Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 35,869, Benjamin Cruzan, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
Cruzan, Benjamin Cruidson
S. 35,869
CONTENTS

Recd Hon. G. H. Dunn of Cin. 20 Febry 1838.
to Hon. A gentl. letter to Hon. G. Dunn 31. March 1838.
To Lawrenceburg Indiana from 4 March 1838. 13. April 1838
Let to Hon. G. H. Dunn June 2. 1838 do to Hon. Tho. Smith Dec. 18. 1846.
19436 Indiana
Ohio Lawrenceburg.
Benjamin Cruzan, alias, Crossan,
of Adams Co in the State of Ohio who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Freudenthal of the regiment commanded by Colonel A. W. White in the Virginia line, for the term of from the fall of 1780 to end of War 1783
Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 18 of April 1825
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 of May 1825 and settled on the following Mary Wilson, Ohio
Arrears to 4th of July 1825, $ 36.53 Semi-annual all'ce ending June 1/30 4.53 32 $ 36.53
{ Revolutionary claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. }
March 1. 1823
4 Sep 1825

The State of Ohio Adams County Court of Common Pleas Declaration to be placed on Pension list
Be it remembered that on this 18 th day of April 1825 personally appeared in open court being a Court of record having the power of fine & imprisonment Benjamin Grezgan resident in said County aged sixty seven years who being first duly sworn, according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provisions made by the acts of Congress, of the 18 th March 1818 and the first May 1820: that he said Benjamin Grezgan enlisted for the term of "during the war" in the fall of 1780 in Hillsborough in the State of North Carolina in the Company commanded by Capt Fauntleroy in the Regiment commanded by Col o Anthony Walton White in the line of the State of Virginia on Continental establishment (11 th Reg t Horse) that he continued to serve in said Corps until the "end of the war" when he was dis- charged from the service in South Carolina; that he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension except the pre- sent; that his name is not on the Roll of any State and that he has made two applications previously both of which were rejected in consequence of his name being spelled Krezgan instead of Grezgan, as he is informed from the Pension Office - And in pursuance of the act of 1 st May, 1820 I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th March 1818, and that I have not since that time, by deed, gift, sale or in any manner dis- posed of my property, or any part thereof with intent thereby to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an

out of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States, in the revolutionary War" passed on the 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 I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed. That since the 18 th of March 1818 the only material change in my property, has been the loss of my hand (about 50 acres) by a defective title, and some live stock by death.
Benjamin his X Cruzan mark
Schedule of the property of Benjamin Cruzan appraised by Daniel Shively and Asahel Dunkin & room to in open Court
   1 Horse . . . . . at $30.00   2 Cows & 1 calf . . . . . 15.00   Crockery & cooking utensils . . . . . 7.50   Plough, Hoes & Mattocks . . . . . 12.62 \frac{1}{2}   Bedstead & Wheel . . . . . 2.75   Shoemakers tools . . . . . 2.00   Weavers loom & gears . . . . . 7.00   Corn and Wheat . . . . . 16.96   Trunk & Hatbox . . . . . 3.00   Barrels & Tubbs . . . . . 1.50   Flax and Wool thread . . . . . 7.25   Table & chairs . . . . . 1.50   9 Geese . . . . . 1.50   $108.58 \frac{1}{2}   There is due to me . . . . . 3.00     I am due at persons . . . . . 111.58 \frac{1}{2}   11.50     Benjamin his X Cruzan mark $100.08 \frac{1}{2}  

Sworn to and declared in open Court on the 18 th day of April 1825 Joseph Darlington Clerk P.C.
The Court are of opinion that the property contained in the foregoing declaration or schedule is of the value of One hundred dollars, eight & a half cents after paying the debts of the applicant By the Court Joseph Darlington Clerk P.C.
The State of Ohio Adams County ss
I Joseph Darlington Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing Oath (and the Schedule thereto annexed) are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and I further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is one hundred dollars, eight & a half cents after paying the debts of the applicant.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at West Union this 18 th day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty five and in the 23 rd year of this State.
Joseph Darlington Clerk P.C.

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
State of Indiana County of Ripley ss.
On this Twenty Second day of March 1838, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Ripley state personally appeared Benjamin Bozeman alias Cradson who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain James Gurn in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Anthony Waller Waller in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Ohio from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State (District, or Territory,) of Indiana where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future. The follow- are his reasons for removing from Ohio to Indiana To visit his children having moved to the state of Indiana he wished to follow them
Benjamin Bozeman alias Cradson
Sworn and subscribed to before me, } the day and year aforesaid. }
John P. Craig J. P. [unclear]
The oath to be taken before a duly qualified Magistrate, whose official character and signature must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office. The County Clerk, Secretary of State, or some other officer, must certify, under his seal of office, that the officer who administered the oath is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, Mayor, Alderman, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
The oath must be supported by the testimony of some respectable person, as to the pensioner's identity. He must swear that the person who has taken the above oath, is the person described in the affidavit. The Magistrate must certify that the witness is a person of veracity; and the affidavit must also be authenticated in the manner above directed.
In every case where the Clerk of the Court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should be sent with the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.—In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officers who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or small ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

State of Indiana ss
County of Ripley On this 22 nd day of March
A.D. Eighteen hundred & thirty eight. Before the Sub- scribed a justice of the Peace of the said County wherein personally appeared Zariah Dowers who in his oath declares that he knows Benjamin Grason who signed the within affidavit to be the identical person named in the within affidavit.
Zariah Dowers
Subscribed to know me the day & year as John L. Craig J.P. Qual 3
I John L. Craig a Justice of the Peace as aforesaid do certify that Zariah Dowers the above named witness as a man of veracity as I verily believe John L. Craig J.P. Qual 3
State of Indiana ss
Ripley County, I David P. Shott Clerk of
the Ripley Circuit Court do hereby certify that John L. Craig Esq. who has taken and qualified to the affidavits of Benjamin Grason & Zariah Dowers the witness aforesaid & who also certified to the veracity of said witness is now and was at the time of certifying the same an acting Justice of the Peace within & for said County duly qualified & qualified as such. That the signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court at New Castle this 22 nd day of March 1838. David P. Shott Clerk

35869
INVALID.
Rev
am
File No. 35,869
Benjamin Prangan alias bulldson Pr  Rev  had
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 88
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Benjamin Cruzan, alias Cruddson, Indiana side (probably Madison Agency) Act March 18. 1878.
Be pleased to say to what time he was last paid.
Remained of fnd } Paid to 4 th March 1846. Dec 17. 1846 } B.L.B.

Benjamin Orzag alias Orvidson Ohio 18 March 1818 $8 per month
To what time last paid
Pension Office Paid to the 4 th Sep. 1837 20. Feby 1838. — JH

(Application for pension)
FREE
The Hon. ble Secretary at War
Washington City D. C.
Mid Union A May 8 th

West Union, May 3. 1825
J. L. Edwards. Esq.
As Sir
I hand you the application of Ruf. Croyan, for Pension - amended according to your instructions to him, through the Hon. J. W. Campbell - I trust this will be found sufficiently correct - The delay has been occasioned from the circumstance that our Court of Common Pleas holds sessions but three times a year - To assist you in the recollection of the application I take the liberty of enclosing your note on the subject, addressed to Mr. Campbell
And am Sir
Very respectfully
Wm Armstrong
Rev. Th. L. White

Benjamin Krueger's declaration, in order to be placed on the Pension Rolls is herewith returned for amendment. He has failed to comply with the Act of the 1 st of May, 1820, in not stating whether he was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th of March, 1818; he must also state what changes, if any, have taken place in his property since that time. Enclosed is a blank form for Mr. Krueger's guidance.
I am, respectfully, Your Obl. Servt., J. L. Edwards
Cruzan alias Cruickson
Hon. J. W. Campbell, House of Representatives,
Charles Charles

Crapplain Ga Feb 10
To the Secretary of War Department Washington City D.C.
61564 Feb 17 1835
Prison Office
Mr Evans
Chas G. H. Davis H. B.

February The 3 1838
State of Indiana Ripley County Cross plains post office Sir Mr Benjamin Cruzan (alias) Hudson a Revolutionary pensioner of the united States Living in the State of Indiana Ripley County would be glad to have his Name transferred from Cincinnati to Lawrenceburgh the district he Lives in if there should be any more Retinues to be due that you would write to us and give directions how that should be and In So doing we can be nothing more then your humble Servant and c
Benjamin Cruzan

Incl.
Incl.
J. G. Bruns
Am 31 st Dec 1890
Mr. G. H. Dunn
NY

Washg
May 31 - 1838
Sir
Mr Benjamin Bryan alias Cruickshank is still writing to me about a claim for back pay. I do not recollect whether our corres- pondence about his business has touched that point. Will you favor me with a statement whether his case is one that will account his pretension
resp y yours &
G. H. Dunn

Mar 30.
Mr. Evans
Guat
J. H. Richards
Am. & Foreign

Wash
Mar 30 1838.
Sir
I enclose you Mr Cogan's affidavit & I would suggest that Laurence's would be the proper place for the transfer.
Very yours &
G H Daines

Feb 17.
Buy Compton
Mr Evans - Wilson
Please let me have the care when you are done W. E. Evans M. P.
Hugh A. Dunn R.R.

Wash
Feby 17 th 1838.
Sir.
By reference to the enclosed you will perceive that Mr. Onizans about whom I wrote you under date of the 22 nd  inst Dec r last is on the list of the Ohio Pensions. His claim is for 7 years back pay. & he also desires that his pension be hereafter paid at Lawrenceburgs where I believe you have an agency. Please look over his papers & let me know whether he is entitled to any back pay.
I write to Col. Shumway requesting him to return to you the papers in pro Bayers case. Please inform me if they have come to hand.
Respy Yours &
G. H. Allen

Ho. of Representatives, Decr 12, 1846
Hon James, L. Edwards,
I have the honor to enclose you a copy of a certificate of pension to Benjamin Cruzan, It was sent me without a word of explanation or any kind or sort of instructions, But I learn from some of the friends verbally, that the old man thinks he is entitled to Back-pay as he calls it viz. he should have drawn pension 5 or 6 years sooner than he did, and thinks the Department is unjustly withholding from him some several years of his pension; I see by the law he is entitled to draw from the completion of his proofs.
I shall be glad to have speedy information in this case I shall be pleased to know the time the proofs were completed The time he commenced drawing and whether he has drawn all he is entitled to under the law up to the time Benjamin Cruzan, is now a resident of Reply Co. Ind pension belongs to the Indiana Agency, and I presume is paid at the City of Madison Ia
I have the honor to be Sir your Obt Servt
Thomas Smith.

Pension Agency Commercial Bank Bldg. April 6. 1838.
J. L. Edwards, Esq. Commissioner of Pensions }
Sir -
Your two Letters of the 31 st March are to hand.
Stephen Enos, Invalid Pensioner, was last paid to September 4. 1837: and Benjamin Cruzan alias Cruidson, Revolutionary Pensioner, has received his pension up to the 14 th of March 1838.
I am, sir, very respectfully your ob. servant
J. H. Strong Pension Agent.

Three Cross Plains Ia Feb - 5
H on George H. Dunn Washington City DC

Crogs Plains Indiana: January the 24 th 1838
Dear Sir I received your letter that you sent me and now I will send you word for word of the authority that Mr Cruzan has for drawing as near as I can make it out
War Department Revolutionary Claim I certify that in conformity with the laws of the United States of the 10 th March 1818 May 1820 & March 1823 Benjamin Cruzan alias Cruidson late private in the Army of the Revolution is inscribed on the Pension list Roll of the Ohio Agency at the rate of eight Dollars per month to commence on the 16 th day of April one thousand eight hundred and twenty four
Given at the War office of the United States this 12 th day of May 1824
Examined and countersigned by
I hear I can't make out the Secretarys name
J. L. Edwards
You will find it Recorded in Book B Vol 11 page 8
I will now give you a statement of Mr Benjamin Cruzans service He was an intlite Solouer for during the war and belonged to the first Virginia Regiment of light Troop Col Anthony G. White his captains name was James Gun At the time Mr Cruzan was placed on the pension Roll he was resident in Adams Count Ohio and is now a resident of Ripley County Ind Mr Dunn if you pleas try to get business so arranged as for Mr Cruzan to draw his pension at Lawrenceburgh Indiana Now if there is anything more lacking and there is time and opportunity of writing you will pleas make enquiry so that it can be attended to the next session
Wm Glaze

Dear Sir This same Benjamin Canzan is personally known by my self to be the same Benjamin Canzan that had his residence in the State of Ohio at the time that he was placed on the Pension Roll
William Gage
Wm Gage P. 2 July 16. 1808

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Cryder, John GRADE Private LINE Virginia
WARRANT NUMBER 12015 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED July 14, 1792 To Robt. Means, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.