Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 32320, Thomas Hilman, New Jersey

SERVICE
New Jersey
Heilman, Thomas
NUMBER _____
NUMBER S 32320
CONTENTS

state of Indiana On this twenty ninth day of September in the Year of Our Henry County 3 Dec 1832, personally appeared in Open Court before the Honorable Charles H. Test, President Judge of the sixth Judicial Circuit of the State of Indiana, and Byron Caquallader & John Anderson Esquires, Associate Judges of the Henry Circuit Court, now sitting, Thomas Hilman a resident of Henry Township Henry County Indiana aged 73 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 Congress passed June 7 th 1832 That he entered the service of the "United States" under the following named Officers. And served as here in stated. "I was born the 22 nd day of Augu- -st in the Year 1757. in the County of Salem & State of New Jersey. In April 1776. Volunteered in the County of Salem, New Jersey, in the service of the United States under Captain Henry Sparks, Lieut. Charles Shepherd & Col. Holmes, and served in watching the British Vessels & guarding the shore to prevent their Landing for twenty days. In July 1776 was drafted at the said County of Salem in the service of U.S. and marched under Capt. Henry Sparks from Salem County to the City of Philadelphia, Penns- ylvania where we immediately entered on board of a Continental Vessel on the Delaware River & sailed for the Blazing Star. Sailed on to Trenton at which place we took Land & marched under our said Captain to the Blazing Star, at the sound dividing the Jersey & Staten Islands to which place we were ordered, where I served one month in guar- -ding the shore & preventing the British from crossing over from Staten Islands to the Jersey side to harass & plunder our people. In October 1776. Volunteered at the Blazing Star under Captain Sparks, Lieut. Shepherd & Col. Smith Commander of the Volunteers from whom we marched over in boats to Staten Islands for the purpose of attacking the British after crossing we marched to Ackbarstown where the British had a fight or skirmish with them, & took some prisoners & marched to Amboy at which time I was in the service one month. In November 1776. Volunteered under the same Capt. & Lieut. with Col. Holmes, and served two months in guarding the Jersey shore from the Ravages & incursions of the British troops. In March 1777. Volunteered at Salem under the same Capt. & Lieut. with Captain Barker & Col. Potter, for my Brother John according to a private agreement between him & me, & when his name was called I answered in his place, & served two months on the road between Battery

field & Amboy, in watching the British troops & preventing their passage through that part of the Country towards Philadelphia, in which town I was some times at one place on the road & at other times at some other place, as we were always on the move & alert watching & trying to discover the movements of the British troops, at the expiration of which time I was immediately called into service on my own account, which was some time in April 1777 & served under Capt. Harry Sparks Lieut. Charlton Shepherd & Col. Holmes and were kept on the road between Wallnfied & Prince Town & through that part of the Country Guarding & watching the British, in doing which we were often some distance from the road some times nearer it again. Sometimes camp at the same place several nights, then marching to some other part to be in a place to watch the movements of our heartless enemies at which time I served two months, at the expiration of which time I went home where I had remained not to exceed a week or ten days When my Brother John was again called into service & I again agreeable to our private agreement, went and answered to his name which was I think in the month of July 1777. and served under Captain Miller & Col. Crisp & Dick I disremember Exactly which, at which time I served two months on the Delaware river guarding the British fleet to prevent their crossing or destroying the settlements in the execution of which we were some times in Tennent neck & at others in the Town of Salem, when I again went home & remained But a few days. When I was again called into the service under Capt. Sparks Lieut. Shepherd, & Col. Holmes, & went from Salem to the upper end of the Bay to watch the motion of the British who suspected were preparing to move to the South part of the time we were near Amboy. But were moving every few days that we might the better watch the evil workings of our enemies, When & when I was continued in the service 2 months when I again went home, But was there But a very short time When my Brother was again called into the service as we were Generally let remain at home about two months and I again Entered in his stead & answered to his name which was some time in December 1777. When I served as substitute for my Brother John for the term of two months, on the Delaware River in the County

of Salem & was guarding the British troops sometimes was called to the upper part of Salem & up in the lower part of Gloucester Counties. But the officers names under whom I served I am rem- ember it having been so very long since the period of time when it was performed, and was again at home a few days when I was called into the service again which was in February 1778. and served under Capt. Sparks Lieut. Shepherd, & Col. Holmes & went again onto Delaware River & served in the Counties of Salem & Gloucester in guarding & watching the movements of the British as they were still expected to move to the South, at which time I served two months, & again went home, and in April 1778. I again substituted for my Brother John & served two months in Salem County to prevent the British from moving or from harassing the Whigs, But the officers under whom I served this tour I cannot recollect, in July 1778. I was called into the service under Capt. Sparks Lieut. Shepherd & Col. Holmes and served two months in guarding against the incursions & ravages of the British on the Delaware River, & was at no time entirely stationary. In September 1778 volunteered under Capt. Barker, Col. Potter & Major Mascal in the County of Cumberland New Jersey a marched to Quinton's Bridge where we had a Battle with the British and had the misfortune to lose some men & served one month in guarding & reconnoitering the British. In October I substituted for Jonathan Right under Capt. Smith & served some One Month in guarding the Jersey Shore to prevent the British (Liberty & America) from plundering & destroying her people during all which time of service I was not engaged in any civil pur- suit, & was called into & served with an embodied Corps called into service by competent authority for which service I claim a pension. I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present & declare that my name is not on the pension Roll of the agency of any State. Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 29th day of September 1832 Thomas Milman
State of Indiana Henry County S.P. Personally appeared before me the undersigned a justice

of the peace within and for the said County of Henry Thomas Hilman who being duly sworn deposeth and saith that by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service. But according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned above and in the above mentioned grades. & for which service he claims a pension
Subscribed & sworn to before me this 4th day of September 1833
Thomas Hilman
Benjamin S. Cooley
State of Indiana } Henry County }
I Thomas Simon Clark prothonotary of the Henry Circuit Court do hereby certify that Benjamin Cooley before whom the above affidavit appears to have been made was at the time of making the same & still is an acting Justice of the peace in & for said County of Henry & that the signature to the same is his genuine signature & full faith & it are due & ought to be given to all his acts such justice of the peace
Testimony whereof I have hereunto in my hand and affixed the Seal of said County this 4th day of Sept. A.D. 1833
Thomas Simon Clark Pro. Tem. No. 66
Whereas in compliance with the Directions of the War Department put the following interrogatories to the applicant
1st Where and in What Year were you born
Ans. I was born in the County of Salem and State of New Jersey at the time stated in my declaration.
2d have you any record of your age
Ans. I have no record of my age but what my parents told me that I was born at the time stated in my declaration
3d Where were you living when called into service, where have you lived since the revolutionary war, & where do you now live

ans. My proper place of residence when called into service was in the County of Salem. I moved from the State of New Jersey to the State of Virginia shortly after the Revolutionary War where I continued about fourteen years when I moved to the State of Ohio, where I continued to live until I moved to the State of Indiana I now live in the County of Henry as above stated,
4 th How were you called into the service, were you drafted did you volunteer or were you a substitute & if a substitute for whom Ans. I entered the service at the time, and in the manner stated in my declaration, and served the services therein stated.
5 th State the names of some of the officers who were with the troops where you served such Continental and Militia regiments as you can recollect & the General Circumstances of your service ans. The names of the officers with whom I served are the same as above stated. But the Christian names of whom I cannot recollect the regiments with which I served are stated in my declaration together with the General Circumstances of my service
6 th Did you ever receive a discharge from the service ans. I never received a written discharge for any of my services But was frequently discharged from my officers, and subject to be again called into service until the close of the war
7 th State the names of the persons in your neighbourhood who can testify as to your character and the fact of your service city, and their belief as to your service as a soldier in the revolutionary war Ans There are Asahel Keal John Keal & several others who can testify as to my character for truth, veracity & their belief as to my service
Sworn to and subscribed in Open Court this 29 th day of Sept 1832
Witness John Elliott Clerk
Thomas Siliman
State of Indiana
Henry County } I Asahel Keal a citizen of the County of Henry and State of Indiana. Being a Clergyman in the First Church & John Keal of the same County do hereby certify that we have long been acquainted with the above named Thomas Siliman and that we have heard his declaration read, and do not hesitate to say that we believe his said Declaration to be true

and that he served as stated in his declaration that the 29 th day of Sept. 1832, from to & subscribed in open Court Asahel Neal Witness John Elliott C lk John Neal
And the Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investi- gation 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 Asahel Neal who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resi- dent in the County of Henry and that John Neal who has also signed the same is a resident in the County of Henry Indiana, and is a credible person and that their statements are entitled to credit Charles H. Beck pres t Judge Byron Goodall ad m rs John Anderson } Judges
I Thomas Ginn Clerk Pro tem of the Court of Henry County do hereby certify that the fore- going contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matters of the Application of Thomas Gilman for a pension
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of Office this 4 th day of September A.D. 1832
Thomas Ginn C lk Pro. Tem. H.C.C.

22073 Indiana
Thomas Hartman Henry in the State of Indiana who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Smith of the 1st Regiment commanded by Col. Holmes in the War of 1812 for 32 months & 20 days
He died May 5-1835
(From agency Book) mmms.
inscribed on the Roll of Indiana the rate of 75 Dollars 33 Cents per annum. commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 day of October 1833 and to John Elliott New Castle
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 188.87 Semi-annual allowance ending March 3777 $226.64
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by David Boyd Clerk Book E Vol. Page 114

Thomas Hilman Indiana
from 1776 private 122 m 20 days.
$75. \frac{55}{100}
3777 5 188.87
John Elliott, New Castle, Inde

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Pension Office.
182
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjunctive notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement,  shewing the Service of  Thomas Hillman
    Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     6 1 20 Pr. Col Holmes. 73   1 " Col Smith N.J.   2 " " Holmes   77 1 " " " should state the de- tails making up the t- It is well known the Militia of N. Jersey dis- serve for more than two months at a time that after being disch- usually remained at h- or more months, per- e..   78 1 " " Potter   " 1 " " Coldick   2 "   2 "   2 "   2 "   2 "   2 "   
should state the different terms making up the line. It is well known that the Militia of N. Jersey did not serve for more than one or two months at a time and that after being discharged, they usually remained at home one or more months, see note C..
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted: This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c, Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before _____ and State, Territory or District A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____, aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. (This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.)]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____ A. B.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz: _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____, who has
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____ subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 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.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
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 A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (f) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you 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?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services. 
 6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it?  { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
 7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposes and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the years, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule is more [j] applies to continental troops only.
[k] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

March 12, 1936
Thomas Hilman-S. 32320 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. Roy Mayse 1718 W. Taylor Street Kokomo, Indiana
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Thomas Hilman, private in the New Jersey troops, and pensioned while living in Henry County, Indiana.
The record which follows was obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 32320, based upon the service of Thomas Hilman in the War of the Revolution.
Thomas Hilman was born August 22, 1757 in Salem County, New Jersey, names of his parents not given.
While living in Salem County, he enlisted sometime in April, 1776, served as a private at various times in the New Jersey troops, under Captains Henry Sparks, Barker, Miller, Smith, Colonels Holmes, Smith, Potter, and Dick; he was in engagements at "Cucklestown" and Quinton's Bridge, and served until sometime in October, 1778, twenty-two months and twenty days. Eight months of his service was as substitute for his brother, John.
He moved from New Jersey, shortly after the Revolution, to Virginia, where he lived about fourteen years, then moved to Ohio and from there to Indiana.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 29, 1832, at which time he was a resident of

Henry Township, Henry County, Indiana. He died May 5, 1835.
It is not stated that the soldier, Thomas Hilman, ever married.
Very truly yours
O. H. SWEET Acting Executive Assistant to the Administrator

32 320
Rev INVALID.
1924 Feb. 4. Hct. to Clarence & Sarah 1936 Mch. 12. Hct. to Mrs. Roy Maynard
File No. 32, 320
Thomas Hilman
Rev. Rev. Rev.
Act: James J. 32.7
Index: —Vol. 2 , Page 187
[Arrangement of 1870.]
✓

HENRY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 814 SOUTH FOURTEENTH STREET NEW CASTLE, INDIANA
February 1, 1924.
Mr. Washington Gardner, Bureau of Pensions, Department of Interior, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly furnish our Society what record you may have of the following reputed Revolutionary soldiers, at one time resident in this county, and oblige
Clarence H. Smith.
Curator.
Rec'd 1. Thomas Hilman, an 1858 pensioner.
I have recently found personal papers of his hand-writing in the oldest filing case of the Henry County Probate Court (Indiana ).
2. O Gabriel Long, serving from Culpepper County, Virginia.
I have found in the court records all papers pertaining to the settle- ment of his estate after his death and burial in August, 1829. Among them are receipt for $3.00 for making his coffin, also for $1.87 1/2 for three yards "cambric muslin" for a shroud". Also the widow, Mar- garet Long's release of right of dower all claims, etc against estate for one bay horse colt appraised at $22.00
more info. 3. Ware Long, supposedly serving in Culpepper County Militia. Removed from this county in 1831.
not described 4. Samuel Begue, reputed as serving in North Carolina regiment.

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February 4, 1924
Clarence H. Smith 614 South 14th St., New Castle, Indiana
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 32320 it appears that Thomas Hilman was born August 22, 1757 in Salem County, New Jersey.
While living in said County he enlisted in April 1776 and served as a private at various times, until in October 1778, twenty-two months and twenty days in all (eight months of which service was as a substitute for his brother John), under Captains Henry Sparks, Barker, Miller and Smith, and Colonels Holmes, Smith, Potter and Dick in the New Jersey Troops.
He was in the engagements at "Cucklestown" and Quinton's Bridge.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 29, 1832 while living in Henry Township, Henry County, Indiana. He died May 5, 1835. It is not stated that he ever married.
Respectfully,
Commissioner

National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution
MRS. RUSSELL WILLIAM MAGNA, PRESIDENT GENERAL
CONSERVATION AND THRIFT COMMITTEE
MRS. ROY A. MAYSE, CHAIRMAN
1744 WEST MULBERRY STREET
KOKOMO, INDIANA
Feb. 3, 1936.
Pension Dept.
Washington, D.C.,
Dear Sirs,
Will you please give me any data you have regarding the service record of Thomas Hilman ?
He was a private in the New Jersey State Troops, War of the Revolution, and received a pension in Henry County, Indiana in 1831.
Any information will be gratefully received.
Sincerely,
Bonnie N. Mayse
Mrs Roy Mayse, 1716 W. Taylor St. Kokomo, Ind.