Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 2,248, Daniel Gray, New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER
New Jersey
Gray, Daniel
S. 2,248
CONTENTS

1315 Ohio
Daniel Gray
who in the State of Ohio was a private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Baker of the Reg t commanded by Col. Lorse in the New Jersey line for 18 months from 1775
Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio — at the rate of 60 — Dollars — Cents per an- to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th day of Nov. 1832 — — — and sent to S. Woods Hamilton. O.
  Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832  90 —     Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 th  30 —     March 1833   $120. —  
Died Feb. 19. 1843
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk, Book D Vol. 16 Page 35.

2361
Daniel Gray A Revolutionary Soldier
PO

The State of Ohio Butler County Court of Common Pleas July Term 1832
On this third day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hun- dred and thirty two personally appeared before the Honorable the Judges of the Court of Com- mon Pleas in and for the County of Butler in the state of Ohio Daniel Gray aged eighty three years who being first duly sworn ac- cording to law doth on his oath make the follow- ing declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June seventh eigh- teen hundred and thirty two
That at the beginning of the war of the revolution he was called to serve as minute man at Amboy in New Jersey in Cap- tain Bakers Company of Colonel Hards Brigade regiment, deponent cannot recollect the ex- act time when he first served but he believes it was in the summer of seventeen hundred and seventy five - he served six months guard- ing the Eastern shore of New Jersey - deponent served in the militia during the war at differ- ent times a period of at least eighteen months he mounted guard at New York one month at the time the British landed on Staten Island

Deponent went to Springfield under the command of Captain Brown and Colonel Loose the day after it was burnt to inter those who had been killed in the engagement at that place, at that time he was out a month, he was out one month on a tour to Bull's Creek and one month against the Indians on the Delaware river under the command of Captain Brown and Colonel Loose. he mounted guard two months at Bargain Point and at Elizabethtown Point, deponent being old and infirm cannot remember the dates of the times when he served, or many of the particulars of his services. Deponent was born in March seventeen hundred and forty nine in Morris County New Jersey - he has no written record of his age - After the war deponent lived in New Jersey until the year eighteen hundred and nine when he came to Ohio where he has since resided and still resides. he lived in Warren County twenty two years and has lived in Butler County one year. He can prove his good character for truth and veracity and as a soldier of the revolution by Fergus M c Lean and Nathaniel Blackford whose depositions are hereto attached and also by the Hon. John M c Lean whose certificate is likewise attached residents of Warren County.

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state. This applicant says that he served at least eighteen months in the War of the Revolution as a Soldier.
sworn to and subscribed this day of year aforesaid John Reily Clerk
This Daniel Gray Mark
And the Court after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, and after having examined the depositions of Fergus M c Lean, and Nathaniel Blackford, and likewise the Certificate of the Honorable John M c Lean, all of which are hereunto attached, declare it to be their opinion that the said Daniel Gray the Applicant was a Soldier of the Revolution as in his declaration he hath stated.
I John Reily Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Butler aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the Application of Daniel Gray, for a pension.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office at Hamilton this fourth day of August, One thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
John Reily

Daniel Gray
Ohio
No 2361.
from 1775
private 18 months
$60.
Rev J. Woods, Hamilton Ohio.

BRIEF in the case of Daniel Gray  of Gallia County in the State of Ohio (Act 7 June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 83 Years.  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.     Summer of In 1775 1 6 " Private Gen. Col Howard Regiment   1 1 Capt Baker   1 1 Col Lord   States not recollects 2 Capt Brown   12 Months Same officers  
 5. In what battles was he engaged?  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Morris County - New Jersey  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Defective in regard to dates 
X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
C. Scott
Examining Clerk.

Rev.& 1812 Wars Section.
December 6, 1923.
Ruth Kellogg McKimmey, Rollo, Mo.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.2248, it appears that Daniel Gray was born in March 1749 in Morris County, New Jersey.
He enlisted in the summer of 1775 and served as a privat private at various times, eighteen months in all, under Captains Baker and Brown, Colonels Heard and Luse in the New Jersey Troops.
He moved from New Jersey in 1809 to Warren County, Ohio, where he lived twenty-two years. He was allowed pension on his application executed August 3, 1832, while a resident of Butler County, Ohio. He died February 19, 1843.
There is no data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Daniel Gray which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? No  yes
V. Has he mentioned 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? No  yes
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?
No clergyman
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
no
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. † Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
yes
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. 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.
† QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
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 claimants 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 affidavits must be properly authenticated, as above directed.
‡ QUERE XVI. 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 paper 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.

Asst. July 12-1920 No information
Data

Office of
R. D. Cramer
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Memphis, Mo., April 24 1899
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Some time since I wrote you concerning the war record of Daniel H. Gray of Revolutionary period, you gave me the desired information, as contained in his, or his widows application for pension.
Would you be so kind as to give me the widows name, also state what her application shows as to when he died.
Respectfully
S. M. Gray Cramer

Indianola Ill. Jan 22 nd 1912.
Pension Commissioner, Washington D.R.
Dear Sir:-
I am wishing to establish my right to become a "Daughter of the American Revolution", and since I have a niece who is already a member in Santa Fe, N.M. I am using the copy of a letter written to her father, concerning the matter, thinking it will enable you to more easily determine that claim. Samuel Gray is my brother.
L. N. B I 2248 Copy of letter received by Samuel Gray. Hastings Ill.
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Line of Ancestors -
Daniel Gray { Born March 20" 1749 Died Feb 19" 1843 Phoebe Butler { Born July 23" 1756 Died May 3" 1841
Lewis Gray { Born Dec 31" 1780 Died Aug 22" 1856
Polly Winnings { Born Sep 28" 1785 Died May 3" 1821
Harvey Gray { Born Nov 4" 1818 Died " 21" 1866 Susan Harmon { Born July 11" 1828 Died June 17" 1893
Daniel Gray and Phoebe Butler were married July 1st 1775. Lewis Gray (son of Daniel Gray) and Polly Winnings were married Dec 31" 1802. Harvey Gray (son of Lewis Gray) and Susan Harmon were married Oct 6" 1844. Laura Gray daughter of Harvey Gray. (applicant.)

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Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dec 17 th 1897.
Sir:—
Replying to your request for information concerning Daniel Gray, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made application for pension on August 3 rd 1832 at which time he was 83 years of age and resided in Butler County Ohio, and his pension was allowed for eighteen months actual service as a private in the New Jersey troops Revolutionary War; a part of the time he served under Capt. Baker and Col. Luce. He enlisted in Morris County N.J.
Very Respectfully
J. H. Clay Evans Commissioner
Baird

I hope the information inside will be sufficient to enable you to determine whether I am eligible to the D. A. R. organization. If not, and you can tell me what is lacking I may be able to find it.
Yours Respectfully Mrs. Laura Gray Baird

Jefferson Pks St Louis Mo
7/28/22
To the Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir
This date I have rec'd part record of Mr Daniel Gray of Essex Co N.J. who fought in the Rev. War under Col. Van Philip Courtlandt Reg. in 1777 at different times to 1781 in the State Militia and shows he drew a pension for same he died at Ridgeville Ohio Feb 19 th 1843. age 94 years.

2,
This information I have recd. from the War Dept. directing me to write to you;
if you can give me any information of Mr Gray, will be appreciated
Resp.
Roscoe H. Snelson 6" Inf Band, J.B. St Louis Mo.

Hastings, Vermilion co, Ills.
Dec. 1 st 1897.
Common Pleas
Washington Dear Sir.-
I would like to have official evidence of the enlistment of and service of Daniel Gray in the Revolutionary Army. He was born Mar. 20 1749 Died Feby 19, 1843. enlisted in N.J. at Bruns- wick or Elizabeth town but do not know date

In his later years he drew a pension which was paid to him while living at Ridgeville Ohio.
Can you aid me in any way from the Pension records or refer me to the proper Bureau to discover his term of enlistment, name of regi- ment &c
Yours truly Samuel Gray

Huntington Indiana, Jan 11 th 1897.
Commissioners of Pensions.
Dear Sir.
Can you give me any information of Haniel Hoag , who served in the revolution .
He was from New Jersey Monmouth Co. Received a pension through the influence of Judge Mc. Lain (M c Lain) Some time between 1824-1830 While the judge was a member of Jackson's cabinet.
This is all I can find and it may not be entirely correct.
If you can give me any information you will greatly oblige Yours Mrs. E. G. Griffith 198 N. Jefferson St. Huntington Indiana

28091
All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No.
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON
CHIEF, Division of Publications, Room G 137.
November 26, 1928
Please furnish work specified below.
Bureau ordering PENSIONS
Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job photostat copies of 7 pages (certified) from the Revolutionary War pension claim of Daniel Gray, S.2348
No. of copies 1 of each Shall form be kept standing? days
For further information see M.M.H. Finch 5033 541 Room No. Phone No.
Approved: Chief Clerk of Bureau
Antonia W. Ford Acting Chief of Rev. & 1812 Wars Sec.
NOTE: No order made "SPECIAL" unless statement showing necessity is written below and approved by Chief Clerk of Bureau ordering
CHECK WORK DESIRED
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Photostat x Size actual Official use? Repay? yes $1.05 Blue Print Size Official use? Repay? $
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OF PENSIONS Finance Division
Nov. 24, 1928
Chief Rev. 1812 New Section Division.
I have this day received from C. H. Morrison money order... in the amount of $10 30 requesting photostat copy as per letter herewith.
Albany Bureau Finance Div. Dec 5 1928 M. L. L.
Chief, Finance Division.
M. L. L.
Nov 26 1928 New Sec. Div. Dec. 4

November 24, 1928
Mr. C.H. Morrison P.O. Box 1072 Chicago, Illinois
Sir:
I advise you that your letter requesting photostatic copies of seven pages from Revolutionary War pension claim of Daniel Gray, S. 2248, and remittance by money order for same, have been received and will be given prompt attention.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.
Yrs Col. Scott's this letter desk as reply to Feb. 13 letter where instead of to this section

715-231096-1 30 FINANCE DIVISION BOYHOOD TRUST FUND NOV 24 1928 BUREAU OF PENSIONS
P. O. Box 1072, Chicago, Ill., Nov. 21, 1928.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Mr. Winfield Scott, Commissioner :-
Refer to file * Rev. & 1812 War Section
Dear Sir :-
Please refer to your letter of Feb. 13, 1928.
Enclosed you will find money order in the amount of One Dollar & 30 cents.
This is for 7 copies at 15¢ each and certification fee for photostatic copies of Rev. War pension claim S.2248 of Daniel Gray.
Very sincerely yours,
CHM/CHM
C. H. Morrison
C. H. MORRISON P.O. BOX 1072 CHICAGO - ILL.
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER NOV 24 1928 U.S. BUREAU OF PENSIONS

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February 13, 1928.
C. H. Morrison, P. O. Box 1073, Chicago, Illinois.
Sir:
I advise you that photostatic copies of original papers on file in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.2248, of Daniel Gray, will be furnished you under provisions of the Act of August 24, 1912, at the rate of fifteen cents a page, with twenty-five cents extra for certification if that be desired.
The number of pages to be copied is seven.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

C. H. MORRISON P.O. Box 1072 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Feb. 8, 1928.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen *
On Feb. 3, 1912 you wrote to my aunt , ( Mrs. Laura Gray Baird, Indianola, Ills.) furnishing her with the record of Daniel Gray, Sur. File No. 2,248, Rev.War.
Please advise me the cost of furnishing me a complete record of the information you have in your files there on Daniel Gray.
Very truly yours,
C. H. Morrison
CHM/CHM

Holla, Missouri.
September 18, 1923.
To: The Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly furnish the information asked for below, this to be taken from the records of the Pension Office and certified to.
DANIEL GRAY A soldier in the Revolutionary War.
Organization served with -
Date of entrance into service -
Date of separation from service -
Age at time of death - 94 years.
Place of residence at death - Ridgeville, Warren Co. Ohio.
If known, Date of Marriage and to whom -
Did he draw a pension? Yes Total disability? Blind.
This information, if possible to get, will enable one of his descendents to straighten up the records of the family and it is also required to make the applicant eligible for the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Very truly,
Ruth Kellogg McKimney Ruth Kellogg McKimney

Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 24, 1923
The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
No. of claim,
Name of soldier. Daniel Gray
P. O. address of claimant, Soldier at enlistment
Company
Regiment
✓ State where enlisted
Date of enlistment  birth March 1747
Date of discharge  death Feb. 1841 at Ridge
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers.
As there is more than one Daniel Gray on the Rev. War records, some of the above data is essential to a proper search of the records. Return attached letter with reply.
Washington Gardner Commissioner.
ville, warren Co. Ohio The last few years of his life he was totally blind

THE CINCINNATI LIFE ASSOCIATION.
... OFFICE ...
Hammond Building, Cor. Fourth and Vine Streets.
GOOD OPPORTUNITY FOR AGENTS.
J. H. GRAY, Secretary and Manager.
Cincinnati, Nov 2 1895
To the Pension Dept -
Washington D.C.
Hon Supt -
I wish to know if one by name Daniel Gray who died years ago at Ridgville Ohio. Warren County was a revolutionary soldier?
If so please give me a copy of his record - He was my Great Grand father - and I have heard that he served in the Revolutionary war - Awaiting reply at the gov commu
Sincerely Yours
J. H. Gray Cor 4 th & Vine - Cincinnati O -

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Missouri Society.
Bethany, Mo., Oct 22 1898
Hon H Clay Evans, Commissioner of Pensions,
Dear Sir,
1315 Please give me the military history of Daniel Gray, a soldier of the Revolution who drew a pension while a resident of Warren Co Ohio.
I desire this information for Dr Louise M Richter of Bethany Mo a great grand daughter.
Respectfully Henry Cadle,

THE CINCINNATI LIFE ASSOCIATION.
OFFICE
Hammond Building, Cor. Fourth and Vine Streets.
GOOD OPPORTUNITY FOR AGENTS.
J. H. CRAY, Secretary and Manager.
Cincinnati, Jan 3. 1896
To the Pension Dept - Washington D.C.
Hon Sir,
Will you be kind enough to give me the information concerning Mr Daniel Gray - New Jersey Revolutionary soldier from Essex Co. who died I think in Butler Co - Ohio to wit:
When did his pension begin? How much annually? When did he die or when did his pension cease?
When did he die? at what date? any information you can give me will be of value - awaiting your answer Sincerely Yours. J. H. Gray Cor 4 th & Vine Cincinnati

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. Daniel Gray S.T. 2248
   DATE OF OFFER OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Summer 1775 Served at Pvt. Baker Hapgood N.H.   various Brown Cuse   times 18   mo.  
Battles engaged in, ✓ Residence of soldier at enlistment, ✓ Date of application for pension, Aug. 3, 1832 His d. d. ✓ Residence at date of application, Battlelea Ohio ✓ Age at date of application, born Mch. 1749 in Morris Co. N.J. Remarks: { died Feb. 19, 1843* }
No data as to family * from Agency book Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

vision.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C., January 3, 1896.
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of --- Daniel Gray --- 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.
   DATE OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.  
He stated in his declaration for pension that he was first called out in the summer of 1775 and served about six months guarding the Eastern shore of New Jersey, as a private in Capt. Barker's company, Col. Hurd's regiment; that he served one month at New York when the British landed on Staten Island (officers names not stated); that he went to Springfield immediately after that place was burned, and served there one month under Capt. Brown, in the regiment commanded by Col. Luce; that he was out one month on a tour to Paulus Hook, and served one month against the Indians on the Delaware river under the command of Capt. Brown and Col. Luce; that he served two months upon guard duty at Bergen's Point, and at Elizabethtown Point; that he served in the militia during the war, at different times, at least 18 months. Battles engaged in, None mentioned.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Morris Co., N. J.
Date of application for pension. August 3, 1832.
Residence at date of application, Butler Co., Ohio.
Age at date of application, Born, Morris Co., N.J., in March, 1749.
Remarks: Removed to Ohio in 1809, and after living in Warren Co., 22 years removed to Butler Co.
Very respectfully,
Mr. J. H. Gray, Cor. 4th & Vine Sts., Cincinnati, Ohio.
11111111
Commissioner.

I. 2245 L. W. B.
February 5, 1897.
Madam:
Replying to your request for information concerning the military record of Daniel Gray, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you are advised that he made an application for pension on August 3, 1832, at which time he was 83 years of age and residing in Butler county, Ohio, and his pension was allowed for eighteen months' actual service as a private in the New Jersey troops, Revolutionary War; a part of the time he served under Capt. Baker and Col. Luce. He enlisted in Morris county, N. J.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mrs E. L. Griffith, 198 North Jefferson Street, Bloomington, Indiana.

bureau can furnish the military of such Revolutionary soldiers pensioned or whose widows were d for their services. of the original muster and pay the Revolutionary War and the of 1812 as are now in the possession the Government are on file in the ord and Pension Office, War Depart- nt. Original rolls and other records etaining to service in the Revolution- ary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
December 17th, 1897.
Sir:-
Replying to your request for information concerning Daniel Gray, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an application for pension on August 3rd, 1832, at which time he was 83 years of age and residing in Butler County, Ohio, and his pension was allowed for eighteen months' actual service as a private in the New Jersey troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Baker and Col. Luce. He enlisted in Morris County, N. J.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. Samuel Gray,
Hastings, Ills.

can furnish the military Revolutionary soldiers ed or whose widows were their services. e original muster and pay Revolutionary War and the as are now in the possession overnment are on file in the ad Pension Office, War Depart- Original rolls and other records ing to service in the Revolution- ar may also be found on file in the ves of many of the original States.
L. W. R. I.2248.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
Oct. 27, 1898.
Sir:-
Replying to your recent communication you are advised that Daniel Gray made an application for pension on August 3, 1832, at which time he was 83 years of age and residing in Butler Co., Ohio, and his pension was allowed for 18 months actual service as a private in the New Jersey troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Baker and Col. Luce. Place of enlistment Morris Co., N. J.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
Mr. Henry Cadle, Bethany, Mo.

J.W.D.
This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary war and the war of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary war may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
O. W. & N. DIV. REVOLUTIONARY WAR.
Washington, D. C. Aug 21 1899
Sir:-
In reply to your communication of a recent date, you are informed that the courtesy of furnishing information relative to Revolutionary war soldiers, on account of whose service pensions were granted, is extended by this Bureau only to their descendants, and to them only when it is desired for historical or genealogical purposes.
In view of the large number of such inquiries now being made, and of the length of time required to make a proper search of the records in each case, information will not be given to any applicant concerning more than two soldiers.
In order that the claim of the soldier concerning whom you desire information may be identified, it is requested that you furnish as much as possible of the data called for below.
Very respectfully, Mr. S. M. G. Cramer Memphis, Mo.
A. P. Cramer Commissioner.
Full name of soldier, Daniel Gray  Place of residence before service, Morris County, New Jersey (Town, county, and State.)  Place of residence after service, Barker Co. Ohio (Town, county, and State.)  Approximate date of death, This is what I wish to know, as well as the widows name  Given name of widow, From what I can learn it is either Susan or Susanna Gray  Did either the soldier or his widow receive a pension? Was pensioned Nov 4 - 1832 - (see pension Rolls 1835, Ohio page 107.  Additional information, Went from New Jersey to Ohio, Warren county in 1809, after 22 years removed to Butler Co Ohio. Can not say if his wife drew a pension, in one of the letters recd from Washington D.C. it says, Information contained in his (or his widows) application for pension etc.  Signature, Mrs. S. M. Gray Cramer (Mrs. or Miss to be prefixed if a lady signs.)  Post-office address, including street and number, town, county, and State, Memphis Missouri Scotland Co
His wife name likely Butler married June Co. N.Y. 1775 at Ridgefield Mass

Jan. 3, 1895. Hist. history to Mr. J. H. Gray Cincinnati, Ohio  Feb. 5, 1897. History to Mrs. E. L. Griffith Huntington, Ind.  Dec. 17/97 To Mr. Sam l Gray Hastings, Ills.  Oct. 27/98. Henry Cable Bethany, Mo.  July 17, 1900. Mrs. S. M. Gray, Bureau of Census, Mo. Placed in 4th floor, west end room. 1910 City Hall, St. Louis, Mo. 1912 City Hall, St. Louis, Mo. 1915 City Hall, St. Louis, Mo.
2248  INVALID.
File No. 2248  Daniel Gray  Print Rev. Gray  Act: June 7, 1832  Index:—Vol. 9, Page 149
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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The State of Ohio } B- Warren County } B-
Before the undersigned a justice of the peace in and for the County of Warren aforesaid came personally Isaac M c Clure a resident of said County of Lawful age who being duly sworn deposes and saith that he has been personally acquainted with Daniel Gray for upwards of twenty years said Daniel formerly lived in Warren County in the same neighborhood with deponent and always sustained a good character as a man of truth and honesty and he was reputed and he lived in the neighborhood in which he resided to have been a soldier of the Revolution and to have served

in the war of the Revolution as a militiaman and deponent believing that he did 30 serve as a soldier during the war of the Revolution and that he is about eighty three years of age
Jerusalem
Sworn & subscribed before me this 2 Aug 1832
Genl. Crane J.P.
At the same time and place personally appeared before me a justice of the peace as aforesaid Nathaniel Blackford - a resident of said County of Warren who being duly sworn deponeth that he has been personally acquainted with Daniel Gray who formerly resided in Warren County and who has as he believes removed to the County of Butler Ohio said Daniel Gray has always been reputed and believed in the neighborhood in which he resided to have been a soldier of the Revolution and deponent

believes that said Daniel Gray did serve as a soldier in the War of the Revolution as a militiaman . He has always sus- tained a good character as a man of truth and veracity - and depon- ent believes that he is more than eighty years of age
Sworn & subscribed Nathaniel Blackford before me this 2 Aug 1832 Donl. Crone J.P.
For many years past I have been acquainted with Daniel Gray, who is named in the above affidavit, and he has always sustained a good character. His circumstances in life are humble, he being dependent on his connections for his support. I have never heard his veracity questioned, and I have no doubt, that his statement is entitled to full credit, whether made under oath or otherwise.
Richland 2 Aug 1832.
John McLean

I hereby certify that I am well ac- quainted with the within named Daniel Crane before whom the within depoa- tions were taken and I know that he if it has for several years been an act- ing justice of the peace in Warren County Ohio. John Woods 4th Aug. 1832.

August 14 th 1882
In this case it was believed that the affidavit appended to the cer- tificate of the Hon John Wilson whose signature is of course known at the department would be suf- ficient. The character he gives of the applicant leaves no room to doubt the truth of his statement.
Yours &c
J. Wood
J. L. Edwards