Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 40,091, for Jacob Lindey, Pennsylvania
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Continental Penn  Lindey, Jacob S.40.091
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3783     
Pennsylvania Roll          
Jacob Lindey, 4          
Capt Ross   Private     
Pennsylvania Line 9 Months                  
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.        
Inscribed on the Roll of Penn’a. at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 8 of May 1818                
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 of Oct 1818 and sent to Thomas M Read          
Lancaster Penn’a.                 
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1818        31.26         
Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4 Mar 1819   48.00     
 3 Mo. 24 / 31 + 4 / 30     $79.26         
{Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818}       
[unreadable]
66 / 50  a June 29 1835
Lancaster Penn’a.
Continued   
The Hon. Wm. Buchanan was informed by letter on 11 Dec that Jacob Lindey’s discharge was mislaid.  
Let to Hon W. S. Garvin Feb 7 1846
Notification sent September 26th 1820 to Jacob Lindey Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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Declaration of Jacob Lindey enclosing Discharge

Right side of paper:
Admitted by a discharge
not on Rolls
Jacob Lindey Private

To Walter Franklin      Lancaster
To Thomas M. Read   Lancaster
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Jacob Lindey of the Borough of Lancaster & state of Pensylvania on oath makes the following Declaration viz           
That I said Jacob Lindey enlisted as a private soldier on or about the tenth day of June seventeen hundred & seventy five for and during the term of one year-in the fourth or Rifle regiment - in Captain James Ross company - & the said regiment was commanded by Colonel Edward Hard. That I served faithfully for a longer time than nine months - to Wit - from the day & year last above mentioned untill the first day of July 1776 I was then honorably discharged – [unreadable] the enclosed Discharge signed by the aforesaid Colonel Edward Hard & having the regimental seal. That declarant is sixty five years of age & infirm & is so reduced in his circumstances in life that he required the assistance & support of his country & hereby relinquishes all claim to every pension heretofore granted or allowed him by the laws of the United States.     
Jacob Lindey         
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania         
Lancaster County ss           
Personally appeared before me Walter Franklin Esq presiding judge of the court of Common Pleas in & for the county aforesaid - Jacob Lindey who in my presence subscribed and made oath to the aforesaid Declaration and it appearing satisfactorily to me that said Jacob served for a longer period than nine months to wit - for one year & twenty days from the eleventh day of June 1775 untill the first day of July 1776 - during the time of the revolutionary war on the Continental establishment against the common enemy I hereby certify the testimony in the case & the proceedings have thereon to the secretary of the War Department             
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand & seal of said court this eighth day of May 1818. Walter Franklin
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Jacob Lindy
3783  Lancaster
Oct 18
man 1819

[ initials] WF
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Lancaster County Ss.
On this fifteenth day of June 1820 personally appeared in open Court of Common pleas of said County Jacob Lendy aged sixty six years resident in the City of Lancaster in said County who being first sworn according to Law doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows,   first under Capt Ross, Col Hand’s, Regt then under Capt Bear Col. Klotz Regt.    That his original Declaration was made on the 8th of May 1818. on which was granted a Pension Certificate dated 21st Oct. 1818 Numbered 3753, and I do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States, March 18th 1818, and that I have not since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war passed March 18th 1818,   and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed -  My occupation a laborer, my family consists of four including myself, my wife Mary aged 69 years, daughter, Elizabeth aged 26 Grand daughter Mary aged 5 years, none of able to earn our living accept Elizabeth    Jacob Lindy       
Sworn Subscribed and declared June 15th 1820 in open Court         
Attest G. B. Porter Prothy               
A Schedule of the property of Jacob Lindy a Soldier in the Revolutionary War taken June 15th 1820    
One house and lot agreement in the City of Lancaster worth about - $2,500          
Mortgage & Judgment against it -   2,400   
Balance   - - -   $100.00
One mare             10.00
One Stove            12.00
3 Tables                 3.50
10 Chairs               5.00
1 Desk                   6.00
1 Beaurow             5.00
Kitchen Furniture  6.00
$147.50
I owe to the City of Lancaster  $100
1 note to Savant Glazer   100
$200.00
147.50
$52.50  Balance against me – 
The above contains a correct return and statement of all my property of whatever kind necessary Bedding and Clothing excepted -          Jacob Lindy            
It is the opinion of the Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the foregoing Schedule as above stated - Walter Franklin    Saml Dale        
State of Pennsylvania              
Lancaster County Ss,            
I George B. Porter Prothonotary of the Court of Common pleas for said County, certify that the foregoing oath and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the Records of the said Court, and I further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the foregoing schedule is as there stated -         
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court at the City of Lancaster this fifteenth day of June AD 1820.               
G.B. Porter Proth’y
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July 1, 1914   
Hon. W. W. Griest,.       
House of Representatives,          
My dear Mr. Griest:             
In response to your letter dated the thirtieth ultimo, and the enclosed letter from Mr. George S. Geyer of 30 North Prince Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, I have the honor to advise you that in the claim of Jacob Lindey or Lindy, Sur. File No. 40. 091, Rev. War, it appears that soldier enlisted as a Private June 10, 1775, in Captain James Ross' company, Colonel Edward Hand's Rifle Regiment, and served until July 1776, and then served under Captain Bear and Colonel Klotz, no dates are stated.            
He was allowed pension on an application executed May 8, 1818, while a resident of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, aged sixty-five years.                
In 1820 he referred to his wife Mary aged sixty-nine years, his daughter Elizabeth aged twenty-six years and his grand-daughter Mary aged five years. He died June 29, 1835.            
Very truly yours,           
G. M. Saltzgaber
Commissioner.
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40091          
INVALID.     
Revy   -  
File No.  40,091   
Jacob Lindey 
Pri.  Rev. War
Act: 18 March 18 
Index: -- Vol. 3 Page 295  
[Arrangement of 1870.]       
1914  July 1 Hist. to Hon Griest for Geo. S. Geyer
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A certified copy of the discharge of Jacob Lindy.  He belonged to Captain James Ross's company General Edward Hands regiment         
James Buchanan
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House of Rep.         
Feb. 6. 1846         
Dear Sir     
I enclose a letter from Mr. Andrew Arnold, seeking information in relation to the claim of Jacob Lindy, for land and back pay.   Will you be so good as to have the matter examined and inform me of the result.           
Respectfully       
Yours            
Wm S. Larvin           
J. L. Edwards,        
Com. of Pensions
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W. W. GRIEST      
(9TH DISTRICT)   
LANCASTER, PA.       
House of Representatives U.S.            
Washington, D. C.        
June 30, 1914         
Hon. G.M. Saltzgaber,        
Commissioner of Pensions.         
Dear Commissioner:             
Enclosed please find a letter from Mr. Geo. S. Geyer, of 30 North Prince Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, regarding the military record of his great grandfather, Jacob Lindy, who served in the Revolutionary War.              
The Adjutant General advises that the Revolutionary War records in his office are incomplete, and suggests the possibility of securing further definite information from your office. It would be appreciated if you will cause me to be promptly advised in this matter.           
Yours very truly, 
W. W. Griest
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION.     3-525     
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,            
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.              
Washington, D. C. 19               
S. F. 40.091   
In reply to your request of     received         for a statement of the military history of   Jacob Lindey   a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired formation as contained in his application for pension on file in this Bureau.         
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.      June 10 1774         LENGTH OF SERVICE.    July 1 1776    RANK.   Pvt.  OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.    Captain James Ross   Captain Bear   Colonel Edward Hard   Colonel Klotz   STATE. Continental & Penn.   
Battles engaged in,        
Residence of soldier at enlistment,          
Date of application for pension,  May 8, 1818  His cl. was al (his claim was allowed)
Residence at date of application,     Lancaster, Penn.    
Age at date of application, 65 yrs   Died June 29, 1835 –*   
Remarks:  In 1820 he referred to his wife Mary, aged 69 years, 
daughter Elizabeth aged 26 yrs Grand daughter Mary aged 5 yrs.  
* from Agency book       
Respectfully,       
Commissioner.
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