Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 5,582, Robert Humphrey, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn
Humphrey, Robert
S. 5,582
CONTENTS

2137- Virginia
Robert Humihrey Ohio in the State of Virginia who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Marshall of the Regt commanded by Col. Broadhead in the Penna. time for 2 years from 1776-
Dead
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 50 — Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th day of Oct. 1832 — and due to John McCulloch, Wheeling Va
  Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832  120-    Semi-annual allowance ending 4 th March 1833  40     7160.-  
{ Revolutionary Claim, { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice — Clerk Book D Vol. 7 Page 123.

Robert Humphrey Virginia No 3055.
for 1776 two years Private #80.
on Roll
J. McCallah Col. Com.

BRIEF in the case of Robert Humphrey  of Ohio County in the State of Virginia  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? In issue of the Peace  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? unable to attend Court  3. How old is he? 81 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.      Enlisted  Spring In 1776  discharged 1778 July  2 9 " Private  Col Woodhead  Capt John Marshall  3 d Battalion Pa Riflemen  Col Hall } afterward was put  Col Stewart } into the Light Infantry   
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Song Island, Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine & Germantown  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Cumberland County, Pennsylvania  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? on Roll Traditional  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
C. Scott Examining Clerk.

Robert Humphrey
va
No 3055

State of Virginia County of Ohio
On this 28 th day of July 1832 Personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace and member of the Ohio County Court Robert Thompson a resident of said County and being unable from age and infirmities to travel to Wheeling the seat of justice aged eighty one years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by an act of Congress passed the 7 th June 1832 that he enlisted in the army of the United States in the spring of 1777 in Cumberland County now Franklin Pa with Capt John Marshall 2 d Battalion Pa Riflemen commanded by Col. Broadhead Shortly after marched to Marcus Hook From there to the Capes of Delaware From there by water back to Marcus Hook - Then into Jersey - thence to New York - thence to Long Island a few days before the battle in which I was - From there retreated to the heights of Harlem - remained there until until we were marched to the battle of the White Plains - From there thirty miles up the North River - thence to Elizabeth town - shortly after was in the battle of Trenton - retreated into Pa - returned to Trenton with the army and had a smart skirmish with the enemy across the Bridge the evening we got there marched to Princeton and had a severe battle in the morning - retreated in the direction of Brunswick Somerset & Pluckemin in sent

from here to Philadelphia sick - Rejoined the Army in the spring at Red Bank under Col. Bull - From there to Middle Brook in Jersey Then returned to Pa. before Philadelphia Then put into the Light Infantry com- manded by Col Stewart - From there to Iron Hill where we had a pretty smart engagement then retreated and had sev- al skirmishes until the Battle of Brandy- wine Then retreated and kept between the main army and the enemy until less than three days of the Battle of Germantown when we rejoined the Army. After the Battle of Germantown we were marched to the neighborhood of Valley Forge and there remained until I was discharged about the first of January  July 1778 by Col Stewart and around home a few days afterwards
We hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state or Territory except the present Robert Humphrey
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
John Broady
I certify that the above named Robert Humphrey is unable from age and infirmary to travel to court
John Broady

I John McCollough, Clerk of the Court of Ohio County State of Virginia do hereby certify that the John Brady whose name is signed to the above proceedings is a justice of the peace and a member of Ohio County Court
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 6th day August 1832
John M c Collough Clerk
Robert Humphrey lives in the neighborhood of Mt Alexander Pa where he will receive Letters addressed to him.

December 26, 1913.
Hon. Harry H. Seldomridge.
House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Seldomridge:-
In response to your letter dated the twentieth instant, requesting information for Mr. J. F. Humphrey of Colorado Springs, I have the honor to advise you that the papers in claim Ser. File 5582 show that Robert Humphrey was allowed pension on his application executed July 28, 1832, at which time he was eighty-one years old and a resident of Ohio County, Virginia.
He stated that he enlisted in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, in the Spring of 1776, with Captain John Marshall in Colonel Broadhead's Second Battalion of Pennsylvania Riflemen, was in the battles of Long Island, White Plains, Trenton, after which he was sent to Philadelphia sick; rejoined the Army in the Spring, under Colonel Bull and was afterwards put in the Light Infantry under Colonel Stewart; he was in an engagement at Iron Hill, and battles of Brandywine and Germantown, and was discharged in the neighborhood of Valley Forge about the first of January 1778.
There is no family data on file in the case. For the date of last payment of soldier's pension, and to whom paid, application

should be made to the Auditor for the Interior Department. U. S. Treasury Department, giving him all of the following data:
"Robert Humphrey Certificate No. 2137. issued November 20, 1832, for eighty dollars per annum from March 4, 1831, under the Act of June 7, 1832, at the Virginia Agency".
Very truly yours.
A handwritten signature in cursive, reading "E. C. Trimmer".
Acting Commissioner.

October 25, 1937.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Mrs. William H. Fee R. F. D. 2 Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
BA-J/ady Robert Humphrey S.5582 aw
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to Robert Humphrey, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data contained herein were obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, S.5582, based upon the military service of Robert Humphrey in that war.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of Robert Humphrey are not shown.
Robert Humphrey enlisted in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, in the spring of 1776, served in Captain John Marshall's Company, Colonel Broadhead's Battalion of Pennsylvania Riflemen, and later in Colonels Bull's and Stewart's Pennsylvania Regiments; was in the battles of Long Island, White Plains, Trenton, Princeton, Iron Hill, Brandywine and Germantown and was discharged about January 1, 1778.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 28, 1832, at which time he was aged eighty-one years and a resident of Ohio County, Virginia; his post office address was West Alexander, Pennsylvania.
There are no family data.
Very truly yours
Date of death not on AB.
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

January 8, 1924.
Mrs. Mary E. Ettele, 1625 N. Second St., Harrisburg, Pa.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in pension claim S.5582 it appears that Robert Humphrey enlisted in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, in the spring of 1776 in Captain John Marshall's Company, Colonel Broadhead's Battalion of Pennsylvania Riflemen, and later in Colonels Bull and Stewart's Pennsylvania Regiment, and was in the battles of Long Island, White Plains, Trenton, Princeton, Iron Hill, Brandywine and Germantown and was discharged January 1, 1778.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 28, 1832, while living in Ohio County, Virginia, aged 81 years.
There is no data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ statement of the military history of Robert Humphrey of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
S. F. 5582
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Spring 1776 John Marshall Broadhead X Batty, Pa.   dischg. Jan'y 1, 1778 Bull   Stewart      
Battles engaged in, Long Island, White Plains, Trenton, Princeton, Brandy-  Germantown. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Eul. in Cumberland Co., Penn. Date of application for pension, July 28, 1832. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Ohio Co., Virginia. Age at date of application, 81 years.
Remarks:
To Auditor for last paymt. etc.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

CANONSEBURG, PA.
R. F. D. NO. #2
OCTOBER 11, 1937.
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON, D. C.
WOULD LIKE INFORMATION IN REGARD TO ROBERT MUMPHREY( HUMPHRIES; HUMPHRYS, HUMPHREYS) .HE SERVED WITH PENN- SYLVANIA TROOPS, AND ALSO WITH VIRGINIA TROOPS DURING THE REVO- LUTIONARY WAR. IN VIRGINIA, HE SERVED UNDER COL. GREGORY SMITH.
VERY TRULY YOURS,
Julia M. Fee
MRS. William M. Fee

1923, Nov. 24th. 1625 North Second St. Harrisburg, Pa.
Commissioner of Pensions. Pension Office, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you please give me the service record of Robert Humphrey, who drew Pension in Ohio Co. Va. 1832. Revolutionary soldier.
(P. 544 vol. 23, Pa. Archives 3rd. Series)
Also the name of his wife and children if stated.
Very truly
(Mrs) Mary L. Ettele Per C

Napton Missouri
July 6-1923.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir,
Will you please see if you have a record of Pension issued to the following men.
Thomas Harden. John Humphery, Robert Humphery, John Hawkins,
Find inclosed what data I have on these men.
Patsy Gregg Chapter D.A.R. will appreciate your help along these lines.
Respectfully
Registrar,
Mrs. J. M. Barritt,

Jehn Hawkins born in 1752 lived in Va. in 1782 reported in first census of Va. page 111. Wife Elizabeth and daughter Mary.
Robert Humphery born in Ireland in 1751 died in Cannonsburg Washington Co. Penna. in 1854 .Enlisted in the Second Battalion while in Cumberland Co. Penna. was in the battle of White Plains married Martha Alexander and lived in Ohio Co Va. where he obtained a pension.
Jehn Humphrey lived in Bourbon Co .Ky. had a son Jehn wife's name not known.
Thomas Harden lived in Hanover Co. Va. and was a signer of the Hanover Co.
P3tition June 6, 1783. Wife's name not known but had children named Enos, Thomas. Ann, and George Harden,
Mrs. J.M. Barrett.

HARRY H. SELDOMRIDGE 2D DIST. COLORADO
House of Representatives, U.S. Washington,
December 20, 1913
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
I enclose a letter from a constituent of mine who is interested in tracing his connection to a soldier of the same name in the Revolutionary War. You will note from the letter of the Adjutant General that there are some records in your Office that may throw further light on this matter and I will greatly appreciate the favor of an early reply, requesting the return of both letters enclosed.
Yours truly,
H. H. Seldomridge
Enc. 2

Rev War
5582
INVALID.
1913 Apl. 17. History to Mrs. W. H. Fee. & 1913 Dec. 26. Hist. to Harry H. Seldomridge. & 1924 Jan. 8. Hist. to Rev Mary E. Ettele. unk.
1937 Oct. 25. Hist. to Mrs. William H. Fee.
F No. 5582
Robert Humphrey Rev War
Act: June 7 th 32
Index: Vol. M , Page 184
[Arrangement of 1870.]

118 Smithfield St Canonsburg Pa. March 10, 1913.
Pension Office Washington D. C.
Is there any record of one Robert Humphrey Who served in the 2 d Va. State Regiment, under Colonel Gregory Smith, Captain Sperry and Captain Fabb, during the war of the Revolution After the war he lived in Ohio County Va Died 1834. Respectfully Mrs W. H FEE.

John Humphrey.
Post Ohio City
Dear -

Robert Humphreys-
This man is dead. Seems unable to ascertain the time of his death.
W. G. L. 1835
July 6. 1835.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Robert Humphrey 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?
no
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?
yes
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?
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?
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 the 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 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 authenticated 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 end 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.