Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 6141, Michael Zane, Penn.
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(3-1776)
Service                                             Number

Penn.
Zane, Michael
R.6141
or
Zehner, Michael
Mary
Contents
Name also spelled Zaner, Zehner, Seyner, Saner, Sanor, Senior
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17.856
Ohio
Michael Zane, alias Michael Seyner,
of Columbiana Cy in the State of Ohio
who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel M Coy of the Pennsylvania
line, for the term of three years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on
the 8th of July 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 of October
1820 and sent to Sam Smith Esq Union Town, Penna
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1820 Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4 March 1821
207.25
48.00
$255.25

25 mo 24/31 4/30
8
200
6.19
1.06
$207.25

{Revolutionary claim,
Act 18th March, 1818.}
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State of Ohio
Columbiana County on this eighth day of July
1818, before me the subscriber one of the Judges of the court of Common pleas
for said county personally appeared Michael Segner aged seventy three years, resident in said county who being by me first duly sworn according to as doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress entitled, "An act to provide for certain
persons engaged in land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war" that he the said [illegible] enlisted in the year 1776 in Westmoreland County in the State of Pennsylvania in the company commanded by 
Sgt. Alexander Myers afterwards by Capt
Hoofnaggle) of the eighth Penna Regiment commanded by Coln McCoy: that he continued to serve in said company or in the service of the United States until the 18th Sept 1776 when he was discharged from service in Fort Pitt, State of Penna that he was in the battle of Brandywine & Bourn Brook, and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands
in need of the assistance of his country for support and that he has no other evidence now in his power (except a discharge herewith presented of his said services. Sworn to and declared before me this day and year aforesaid
J. J. Bowman
Associate Judge
I John Jacob Bowman one of the judges of the
court of Common Pleas as afores do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Michael Segner did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy for the term of nine months on the continental establishment and that he is in reduced as
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circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and said before me to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the direction of the aforementioned act of Congress
N.B. I also certify that the S. Zaner did serve at least nine months at one time, as also appears
to my satisfaction.
J. J.
Bowman
Assocate judge

The State of Ohio Columbiana County
In testimony that John J. Bowman Esquire was, on the day the foregoing affidavit was taken, & proceedings had a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for said County Commissioned and sworn as such, I have hereunto set my name and affixed the Seal of said County this 9th day of July AD 1818
Horace Potter Clerk
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Know all men by their presence that I Michael
Segner of the County of Columbiana Ohio do name note and appoint Samuel Smith of Fayette County Penna my attorney for me and in my name and for myself to receive, from such officer or person as may be authorized to pay the same, all money now due or which may hereafter become due me as pension from the United States for my military services in the revolutionary war, and to receive and discharge for the same July 8th 1818.
Michael Segner
Present
Fisher A. Blochorn
State of Ohio
Columbiana County On the 8th day of July 1818 the above named Michael Segner acknowledged the above instrument of writing to [illegible]
Given under my hand
J.J. Bowman
Appointed Judge
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The State of Ohio Columbiana County Jurisdiction
In testimony that John J. Bowman
Esquire, was, on the day the written
acknowledgment was taken, a Judge
of the Court of Common Pleas for the
County aforesaid, Commissioned and
sworn; I have hereunto set my name
and affixed the seal of said County this 9th day of July AD 1818 

Horace Potter Clk
[illegible]
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State of Ohio
Columbiana County Jurisdiction 
Personally appeared before the undersigned one of the Justices of the peace in and
of the said county, William Lee who being
Sworn as the law directs deposeth and saith, that he this deponent was Sargeant Major in the eighth regiment of Pennsylvania Troops, commanded by Colonel Daniel Broadhead, on the continental establishment in the Revolutionary War that while he was in said service he was personally acquainted with Michael Zaner a private in the company commanded first by Captain
Meyers and afterwards by Captain Michael
Hoofnagle who commanded the same company which company also belonged to the
eighth regiment of Pennsylvania troops-- that the said Michael Zaner served for the term
of three years to the best of this deponents belief that the said Michael Zaner was in the battle of Brandywine, Peola and Germantown--
that the said Michael Zaner is the same person
who now resides in the County of Columbiana
and State of Ohio, and who is now applying for
a pension from the government of the United
States. Sworn and subscribed this 16th day of
December Anno Domini 1819
David Scott
Justice of the Peace
(Signed) William Lee
State of Ohio
Columbiana County Jurisdiction
I David Scott do hereby certify that the above named William Lee is a [illegible] of truth and voracity. Given under my hand this 16th Dec 1819
David Scott
Justice of the Peace
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State of Ohio
Columbiana County Js 
I Horace Potter do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the within named William Lee and that his character stands fair in society as a man of truth and veracity. Given under my hand this 15th day of December AD 1819
Horan Potter
the State of Ohio
Columbiana County Js. 
In testimony that David [illegible] Esquire before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken
was on the day of taking the same a Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Columbiana  Commissioned and sworn that full with and credit are due to his official acts as such. I have  hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said County at New Lisbon this 18th Dec 1819
Horace Potter Clk C.C.
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State of Ohio
County of Stark
On this
day of September AD 1856 personally appeared before me the Subscriber Nathan G
Broomall Administrator of the estate of Mary Saner (the name of Saner is spelt in different ways some of the same family spell it Saner and others Zaner Sanor the old soldier name on his tombstone is: Sanor) deceased first being duly sworn according to law says that said Mary Sanor is the widow of Michael Saner
who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and who was pensioned under the act of 1818 at the rate of $96.00 per annum and who [illegible] his pension for some two or three years at Chillaicothe Ohio and then his pension was stopped and never drew anymore: and he further says that said Michael Saner died at Columbiana County Ohio November 18th 1829
leaving said Mary Saner who then became
his widow said Mary remained his widow
untill her oath before her lawyer that said 
Mary Saner died at the County of Columbiana Ohio March 16th 1842 . He further says that  said Michael Saner and the said Mary Saner was lawfully married to said Michael Saner in the State of Pennsylvania on or about February 15th 1779 (Seventeen hundred seventy nine) he further states
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that there is no public or private record of
their marriage can be found upon dilligent search and enquiry. Said Broomall further says
that the ages and number of the living heirs of said Mary and Michael Saner Julian Catherine Mary Susannah Elizabeth Sarah Michael George William and John is the now living heirs of said soldier and his widow & said Broomall further say that the age of the oldest heir Seventysix  February AD 1856 and the [illegible] of the heirs younger and there is about two years difference between the ages of the children: he further says that he has
been personally and well acquainted with 
said Saners as a family for twenty years
or more and knows and believes the facts
to be as alleged in the former application
from personal knowledge of the family for
the aforesaid period of 20 years or more
Nathan G Broomall
Administrator of the estate of Mary Saner deceased
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written and I further certify that I am well and personally aquainted with said Nathan Broomall and know him to be the
the admistrator of said Mary Saner Deceased
H. Langhlin
Notary Public
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[too blurry to read and decipher]
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Saner SC
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(copied from letter of Apr 8, 1929 without verifying)

August 12, 1930.}
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section}
MMHF/ILL}              (right margin)

Mrs. Mary Zenor Palmer
United States Veterans Hospital
Fort Harrison, Montana.
Dear Madam:

You are advised that the Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to a soldier with
surname Zenor.
The only similar name found on said records is that of Michael Zehner (pensioned as Michael Zane and whose name also appears as Zaner, Zahner, Seyner, Saner, Sanor, Senior.) His record is as follows:
It appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, K. 6141, that Michael Zehner (or spelling as above ) enlisted
in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, in 1776, served as a private in Captains Alexander or Eli Myers' and Michael Huffnagle's Company, Colonels Mackay's and Brodhead's Eighth Pennsylvania Regiment, was
in the battles of Bound Brook, Brandywine, Paoli and Germantown and was discharged September 18, 1779.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 8, 1818, at which time he was residing in Columbiana County, Ohio, aged
seventy-three years. He died there November 18, 1829.
The soldier married February 15, 1779, in the State of Pennsylvania, Mary, her maiden name is not show. She died March 16, 1842 in Columbiana County, Ohio.
The following children were living in 1856 in Stark, Mahoning and Colubiana Counties, Ohio: Julian, Catherine, Mary, Sussannah, Elizabeth, Sarah, Michael, George, William and John.
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The oldest of the above children, name not designated, was aged seventy-six years in February 1856.
It is suggested that information relative to soldiers with surname Zenor might be obtained from the Adjutant General, War Department, who is the custodian of military records.

Very truly yours,

E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner.
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(handwritten left side)
1912 Apr 2
Hist to Alice Trubing. Letter
in S.F. 2759
Samuel Mahaffey

Act of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1976.
(stamp) REJECTED
6141
P.O.  Mary widow of
Service:
    Michael Zane alias Seyner

Enlisted:
Discharged:

O. W. Inv. File #40736
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No
Mary Laner - or Saner or Zaner widow of Michael Ohio

Amos Burden Sep 26, 1836

6141

July 1 1838
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40736

INVALID

File No.  40736
Michael Zane*
servd Rev War

Act: 18th March 18

Index: --Vol. S, Page 600
Michael Zane alias Seyner*
Arrangement of 1870
Consolidated with O.W. Wid. Ref #6146
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1929 - April 8, Hist to Karl Stouffer M.E.E.
1929 - April 30, Karl L. Stouffer adv. sol did not
serve as a commissioned officer M.E.E.
1929 - May 8, Karl L. Stouffer adv. sol served as private. M.E.E.
1929 - May 31. Photos to Karl L. Stouffer & [illegible]
1930 Jan 27 Tombstone Data [illegible] See letter in Peter Dubose S. 21163 
1930, Feb 7. Hist to Mrs. Charles E. Skinner, M.E.E.
1930. Aug. 11 - Hist. to Mrs. Mary Z. Palmer - ELL
1930- Dec 26 - Michael E. Skinner adv that hist was for her on Feb 4, 1930 - E.E.L.
1933 Feb - Mrs. Charles E. Skinner had no further information than that furn. 2/7/30 - M.L.B.
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1937 - June 10 - Hon. Lawrence Imhoff adv. in behalf of Karl L. Stouffer the cost of photos
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(Letterhead center)
(handwritten) Ellen
MRS. CHARLES E. SKINNER
182 RANSOM AVENUE
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY

January 23, 1933

Dept. of Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen,

Would you please give me the Revolutionary record or any information about Michael Saenor - (Zane or Seynor).
He lived in Columbian County, O.
I need this information and will appreciate very much your kindness.
Thank you -
Ellen Skinner
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(stamped round seal)

RECEIVED
JAN 25 1933
MAIL SUB-DIV.
VETS. ADM.
PENSION #3
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June 10, 1937
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
MICHAEL ZANE
R. 6141
BA-J/MMHF: MLB

Honorable Lawrence Imhoff
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C.

My dear Mr. Imhoff:

Reference is made to your letter in behalf of Mr. Karl T. Stouffer, of Homeworth, Ohio, whose letter you enclosed. Mr. Stouffer requests photostatic copies of papers on file in Revolutionary War claim for pension, R. 6141, based upon service of Michael Zane in the Revolutionary War.
There are ten pages to be copied in the case cited and the cost is twenty-five cents a page.
Mr. Stouffer will please make remittance by money order drawn to the order of the Treasurer of the United States, and mail same to the Veterans Administration, Arlington Building, Washington, D. C., when the copies will be made and mailed to him. His letter is returned herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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(letterhead)
LAWRENCE IMHOFF
18TH DISTRICT OHIO

J. C. SKAGGS
SECRETARY
Congress of the United States
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C.
June 4, 1937

COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS
1116 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING

Veterans Administration,
Dept. of Revolutionary War Records,
Washington, D.C.

In accordance with my telephone
conversation with your department this afternoon I am forwarding a letter from a constituent relative to a photostatic copy of pension papers.
Will you kindly communicate with Mr. Stouffer and then return his letter to these files.
With appreciation of the courtesy I am

Very truly,
(signed) Lawrence Imhoff
Lawrence Imhoff, M.C.

LEI:gwb
Enclosure

(stamp)
RECEIVED
June 5, 1937
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Revolution
Michael Zane alias Seyner

Samuel Smith
agt
Union Town Penn
March 8th 1820
I will call for the result 
Admitted
Sept 8th 1820
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February 1, 1933
XXXXXXXXXXXXX
MICHAEL ZANE
R. 6141
BA-J/MLB

Mrs. Charles E. Skinner
182 Ranson Avenue
Lexington, Kentucky

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter of January 23, in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Michael Saenor (Zane or Seynor ).
This office has no further information in regard to Michael Zane (R. 6141), variously spelled, than was furnished you on February 7, 1930. There is no claim for pension on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of any other soldier by that name.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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December 26, 1930
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section EEL

Mrs. Charles E. Skinner
180 Ransom Avenue
Lexington, Kentucky

Dear Madam:

You are advised that the history of Michael Zane
or Zehner, R. 6141, was furnished you on February 7, 1930 and due to the great pressure of current work, the history of a soldier of the Revolution is furnished only once to each inquirer.
Very truly yours

E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner.
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Rev. and 1812
Wars Section
MEE/HMM

February 7, 1930

Mrs. Charles E. Skinner
180 Ransom Avenue
Lexington 
Kentucky.

Dear Madam:

I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 6141, it appears that Michael Zehner, pensioned
Zane (the name also appears as Zaner, Zahner, Seyner, Saner, Sanor and Senior) enlisted in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania in 1776,
served as a private in Captains Alexander or Eli Myers' and Michael Huffnagle's Company, Colonels Mackay's and Brodhead's Eighth Pennsylvania Regiment, was in the battles of Bound Brook, Brandywine, Paoli and Germantown and was discharged September 18, 1779.

He was allowed pension on his application executed July 8, 1818, at which time he was residing in Columbiana County, Ohio, aged seventy-three years. He died there November 18, 1829.

The soldier married February 15, 1779, in the State of Pennsylvania, Mary; her maiden name is not shown. She died March 16, 1842 in Columbiana County, Ohio.

The following children were living in 1856 in Stark, Mahoning and Columbiana Counties, Ohio; Julian, Catherine, Mary, Sussannah, Elizabeth, Sarah, Michael, George, William and John.

The oldest of the above children, name not designated, was aged seventy-six years in February 1856.
Very truly yours,

EARL D. CHURCH
Commissioner.
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From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R.6141, it appears that Michael Zehner, pensioned and the name also appears as Zaner, Zahner, Seyner, Saner, Sanor and Sanier), enlisted in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, in 1776, served as a private in Captains Alexander or Eli Myers' and Michael Haffnagle's Company, Colonels Mackay's and Brodhead's Eighth Pennsylvania Regiment, was in the battles of Bound Brook, Brandywine, Paoli and Germantown and was discharged September 18, 1779.

He was allowed pension on his application executed July 8, 1818, at which time he was residing in Columbiana County, Ohio, aged seventy-three years.  He died there November 18, 1829.

Very truly yours

EARL D. CHURCH
Commissioner

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May 8, 1929

Mr. Karl T. Stouffer
Homeworth
Ohio

Sir:

I advise you that in the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R.6141, it is stated that Michael Zehner served as a private and it does not appear that he served in any other capacity. He was pensioned as a private.

Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner.
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April 30, 1929

Karl T. Stouffer
Homeworth
Ohio

Sir:

I advise you that in the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R.6141, it does not appear that Michael Zehner served as a commissioned officer.

Respectfully,

E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner.
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Karl T. Stouffer
Homeworth, Box 100
Ohio

Sir:

I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 6141, it appears that Michael Zehner, pensioned Zane (the name also appears as Zaner, Zahner,
Seyner, Saner, Sanor and Senior), enlisted in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, in 1776, served as a private in Captains Alexander or Eli Myers' and Michael Huffnagle's Company, Colonels Mackay's and Brodhead's Eighth Pennsylvania Regiment, was in the battles of Bound Brook, Brandywine, Paoli and Germantown and was discharged, September
18, 1779.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 8, 1818, at which time he was residing in Columbiana County, Ohio, aged seventy-three years. He died there, November 18, 1829.
The soldier married, February 15, 1779, in the State of Pennsylvania, Mary, her maiden name is not shown.

Discharge referred to not in claim when
handled by me Apr 8, 1929, M. E. E.
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Rev. 
Wars
MEE/e

She died, March 16, 1842, in Columbiana County, Ohio.
The following children were living in 1856 in Stark, Mahoning and Columbiana Counties, Ohio; Julian, Catherine, Mary, Sussannah, Elizabeth, Sarah, Michael, George, William and John.
The oldest of the above children, name not designated was aged seventy-six years in February, 1856.

Respectfully,

E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner.
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Confirmation as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.  Michael Seyner or Zaner R.F. 6141
---

Date of enlistment or appointment
1776

Length of Service
Sept 18, 1779

Rank.
Pvt.
---
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN.
Eli Miers
Michael Huffnagle

COLONEL.
Mackay
Brodhead

STATE.
8" Pa.
Battles engaged in, Boundbrook, Brandywine, Paola, Germantown
Residence of soldier at enlistment, enlisted in Westmoreland Cty, Pa
Date of application for pension, July 8, 1818 [illegible]
Residence at date of application, Columbiana Co. Ohio
Age at date of application, 73 yrs. Died Nov 18, 1829 at Columbiana Co. Ohio
Remarks: Soldier married in Penn. Feby 15, 1779 May or Mary
She died May 16, 1842 in Columbiana Co.,Ohio.
Children: Julian, Catharine Mary Susannah,  Elizabeth, Sarah, Michael, George, William, John

Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rejection not noted.

1565b3m10-08


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Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
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1-681
PHONE Branch 476
SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE.
All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. 32508
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph Photostat, and Blue Print Work.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
WASHINGTON
CHIEF, Division of Publications,
Room G 137.
May 23, 1929
Please furnish work specified below.
Bureau ordering Pension Deliver to Room No 5033

(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE,
EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job photostatic copies of six pages from Revolutionary War pension claim of Michael Zane, Pennsylvania Troops, R. 6141.
No. of copies 1 of each Shall form be kept standing?   days
For further information see Mrs. M. M. H. Finch Room No. 5033 Phone No. 541

Approved A. D. Williamson
Chief Clerk of Bureau

Margaret M. H. Finch
Chief of Branch
●
NOTE: No order made ""SPECIAL"" unless statement showing necessity is written
below and approved by Chief Clerk of Bureau ordering

CHECK WORK DESIRED
(stamp left side) DIVISION OF PUBLICATIONS
RECEIVED
MAY 25, 1929
DEPT. OF THE INTERIOR

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May 23, 1929

Acting Commissioner of Pensions, 
Washington,
D.C.

Sir:
Please furnish me photostatic copies of 6 pages from Revolutionary War pension claim of Michael Zane, Pennsylvania Troops, R.6141, uncertified.

Respectfully,

Karl T. Stouffer, Atty,
Homeworth, Ohio

Received payment 90¢
Rev.&1812 Wars Section
Antonia W. For

May 23, 1929

(upper right corner)
Cash - 90 cents
(stamp)
FINANCE DIVISION
BOOKKEEPER'S DESK
MAY 24 1929
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
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Pages selected by Mr. Stouffer

1818 appl. 4 p.
1819 appl. 2 p.
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May 11, 1929.

Karl T. Stouffer,
Homeworth, 
Ohio

Sir:

I advise you that photostatic copies of papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 6141, Michael Zehner, widow Mary, will be furnished you upon request, at the rate of fifteen cents a page with twenty-five cents extra for certification if that is desired.
The number of pages to be copied is eleven. *
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of th Secretary of the Interior.

Respectfully,

E. W. MORGAN,
Acting Commissioner

*This enquirer called and selected 6 pages
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Rev. &1812
MMHF
KARL T. STOUFFER
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT ALAW
Homeworth, Ohio
April 27, 1929.

Hon. E. W. Morgan,
Acting Commissioner,
Bureau of Pensions,
U. S. Department of the Interior,
Washington, D. C. 

Dear Sir:  

In re: Rev. & 1812 War Section.  MEE/eel.

With reference to the pension record of Michael Zehner, R. 6141, I believe the best way to get all of the information concerning this Revolutionary soldier is by having a copy of his pension application.  Each transcript would show his rank if he served as an officer.  Therefore, please send me a copy of the pension application of Michael Zehner, a REvolutionary Soldier.  

Revolutionary soldier.  

I am a lineal descendant of this Revolutionary soldier and I would like to know all about him.  

From information I have already received, I note there was a variance in the spelling of his name when he came into Columbiana County, 
Ohio.  I wonder if he signed his pension checks with the changed spelling.  I wonder what the psychology was that induced him to change his name.  What political influence in Ohio would induce a man to change his name. The only way to arrive at these facts is to get full information.  The information I have shown that he enlisted as Michael Zechner, and that undoubtedly his correct name as given to him.  But what politician influence would induce a man to change his name when he came into the State of Ohio, is a mystery to me.  a man who fought in the American Revolutioen would have no reason to change his namee to suit any politicians.  

If there is a charge for a copy of Michael Zehner's pension application, bill it to me.  However, it would seem that since this is a Departmental matter on public information, there would be no charge.  

Very truly yours,
K. T. Stouffer [signature]

P. S.  As to the variance in spelling names in Ohio it seems that a great many people in this Stsate anglicized their names.  Stau
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KARL T. STOUFFER
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
HOMEWORTH OHIO MAY 6, 1929


E. W. Morgan
Acting Commissioner,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D.D.

In re:  Rev and 1812 Wars
Section MEE/eel

Sir:  

Referring to your letter of April 30, 1929 Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 6141, does not show that 
Michael Zeknir served as a commissioned officer.  Does it appear that he ever served as a sergeant or corporal?  Hearsay has it that he was an officer.

It may be that the good people mistook [illegible] if he wore them for the rank of a commissioned officer.  This information is respectfully sought.   [illegible] after accurate information ensuring this great  American.  

Respectfully,
K. T. Stouffer
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KARL T. STOUFFER
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR LAW
Homeworth, Ohio  April 25, 1929.

Hon. E. W. Morgan
Acting Commissioner,
Bureau of Pensions,
United States Department of the Interior,
Washington, D.C.

Ref. Rev. & 1812 War Section.  MEE/eel.

Sir:
    Referring to the pension application and record of Michael Zehner, R. 6141, I wonder if the records show whether or not he ever served as a commissioned officer.  If so what was his rank?
    I received a letter from you giving his record as a private, but I have been advises that he once served as an officer in the American Revolution.  Any further information as to his rank if he ever served as an officer will be deeply appreciated. 

                                Respectfully,
                                         //s//
                               K. T. Stouffer
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KARL T. STOUFFER
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
Homeworth, Ohio   March 29, 1929

The Pension Commissioner,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:

With reference to the matter of whether Michael Sanor made application for a pensioen, being entitled to such as a soldier of the American Revolution, I have received no reply to my recent inquiry.  

I inquired personally at the War  Department in Washington, D. C., on or about March 8, 1929, as to whether or not Michael Sanor appeared on their records as a soldier of the American Revolution and nothing was found, but I was told to write to the State Librarian,, Harrisburg, Penna., writing to you in regard to the matter.  

As I explained to the State Librarian at Harrisburg, there was a man buried south of North Georgetown, Ohio, by the name of Michael Sanor, and it appears that he was a soldier of the American Revolution.  At least there are quite a few people in Columbians County who claim that they are descendants of Michael Sanor, a soldier of the American Revolution.  

I happen to be related to the Sanor family, and I have, however, taken the matter of being a descendant of a soldier of the American Revolution and an aide-de-camp of General Washington.  

If he was not a soldier of the American Revolution, it will  not injury my reputation or feelings as I said there was nothing to it and never   particularly claimed to be a descendant of any soldier of the American Revolution, and it is true that Michael Sanor was a soldier of the American Revolution and an aide to General Washington, then it will be interacting to have the fact corroborated by authority for the Good people that think they are descendants of a soldier of the American Revolution and take some pride in pointing to that fact.  

Very respectfully,

K. T. Stouffer [signature]


[Postal stamp showing received March 30, 1929]
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KARL T. StOUFFER
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW HOMEWORTH, OHIO April 11, 1929. 
 Hon. E. W. Morgan, 
Acting Commissioner,
 Bureau of Pensions,
United States Department of the Interior
Washington, D. C. 
Sir: 
 Your letter of April 8, 1929, concerning the Revolutionary War record is received, and greatly appreciated. My father, Dr. Peter Stouffer, died January 20, 1929, and it was always said that he came from Revolutionary stock. I always regarded it as a myth, but when he died I made the statement to the Minister who conducted the funeral services that my father, a graduate of Jefferson Medical College, of Philadelphia, came from Revolutionary people. Your letter substantiates everything that I said, which, heretofore, was hearsay. Dr Peter Stouffer's mother was Barbara Sanor, a daughter of William Sanor, who was a son of Michael Zehner, the Revolutionary soldier who fought in the battles of Bound Brook, Brandywine, Paoli and Germantown. Barbara Sanor Stouffer Stump was born December 18, 1827, in Knox Township Columbiana County, Ohio, and the family Bible I have here states that she was the daughter of William Sanor. The Sanor family resided about two miles south of North Georgetown, Ohio, in Columbiana County, and my father was born very near there, almost on an adjoining farm. My grandmother, Barbara Sanor Stouffer stump died here in the Stouffer home, December 13, 1916, aged 89 years. My father was 66 when he died. The writer is 40.
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HOMEWORTH, OHIO

Hon. E. W. Morgan  -2-

  I was in Washington, D. C., March 4, 1929, for a change from the sorrow incident to the death of my father.  I have no brothers or sisters and my mother died in February 1923, aged 57.  While there I went to the War Department, Adjutant General's Office, and inquired if they had a record of Michael Sanor, and I was referred to the state Librarian, Harrisburg, Penna.  Upon inquiry at Harrisburg, I was referred to your Department.

    The writer of this letter is a graduate of Mount Union College, Alliance, Ohio, The Cleveland Law School, and a former student of Columbia University Law School.  One of my former law Professors is Justice Marlan F. Stone, of the Supreme Court of the United States.  The writer was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, March8, 1929, upon the motion of Colonel Roy G. Fitzgerald, a member of Congress, and a veteran of the World War.  The writer did some war service with the War Trade Board during the war.  He has also shown some interest in the C.M.T.C. camps, and spent several summers in training at Plattsburg Barracks, New York.  As a matter of fact, he was recommended for appointment as Lieutenant at Plattsburg.  He complied with all the requirements and conditions of his application for training, and his certificate from Plattsburg states that his services has been honest and faithful.

                                    Very respectfully yours,
                                                //s//
                                       Karl Stouffer

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K. T. Stouffer
Attorney-at-Law
Homeworth, Ohio

ans. May 29, 1929

E. W. Morgan
Acting Commissioner
Bureau of Pensions
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:                         Reference MMYF

Dear Sir:  

    On or about May 23 when in Washington I left 90 cents with one of the clerks in the Pension Bureau for photostatic copies of designated papers Revolutionary War pension claim, r6141 Michael Zehner.
    Please be advised I have not received these as yet.
                                 Yours truly
                                        //s//
                              Karl T. Stouffer

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KARL T. STOUFFER
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
HOMEWORTH, OHIO 

March 18, 1929.

Pension Commissioner,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C. 

Sir:

    Do your record show the name Michael Saner, a soldier of the American Revolution, as ever having make application for a pension? The name may be spelled Saner, Zahner, Zaner or Sener.
    Do your records disclose anywhere that Michael Saner was a soldier of the American Revolution, and if so, where did he come from and what was his rank. I would appreciate this information very much.

                           Very respectfully.
                                    //s//
                              Karl Stouffer

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Mrs. Charles E. Skinner
Lexington, Kentucky

February 2, 1930.

Department of Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Wahsington, D.C.

Dear Sirs:

    Will you please send me the pension record of Michael Sanor or Jane pr. P.L. Oct. 6, 1820:89. also any family record you have.
    I will appreciate this very much.

                                Thank you,
                         Mrs. Ellen Skinner
                          180 Ransom Avenue
                            Lexington, Kentucky.

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UNITED STATES VETERANS' HOSPITAL
FORT HARRISON, MONT.

This Letter Refers to Your File Number:
In Reply Refer to:

August 1, 1931.

Bureau of Pensions
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:

    Could you give me any information in regard to any person by the name of Zenor, who fought in the Revolutionary War.  I would be very grateful to you for any data.
    Thanking you for any effort on your part.

                               Very truly yours,
                                          //s//
                               Mary Zenor Palmer
                          (Mrs.) Mary Zenor Palmer

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Mrs. Charles E. Skinner          ans. 2/7/30
Lexington, Kentucky  

                                          January 15, 1930

Department of Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sirs,

    Would you please write me what revolutionary record and any family record you have of Michael Sanor or Jane - pr. P.L. Oct 6, 1820, '89. I am very anxious to get both of these records and thank you very much for your trouble.

                              Very sincerely
                   (Mrs.) Ellen Trimble Skinner
                   180 Ranson Ave.
                   Lexington, Ky.

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[[printed text]] Mrs. Charles E Skinner
Lexington, Kentucky [[/printed text]]

November 16, 1930

Bureau of Pensions
Washington, DC

Dear Sirs, - 
Please write me the war record or any reference to the family of Mich'l Zane or Seynor
pr. P. L. Oct. 6, 1820; 89 -

Very sincerely
Ellen Skinner

Mrs chas. E. Skinner
180 Ransom Ave.,
Lexington, KY.  

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Sept 26/56
Amos Burden
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Pension Office
Sep 26 1836


1838
Sir,
The informal application of the administrating Mary Laner - or Saner or Zaner - (I am not able to ascertain which name is intended} has been filed. 

I [[strikethrough]] can [[/strikethrough]] do not find that any one named Michael Laner, or Saner or Zaner of Ohio was ever pensioned or ever made an application for pension, - If any such explanation can be made as will enable me to find his papers - if he ever filed any - I will then [illegible] the defects in this application before me, 

Amos Burden hs

Alliance, 
Ohio