Military Records, Northumberland County. Revolutionary War Pension Application R.2999 -- Dougherty or Doherty, John Transcribed and contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by My RootsWeb Registry ID is: http://www.rootsweb.com/~archreg/vols/00002.html#0000457. ********************************************************* USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *********************************************************************** Dougherty, John or Doherty R.2999 * * * * * State of Ohio County of Franklin &c. Before me Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid personally appeared Rebecca Chambers only living child of Captain John Doherty deceased, who being duly sworn according to law deposed as follows to wit, That her Father Captain John Doherty died on or about the 13th day of May A.D. 1833 at the County of Lycoming in the State of Pennsylvania, and in Lycoming Township of the same County, that the wife of the said Captain John Doherty died near Salem Warren County Ohio on the 22nd day of August A.D. 1840 of this she is certain from the fact that her said Mother died during the Presidential excitement preceeding the election of William H. Harrison to the Presidency of the United States. Rebecca (her mark) Chambers Sworn and Subscribed this 30th day of November A.D. 1850 and I hereby certify that I believe the said affidavit to be worthy of all credit as Witness my hand and Seal Natorial. William B. Jarvis Notary Public In and for said County * * * * * State of Ohio County of Franklin Before me the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said county and State, personally appeared Thomas B. Welsh and Deborah Welsh two credible and respectable wittnesses who upon oath say that Rebecca Chambers is the only surviving child of the late John Dougherty who is now supposed to be dead. Said John Dougherty is believed to have been a Captain in Company (B) Regiment of light Infantry engaged in the service of the United States in the Revolutionary war, and to have died in the year A.D. 1833 leaving a widow who died in the year A.D. 1839 leaving no Father Mother Brothers Sisters or Children except the said Rebecca Chambers living and she is the only surviving heir at law of said John Dougherty who are now living. Sworn and subscribed before me this 22 day of June A.D. 1850 John Gantz Justice of Peace Thomas B. Welsh Deborah (her mark) Welsh Wittnesses Signatures * * * * * State of Ohio County of Franklin On this 22nd day of June A.D. 1850 before me a Justice of the Peace personally came Thomas B. Welch and Deborah Welch who being by me first duly sworn upon their oaths made the answers following in answer to questions asked by me to wit - Where you acquainted with John Dougherty?. . . . .When, Where and how long did you know him? We knew him in the State of Pennsylvania County of Northumberland, do not know how long precisely but suppose more than ten years. . . . .What was his age when he enlisted or joined the army? What his complection, the color of his hair and eyes? His age was twenty two years when he joined the army, his complection was fair, the color of his hair light, his eyes were blue. . . . .What was his occupation at the time he enlisted, and with whom was he then or about that time living? He was a carpenter by trade, and lived with his Mother at the time he enlisted. . . . .Is he now living? If not were and when did he die, and what evidence have you of his death and why do you believe he is dead? State fully? He is dead. He died on the west branch of the Susquahana river Northumberland County Pensylvania - that he is dead we are fully satisfied from the general understanding and reputation in the neighborhood where he lived and from letters received from our friends to that effect. He died in the year A.D. 1833. What became of his discharge or description certificate? We cannot tell, do not remember having ever seen it. . . . .Were you acquainted with his parents or either of them? We were not, we believe them to be both dead. . . . .Where did they reside when he joined the Army? We believe his Father was dead when he enlisted, his Mother then lived in Pensyvania Northumberland County. . . . .When & where did his parents die, and how do you know of their death, do you know by reputation only? If so is the reputation general in the neighborhood? When and were we cannot tell, but we know it is so from the general reputation in the neighborhood where the lived at their deaths. . . . .Had he brothers or sisters? If so how many and what were their names? He had five brothers, James, Samuel, William, Able and Robert. He had three Sisters, Masser Hulon by marriage Margaret Hammon by marriage and Jane McGrady, by marriage. State which are now living and which dead? We verily believe they are all dead. . . . .How do you know or what reasons have you for believing they are all dead? This is the common reputation in the country and we thus believe from letters in our possession from our friends stating such to be the fact. . . . .At the time he the soldier died, had he ever been married? He was married at the close of the Revolutionary war. . . . .What was the name of his wife before marriage, and when and where and by whom was he married? He was married to Deborah Boons in Northumberland County Pennsylvania by J Rennington Justice of the Peace of the same county and state. What reason have you for believing he was married? Such was the general report, and we never heard it contradicted or even questioned by any person, and they lived together as man and wife. . . . .Did he have any children who are now living. If so how many and what are there names and ages? One only now lives her name is Rebecca Chambers by marriage, her age is seventy two years. . . . .Is his widow now living, if dead how do you know of her death, when did she die? She is dead, this we know by reputation in the place she lived up to the time of her death, also by letters received by us. She died Aug 22nd 1839. . . . .Where did he live at the time, or near the time he joined the army? In Northumberland County Pa, and we think in the town of Northumberland. . . . .Where did he live at the time or near the time he joined the Army? In Pensylvania Northumberland County and we think in the town of Northumberland. . . . .Where was he born. What town, County and State? Lancaster County Pensylvania, of this however they are not positive. In the presence of John Gantz Thomas B. Welsh Deborah (her mark) Welsh The wittness's Signatures in Full I certify that after the foregoing answers were made they were carefully read over by me to the witnesses who each of them made solemn oath that the same was true to the best of their knowledge and belief. I further certify that said Witnesses are credible and respectable wittnesses and citizens of said county & State; and in my opinion, the matters contained in said depositions are true in all things as stated. John Gantz Justice of the Peace Know all men by these presents that I the subscriber have appointed and by these presents do appoint and constitute E.B. Grayson Esqr. My true and lawful Attorney in fact, to receive from the Secetary of War, Paymaster General, second or third Auditor of the Treasury, or any other officer or officers authorised to settle or pay the same viz,. . . . . {the handwritten documents end here} * * * * * Rev. & 1812 Wars Section. October 30, 1928 Mrs. W.J. Lundy, R.R. 2, Box 52, Johnson City, New York Madam: I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim R. 2999, it appears that John Dougherty, early in the Revolution resided with his mother, her name not given (his father being dead, his name not stated) in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, and entered the service at the age of twenty-two years and served as captain in a Light Infantry Regiment; and was on recruiting duty in 1778, length of service not shown. He married (date not stated) in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, Deborah Boon. He died May 5, 1833 in Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. She died August 22, 1840 near Salem, Warren County, Ohio. In 1850, Rebecca Chambers, a resident of Franklin County, Ohio, aged seventy-two years, stated that she was their only surviving child and applied for pension on account of her father's services. The claim was not allowed as there was not proof of the service, as required by the pension law. It is further stated that John Dougherty has five brothers, James, Samuel, William, Abel and Robert; and three married sisters, Masser Huton, Margaret Hammon and Jane McGrady. Respectfully, E.W. Morgan Acting Commissioner