Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 2591, Reuben Hall, Continental (Pa.)

SERVICE
NUMBER
Heall, Reuben
S. 2591
Continental (Pa.)
CONTENTS
Carded

6573 Ohio, Pittsburg
Reuben Hall in the State of Ohio
who was a n Artificer in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg _____ commanded by Col Procter in the Penn. _____ line for Artificer 1 year — $50.00
V.A.J.
Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio, Pittsburg at the rate of 50 Dollars _____ Cents per annum. to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 day of March 1833 and sent to H. H. Leavitt Stam. Rep.
Arrears to the 14th of Sept. 1832 $75.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mar 1833 25.00 $100.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Viral Luce Clerk, Book D Vol. 10 Page 55
Let T.E. Hoapler Dec 14/54 Clark Hall Jan 8/1857
to E.H. assessor per order with drawing 13 Oct 1854 to file in 3rd Auditor's office.

Life 2 41 3540

State of Ohio, Jefferson County ss.
On this 28 th of August 1832 personally appeared before the court of Common Pleas of the county of Jefferson and State of Ohio, now sitting, Reuben Hale, a resident of the town of Smithfield, in said county of Jefferson, aged seventy seven years the 19 th of September next, who being duly sworn according to law, upon oath makes the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th of June 1832: That he enlisted in the army of the United States, on the 11 th day of April in 1778, while the American army was encamped at Valley Forge, with Captain Matthew Saddler, of Col. Proctor's Regiment of Artillery, belonging to the Pennsylvania line, & served in said Regiment, under the following named officers, to wit, under the said Captain Saddler, as the commandant of said company, and Lieutenants John Elton and William or John Craighead, the former being first Lieut. & the latter 2 nd Lieut. The said Proctor was the Colonel of the said Regiment - he does not recollect the name of the Lieut. Colonel, but remembers the fact that he was killed by lightning, while encamped on the commons of Philadelphia. The major's name was Forrest, his first name this declarant does not remember. This declarant enlisted as a private in said company of artillery, but being a mechanic, it was the understanding that he should do duty as an artificer, when not called on duty as an artillery man. He remained at Valley Forge, after his enlistment, until about the 1 st of July 1778, when he went with his company to the city of Philadelphia - a part of the company shortly after left Philadelphia on an expedition up the North river, but this declarant with some other mechanics belonging to the company was ordered to remain

at Philadelphia, where he remained until the expiration of the period of his enlistment, doing duty as an artificer, making bedsteads for the sick, coffins, and army furniture. He was discharged by John Mitchell, Deputy Quartermaster General, then stationed at Philadelphia. The discharge was in writing, and set forth that declarant had served one year, and was honorably discharged from the service. He lived at the time of his enlistment in West Canaan Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. He resided since the war thirty years & upward in Berkeley County Virginia, & has lived for the last ten years in the town of Smithfield, Jefferson County, Ohio. He was in no battle during the period of his service, & marched through no section of country, except from the Valley Forge to Philadelphia, where he was detained as above stated. He hereby relinquishes every claim to whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on any the pension roll of any agency in any state.
Sworn to & subscribed, the day & year aforesaid.
Attest James Ross Wells Clerk Reuben Hall
And the court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant, was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states.
I James Ross Wells, clerk of the court of Common Pleas of the County of Jefferson, in the state of Ohio, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court, in the matter of the application of Reuben Hall for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said court, at Steubenville this 4 th day of September A D 1832.
James Ross Wells Clerk

Washington March 2. 1833.
I do hereby certify, that I am personally acquainted with the within named Reuben Hall, and that he is a man of respectable standing, and of good character for truth and veracity. I also further certify, that I am well acquainted with the persons who have signed the certificate which accompanies the declaration of said Hall, sustaining his character, and that they are men of high respectability and their statements entitled to the highest credit.
J. C. Leavitt

State of Ohio, Jefferson County ss
Be it remembered, that at a Court of Common Pleas, begun and held at Newbenville, within and for the County of Jefferson aforesaid, on Monday the 24 th day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine, present the Honorable Jeremiah H. Hallock, President, and Andrew Anderson, Thomas George and James Wilson his associates; Reuben Hall, a Soldier of the Revolution, appeared in Court, and exhibited his declaration of services &c in the words and figures following, viz, State of Ohio, Jefferson County ss. Court of Common Pleas August 7. 1829.
On this twenty fourth day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of record, for said County, Reuben Hall, aged 74 on the 19 th of September next, who being first duly sworn according to law, on his oath declares, that he enlisted for one year in the army of the revolution, in the company commanded by Captain Matthew Saaler, in the Pennsylvania line, on or about the eleventh day of April, 1778, and that he served regularly as an artificer, during the period for which he was enlisted, when he was regularly discharged, by his said Captain, by order of Col. John Mitchell, Deputy Quartermaster General, as having served out the time of his enlistment, as a good true and faithful soldier of his country. This deponent further states, that from the lapse of time, he has lost his discharge, which was in his possession, until within ten or fifteen years past. This deponent further states that he has never received any pension from his country in any way whatever, on account of his services. And the said Reuben Hall, solemnly swears, that he was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18 th of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that he has not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of his property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring himself within the provisions of an act of an Act of Congress, entitled, "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war, passed on the eighteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen: and that he has not, nor has any person in trust for him, any property or securities, contracts or debts due to him, nor has he any income, other than what is contained in the schedule annexed hereto, and by him subscribed.
signed, Reuben Hall.

To which said declaration, is annexed the following, to wit, Schedule of the Property of Reuben Hall, on the 24 th day of August 1829.
One bed & bedding, one table and stand, 4 old chairs, one chest, 3 cups and saucers, \frac{1}{2} dozen plates, 1 Tea pot, 1 Sugar dish, 3 knives & forks, one iron pot, 1 oven, one Skillet, one Cow, one grind stone, and some old tools, in all amounting to the sum of thirty two dollars.
Signed, Reuben Hall.
And this Deponent further states, that his family consists of himself aged 73 years on the 19 th of September last, his wife aged 67 in the month of May last, Everlina Hall, a grand daughter, aged 16 years in May last.
Signed, Reuben Hall.
Whereupon the said Reuben Hall, being duly sworn to the truth of the facts stated in said declaration, and producing to the Court, satisfactory evidence that the foregoing schedule, contains all the property by him owned or possessed, and that the value thereof, does not exceed thirty two dollars, Therefor it is ordered by the Court, that said declaration and schedule, be entered of record in this Court, and that the Clerk of this Court, certify the same to the War Department.
State of Ohio, Jefferson County ss.
I Humphrey H. Leavitt, Clerk of the Court
of Common Pleas of the County of Jefferson aforesaid, do hereby certify, that the foregoing is a true transcript from the records of said Court.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said Court, at Steubenville, this 21 st day of September, A. D. 1829.
H. H. Leavitt, Clerk

Reuben Hall Pursuer of O Law of 1832 v Prisoner of Ohio
from Abad Loy
Feb 7-1853

State of Ohio
COUNTY OF Jefferson
ss.
Clark Hall
being duly
sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is a child of Reuben Hall pension de deceased, to whom a pension was probably due, & who was — an applicant for a pension from the State of Ohio that this deponent is directly interested as one of the claimants in said claim. he rec d a part pension
Signed
Clark Hall
Sworn and subscribed before me this 20 day January 1853 and I do hereby certify that the said Clark Hall is a respectable person, and that I have full faith in the truth of the above statement sworn to by him as being directly interested in said claim.
Abraham Fox Justice of the peace in and for said County of Jeffe
Know all Men by these Presents,
That I Clark Hall a child of Reuben Hall deceased, to whom a pension was probably due, & who was an applicant for a pension from the State of Ohio do hereby constitute and appoint
ARAD JOY, of Ovid, N. Y., my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name as one directly and personally interested, as also for and in behalf of all others interested in the claim or application for a pension as above mentioned.
Witness my hand and seal, this 20 day of January 1853
SEALED AND DELIVERED IN THE PRESENCE OF
Abraham Fox Irwin Fox
Clark Hall
STATE OF Ohio County of Jefferson
{
Be it known that on the 20 day of January 1853
before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and State, duly authorized by law to administer oaths and take acknowledgements, personally appeared Clark Hall — above named, and duly acknowledged the above Power of Attorney and affidavits to be his act and deed.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand the day and date above mentioned.
Abraham Fox, J. P.

Reubin Hall Ohio
7540 —
Hon. H. H. Leavitt HR
$50 per ann —

68. BRIEF in the case of  Reuben Hall  of  Jefferson  in the State of  Ohio  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? before the Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 77  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days. As a Gen.     11 Apr. In 1798 enlisted 1 Artillery Capt. Salton. Col. Preston  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none mentioned  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Chester Co. Pennsylvania  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?  No witnesses except a list of Certificates. neither sworn nor certified 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
George Taylor
Examining Clerk.

May 23, 1940
BA- 2 /AWF aw Reuben Hall S. 2591
Ethel B. Gage 47 Prospect Avenue Middletown, New York
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Reuben Hall, born in 1755, served in the Pennsylvania Artillery, and died 1834, in Ohio, also, information in regard to John Potter who served in Company I, 2nd New Jersey Cavalry, died February 18, 1908, aged sixty-three years.
For information relative to the John Potter described above, it is suggested that you apply to The National Archives, this city.
The data which follow in regard to Reuben Hall were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S. 2591, based upon his military service, in the Revolutionary War.
Reuben Hall was born September 19, 1755, place not stated, nor are the names of his parents shown.
While a resident of West Canon Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, Reuben Hall enlisted April 11, 1778, served one year as artificer in Captain Sadler's company, in Colonel Proctor's Regiment of Artillery.
After the close of the Revolution, Reuben Hall lived in Berkeley County, Virginia, about thirty years, and from there moved to Smithfield, Jefferson County,

Ohio.
The soldier, Reuben Hall, was allowed pension on his application executed August 28, 1832, then a resident of Smithfield, Ohio.
He referred in September, 1829 to his wife as aged sixty-seven years "last May", and to his granddaughter, Everlina Hall, aged sixteen years "last May".
Reuben Hall died July 11, 1834, in Smithfield, Ohio, leaving a widow, Sarah, who died February 18, 1835.
Their only surviving child in 1854 was Clark Hall, then living in Jefferson County, Ohio, with postoffice address, Wintersville, Ohio. Reference was made in 1854 to another son, Jonathan Hall, who had been dead about ten years.
Joseph Hall in 1854, a resident of Jefferson County, Ohio, stated that he was well acquainted with the soldier, Reuben Hall, but gave no relationship.
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible data in regard to family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

November 5, 1936
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BA-J/MLB
Mrs. Esther S. Schmidt 2612 Piedmont Avenue Berkeley, California
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of recent date, in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Reuben Hall, born in 1755, married Sarah Jones; and had a son named Clarkson Hall who was born in 1798. Reuben died in 1834 in Smithfield, Ohio, and his wife, Sarah, died in 1835. You state that he served from Pennsylvania. You request, also, the Revolutionary War record of William McKinney who served from Pennsylvania, was living in that state in 1790 and may have removed to Ohio, or died in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania.
There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon service in the Revolution of a William McKinney, under any spelling, who served from Pennsylvania. Such claims are the source of Revolutionary War data furnished by this office. Information in regard to the military service of that soldier might be obtained from the Adjutant General, War Department, this city.
The record of the Reuben Hall described by you is furnished herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

November 5, 1936
Reuben Hall-S.2591 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. Esther S. Schmidt 2612 Piedmont Avenue Berkeley, California
Dear Madam:
The data furnished herein were obtained from pension claim, S. 2591, based upon the service of Reuben Hall in the Revolutionary War.
Reuben Hall was born September 19, 1755, place not stated, nor are the names of his parents shown.
While a resident of West Canon Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, Reuben Hall enlisted April 11, 1778 and served one year as artificer in Captain Sadler's company in Colonel Proctor's Regiment of Artillery.
After the Revolution, he lived about thirty years in Berkeley County, Virginia and from there moved to Smithfield, Jefferson County, Ohio.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 28, 1832, then living in Smithfield, where he had lived about ten years.
The soldier stated in September, 1829 that his wife was aged sixty-seven years "last May", and his granddaughter, Everlina Hall, was sixteen years old "last May".
Reuben Hall died July 11, 1834 in Smithfield, Ohio, leaving widow, Sarah, who died February 15, 1835.
Their only surviving child in 1854 was

Clark Hall, then living in Jefferson County, Ohio, with postoffice address, Wintersville, Ohio.
Reference was made in 1854 to another son, Jonathan, who had been dead about ten years.
There is no further reference to children.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Aug
September 28, 1929.
Mrs. Orion Siggins, 209 West Third Avenue, Warren, Pennsylvania.
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 2591, it appears that Reuben Hall was born September 19, 1755 , place not stated.
While residing at West Canon Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, he enlisted April 11, 1778 and served one year as artificer in Captain Sadler's Company, Colonel Proctor's Artillery Regiment.
After the war he lived in Berkeley County, Virginia and from there moved to Smithfield, Jefferson County, Ohio, where he was living when he was allowed pension on his application executed August 28, 1832.
In September 1829, soldier stated that his wife was sixty-seven years old "last May", and his granddaughter, Everlina Hall was sixteen years old "last May".
The soldier died July 11, 1834 at Smithfield, Ohio, leaving widow Sarah, who died February 15, 1835.
In 1854 the only surviving child was Clark Hall, and

at this time as son Jonathan (Johnathan) Hall is referred to as having been dead about ten years.
There are no further data as to family.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.
COPIED BY ADY

referred to as having been dead about ten years.
March 1, 1928
Mrs. C. J. Reed Falconer N. Y.
Madam:
I advise you that by the request of Honorable Daniel A. Reed you are herewith furnished the following information, pertaining to the Revolutionary War pensioners, Reuben Hall, S. 2591- Francis Phelps, S. 22439- and Israel Smith and widow Eleanor, W. 502.
From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 2591, it appears that Reuben Hall was born September 19, 1755, place not stated.
In September 1829 he stated that his wife was sixty-seven years old "last May", and his granddaughter, Everlina Hall was sixteen years old "last May".
He died July 11, 1834 at Smithfield, Jefferson County, Ohio, leaving widow Sarah, who died February 15, 1835.
In 1854 the only surviving child was Clark Hall, and at this time a son Jonathan (Jahnathan) Hall is
The rest of this letter in Francis Phelps S. 22439-8 is Israel Smith W. 502
Mrs. Reed furnished only family data, as she stated in her letter to Gen. Reed that she had wanted family data

March 1, 1928
Honorable Daniel A. Reed House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Reed:
In response to your letter of the twenty-seventh ultimo, I have the honor to advise you that Mrs. C. J. Reed, Falconer, New York, has this day been furnished the information requested by her in letter to you under date of February 16, 1928.
Herewith is returned Mrs. C. J. Reed's letter.
Very truly yours,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Nov. 16, 1939
Gentlemen:-
I would indeed appreciate it if you could give me the record on file of
Reuben Hall, Jr. who served with the Penn. Artillery during the Revolution, born 1755, died 1834 at Smithfield, O. (in N.J.)
also
2nd John Potter, Co. I/N.J. Cav. d. 2/18/1908 age 63-9-12 buried in Goshen, Orange Co. N.Y.
1908 63 6-7845
Very truly yours,
Ethel B. Gage
47 Prospect Ave. Middletown, N.Y.
1781 30 1811 1/21

2612 Piedmont Avenue Berkeley, Calif. Oct. 7, 1936
To the Director Veterans Bureau Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:—
Ignore last line. was furnished me re. to Robt + Daniel instead. of Reuben as claimed. by her.
Have your records any information as to the birthplace and parentage and names of the children of Reuben Hall born 1755, died 1834, Smithfield, Ohio. His wife was Sarah Jones who died in 1835. They had a son named Clarkson Hall who was born in 1798.
He served during the Rev. War as an artificer under Capt Matthew Saddler, Proctor's artillery, Penn. line. Penn. Census lists no Reuben Hall for 1790, but one about his age was living in Minisink N.Y. in 1790. A Reuben Hall also served with the N.Y. forces but you once wrote me, he received no pension.
Look in my files to see what we had. Kindly send me any information you have concerning Reuben Hall (1855-1834)
Also have you any data concerning a William Mc Kinney who served with the Cumberland Co. Penn forces in 1780-1782? He may have removed to Ohio or died in Mifflin County Penn. where he was residing in 1790.
Sincerely, Esther S. Schmidt (Mrs. C.L.C.)

209 W. Third Av. Warren, Pennsylvania
September 24 th 1928
E. W. Morgan
U.S. Dept of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
My dear Mr Morgan yours of Sept 20 th in regard
"to Rev. and 1812 soldiers,
Wars section
Wt. no 24131 - 40-50
Wt. no. 96422 - 40-50
Wt. no. 3007 - 80-55
O.W. Inv. 46159." is just received and I thank
you for sending same.
In regard to my Revolutionary ancestor Reuben
Hall I can now state -
Reuben Hall was born in Connecticut 1754 died March 2 nd 1833. moved to Germantown in 1776, to Dover, Del. to Fredricksburg Md. and Martins- burg. Married Sara Jones in Martinsburg 1793.
My father was an U.S. Pension Atty in Steubenville Ohio 45 years ago and I was his secretary. I can remember of my grandfather Clark Hall's drawing a pension for services in War 1812, and his telling me of his father's having served in Revolutionary War. If you will kindly send this information they were all Quakers. at your earliest

as I would like to become a charter member in the society Daughter of American Colonists being formed here now.
Thanking you in advance for kindness, am my sincerely Alice Hall Siggins (Mrs. Orion Siggins) D.A.R. no. 36489.

DANIEL A. REED 43d DIST. NEW YORK
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
February 27, 1928.
Hon. Winfield Scott, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Scott:
Please note the enclosed memorandum, and kindly send the information requested to Mrs. C. J. Reed, Falconer, New York.
I hope you can furnish this information at once.
Yours sincerely,
Daniel A. Reed

The Revolutionary Records of the following men are requested Francis Phelps
Born Aug 2 - 1757 - died July 5 th 1841 Halifax Vt. received a pension - He served 7 years
Israel Smith born 1763 died Dec 6 - 1836 Laona town of Pompey Chaut. Co - applied for a pension 1818 while residing at Cazeno - via N.Y. pension allowed born about 1754?
Reuben Hall, of Penn. was with Washington at Valley Forge He served with Muletic of Phila. Philadelphia Co. Pa died Mar 2 - 1833 - Lived in Ohio, Pa, Va. Served in War 1812 -

I have the service of these men - I wish for the data concerning the time and place of birth  names of wives and family - all data except service If Reuben Hall has an 1812 service I would like that complete
M c J Reed Falconer N.Y.

Rev. Mar
2591. INVALID.
File No. 2591.
Boulder Hill
lot. Dr. line
Act: June 4, '32
Index: —Vol. A , Page 157
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1928-Mch. 1- Family data only to Mrs. C. J. Reed requested Cong. Daniel A. Reed- her letter returned to Mr. Reed- evd.
1928-Mch. 1- Letter to Cong. Daniel Reed
1928- Sept 28- Hist. to Mrs. Annie Siggnissn Figgins evd.
1936-Nov. 5- list to Mrs. Esther Schmidt evd.
1940 May 23- list to Ethel B. Sage evd.

Official Business Free
Ohio - Oct 1882
Reuben Hall
Pension Office Washington City D.C.
and with the enclosed bill

Official Business Free
1882 Ohio
Reuben Hall
William Lloyd Jr
Pension Office Washington City D.C.

J. C Hasslers power of attorney with drawn to file with the 3d auditor for arrear. of Pension.
J. C Hassler
Oct 13, 1854

Reuben Hall Revo. Ohio
Rejected. See letter to J. Collier, Oct. 20. 1829.
ad no 6573

Pension Office 19th Oct. 1856
Washington D.C.
Sec. of War
Hon. J. H. Eaton
Rejected Oct. 2 1859

Newtonville, Jefferson County Ohio October 14, 1829
Sir
Your will receive herewith the application of Newton Dole for a pension for revolutionary services. I have, I believe complied with the law and regulations to those of the 10th. At least so far as I am able to understand them. Mr Dole is a very old and infirm, as well as a very poor man; and stands greatly in need of assistance. As there is sufficient evidence of his services, it is for you to determine - May I ask the favour, however, for the speedy determination of the Department upon the subject
I have the honor to be respectfully respectfully
Yours
Jas Collins
Hon J. H. Eaton
Aug. 2nd

Smithfield Jefferson County Ohio. Aug. 22. 1832
We the undersigned beg leave respectfully to represent to your Honours - That Reuben Hall, a citizen of this place is an orderly & steady man - and now so far advanced in life as to be nearly helpless &c. And having as we believe, been a soldier in the revolutionary war, is entitled to pay. If your honorable body would think proper to grant the aforesaid Reuben Hall some relief, we should consider ourselves in duty bound
William Matthews
David Chambers
James Barr
Jacob Ory Jr.
Stephen Kinsey
Wm. Sharon
Wm. Wood Jr.
J. D. Thompson
Finley B. Mygrew
Reuben Miller
Wm. Simner
Thomas B. Mygrew
Wm. S. Bates
John Goodwin
Wm. Merrance
Thomas Fleming
William Price
William Chambers
Jacob Ory
Henry Swearingen

Rev'o Pension Reuben Hall admitted Ohio,
for Increase as Artificer
Cole
filed 9. Decr 1854
H. E. Hassler, W. May

The State of Ohio Jefferson County p
Probate Court November 27 th 1854
In the matter of the estate } of Reuben Hall deceased.
On Petition of Clark Hall son of Reuben
Hall formerly of Jefferson County & State of Ohio deceased, and upon proof that the widow of said Reuben Hall is deceased, and upon good cause shown for granting Letters of Administration upon the estate of said Reuben Hall, the prayer of said petition is granted, and said Clark Hall is appointed such Administrator, and Valentine Priest Abram J Markle and Francis Fisher are appointed appraisers of personal property. Ordered that said Administrator give bond in the sum of Five hundred dollars conditioned according to law and Daniel S McCoy and Joseph Hall are approved of as securities. Thereupon the said Clark Hall appeared in open court accepted said appointment and gave bond accordingly.
The State of Ohio Jefferson County p
I John Kutherland Judge of the Probate Court of said County do hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct copy of the appointment of an Ad- -ministrator on the estate of Reuben Hall.

deceased, remaining on the Records of said Court, and I further certify that the said Colark Hall has given Bond in the sum of Five hundred dollars as therein stated
Witness my signature and the seal of said Court at Steubenville this 28 th day of November A.D. 1854
Jno K Sutherland Probate Judge

State of Ohio, County of Jefferson, ss. Joseph Hall of said County & State, Makes Oath and Says, he was acquainted with Reuben Hall dec d , who was a Revolutionary Pen- sioner of said County & State, who died in Smith field Jefferson County Ohio, where he then resided, On or about the Eleventh day of July A D One thousand eight hundred thirty four, 1834, He remembers the date of his death, from the fact that in the Spring of A D 1832, he moved to the town of Wintersville in said County & State, and in the Summer of A D 1834 afterwards, Reuben Hall, Father of Clark Hall died he remembers seeing Clark Hall Son of said Reuben Hall going to the funeral of said Reuben Hall dec d , he has seen the Grave of said Reuben Hall frequently since that time, Sarah, wife of said Reuben Hall dec d , and Mother of Clark Hall, died on or about the 15 th day of February, A D One thousand eight hundred and thirty five (1835) he remembers the date of her death from the fact, it was the winter after Reuben Hall died, he did not see her die but remembers the time very well, he has at different times since that, has seen her grave, He further states that there are no Children of said Reuben Hall dec d now living, the only one that he ever knew, was by name, Jonathan , who died some ten years ago he is confident that Clark Hall is the only living Child
Joseph, Hall, E.33

The State of Ohio ss. County of Jefferson
Daniel Stewart, M c Coy of said County & State, Makes Oath and says: He was acquainted with Reuben Hall , dec who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of Jefferson County State of Ohio, who died in Smithfield in said County, where he then resided, on or about the eleventh day of July One thousand eight, thirty four, 1834. He remembers the date of his death from the fact that in the Summer of AD 1835, he went to the Carpenter Trade with Clark Hall & James, M c Coy, and that in the Summer previous to that date, which was 1834 said Reuben Hall, who was the Father of Clark Hall died. He remembers seeing Clark Hall going to the funeral of Reuben Hall above mentioned.
Sarah, wife of said Reuben Hall dec and Mother of said Clark Hall, died on or about the 15 th day of February, One thousand eight hundred thirty five, 1835. He remembers the date of her death from the fact that in the Winter following the death of said Reuben Hall, he heard of the death of Sarah wife of Reuben Hall and that it has never been dis- puted.
He further States that there are no Children now living, except Clark Hall, the only one he ever knew was Jonathan, who died some 8 or 10 years ago.
Daniel Stewart. M c Coy

The State of Ohio Jefferson County
Probate Court November 29 th 1854
I John H Sutherland Judge of the Probate Court in and for said County of Jefferson, do hereby certify that Daniel J McCoy and Joseph Hall who severally subscribed the affidavits hereto annexed, this day appeared in open Court, and were by me severally sworn, and each subscribed, acknowledged and sworn to his own affidavit before me, and I further certify that said affiants are personally known to me, and are entitled to credit, and further that I am not interested in this claim
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Steubenville this 29 th day of November 1854
John H Sutherland Probate Judge

Wintersville Ohio November 27 th 1856
Sir:
Some time in the latter part of 1854, I made an application, in behalf of my father Reuben Hall decd, who was inscribed on the Ohio Roll of Rev P'sons under act of 7 th June 1832, and only received at the rate of 50 dollars a year, the same being sent to J. C. Habbler Esqr of Washington City D.C. of which I have never heard the result, the object of said application was for an increase of his stipend, as it was thought he did not receive as much as he was entitled to, he being in the service of the United States at least one year, and in one or more Battles ; he was certainly as justly entitled to 96 dollars, as hundreds of others who did not serve as long as he did & who are receiving or did receive 96 dollars, A little lift of the kind at this time would be graciously recd, Especially as my father & mother were great charges to me some time previous to their deaths; I wish the case renewed, and hope to hear a favorable, report of the same.
I am, Sir, Your Obedient Servant Clark Hall
J. C. Habbler Com P's Washington City D.C., address Clark Hall Wintersville Jefferson Co Ohio