Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3225, John Cranmer, New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER
New Jersey
Crammer, John or Cramer,
W 3225
CONTENTS
Returah

2240 per 2-4-40 Pennsylvania Naturally Cranmer low of John Cranmer
Reported
ved in the Revolutionary
, as a Private
Date of death not on A.B.
scribed on the Roll at the rate of 23 Dollars 33
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14th day of Nov. 1848 and sent to
Hon. R. L. Rose Albany Hill New York
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 214 Vol. 2

John Granmer was born march 1890 R. [redacted] Ruth Granmer (Wa) born October the 21 1959 was married december the 20th Date 1979 his son Daniel Turner was born august the 20 Date 1985 [redacted] h Granmer was born the 22 Date 1989

John L. ... betwixt ... his bible ... the 22nd ...
[Faint, mirrored handwriting, likely bleed-through from the reverse side of the page]
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V2669 Hetuakb le rannid Rannid
act 4 July 1836
V. B. B. B. B. B.
Mrs. Martha [?] 26 July to 10 Nov 1750 annually Annunciation In Reuben [?] Sunday [?] 8 mo 13 days
6296

State of Pennsylvania Bradford County ss
Before John McKean Esq one of the associate judges of the court of common pleas of said county personally appeared Samuel Crummen of Monroe Township in said county aged seventy one years (the 16 th of July last past) who being duly sworn on his oath says that his brother John Crummen enlisted in the year 1776 in the month of April so near as he can recollect in a company commanded by Capt Sylvanus Suley in the service of the United States for the term of five months which enlistment was in Morris County in the state of New Jersey & went to New York City and was in the battle on Long Island and also in the battle at White Plains - This deponent knows of the said John enlisting as aforesaid and of his returning at the end of five months and understood from him at the time of his return that he had been in the battle, as above stated & has very frequently heard him since since the date of said battle, he recollects that he served some part or all of the time aforesaid under a Col Mearns of Morris County aforesaid - In the same year of 1776 and soon after his return from the above town he again enlisted in the service of the United States for three months in a company commanded as he thinks by the same Capt Suley and was out for the term of three months in the service according to said enlistment & was in the vicinity of Brunswick a part or great part of the time - has heard him tell of being in several skirmishes during the term of service and supposes the company to which he was attached, assisted mostly in guarding the country for the time from the encroachments or incursions of the enemy - In the year 1777 he went on two tours of one month each under (as he thinks) Capt Benjamin Carters and was part of the time at Elizabethtown which the British had evacuated some time previous - These tours were in the New Jersey militia - In or about the year 1778 he enlisted as a teamster under Capt Moses Mearns and was engaged in that service for six months - he also enlisted as a teamster in or about the year 1779 under Capt Adahel Himmans & was engaged in that service under him for the term of five months

In the year 1780 he was on a tour of duty against the enemy for one month in a company commanded by Capt Benjamin Cactus (spelled) of the New Jersey Militia and was a unit for that time of time in the vicinity of Elizabeth town in New Jersey. - Thinks it was in the latter part of the summer of 1780 that the last mentioned service was performed.
This deponent believes that his said brother was engaged in some tour of duty not above specified as he recollects that he marched towards Scituate at the time of Brandywine measures but did not reach there then than about New Milford where they heard of his capture.
He said John Crammer was married as this deponent recollects towards the close of the year 1779 to Deborah Turner daughter of Gerral Turner of Morris County aforesaid. They went to the house of the Presbyterian minister the Rev. Mr. Horton of Rutherford (so called) in the 11th township of Hanover in Morris County for the purpose & this deponent then understood & believed and now believes they were married by him at the time as they kind together from that time forth to the time of his death as man & wife. - This deponent was in the house of the said John immediately after his decease and saw him laid out dressed present at his funeral - he died in Morristown township (then a part of Mendham township) Morris County Pennsylvania on the 10th day of May 1810 - he recollects the month & year by the age of his son Askel but cannot recollect the day of the month - The services here before specified were all against the common enemy & the said John was a private in each of said tours of service & he also before subscribed this 2nd  on his oath states that the said day of August 1857 before me Retuch is single & unmarried and I certify and I certify that has so remained from the the said Samuel Crammer is time of the decease of his said a person of credibility & strict husband veracity.
Samuel Crammer
John M. Davis associate judge
The aforesaid addition to the above affidavit as to the said Retuch's being & remaining single being done before serving
John M. Davis associate judge

State of Pennsylvania } ss Bradford County }
on this 2 nd day of August 1837
before the subscribers John McIlwaine one of the appointed Judges of the court of Common Pleas of said county personally appeared Nataniel Cranmer widow of John Cranmer late of Monroe Township in said county deceased the said Nataniel being a resident of Smithfield Township in the county of Bradford and state of Pennsylvania and knowing that the 21 st article which being first duly sworn according to law on her oaths doth make the following declara- tions 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 the said John Cranmer who was a private in the army of the revolution & performed various tours of duty against the common enemy as she understood at the time before their marriage - she has heard him tell of being in the service under a Capt. Seely in the battles of Long Island and White Plains & of his being in various skirmishes of which she cannot recollect the details but believes from her recollections of his statements that he served two tours under Capt. Seely one of which was eight or nine months - she has also heard him tell of being engaged as a teamster but cannot recollect the length of time he served in that capacity - she remembers that he went on a tour of service after their marriage under a Capt. Carter but she cannot recollect the length of time he served under him or whether it was for more than one tour of duty - thinks the time to which she refers was in 1780 She further declares that she was married to the said John Cranmer on the 20 th day of December 1779 in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy nine & that her husband the aforesaid John Cranmer died on the 20 th day of March 1810 and that she has remained a widow ever since that time - said as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed - the annexed papers marked "A" did be- long to a family bible & has been detached therefrom for many years & is found among papers of no value by reason of the writings - the same setting forth the birth & marriage of this deponent & her late husband is in the hand writing of her late husband the said John Cranmer now declining the 20 th day of August 1837 before me
J. W. M c Ilwaine - Private Judge
Nataniel Cranmer her Mark

I certify that the within named Katherine Crummin is a person of credibility & veracity & that she cannot by reason of age & bodily infirmity attend the sitting of the court of Common Pleas of said county of Bradford August 2nd 1837 J. M. McLean associate Judge
Before the said John McLean associate Judge as aforesaid personally appeared Catherine Crummin who being duly sworn on his or the says that the said Katherine lives in his family that he had been acquainted with her during the whole time since the decease of his father her late husband John Crummin - and that she had from the time of his decease which occurred he thinks in the month of May 1830 been & remained single & unmarried This 2nd day of August 1837 I certify that the said Catherine Crummin is a person of credibility & veracity J. M. McLean associate Judge Calvin Crummin
State of Pennsylvania Bradford County } I Joseph C. Powell Prothonotary of the court of common Pleas of said county do certify that John McLean who signed the foregoing in five several places is and was at the time of signing the same an associate judge of said court & that I am acquainted with his handwriting & know the foregoing to be genuine & to be his proper signature In testimony whereof I have hereunto my hand & the seal of said court the 14th day of September 1837 J. C. Powell Prothonotary
12669 Katherine Crummin Pennsylvania Act 14 July 1836
Original deposited in the office of the Prothonotary this 14th day of September 1837 J. C. Powell
2009

June 21, 1934.
Mr. I. W. Crammer 11335 South Western Avenue Chicago, Illinois.
BA-J/ILL John Crammer W. 3225
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the names and war records of all soldiers with surname Crammer who served in the Revolutionary War and War of 1812.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War and War of 1812 data and the limited clerical force available for furnishing such information, it has not been possible to make a series of investigations and reports pertaining to soldiers of that war for one person.
The Revolutionary War records of this office have been searched and only one claim for pension found based upon service of a Crammer, which is that of John. Such claims are the source of Revolutionary War data furnished by this office, also, War of 1812 data are obtained from pension claims. If you will give the full name of your War of 1812 ancestor, a further search of those records will be made.
The record of John Crammer follows, as found in the papers on file in pension claim, W. 3225, based upon his service in that Revolutionary War.
John Crammer was born March 22, 1759; the place of his birth and names of his parents are not shown. He lived as a boy in Chatham Township, Morris County, New Jersey.
While a resident of Chatham Township, Morris County, New Jersey, he belonged to Captain Benjamin Carter's company of Morris County militia; he enlisted in April 1775, served as private in Captain Sylvanus Seeley's company, Colonel Munson's New Jersey regiment, was in the battles of Long Island and White Plains, and was discharged after service of five months; in 1777, he served on monthly tours in Captain Benjamin Carter's company,

one tour at the time of Bergoyne's surrender; in May 1778, he was a teamster in Captain Moses Munson's wagon brigade, and was also in the battle of Monmouth, no officers named; from April 1780, he was a wagon master and served about nine months, this service under Deputy Quartermasters Moore Furman and John Mitchell.
It was stated that the soldier, John Cranmer, received a wound in his hand or wrist while in the Revolutionary War, and that he wore a leather mitten on account of said injury; there are no data regarding the time or place of the infliction of that wound. The soldier was called "Captain Cranmer" and frequently dressed in his war uniform.
John Cranmer married December 20, 1779, Keturah, the daughter of Jarrel Turner, of Morris County, New Jersey; she was born October 21, 1759. The wedding was performed at the home of a Presbyterian minister in "Botts Hill", Hanover Township, Morris County, New Jersey. They lived several years after the war in New Jersey, then moved to Pennsylvania.
The soldier died May 10, 1810, in Monroe Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
Keturah Cranmer, the soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed August 2, 1837, at which time she lived in the family of her son, Calvin Cranmer, in Monroe Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. In 1848, she was living in Smithfield Township, in said Bradford County.
The following births of children of John Cranmer and his wife, Keturah, are shown: Daniel Turner, born August 20, 1785; and (?) Elijah, born March 22, 1789.
In 1837, Samuel Cranmer, soldier's brother, who was born July 14, 1766, was a resident of Monroe Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. In 1846, one A. D. Cranmer was a Justice of the Peace for Bradford County, Pennsylvania, no relationship to the family stated.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

Receipts for "Harris Coast Brigade"
CRANMER, JOHN (N.J.) W-3225
John Cranmer Re for bags
CRANMER, JOHN (N.J.) W-3225

Recd Tuston April 10 th 1880 of Elliott Howell 2 th five Bands of Two belly Bands former of my Brigade Cont. Teams 5 belly Bands 2 belly Bands
John Cranmer
W.M.
Received Tuston July 4 th 1880.08 Elliott Howell 2 th two Bags for use of one Continental Team in my Brigade 2 Bags
John Cranmer W.M.

CRANMER, JOHN (N.Y) W-3225
John Crum Rifabags 3

Received Trenton June 18 th 1860 of Capt Howell 2 M s Twenty Seven Bags for use of carrying forage on to Camp for use of the Army
27 Bags
John Craumer W.M.

John Cranmer
W.M.C.B.
Put for bag
[Signature]
CRANMER, JOHN (N.J.)
W-3225

Recd. Linton June 12 th 1880 of
John Howell 20 Ten Bags for used my Brigade Cont, Waggons
10 bags
John Crammer W.M.

John Cranmer C. W. M. Rev. John Bangs & Camp Kittles
CRANMER, JOHN (N.J.) W-3225

Rec d Tinton June 12 th 1780 of Edw d D r Four Bags for use of my Brigade Cont t Teams 4 Bags
John Crammer M c M
Rec d Tinton June 12 th 1780 of Edw d Howell D r Two Sack Kettles for use of my Brigade of Cont t Teams
2 Kettles.
John Crammer W m

Out for bags Sundays John Crum MM
CRANMER, JOHN (N.J.) W-3225

Recd. Linton June 23 rd 1880 of E. H. Howell 2 nd one bag also one New Blind Bridle for use of my Brigade Cont. Teams
1 bag 1 Bridle
John Cummer W.M.
Recd. Linton July 4 th 1880.08 E. H. Howell 2 nd Sixty four Bags for use of my Brigade of Continental Teams
64 Bags.
John Cummer W.M.

D. Sir
Philad. a 9 May 1780
I received your favor by Mr Creamer W. M. I will try to send you the two Teams back Tomorrow, but cant spare Mr Creamer having been obliged to send all the Publick Teams to the South-ward & not having Forage enough to engage a sufficient supply as yet in this place, have been obliged to send some Quarter Master Horses by Water to Trenton, as they are much wanted I hope you will be able to send them on without delay, but if you find it Impracticable it will be best to return them. If I must do the best I can, I have as many more that I shall send by Teams this Week if Possible - but having no money I am not certain whether I can accomplish it. Having been working for near four months without pay -
I have sent Mr Pancake Clerk in the Store to south- goods delivered & get a receipt for them, you will please to send or give him two, one to go to Camp & one to bring here -
I am with esteem Sir
Your most hum Serv J. M. Mitchell D. M. S.
Moore Freeman Esq. D. M. S.

1934 - June 21 - Hist. to Mrs. J. W. Chauncy - J. L. L.
Resy WIDOW, &c.
File No. 3225
Keturah Cramer Widow John Cramer Per. Rev Ward
Act: July 4. 1836.
Index: — Vol. 2 Page 153
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 2d February, 1848, entitled, "An act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution."
STATE OF New York Pennsylvania } ss.
County of Bradford - }
On this 4 day of July September 1848 personally appeared before the subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said county Meturah Coarnes a resident of Smithfield in the county of Bradford aged eighty eight years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 2d February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of John Coarnes who was a resident of the state of New Jersey during the war of the Revolution & a soldier therein, & died in 1808. That she has drawn a pension under the act of 17th June 1844 at the rate of twenty three dollars & thirty three 1/3 per year
She further declares that she is a widow
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before her
John V. Daniels J.P.
Meturah Coarnes mark
Wit. J. W. Fassett J. V. Daniels
I certify that the above named affiant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing affidavit. - the words "New York" erased, & the name of Pennsylvania written before execution also July. Erased & September written
John V. Daniels J.P.
I certify that the above named Meturah Coarnes count with her name for want of practice & old age John V. Daniels J.P.

State of Pennsylvania Bradford County
I Addison M c Keen Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do hereby certify that John V Daniels before whom the within proceedings were had is a justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned & qualified and that the signatures purporting to be his are genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Towanda the 4 th day of September A.D. 1828.
A M c Keen Protho By N J Kuhn Atty
AD 2 44 48 D.M.C. 1828
H. R. S. Rose Hon. J. H. H. H. H. Catherine H. H. H.

POPULAR LECTURES
I. W. CRANMER
In 1883 Mr. Cranmer graduated from Cornell College in Iowa, having completed the classical course and received the degree of Master of Arts. In this college he was a prominent member of the Adelphian Literary Society, was editor-in-chief of "The Cornellian" and a member of the faculty in 1882-3 as teacher in the college. In his literary career he was often engaged on the lecture platform before educational societies and at chautauquas. He has had many years' experience and rendered valuable service in fraternal work; having been Supreme Orator of the North American Union, State Instructor and Lecturer of the Knights of Pythias and Chairman of the Illinois State Committee on Pythian Education; also active in other orders. He is a member of Mizpah Lodge 768 A. F. & A. M., Chicago.

I have heard Brother Cranmer's lecture on "The Ritual" and am always eager to hear him again. His talks are interesting and full of good and wholesome instruction. His audience is never disappointed. He tells us why we do certain things and makes it so clear, one never forgets after hearing him. His instruction is something new and unique. I wish every Knight in the Supreme Domain could hear him.
F. J. HELLER, Grand Chancellor, Indiana
I have heard Bro. Cranmer often in his lectures on "Fraternity," and on "The Ritual." He is a pleasing and eloquent speaker, and an instructor that always gives you something new and worth while. Every Knight should hear him.
H. P. CALDWELL, G. K. of R. & S., Illinois
Cairo, Ill.
Dear Bro. Cranmer:
We are deeply grateful for the simple, understandable manner in which you exemplified the unwritten work and the impressions made on those present. Your scholarly address at the evening meeting was pronounced by even the most exacting as being far above the ordinary. The Committee was greatly pleased with your work.
W. L. DUNCAN, District Deputy
Cisna Park, Ill.
Our Lodge holds the highest esteem for Bro. Cranmer, both in his ability to deliver a Pythian address and the clearness in exemplifying the secret work—especially why we do certain things.
C. C. MOSEMAN, C. C.
Lanark, Ill.
At the Carroll County convention the feature of the evening was the masterly address given us by Brother Cranmer. His address was greatly enjoyed. We know there will be some better Knights because of his address.
H. W. COLVER
Carroll, Ill.
Brother I. W. Cranmer exemplified the unwritten work satisfactorily and also gave us an address on Pythianism which struck the right chord in every Brother's heart. We have never been honored with a visit that gave more general satisfaction or created a better impression.
FRED S. SMITH, K. R. & S.
Dear Bro. Cranmer:
I trust you will accept the enclosed check in the spirit in which it is given—but it can in no way pay for the splendid lecture you gave us on Lincoln. The attention and compliments paid you show the high appreciation of the brothers of your address which we will long remember.
Yours Fraternally,
WM. J. H. PIKE, Ellsworth Lodge No. 114

Prof. Cranmer has lectured here before. His oratorical powers are known and appreciated by our people; hence the hall was crowded to overflowing, and the audience was instructed and delighted.—The Granger, Auburn, Nebraska.
A large and enthusiastic audience greeted Mr. Cranmer, and his address was excellent.—Chillicothe, Mo.
Those who heard the lecture of I. W. Cranmer were entertained, instructed and delighted. As an orator he possesses rare and wonderful gifts.—Mitchell Republican, S. D.
Mr. Cranmer's lecture on "Wonderland" lasted an hour and a half, but the profound attention and interest of the audience never for a moment lagged. It was graphic and impressive.—Scotland Journal, S. D.
Prof. Cranmer has been engaged to deliver one of his popular lectures. A mention of his name is all that is necessary to enlist the interest of any who were in attendance at the Chautauqua at Madison, S. D., last summer. Probably no lecture delivered during the Chautauqua gave more general satisfaction. As evidence of that fact he was engaged for next summer before leaving the grounds.—Aberdeen Daily News, S. D.
Prof. Cranmer is a gifted lecturer and gave us one of the most instructive and thrilling lectures of the entire season. His descriptive powers and word painting were equal to Prof. Freeman's lectures, and that is praise enough for any man.—The Chautauquan, Madison, S. D.
★ ★ ★
SUBJECTS
Truth Divinity of Man Friendship Patriotism Pythianism Our Country and Flag Fraternity Lincoln The Ritual The Noble Outlaws Pythagoras Penal Reform Personal Worth Supreme Law Industry and Self-Reliance Revolutionary Orators A Practical Life National Life Progressive Thinking Wonderland Discover and Give Yourself Inconsistency of Consistency Individualism Impoliteness of the Polite Growth in Graces Monuments Harmony of Life Hope and Memory Immortality The New Democracy Spirit Life Imperialism
Engagements may be made for Lectures on any of the above subjects.
I. W. CRANMER, 411 Hartford Bldg. , Chicago, Ill.

DEMOCRACY'S TRIUMPH
[Tune - Marching thru' Georgia]
We'll sing a song of loyalty of brave boys in arms Who saved our rights from dangers that come with war's alarms. In millions they assembled from cities and from farms; Marching thru France on to Berlin.
Chorus:
Hurrah! Hurrah! we sure put down the Hun; Hurrah! Hurrah! shout ev'ry mother's son, For Democracy and Freedom, victory was won Marching thru France on to Berlin.
Proudly with Old Glory, that has never known defeat, O'er seas to die or conquer, but never to retreat, We cheer'd our Noble Leader; yes cheer'd and did repeat, Marching thru France on to Berlin.
Chorus:
Like torrents thru the bound'ries, we rush'd upon the foe, Democracy our watchword as onward we did go, To fight for Right and Freedom, we sure were not so slow, Fighting our way into Berlin.
Chorus:
To the Stars and Stripes were true; we all put down the wrong, Won new Glory for our flag, sang America's song And came back with victory, in not so very long, After we got into Berlin.
Copyright, 1918, by I. W. Cannon
411 Hartford Bldg, Chicago
25c a dozen, $1.50 a hundred
11335 So. Western Av. Chicago Ill.

12744
See XX
ad 43 8622 Plea 44 576 Keturah Cranmer Ga
Act. 7. July 38
admd mo. per 23.33
also act 43 44
23.33
To W. S. Garvin A.R.
by Stephen Adams

To Hon C. L. Edwards Com d of Pensions
Sir I made my application for a pension under the law of 1836, I now make my application under the law of 1838 I am the widow of John Cranmer & made my application from Penn y Dated March 24th 1846
Signed in presence of Jasson L. Watson
Widow Katura Cranmer mark
State of Pennsylvania
County of Bradford ss Mary H. Haver being duly sworn, depose & say that Katura Cranmer signed or made her mark to the above paper with a full knowledge of the facts stated in it, that she is the identical widow of John Cranmer & the person who made application for a pension as his widow under the law of 1836 - that she now applies under act of 1838 Subscribed & sworn before me this 28th day of April A.D. 1846 Harry H. Havens Dan A. Gillett Justices of the Peace
I certify that the above named Mary H. Haver is a respectable person
D. A. Gillett J.P.

State of Pennsylvania Bradford County } 12.744.
I Addison Mitchell Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said county do hereby certify, that Dan. A. Gillett Esq. Before whom the within proceedings were had is a Justice of the Peace duly commis-
sioned and qualified and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice and believe the within signature purporting to be his is genuine - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and official this 29 day
of April 1846. Addison Mitchell By C. Russell Skey
See XX & Y. Oct 1/1896

Washington, May 9. 46
Sir
I enclose to you an application for a pension put into my hands for that purpose, and will be glad to have your reply as soon as you can make it convenient.
Respectfully Yours
Wm. A. Sonnier
J. L. Edwards, Esq. Comm. of Pensions

Sept. 15. 1845
Adal be can Katma biamme
Rev. J. L. Edwards Genl. Pension Washington D. C.

Ovid N. Y. Sept 13th 45
Sir
I enclose affidavit, as I understand it in behalf of Katrina Branner, whose case is on file in your office under law of 1836 from the State of Pa — I must ask indulgence in this case, as I have not the history, I submit the affidavit, if it chimes in with her case of course you will allow it, if not, I do not ask it allowed, please in reply give me a statement, or your objections to a pension in this case
Respectfully Your Most Ob. Servt
Abad Joy
Hon J L Edwards Comm. of Pensions Washington D. C.

I hereby Certify that I am acquainted with Moses Ganong of the Town of Dryden in the County of Tompkins and State of New York and that his reputation for truth & veracity is good. Witness my hand this 26 th day of October 1842.
H S Walbridge Judge of Tompkins County Courts & Counsellor of the Supreme Court.

Apr 24. 1843.
Hon. J. P. Kennedy
Return to Commissioner
Dec 36
free
Edward Ely
Committee on Finance
at Washington
This came to the Genl P.O. with Quarterly Return from South Smithfield via G. N. K.
North Smithfield R.R. Mr 34

Sir, I enclose an application of Deborah Crannus in addition to her former application that she may receive a sum months pension to which I conclude she is entitled by existing proof or records from your letter of July 21. 1841 - herewith enclosed - It has not been convenient to obtain any amendment to the enclosed deposition but we suppose that it is not necessary
Yours respectfully
East Smithfield Bradford Co Pa Apr 4. 1843
Darius Bullock
Hon. J. L. Edwards Esq.

Pension Office
July 21. 1841
Sir:
The affidavit of Moses Gunning in the case of Mrs. Rebekah Crammer widow of John Crammer deceased has been examined and is herewith returned. The Magistrate should certify to the credibility of the witness. The proof of her husband's service in a military capacity after marriage is not sufficient. Two tours are testified to after the marriage one of them as a Wagoner. The testimony heretofore exhibited shews the service as a Wagoner to have been before the period of the marriage and that the claimant's husband was twice employed as a Wagoner. If nine months service was performed after the marriage in 1780 in a military capacity, the officers under whom the service was performed should be given, and it should be shown what proof of the service the public records at Trenton New Jersey afford thereof. A tour of five months in 1776 and one of three months in that year is alleged.

Those who enlisted in New Jersey in 1776 for five months did not perform any other service there after in that year. Two other terms of one month each in 1777 is alleged. If the claimant will make a declaration under Act of July 1838 a pension may be allowed for seven months service.
The alleged employment as a Wagoner is not provided for by the Act of June 1832.
I am very respectfully Your Obed. Servt J L Edwards
D. Fullock Esqr East Smithfield Pennsylvania,

July 19. 1841
Pa Add RFB Hon. Keturah Granna,
L. Colburn Esq
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania City of Washington D.C.

Sir, The application of Retinues Cranmer of Bradford Co. Pa for a pension as the widow of John Cranmer was forwarded to the war department some two or three years since supported by the affidavit of Saml Cranmer & was suspended for further proof - which with some difficulty has been obtained & it is hoped may be satisfactory
respectfully
D. Bullock
East Smithfield Bradford Co Pa July 2. 1841

2669
Pa 4 July '76 3 sec
FILE
Hon J. L. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions City of Washington

North Smithfield Bradford Co Pa Sept. 14. 1837
Sir, It is requested that the certificate for a pension if granted on the within  enclosed or the result of any action had upon it be forwarded to the subscriber at his residence as claimed
Yours respectfully
Darius McCook
Rev J. L. Edwards

State of New York Tompkins County ss, Moses Lenzing of the town of Ithaca in the said County of Tompkins first being duly sworn, deposes and saith that he will be eighty years old the twenty ninth of the present month, that he formerly and before the Revolutionary War and at during said War Resided in Chatham township the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that he was acquainted with John Brann who was a Revolutionary Soldier, before said War, the said Brann and this deponent were brought up in the same neighborhood in the said town of Chatham together were well acquainted & associated together many ways. The said Brann was some older than deponent and as near as he can remember three or four years older. We both belonged to the same Company of Militia frequently trained together. Said Company of Militia was commanded by Captain Benjamin Carter The said Brann was in the Revolutionary Service as a militiaman in what was called the Monthly Service before he was married after he was married he was out in what was called the nine months Service as a Soldier, also after he was married he went out as a Waggour in the Army. deponent saw him & often when they started & joined the main Army not a great while before the Battle of Monmouth in which Battle the said Brann was as this deponent then understood from different persons. He understood the same from the said Brann after he returned from the Army which this deponent believes was true. deponent has frequently seen said Brann with his uniform and equipments on & in the ranks in the army, according to the best of that deponent's recollection said Brann was a part of the time he was in the Service in a Regiment commanded by Colonel Kelly. The said Brann also informed this deponent that he was in the battle on Long Island & gave deponent an account of said battle, and deponent knows that said Brann was absent from his residence then it was understood in the neighborhood that he was in the army at the time of the battle on Long Island. deponent very believes that he was in said last mentioned battle deponent knew the said Brann after the close of the

 One of the Revolutionary War for several years & until he removed into the State of Pennsylvania and has frequently heard him tell about his being in the Revolutionary Service & what took place. The said Crammer was in what was called the Wagon Service for six months as deponent then understood. deponent said him a number of times in this service. This and also the nine months service before spoken of was after he was married. deponent remembering that said Crammer had a wound or scar on one of his hands or wrist which he understood said Crammer received in the Army. For a considerable time after left the Army said Crammer spoke about the wound being tender. He wore a leather mittens on that account.
The word "service" in the text above was in the original "service" also the word "service" in the text above was in the original "service"
No. J. Walbridge Judge of Court
Subscribed & sworn before me this 9th day of June A.D. 1841
Moses Crammer
H. S. Walbridge Judge of Tompkins County Court & Counsellor of the Sup. Court.
State of New York } County of Tompkins } ss. I, Willet B. Goddard clerk of the county of Tompkins do hereby certify that H. S. Walbridge whose name is subscribed to the above was at the time a Judge of Tompkins County Court & Counsellor of the Supreme Court Commissioned and sworn & duly qualified and I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Judge and believe that the signature is genuine in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said county the 9th day of June 1841
Willet B. Goddard Clerk  

Hetubah Cranmer Pennsylvania
Suspended
See letter 11 Dec '37 D. the Bullock
let 13 April 1838 To D. McKean let. 21 July '41 D. Bullock
let to same May 30 1843 " " Adm Joy 7 Oct. 1845
Act 4 July 1836

Returnal to runner. Pa report to Hon. S. McLean.
his letter ref to M c Lean, for transfer of H c - Westbrook.

7744.
Pennsylvania File
Heborah Cramner widow of John Cramner who was a Private in the Revolution
husband died 10th May, 1810
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 23 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12th day of May, 1846 and sent to
Wm. W. S. Garvin, Kiss of Rep.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book a 19th June 1844 Vol. 2 Page 105
Reported Pat. 1843
Ad. pay, Nov. 27. 46. Names, Dec. 12. 46.

March 18 - 1857
Adelphi: in case of Natura Cranner
Arad Gay Capt. Tolman
Quid my
4747,36
Pa
Rev. E. Heath
Canal of America Washington D.C.

Ovid N.Y March 10 th '87
Sir I enclose 2 old receipts given by John Crannum Waggon Master, as I suppose the late husband of Natura Crannum a pensioner of Pa State, if under a late decision of the Department, if there is not an in- crease of pension due to her - I ask if she is not entitled to $600 per annum -
Most Respectfully Your Old Servt Abad Joy
Hon Jas. E. Heath Comd. of Pension Washington DC

Common Wealth of Pennsylvania Bradford County
On this
28 th day of March
One Thousand Eight Hundred and Forty nine per- sonally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Hester A. Crammer of East Smithfield in the County and State aforesaid aged ninety years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following additional declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836. That she is still the widow of John Crammer who was a Teamster wagon master and militiaman in the war of the Revolu- tion at which time he was a resident of Chatham in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey. That all his military services were performed in the State of New Jersey that she has heard him speak of being a Teamster for six months enlisted under Capt. Moses Munson wagon master in Morris County New Jersey before their marriage in 1779 Sometime in the spring of 1778 during said enlistment he was at the battle of Mon- mouth and in 1776 was engaged in the battle on Long Island. That some time in the early part of the spring of 1780 her husband was appointed Captain of a Brigade of teams or Conductor or Wagon Master he went by the name of Captain as long as he lived on account of being Captain of a Brigade of Wagons in the Revolution Declarant well recollects he was Wagon Conductor after their marriage his brigade carted military stores provisions &c for the army declarant cannot specify the length of time he was in the

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United States Service as Wagon Master at this great length of time. She refers the Commissioner of Pensions to the papers on file in his department for further in- formation on the subject. She further declares the receipt attached signed John Crammer M. No. is the signa- ture and hand writing of her said husband dated July 3 rd 1780. She asks such award and increase as she is justly entitled to under the foregoing act, The word 'additional', interlined before Execution.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me
John V. Daniels Justice of Peace
Nathaniel D. Crammer mark
State of Pennsylvania Bradford County
I Allen M c Keen Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Bradford do hereby certify that John V. Daniels before whom the foregoing proceedings were had is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County duly Commissioned & qualified And that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court at Lowville this 30 th day of March A.D. 1849.
Allen M c Keen Proth By N. J. Keeler

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State of Pennsylvania } Timothy Alden appeared County of Bradford } before me and after being duly sworn according to Law deposes and says That he is personally acquainted with Catena Catena Granger a pensioner of the United States as the widow of the late John Granger. That this deponent commenced his acquaintance with the said Granger forty four years since. That he well recollects that the said John Granger at that time was called Captain John Granger, that this deponent under- stood at that time that the said Capt. John Granger obtained the title of Captain from having acted as captain in the Service in the war of the revolution. That this deponent had often seen the said Captain John Granger wear a regimental coat such as was worn in the revolution & the coat that the said Capt. John Granger said he wore in the war of the revolution. That this deponent was acquainted with the hand writing of the said Capt. John Granger at his first acquaintance with him & he deposes and says that the hand writing upon the attached receipts as signed John Granger W. M. appears to be in his own proper hand writing & this deponent has full confidence that the signatures to the attached receipts were written by the said Captain John Granger the late husband of the said Catena Granger at this time a pensioner of the United States from Pa. Subscribed and sworn before } Timothy Alden me this 17th day of Nov. 1845 A. L. Granger /s/
I certify that the above named Timothy Alden is a highly respectable person A. L. Granger /s/

State of Pennsylvania, County of Bradford. So I, Elizabeth Mason Esqrs, appeared before me and after being duly sworn according to Law deposes and says that he is personally acquainted with Katherine Bramer a pensioner of the united States as the widow of the late John Bramer, that this deponent commenced his acquaintance with the said Katherine forty four years since, that he well recollects that the said John Bramer at that time was called Captain John Bramer, that this deponent understood at that time that the said capt John Bramer obtained the title of captain from having acted as capt in the service in the war of the revolution, that this deponent had often seen the said capt John Bramer wear a regimental coat and officers coat such as was worn in the revolution and the coat that the said capt John Bramer said he wore in the war of the revolution, that this deponent was acquainted with the hand writing of the said capt John Bramer at his first acquaintance with him & he deposes and says that the said writing upon the attached receipts as signed John Bramer "W. H." appeared to be in his own proper hand writing & this deponent has full confidence that the signatures to the attached receipts were written by the said Captain John Bramer, the late husband of the said Katherine Bramer, at this time a pensioner of the United States from Pennsylvania.
Elizabeth Mason
Subscribed and sworn before me, November the 15th day 1846 A. L. Greenlee / p
I certify that the above named Elizabeth Mason is a highly respectable person A. L. Greenlee / p

Newark Nov 18. 1846
Dear Sir
I have succeeded in getting 2 affidavits but the 3 d I cannot find in our place as the time which John Bannan has been dead is so long men are very scarce who had an intimate acquaintance with him. I have enclosed all the proofs which I have in my possession you wished to know my charge which ought to be at least $100 as I have had to pay one of the witnesses 25 cts & spent more than one day there.
Yours respectfully J. H. Bannan Road Lay Esq
I will make further search for one other witness and if I can find one I will write to you but I think you have once found one in New Jersey where he lived
J. H. Bannan

Bradford County ss. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania -
I Addison McKean Brother at Large of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do Certify that A. L. Crumner before
Whom the foregoing proceedings were had is now at the dates aforesaid a Justice of the Peace in & for said County, Duly Commissioned & qualified & that the signatures thereto affixed purporting to be his are genuine In testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Towanda this the 27 th day of November A.D. 1846
Addison McKean Brother.

A List of Capt. Moses Meems and Brigadier of wagons now in the service of the United States for six months.
   Commencement of pay Carters named     1778 May 28 John Cranmer  
State of New Jersey. I Charles G. M c Chesney Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true extract from a paper headed as above, as taken from and compared with the original now on file in my Office.  In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office at Trenton this first day of Septem r A. D. One Thousand eight hundred and sixty six.  Charles G. M c Chesney S y of State

Receipts for Cash paid years' interest on Notes given by the Commissioners of the several Counties for Militia Services.
   No. of Voucher. No. of Certif. Date. SIGNED BY. PAYABLE TO. Amount. 1 y's int.     Incident 298 May 3. 1784 Silas Condit John Crammer 1. 6. 0  
STATE OF NEW JERSEY:
I, CHARLES G. McCHESNEY, Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey, do hereby certify, that the foregoing is a true abstract from a Book, headed as above, as taken from, and compared with the original, now remaining in my office.—And I do further certify, that Silas Condit was, by an Act, passed by the Legislature of this State, December 20, 1783, entitled "An Act to procure an estimate of the sums due to the Militia and Troops who have been raised for the defence of the frontiers of the State, and to provide for the settlement of the same," appointed a Commissioner for the County of Waris for the purpose of settling and adjusting the pay rolls of the Militia and Troops of this State, as aforesaid, and also for signing and delivering out to each and every person a note for the payment of what may be justly due.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, at Trenton, in said State, this Nineteenth day of May A. D. one thousand eight hundred and forty- Six
Charles G. McChesney Secretary of State.

Dec 7. 1846.
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Hon. J. A. Edwards Comd. of Pension Washington D.C.

Ovid N.Y. Dec 2 o 1846
Sir
I enclose further proof (as I suppose) in the case of Katurah Coamner of Pa a pension under law of 1838. - If you shall judge the Scamming Service, named in the inclosed receipts to have been done by her late husband, perhaps you will allow her more pension - I have several other receipts, viz of April 3 - 1780 - April 21. 1780 - June 12 - 1780. & July 15. 1780 & a memorandum of articles returned by Capt Coamner Nov 1780 - therefore if the Service named, was performed by her late husband, it cannot be less than for 7 Months as Commander of a Brigade of Scamming
I enclose such as I have, for your inspection, & direction, & await your further orders &c &c - of the case you will judge, I have confidence in it, yet I might be mistaken, all I ask is justice
Respectfully Your Ob t Servt Abad Joy
Hon d L Edwards Com d of Pensions Washington
Application under Law of 1836

Qvid N.Y. Nov 12th '46
Sir
I enclose Annulled Declaration of Nathaniel Crommer, now a pensioner from Pa, under the law of 1838 - you can judge whether she is pensioned for the service mentioned in the enclosed, if she is not, & if you consider the service as having been performed by her late husband, will there not be an increase of pension due, all I now ask, or ever asked, was the just claim of the widow
Respectfully Your Old Servt Abad Joy
Hon J L Edwards Com d of Pensions Washington D.C.
I enclose a certificate of the character of M c Guire, you will please notice in his affidavit, he mentions training service For what service of his late husband, is the widow now pensioned

47 47 Phil. Returrah Cramer widow of John Brooks Esq. Penn a
increased from $192 to $244 100 per ann on 4 March 1821 deducting what has been paid act 4 July 1836
A. Ray Bret t

Albany Hill, New York, Oct 28, 1848.
Sir,
The last papers, proof, declarations &c in the following cases, have been some time in your hands; you will oblige me by reporting upon them at your earliest convenience.
✓ ★ Margaret Livingstone of New York, see your letter of Aug st 31 st 1847 — last proof sent you Sep 18 th last.
★ Rachel Stewart, of New York, proof forwarded August 19 th ult. — with declaration &c
★ Katurah Cranmer, of Pa, declaration for new life certificate sent you 18 th Sep last.
★ Pamela Blackwell, of N.J. as per my letter to you of Sep 25 th last.
★ Lydia Strong (was Mears) of Ohio, see your letter of August 18 th 1848, answered Sep 25, 1848.
★ Naomi Roper, of Pa, papers, proofs &c sent through Hon. Jas Dixon, June 12 th 1848.
✓ ★ Abigail Willis, of New York, declaration for new certificates & declaration for increase sent you Sep 25, ult.
Yours truly
Hon J. L. Edwards
W. H. Moore

No 2669 Kelurah Oranman mo of John Pn
act 4 July 1836
adm d
7 mo            mi. 23.33
8 " 13 days wages Master 168.67
$192.00
Mar 4 March 1831. account ing what had been paid into a/c, 7 July 1838, 3 March 43 17 June 44 & 2 July 1848 at the rate of 23 33 /pr Ann.
Alyandon Ray Present

State of New Jersey
An Act to repeal part of sundry Acts making the bills of credit issued on the faith of this State a legal tender and for other purposes therein mentioned.
Whereas the several compulsory Acts heretofore passed to support the credit of paper money have not answered the good purposes thereby intended.
Sec. 1. Be it therefore enacted by the Council and General Assembly of this State, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same that the thirteenth and fourteenth Sections of the Act entitled An Act for establishing a fund for sinking and redeeming the proportion of the bills of Credit of the United States, assigned as the quota of this State, passed the ninth day of June, One thousand seven hundred and eighty declaring the bills of Credit issued on the faith of this State a legal tender in payment of debts, as of equal value with gold and Silver, and inflicting certain fines and penalties on any person who shall be convicted of making any difference in favor of or giving any preference to gold and Silver, compared in value with the said bills of Credit and the Supplement thereto passed the fourth day of January, One thousand seven hundred

and eighty one, as also the eleventh and twelfth sections of the act entitled, An Act for striking the sum of thirty thousand pounds in Bills of Credit of the denomination of Seven Shillings and six pence, and under and directing the mode for redeeming the same passed the ninth day of January, One thousand seven hundred and eighty one, be, and the same hereby are respectively repealed.
2. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that in all cases where any person or corporation, being a creditor, shall before the first day of May One thousand seven hundred and eighty two, sue or prosecute for any debt or demand due by contract obligation or otherwise, made and entered into, before the passing of this act, the defendant in such action may, and he is hereby authorized to make a tender in open court, in the usual form of law, of the principal sum due, and the interest thereon, together with the costs which have accrued in such suit, in the bills of credit issued on the faith of this State at their nominal value, which tender in court of debt and costs as aforesaid, shall be and hereby is declared to be a full discharge of such debt and costs. Provided always, that nothing herein contained shall prevent any creditor from demanding security of his debtor where he supposes himself in danger of losing his debt, and in such case if the debtor shall neglect or refuse to give sufficient security he shall

be deprived of the benefit of the before mentioned tender. Passed at Princeton June 13. 1781.
State of New Jersey
in my office.
I Charles & M c Chesney Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey do hereby Certify that the foregoing is a true copy of an Act passed by the Legislature of said State June 13. 1781. as taken from and compared with the original on file
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office at Trenton this thirteenth day of April One thousand eight hundred and forty nine.
Charles & M c Chesney Secy of State

4747 Pennsylvania
Rebecca Cranmer widow of John Cranmer who died on the 10th May, 1810 of Disease in the State of Penn who was a Private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Wagon Master of the Reg t commanded by N. ... in the Pershore for 7 Mos. Penn. 8. " 13 Dys. Wagon Master
Rebecca
Inscribed on the Roll of Philadelphia at the rate of 192 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th day of April, 1849, and sent to Alex. Ray, Esq.
Arrears to the 4th of Present Semi-annual allowance ending Deduct what has been paid under the acts of 7th July 1838, & its supplements or $23.33 per An. { Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836 Section the 3rd }
Recorded by H. D. ... Clerk, Book Vol. 1. Page 158

Reported
10.014
Pennsylvania
Hetulah Cranmer
Widow of John Cranmer who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 10th May 1810 at Bradford in the State of Penn who was a Private in the Corps of the commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by _____ in the Woolwich line for 7 m. Pri.
Inscribed on the Roll of Pensions at the rate of 22 Dollars 37 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12th day of March, 1846 and sent to Wm A. S. Garrison
Notary Public Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by _____ Clerk, Book _____ Vol. 1. Page 217.
Printed by R. B. Saltonstall 23 Jan 1846

   Vouch h Date of Certif. No. of Certif. By whom Signed To whom given Int. commenced Amount     1257 1780 Feb 26 164 Joseph Lewis John Crammer 26 Feb. 1780 $373.00  
U s The United States
To Moore Humann
For disbursements in the Quarter Master General's Department.
   Date No. of Vouch h Whom paid Amount     1780 April 28 58 John Crammer W.M. for his Brigade 786 60   " May 1 73 " " Services as W. Master 180 00   " " 20 118 " " Wages of Wagoners 106 60   " Nov. 10 214 " " W.C. & Services of Brigade 1464 00   Disbursements in Forage Dept.   1780 Sep. 21 39 John Crammer W. Master forage for Brigade 890 00  

State of New Jersey
original on file in my Office.
I Charles G. M c Chesney Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true extract from the books of the Quartermaster General's Department as taken from and compared with the
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office at Trenton this tenth day of April One Thousand eight hundred Forty nine.
Charles G. M c Chesney Secy of State

Washington March 22, 1907.
James L. Edwards Esq. Com d of Pensions Sir
In the case of Mrs. Katurah Cranmer widow of John. She was pensioned under an act of July 10, 1898 on the pension roll, for the services of her husband as a Wagon Master in the New Jersey service. all the evidence adduced in her case goes to prove her husband was a Wagon Master for the same service, performed in the same state, and for the same period. The Secretary of the Interior decided very recently that in the case of  that  Henry Southard etc. that he was entitled to rec d a pension at the rate of $6.00
I therefore claim in right of Mrs. Cranmer for whom I acted as her attorney in the last allowance. a pension at the rate of $6.00 per annum under the Secretary's decision referred to.
I remain Your most. S r in Hes. Way

Washington April 9/49
Sir
The case of Mrs. Hannah Greaner, widow of John, has been placed in my hands as her agent. She is now in the rec d of a pension I am informed under act 2 Feb 48. Pen n roll on the rate of $23 p. annum.
I am also informed, she first asserted her claim under act 1836. for the services of her husband as Major Master after marriage, but as you were not satisfied that the service was under military obligation the claim was not allowed. but now pensioned under act 38. for the service as a private.
By this morning mail, I have rec d her declaration made anew under act 1836. with five original papers. first a letter from John Mitchell S. I. M. to Moore Furman Esq. S. I. M. dated Phila. 9 March 1780 in which Mr Greaner is named as M. M. Second, and her other rec d as M. Master of "Continental Team" in the months of April, June, & July 1780 and also an original order signed by M. Furman S. I. M. dated July 3. 1780. to Mr Howell (who was a Continental officer) ordering ten sets of harness for four horses for "Greaner".
Such being conclusive evidence, that her husband, was a Master under "Furman" in

Continental Service,
on other exhibits, with whatever evidence may be on file relating to further service as Major Hunter, a pension under act of July 1836 is claimed and the allowance under act of 31. relinquished I remain
with kind regard Yours & Sir Alex. Gray
J. L. Edwards by copy of Pension

Increase 4747. Phil.
Pennsylvania.
Mehitah Cramer widow of John Cramer
who died on the 10 May 1810 of Bradford in the State of Penn a who was a private in the Wagon Master by Captain of the commanded by in the commanded line for 7 mo. private 8 " 13 days Wagon Master
Reported A. Lay June 7/81
Inscribed on the Roll of Philadelphia at the rate of 244 Dollars 80 Cents per annum, to commence on the 21 th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 day of April 1857 and sent to A. Ray, Present
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending Increased from $192.00.
Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the
Recorded by J. P. Chase Clerk, Book 2 Vol. 2 Page 366

State of Pennsylvania } ss. Deborah Crammer being duly County of Bradford } sworn deposes and says that She is the widow of John Crammer, and that she is a pensioner of the United States as the widow of the said John Crammer, that she made her application for a pension under the Law of 1836, that her husband was in the service in the War of the Revolution after her marriage, she further deposes and says that she makes this as an amended declaration under the Law of 1836, and upon her oath she sets forth that her said husband John Crammer was a Continental teamster, before and after his marriage to him, that he was of Morris County New Jersey and belonged to the Continental teamsters, in addition to his service as a soldier under arms, that her said husband was the command of teams, the overseer of teams, or conductor, or superintendent or Capt. of a squad of teams and that he had the title of Capt. always carried that title through life, that this title came from his having commanded a squad of teams, that after her said marriage to him she broke up house keeping and resided with her relations in consequence of his absence from home engaged in the teaming service as an overseer of teams as above set forth, that he was absent from home at one time nine months and did various other tours of service, that in her first declaration if she omitted to set forth the teaming service it was owing to her ignorance of its commanding a pension like other service, and it must be attributed to her ignorance and more to the ignorance of her former agent who ought to have apprised her of her claim to a pension for teaming service.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 24 th day of August, 1846, J. W. Hasset, Justice of the Peace
Deborah Crammer Mark
I certify that the above named Deborah Crammer is a preposterous person, and from her age and infirmity is compelled to make her mark for a signature J. W. Hasset, J. P.
Witness to the mark of Deborah Crammer Sally Dockery

Bradford County ss.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania I Addison McKean Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Bradford County do certify that J. W. Passet before whom the foregoing proceeding was had is a justice of the Peace in said County duly commissioned & qualified & that the signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court at Towanda this the 25th day of August A.D. 1846
A. McKean Protho.

Bradford County Pa. Comth. of Pennsylvania
Calvin Cranmer appeared before me and after being duly sworn according to Law, deposes and says that Hannah Cranmer whose amended declaration is attached is the identical person that she represents herself to be in her affidavit that she is the widow of John Cranmer and that she is a pensioner of the United States as the widow of John Cranmer. Subscribed and sworn before me.
This 24 th day of August, 1846.
J. W. Fassett, S.P.
Calvin Cranmer
I certify that the above named Calvin Cranmer is a respectable person. J. W. Fassett.
A. McKean Brother

Payment to be made at Philadelphia, by B. R. Snowden Esqr. Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of
Phi Penn.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book C Vol- ume 1 Page 151 by
H. Humphlin Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Claim for Military Service.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 4 th July, 1836, (3 rd section) Retuah Cranmer, of Pennsylvania, widow of John Cranmer, who was a Private and a Wagon Conductor in the Revolution, and died on the 10 th May, 1810, is inscribed on the Pension roll at the rate of One hundred and Ninety two dollars per Annum, Commencing on the 4 th March, 1831. She having been already paid at the rate of $23.33 per Annum, under the Acts of 7 th July, 1838, 3 rd March, 1843, 17 th June, 1844, and 2 nd February 1848, the difference between what she has received and what is now due her, is payable to the said claimant for her sole use and benefit.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this 24 th day of April, one thousand eight hundred and forty-nine.
K. C. Socoll Acting Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Chicago June 14th 11335 So. Western Av.
Adjutant General's Office
Sirs--: I very much desire that you furnish me all the information possible with reference to the CRANNERS that were in both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.
In 1665 there came to America three brothers William, George, and Thomas Cranmer. They settled at Southold Long Island N.Y. These three men were sons of Edmund Cranmer who was Arch Deacon While his brother Thomas Cranmer--(The Martyr)-- was Arch Bishop of Canterbury; England.
Many of the Cranners settled in N.J.
The information that I desire is the names and war records of all the Cranners that were in the Revolutionary War ,and the War of 1812. Will you please kindly give me a copy of the War Records on the above.
Most Respectfully Yours
I.W.Cranmer 11335 So. Western Av. Chicago Ill.