Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 4655, Henry Clayton, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn.
Clayton, Henry Ann
W 4655. B.L.W 3605-160-55,
CONTENTS

1891 July 23 W. M. K. Clayton history Aug 11 do do Cap. not furnished
Prior Prior
Reported
Died Aug 26 1857 Agency book
1661. Increase C Ohio.
Ann Clayton widow of Henry Clayton Penn who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Lieutenant
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 320 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of June 1850 and sent to
J. C. Dorr Present
Increased from $80.00
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 336 Vol. 4

27,246 March 30/58
Act " 3.0
Ann Clayton Widow of Henry Clayton Lieut.
Capt. 1st in Regt. Calv. at "Hanging Camp" in Pa; State line.
She is now a Pensioner of the U States at the Cincinnati Agency at $320. per annum.
Adm't P 160 M. Aug. 9/55.
Boston,
Pa
3605 ip Aug 11/55
Richard Hill Cincinnati Ohio
Ohio
July 48 - no 1661
Vol. 61-144. 5

State of Ohio Washington County 3/4. On this tenth day of July 1839, personally appeared before the subscriber, one of the Associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for said County; Ann Clayton, a resident of said County of Washington, and State of Ohio, aged Twenty Six Years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath make the following declaration 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 Henry Clayton who was a Lieutenant in the Army of the Revolution, That said Clayton served as a Lieutenant in the company commanded by Captain Jacob Treet, in the battalion or Regiment commanded by Major William Bailey, That Deponent believes, That, a Jacob Ulyon was the Ensign of said company, That to the best of claimants recollection, said Clayton entered the service as a volunteer in the County of York in the State of Pennsylvania, That said Clayton was taken a prisoner at the battle of Long Island together with Captain Treet, Major Bailey and Ensign Ulyon, That to the best of claimants recollection said Clayton with the above named officers were detained as prisoners of war for something like two years, That a Christian Ordorf an Officer from Maryland, was a prisoner at the same time, does not now recollect whether my husband ever obtained a discharge, but is inclined to believe he did not, from the fact, That as soon as he was released from his imprisonment, he returned home in the County of York R-a. and never did reenter the service, after he was exchanged by an exchange of prisoners. That claimant was married to the said Henry Clayton on the first day June 1782 in said County of York, by the Rev. Mr. Nause a Lutheran preacher in the Township of Windsor, County of York, R-a. That Mr. Nause gave to claimant a certificate of marriage, which she preserved until totally and until it was entirely worn out. That claimant has no documentary evidence in support of her claim, but firmly believes that sufficient evidence of her husband's service will be found in the Department of War. That her husband the said Henry Clayton died on the tenth day of February eighteen hundred and eight in the County of Washington and State of Maryland, and that she has remained

a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof herunto annexed, sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me
Edwin Putnam
Ann her X Clayton mark
Aft Judge C. C. P. M. C. Ohio
State of Ohio
Washington County ss I Edwin Putnam one of the associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for said County, do certify, that, the above named Ann Clayton, who has this day appeared before me and made the above declaration, from age and bodily infirmity, can- not attend court, given under my hand the day and year above written.
Edwin Putnam
Aft Judge C. C. P. M. C. Ohio
State of Ohio
Henry County ss Before me the subscriber an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County, per- sonally appeared Mary Gearing a resident of the County of Perry, and formerly of the County of York in the State of Pennsylvania, who being by me duly sworn according to law, do depose and say, that she is, and has been for upwards of fifty years well acquainted with Nancy Clayton and that she is the widow of Lieutenant Henry Clayton who served in the army of the Revolution, and served as a Lieutenant, that when the said Clayton entered the service of the United States, he resided in the County of York in the State of Pennsylvania, that said Clay- ton was taken a prisoner, and was there detained as a prisoner of war for a considerable time. That in the year 1782 on or about the first of June, the said Henry Clayton was married to the said Nancy in the County of York Pa. That the said Nancy Clayton has remained a widow ever since the death of her said husband Henry Clayton, which was about the tenth of January eighteen

hundred and eight in the County of Washington in the State of Maryland. Sworn to and subscribed the, second day of August 1839 before me - Mary Gering
Isaac Delong Jr
Justice of the Peace
I do hereby certify that Mary Gering who has this day appeared before me, and has subscribed the above deposition, is a lady of respectability that full faith and credence may and ought to be given thereto -
Isaac Delong Jr J.P.
The State of Ohio Perry County ss
I John W. Davis Clerk pro tempore of the Court of Common Pleas within and for said County do hereby certify that Isaac Delong whose name appears to the foregoing deposition subscribed was at that time one of the Justices of the Peace within and for said County duly commissioned sworn and qualified and full credit are due his official acts both in courts of law and equity and that the signature of the said Isaac Delong is genuine.
In testimony whereof I do hereby set my hand and cause the Seal of said Court to be hereunto affixed this 3 rd day of August A D 1839 -
J. W. Davis Clerk P. temp.

The state of Ohio, ss. I, E. J. Cox clerk of the court of Common Pleas Muskingum County, in and for said county, hereby certify that Edwin Paternam, Esq. before whom the within affidavit was taken, was at the time the same was so taken and subscribed, an Associate Judge of said court, duly commissioned and qualified.
In testimony whereof I here to set my hand and affix the seal of said court, at Zanesville, this sixth day of August, A.D. 1839.
Ezekiel J. Cox, Clerk.
4670 V Ann Clayton of Zanesville Ohio on roll Lt Glyn Camp P.
M 296

272146
Act 3 rd Mar 1855
8 th Section
Ann Clayton
Widow of Henry Clayton of the Revolution
Five Points Land
Richard Wells Cincinnati Ohio

STATE OF Ohio COUNTY OF Hanfield
On this Twenty fourth day of March 1855
Personally appeared before me a Justice of Peace within and for said County, Ann Clayton aged Ninety Two years, a resident of Vand County who being duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of provision made by the 8th section of the Act of Congress, passed 3rd March 1855 .
THAT She is the Widow of Henry Clayton deceased who was a Vieutenant in the War of the Revolution . that she is a pensioner of the United States at the Cincinnati Ohio Agency at the rate of $320 per annum as such Widow under Act of Congress of 2nd Feb 1848 . She further declares that she has not again Married but is still a Widow .
That she constitutes and appoints Richard Hill of Cincinnati Ohio her Attorney in the premises and to receive her Land Warrant.
Ann Clayton Mark
ATTEST Wm Hutchinson Joseph Clayton
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year first above written, before me, and I certify that the said Ann Clayton is the identical person who is in receipt of the pension alluded to by her above & that I have no interest in her claim David Houghton Justice of the Peace (over)

at Same time and place personally appeared W m Hutchinson and Joseph Clayton residents of Fairfield County Ohio who being duly sworn according to Law declares that they are intimately acquainted with the present Mrs. Clayton who signed the within declaration & made oath to the same in their presence, and that she is the identical person who is in Receipt of pension as Widow of the within named Henry Clayton. they further declare that she is still a Widow and that they are disinterested witnesses.
W m Hutchinson
Joseph Clayton
Sworn to and Subscribed before Meeth day and Year first within written and I certify that deponents are well entitled to Credit.
David Bright
Justice of the peace for Richland County, Fayette County Ohio

The State of Ohio Fairfield County
I John Radebaugh Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County do hereby certify that the foregoing affidavit was made before me and whose genuine signature appears thereto was at the date thereof an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned as such
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 24 th day of March 1855
John Radebaugh Clerk Per A. Clark Deputy

February 15, 1937
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BA-J/MCS
Henry Clayton, W. 4655
Mr. William McK. Clayton Victor Building Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for information in regard to Henry Clayton who served in the Revolutionary War and whose widow was pensioned while living in Ohio.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, W. 4655, based upon the military service of Henry Clayton.
While living in York County, Pennsylvania, Henry Clayton was commissioned lieutenant of Captain Jacob Treet's company in Colonel Swope's Pennsylvania regiment in 1776; he was captured during the battle of Long Island and held prisoner until December 8, 1780, when he was exchanged.
He died January 10, 1808, or February 10, 1808, in Washington County, Maryland. The date and place of his birth, his age at any period or the names of his parents were not given.
Henry Clayton married June 1, 1782, Ann or Nancy (maiden name not given) in York County, Pennsylvania, and the marriage was performed by Reverend Mr. Rouse, a Lutheran preacher in Eadsor Township, York County.
As the widow of Henry Clayton, Ann or Nancy Clayton was allowed pension on her application executed July 8, 1839, at which time she was seventy-six years of age and was living in Muskingum County, Ohio.

On March 24, 1855, Ann or Nancy Clayton, while living in Fairfield County, Ohio, applied for bounty land on account of the Revolutionary War service of Henry Clayton. She received Warrant #3605 for 160 acres under the Act of March 3, 1855. In order to obtain information relative to the location of this land, it is suggested that you address The Commissioner of the General Land Office, Interior Department, Washington, D.C., giving the warrant number, the acreage and the act under which the land was granted.
The widow, Ann or Nancy Clayton, died August 26, 1857.
Reference was made to children and grandchildren of the widow but the names were not designated. In 1855 one Joseph Clayton was living in Fairfield County, Ohio, relationship not shown.
There are no further data relative to the family of Henry Clayton.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

3266. Incruan. C
Ohio
Ann Clayton widow of Henry Clayton who was a Lieutenant in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 320 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 day of June '57 and sent to
J. C. Dow Pist
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 202
Increased per $80 —

let to Hon A. Harper Dec 12. 1845. copy of paper sent to same Dec 24. 45. to Hon. Isaac Parrish 6 April 1846. do. to Hon. H. Johnson Feb. 20. 1847 do. to Hon A. Harper March 20. 1847 do. to Sec. War Nov. 24. 1847
V 3266 Ohio
Anne Clayton widow of Henry Clayton who was a Lieutenant in the Pennsylvania Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th day of December 1843 and sent to
Robt Mitchell Zanesville Ohio
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. / Page 157

1661. Ciii 11.1.0
Ann Clayton widow of Henry Clayton who served in the Revolutionary war, as a
Lieutenant
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31st day of August 48 and sent to
Wm. Wm. Thuryan Member of Congress
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 336 Vol. 4
Report
to D.C. Goddard (act 9 Sec) April 25, 1849.

3405 Zanesville, Ohio
August 7. 1843
Robert Mitchell
Forwards declaration of Ann Clayton for pension.
M. 200
10 August 1843
Pension Office
Washington City
City of New
Jersey
Ohio
Mar 3 d 1843
Ann Clayton

Tamswille O. August 7. 1843
Hon. J. M. Porton
Dear Sir, about one month since I forwarded to the Department over which preside, the applications for a renewal of pension certificates for the following named persons, under the act of 1843 - Mrs. Catherine widow of Hansen Catherine, Mrs. Clark widow of John Clark. Mrs. Wilson widow of James Wilson and Mrs. Davis widow of Spencer Davis - all drawn in conformity to regulations issued from the Department. I now enclose the application of Mrs. Ann Clayton, for the action of the department - if they are correct, please forward such evidence as will enable them to draw their money - please to enclose them to me at this place - with sentiments of esteem
I am &c
Robert Mitchell

Ann Clayton. 3 The petition of Ann Clayton, for increase of Pension referred to the Com- -ittee on Revolutionary Pensions
Dec. 27, 1845.
Referred to Com. on Rev- olutionary Pensions.
June 17, 1846 Bill 1186 Mr. Hays.
Ann Clayton Ohio 2/1/56

To the Honorable the Senate and House of Repres- -entatives of the United States in Congress Assembled
Your Petitioner Ann Clayton would respectfully represent to your honorable body that she is the widow of Henry Clayton late of York County Pennsylvania that her said husband the said Henry Clayton was a Lieutenant in the Army of the Revolution war at the taking of New York City and on Long Island was taken a prisoner of war in 1776 and held a prisoner for upwards of two years in a prison ship and other places of confinement was and after his confinement he was exchanged for a British Lieutenant and returned home.
Petitioner further says that the said Henry Clayton was either discharged or his time expired if her recollection is correct, at the time of his confinement there were many of his comrades died in consequence of their confinement and most cruel treatment.
Your Petitioner would further represent to your honors that not knowing her rights she did make an application to be placed upon the Pension roll under the act of Congress of 1836- and was placed on the roll at the rate of Eighty Dollars per annum which will more fully appear by reference to the Department of war the evidence upon which said Petitioner succeeded in procuring her pension. Your Petitioner prays that may be made a part of this her Memorial. Your Petitioner prays that she may be placed on the pension roll at the rate of which a Lieutenant's Widow is entitled. and that it might extend back to the time Petitioner succeeded & was placed on the pension list. The Petitioner is now old & infirm being now in her Eighty third year of her age

Petitioner believes from her inform'ty she will not long be a recipient of the bounty of the Government. And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray  Witness J. W. Van Sant Atty Magistrate  The State of Ohio } Muskingum County } ss.
her Ann Clayton mark
Be it known, that before me Andrew R Jackson a Justice of the Peace in & for the County aforesaid, Personallly appeared Ann Clayton who being duly known according to law, to upon her oath say that the facts set forth as above stated are true according to the best of her knowledge.
Sworn to and Subscribed this the 15 th day of October 1845. before me  And. R Jackson } Justice of the Peace
her Ann Clayton mark

ANN CLAYTON.
[To accompany bill H. R. No. 486.]
JUNE 17, 1846.
Mr. PARISH, from the Committee on Revolutionary Pensions, made the following
REPORT:
The Committee on Revolutionary Pensions, to whom was referred the petition of Ann Clayton, having had the same under consideration, report:
The papers on file show the petitioner to be the widow of Henry Clayton, deceased, who was a lieutenant in the revolutionary war. Ignorant of the fact, she made her application, and was placed on the pension roll under the act of 1836 as the widow of a private, at $80 per annum. She has since discovered that her husband was a lieutenant, as appears from the evidence in the Department of State, as well as the other evidence adduced, and asks to be placed on the roll at the pay of a lieutenant instead of a private. The committee think she is entitled, and report a bill for that purpose.
Ritchie & Heiss, print.

House of Reps April the 1st. 1846
Hon J. J. Edwards Comm. Pensions
Sir
As a member of the Comm. of Rev. Pensions, I have charge of the papers of Mrs. Ann Clayton, and respectfully request you to inform me whether you have any other evidence of the services of Henry Clayton, than what is contained in the papers of your Bureau, and whether there is any other evidence than in the affidavits of Clayton, being a Serl. in the Revolution, or briefly what the widow's second application was rejected.
With high regard I remain Your Obt. Servt. Isaac P. Smith

✓ Department of the Interior Washington 23 April 1849.
Sir -
You are requested to transmit to this Department the original papers in the case of Ann Clayton, widow of Henry Clayton, an ap- plicant for an increase of pension -
Very respectfully,
Your obedient Servant D. C. Townsend Actg Secretary
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commr of Pensions.

Pension Office,
February 20, 1847
Sir,
The petition of Ann Clayton is herewith returned. It appears from our files that her husband was a Lieutenant and served six months during the Revolution. For that service she drew a pension of $80 per annum under the act of July 7, 1838, for five years, and under the act of March 3, 1843, she drew another year's pension. She is now drawing under the act of June 17, 1844. Her pension will continue till March 3, 1848, unless she should marry or die before that time. She is not entitled to a pension under any other law, nor is she entitled to any higher higher pension. She has no claim whatever under any law that has not been satisfied. She was not married till after her husband left the service, and was not therefore embraced by the act of July 4, 1836. If by asking for a "Lieutenant's pension," she means to ask for the full pension due to an officer of that grade for two years service, we can only say that no Lieutenant ever received more than $80 per annum for six months service; and I can discover nothing in her case that calls for special legislation.
I have the honor to be,
Very respectfully,
Your Obdt. Servt.
J. L. Edwards
Hon. H. Johnson, Chairman of the Committee on Pensions Senate U. States.

Edith Ramey, Ohio roll (Cincinnati office) widow of John Ramey
Hon Alex Harper Zanersville Ohio

Zanesville 10th March 1827
Sir
I have been requested by the Agent for Ann Holayton & Sarah Many widows of Revolutionary soldiers for whom relief has been proposed during the last Session of Congress to advise that you would be pleased to me further the necessary papers to enable them to obtain the benefit of the law. They with various memorials papers, & their petitions were presented to Congress by me.
With great respect to you
J. H. Edwards Esq. Comm. PACIFICUS
Ably Harper

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Ann Clayton of Ohio, widow of Henry Clayton, who was a Lieutenant in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty — dollars and  cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 31 st day of August, one thousand eight hundred and forty-eight.
W. L. Marcy
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.

2 d Feb: 48, Ohio,
W. H. H.

Pension Office, April 6. 1846.
Sir,
In reply to your enquiry I have the honor to to inform you that no question has been raised, or decided in this Office, since the adjustment of the claim of Ann Clayton under the act of 7 th July, 1838, and its supplements, on the 5 th December, 1843, at the rate of $80 per annum, for six months service as Lieutenant of the Flying Camp. Copies of the papers were called for and furnished to the Hon. A. Harper, on the 24 th of December. But no question was sub- -mitted as to the correctness of the grounds upon which her pension had been settled. All the evidence filed was copied for Mr. Harper, and there is no other evidence known to this Department, except that her husband's name is borne on the lists of disqualification certificates as Lieutenant of the Flying Camp.
I have the honor to be, Very respectfully, Your Obdt. Servt. J. L. Edwards
Hon. Isaac Parrish, House of Representatives.

The commonwealth of Pennsylvania } Before me the subscriber York County } one of the Justices of the peace in and for the county of York personally appeared Rachael Rupp a resident of said County who being duly sworn according to Law do depose and say that she has been from her infancy well acquainted with Nancy Clayton that she was married to Henry Clayton on or about the first of June 1782. in the County of York and State of Pennsylvania, That Henry Clayton served in the war of the revolution that he was taken prisoner at the Battle of Long Island and detained as such for a con- -siderable length of time, That he belonged to the Company Commanded by Captain Jacob Dritt or Tritt That said Company was attached to the Flying Camp of Pennsylvania Volunteers and further deponent witt not.
Sworn and subscribed this third day of February 1840. Before me
R. W. Smith. Justice of the Peace
Rachel Rupp mark
York County S.S. I Robert W. Smith, one of the Justices of the Peace, in and for the said county, before whom the above deposition was taken, do certify, that the Deponent, Rachel Rupp, is a person of credibility, and that full faith and credit ought and may be placed, Given under my hand, at the Borough of Wrightsville, in the county of York aforesaid, the day and year above written,
R. W. Smith.

Pennsylvania York County, Ss.
William Hgenfritz, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County certify, that R. W. Smith, Esquire, before whom the within Deposition was taken, is, and at the time of signing his name to the same, was, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and as such is duly commissioned & qualified, and that to all acts by him done in that capacity, full faith and credit are due, and ought to be given as well in Courts of Justice as elsewhere.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, at York, this Fourth day of February, Anno Domini, 1840
W. Hgenfritz Prothonotary

Declaration for an increase of Pension
State of Ohio, Fairfield County ss.
On this 23 rd day of April 1850, before the Honorable the B. Whitman, William McClung, Gideon Martin and Elias Perry, Judges of the Court of Common Pleas with in and for the said County, and now sitting as a Court of Record, personally appeared, in open Court, Ann Blayton, a resident of said County, now in the eighty eighth year of her age, who being first duly sworn according to law doth, on her Oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the full pension due her instead of $80. per annum the amount allowed her under the provisions of the Act of Congress passed July 7. 1838, entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows"; that she is the pensioned widow of Henry Blayton who was a Lieutenant in the Flying Camp of Pennsylvania in June 1776, taken prisoner by the enemy in the fall of 1776, and remained a prisoner for several years afterwards, making his whole service as a Lieutenant over four years, as will more fully appear by the evidence filed by her and the accompanying certificate. She claims her Pension from March 4. 1836 and a continuation under all succeeding acts applicable to her case. She further declares that she was married to the said Henry Blayton on the 1 st day of June 1782 and that her Husband, the aforesaid Henry Blayton,

died on the 10th. of January 1808, that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January 1794, viz. at the time above stated. She further swears that she is now a widow and desires her pension certificate to be delivered to Depts E. Hove Esq. of Wash- ington City, D.C. for her.
Ann her  X Clayton mark
Sworn to and subscribed in open court, at Lancaster, a said County of Fairfield this 23 d day of April 1850
Forl. Radbough Clerk Fairfield County, Ohio.
I Forl. Radbough Clerk of the court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Fairfield and State of Ohio, do hereby certify that H. C. Whitman, above named is the President Judge (and) William M'Clung, Gideon Martin and Eliza Perry, associate judges, of the said court, that said court is absent of Records and that the same is now in session, the said four judges constituting said court. I further certify that the said above named are now in open court as above stated and subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court, this 23 d day of April, 1850.
Forl. Radbough Clerk.

I, H. C. Whitman, President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas within and for Fairfield County, Ohio, do hereby certify that David Nadenbough who signs and certifies to the proper the other clerk of said Court made the seal by him used and offered to the above is the seal of said Court given under my hand this 23 d day of April 1850. H. C. Whitman President Judge

I HEREBY CERTIFY, that the accompanying page s numbered from one to 9, inclusive , are truly copied from the original s in the Office of the Commissioner of Pensions.
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.
BE IT REMEMBERED, That James L. Edwards , who has signed the foregoing certificate, is Commissioner of Pensions; and that to his attestations full faith and credit are and ought to be given.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and caused the seal of the Department to be affixed, on this twenty fourth day of December , in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty- five .
W. L. Marcy
Secretary of War.

State of Ohio Muskigum County 3 rd
On this fourth day of May 1840 personally appeared before the subscriber, an Associate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the County aforesaid, Mrs. Nancy Clayton, a resident of the County and State aforesaid, aged seventy eight years, who being first duly sworn, according to Law, doth on her Oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
That she is the widow of Henry Clayton, who was a Lieutenant in the Army of the Revolution, that said Henry Clayton served in the Company commanded by Capt. Jacob Freer, in the Regiment commanded by Col. William Bailey, that a Jacob Myers had a command in the Company, but does not recollect what that Command was, that to the best of claimant's recollection, her husband Henry Clayton entered the service as a volunteer, in the County of York Pa and remained in the service about four years, two of which he was a prisoner of War, having been taken a prisoner at the battle of Long Island, that after his release, he obtained a discharge, which claimant has oftentimes seen, but does not know what has become of it, nor by whom the discharge was given. That claimant was married to the said Henry Clayton on the first day of June 1782 by the Rev. Mr. Plough in said County of York Pa, that claimant had a marriage Certificate and retained it until a few years past, which at this time cannot be found. That her husband the said Henry Clayton died on the 10 th day of January 1808 in the County of Washington in the State of Maryland. That she has no documentary evidence in support of her claim,

and she further declares, that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred and ninety four, at the time above stated.
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day here Ann X Clayton and year above written before me Edwin Putnam Associate Judge.
State of Ohio } Muskingum County } ss
I do hereby certify, that the above affidavit, Ann or Nancy Clayton, from age and bodily infirmity is prevented from appearing before the Court. Given under my hand, the day and year above mentioned.
Edwin Putnam Associate Judge M. C. Ohio.
The State of Ohio } Muskingum County } ss
Edw Putnam E. J. Love E. J. Love
I E. J. Love Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County hereby certify that Edwin Putnam, before whom the foregoing declaration was made, was at the time of taking the same an Associate Judge of the Court aforesaid.
duly commissioned and qualified. In Testimony whereof I hereto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court at Zanesville this 4th day of May A. D. 1840 E. J. Love Clerk

State of Ohio } Perry County } ss
Before me the subscriber, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared Mary Gering a resident of said County, and formerly of the County of York, in the State of Pennsylvania, who being by me duly sworn according to law, do depose and say, that she the deponent, has been well acquainted from infancy to the present time with Ann or Nancy Clayton, that she is the widow of Henry Clayton who was a Lieutenant in the Army of the Revolution, under the Command of Capt. (Fritz). That at the time he entered the service, the said Clayton resided in the County of York in the State of Pennsylvania, that he was taken a prisoner on Long Island, and detained as a prisoner for two years or upwards, that after his release and return home, he the said Henry Clayton was married to the said Ann or Nancy Clayton on or about the first of June 1781, in the said County of York in the State of Pennsylvania and that the said Ann or Nancy Clayton has remained a widow ever since the death of the said Henry Clayton, which was on the tenth day of January 1808, in the County of Fairfield State of Ohio.
Sworn to and subscribed (Signed) Mary Gering this seventh day of January 1840
Isaac DeLong Just. a Justice of the Peace.
I do certify that the above named deponent is a person of credibility on whose testimony, full faith and credit may and ought to be given. Given under my hand the day and year above mentioned
Isaac DeLong Jr. J. P.

I am acquainted with Isaac DeLong of Rehoboth in the County of Perry and state of Ohio and know him to be a Justice of the Peace and suppose the above to be his signature but am not sufficiently acquainted with his hand writing to do more than give an opinion.
W. Medill Member for 9th district Ohio.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania York County ss
63 Before me the Subscriber One of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County of York personally appeared Rachel Rupp a resident of said County who being duly sworn according to Law do depose and say that she has been from her infancy well acquainted with Nancy Clayton, that she was married to Henry Clayton on or about the first of June 1782 in the County of York and State of Pennsylvania that Henry Clayton served in the War of the revolution that he was taken prisoner at the Battle of Long Island and detained as such for a considerable length of time. That he belonged to the Company commanded by Capt. Jacob Ditt or Tritt. That said Company was attached to the Flying Camp of Pennsylvania Volunteers and further deponent saith not.
Rachel X Rupp mark
Sworn and Subscribed this third day of February 1840 before me
R. W. Smith
Justice of the Peace

York County ss.
I Robert M. Smith, one of the Justices of the Peace, in and for the said County, before whom the above deposition was taken, do certify, that the deponent, Rachel Rapp, is a person of credibility, and that full faith and credit ought, and may be, placed.
Given under my hand at the Borough of Wrightsville in the County of York aforesaid, the day and year above written.
R. M. Smith
Pennsylvania York County ss
I William Hengenritz, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, certify that R. M. Smith, Esquire, before whom the within deposition was taken, is, and at the time of signing his name to the same, was, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and as such is duly Commissioned & qualified, and that to all acts by him done in that capacity full faith and credit are due, and ought to be given as well in Courts of Justice as elsewhere.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court at York, this fourth day of February, Anno Domini, 1840.
W. Hengenritz, Prothonotary.
Seal

Ann Clayton Special Act.
I think the widow under this law is entitled to the same amt. of Pension as her husband could claim if a life- length of years from the term of his service he would be entitled only to the sum heretofore allowed the widow - this law will not authorize an increase.
W. G. Macey
18. Mar 47.

[Report No. 411.]
June 17, 1846.
Read, and committed to a Committee of the Whole House to-morrow.
Mr. PARISH, from the Committee on Revolutionary Pensions, reported the following bill:
A BILL
An act For the relief of Ann Clayton.
1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 2 of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That 3 the Secretary of War is hereby required to place Ann 4 Clayton, of Muskingum county, Ohio, on the pension roll, 5 granting her a pension and the pay of a lieutenant, as the widow 6 of Henry Clayton, deceased, who was a pensioner, and who 7 was a lieutenant in the Revolution, in lieu of the pension and 8 pay of a private, which she now receives as such widow, com- 9 mencing for such lieutenant's pay from the fifteenth day of 10 October, eighteen hundred and forty-five.
Approved march 3 d 1847
Department of State March 17 th 1847
I certify that the above is a true and complete copy, carefully compared with the original Roll on file in this Depart- ment.
N. P. Smith Chief Clerk

State of Ohio } County of Fairfield } S.S.
On this fourteenth day of July 1843 before the subscriber a Justice of the peace, in and for said County Nunn. or Nancy Clayton, a resident of the state of Ohio in the County of Fairfield Aged Eighty one 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 3 d March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war; that she is the widow of Henry Clayton who was a Lieutenant, in the army of the Revolution in the company commanded by Capt. Jacob Treeh, in the Regiment commanded by Colonel William Bailey, that he remained in the service about four years, two of which he was a prisoner of war, taken prisoner at the battle of Long Island, after his release, he obtained a discharge, but Deponent does not know what became of it, That she had in her possession a Certificate of pension under the Act of July 7 th 1838, that she received Eighty Dollars per Annum, she further declares, that she is still a widow
Attest H. Vanaway Clerk X N. Clayton Mark
I Certify that the declarant is Personally known to me
Henry Vanaway Justice of the Peace

The State of Ohio Fairfield County
ss I Joel Rodebaugh clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County & State aforesaid do hereby certify that Henry Gano- way Esq. by whom the within instrument was signed as and is an acting justice of the Peace duly commissioned and qualified as such according to law and that to all his official acts, such full faith and credit are due and ought to be given in Judicature and thereout as well in the United States as elsewhere and that the within signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Lancaster in said County this 15 th day of July A.D. 1843
Attest
Rodebaugh Clerk for Court of Common Pleas
Robt. Mitchell Lancaster Ohio
80 $ ]
3405 4 Ann Clayton Declaration for pension

taken copy for H. A. Harper Dec 24. 1845
Ohio 5373
Ann Clayton, widow of Henry Clayton, decd.
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 10 January 1808 of Washington in the State of Ohio who was a Lieut in the Comp y commanded by Captain Treat of the Reg t commanded by Col Bailey in the Pennsylv a for 6 months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Cincinnati at the rate of 80 Dollars ————— Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9th day of May 1840, I sent to Hon. John Taylor, House of Representatives
Arrears to the 14th of Mar 1840 $ 320.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept 40 40.00
$ 360.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D. M. Curdy, Clerk Book 1. Vol. 2. Page 216.

5373. Increase - C.
Ohio
Ann Clayton
Widow of Henry Clayton who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 10 January 1808 of Muskingum, the State of Ohio who was a Lieut in the Comp y commanded by Captain of the  Inf y the Reg t commanded by Col Bailey in the Penn a line for 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Cincinnati at the rate of 320 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of June 1831 and sent to J. C. Penn present
Total amount paid $ 80.00
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Book
Vol. 1
Page 385
Chase Clerk

1. State of Ohio Washington County } ss.
In this, 8th day of July 1839, personally appeared before the subscriber me of the Associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for said County, of Washington, and State of Ohio, aged Seventy six years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 14th, 1836. That she is the widow of Henry Clayton who was a Lieutenant in the Army of the Revolution. That said Clayton served as a Lieutenant in the Company commanded by Capt. Jacob Street in the Battalion or Regiment commanded by Major William Beilly, that defendant believing that a Jacob Myers was the Ensign of said Company, that to the best of claimant's recollection, said Clayton entered the service as a volunteer in the County of York in the State of Pennsylvania, that said Clayton was taken a prisoner at the battle of Long Island together with Capt. Street, Major Beilly and Ensign Myers, that to the best of claimant's recollection said Clayton with the above named Officers were detained as prisoners of War for something like two years, that a Christian Cradock an Officer from Maryland was a prisoner at the same time, does not now recollect whether my husband ever obtained a discharge but is inclined to believe he did not, from the fact, that as soon as he was released from his imprisonment, he returned home in the County of York Pa., and never did reenter the service, after he was exchanged by an exchange of prisoners. That claimant was married to the said Henry Clayton on the first day of June 1782 in said County of

York, by the Rev. Mr. House a Lutheran preacher in the Township of Union, County of York, Pa. That Mr. House gave to Claimant a certificate of marriage, which she preserved until lately, and until it was entirely worn out; That Claimant has no documentary evidence in support of her claim but merely believing that sufficient evidence of her husband's service will be found in the Department of War. That her husband the said Henry Clayton died on the tenth day of February Eighteen hundred and eight, in the County of Washington, and State of Maryland, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me.
Edwin Putnam Ass t Judge C. C. P. M. C. Ohio.
Ann X Clayton mark
State of Ohio Washington County } ss.
I Edwin Putnam One of the Associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, do certify, that the above named Ann Clayton, who has this day appeared before me and made the above declaration from age and bodily infirmity, cannot attend Court, Given under my hand the day and year above written
Edwin Putnam Ass t Judge C. C. P. M. C. Ohio.
State of Ohio Perry County } ss.
Before me the subscriber an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, personally appeared Mary Gearing a resident of the County of Perry, and formerly

of the County of York in the State of Pennsylvania, who being by me duly sworn according to law, do depose and say, that she is and has been for upwards of fifty years well acquainted with Nancy Clayton, and that she is the widow of Lieutenant Henry Clayton who served in the Army of the Revolution and served as a Lieutenant, that when the said Clayton entered the service of the United States he resided in the County of York in the State of Pennsylvania, that said Clayton was taken a prisoner, and was there detained as a prisoner of War for a considerable time. That in the year 1782 on or about the first of June, the said Henry Clayton was married to the said Nancy in the County of York Pa. That the said Nancy Clayton has remained a widow ever since the death of her said husband Henry Clayton, which was about the tenth of January Eighteen hundred and eight, in the County of Washington in the State of Maryland.
Sworn to and subscribed the second day of August 1839 before me. Mary Gearing Isaac Delong Jr. Justice of the Peace.
I do hereby certify that Mary Gearing who has this day appeared before me, and has subscribed the above deposition, is a lady of respectability, that full faith and credence may and ought to be given thereto. Isaac Delong Jr. J. P.
The State of Ohio Perry County 3 rd . John W. Davis Clerk pro tempore of the Court of Common Pleas within and for said County

do hereby certify that Isaac DeLong whose name appears to the foregoing deposition subscribed was at that time one of the Justices of the Peace within and for said County duly Commissioned sworn and qualified and full credit are due his Official acts both in courts of law and equity and that the signature of the said Isaac DeLong is genuine.
Seal
In testimony whereof I do hereby set my hand and cause the seal of said Court to be hereunto affixed this 2nd day of August A. D. 1839.
J. W. Davis Clerk
The State of Ohio Muskingum County
I E. J. Rose Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, hereby certify that Edwin Putnam, Esq. before whom the within affidavit was taken, was at the time the same was so taken and subscribed, an Associate Judge of said Court, duly Commissioned and qualified.
Seal
In testimony whereof I hereby set my hand and affix the seal of said Court, at Zanesville this sixteenth day of August A. D. 1839.
Ezekiel V. Rose, Clerk

Declaration, In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 3 rd February, 1848. entitled "An act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution."
State of Ohio
Fairfield County } ss. On this Twenty fifth day of July 1848. Personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace in the County of Fairfield and State of Ohio; Ann Clayton, aged Eighty five years, a resident of the County of Fairfield, State of Ohio. 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 3 rd February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War; That she is the widow of Henry Clayton a Lieutenant in the army of the Revolution; She cannot at this time tell either the Regiment or corps her husband served in. but believes that full evidence of these facts are in the possession of the Department of War, on which she obtained her pension Certificate, That the annual amount of the pension which she received under the act of 17 th June, 1844, was eighty dollars; She further declares that she is still a widow. Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written.
Before me
Ann her X Clayton mark
David Bright Esq. in and for the County aforesaid
I certify, that declaration is personally known to me.
David Bright Esq.
The State of Ohio } I Joel Rudebaugh Clerk of the Court of Fairfield County } Common Pleas in & for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that David Bright Esq. before whom the foregoing declaration was made is now on this day to wit, July 25. 1848, a Magistrate in & for said County duly Commissioned & qualified as such according to law & to all intents official acts full faith & credit are due & ought to be given in Indication thereof and that the above signatures purporting

to be his are true & genuine as I verily believe Witness my hand & the seal of said court at Lancaster this 23 rd day of July A.D. 1848. J. Radbaugh Clerk

2
6994
Mrs. Clayton Ann Clayton of Hanco Ohio
Hon. Jno. Taylor, H. R.

State of Ohio 3 Washington County 3 /s. On this fourth day of May 1840 Personally appeared before the subscriber, an Associate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the County aforesaid Annor Nancy Clayton, a resident of the County and State aforesaid, aged seventy eight years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7. 1838. entitled "An act granting half pay and pen- sions to certain widows." That she is the widow of Henry Clayton, who was a Serjeant in the Army of the Revolu- tion, that said Henry Clayton served in the Company commanded by Capt. Jacob Sreet, in the Regiment com- manded by Col. William Bailey, that a Jacob Myers had a command in the Company, but does not recollect what that command was, that to the best of claimant's recollection, her husband Henry Clayton entered the service as a volunteer, in the County of York P. a. and and remained in the service about four years, two of which he was a prisoner of war, having been taken a prisoner at the battle of Long Island, that after his release, he obtained a discharge, which claimant has oft times seen, but does not know what has become of it, nor by whom the discharge was given; That claimant was married to the said Henry Clayton on the first day of June 1782. by the Rev. Mr. Nash in said County of York P. a., that claimant had a marriage certificate, and retained it until a few years past, which at this time cannot be

found: That her husband the said Henry Clayton died on the tenth day of January, 1808, in the County of Washington in the state of Maryland: That she has no documentary evidence in support of her claim, and she further declares, that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred and ninety-four, VIZ: at the time above stated, sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before me—
Ann her Clayton mark
Edwin Putnam. Associate Judge
State of Ohio Washington County } ss I do hereby certify, that the above affiant Ann or Nancy Clayton, from age and bodily infirmity is prevented from appearing before the Court: Given under my hand, the day and year above mentioned.
Edwin Putnam
Associate Judge. M. C. Ohio.

The State of Ohio } Muscogee County } I, E. D. Tice clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in & for said County, hereby certify that Edwin Putnam, before whom the foregoing declaration was made, was at the time of taking the same, an Official Judge of the Court aforesaid, duly commissioned & qualified. In Witness Whereof I hereto set my hand and affix the Seal of said Court, at Fanesville, this 11 th day of May A.D. 1820. E. D. Tice clerk

United States Senate,
Washington, Jan. 27th, 191 27.
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Sir:
I have the honor to submit the following com- munication for your consid- eration, and to ask that the request made therein be com- plied with if possible.
When the matter is dis- posed of, will you kindly have the letter returned to my office, and oblige.
U. S. S.

77777
January 31, 1927
Honorable Charles Curtis United States Senate
My dear Senator:
In response to your request of the 22 nd instant, with the enclosed letter of J. W. Ijams of Grantville, Kansas, I have the honor to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 4655 it appears that Henry Clayton, while a resident of York County, Pennsylvania, in 1776 was commissioned Lieutenant of Captain Jacob Treet's Company, Colonel Swope's Pennsylvania Regiment. He was captured at the battle of Long Island and held a prisoner until December 8, 1780 when he was exchanged.
He died January 10, 1808, or February 10, 1808 in Washington County, Maryland. His age is not stated.
Soldier married June 1, 1782 in Windsor Township, York County, Pennsylvania, Ann, or Nancy, (maiden name not given). She was allowed pension on her application executed July 8, 1839 while a resident of Muskingum County, Ohio aged seventy-six years. In 1855 she was living in Fairfield

County, Ohio. She died August 26, 1857.
Their children and grandchildren are referred to, but no names stated.
The Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to show a claim for pension or bounty land on file on account of the services of Harrie Clayton.
Herewith is returned the letter of Mr. Ijams.
Very truly yours,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner,
One Joseph Clayton res. Fairfield Co, O. in 1855 -

MDY
October 22, 1925.
Mrs. C. F. Fendrick, Mersersburg, Penn.
Madam:
I have to advise you, that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W-4655, it appears that Henry Clayton, while residing in York County, Pennsylvania in 1776 was commissioned Lieutenant of Captain Jacob Treet's Company, Colonel Swope's Pennsylvania Regiment. He was captured at the battle of Long Island and was exchanged December 8, 1780.
He married in Windsor Township, York County, Pennsylvania, June 1, 1782, Ann or Nancy (maiden name not stated). He died in January or on February 10, 1808 in Washington County, Maryland.
She was allowed pension on her application executed July 8, 1839 while residing in Muskingum County, Ohio, aged seventy-six years. She died August 26, 1857.
Children and grandchildren were referred to but no names mentioned.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

In reply to your request of _____, received 29" ulto. , for a statement of the military history of Henry Clayton , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1776 4 yrs Lieutenant Jacob Treet Maj. Wm Bailey Col. Swope Pa. Flying Camp.   Soldier was captured at the battle of Long Island and confined in prisons and on prison-ship until exchanged Dec. 8, 1780.  
Battles engaged in, Long Island.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, York Co., Pa.
Date of application for pension, by widow July 8, 1839.  Allowed.
Residence at date of application, Muskingum Co., Ohio.
Age at date of application, seventy-six years.
Remarks: Sol. m. in Windsor Twp., York Co., Pa. June 1, 1782.  Anne or Nancy m. him; he died Jan. or Feb. 10, 1808 in Washington Co.,  Md. and she died Aug. 26, 1857.
Children and grand children are referred to but no names are stated
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

WILLIAM McK. CLAYTON ATTORNEY AT LAW VICTOR BUILDING WASHINGTON, D. C.
Feb. 10/37
U. S. Pension Office Wash. D.C.
Dear Sir
My Paternal grand father Henry Clayton is reputed to have served in the Revolutionary War (1776) in Swope's Flying Camp
Maryland line with rank of Captain His Widow died in Rushville, Fairfield County Ohio & received for some time prior to her death a Pension for the services rendered by her husband in the war -
also it is claimed that aforesaid Henry Clayton during his life received from the Govt. grant of lands in Ohio or Kentucky for services - Any information as to these matters in your files would be greatly appreciated & I will gladly pay any fee necessary in this research -
I am
Very Truly Yours
William McK. Clayton

WILLIAM MCK. CLAYTON ATTORNEY AT LAW, No. 1316 G STREET, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C.
Sept. 20/1907
Hon Vespasian Warner Sir,
Dear Gen. Warner -
I am seeking information in regard to Henry Clayton an officer in Swade's Regiment, Maryland Troops in the War of the Revolution -
His widow Nancy ? Clayton died in Ohio and drew a Pension for some years before

WILLIAM MCK. CLAYTON ATTORNEY AT LAW, No. 1316 G STREET, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C.
Her death for the services rendered by her husband -
I am very anxious to have copies of all papers or records bearing on his services and also amt. of pension granted and how long it was continued -
I will greatly appreciate you aid
I am Very Truly Yours W. M. Clayton

pm 5/20
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Hon. G. M. Saltzgaber, Commissioner, Bureau of Pensions, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
HENRY CLAYTON, lieutenant in Swope's Pennsylvania Battalion of the Flying Camp, 1776; was taken prisoner at Long Island and released 1780. His WIDOW received a pension up to 1837.
Will you kindly furnish a certificate giving the data found in the application for pension.
This information is desired to prove eligibility of applicant for membership in this Society.
Any information you may be able to furnish relative to the service rendered by Lieut. Henry Clayton during the Revolutionary War will be highly appreciated.
Very truly yours,
William J. Conkling Registrar N. J. S. A. R.

Mercersburg, Pa -
Sept. 15 -
Pension Dept - Dear Sue,
Will you kindly
tell me if Capt. or Lieut. Henry Clayton, under Smoke, York Co - Rev. War - applied for, or drew a pension? if so, please give place, and all data - One Michael Leonard, was a Ranger from Cumberland Co. Pa - was under Genl. Levis and entitled to Depreciation pay - Will you please give me all you can on this man - where did he enlist, where did he die? I will appreciate

your help in this matter - Thanking you, I am
Virginia S. Fendrick (Mrs. C. F.)

ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE
1861121 WAR DEPARTMENT
_____, 191 _____ _____, Co. _____, Reg't _____
WRAPPER.
(A. G. O. 128)
1861121
WAR DEPARTMENT,
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE,
WASHINGTON. December 22, 1911.
Respectfully returned to
Mrs. Garcia Koch, 1256 North Maine Street, Rockford, Illinois.
Applications for information from the pension records should be addressed to the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
[Handwritten signature]
The Adjutant General.
(A. G. O. 72-1)
Per #

belonged to Washington Staff. His wife Ann Clayton received a pension as long as she lived she died in 1857 and was 94 yr 6 mo - 20 days old. My Great Great Grandfather + G. G. grandmother pictures were in Independence Hall at Philadelphia in 1876 during Centennial Expo. This information I received from my Auntie before she died she did not give the given name of my G. G. grandfather but it seems to me I have heard my grandmother speak of him as Samuel Phillip I am not sure + I am not sure the home was but know it was in Maryland or Virginia My Auntie also stated in her letter that her cousin Samuel Clayton's Daughters of Dayton Ohio were members of the W.C.T.U. but did not know if they were married or not and as her cousin Samuel, and he would be my 2nd cousin was dead she was unable to find out I tried to find them but have had no reply There must be a record of when the Pension of Ann Clayton was stopped + I thought in that way you could give me the particulars necessary regarding my G. G. Grandfather for a pension as to the regiment + his death or pension or what ever is required of W.C.T.U. Trusting you will oblige me if possible I remain Mrs Garcia Koch.
Received A.G.O., DEC 21 1911

1256 N. Maine St. Rockford Ill.
Record + Pension Division of War Dept. Washington D.C.
I wish to become a member of W. A. R. Society and write to you to get information regarding my ancestor. I wrote to the Registrar General + was referred to Pension Dept. as they were unable to aid me as I did not have given name of ancestor. The only information I can give you is as follows: My Great Great Grandfather Clayton

belonged to Washington Staff. His wife Ann Clayton 1810-1855 received a pension as long as she lived she died in 1857 and was 94 yr 6 mo - 20 days old. My Great Great Grandfather & G. G. grandmother pictures were in Independence Hall at Philadelphia in 1876 during Centennial Expo. This information I received from my Auntie before she died she did not give the given name of my G. G. grandfather but it seems to me I have heard my grandmother speak of him as Samuel Phillip I am not sure & I am not sure the home was but know it was in Maryland or Virginia My Auntie also stated in her letter that her cousin Samuel Clayton's Daughters of Dayton Ohio were members of the W.C.T.U. but did not know if they were married or not and as her cousin Samuel, and he would be my 2nd cousin was dead she was unable to find out I tried to find them but have had no reply There must be a record of when the Pension of Ann Clayton was stopped & I thought in that way you could give me the particulars necessary regarding my G. G. Grandfather for a pension as to the regiment & his death or given name or what ever is required of W.C.T.U. Trusting you will oblige me if possible I remain Mrs. Garcia Koch.
Received A.G.O., DEC 21 1911

WM. McK. CLAYTON, Attorney at Law, GLENN LAW BUILDING, 607 LOUISIANA AVENUE.
Washington, D. C., April 1 st 1891
Henry Clayton was a Lieutenant in Col. Swope's Regiment Pennsylvania Flying Camp
Was exchanged at Eliz- abethtown N.J. in 1780 by John Adams, Commissary of Prisoners
His widow Anna Clayton was pensioned about 1835 and continued to draw her pension until her death in 1857- resided at West Rushville Fairfield Co. Ohio.

Chief Clerk Pension Office
Dear Sir,
The preceding facts are all that I have been able to discover relative to the services of my Grandfather, Henry Clayton in the War for Independence
His widow's application for pension & the accompanying paper proving such claim and dates of service &c must be on file in your office.
Can I obtain copies of such paper or papers?
Very Respct.
Wm M c K. Clayton
Washington D.C.
April 1 st 1891
Mr M c K Clayton D.C. April 1, 1891 Henry Clayton, Pen and Anna

WM. MCK. CLAYTON,
Attorney at Law,
GLENN LAW BUILDING, 607 LOUISIANA AVENUE.
Washington, D. C., August 6, 1891
Commissioner of Pensions U.S. Pension Office Could I have copies made of all the papers filed in this case if it entails extra expense I am willing to pay for the same
Very Truly W. M. K. Clayton

Rev WIDOW, &c.
Febry - 12 - 190. J. J. Clayton Dayton O
1907 Oct. 5. History to Mrs. M. K. Clayton and to and for last payment. 1912 Jan. 5. Mrs. Garcia Roche 1920 July 27 Hist. to H. J. Coballine. 1927 Jan. 21 - Hist. to Dr. Am. Chas. Curtis 1937 Feb. 15 Hist. to Mrs. Wm. Vick. Clayton mcs
Mm. H.
File No. 4655
Anne Clayton Wid. Henry Clayton Lieut. Rev. War
Act: Febry 28/18
Index: — Vol. 64 , Page 135

1925 Oct 22. H. A. H. Mrs. C. F. Fendrich m. dt. See letter m.
No. 27246
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received Mar 30 35 , 1855
Ann Clayton widow of Henry Clayton Lieut
Pa State Land
Rev.
Warrant No 3683-160-33
Richard Hall Cincinnati Ohio

Ann G. Layton widow of Henry Ohio
born
increased to $320 from $80 as interest on it, from 1836 to 40 for '43 to 48 for 48 + life deducting what has been paid.
out 7/25/38, etc
J. E. Low P.M.

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Janesville July 28 th 1848. Dear Sir, I once more take the liberty to put you to some trouble, tho I want you to present the inclosed paper to Mr Edwards & request his action that a return of it may be made with the others I sent you.
I want you to request your Clerk, to furnish the papers in the case of Mrs Clayton, petition for a pension, Last session there was a law passed in her favor, on examination of her papers take notice how long her husband remained a prisoner on board of a prison ship, and get the Clerk to certify that fact, and show it to Mr Marcy, probably that will alter his decision in her case
Scott Mitchell

6994
Ann Blayton of New Ohio
admitted
Seventh Comm. p 80, Cap Street Cle Barley. Pa.
died 10 Jan 1808
Act 7 July 1838
Hon. Jonathan Taylor H. R.

Ann Blayton Ohio.
suspended
let 5 Oct 39 R, Mitchell
let Hon Jonathan Taylor 30 Nov 39. do. 10 Feb 40 do. 20 April 1840
Act 4 July 36

Letter Hon. J. W. Miller 27 May 1850

27.2.46
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Won The Commis. of Pennis
Washington D.C.

Set to Am. W. L. Macey March 10 '48
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Mothers

Sturminster Newton, B. April 30. 1880
Hon. L. L. Edwards Comm. of Pensions
Sir
Enclosed I forward you a declaration made by Mrs. Melington, an aged lady who resides in this County, with the view of increasing her Pension. Of course I have no knowledge of the matter myself, but from my acquaint- ance with Mrs. Melington and her numer- ous family, I have the most implicit con- fidence in her statements. She is one of the most respectable ladies in the County and her children and grandchildren are alike prominent and respectable.
She is now very old and cannot, in the ordinary course of nature, survive very long. You would greatly oblige me, there- fore, by taking the matter up at your earliest convenience, in order that if there is any thing coming to her, she may have the ben- efit of it before she dies. She and her daughters, if it could now be realized, would under her circumstances and property at the close of a long and useful life.
I show the House also Sir as forming your attached W. Melington

It appears that William Bailey was a Major during the war of the Revolutions in Col. Swoope's Regiment - called the Flying Camp and on the 13 th Feb y 1792 his accounts were settled as such. See House Doc. in relation to Resolutions laws & ordinances relating to pay Half Pay  Bounty  lands re compiled by the clerk of the House under the resolution of April 11. 1836 and published in 1838 by Thomas Allen —
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New York Nov 18 1785
Sundry spec acco dr to Lt Clayton (Brookes)
Pay of the Army for his retained rations from 16 November 1776 to 20 May 1777 62 62
ditto from 16 Oct 1779 to 8 th of December 1780 143 . 30
for his pay from 16 Novem 1776
to 8 th December 1780
382 . 68
588 . 8
Contingent Account for his traveling
expenses allowed from Elizabeth Town
in New Jersey to Yorktown in Pennsyl
vania 160 miles 20 miles per day is 8 days
at \frac{10}{90} dolls per day
8.80
596.88
Lt Henry Clayton dr to Sundry Acco
To spec arising from Q M miss reduced
for 1266 dollars old emiss paid him
by the Commissary of Prisoners reduced
to spec by the scale of depreciation - 16.79
I certify that the foregoing is a correct extract from the accounts of Lt Henry Clayton (Brookes Penn. Regt) Flying camp, Rev. War. in the books of this Office Jno S. Gallaher, Treasury Dept. Audit Office Third Auditor's Office April 20, 1850

House of Reps May 23 - 1850
Sir
I have to request of you the favor of giving your attention to the Case of Mrs Ann Clayton widow of the late Lieut Henry Clayton, a case recently placed on file in your Office. You will confer a great favor upon the widow by giving it your attention at your earliest convenience.
In haste Respectfully Snook Miller
Hon J. L. Edwards.

Wash May 15. 1850
Dear Sir
Will you be so kind as to have the case of Mrs Glayton referred to in the enclosed letter from Col Medill taken up upon the enclosed evidence and increased agreeably to the law in such case made and provided The certificate as you will see by Mrs G decla- ration is to be issued to me
Yours Respectfully J. Brown

Wash June 7 th 1850
Sir
Agreeably to your decision in the case of Mrs Ann Clayton widow of Lt Henry Clayton of the Revolution increasing her pension, I have the honor to enclose her last certificate , which she hereby surrenders, and to request that a new one may be issued to her at an early day
Very Resp y
Yours
J. Dow
J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Present - }

Lancaster May 4. 1840
Dear Sir
I forward you the Declaration of Mrs Clayton which, when joined with testimony taken and sent to you will make a strong case - you will please take immediate action, and forward me the result -
You have informed me months since, that you had procured a book for me. I would be glad if you could influence of the Ohio Delegates to bring it with them say Dr Morris. Hood, or any other
Yours sincerely & etc
Natel Mitchell
Dear Jonathan Taylor

Washington May 7 th 1840
Sir
I herewith enclose the Declaration of Mrs. Blayton whose papers are now on file in your office. I respectfully ask the early attention of the Commissioner to this case.
I have the honor to be very respectfully your Ob t Serv t .
Jonathan Taylor
J. L. Edwards Esq. Com. Pensions

Lansville Augt 6. 1889
Hon. J. M. Bainssett
Sir Enclosed, are the evidence of Mrs Ann Clayton's claim for a pension, claimants husband it appears served in the Pennsylvania line, and besides the names she has furnished, there is one more she desires me to bring to your recollection, and who was a pensioner, and that is Mr Orndoff of Washington County Pa. In relation to claimants intermarriage with Lieut Clayton, it is within the knowledge of the Department, that licence of marriage is dispensed with for many years, and indeed has never been required within the knowledge of its oldest citizens. You will take such order on the case as justice and equity may in your opinion require.
With sentiments of esteem I am Your obed
Robert Mitchell

War Department, Pension Office,
February 10. 1840
Sir,
The additional testimony in the case of Mrs. Ann Clayton, widow of Henry Clayton, dec d , has been examined and filed with her other papers. One of the witnesses testified originally in the case, and stated that the claimant's husband remained a prisoner a "considerable time." She now states the period to have been two years. The word years is somewhat obliterated, and appears to have been originally written "months." The testimony is not sufficient. Her husband was a Lieutenant in the Flying Camp, which was raised to serve six months from June 1776. He was taken prisoner in August, 1776. Unless the most clear and satisfactory proof of the duration of her husband's imprisonment be exhibited, the claim cannot be allowed for more than six months.
I have the honor to be, Very respectfully, Your obt. servt.
J L Edwards
Hon. Jonathan Taylor, House of Representatives.

State of Ohio Henry County ss. Before me the subscriber, an acting Justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid, personally appeared Mary Gering a resident of said county, and formerly of the county of York in the state of Pennsylvania, who being by me duly sworn according to law, deposes and say, that, she the deponent has been well acquainted from infancy to the present time with Ann or Nancy Clayton, that she is the widow of Henry Clayton who was a Lieutenant in the army of the Revolu- tion, under the command of Captain Tait. That at the time he entered the service, the said Clayton resided in the county of York in the state of Pennsylvania, that he was taken a prisoner on Long Island, and detained as a prisoner for two years or upwards; that after his release and return home, he the said Henry Clayton was married to the said Ann or Nancy Clayton on or about the first of June 1788 in said county of York in the state of Pennsylvania, and that the said Ann or Nancy Clayton has remained a widow ever since the death of the said Henry Clayton, which was on the tenth day of January 1808, in the county of Fairfield state of Ohio, sworn to and subscribed this, Eleventh day of January 1820
Signature of Mary Gering Isaac DeLong Jr. a Justice of the Peace
I do certify, that, the above named deponent, is a person of credibility, on whose testimony, full faith and credit may and ought to be given, given under my hand this day and year above mentioned.
Isaac DeLong Jr. J.P.
I am acquainted with Isaac DeLong of Ripabotte in the county of Henry and state of Ohio and know him to be a Justice of the Peace, and suppose the above to be his signature, but am not sufficiently acquainted with his hand writing to do more than give an opinion W. M. DILL Member for 4th Dist. Ohio