Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 35,812, John Carpenter, Continental

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental
Carpenter, John
S. 35812
Residence Kentucky in 1818 Indiana in 1828.
CONTENTS
9

No. 100
Kentucky Indiana Agency.
John Carpenter
of Green Co. in the state of Kentucky who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Fist of the Virginia line, for the term of 3 years
Inscribed on the roll of Kentucky at the rate of 8 — Dollars per month, to commence on the 28 of April  1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 of Sep  1819 and sent to John Barrett Esqr Clerk of the County Court of Greene County Kentucky.
Arrears to 4th of Sep : 1819 . 16 mos  7/30 . 129. 86 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 March  1820 . 48
$177.86
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
16 48 144
Notation sent 28 July 1821, to John Barrett Esq. of Green Co Ky Transferred to Indiana 9th May 1828, to take effect from and after 10th of March 1828, if notification sent to Pensioner, at Bloomington Ind.

John Carpenter aged 56 years, this 28 day of April 1818 personally appeared in the County Court of Green County and designing to take the benefit of the law of Congress makes Oath that sometime in the year 1777 as well as he now recollects, he recollects however very well that it was a little before the battle of Germantown, he enlisted as a regular soldier in  the  new the County continental army under the Continental establishment in the revolutionary war with Great Britain, for three years in the Virginia line, and in the 12 th Virginia regiment commanded by Col. Guest , whose Christian name he believes was Nathaniel, and in the Company of Captain Alexander Breckenridge. He served the said three years and more, faithfully, was in the battle of Herrn at Monmouth was at the taking of Stoney Point under general Wayne, and was eventually taken prisoner at Charlestown in South Carolina, When he was released he obtained his discharge in writing which he has lost, believing it to be of no account to him.

he is now a citizen of Green County of Kentucky, from his reduced circumstances stands in need of the assistance of his country for support - He knows of no here or convenient to this place person by whom he can prove his enlistment & service aforesaid his John X Carpenter mark
Profer Hogan and Thomas Berry make oath that they are acquainted with the above named John Carpenter and the facts stated in his affidavit above with respect to his present situation and poverty are true Thos Berry
Affidavit of his Profer Hogan John Carpenter mark
Subscribed
At a County Court held for Green County at the Courthouse in Greensburg this 28 th day of April 1818
The within affidavits of John Carpenter Thomas Berry and Profer Hogan was exhibited into court and sworn to and ordered to be certified to the Secretary of War which is done In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 28 th day of April 1818 and 27 th year of the Commonwealth
John Barratt CLE "

all Edwards No. 452 John Carpenter
Rec d 17 July 1821
14.100 - March 1870
Con J. L. E.
same without envelope

District of Kentucky Grant County ss. On the 25 th day of June 1821 personally appeared in open court it being a court of record for the county of Grant John Carpenter aged about sixty seven years resident in the county of Kentucki aforesaid who being first sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows to wit In the 13 th Virginia Regiment in Colo Gerts Regiment and Capt d Breckenridge company which will more fully appear by reference to his affidavit filed in the Department of war office under date the 28 th April 1818 and on which issued a Pension certificate dated 6 th day of September 1819 N o 14100.
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by gift, sale or in any 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 in the United States in the Revolution- ary war passed on the 18 th day of

March 1818 and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts due to me, nor have any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed hereto, One mare and colt, two head of cattle, two saddles, five dollars in cash, I am indebted fifty five dollars I am a farmer, but at this advanced age I am not able to support myself and family by my labour, I have a wife about fifty five years old, very weakly herself his John O. Carpenter mark
Sworn to and declared on the 25 th day of June 1821 before the Green County Court in Session —
John Barron C.S.C.
Green County Court June Term 1821 It is ordered that it be certified to the Secretary of War that it is our opinion from credible and disin- terested testimony this day produced to us in Court that the total amt of value of property of John Carpenter in the schedule subscribed by him to which he made oath as required by law is reasonably worth $83 from.

which a credit ought to be deducted off the amount of bills due by him —
The testimony of the foregoing being a true copy from the records in my office I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of my said office this 26 th day of June 1821 and 30 th year of the Commonwealth
John Darnold

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
W.S. C.W.
January 22, 1926
S. V. Carpenter Centerville Iowa
Sir:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 35812, it appears that JOHN CARPENTER enlisted in Virginia in 1777 and served three years as private in Captain Alexander Breckenridge's Company, Colonel Nathaniel Gist's Regiment; he was in the battles of Monmouth and Stony Point and was taken prisoner at Charleston, South Carolina, was released, date not stated.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 28, 1818, at which time he was fifty-six years of age and was a resident of Green County, Kentucky.
In 1821, his wife, whose name was not stated, was about fifty-five years of age.
In 1827 he moved to Monroe County, Indiana, which according to his own statement was for the reason of being with his children, whose names he did not state.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

Ohio
35812
Rev INVALID.
File No. 35812
John Carpenter Rev Rev
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 66
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Oct. 15-1902
S. M. Price-Newark
1922, Sept. 9 hist may to Wm J. Carpenter -- Ev.
1926 Jan 22 hist to S. W. Carpenter W.D.

John Carpenter
affidavit
Private
77 to 80
Genl Virginia
Regt
On Roll
Admitted
20 Apr on Roll
The State in which claimant resides, must be stated.

At a State of Kentucky County Court held for Green County at the Courthouse in Greensburg this 28 th day of March 1819
John Carpenter came into Court and proved their satisfaction that he did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in his declaration made before this Court in April 1818 against the Common Pleas, for the term of nine months at one time on the Continental establishment, and that they are also satisfied that he needs the assistance of his country for a support all which is certified to the Secretary of War pursuant to the directions of the act of Congress. In Testimony of which I John Barret Clerk of the Court aforesaid have hereunto set my hand and the seal of my office this 27 th day of April 1819 and 27 th year of the Commonwealth.
John Barret CSE "

State of Indiana.
Monroe County, ss. Be it known that before me David Hillough a Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Monroe; personally appeared John Carpenter and made oath in due form of law, that he is the identical John Carpenter named in an original certificate in his possession; of which I certify the following is a true copy: "War Department.
Revolutionary claim. I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 18th of March 1818.
John Carpenter, late a private in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Kentucky Agency, at the rate of eight dollars per month, to commence on the twenty eighth day of April one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
Given at the War Office of the United States this sixth day of September One thousand eight hundred and nineteen.
J. C. Calhoun Secretary of War.
That he is entitled to a pension of eight dollars per month, on account of services rendered to the United States during the Revolutionary war. That he served in Capt Brackenridge's company of Regulars, in the 12th Virginia Regiment; under Col. Nathaniel Gwalt That he now resides in the State of Indiana, and has resided there for the space of nine or six months past. And that previous thereto he

Know all men by these presents that I John Carpenter of Owen County, and State of Indiana a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, do hereby constitute and appoint Doctor Hagan my true and lawful Attorney, for me, and in my name to receive from the Agent of the United States for paying pensioners in Lexington, State of Kentucky, my pension from the 4th day of September 1827. to the 4th day of March 1828.
Witness my hand and Seal the 22 nd day of April 1828. John his Carpenter Seal mark Sealed and delivered in presence of us. Ebenezer his Arnokles mark Solomon his Carpenter mark
State of Indiana S.S. Owen County 3 (Be it known That on this 22 nd day of April 1828. Before me the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County of Owen; personally appeared John Carpenter above named, and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be his act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal the day and Year last above written David Killough Seal Justice of the peace
State of Indiana S.S. Owen County 3 (Be it known that on the 22 nd day of April 1828. before me the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for the said County of Owen; personally appeared Doctor Hagan the Attorney named in the

foregoing power of Attorney, and made oath that the same was not given him by reason of any sale, transfer, or mortgage of the pension, or arrears of the pension therein authorized to be received by him sworn and subscribed before me the day and year last above written. In witness whereof his mark
David Hillough Seal Justice of the peace
Application for a transfer
County of Monroe
State of Indiana } S.S.
On this 22 nd
day of April
1828.
before me the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for the said County of Monroe, and State of Indiana personally appeared John Carpenter, who on his oath declared that, he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Brackenridge in the regiment, commanded by Col G. Guff the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension Roll of the State of Kentucky, from whence he has lately removed. That he now resides in the State of Indiana, where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable in future, and that his reasons for removing to the State of Indiana, were for the furtherance of his own convenience; that he might thereby be more under the immediate care, and protection of his children sworn to and subscribed before me this 22 nd day of April 1828
John Carpenter mark
David Hillough Seal Justice of the peace
State of Indiana
Monroe County } S.S.
Be it known, that on this 22 nd day of April 1828. personally

appeared before me the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said county of Monroe Solomon Carpenter who being sworn in due form of law, deposeth and saith that, the foregoing named subscriber John Carpenter is the identical person, who holds in his possession a pension certificate, which entitles him to the sum of eight dollars per month, on account of services rendered the United States, during the Revolutionary war. And that the said John Carpenter has lately removed from the State of Kentucky to the State of Indiana, where he now resides. And that he the said deponent well knows him to be the same John Carpenter described in the foregoing affidavit. Sworn to and subscribed before me this day and year last above named. David Hillough Seal Justice of the peace
I David Hillough a Justice of the peace in and for the said county of Monroe and State of Indiana, do hereby certify that Solomon Carpenter the deponent last above mentioned is a person of truth and veracity, and in whose statements there may be reposed the utmost confidence; especially when under oath. Given under my hand and seal this 22 nd day of April 1828. David Hillough Seal Justice of the peace
State of Indiana } Monroe County } I the undersigned Clerk of the Court of Monroe County, certify that David Hillough is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing several signature purporting to be his, is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my seal of office and my name this the 22 nd day of April 1828. J. D. Lowe, Clerk S.S. Clerk of the Circuit Court of Monroe County

A. M. DENT, M. D. NO. 115 NORTH FIFTH STREET. TELEPHONE No. 103.
Newark, Ohio.
Circleville, O. Aug 5, '02.
Dear Sir:
My Great great grand father, John Carpenter served in war of Revolution , and drew land warrant. He lived near Mt Vernon Virginia till 1781 or 82. Then in Washington Co. Pa, Then in Ohio. I do not know that he was a pensioner. His wife's name was Susan .
My Great grand father William Morrison served in War of Revolution from Virginia. Any information will be gladly accepted if the above
Name of wife Nancy.
J. H. Price
Newark, Ohio R. S. No 3

17182 Fort Monroe, Va. August 12, 1922.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
I would like to have the records of the following men who served with Virginia troops for use with family records:
John Carpenter , Private Virginia Line, Revolution, pensioned in Kentucky in 1818 or 1820.
John Carpenter, Private Virginia troops, Lord Dunmores War, 1774.
Thomas Carpenter, " " " " " " " "
Thanking you, I am,
Yours truly,
Wm. T. Carpenter
Wm. T. Carpenter Major, Coast Artillery Corps, U.S.A.

SUNSHINE COAL COMPANY
CENTERVILLE, IOWA
Dec. 10, 1925
Pension Dept. Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
In the index of the Linneage books for the D.A.R. members, Book 13, page 113 has reference to John Carpenter of Virginia. He was a private in 1777 in Capt. Samuel Lapsleys Co., Col. Nathaniel Gusts Additional Continental Regiment. I am anxious to get what information I can in regard to this individual; the place of his birth and death, the members of his family, the maiden name of his wife and the names of his father and mother.
Possibly this information is in your office provided he ever drew a pension. If not, kindly advise me where his record is kept so that I may locate it. Any reasonable charge which may be necessary to obtain this book I will gladly pay.
Respectfully
SVC:GB

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., 9-9 , 19 22
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Jno. Carpenter 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. L 35812
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1777 3 yrs. Pvt. Alexander Breckinridge Nathl. Gist Cont.   He was taken prisoner at Charleston S.C. and released date not stated.  
Battles engaged in, Monmouth, Stony Point
Residence of soldier at enlistment, enlist in Va.
Date of application for pension, Apl. 28, 1818 - al
Residence at date of application, Green Co. Ky.
Age at date of application, 56
Remarks: In 1821 his wife - name not stated - was about 55 years. In 1827 he moved to Monroe Co., Ind. to be near his children - names not stated - No fur fam. data. This Bur. contains no record of ser. rendered prior to the Rev.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.