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Ralph Runyan
Abt 1795 - 1872 (~ 77 years)-
Name Ralph Runyan Born Abt 1795 Gender Male Died 30 Sep 1872 Oakland County, Michigan, United States 
Person ID I4214 Speirs-Taylor Last Modified 24 Feb 2021
Father Cornelius Runyan, b. 8 Aug 1763, Hunterdon, New Jersey , d. 1830, Hunterdon, New Jersey (Age 66 years) Mother Elsie or Alise Stineman, b. Abt 1765 Married 1786 Family ID F1336 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Sarah Ann Gardner, b. 5 Jun 1799, d. 13 Dec 1839, Utica, Macomb County, Michigan, United States (Age 40 years) Children + 1. Elizabeth Gardner Runyun, b. 16 Aug 1818, New Jersey, United States , d. 4 Jul 1906 (Age 87 years)Last Modified 21 Jun 2016 Family ID F1311 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Died - 30 Sep 1872 - Oakland County, Michigan, United States 
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Documents 
1830 Will of Cornelius Runyon
21 January 1830, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Cornelius Runyon of Hopewell
Wife: Elsey Runyon
Children: Peter, Ralph, Vincent, John, Aaron, Reuben, Rachel (wife of William Drake), Elizabeth (wife of Adam Denberry)
Grandchild: Prosena, daughter of Elizabeth Denberry
Will written: 21 Jan 1830
Will probated: 4 May 1830
FamilySearch.org, New Jersey Probate Records, 1678-1980, Hunterdon County, Wills 1815-1838 vol 3-6, img 701
1830 US Census of Ralph Runyon Household
Greenwich, Warren, New Jersey
In the household of Ralph Runyon:
3 males 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 30-40
1 female under 5, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 20-30
Note: Ralph is living next door to George Eyelenbergher, his brother-in-law. George was married to Ralph's wife's sister.
1855 War of 1812 Bounty Land Claim of Ralph Runyan
23 April 1855, Macomb County, Michigan
In the 1850s, Ralph Runyan was trying to obtain military bounty land. Those who served in the Revolutionary War or War of 1812 could apply and receive bounty land. In order to receive it, Ralph had to prove he served in the War of 1812.
The testimony of Ralph Runyan, age 63, resident of Avon:
-He was a first lieutenant in a company of Infantry.
-He enlisted on 20 Sep 1812 or 1813 for 2 months and 20 days.
-He was honorably discharged on 23 Dec 1812 or 1813.
-He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining bounty land.
Fold3.com, War of 1812 Pension Files, Ralph Runyan, p. 12-13 of 25
1871 War of 1812 Pension of Ralph Runyan
Oakland County, Michigan
In the 1870s, Ralph Runyan was trying to obtain a pension for his service in the War of 1812. In order to do this, he needed to prove he served in the War with documentation and witness affidavits.
The testimony of Ralph Runyan, age 77, resident of Avon (13 Mar 1871):
-His wife's name was Sarah Gardner.
-He married Sarah at Greenwich, NJ in 1827.
-He served 1 Oct 1812 to 20 Dec 1812.
The testimony of Ralph Runyon (20 Mar 1871):
-He was a private in the War.
-He enlisted 17 Sep 1812 and was discharged 30 Nov 1812 (a total of 75 days).
He was admitted on 13 Jul 1871 to a pension of 8 dollars per month.
Fold3.com, War of 1812 Pension Files, Ralph Runyan, p. 8 and 10 of 25