Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 4999, Jacob Humphrey, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn
Humphrey, Jacob Jane
No 4999.
{ B.L.Wt 1012-300 capt. Issued Aug. 19. 1789 - No papers.
CONTENTS

3647
Penelope Philada
Jane Humphrey widow of Jacob Humphrey Pensioner who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Captain
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 480 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 day of Feb 7/1849 and sent to
Mrs Thompson 401 High St Philada
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2. 1848, Page 224 Vol. 2
1849 Feb 29 Great Falls Pa
Reported
Feb 3/49

State of Pennsylvania City of Philadelphia
In this Municipal day of July 10. 1838 personally appeared before me one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Philadelphia and State aforesaid Jane Humphrey aged Seventy three years, late of Lancaster County, who being first duly affir- med according to Law, doth on her affirmation make the following declaration, in order to ob- tain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 7th 1838. Entitled an Act for the Half pay and pension of certain Widows
That she is the widow of Jacob Humphrey deceased, who was a Capt- ain in the First Regiment of the Pennsylvania line, and that he entered the Service at the com- mencement, and served until the close of the Revolutionary War. And she further declares that she was married to the said Captain Jacob Humphrey, on the Seventeenth day of Octo- ber in the year Seventeen Hundred and eighty four by the Reverend William Rogers, as will more fully appear by reference to her Marriage certificate hereto annexed. Your declarant further states that she has remained the widow of the said Jacob Humphrey ever since the period of his death, which took place on the year Eighteen Hundred and Twenty Five. affirmed and subscribed before me in open Court
Jane Humphrey
Richd. H. Brannan Judge Com Pleas, Phila d County

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County } ss.
I Robert Morris Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do Certify that the Hon. Archibald Randall Esq. before whom the within declaration on oath was made and who in his own proper hand Writing has thereunto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing and now is one of the Judges of the said Court of Common Pleas (which is a Court of Record) duly commissioned and qualified to all or whose acts as such full faith and credit are and ought to be given as well in Courts of Indecature as otherwise.
In Testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court at Phila- delphia this 5th September 1838.
Robert Morris Prothonotary

Jacob Humphry } He of Montgomery Township and County, Jane Charlesworth } and she of Philadelphia, were legally joined in the holy bands of Matrimony, at Philadelphia, on Lord's Day evening, the 17th of October 1784 By me Wm. Rogers, V.D.M.
City of Philadelphia ss. } I hereby certify that the above is a true copy from the Marriage Records of the first Baptist Church in the city of Philadelphia. Given under my hand and seal, at Philadelphia, this seventeenth day of July, in the year of our Lord, One Thousand, eight Hundred & thirty Eight
Geo. B. Ide } Pastor of the above- named Church - 3
City of Philadelphia ss Before me the Subscriber one of the Aldermen of said City personally appeared the above named Rev. George B Ide and made solemn affirmation according to law that the foregoing is a true copy from the Records of the first Baptist Church in the City of Philad a . Witness my hand and seal this 5 th day of Sept r 1838 William Milner } Clerk Ald m

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County ss.
I Robert Morris Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do Certify that William Milner Esq before me from the within affidavit was made and to him known to be his proper hand writing that he therunto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing and now is an alderman in and for the City of Philadel- phia and ex officio a member of the legally constituted and qualified to all whose acts as such full faith and credit are and ought to be given as well in Courts of Indictment as elsewhere.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Philadelphia this 5th Sept 1838 Robert Morris Proth.

State of Pennsylvania County of Chester
On this eighth day of August A.D. 1838 personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the said County and State aforesaid, Colonel Caleb North, resident of the aforesaid County, who being first duly sworn accor- ding to law, doth on his oath depose and say that he was personally acquainted with Captain Jacob Humphrey, and that he served in the 1st Penn- sylvania Regiment on the Continental Line during the Revolutionary War, and that he was married to Jane Humphrey in the year Seventeen hundred and Eighty four, and that the said Jane has re- mained his widow ever since the period of her husband's death the aforesaid Captain Jacob Humphrey. Sworn and Subscribed before me
Caleb North A Coll I line
Samuel Davis J.P.
We hereby certify that the above named Deponent is a highly respectable and Intelligent Old Gentle- man, and that the said Colonel Caleb North was one of the old Revolutionary Officers, and that full faith and confidence should be given to his statement
Samuel Davis J.P.

Pennsylvania Chester County S.S.
I Benjamin S. Miller Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Chester in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania do certify that Sampson Davis Esq. before whom the foregoing acknowledgment was taken is and at the time the same bears date was one of the Justices of the Peace of said Commonwealth duly commissioned and qualified for the County of Chester to all whose official acts as such full faith and credit are and ought to be given.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court at West Chester the 15 th day of August A. D. 1838.
Benj. S. Miller Proth.

State of Pennsylvania } City of Philadelphia } ss
On this First day of August A.D. 1838 personally appeared before me an Alderman and Ex-officio Justice of the Peace in and for said City Uree Lentner a resident of the said City who being duly affirmed according to law, doth on her solemn affirmation declare and say, that she is personally acquainted with Jane Humphreys widow of the late Captain Jacob Humphreys, who died in the year one thousand eight, hundred and twenty five, and that the said Jane Humphreys has remained a widow since the period of her husband's death, the said Captain Jacob Humphreys.
Affirmed and subscribed before me
Uree Lentner
Wm Morrison Ald & Ex Officio J.P.
I do hereby certify that the above affirmant, Uree Lentner is a highly respectable lady, and full credit should be given to her statements.
Wm Morrison
Ald
Pennsylvania } Philadelphia County } ss
I Robert Morris Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do hereby certify that John Thompson Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit was made and by whom the foregoing Certificate was made and given and within his own proper hand writing.

That the same was personally before me known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Corporation at Philadelphia this 8th day of Sept 1838. William Rothwell
V1188 Jane Humphrey widow of Jacob Rosenberg
Adwitt Capt. 27th #480
Nov 2 14
Joshua J. Moore Philadelphia

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Joseph Humphrey a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Feb 15 1777 Capt. Pa.   Revolutionary War        
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated
Date of application for pension, July 19 1838
Residence at date of application, Phila Pa.
Age at date of application, 73
Remarks: Solomon Oct. 14 1754 in Phila Pa. Joseph's father was of that city. He died in 1825. Date of birth not stated. He was a member of the Society of the Cincinnati. No further family data.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Reported
638
Pennsylvania, Phil.
Jane Humphrey
widow of Jacob Humphrey who was a Captain in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 480 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of June 1843 and sent to Samuel D. Smith, Esq. Pension Agent Philadelphia
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 133.

D100
29th Nov 39
Pennsylvania
Jane Humphrey widow of  Jacob Humphreys
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died in the year 1825 of Philadelphia in the State of Pa who was a Captain in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt. commanded by Col. _____ in the Penn a line for 21 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Penn a at the rate of 480 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of Mar. 1839 and sent to J. J. Wade Philadelphia Pa
Arrears to the 4th of Mar. 39, $1,440.00 Semi-annual allowance ending Sept., 240.00 $1,680.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by M c Adams Clerk, Book A Vol. 2a Page 153

Jacob Humphrey 1 st Rep t , Capt
Commutation, Book A. page 98 f 500
500
Book B sub page 56, 6 th Rep t , 947.30
subscribers to 1 st Rep t , 1780 f 118.02
page 65 pay s sub s to Jan y 1782. f 436.37

John N. Humphreys Pennsylvania
Suspended Dec 22 Oct 88 J. D. Worr let 4 March 1889 No 100 S. Reilly.
Act 7 July 1888

M c Rev Sec 1213 Decatur St. Norristown Pa
Bureau of Pensions, Dept. of Interior Washington D. C. -
Sir, -
Will you kindly read me the Revolutionary War record of Paul Jones , Lower Merion Penn. ship, born 10. 4. 1737, died 9. 16, 1821 married 9. 24. 1764 to Phoebe Roberts born 5. 20. 1741, died 1. 26. 1813. also - Capt. Jacob Humphrey born 1761 died 1. 21. 1826 married 10. 17. 1784 to Jane Charlesworth, born 1766 died 1. 12. 1849. Did he afterward receive the rank of Colonel? as the inscription on his tomb- stone, at the Heshigibah Baptist Cemetery in East Fallowfield Township, Chester Co. Pa. is Col. Jacob Humphrey .

I would also like to have the Rev. War record of John Jackson , Lebanon Co. Pa born 10.16.1712, died 1791 married 1st Jan 17.1740 to Sarah Miller 2nd. to Margaret Hayes Starr, widow
Yours S. B. Brown. Registrar V. F. Crafts. D.A.R.

I would also like the record of John Roberts born -- 1727, died -- 1796 married to Susannah Mayhew born -- 1723 died -- 1807. Also another John Roberts born 1710, died 1776 married to Rebecca or Sarah Jones .
Whatever charge there may be for this information I will be glad to pay.
Thanking you in advance for this favor I am
Very truly
Mrs. Frances Bailey Brown
Registrar
Valley Forge Dept. D. A. R.
1213 Decatur St. Norristown Pa.
Aug. 29. 1915.

2
St Scott, Kans
Aug. 24, 1912
To the Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir,
I am writing for the pension record of Capt. Jacob No. 4999 Penn  Heinrich of Penn (Rev. War.)
He was born in Bucks Co in 1751 & died in Chester Co. in 1826; - Was member of Cincinnati.
Also record, if any, of Capt. Thomas Ballin, Penn Captain Continental line Artillery Artificer.
Thanking you sincerely
I remain Yours truly
Mrs. C. F. Miller 524 Osburn St. St. Scott, Kans.

Thornall Squires & Constant.
Attorneys & Counselors 120 Broadway.
EDWARD V THORNALL. JAS DUANE SQUIRES. S VICTOR CONSTANT.
New York June 19 th 1890
Rev. The Comptroller of Pensions Washington - D. C.
Dear Rev:
Will you have the kind- ness to furnish me with copy of memoranda in your office relating to services of - Capt. Jacob Humphrey - Light Infantry - 6 th Pennsylvan- ia Regiment - Continental Line On July 1. 1784 - three certificates aggregating $1947. 50 were issued to Capt. Humphrey in com-

mutation of pay —
The information is desired for the purpose of completing family records — also to enable a great grandson of said Capt. Humphrey to make out proper papers for application for membership in the Society Sons of the Revolution — a duly incorporated Society under the Laws of this State
Yours respectfully S. Victor Lantant

1912. Sept. 5. Heir. to Mrs. C. F. Miller 1915. Sept. 1. Heir. to Mrs. F. B. Brown
Pay WIDOW, &c.
File No. 4999
Jane Humphrey Widow
Jacob Humphrey Capt. Rev. War
Act: _____
Index:—Vol. A , Page 355
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Phila d March 9 th 1839
J. G. Edwards Esq. Sir
Your Report of March 4 th to Dr Reily, in the case of Mrs Jane Humphreys came to hand this morning.
I would beg leave to state that the Commission of Jacob Humphreys, was inclosed by me to you under cover of the 28 Nov r . last, agree- -ably to your requisition of the 22 nd October.
I should have written to you upon the subject, but I did not wish to intrude upon your patience, knowing the multiplicity of business with which you are burthened.
Your early Report will very much oblige Sir
Very respectfully Your Obedt. Servt Joshua P. Moore

Philadelphia Aug. 4. 17. 1880 J. S. Moore Esq.
Sir This is to certify that Mrs. Jane Humphrey widow of Captain Jacob Humphrey is entitled to aid from the Pennsylvania Society of the Cincinnati as the widow of a member
Respy yours
Wm. Jackson
Secretary of the Penn a Society of the Cincinnati

Phila a Nov 28 th 1838
J. G. Edwards Esq. Sir,
Your Letter dated the 22 nd Ult, was duly received, wherein you request the Exhibition of the Commission of Captain Jacob Humphrey -
I have the pleasure pursuant to your instructions of enclosing herewith the said Commission.
I am Sir,
Very respectfully Your Obedt. Servt Joshua. T. Moore

House of Rept Feb 26 th 1839
Hon J. L. Edwards
Dear Sir
I have been requested to ask the favour of you to report as soon as convenient in the case of Mrs Sam Humphney widow of Capt Jacob Humphney.
Yours truly
L. Pills

Philad a March 26 th 1839
J. G. Edwards Esq. Sir
Be so kind as to Report the name of Mrs Jane Humphreys, widow of the late Captain Jacob Humphreys, to Joseph Solms Esq. as I have called on him, and under- -stood he was unauthorised to pay her pension whose Certificate I received from you under date of the 16 th Inst.
I am Sir
Very respectfully Your Obedt. Servt Joshua S. Moore

Philad a Sept 5 th 1838.
J. S. Edwards Esq. Commis r of Pensions Sir
Have with you herewith the papers in the case of Mrs. Jane Humphrey widow of the late Captain Jacob Humphrey Your early Report will confer a particu- lar favor on the widow as well as to Sir
Very Respectfully Your obed. Servt. Joshua L. Moore

Philadelphia Bank
Sir
March 30 1843
Therewith transmit the Declaration of Sam Humphrey a prisoner under act of 7 July 1838 for the benefit of the Act of 3 March 1843.
Will you give me Early notice whether the bond is all that is necessary and in due form as I have daily applications for the Bonds, and would not wish to put the parties to expense for nothing.
Would a single Certificate from the Prothonotary that the Magistrate is such se, deposited in this office and one deposited with you be sufficient or will it be necessary for each person to be accompanied with a Certificate - If the former will answer it will be a saving of 25 cents to each applicant.
Respectfully
Edward S. Smith Bureau of
Chas. M. Bacon
To J. S. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pleading Philadelphia

THE UNITED STATES of AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED
For Jacob Humphrey Esquire Green confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct, and Fidelity. DO by these a Captain in the 11th Pennsylvania in the Army of the United States, to take rank as January 22 d 1777: You are therefore carefully and diligently and performing all manner of the strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers, under your command, to and you are to observe and time to time, as you shall receive this or a future Congress of the United for that purpose appointed, a Committee of the States or Commander in chief for the United States, or any other your Su- perior Officer, according to the rules and the trust reposed in you. This Commission to continue in force until revoked by a future Congress, the Com- mittee of Congress before mentioned, or a Committee of the States.
Entered in the War Office and examined by the Board
Attest
Witness
the Congress of the United States of America, at day of April 1779, and in the Independence
President of the United States the Tenth Year of our
Secretary of the Board of War

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7, 1838.
State Pennsylvania } ss. City of Philadelphia }
On this Thirtieth day of March 1843 personally appeared before the Subscriber an Alderman of the City of Philadelphia  Sarah Humphreys a resident of Philadelphia in the county of Philadelphia in the aged Seventy Seven 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 3d March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Sarah Humphreys who was a Captain in the army of the Revolutionary War - The Regiment not known
and the annual amount of the pension which she received under the act of July 7, 1838, was Four hundred & Eighty dollars.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me - John Thompson Sarah Humphreys
State of Pennsylvania } ss. County of Philadelphia }
March 30 th 1843
I, John Thompson a Magistrate in the county above named, do hereby certify, that I have the most satisfactory evidence, viz. my own personal knowledge, that Sarah Humphreys who this day appeared before me, and made oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration, is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Given under my hand at Philadelphia on the day and year above written. John Thompson
I, Richard Palmer Jr. Prothonotary Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia county , certify that John Thompson is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and hereunto subscribed my name, this Thirtieth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred forty Three
R Palmer Jr. Prothonotary

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d March, 1843  20 February 1848 B.P. entitled "An Act making further provision for surviving widows of soldiers of the Revolution" certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7, 1838.
State of Pennsylvania } ss. City of Philadelphia }
On this fifth day of September 1848 personally appeared before the honorable an Alderman of the State and Representative  Jane Humphrey a resident of Philadelphia in the county of Philadelphia aged Eighty  five 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 3d March, 1843  20 February 1848 , granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of John Humphrey who was a Cap.  lain in the Army of the Revolution
and the annual amount of the pension which she received under the act of July 7, 1838  17 th June 1844 , was five hundred and eighty dollars.
She further declares that she is still a widow. Jane Humphrey
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before
M rs Thompson M rs
State of Pennsylvania } ss. City of Philadelphia }
September 11 1848
I, M rs Thompson a Magistrate in the county above named, do hereby certify, that I have the most satisfactory evidence, viz. my own personal knowledge, that Jane Humphrey who this day appeared before me, and made oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration, is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Given under my hand at Philadelphia on the day and year above written.
M rs Thompson M rs
I, Joseph Simon Cohen Prothonotary and Clerk of the Court of Pennsylvania Eastern District county, certify that John Thompson is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name, this fifth day of September in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty eight. 1848.
J Simon Cohen Protho ry
Please direct to Al s M rs Thompson 401 High St. Phila a