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Ann Chew (b. circa 1767 - d. 1827)
MSA SC 5496-050682
War of 1812 Claimant, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 1828

Biography:

In 1828,  Ann Chew filed a claim for Philemon L. Chew, deceased. A 28 year old negro man, James, belonging to Philemon Chew was carried of by the British in October 1814. Ann Chew was the executrix of Philemon L. Chew's estate and sought compensation by filing a claim for lost property. The claim was submitted by Joseph Kent to John Quincy Adams at the Department of State. Ann Chew was awarded $280 for the loss of James who was valued at $300. 1  

Ann Chew died June 20, 1827 at Herring Bay, Anne Arundel County, MD. 

1.    Claim of Ann Chew, Anne Arundel County, Case No. 625, Case Files, Ca. 1818-1828, entry 190, Record Group 76, National Archives, College Park.

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