Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 5370, John George Hummels, Penn.
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(8- 1776)


SERVICE
Penn.

Hummels John George
or Hummel John George
Christiana
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NUMBER
R. 5370
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CONTENTS
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5001
Pennsylvania
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John George Hummels
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the State of Pennsylvania
was a Drummer in the company commanded
Captain Huster of the Reg commanded by
Col
in the Pennsylvania
for Drummer 8 mos ------$29.32
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Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania
at the rate of 29 Dollars 32 Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 1st
day of February
1833 and sent to Hon H. Dewart
House Reps
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Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1832
$43.98
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Mar 1833 14:66
$58.64 [double underlined]

{Revolutionary Claim,}
{Act June 7, 1832.      }

Recorded by Vinal Luce Clerk,
Book D    Vol. 6    Page 42
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see letter to Hon. J. Ortong
P. Agt  3 Jan. 1
let S. Narm
19 Sept
1838
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Paid at the Treas under the
Act of the 6th April from
4 Sept 1837 to the end 1838
Agt notified 13th 1838.
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Know all men by these presents, That I Christianna Hummel,
widow and relict of John George Hummel who was a Drummer in the
Revolutionary war and who received a pension from the United States of
$29.32 per annum Do hereby constitute and appoint F. P. Schwartz my
true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to act and receive any
pay or certificate of pay which may now be due to me as the widow of the
said John George Hummel and also to receive for me an order to draw my
pension from the agent paying such pensions, as the Government may direct.
My petition for said pension being now on file in the Department of the Interior. Witness my hand and seal this 16th day of
March AD 1854.-

Christianna her x mark Hummel [seal]

[At]Test
Nicholas Campbell
George Swank

State of Pennsylvania      }
Northumberland County } Ss

Be it known that on the 16th day of March
AD. 1854, before me John Hoff Esq one of the Justices of the Peace in
and for said county, personally appeared the above named Christianna
Hummel and acknowledged the above power of Attorney to be her act
and deed. Witness my hand and seal the day and year above written
John Hoff [seal] [signature]
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State of Pennsylvania
Northumberland County Ss

I James Beard Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do certify that John Hoff Esqr before whom the aforegoing acknowledgement was taken was at the time of his so doing an acting Justice of Peace in the said County. Duly Elected & Commissioned
and Legally authorized to take such acknowledgements
and that his signature is Genuine

Witness my hand and seal of Office
at Sunbury March 18th 1854
James Beard Prothy [signature]
[SEAL]
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State of Pennsylvania,
Northumberland County, SS.
On this Eighteenth day of February, A.D. 1854, personally appeared before me, John Hoff, Esqr, one of the Justices of the Peace, within and for the county and State aforesaid, 
Christianna Hummel, a resident of Shamokin township, County of Northumberland and State aforesaid, aged 84 years and some months, (being born Sept 17th 1769,) who first being duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed the 3rd February, 1853, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war; that she is the widow of John George Hummel, who was a Drummer in the Army of the Revolution, and that in
conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th of June 1832, her husband, (the said John George Hummel) did receive a pension from the United States of $29 32/100, which
will fully appear by the enclosed certificate of the Hon'ble Lewis Cass, then Secretary of War.
She further declares that she was married to the said John George Hummel on the third day of March 1789, and that her said husband died in Shamokin, County of Northumberland and State of Pennsylvania, (all as aforesaid), on the 23d day of September AD 1853; that she was married to the above John George Hummel, (and never to any other person), at the time above stated.  She further declares that she is now a widow.
Test
George Swanke
John Hoff
Christianna Hummel X her mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written. And I certify that Christianna Hummel, the above
deponent is the widow of the above named John George Hummel. J.P.
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State of Pennsylvania
County of Northumberland SS
We David Reed and Christian Bauschlag do swear, that the within named Christianna Hummel, is the wife of John George Hummel, who was a pensioner of the United States, but now deceased; and that she is still a widow.
David Reed
Christian Bauschlag
Sworn to and subscribed before me this Twentyeth day of February, A.D. 1854. -
John Hoff J.P.
Northumberland County Sch
I James Bean Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Northumberland County do hereby certify that John Hoff Esqr before whom the aforegoing Affidavits were taking was at the time of the taking thereof an acting Justice of the Peace in said County duly Elected and commissioned and legally authorized to take such acknowledgements and affidavits, and that his signature is Genuine
Witness my hand and seal of office
At Sunbury February 21st A.D. 1854
James Beard Prothonotary
[seal]
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State of Pennsylvania,
County of Northumberland Sct
On this twenty fourth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three, personally appeared before the Judges of the Court of Common pleas of the County of Northumberland, John George
Hummel, of Shamokin township, in said County, and resident of said township, County and State, aged Seventy one years on the 26th day of July next, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the
following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7 1832. That he enlisted in the army of the United States, in the year seventeen hundred and seventy nine for the term of one years and nine months, in the Company commanded by Captain Joseph Heister. Deponent then resided in Richmond township Berks County, Pennsylvania and enlisted as a drummer, and immediately
marched from Reading in the said County, to Amboy in Jersey, and after remaining at Amboy two months, marched to Trenton in Jersey, and remained there five months, when deponent was attacked with Rheumatism and disabled from performing any duty as a drummer. At the expiration of eight months
from the time of his enlistment, the said Joseph Heister at that time promoted to a Colonel, bought deponent from Trenton to his residence in Berks County in a waggon.  When the company to which deponent belonged marched from Amboy to Trenton, Genl Washington with the American Army lay at Trenton.  The British army there lay within a short distance of the American Army, and in sight of it. The Ensigns name was John Fuler,
Stephen Baldy was major, and went from reading to Trenton, there were two companies marched from Reading at the time deponent did.  Henry Crist was captain of the other company.  When the companies left Reading they and marched through Chester County, Pa to Amboy.  The deponent states that it is not now in his power to produce any documentary evidence, of his servies, and he knows of no persons, whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service.  Deponent states
that he was never was inany battles, and that he has named all the
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officers now recollected by him.
The deponent states that when he left the army he received a written discharge from Col. Joseph Heister, which he lost whilst he resided
in Berks County with his mother.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the
pension roll of any agency in any state.
Answer to interrogatories-
1. I was born in Windsor township, Berks County, on the 26th day of July 1762-
2. There is a record of my age in Mosellan [Moselem] Church records in Berks County, Pa
3. I was living in Windsor Township, Berks County aforesaid when called into service
and since the revolutionary War, lived in Berks County, but the last 30 years in Shamokin township, Northumberland County, where I now reside
4. I was enlisted, as stated in the body of my declaration.
5. I am not able to state the names of any other officers, than those I have already named
6. I did receive a written discharged from Col. 7. Joseph Huster, and lost it, as stated above.
Samuel Moore, John Reel, Alex John, Wm. H. Muench, Vincent Dengler, and many others of my neighbors, can testify as to my character for veracity, and their belief of my service, as a soldier of the Revolution.
John George Hummel's X mark
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Ed Y Bright, Prothy
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1832
1762
_
70
YIE J. P. Shenill a clergyman residing in Sunbury, in the County of Northumberland, and Samuel Moore residing in Shamokin township in said County, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John George Hummel
who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration; that we believe him
to be seventy one years of 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.
J. P. Schindel
Saml Moore
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Ed Y Bright Prothy
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, upon the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories presented by the War department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and
that he served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them, that J. P.  Shenill who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in the Borough of Sunbury, Northumberland County,
and that Samuel Moore, who has also signed the same, is a resident of Shamokin township in said County, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Seth Chapman
Jacob Gearhart
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[State of crossed out] 
Northumberland County set.
State of Pennsylvania
I Edward Y. Bright, "Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Northumberland County, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matters of the applications of John George Hummel, for a pension's. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office, at Sun bury[?] this 24th day of January eighteen hundred and thirty three.
Ed Y. Bright Prothy.
Seal[illegible] 
[Written on sideways right side of letter] John George Hummel's application
[Written sideways left side of letter]
Hon. L. Dewart
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January 20, 1906.

WidRej. No. 5370,
Rev. War.

Sir:
You are advised that the papers in the above noted claim show that John George Hummel was born in Berks Co., Pa., July 26, 1762; he enlisted in 1779 from Richmond Township, Berks Co., Pa., and served eight months as a drummer under Captain Joseph Hiester and Major Stephen Baldy.

He applied for pension January 24, 1833, while a resident of Shamokin Township, Northumberland Co., Pa.; his claim was allowed.

He died at Shamokin, Pa., September 23, 1853.

He married Christianna ______ March 3, 1789. She was born September 17, 1769. She died April 14, 1854.
Her claim was rejected on the ground that it was not complete at the time of her death.
They had no children.

Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

W. A. Domer,
Columbia National Bank,
Washington, D.C.
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Oct-- 1902
W.A. Domer - City
1906 Jan 20. History to W. A Domer
M. B. H.

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
REJECTED
5370

P.O. __________
Christana Hummels
Service: widow of Jno George

Enlisted: ______________, 18
Discharged: ___________, 18

Application filed: ________, 18

Alleges; _________________
Re-enlisted: ______________

Attorney: ____________
P.O. ______________________
_________ Recognized.  _____________ Contract
________ Cert. of Dis.    Searched for ________, 18
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John George Hummel
Drummer - Revolutionary War
Pennsylvania
Born Windsor Township, Berks Co 
July 26, 1762 
Died Shamokin Pa Sep 23, 1853
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5001
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Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 7th June, 1832, John George Hummels of the state ___ of 
Pennsylvania who was a Drummer in the Army of the Revolution_____
is entitled to receive Twenty dollars and
Thirty two 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 1st day of February one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three
Lew Cass
Secretary of War.

Examined and}
Countersigned}
J L Edwards
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Treasury Department
Second Comptroller's Office
December 8th 1838
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," John George Hummell, ___
a Pensioner on the Roll of the Philadelphia Agency, at the rate of Twenty nine Dollars and thirty two Cents per annum, under the law of the 7th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of Sept. 1837
to the 4th day of March, 1838
Respectfully, yours
Albion K. Parris
Comptroller.

To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.
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No. 1334
Pennsylvania
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Christianna Hummels
widow of John George Hummels
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Let to FP Schwartz March 10/54
To Same Mar 29/54
.F.P. Schwartz 27 Apl 1854

Widow died 14 Apl 1854
Ver Mr. Schwartz letter
5370
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Paxinos Pa
March 20

Hon L. P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington City D.C.

Christanna Hummels
Pa ous 29 J. 48
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Paxinos, March 20th 1854
Houble L. P. Waldo
Dear Sir
In accordance with your request and in answer to yours of the 10th inst, I now forward to you the power of Attorney which is required. Having no
particular form. I have written one which I hope will be satisfactory.
Respectfully your Obdt.
Frejo Forcworth
Dinech F.P. Schwar
Paxinos Pa
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John George Hummels,
b {July 26 1762 Berks Co Penn.
d {Sept. 23, 1853  Shamokin

Jan. 24, 1833.
Shamokin Twp.}
Northumberland Co Pa}}
Richmond Twp, Berks Co Pa Paul Enlisted

Where
When 1779 as drummer
Term 8 mo's
Capt. Joseph Hiesler
Col
State

Married Christianna born Sept. 17 1769
Where
When March 3, 1789
Widows age 84. 1854
Married Christianna born Sept 17, 1769
Where
When March 3 1789
Widows age 84. 1854
residences Shamokin, N.Co. Penn.
Date of death Apr 14 1854

No Children Reg. no completed
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O. W. and N. Div. DIVISION.   3 -- 149.

Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C.

......No.....
Claimant........
Soldier...........
Co..........Regt.........
Enlisted................., 18....
Discharged...........,18....
Mr.... 1833
................71
............1762
Sir:
To this Bureau in the settlement of the above-described claim for pension, you are requested to answer the questions noted below.
You will please fill out, high, and return this circular, even though you do not remember
the soldier of that he was wounded, disabled, or diseased in the service.
The inclosed official envelope for your reply requires no stamp.
Very respectfully,
Hon JL Edwards
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Bureau of Pensions,
M- Office of the Commissioner,
January 19, 1906.

Mr. Bryant
Chief, O. W. & N. Division

Please furnish Mr. W. A. Domer, Teller Columbia National Bank, such information as the records of your Division contain
regarding the service of John George Hummel, drummer, Revolutionary War Pennsylvania. Born Windsor Township, Berks Co., July
26, 1762; died September 23, 1853, Shamokin, Pa.
Kindly forward reply through this desk.
V Warner
Commissioner.
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Washington D.C.,
          September 30 th, 1902

To the Hon. Commissioner of Pensions,
    Washington, D. C.

Sir: 
I have to respectfully request that I be furnished a statement of the service of my ancestor, John George Hummel, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, as shown by the papers on file in his claim for pension, Rej. 5370

   An early response will be appreciated.

           Wm. A Dorner

            Columbia Bank

                        Washington D.C.
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5031
Dec 14
J. G. Hammel
Pa roll

Hon J.B. Anthony HR

J. L. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
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Washington City Dec 13. 1836
J.S. Edwards Esq.
Sir
Please to examine the enclosed papers. I send one what is necessary to obtain the pension from the Guard Bank i if you find the papers duly authenticate.
Yours respectfully
JB Anthony
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Copied

Christanna Hummels
Wid. of Geo. Thom. H 
Pa Jul 29/48

Honble. L. P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pension
Washington City
D.C.
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Paxinos, April 24th 1854
Honble L. P. Waldo
Yours of the 29th all was duly received in which you say that the widow of John George Hummel as I understand your letter, ought to have appeared before a Court of Record, by which I suppose you mean in open Court! Now we know that she was not able to attend the
Court, and that she was not able to appear even before the John Hoff, Esq who was, (not compelled) willing to go to her place of residence and to administer the oath duly required by law in this state, and if I mistake not, was duly certified by James Beard Esq Prothp. of North- County, and that they lived together as man and wife for a number of years.-
You need not trouble yourself more or her claim; Mrs. Hummel died on Friday Morning the 14th inst and was accompanied to the grave by friends, aged 84 years, 10 months
and 25 days.
You will be pleased to send to me my power of
Attorney which will show that I have received no money for her use. I would further state one thing, that the old pensioner John Geo Hummel and his wife Christianna never had a
child or children during wedlock.
Respy Yours
F.P. Schwartz

B. Direct  F.P. Schwartz}
Paxinos, Pa}
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Paxinos Pa
Feb 24

John Geo Hummels
Pa @ {2

Honbl. L. P. Waldo
Commissioner ofPensions,
Washington City,
D.C
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Paxinos, February 25th 1854

Honble. L. P. Waldo
Dr Sir
Enclosed I send you an application of 
Christianna Hummel, the widow of John Geo. Hummel, a soldier in the Revolutionary war, as also the certificate of Lewis Cass then Sec of War to prove to you that he was a Pensioner
of the U.S. I hope the application is in proper form, and be pleased to give an early answer.-
Respy. Your Obd S.
F. P. Schwartz

Please direct to}
F.P. Schwartz}
Paxinos Pa.}
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Letter of March 10, 1854.

States that whenever Schwartz shall have filed a power of attorney, in the claim of Christianna Hummel, widow of John George; her claim will be examined and reported to him.
Letter of March 29, 1854.
Refers to claim filed by Schwartz in behalf of widow; that declaration should have been made before a court of record.  As husband was a pensioner it was not necessary to set forth in detail service in the revolutionary war; but identity of claimant as the widow of pensioner must be clearly established.

Letter of April  27, 1854
COPY.
                   Pension Office
                   April 27, 1854

Sir: 
Yours of the 24th notifying this office of the death of Christianna Hummel, widow of John George of Pennsylvania and asking that the power of attorney to you, be returned has been received.
I would inform you that it is contrary to the rules of this Office to return to you, this Power.

I have etc.    etc.