Posts about War of 1812 Pension Files

On September 12, 1814, Stanfield Abell, a member of the Maryland Militia in the War of 1812, received debilitating wounds at the Battle of North Point. He “received two separate wounds, one in his neck which has in a great … Continue reading →

This bounty land warrant was a replacement for the one originally granted to Joseph J Abbott for his 6 months of service in the War of 1812.  Abbott “casually lost” his first certificate but received this replacement which was later … Continue reading →