Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 34,024, George Bender, Continental Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental Mass.
Bender, George
S. 34,024
CONTENTS

No 98.
George Bendant,
Not on rolls.
July 13 1819.
new evidence intro.
marked A - applicant declares his inability to procure any further evidence. G. R.
Adm c

United States Massa tt's District
George Bender of Boston in said District, a resident citizen of the United States maketh oath, that he served in the war of the Revolution in the Continental establishment; that he enlisted in June A D 1775 as a private in Capt. Daniel Barnes Colo d Ward's regiment, General Ward's Brigade line for seven months; that at the close of these months or shortly after he was honorably discharged; that in April A D 1776 he enlisted in the same company, same regim t same line, nine months, at the end of which he was honorably discharged: That by reason of his reduced circumstances in life he is in need of assistance from his Country for support George Bender
Massachusetts District ss. } Boston 31. March 1818 } Sworn to before me
MASSACHUSETTS DISTRICT, ss.
Boston 6 June
A. D. 1818
IT appearing to my satisfaction, that George Bender before me did serve in the revolutionary war as the testimo-
MASSACHUSETTS DISTRICT, ss.
February 13 th 1819.
I AM satisfied that the above named, George Bender by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, is in need of assistance from his Country for support.
M c David
{ District Judge U. S. Massachusetts Dist.
TO THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WAR.

United States Massa tt District
George Bender of Boston in said district, a resident citizen of the United States maketh oath, that he served in the war of the Revolution in the Continental establishment; that he enlisted in June A D 1775 as a private in Capt. Daniel Barnes, Colo d Ward's regiment, General Ward's line for seven months ; that at the close of their months or shortly after he was honorably discharged; that in April A D 1776 he enlisted in the same company, same regim t same line, nine months, at the end of which he was honorably discharged: That by reason of his reduced circumstances in life he is in need of assistance from his country for support George Bender
Massachusetts District ss. } Boston 31. March 1818 } Sworn to before me
MASSACHUSETTS DISTRICT, ss.
Boston 6 June
A. D. 1818
IT appearing to my satisfaction, that George Bender subscriber to the annexed declaration, sworn to before me, did serve in the revolutionary war against the common enemy, as stated in said declaration, I now transmit the testimony in the case, with the proceedings had thereon, to the Secretary of the department of war, pursuant to the directions of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war;" the testimony and proceedings in the premises being the declaration aforesaid, with the accompanying documents marked together with this certificate.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the District Court of the United States for this District to be hereunto affixed.
[Signature]
} Judge of the District Court U. S. Massachusetts District.

George Bander 18 98
8315 March 6317 East 18th 1820
Com
Apr 19

District of Massachusetts, ss.
ON this Twenty fourth day of June 1820, personally appeared, in open Court, being a Court of Record, viz. the special District Court of the United States for the said District, George
Brande aged Sixty eight years, resident in Boston in the County of Suffolk, in said District, Essex Wright who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War, as follows:
as a private in the company commanded by Capt. Brames in the Regiment commanded by Col. John Ward in the Massachusetts line of the Army of the N.E. His declaration was dated the 18 th March 1818 and his Pension certificate is No 8318. and dated 17 th March 1819.
And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my 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, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th 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, other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
Sworn to and declared, on the Twenty fourth day of June A. D. 1820 before
{ Judge of the Massachusetts District Court.
I, JOHN WATSON DAVIS, Clerk of the Massachusetts District Court, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule hereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value, of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is only five dollars and — cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this Twenty first day of July 1820
{ Clerk of the U. S. District Court, for the Massachusetts District.

Schedule of property belonging to the subscriber with a friend in the revolutionary army.
Bed - State, Room.  Personal Estate, &c. - Household furniture    1. Old desk 3.   3. Tables 9.   8. Chairs 4.   2. Pine tables 1.50   2. Iron beds & 1 dish kettle 1.50   1. Common dish & 1 doz. Plates 4.   Cups, saucers, & tea pot .50   2. Squares & 7 tumblers 1.   2. Pair Andirons, shovel & tongs 1.50   Iron & Pitcher 1.   1. Old silver tea spoons 2.   1. " " saltspoons 4.   1. Family Bible 4.   1. Old Silver Watch 2.   1. Small copper half worn 5.   1. Tin wash pan 1.50   2. Old looking glasses 5.   1. Doz. Old chairs 25 $65.- 
Occupation. A Housewright, but unable to work in consequence of old age and infirmities.
Family. I have none.
George Brune

1801 No 13-91 History to CF McDermott treasurer etc
8318 /
Massachusetts
George Bender
of Boston in the state of Massachusetts who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Ward of the Massachusetts line, for the term of 9 months Continued
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 31 st of March 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th of March 1819 and sent to John Davis Esq. Judg Boston Massachusetts
Arrears to 4th of Mar: 1819, 114 3/4 mo. $ 89.29 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th Sept 1819. 48
$137.29
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section PCS/eel
April 6, 1929
Honorable Hugh Ike Shott House of Representatives Washington, D.C.
My dear Mr. Shott:
In response to your letter of April 3, 1929, I have the honor to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.34024 , it appears that George Bender enlisted in June, 1775, place not stated, and served seven months as a private in Captain Daniel Barnes' Company in Colonel Jonathan Ward's Massachusetts Regiment. He enlisted in April, 1776, and served nine months as a private in Captain Daniel Barnes' Company, Colonel Jonathan Ward's Massachusetts Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 31, 1818, at which time he was sixty-six years of age and was living in Boston, Massachusetts.
There are no data on file relative to his family.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

34024 Rev INVALID.
File No. 34024
George Bender
Rev
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 84
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Sept 20-1900 Aids a Mrs. Edna E. Bender Kansas City Mo.
1908 Sept. 23. Hist. to Miss Grace M. Tansill p.
1913. Sept. 22 Hist to Mr. G. B. Morfit m.13.4
1929 Apr. 6. Hist to Hon Hugh D. Shott - for Un. C. D. Morfit. See case Henry Pitner Morfit 1024020 ms. C 20

George Benden A
Filed 28 Jany 1819

United States,
Massachusetts District.
I Abraham Gould of Boston, in the county of Middlesex, and District of Massachusetts of lawful age testify and say that I was a soldier in Captain Barnes company in Colonel Leards' regiment, for more than one year, in the service of the United States, during the revolutionary war, and well know that George Bender of the same Boston to have been a soldier in the same company, in January 1776, and to have faithfully done duty therein until drafted into another corps, some time in the summer of that year; and furthermore that he served nine months at one time in the continental army -
Abraham Gould
Suppl s . Boston, January 11 - 1819. Personally appeared the above named Abraham Gould, and made oath that the statement by him subscribed is True
Before me. Stephen Hooper, Jus Pac.
I also certify that said Gould to be in my opinion a credible witness Stephen Hooper

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of George Bender a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. S. File 34,024
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     June 75 7 mos. Pvt. Daniel Barnes Jonathan Ward Mass.   Apr. 76 7 mos. " " 21st regt Inf            
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____
Date of application for pension, Mar. 31, 1818.
Residence at date of application, Boston, Mass.
Age at date of application, 66 yrs.
Remarks: No discharge family. Grant to self & name of person to whom last payment was made -

through Mr. Tansill Sec. of War B.W.
1310 Kearney Street,
Brookland, D. C.,
April 22, 1908.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.,
Sir:
I wish to apply for membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution.
My great grandfather, George Bender, was pensioned under Revolutionary War Certificate number 8318, File number 34,024. Would you kindly furnish me with a copy of such data on file in the Bureau of Pensions as will aid me in proving my right to membership.
Very respectfully,
Grace M. Tansill (per C.F.T.)

M.73.H.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
S.34024.
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Rev. War.
Washington, D. C., Sept 22, 1913.
Mr. G. G. Morfitt.
Fairmont, W. Va. Box 636
Sir:
In reply to your request of Sept 12, received Sept 13, 1913. for a statement of the military history of George Binder, 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.     June 1775 7 mos. Pvt. Daniel Barnes Jonathan Ward Mass.   Apr. 1776 9 mos. " Daniel Barnes Jonathan Ward 2nd Continental Inf.        
Battles engaged in, None stated.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Not stated.
Date of application for pension, March 31, 1818. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Boston, Mass.
Age at date of application, Sixty-Six years.
Remarks: There is no family data on file.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.