Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7618, John Gwin, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Gwin, John Gwinn or Givin
N. 7618
CONTENTS
Mary

10070-
Ohio
John Gwin
of Wayne Co in the State of Ohio who was a private in the Regiment commanded by Colonel John Gibson of the Virginia line, for the term of 3 years.
scribed on the Roll of Ohio at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 17 of June 1818
ertificate of Pension issued the 11 of June 1820 and sent to Noble J. Hoare House of Rep d -
Arrears to 4th of Sep r 1820. 26 mos 18 / 30 . 212.80 semi-ann. all ce ending 4 Mar 1821. 48
$ 260.80
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. }
1 st of May 1821
order to pay 9 Nov. 1836 copies of papers sent Mar 21. 1843 to Jos. Ankeny, Millersburg, Ohio.

3310
Ohio Cleveland
Mary Garrison, widow of John Garrison Va who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Drummer
Success 88 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th of March , 1848.
1-4 July Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th day of April 1852 and sent to
Mrs Geo Johnson Dept R
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 342 Vol. 4
342
Date of death not on AB

John Gwin
on 13 th V th Continental regt not on roll
Service admitted Dummer being found on roll received since the first decision but without the judges certificate when required that the applicant is in such reduced circumstances as to need the assistance of his country for support the pension certificate cannot be granted.

On this seventeenth day of June in the Year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and Eighteen before me the subscriber One of the Associate Judges of the Court of Common pleas of the County of Wayne in the State of Ohio personally appeared John Gwin aged fifty five years, resident in the County of Wayne aforesaid Who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following Declaration in Order to obtain the provision made by the late Act of Congress entitled, "An Act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the land and Naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" That the said John Gwin enlisted about ten miles from Greensburgh in the State of Pennsylvania in the Company Commanded by Captain Robert Sullivan, which Company was afterwards Commanded by Captain Robert Vance, in the thirteenth Virginia Regiment, which Regiment then advanced thence to

Company Commanded by Captain Bob Sullivan, which Company was afterwards Commanded by Captain Robert Vance in the thirteenth Virginia Regiment, which Regiment this  afterward  thirty  was afterwards called the Ninth, that he continued to serve in the said Corps in the service of the United States during the term of three years, or about until the twenty third day of December One thousand seven hundred and seventy nine when he was discharged from service at Fort McIntosh in the State of Pennsylvania that he was in the battle of Brandywine, and served the whole of the above term of three years as a Drummer, — And that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support. and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his services — Sworn to & declared before me the day and year above said —
A. S. Gibson
John G. Gne Special Judge of the County of Wayne Ohio

The State of Ohio Wayne County
I John Gurne one of the Associate Judges of said County do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the within named John Gurne, did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy for the term of three years in the Continental establishment, and I now transmit the proceedings & testimony taken and heard before me, to the Secretary of the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress — Gurne under my hand and seal the seventeenth Day of June anno Domini 1818 —
John Gurne Ass't Judge

State of Ohio Wayne County
I William Larivell Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do hereby certify that John Ciprus Esquire before whom the within Deposition was taken was at the time thereof, and now is an Associate Judge of said County of Wayne, duly Commissioned and qualified by lawful Authority to all whom Official Acts of such full faith and Credit is due and ought to be given as well in Courts of Justice as elsewhere — In testimony whereof I hereto set my Name and affix the seal of said County at Wooster the 9 th Day of November anno Domini 1818 —
W. Larivell Clerk

County of Wayne, State of Ohio,
On this twenty seventh day of September
A.D. 1820. personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas being a Court Record for the County and State aforesaid John Gwin a resident in said County of Wayne aged fifty seven years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the Acts of Congress of the 18 th March 1818. and the 1 st May 1820 that he the said John Gwin enlisted about ten miles from Greensburgh in the State of Pennsylvania in the Company commanded by Capt. Col. Sullivan which Company was afterwards commanded by Captain Robert Vance in the thirteenth Virginia Regiment this Regiment thinks was afterwards called the ninth, that he continued to serve in the said Corps in the service of the United States during the term of three years, or until about the twenty third day of December One thousand, seven hundred and seventy nine when he was discharged from service at Fort M c Intosh in the State of Pennsylvania that he was in the battle of Brandywine, and served the whole of the above three years as a drummer, and on the Continental establishment, and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services — And in pursuance of the Act of 1 st May 1820, I do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March One thousand, eight hundred & eighteen and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war"

before 18 th day of March 1818. and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property in 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 —
A Schedule of all property owned by me excepting necessary bedding and clothing —
One Cow & Calf value $15. — two Sheep 5.00 20 hogs 30.00 One axe 1.00 1 Iron pot 1.00 1 Iron kettle 2.00 1 Dutch oven 1.00 two tea cups & saucers 0.10 $ 55.10
That I am indebted to several persons in the amount of about Forty Dollars — $40.00
I am by occupation a farmer & a Miller I am not able by my own labour to support myself by reason of my age and infirmities My family consists of my wife Molly Givin aged fifty five years, One son James Givin aged nineteen years and my son Jonathan aged eleven years, and my daughter Sarah Givin aged about eighteen, My said wife, my son James, and my daughter Sarah are able to support themselves, but my son Jonathan cannot, I live with my said family on land belonging to my sons John and Thomas, And I do further say that my Original herewith exhibited was made on the seventh day of June A.D. eighteen hundred and eighteen and that I have never received a pension from Government — John Givin

Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 27 th day of September 1820 — W. L. Smith Clerk
State of Ohio ss (of the Court of Common Pleas of said County) Wayne County ss I William L. Smith Clerk do hereby
Certify that the foregoing affidavit and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of the said Court, and further Certify that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is fifty six dollars and thirty five cents —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court at Wooster on this third day of September anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and twenty —
W. L. Smith Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Wayne County Ohio

No. 11822
Mary Gwin Ohio.
Act 7. July 38 m before 94 d 7 apl 44. Rejected
Act 3 March 43 d 17 June 44- adms 2nd Dremt.
88. from 7 apl 44 the day of her husband's death.
A. G. Dimmock Millersburg Ohio -
Rev. Mar 31 45

State of Ohio Holmes County, ss.
On this twenty fifth day of February A. D. 1865 personally appeared before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Holmes county, Ohio, Mary Gwin a resident of Tuckersville in the county of Holmes aged eighty three 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 Gwin, who was a Drummer in the Revolutionary war, and enlisted in Westmoreland county Pennsylvania in a company commanded by Capt. Cobe Sullivan, which company was afterwards commanded by Capt. Robert Vance, in the Thirteenth Virginia Regiment, which it is supposed was afterwards called the Ninth, and that he continued to serve in the said corps in the service of the United States, during the term of three years, or until about the 23 d day of December 1779, when he was discharged from service at Fort M'Intosh in Pennsylvania and that he was at the Battle of Brandywine. That her said husband was a pensioner, and the evidence upon which he was pensioned is Registered in Book B, volume eleventh and seventh page.
She further declares that she was married to the said John Gwin on the ninth day of June in the year seventeen hundred and eighty one. That her husband the aforesaid John Gwin died on the seventh day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty four. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz, at the time above stated; and that she has not been married since his death.
Sworn to and subscribed in the day and year above written, before me in open court
R. K. Enoe Clerk of said Court
Mary Gwin

State of Ohio-Holmes County ss. Personally appeared in open court Jacob Ammon of said age and sound memory, and on being duly sworn according to law, says that he was a soldier in the Indian War and now received an annuity from the State of Pennsylvania for such services. That he is a brother of the within named Mary Gwin, was present at her marriage with the said John Gwin, which was duly solemnized according to law, by an authorized officer, on the ninth of June one thousand seventy hundred and eighty one-That she has children by said John Gwin who now live around her, some of whom are over fifty years of age-That they lived together in lawful wedlock until the day of Gwin's death, which took place on the seventh of April 1844. And further this deponent saith not. Jacob Ammon
Sworn to and subscribed this twenty-fifth of February A.D. 1845.
R. K. Ennis Clerk
The State of Ohio Holmes County ss I Robert K. Ennis Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said county hereby state that I have known the above named Jacob Ammon about thirty years and that I know no reason why full faith & credit should not be given his statements above made.
Witness My Signature & the seal of said Court at Millersburg the 25 th Day of February A.D. 1845 R. K. Ennis Clerk

State of Ohio Holmes County ss.
Personally appeared before me, John Cobbs, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for Hardy township, State and county aforesaid, Thomas McQuiston, a resident of said county, of lawful age and sound memory, and on being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says, that he is seventy three years of age; was born in the year A. D. one thousand seven hundred and seventy two, in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania; and for the last twenty seven years has resided in Ohio. He was personally acquainted with the late John Grinn, of Holmes county; a Revolutionary Pensioner; and with his wife Mary. The said John Grinn was married to Mary (then called Molly) Ammon, daughter of George Ammon, at her father's house, about twelve miles from Greensburg in Westmoreland county Pennsylvania, in April A. D. one thousand seven hundred and eighty two; by Ezura Hughes. Although but a boy, he well remembers the parties before they were married; and although not actually present at the wedding, remembers the day on which his brothers and uncles older than him went to the wedding; and remembers that after marriage, they lived as husband and wife in a house not over half a mile from where he then lived. He has been familiarly and intimately acquainted with them and their children ever since; and has always resided in the same neighborhood with them. Their son Thomas, who is since dead, was born in 1794 year one thousand seven hundred and eighty four. Their daughter Rebecca was born in the year seventeen hundred and ninety four. Susannah, another daughter, was born in 1788; and Polly

was born in 1794; she is since dead. John Givins, their son, was born in the year 1792, and is now fifty three years old. Jacob Givins another son was born in the year seventeen hundred and ninety six; and James Givins, another son, in the year 1800: they have also other younger children, whose ages he does not particularly recollect. And further this deponent saith not.
thos McQuiston
Sworn to and subscribed this fourteenth day of July A.D. 1845 before me.
John Corbus J.P.
I, John Corbus, acting Justice of the Peace in and for the State and county of Ohio, do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above deponent, Mr. Thomas McQuiston, and have known him during the last fifteen years. He is a man of undoubted honesty, integrity and respectability; and his testimony is entitled to full force and credit.
John Corbus
The State of Ohio Holmes County
I hereby certify that the above named John Corbus Esq is one of the Justices of the Peace in & for said County duly Commissioned & qualified according to the forms of the Constitution & Statute laws of said State that full faith & credit is due to his official acts, & I further certify that his statement is entitled to full credit
Witness my signature this 14 day of July A.D. 1845
R.K. Ennis Clerk Holmes Com Pleas.

Millersburg O. Sept 10 th 95 Commissioner of Pensions
Sir on the opposite leaf please find another affidavit from Thomas McQuiston in the case of Mary Gwinn. It seems to me that without this testimony the case is a most clear and plain one, fully justifying a prompt granting of the Pension asked. You have the clear and positive testimony of General Jacob Ammon, that he was present at the solemnization of the marriage; and your circular of instructions seems to admit of one witness, or more. One positive witness besides the oath of the old lady, ought to be satisfactory. But here you have testimony of one who corroborates both the others, and shows conclusively that have lived together as man and wife since before 1782; and who has known the family ever since; and has given you the ages of the children! Is there a case on record more plain! Can the Government desire to keep an old lady from enjoying what her country has gratefully granted her, on account of some slight, very slight, discrepancy in relation to pontine proof? Indeed, there is nothing that can be wanting; for General Ammon's testimony is all sufficient; and public opinion here will be loud against the injustice of the Department, if this application should not be allowed. As to my credibility, you may refer to Col. McCall, J. B. Thomas, in the Treasury Department, and Mr. Depburn. Please let me hear from you as soon as

convenient—and if the pension is allowed, for- ward me the papers.
Very Respectfully Asa G. Dymock
Port Master
Ellersburg Md

March 24, 1939.
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BA-J/CG Cur John Gwin W.7618
Mr. L. Garrett Myers, 80 North Main Street, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of two soldiers with the name John Gwin, one who served in York County and the other in Chester County, Pennsylvania militia.
There is only one claim for pension on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of a soldier from Pennsylvania with the name John Gwin; his record follows as found in pension claim W.7618.
The date and place of birth and names of the parents of John Gwin are not shown.
noted John Gwin enlisted in Westmoreland County (about ten miles from Greensburg), Pennsylvania, served as a drummer in Captains Sullivan and Robert Vance's company, 13 th Virginia Regiment (which later decy- was afterwards the 9 th Virginia Regiment), was at the battle of Brandywine and was discharged December 23, 1779, having served three years.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 17, 1818, while a resident of Wayne County, Ohio, and aged fifty-five years.
He died April 7, 1844, in Holmes County, Ohio.
The soldier married June 9, 1781, or in April 1782, in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, Mary or Molly Ammon. They were married at the home of her father, George Ammon, about ten miles from Greensburg.

Mary, widow of John Gwin, was allowed pension on her application executed February 25, 1845, while a resident of Killbuck Township, Holmes County, Ohio, aged eighty-three years.
The following names of children are shown:
Thomas Gwin born in 1784, deceased in 1845. Susannah Gwin " " 1788. John Gwin " " 1792 Rebecca Gwin " " 1794. Polly Gwin " " 1794, also, and not living in 1845. Jacob Gwin " " 1796. James Gwin " " 1800. Sarah Gwin " " 1802(about) Jonathan Gwin " " 1809(about)
In 1845, Jacob Ammon, a brother of the widow, made affidavit in Holmes County, Ohio, in support of his sister's claim for pension. He did not give his age and there are no further data as to family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of Mary Gwin, widow of John Gwin, you should address the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following:
Mary Gwin, widow of John Gwin Certificate #3310 Issued April 26, 1852 Rate $96.00 per annum Commenced July 1, 1848 Act of February 2, 1848 Ohio (Cleveland) Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

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January 5, 1929
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BA-J/RMHP/eel John Gwin-W.7618
Lillian Gwin Stimson 2521 N. 13 th Street Terre Haute, Indiana
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the records of Joseph Gwin, who served as lieutenant in the Virginia Troops and John Gwin, of the 13 th Virginia Regiment, soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon the military service in the Revolutionary War of a Joseph Gwin or similar spelling. Such claims are the source of the data furnished by this office. The record has been found of a John Gwin who served in the Virginia troops. That record is furnished herein as found in the papers on file in pension claim, W.7618, based upon his military service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of John Gwin are not shown.
John Gwin enlisted in Westmoreland County (about ten miles from Greensburg), Pennsylvania, served as a drummer in Captains Sullivan and Robert Vance's Company, 13 th Virginia Regiment (which was afterward the 9 th Virginia Regiment), was at the battle of Brandywine and was discharged December 23, 1779, having served three years.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 17, 1818, while a resident of Wayne County, Ohio, and aged fifty-five years.
He died April 7, 1844, in Holmes County, Ohio.
The soldier married June 9, 1781 or in April, 1782, in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, Mary or Molly Ammon. They were married at the home of her father, George Ammon, about ten miles from Greensburg.

Mary, widow of John Gwin, was allowed pension on her application executed February 25, 1845, while a resident of Killbuck Township, Holmes County, Ohio, aged eighty-three years.
The following names of children are shown:
Thomas Gwin . . . . . born in 1784, deceased in 1845. Susannah Gwin . . . . . " " 1788. John Gwin. . . . . " " 1792. Rebecca Gwin . . . . . " " 1794. Polly Gwin. . . . . " " 1794, also, and not living in 1845. Jacob Gwin. . . . . " " 1796. James Gwin. . . . . " " 1800. Sarah Gwin. . . . . " " 1802(about) Jonathan Gwin . . . . . " " 1809(about)
In 1845, Jacob Ammon, a brother of the widow, made affidavit in Holmes County, Ohio, in support of his sister's claim for pension. He did not give his age and there are no further data as to family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

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September 18, 1925
Mrs. Mary D. LaRue 2716 South Girard Minneapolis, Minn.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 7618 it appears that John Gwin enlisted in Westmoreland County (about ten miles from Greensburg), Pennsylvania, served as a
Drummer in Captain's Sullivan and Robert Vance's Company, Thirteenth Virginia Regiment ( also designated  which afterwards was the Ninth Virginia Regiment), was at the battle of Brandywine and was discharged December 23, 1779 having served three years.
Ans Oct 20, 25
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 17, 1818 while a resident of Wayne County, Ohio aged fifty-five years. He died April 7, 1844 in Holmes County, Ohio.
Soldier married June 9, 1781, or in April 1782, in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, Mary (or Molly) Ammon. They were married at the home of her father George Ammon
I think this was James as did not see COHe as if they have been a nickname

about ten miles from Greensburg. She was allowed pension on her application executed February 25, 1845 while a resident of Killbuck Township, Holmes County, Ohio aged eighty-three years.
The following were their children:
Thomas born in 1784, not living in 1845. Susannah born in 1788. John born in 1792. Rebecca born in 1794. Polly born in 1794 also, and not living in 1845. Jacob born in 1796. James born in 1800. Sarah born about 1802. Jonathan born about 1809.
The above noted is the only soldier named John Gwin of Pennsylvania, found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner. 39 Jacob born in 1796 James 70 1845

a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. John Irwin, Irwin & Irwin W.F. 7618
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1776 Dec 23 1779 Drummer Sullivan 1 Pa   Robert Vance        
Battles engaged in, Brandywine
Residence of soldier at enlistment, enlisted in Westmoreland Co. Penn.
Date of application for pension, June 17. 1818. His el. al.
Residence at date of application, Wayne Co. Ohio
Age at date of application, 50 years. He died Apr. 7. 1844
Remarks: Soldier married in Westmoreland Co. Pa. June 9. 1781, Apr. 1782. Mary or Molly daughter of George Ammon *Gurney, Children: Thomas b. 1784. Hannah b. 1788. John b. 1792. Rebecca b. 1794. Polly b. 1794. Jacob b. 1796. James b. 1800. In 1820 Jon Jonathan was 11 years old and daughter Sarah was 18 years. *She was allowed pension on an application executed July 25. 1845 while a resident of Richland Twp. Holmes Co. Pa. aged 75 years.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

THE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF UTAH
JOSEPH F. SMITH MEMORIAL BUILDING 80 NORTH MAIN STREET SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
February 9, 1939
back to here
Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Will you please send us a copy of the pension applications of two John Gwins, Revolutionary War Soldiers of Pennsylvania. We find reference to one as a member of the York County Militia, and the other as a soldier in Capt. John Harris' Company, Chester County.
Thank you for this service.
Sincerely,
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF UTAH Research Department
L. Garrett Myers L. Garrett Myers, Supt.
EMC/S
1. 2. 6. 1. = J. G. - for your as in the list for military 5/20 and 6. 2. 2. 2. for 18. 18. 18. 1. 6. 1. - J. G. 5. 18. 18.

2521 N. 13 th #1. Terre Haute, Ind. Dec. 29, 1936.
Pension Department Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Can you give me the pension record of Joseph Gwin Lieutenant in the Augusta Co. Virginia, militia? I think he is my great, great grandfather. The name appears in the list of Revolutionary soldiers of Virginia published by the Virginia State Library Sec 2 p 132.
Will you also give me John Gwyn (Gwin's) record? He was a member of the 13 th Virginia Regiment. Sincerely Yours, Lillian Gwyn Stimson
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Fifth District Minnesota Federation of Women's Clubs Minneapolis, Minn. 2716 S. Girard 7 - 6 - 1925.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
My dear Sir:-
I have been searching the past year through historical libraries, Secretary of State, P.A. towns and County Orphans records to get data on John Gwin's family. The Custodian Pa. Historical Library reports, "He was a private in John Harris' Company, Willistown, Chester County Militia for the latter part of the year 1781. Penn."
Also a John Gwin appears on the rolls as a private in Thomas Klingan's Co., York County Militia, Penn. from August 24, 1782 to Oct. 12, 1782."
John Gwin and wife paid a tax in Chester Co. 1785.
Have you any pension data in regard to his family, or where he lived after the war?
Tradition says he was the father of our John Gwin, born in Westmoreland Co. Pa. 1784, and served in the war of 1812, under Sam. B. McKowris Regiment of the 10th Militia, captained by Col. Ries Hill, at Erie.
Praying you may be able to find some data to throw light upon the relationship of these two patriotic Gwins, and thanking you most sincerely I remain
Very gratefully,
(Mrs.) Mary D. L. Rue
Dear S.C. 7616 - 1812

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F. C. WATERBURY, Pres. M. O. WATERBURY, Vice Pres. E. W. WATERBURY, Secy & Treas.
DES MOINES, IOWA.
Oct. 10-1911.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C. This office has been referred to me for information concerning one Thomas negative Gwin who probably enlisted from Beaver Co., Pa. or Chester Co., Pa. Please give me what you have on record concerning him. Said to have died in or near Millersburg Ohio. Also, John Gwin, the son of Thomas Gwin who also died in or near Millersburg Ohio. I wish to join one of the patriotic societies. My papers are now pending in Washington, N. D. U. R. who require me to give the death date of my ancestors. Hoping you may be able to give me the desired information.
I am respectfully,
Mrs. E. W. Waterbury 319-Franklin Ave. Des Moines, Ia.

1911 Oct. 16 Hist. To Mrs. E. H. Waterbury V.L.M. 1925 - Sept. 18 - Hist. to Mrs. Mary La Rue - MMSTF - 1937 - Jan 6 - Hist To Lillian Groom Stimson Ed 1939 Mar 24 - Hist to L. Harriet Neque
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 7618 Mary Quinn Widow John Quinn Drummer Rev War Act: Feb. 2, 1848 Index: —Vol. A , Page 299 
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Millersburg O. Mch 10/43
W. Aiken.
Asks for copy of papers on which John Brin obtained assension.
A39. Rec Mch 17. 43
Prison Office.
Ino Gwin
Copy

Millersburg, Holmes County Ohio March 10th. 1843.
To the Hon. John C. Spencer Secretary of War.
Sir. I am requested by Mr. John Gain, a Revolutionary pensioner, to request of you a copy of his papers, upon which he was granted a pension, by Congress. His name will be found on the pension list left for the Ohio Agency. His pension commenced in June 1818. The reason he desires a copy certified copy of his papers is, that he is informed that the Legislature of Pennsylvania are granting annuities to those old soldiers who served in "The Pennsylvania Line," or under Wayne in the Indian Wars—and he desires the copy of his papers, to enable him to avail himself of the liberality of his native State.
As the Legislature of Penn a may not remain long in session, you would do him a great favor by forward forwarding to me  him a certified copy, as soon as it may suit your convenience.
Very Respectfully,
Joseph Aiken
Registered by F. Wright, Clerk, in Book B. Vol. 11 th Page 17 N o . 18018.

Merchants & Manufacturers Ex Pittsburgh Oct 6. 25 th 1836
Sir I have the honor to transmit Vouchers in case of John Gavin Prisoner under the Act of 18 th March 1818 at the rate of Eight Dollars per month who was last paid to the 4 th of March 1835.
I have the honor to be Sir
Your Obedient Servt M c Clure P.A. J. C. R. R. Rabe
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

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Washington City

Millersburg, O. April 4. 1848.
Sir During the winter I forwarded to Col. Matthews a petition and affidavits for a pension for Mary Goin, widow of John Goin a pensioner. Will do me the favor to inform me what disposition has been made of them, and what is necessary to be done if they are not sufficient.
Respectfully Asahel D. Simmons
Millersburg, Holmes Co O
Encl.

J. H. Glaborn

Pension Office, December 31. 1844.
Sir,
I herewith return the letter of Mr. Ankeny, and have the honor to state that the acts of July 4. 1836 and July 7. 1838 are still in operation, as well as the laws supplementary thereto. If a widow was married within the time limited by the two first named laws, she may obtain a pension, provided the deceased husband served not less than six months, during the revolutionary war. Enclosed herewith are copies of the laws granting pensions to widows.
I have the honor to be Very respectfully, Your Ob t Servant, J. L. Edwards
Hon. James Mathews House of Representatives,

Hon. James Matthews
Enclosed I send a declaration by many of you which I desire you to lay before the War Department, and return me an answer in relation to their decision thereon
A. G. Deming

FREE
Hon. James Matthews Washington D.C.

Ohio July 7 38
John Gwynn March 21
Jas Henry Priest Mar 31 45

Washington City March 10 th 1845.
Mr O. I. Edward
Sir
Mr. James Matthews have left for home & left myself in charge of his affairs & to open his letters and make the proper disposition of them I herewith send you some papers in relation to a pension which after examination there should be any thereof to return please enclose them to me & I will forward them to
Yours Most Respectfully
James McCury

State of Ohio, Holmes County ss
On this thirteenth day of October A.D. 1848, personally appeared before the subscriber a Notary Public of the county of Holmes and State of Ohio Mary Gwin, a resident of Killbuck township, in the county of Holmes, aged Eighty Six 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 2 d of February, A.D. 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons, who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the widow of John Gwin, who was a drummer, in the army, and whose certificate of being entitled to a pension, under the act of June A.D. 1844, is recorded in Pension Office Book D, Vol 1. Page 389 - the corps or regiment to which he belonged having been forgotten, but is on file in the Pension Office, and that she drew an annual pension of eighty eight dollars, under the act of 1844.
She further declares that she is still a widow. Mary mark Gwin. Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me, and I certify that the above declarant is personally known to me, and that I am fully satisfied of the truth of her statements. Given under my hand and official seal. John H. Shrock Notary Public

Brief in the case of Mary Gwin, wdo of John, County and State of Ohio act 2 d Feby 48 Joint Resolution 1 July 48.
Claim, ("original," or " for increase. ")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Her band was pensioned at 96 dolls per an: under act 1818. Widow was pensioned at $88 under act, 7 July 38. Increased to $96 under Joint Resolution 1 July 48.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
Mr John Johns on, Hof Reps.
F. F. Kirby Examining Clerk.

Official Business free
Hon J. L. Edwards Chairman of Pensions Washington City D.C.
Mr. Cole MAY 1 1860 CINCINNATI OHIO
1860 1861 1862 1863 1864 1865 1866 1867 1868 1869 1870 1871 1872 1873 1874 1875 1876 1877 1878 1879 1880 1881 1882 1883 1884 1885 1886 1887 1888 1889 1890

Millersburg, O
Oct. 14 - 1848.
Dear Sir,
Enclosed please find the declaration of Mrs Mary Grinn, properly taken &c -
Please direct to me.
A. G. Dummock
Atty for Mrs Grinn,
Hon J L Edwards, J
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No 11822
Mary Eirin
This is Let to James Henry Aple 12. '45 " " A. S. Drumock Aple 18 1845. do to same June 16. 1845
Act July 7. 1838.

Dec 12, 48
Josephine Anderson
100.44
Free
Shaw
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

1877
James
James

Millersburg Ohio Dec. 7 th 1848.
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Sir Inclosed is the Declaration of Mary Gwin please forward the Certificates as soon as practicable, or in the event that it should not be correct send me such documents as will enable us to proceed correctly
Respectfully yours Joseph Arkkey

Mary Gavin,
wid of John
Ohio.
2 o Feby 48.
Joint Resolution 1 st July 48
$96 per An
Second former payment at the rate of $88 per An.
Hon Mr Johnson
H of Reps
3

Pension Office April 5 th 1852,
Sir:
I have the honor to return herewith the letter of Mr Joseph Anthony by you referred to this office and to inform you that John Ginn (or Givin) was pensioned under the act of 18 th March 1818 at $96. per ann; he lived up to April 1 st 1841 His widow was then placed on the rolls at $88. per. ann; under the Act of 17 th June 1841 and 2 nd Feb y , 48, which was a full pension for a drummajor. The Joint Resolution of the 1 st July 48, authorized the dept. to pay the widow at the same rate recd by her husband commencing at that date. There is now due Mrs Ginn $96. per. ann, from 1 st July 48, deducting the amt. she has recd. under the aforementioned act. which was $88. per ann. A certificate will issue to her under the Joint Resolution upon the return of the one which she holds under Act of Feb y 2 nd 48.
I have the honor to be
Very Respectfully, J. D. [unintelligible]
J. E. Heaths Pension:
Widow John Johnson Mother of Reps,
It should read Mary Gwin, not Givin Dr. Anthony

Repo 29
Ohio, 100.
Mary Givin, widow of John Givin, who was a Drummer, in the Virginia line.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 88 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1844 7th: of April, 1844.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of Sept: 1845 and sent to A. G. Dimmock, Millersburgh Ohio
[Act of JUNE 17, 1844.
Recorded in Book D.
Vol. — 1 — Page 389.

Reported
Jany 24/49
Let Hon John Johnson on, Apr. 3/52.
3310
Ohio. Pitts.
Mary Givin widow of John
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Drummer
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 8 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of Jany 1849 and sent to
Joseph Mikeney Millersburg
Ohio
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 342 Vol. 11,

Payable on the 4th March and 4th September of each year,
by The President of U S B Bank in Chillicothe . O.
No pension is payable until the arrival of one or the other of the above dates, after the issue of a Certificate.
Registered, by M Wright Clerk, in book B, vol 18th page 17

War Department.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I CERTIFY that, in conformity with the Laws of the United States, of the 18th March, 1818, and first of May 1820
John Gwin late a private in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Ohio Agency, at the rate of eight dollars per month, to commence on the seventeenth day of June one thousand eight hundred and eighteen
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this eleventh day of January one thousand eight hundred and twenty one
J. C. Calhoun Secretary of War.

Payment to be made at
Pittsburg by
John B. Guthrie Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Ohio .
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 342 Vol. 4.
Lev. Huntington Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Mary Givin, widow of John Givin, who was a Drummer in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty Eight, dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 24 th day of January one thousand eight hundred and forty nine.
Geo. E. Macey
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. G. Burd Commissioner of Pensions.

The State of Ohio, Holmes County ss.
On this 7 th day of December, in the Year of Our Lord One thousand eight hundred and forty eight, personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace, in and for the said County of Holmes and State of Ohio, Mary Givin, a resident of Killbuck township, of the County of Holmes, aged Eighty four 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 second day of February A.D. 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons, who served during the Revolutionary war.
That she is the widow of John Givin, who enlisted about ten miles from Greensburg, in the State of Pennsylvania, in the Company, commanded by Capt. Lebo Gulliran, which company was afterwards, commanded by Capt. Robert Vance, in the thirteenth Virginia Regiment, which regiment this deponent thinks was afterwards called the Ninth, that he continued to serve in the said Corps, in the Service of the United States, during the term of three years, or until about the twenty third day of December, One thousand seven hundred and forty eight.

Robert Vance, in the thirteenth Virginia Regiment, which regiment, this deponent thinks was afterwards called the Ninth, that he continued to serve in the said Corps, in the service of the United States, during the term of three years, or until about the twenty third day of December, One thousand eight hundred and seventy nine, when he was discharged from service, at Fort McIntosh, in the State of Pennsylvania, that he was in the battle of Brandywine, and served the whole of the term of three years, as a drummer, in the Army; and that the annual amount of the pension, which he received under the act of the Seventeenth of June A.D. 1844, was ninety six dollars.
She further declares, that she is still a widow, Mary her  mark Gwin. Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before me: and I further certify the above declarant Mary Gwin, is personally known to me: that she is the person that she represents herself to be, and that her declaration is entitled to full credit and belief.
J. H. Smith, Justice of the Peace.
The State of Ohio. Holmes County ss. 3
J. M. Welker, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, within and for the said County of Holmes, and State of Ohio, hereby certify, that the above named John H. Smith, is, and was at the time of subscribing the above certificate, an acting Justice of the Peace, within and for said County of Holmes, duly commissioned, and qualified, and that his signature hereto attached is true and genuine. Witness the undersigned Clerk, and the Seal of said Court of Common Pleas, at Millersburg, O. this seventh day of December A.D. 1848.
M. Welker, Clerk "

State of Ohio Holmes County ss.
Personally appeared in open court, Thomas McQuiston, of lawful age and on being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he was personally acquainted John Gwin and Mary his wife, previous to their marriage; and lived in the same neighborhood; many of his father's family were at the wedding; and that after their marriage they came and resided within half a mile of where the said Thomas McQuiston then lived. That they have been married in or about Sixty two or three years, as near as he can recollect. That he is acquainted with all of their children, who are now settled about in the neighborhood where the late John Gwin lived. That he never heard their lawful marriage questioned by any one; and that they have lived in wedlock since the time of their marriage; raised children, transacted business, bought and sold land, and in all and every instance Mary Gwin, the applicant for relief now pending before the Pension Commission has acted and been considered as the wife of the late John Gwin, deceased; and he has no possible doubt of their lawful marriage. The said marriage took place in Washington  Hamp county, Pennsylvania. That the said applicant is now a resident of Holmes County, in the State of Ohio;
Thomas McQuiston
Sworn to and subscribed in open court, this 15th day of

May 8 1845.
R. R. Enos Clerk
Adolph Gwin May Gwin
A. G. Demmock Millersburg Ohio
May 27 1845-
48 19 16

State of Ohio - Holmes County ss
Personally appeared in open court James French who on being duly sworn according to Law, deposes and says, that he has been acquainted with the late John Givins a revolutionary pensioner and his wife Mary for the last thirty years years; and that he has been eight years Sheriff of said Holmes county and in all his public business with said Givins, his wife Mary has been considered as his lawful wedded wife. And he further says that he is acquainted John and Jacob Givins sons of the aforesaid John and Mary Givins, and has known them for the last thirty years years, and he has no doubt they were born previous to or about the year 1793 1800 and thirty years ago they were considered and are still, by all who know them considered legitimate children of the aforesaid John and Mary Givins. And he further says that he is acquainted with the witness in this case, Thomas McQuiston, and knows no reason why he is not entitled to full credit. (1800 substituted for 1793 or 4 before signing)
Sworn and subscribed in open Court this 1 day of May A. 1845. James French R. K. Enos Clerk
The State of Ohio Holmes County ss
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the above named James French, and that his statements & opinions are entitled to full credit and I also certify that I have been some what acquainted with the witness named

Thomas M c Leiston for the last twenty one years and that I know no reason why full credit should not be given to his statements.
In Testimony of the above I hereto sign my name and affix the seal of the Court of Common Pleas at Middlesbrough the 14 th day of May A.D. 1848. R. B. Cawes clerk " of said court.