Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 5,586, John P Hungerford, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Hungerford, John P.
S. 5,586
carded
CONTENTS

7120 Virginia
John P. Hungerford of Westmoreland in the State of Virginia who was a S t & C o p. in the company commanded by Captain  of the reg t commanded by Col: Taylor in the Virginia line for 15 months, 9 months as Lieutenant & 6 months as Captain
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 21.00 Dollars - Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of October 1832 and sent to delivered, to Genl Hungerford,
Arrears to 4th of September 1832 $360. Pensionant allowance ending 14 March 1833 120.
Died Dec. 21, 1833
$480
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Wm H Alison Clerk, Book D, Vol. 7 Page 101
at 6 S. G. G. June 15, 50
Date of death from AB

Virginia,
132 1767 71
At a Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery begun and held for Westmoreland County on Monday the 1 st day of October 1852 Gen l John P. Hunsberger presented in Open Court a declaration in the m o and figures following to wit "I John P. Huns- berger was born in Virginia Jan y 1761, by a settlement in my pa- rents house making an old family estate, and have resided within 1 1/2 miles of that place ever since. It was then a part of St. George but in the year 1778, by an Act of Assembly, was thrown into West- moreland County. In the fall 1777, I performed a tour of duty as a private under Colo. Skinner who Com d the Militia, being called out in consequence of the British ships of War, the Roebuck & Phoenix being up the Potomac near Hoers Ferry - after that being a number of weeks in Camp County, I was repeatedly called out under Colo. Rich d H. Lee, who commanded the Militia of that County, as Lieutenant, to Black Horse Island lying in the Potomac, nearly opposite the center of the County and where the British ships of War frequently moored and landed their troops who occasionally depredated on the Maryland & Virginia shores, rendered it necessary for the Militia to be almost constantly on duty. I recall it that on one of our tours that Gen l Howe did the Camp and removed the troops - I will then remark that we marched without tents, generally found our rations and received no pay. In the spring 1781, a portion of the Westmoreland Militia, with a detachment from Richmond County, under Major Newman, were encamped at Leeds Vern (West d ) where they were encamped during that summer, by Colo. Stuart, who I believe was sent there for that purpose, by Gen l Alexander early in Sept. 1781, I went with a detachment of Militia from West- moreland, to the siege of York - Colo. Lacey, and Major Stewart of the Mi- litia of the County marched with us - soon after going to Camp on the Ches- apeake, Colo. John Taylor of Caroline, was in Com d - Colo. Lacey joined by Gen l Greene, and Alexander, the State Legion Legion and batt. of Grenadiers with several regts. of French and American with Colo. Ennis, Page Campbell, and Paynter - Colo. John H. Mercer, who came in with Gen l Alexander, and who had been in the Continental service, it was thought proper to give a Com d and to effect this object, a company from each regt. was selected, which gave him the Com d of between 3 and 400 men which were distinguished by the Grenadiers regt. or bat. In selecting the company from the regiment I was then in Gen l Alexander's staff in the rank of Hon. I told him a friend of his then observed to me, that

if I could raise a company of Volunteers, that I should Com'd it, which I soon accomplished, and the reg't being formed, we marched the same evening on the lines, Col Mercer & Major Hargreaves were the field Officers - nothing very important occurred but marching and counter marching till the 3 d of October, when it was ascertained the evening before, that a very considerable foraging party were out, supported by Tarleton's dragoons and a reg't of infantry - Mercer's reg't with Lanyon's dragoons under Genl Dillon, lead the Van and were soon engaged with Tarleton's troops, but after a smart conflict and having acted gallantly, he gave way - Mer- cer's reg't & Lanyon's dragoons received considerable credit, by the approbation of Genl Washington - Gloucester Town, from that time, was closely invested, till the surrender, which was on the 19 th of Oct: the Legion of Lanyon and Corps of Mercer, rec'd the 1 st Troops that were in Gloucester Town - After the Enemy of the summer was over, they returned to Gloucester Town Col Mercer called to me to follow him, with a detachment of about 70 Men, and after taking possession of the works on the right bank and giving me instructions, he left the Com'd to myself, where I remained till the next evening, when I was relieved * at the same time a detachment of Lanyon's grenadiers marched in and took possession of the fortification on the left, as soon as we were finally discharged we returned to our several homes, I immediately raised a company of grenadiers which was attached to the West M ia Militia, I presume I was commissioned by the go- vernor but what has become of the Commission I know not, the circum- stances are known to some for not all - I was soon after promoted to the rank of Major and in a little while after to the Com'd of a Reg't in 1806, to that of Brigadier, which rank I now hold - It is impossible to remember every transaction that happened upwards of fifty years ago, but I am certain that I have rendered more than twelve months military service to my Country during the revolutionary war - John D. Hungerford
"* Genl Lee in his Historical account of that day has made a considerable mistake (he says) "That Lieut Col Hugo of the Legion of Mercer with the grenadiers & Militia took possession of Gloucester point" There was no such Officer in the Reg't nor do I believe in the Army - He says nothing about Lanyon's Grenadiers which I know took possession on the left bank - J P H "
(Which declaration was sworn to in Open Court by the said

Hungerford, he also introduced Richard J Brown and Robert Murphy who testified, that from their acquaintance with the said Hungerford they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that Opinion -
And the Court doth declare its Opinion, after the investigation of the matter, that the above named John P Hungerford was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the Court further finds that it appears that the above named Richard J Brown and Robert Murphy, are residents in the County of Westmoreland, and are credible persons, and that their statements are entitled to credit -
And the said John P Hungerford further produces here in Court the Affidavit of Job Self and Richard Oyer, which is in the words and figures following to wit -
"Westmoreland County to wit -
Job Self & Richard Oyer state, the former that he served with Genl John P Hungerford on a tour of duty in the Summer of 1781, at Leeds Town & marched with sd Hungerford that year to the siege of York, and I also know that the Genl Hungerford was appointed Capt at the siege of York -
And the latter states that he served with sd Hungerford on a tour of duty at Leeds Town in the summer previous to the siege of York -
Job Self Richard Oyer
"Westmoreland County to wit -
The above sworn to before the subscriber a justice of the peace for sd County this 1 day of October 1832
Ben d Walker
Which Affidavit was sworn to in Open Court by the said Self & Oyer -
And the said John P Hungerford further produced to the Court the Affidavit of William Clarke Self which is in the words and figures following to wit -
"I Wm m Clarke of the County of Westmoreland and state of Mary a being called on by Genl John P Hungerford to examine the declaration of said Hungerford as hereby certify that he and myself have always resided within three miles of each other, that we have frequently been on tours of duty as Officers together during the war of the revolution, and

That I have a perfect recollection of all the material facts stated in the annexed declaration —
Yours Affectionately J. P. Hungerford
"Westmoreland County to wit —"
William Stone, J.P. this day personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace for the County, and made Oath that the above statement contains the truth to the best of his belief and knowledge —
Given under my hand and seal this 13 Sept. 6, 1832 —
Sam. Washington, Clerk
State of Virginia
(Westmoreland County to wit)
I William Stone, clerk of the Circuit Superior Court of Justice and Chancery for the County of Westmoreland in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of John P. Hungerford for a pension —
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 8th day of October 1832, in the 57th Year of the Commonwealth.
William Stone Clerk
District of Columbia 3/15/32 — Washington County
On this 15th October 1832. Personally came before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, John P. Hungerford, and made oath in due form of law that he served in the Revolutionary war as a Captain six months, and as a Lieutenant nine months, to the best of his recollection and belief.
Enoch Reynolds. Jus. Peace
(Signature of Enoch Reynolds)

John P. Hungerford
Capt. 6 mo.
Lieut. 9 mo.
$240 per ann.
applicant present

War of the Revolution Thomas Hungerford Lieut John Pratt Hungerford (Cadet under Genl. Mercer) Brig. Genl War 1812-14 - Militia (1814) 1812 - 14 -
Thomas Hungerford Jun. John Washington Hungerford (Aide to Genl. H - ) Henry Hungerford Capt. William Hungerford Lieut. died in Norfolk April 5th 1834
To Col. Ann Div. JAN 21 1900 COMMISSIONER

Miss N.H. Wheelwright,
1528 22 St. NW.
Wash., D.C.
_____ Rls. writ.

nights
Rev. Mr.
5586
INVALID.
Jan'y - 23-1903
Miss A. N. Wheeler
File No. 5586
1931 May 28. C. A. Hopkin adv. copy of photo 1931 June 20 Photos mailed to C. A. Hopkin & Fin. Div. nfd. a. ref.
John P. Klinger lost Rev. War
Act: June 14/82
Index:—Vol. M , Page 184
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Bureau of Pensions. Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
June 10, 1931.
541
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Rev. War claim for pension of John P. Hungerford, File No. S.5586.
Actual 1 of each page.
75¢.....5 pages
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Kindly leave margin of 1½ in. at top of each page and return papers in each case in folder with corresponding name and number. The word "omit" written in pencil on those pages which are not to be copied.
Chief, Rev.&1812 Wars Section.

M.O.# 97631 - 75 cents.
Box 137 Grand Central P.O. New York N.Y.
June 1/31
The Commissioners of Pensions
Dear Sir;
In response to your letter of May 28, 1931 advising me that the five pages of the affidavit of John P. Hungerford re: Revolutionary Pension S. 5586 would be furnished in photo offset for 75¢, I enclose a money order for that amount, as per your instruction. Thanking you for your kindness, I am, very respectfully, C. A. Hopkins

May 28, 1931.
Rev.&1812 Wars Section. MMHF
Mr. C. A. Hoppin, Box 137 Grand Central P. O., New York City.
Dear Sir:
You are advised that photostatic copies of original papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim of John P. Hungerford, S.5586, will be furnished you at the rate of fifteen cents a page.
The number of pages to be copied is five.
Should you desire to have them certified, allow twenty-five cents additional for the set.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Acting Commissioner of Pensions.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

Box 137 Grand Central P.O.
New York N.Y.
May 25/31
The Director Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:
I desired purchase a photostatic copy of the affidavit of John P. Hungerford (Westmoreland County, Virginia, setting forth his record of service in the War of the American Reunion, as a Captain of Infantry, , when he applied for and was granted a pension.
I will remit the sum required upon receipt of address as to the amount.
Very respectfully
C. A. Hopkins

Box 137 Grand Central P.O. New York N.Y. April 23/31
Dear Sir:
I would like to remit whatever will cover the cost of a photostatic copy of the affidavit, citing the period of service etc. in the War of the American
Revolution of
Capt. John P. Hungerford of Westmoreland County, Virginia, who was granted an annual pension of $240. on March Oct. 16, 1832.
very respectfully C. P. Hoppin

John P. Hungerford, Virginia will act June 7. 1832, at $240 per annum (Lieut. H. G. H. H.)
Be pleased to say to what time he was last paid
Pension Office July 9. 1850
Act to 4 th September 1833. H. G. H. H.

S. Godwin July 15 '50
CW

Pension Office July 15 1850.
Sir
The certificate of the court as to the death of John P. Hunger- ford, de who was a pensioner on the Virginia roll, is here- with returned. He appears to have been last paid up to the 4 th of September 1833. In order to obtain the arrears due, such vouchers as the enclosed printed sheet directs, must be furnished the Third Auditor of the Treasury.
Shimeul Godwin Esq Present