Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2131, for Jacob Latch, Pennsylvania
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Service Penn.
Latch, Jacob
            Jane
W.2131
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No. 777
Jane Latch,
wid. of Jacob
Pa.
June 17, 1844
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Ha J McNair
Sergeant 9/52

5.966
Pennsylvania
Jane Latch
widow of Jacob Latch
who served in the Revolutionary
war as a Priv, Corporal & Sergeant
Pa Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate 
of 21. Dollars ---
Cents per annum, to commence
on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued
the 9th day of Aug.'52
and sent to Heon. J. McNair
H. of N.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act
February 2, 1848, Page 241, Vol. 2
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25.853
[illegible]
Jacob Latch
of [?] Co. in the State of PA
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Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Acts of Congress 17th June 1844 and 2nd Febrary 1848
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Certificates taken from the Records of the German Reformed congregation of Philadelphia

Witnesses
Emil Harvey
Jane Hatch (mark)
Edward [illegible]
J.W. Evans

Sworn and subscribed before me the day and year above  written .  And I do certify that the above named June Latch is the widow of said Jacob Latch deceased.  And that the marriage certificate hereunto annexed is a true copy taken from the Records of said Church, and that the said Jane Latch is much afflicted with bodily infirmity and unable to walk without help.

Witness my hand and seal this sixteenth day of June AD 1852.

A.E. McKeever  (seal)
Justice of the Peace

Monday
Sworn & subscribed before me this six day of July 1852 - and I do certify that the above named Jane Latch is the widow of said Jacob Latch deceased and that the marriage certificate hereunto annexed is a true Copy taken from the records of said church is I verily believe and that the said Jane Latch is much afflicted with bodily infirmity and is unable to walk without help.  She is quite intelligent and her memory is very good for a person of her advanced age, and that full reliance can be placed in her statements.

Witness my hand & seal this said sixth day of July 1852.

J.W. Evans   seal
one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery Co.
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of Montgomery SS

I Nathanial Saxby Prothonotary of the Court & [illegible] in and for the County and state aforesaid do hereby certify that A.E. McKeever Esq. before whom [illegible] the foregoing acknowledgement and affidavit of Jane Latch was taken and made was at the time of taking the same and now is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly elected, commissioned and qualified and legally authorized by the Laws of said Commonwealth to take acknowledgement of Deeds and other Instruments of writing and to administer affirmations and oaths for general purposes and that the signature to the above written affidavit is genuine and in the proper handwriting of the said A. E. McKeever Esquire and that the said Court is a Court of Record In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Morristown on the 21sr day of June AD 1852.

Nathaniel Jacoby
[illegible]
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of Montgomery, SS

I Nathanial Jacoby Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County and State aforementioned do hereby certify that Josiah W. Evans before whom the foregoing acknowledgement and affidavit of Jane Latch was  taken and made was at the time of taking the same and now is one of the Judges of the Court of Commons [illegible] in and for said County duly elected commissioned and sworn and legally authorized by the Laws of said Commonwealth to take Acknowledgements [unintelligible] and their Instruments of writing and to administer affirmations and oaths for general purposes and that the signature to the above written affidavit is genuine and in the proper handwriting of said Josiah W. Evans and that the said court is a court of Record in Testimony wherein I have hereunto set my {illegible]  and affixed the seal of [illegible] Court at Morristown this 7th day of July AD 1852  

Nathaniel Jacoby Prothenator 
State of Pennsylvania 
per Jared Evans [illegible]
Montgomery County SS

On the 27thday of July AD 1852 personally appeared before me a Justice of the [illegible] and for the county & State aforesaid.  
David Young & Johnathan Jones Two respectable citizens of said County with whom I am well acquainted and upon this solemn affirmation did depose and say they are well acquainted with Jane Latch the above named applicant, that she is a woman of truth and respectability, that she is the widow of said Jacob Latch who was a pensioner of the U.S. and that they firmly believe she was married to said Jacob Latch and the 24th December 1782.   I also certify that it is and always has been reported that they were lawfully married and so believed in the in the [illegible].

A. E. McKeever, J.P.
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29.101

Jacob Latch

PA

Adm
2 Mo. f.               6.66
2 Mo. Corp.        7.33
@. Mo. Serj[?]   10.00

$24.00

Mr. Taylor
No. 7 George Street
Phila.
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State of Pennsylvania
County of Philadelphia       SS

 On the twentyeighth day of December Anno Domini 1833 personally appeared in open court before the Honorable Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County and State  aforesaid, now sitting Jacob Latch, a resident of Lewistown Township in Montgomery County and State aforesaid in the seventy sixth year of his age, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the followed dictation, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress [illegible] June 7th, 1832.

That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated.

He entered service in the  beginning of August of 1776, the day of the month he has not recalled, as a jr officer militia man in Lower Marion Township of [illegible] when in Philadelphia county in the Company commanded by Capt. John Young, First Lieut. A. Roberts, Sec. Lieut. Joseph Price and Ensign Aaron Johnson.  They marched from Lower Marion aforesaid to the city of Philadelphia and were there attached to the Regiment commanded by Col. Paschale.  Lieut. Robert Dow was the commander in chief.  They left Philadelphia about the middle of August and next morning marched to Princeton and there lodged.  The next morning marched to New Brunswick and there lodged, and next day marched to Perth Amboy and there encamped and [illegible]until after the Battle of Long Island when they were marched to Elizabethtown and there {illegible] , the next day they were marched to Bear Ark [?] and lay there two nights and a day or there about, and were then marched to a [illegible] college Benfash, where they encamped and remained until they had remained two months in the service, when there were discharged.  From the time he enlisted the service until he was returned home was some days more than 2 months.   

He again entered the service on the 13th of September 1777 as a [illegible] militiaman in Lower Marion [illegible] and was a corporal in the Company commanded by Capt. Joseph Jones, Lieut. Peter Rose and Ensign Isaac Nile.    They were attached to Genl. Potters Brigade.   The Regt. to which they belonged
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was commanded by Col. Curry.  They were marched up the Schuylkill to the Sweeds force and there encamped and remained until the 21st  of Sept., when they were marched to Rollins Ferry and then to the flatland Ford, and there encamped and remained 2 or 3 days, when they were march to Sorries Town, now called, and remained encamped there 2 or 3 days, and were then march to a place called the Trap on the Reading River and there encamped and remained several days.  They were then march to a place called Oley about 6 mile above the Trap, and then returned to the Trap, and there encamped and remained several days, and then returned to the Trap, and there encamped (the British having retreated toward Philadelphia) and remained about 2 weeks.  They were then marched to the neighborhood of Minters Hill and there lodged, and next morning continued their march to the Sweeds forces, and wade the Schuylkill, and continued their march until they reached the Middle Ferry on the Schuylkill (now the Permanent Bridge) to cut the Ferry ropes to prevent the British from coming to the West side of the Schuylkill.  They succeeded in cutting the  Rope, though the British were guarding it.  After they had cut the rope they were marched to what was then called the County Line, and there lodged and next day marched to the Bull Tavern above the Valley Forge, and there lodged and next day he thinks they marched to the Trap, and there encamped and remained several days.   They were then marched to the Broad Axe Tavern near Chestnut Hill, in Montgomery and there encamped and remained 2 weeks or thereabouts, and were then marched to a placed called the Feather Bed Hill and there encamped and remained until the 13th of November, following when they were discharged, after having been 2 months in the service.

He again entered the service, in the beginning of August, the day of the month he does not recollect, in the year 1780, in Lower Marion [illegible]as a drafted Militia man, and was a Sergeant in the company commanded by Capt. Richard Roberts, First Lieut. Joseph Rice and Ensign Wm. Kite.  They were march to Trenton in New Jersey and encamped and joined the Regt. commanded by Col. James Berry & Major Jolly.  Gen. Lacey had
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the commons.  They remained there until they were discharged, which was 2 months from the time they were called out.  He has been in the service no less than six months (underlined).  To months as a private, two months as a corporal, and two months as a Sergeant for which service he claims a pension.

He has not documentary evidence nor does he knowing any person whose testimony he can present, who can testify to the whole of his service.

He hereby relinquishes any claims whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension role of any agency in the United States.

Sworn to and subscribed this day and year as aforesaid.   
Jacob Latch

F. A. Raybold
SS

John Frailey of the Township of Blockly in Philadelphia County and State [illegible] now in the 73rd year of his age having him the above declaring of Jacob Latch read and having been in the service with him during part of the two last campaigns, says on oath the facts set forth so far as his recollections served is just and true.

Sworn to, and subscribed
the day and year aforesaid
John Frailey

A.E. Raybold
SS

Mr. Henry Leech Esq. a resident of the Township of Blookly in Philadelphia County aforesaid, and John Frailey resident of the same place, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Jacob Latch, who has subscribed and sworn to the above due location, that we believe him to be in the 76 years of his age, that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur  in that opinion.  

Sworn & affirmed and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.

Henry Leech
John Frailey

F. A. Raybold
SS
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And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the writing above prescribed by the War Department, that the above or within married applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states.   And the court further certifies that Henry Leech Esq. who had signed the withing certificate, and John Frailey who has signed the same, are residents of Blockly Township in Philadelphia County and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.

Edward King (signature)
Hugh Ferguson (signature)

I, Richard Palmer Esquire Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of the City and County of Philadelphia do hereby certify that  the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Jacob Latch for a pension.

In testimony whereof, I have here unto set my hand and seal of said Court his 28th day of December, Anno Dom 1833.

Richard Palmer (signature)
Notary

29.101
Jacob Latch
PA

Adm.
 2 hr. [illegible]            6.66
 2 hr. Corp.                   7.33
 2 hr. [illegible]           10.00
                                  $24.00

Mr. Taylor
No. 7 George Street
Phila.
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December 2, 1927

Charles R. Barker
46 Berkeley Ave.
Lansdown, Pa.

Sir:

I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W.2131 it appears that Jacob Latch enlisted at Lower Marion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, and served with the Pennsylvania Troops as follows -

From in August 1776, two months as a private in Captain John Young's Company, Colonel Paschall's Regiment; from September 13, 1777, two months as a corporal in Captain Joseph Jones' Company, Colonel Curry's Regiment; and from in August 1780, two months as a sergeant in Captain RIchard Roberts' Company, Colonel James Berry's Regiment.

He was allowed pension on his application executed December 28,1833, while a resident of
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Lower Marion Township, Pennsylvania.  He died June 29 or July 1, 1845.

Soldier married December 24, 1782 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Jane Rose.

She was allowed pension on her application executed June 16, 1852, while a resident of Lower Marion Township, aged ninety-three years.

Owing to the very large number of similar inquiries and the lack of clerical force available for the purpose, the Bureau is unable to make immediate reply to each inquiry pertaining to soldiers of the Revolution.

Such information is furnished by courtesy of the Government and without fee, and letter are being answered as rapidly as possible in the order of their receipt.

Respectfully,

Winfield Scott
Commissioner.
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May 17th

Jacob Latch SS
Party
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Printed March  1866

[illegible]   

Mrs. Jane Latch, widow of Jacob Latch a Revolutionary Soldier and Pensioner who died on the first of July last, wishes me to apply for a Pension or annuity for her during the remainder of her days if she can procure one.

I have not procured a Pension for some years and I am at a loss to know how to apply.

Will you be kind enough to forward me the Regulation of the office and you will carry no obligation on you.

[illegible]
M. Taylor
1213 Water [illegible]

J. L Edward Esq.

Mrs. Latch was married upwards of 60 years since [illegible]  I have been informed has llost her certificate of Marriage.
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Morristown July 27, 1859

Dear Sir

Enclosed you will receive the application of Jane Latch of Lower Mission.  I had not time to go to Phil. or to examine the church records.  Perhaps you had or will keep the certificate from the Church and not present it to the department  - of this you must be the Judge.  The certificate on the application will I presume satisfy the department. 500 persons could be got to certify that J. Latch was lawfully married.  I do sincerely hope you will do all in your power to get her pension immediately.  She is at present very feeble.   You will confer an especial favour on me and many of your friends by doing all in you power to expedite this matter.  One word from you will do more than I could by writing a chest full.   Write soon.

I am yours,
John M. Jones


H. J. McNair
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than slab to  what line Jacob Latch
who was a pensioner on the Pennsylvania
Roll  under the Act of June 7, 1832, at the rate
of $24 [74?]per annum, [illegible] [illegible] 
js 81
Pension Office
August 5, 1857
Died 1st July 1845
pd. to his death
[initials]
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Philadelphia PA [illegible]
Jane Latch, widow of
Jacob, who was a private
Corporal & Sgt. Pa troops

[illegible]
$24 per Ann

Com. July 1, 1845 who
be [illegible]
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Hon. John McNair M.C.
Washington
District Columbia

Stamped postmark reads:
Morristown PA
Jul 28
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Brief in the case of Jane Latch [mark]
Montgomery Count and State of Penn.
act June 17, 1844

Claim ("original" or "for increase")

Proof exhibited, (if original)

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls?  If either, state the substance.
Husband previous Act June 7[?] 1832,
Known widow of Marriage present 84
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[Entries are too faint to read]

Battles engaged in

Resident of soldier at enlistment

Date of application for pension

Resident at date of application

Age at date of application

Remarks


Very respectfully,
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Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Washington D.C.

O. W. & N. DIV.
Revolutionary

February 23, 1898

Sir:-

Replying to your request for information concerning Jacob Latch, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an Application for pension on December 26, 1833, at which time he was 76 years of age and  residing at Philadelphia, Penn. and his pension was allowed for six month's actual service as a private, corporal and sergeant in the Penn. troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Young and Col. Porschell.  He enlisted in Philadelphia County, Penna.

His widow, Jane, made application and received a pension for the service of her husband as above set forth.

Very respectfully,

Commissioner

Mr. Edw. B. Latch
Annlemy P.O
Montgomery Co. Penna.
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Charles R. Barker
Genealogist
46 Berkley Avenue
Lansdowne, PA

Sept. 30, 1927

Pension Bureau
Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen:-

Will you kindly send me the Revolutionary record of Jacob Latch, whose name is found on "List of Pensioners, as Taken from the Rolls in the Treasury Office, Residing in the  Several Counties of Pennsylvania, as Required by Resolution of Senate, March 3, 1835."

According to this List, he was private, corporal and sergeant in the Pennsylvania Militia, and was aged 77 on January 17,1834.  (See Pa. Archives, 3d Series. XXIII. p.539).

Thanking you for any thing you can find, I remain,

Chas. R. Barker
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Charles R. Barker
Genealogist
46 Berkley Avenue
Lansdowne, PA

Nov. 4, 1927

Pension Bureau
Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen:-

On September 30, 1927, I wrote you as follows:-

"Will you kindly send me the Revolutionary record of Jacob Latch, whose name is found on "List of Pensioners, as Taken from the Rolls in the Treasury Office, Residing in the  Several Counties of Pennsylvania, as Required by Resolution of Senate, March 3, 1835."

According to this List, he was private, corporal and sergeant in the Pennsylvania Militia, and was aged 77 on January 17,1834.  (See Pa. Archives, 3d Series. XXIII. p.539)."

Possibly this communication has been overlooked.  If I am not addressing the right department, please set me right, and oblige.

Yours very truly, 

Chas. R. Barker
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Mills at Hillsdale Co. MD.  

New York Office
109 Worth Street

Glasgow Mills
Manufacturers of Textile Fabrics
Baltimore MD., Station F

Dept. of the Interior
Washington D.C.

Jan. 20, 1912

Dear Sir:

In the Old Quaker Church Montgomery Co. Penna. there is a record stating that Rudolph Latch was a soldier in the Revolutionary War.  

I would appreciate very much if you can suggest the ways and means of verifying this record on the office books of the Revolutionary War.

His son Jacob Latch was a soldier as as [illegible] Division  [illegible] LWB W 2131
& D.W.& N Division, Revolutary.  The division was granted a [illegible] Dec 28,1833 but I have no record of his death.

Thanking you very much for your kindness, I am

Yours respectfully
Wm J. Latch
2917 W. North Ave. Walbrook
Balto, MD
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3-871

Record Division
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions

Briefed by A.  Ward 23/1/11

Claim No.

Certificate No.

Claimant

Soldier    Jacob Latch

Service
Additional Service   Rev.
W.2131

No claim, state records   , 191

No claim, combination records  ___,191___

REMARKS
Wid. 7.2131


1944
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Academy Post Office
Montgomery Co. Pa.
January 28,1898

Relating to Jacob Latch as a pension of the American Revolution



Edw. B. Latch
Church [illegible] as son
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Academy PO
Montgomery Co. PA
January 28,1898

Hon. Cornelius N. Bliss
Secretary of the Interior
Interior Department
{Pension Bureau}
Washington D.C.

Sir,

I have the honor to proffer a request in the Bureau's confirmation, if possible or a minute to that effect of Jacob Latch as a soldier of the American Revolution [illegible].  His records or accounts of the pension drawn by him at Philadelphia, Pa. up to 1846, and by his widow  up to 1853 should the said records or accounts still be in existence.

Very respectfully,
Edw. B. Latch
[illegible]
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719

Pennsylvania   Ph.

Jane Latch
widow of Jacob
who was a Private  [illegible]
in the Revolution


Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 24 Dollars -- Cents per annum, to commence on the 1st July 1845

Certificate of Pension issues the 9 day of August 
and sent to Hon. J. McNair
H of  R
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23/98  Mr. Edw. B. Latch
Academy P.O.
Montgomery Co. Penna.

[illegible]
Latch W. J.
1929 Dec. 2  [illegible] to Charles Rd. Barker County

WIDOW, & c.                                   Feb.

File No. 2131
Jane Latch
Widow
Jacob Latch
Corpl. and Lieut. Rev. W. Army

Act:  Feb. 2, 1848

Index:    Vol: A   Page 416