Revolutionary Army. That he saw him in actual service at the Battle of White Plains That he was at that time an Officer & he thinks an orderly sergeant, as will more fully appear by his original affidavit made in this matter. That afterwards saw him in the Spring or Summer this deponent thinks in the month of May of the year (1781) Seventeen hundred & eighty one, in the State of New Jersey. In the more particular rem- embres the time, as it was expected that an attack was to be made by the American troops on the city of New York to which point many of the troops at the north was concentrating, and also from the fact that a short time after he saw the said Rewalt the most of the force then collected in New Jersey & along the North River were suddenly marched south to operate against Cornwallis. And also from the fact of its being only a few months say 2 months before Cornwallis surrendered. At the time last mentioned to the said Rewalt was an acting Waggon Master and had charge of a brigade of Waggons. This deponent was a Carpenter by trade and while in the army was engaged in his profession as such Mechanic and often employed in repairing Waggons. In from this circumstance he the latter remembers the said Rewalt having been employed by him to repair his Waggons. & further he says not.
Wt. De Ayden,
Casthe his Dains mark
The word "was" in the 13 line and the words "he saw the said Rewalt" in the 17 th line & the words "being say 2 months" in the 21 st line inserted before being read

In Withers Affidavit Subscribed by making his mark and sworn to before me a Justice of the peace in & for the Town of Jerusalem, County of Yates this 24 th day of September 1839. And I certify that the deponent Leath Davis is to me well known and that he is fully entitled to belief
Bartleson Shearman J.P.
STATE OF NEW-YORK, YATES COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss.
I, ABNER WOODWORTH, Clerk of said county, hereby certify, that Bartleson Shearman Esquire, before whom the annexed proceedings were had, was, on the days of the dates thereof, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, legally author- ized to act as such: and that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Justice, and verily believe that his signature, to the annexed certifi- cate, is genuine.
Witness my hand and Official Seal this 24.
day of Sept.
1839
A. Woodworth
Clerk.
In the matter of the application of Ann Rewalt widow of John Rewalt deceased for apportionment under the act of 4 th July 1836.
Supplemental Deposition
Agent Chas. F. Hays Pioneer Hotel Tchenectada N.Y.

[Nº 2.]
Return of Persons employed in the Quarter Master General's Department under the inspection of Robert Patton D. Q. M. Genl.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
To all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting:
I Certify, That the documents numbered one and two hereunto annexed are true extracts taken from the "Washington Papers," now on file in this Depart- ment._____
In Testimony Whereof, I John Forsyth, SECRETARY OF STATE of the United States, have hereunto subscribed my name, and caused the Seal of the Department of State to be affixed.
Done at the City of Washington, this thirteenth day of September A. D. 1839, and of the Independence of the United States of America the sixty-fourth.
John Forsyth

“ Return of Persons employed in the Quarter Master General's Department under the inspection of Robert Patton D. Q. M. General at Lebanon, Pennsylvania 29 th June 1779.
  X X X X X X X   Assistants D. Q. M. General.   Names & Number Where Stationed Pay in Dollars per month   Wages Subsist ce   John Rewalt Lebanon 80 10   X X X X X X X 
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J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions War Department Washington D.C.

Schenectada August 14 th 1839
To J. L. Edwards, Esq r Commissioner of Pensions Sir
In compliance with the requi- -sition contained in your letter of the 5 th ult. I return herewith sundry papers to your office in the matter of the application of Ann Rewalt wi- -dow of John Rewalt for a pension under the act of 4 th July '36. I beg leave to submit whether the following testimony has not been made out in this case.
1 st as to the Marriage . Mr and Mrs Rewalt were married while he was engaged in military duties in the midst of a war in which every citizen of suitable age voluntarily or by compulsion served his country in some department, and when records of civil affairs were generally neglected. e.g. the records of the Dutch (the only) Church in Schenectada, contain not a single entry of a marriage from 1775 to 1783; yet before and subsequent to the war, the record of marriages is perfect. After record evidence the next best proof she has ad- -duced, as follows. Martin Kendig swears that he knew Mr & Mrs Rewalt as husband & wife since 1786 and that their son John was then 8 years of age, Joshua Lee testifies that said son in 1837 appeared to be 55 or 60 years of age, Castle Daines aged 88 & a pensioner confirms the fact of their marriage before the expiration of Rewalt's services.
2 nd As to the services of John Rewalt. Apart from the widow's testimony traditional proof of the service of John Rewalt as an Officer is given by Martin Kendig who was at the time of his service, a resident of Pennsylv- -vania, also by Joshua Lee. The above named Castle Daines swears that in the fall of 1776, he knew John Rewalt as an orderly sergeant in the "Flying Camp" Pennsylvania line in active service at Whiteplains &c & saw him again in 1780 & 1781 on duty as a Brigade Wagon Master or as will appear in the sequel as Asst. Deputy Wagon Master General And after the war, he renewed his acquaintance with said Rewalt & thus we have proof of his identity .
The daughter of Rewalt swears that several original receipts & other documents explaining her father's services were seen by her, & that the same were left in the hands of Aaron Remer Esq r who himself te- -stifies that he has lost or mislaid them. The papers that have been saved from destruction & loss & herewith returned are to the following effect.

Voucher A (not signed) alludes to 4 Months service in "the Flying camp" aforesaid as a Lieutenant after his service as an orderly Sergeant in said "Flying Camp" sworn to by Castle Daines, say for the months of September October, November and December 1776
Voucher B - shows that Rewalt received the appointment of a Lieutenant in the Pennsylvania Militia in July 1777.
By Voucher C. he is recognized in September 1778 by Hugh Lusk as a Captain or enlisting Officer. For the grade of Mr Lusk (which does not appear from this voucher) I would refer to a certain document which when last in your city I discovered in the Office of the Keeper of the Archives, Department of State in Vol. 3. Washington's papers labelled "provis: Ret". - Here will be found the name of "Hugh Lusk, Dep. Wag. M r General"
By Voucher E he is recognized 6 th April 1779 as a Wagon Master
By Voucher D he is recognized in general terms as a Military " Officer " May 13 th 1779
I have in addition discovered and beg leave to refer thereto in substantiation of this claim, a document in the aforesaid office at Washington, in which John Rewalt is recognized not only as belonging to the Wagon Master General's Department, but actually serving in the high grade of Assistant Dep t Wagon Master General on the 29 th June 1779, at Lebanon Pennsylvania & receiving pay at the rate of $80. per month. The conclusion cannot be resisted that he served in this grade in 1780 and 1781 when Castle Daines saw him in actual service in the Wagon Master General's Department. I am confident that other and additional documentary proof of the character last adverted to, is to be found in said Office, among the returns made to Genl Washington as Commander in Chief of the Revolutionary Army.
In regard to his name in the Lieutenant's Commission, being written with a B instead of an R. I would remark that his original signature to Voucher E looks as much like B. as R. this also may be said in reference to the address in Voucher D [ Rewalt ]
It is doubtless a clerical error induced by

manner
the peculiar of Mr Rewalt's writing his name.
It strikes me that the claim set up by his widow has been substantiated, not perhaps with the utmost completeness of proof, but in a strong circumstantial manner, and in the best manner that can with reason be expected, taking into the account the loss of vouchers & documents, and the death of witnesses who if living might have sworn positively to his services. I think it clearly appears that John Rewalt served at least three years in the Department of the Wagon Master or Quarter Master General and for two years of that time as an Asst. Deputy Wagon Master General. And I flatter myself that a review of this case will result in a favorable decision for the poor widow.
I am with respect. Your Ob t Serv t
C. H. [unintelligible]
P.S. I will procure the documentary evidence in the State Department if demanded
Yours truly
C. H. [unintelligible]

Affidavit of Castle Dains
{ This proves service, -but of no particular duration.

State of New York Gates County } ss
Castle Daines being duly sworn deposes and says he is now eighty eight years of age, and now resides in the town of Jerusalem, County of Yates & State of New York, in which town he has resided for fifty years past past. That he was a soldier in the revolutionary war, and now receives a pension as such. This Deponent says that in the fall of the year 1776, while the American Army were stationed at & near New York, he saw & became acquainted with John Rewalt. Said Rewalt was at that time an officer & Deponent thinks was orderly sergeant, and belonged to the Pennsylvania troops, and thinks was attached to the "Flying Camp" under General Mercer. That said Rewalt was in active service and was engaged in the battle of White Plains. That soon after the engagement at White Plains the portion of the Army to which Rewalt belonged, crossed over the North River, into New Jersey, and that this Deponent saw nothing more of said Rewalt until the year 1780 or 81, when he saw him in the army in New Jersey, and at that time said Rewalt had charge of a brigade of Waggons. A Wagon Master or Captain, was informed by said Rewalt at this time that he had married since he last saw him. This Deponent further says that he (this Deponent) was a mechanic, and while in the army was frequently employed as such and often in repairing Waggons. This Deponent further says that he saw nothing more of the aforesaid Rewalt for a number of years (say twenty or twenty five). When he again met with him in the County of Yates, (then Ontario) State of New York, at which time they renewed their acquaintance, which was continued until the time of his death which took place in the year 1822. Deponent was on terms of intimacy with said Rewalt at this time, and frequently conversed with him about the war, and has no doubt that he was the same man with whom he was acquainted in the revolutionary army. Deponent further says that the said John Rewalt was the husband of Widow Ann Rewalt. That he knows of no other person of that name, and that

She now resides in the Town of  Town of Milo, County of Yates & State of New York, at which place her husband resided at the time of his death, and further this Deponent saith not,
The letter "ga" and the word "him" inserted before being executed
Castle his Dains mark
Subscribed by making his mark and sworn to before me, a Justice of the Peace for the Town of Jerusalem this first day of January 1838. and I do hereby certify that the deponent is a competent Witness of good character &c. &c.
STATE OF NEW-YORK. YATES COUNTY,
ss.
I, Alner Woodworth
Clerk of the said County of Yates, do hereby certify that Martin Quick Esquire
before whom the annexed affidavit was taken, was at the time of taking the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county, sworn and duly authorised by law to act as such, that I am acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe his signature to the annexed certificate to be genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said county and of the Court of Common Pleas thereof, this First day of January 1838.
Alner Woodworth Clerk.
Affidavit of Castle Dains This proves Service, -but of no particular duration.

She now resides in the Town of  City of Milo, County of Yates & State of New York, at which place her husband resided at the time of his death, and further this deponent saith not,
The letter "ga" and the word "him" inserted before being executed
Castle his Dains mark
Subscribed by making his mark and sworn to before me, a Justice of the Peace for the Town of Jerusalem this first day of January 1838. and I do hereby certify that the deponent is a competent witness of good character & fully entitled to credit, and that he is to me well known Martin Leick (J.P.)
hand writing, and verify believe his signature to the annexed certificate to be genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said county and of the Court of Common Pleas thereof, this First day of January 1838.
Henry Woodworth Clerk.
Affidavit of Castle Dains This proves service, but of no particular duration.

Peninsula Oct 16 1837
Sir
I sometime since wrote to you informing you that I had regularly forwarded the original declaration of Mrs. Rowalt in accordance with your request - and if not received by you must have miscarried. I have no copy of said declaration and if it be lost it is not possible to make an exact copy. The last declaration known contains all the facts with some additional ones that were set forth in the first one forwarded. If any further action upon the claim is intended by you and the claim is waiting its regular course in accordance with the rules of your office I have nothing to say. If however you intend no further action you will confer a favor upon the claimant by returning the papers to me as Mrs. Rowalt is anxious to lay her claims before Congress satisfied that she will obtain relief from that honorable body and we wish to prepare the papers before the meeting of the regular session of Congress and forward them by our Rep. Mr. Andrews. If however it is inconsistent with your general rules to give a final decision before that time we will wait with pleasure with the pleasing hope that an examination of the last papers sent will lead to a favorable decision.
I am with Much Respect
Your obedient Servant D A Glee
Hon James L Edwards
Comp d Pensions Washington

Ann Rival
18th Feb 18th 18th

Aug 15 th N.Y. Mr. Ince
Hon. J. I. Edwards Commr. Penn Wa. Department Washington

From Sam Augt 9 th 1837
My dear Sir,
I have been shown by S. & Ogden, your letter to him of Augt 7. in relation to the claim for pension lately made by Mrs. Sarah Russell from an intimate acquaintance with the claimant in this case I feel some considerable anxiety for her success. I have not a doubt but she is entitled to the benefit of the law of July 4 th 1836. and it would afford me much satisfaction could she obtain it. She is a woman of the strictest integrity has since my first acquaintance with her until the present time a space of about 28 years run down a character above reproach and on my own part I would take her word as true in everything in all things. She is old very old now out almost with the ebb of life by a long & respectable family. She is now in the 80 th year of her age & could she obtain the benefit of the law of July 4 1836. it would offset a considerable the remainder of her life. I do not doubt that she was married as she states. She was during the war. I was very intimately acquainted with her son John Russell & if he was her son & unquestionably he was, she must have been married a long time for I believe he was as old a man as 56 years. The age she sets him down at Mrs. Lamier who is her daughter has lived my next neighbor for 12 or 15 years is a woman of understanding. She is now

the mother of children who have families, and is a woman of 50 years old I should think. That John Small Cheever was a revolutionary soldier I have not a doubt he was as fine & honest a man as ever lived, was immensely respected and what makes me know that he was actually olden, is because I have heard him & my own father, who was also as olden as he, recount this adventure. The old men would seem filled with a holy enthusiasm as they thus fought over again the battles they seemed to take real satisfaction in telling the wonderful stories and I have listened for hours to their deeds thus recounted. I do truly believe Mrs Small is entitled to pension to look upon her to know her & then to hear her story now would doubt it. It is hard to bring such proof in cases like this. I really cannot imagine how it is to be done and I think when history is published which will doubtless be where every the evidence of honesty on their face, although it be not possible to many, it ought to be sufficient. I believe this is the intention of the law. Otherwise many a worthy soldier & soldier wife would be precluded from all participation in the bounty or rather the justice of the government so far as my mother will go. I give assurance that this is a genuine honest claim I have conversed with Mrs Small in relation to it and advised her to present it and believe me she is entitled to it. The law was made for her & such as her & I do hope you will

Or continue your duty in this case as to give her what was meant for her by the Law. I have had occasion to know that your situation is by no means an easy one. You have to investigate claims both good & bad. You have been circum- -stanced upon a clear conscience & something is necessary. but I hope that in each case the evidence of honesty is apparent that the old widows whom cases of all others it is most difficult to make out, will not be found down to strict position proff. by giving to this claim of Mrs. Russell your favourable consideration you will do good to one who has in her sphere done good to all. Americans , (for she is truly a Mother of the revolution) and will confer a special favour on your friend & faithful servant
Jas. H. Lee

Aug 12
Mr. Baker
Ann Renshaw
N.Y.
corner
Hon. James J. Edwards Common Pleas War Department Washington D.C.
PAID
in case hung days col.

Sir
From Mrs August 5 th 1837
Your letter of date "August 1 st " is received and I herewith enclose the original declaration of Mrs Rewalt. The reason of its not being sent with the last papers, was the impression I had received from your communication of 10 th July, that the other papers, being not unverified properly authenticated, that we must commence and I accordingly procured an entire new set of papers.
I did cherish a hope that some new light had been thrown upon the claim by additional papers and affidavits last sent. I did think that the testimony was so strong, although perhaps not positive as to remove all doubts which might before have existed as to the justness of the claim. There is no doubt of its justice in fact, although time with its destroying hand may have obliterated the testimony by which we are, or can legally establish it. The old ones of the revolution are mostly decayed, the living proof has by this means been cut off the circumstances of the marriage the times being truly "revolutionary times" in which the marriage took place, and the time which has intervened since then makes it difficult if not impossible to bring positive proof in this or similar cases. Record evidence (if it be that to which you refer in your last) of the birth & age of Mrs Rewalt's oldest son & child, cannot by possibility be obtained. No record of the fact was made, and Mrs Rewalt knows not whether there was a parish register kept or not but thinks there was none as she never heard of it. The evidence of Mrs Lawrence (who is a sister to this John Rewalt) second, and the affidavit of Martin Rundig

and the testimony of Mrs. Rewall herself is to my mind the strongest proof the case will admit of and with us who were accuan- ted with said Mrs. Rewall son of claimant it amounts to positive proof
The declaration of Mrs. Rewall was drafted by me, was taken all most verbatim & set down as she dictated it to me while she was by my side. Judge Maston added some little. As you will perceive by reference to the last one she has her own story & she is to speak. You therefore have her own story. & she is to speak. Old to good, not to say, too unskilled in matter of this sort, to fabricate a tale in order to procure a little pittance. She is indeed poor, is much in need of the bounty to which she thinks she is legally & justly entitled, but with or without it she will soon be gathered to her fathers & she the sheep of death, if her claim could be supported & made out it might make her last days peaceful & comfortable, but if she has to be unfortunate as to fail, she will submit to the decision without a murmur, for her trust is in things above earth which no circumstances can disappoint.
The claim was originally set up at the request of Dear Iona Lee our Member of Congress. She was well & intimately acquainted with Mrs. Rewall her -and & with the claimant, & from her story she said she was entitled to a pension & by making the strongest proof in our favor, he thought she could obtain one without a doubt, and still cherish the hope that upon a review of all the testimony you will come to a favorable conclusion. Excuse my thus troubling you. I know the merits of Mrs. Rewall, her goodness, her purity, & her marriage, and am the more anxious that she may succeed. With great respect I am
J. S. Edwards
Your aff. Servant
J. A. Clyder
P.S. In reference to the enclosed declaration, that the name of the claimant is spelled "Rewall" the "a" is sounded in the pronuncia- tion but Mrs. Rewall says that it is spelled with an "E" instead of an "a". "E" takes the sound of "a" I believe in nearly all dutch names D. L. B.

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Affidavit of Aaron Reimer

State of New York } Bates County } ss
Aaron Remer being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he is aged fifty two years, is now a resident of the Town of Benton County of Yates and State of New York & has been a resident of the same place  said County for thirty years last past, that he was well acquainted with John Rawalt deceased - That it was generally reported and believed that said Rawalt was a soldier in the Revolutionary war and that this deponent has no doubt that such was the fact, that said Rawalt was much respected as a man, citizen and neighbor - That sometime in the year Eighteen hundred & Eighteen said Rawalt delivered to this deponent certain papers for the purpose of making an effort to get a pension for services performed in the Revolutionary Army - That said papers had relation to said Rawalt's services as a Wagon Master in said Army - That among others this deponent particularly recollects several receipts purporting to have been given to said Rawalt as Wagon Master of some Brigade division or part (and deponent cannot particularly remember what) of the Pennsylvania line of the Revolutionary Army, that said papers were never forwarded or acted upon by said Rawalt or deponent, but that said papers were mislaid or lost & that deponent has made diligent search & has not been able to find them - That deponent was well acquainted with John Rawalt, son of the said John Rawalt deceased, that he was universally believed to be the son of said John Rawalt deceased, that he lately removed to the State of Illinois & was when he left here a man to appearance fifty five or sixty years of age and further saith not
The words "the same place" interlined & the word "said County" erased before signing
Signed & sworn to before me this 21 st day of July, 1837 by the said Aaron Remer who is to me personally known to be a credible witness fully entitled to credit (Asa S. Morton Justice of the peace)
Aaron Remer

Affidavit of Judge Lee

State of New York & County of Yates ss. I, Joshua Lee, being duly sworn, deposeth & says. That he is aged fifty two Years and now a resident of the town of Milo County of Yates & State of New York, & that he has lived in the same place for thirty years (as) past. That he was well & intimately acquainted with John & Revault deceased, and that for a number of Years previous to his death he was the family physician of said Revault that it was generally believed & reported, that he the said Revault was a Soldier of the Revolutionary army, & he himself has no doubt of the fact that he was an old man when he died, and much respected as an honest & upright man & as a neighbor. That the said John Revault lived with Ann, the present widow of said Revault as her husband, and that it was universally be- lieved, and that the aforesaid John & Ann Revault were Man & Wife, and that he himself has no doubt that such was the fact. That the chil- dren of the said John & Ann are all well advanced in life and that their oldest son, John Revault, who has lately removed to the State of Illinois is to appear - once a man, between fifty five & sixty years of age. That the aforesaid Ann Revault has lived a Neigh- -bor to him ever since the death of her husband the aforesaid John Revault, & that she has never been again married, but still continues the widow of the said John Revault. That the said Ann Revault is now a very old Lady and has always borne an irreproachable character.
+ The words, "the said Revault" and the word "her" -
Joshua Lee
Subscribed before me this 20 th day of July, 1857 by the said Joshua Lee who is to me well known to be a person of a credible nature & fully entitled to belief - A. A. Norton Justice of the Peace

State of New York Yates County
Affidavit of Mr. Ogden
Darius A. Ogden, being duly sworn, deponeth says that he is aged 24 years & a resident of the town of Milo County of Yates & State of New York. That sometime in the months of February or March last he went at the request of Mrs. Ann Russell to Canandaigua, to seek information in relation to some papers left by her husband John Russell deceased with A. M. Phelps of that place. Said papers she represented as left with said Phelps for the purpose of procuring a pension for her husband. for his services as a revolutionary soldier. This deponent upon enquiry found that said Stephen Phelps had been removed from Canandaigua some 12 or 15 years, that he went to Illinois & was reported or supposed to be dead. That he left his papers, or a portion of them with a Mr. Seymour then Cashier of the Utica Branch Bank, located at Canandaigua. That in this deponent went to the Banking house of said Bank & there found a large quantity of papers which had been left or deposited there by the aforesaid Phelps among said papers were a large number relating to pensions. That he assisted in making a careful & diligent search through - out all said papers, and could find & that nothing was found relating to John Russell or that had his name upon it. This deponent further says that the old papers accompanying this affidavit, & signed "Rallyworth at Marshall" They are such & "Belle Mckay" were found by him among the papers of John Russell deceased now in the possession of Ann Russell the widow of said John Russell. that said papers were so found on searching among the papers of her husband at the request. On the 16th day of July 1837 and that the papers purporting to create a commission

and filled in with the name of Birack also the paper purporting to be a discharge, but not signed, and filled up with the name of Rivalt also the power being the endorsement of Hudler were placed in his the deponents hands by the aforesaid Asa Rivalt in the month of March last for the purpose of having them forwarded with other papers in order to secure for him the benefits of the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1835.
+ The words "act of Congress" inserted before being re-entered.
D. Ogden
Subscribed & sworn before me this 21 st day July 1837 by the said D. Ogden who is to me known & whom I certify to be a Credible Witness fully Entitled to belief.
Asa A. Norton
Justice of the Peace
State of New York
County of Yates ss:
I hereby certify Esquire whose The Jurats of the made by Aaron
that Asa Norton Signatures appear to above affidavits one Remer, one made by Joshua Lee, one made by Martin Rendig one made by Mary Lawrence and one made by Darius Ogden was on the days of their respective dates thereof, and still is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of on said dwelling therein and duly authorized by the Laws of said State to act as such. That I am well acquainted with his handwriting and verily do believe his said Signatures are genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I hereunto affix the seal of said County and of the County Courts thereof, my official seal) at my office in Penn Yan the 21 st day of July 1837.
George Shearman Clerk of said County and Courts the same being Courts of Record.

State of New York County of Yates
On this nineteenth day of July in the year eighteen hundred and thirty four Personally appeared before me, Cornelius Mastin one of the Judges in & for the County of Yates and State of New York, Mrs. Ann Renall a resident of the town of Milo, County of Yates & State of New York aged seventy nine 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 John Renall, who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War; that he served in the different grades of private, of Second and first Lieutenant and of Captain; that he served during the whole or nearly the whole of the war, that he first entered the service as a volunteer, and that afterwards rather enlisted in the regular service, or served in the Militia of the state of Pennsylvania; that he was engaged in the battles of Bunker Hill, Brandywine Stony Point White Plains and at the Wapping of the Hessians at Trenton; that she remembers but one officer under whom he served, and that his name was Robert Patton, & his grade Quarter Master Genl; that her husband was for the last three years of his service Captain or Master of a Brigade of Waggons & was stationed at Lancaster County State of Pennsylvania at which place he resided before the war, and at which place he entered the army; that after she was married to him he was frequently away from Lancaster on duty, and at one time, as near as she can recollect about one year & a half after their marriage he marched with his brigade of Waggons, for the purpose of going to & crossing the North River, and that it was his
1717 Ann Renall Affidavit of March 1735 Hudson and 16. 3. 6. 1832

intention at the time of Marching, to remain during the Winter, but that he was discharged, and returned to his Station at Sebago, in the Space of two or three months, and that after that time, he continued to discharge the duties of Wagon Master, until the close of War, that Towards the close of his service he was Sick & while Sick, continued to draw his regular rations, That the papers relating to her Husbands service in the War of the Revolution, were all safely & carefully kept by him, until about the year eighteen hundred & eighteen, when he took a portion of them, (one of which was a Captains Commi- -ssion, which Commission she has often seen, but does not recollect by whom it was signed,) from his house, and went to Geneva Ontario County, for the purpose of procuring a pension as a Captain of the army of the Revolution, that on the road he met with Aaron Remer, who took the papers and was to act as his agent, in the affair, that her husband afterwards called on said Remer for the purpose of ascertaining what had been done & that Remer then told him that he had done nothing, but had mislaid or lost, or that the chil- -dren had destroyed them the said papers, and that since that time the said papers have never been found, or returned into her possession, That her husband again in the year eighteen hundred and twenty one, made an other attempt to secure a pension, and took from his house some addi- tional papers, and took them to Cananaga, Ontario County, and left them with A. M. Phelps, to be forwar- -ded to the War department, that at this time she saw a letter in his possession, from the War office saying that he must make draft of the time of his enlistment the officers under whom he served and the battles in which he was engaged, that he done so, and took said papers to Mr. Phelps, to be forwarded to

The proper place, That he died soon after, & since his death she has heard nothing of the matter, : That the Old Paper, accompanying this declaration, were found among the papers of her husband, that they were in his possession at the time of his death, and have remained in her possession, until the present time. That she knows of no person now living who was acquainted with her husband when a soldier in the revolutionary army and believes there is no such person now living whose testimony she could procure. She further declares that she was married to the said John Ruvall on or about the nineteenth day of March in the year one thousand eight hundred & twenty eight, that she was then twenty years of age. That her oldest son John Ruvall was born, three years after her marriage, That she was married by a Presbyterian clergyman of the name of Booke. There is an aged man, that he gave her no certificate of marriage, and she knows of no register of the fact being kept by any one. That few persons were present at her marriage, and that she knows of none now living who were present on that occasion, : That her husband the aforesaid John Ruvall, died on the sixteenth day of February in the year eighteen hundred & twenty two, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear, by reference to the annexed Proof, hereunto.
(The name "Mary Ruvall" erased before signing)
Deponent further says that she and her said husband continued to reside at Lebanon aforesaid for the term of some or five years after the close of the revolutionary war, when they removed to what was then called the new purchase in the county of Northern Berks, Pennsylvania about eight miles below Sunbury on the south side of the Susquehanna River, where they resided about twenty three years, from thence they removed to the town of Benton Ontario County, now Yates County in the state of New York, the present

residence, Deponent further says, that among the company present at the marriage of herself and the said John Rount were the said Master Master General Robert Patten, and his clerk whose name is not recollected - also Peter Shingle and Peter Harker or Gardner, Michael Lape or Lepes & John Pluminger - neither of whom are now alive within the knowledge of Deponent.  Sworn to, and subscribed her by making her mark, Ann R. Rault on the day and year above written before me - Cornelius Masters first Judge of Yates County Courts and I do further certify that the said Ann Rault cannot from bodily infirmity attend the Court - C Masters
And I the said Judge do further certify that the said Ann Rault above sworn before me as aforesaid is a person of good character for truth and veracity and to be fully believed C Masters
State of New York
County of Yates ss: George Shearman Clerk of said County and of the County Courts thereof (the same being Courts of Record) do hereby certify that C. Master Esquire whose signatures appear to the final of the preceding Affidavit & Deposition of Ann Rault and also the above Certificate of Credibility was on the days of the dates thereof and still is First Judge of said County residing therein duly authorized by the laws of said State to act as such. That I am well acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe his said signatures are genuine.  In Witness whereof I hereunto affix the seal of said County and Courts (my official seal) July 21. 1837. George Shearman Clerk

55 Ann Kewalt Petition of Ann Kewalt for a pension for services rendered by her husband John Kewalt
Dec. 18 1837
Ref to the Committee on Rev. Claims
Jan. 9. 1838 Ref to Com. on Rev. pensions John Kewalt Report to Com. of Rev. Pensions
Feb. 17. 1838 - Bill No. 557
A. G.
Shepherd 58 disch & refer to Rev. Pen Mr. Shepherd
Andrews 161. Rev. C.

To the Congress of the United States.
The undersigned respectfully represents, that she is the widow of John Rewalt, who was an officer and soldier, in the Army of the Revolution, that her husband, served during the whole or nearly the whole of that war, and that about three years of that service was performed after her marriage to him, that since the death of her husband the said Rewalt she has remained unmarried,
She further represents, that the most valuable papers relating to the grade & service of her husband, viz. commissions and a regular discharge from the army were lost by Aaron Remer into whose hands they were placed for the purpose of obtaining a pension for her husband, and that she knows of no person now living who was present at her marriage with the said Rewalt or who knows of his service in the revolutionary war.
She further represents, that she is now infirm by reason of her advanced age, that she is in indigent circumstance, being dependent, upon her own labor & the charity of others for a livelihood.
In view of the above considerations, and believing that the bounty of government is in justice & equity extended to her by Act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836, she prays your honorable body, that she may have extended for her, relief and benefit, the provisions of that act, and that she may receive, such Pension, as the grade & service of her deceased husband, may entitle her to. In support of her claim, she would respectfully refer your honorable body, to the accompanying "Declaration" made by herself, to the several "Affidavits" of Hon Joshua Lee, Aaron Remer, Martin Kindig, Mary Laurence, and D. A. Ogden, and to the "Old Papers" having reference to the service of her husband as an officer & soldier, in the revolutionary army, and as in duty bound she will ever pray.
Dated Alton Nov 24 th 1837
Witness D. A. Ogden Endah of Ogden
Ann her Rewalt mark

Supplemental Declaration.
In the matter of the application of Ann Rewalt , widow of John Rewalt for a pension under the act of 4 th July 1836.
And the said Ann Rewalt being further duly sworn faith, that she was married in the month of March (1778) one thousand seven hundred & seventy eight in the town of Lebanon, County of Lancaster in the State of Pennsylvania, as set forth in her original decla- -ration. That at the time of her marriage her husband the said John Rewalt was in active and actual ser- -vice in the army of the United States, as an Officer. She further declares, that the marriage ceremony was performed by a Presbyterian Clergyman named Booker an aged man who she believes never made any record of the marriage, as she has never been able to find any record thereof. That the following named individuals were present at the perfor- -mance of the marriage ceremony, all of whom have long since departed this life, according to the best of this Declarant's knowledge & belief viz. Peter Shingle, Catherine Shingle, Elizabeth Shingle Peter Herler or Harter, Michael Lape, John Glen- -anger then clerk of the said County of Lancaster & Robert Patten Quarter Master General under whom her said husband served and one of his clerks whose name she cannot recollect. The precise grade in which her said husband served she is unable to say, but knows he was an officer in the Wagon Master General's Department and think they called him a Brigade Waggon Master. That after their marriage he continued to serve for the term of three years or more and during all this time, he drew or received or was allowed his regular rations

as such officer if not in a higher grade and she further declares that she has no record of her marriage in her Bible or other family Book
her Ann X Rewalt mark
Subscribed by making her mark and sworn to before me a justice of the Peace, in & for the Town of Milo, County of Yates, State of New York, this Sixth day of Sep- -tember, 1839, and I certify that the above declarant is a credible person and fully entitled to belief
Samuel Stevens J.P.
STATE OF NEW-YORK. YATES COUNTY, } ss.
I, John Sloan J. Dep t Clerk of the said County of Yates, do hereby certify that Samuel Stevens Esq r _____ before whom the annexed affidavit was taken, was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the Peace _____ in and for said county, sworn and duly authorised by law to act as such, that I am acquainted with his
hand writing, and verily believe his signature to the annexed certificate to be genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said county and of the Court of Common Pleas thereof, this Sixth day of September 1839
John Sloan J. Dep t Clerk.

State of New York } s.s. Yates County. }
On this 7th day of March 1842, personally appeared before me D. H. Ogden a Justice of the Peace - in and for the County aforesaid, Ann Rewalt a resident of Milo Centre, in said County - who being duly sworn according to Law, doth on her oath state, That she is now a pensioner of the United States under the act July 4, 1836, at the rate of $480 per annum, on the New York role Albany agency - as widow to the late John Rewalt, who was an assistant - Dept. Major Master General in the war of the revolution.
Now the object of this declaration being made is, in order to obtain through my agent Mr. H. C. Van an increase rate of pension at the rate of 500 per month or $600 per annum, and the payment of the arrear thereon under said act from the 6 March 1831, and all other claim to a pension or annuity except the present is hereby relinquished.
Sworn and subscribed to, on the day and year above written before me.
D. H. Ogden J. P. Ann Rewalt marries
State of New-York, } ss. YATES COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, }
I, Samuel Stevens, Clerk of said County, hereby certify, that Darius A. Ogden Esquire, before whom the annexed proceedings were had, was on the days of the dates thereof, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, legally authorized as such: and that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Justice, and verily believe that his signature to the annexed certificate is genuine.
WITNESS my hand and Official Seal this 10th day of March 1842 Samuel Stevens Clerk.

State of New York } s.s. Yates County. }
On this 7th day of March 1842, personally appeared before me D. A. Gideon a Justice of the Peace - in and for the County aforesaid, Ann Renval a resident of Milo Centre, in said County - who being duly sworn according to Law, doth on her oath state, That she is now a pensioner of the United States under the act July 4, 1836, at the rate of $480 per annum, on the New York State Albany Agency - as widow to the late John Renval, who was an Assistant - Dept. Major - Master General in the war of the revolution.
Now the object of this declaration being made is, in order to obtain through my agent Mr. Geo. Gray an increase rate of pension at the rate of $75 per month or $900 per annum, and the payment of the arrear thereon under said act from the 4 March 1831, and all other claim to a pension or annuity except the present is hereby relinquished.
Sworn and subscribed to, on the day and year above written before me.
D. A. Gideon
J. P.
Ann Renval marks
Yates
County, ss. writing of the said certificate is genuine.
WITNESS my hand and Official Seal this 7th day of
March 1842

In the matter of the application of Ann Rewalt for a pension —
Documents A. B.
C. D. & E.

In the matter vs of Ann Rewalt widow of John Rewalt dec d
affidavits &c
Agent
Giles F. Yates
Hugh Lusk Schenectady N.Y. Dept Wagon Master Genl Sec Vol 3. Q.M. R. State Department -

To
Lieut John Russell
Libnan
14
Russell
14
P

D
May 13 th 1879.
[Handwritten flourish]
A Special Warrant being issued against you on the complaint of Hunsicker, for forcibly entering into his Mansion House the Warrant came under my notice as Officer of this Town, I therefore having respect to you, being a Public Officer , delayed the Execution thereof in the Commission form, and gives you this Notice that you are to appear before for Hearing this day Precisely 10 O'clock forenoon, to Answer for such your default — Your Compliance will tend much to your own credit, but though you refuse or neglect giving your attendance, you must blame your self if disagreeable consequence should follow, for my part I am determined at all Hazard to uphold and maintain Civil Gover- nment. I am Sir with due respect,
Your Humble Servt. P. Marshaller Com d Officer at Lebanon
To Lieut. Chevalier
George J. Pugh