Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 2427, Robert Craig, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn
Craig, Robert
R. 2427
CONTENTS

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
REJECTED
Reg
P. O.
Robert Craig
Service:
Peninsula
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
1853 List gives fol. reason for rejection: "Did not serve six months." Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contr
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18
1930 - Feb 18 - Visit to Mr. J. P. ... 1931 - Apr 30 - Visit to Mr. J. P. ... 1932 - Nov 17 - Visit to Mrs. N. H. ... 1939 - Apr 25 - Visit to Mrs. H. ... 1939 - May 16 - Visit to Mrs. H. ...

David Campbell
Nov: 15. 1838 -
C.C
Ms. vol. 10.
Pa 405.

Dept of War
26
Nov 1833
Sir
The claim of Ro. Craig has been examined and rejected —
It appears that the applicant performed but two years of military duty, but does not know how long he served, but supposes that each term was three months —
The usual term of duty in Penna, during the war was two instead of three months, consequently his service amounted only to four months —
His papers are placed upon the file of this office.
Dana Campbell Esq. Clerk Court Washington City Pa

Robt. Crain g
28.088
2427

Virginia
Washington county ss:
On this nineteenth day of September 1833 personally appeared before me Thomas M c Henry a justice of the Court of Washington county in the state aforesaid, the same being a court of record, Captain Robert Craig now in the eighty ninth year of his age, and who, from his great age and bodily infirmity, is entirely unable to attend in court to make his declaration, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7. 1832.
The said Robert Craig states, that as appears, from his commission herewith enclosed, he was, on the 26 th of February 1776 appointed a Captain of a Company of Foot in the 3 d Battalion of the Militia of Pennsylvania, then by the Assembly, placed under the command of Colonel Bartram Galbraith. That during the summer of that year he the said Robert Craig was ordered with his company into service under the said Col o Galbraith - marched from the county of Lancaster by Philadelphia where they received arms - thence by water to Trenton and from thence marched to Amboy, and were there placed under the command of Gen d Mercer. At that time the British were in possession of Staten Island. We remained at Amboy until the battle commenced on Long Island and were then ordered to New York but before reaching it our troops had evacuated it & crossed the strait east river. We were then stationed at Bergen and Powel Hook until we were discharged. At the time the British landed at Elk which the said Robert thinks was the next season, to wit, 1777, he was again called into service with his company and was stationed at Lancaster until they were discharged. The said Robert from his age and failure of memory consequent thereon cannot now recollect precisely the length of each tour. He recollects however that the militia of Pennsylvania were

generally called out for three months - and he now has no recollection of any circumstance, which would induce him to suppose, that his company was ordered into service for a less period, or that they were discharged before their tour had expired. He therefore believes that he served each time three months making, altogether, six months. The said Robert Craig supposes that all those who served with him or under him are dead. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Robert Craig Thomas McChesney J. P.
We Stephen Bovell a clergyman in the presbyterian church residing in Washington county, Virginia, and Andrew Russell and David Campbell residing in the same county do hereby certify that we have been long and intimately acquainted with Capt. Robert Craig who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be in the eighty ninth year of his age, that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and served as he states, and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid in Court Stephen Bovell David Campbell Andrew Russell
Virginia locat.
At a Court held for Washington county the 29 th day of October 1833.
The declaration of the venerable Captain Robert Craig, of this county, made before Thomas McChesney Genl. one of the members of the Court and a justice of the peace in the said county was produced in court and the

court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter that the said Robert Craig was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states and the court further certifies that Stephen Powell who has signed the foregoing certificate is a clergyman resident in this neighbourhood and that Col o David Campbell and Andrew Russell clerk of the Superior Court who have also signed the same are residents also in this place and vicinity, are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I David Campbell clerk of the court of Washington county aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Captain Robert Craig for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 30 th day of October 1833 in the 58 th year of the Commonwealth.
David Campbell

May 16, 1939
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BA-J/MCS Robert Craig, R.2427
Mrs. W. W. Hair 1418 Mulberry Street Abilene, Texas
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to the War of 1812 service of Robert Craig who was born in 1746, lived in Abingdon, Virginia, when enlisted, and died in Washington County, Virginia, in 1838.
The War of 1812 records of this office fail to afford any information relative to pension having been claimed on account of service of the Robert Craig described by you.
The data which follow were taken from papers on file in pension claim, R.2427, based on the Revolutionary War service of Robert Craig, the only soldier of this name who lived in Washington County, Virginia, that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
The date and place of birth of Robert Craig and the names of his parents are not shown.
On February 26, 1776, Robert Craig was commissioned captain of a company of Pennsylvania militia in the Third Battalion of Foot of the Associators commanded by Colonel Bartrem Galbraith; he marched with his company from Lancaster County through New Jersey to Amboy and at the time of the battle of Long Island he was ordered to New York but did not reach there until after the retreat of the army and was then stationed at Bergen and Paulus Hook. On July 1, 1777, he was commissioned captain of a company of foot in the Third Battalion of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Militia. Robert Craig stated that he could not remember the exact length of his service but he thought it was at least six months.

Robert Craig applied for pension on September 19, 1833, while living in Washington County, Virginia, and he stated he was then in the eighty-ninth year of his age. His claim was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of at least six months' service which was the minimum length of service required by the pension law to give title to a pension.
The date of death of Robert Craig is not shown and there are no data relative to his family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Robert Craig Virginia
Rejected
✓ Letter 15 Nov: 1840 to
David Campbell
ack of June 1842

In the NAME and by the AUTHORITY of the FREEMEN of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ,
The SUPREME EXECUTIVE COUNCIL of the said Commonwealth,
To Robert Craig Esquire
W E, reposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct and Fidelity, DO, by these Presents, constitute and appoint you to be captain of a company of foot in the third Battalion of Militia, in the County of Lancaster You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of captain 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 captain 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 first Day of July in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy seven
Robert Morris Pres
ATTEST.
W. M'Call

Robert Craig Form R. 2427
A Commission for Robert Craig Capt of the fifth Company of L County Militia Third Battalion Command ed by Col. Alex. Lowry

Pennsylvania ss.
In ASSEMBLY.
To Robert Craig Esq r February 26 th 1776.
WE reposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct and Fidelity, DO, by these Presents, constitute and appoint you to be Captain of a company in a Battalion of Foot of the Associators raised in the County of Lancaster commanded by Colonel Baillie Galbraith for the Protection of this Province, against all hostile Enterprizes, and for the Defence of American Liberty. You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of Captain
3 d Battalion
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 Captain . And you are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions, from Time to Time, as you shall receive from the Assembly during their Sessions; and, in their Recess, from the present or any future Committee of Safety appointed by the Assembly of this Province, or from your superior Officer, according to the Rules and Regulations for the better Government of the Military Association in Pennsylvania, and pursuant to the Trust reposed in you. This Commission to continue in Force until revoked by the Assembly, or by the present or any succeeding Committee of Safety.
Signed by Order of the Assembly,
John Morton Speaker

3410 Garbitt Street. McKeesport Pa.
Veterans Adm. Bureau Washington, D.C.
Sirs - I am desirous of learning of Robt. Craig - captain in the Revolutionary War found in Vol 32 Kilochenny Magazine
Sincerely.
Mrs. Geo. McConnell

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON
April 27, 1939
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IN REPLY REFER TO:
BA-J/MCS
Mrs. W. W. Hair 1418 Mulberry Street Abilene, Texas
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the record of a Robert Craig of Virginia who served in the War of 1812.
As means of identification of the particular Robert Craig whose record you desire, it is essential that you furnish as much as possible of the following data: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and first name of widow.
Very truly yours
A. D. Hiller
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
Robert Craig born 1746 died in Washington County Virginia 1838 Residence at time of enlistment Abingdon Virginia His wife name was Jean Denny.
Very truly yours Mrs W W Hair

April 25, 1939.
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BA-J/CC Robert Craig R.2427
Mrs. George McConnell 3410 Garbut Street McKeesport, Pennsylvania.
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Captain Robert Craig.
The data which follow were obtained from pension claim R.2427, based upon service of Robert Craig in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth and names of the parents of Robert Craig are not shown.
February 26, 1776, Robert Craig was commissioned captain of a company of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 3 rd Battalion of Foot of the Associators, commanded by Colonel Bartram Galbraith; marched with his company through New Jersey to Amboy and at the time of the battle of Long Island, was ordered to New York, but did not reach there until after the retreat of the army and was then stationed at Bergen and Paulus Hook; July 1, 1777, was commissioned captain of a company of foot, 3 rd Battalion, Lancaster County Militia; officer stated that he could not remember the exact length of his service but he thought it was at least six months.
Robert Craig applied for pension September 19, 1833, while residing in Washington County, Virginia and in the eighty-ninth year of his age.

His claim was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of service of six months as required by the pension laws.
The date of his death is not shown and there are no data as to his family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

November 11, 1937
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BA-J/EL Robert Craig-R.2427
Mrs. W.W.Hair Abilene Texas
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Captain Robert Craig, of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, who later lived in Washington County, Virginia, and of Christopher Hudson, of Amelia County, Virginia.
There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon the military service in the Revolutionary War of a Christopher Hudson. Such claims are the source of the data furnished by this office.
It is suggested that as a possible means of obtaining information in regard to the military service of this soldier, you apply to The Adjutant General, War Department, this city, who is custodian of military records.
The record of Robert Craig is furnished herein, the data for which were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, R.2427, based upon his military service in that war.
The date and place of birth and names of the parents of Robert Craig are not shown.
February 26, 1776, Robert Craig was commissioned captain of a company of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 3 rd Battalion of Foot of the Associators, commanded by Colonel Bartram Galbraith; marched with his company through New Jersey to Amboy and at the time of the battle of Long Island, was ordered to New York, but did not reach there until after the retreat of the army and was then stationed at Bergen and Paulus Hook; July 1, 1777, was commissioned captain of a company of foot 3 rd Battalion, Lancaster County Militia; officer stated that he could not remember the exact length of his service but he thought it was at least six months.

Robert Craig applied for pension September 19, 1833, while residing in Washington County, Virginia and in the eighty-ninth year of his age.
His claim was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of service of six months as required by the pension laws.
The date of his death is not shown and there are no data as to his family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

April 30, 1931
Honorable Joseph W.Byrns House of Representatives Washington, D.C.
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section EEL
My dear Mr. Byrns:
Reference is made to your letter of April 28, 1931, with letter, herewith returned, from Major General C.H. Bridges, Adjutant General, War Department, in regard to Major David Craig and Captain Robert Craig.
You are advised that this bureau is unable to furnish the history of a soldier of the Revolution unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made to the United States on account of his services.
A careful search of the records fails to show a claim for pension on file on account of the services of David Craig, who served as a Major. You are herewith furnished the history of Robert Craig, the only soldier of that name who served as a Captain, War of the Revolution.
It appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 2427, that Robert Craig was commissioned February 26, 1776, Captain of a company in Colonel Bartrem Galbraith's Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Third Battalion of Foot of the Associators, and was commissioned July 1, 1777, Captain of a Company of Foot, Third Battalion Lancaster County Militia.
He applied for pension September 19, 1833, at which time he was in the eighty-ninth year of his age and resided in Washington County, Virginia, and stated that he served two tours under the above commissions, each of which he supposed was three months and that he supposed that those who served with him were all dead.

His claim was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of six months service as was required by the pension laws.
The date of his birth and death are not shown nor are there any data concerning his family.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

February 15, 1930
Mr. Z. O. Craig 604 E. Jefferson Street Crawfordsville, Indiana
Dear Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R.2427, it appears that Robert Craig was commissioned February 26, 1776, Captain of a Company in Colonel Bartrem Galbraith's Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Third Battalion of Foot of the Associators, and was commissioned July 1, 1777, Captain of a Company of Foot, Third Battalion Lancaster County Militia.
He applied for pension September 19, 1833, at which time he was in the eighty-ninth year of his age and resided in Washington County, Virginia, and stated that he served two tours under the above commissions, each of which he supposed was three months and that he supposed that those who served with him were all dead.
His claim was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of six months service as was required by the pension laws.
The date of his birth and death are not shown nor are there any data concerning his family.
Very truly yours
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

JAS. P. STINSON W. W. HAIR E. T. BROOKS ROY L. DUKE
Stinson, Hair, Brooks & Duke
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
Abilene, Texas
October 14, 1937
Veteran's Administration Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
If Robert Craig , who was Revolutionary soldier from Lancaster County Pennsylvania and moved to Washington County, Virginia where he died, drew a pension, please send me his record.
Also if his wife, Jean Denny Craig, drew a pension for his service please send me that too.
I am very anxious to have this information as early as possible, may I hear from you soon.
Very truly yours,
(Mrs. W. W.) Virginia H. Hair
1418 Mulberry Abilene, Texas

JAS. P. STINSON V. W. HAIR E. T. BROOKS ROY L. DUKE
Stinson, Hair, Brooks & Duke
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
Abilene, Texas
September 13, 1937
Veteran's Administration Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
✓ 2 If you have a pension record from Robert Craig who served in the Revolutionary War as Captain of the 5th Company in the Col. Alexander Lowrey's 3rd Battalion of Lancaster County, militia of Pennsylvania and was in the battle of Brandywine, please send me a copy of his record and his certificate number.
I am anxious to have this information as early as possible and will appreciate hearing from you as early as possible.
Very truly yours,
(Mrs. W. W.)
Virginia H. Hair

MAJORITY MEMBERS WILLIAM R. WOOD, IND., CHAIRMAN EDWARD H. WASON, N. H. GEORGE HOLDEN TINKHAM, MASS. BURTON L. FRENCH, IDAHO MILTON W. SHREVE, PA. FRANK MURPHY, OHIO JOHN W. SUMMERS, WASH. HENRY E. BARBOUR, CALIF. ERNEST R. ACKERMAN, N. J. GUY U. HARDY, COLO. JOHN TABER, N. Y. MAURICE H. THATCHER, KY. FRANK CLAGUE, MINN. ROBERT G. SIMMONS, NEBR. WILLIAM P. HOLADAY, ILL. ROBERT L. BACON, N. Y. GEORGE A. WELSH, PA. JOHN C. ALLEN, ILL. RICHARD B. WIGGLESWORTH, MASS.
MINORITY MEMBERS JOSEPH W. BYRNS, TENN. JAMES P. BUCHANAN, TEX. EDWARD T. TAYLOR, COLO. WILLIAM B. OLIVER, ALA. ANTHONY J. GRIFFIN, N. Y. JOHN N. SANDLIN, LA. WILLIAM A. AYRES, KANS. ROSS A. COLLINS, MISS. WILLIAM W. HASTINGS, OKLA. WILLIAM C. WRIGHT, GA. CLARENCE CANNON, MO. CLIFTON A. WOODRUM, VA. WILLIAM W. ARNOLD, ILL. JOHN J. BOYLAN, N. Y.
MARCELLUS C. SHIELD CLERK
JOSEPH W. BYRNS 6TH DIST. TENNESSEE
MRS. MARGARET ROBERTSON SECRETARY
House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations Washington, D. C.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
My dear Sir:
I attach herewith copy of letter from the Adjutant General which is self-explanatory. Will you advise me whether your records contain the military history of Major David Craig and Captain Robert Craig .
Very truly yours,
April 28, 1931.

L. W. OTTO COMPANY INCORPORATED
JEWELERS AND The HALLMARK OPTOMETRISTS Jewelers
103 N. WASHINGTON ST. CRAWFORDSVILLE, INDIANA
Jan 1-1930
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir Please send me such information as is available in your Department of the Revolutionary service of Robt or Robt M. Craig of Abingdon Washington County Va
The above Robt Craig was I think a Colonel or a Captain but please send any information of service in any capacity I would especially like to know record of birth name of wife and date of death.
Thanking you for the above information
I am yours Sincerely
J. B. C. Craig
604 E Jefferson St
Crawfordsville
Ind