Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 20353, Benjamin Crow, Va

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Crow, Benjamin
W. 20 353
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1738.
For the purpose of obtaining the benefit of an Act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution "approved on the 15 th of May 1828. I Benjamin Crow, of Saline Township in the County of Clark, in the Territory of Arkansas, do hereby declare that I enlisted in the Continental Line of the Army of the Revolution, for three years or  and during the war, and continued in its service until the expiration of three years  termination , at which period I was a private in Capt. David Stinson's, alias Stephenson, Company, in the eight Regiment of the Virginia line. And I also declare that I never  received received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars to which I was entitled under a resolve of Congress, passed the 15 th of May 1778. And I further declare that I was not on the fifteenth day of March 1828, on the Pension list of the United States.  Benjamin Crow
Before me Isaac Ward an acting justice of the peace in and for the County of Clark and Territory of Arkansas, duly empowered to administer oaths in the County of Clark in the Territory of Arkansas, personally appeared this day David Fish and Chester Crow of the said

County, who did solemnly make oath that Rem- jamin Brown, by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed, is generally reputed and believed to have been a private in the Army of the Revolution in manner as therein stated.
Witness my hand this 17 th day of August in the year 1829.
Isaac Ward Justice Peace Clark County
I Daniel Ringer, Clerk of the Court of the County of Clark in the Territory of Arkansas, do cer- tify, that Isaac Ward, before whom the foregoing affidavits were sworn, was at the time a justice of the peace, and duly empowered to administer Oaths.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court, this 21 st day of August, in the year 1829 — Daniel Ringer Clerk

Know all men by these presents, that I Benjamin Crow of Pine Bluff Township, in the County of Clark in the Territory of Arkansas, do hereby constitute and appoint Elijah Adair, my true and lawful attorney, with a power of substitution, for me, and in my name, to receive from the United States the amount of pay now due to me, under the act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution, Approved 15 th May, 1826, as a private in the eight Regiment of the Virginia line of the Army of the Revolution.
Witness my hand and seal, this 17 day of August in the Year 1829.
Sealed and delivered in the presence of
Benj a F. Potter
Frederick Hardy
Benj a Crow Seal
Before me Isaac Ward a justice of the peace in the County of Clark in the Territory of Arkansas, personally appear- -ed, this day Benjamin Crow, whose name is subscribed to the foregoing power of attorney, and acknowledged the same to be his act and deed.
Witness my hand this 17 day of August in the Year
1829 —
Isaac Ward Justice of the peace G. G.
I Daniel Runjo, Clerk of the Court of the County of Clark in the Territory of Arkansas do hereby certify, that Isaac Ward before whom the foregoing power of attorney was acknowledged, is a justice of the peace.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand,

and affixed the seal of the said Court, this 21 st day of August in the year 1829. - Daniel Ringo Clerk
Before me Isaac Ward a justice of the peace in the County of Clark in the Territory of Arkansas, person- -ally appeared this day Elijah B Moore the attorney named in the foregoing power of Attorney, and made oath that the same was not given to him by reason of any transfer or of any attachment, levy, or seizure, by any legal process whatever, of the pay therein authorized to be received, but that the said pay is intended to inure wholly to the per- -sonal benefit of the person by whom the said power was executed.
Witness my hand, this 17 th day of August in the year 1829.
Isaac Ward Justice peace C.C.
I, Daniel Ringo, Clerk of the Court of the County of Clark in the Territory of Arkansas, do hereby certify that Isaac Ward before whom the foregoing Affidavit was sworn, was at the time a justice of the peace, duly empowered to administer oaths
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, this 21 st day of August in the year 1829. - Daniel Ringo Clerk

1758
Revolutionary Claims.
Not allowed act 1828
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
9 Oct 1829
Benjamin Crow of _____ in the county of Clark _____ in the State of  Ter of Arkans has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution," approved the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he enlisted in the Continental line of the army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued until its termina- tion, at which period he was a Private _____ in captain Stephenson - 's company, in the Eighth regiment of the Virginia line; and that he did not received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, provided by the resolve of the 15th of May, 1778; and further, that he was not on the 15th day of May, 1828, on the pension list of the United States, and that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, nothing
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far the several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
By Order of the Secretary. F A Dickinson
No Record S.S. Nov 4/29
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
10 th October 1829
It appears by the records in this office, that a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars has been issued to _____ in the _____
It further appears that Benjamin Crow - not is now on the pension list of the  any - _____ agency, and has been so since the 3 d March at the rate of  dollars per month.
The name of Benjamin Crow can not be found among those of the Virginia line, to whom Certificates for the gratuity of Eighty Dollars were issued.
John Hagner And
correct

War Department Bounty Land Office Oct 16 1829
The name of Benjamin Crow, does not appear on the Records of the Virginia line, on file in this Office, among those who acquired a right to Bounty Land, or, to whom a Land Warrant has issued
Wm Gordon
General Land Office 19 October 1829
The name of Benjamin Crow does not appear on the List of Warrants issued by the Register of the Land Office at Richmond Va so far as they have been received.
Geo. Graham Cannery

Rejected Ex'r. OLD WAR.
File No. 20.353
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1878.
Benjamin Crow Pri
Capt Stephenson 8 th Va Line
Died at _____ REJECTED
other claim.
_____, 187____.
Clerk.
Application filed: _____, 18____.
Attorney: _____
O. _____
Not allowed. Act 1828

Hempstead C.H. Ark. Ty. August 1 st Sept. 1829.
"Revolutionary Claims" by J. H. R.
Hon: Samuel D. Ingham Washington City D. C.
#20.353 Survey
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The information requested cannot be given, as Crow's papers are not in the Pension Office - (having been returned to him) and the records of the War Dept. contain no evidence of his service.
Pension Office, Oct. 23. 1829
J. L. Edwards

M c F. A. Jenkins will thank M c Edwards to inform him whether M c Graw stated the term of his enlistment, and so for what term he expressed that he enlisted.
Yrs Sept 22 Oct 1829

War Department, Pension Office, May 5th 1825
Sir,
Before a decision can be had on the claim of Benjamin Goro to a pension, he must state, under oath, whether he has disposed of any property since the 18th of March 1818; and if he has, he must account for it in the manner prescribed by the regulations herewith endorsed. He must also state why he did not make earlier application for a pension. The evidence of another credible witness, proving the service set forth in his declaration, is necessary to the admission of his claim. The official character and signature of the Magistrate, who may administer the oath, must be attested by the County Clerk, under his seal of office. The papers in the case are herewith returned.
I am respectfully, W. B. T. Sec. D J. L. Edwards
T. S. Drew Esq. Clerk, C.H. Arkansas.

2 nd Oct 1829
(Washington D.C. August 29 th 1829.
Dear Sir
I herewith enclose for your inspection the declaration, and other evidence, submitted in behalf of Old Bob Benjamin Grow, who was a soldier in the revolutionary war. Together with his declaration and the necessary affidavits, I send you as corroborating testimony in behalf of his claim, - a letter signed J L Howard, Q.M. War Department Pension Office May 6. 1825. Also a letter signed by the Hon: D r Green Esq., at present of New City.
The form of his declaration, together with the affidavits & the authentication, with very little alteration, is the same prescribed by your predecessor Mr. Rush.
I don't know that I could say any thing in addition to what has been said in behalf of the old man - he is a most worthy citizen a worthy member of the Methodist Church, and remarkably pious. I never heard his honesty or veracity questioned: in short his character so far as I know or believe is unspotted. He is now very old and with all very poor -
You will also discover enclosed a power of attorney which he has executed to me, to receive the money - It is also after the form of Mr. Rush.
This is the second application made through me for pensions - I have not heard from the former said Mr. Dolehide - I suppose there has not

busy time.
A letter from you on the receipt of this will be very thankful to me.
Very respectfully Yours On behalf of Cumberland
Elijah D. More

Hon. John C. Calhoun
Secretary of War
Washington City

St Louis July 7 th 1824
Hon. S. C. Bachman.
At the request of Col d Benjamin Brown now an old and infirm man, who in addition to the enclosed certificates of Philip Fines has entitled to me a commission as Lieut d Colonel in the militia of Tennessee granted to him by Gov. Fries. I take the liberty to assure you that I believe him to be a proper object of the bounty of the Government. He this day applied to the circuit court at this place to make out the necessary affidavits to authorize you to place him on the pension list, but it was believed that application should be made in Arkansas in the county in which he resides - he has now the blank form of the affidavits which I advise him to have properly sworn to, & authenticated and enclose herewith when he hopes that you will place him on the pension list of the agency nearest to his residence. I have the honor to be. Yours,
Yrs Afft Servt.
Saff Green

State of Missouri ) ss (county of St Louis)
Be it remembered that on this fifth day of July 1824; at the request of Benjamin Crow (Philip June sen ) personally appeared before me Thomas Lappington a justice of the peace who being of lawful age and duly sworn; deposeth and saith that in the year 1776 he this deponent knew the above name Benjamin Crow and that he the said Benjamin Crow was at that time a soldier in the United States army in eight Virginia Regiment commanded by Col Muhlinburgh and that he continued in said Regiment for the space of two years untill he this deponent was discharged and he knows not how much longer he continued in the army; and this deponent would come personally into court if his health and strength would permit him to do so and further this deponent saith not
Philip his X June mark
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me
Thomas Lappington J P
I certify that the above named Philip June is personally known to me and that from his estate (probated) there is due credit given to his ward as far as I have given under my hand the day and year above written.
Thomas Lappington J P

State of Missouri County of St. Louis I, Archibald Gamble clerk of the Circuit Court & ex-officio Recorder for the County of St. Louis do hereby certify that Thomas Sappington whose name is affixed to the within attestation was at the date of the same and still is an acting Justice of the Peace and that due faith & credit is due his official acts as such.
Given under my hand and seal of office at St. Louis this 8 th day of June 1824 Archibald Gamble clerk