Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 4654, John Clark, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn.
Clark John or Clarke
W. 4654.
{ B.L.Wt. 9128-100-Pvt. Issued Dec. 13, 1791 to Gideon Merckle, assignee
Agnes
CONTENTS

4,068 Ohio. Rolle -
John Clark
Private
Pennsylvania line 75-4 years In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio - at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 4 th of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 of Octo 1818 and forwarded to John Hannon Gainesville Muskingum, Ohio
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1818 40 . 26 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Mar 1819 48 . 00
$ 88 . 26
5 mo 1/30 -
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
✓
Muskingum Co

File away with other old Discharges. —
Revolutionary. Discharge of John Clark. Penn a Line.
Mem o . — Feb y 7 th this Claim brought in by the hon ble M c Kerrick. on inspection of the B. Loc. find the W t ifi d N o 9128. dated Dec r 13. 1791.

1658. Ohio En. Agnes Clark widow of John Clark Penn who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
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 31 day of August 48 and sent to
Hon. Wm. Shawyer Member of Congress
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 336 Vol. 1,

Muskingum County Jct.) Be it known, that before me perso- State of Ohio                     g-nally appeared John Clark, & made oath, that he entered the service of the United States during the Revolutionary war on the 15. June 1775, having enlisted as a private soldier; that he served in Capt. Dowdles company of the Pennsylvania Line until the month of June 1779, when he was regularly discharged at West Point by Capt. Matson & Col. Chambers of the same line; that all his papers were stolen from him at Charleston South Carolina in 1783;—that he again enlisted in the service of his country in April 1781, and was discharged regularly by Col. Hamilton at Philadelphia in the month of Octr. 1783;—Having ser- ved against the common enemy until near the close of the Revolutionary war in the Pennsylvanian line under Capt. Campbell & Lewis: that by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, being in his 75. th year, he needs the support  assistance of his coun- try for support.
Sworn & Subscribed to this
John Clark
4 th day of April 1818, Before me,
Daniel Stillwell Ass't judge

Muskingum County State of Ohio
Let it be known, that it having appeared to the satisfaction of the undersigned, an Associate Judge for the County aforesaid, that John Clark, who has deposed to the within statement, served in the Revolution war against the common enemy, I do hereby certify, that the proceedings have been regularly made before me. Danl Stillwell Associate Judge
Lancaster, Muskingum County Apr. 4. 1878.
The Honble the Secretary of War will enclose to John Hannum, Marshal of Ohio, at Lancaster, the certificate, if John Clark should be placed on the Pension List.

H. H. H. H. H.
4146
Agnes Clarke Ohio.
returned case
admits R. 2. $80
Wm. A. Harper N. R.
H. H. H. H. H.

State of Ohio
Muskingum County ss, On this twenty fifth day of January 1839. personally appeared before me, one of the Associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County aforesaid Agnes Clark, a resident of Ohio, in the County of Muskingum, aged seventy two 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 pensions to certain widows." That she is the widow of John Clark who was a sergeant in the war of the Revolution, and if appli- cant is correct in her memory, her husband joined the army from the County of Cumberland, State of Pennsylvania, served three years as a Volunteer, and then enlisted for during the war, and at the termination of the war, was honorably discharged, which dis- charge, applicant has often seen, but at this time has no recollection of what has become of it, unless it was forwarded to the Department of War at the time her husband made his application for a pension with other papers; she recollects of hearing her husband often say, that he was in many battles, but is unable to say where they were fought except one at Bunker Hill, that in one of them he was wounded in the leg by two balls. Applicant is unable to recollect any of the Officers under which her husband served, but confidently believes, that sufficient evidence to show the names of the Officers may be found in the department; applicant has no documentary evidence in support of her claim, because her husband forwarded them to the War department, in order to substantiate his claim for a pension. except the certificate of marriage which is inclosed, and which cer- tificate applicant has been in possession of, from its date, to the present time. Applicant further declares, that she was married to the said John Clark on the twenty first day of July one thousand seven hundred and eighty seven. That her husband, the aforesaid John Clark died on the fourteenth day of November 1819. 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 nine-four, at the time above stated. Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before me, William Blackcomb
Associate Judge.
Agnes Clark mark
I William Blackcomb one of the Associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, do certify that the above named applicant, from age and bodily

informity cannot attend the Court, given under my hand the day and year last above written
William Blackson Associate Judge.
At the same time personally appeared Ellen Griffith who being duly sworn according to law, do depose and say that she was well acquainted with John Clark the hus- band of said applicant Agnes Clark, that he was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States, that the said John Clark died on the fourteenth day of November 1819
Sworn to and subscribed subscribed this twenty fifth day of January
1839 William Blackson                      Ellen Griffith Associate Judge
Also, at the same time and place personally appeared Samuel Clark, who being duly sworn according to law do depose and say, that John Clark deceased was the hus- band of Agnes Clark the above named applicant, and that the said John died on the fourteenth day of November 1819                      Sworn to and subscribed this twenty fifth day of January 1839
William Blackson Associate Judge
Samuel Clark

This is to certify that John Clark and Annunes Martin that joined together in holy Matrimony in the State of Pennsylvania and Township of Hamilton Franklin County in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eigh- ty seven July 2 d the twenty first By me John Michael Stehle Minister of the gospel

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. John Clark wid File 4654
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     June 15 1775 June 1779 Pvt. Dowdle Chambers Penn.   Natson "   Apr. 1781 Oct. 1782 Campbell Hampton "   Irwin "  
Battles engaged in, Monmouth
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Found the army from Cumberland Co. Pa.
Date of application for pension, Apr. 4, 1818. This it was al.
Residence at date of application, Washington Co. Ohio.
Age at date of application, 74 years. Died Nov. 14, 1819
Remarks: Soldier married July 21, 1787 Agnes or Annunias Martin. She was allowed pension on an application executed Jan'y 15, 1839 while a resident of Wash. Twp. Muskingum Co. Ohio, aged 72 years.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Clark, John GRADE Private LINE Pennsylvania
WARRANT NUMBER 9128 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED December 13, 1791 To Gideon Merokle, 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.

Land. Document No 89
John Clark or Clarke Penn. Wt. 4634 B. L. Wt. 7128 issued

001-00000 THESE are to CERTIFY that the bearer hereof Sergeant John Clarke in the 1st Regiment, having faithfully served the United States from the 21st of March 1861 to this present date and being inlisted for the war, is hereby discharged from the American army. Paid $13.00
Given at Harrisburg, Pa. this 31st day of Oct 1863 By Richard H. Thomas  Brig Genl XXXXX  Comm'g Genl XXXXX  Quartermaster
Registered in the books of the regiment,
James M. Morris  James M. Morris adjutant.
I made the above Remark and have erased the John Clark in list for the War & issued to the End thereof. See final Settlement Certificate No 75639. is entitled to Land if not already drawn P.H.

Ohio 1837
let 15 April 1839 R. Mitchell let. Hon. H.A. Moore 29 Jan. '44.
Agnes Clark widow of John Clark decd
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 4th November 1829 of Muskingum in the State of Ohio who was a Private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Rowles of the Reg t commanded by Col Chambers the Pa line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of Feby. A.D. 1839 and Sept 10 th 1839 A. Harper 100. of steps.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1838 $200.00 Semi-annual allowance ending Mar. 29, 40.00
$240.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by H. H. Madison Clerk Book A Vol. 2 do Page 216

John Clark -
Pennsylvania line -
Revolutionary claim.
Adm
The rolls of Pennsylv a . not received at the pen- -sion office of the war department. - The testimony, one oath, of two or more disinterested and credible persons, is required in lieu thereof, proving the service, as stated in the declaration of the claimant. - The judge is desired to certify, under the seal of the court, that the applicant is in indigent circumstances, and needs the support of his country.
Correct by me

15070_00541 State of Ohio, Muskingum County. } ss.
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I David Chambers, Clerk of the court of common pleas of Muskingum County do hereby certify, That Daniel Stillwell Esqr. before whom the within deposition was taken, was at the time an acting associate judge in and for said county, duly appointed and commissioned as such; and that faith and credit may and ought to be given to his official acts as well in courts of justice as elsewhere:—
In Testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed my official seal at Lanesville the twenty first day of April. A. D. 1818. —
David Chambers, Clk. M. Co.

5300 Cincinnati Ohio.
Agnes Clark widow of John Clark who was a Private 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 15 th day of April 1844, and sent to
Hon. A. Harper House of Reps
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 157
Rep 15 Apr 44

Washn. April 8/44.
Hon. Alex. Harper.
Enc. pension claims of Mr. Clark, Davis & Wilson. asks attention to certain cases now before Pension Office.
H376. see Aple 8/44
Pension Office
Conn
This Mar 3 rd 1843 d,
Hon A Harper W.R.

Washington City
April 5 th 1844
Sir
I have received a letter from Newark Ohio which states that Mrs Knapp & Mrs Hoover widows of Ben Richardson filed claims in the Department four or five years ago claiming to be entitled to pay on the bonds of said Richardson, may I ask the favor of being informed what is the determination of these claims, and when in they are defective if defects exist, I am not who the property of Mrs Wilson, Mr Clark and Mrs Davis, and am requested to call the attention of the Dept to these cases, I am requested also to call your attention to the application filed by Sarah Lockwood, the property and stated to have been sold in those cases some time ago, I am directed to request that the certificate of standing that these persons are entitled to, if they are entitled to any, may be forwarded to De Witt R. Mitchell Governor Ohio, May leave to call your attention to the application of Mrs Nancy Lockwood, the property now

sent to the Department long since
will get confirmation
Yrs.
Alfred Harper
Dear Mr. Wilkinson Page of Man.

Agnes Clark Ohio
— Suspended
— See letter 31 st Jan y 1839 No. 10. T. L. Hamer.
Act 7 July 1838.

State of Ohio Muskingum County: }
Be it known, that John Clark, having heretofore personally appeared before me, made oath, & satisfied me, that he served in the Revolutionary War against the common enemy, the proceedings had thereon, having been by me certified & transmitted to the Secy of Department of War; I do therefore certify, that the aforesaid John Clark has re-appeared before me and fully satisfied me, that he performed the continued service of Nine months in the service of this country during the War of the Revolution — that he is in reduced circumstances and absolutely needs the assistance from the country for his support. Given under my Hand this 25 th day of June 1818 at Zanesville Daniel Stillwell Esq. Judge
State of Ohio Muskingum county ss. }
I David Chambers clerk of the court of common pleas of Muskingum county aforesaid do hereby certify that Daniel Stillwell Esq., who has signed the above certificate, is one of the acting associate judges of the court of common pleas for said county, duly commissioned, and that to all his official acts as such, full faith and credit are due as well in courts of justice as elsewhere.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal at Zanesville the 25 th day of June A.D. 1818.
David Chambers Clk. atty

I am well acquainted with Mrs.
Mrs. Blackman of Manchester County Ohio and with her hand writing, and have no doubt, that her signature to the papers of Agnes Black in her application for asylum is genuine
9th Feby 1839-
Alan Harper

3 M 17 April 12, 1839
Bounty Land office. and
Pendleton office.
Mr. Allin
Ans d at Bounty Land Office April 13 th 1839
Hon. Joel P. Ferris City of New Washington City
R. April 12, 1839

Lansville April 8. 1839
Hon J. A. Roane
Sir - during the last session of Congress I forwarded the evidence of Agnes Clark the Widow of John Clark late a Revolutionary Pensioner , in order to have him placed on the Pension list, they were handed over to the Department over which you preside, by the Hon T. L. Hamer, the decision on the case is not known by the applicant - will you oblige him, through the subscriber to let him know. - Some time after this, through Mr Hamer I stated to the Department what could be proven in relation to this comd. Clark for Bounty land I then requested to know if the testimony to which I allude would not be sufficient, by a reference to my last letter the amount of that testimony may be seen -
Your attention to these cases will be thankfully acknowledged by an aged Lady & Your humble Servant Natalie Mitchell

Ref. 1658 DR. C. F. CLARK.
188 EAST STATE STREET, COLUMBUS, OHIO.
DR. W. K. ROGERS.
Columbus, Ohio, January 13th, 1908.
Recorder of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
My dear sir:-
Will you kindly inform me as to how I may obtain information as to the time of enlistment and time of discharge, and place and character of service of John Clark, in the War of the Revolution? Mr. Clark is supposed to have enlisted in 1776 in Massachusetts, later in Pennsylvania, and again in Virginia. He served a considerable part of this time under Daniel Morgan of Virginia, and later became a resident of Berkeley County, Virginia, where he lived for some years before moving to Ohio. At one period, when disabled, he acted as a recruiting officer. Some years after moving to Ohio (in 1812 or thereabouts) Mr. Clark died, and many years afterward his widow, Agnes Clark, received a pension in recognition of his services. The above, and the fact that he was given a grant of land in Ohio for such service, may be of assistance in tracing his record.
I shall be glad to bear any reasonable expense, such as is customary in tracing such matters, in obtaining reliable papers regarding his service, but would request that you inform me first as to what steps will be necessary.
Thanking you in advance, Very sincerely yours,
C. F. Clark.

1908 San Jo Hist to C. F. Clark. V.L.M.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 4654
Jan 20, 1908 Agnes James Clark Wid. John Clark Pvt Rev War
Act: Feb 2, 1898
Index: —Vol. 84 , Page 135
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Washington Jan'y 22. 1844
Hon. J. E. Edwards
Sir
Enclosed you will find several papers in relation to certain pensions, - The papers were sent to me by the Hon. Robt. Mitchell of Zanesville, who desired me to present the same to you & also to say to you that "he has not received information on the application of Mrs. Sarah Cockroft". He wishes to draw the pension for her, as well as the other applicants named in the inclosed papers -
I have the honor to be With great Respect Your Obedt Servt
H. A. Moore

5480 14376 C. Clark
A. Clark
$80 per annum
Hon. A. Harper House of Rep

156070 00555 Declaration. In order to obtain the benefits of the act of the 3 rd March 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7. 1838.
State of Ohio } Muskingum County } ss. On this twenty fourth day of March, 1844. personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County, Agnes Clark, a resident of Washington Township in the county of Muskingum, State of Ohio 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 rd March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of John Clark who was a private in the army of the Revolution; that at this time, she cannot recollect the company or Regiment, that her husband served in. That she had in her possession a certificate of pension, under the act of July 7. 1838. That she received annually eighty dollars under the act of July 7. 1838. She further declares that she is still a widow. Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before James Costman } Justice of the peace } his Agnes X Clark mark
I hereby certify, that Agnes Clark is personally known to me, and that she drew a pension under the act of July 7. 1838 given under my hand the day & year above mentioned
James Costman Justice of the peace

The State of Ohio, Muskingum County ss I George W. Manypenny Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County do hereby certify that James Bachman is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, legally authorized to act as such; and that his signatures above written, are genuine In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court at Zanesville this 1st day of April 1814
Geo. W. Manypenny Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County By A. Wilkins Deputy

Declaration, In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 2 nd February, 1848, entitled "An act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution."
State of Ohio } Washington County } ss. On this Nineteenth day of July 1848. Personally appeared, before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, Agnes Clark, a resident of the County of Washington and State of Ohio, aged eighty-five years, who being 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 2 nd February, 1848. granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of John Clark who was a private in the army of the Revolution. At this time she is unable to say what Regiment or corps he served in, without reference to the papers now in the War office, on which her husband was pensioned. That the annual amount of the pension which she received under the act of the 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.
And R. Jackson Justice of the Peace
Agnes X Clark mark
I certify that the above named declarant is personally known to me
And R. Jackson J.P.
The State of Ohio, } ss. I, Anthony Wilkins, Clerk of Washington County, the Court of Common Pleas of said County, hereby certify that Andrew R. Jackson is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, legally authorized to act as such, and that his signatures above written are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I here set my hand and the seal of said Court, at Zanesville, this 19th day of July A. D. 1848.
Anthony Wilkins, Clerk.