Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 32302, Abraham Haptonstall, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Haptonstall, Abraham Haptonstall
S 32 302
CONTENTS

Illinois
Act 13. 202
Abraham Hapinstall of Gallia in the State of Ohio who was a Private in the Compny commanded by Captain Moffit of the Regt commanded by Col Woodhull in the New York line for 18 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio at the rate of 60 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of May 1833 and sent to J. L. Sherer W Court Gallipolis Gallia Co Ohio Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1833 $120.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept 30.00 $150.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
M. L. Aggett Clerk,
Recorded by Book E Vol. 8 — Page 10

The State of Ohio Galbraith County \frac{3}{4}
On the 21 st day of April 1833 personally appeared in open Court before the judges of our Court of Common Pleas now sitting being a Court of Record Abraham Haptonstall a resident of the Township of Raccoon in the County of Galbraith and State of Ohio aged seventy two years the sixth day of April 1833 who being first 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 the 7 th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated namely that he the said Abraham Haptonstall some time in the spring or first part of the summer of 1775 volunteered in a company commanded by Captain Thomas Moffit and the Lieutenants name was William Bradley the name of the Ensign is not now remembered, raised in Bloominggrove Township Orange County State of New York for three months after the company was organized it was marched to a place on the east side of the North River called as he thinks Martner's Rock and the company were there employed in building a small Fort situated a short distance above West Point, he served out his time and was honorably discharged, which discharge has been lost by time and accident; the company was never attached to any Regiment but was during the said three months under the command of Captain Thomas Moffit. - In the spring or first part of the summer of 1776 Phinehas Helms with whom this declarant then lived was drafted to do a tour of duty of three months in the County of Orange State of New York in the militia of that State this declarant did that tour of duty for said Helms as a substitute under Captain Seth Morris Lieutnant William Bradley the name of the Ensign he does not remember, the company was marched to a notch in the Highlands called Stets Cove and were employed during the said three months in guarding the said notch or gap in the mountains or highlands in the State of New York to prevent the Tories from having any communications with the British Army and at the end of said three months he was

discharged at the place by Captain Marvin the was never attached to any Regiment during the said three months under the command of Captain Hoffman  Marvin he had a written discharge which is lost by time and accident. Immediately after the aforesaid discharge and the Regiment cannot now state how long the militia of the part of the State of New York he then lived, namely Orange County were called out to build Fort Montgomery upon the North River and Phinehas Kellogg was again called on to go by draft and this declarant still living with him went for him as a substitute he thinks the draft was for six months but the situation of the country and the army together with the scarcity of men required the men should be retained after their time expired this declarant was retained about three months as near as he can now recollect he was under in a company commanded by Captain Thomas Moffat Lieutenant Samuel Strong the name of the Ensign is not remembered the Company was attached to a Regiment commanded by Colonel Nathaniel Woodhull and General James Clinton commanded the Brigade he thinks the draft was for six months but that he was retained about nine months and after the service as aforesaid he was dis- charged at Fort Montgomery but does not at this time by reason of length of time remember by what officer. In the beginning of the summer of 1777 this declarant was drafted in the Militia of the County of Orange State of where he then resided for six months as near as he can now remember, he at first marched on a tour to drive the Indians from the fron- tiers near Minnisink the names of the officers he marched under he does not now remember the names of, as the tour was a very short one - he was next sent on to the North River and stationed a short distance below Kings Ferry for a few weeks two or three does not at this time recollect the names of the officers after that he was ordered to West Point where he was stationed for a short time how long he cannot tell was there placed under the command of Captain Rance

Smith the names of the other officers he does not at this time recollect he was after that ordered to Fort Montgomery and was there again put under the command of Captain Francis Smith the other officers not remembered, this declarant was in the Battle at Fort Montgomery on the 6th of October 1777 when the British Army made its attack on the Fort and took it by storm after the battle this declarant was taken sick with the measles and never again joined the army as his six months was then about out and his time expired before he recovered his health.
During his last service he was so often transferred from one command to another and from the great length of time that has elapsed since he cannot remember the several officers under whom he served was in the state of New York during his whole service most of the time on the north River was in the one battle mentioned aforesaid. This declarant was in the service on his first volunteering in the year 1775 three months was then a substitute for Phinehas Helm three months and was afterwards a substitute for the said Helm for six months but was retained beyond the time was afterwards drafted for & served out six months making in the whole eight months but was as he thinks retained about three months longer.
The said Abraham Hampton Hall was born in the County of Orange state of New York on the 6th day of April 1761 he has no record of his age but has always been told that that was his birth day he was living in the County of Orange state of New York when called into the service of the United States and continued to live in said County until 1779 when he moved into the state of New Jersey where he resided about eighteen months after that moved back to the state of New York where he resided until 1780 or 16th when he moved to Greenbrier County Virginia where he resided until about the middle of December 1800 when he moved to Woodford County state of Kentucky where he lived till September 1801 when he moved back to Greenbrier County Virginia where he resided until October 1816 when he moved to Rawson Township Gallia County state of Ohio where he has resided ever since & still resides.

He further states he has no documentary evidence that he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify of his service he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or emolument except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension rolls of the agency of any State
sworn to and subscribed the day & Haptonstall and year aforesaid -
Francis Leffery clk. c.c.p. y.c.
We Joseph W Ross and Southury Goldeman residing in the County of Gallia aforesaid in the neighborhood of said Abraham Haptonstall who has sworn to and subscribed the aforesaid declaration do certify that we are now and have been for several years acquainted with the said Abraham Haptonstall and that we believe him to be seventy two years old as he calls himself 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 to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Francis Leffery clk. c.c.p. y.c.
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 found as he states And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that there is no clergyman in the neighbourhood of the applicant that Joseph W Ross and Southury H Coleman who have signed the preceding certificate are residents of the Said County of Gallia and are credible persons and that their statements are entitled to credit
John Haptonstall 24953
The State of Ohio Gallia County ss
U S Francis Leffery Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the Said Court in the matter of the Application of Abraham Haptonstall for a pension In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of my Office at Gallipolis this 29 th day of April A.D. 1833
Francis Leffery clk. c.c.p. y.c.

No 24.953 tall Abraham Hopton Gallia Co. Ohio
Adm for 1 year $6.00 From 1775
Francis Leblanc CLW Gallia Co. Ohio

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
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 subjoined 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.
Ohio
A Statement, shewing the Service of Abraham Kaptontall Gallahoe
   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.     2 Spring 75 3 Private Capt Moffit 72 years   Sub Spring 76 3 Capt Shawin Bronze County Traditional ordiner   Sub but thinks Capt Moffit ex. York   Dec 77 6 Col Woodhull   Genl Clinton   Capt Smith  
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 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
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[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:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has 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, (l) 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, 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 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 tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a 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.
[k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
John C. Ashton

January 2, 1936.
Mrs. C. R. Hill Oak Hill West Virginia.
BA-J/ILL am Abraham Haptonstall S. 32302
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Abraham and Isaac Haptonstall.
There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of an Isaac Haptonstall. The data given herein regarding Abraham Haptonstall are found in the papers on file in his claim for pension, S. 32302, based upon his service in that war.
Abraham Haptonstall was born April 6, 1761 in Orange County, New York. The names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of Orange County, New York, he enlisted and served as private in the New York troops as follows: in the spring or summer of 1775, three months in Captain Thomas Moffatt's company; in the spring or summer of 1776, three months in Captain Seth Marvin's company; from later in 1776, nine months in Captain Thomas Moffatt's company, Colonel Nathaniel Woodhull's regiment; from early in the summer of 1777, six months in Captain Francis Smith's company and was at the storming of Fort Montgomery.
The soldier moved in 1779 from Orange County, New York, to New Jersey where he resided about eighteen months, then returned to New York state and remained until November 16, 1783 when he moved to Greenbrier County, Virginia, and remained until about the middle of December 1800, then moved to Woodford County, Kentucky, and resided until September 1801, when he returned to Greenbrier County, Virginia, and resided until October 1816, at which time he moved to Raccoon Township, Gallia County, Ohio.

Abraham Haptonstall was allowed pension on his application executed April 24, 1833 at which time he resided in Raccoon Township, Gallia County, Ohio.
On January 12, 1843, the soldier stated that he lived with his son-in-law in Knox County, Illinois, having moved with him from Ohio, where he resided with that son-in-law; however, he did not give the name of this son-in-law, or of his daughter, nor make any reference to his own wife or to the date of their marriage.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name of person paid, and, possibly, the date of death of Abraham Haptonstall, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following :
Abraham Haptonstall (as his name was borne on pension roll) Certificate 13302 Issued May 28, 1833 Commenced March 4, 1831 Rate $60 per annum Act of June 7, 1832. Illinois Agency (from Ohio Agency.)
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

November 3, 1931.
BA-J/NMHP/ILL
Mrs. Helen Rossum Oquawka, Illinois.
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to Abraham Haptonstall, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 32302, based upon his military service in that war.
Abraham Haptonstall was born April 6, 1761 in Orange County, New York.
While a resident of Orange County, New York, he enlisted and served as private in the New York troops as follows: in the spring or summer, 1775, three months in Captain Thomas Moffatt's Company; in the spring or summer, 1776, three months in Captain Seth Marvin's Company; from later in 1776, nine months in Captain Thomas Moffatt's Company, Colonel Nathaniel Woodhull's Regiment; from early in the summer, 1777, six months in Captain Francis Smith's Company and was at the storming of Fort Montgomery.
The soldier moved in 1779 to New Jersey, remained eighteen months, then returned to New York state and resided until November 16, 1783, when he moved to Greenbrier County, Virginia; in December, 1800, he moved to Woodford County, Kentucky, where he remained until September, 1801, when he returned to Greenbrier County, Virginia, and remained there until October, 1816, at which time he moved to Raccoon Township, Gallia County, Ohio.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 24, 1833, while a resident of Raccoon Township, Gallia County, Ohio.

On January 13, 1943, the soldier stated that he had removed to Knox County, Illinois, to live with his son-in-law, but he did not give the names of either his daughter or said son-in-law.
There are no further family data in the papers in this claim.
Very truly yours,
A. D. MILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

INDEX
March 21, 1928.
Glenn D. Bristol, 901½ Jackson Street, Peoria, Illinois.
Sir:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 32302, it appears that Abraham Hapton-stall was born April 6, 1761 in Orange County, New York.
While a resident of his native county he served as a private in the New York Troops as follows:
Enlisted in the spring or summer of 1775, three months in Captain Thomas Moffatt's Company; enlisted in the spring or summer of 1776, three months in Captain Seth Marvin's Company; enlisted again in 1776, nine months in Captain Thomas Moffatt's Company, Colonel Nathaniel Woodhull's Regiment; enlisted early in the summer of 1777, six months in Captain Francis Smith's Company and was at the storming of Fort Montgomery.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 24, 1833 while living in Raccoon Township, Gallia County, Ohio.
On January 12, 1843 soldier stated that he had removed to Knox County, Illinois to live with his son-in-law. The

name of son-in-law and his wife not stated.
There are no further data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

April 10, 1925
Honorable Clarence Cannon House of Representatives
My dear Mr. Cannon:
In response to your letter of the 9th instant, I have the honor to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 32302 it appears that Abraham Haptonstall was born April 6, 1761 in Orange County, New York.
While a resident of his native county he served as a private in the New York Troops as follows:
Enlisted in the spring or summer of 1775, three months in Captain Thomas Moffatt's Company; enlisted in the spring or summer of 1776, three months in Captain Seth Marvin's Company; enlisted again in 1776, nine months in Captain Thomas Moffatt's Company, Colonel Nathaniel Woodhull's Regiment; enlisted early in the summer of 1777, six months in Captain Francis Smith's Company and was at the storming of Fort Mont-

gomery.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 24, 1833 while living in Raccoon Township, Gallia County, Ohio.
On January 12, 1843 soldier stated that he had removed to Knox County, Illinois to live with his son-in-law. The name of son-in-law and his wife not stated.
There is no There is no further data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
February 12, 1927.
Honorable John C. Allen, House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Allen:
In response to your personal inquiry and the enclosed letter of Mrs. Fred L. Meacham of Roseville, Illinois, requesting any family data that may be on file in the pension claims of Abraham Hapsonstall and Captain Thomas Bragg of the Virginia Militia. I have the honor to advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to show a claim for pension, or bounty land on file on account of any soldier of the Revolution from Virginia named Thomas Bragg, or Brag. Mrs Meacham is requested to furnish all the data in her possession relative to the alleged pension claim of this soldier, if she desires another search of the records.
In the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 32302 of Abraham Haptonstall there is no information on file as to family, other than that in 1843, he was living in Knox Co., Illinois with a son-in-law, whose name is not stated.
Very truly yours,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.
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Rev. War Section. Record Division.
Jan. 11, 1932.
Hon. W. J. Graham House of Representatives.
In re: Abraham Haptonstall- S. 32,302. War of Revolution.
It is advised that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to Abraham Haptonstall.
From the papers in the pension claim above noted, it appears that Abraham Haptonstall was born in Orange County, New York, April 6, 1761, and was living there when he enlisted and served in the New York Troops as follows: for three months in 1775, as private in Capt. Thomas Moffatt's Company; for three months in 1776, in Capt. Seth Marvin's Company; for nine months in 1776 and 1777, in Capt. Thomas Moffatt's Company, Col. Nathaniel Woodhull's Regiment; for six months in 1777, in Capt. Francis Smith's Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 24, 1833 while living in Raccoon Township, Gallia County, Ohio.

190. 11. 1033.
On January 12, 1843, soldier stated that he had removed to Knox County, Illinois to live with his son-in-law, name of daughter not stated. There is no further data on file as to his family.
Very respectfully,
Washington Gardner
Commissioner.

Rev. War Section.
November 23, 1916.
Captain W. R. Haptonstall, U. S. Str. Nokomis, Keokuk, Iowa.
Sir:-
In response to your letter dated the sixth instant, you are advised that the record of Abraham Hartinstall or Haptonstall, was forwarded to you for the benefit of your daughter, on January 15, 1915, and it is not the practice of the Bureau to furnish such a record twice for the same purpose to any person.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Section.
August 21, 1913.
Mr. Edward A. Claypool, 952 North Clark Street, Chicago, Ills.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated the 11" and received the 13" instant, you are advised that in the claim of Abraham Hapstontall, Sur. File No. 32,302, Rev. War. his places of residence appear as follows:
Orange County, New York, during service and until 1779; New Jersey 18 months; New York until 1783; Greenbrier County, Virginia, until 1800; Woodford County, Kentucky, until 1801; Greenbrier County, Virginia, until 1816; Raccoon Township, Gallia County, Ohio, from 1816 and still there in 1833.
You are further advised that the data furnished you March 19, 1913, comprises all the information relative to family filed in said claim.
For date of last payment of pension and last known residence, you should apply to the Auditor for the Interior Department, U.S. Treasury Department, citing the following data:
"Abraham Haptonstall. Certificate No. 13,202, issued May 28, 1833, under the Act of June 7, 1832, at the Illinois Agency."
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Commercial Bank of Cincinnati Pension Agency Feb 24. 1843
Sir
Yours of 17 Feby. has just been received -
In reply to your inquiry respecting the last payment to Abraham Kaptinistall I would state that he has regularly been paid up to Sept 4. 1842 -
By a communication relative to transfer of pension this morning I perceive that Wm Gray who was transferred to this Agency from Kentucky is rated at 20 $ per Annum, the Original Announcement of transfer under date of 11 th Jan y last states his Annual Stipend to be $33 33 per Annum - Under these circumstances we must await your further instructions before paying him
I am Very Respectfully
Yrs. Ob t Serv t .
James S. Armstrong Pension Agent By John S. Anthony Pens Clerk.
To. J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

In reply to your request for a statement of the military history  Abraham Hapinstall , 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.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Spring or Summer 1775 3 mos. Pri. Thomas Moffatt — N. Y.   Spring or Summer 1776 3 mos. " Reth Marvin — "   Immediately after 9 mos. " Thomas Moffatt Nathaniel Woodhull "   Summer 1777 6 mos. " Francis Smith — "  
Battles engaged in, Battle of Fort Montgomery
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Orange Co., N. Y.
Date of application for pension, Apr. 24, 1833
Residence at date of application, Roseau Twp., Gallia Co., Ohio
Age at date of application, Born Apr. 6, 1761  Orange Co., N. Y.
Remarks:
Under date of Jan 12, 1843, soldier stated that he had removed to Knox Co., Ill., with his (name of daughter not stated F.W. 1913) son-in-law (name not stated) Apply to Dr. Mr. Genl. H. S. S. for pension for soldier's widow Lucy soldier named Very respectfully , found on Rev war X  see of this Pm.  Miss Ellen Evans ,  P. O. Box 170, Knoxville, Ill.

Mrs. C. R. Hill Oak Hill West Virginia
11/26/35-
Dept. of Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir
one one Please send me the volume and page number of the record of Abraham Haptonstall's Revolutionary War history and Pension Record - would like a copy of this record, please advise as to cost -
✓ o Do you have a record of Isaac Haptonstall as a soldier in the Revolutionary War? If so would also like to have his record -
Yours truly Mrs. C. R. Hill Oak Hill W. Va.

Oquawaka Ill Oct. 16 - 1921
Director of Pensions, Washington, D. C
Gentlemen:
Please advise me of the War Record of Abraham Haptonstall , where he enlisted for service and his place of residence during the war. He enlisted for service in the Revolutionary War at the age of 16 yrs. Born in Orange Co. N.Y. - April - 14th - 1759.
I think you will be able to find this information in the "Census of Pensions - June 1st - 1840 - Page - 172" "Revolutionary Pension Roll - Ohio Pensions - Page - 122".
I would appreciate getting this information as soon as possible as I am joining the "D. A. R." and these details of service must be correct.
Thanking you in advance, I am
Yours Sincerely
Mrs. Helen Roscum
Oquawaka, Ill

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Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:-
Enclosed please find information pertaining to Mr. Abraham Haptonstall, a revolutionary soldier.
The writer is anxious to get the above man's pension record which you no doubt have on file.
With the attached sheets, you no doubt will be able to get the information you desire and in your reply, please return these papers.
Thanking you for giving this your prompt attention and hoping that I may receive same within due time which I assure you is of great importance to the writer, I remain,
Sincerely yours,
Glenn D. Bristol,  901 1/2 Jackson St.,  Peoria, Ill.

Abraham Haptonstall a Revolutionary Soldier was born April 6. 1759 at Blooming Grove Orange Co N.Y. He died Oct 22 nd 1847 in Persifer Township Knox Co. Illinois. He was married to Rachel Price Date unknown.
A part of his life was spent in Kentucky. The most of his life was spent in Gallie Co. Ohio. He moved from that place to Knox Co. Illinois in the fall of 1842. In the spring of 1843 he settled in Persifer Township Knox Co. Ill. where he died his body being buried in the Russell Cemetery in the N.W. part of Taw-creek Township, Knox Co. Ill.
The inscription on his monument is as follows:
"Here lies the body of Abraham Haptonstall a Revolutionary Pension Soldier - who died Oct 22 nd 1847 in the 88 th year of his life. He enlisted in the defense of his Country at 15 years of age. - Was in many battles. Was in the battle storming the British Fort at Stony Point N.Y."

under the command of General Anthony Wayne."
Also this rhyme appears on the Sand Stone Slab, which might in- terest you -
"Sleep on good old Soldier - Your work on earth is done - No more you hear the roar of Cannons. At the setting of the sun, Your wars are all over your troubles cease And your God given spirit now rests in peace"
Then down near the earth and covered with grass which we re- moved - was also this information "This Stone was erected by order of his daughter - Charity Rambo - (Wife of Rhenber Rambo) age 53 yrs at the time of her death, Jan. 15 th 1849"

Write Pension Bureau "Rev. Dept." and ask
for his pension record,
get his wife's birth and death from the same.
MRS. S. V. HANNAM ONEIDA, ILLINOIS

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CONGRESSIONAL.
No. _____
NAME OF CLAIMANT: ✓
not client
Mrs. Fred L. Meacham
P.O. {
Roseville
Illinois.
her returned
NAME OF SOLDIER:
Co. _____, Reg't _____
I desire to be advised as to information requested
John C. Allen, M. C.
Feb. 9
, 19
These slips are exclusively for the use of Representatives in Congress, and when used by any other person will not receive consideration.
Representatives will greatly aid the Bureau of Pensions in giving them an early answer, if they will fill and use these slips in making calls in pension cases.
6-18

W. J. GRAHAM 14TH DIST. ILLINOIS
House of Representatives U. S. Washington, D. C.
January 9, 1922.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
My dear Sir:
I am not advised whether there is a record in your office of soldiers enrolled in the Army during the Revolutionary War. I have, however, an inquiry from a constituent about one Abraham Haptomstall, who is said to have come from Orange County, New York. I wish you would kindly advise me, if there is such information available, whether any such man is enrolled as a member of the Government forces in the Revolutionary War.
Awaiting your reply, I remain,
Yours very truly,
W. J. Graham

Hapston Hall
law

Rev. Sec.
— U. S. Str. Nokomis, Keokuk, Ia., November 6, 1916.
Mr. Saltzgarber, Commissioner, Department of Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Revolutionary War Record Section, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you please furnish me with the Revolutionary War Record of Abraham Haptonstall that may be recorded in the records in your office. It is the intention of my daughter to use this information in connection with obtaining membership to the Daughters Of The American Revolution.
Thanking you in advance,
Very respectfully yours,
WR Haptonstall Capt
Address for Records after date c/o General Delivery Keokuk Iowa

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Reply to Capt Wm R Hapton stall THE MICH HOTEL CO. INCORPORATED 70 West Kentucky Coal Co PRADUK HOUSE Paducah Ky EUROPEAN STUART SINNOTT, MGR.
PADUCAH Jan 10 1915
Revolutionary Soldiers Commissioner of Pensions War Department Washington D.C.
"Sir" Concerning Captain Joseph DANA  (1 st ) Was Captain Joseph Dana a revolutionary Soldier?  (2 nd ) When did he die?  (3 rd ) When did his wife die?  (4 th ) Did his Widow Marry Col Thomas Harrison a brother to Benjamin Harrison a Signer of The Declaration of (Our) Independence?  (5 th ) When Did Mrs Col Thomas Harrison Die?  6 th When Did Mrs Col Thomas Harrison Die?  Col Tom Resided at Harrisonburg Virginia The Hapton stall Family in America Founded 1732- are there Two Hapton stall Revolutionary Soldiers Named? Thanking you in advance for any

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Inquiry concerning EUROPEAN STUART SINNOTT, MGR.
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Capt Joseph Dana Col Thomas Harrison - Hop ton stall 2 PADUCAH Continued 191
Information Concerning My Great Grand Father Capt Joseph Dana or His Widow - or Col Thomas Harrison of Harrisonburg Virginia
as My Father Family John Hop ton stall (Some Times Spelled Hoppenstall)
Came to America 1732 - Settle in New York State & Later Pennsylvania Our Family Mentions Two Hop ton stalls being in the Revolutionary Army - being the Son and Grand Son of John - Hop ton stall or (Hoppenstall)
Very Cordially Yours
Wm R. Hop ton stall
Mania Capt % West Kentucky Coal Co Paducah Ky -
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CHICAGO, U. S. A. Aug. 11, 1913
Hon. J. H. Davenport, Commissioner of Pensions. Washington D. C.
Dear Sir,
In regard to the Revolutionary War record of ABRAHAM HAPTONSTALL * whose claim for pension April 24, 1833 was allowed, it is desired to learn the place of his residence each year and date and place of his death. Have you anything to indicate the name of his wife and whether she survived him, also the names of his children .
The date and place of the last payment of his pension would be a a help. The D.A.R. want as much information as possible and if his grave can be located they will put up a marker.
Very Respectfully,
Edward A. Claypool
*
Rev. War Records
J.W.
S.F. 32.302

EDWARD A. CLAYPOOL GENERAL MANAGER

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MR. JOHN VANCE CHENEY, Librarian, Newberry Library. MR. FREDERICK H. HILD, Librarian, Chicago Public Library MR. ASA G. PETTIBONE, of Chicago Historical Society. MRS. HENRY S. ROBBINS, President Illinois Society Colonial Dames of America. MRS. SAMUEL M. NICKERSON, Ex-President Illinois Society Colo- nial Dames of America, New York City. MRS. VIRGINIA C. MEREDITH, Ex-Chairman Committee on Awards, Board of Ladies Managers, World's Columbian Exposition.
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March 7, 1913.
Mr. J. L. Davenport, Commissioner of Pensions, Dept. of the Interior, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you please send me a copy of the records regard- ing the Revolutionary War service of Abraham Haptonstall, who, I am informed, received a pension.
My client quotes L.W.B. I.32302. This may be the number or guide to the record. He is said to have been a pri- vate in the New York troops, under Captain Moffit and Colonel Woodhull.
Thanking you in advance for any favors, I am
Very respectfully,
Edward A. Claypool

PENSION U. S. MAR 20 1912 OFFICE. ack. Mar. 23, 1912

Mar 18 th 1912
Commissioner of Pensions. Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
I have been advised to write you for the pension record of Abraham Haptinstall or Abraam Haptinstall who was supposed to have been a revolutionary soldier. He was in several battles including the one at Stony Point under Mad Anthony.
I believe this is inscribed on his monument. I believe he enlisted in Orange Co N.Y. when but sixteen years of age. I wish this to prove eligibility to the D.A.R. - who seem to require the pension record from proper authorities. Any information you may give me will be most gratefully received - Respectfully Yours - Mrs. Lucius H. Perkins -

Knowville, Ill.,
January 23, 1906.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir, - I should like information about one A- braham Haptonstall, a Revo- lutionary pensioner who died Oct. 22, 1847, having been born about 1759. He enlisted in defence of his

country at 16 years of age and was at the battle of Stony Point, N. Y. July 16, 1776 under command of Gen. Anthony Wayne.
I understand that the government furnishes regulation markers for the unmarked graves of Rev. soldiers. Kind- ly advise me to whom I shall apply for the same.
Respectfully,
(Miss) Ellen Evans.
P. O. Box 170.

NAVY APR 18 1898
PENS. U.S. OFFICE. APR 15 1898

Lawrence Kaeder.
Apr. 11 th 1898
To Pension Department. Washington
Dear Sir:-
Since writing you to obtain information re- garding my grandfather I have written Secretary of State Kentucky - He says the records are not at his disposal and advises writing Pension Department. My grandfather's name was Abram C. Haptonstall - He was a Captain in General Wayne's army - was wounded at Stony Point, I believe &

was a Pensioner - His father left him property in State of Kentucky but he / my Grandfather afterwards moved to Virginia & I do not know from which state he went into service or his regiment - I am very an- xious to obtain this infor- mation if possible - to assist me in obtaining member- ship in the order of the Daughters of the Revolution.
Most Respectfully Yours,
Mrs. Relinda R. Morris
983 Kentucky St
Lawrence Kansas -

1922 Jan. 11. Hist. to Hon. W. F. Graham and letter 1925 Apr. 10 - Hist. to Hon. Clarence Cagney letter in ch. 1888 of Henry Bennett - MMH 1927 Feb. 12. Hon. John C. Allen with no  family data except son in law. 1928 - Mch. 21 - Hist. to Helen D. Bristol MS 1931 - Hist. to Mrs. Helen Roscum MS 1936 - Jan. 2 - Hist. to Mrs. C. R. Hill - MS 
Belinda el, Kan. to ell.
32 302  INVALID. 
File No. 32,302
Abraham Haptonstall
Rev. Rev. Wao
Act: June 1 st 32 nd
Index: - Vol. 2 Page 174
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Apr 20/98 Mrs. R. Morris, Lawrence
Feb. 12, 1906. - He Mrs. Ellen Evans knows of him 1912 Feb. 27 Hist. to Mrs. Edna H. Perkins V. L. H. 1913 Mch. 19. Hist. to Edw. A. Colaypool Br 1913, Aug. 21. To above - further data as to res- idence etc. etc. Fr. Rec carbon copy. 1913 Jan. 15. Hist. to Mrs. R. Haptonstall for 1914 Oct. 23 Capt. H. R. Haptonstall that he was for record doing 15-1915.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
July 18 th , 1839.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Abraham Haptinstall, — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Ohio — Agency, at the rate of Sixty — Dollars and — Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March, 1838, to the 4 th Sept., 1838,
Respectfully, yours,
Wilson B. Passmore Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Order to pay 17 Oct 1837 Letter to J. Shepley Same
Paid at the Treasury under the acts of the 6 April 1838 from 4 Sept 1837 to 4 March 1838. Agt Notified 13 Jan'y 1839.
Paid as above from 4 Sept 1838 to 4 March 1839. Agt notified 24th April 1840
Paid as above from 4 March to 4 Sep 1840. Agt notified 30 Sep 1841.
Paid as above from 4 Sept. 1843, to 4 March, 1846. Agt notified 26 March 1846.

Letter to Me from Kern & Nominees 63 Auditor 26. June 1839
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 16 th April 1838 from 4 March 1838 to 4 Sept 1838. Ag o notified 20 July 1839.
Rev to Pension Agent 17 Feb 1843
To Illinois Dept 4 th Sept 1842, Notifi- cation to James Knox Esq o Knox- ville Illinois

K. 11.
Recd M.D. 28 January 1843.
Knoxville Ill 12 Jan y /43 8
James Knox.
Wishes the pension of Abraham Hapkins to be transferred to Knoxville Ill.
Pension Office.
Washington City
For the room of Pensions
Sec. of War
Hon. John B. Spencer
James Knox

State of Illinois, Knox County } ss:
On this 12 th day of January 1843 be- fore me the Subscriber a justice of the peace for the said County personally appeared Abraham Mapstall, who on his oath declared that he is the identical person mentioned in a Pension Certi- ficate in his possession, of which I certify the follow- ing is a true Copy
"War Department
Revolutionary Claims
I certify that, in conformity with the laws of the United States of the 7 th June, 1832, Abraham Mapstall of the State of Ohio - who was a private in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive Sixty dollars and — cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4 th of March 1831, and payable Semi-annu- ally on the 4 th of March, and 4 th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this Twenty Eighth day of May one Thousand Eight hundred and thirty three
L. S. Lewis Cass Secretary of War
Examined and Countersigned
J. S. Edwards,
Commissioner of Pensions"
That he is the same person who formerly belong- ed to the Company commanded by Captain Thomas Hoffatt, but what Colonel commanded the Regiment to which said Company belonged he does not now recollect; That his name was placed on the pension Roll of the State of Ohio, from whence he has lately removed; That he now resides in the said County of Knox in the State of Illinois where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be then payable in future; And that his reason for removing from Ohio, is that his son-in-law with whom he resided in Ohio, removed to said State of Illinois
Sworn and Subscribed to before me the day and year aforesaid Daniel Robinson Esq
Abraham Mapstall

State of Illinois, Knox County } ss:
On this 12 th day of January 1843 before me the subscriber a Justice of the peace for the said County personally appeared Jeremiah M. Parkins, who is personally known to me and (I certify) is a person of veracity, and made oath in due form of law, that he is, and for many years has been well acquainted with Abraham Heptinstall mentioned in the within Affidavit, and that he is the identical person who has taken the within oath and who is described in the within affidavit
Subscribed & sworn to before me
the day and year above mentioned
Daniel Robinson J.P.
J. M. Parkins
State of Illinois, Knox County } ss:
I, Henry Runkle, Clerk of the County Commissioners Court of said County of Knox do hereby certify that Daniel Robinson is an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified, and that the above and within signatures purporting to be his are genuine
Given under my hand and the seal of said County this twelfth day of January A.D. 1843
Henry J Runkle Clerk

Knoxville Ills Jan 12. 1843
War Department Comm. of Pensions
Annexed I hand you an Application for the transfer of a Pension to this State.
It will be seen by Reference to the affidavit that it is not in precise form prescribed by the Department
The Applicant is aged 82, very deaf, and from the entire loss of teeth & deafness, articulates his words so badly that it is almost impossible to hold intercourse with him.
Whether I had his Captain's name correct was a little doubtful, and I thought it best, as further Evidence of identity to insert the Pension Certificate in the Affidavit.
It is supposed that substance is more important than form, and I have drawn the application so as to correspond with facts, because the circumstances prevented a precise conformity to the form.
Very Respectfully Your Ob dt Serv t
James Knox