Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 36568, John Hammilton, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
Hamilton, John or Hamilton
S. 36568
CONTENTS

Indiana R Cert 16,298
16298 Schmutter
Cop. in the state of Indiana Lieut. in the regiment commanded by Col. Wm Rife of the Virginia arm of 3 years
Roll of Indiana the rate of 20 Dollars per month, to commence on the 25 of May 1810
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th of Jan y 1820 1820 and sent to the Hon ble M m Hendrick St. Rep t U.S.
arrears to 4th of Sept r 1819-15 \frac{27 \frac{1}{4}}{31 \frac{1}{2}} 320.02 semi-ann. all ce ending 4 Mar ch 1820 120.00
$450.02 - $4.00
{ Revolutionary claim. { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Ohio Coy.
June 15 1832. to
L. Washington, Jr.
Dec 36 - paid in full
Deed
Letter to Hon R. M. Young, 25 April 1842
" to J. B. Moore, 23 Dec 47 " " H. E. W. M c Gaushey, Feb 9 1850. Same May 9/57 let to C. C. Tucker 16 Apr 52 " " Sey of the Subnor 24 June 52 " " C. C. Tucker 10 Nov " " " " 13 Dec 53
Dodge June 57

State of Indiana } Vigo County. } Js.
Personally appeared before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Circuit Court, in and for the County of Vigo John Hamilton, a citizen of the State and county aforesaid, who made solemn affirmation, That he entered into the service of the United States, in the latter end of the year of our Lord one thousand, seven hundred and seventy- Five  Four , as a 2 nd Lieut. in Capt. Benjamin Harrison's Company, and in the 13 th Virginia Regt. under the command of Col. William Russell, in which capacity he remained until the month of Nov. 1778, at which time this deponent saith, he resigned in consequence of being worn down with fatigue and hardships. And this deponent further saith, That from his reduced circumstances, he needs the assistance of his country for support, and this deponent further saith that his commission has been lost or mislaid.
John Hamilton

State of Indiana } Vigo County } ss.
Personally appeared before me, the Subscriber one of the Judges of the Circuit Court, in and for the County of Vigo Jacob Colman, who made solemn affirmation that John Hamilton who is named in the foregoing declaration, and who is now present, is the same John Hamilton who performed the services therein stated.
I do hereby certify that the foregoing declarations were duly affirmed to, and subscribed, before me this Twenty fifth Day of May in the Year of our Lord one Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighteen, and of the Independence of the United States the 42 nd .
Given under my hand and seal the day and Year above written.
Moses Hoggatt Judge Circuit Court of Vigo County

State of Illinois } Cook County }
On this twenty sixth day of January one thousand eight hundred and fifty two, personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County aforesaid, Sarah E. Barkinbilo, aged 53 years, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the daughter and only heir at law of Captain John Hamilton, who was a pensioner of the United States under the Act of March 18, 1818, on the roll of the Corydon Indiana Agency; that under the Act of May 1820 requiring Revolutionary pensioners to exhibit schedules of their property, trustees were appointed, his property appraised, and a schedule of the same sent to Washington, but for some cause unknown to this deponent, said schedule was retained in Washington, and another form sent for the signature of the pensioner, but he died before the same could be signed; that this affiant lost the Original Pension Certificate issued to her said father in removing from Indiana to Chicago Illinois, in the year 1834, That the annexed Original paper she found in the fall of 1851, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Vigo County, at Terre Haute in said County.

and the same was delivered to her by said Clerk, this affiant having learned from Curtis Gilbert, Esq., the Clerk of said Court at the time the annexed paper was executed, that there was such a paper in said Clerk's Office
She further states that her father, Capt. John Hamilton died at Terre Haute, Vigo County, in the State of Indiana on the 22 nd day of September, 1827
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining from the United States, the arrears of pension due her father at his death, and to which she believes herself justly entitled
Sarah E. Bile
Sarah E. Barkinbile
Sworn to before me the day and year first above mentioned
H. Kercheval J. P.
Know all men by these presents, that I, Sarah E. Barkinbile of the County of Cook and State of Illinois, do hereby constitute and appoint Charles C. Tucker. — of the City of Washington, District of Columbia, my true and lawful Attorney, for me and in my name and stead, and

for my benefit to receive from the United States the arrearage of Pension to which I may be en- titled as the heir at law of Captain John Hamilton deceased, late a pensioner of the United States,
Hereby revoking and countermanding all former Powers of Attorney that may have been given by me for the above specified purpose.
Sarah E. Boakembaile
Acknowledged and subscribed before me a Justice of the Peace for the County of Cook, and State of Illinois, this 26th day of January 1852
J. H. Ketchum J. P.
State of Illinois }
County of Cook } I E. S. Kimbaly, Clerk of the Cook County Court within and for the County and State aforesaid, do here-
by certify that L. C. Ketchum, Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit and acknowledgment were made, and who has thereunto signed his name, was at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State above mentioned, duly commissioned and sworn, and that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit,
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my official seal, this
26th day of January 1852.
Edmund S. Kimbaly Clerk J. H. Ketchum J. P. (Seal)

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
AWF:MLB
October 14, 1930
Mrs. Ralph Smith 300 South Clay Street Frankfort, Indiana
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 36568, that John Hamilton or Hamilton enlisted late in 1775 and served as second lieutenant and lieutenant in Captain Benjamin Harrison's company, Colonel William Russell's Virginia regiment, was in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown, and an engagement at the "Head of Elk", and served until in November, 1778.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 25, 1818, while a resident of Vigo County, Indiana, aged sixty-four years.
He died September 22, 1822, at Terre Haute, Indiana.
The soldier's widow, whose name is not stated, died in 1823. He left children, no names given, other than Mrs. Sarah E. Jacques or Jaquish, who in 1852, was fifty-three years old and living in Cook County, Illinois, and signed Sarah E. Barkenbile.
In 1853, it was stated that soldier was own cousin of Alexander Hamilton of "distinguished memory".
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

1930-Dec. 14. Hirt. to Mrs. Ralph Smith
36 568
Rev INVALID.
File No. 36 568
John Hamilton Lieut Rev 1868
Act: 15 th March 18 th
Index: — Vol. 2 , Page 176
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Heby 28'98
J E Hunt. Chicago Ills
Jan 9 5488
Oct 26'98
as above
Jan. 7, '08. Hirt. to John E. Hunt
Jan. 17, '08. To John E. Hunt rel. to Mrs. of Sarah E. Baskerville; name of wid not shown; no statement by Elizabeth Harris or Hougham.
1908 May 9. John E. Hunt, wife name and age of wid not stated. that Sarah E. B. applied for annuity, none due, not stated she was youngest child. no service stated for was 1812 and
1908 Dec. 8. To John E. Hunt authority for date of death + that col. is another individ not John Hamilton. File 5468.
1927-Jan. 3. Hirt. to Mrs. W. J. Martin Aug.
Sept. 1928 Mrs. Wilson H. Hamilton furnished hist. A.D. J.
1935-July 25: Hirt. to Mrs. Fred W.  W.

July 25, 1938
BA-J/AWF John Hamilton S. 36568
Mrs. Fred Vercoe 2479 Fair Avenue Columbus, Ohio
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to John Hamilton who was a lieutenant in the 13th Virginia regiment, War of the Revolution, and died in 1822.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S. 36568, based on the service of John Hammilton or Hamilton in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth of John Hammilton (his signature is found in the claim both-Hammilton and Hamilton) were not given, nor were the names of his parents stated.
John Hammilton entered the service late in 1775, served as 2nd lieutenant and lieutenant in Captain Benjamin Harrison's company in Colonel William Russell's 13th Virginia regiment; marched to Pittsburgh early in 1776, thence to Philadelphia, was in an engagement at the "Head of Elk", in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown, and in "sundry excursions against the Indians in the western country"; he resigned his commission in the month of November, 1778.
It was stated that he lived on the frontiers of Ohio, and spoke "five of the Indian languages".
He was allowed pension on his application

executed May 25, 1818, at which time he was aged about sixty-four years, and living in Vigo County, Indiana.
He died September 22, 1822 at Terre Haute, Indiana, at the home of his daughter, Sarah E. Jaquish or Jacques. His widow died sometime in 1823, at the home of another daughter, whose name is not stated. The name of his widow is not given, and there are no further details on file in regard to her.
The daughter, Sarah E. Jaquish (Jacques) moved about 1834 to Chicago, Illinois, and in 1858 was fifty-three years of age and was referred to as Sarah E. Barkenbile, the only child then living.
Reference was made in 1842 to Colonel Richard I. Hamilton; it was not stated that he was related to the Lieutenant John Hamilton (Hamilton) referred to herein. It was stated that he (John Hamilton) was own cousin of Alexander Hamilton of "distinguished memory".
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible data relative to family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

A. N. Y.
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September 19, 1928.
Mrs. Wilson H. Hamilton, Bigourney, Iowa.
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 36568, it appears that Hamilton or John Hamilton enlisted late in 1775 and served as Second Lieutenant and Lieutenant in Captain Benjamin Harrison's Company, Colonel William Russell's Virginia Regiment, he was in the battles of Brandywine, and Germantown, and an engagement at the "Head of Elk", and served until in November 1778.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 25, 1818, while a resident of Vigo County, Indiana, aged sixty-four years. He died September 23, 1822 at Terre Haute, Indiana.
Soldier's widow (her name is not stated) died in 1823. He left children, no names given, other than Mrs. Sarah E. Jacques or Jaquish, who in 1852, was fifty-three years old and living in Cook County, Illinois, and signed Sarah E. Barkenbile.
In 1853, it is stated that soldier was own cousin of Alexander Hamilton of "distinguished memory".
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

January 3, 1927
Mrs. W. J. Martin 409 W. Sycamore Kokomo, Ind
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 36568, it appears that John Hamilton or Hamilton enlisted late in 1775 and served as Second Lieutenant and Lieutenant in Captain Benjamin Harrison's Company, Colonel William Russell's Virginia Regiment, he was in the battles of Brandywine, and Germantown, and an engagement at the "Head of Elk", and served until in November 1778.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 25, 1818, while a resident of Vigo County, Indiana, aged sixty-four years. He died September 28, 1823 at Terre Haute, Indiana.
Soldier's widow (her name is not stated) died in 1833. He left children, no names given, other

than Mrs. Sarah E. Jacques or Jaquish, who in 1853, was fifty-three years old and living in Cook County, Illinois, and signed Sarah E. Barkenbille.
It does not appear in said claim that soldier served in the War of 1812.
In 1853, it is stated that soldier was own cousin of Alexander Hamilton of "distinguished memory".
Respectfully
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

January 17, 1908.
Mr. John E. Hunt,
1801 Merchants Loan & Trust Building,
125 Adams St.,
Chicago, Ill.
Sir:
In reply to your letter dated the 9" and received the 11" inst., relative to the Revolutionary War pension claim of John Hamilton, Surv. File 30,568, you are advised that the residence of Sarah E. Barkenbilo, in 1852 is shown only as Cook County, Illinois, but it appears in the case that she moved to Chicago in 1834.
The name of his widow is not shown.
There is no affidavit or statement in the case from any Elizabeth Harris or Elizabeth Houghan.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

May 8, 1908.
Mr. John E. Hunt, # 135 Adams Street, Chicago, Illinois.
Sir:
In reply to your letter dated the 27" and received the 29" ultimo, relative to the Revolutionary War pension claim Sur. File 36,568, of John Hamilton you are advised that the name and age of his widow are not stated therein. In 1858 soldier's daughter Sarah E. Garkenbile appears as his only heir for arrears of pension on account of her deceased father's services and was informed that there was nothing due. It was not stated whether she was the youngest child. It does not appear that said John Hamilton rendered any service in the War of 1812.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

December 8, 1908.
Mr. John E. Hunt,
# 136 Adams Street,
Chicago, Ills.
Sir:
In reply to your letter dated the 27" and received the 28" ultimo, you are advised that Lieut. John Hamilton, Sur. File No. 36,568, War of the Revolution, died September 22, 1822 at Terre Haute, Indiana, as alleged in the affidavit of his daughter Sarah E. Barkenbile, his only heir, with whom he resided.
Captain John Hamilton, Inv. File No. 5468, War of 1812, whose age is not mentioned, died December 1, 1836 in Texas, as shown by report of the Second Comptroller, U. S. Treasury Department, and a letter from the Hon. John Tipton, on file in the case. The records of this Bureau fail to show that he left a widow.
From the data given it will appear that the above named John Hamiltons were two different men.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

In reply to your request of 21 Nov. , received 30 Nov. for a statement of the military history of John Hamilton 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.
S File 36,568
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Late in 1775 to Nov. 1778 2 nd Lt. 3 rd Lt. Benjamin Harrison William Russell Va.                  
names of soldiers parents not stated
Battles engaged in, Brandywine, Germantown, Head of Elk.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated
Date of application for pension, May 25, 1818. His claim was all'd.
Residence at date of application, Vigo Co, Ind.
Age at date of application, 64 yrs. He died at Terre Haute, Ind. Sep. 22, 1822.
Remarks: The widow of soldier died in 1823. He left children, no names stated other than Mrs. Sarah E. Jacques, afterwards Barkinbile who moved to Chicago in 1834. She who was the only surviving child in 1852, at which time
Very respectfully, who was 53 yrs old at a res. of Cook Co., Ills. in 1852

Own cousin of Alexander Hamilton
Prominent in politics of Lake Erie and language

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.
L. W. B. I. 36568.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
October 26, 1898.
Sir:-
Replying to your recent communication you are advised John Hamilton, the Revolutionary soldier concerning whom information was furnished you under date of February 28th, 1898, died at Terre Haute, Indiana, September 22nd, 1822. Sarah E. Barkinbile was daughter and heir of the soldier.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
Mr. John E. Hunt,
79 Dearborn St., Chicago, Ills.

Columbus Ohio
July 1st - 38
The Veterans Administration Bureau Dear Sir -
Can you give me any data on this Rev. sold. So There any family history connected with his military service? Thanking you very much, I am
Sincerely Yours,
Mrs Fred Vance
2479 Fair Ave
Columbus Ohio.

Lieut John Hamilton lived in what is now Washington County Pa. In the autumn 1765 he enlisted in the 13 th Va. Regiment and served in the eastern army being at the battles at the head of Elk River at Brandywine and Germantown. Ordered to Ft. Pitt later in 1777. Discharged Nov 23 - 1778. He later moved to Ohio, Miami County. Died in 1822.

MRS. RALPH SMITH 300 SOUTH CLAY STREET FRANKFORT, INDIANA
Sept., 30, 1930.
Pension Department, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:- In the "Clinton Co. History" page 909, I find the name of Alexander Hamilton who came to America in 1775- and served 7 years in the Revo- lution under General Greene. In 1808 he settled in Posey Co.

Ohio. Do you have a list of his children, or any other information about him?
Then in a family history called "The Pounds and Hester Families" I find the name of John Hamilton, Revolution- ary soldier, who served in Capt. Ben- jamin Harrison's company of the Thir- teenth Virginia Reg- iment. He also served in the War

Rev- of 1812, and later settled in Butler Co. Ohio. Was he a son of Alexander Hamilton, and do you have a list of his children?
I would very much appreciate any in- formation you could give me of these two soldiers.
Yours, Mrs. Ralph Smith, S. Clay St., Frankfort, Ind.

MRS. WILSON H. HAMILTON RECORDING SECRETARY DAUGHTERS OF AMERICAN COLONISTS SIGOURNEY - IOWA
Sigourney, Iowa. Nov. 3rd, 1927.
Pension Department, Washington, D.C.
My dear Sir;--
What does your records show concerning one John Hamilton, whose name I find on a Pension list - 1835 for Vigo County, Indiana also applied on 1818 invalid list.
Sincerely,
Mrs Wilson H Hamilton

409 W. Ryamore Kokomo Ind. Oct 28-1926
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear sir:- Will you please give me a record of the services of Lieut. John Hamilton who served in the Virginia Line of 1812 and was placed on the pension role in 1820. Died in Vigo Co. Indiana in 1827. I am especially anxious to know what company he served in. Thanking you, I am
Yours respectfully Mrs. W. J. Martin

ORLANDO Division.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
May 7, 1908
Searched by L. D. Lamparter
Original No. Rev. War Sur Life 36568
Certificate No. Incl. residence Va service
Claimant, died Sept. 22. 1822
Soldier, John Hamilton
Service, Ind. Va. & Ky.
War 1812
Remarks: No such claim 1812. except Wid. # 27425 U.S. Int. (died 1814) Inw. # 26129, Ky Mil alive in 1836 " # 5468, died 1836
No 1812 claim for John Hamilton S. F. 36568.
Chief of Division.

JOHN N. HOLT MORRISON LOFTS FOR NEW YORK & WEST INDIES FOR WORKS BRITISH
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5468 36568

JOHN E. HUNT MASTER IN CHANCERY SUPERIOR COURT 1201 MERCHANTS LOAN & TRUST BUILDING 135 ADAMS STREET
CHICAGO, Nov 27 1908
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C. Dear Sir:-
In your letter of Jan 7 08— F.W. S.F. 36568 Rev war - in relation to Military History of John Hamilton, you state he died Sept 22 1822 .
In your letter of Nov 24 1908— S.F. 2468 war of 1812 You state that he died Dec 1 1826 .
I am very positive the same John Hamilton served in Revolution & war of 1812. He was my great Uncle, What is the authority for date of his death in each instance and why difference in dates given.
Do records of war of 1812 give name of his widow.
Yours Truly
John A Hunt

836568
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES RECORDS OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE LETTERS RECEIVED 1801-1809 MISCELLANEOUS VOLUME 1 LETTERS RECEIVED 1801-1809 MISCELLANEOUS VOLUME 1

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TELEPHONES: CENTRAL 2338 AUTOMATIC 7104
JOHN E. HUNT MASTER IN CHANCERY SUPERIOR COURT 1201 MERCHANTS LOAN & TRUST BUILDING 135 ADAMS STREET
CHICAGO, Jan 9 1908
Commissioner of Pensions Washington DC
Dear Sir:
Your favor of the 7th inst. (F.W. - S.F. 36565 - Rev war) relating to war record of John Hamilton of Terre Haute has duly received.
Does your record give address of Sarah E. Barkerbill in Cook Co Ill in 1852?
Also does your record show name of John Hamiltons widow.
Is there any affidavit or statement connected with Hamiltons application by Elizabeth Harris or Elizabeth Hougham.
Yours Truly John E. Hunt

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JOHN E. HUNT MASTER IN CHANCERY SUPERIOR COURT 1201 MERCHANTS LOAN & TRUST BUILDING 135 ADAMS STREET
CHICAGO, Dec 27 '07
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.,
Dear Sir:
John Hamilton a Revolutionary soldier and Captain in war of 1812 received a pension and died at Terre Haute Ind Sept 22 1822.
Does his application or other papers show where he was born and names of his parents? Also does it show where he resided at time he served in Revolution? I wish information for Family History.
Yours Truly
John E Hunt

JOHN E. HUNT MASTER IN CHANCERY SUPERIOR COURT 1201 MERCHANTS LOAN & TRUST BUILDING 135 ADAMS STREET
TELEPHONES: CENTRAL 2338 AUTOMATIC 7104
CHICAGO, Apr. 27 08,
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.,
In relation to record of John Hamilton - Rev war - F.W. S.F. 26568, please inform me why it is you had information relating to his daughter Mrs Barkenble & not other children, was she youngest & drew the pension after her father's death in 1822, or did your bureau receive information from her through some application from her,
Does your record show how

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TELEPHONES: CENTRAL 2338 AUTOMATIC 7104
JOHN E. HUNT MASTER IN CHANCERY SUPERIOR COURT
1201 MERCHANTS LOAN & TRUST BUILDING 135 ADAMS STREET
CHICAGO,
old was his widow in 1823 when she died,
Does Hamiltons application for a pension as soldier in war of 1812 give any or different additional data than his application as a soldier of Revolution?
Yours Truly
John E Hunt

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D. Harry Hammer, Attorney.
186 & 188 Madison Street, Room 13.
Chicago, March 31, 1874.
Interior Dept. Washington D.C. Secy. of Pensions. Dear Sir:
John Hamilton, dec'd, of the state of Indiana, was a pensioner.
He died many years ago & called a pension then due him to Mrs. S. E. Barkenbille of this city.
This claim was affirmed by the Court and Hon. J. E. Heath Commr. of Pensions sent Mrs. Barkenbille instructions to draw the money but it was never drawn. Mrs. Barkenbille is sorely in need of this money & now wishes to draw it if it still stays to her credit. Please inform her in my care & the necessary papers will be forwarded.
Most Respectfully Yours D. Harry Hammer

Chicago, August 22, 1898.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.
My dear Sir:
You have furnished me a record of John Hamilton a Revolutionary soldier of Virginia who applied for a pension in 1818 and was at that time residing in Vigo County Ind.
Have you a record of when John Hamilton died and who were his widow and heirs?
I am Y our respectfully, John E. Hunt.
79 Dearborn St. Chicago

Chicago, August 25, 1898
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C. My Dear Sir:
You have herewith me a record of John H. ... a Revolutionary soldier of ... who ... a pension in 1818 ... at that time residing in ... Here you a record of ... John H. ... and ... were his ...
Respectfully, John H. ...
77 ...

Will you file the within & inform me what additional testi- mony in the case is wanting Frederick

Chicago. December 26. 1853.
Hon: John Wentworth M.C.
Dear Sir
I have to acknowledge, with many thanks to you, the receipt of a letter of S.P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions, in answer to my enquiries - and informing me that John Hamilton, deceased , was a Pensioner under the Act of 18 th March 1818 to March 4. 1820. [only two years] at $20. per month - when by the provisions of the Act of 1 st May 1820. he was required to furnish a Schedule of his Property, his occupation, his ability to pursue his business, the number and age of his family &c and that he did not file his Schedule and his name consequently was stricken from the List of Pensioners
In this last statement there must be an error. Mr Hamilton lived until Sept. 20. 1822. just two and a half years after his Pension ceased to be paid and there was due him at the time of his death $600.
On the passage of the Act he caused a Schedule to be made out - before a Court of Record in Terre Haute, two Judges were present and clerk of the Court and it ought to have been legally done - The Schedule was sworn to and recorded and a copy sent to Washington according to the provisions of the Act - (An Officer by the name of Colman had his Schedule made out at the same time by the same persons and his Pension was continued; But the Department sent back to Mr Hamilton some blank forms to be filled out - (but I understand they did not effect the Schedule) This communication from the Department was received just as Mr Hamilton was dying and in the distress and poverty of his family they neglected to do any thing with these forms.
A copy of this Schedule has been obtained from the Court by Mrs Beckenbille and sent on to Washington with her application for the back pension which was due her Father.

This John Hamilton was an own cousin of Alexander Hamilton of distinguished memory. At the time he drew his pension he was advanced in life and infirm through the privations and hardships endured in his country's service. He was in his old age defrauded out of a valuable property and at the time his pension ceased to be paid was helpless and dependant upon this daughter (Mrs. Buttkinkle), who now claims his back pension as only heir - while the wife of Mr. Hamilton on account of the poverty of himself and family was separated from him and by necessity supported by an other daughter since deceased.
Mr. Hamilton served during the entire Revolutionary War. He lived on the Frontier in Ohio and endured and braved all the privations, hardships and dangers of a frontier life. He was a man of high respectability and influence. He spoke five of the Indian languages and was frequently employed in holding councils and negotiating and preserving peace with them in the North West where his influence was known and felt. In times of hostilities he had two stores burned by the Indians. He enlisted at the early age of seventeen and in subsequent life being a man of great energy and courage he was able to serve his country to great advantage.
In his old age he sold his farm for Seventeen Thousand dollars and was defrauded out of the pay, which made him dependant upon his children - and for the last two or three years of his life and while his pension was withheld he was without property and entirely helpless in body and consequently confined to his bed, and this daughter (Mrs. Buttkinkle), who now claims as only heir the back pension which justly accrued to him - expended her best services and a large amount of means for his alleviation.
In several years she has been endeavoring to secure this claim but it has been rejected - for the assigned reason that no schedule was filed -

A mere just claim cannot be presented against the Government. This applicant is a woman now considerably advanced in age and is poor but highly respectable - and I am confident that all her statements may be fully relied upon -
Is there any way by which the Country can be saved from dishonoring this righteous claimant - I have had no hesitation in promising her that you will see what difficulties are in the way - that, if allowed by the Department, she may present any required proof -
A copy of her Father's Schedule has been obtained from the Court of Records at Porto Rico and was sent on to Washington with her papers which were made out by Mr Scammon -
Your letter enclosed to me was the first and only information which I could obtain of the grounds on which this application was rejected and I hope for the honor of humanity and our Country's justice the claim will finally be allowed
With my good wishes
I remain you truly
Andrew J. Brown

Chicago, Dec' 7. 1847.
Hon' J. L. Edwards Sir:
Capt. John Barmittou, a Revolutionary pensioner, sied of Vigo, County Indiana, died in September, A.D. 1822. There was, due him, as pensioner, at the time of his death, between $400. and $500.
I am informed that, an informal application, has been made to the department, for the amount due said deceased; that the applicant was informed by the department that the pensions have been arrear. If the department will refer to the records, it will there see that there were two pensioners of the same name, - the junior, being a pensioner, for services rendered in the War of 1812. If the matter can be investigated by the department, and information given to the undersigned, as to the measures necessary to be adopted, in order to obtain, the money due the deceased, by the heirs, they will be very thankful

Of the pension of Capt. John, Hamilton, Senior, has been arrear since his decease, please inform the undersigned to whom it was paid, as Attorney, for the deceased.
Very Respectfully
J. C. Moore -
Hon' J. L. Edwards Commr of Pensions -
Washington D.C.

apc 14. 1842
Mr. Coam
J. L. Edwards Esq
Comm te of Pensions
Washington City
R. M. Young Senate U.S.

Senate Chamber, Washington City April 13. 1842.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions
Sir, Enclosed I send you a letter received from Col. Richard J. Hamilton of Chicago, Illinois, to which I request your attention, and a reply as soon as may be convenient.
Very Respectfully &c.
Richard M. Young
Please return Col. Hamilton's letter with your reply.

John Hamilton Application for Pension for Revolutionary Services April Term 1821.

State of Indiana Vigo County ss
Before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared Dennis Deming who being duly sworn deposed and saith that he was personally acquainted with John Hamilton but since that said Hamilton was a pensioner of the Government of the United States - that he died at his daughter Sarah E. Baughman's (renee Sarah E. Baughman) in this town in or about September 1822 - and that the said Sarah E. Baughman is as I truly believe the only living child at this time of said Hamilton & that the widow of said Hamilton died some few months after the death of said Hamilton
(Dennis Deming)
Sworn & subscribed before me at Terre Haute this third day of November 1851
M. McFaddin J.P. Clerk
State of Indiana
County of Vigo ss I Charles T. Noble Clerk of

the V o Circuit Court hereby certify that Macon Mr Gaddes before whom the fore- going affidavit was made is at this date an acting justice of the peace duly com- missioned & qualified to administer oath and that his signature to the fore- going is genuine
Witness my signature And the seal of said Court at Terre Haute this 23 rd day of Novr. A D 1837 C. S. Noble (UR)

Jan'y 1848
In. all Ms. 1. 9 Case of Fanny Hamilton
J. L. Edwards. Court of Pensions. Washington, D. C.
36128 9

936568
Chicago, January 7-1847.
Sir: In reply to your letter, of the 18th ult, I have to say that there must be some mistake , on the part of the Department in relation to the case of Capt. John, Hamilton, of Indiana. For, instead of his name being stricken from the rolls, in 1820, he drow  his  pension , (last) in 1821. and instead of drawing $20. per month, he drew $50 per month, or very nearly that amount, as he was a Captain, in the Revolutionary service, during the greater portion of the War.
The other Capt. John, Hamilton, whom I mention, in my former letter, died in 1837, in Texas, and not in 1843.
If the Department, will examine this case again, it will further the cause of humanity, and justice, and receive the grateful thanks, of the Widowed daughter, of the late Capt. Hamilton.
Hon'
Respectfully &c.
J. L. Edwards,
Comm'r of Pensions
Washington D.C.
J. C. Moore.

Department of the Interior.
OFFICIAL BUSINESS
— Commissioner of Pensions
Recd 23 June 1832

Department of the Interior Washington Nov. 2. 1852.
Sir,
I have affirmed your decision in the case of John Hamilton decd. of which you will please advise Mr Snethen the claimants attorney.
I am very respectfully Your Obedient Servant Alex. H. H. Stuart Secretary
James E. Heath Esq. Commissioner of Pensions

No. of Rep o
Washington City Feby 6 th 1850
Hon J. L. Edwards
Com r of Pensions
Sir
I enclose herewith two letters seeking information from your dept. which I have to request that you will cause to be communicated to me - Be kind enough to return the letters with the information
Your Obs t Serv t .
E. W. McLaughry

Hon Jno Wentworth Dec 13/52

177 Pension Office 152 Dec 13, 1833
Sir,
In reply to the enclosed letter, I have to inform you that John Hamilton, deceased was a pensioner under the act of 18 March 1818, at the rate of $20 per month, commencing on the 25 May 1818.
His pension was paid to the 4 th March 1820, when, by the provisions of the act of 1 st May of that year, he was required to furnish a schedule of his property; his occupation; his ability to pursue his business; the number and ages of his family, &c.
As Mr Hamilton did not file his schedule in this office as required by the provisions of the above act, his name was stricken from the list of pensioners. No arrears, therefore, are due his heirs. Hon John W. Waterworth. W. J. R.
Rev

Decem 20, 47 Return due Capt John Hamilton of Lee Rev J. L. Edwards Comdr of Pension Washington D. C.

John Hamilton - (deceased) acts of 1818 & 20 for arrears.
This application was resisted and rejected on the ground that the schedule under the act of 1820 was not by him "delivered or caused to be delivered to "the Secretary of War"; and that, therefore he had not technically completed his proofs. This claimant avers distinctly that the schedule was so filed. (It is not found among the papers) Now the declarant sends on a duplicate declaration and schedule (without the seal of the court, but which I know to be genuine) made and at the time filed in the office of the clerk of the court. This paper was the original and leads strongly to the inference that the certified duplicate was forwarded to the office. It may have been returned for some technical additions; but, as there are no references to the correspondence in the case the clue to the true condition of the files is lost, so far as this office is concerned. Shall the declarant's statement, confirmed by the original paper from the files of the clerk of the court be taken for truth? or shall the mere absence of the paper from the files be taken as conclusive negative proof? Mr Gilbert, the then clerk, held his office for over 20 years and,

was and still is one of the most accurate and methodical business men I have ever known.
Judge Dunning, who swore to Hamilton's death was one of the Judges before whom the declaration was made.
Neither he, nor Mr Gilbert would certify or attest anything which was not, humanly speaking, all right.
In this case the question presented is one of law arising upon the facts set out in the application of the annuity to the pension. I am of opinion that there is not entitled to the relief sought, in that that there can be no annuity of pension under the act of March 18, 1818, unless the pensioner's name is upon the roll. Hamilton's name was stricken from the roll in 1820 and was never afterwards restored. — There is therefore nothing due. —
If I entertained any doubt in this case I should be prohibited from entering it, for the question was decided by my predecessor in office and his opinion was affirmed by the treaty of the United States June 23, 1852. This is concluded as now
There can be no reason of that case
D. M.
June

John Hamilton Lieutenant.
75 to 78 Col d Russell Virginia line
Date of dub t 25 May 18
Judges certificate of the necessitous circumstances of the party wanted.
Rolls
A roll a distressed The deposition of two out refuses, to show service & rank of applicant, duly to be taken & authenticated on the cert t of an officer of the reg t . is required. Large rolls, since rec d at the office.

June 18 th 1879
State of Indiana Vigo County
I certify that John Hamilton whose name is subscribed to the declaration on the opposite side of this sheet is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for a support
Moses Moggatt Afs. g. C.
State of Indiana Vigo County
I Curtis Gilbert Clerk of the Circuit of said County do hereby certify that Moses Moggatt whose name is subscribed to the above certificate was at the date thereof and still is an Associate Judge of said Court duly commissioned and qualified and acting under the authority of said State and that his name so subscribed appears to be his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Terre Haute the tenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nineteen
Curtis Gilbert Clerk

State of Indiana Vigo County ss. I Curtis Gilbert Clerk of the Circuit Court of the said County of Vigo do hereby certify that Moses Hoggatt Esq. whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certifi- cate of affirmation is an associate judge of the Circuit Court of the said County and that due faith and credit is and ought to be paid to all his official transactions as such.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of our said Court the twenty seventh day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and six- ty four.
Curtis Gilbert Clerk C.C. V.C.

Treasury Department Pension Department Office March 4 th 1852.
Sir
I herewith return the papers in the case of John Hamilton deceased left by you at the Office on the 24 th ult o and have to inform you that, upon investigation, I find his pension paid in full to the 4 th March 1820, when it ceased, his name not being continued on the roll under the Act of May 1 st 1820. There is, therefore, nothing less the house on account of their Father's pension.
Very respectfully
Your obed t servant
Jno. B. Gallatin Secy
Charles C. Foulkes Esq. Washington City

John Hammett
Iowa #8 - Died
21 March 1843
had in full

House of Reps Jan 30 th 1857.
Genl. E. Heath Esq. Comm r . of Pensions.
I desire that the records of your Office may be examined and information given to me in relation to the pension due to the heirs of Captain John Hamilton Sr. a soldier in the Revolutionary war. Capt. Hamilton died in the years 1821 or 1822 in Vigo County Indiana - was a regular pensioner until his death except that about one year before his death his pension was suspended until he should answer certain questions forwarded to him by the Rep s . The questions were answered & returned to the Rep s . but before the matter was finally arranged, he died. By his will he bequeathed the residue of his pension to his daughter for her share, and divided his other property among his other children. Was the answers of Captain Hamilton made in his lifetime rec d at the Rep s . & if so were they satisfactory? If not satisfactory will any proof in relation thereto be required, & if so what? Was the bequest in the will a sufficient transfer to enable the daughter Sarah E. to draw the residue of the pension on her individual power of attorney or will a power be required from all the other heirs - The parties interested are my constituents and look to me to take charge of this matter. An early answer will much oblige
Your Oht. Servt.
E. W. Ganshuy

Ja s L d Edwards Esq y
Pension Office

Dear Sir
I wish to ascertain the time when John Hammett an applicant for a pension (deat of the Va line) states that he entered & left the service & whether he was successful in obtaining the Pension. He lived in the State of Indiana at the time of making the application - Will you have the kindness to give me the above information & much oblige yr obt servt G Washington Jr
James L Edwards Esq

Mr. Hamilton
Incl. - a 9/18 m
See Puckett see Hon. S. P. Malin Com of Indian Affairs Pensions Washington D.C.
11/11/11

John Hamilton dece Claim for Pension. Ind Act of March 18. 1818
From March 4. 1820. - to September 22. 1822 John Hamilton
Ja 18 Mch
Sarah E. Barkinbile Daughter and Heir of John Hamilton
Dec
Hon J. Wentworth Jany 27. 1854
Chas. Tucker, atty Washington D.C.

Chicago January 31, 1852.
Hon. Rich d S. Meigs House of Reps.
Sir
Mrs Sarah E. Burkembile has an application at the pension office for a pension as daughter of Captain John Hamilton a revolutionary soldier who died at Terre Haute Indiana in Sept. 1822.
She has been at considerable expense and trouble in proving what she was informed was necessary - and now the pension office has declared against her claim - it has been appealed and adverse decision still affirmed -
Mr Charles C. Tucker a Pension Agent has had it the matter in charge - There is no doubt but that she is justly entitled to a valuable pension - and we do not learn on what grounds her claims are resisted -
We wish you would use your influence for this aged woman - and inform us if there is any way to secure this pension - It may be for some informality of proof but we understand J. S. Scammon prepared the papers and pronounced them good - He may supply all deficiencies if informed of their nature -
There is no possible doubt but that the Honor of the country justice and every righteous law requires this claim to be allowed to the daughter of this Revolutionary Soldier - Your attention to this matter will secure the sincere thanks of this lady. Yours truly Andrew P. Bunn

Additional application
on this day came before me M rs Baggott one of the assistant judges of the circuit court of Vigo County State of Indiana, John Hamilton aged sixty five years, who states on oath that he was appointed a lieutenant in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy five by a board of commissioners who were authorized to select officers to complete the Thirteenth Virginia Regiment, that he did in the same year receive his recruiting instructions and money to recruit in the latter end of seventy six marched his full quota to Pittsburgh, Early in seventy seven the Regiment the received marching orders to march southwards to Philadelphia at which place the Regiment arrived in the latter end of June in the same year on the arrival of the Regiment at Philadelphia he received a Lieutenant's Commission in the Thirteenth Virginia Regiment commanded by Colonel William Russell that he was in an engagement at the head of Elk also in the Battles of Brandywine, Red Bank and Red Bank Excursion against the Indians in the western country. That his Commission is mislaid or lost that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support

The aforesaid Hamel said further saith that he continued in the service until the month of November Seventeen Hundred and Seventy Eight
Sworn and Subscribed John Hammetton before me this 22 nd - day of November. - 1879
Moses Hoggatt A.G.S.C.

State of Indiana } Vigo County }
Personally appeared before the Judges of the Circuit Court for the County of Vigo aforesaid, it being a court of Record, on the Third day of the term of Said Court John Hamilton who being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he applied in conformity with the act of Congress passed the 18 th day of March 1818 and obtained a Certificate from the War Department dated 10 th day of January 1820 That in conformity with the Said act of Congress he was inscribed on the pension list Roll of the Indiana Agency at the rate of Twenty dollars per month to commence on the twenty fifth day of May 1818. And this deponent further says that he was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818. And that he has not since that time by gift Sale or in any manner whatever disposed of his property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring himself within the provisions of an act of Congress Entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary war, Passed on the 18 th day of March 1818 Nor that he has not nor has any person in trust for him any property or securities contracts or debts

due to him nor has he any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by him subscribed
Sworn to in open court
Charles Gilbert Clerk
Schedule Total
Two cows and calves
John Hamilton
We the undersigned judges of the Viroq circuit court do certify the value of the property contained in the above schedule to be worth about thirty dollars
J. Doty Pres Judge 1st cir. 13
J. Jennings J. P. Judge 2nd cir. 13

on the same day came before me Moses Hoggatt Judge as aforesaid said Coleman who states on oath that he was a Lieutenant in the same Regiment that Lieutenant John Hamilton was, and that he saw him bring his recruits to Pittsburgh in the year 1776 and marched in company with him to Philadelphia in 1777. That he was with him in the battles of Brandywine, German Town and Sunday Excursions against the Indians on the western country in 1778. and that and that the said Hamilton served more than nine months at one time in the Revolutionary war under the continental establishment
Moses Hoggatt A. J. V. C.
I Moses Hoggatt Judge as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that John Hamilton whose name is subscribed to the foregoing declaration was a Lieutenant in the Revolutionary war and that he served more than nine months at one time, that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support in testimony whereof I dishonored with transcript the foregoing proceedings to the Secretary of War according to the law Given under my hand this 22 nd day of November 1819 Moses Hoggatt A. J. V. C.

State of Indiana Vigo County
I, Curtis Gilbert Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County do hereby certify that Morris Hoggatt Esquire whose name is subscribed to and before whom the foregoing depositions appear to have been taken is one of the Associate Judges of said Court duly commissioned and qualified and acting as such under the authority of the
State that his name so subscribed appears to be his genuine signature, and that full faith and credit are due to his official acts.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Terre Haute the twentyfourth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nineteen.
Curtis Gilbert, Clerk

State of Illinois,
Cook County } I Edmund S. Kimbely Clerk of the County Court of Cook County in the State of Illinois holden at Chicago in said County, do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said court that John Hamilton was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of Twenty Dollars per month, that he was a Resident of the County of Vigo in the State of Indiana and died in Terre Haute in said Vigo County in said State of Indiana in the year 1822 on the 22 nd day of September that he left a widow the mother of the then Sarah E Jacques, now Sarah E Barkenbille who died in 1823, and one child whose name is Sarah E Barkenbille who is his only heir and that the Pension certificate of said pensioner has been lost, and after due search and inquiry therefor it cannot be found
In Testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the Seal of the Court at Chicago this 17 th day of February A.D. 1852
Edmund S. Kimbely
Clerk