Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 4636, William Harrier, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
SERVICE Lenn.
Harrier, William Harrier
R. 4636
CONTENTS

The State of Pennsylvania County of Clearfield
on This First day of September AD 1835 Personally appeared in open court before me Thomas Dudgeon of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Clearfield, William Harricher a Resident of Bradford Township in the County of Clearfield and State aforesaid aged eighty two years, who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed June the 7th 1832.
That he first volunteered in the army shortly after the British had taken possession of the City of Philadelphia (the day and year not remembered) under the following officers who were commanded by Col Henry Gne Capt William Moyers and served two months near the City of Philadelphia and was discharged and went home. In about two months I volunteered a second time under the same Capt Moyers commanded by Col Brenigh and marched within a few miles of the City of Philadelphia where we remained for two months and then was discharged went home and in about six weeks I volunteered the third time under Capt Stahler commanded by Col Stevens and marched to the upper end of Northampton County, Pennsylvania and was stationed in a Grist Mill in a place then called Manasson Township and served in scouting parties after the Indians and as I was for two months then discharged was at home a short period and volunteered the fourth time under Capt Moyers and marched to a place called Red Bank in Northampton County but now Lehigh County Pennsylvania and served two months in scouting parties after the Indians and was then discharged had been at home but short period when twelve of us started to the State of Ohio, was at the battle of Trenton or Princeton (don't remember which place) under Col Kelly commanded by Washington at this Battle I received two severe wounds in my head (caused as I suppose by the bursting of a shell) was then discharged and went home. Volunteered again the officers name not recollected and served one month in scouting parties after the Indians and was discharged. I do hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declare that my name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state in the United States or elsewhere. Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid

1 Where and in what year were you born
Answer I was born at a place called Swamp Creek near the City of Philadelphia on the 4th July 1752
2 Have you any record of your age and if so where is it
Answer I had a record of my age but it is lost
3 Where were you living when called into service where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live
Answer, When I volunteered into the service of the army I lived in Northampton County in the State of Pennsylvania moved from Northampton to Union County and from thence to Bradford Township in the County of Clearfield where I now live,
4th How were you called into service were you drafted did you volunteer or were you a Substitute and if a Substitute for whom
Answer - I always volunteered
5th State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops where you served such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your service.
Answer I served under Capt Boyer Stahler and Kunkle Col Gunkle Krienech and Hevner
6th Did you ever receive a discharge from the service and if so, by whom, was it given, and what has become of it
Answer I never received a written discharge.
7th State the names of Persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood and who can testify as to your character for veracity and their belief of your service as a soldier of the revolution.

Answer
And Hartshorne known to Jacob Gearhart and David Eagle of Bradford County who are capable thru knowledge of the second subscriber in open court this 12th day of Sept. 1885- J. Boon
William H. Davis Clerk
County of Clearfield We Jacob Gearhart residing in the Township of Bradford and County of Clearfield and State of Pennsylvania, and David Eagle residing in the same Township County and State aforesaid hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Harricker who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be Eighty two years of age that he is respected and beloved in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid before me
Joseph Boon Notary Public of and for the County of Common Pleas of Clearfield Sworn July 24th 1885 me the 1st Sept 1885 J Boon
Clearfield County ss
And the said William Harricker Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Clearfield County do hereby declare my opinion after the investigation of the matter and after full ing the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states and I further certify that it appears to me that Jacob Gearhart and David Eagle who have signed the preceding certificate are both residents in the Township of Bradford County and State as aforesaid and are both credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit and that further that the said William Harricker is unable from old age and bodily infirmity to appear in open court.
W. H. Davis Clerk Hester Bragg

I Joseph Boone Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Clearfield in the State of Pennsylvania do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings oficial proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the applica- tion of William Francis for a Pension -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto my hand and seal of office this day September AD 1835
J. Boone Pro.
Application of William Francis Pennsylvania No. 33,412

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
AWF/HBM
April 25, 1930.
Miss Cora E. Harrier Tyrone Pennsylvania.
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim R. 4636, it appears that William Harrier or Harriar was born July 4, 1752 at Swamp Creek near the city of Philadelphia.
He applied for pension September 1, 1835, at which time he was living in Bradford Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, and alleged that while residing in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, he served with the Pennsylvania troops as follows:
A short time after the British had taken possession of Philadelphia, two months under Captain William Moyer and Colonel Henry Gur or Guhr; about two months later two months under the same captain and Colonel Brenigh or Brenich; about six weeks later two months under Captain Stahler and Colonel Hevener, and was a spy in several scouting parties after the Indians; a short time afterward two months under Captain Moyer and Colonel Hevener; about one month later between one and two months under Captain Peter Loadstone and Colonel Kelly, and was in either the battle of Trenton or Princeton (he did not remember which) where he was twice wounded in the head; and one month under Captain Adam Kunkle, scouting after the Indians. No dates of service given.
His claim was not allowed as he did not furnish proof of service as required by the pension laws.
There are no data as to family.
The above noted is the only soldier with surname Harrier that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

Stamp Enclosed
Tyrone, Pa. Feb. 17, 1930. 319 W. 17th St.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir;—
I would like any information you could give me on one William Harrier , who is reported to be a soldier of the Revolutionary War. He fought under the command of Gen. Washington and spent the winter in Valley Forge as one of his Aides. It is thought he belonged to Berks or Lancaster County, Penna. His family consisted of Henry, Daniel, Samuel and Betsy, so far as I can find out. Would appreciate any information you might have on record concerning any one by the name of Harrier, who fought in the Revolutionary War.
Thanking you in advance,
Respectfully,
(Miss) Cora E Harrier

1930-Apr. 25. Hick R. Cora E. Admiral Aug.
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
REJECTED
1636
P. O. _____
Officer Novice
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
The printed list of 185-2 shows reasons for rejection
Alleges: _____
"He did not serve the matter"
Re-enlisted: _____
suspension
"Suspended for proof"
Attorney: of service _____
P. O. _____
_____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.

4636

Suspended See letter to Secy of War See letter to Secy of War Let to Hon. J. Buchanan No. 14 (835) not found

Nov 13
M c Harrie
Pa
Look for other names
James A. Edwards Esquire
Commission of Ventriloquist
Washington City
See James A. Edwards

My dear Sir,
Lancaster 11 November 1835.
At the request of Mr. Tenthorn of Clearfield in this State I send you the enclosed which he says is the third of the kind he has forwarded. I hope this one may be sufficient. In a majority of cases in this part of the country it is now impossible to obtain proof by living witnesses that to procure a revolutionary pension: as our people, especially in the Western parts of the State, are too honest to manufacture it; as they do in some other places.
Yours very respectfully,
James Buchanan
James L. Edwards Esq

pa_
Oct 12.
Free
for Edward Eng Com. of Pioneers Washington City D.C.

Pittsburg Pa. 6 Nov. 1825
Sir,
I have been requested to enclose you the application of Mr. Harnes for your examination, and to ask, that you would inform me of the result, as soon as you have passed upon it.
Your obt. Servt.
Saml J. Harrison
Mr. J. L. Edwards Com. of Pensions

David S. Harrison
Oct 12. 1835
OC
Record Vol 28. P. 159.

War Dept. P. M. Office Oct 12, 1835
Sir
The declaration of William Harrier has been ex d & filed with our -pended cases in this office. He should make It is still unsatisfactory. He should give a full and particular statement of each separate tour of service performed by him. Some more satisfactory proof of the applicant's service should be also exhibited.
C. M.
Hon: David S. Garrison, Kettanning, Pa.

Clearfield County, ss
Personally appeared William Harrier before
me, xxx xxxxxx James Thompson one of the Justices of the peace in
and for the County of Clearfield, who being duly sworn according to Law doth depose and say, that he served Eight months as a Soldier in the Revolutionary War
Sworn and Subscribed this fifteenth day of October 1853
his William x Harrier mark
Before me James Thompson
Clearfield County
Personally appeared Jacob Geunhart a man in the Liberty
xxx xxxxxx James Thompson Bradford an Justice of the peace in the
He said said that he being duly sworn according to Law doth depose and say that he is acquainted with the above named William Harrier and that his declaration as to the time of his service are as far as true to the best of his knowledge and belief
Sworn and Subscribed this thirtieth day of October 1853
Jacob Geunhart
Before me James Thompson

Clearfield County ss
Personally appeared Philip Skimmel before me the subscriber James Thompson Esq Justice of the peace in the Township of Bradford in and for the County of Clearfield The said Philip Skimmel being Duly Sworn according to law doth depose and say that he is acquainted with the above named William Harrier and that his declarations above as to the time of his services are just and true to the best of his knowledge and ability Sworn and subscribed this twenty eighth day of October 1893 Philip Skimmel James Thompson
Clearfield County ss
Personally appeared David Fleagle before me the Subscriber James Thompson Justice of the peace in and for the County of Clearfield The said David Fleagle being duly sworn according to law doth Depose and say that he is acquainted with the above named William Harrier and that he believes his declarations above as to the time of his services are just and true to the best of his knowledge and ability Sworn and subscribed this thirty first day of October David Fleagle James Thompson

Clearfield County Pa
Personally appeared Elias Gearhart and Peter Gearhart before me James Thompson one of the Justices of the Peace in the Township of Bradford in and for the County of Clearfield the said Elias Gearhart and Peter Gearhart being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say that they are acquainted with the above named William Harrier and that his declarations above are just and true to the best of their knowledge and ability. Sworn and subscribed this 1 st day of November 1833 James Thompson Peter Gearhart Elias Gearhart
Clearfield County Pa
Personally appeared Benjamin Gray before me James Thompson one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Clearfield the said Benjamin Gray being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say that he is acquainted with the above named William Harrier and that his declarations above are just and true to the best of his knowledge and ability.
Sworn and subscribed this 2 nd day of November 1833 Before me James Thompson Benjamin Gray

State of Pennsylvania } ss. Clearfield County
I Joseph Boone Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Clearfield in the State of Pennsylvania do certify that James Thompson before whom the within and foregoing depositions were taken and whose name is thereto subscribed was at the time of so at the time of so doing and is now a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Clearfield Regularly Commissioned and duly qualified, and that full faith and credit are given to his Acts as such
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas of Clearfield County at Clearfield Town the 12 th day of June A.D. 1834
J. B. Boone Proth.
Hon. S. S. Harbun

Declaration William Harrison For a Pension
General Court of the United States
John
the undersigned William Harrison do hereby certify that the within copy is a true copy of the original now on file in the office of the Clerk of the Court at Philadelphia and that the same is a true and correct copy of the original as shown to the said Court.

State of Pennsylvania } On this 30th day of October Clearfield County ss } Anno Domini 1835 personally appeared before the subscriber Chas. Bagg Esq. one of the associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Clearfield County William Harris a resident of Bradford Township in Clearfield County and a State of America aged about fifty three years who being duly sworn according to law, with me his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Council held June 7. 1832 (in addition to previous declarations)
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and service as herein stated
That he first volunteered in the Army shortly after the Bri- tish had taken possession of the City of Philadelphia (neither day nor year remembered) under the following officers we were commanded by Col. Henry Quinter and Col. Wm Moyer & served for two months (during the time in Allen's town then Northampton but now Lehigh County) the Volunteers had a dispute with the enlisted soldiers about some cider in the town of George Wise, it being after night but had moon light, a considerable affray took place we knocked some down with the fist, threw stones and struck some others with clubs, until the officers hearing of the dispute came out, and the soldiers then dispersed (no lives lost) there two months service was spent near Philadelphia was discharged and went home, In about two months I volunteered a second time under the said Col. Moyer and commanded by Col. Brennigh and marched near Philadelphia & encamped in some black oak woods above the city while we were laying at this place the English Magazine was blown up by the

An American near Fort Red Bank below the City of Philadelphia we remained two months here, was discharged and went home Once in about six weeks volunteered the third time under Capt. Stahler. Commanded by Col. Hevenor and marched to the upper end of Northampton County and was stationed in the dwelling house and Gristmill of Mr. Gunsaulus and were out at scouting parties & spies after the Indians for two months then discharged & went home. Was at home but a short period when he volunteered the fourth time under Capt. Moyer joined Col. Hevenor and marched to a place called Fort Ellicut then in Northampton, but now in Lehigh County and served two months as scouting parties & spies after the Indians & was then discharged & went home. Was at home about one month when twelve or thirteen met and agreed to go to the Jersey & there join the Army we appointed for our Capt. Peter Loadstone and marched to the Jersey joined the Army under Col. Kelly was at the Battle at Trenton or Princeton (don't remember which of the two places) Genl. Geo. Washington Commanded - at the battle I received two severe wounds in my head occasioned as I suppose by the bursting of a shell, was rendered incapable of service was discharged and went home (was in the Army in the Jersey between one & two months). In about two months I volunteered again under Capt. Adam Kirtle marched to within about three miles of Fort Ellicut to Joseph Cagle, was there one month as scouting parties & spies after the Indians then was discharged - I was born at a place called Swamp Creek near the City of Philadelphia on the 4 th of July 1752, I had a record of my age but it is lost. When I first volunteered into the service of my Country I lived in Northampton County in the State of Pennsylvania moved from there to Lycoming County State of Pennsylvania and from there to Bradford Township Clearfield County where I now live. I never received a written dis- -charge. - And he hereby relinquishes every claim what- -ever 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 Sworn & subscribed the day & year first above written - before me    Horatio Buggs    His William H Harris Mark  

I Moses Boggs the subscribing officer of the associate judges of the County of Clearfield before whom the the within declaration was taken do certify that William Harrison the within applicant for a pension is of an area infirm and not able to attend at the court and as such by me declare that it is his opinion that William Harrison was a Revolutionary soldier and served at the States
Moses Boggs
State of Pennsylvania Clearfield County ss
I Joseph Boone Prothonotary of the court of common Pleas of Clearfield County do certify that Charles Boggs Esq. before whom the within declaration was made and who has signed the same in his own proper hand writing and at the time said declaration was made one of the acting associate judges of the court of common Pleas of the County aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn and to whose official acts as such full faith and credit is and ought to be given
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at Lewisburg this 2nd day of November 1818
J. Boone Proth.