Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 10479, William Butler, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn
Butler, William Ann.
No. 10479
CONTENTS

Pennsylvania
in Butler of William Mumison - given on the 26th day of March in the State of private in the Christie of the Stewart in the P time for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Penn at the rate of 80. Dollars to commence on the 26th day of March 26th
Certificate of Pension issued the 13th 1839, & sent to the yearly No 22 N. 7th Street
Due to the 4th of Mar 1839 Semi-annual allowance ending 4th Sep
55- { An the Pension as by D. M. Co. A. Vol. 2,

2646 Pennsylvania
Butler William Butler commissioned under act 1818 26 May 1838 in the State of Pennsylvania rate in the Co commanded list of the regt commanded amt in the Pennsylvania years.
all of Pennsylvania Dollars — Cents per annum, last day of May 1838. 26th
issued the 13 th day of May at the Camp of Capt 7th Dist. Phila. Co.
of Mar 1839 58.88 acc ending 4 Sept 39 40.00
98.88 { Anniversary Chain, } { July 4, 1836, } { From the B.A. } D r M c Comby 13 12. 2,
1891 Sept 12 W A Butler history Prior
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let 2 nd March 1839 Hon C. Wayland
19,680.
Pennsylvania
William Butler
of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Christie — of the regiment commanded by Colonel Stewart — in the Penn a Line, for the term of 3 years, or during the War from Novem r 1775 to end of War 1783
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 31 day of October 1826
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th of Nov r and sent to the Pensioner Philadelphia.
Arrears to 4th of March 1827. $ 32.28 Pension allowing
{ Revolutionary claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. }

Original Claim
Declaration, in order to be placed on the Pension List under the Act of Congress of the 18 th March 1818
City and County of Philadelphia } ss.
On this 31 st — day of October 1820 Personally appeared in open court, being a Court of Record for the said City and County, William Butler resident in said City, aged Ninety four years, who being first duly Affirmed, according to Law- doth on his solemn Affirmation, make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the provisions made by the Acts of Congress of the Eighteenth day of March 1818 and first day of May 1820, That he the said William Butler entitled for the Term of Three years or during the War, in the Army of the Revolution, against the Common Enemy of my Country, in the town of Chester , County of Delaware , and State of Pennsylvania , in the Company commanded by Captain John Christie in the fourth Regiment of Infantry Pennsylvania Line in the month of November, one thousand seven hundred and Seventy five , 1775, That he continued in said Line until the end of the War, at which time he in 1783 was in the 2 d Regiment of the said Line Commanded by Colonel Walter Stuart , That he was discharged from service in the City of Philadelphia in 1783, which discharge is now lost, That he was in the Battles of Three Rivers , at Brandywine , and Germantown , in which last engagement, Deponent

was wounded in three places, and was taken Prisoner near Chews House, and taken to the City of Philadelphia, and detain- -ned a prisoner, That when exchanged he repaired to the Camp of Washington. That he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a Pension except the present, and that the following are the Reasons. for not making earlier application for a Pension, that as early as the year 1818. on the 25 th of May Colonel Francis Johnston who. I had served some part of the time under, had assisted to procure a pension, his death prevented any further application at that time, He continued to follow his business of pasting up notices or Hand Bills through the different streets of the City which business he followed for nineteen years, until his strength would not permit his further pursuing it for his support. That he and his wife have been supported by his only son, who is a Painter & Glazier, And in pursuance of the Act of the first of May 1820 I do solemnly sincerely and truly declare and affirm that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the Eighteenth day of March 1818 And that I have not since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of any property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled "an Act to provide for Certain Persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States during the Revolutionary War passed on the 18 day of March 1818. And that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me nor have I any income or support, but what I receive from the industry of my son, and what Articles are in the House are old and barely sufficient to make the family comfortable, No Change

has taken place since the 18 th March 1818, as he has not had any more than what he could earn, and that he has no Schedule to offer, That his Family consists of a wife aged seventy nine years a Son of thirty eight years of age, one Daughter thirty six, and one of thirty three years of age there are the family of this Affirmant who with all the industry they are capable of but barely supports them
Affirmed & Subscribed to this 31 st  X day of October 1826. The Mark of William Butler Matthew Randall
I James O'Smith, aged sixty eight years, a Citizen of the United States, do solemnly sincerely and truly declare and affirm that I served in the Revolutionary Army of the United States from the year 1770 to the year 1783, in the Fourth Regiment of Artillery Pennsylvania Line, as a commissioned Officer, That the person named William Butler was personally known to me in said Service and I am altogether satisfied he performed the duty set forth in his declaration, I have also known the applicant in his occupation of Pasting up advertisements, and hand Bills through the streets of this City, until a few years since, his infirmities would no longer permit his following the occupation for a livelihood, I am also fully impressed with a belief that his situation as set forth is true, and that he has no support but what he receives from his Son, Affirmed and subscribed to, in open court, this 31 st day of October 1826
Signed
James O'Smith

I Matthew Randall the  the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Philadelphia County do certify that it appears to the satisfaction of this court that the within Named William BUTTER did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding declaration against the Common Enemy for the term set forth in his said declaration on the Continental establishment, I also certify that the foregoing Affirmation and the Annexed Certificate of identity are truly copied from the records of the said Court, And I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the Affirmant has no property to exhibit more than wearing apparel and some articles of old household furniture —
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hands and affixed the Seal of the said Court on this 31 st day of October 1826 —
Matthew Randall Clerk

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania City & County of Philadelphia ss.
On this fifteenth day of March A. D. One thousand eight hundred and thirtynine, personally appeared before the undersigned, the President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the City & County aforesaid, Ann Butler, a resident of the City of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania aged eightyseven 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. 1836 - That she is the widow of William Butler, who was a private Soldier in the Pennsylvania Line during the war of the Revolution.
She further declares that she was married to the said William Butler on the sixth day of October A. D. One thousand Seven hundred & Seventyfour - that her said husband Wm. Butler died on the twenty sixth day of May A. D. Eighteen hundred thirtyeight - And that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year first above written before me Ebenezer D. Mendenhall Judge of the Court of Common Pleas
Her Mark Ann + Butler

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
City & County of Philadelphia ss.
Personally appeared before me the Subscriber, the President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the City & County afore- -said Samuel G. Butler aged fiftythree years and upwards, who being duly sworn doth depose & say that he is the son of William & Ann Butler - that said Wm. was a soldier of the Revolutionary War and as such received a pension from the United States - that said Wm. died on the 26th. day of May eighteen hundred & thirty eight - that his mother Ann, the widow of said William is still living and is nearly eighty eight years of age - that she continues to be the widow of said Wm. not having married since his decease & that she resides in the city of Philadelphia, at No. 136 South Sixth Street, between Locust & Spruce Streets.
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 15th. day of March 1839.
Sam. G. Butler
Edward King President Judge of Court of C.P.

Extract from the Register - Book of Marriages, belonging to the United Churches of Christ - Church and St Peter's, in the City of Philadelphia. commencing January. 1763.
A.
1774. October 6.
William Butler & Ann Griffin.....P.
by whom married M c Duché
Rob t G. Pringlehurst. Clerk of Christ Church.
A true extract from the Register Book
Moses Kempton Church Warden
Benjamin Dorr Rector of Christ Church.
Phil a Nov. 24 th . 1838 Before me the Subscriber one of the Aldermen of the City of Philadelphia personally appeared Robert G. Pringlehurst who being duly sworn doth depose and say that the foregoing is a true copy from the Register of Christ Church and St Peter's and that the signatures of Benjamin Dorr Rector and Moses Kempton Church Warden are of the hand writing of those gentlemen respectively. Sworn & subscribed before me Nov. 24 th 1838 William Melick Ald.
Rob t G. Pringlehurst.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section KEL
August 30, 1929
Mrs. John H. Crowe R.R.#2 Media, Pennsylvania
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.10479 , it appears that William Butler , While a resident of Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, enlisted in November, 1775, served as a private in Captain John Christie's Company in the Fourth Pennsylvania Regiment, and in Captain Benjamin Davis' Company, Colonel Francis Johnston's Regiment. He was discharged in 1783, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at which time he was in Colonel Walter Stewart's Second Pennsylvania Regiment.
He was in the battles of Three Rivers, Brandywine and Germantown, where wounded in three places. He was taken prisoner near Chews House, and held in Philadelphia until exchanged.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 31, 1826, at which time he was aged ninety-four years and residing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

He died May 26, 1838, at his home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The soldier married October 6, 1774, Ann Griffin. Their marriage is recorded in the Book of Marriages belonging to the United Churches of Christ Church and St. Peter's in the City of Philadelphia.
She was allowed pension on her application executed March 15, 1839, at which time she was eighty-seven years of age and resided at No. 136 South Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
In 1826, the soldier stated that he had a son, thirty-eight years of age, and two daughters, one aged thirty-six years and one aged thirty-three years, no names are given. In 1839, son, Samuel G. Butler, was fifty-three years of age.
Very truly yours,
H. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.
Date of widow's death not on R.B.

Another William Butler (Art 9938) of Pennsylvania was at one time wrongly consolidated with this case. His case is now numbered Rev Ins. # 49197 Aug 23-94. Frank Shaperigh

No 308 Certificate - For £85. 16. 7. Specie
We do certify, that the State of Pennsylvania is indebted to William Putter late a private of the Second Pennsylvania Regiment in the sum of eighty six pounds sixteen shillings and seven pence Specie, with lawful interest from the tenth day of April 1781. being the amount of the residue of the depreciation of his Pay. Pursuant to two Acts of Assembly, passed at Philadelphia the 18th of December 1780. and the 10th of April 1781. &c.
Philad a Sept 9. 1782 -
Wm Nicholson Comp t Genl
Auditor General's Office
July 21. 1828.
I certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the original on file in this Office.
Witness my hand and seal of office the day and year aforesaid David H. May Auditor Genl

No 214
Certificate for £ 59. 1. 7. Specie
We do certify that the State of Pennsylvania is indebted to William Batten a private of the 2 d Pennsylvania Regiment in the sum of fifty nine pounds one shilling and seven pence specie, with lawful interest from the tenth day of April 1781. being the amount of the residue of the depreciation of his pay. Pursuant to two acts of Assembly, passed at Philadelphia, the 18 th of December 1780 and the 10 th of April 1781.
York town May 1. 1781
Geo McChesney Henry Slagle } Judges
Auditor General's Office July 21. 1828.
I certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the original on file in this office
Witness my hand and seal of office the day and year aforesaid
Samuel H. Mendenhall Auditor Genl.

Previously ent: see No. 4295 Army Butler of William (Pa.
admitted Pa 2 yrs #80
died 26 May 1858
return Pennsylvania
Act 4 July 1836
Charles D. Cope No 22, N. 7th St. Phil.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, City & County of Philadelphia ss.
Be it remembered that at a Court of Common Pleas for the City & County afore- said, the decease of William Butler, late a Revolutionary pensioner of the U. States on the 26 th . day of May A. D. 1838, and that Ann Butler the widow of said Wm. is still living & has not married since the decease of her said husband, being duly proved to the satisfaction of the said Court by the oaths of two respectable witnesses as well as the affidavit of the said widow, the said facts were ordered to be certified to whom it might concern.
And I, William C. Kline Esq. Prothonotary of the said Court of Com. Pleas do certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Record in the matter there stated.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, the 15 th . day of March A. D. 1839.
W. C. Kline Prothon.

I, William O'Kline Esq. Prothonotary of the Court of Com. Pleas as aforesaid, do further certify that William Milner Esquire before whom the affidavit of Robert R. Brughurst was taken & subscribed is a duly Commissioned Alderman of the City of Philadelphia and as such duly authorized to administer oaths, and that his signature thereto attached is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & seal of the said Court this 15th. day of March A.D. 1839.
W. O. Kline Prothon.
City & County of Philadelphia ss.
Edward King, President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the City and County aforesaid and of the first judicial District of the State of Pennsylvania, Do hereby certify that the foregoing attestations made by William O. Kline Esq. Prothonotary of the said Court of Com. Pleas, whose name is thereto subscribed & seal of Office affixed are in due form and made by the proper officer.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 15th. March A.D. 1839.
Edward King President Judge

City & County of Philadelphia ss. 3
I William O. Kline Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of the City & Co. aforesaid, Do hereby certify that the Honorable Edward King, by whom the foregoing attestation is made & whose name is thereto subscribed, was at the time of making thereof and still is the President Judge of the said Court and of the first Judicial District of the State of Pennsylvania, duly Commissioned & sworn, to all whose acts, as such full faith and credit is and ought to be given as well in Courts of Justice as elsewhere.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this 15th. day of March A. D. 1839.
W. O. Kline Prothon.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, City & County of Philadelphia ss.
Personally appeared before me the subscriber, the President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the City & County aforesaid, George W. Lott a resident of said City, House Carpenter who being duly sworn doth declare & say that he was well acquaint- -ed with William Butler late a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States - that the said William, died in the month of May 1838 - that he also knows Ann Butler the widow of said William & has known her for a number of years - that said Ann is still living at a very advanced age - & continues the widow of William Butler, not having married since his decease. That deponent resides in the same neighborhood that Wm. Butler resided & in which his widow still lives - her residence being at No. 136 South Sixth Street.
Sworn to subscribed before me this 15th day of March 1839.
Sam l H. Butler George W. Lott
The name of S. H. Butler being here inserted by mistake
Edward King President Judge of District Court

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania City & County of Philadelphia ss. Extract from the Register Book of Marriages belonging to the United Churches of Christ Church & St. Peter's in the City of Philadelphia - Commencing January Seventeen hundred & Sixtythree.
A.
Seventeen hundred & William Butler } by whom married Seventy four } & Mr. Duché October Sixth } Ann Griffin }
I Robert R. Bringhurst, being duly sworn according to Law, do depose & say that I hold the office of Clerk of Christ Church in the City aforesaid, that the above is a true extract from the Records of said Church with the exception that the date is expressed on said Record in fair, legible figures thus,
1774 October 6.
Rob t R. Bringhurst.
Sworn to & subscribed } before me this 15 th day of March A. D. Eighteen hundred & thirty nine. William Melick Clerk

Second Regiment. 1780.
We and each of us whose names are hereunto subscribed, do acknowledge to have received from Major Thomas B. Bowen, and Captain Ereurius Beatty, Agents for the late Pennsylvania Line, the several sums opposite to our names respectively, in certificates, dated July 1, 1784, bearing Interest at six per Cent. from January the first 1781. signed by John Pierce. Commissioner, and described as below, being for the Balance of a settlement between the United States and us for pay from August 1 st 1780 to January 1 st 1781. —
   Date of Issue No. of certificates Letter Names Sums Signers   Dollars 90ths     August 12 th 1785 72.342 R Will m Butler 33 30 William Butler  
Auditor General's Office July 21 st 1828
I certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the records remaining in this office
Witness my hand and seal of office the day and year aforesaid
David M c Key Auditor Genl.

Phila July 11. 1820
Thos
Barbary Barb
Secretary of the Treasury
Dear Sir
The papers mentioning that William Butcher who had served during the war and was at the close discharged from the Ninth Pennsylvania Regiment was forwarded here from some place for the purpose of obtaining the benefit of the late act of Congress. It was intimated that some difficulty existed relative to this claim, but a difference of opinion has been Mr. Wilson's opinion that the claim is a meritorious one.

Since then nothing has been heard
Barker was in the war of '56, and fought the whole Revolutionary war. He is now nearly seven years old; and has but a few days to live. May I ask for in favor of this old man your special interest in him, and if difficulties arise that they be specially requested
I am my sister,
Barb Peterson

House of Reps. U. States.
Washington July 26. 1839.
Sir
I enclose you herewith an application from Ann Butler Widow of W m Butler for revolutionary soldier for a pension. You will also find the Certificate of her marriage and of her late husband's pension. I knew her husband well. He died some time last year at the advanced age of 106 years. He was an excellent and remarkably intelligent old man. retaining his faculties, I believe, to the last. Your early attention is respectfully solicited to the application of his Widow. Respectfully Yours Obedient Servt Charles Taylor H. L. Edwards, Com. of Pensions

Philad. May 20th. 1839.
Sir,
On the 18th. March last I forwarded to you Amended documents to obtain a pension for the widow of W m Butler deceased, a Revolutionary pensioner.
I am aware of the number of like applications, & the difficulty of attending to them so as to satisfy the impatience of the applicants - but perhaps sufficient time has elapsed to warrant my writing for information as to whether the papers are filed for examination. —
Yr obedt Servt
Chas. S. Cope
J. L. Edwards Esq.

William Butler. Pa. Act March 28, 1818 to what time paid
Said to have died in May 38
Pen Office
William Butler 1 st was paid to the 4 March 1838
May 10, 1839
William Butler 2 nd was paid to 4 Sept 1838 OH

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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
March 20 th 1840.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," The widow of William Butler, dec d a Pensioner on the Roll of the Philadelphia Agency, at the rate of Eight — Dollars and — Cents per month  annum , under the law of the 18 th March 1818, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of March 1838 to the 26 th May 1839, the day of his death.
Respectfully, yours,
Albion Parris
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

To James L. Edwards Esq. Sir,
Enclosed please find the vouchers of Mrs. Ann Butler widow of W m Butler deceased, to sustain her claim for the continuation of the pension allowed her husband - I trust they will prove satisfactory and should they be so, presume her allowance will commence from the period of the last payment to W m Butler, viz 4 th March 1838.
Please direct your reply to your
Obt. Servt.
Chas. S. Cope 22 N. Seventh St.
March 16. 39.
Philad.

Philadelphia 3 rd Nov r 1826.
The Hon ble Secretary of War, Washington D. C.
Sir
I have the Honor to enclose my application to be placed on the Pension list of the Pennsylvania agency. I hope my Declaration may prove satisfactory and that I may receive a Certificate therefor.
I have the Honor to be
Your ob l . Serv t -
his William X Butter math

Philadelphia August 2 o 1828.
Sir
M c Peters having left the city for several weeks, placed in my hands the business of William Butler. I wrote to Harrisburg requesting certificates of all the information that the rolls could furnish and particularly stating the company and regiments in which Butler alleged he had served and by whom they were respectively commanded and I have now the honor of enclosing to you three certificates from the Auditor General's Office of Penn a respecting his claim.
M c Blythe the Secretary of the Commonwealth in his letter to me states that "the name of W m Butler also appears on the pay rolls of the 4 th Regiment of Artillery ". It would seem to be clear then that the W m Butler whose name appears at Washington in Proctor's Artillery , must refer to the William Butler of the Fourth Regiment and not to William Butler the present applicant.
Yours

You will perceive that the three certificates refer to William Butler of the Second Pennsylvania Regiments and the applicant still persists in alleging that he belonged to the Ninth . This variation which now is immaterial I presume, still may be accounted for not only from imperfect recollection, but from the fact that the Pennsylvania regiments were sometimes consolidated - their names changed and their officers and men I believe occasionally transferred. Mr Blyth also states in his letter enclosing the certificates that, "the companies are not designated in the rolls - Col. Francis Johnson appears to have commanded the 5 th Regiments." It is possible however that as Butler is now very old and feeble that his recollection may be somewhat impaired which leads him to confound one regiment with another.
very respectfully your most obedient servant Isaac Norris South Seventh Street
Hon. Richard Rush

REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
10. June 1828.
William Butter ————— of the City and ————— in the County of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution," approved the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he enlisted in the Continental line of the army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued until its termination, at which period he was a Private ————— in captain Benjamin Davis 's company, in the 9 th regiment of the Pennsylvania line; and that he received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, provided by the resolve of the 15th of May, 1778; and further, that he was not on the 15th day of May, 1828, on the pension list of the United States, and that he has received as a pensioner since the 2d of March, 1828, Nothing .
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far the several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
By order of the Secretary, A. Smith
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
It appears by the records in this office, that a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars has been issued to ————— in the —————
It further appears that ————— is now on the pension list of the ————— agency, and has been so since the ————— at the rate of ————— dollars per month.
I cannot find but for a gratuity of eighty dollars of the Penna. line & he was of Nocton Artillery. Neasmy Smith 3rd Office June 11. 1828 Chas. Hays

May 22-1902 Mrs. C. Butler Denver Col
June 30-1902
To above - no other from Butler whose name corresponds with data 1929-Aug 30 - list to Mrs John H. Crown Ech
Recy 16479 WIDOW, & Co.
File No. 16479
Anne Butler
Widow of
William Butler
First Rev War
Act: July 4 th 1836
Index: - Vol. A , Page 102
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Uld?
I do certify that the above named Samuel G Butler and George W Lott are well known to me, that they are respectable citizens and their statements are worthy of all credit; And I do further certify that I was well acquainted with the late William Butler and that I know his widow Ann Butler who is about applying for a pension, that she is a very Ancient and respectable woman.
Witness my hand Seal this 24 th day of Nov r 1878.
William Melvory Uld?

War Department.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I CERTIFY That, in conformity with the Laws of the United States, of the 18th of March, 1818, and 1st of May, 1820,
William Butler _____
_____ late a private _____
_____ in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Pennsylvania Agency, at the rate of Eight dollars per month, to commence on the thirty first day of October one thousand eight hundred and twenty six .
Given at the War Office of the United
States, this Seventh day of
November one thousand eight hundred and twenty six .
James M'bour Secretary of War.
1 and 2 signed. }
J. L. Edwards

For the purpose of obtaining the benefit of an Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution approved 13 th May 1828.
I William Butler of the City of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania do hereby declare that I enlisted in the Continental Line of the Army of the Revolution, for and during the War; and continued in its service until its termination at which period I was a private in the 3 rd Company commanded by Benjamin Davis in the 9 th Pennsylvania Regiment, Colonel. Francis Johnston Commander. And I also declare that I received a Certificate for the reward of eighty Dollars to which I was entitled under a Resolve of Congress passed the 15 th of May 1788.
And I further declare that I was not on the fifteenth of May 1828 upon the Pension List of the United States.
William Butler mark.
Before me Joseph Watson Mayor of the City of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania personally appeared this day Jacob Strumbek and Conrad Hill of the said City who did severally make oath that William Butler by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed is generally reputed and believed to have been a Soldier of the Army of the Revolution in manner as therein stated.
Witness my hand this seventh day of June in the year 1828. Jacob Strumbek Conrad Hill Sworn and subscribed before me the day and year aforesaid. Witness my seal of the mayoralty JOSEPH WATSON - Mayor.
I William Stewart Clerk of the Mayor's Court of the City of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania do

certify that Joseph Watson Esquire before whom the foregoing affidavits were sworn, was at that time Mayor of the City of Philadelphia and duly empowered to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this Seventh day of June in the year A. D. 1828.
H. Stewart Clerk
Know all men by these presents that I William Butler of the City of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania do hereby constitute and appoint Aaron Ogden my true and lawful Attorney with a power of substitution for me and in my name to receive from the United States the amount of pay now due to me under an Act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Revolution, approved 15 th May 1822 as a private of the Ninth Regiment of the Pennsylvanian line of the Army of the Revolution.
Witness my hand and seal this Seventh day of June in the year Eighteen Hundred and Twenty eight
Sealed & delivered in presence of J. S. [unclear] M. [unclear]
William his Butler mark.
Before me [unclear] the [unclear] of the City of Phil

acknowledged the same to be his act and seal (Witness my hand this seventh day of June in the year 1828.
J. Badger Att y .
I William Stewen Clerk of the Mayor's Court of the City of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsyl- vania do hereby certify that Samuel Badger before whom the foregoing Power of Attorney was ack- nowledged is one of the Aldermen of the City of Philadelphia.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this Seventh day of June in the year 1828.
W. Stewen Clerk.
Before me Michael Steele, Notary Public in and for the County of Washington D. C. personally appeared the day Alvin Ogden, the attorney named in the foregoing power of Attorney, and made oath that the same was not given him by reason of any transfer, or of any attachment, levy or seizure, by any legal process whatever, of the property therein authorized to be received but that the said power is intended to ensure wholly to the personal benefit of the person by whom the said power was executed.
(Witness my hand, this 12 th day of May in the year 1828)
Mich d Steele Noty Pub c

Revolutionary Claims.
[ B. ]
Form of a Declaration to be made by the Non-Commissioned Officers, Musicians, and Privates.
For the purpose of obtaining the benefits of the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," approved on the 15th of May, 1828, I, William Butler of the City of Philadelphia in the county of Pennsylvania in the State of Pennsylvania do hereby declare, that I enlisted in the Continental Line of the Army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued in its service until its termination; at which period, I was a * Private in Captain Benj. Davis! Company, in the ninth Regiment, of the Pennsylvania Line. And, I also declare, that I afterwards received certificates for the reward of eighty dollars; to which I was entitled, under a resolve of Congress, passed the 15th of May, 1778.
And I further declare, that I was not, on the fifteenth day of May, 1828, on the Pension List of the United States.†
Witness my hand, this second day of August , in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight. William Butler mark
Before me, a Justice of the Peace in the county of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania personally appeared, this day, William Heston and William F. Goodin - of the said county, who did severally make oath that William Butler by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed, is generally reputed and believed to have been a soldier in the Army of the Revolution, in manner as therein stated.
Witness my hand, this second day of August in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight. J. L. Groves Justice of the Peace
I, John B. Woolf Clerk of the Court of the County of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania do hereby certify, that John B. Woolf before whom the foregoing affidavits were sworn, was, at the time, a Justice of the Peace and duly empowered to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the [L. S.] said Court, this 2d day of August A. D. 1828
John B. Woolf Clerk
* Sergeant, Corporal, Musician, or Private, as the case may be. † The claimant, though not on the pension list on the 15th May, 1828, may have been on the list on or since the 3d of March, 1828, and afterwards struck off: if so, he will add, and that I have struck off the name.

1826 1894 1732
Media Penna.
June 4, 1929
United States Old Pension War Dept Division of Pensions Washington D.C.
Will you please send me the war record of William Butler born at Merion Penna. Feb 15, 1730 and Died in Philadelphia Penna May 27, 1838 aged 108 yrs.
Was with Gen Washington at Braddock's defeat and served with Gen. Wayne during the Revolution until close of war. Thank you!
Mr John H. Crowe
Media Penna
R.D.#2

MAIN OFFICE: SUITE 12, 907 17TH ST. DENVER, COLO.
MINES: AT CRYSTAL, GUNNISON CO. COLORADO.
THE PATRIOT
Mining and Milling Company
DENVER, COLORADO May 3 rd 1902
Mr William H. Pearce Washington D.C.
Dear Sir; some three weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting you in your office. I wanted to get copy of the Pension papers of Williams and John Butler, both who served all through the Revolution and were both pensioned. My Uncle remembers William Butler very well, as he lived with him near Meadville Pa, but of John we know only that he served in the Revolution. There may have been two John Butlers in the Penna. line, but we feel quite confident that the one who lived until 1830 is the one we want to trace. You will confer a great favor by giving me copy of yr.