Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 1825, Samuel Cever, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Perm.
bever, Samuel beven,
R. 1825-
CONTENTS

State of Pennsylvania } Lehigh County } ss
On the eighth day of August 1837 - personally appeared in open court, before the Judges now sitting, Samuel Leber a resident of Berry Township, in the County of Lehigh and State of Penn a aged 78 years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Lehigh, passed Feb. 1832 -
That I entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers, & served as herein after stated, to wit - I was drafted from the residence of my father, in Berry Township, the Cumberland, now Lehigh County, Penn a on the 10 th day of November 1817, for a two months term of service, in Captain Henry Boyles Company of Col. William Chambers Regiment of Penn a militia, James Drabson, 1 st Lieut. Robt. Blair, 2 nd Lieut. & Elisha Lewis, Ensign, Thomas Turbett was, Lieut. Colonel & Samson, Major - We marched to Lehigh Pennsylvania, where we remained a few days, then marched to Newtown Squad in Chester County Penn a , where we joined our Regiment, and remained a few days, we then marched to the seventeen mile stone on the Lancaster road, where we encamped a short time. Then marched to White Marsh and encamped for better than a week, we then crossed the Schuylkill, and after different encampments, encamped near the Seven Stars on the Lancaster Road - where we were attacked by the British early in the morning following our encampment. Genl. Potts commanded. The whole of his brigade was in the engagement. Our Captain and Second Lieutenant were both wounded, and one of our Company taken prisoner. There were a few of the Militia in the Brigade wounded

and several killed, and some taken prisoners. we were compelled to retreat across the Schuylkill, where we remained a few days. we then recrossed the Schuylkill and encamped at the "Gulf Hills" not far the "Valley Forge". Genl Washingtons Army lay at the Valley Forge at the same time. We lay at the Hills about one week. we then removed to the Radnor Meeting House where we remained until the expiration of our term of service, when we were dismissed, and permitted to return home. during this time I served as Second Sergeant in the Company.
On the 10 th or 15 th August 1779 I was again drafted for a two months term to protect the Inhabitants from the incursions of the Indians. under the same Captain Henry Taylor and Lieutenant Blair. we were marched to Potters Fort in Pennsylvania then Northumberland, (Now Centre County Penn s .) where the company were stationed during the term. at the expiration thereof, we were dismissed, and permitted to return home. there were no other troops either regular or militia, stationed at the Fort. Captain Taylor commanded.
I hereby relinquish every claim whatsoever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declare that my name is not on the pension roll of the Agency of any State.
[The following interrogatories were propounded in open court to the applicant.]
Where and in what year were you born? Answer. I was born in Northampton Township, Lehigh County Penn s . on the 25 th day of July 1757. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it? Answer. I had a record of my age in my Father's family bible in my own possession.

Q. Where were you living when called into service: where have you lived since the Revolutionary war: and where do you now live?
A. My father moved with his family from New Jersey to Derry Township (then Lehigh County) now Mifflin County Penns a in 1771. I lived with him there, and have lived on part of the farm ever since.
Q. When was you called into service: were you drafted: did you volunteer: or were you a substitute? and if a substitute for whom?
A. I was drafted in both cases with my class in the Militia. the first draft when I was a little over eighteen years of age.
Q. State the name of some of the Regular Regiments who were with the troops when you served: such Continental and Militia Regiments as you recollect and the general circumstances of your service?
A. When we lay at White Marsh, the Brigade of Genl. Wayne lay near us part of the time. Genl. Potter's Brigade was composed of a Regiment of Militia from Berks County under Colonel Leary a Regiment from Northumberland County under Colonel Monroe a Regiment from Berks County under Colonel Anthony Lander and the Regiment from Lehigh County which I was in commanded by Col. William Chambers. And probably some other Regiments not recollect. After joining the Regiment I was at all times attached to Genl. Potter's Brigade and served attached in my following description. In my second tour there were no regular or Militia Regiments in Officer except Captain Taylor's Company to which I was attached.
Q. Did you receive a discharge from the service, if so by whom was it given: and what was the bearing of it?
A. I never received a written discharge at the end of my term I was dismissed, and returned home.

Question. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character as to veracity and good behavior. Your services as a soldier of the Revolution?
Answer. The Reverend James Woods, Pastor of the Presbyterian Church Lewis town, of whose Church I am a member, the Hon. John Oliver one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Mifflin County, who served in 1777 in the same brigade , though not in the same Regiment with me. And Major James Robinson of Lewis town, also a military man of the Revolutionary War, who have known me since that time.
Sworn and subscribed to in open Court the day and year aforesaid. Cor. M. B. Johnston Prob.
State of Pennsylvania, Mifflin County, To all whom these presents shall come, We the Hon. John Oliver one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Mifflin County aforesaid, and Major James Robinson of Lewis town, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Samuel Leven and have known him since the year 1777. That we believe him to be a man of truth and veracity, and of good moral character. That we believe him to be about seventy eight years of age. and that it is reported and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution. And the fully concur from our own knowledge in the opinion.
Given under our hands in open Court before us. James Robinson John Oliver [Signature]

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Samuel Coven Pennsylvania
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State of Pennsylvania
" Chester County ss
I James S. Woods, Pastor of the Presbyterian congregation of the Borough of Lewisburg, hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Samuel Levan, who has subscribed the fore- going deposition, that I believe him to be a man of from 70 to 80 years of age - that he is a man of truth & veracity - and bears a good moral cha- racter -
James S. Woods
We the Judges of the court of Common Pleas of Chester County Penna now sitting - do certify that the Rev. Jas. S. Woods is Pastor of the Presby- terian congregation Lewisburg, & that he appeared before us & subscribed the above certificate - Notary our hands this 10 th day of Aug t 1837 -
Robert M c Curdie } Judges John Oliver

State of Pennsylvania Mifflin County
Personally appeared in open Court before the Judges (now sitting) the Hon. John Oliver who being duly sworn as law directs, saith that he is well acquainted with the foregoing deponent, Samuel Keer and has been acquainted with him since the year 1777, and that to the knowledge of this deponent, the said Samuel Keer did serve a two months term of service in the Militia in the year 1777. in Colonel Chambers Regiment of Genl. Potter's Brigade, as stated in his deposition. This deponent was in service at the same time in the same Brigade, though not in the same Regiment, and knew Samuel Keer whilst in the service and that the said Samuel Keer's statement of his services as given in his deposition is true to the best of this deponent's knowledge and belief.
Sworn & subscribed to in open Court this 8 th day of August 1837 before me M c Dermott
John Oliver
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states, and the Court further certify that it appears to them that Major James Robison who has signed the above Certificate is a resident of Lewistown Mifflin County Penn a and is a credible person, and that the Hon. John Oliver is one of the Judges of this Court and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Robt. H. H. (clerk) John Oliver (Judge)

State of Pennsylvania Mifflin County
I William A. Johnston Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County of Mifflin. Do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of the application of Samuel Brewer for a pension. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, at Lewistown this twenty fifth day of August A.D. one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven W.A. Johnston Clerk
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Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
REJECTED
1825
P.O.
Samuel Clevenger
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Ages: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P.O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____
Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. _____
Searched for _____
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Samuel Bevan Pennsylvania
Rejected
See letter 16 th Oct. 1837 J. Dickens
1825

Application for Pension (stationary) Service
Oct 1832
Hon. Joel R. Poinsett Secy War Washington City

Lewistown Mifflin County August 30th 1837
Hon. J. R. Parnett
Sir, at war,
Sir. I enclose you the petition of Samuel Beever as soldier of the Revolution for a Pension - Would refer you to the Hon. W. M. Potter for his character, under whose grand father, Genl. Potter, Mr. Beever served
Very
Respectfully
J. Dickson