Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 11,329, George Wertz, Md. Penn.
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(3-1776)

SERVICE

Md.
Penn.

Wertz, George

NUMBER
R. 11.329
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State of Pennsylvania}
Bedford County} SS

On this 30th day of January AD 1835, personally appeared in open Court, before the Hon Alexander Thomson President and his associates Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of said County now sitting George Wertz a resident of Napier Township in the County of Bedford and State of Pennsylvania, aged eighty two years, who first being duly sworn doth on his oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832,
That he entered the service of the United States and served as herein stated, to wit, In the year 1778 when the Indians were harassing the Frontier settlements and particularly the people of Bedford County, applicant with a number of other men volunteered his services for the defence of his fellow citizens.  That his services commenced in the early part of the above mentioned year, and continued until fall including a period of four months.  That the duties of the volunteers were guarding the Fort at Bedford to which the families of the settlers came for safety during the Summer season; scouting through the country and spying after the Indians, and marching to any place threatened with danger, at any time & on all occasions.
That during the years seventy nine, eighty, & eighty one, he was engaged in similar duties, and twice he went to guard pack horses (carrying military stores, to Pittsburg) as far as Legimer beyond the Allegheny - That during said services he often assisted to bury those
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killed by the Indians, on one occasion going upwards of twenty five miles to perform that duty.
Applicant states that he was thus engaged for four months in each year during the years mentioned, and that he was during said time under the command of Captain Samuel Davidson.  That he was born in Germany on the 4th day of June 1752, and was about nine years of age when he came to America, & that he has in his possession a record of his age.  That he was about twenty four or five years of age when he entered the service, in Bedford County which was he believes by volunteering; he may have been enrolled in the militia but from his advanced age cannot certainly remember.  He never had a discharge.
Applicant further states that he omitted to say in the commencement of his declaration that in the year 1776 he lived in the State of Maryland, and Volunteered to go with Captain Cressup of Oldtown, who had been solicited by the inhabitants of the western part of Pennsylvania to come to their assistance against the Indians.  That they marched from Oldtown to Brownsville Penna and from thence up the river to Muddy Creek where they found the trail of the Indians, That from there the pursued as far as the Ohio river about twenty four miles below Wheeling - they there crossed the river & marched on into the Country until they passed the Moravian Towns, when they came upon the Indian towns, three of which they burned viz Snake town, Loqaus town, & Nappatomika and destroyed about three hundred &
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fifty acres of corn.  The towns were situated on the Muskingum River, after burning the towns &c they returned home having been engaged in said expedition about six months at least.  The time was longer.
He does not know of any one living who can testify as to this portion of his services.  
That he lived in Bedford county when he engaged in service in 1778, and has lived in said County ever since
That there is not any clergyman whose testimony he can procur.
That Daniel Lyberger & William Clark can testify as to his character for veracity and their belief of his services, and that Thomas Vickroy Esqr Wm Frasier, & George Brown can testify as to his services.

That he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state
George  his  X  mark  Wertz

Sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid}
Job Mann Prvthy


Pennsylvania
Bedford County} SS
We Daniel Lyberger and William Clark residing in Bedford County hereby certify that we are well acquainted with George Wertz who has sworn to & subscribed the foregoing declaration.  That we believe him to be eighty two years of age:  That he is reputed & believed in the neigh=
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=borhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution; and that we concur in that opinion.
Wm Clark
Daniel Lyberger
Sworn & subscribed the}
day & year aforesaid}
Job Mann Prothy


And the Said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the Interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states.  And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that William Clark & Daniel Lyberger who signed the proceeding Certificate are resident in the Borough and County of Bedford and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Job Mann Clerk, or Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Bedford, Pennsylvania, do hereby certify that the foregoing containing the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of George Wertz, for a Pension.  And I do further certify that Jacob Fletcher, William McDonnald & Duncan McVicker Esquires before whom the attached Depositions appear to have been taken and whose names are thereto Subscribed were at the times of taking the same Justices of the Peace, or Magistrates, in & for said County duly Commissioned & qualified by legal authority and acting as such, and that the Signatures "Jacob Fletcher", "Duncan McVicker" and "Wm. McDonnald" thereto, subscribed are genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto Set my hand & and seal of office at Bedford this 5th day of February, Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred & thirty five.
Job Mann Prothy.
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Rev. and 1812
Wars Section
KEL


January 22, 1930

Emily T. Baily
148 S. Washington Street
Waynesburg, Pennsylvania


Dear Madam:

I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 11329, it appears that George Wertz was born June 4, 1752, in Germany, and came to this country when he was about nine years of age.

He applied for pension January 30, 1835, while residing in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, and stated that when living in the State of Maryland, he enlisted in 1776, and served six months under Captain Cresap in a campaign against the Indians, and in 1778, while residing in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, he served in 1779, 1780 and 1781, four months in each year under Captain Samuel Davidson and was out against the Indians.

His claim was not allowed as he failed to furnish sufficient proof of service as required by the Act of June 7, 1832, under which he applied.

There are no data as to his family.

Very truly yours


EARL D. CHURCH
Commissioner.
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Suspended

Bedford

11329
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1912. Dec. 20. History to R. W. Crimm    Fw.

1914 Jany 10 Hist. to Mrs. Louise W. Myerw.  V. L. M
1914 Jan 15 Hist. to Mrs. Estelle Ryan Snyder. V. L. M.
Letter in W. F. 2980 Jacob Werks 
1921 May 14. Hist. to Roy W. Crom.
aw
1930 - May 9 - Emily T. Baily adv. relative to cause of rejection - MMHOF


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11.329

George Wertz

REJECTED

The printed list of 1852 gives cause of suspension as follows:
Period, length & grade of service and names of company & field officers required.
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Job Mann
23 Feb. 1835
O. C.




Record Vol. 26. p. 392
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Geo Wertz
R 11. 329


War Dept. Pen Office
Feb 23, 1835

The declaration of George Heinich, has been examined.  He alleges that in consequence of the Indians becoming troublesome on the frontier of Pennsylvania in 1777, the inhabitants were obliged to leave their homes and repair to the forts for protection, and in that and the subsequent year he served in the garrison in each year on term of three months.  He also alleges that in 1779 he was enrolled in a company of Militia men and served a term of two months, and in 1780 a term of three months, and a term of eight days in 1781.  His witnesses certify to his having been enrolled in a company of Militia men in 1779 and to him serving in that & the two subsequent years.  His service in 1777 & 1778, was not in a regularly organized corps, nor was he
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called upon in those years to perform any specified service.  The act of 7 June 1832 provides for none who did not serve at least six months in a regularly organized corps, & called out by competent authority.  The claim has, therefore, been rejected, and the papers filed in this office.
The declaration of William Frazer has also been exd & filed with suspended copies.  It is doubtful whether he is entitled to a pension.  He resided in the frontier, the inhabitants of which [illegible]themselves for their mutual defense, and were liable to be called out as the exigencies of their times might require, to protect themselves from the incursions of the Indians.  [illegible] were proper, but services under such circumstances form no claims for military service.  Unless therefore, it can be shown that they were called out to perform terms of duty as required by the entered regulations by the properly constituted authorities & in a regularly organized corps, the applicants claim to a pension cannot be allowed
George Wertz's papers have also been exd & filed with suspended cases, The same objections exist in his case as in that of Wm Frazer, excepting his first term under Cap Cressup.  A more
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particular statement respecting said terms is required.  It should be shown in what part of Maryland he resided when he entered Capt Cressups Co, & the length of time for which he engaged to served, and the period at which his services commenced.




Job Mann Esq
Bedford
Pa
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State of Pennsylvania
Bedford County SS

Personally appeared before Duncan McVicker one of the Justices of the peace in & for the County of Bedford William Frazer of Napier Township in Said County who being Sworn according to law, Deposeth and Saith that he has been personally acquainted with George Wirtz of Said County Between fifty & Sixty years pas that in the year 1778-1779-1780 & 1781 that the indians were very troublesome to the then Settlers of Bedford and deponent further States that he knew the Said George Wirtz to be an active volunteer in ongoing Excursions against Said indians and knew the Said George Wirtz to be in actual service about four months in each year for four years under the command of Captain Davidson.
Sworn and Subscribed the 9th day of January, AD 1835                             William Frazer
before me
Duncan Mcvickers

I certify that the above named deponent William Frazer is a person of good character and of veracity and that his Statement is worthy of full credit
Duncan Mcvickers
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State of Pennsylvania
Bedford County SS

Personally appeared before the subscriber one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County George Bowser of St Clair Township in the County aforesaid who being duly sworn saith that he has and is personally acquainted with George Wertz of said County for the last fifty or sixty years and he knew the said George Wertz to be frequently in service against the Indians under Captain Davidson and further saith not
Sworn and subscribed the 22nd day of Jany. AD 1835              George his B mark Bowser
Before me
Wm McDonnald

I do Certify that the above named George Bowser's Deposition is worthy of full credit
Wm McDonnald
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32. 759
Application of
George Wertz
of Bedford County
Penna for Pension


suspended
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State of Pennsylvania
Bedford County} SS

Personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in & for said County Thomas Vickroy aged Seventy eight years who being duly sworn saith that he is well acquainted with George Wertz the foregoing named applicant, and that he has known him since the year 1776.  That during the years 1777-78-& 79 - when the Indians were troublesome to the Inhabitants of Bedford County, this deponent was frequently engaged with said applicant in standing guard and other military duty - that they were classed & enrolled together in the Militia of said County & mustered for the common defence and that said deponent was twice he believes detached with said applicant to guard pack horses to Legonier beyond the Alleghenies, on their way to Fort Pitt said horses carrying military stores.
Thomas Vickroy

Sworn & Subscribed 
this 28th day of Jany
1835
Before me
Jacob Fletcher

I do certify that Thomas Vickroy the above named witness is a man of good character & respectability & that his statement is entitled to the fullest credit
Jacob Fletcher
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148 S. Washington St.,
Waynesburg Pa.
January 28, 1930.

U. S. Dept. of Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Rev. and 1812 Wars Sections EEL.

Gentlemen:

I have at hand your letter of January 22 concerning application of George Wertz for pensions in pension claim R. 11329.  You state that the pension was not allowed because sufficient proof of service according to requirements of Act of June 7, 1832, was not furnished.  I shall appreciate it very much if you will tell me in what respects sufficient proof was lacking.
I am using this information for genealogical purposes and am anxious to be as exact as possible.
Thanking you for your courtesy.  I am
Very truly yours
Emily T. Baily
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148 S. Washington St.,
Waynesburg Pa.
January 3, 1930

Commissioner,
Bureau of Pensions
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:

Is it possible for you to send me a copy of the claim for pension filed by George Wertz (Wurts or Wurtz) in 1835.  It is in Claim File 11.329, Revolutionary War.
I shall appreciate any information you may give me in this matter.

Very truly yours,
Emily T. Baily

[stamped]
U. S. PENSION OFFICE
JAN 7 1930
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148 S. Washington St.,
Waynesburg, Pa
Dec. 4, 1929.

Commissioners,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:

Is it possible for you to send me a copy of pension application made by George Wertz in 1835, filed in Claim File 11, 329.  Revolutionary War.  Also any data in connection with it.
I shall appreciate your courtesy in this matter.  Thanking you, I am
Very truly yours,
Emily T. Baily

[stamped]
U. S. PENSION OFFICE
DEC 6 1929
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ROY W. CRIMM
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
1115 GRAND AVENUE TEMPLE
KANSAS CITY MO.

BOTH PHONES MAIN 5454

[hand written:  Rev 1 EB]

April 19, 1921.


Pension Department,
Washington, D. C.

Gentlemen:-

I write to inquire if you have any record of those who served in the War of the Revolution, and if so, if you have any record of one Geo. Wertz, of Bedford County, Pennsylvania, serving.

We understand he was born about 1752 and died in 1832; that he married Nancy Christy; that he lived for may years in Bedford County, Pennsylvania.  We are especially desirous of ascertaining the date and place of his birth, and any other information you have concerning his history.  If you do not have, or keep a record of such matters and can inform me of any place where they are kept, I shall appreciate it.

Yours truly,

R. W. Crimm

[stamped]
U. S. PENSION OFFICE
APR 22 1921

[hand written:  send again it is so long since he  had it.]
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Pittsburg, Pa. January 6th, 1914

Bureau of Pensions.
Washington D. C.

Will you kindly send a Copy of the discharge of George Wertz from the Rev. War, with all information if any was given, and the town and Country he was born in.
He enlisted under Captain Creasop.

Thanking you very much,

yours truly

Mrs. Louise W. Inyen,
7209 Raci Street
Pittsburg, Penna.
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LAW OFFICES
CULBERTSON & CRIMM
DWIGHT BUILDING
W. C. CULBERTSON
ROY W. CRIMM
KANSAS CITY, MO.

Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 12, 1912.

Pension Department,
Washington, D. C.

Gentlemen:-

I write to inquire if you have any record of those who served in the War of the Revolution, and if so, if you have any record of one Geo. Wertz, of Bedford County, Pennsylvania, serving.

We understand he was born about 1752 and died in 1832; that he married Nancy Christy; he lived for many years in Bedford County, Pennsylvania.  We are especially desirous of ascertaining the date and place of his birth, and any other information you have concerning his history.  If you do not have, or keep a record of such matters and can inform me of any place where they are kept, I shall appreciate it.

Yours truly,
R. W. Crimm


RWC-JML
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December 20, 1912.

R. W. Crimm, Esq.

Kansasy City, Mo.

Sir:

In response to your letter dated the 12" and received the 14" instant, you are advised that in the claim R. File No. 11, 329, Rev. War, it is alleged that while a resident of Maryland, George Wertz enlisted in 1776, under Captain Cresap, and served in an expedition against the Indians, six months; that he served in 1778, 1779, 1780 and 1781, under Captain Samuel Davidson, against the Indians, four months in each year.

He was born June 4, 1752, in Germany and came to America when about nine years of age.  In 1778, he lived in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, where he still resided when on January 30, 1835, he applied for pension which was rejected on the ground of insufficient proof of service, as required by the Act of June 7, 1832, under which he applied.

There is no data relative to family on file.

Very respectfully,

J. L. Davenport
Commissioner.
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Wars Section
MMHF/eel


May 9, 1930

Emily T. Baily
148 S. Washington Street
Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Dear Madam:

I advise you in regard to application for pension of George Wertz, R.11329, that he was required by the law under which he applied for pension to furnish proof of the six months service which he alleged under Captain Cresap in an embodied military corps, either by witnesses who served that period with him, or record evidence of same, which he failed to do.

The subsequent shorter services which he alleged were out against the Indians along the frontier in defence of the settlers and not in an embodied military corps as required by the pension laws, therefore his claim was not allowed.

Very truly yours



E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner.