Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 35,811, Samuel Creswell, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
VA
Creswell, Samuel or Criswell
S 35811
Collected in Bedford Co. Pa
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Paid at the Treasury under the Act of 22 April 1838 from 4 Sept 1836 to 4 Sept 1837. Agent notified 14 July 1838
Died Apr 15 1839
First payment Roll No. 9 May 1839 from 6/4
9413
Kentucky
Jamuel Brinker
of Mason Co. in the state of Kentucky who was a private in the regiment commanded Colonel Gibson of the Virginia line, for the term of five Years
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 15 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 of April 1818 and sent to A. Beatty Esq. Washington Kentucky
Arrears to 4th of March 1819 10 85.00 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept 1819  48.
133.00
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued

The Commonwealth of Kentucky First Judicial District Set
Samuel Criswell, a resident citizen of the County of Mason in the District and Commonwealth aforesaid, this day made the following declaration before me Adam Beatty, Circuit Judge of the District and Commonwealth aforesaid: to wit:
That he the said Samuel Criswell enlisted as a soldier for two years, on the 6 th day of April in the year 1778, in the service of the United States, in Captain James O'Harra's company, which after having remained in service on the Ohio for one year from the time of his enlistment joined and was attached to the 13 th Virginia Regiment, commanded by Colonel John Gibson, the said company being then commanded by Captain Benjamin Biggs, Capt. O'Harra having resigned his commission. That the said Captain O'Harra having stated that he the said Samuel Criswell had enlisted for the war, he was retained in the service of the United States in the same Regiment (which was on Continental establishment)

until the end of the revolutionary war, when he was regularly discharged from the service in July 1783. He further declares, that he never has a pension heretofore allowed him by the laws of the United States, and that by reason of his reduced circumstances in life he needs assistance from his Country for support.
And I the said Adam Beatty do further certify that the said Samuel Griswell did, before me, in due and legal form make oath to the truth of the facts stated in the foregoing declaration.
In Witness whereof I the said Adam Beatty, Circuit Judge, as aforesaid, have hereunto set my hand and seal the 16 day of April 1818.
A. Beatty Secy

Peter Kopp personally appeared before the undersigned the 16 th of May 1818, and being duly sworn deposes and says he is acquainted with the above named Samuel Brimell, that said Brimell is in very low circumstances as to property, that he owns no land, nor slaves, and that his property after paying his debts would, as this deponent believes, not be worth twenty dollars. In witness whereof I have affixed my hand as Judge of the first Judicial district the date above.
AD Beatty. State of Kentucky sc!
I Adair Beatty, Judge as aforesaid, certify that it was this day proved to my satisfaction by the oath of John Campbell, that the aforesaid Saml. Brimell did enter the public service, about the time stated in his declaration, and that he served in the same regiment with the said Campbell, (viz Col o John Gibson's) from June 1778, till the year 1781, at which time the said Campbell was discharged, and left the said Brimell in the service. I further certify that it was proved to my satisfaction, by the oath of Peter Kopp, as above, that the said Brimell was in reduced circumstances on the date of his declaration, and that he stands in need of the assistance of his country for a support. Given under my hand this 3 rd day of August 1818.
AD Beatty.

State of Kentucky
Marion Circuit Set
I Marshall Key clerk of the Marion Circuit Court, Do certify that Adam Beatty who subscribed the within certificates is and was at the time of subscribing the same, Judge of the Court for said Circuit, duly commissioned and qualified, and that full faith and credit ought to be given to all Official acts by him done
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at the town of Washington the 17 th day of August 1818
Marshall Key
The Hon'ble The Secretary of War Washington City
James Wilson Trenton 13 th Virginia Hwy Rear Column 6 th of Artillery 19 th & 20 th July 1865 Fort Monroe

The Commonwealth of Kentucky. Lewis County.
On this 18 th day of July 1820. Personally appeared before the subscribed Judge of the first Judicial District in Kentucky Now sitting in open Court. in Lewis County being one of - Circuit of the first Judicial District and a Court of Record. Samuel Criswell aged Sixty nine years and a Resident of the County of Lewis who being first duly sworn according to law. Doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolution- ary war as follows - He enlisted on the day of May 1778. in Bedford County Pennsylvania with with Captain James Hanna. To be stationed at the point above the mouth of Big Kenhawa, and Remained there one winter and was Marched from that point to Fort Pitt. where he was attached to the 9 th Regiment of the Virginia line Commanded by Col. John Gibson under the Immediate Command of Captain Benjamin Biggs. and continued in said Regiment until the close of the war according to enlistment. and was in Several skirmishes with the Indians during his term of service in the war against Great Britain he was discharged at Fort Pitt. from the Continental Service at the close of the war between America and Great Britain - The said Criswell is now on the Pension list and has a certificate dated the 16 th day of April 1819. No. 9413. The date of his original Declaration was made on the 16 th day of April 1818. And the said Criswell do solemnly swear that I was a Resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of

March 1818. And that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale, or in any manner disposed of any property, or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provi- sions of the act of Congress entitled an act, to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land & Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary war passed the 18 th day of March 1818.
And that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities, contracts, or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
   Cows & Heifers worth $10-   2 Cows & one Calf 18   1 Loom & Tackling 10-   6 Head of Sheep 6   Pot Metal 6   2 Buckets & Chain 1-   Dresses Ward 1- 68   Earthen ware 75   2 Set Plow Irons 1 Axe & anchor 6-   7 Head of hogs 10-   $68:75  
This is all I possess own as above stated. necessary clothing and bedding excepted. I have followed the business & occupation of Shoe making and farming ever since I left the service of my Country in its struggle with Great Britain my discharge aforesaid. I have a family of the following description. a wife who is aged about forty two years. who is much afflicted with the Rheumatic pain & seven children the

The eldest of whom is a Girl about Eighteen years of age - and Son who is aged about fifteen years. The balance are small but all enjoy ordinary health. The said Criswell declares he is very infirm and has nearly lost the use of his Right Arm and cannot well support himself and family without the assistance of his Country. Samuel Criswell.
Sworn to, and Declared before the undersigned Sole Judge of the Lewis Circuit Court this 18 th of July 1820.
J. W. Beatty.
Kentucky. Lewis County Set.
At a Circuit Court continued and held for the county aforesaid at the Courthouse thereof in the Town of Clarksville on Tuesday the 18 th day of July 1820.
Samuel Criswell this day came personally into Court and made oath to his written declaration which is ordered to be filed.
And it is further ordered that it be certified to the department of War, that the Court is of opinion that the value of the said Criswell's property is Sixtyeight dollars and Seventy five cents, according to his schedule filed.
Copy Test Phil. B. B. Clk. H. L. B.
The Commonwealth of Kentucky Set.
I Joseph Webb Clerk of the Lewis Circuit Court do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the Record of said Court. And I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the Total amount in Value of the property described in the aforesaid schedule is Sixtyeight dollars and

And seventy five cents.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court in my office at Clarksville the fifth day of
January 1820. And in the 29 th year of the Commonwealth aforesaid.
Robt. H. Clark
Samuel Lewisville Declaration of a Residence
Copy Examined 1820 At. S. P. H. Clark
No 9413
Con Sep 1819

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section EEB/ILL
July 26, 1930.
Miss M. B. Adams 229 Palmetto Street Orlando, Florida.
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 35811, that Samuel Creswell, (the name also appears Criswell) enlisted April 6, 1778, in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, served in Captains James O'Hara's and Benjamin Biggs' Companies, Colonel John Gibson's Virginia Regiment, was in several skirmishes with the Indians and was discharged in July, 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 16, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Mason County, Kentucky.
In 1820, he resided in Lewis County, Kentucky and stated that he was sixty-nine years of age and that his wife was aged about forty-two years; that he had seven children, the oldest, a daughter eighteen years of age, and a son aged about fifteen years, their names are not given, nor are the names and ages of the other children.
He died April 15, 1839.
This is the history of the only soldier named Samuel Creswell found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Very truly yours,
E.W.MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

LEMS. C. H. Ky 9 th January 1828
Recd P.M. 1828
To The Honble John C. Calhoun Secretary of War. Washington City. D.C.
for Mail

W Swan July 13.

Treasury Department,
Second Comptroller's Office,
July 12. 1838.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Samuel Crowell a Pensioner on the Roll of the Kentucky Agency, at the rate of — eight Dollars and " — " — Cents per month month, under the law of the 18 th of March 1818 has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1836 to the 4 th of September 1837
Respectfully, yours,
Abner E. Parrish Comptroller
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

1934 - May 29 - Ad. Mr Edgar G. Crimwell - no further data in re-family not including home address at time of enl. are shown. Ed. G. Dalt.
1. subject born in cler.
35 811 INVALID. Rey
File No. 35 811 Samuel Crimwell Dis Rev Mr
Act: 18 March 18
Index: - Vol. 2 , Page 66
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Sept 5 1903 - Miss Frances A. Clark - A
June 15 1904 - To above - apply to Rev for information as to if pension - If sum was not to no one was entitled. Expt to who were under 16 at date of death
1930 - Feb 28 - Rev. to Mr Edgar G. Crimwell. Letter in case Samuel Crimwell S.R. 617
1930 - July 26 - Rev. to Mrs M. B. Adams - D.D.L.
1932 - July 14 - Rev. to John L. Brumbo - letter in case of John Lloyd Wheaton, Nov 13 1903

Clark, S. Dak.
Aug. 25, 1903
Department of Interior, Washington, D.C.
Please send me a statement of the military history of Samuel Criswell, a soldier and pensioner in the Revolutionary War . He is from New York or Pennsylvania.
Respectfully, Frances Armstrong.

June 16 th 1930
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir,
Am writing to know if you can tell me if (more) Henry Robinson- Robeson who was an officer in the Rev. War drew a pension? I think he was living in New York State time of the war & after war lived in Pennsylvania. Did John Brewster who received a grant of land in Butler Co. Pennsylv- ania for his service in the Rev. war receive a pension? Said John Brewster lived in New Jersey first and later moved to near Farmettsburg Pa. Did a Samuel my Breswell from Pennsylvania receive a pension?
Make this Rev. 17

Any information you can give me will be much appreciated. I am trying to get all the information I can about these ancestors as I want to join the D.A.R.
Thanking you in advance for your kindness.
Yours sincerely.
(Miss) M. B. Adams.
229 Palmetto Street.
Orlando.
Florida.

EDGAR G. CRISWELL 1200 Pacific Street Brooklyn, New York
March 14, 1934.
The Hon. The Commissioner, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
My dear Sir:--
In your letter to me, dated Feb. 28, 1930, ( file "Rev. and 1812 Wars were Section. EEL ") you were good enough to tell me that a pension had been allowed to SAMUEL CRESWELL on his application of April 16, 1818, when he was a resident of Marion Co., Ky.
At this time I am greatly interested in getting additional information about this man. At your convenience, can you have his application examined to see if you can give me from it (1) the place at which he enlisted; (2) the place which he gave as his home address at that time; date and place of his birth; and any data of his family if given?
I shall appreciate immensely anything your office can do for me in this matter.
Cordially yours
Edgar G. Criswell

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section MEL
February 28, 1930
Mr. Edgar G. Criswell 1200 Pacific Street Brooklyn, New York
Dear Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.35811, it appears that Samuel Cresswell (the name also appears as Criswell) enlisted April 6, 1778, in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, served in Captains James O'Hara's and Benjamin Biggs' Companies, Colonel John Gibson's Virginia Regiment, was in several skirmishes with the Indians and was discharged in July, 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 16, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Mason County, Kentucky.
In 1820, he resided in Lewis County, Kentucky and stated that he was sixty-nine years of age and that his wife was aged about forty-two years; that he had seven children, the oldest, a daughter eighteen years of age, and a son aged about fifteen years, their names are not given, nor are the names and ages of the other children.
He died April 15, 1839.
Very truly yours
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

July 14, 1932
Mr. John L. Trumbo Kentucky Game and Fish Commission Frankfort, Kentucky
Samuel Creswell-S.35811 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX RA-J/REL
Dear Sir:
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, S.35811, based upon the military service of Samuel Creswell in that war.
Samuel Creswell(the name also appears as Criswell) enlisted April 6, 1778, in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, served in Captain James O'Hara's and Benjamin Biggs' Companies, Colonel John Gibson's Virginia Regiment, was in several skirmishes with the Indians and was discharged in June, 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 16, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Mason County, Kentucky.
In 1820, he resided in Lewis County, Kentucky, and stated that he was sixty-nine years of age and that his wife was aged about forty-two years; that he had seven children, the eldest, a daughter, aged eighteen years, and a son aged about fifteen years: the names of his wife and children, and the ages of the other five children are not given.
He died April 15, 1839.
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Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

May 29, 1934
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Mr. Edgar G. Criswell 1200 Pacific Street Brooklyn, New York
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request further information in regard to Samuel Cresswell, S.35811, whose record was furnished you on February 28, 1930.
The papers have been examined carefully. The soldier's place of enlistment was Bedford County, Pennsylvania, as stated in letter to you of above date; his home address nor the name of the place in the county at the time of enlistment are not shown, nor the date and place of his birth. There are no other family data than were given in the report to you in 1930.
In order to obtain date of last payment of pension, and the name and address of person paid in the case of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Samuel Cresswell or Criswell, you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city and cite the following data:
Samuel Criswell, Certificate No. 9413, issued April 16, 1818, rate $ 8 per month, commenced April 16, 1818, Act of March 18, 1818, Kentucky Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILL Assistant to Administrator.