Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 23794, Daniel Chapman, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Chapman, Daniel Lucretia
W 23794
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Illinois 29. 0025.
Francis Chapman of Vermilion Co in the State of Ill who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Sackett of the Regt commanded by Col Thomas in the New York Brigade at Chippewa
2 P. Small $80.00
Inscribed on the Roll of Illinois at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of Feb y and sent to 1834 Henry Eddy, Shawneetown, Ill
Arrears to the 14th of Sept 1833 200.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4th Mch '34 40.00
$240.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by John H. Hargrave Clerk Book C - Vol. 8 Page 65
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S. 987
1890
July 12th P. J. Chapman history prior (thru 1st controller)
Alma's Eunice Chapman died son of Daniel h. Y. served in the Revolutionary as a Private
wid. who war. Insc of Ser on Cert the and
scribed on the Roll at the rate 50 Dollars.
as per annum, to commence the 4th day of March, 1848. May 7 September 1849
Certificate of Pension issued 9th day of Sept 1852 sent to
E. Wright Esq Springfield Ill!
Roll of Pensioners under act Page 343 Vol. 3

Admiralty"> Adm 2 years $80
Henry Eddy Shawnee town Illinois

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
State of Illinois, Johnson county ss.
On this first  third day of June, 1833, personally appeared before the county commissioners' court, of the county of Johnson aforesaid, now sitting, Daniel Chapman, a resident of the said county of Johnson, aged 70 years, on the 25th day of July last, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832.
That in the Spring of the year 1775 this declarant volunteered under Captain Richard Sackett, of the county of West Chester, in the state of New York, where this applicant was born, and had lived up to that time. Immediately after thus volunteering, the company to which he belonged joined the regiment commanded by Col. Thomas, on the lines above New York. He had volunteered as a private for nine months, but at the expiration of this time, during which he had thus volunteered, and during which according to his engagement, he had served as a private, his places not being supplied, he was kept in service for a year longer  at least two months longer , when he was discharged by Lieut. Mosier, 1st Lieut. commanding the company in the absence of the Captain, who had been taken prisoner by the British. at the town of Bedford, in West Chester county, New York. His employment, during the time of his serving  thus  service was as before mentioned that of a private, and the regiment was employed in watching the enemy continually; and was several times engaged in skirmishes with the enemy, keeping him from foraging near his stolen cattle. at one of these skirmishes, at North Castle, it was that the Captain was taken prisoner by the British. After the expiration of this period of service, which this applicant according to the best of his recollection states to have been not less than one year and nine  eleven months, including the period for which he volunteered, and that for which he was afterwards afterwards detained in service, he was discharged by the same officer, the Captain being still held as a prisoner at West Chester county , in the now state of New York.
In the Spring of 1776, he volunteered again.

who had on an exchange of prisoners been returned, under the same captain and colonel, for a period of nine months, and was again stationed on the same lines as before, in front of the enemy. After the expiration of this second term of duty, and after he was discharged, therefrom in West Chester county as before, by Captain Sackett, this applicant volunteered under lieutenant Mosier, to go & prevent the burning of the houses of Col. Holmes, who had lived in Bedford, but who had joined the British, and had a command of horse. The rest of the town had been burnt by Col. Holmes some time before, and a deserter from the enemy having notified us of the intention of Col. Holmes to come up, and burn his own houses, a party of 45 or 50, of whom this applicant was one, turned out under the brave lieutenant Mosier to prevent it, and save the property for the United States. This was completely accomplished, although Lieut. Mosier and his men were surrounded by four times their number of horsemen, with Col. Holmes at their head. We were formed into a hollow square, and received the enemy on every side at the point of the bayonet, and made a great slaughter of men and horses, without losing a man on our side, and finally dispersed them. Col. Holmes was badly wounded, and his horse killed, as he was in the act of drawing his sword upon Lieut. Mosier, whom he had summoned to surrender. The incident will be well remembered in that neighborhood. During these two terms of duty, that of his first and second volunteer engagements, he was often with other regiments of militia or state troops. He was also with the regular army under General Washington several times. Of the militia or state troops, he remembers Col. Webb's regiment of Connecticut troops. This applicant was in no

general battle during these two campaigns of '75 & '76, but in a great many skirmishes with the British and Tories, who held possession of New York, and who sent out their scouts, spies and foraging parties, which were constantly watched or kept in check by Col. Thomas & Col. Webb's Regiments of volunteers - sometimes assisted by the regular Army, and sometimes by the militia rangers. This applicant during these times, was well acquainted with Colonel Widenfeld, who commanded a regiment, he believes, in the continental line - also, with his son George Widenfeld, who had been a midshipman with this applicant in Captain Sackett's company, but for whom his father got a commission as lieutenant in his own regiment. He also knew a Colonel Scamphell, or Campbell, a very large man, who was engaged in a battle at King's mountain - also a Captain Hunsbarnack, of the Continental army, and Captain Cheny, of the same, who raised, and recruited his company in the county where this applicant lived. He could mention the names of many other officers that he was, more or less, acquainted with, but supposes it to be unnecessary. In the year 1777, and not long after the fight and defeat of Col. Holmes, this applicant turned out again as a volunteer under a captain, whose name he has forgotten, in Colonel Widenfeld's regiment, to go as a scout, being well acquainted with the country, and served in this capacity at least one year. The regiment was engaged with the regular army, and this applicant very generally with the scouts, frequently fighting with parties of the enemy. He was regularly discharged at the end of his term of service by his captain - at West Chester, New York, or in New Jersey, and kept his discharge.
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for several years, but what finally became of it, he does not know. He was a 2 d Sergeant during that term of service, and was discharged as such. But he remained in the service under Col. Wisner, until the main army under General Washington and La Fayette marched southward to meet Cornwallis. He was in the battle at Red Bank on the Hudson river, when the British shipping came up the Hudson to attack the French. The French and American troops erected breast-works, and nearly destroyed the shipping. After these This applicant was born in West-  at Chester county, New York, in the year 1756, and has at his residence a record of his age, kept by his parents himself from the best information he could obtain. He has lost his discharges. From West-Chester county, where this applicant resided, when called into service, he moved after the revolutionary war had closed to Plattsburg, in the same state, where he remained until about twenty years ago, when he moved to Niagara, where he lived two years, thence he moved to the state of Indiana, where he remained two years, and thence to Johnson county, in Illinois, where he has continued to live ever since. This applicant is acquainted with James Jones, — a clergyman, and Hezekiah West, also a clergyman,  clergyman, and resident in this county, who, he believes, will both testify to his character for veracity, and their opinion of his services as a soldier of the revolution. This applicant has no documentary evidence, and knows of no person except John G. Simpkins, whose affidavit is here- with he will endeavor to obtain, by whom

I he can prove any part of his services. This applicant hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any state.
Daniel Chapman
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day & year aforesaid.
John McIntire C.M.
We James Jones, a clergyman, residing in the county of Johnson, in the state of Illinois, and Hezekiah West, also a clergyman residing in the same, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Daniel Chapman, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 76 years of age; that he is reputed, and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Hezekiah West
James Jones
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
John M. McIntire C.M.
And the following interrogatories were put by the court as to the said Daniel Chapman, and by him answered on oath, as answered to said interrogatories respectively:
1 st Where, and in what year were you born? Answer. I was born in Bedford Township, West Chester County, New York, in the year 1756.
2 o Have you any record of your age, & if so, when is it?

Answer. I have a record at my house kept by myself, from the best information I could obtain.
3 When were you at living when called into service, where have you lived since the revolutionary war, and where do you now live?
Answer. I lived in West-Chester county, New York, when called into service, and have lived in Plattsburgh, Niagara, New York, Indiana, and Johnson county, Illinois, successively, since the war - in the last I now live.
4 How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute; and if a substitute, for whom?
Answer. I volunteered.
5 State the names of some of the regular officers, who were with the troops when you served, such continental and militia regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service?
Answer. Generals Washington & La Fayette, were the regular general officers, and Colonel Wiscowfeldt, who to I believe, was a regular colonel, in the regular service; Col t Webb, in the militia from Connecticut - were some of the regular and militia officers whom I recollect. I volunteered under Captain Sackett for nine months, served at least two months over my engagement; again volunteered under the same officer for the same term, and lastly under a Captain whose name he I do not remember. These are general circumstances connected with my services - for others more minute I must refer to my record.

Answer: I received my first discharge from Captain Gackett, my second from Lieutenant Parsons, 1st Lieutenant commanding the company, and my last from my Captain, whose name I do not remember. I have lost them all long since.
Y State the names of persons to whom you are known in your neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity and their belief of your services as a soldier of the revolution.
Answer - James Jones & Hezekiah West, both residents of this county, and preachers of the gospel.
Daniel Chapman
Subscribed & sworn to, the day & year aforesaid
John M. McIntire C.R.
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 certifies, that it appears to them, that James Jones and Hezekiah West, both of whom have signed the certificate preceding the above statement of interrogatories and answer, are both clergymen, resident in the county of Johnson aforesaid, and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, John McIntire, clerk of the County commissioners' court of Johnson county aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Daniel Chapman for a pension. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 3 rd day of June, 1833.
John M. McIntire C.R.

9179 Lucretia Chapman Illinois Act 7 July '58
Lucretia Chapman

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 July 1838 entitled - an act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows - State of Illinois - Johnson County ss On this 29 th day of May 1843 personally appeared before the Probate Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid being a Court of Record - Lucesia Chapman a resident of the said County of Johnson. aged 74 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 Daniel Chapman who was a private soldier in the Revolutionary War in the State of New York as much as three years or more - The particular periods of his service and the officers under whom he served she is not able to state, but she presumes they are sufficiently set forth in a declaration made by himself - upon which she was allowed a pension of Eighty dollars a year under the act of the 7 June 1832 - and was placed on the Pension Roll List of the Illinois Agency She further declares that she was married to the said Daniel Chapman in the month of October 1788 she thinks on the 25 th day - in Dutchess County State of New York - That there is she thinks a family record of the births of her Children if not of her marriage in the possession of her son Samuel J Chapman of Vienna, which will show that her first

Daughter Betsy was born on the 2nd of February 1790 That her husband the aforesaid Daniel Chapman died on the eighth day of February 1841 and she has remained a widow ever since that time - 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 (1794) at the time above stated Sworn and subscribed the day and year first above written Before me
Samuel Chapman (Pp) Lucretia Chapman Middl.
State of Illinois Johnson County ss
Be it known that on the 22nd day of May 1843 personally appeared before the undersigned Probate Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid - Samuel J Chapman who I certify to be a credible witness and made oath in due form of law - That he is the eldest living son of Daniel and Lucretia Chapman That Daniel Chapman his Father was a pensioner of the United States. at Eighty dollars a year and departed this life on the 8th day of February 1841 and that his Mother has remained a Widow ever since that time - That the family record which is here exhibited is the genuine record of his parents - made in his own handwriting about the city of St. Louis years ago and was taken from an old record not now to be found in existence
Sworn and subscribed the day and year above written Before me
Samuel J Chapman

foregoing declaration. for more than twenty years past. That he knows her to be the Widow of Daniel Chapman who was a pensioner of the United States at the Rate of $80 per annum. That they lived together harmoniously as husband and wife. That he has reason to believe and does merely believe that they were lawfully joined in marriage at the time stated in her declaration that the said Daniel Chapman departed this life on the 18 th day of February 1841 and that she has remained a Widow ever since that time Sworn and subscribed this 22 nd day of May 1843
Before me
Samuel Copland (P.S.P.)
Ishmael Veatch
State of Illinois } Set St. Clair County } I Samuel Copland clerk of the County Commissioners Court within and for the County of St. Clair and State aforesaid do certify that Samuel Copland, whose name and certificate appear to the above acknowledgements is and was at the time of signing the same Probate Justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified to office and as such full faith & credit is due and of right ought to be given to all his official acts
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said Court at office in Alton Ill s this 22 nd day of May 1843 Sam l Copland

Daniel Chapman was born July 25 AD 1763 Lucretia Chapman was born April 23 AD 1769 Betsey Chapman was born February 2 AD 1789 Sally Chapman was born Sept 9 - 1791 Samuel J. Chapman was born May 14 AD 1794 Lucretia Chapman was born Aug 24 AD 1796 Solomon Chapman was born July 10 AD 1798 Daniel Chapman was born Aug 30 AD 1800 Miriam Chapman was born January 26 AD 1802 Amanda M. Chapman was born July 21 AD 1804 Pamela Chapman was born February 9 AD 1806 Washington Chapman was born May 25 AD 1808 Warren Chapman was born April 22 AD 1810

March 20, 1935
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Mrs. Annemay Fries 6544 South Mozart Street Chicago, Illinois
DANIEL CHAPMAN W. 23794 RA-J/MLB Am
Dear Madam:
You are furnished below the record of Daniel Chapman, as obtained from pension claim, W. 23794, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
Daniel Chapman was born in Bedford Township, Westchester County, New York, July 25, 1756, as stated by the soldier, or July 25, 1763, as shown by the papers in his widow's claim for pension; the names of his parents are not given.
While residing in Westchester County, New York, he volunteered in the spring of 1775, served as private in Captain Richard Sackett's company, Colonel Thomas' New York regiment, length of tour eleven months. He volunteered in the spring of 1776 and served a tour of nine months under the same officers in the New York troops, and was in many skirmishes, including one at Bedford with Colonel Holmes who had gone over to the British, and who was defeated in the engagement. He volunteered in 1777, served as 2 nd sergeant in Colonel Weissenfel's New York regiment, length of this tour one year. During his service he was in a battle at Dobbs' Ferry on the Hudson River and in an engagement at North Castle in which Captain Sackett was taken prisoner.
After the Revolutionary War, Daniel Chapman moved to Plattsburg, New York, where he remained until about 1813, then moved to Niagara, New York, lived there two years, then moved to the State of Indiana where he lived two years, thence to Johnson County, Illinois.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 3, 1833, while a resident of Johnson County, Illinois.
He died February 8, 1841.

Daniel Chapman married October 25, 1788, in Dutchess County, New York, Lucretia _____, maiden name not given, who was born April 23, 1769, place not shown.
Soldier's widow, Lucretia Chapman, was allowed pension on her application executed May 22, 1843, while a resident of Johnson County, Illinois. She died in that county September 7, 1849, which had been her place of residence for many years.
The following names of children of Daniel Chapman and his wife, Lucretia, are shown in the claim:
Betsey Chapman, born February 2, 1789 Sally " " September 9, 1791 Samuel J. " " May 14, 1794; in 1843, residing in Vienna, Johnson Co., Ill. and still living there in 1862. Lucretia " " August 24, 1796 Solomon B. " " July 10, 1798 Daniel " " August 30, 1800 Hiram " " January 28, 1802 Amanda M. " " July 21, 1804 Pamelia A. " " February 9, 1806 Washington " " May 25, 1808 Warren " " April 28, 1810
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Rep?
Illinois 7648
Lucetia Chapman widow of Daniel Chapman
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 8 th February 1841 of Johnson Co. in the State of Illinois who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Suckett of the regt. commanded by Col. Thomas in the N. York mil. time for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Illinois at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of September 1843, and sent to Danl. Hay Carmi, Illinois
Whole amount due . . . . . $ 400
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by D Brown Clerk.
Book A. Vol. 2. Page 223

4286
Illinois
Lucetia Chapman widow of Daniel Chapman who was a Private , in the New York 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 9th day of January 1843. and sent to Daniel Day Carmi, Illinois.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 195
letter Wright v Abel Aug 8/49.
Rep 9 Jan. 1844

July 8 - 1852
Cons. of Resolutions
Power of Atty
S. J. Chapman
for share of his
Mother Lucinda Chapman
Act 2 Feb 1848,
for her annuity, comm'g 1 st March 1848, ending 7 Sept 1849, payable to Samuel J. Chapman Adm r . for the benefit of himself and the other children who survived her
E. Wright Springfield Ill

State of Illinois } County of Johnson } ss Be it known That on the fifth day of March 1852 before the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Sarah J. Chapman above named and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be his act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year last above mentioned J. N. Pearce J.P.
State of Illinois } County of Johnson } ss I J. N. Pearce Clerk of the Court of Johnson Co. holding at Vienna - in and for Johnson County do hereby certify that satisfactory Evidence has been exhibited to said court that Lucia Chapman was a prisoner of the United States at the rate of $50.00 per month per annum; was a resident of the County of Johnson in the State of Illinois and died in the County of Johnson in the State of Illinois in the year 1849 on the seventh day of September and that Samuel J. Chapman her son is her legal Administrator In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at Vienna this fifth fifth day of March in the year of our Lord 1852 J. N. Pearce Clk
State of Illinois, } ss. Sangamon County, } Be it known, That on the 13th day of May - 1852, before the subscriber, [6] Wm S. Wallau Pension Agent personally appeared Erastus Wright the Attorney named in the foregoing Power of Attorney, and made oath that he has no interest whatever in the money he is authorized to receive by virtue of the foregoing Power of Attorney, either by any pledge, mortgage, sale, assignment, or transfer, and that he does not know or believe the same has been so disposed of to any person whatever. SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED, the day and year last above mentioned, before me: Wm S. Wallau, Erastus Wright Pension Agent.

State of Illinois, OFFICE OF PENSION AGENT,
1852
RECEIVED of
Agent for paying pensions,
One hundred & twenty Dollars and 67 Cents, being for 18\frac{3}{30} months' Pension due to Lucinda Chapman from the 4th day of March 1845 to the 7th day of Sept 1849 for which I have signed duplicate receipts.
$120.67
Erastus Wright Atty.
State of Illinois, OFFICE OF PENSION AGENT,
1852
RECEIVED of
Agent for paying pensions,
One hundred & twenty Dollars and 67 Cents, being for 18\frac{3}{30} months' Pension due to Lucinda Chapman from the 4th day of March 1848 to the 7th day of Sept 1849 for which I have signed duplicate receipts.
$120.67
Erastus Wright Atty.

In the matter of the application of Dwight Chapman
Affidavit of John G. Simpkins.
Accompanying applica- tion of D r Chap- man.
To get T. M. Donis to testify to custodibility of Simpkins

State of Illinois
Franklin County ss. }
This day personally appeared before me Thomas M. Dorris, a Justice of the peace for said county, John G. Snapp-Kins, aged 78 years, as he states on oath, who being duly sworn, states, that he is well acquainted with Daniel Chapman of Johnson County, Illinois, and was raised in the same neighborhood in Westchester county, in the state of New-York until the said Daniel went into the army as a volunteer in the revolutionary war in the year 1775 or '76 (the exact time not recollected) - that this affiant knows that the said Daniel joined the army, he thinks in the New York State troops - and was absent for about two years when this affiant entered the service, himself and this affiant has no doubt was in the service of his country during all that time, as this affiant remained at home for about after the said Daniel joined the army two years, and the said Daniel did not return during that time that this affiant knows of,

and he believes he would have heard and known of it, if he had returned. That when this affiant joined the army, he was marched to the South under Gen. Green, & never returned to New York after the peace, & never saw the said Daniel again until they met in the state of Illinois about twelve years ago. And further this affiant saith not.
John G. his Simpkins
Subscribed and sworn to this 1 st day of Oct. 1832.
Thos. M. Harris J.P. Co. C.
State of Illinois I do hereby certify that the foregoing Certificate was on the day the same was made in writing instead of the printed and in said County, regularly commissioned and qualified, and that as such, full faith and credit and, and of right, ought to be given to all his official acts and that his signature was genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Frankfort this 6 th day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
W. M. Gubblard

State of Illinois ) Franklin County ) ss. I Thomas M Morris an acting justice of the peace in & for said county. Do hereby certify that John G. Griffiths whose name is signed to the foregoing affidavit is a credible person. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 28 th day of November 1833.
Thos. M. Morris J.P. Seal
State of Illinois ) Franklin County ) ss. J. S. McWhorter Clerk of the County Commissioners Court for said County. Do hereby Certify That Thomas M Morris whose name appears to the foregoing certificate, was on the day the same was made an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County regularly commissioned and qualified, and that as such full faith and credit, and due of right ought to be given to all his official acts and that his signature is above and genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said County at Frankfort. This 28 th day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three.
J. S. McWhorter

9179.
Lucretia Chapman
Illinois
Act 7 th July 38
Adm or
2 years
prio
$80 per an.
Daniel Hay Esq c
Carmi
Illinois

Copy 2 letters J. S. Gallahue J. Chapman and Co.

No 1-
Treasury Department. Third Audit Office 27 th May 1852.
Sir. I return the papers in the case of Lucetia Chapman deceased, her pension having been paid in full on 4 th March 1848, under the Acts of 7 th July, 3 rd March & 17 th Decr. None having been established under the Act of 2 nd Feb y 48, which papers were rec d from you since date of 12 th inst.
Coates Wright Esq Springfield Ill
Very Respectfully D. S. Galecheu
And,
No 2. Treasury Department Third Audit Office June 15, 1852
Sir. In reply to your letter of the 4 th inst. I have to state that you are mistaken in supposing that the Act of June 19 th 1844 granted life pensions. Under that Act, pension was for four years, & terminated on 4 th March 1848, as you were notified by my letter of the 27 th ult o .
Coates Wright Esq Springfield Ill.
Very Respectfully You Ob t Serv t John S. Galecheu And

Carroll Illinois Sir
19 th June 1843
I herewith send you the declaration of Lucretia Chapman for a pension under the act of the 7 th July 1838 you may notice that she states in her declaration that the birth of Betsey her first daughter was 2 nd Feb 1790- and the record here exhibited shows the birth to be one year sooner- It is proper that I should state that I prepared the declaration when she was six miles distant from her son who had possession of the record, and that she made the statement from recollection
Will you please give the case an early examination and let me know the result
I am very Respectfully your obed Servt Daniel Hay
James L Edwards Esqr Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Hon. Lewis Cass, Secy. of War, Washington City -

Shawnee Town, Dec. 2, 1833.
Sir,
Enclosed I have the Honor to return the application of Daniel Chapman for a Pension, amended in those respects in which it was deficient; or rather redrawn with a view to the objections pointed out in the "Brief", which is also here with returned.
The separate affidavit of John G. Simpkins was deficient, in that his credibility was not vouched by the Magistrate, before whom it was sworn. That defect, you will perceive, has now been supplied by a distinct Certificate of the same Officer, whose official character is again certified by the clerk, all on the same sheet. This being in a different county from that where Mr. Chapman resides, & where his declaration was made, will account to you why it is not attached to the declaration. It was sent out for the Magistrate to amend his certificate previous to the June Term of the Johnson County Com rs Court, but with a view to have it amended, & sent over to Johnson County by the time the Court should sit, but it was mislaid by the person who had charge of it, & never came to the hands of the Magistrate until a few weeks ago; and in the mean time the court came on in Johnson, and the declaration was made and sealed without it. I trust with this explanation, it will not be objected that the two papers are separate - the more especially as I think the declaration very full without it.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, Your mo st ob dt servant,
Henry Eddy -
Hon Lewis Cass, Sec. of War.

Lucretia Chapman
$80 per an
Daniel Hay Carmi, Illinois
Ita

Carroll Illinois Sir
2 nd October 1843
I thankfully acknowledge the receipt of a pension certificate for Lucretia Chapman - and now send you her declaration for a one year pension - You will please act on the case when convenient and send me the certificate.
I am very Respectfully your ob t serv t
Daniel Kay
James L Edward Esq. Com Pensions Washington City

E. Wright July 2-52 letter
to Col A H Stuart
Papers in case of Lucille Chapman deceased
E. Wright Springfield Illinois
Ref to the cost of Pensions for attention & answer left into July 2/52
Rec July 2/52

Springfield Illinois 23 June 1852
Col. Alex W. W. Stuart
Dear Sir I desire to lay before you the case of Lucretia Chapman who was Pensioned under Act 7 July 1838 at $80 per An. and has drawn a Pension regularly from 10 March /36 down to the several acts to 10 March 1848. My Books show her application to be enrolled under Act 2 nd Feb y 1848 was sent to Washington on 28 August 1848. Why we get no returns we could not account for We have since been robbed of it even by 2 or 3 Mail Robberies in the S E part of this State One of the Robbers has a good birth in our Penitentiary = I sent the Enclosed papers to J. S. Gallagher Esq. Secy of War, he returned them with 1 st letter copy herewith & supposing he did not know the facts, I asked for Explanation see 2 nd letter, = which waiting in suspense she died 7 Sept 1849 with balance of $120.57 due her under Act 2 nd Feb y 1848, — I think it a plain case Also P er Wallan the Pension Agt. = If necessary I can be qualified her application was duly made & sent — no fault on her part, she lived 160 distant.
If not allowed will you please direct the mode to reach the arrears —
Resp t Yours Erastus Wright

Brief in the case of Levertia Chapman, Deo Vigo County and State of Illinois act 2 Feb. 1848
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Originally permitted under act of 17 June 1844 - Renewed under act of 2 Feb. 1848
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
E. Wright Springfield Ill
J. Cole Examining Clerk.

State of Illinois Johnson County ss On this 29 th day of September 1843
Personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid Lucretia Chapman - a resident of the said County of Johnson aged Seventy four years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration 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 Daniel Chapman who was a private soldier in the army of the Revolution in the State of New York under Col. [blank] and Capt.
That she has received a pension certificate for a five years pension at the rate of Eighty dollars a year under the act of the 7 th July 1838 - and she further declares that she is still a Widow sworn to and subscribed on the [blank] day and year above written
Lucretia Chapman mark
Before me. and I do certify that Lucretia Chapman who has sworn and subscribed to the above is personally known to me
Ferdinand P. Brindery L.L.D.
State of Illinois } I David P. Bridges clerk of the county Johnson County } common pleas court in and for the county aforesaid do hereby certify that F. P. Brindery whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate or affidavit was at the time of signing and subscribing the same duly commissioned as a justice of the peace for the County & State aforesaid and as such is entitled to full faith and credit for all his official acts
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at Vienna this 28 th day of Sept 1843 D. P. Bridges clk CCCC 96

Rev. War Section.
April 5, 1918.
Mr. E. F. Callan, Whitehall Building, New York City, New York.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated the second instant, you are herewith furnished the history of Francis Tanner, Survivors' File Number 23,018 Rev. War, and you are advised that this Bureau has no information relative to Daniel Chapman who was born February 8, 1741, in Connecticut.
The papers in the claim Widow's file number 23,774 Rev. War refer to one Daniel Chapman who was born July 25, 1763, in Bedford Township, Westchester County, New York, from which you will see that he is not identical with the subject of your inquiry.
Very respectfully,
E. C. Tamm Acting Commissioner.
Sent in rep to letter of Apr. 6, 1918

March 20, 1935
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Mrs. Annamay Fries 6544 South Mozart Street Chicago, Illinois
Daniel Applegate, S. 34623 Daniel Chapman, W. 23794
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Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Daniel Applegate who served as musician in the Revolutionary War, in the New Jersey line, lived in Saint Louis County, Missouri, and received a pension in 1819, also, of Daniel Chapman, who was born in Westchester County, New York, from which county he served in the Revolution, married Lucretia Finch and who drew a pension while residing in Johnson County, Illinois.
Their records are furnished herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

December 7, 1910.
Hon. Pleasant T. Chapman, House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Chapman:
In reply to your personal request of this date, I have the honor to advise you that from the papers in claim Wid. File No. 23,794, Rev. War, it appears that Daniel Chapman was born July 25, 1746 soldier say 1723, in Bedford Township, Westchester County, New York, and resided in said County when he served in the New York troops as follows.
Enlisted in the Spring of 1775, as Private in Captain Richard Sackett's company, Colonel Thomas' regiment, and served eleven months.
Enlisted in the Spring of 1776, under the same officers, served nine months and was in the skirmish with Colonel Holmes at Bedford.
Enlisted in 1777, shortly after said skirmish, and served as 2nd Sergeant (Captain's name forgotten) in Colonel Weissenfel's regiment for one year and was in the battle at Dobbs' Ferry.
Soldier married in Dutchess County, New York, October 25, 1782 , Lucretia - - - born April 23, 1769.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 3, 1833, while a resident of Johnson County, Illinois. He died February 8, 1841, and his widow Lucretia was allowed pension on her application executed May 22, 1843, while a resident of the same County where she died September 7, 1849.

Children of Daniel and Lucretia Chapman.
Betsey Chapman, born February 2, 1789. Sally Chapman, " September 9, 1791. Samuel J. Chapman, " May 14, 1794. Lucretia Chapman, " August 24, 1796. Solomon B. Chapman, " July 10, 1798. Daniel Chapman, " August 30, 1800. Hiram Chapman, " January 28, 1802. Amanda M. Chapman, " July 21, 1804. Pamelia A. Chapman, " February 9, 1806. Washington Chapman, " May 26, 1808. Warren Chapman, " April 28, 1810.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

6544 So. Mozart St. Chicago, Illinois March 11, 1935.
Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Dear sirs:
I am desirous of obtaining definite and accurate biographical infor- mation about Daniel Chap- man and Daniel Applegate , pensioners of the American Revolution, and I shall be grateful for any data you will kindly send me about them.
The following represents all of the informa- tion I am able to furnish in describing them and their services:
1. Daniel Chapman
He enlisted in 1775 in Captain Richard

Sackett's Company, Colonel Thomas' Westchester County New York Regiment. He was probably born in Westchester County, New York, and died in Johnson County, Illinois, after 1840. He married Lucretia Finch who survived him several years. He applied for a pension while living in Johnson County, Illinois.
✓ 2. Daniel Applegate
He was a musician in the New Jersey Continental Line. I do not know when or where he was born or his wife's maiden name, but he applied for a pension about the year 1819 while living in St. Louis (or

St. Louis County) Missouri He died early in 1826.
Yours very truly, (Mrs.) Annamay Fries.

TELEPHONE 536 RECTOR 537
ESTABLISHED 1905
LABORATORIES GREAT MEADOWS, N. J.
2 Rev Van See R.H.
Alphano Humus Company
PREPARED ALPHANO ALPHANO INOCULANT
WHITEHALL BUILDING
New York
April 15, 1918.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:-
Kindly answer my letter of April 6th.
Ans. Hpl. 17, 1918 in advance of this letter. f
Very truly yours,
E. J. Callan
EFC/H

C O P Y
April 6th, 1918.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:-
In answer to your letter of April 5th, wherein you reply to my letter of the 2nd inst., enclosing me record of Francis Tanner, re one Daniel Chapman, I have data on a Daniel Chapman, who enlisted in the Spring of 1775 in Captain Richard Sackett's Company, Colonel Thomas' regiment, New York, served 11 months. He enlisted again in 1776 and served 9 months under the same Captain and Colonel. He enlisted again under Colonel Weisenfels in 1777, becoming Sergeant. He made application for a pension in 1833 which was granted and paid until the time of his death in 1841. He died in Johnson County, Illinois and the same has been verified by the Sons of Revolution of Illinois, National No. 14608, State #803.
Trusting this data may be able to assist you and thanking you kindly, I am
Very truly yours,
EFC/D

TELEPHONE (8636) RECTOR (8637)
ESTABLISHED 1905
LABORATORIES GREAT MEADOWS, N. J.
Rev Sec Rev 1
Alphano Humus Company
PREPARED ALPHANO ALPHANO INOCULANT
WHITEHALL BUILDING
New York
April 6th, 1918.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:-
In answer to your letter of April 5th wherein you reply to my letter of the 2nd inst., enclosing me record of Francis Tanner, re one Daniel Chapman, I have data on a Daniel Chapman, who enlisted in the Spring of 1775 in Captain Richard Sackett's Company, Colonel Thomas' regiment, New York, served 11 months. He enlisted again in 1776 and served 9 months under the same Captain and Colonel. He enlisted again under Colonel Weisenfels in 1777, becoming Sergeant. He made application for a pension in 1833 which was granted and paid until the time of his death in 1841. He died in Johnson County, Illinois and the same has been verified by the Sons of Revolution of Illinois, National No. 14603, State #803.
Send
Trusting this data may be able to assist you and thanking you kindly, I am
Very truly yours,
C. F. Callan
EFC/D

TELEPHONE { 8636 RECTOR { 8637
ESTABLISHED 1905
LABORATORIES GREAT MEADOWS, N. J.
Rev. Thos F. J. H. Alphano Humus Company PREPARED ALPHANO ALPHANO INOCULANT WHITEHALL BUILDING New York
April 2, 1918.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:-
Kindly send me a certified copy or  of the necessary data to prove that Lieut. Daniel Chapman was born in Connecticut, February 8, 1741, was in the War of the Revolution and was given a pension, certificate no. 23,794 23794.
Also Francis Tanner, born in South Kingston, R.I., March 20, 1762, pension certificate S. File 23,018 32548, granted by Congress in 1832.
Very truly yours,
E. H. Callan
EFC/H

How P. J. Chapman M.C. from Vienna Ills called up over telephone for history of David Chapman Mid File 23794.
DEC 7 - 1910
SPECIAL

No. 2. He should state under oath whether he was in the military or naval service of the United States before _____, 18_____, or after _____, 18_____, and, if so, he should state the name and number of each company and regiment to which he belonged or the names of all vessels on which he served, if in the navy, together with the dates of enlistment and discharge _____
No. 3. He should state under oath whether he ever made a claim for pension other than the one described above; and, if so, he should state when it was filed, its number, and the service on which it was based.
No. 4. He should state, without oath, the names or numbers and the localities of all hospitals (whether regimental, brigade, division, corps, post, or general) in which he was treated while in service, giving as nearly as possible the dates of treatment in each. If he was not treated in service, he should state that fact.
No. 5. He should state, without oath, his post-office address, including, in cities, the street and

CALLAN & VARTY
SUCCESSORS TO DUTTON & CALLAN
REAL ESTATE, LOANS, RENTS, INSURANCE
ROANOKE BUILDING 145 LA SALLE STREET
BRANCH OFFICE, WEST MADISON ST. COR. 40TH AVE.
MONEY TO LOAN ON VACANT AND IMPROVED CITY PROPERTY. BUILDING LOANS WITHOUT DELAY AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. WELL-SECURED FIRST MORTGAGES FOR SALE. RENTS COLLECTED. PROPERTY MANAGED.
W-23.794
CHICAGO June 6 th 1901
Hon Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C., Dear Sir
Will you kindly give me the Revolutionary war records of Daniel Chapman and the Place and Date of last payment of pension made to him;
Daniel (Dan) Chapman enlisted first New London Co Conn May 8 th 1775, second 1776, in Capt Masters Company from vicinity of New London Conn.
Daniel Chapman drew a pension and died in Rensselaer Co. New York State, about 1820.
Daniel Chapman was my Gr Grandfather and I am anxious to learn the Date of last payment of pension and the Place of Payment, in N.Y. State.
Respectfully Yours
145 La Salle St Chicago Ill
Frank D. Callan

n Ill.
Rev 23.794 WIDOW, &c.
Mar. 19-1908 P. P. Chapman - Vinn June 8-1908 Frank J. Callan Chicago Ill
File No. 23794
Lucretia Chapman wid of Daniel Chapman Pri Rev War
1910 Dec. 7. Hist. to the Hon. Pleasant T. Chapman. § 1913 Apr. 5. E. A. Callan advised not identical with subject of inquiry. 1918 Apr. 17. Hist. to E. F. Callan. 1935, Mar. 20 - Hist. to Mrs. Annamay Dries - M.R.B.
Act: Feb 2d 48
Index:—Vol. 9 , Page 133
[Arrangement of 1870.]

HANNA & WHITEHURST PRINTERS, CHESTER, ILL.
STATE OF ILLINOIS Johnson COUNTY, ---Set.
The People of the State of Illinois, To all whom these Presents shall come---Greeting:
Know Ye, that Whereas-- Lucetia Chapman of the County of Johnson and State of Illinois, died intestate as it is said, on or about the Seventh day of September A. D. 18 49 having, at the time of her decease, personal property in this State, which may be lost, destroyed, or diminished in value, if speedy care be not taken of the same. To the end that said property may be collected and preserved for those who shall appear to have a legal right or interest therein; we do hereby appoint Samuel J. Chapman of the County of Johnson and State of Illinois, Administrator of all and singular, the goods and chattels, rights and credits, which belonged to the said Lucetia Chapman at the time of her decease, with full power and authority to secure and collect the said property and debts, wheresoever the same be found in ; and, in general, to do and perform all other acts which now are, or may hereafter, be required of him by law.
Witness, Isaac N. Pearce Clerk of the County Court, of said County of Johnson at Viburn this Twenty Sixth day of November A.D. 18 51 Isaac N. Pearce Clerk County Court

State of Illinois } Johnson County } ss I Isaac N Pearce clerk of the County Court in and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Letters of Adminis- tration Granted to Samuel J. Chapman Admin- istrator of the Estate of Lucretia Chapman late of Johnson County deceased as appears of Record in my office -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Johnson County Court at office in Vienna this 24 th day of March AD 1852
Isaac N Pearce Clerk, C. C. J. Co. Ills
State of Illinois } Johnson County } ss I Samuel J. Chapman certify that I sent Lucretia Chapman's Certificate of Pension by mail to E. Wright of Springfield about two years ago and I believe it was lost the time the mail was stopped as it has never been heard of since March 24 th AD 1852
S. J. Chapman

State of Illinois } County of Johnson }
Be it known That before me Isaac V. Pease a Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid, duly authorized by law to administer oaths personally appeared Samuel J Chapman and made oath in due form of law, that he is the administrator of the Estate of Lucretia Chapman the identical person who was a pensioner, and is now dead, and to whom a certificate of pension was issued, which is herewith surrendered. That the deceased pensioner resided in Johnson County in the State of Illinois for the space of twenty three years before her death; and that previous thereto she resided in Niagara County in the State of New York.
Sworn and subscribed this fifth — day of March 1852 before me I. V. Pease J.P. S. J. Chapman
Know all men by these presents. That I Samuel J Chapman of Illinois in the county of Johnson and State of Illinois administrator of Lucretia Chapman who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, do hereby constitute and appoint Exartus Wright my true and lawful attorney, for me, and in my name, to receive from the agent of the United States for paying pensions in Springfield State of Illinois the balance of said pension from the 4 th day of March 1848 to the Seventh (7 th ) day of September 1849 being the day of her death of Lucretia Chapman.
Witness my hand and seal this fifth day of March
1852
S. J. Chapman (Seal)
Attest J. J. Bridges S. J. Chapman
* See Aft. of S. J. Chapman hereto