Display Patriot - P-286339 - Benjamin SCRIVNER/SCRIVENER
Benjamin SCRIVNER/SCRIVENER
SAR Patriot #:
P-286339
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State of Service: PA/NC
Qualifying Service: Private/Pensioner/Weapons/Patriotic Service
Benjamin Scrivener was born 20 June 1757 in Plumstead Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He married Mary Cox on 28 December 1778. He served during the American Revolution for four tours of duty. First for eight months in Pennsylvania as a bearer of expresses under General Woodford’s Command in North Hampton County, Pennsylvania. He served his second tour of duty in North Carolina as a Private for six months under the command of General Rutherford. Third tour of duty for six months also under General Rutherford. His fourth and final tour of duty for five months under General Rutherford’s Command in the expedition to Purrysburg, South Carolina. He is also credited with taking an oath of allegiance in Rowan County, North Carolina on 19 May 1778. His pension application indicates his home burnt down in the fall of 1825. He received a $56.66 pension per year for his service beginning 4 March 1831. He passed this life on 16 July 1835 in Smith County, Tennessee.
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