Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 2194, Jacob Ehrenzeller, Continental (Penn.)
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Continental (Penn)    Ehrenzeller , Jacob           S2194
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Sec letr to Pension Agt.
Philadelphia  Oct.2,1834

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1187
Pennsylvania 

Jacob Ehrenzeller of
West Chester in the State of Penna.
who was a Surgeon in the ---Commanded by Captain of ---Rgt. commanded by Col. Jackson in the Mass. a line for 15 months

This certificate is issued in (line) of Date a Act 29 1802 -Cancelled

Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 375 Dollars--Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March 1834

Certificate if Pension issued the 25 day of Sept
1834 and sent Esq.. Ray  Present

Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1834         1.312.50
Semi-allowance ending Mar.34             187.50
                                                            $1.500.00

(Revolutionary Claim)
Act. June 7,1832        )
 Recorded by D.D. Addison Clerk
Book C 2  Vol. D  Page 18#
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Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7th of June one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of Chester SS.

On this twenty first day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and  thirty two, personally appeared before the Court of Common pleas of the said County of Chester being a Court of record, Doctor Jacob Ehrenzeller a resident of the Borough of West Chester in the County aforesaid, aged about Seventy five years, who  being first duly Sworn according to  Law doth on his  Solemn oath make the following declaration in order to obtain  the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed  June 7th 1832- That he was appointed a Surgeon in the United States Army on or about  the early part of December 1777-That previous to  his appointment he had  resided in the City of Philadelphia ,but left that City in  consequence of its being taken possession of by the  British-That he acted as Surgeon of Detachment of  United States troops under the Command of Col. Herny Jackson of the Massachusetts line, for the period of fifteen months, as appears by the original Certificate of the Colonel and which is here to amended.- That he joined the Command of Col. Jackson at the Gulph-Mills, near the Valley Forge in Chester County, Pennsylvania- That he accompanied this Commands to the city of Philadelphia after the place had been evacuated by the Bristish, and was from thence ordered with the Detachment to join the main Army in New Jersey previous  to the Battle of Monmouth, and was present during  the engagement-That he then proceeded with the  Detachment to White Plains from thence to the State of Rhode Island to unite with the French force expected in that State-That he left   the service about the  time mentioned colonel's Jacksons letter, by obtaining
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a furlough, and afterwards upon his arrival in Philadelphia, upon application to Dr. Shippen Surgeon General of the Army, was honorably discharged, by whom he had been previously appointed, That after the battle of Monmouth, on account of previous fatigue he laid down to rest, when a valise on his horse containing some clothing together with papers was taken from the Saddle, and never afterwards recovered.-That amongst the papers thus lost was his appointment as Surgeon in the  Service, and he has no other written evidence at this time besides the Colonel's Certificate before referred to.--That the Field officers of the Detachment were Col. Jackson , Lieut. Col. Smith of New York, Lieut. Col. Cobb of Massachusetts, and Major John Tyler of the same place.
The Command of Col. Jackson was composed of various Detachments and generally formed the advanced of the Army. - The proof of the attention to his duty is Shown by the Colonel's Certificate- He is not aware at this time that any of the officers are living. From the great lapse of time he cannot so distinctly recollect all the circumstances connected with his services in the Army,
He herby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension role of any agency in any State

Sworn + Subscribed the              Ehrenzeller
twenty first day of August. A.D. 
1832 in open Court
John W Cuningham Proc.
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Be it remembered that I Jacob Ehrenzeller of the Brough of West Chester County of Chester and State of Pennsylvania being in the decline of life but of sound and disposing minds memory and understanding, for the better settling my worldly Estate wherewith I have been favored.  Do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following to wit:
 - {Inprimis} - I direct my body after my decease to be interred in a Christian like manner and my funeral expenses to be fully paid and discharged, 
   Item. I will and direct that the house and lots in West Chester where I now live, with all and every [appurtenance ] thereto belonging be sold by my Executor's or survivors of them and conveyed by needs to the purchaser or purchasers thereof, infer as soon after my decease as conveniently can be done-and also that they sell and convey all my household goods and kitchen furniture of  every  disquisition ,and convert the  same into cash without unnecessary  delay.

Item- I gave an dervish to August John + to his heirs and assigned forever all that messuage and tract of land situate in West Goshen township Chester County (and now in the occupancy of the said August) part of which I purchased off of William Banes estate and the balance of which I became possessed infer simple as the next heir to my late wife Elizabeth late  Elizabeth Hankee.
Containing in all about one hundred acres move or less with the appurtenances- Together with my horse and all the farming utensils on said farm belonging to me at the time of my decease.
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I also give and bequeath to said August John the sum of one thousand dollars, together with my silver watch.
Item, I give and bequeath to three children of my nephew Jacob D. Ehrenzeller each the sum of Four hundred dollars.

Item, I give and bequeath to the sons of August John and the sons of Jacob D. Ehrenzeller all my wearing apparel and walking canes to be equally divided as near as can be between them.

Item, all the rest residue and remainder of my  Estate, Real, personal and mixed, that I may die in any wise [siged} and possessed of including the proceeds of the sale of my house and lot in West Chester as herein before mentioned, and also the proceeds of my personal goods and chattels aforesaid, I give and bequeath  as follows to ,wit: One full equal fourth part  thereof to August John (in addition to the devise and bequest to him herein before conditioned) or to his lawful  issue. One other full equal fourth part thereof to--Henritta Ehrenzeller widow of my late brother George Ehrenzeller dec'd. or to her lawful issue. One other full equal fourth part thereof to my Sister Maria now Maria Fauquett, to be held and retained by my Executors or the survivors of them in Trust, that they keep the same at interest on landed security stocks or loans as they shall deem most advisable and pay the proceeds or interest there of annually to the said Maria Fauquett  during her natural  life, and after her decease pay the  principal sum in  Equal portions to my other residuary to wit:  August John, Henrietta Ehrenzeller and Ann
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Hansell to be held and enjoyed by them respectively upon the same terms and Conditions as they will hold and enjoy the legacies here bequeath ed to them. One other equal full fourth part thereof to my niece Ann Ehrenzeller now Ann Hansell or to her lawful issue. And I hereby further order and direct and it is my will that if any or either of the said four above named residuary legatees shall did before me, leaving no lawful issue the foregoing bequest-or bequest to or share or shares of such of them dying shall be divided equally to and among, the survivors or their lawful issue. Item, I give and bequeath to August John (in addition to the bequest already made) all and ever article of personal property which belongs to me and is at this time in his procession and in the event of the said August John dying before me, it is my desire, and I hereby will and direct  that all the property Real and  personal given to him by this instrument of writing ,shall go to his  widow and children to be held and enjoyed by them in the same way that they would hold & enjoy the same had he survived me and then direct that my Executors all shall pay immediately after my decease the specific legacies herein before bequeathed so far as the money which may at the times be on hand in my house and in Banks will extend after first paying my debts and funeral  expenses.  And I hereby [onomenate0 constitute and appoints my friend Liba Pyle of the Bough of West Chester and August John of the township of West Goshen Executors of this my
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last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me make and ratifying and confirming this and this only as and for my last will and testament.
      In witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal this thirteenth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty seven
J. Ehrenzeller     SEAL

Signed sealed published and pronounced by the 
said testation as and for his last will testament in the presence of us who at his request and in his presence have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.

W. Williamson
Isaac D. Pyle

West Chester, July 23 rd. A.D. 1838 then personally appeared William Williamson Esq. and Isaac D. Pyle who on their solemn affirmations respectively declare and say that they were present and did see and hear Jacob Ehrenzeller the testator in this instrument of writing named, sign, seal, publish pronounced and declare the same as and for his last will  and testament and that at the doing thereof  he was of a sound  and will disposing mind  and memory to the  best of their Knowledge  and belief.- Aff + before me  James Walker Reg.
Be it remembered that on the twenty third day of July A.D. 1838 the last will and & testament of Jacob Ehrenzeller M.D. deceased was provided and approved in due form of law and letters to testamentary there on {mue prantid} to Ziba Pyle Esq. and August John

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who were solemnly affirmed well and truly to administer the goods and chattels rights + credit of said deceased according to law also diligently and faithfully to regard and well and truly comply with the provisions of the law relating to collatteral (sic) inheritances.  James Walker Reg

Commonweath of Pa. 
Chester County  Ss . 

I George W. Parke Register of Wills and granting letters testamentary thereof do hereby certify that the above is a full and true copy of the last will and testament of Jacob Ehrenzeller late of Borough of West Chester and of the probate thereof taken from the original as the same remains on file in the Registers Office of Chester County aforesaid ,and that Ziba Pyle Esq. and August John remain Executors of said will ..

   Witness my hand and the seal of side office at West Chester Feb.5th 1844.

Geo. W. Parke Register
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1756
Admitted
Sugeon For 15 months 
$280 per annum.


sent to Wm. Williamson Penna.
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BRIEF in the case of Jacob Ehrezeller of West Chester in the State of Pennsylvania (Act 7 June,1832)


1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge?      Court

2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the disabled by bodily infirmity?


3. How old is he?     75

4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.  

Period       In 77

Duration of Service.     Years 1    Months 3

Rank-  as a surgeon 

Names of General an Field Officers under whom he served---Col. H. Jackson of the Massachusetts line.

5. In what battles was he engaged?   Present in the Battle of Monmouth.

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?   Philadelphia

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?  
                         Documentary

8.  Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
   Correct


I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
           James C. Wilson   Examining Clerk.
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S. File 2194
Jacob Ehrenzeller

Continental (Pa.)
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I certify that (the rest of this page is to faded to Read)
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1187
Pennsylvania
Jacob Ehrenzeller of West Chester in the State of Pennsylvania who was a Surgeon in the commanded by Captain of the Regt commanded by Col. Jackson in the Massachusetts line for 15 months

Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania
at the rate of 300 Dollars - Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 29th day of October 1832 and sent to W. Williamson
W. Chester Pa
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1832 450.00
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4th Mich
1832)  150.00
$600.00

{Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.}

Recorded by J M Duffield, Clerk
Book D Vol. 6 Page 54

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See letter to A. Ray Aug. 5, 1834
do. to Same Sept 1834
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2194  Rev, War
INVALID
 
File No. 2194
Jacob Ehrenzeller
Saregt Rev. War

Act; June 7,1832
Index:Vol. A, Page 111

{Arrangement of 1870]
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Act 7, june 32
for increase 15 Mo. Suogern 
#375  ...   

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Jacob Ehrenzeller
decd. For



Dr. J. Ehrenzeller Will true copy
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Memoranduom (sic)
 Doct. Ehrenzeller's
claim
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Memorandum  

Surgeon Jacob Ehrenzeller drew a Pension under the act of 7th of June 1832 of $375 per year from the 4th of March 1831 to 18th day of July 1838 when he died leaving a will but neither widow or children his legal representatives apply for the increased Pension, of one fourth per annum  from 4th March 1831 to the day of his death the same as has been recently decided to be the rate of Pensions to which the Medical Staff. Became entitled under the act of the 7th of June 1832
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No. 1187

Increase to $375 per annum
Issur a cut : and hand to
W.A.Ray-present
+ notty. the Pension
Agent at Phil,
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Revolutionary Claim
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832,
Jacob Ehrenzeller of West Chester
of the State of Pennsylvania
who was a Surgeon in the Army of the
Revolution is entitled to receive three hundred dollars and cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th
of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this twenty ninth day of October
one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
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State of Pennsylvania
Chester County SS

Personally appeared before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace of in and for said county, Ziba Pyle Esq. , and August John Executors of the last Will and Testament of Jacob Ehrenzeller late of West Chester in said County Deponent]  who being duly affirmed according to say that Deceased was in the receipt of a Pension from the  United States at the time of his death and for some years before of  three hundred and seventy five dollars per annum that he departed this life on the  Eighteenth day of  July A.D. 1838 leaving neither  widow or children, that deponents has been lead to believe that  the said Deceased acquired  a right to a greater amount of Pension per annum  than he was in access of at the time of his death that in the  absence of widow or children they make  this affiant as the legal representatives of said deceased for the purpose of  obtaining such additional  Pension as shall  get he due said Deceased.
Affirmed and Subscribed before
me this fifth day of February A.D.1844.
Joseph Jeffeirs, JP.
Ziba Pyle
August John
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Pennsylvania   
Chester County S.S.

I Abner M. Chamberlain Prothonotary of the Count of Common Pleas in and for the county of Chester in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Do Certify, that Joseph Jeffeirs Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit was made, is one of the Justices of the Peace of said Commonweath, duly commissioned and qualified for the said county of Chester, to all whose official acts as such, full faith and credit are, and ought to be giving.

In Testimony where of I have hereto set my hand and seal of said Court at West Chester the fifth day of February A.D. 1844'  A.M. Chamberlain    Prote.
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Jacb. Ehrenzeller

West Chester
Penn.
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War Department
Pension Office August 5,1834

Sir, The papers in the case of Jacob Ehrenzeller are herewith returned.  He served as a Surgeon 15 months. Persons of that grade receive under the act of June 7,1832 at the rate of $20 per month for each month of service performed by them not exceeding two years. his pay per anniun amounts to $300, which he had already received.  This is all the law allows, No increase can of course be granted.

I am very respectfully Yours Ob. Servant.

J.L. Edwards  

A. Ray, Esq. Present
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Dr. Jac 
No.178.
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                                   west Chester, Penn, Augt.22.1832

Hon. Lewis Cass
            Secretary at War
 Sir,
Enclosed is the Declaration of Dr. Jacob Ehrenzeller who was a Surgeon in the Revolutionary Army, made in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7th of June A.D. 1832.
Accompanying this Declaration is the certificate signed by Col. Henry Jackson that the original Certificate signed by Col. Henry Jackson that the applicant served faithfully and honorably as a Surgeon in Detachment for fifteen months.
     Permit me also to say that Dr. Ehrenzeller has long resided in the Borough of West Chester Penn. an that he is one of the most venerable and respectable men in the County, and that his services during the Revolutionary War are well known, and properly attested by his fellow Citizens.

 I trust that evidence thus forwarded will be perfectly Satisfactory at the Department over which you preside.

     Be so good as to acknowledge the receipt of this, and inform me if the proof is sufficient.

With great respect
Your obt. Sevt.
Wm. Williamson
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                              Washington Feb.  13,1844


J. L. Edwards Esq.
Com. Pension  )

            Sir

I herewith enclose you papers, in the Case of Dr. J. Ehrenzeller late pension for additional pension
and respectfully cule you each attention to them

Very Respectful
You obt. Sret..
A R Mcllvaine
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Dr Jacob Ehrenzeller
Pennsylvania
No. 1754
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And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above-named applicant was a Surgeon in the Revolutionary Army and Served as he States.
                           By order of the Court.
                                John W. Cuningham


I, John W. Cuningham Esquire Prothonotary of the Court of Common pleas of Chester County in Pennsylvania, Do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Doctor Jacob Ehrenzeller for a Pension.

  In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed the seal of said court that this Twenty first day of August, aunns Domini one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.

John W. Cuningham Prot.