Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 4404, Peter Howard, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Va
Howard, Peter
S 4404
CONTENTS

Ohio 7.789
Peter Howard.
of Logan Co. in the State of Ohio. who was a Private in the Comp. of commanded by Captain _____ of the Brigade commanded by Genl. Wayne in the v.a line for
two years
$80.00
Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio. at the rate of 80. Dollars 00. Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 d day of April. 1833. and sent to Jon. E. Chaplin. Urbana P.O. Ohio
Arrears to the 4th of March. 1833. 160
Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Septs. 40 1833
$200.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, { Apr June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Wm. H. Palmer Clerk Book 6. Vol. 8, Page Ten.

18598 = 7.780
Peter Howard Ohio
look on Was Rolls - or rolls -
Admitted for 2 years from 1797.
$80.
Jon a E. Chaplin Urbana Champaign Co Ohio

BRIEF in the case of  Peter Howard  County of Logan  in the State of Ohio  (Act 7th 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? 87  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.     N o line enlisted In 1777 3 As a Private Gen. Woodford, Wayne, Lincoln Col Gaskin, does not recollect the name of his Captain  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Monmouth,  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? enlisted at Richmond Va  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? neither if not on the rolls  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? correct 
X  Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
E. H. Forrest Examining Clerk.

Declaration of Peter Howard for a Pension under act of June 4. 1832.
185-98
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The State of Ohio Logan County p. 3
On this 23 rd day of October A.D. 1832. personally appears in open court before the Hon. George B. Wolf President and James M c Pherson Robert Smith & Levi Canwood Associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of said County of Logan. Peter Howard aged eighty seven years in March last, who being first only sworn according to law, oaths on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7 th 1832.
That he enlisted in the service of the United States for the term of three years as a soldier in the revolutionary war, at Richmond in the State of Virginia, in the month of May or June, as well as he recollects, in the year 1775. The names of his Captain & Subaltern officers he is now unable to recollect; the company to which he was attached was in the 15 th Regiment of the Virginia Line and was commanded by Col. Gaskin and Gen. Woodford or Woodford commanded the Brigade. Not long after his enlistment they were marched up near Alexandria in Virginia, where many of the soldiers were inconsiderable for the smallpox and were encamped some time for that purpose. Thence we marched to Lancaster in Pennsylvania where we were billeted out for some time on the inhabitants of that place and Little York. Thence we marched to Valley Forge, where Head Quarters were established & then remained in quarters thro' the winter of 1777 & 1778. At the breaking up of winter quarters in

the following Spring we were marched to Monmouth in East Jersey where a battle was fought with the enemy in the month of June 1778. in which he was engaged Col. Gaskin still commanding his Regt.
After the battle of Monmouth, a detachment to which he belonged, was sent up the North River under the com- mand of Gen. Wayne, to Peekskill, between West Point & Stony Point. This detachment was at the storming of Stony Point under Gen. Wayne. Not long after that achievement we moved a little down the river. A British vessel was lying in the stream at Gen. Wayne's head there or four cannon brought up for the purpose of firing hot shot into her to blow her up. She either slipped or cut her cables & made her escape. We were then marched to White Plains to join the main army. Thence we were marched thro' New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North & Carolina, to Charleston, where we joined the Southern army under the command of Gen. Lincoln. This detachment was in the battle of Charleston when the surrender by Gen. Lincoln to the British forces, was made a prisoner by the enemy , was put on board a vessel, along with many other prisoners taken round the Cape of Virginia into the Chesapeake Bay & up James River, where after having remained a prisoner for some months (he cannot recollect with certainty how long) he at length succeeded in making his escape by taking a boat belonging to the vessel with seven companions, in a dark night

also getting on shore. The term for which he entered the service to wit, three years, has now expired and he did not again join the Army & consequently never received any regular discharge. Afterwards he went to Philadelphia & thence to Burlington County & State of New Jersey where he resided between 30 & 40 years. In 1819 he moved to the County of Logan Ohio where he has ever since resided. This declarant is totally blind & very deaf & his faculties so much impaired by his great age and infirmities that he cannot well recollect particular circumstances that took place during his services as above set forth and more especially does he find it difficult for him to remember names which accounts for his being unable to state more about his officers.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present & declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State.
Sworn to & subscribed Peter his  X  mark  Howars the day & year aforesaid. J. M c Colloch
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier & as such entitled to a pension. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 23 rd day of Oct r 1832.
J. M c Colloch clk

ORD DIV. Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
FAMM Efficiently these accounts too need 40 yrs. would have shown if - back into his service period
May 19, 1928
Mrs. Robert M. Wissler Bellefontaine Ohio
Madam:
I advise you that from the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau it appears that Peter Howard, S. 4404, was born in March, 1745, place not stated.
He enlisted in May or June 1777 at Richmond, Virginia, served three years as a private in Colonel Gaskins' Virginia Regiment, was in the battles of Monmouth and Stoney Point, was taken prisoner at the surrender of Charleston, South Carolina, and after being detained some months, made his escape.
He later moved to Philadelphia, from thence to Evesboro, Burlington County, New Jersey, where he resided over thirty years, then moved to Logan County, Ohio.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 23, 1832, while a resident of Logan County, Ohio.
There are no data on file as to his family.
Owing to the lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, only two histories are furnished each person.
Respectfully,
Date of death not on A.P.
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

Rev Man
4404
1913 Feb 10 Hist. to Rev. A. H. Hord V. L. M. 1928 - May 19 - Hist. to Mrs. Robt. M. Hissel. MNF
INVALID.
File No. 4404
Peter Howard
Pr. Ga. Line
Act: June 7, 1832
Index: - Vol. A , Page 176
[Arrangement of 1870.]

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Peter & Howard 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? 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? 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?
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
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? yes
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
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?
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. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
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 official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
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.
¶ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

244 High St. Erie, Pa. Philadelphia Pa
Feb 1-1913
To the Commission of Pensions Dear Sir;
Will you kindly send me a copy of the record of the service of Peter Howard or Horde of Virginia who, I understand, asked for or received a pension for service in the War of the Revolution . Thanking you for attention to this matter, I am
Very respectfully (Recd) A. H. Horde Enclose stamps

Bellefontaine, Ohio.
April 3 rd 1928.
Mr. Winfield Scott. Commissioner of Pensions.
Dear Sir.
See memo files Mch. 1928
I wish to thank you for the interesting information sent me regarding the list of pensioners in Logan Co. in 1840. I am pleased to know that they were pensioned for service in the Revolutionary War.
I do not know if there is a Harrison Township in Champaign Co. but there is in Logan Co. I shall find out about it.
I am taking the liberty of returning this list of pensioners to you, asking that you send the record of Revolutionary service, rendered by each one.
However, should this not be in your province, please let me know, and I shall write to the War Dept. for these records of service.
Again thanking you.
Very truly
(Mrs. Pott. M.) Gertrude P. Hissler.
Regent Bellefontaine Chapter.
D. A. P.

List of Pensioners residing in Logan Co. Ohio in 1840.
✓ Howard, Peter 95; Perry Township. Rudisilly, Henry 85; Perry Township. Carroll, William B. 73 Monroe Township. ✓ Cox, Michael, 84, Miami Township. Chamberlin, Judah 80, Union Township. Sargent, James 85, Harrison Township. Neighbarger, Christian, 76 Rushcreek Twp. New, James L. 77 Knapp, Cordelia 76 Widow of Joshua Knapp Jefferson Township. Hibbard, Elias - Stanage Thos. — West Liberty.
Were these pensions for Revolutionary War, War of 1812, or Indian War service?

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
No. 4404
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Peter Howard a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May June 1777 3 years ✓ Gaskins Va.   Taken prisoner at surrender of Charleston and after being detained as such for some months he escaped  
Battles engaged in, Monmouth, Stony Point, Charleston Residence of soldier at enlistment, enlisted at Richmond, Va. Date of application for pension, Oct. 23 1832. His ch. al. Residence at date of application, Logan Co. Ohio. Age at date of application, b. Mar. 1745 Remarks: No data as to family
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.