Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 17024, for Casper Potterf, Maryland
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(3-1776)
SERVICE
Md.
Va.


Potter, Casper
or
Pottorf
of
Potterff

Arrasmith, Nancy
Former widow

NUMBER
S. 17024
B.L. Wt. 49.468-160-5

CONTENTS
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19.662
Ohio
Casper Potterf
of Preble Co in the State of Ohio
who was a private in the Company commanded
by Captain Campbell of the Reg commanded
by Col Lewis - in the Maryland [illegible]
for 9 Months & Va.

Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio
at the rate of 30 Dollars --- Cents per annum
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 9 day of August 1833 and to I N McNee
Eaton Preble Co, O

Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $60.00
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sep "
15.00
$75 00

Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832

Recorded by F. S. Evans Clerk
Book E Vol. 8. Page 20.
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The State of Ohio Preble County Court
of Common Pleas of the Term of March 1833
On this twenty third day of March in the year of our
Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty three
personally appeared in open Court, before the Honorable
the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the
the County of Preble and State of Ohio, now sitting,
Casper Potterf a Resident of the County of Preble and
State of Ohio aforesaid, aged seventy four years, who
being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath
make the following declaration, in order to obtain the
benefit of the act of Congress passed June seventh
Of eighteen hundred and thirty two -
That he entered the service of the United States under the
following named officers, and served as herein stated.
That some time in the winter of 1777, he was drafted
for three months to serve in the Militia of Fredrick
County Maryland, in Captain John Banner's company.
Deponant does not recollect who either of the field
officers were during this tour. [several lines crossed out]
That they marched to Philidelphia and remained there about 
sixteen days, from which place we marched into New Jersey, and again marched
Back to Philidelphia, and from thence home, where he
was released from further service by the expiration of his time.
Deponant further states that some time in the month
of January Seventeen hundred and eighty one, he was
drafted for three months, to serve in the Militia of
Rockbridge County Virginia in Captain James
Buckhannan’s Company of Colonel John Boyer’s
Regiment, of General Muhlenburg’s brigade. He
marched from Rockbridge County Virginia to a
place called Edmunds hill near the dismal swamp
where he was in a small engagement on the opposite
side of the dismal swamp, from where the American
army then lay - from Edmunds hill we marched
to Gregory's camp in N. Carolina at which place he
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was discharged and returned home. That some time
in the last of August of the same year, he was drafted
for three months to serve in the Militia of Rockbridge
County Virginia in Captain Charles Campbell's Company
of Colonel Samuel Lewis’ Regiment of General Stevens's Brigade.
We marched from thence to Williamshing, and from
thence to York, where Cornwallis was then stationed,
where Cornwallis in a short time after surrendered, and
that he assisted in guarding the prisoners to Winchester
Barracks in Fredrick County Virginia, and there
he was discharged and returned home-- The whole time
that deponent served was nine months- Deponant
can prove a part of the above services by Fredrick Miller
who was with deponant in the second tour above
mentioned, who was personally acquainted with this
deponant. He never received a written discharge he has
a written record of his age from which it appears that
he was born in Lancaster County Pennsylvania
the nineteenth day of December seventeen hundred and
fifty nine. He lived in Pennsylvania until he was about
eight or nine years old, from thence he moved to Maryland
where he resided ten or eleven years, from thence he
moved to Virginia where he resided about twenty two years
and from thence he moved to the County of Preble in the
State of Ohio, where he has ever since resided, and where
he now resides-- He hereby relinquishes every claim
whatever to a pension or annuity except the present,
and declares that his name is not on the pension roll
of the agency of any state
Sworn to and subscribed the
day and year aforesaid
J. C. Hawkins Clerk
Casper Potterf

I Fredrick Miller residing in the County of Preble in the
State of Ohio, do hereby certify I knew Casper Potterf
in the war of the Revolution, that I served with him
in the second tour mentioned in his said declaration.
I have full confidence in the truth of the declaration he
has made - Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid-
Frederick Miller
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The State of Ohio Preble County
Before the undersigned Ellis S. Baldwin, a Justice of the peace
in and for the County of Preble aforesaid, personally came
Frederick Miller, a resident of the County aforesaid, who being by me first
duly sworn according to law deposes and says that he knew Casper
Potterf, who has made the within declaration, in the war of the Revolution.
That deponent served with him in the second tour mentioned in his said
declaration; Deponent further saith that he has full confidence in the said
Casper Potterf’s declaration as within set forth, and subscribed.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 11th day of June AD 1833
Fredrick Miller

[Right margin - vertical]
Casper Potterf
24218

I, Ellis. S. Baldwin, a Justice of the peace in and for the
County of Preble in the State of Ohio, do hereby certify that
I am well acquainted with Frederick Miller, who
has made, sworn to and subscribed the foregoing affidavit before
me, and that he is a resident of said county, is a credible
person, and that his statement is entitled to full
faith and credit.
Witness my hand and seal, this 11th June AD 1833
Ellis S Baldwin J. P. {seal}

The State of Ohio Preble County 
I Joseph C. Hawkins Clerk of the Court
of Common Pleas for said County, Certify that Ellis S.
Baldwin is a Magistrate as above, and that the signature
purporting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and official seal at Eaton
this 14th day of June AD 1833
J. C. Hawkins Clerk P.C.
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We Henry Monfort, a Clergyman, residing in the County
of Preble and State of Ohio, and John Acton residing in
the County and State aforesaid, hereby certify that we are
well acquainted Casper Potterf, who has subscribed and
sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him
to be seventy four years 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.
Henry Monfort
John Acton

Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
J.C. Hawkins Clerk

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion
after the investigation of the matter, and after putting
the interrogatories prescribed by the War department
that the above named applicant was a revolutionary
soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further
certifies, that it appears to them that Henry Monfort
who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman
resident in the County of Preble and State of Ohio, and
that John Acton who has also signed the same is a
resident of the same County and State, and is a credible
person, and that their statement is entitled to credit-
By order of the Court
J. C. Hawkins Clerk

I Joseph C. Hawkins Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas
do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original
proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the 
application of Casper Potterf for a Pension-
In testimony when of I have hereunto set my
hand and seal of office this Twenty third
day of March eighteen hundred and
thirty three
J.C. Hawkins C Clerk
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185.85 
Act Mar 3 }
July 9 	   } ‘53

S. James Potterf  to Nancy June Butler/widow
of Casper Potterf Priv.

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Private
Md Mil’a
Revolution

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No 49468 [illegible] Dec’r 13/56

Pensions
Ohio June 32-19662
Ad. 160 ac’s Decr 9/54

Dodge
James L. Street
New Brunswick
N Jersey

G. W. Gans
Eaton Preble Co. Ohio

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Aug 29/60 Warrt. Corrected & returned to John Good, Gen Land Office
Name of the first mentioned warrant [illegible] S. James Potterf to James Potterff

Wrt. Corrected
A.L.G.



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of March, 1855
She further declares on her
oath as aforesaid, that her husband, the said
Casper Potterf, the Revolutionary Pensioner
as aforesaid, died in the County of Preble, in
the State of Ohio, on the fourth day of Oct.
AD. 1836, and that she remained his widow,
until the first day of December, A.D. 1850,
when she intermarried with William
Arrasmith, of Preble County Ohio, whose
wife she has been, ever since, and is
now; and, that, not having been a widow,
since the 1st day of December A.D. 1850, she
is not aware, nor does she believe, that
she has any right to a Bounty land War
rant, under any act of Congress, in 
consequence of the Revolutionary service, of Casper
Potterf, her former husband, deceased as
aforesaid; but if the Commissioner
of Pensions, decide, that she is entitled,
to a warrant for bounty land, then,
and in that case, she hereby relinquishes,
all her right, title and interest, in, and
to said Bounty land, and bequests, that 
a warrant may issue therefor, to, and
in the name of James S. Potterf, and Nancy
J. Potterf, (now Nancy J. Butler), who are 
the only children of the said Casper Potterf, 
the Revolutionary Pensioner, deceased
 as aforesaid, who were minors, or
under twenty one years of age, on the third day
of March, AD. 1853.
She further declares, on
her oath as aforesaid, that she has
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State of Ohio County of Preble SS.
Be it known, that on this
first day of September, in the year one
thousand eight hundred and fifty six, before
the undersigned Judge, and ex officio
Clerk of the Probate Court, of the County and
State aforesaid, personally came Nancy
Arrasmith, aged fifty six years, a resident
of the Township of Washington, in the County
of Preble and State of Ohio, who being duly
Sworn according to law, on her oath declares:
 That on the sixth day of August,
A.D. 1832, she was married, in the County
of Preble, in the State of Ohio, by Isaac
Stephens, a Justice of the Peace, to Casper
Potterf, a Revolutionary Soldier, who
afterwards became a U.S. Pensioner
of Preble County Ohio, at thirty dollars per
annum, under the act of June 7th A.D.
1832, and that her name before her said
marriage was Nancy Longnecker.
She further declares, on her oath as aforesaid,
That she had three children, only, by
the said Carper Potterf, who were living
on the third day of March A.D. 1855, to wit;
Gasper T. Potterf, who was born June 27th
AD 1833; James S. Potterf, who was born on
the 25th day of September, A.D. 1834, and 
Nancy J. Potter, (now, Nancy J. Butler), who was born,
July 22nd A.D. 1836: two, only, of whom, to wit,
James S. Potterf and Nancy J. Potterf, (now
Nancy J. Butler) were under twenty one
years of age, or minors, on the 3d day
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of March, 1855
She further declares on her
oath as aforesaid, that her husband, the said
Casper Potterf, the Revolutionary Pensioner
as aforesaid, died in the County of Preble, in
the State of Ohio, on the fourth day of Oct.
AD. 1836, and that she remained his widow,
until the first day of December, A.D. 1850,
when she intermarried with William
Arrasmith, of Preble County Ohio, whose
wife she has been, ever since, and is
now; and, that, not having been a widow,
since the 1st day of December A.D. 1850, she
is not aware, nor does she believe, that
she has any right to a Bounty land War
rant, under any act of Congress, in 
consequence of the Revolutionary service, of Casper
Potterf, her former husband, deceased as
aforesaid; but if the Commissioner
of Pensions, decide, that she is entitled,
to a warrant for bounty land, then,
and in that case, she hereby relinquishes,
all her right, title and interest, in, and
to said Bounty land, and bequests, that 
a warrant may issue therefor, to, and
in the name of James S. Potterf, and Nancy
J. Potterf, (now Nancy J. Butler), who are 
the only children of the said Casper Potterf, 
the Revolutionary Pensioner, deceased
 as aforesaid, who were minors, or
under twenty one years of age, on the third day
of March, AD. 1853.
She further declares, on
her oath as aforesaid, that she has
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not any, nor does she know of any
family or other record of the birth of
her children, but remember the dates
perfectly well.
Nancy Arrasmith her mark

Also, at the same time and place personally 
came before me, William Arrasmith,
aged sixty three years, a resident of the Township
 of Washington, in the County of Preble,
in the State of Ohio, and made oath, in
due form of law, that he married Mrs
Nancy Potterf, on the 1st day of December,
A.D. 1850, that she was, at that time, the
widow of Casper Potterf, deceased, the Revolutionary
Pensioner of Preble County Ohio,
but, that she has been ever since, and
is now the wife of affiant: that he
has been personally well acquainted with
her, since A.D. 1866, and was personally
 acquainted with her former husband,
Casper Potterf, deceased as aforesaid, from 
about, 1828, to the time of his death; that
he has personal knowledge of the Marriage
of the said Casper Potterf, and Nancy Longnecker,
now the wife of affiant; of the death of 
the said Casper Potterf, and of the fact that 
only two of the Children of the said Casper
Potterf, were minors, on the third day of March
1855; to wit; James S. Potterf and Nancy
J. Potterf, (now Nancy J. Butler).
He further declares, that he has no interest in
this claim.
Wm Arrasmith
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The State of Ohio Preble County ss
The foregoing affidavits were sworn
to and subscribed before me on the day
and year above written; and I certify
that I know the affiants to be credible
persons; that Nancy Arrasmith
is the person she represents herself to be
and that I have no interest in this claim.
In testimony whereof I have
hereto set my hand and affixed
the seal of my Office as Judge
and ex officio Clerk of the
Probate Court of said County
of Preble this 1st day of September
AD 1856
John V. Campbell
Probate Judge
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185.856
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The State of Ohio Preble County SS
On this 2nd day of June AD. 1855. before me G. W. Gans
a Notary Public within and for the County and
State aforesaid duly authorized by law to administer
 oaths, personally came Squire James Potterf &
Nancy Jane Potterf by their next friend Ely
Campbell - heirs at law and only minor children
of Gasper Potter late of Preble County deceased -
And the said Squire James Potterf and his next
friend Ely Campbell who being first duly Sworn
according to law declare that the said
Squire James, and Nancy Jane Potterf are the
only surviving Minor heirs of the said
Gasper Potterf deceased who was a Revolutionary
Soldier and was in receipt of pension for his services 
in the war between the United States and Great Britain of 
Independance, from the United States up to
the time of his death which was on the 4"
day of October AD. 1837 in the sum of
$36.00 dollars annually.
They further state that no widow survives the said 
Gasper Potterf and
this declaration is made for the purpose
of obtaining the Bounty land to which the
said Squire James Potterf and Nancy Jane
Potterf may be entitled under the Act of
Congress approved March 3rd 1855, “granting
additional Bounty to certain officer and soldiers
who have been engaged in the Military Service
of the United States.”-
And for proof of service as aforesaid 
the Commission of Pensions is refered to proof
on file in the Pension office.
They further say they have not received
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a warrant for bounty land under this
or any other act of Congress nor
made any application therefore.
And by these presents constitutes
And appoint G. W. Gans to receive the
said warrant when the same may
cause to be delivered to the said
applicants
James Potterf
Ele Campbell (Next friend)

We John Holderman & William Campbell - 
residents of Preble County in the State of Ohio
upon our oaths declare that the foregoing 
declaration was signed and acknowledged by Squire
James Potterf and his next friend Ely
Campbell in our presence and that we believe
from the appearance and statements of the applicants
that they the identical persons they represent
themselves to be.
And that the father of said Squire James Potterf
and Nancy Jane Potterf with whom they
were acquainted ten years previous to his
death, died on on the 4th day of October
1837. and that his widow has since his
death intermarried with William Arasmithand
whose wife she now is. And that said Squire James Potterf
and Nancy Jane Potterf with whom they have
know from infancy are the only surviving
minor children and heirs at law of Gasper
Potter deceased -
John Halderman
William Campbell
The foregoing declaration and affidavit
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were sworn to and subscribed before
me on the day and year above written 
and I certify that I know the affiants
to be credible persons, that the claimants
is the persons they represent themselves to be
And that I have no interest in this Claim.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereto
subscribed my name officially
and affixed my seal of Office
Notarial at Eaton Jun 2nd 1855.
G. W. Gans
Notary Public
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24. 218
Casper Potterf
Preble C'o. Ohio

Adm 9. Months

Johon McN McNutt
Eaton
Ohio
Preble County
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WAR DEPARTMENT.
Pension Office,
27th April 1893
Sir:

The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has
been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of
your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and
the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed,
before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is
necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed,
you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: }). You will, when
you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and
you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your
claim.
A Statement, shewing the service of Casper Pottoff

Period when Service was rendered 
Winter 1777 dra’d 
Jany 1781 draf’d 
Aug 1781

Duration of the claimant's service.
3 months
3 months
3 months

Rank of the claimant.
Private
“
“

Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served.
Capt Bannard
Capt Buchanan Col. Boyers
Capt Campbell Col Lewis -

Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service.
74 years Frederick Co, Maryland


Proof by which the declaration is supported.
Traditionary
a Clergyman & a living witness

I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant
J. L. EDWARDS
Commissioner of Pensions
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2
REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army,
and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers, all
persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who
were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to
Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are
also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged
in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
1.
The Regular Troops.
2.
The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.
3. ┃
Persons employed in the Naval Service.
4. ┃
Indian Spies.
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming
the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, mucicians or privates, will, in the first
instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of
Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is
considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss.
County of
On this
day of
personally appeared (a) before
A. B. a resident (b) of
and State, Territory or District
of
years, 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 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d)
with and
served in the
(e) regiment of the
line, under the following named officers:
(Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served
under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the
town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged,
and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons
who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he
declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of
the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
And then will follow the certificate of the Court.
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary
soldier, and served as he states.
of the Court of
do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of
the application of
for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this
day of
& c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be
found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia.
except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and
subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the
and C. D. residing in (the same)
hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with
who has
subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be
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.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
And then will follow the certificate of the Court.
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after
putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary
Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the
and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the
and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
1
Clerk of the Court of
do hereby certify that the foregoing
contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of
for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal
of office, this
day of
& c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission
; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if
possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services
of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light
upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will
also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful
in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person
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will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal
means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted
; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected
. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and
there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his
case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of
service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State
troops of Virginia.
1. Where and in what year were you born?
2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?
3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war
, and where do you now live?
4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute?
And if a substitute, for whom?
5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such
Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.
6. To a Soldier - Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it?
To an Officer  - Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what
has become of it?
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify
as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are
requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court,
without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons--one of whom should be
the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from
their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed
and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion.
If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character
and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the
inquiry whether the belief is general; and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before
required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper
county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform,
and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record,
or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper
Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a
Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is
his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before
the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the
declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure
, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period
of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the
opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
&
The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow
the rule laid down for his guidance.
The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
 The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
 The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the
claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so
definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the
loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his
recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:--For – years
-- months, and days
, I served as a . For months and - days, I served as a ; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid
 according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months,
is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two yours
in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is
highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what tiers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement;
the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority
; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil
pursuit.
The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
The opinion of the Court is always required.
The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public
seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the
papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains
the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must
pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company and line to which he belonged.  The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses,

[handwriiten addition - right margin] 
as to Miller

and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
The notes from a to i are equally applicable to the cases of Militia Men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note j applies to continental troops only. 
This traditionary evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
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January 3, 1939
XXXXXXXXX
BA-J/CC

Casper Potter, Pottorf or Potterff
S117024

Mr. Henry Kercher
2814 Victoria Avenue
Hyde Park, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the
Revolutionary War record of Peter Barnhart and Gasper Potterf,
of Virginia and Ohio.
There is no claim for pension on file based upon service
in the Revolutionary War of a Peter Barnhart, nor of a Gasper
Potterf. The record has been found of one Casper Potterf which
may be of interest to you. His record follows as found in the
claim for pension based upon his service in the Revolutionary War. 
This claim is on file under S17024.
He was born December 19, 1759 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania,
 the names of his parents are not given.
He lived until he was about nine years old in Pennsylvania,
when he moved to Maryland.
He enlisted in the winter of 1777 and served three months as
private in the militia of Frederick County, Maryland in Captain
John Bannerd's Company.
While residing in Virginia, he enlisted sometime in January
1781 and served three months as a private in the militia of 
Rockbridge county, Virginia in Captain James Buchanan's Company in
Colonel John Bowyer's regiment and was in a skirmish at Edmund's
Hill near Dismal swamp. He enlisted sometime in August, 1781, and
served three months as a private in the same militia in Captain
Charles Campbell's company in Colonel Samuel Lewis' regiment, was
at Yorktown when Cornwallis surrendered and assisted in guarding
the prisoners to Winchester Barracks.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 23,
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1833, at which time he was living in Preble County, Ohio.
The soldier married August 6, 1832 in Preble County, Ohio,
Nancy Longnecker.
Their children were:
Casper T.  born June 27, 1833
James S. “ September 25, 1834
Nancy Jane “ July 22, 1836, Married John Butler.

The soldier died October 4, 1836 or 1837, and his widow,
Nancy, Married December 1, 1850, William Arrasmith. In 1856,
Nancy Arrasmith was fifty-six years of age and a resident of
Preble County, Ohio.

Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator.
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49. 468
(9th)

Correction
Act / 55

[illegible]
Page 24

185.856
EATON O.
JUL 5

To Department of Interior
official Business
FREE

Hon L. Pinckney Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City D. C.
Page 25

In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of [illeg.] File 17024 - Casper Potterf, a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) [crossed off] application for pension on file in this Bureau.

DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.
Winter 77
Jany  81
Aug 81

LENGTH OF SERVICE.
3 mos
3 mos
3 mos

RANK
Pvt

OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN.
John Bannerd
James Buchanan
Charles Campbell
COLONEL.
John Boyer
Samuel Lewis

STATE
Md.
Va
Va

Battles engaged in, [crossed off] Ok at Edmund's Hill near Dismal Swamp.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Md.
Date of application for pension, Mch. 23, 1833 Allowed
Residence at date of application, Preble Co. Oh.
Age at date of application, B. Dec. 19, 1759 Lancaster Co. Pa.

Remarks
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Butte Mont.
July 20 - 1932

[Logo of Daughters of the American Revolution]
US Pensions Bureau
Washington D.C. 

Dear Sirs -
Can you give me the record of Casper Potterf 
b 1759-1836  -- in Lancaster Co Pa. -- moved to Md -- then to Vir -- then to Preble Co Ohio -- where he died think he served in Maryland & Virginia also -- Awaiting an early reply I am 
Yours --
Mrs. Chas. S. Passmore
717 W. Granite St.
Butte Mont

[postal stamp] RECEIVED JULY 26 1932
PENSION [illeg]
Page 27

Hamilton, Ohio Aug 22/26
712 Dayton St.

Department of the Interior, Beaure (sic) of Pensions Washington, D.C.

Please send me the Official Rev. War record of Casper Potterf.

Sincerely yours,
Mrs. W. B. Shuler

[stamp] PENSION S
AUG 24 1925
U.S.
OFFICE
Page 28

United States Senate,
Washington, Feb. 7, 1924

Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Sir: 
I have the honor to submit the following communication for your consideration, and to ask that the request made therein be complied with if possible.
When the matter is disposed of, will you kindly have the letter returned to my office, and oblige.

Yours truly,
[signed] Magnus Johnson.
U.S.S.
Page 29

Letter of Anne Simson - Johnson
returned to Senator Magnus Johnson
as requested by him.

Arvs. Feb 9'24

[postal stamp] PENSION  O
U.S. 
FEB 8 1924
OFFICE
Page 30

Mr. J. W. Ozias, 
Lawrence, Kans-

Sir:

In reply to your letter dated 
the 26" and rec'd the 29" ulto., you 
are advised that in the claim of 
Casper Potterf, Sur. File 17024, the soldier 
filed no papers excepting his declaration 
in which his name is spelled as above, 
and signed only once, as shown by 
the attached tracing.  This Bureau 
has no further information concerning 
his name.
Page 31

Commisher [Commissioner] of Pension 
Washionton [Washington] DC pleas [please] send 
me the militery [military] history 
of my great gran [grand] father 
Gasper [written above: Cas?] Potterf as a soldier 
of the Revolution War
and olige [oblige] me

Respectfuly [Respectfully] yours 
my adress [address]

Mrs Teresa T Haas
Tucumcari
New Mexico
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[Circular mail receipt stamp]

PENSION 
D
OCT
U 5 S
1914 
OFFICE

JMD
Rev Rec
Page 33

Lawrence, Kansas, Nov. 26, 1909.

Hon. V. Warner, Commissioner of Pensions, 
Washington, D.C.

Sir--I respectfully desire the following information:

(a) In his application for pension in 1833, or in his 
military service in American Revolution in any 
one of his 3 enlistments from Pennsylvania, Virginia 
or Maryland, did pensioner 17,024 enroll his name 
as Casper Baddorf, Casper Potterf, or Gasper 
Boddorf, or Gasper Potterf?  Please give the dif
ferent spellings at enrollment for service 
or discharge, and if any different form of name 
was used in application for pension, and what 
spelling wss used in each variation and time (if any)x

(b) Was Deidrich Keisling (Kesling or Kisleng, or 
any one of a similar name), same war, or in 
Colonial wars, or War 1812, a soldier of those 
wars, and a pensioner?

(c) Please give military history of Jacob Potterf, 
soldier of War of 1812; from March 20, 1784, 
died April 3, 1862-grand son of Casper Boddorf 
above mentioned x Regiment unknown to inquirer x

(d) Prior to 1860, is any one of the name of Ozias, or 
Osias, or Osins, on record in military service, as 
a pensioner or otherwise?

Respectfully, 

J. W. Ozias x
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Pension Office
A
U.S.
NOV 29 1909
Page 35

Eaton O July 17th 1909
Commishener of Pension
Washington DC please send
military history of my great
grand father Gasper Potterf
a soldier of The Revolutionary
war and oblige.
respectfully yours
adress Mr Clifford C Flora
Eaton
Ohio
R.R. No 3

address Mr Clifford C Flora
Eaton
Ohio
R R No 3
Page 36

Record Division
Jul 19 1909

Pension Office
U.S. 
Jul 19 1909
Page 37

O.W. [illegible]                                                     C
Eaton O Dec 28 1906

Hon Commisher of Pension
Washington DC Pleas send
me the military history of
my great grand Father
Casper Potterf as a Soldier of
The Revolutionary War and
oblige me
Respectfully yours
my address
Chester W Church
145 La Salle St
Chicago


Pension Office
U.S. Dec 31 1906
Page 38

O.W.&N DIV.
Nov 21 1906
FILES

Commisheners of Pension
Washington DC please send
me the Military History of
my Gran Father Casper Potterf
as a Soldier of The Revolutionary 
War and Oblige
Respectfully yours

Address Mr L W Potterf
Wabash 
Indiana

L W Potterf
Wabash
Indiana

Pension Office 
U.S. Nov 21 1906
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3-1609
ment of the Interior
UREAU OF PENSIONS
called for in 15 days, return to
MISSIONER OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON D.C.

WASHINGTON D.C.
DEC 4
12 - M
1906

WABASH 
DEC 24
5 - 30P

U.S. DEC 
26 
1906
OFFICE

OFFICIAL BUSINESS
PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE

Mr. L. W. Potterf
Wabash, Indiana

RETURN 
TO 
WRITER

UNCLAIMED

Have your mail addressed to
Street Number or Box
Page 40

Eaton O April 26 1906
Hon commisher of Pension
Washing D.C. Pleas send me
The Military history of my
Great Grand Father Gasper Potterf
as a Soldier of The Revolution
War and Oblige
respectfully yours
Warren C Deem
Dayton
Ohio

BELL PHONE 739 HOME PHONE 3739
Warren C. Deem
21 Meredith St.
ROOM 2 KUHNS BLDG.
N.W. COR. FOURTH & MAIN STS.

REPRESENTING
W. E. DONSON
REAL ESTATE

DAYTON, O.

PENSION OFFICE
U.S. A APR 28 1906
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3-871

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Briefed by L. D. L.
Claim No.
Certificate No.
Claimant 
Soldier Gaspor Potter [ostensibly Gasper Potterf]
Service
Additional Service Rev. War
No. claim, State records, 190_
No. claim, combination records, 190_
REMARKS:
No claim except
I#17024
0-8 Chief Division
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3-871.
RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior
BUREAU OF PENSIONS

Briefed by Geo M. Moore
Claim No. Dec 1, 1909
Certificate No.
Claimant
Soldier Casper Baddorf or Potterf
Gasper Boddarf or Potterf
Service Pa. Va. MD. 
Additional Service

No. claim, State records, 190_
No. claim, combination records, 190_

REMARKS:
[illegible] O W. I. W or R. as above except
I. F. 17024

3-8 Chief Division
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O.W. [illegible]
Eaton Ohio December 14 1905
Hon of commisher of Pensioner
Washington DC Please send me
The Military History of my
Grand Father Gasper Potterf
as a Soldier of The Revolutionary
War and Oblige
Respectfully yours
Mr Joseph Fetchiser
Eaton 
Ohio
PENSION OFFICE
U.S. A DEC 15 1905
Page 44

U.S. P.B.
OLD WAR & NAVY
DEC 16 1905
FILES.
Page 45

U.S. P.B.
OLD WAR & NAVY
JUL 13 1905
FILES

Eaton Ohio
July 10 1905
Hon Commissioner
of Pensions Washington DC
Please send me the Military
history of my Grand Father
Gasper Potterf as a soldier
of The Revolutionary War
and oblige
Respectfully
Address Mr J. W. Warner
New Castle
Indiana
921 S 14 st

PENSION OFFICE
U.S. A JUL 11 1905
Page 46

U.S. P.B.
OLD WAR & NAVY
JUN 20 1905
FILES.

Lafayette Indiana
June 16 1908
Commissioner of Pentions
Washington D.C

Please Send to my address
the military history of my
Grand father Gasper Potterf
as a Soldier of the Rev War
Address Marey J. Dirlam
1418 [illegible] st
Lafayette Indiana

PENSION OFFICE
U.S. A JUN 19 1905
Page 47

Eaton Ohio
June 6 1905
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C

Pleas Send to my adress
the military history of my 
Grand Father Gasper Potterf
as a soldier of the Rev War
and oblige
Respectfully
Address Mrs. Minnie Nisbey
Springfield
Ohio
87 Ward st

PENSION OFFICE
U.S. A JUN 7 1905
Page 48

U.S. P.B.
OLD WAR & NAVY
JUN 9 1905
FILES.
Page 49

OLD WAR & NAVY 
APR 12 1905
FILES.

Eaton Ohio
April 10, 1905

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

Pleas(sic) send me the Military Record of my Grand Father Casper Potterf a Revolutionary Soldier of the Rev War and oblige me.

Respectfully & Ms. Sarah Flora

Eaton Prebl Cu Ohio
Page 50

Ohio R
OLD WAR & NAVY
MAR 14 1905
FILES.

Eaton Ohio
March 6, 1905

Commissioner of Pensions thanking you for the last favor of the Military history of Casper Potterf a Soldier of the Revolutionary War.

Send me three Statements of the Above named Soldier Military history and oblige for the Sons of the Revolution.

Respectfully & e

Box 387{ Martin Douglass Eaton Ohio
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PENSIONS OFFICE U.S.
A MAR 8 1905
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MILITARY SECRETARY'S OFFICE 
WAR DEPARTMENT
973254
FEB 6 1905

Box 387 Eaton, Ohio
Feb 3, 1905.

Casper Potterf, Rev. War. Va.

Martin Douglas
Asks if above named received a pension or land grant.

Old [] & NAVY
FEB 11 1905

PENSION OFFICE
A FEB 10 1905

RECEIVED, M.S.O., FEB 5 1905

Applications of this character should be addressed to the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C., who is the custodian of the pension records, and of the land grant records of the Revolutionary war.

F.C. Ainswoth, The Military Secretary.
(300a) Per u
Page 53

O. 7h&n. R

Eaton Ohio
Feb. 3d 1905

I am Looking after the Military Servis(sic) of Casper Potterf. He was a soldier in the REvolutionary War. He waint(sic) frome(sic) Rockbridge Co Va. Did he recive(sic) Pension or Land Grant uil thanks you for your kindness. I am and old soldier my self. Respectfully.

Martin Douglas, Box 387, Eaton Ohio
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17024
INVALID.

No. 17.824
Casper Potterf
Pri Rev War
Act:  June 7 '32
Index:--Vol. 1, Page 301

[Arrangement of 1870.]

Feby. 23, 1905 Hist. to Martin Douglass Eaton, Oh.
Apl. 3, 1905 Letter to above.
Apl. 19, 1905 History to Mrs. Sarah Ford Eaton, Oh.
June 1 1905 Hist to Mrs. Minnie Nisbey, Springfield, Oh.
July 10, 1905. History to Mary J. Dirlam, Lafayette, Ind.
July 24, 1905. History to Mary J. W. Warner, New Castle, Ind.
1906- Jan 12. History Mrs. Joseph Fetchiper, Eaton, Oh.
1906- May 4 History to Warren C. Deem 286
1906- Dec. 3 Hist to W. Potterf
1907- Jany 3 Hist to Chester W. Church
1909- July 26 Hist to Clifford C. Flora
1909- Dec. 8 J.W. Ozias tracing signature from sol. declr
1914- Oct 9. 20 Mrs. Theresa T. Haas 
1923 Feb. 4 Histo to Mrs A.R. Bird awf
1924- Feb. 9 "   "  Jen. Magnero Johnson for Anne Simson-Johnson--aws.
1926- Oct 8 Hist to Mrs. W.B. Sheeler auy
1931- July 13 A.L. Rohrer adv. cost of Phoba
1931- Aug 13. Photos mailed to A.L. Rohrer & account. Dev. ntfd. A.D.Y.
1932- Sept. 8 Hist to recs Chas. S. Passmore
1939- Jan 3 Hist to Henry Kerner cc
1940- Mar 23 Hist to Mrs. Elmer Wilson cc
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June 6, 1940.

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BA-J/ADY
Casper Potterf, S. 17024

Mrs. Elmer O. Wilson
Douglass
Kansas

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter requesting the Revolutionary War records of soldiers with the surname Potterf as the record of Casper Potterf which was furnished you March 22, 1940, bears no name which could connect with your grandfather.

Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims made to the United States for pension and bounty land based upon military service of soldiers in that war.

The Revolutionary War record of Casper Potterf, S. 17024, which was furnished you is that of the only soldier with that surname that is found on said records of this office, all spellings of the name searched.

It is suggested that as a possible means of securing information in regard to military service of soldiers of that war, you apply to the Adjutant General, War Department, this city.

Very truly yours.

A.D. Hiller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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March 22, 1940.
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BA-J/CC
Casper, Potterf, Pottorf, or Potterff
S. 17024

Mrs. Elmer L. Wilson,
Douglass, Kansas.

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Casper Pottorf, who served with the Maryland and Virginia troops and whose pension number is 17024.

The data which follow were obtained from papers found in pension and bounty land claims on file under S. 17024, based upon service of Casper Potterf (variously spelled) in the Revolutionary War. Casper Potterf was born December 19, 1759, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the names of his parents are not shown. He lived in Penn. until he was about nine years old, when he moved to Maryland.

Casper Potterf enlisted in the winter of 1777, and served three months as private in the militia of Frederick County, Maryland, in Captain John Bannerd's company. While residing in Virginia, he enlisted sometime in January 1781, and served three months as private in the militia of Rockbridge County, Virginia, in Captain James Buchanan's company in Colonel John Bowyer's regiment and was in a skirmish at Edmund's Hill near Dismal Swamp. He enlisted sometime in August, 1781 and served three months as private in the same militia in Captain Charles Campbell's company, in Colonel Samuel Lewis' regiment, was at Yorktown when Cornwallis surrendered and assisted in guarding the prisoners to Winchester Barracks.

This soldier was allowed a pension on his application executed March 23, 1833, at which time he was living in Preble County, Ohio.
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Casper Potterf, married August 6, 1832, in Preble County, Ohio, Nancy Longnecker. The date and place of her birth and names of her parents are not shown.

Their children were:

Casper T.           born June 27, 1833
James S.            "      September 25, 1834
Nancy Jane        "        July 22, 1836, married John Butler.

The soldier died October 4, 1836 or 1837 and his widow, Nancy, married December 1, 1850, William Arrasmith, in 1856 Nancy Arrasmith was fifty-six years of age and a resident of Preble County, Ohio.

Warrant No. 49468 for one hundred sixty acres of bounty land was granted the soldier's children of an application executed June 2, 1855. This warrant was issued under the Act of March 3, 1855.

For information in regard to the location of the land cited above you should address the Commissioner of the General Land Office, this city, and cite the number of the warrant, the acreage and the act under which the warrant was issued.

Very truly yours

A.D. Hiller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
Page 58

September 8, 1932

BA-J/AWF
Casper Potterf
S. 17024

Mrs. Charles S. Passmore
717 W. Granite Street
Butte, Montana.

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter requesting the Revolutionary War record of Casper Potterf.

The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 17024, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Casper Potterf, the name also appears Pottorf and Potterff. He was born December 19, 1759 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the names of his parents are not given.

He lived until he was about nine years old in Pennsylvania, when he moved to Maryland. He enlisted in the winter of 1777 and served three months as a private in the militia of Frederick County, Maryland in Captain John Bannerd's company.

While residing in Virginia, he enlistd sometime in January 1781, and served three months as a private in the militia of Rockbridge County, Virginia in Captain James Buchanan's company in Colonel John Bowyer's regiment and was in a skirmish at Edmund's Hill near Dismal Swamp. He enlisted sometime in August, 1781 and served three months as a private in the same militia in Captain Charles Campbell's company in Colonel Samuel Lewis' regiment, was at Yorktown when Cornwallis surrendered and assisted in Guarding the prisoners to Winchester Barracks.

He allowed pension on his application executed
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March 23, 1833, at which time he was living in Preble County, Ohio.

The soldier married August 6, 1832 n Preble County, Ohio, Nancy Longnecker.

Their children were--

Casper T.            born June 27, 1833
James S.              "  September 25, 1834
Nancy Jane          " July       22, 1836, married John Butler

The soldier died October 4, 1836 or 1837 and his widow, Nancy, married December 1, 1850, William Arrasmith. In 1856, Nancy Arrasmith was fifty-six years of age and a resident of Preble County, Ohio.

Very truly yours,

A.D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.

February 9, 1924.

Honorable Magnus Johnson,
United States Senate.

My dear Senator;

In response to your letter of the seventh instant, I have the honor to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 17024 it appears that Casper Potterf or Pottorf or Potterff was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, December 19, 1759.

While residing in Maryland he enlisted in the winter of 1777 and served as a private three months in Captain John Bannerd's Company in the militia of Fred[erick] C[ounty Md. He enlisted in January 1781 and served three months as a private in Captain James Buchanan's Company, Colonel John Bowyer Reg. Regiment (sic) and was in a skirmish at Edmund's Hill near Dismal Swamp in the mil of Rockbr. Co. Va. He enlisted in August 1781 and served three months as a private in Captain Charles Campbell's Company, Colonel Samuel Lewis' Regiment in the mil. of Rock. Co. Va.
Page 61

He was allowed pension on his application executed March 23, 1833, while a resident of Preble County, Ohio.

Soldier married in Preble County, Ohio, August 6, 1832, Nancy Longnecker. Their children were Casper T. born June 27, 1833; James S. born September 25, 1834; Nancy Jane born July 22, 1836, married John Butler. Sol

Soldier died October 4, 1837 and his widow Nancy married December 1, 1850, William Arrasmith. In 1856 she was fifty six years old and a resident of Washington Township, Preble County, Ohio.

Herewith is returned the letter of Anne Simson-Johnson of 3113 Pleasant Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Sincerely,


Commissioner.
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I.17024: Rev. War.

April 3, 1905.

Sir:

In response to your recent request, you are advised that it is not the practice of this Bureau to furnish more than one statement of a soldier's Revolutionary service to any one individual. The rule is that persons desirous of the same shall apply in their own names.

Very respectfully,

Commissioner.

Mr. Martin Douglass
Box 387,
Easton, Ohio
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(official Business)

Hon. J. Minot
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D.C.

Casper Potterf dec'd
185856
NJ1133

Was found on suspen file

S.James Banghum, minor heirs

May 31/56

Johnson adl Esq
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On reply to your request of ____________, receivd ______________for a statement of the miitary history of Casper Potterf
a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.         S. File 17.024

DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.
Winter 1777
Jany. 1781
Aug. 1781

LENGTH OF SERVICE.
3 mos
3 mos
3 mos

RANK.
Private

OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN.
John Bannerd
James Buchanan
Charles Campbell

COLONEL.
__
John Boyer
Samuel Lewis

STATE.
Md.
Va.
Va.

Battles engaged in:  skirmish at Edmunds Hill near Dismal Swamp.
Residence of soldier at enlistment:  Maryland.
Date of application for pension:  Mch. 23, 1833 His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application:  Preble Co. Ohio.
Age at date of application:  born Dec. 19 1759, Lancaster Co. Penn.
Remarks: He married in Preble Co., Ohio Aug 6, 1832 Nancy Longnecker, their children Casper T. b. June 27, 1833. James S. b. Sept. 25, 1834. Nancy Jane, b. July 22, 1836. married ____Butler. Soldier died Oct. 4, 1834 & his widow Nancy mar. Dec. 1, 1850 Mr. Arrasmith. In 1857 she was 57 years of age & a resid. of Washington Township, Preble Co. Ohio.

Respectfully,

Commissioner.
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July 22, 1931.

Rev. &1812 Wars Section   541
xxxxxxxxxxxx

Rev. War claim of Casper Potterf, File No. S. 17024.

Actual 1 of each page.

$1.95................13 pages

xxx

Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2 in. at top of each page and return papers in each case in a folder with corresponding name and number. The word "omit" written pencil on those pages which are not to be copied.

Chief, Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
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List to A.L. Rohrer:
Sol dec'd Mar 23-1833 - 2 pages
Henry Monfort + John Acton's affid Marc 23-1833 - 1 page
Frederick Millers affid June 11-1833 - 1 page
B.L. Clm June 2-1855 - 3 pages
Letter from Atty James L Street Sept 22-1853 New Brunswick, NJ - 1 page
Sol ctf jacket No 19662 - 1 page
B.L. Claim Sept 1 - 1856 - 2 pages
Wm Arrasmith's affid Sept 1, 1856 & court rec. - 2 pages
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July 13, 1931

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
MMHF

Mr. A.L. Rohrer
307 Wyoming Avenue
Maplewood, New Jersey

Dear Sir

You are advised that photostatic copies of original papers on file in Revolutionary War claim for pension of Casper Pottortf (S.17024) and in the claims for bounty land will be furnished you at the rate of fifteen cents a page. If you desire them certified the additional cost for the set is twenty-five cents.

The number of pages to be copied is thirteen.
The proper amount should be forwarded by money order drawn to the order of the Treasurer of the United States.

It is stated in the papers on file that the soldier received pension to date of death which date also appears.

Because of the very great number of requests similar to yours and the lack of a clerical force available for the purpose it has not been possible to make prompt reply to each such inquiry. Letters are answered as rapidly as possible in order of receipt.

Very truly yours

A.D. Hiller
Assistant to Administrator

Money rec'd July 18 1931 - Ordered certified
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VETS ADM Received Stamp - Apr 30, 1940

Douglass, Kansas
April 24, 1940

Veterans Administration
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sirs:

Some time ago I wrote asking for a report on Casper Pottorf who served in the revolutionary war. I want to thank you for the very full report you sent me. I had reason to think that I was a descendant of this man - but this record bears no name which could connect with my grandfather. I'm wondering if this Casper Pottorf had brothers who enlisted in the revolutionary war. Would it be asking too much of you to tell me if there were other Pottorf's or Potterf's it has been spelled both ways and give me something of their record. I would appreciate it very much. Thanks again for your other letter.

Your truly 
Mrs. Elmer L Wilson
(Sadie Pottorf Wilson)
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Douglass Kansas
Feb 27, 1940

Veteran's Bureau
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sirs:

I have written you in the hope of gaining some information regarding a Gasper Pottorf who served in the Revolutionary War. I have been told that he applied for a pension in 1833, that his pension No. is 17024, that he served in Maryland and Virginia regiments. Will you please tell me if this is true and if so, can you give me information as to his family or where he lived at the time of his death. I've been told your office has records and will give information of this kind.

Thanks
Yours truly

Mrs. Elmer L Wilson
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Vets Adm Received stamp - Mar 2, 1940
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VETS Adm Received Stamp - Nov 28, 1938

#2814 Victoria Ave
Hyde Park
Cincinnati, Ohio

November 25, 1938

Mr. A.D. HIller
Veterans Administration
Washington D.C.

Dear Sir

I am seeking information regarding Jasper Potterf a revolutionary soldier from Rockingham County Virginia. At lease he lived there at the time he moved to Ohio early in the nineteenth century.

Kindly advise me if he was a pensioner and supply any data you might have concerning him or his military service.

I shall greatly appreciate any information you can supply me.

Yours very truly
Henry Keeler

No Jasper but a Casper
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A.L. Rohrer
Three Hundred and Seven
Wyoming Avenue
Maplewood, New Jersey

July 17, 1931

Rev & 1812 Wars Section
Veterans Administration
Washington D.C.

29385

Dear Sirs:

I have your letter dated July 13, 1931 signed by A.D. Hiller and note that there is on file the original papers in the revolutionary claim for pension of Casper Pottorf (S 17024).

I desire photostatic copies of these papers and ask that they be certified.

Enclosed please find money order to the amount of $2.20 to cover the cost of the thirteen pages plus the twenty-five cents for certification.

Yours truly
A.L. Rohrer

Accounting Div Rec Stamp - Jul 22, 1931

Revolutionary & 1812 Wars Section Bureau of Pensions stamp - Jul 18, 1931

Free copy of pension record
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Disbursing Order Misc Payments & Receipt Stamp - July 21, 1931
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Copy of former certificate furnished A.L. Rohrer

"Thirteen pages are true photostatic copies of the originals thereof on file in the revolutionary war claim for pension of Casper Potterf or Potterff or Potterf and claim for bounty land of Nancy Arrasmith, formerly his widow, S.File No 17024.

For future certificates
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3-1901
United States
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Washington

Office of the Commissioner
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No 18
Rev & 1812

July 28, 1931

Rev & 1812 Wars Sect.

Rev. War claim of Casper Potterf
File No S.17024

1 page which was omitted from order of July 22, 1931

Kindly leave margin of 1-1/2 in. at top of each page and return papers in each case in folder with corresponding name and number.
The word "omit" is written in pencil on those pages which are not to be copied.

Chief, Rev & 1812 Wars Section
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War of the Revolution
 Received Stamp - Jul 7, 1931
Office of the Chief Clerk Bureau of Pensions Stamp - Jul 7, 1931

A.L. Rohrer
Three hundred and seven
Wyoming Avenue
Maplewood, New Jersey

Veterans Administration
Washington D.C.

Dear Sir

On or about May 25, 1931 I addressed a letter to the Bureau of Pensions to which I have had no reply.

The information I desire concerns the record of Casper Potter (sometimes spelled Potterf) a veteran of the revolutionary war. He served several enlistments: in 1777 as a private under Captain John Bannard, in 1781 under Captain James Buchanan of Virginia, and another under Capt. Charles Campbell and Col Boyer of Virginia under date of March 23, 1833, he made application to the US Pension Dept. The pension was granted.

If the original documents are on file how can I go about it - to obtain photostat copies?

What is the date of the last payment made to Potter on account of the pension?

May I ask for the courtesy of a reply.

Yours truly

A.L. Rohrer
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War of the Revolution

A.L. Rohrer
Three Hundred and Seven
Wyoming Avendue
Maplewood, New Jersey

May 25, 1931

Bureau of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Dear Sirs:

My maternal Great Grandfather Casper Potter - sometimes spelled Potterf who was born 1754 in Lancaster Co PA enlisted as a private in 177. HIs second enlistment was in 1781 for three months under Capt. Charles Campbell.

I have information that under date of March 23, 1833, he made application to the US Pension Department and that the pension was granted. If the original document is still on file in your office, please advise me if it is possible to obtain a photostat copy of it and how I should go about it.

Also please advise me of the date of the last payment made to him on account of the pension.

Yours truly

A.L. Rohrer

US Pension Office Stamp - May 26, 1931
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3113 Pleasant Avenue
Minneapolis, Minn
January 8, 1924

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:

I would like to inquire if you have the Revy service of my ancestor Gasper Potterf who was born in Virginia in 1754 and married Susanna Ridenour 1784 and removed in 1806 to Gasper Township, Preble County, Ohio where he died October 4, 1836.

Very truly yours

Anne Simson Johnson
3113 Pleasant Ave
Minneapolis, Minn

Ans - Thru
See Maguirs Johnson Feb 9, '24

US Pension Office Stamp - Jan 11, 1924
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Arlington Ia
Jan 15, 1923

Pension Bureau
Washington, D.C.

Can you give me the proof that Casper Pottorf was a soldier in the Revolutionary War.

There is a record in the family that he was granted a pension in 1833 at $3 a month at Preble Co Ohio but am required to have a legal proof as I wish to
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to make an application for membership in the D.A.R. This man is my great-great-grandfather.

Thanking you in advance for the information.

Very Truly

Mrs. A.R. Bird
Arlington, IA

US Pension Office Stamp - Jan 17, 1923
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Letterhead Ohio Society Sons of the American Revolution

Office of the Secretary
Columbus
May 19, 1905

To the Commissioner of Pensions

My dear sir:

Could you give me any official record of the services in the war of the revolution of Gasper Potter?

His descendants are not exactly sure whether or not he served in the Virginia line or in the Maryland Line, but they incline to the former.

They seem to have some sort of a family record or tradition that he enlisted three times, in 1777 under Captain John Bannera; January 1781 under Captain James Buchanan and in August 1781 under Captain Charles Campbell.

The names of the above officers may enable you to determine whether Virginia or Maryland was the state from which he enlisted and also aid otherwise in finding the record. I have the honor to be etc.

Very truly yours

William A Taylor
Secretary Ohio Society S.A.R.

US Pension office stamp - May 26
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Old War & Navy Stamp - May 22 1905
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Pension Office
June 23, 1856

Sir

The bounty land claim of James S & Nancy Jane Potterf Junior, heirs of Casper Potterf has been examined & inspected.

The ages of the applicants must be set forth & additional proof should be filed to prove that they are minors & the only minor children of said Casper who was a pensioner of Preble Co Ohio. The mother of the applicants it appears is still living before a warrant can be issued to the minor children she must relinquish & waive all rights she has or may have to a warrant & request that the issue to said minor children in right of the services of her former husband said Jasper Potterf.

Yours respectfully

C H Rhett

for Commissioner

G W Gans Esq
Eaton
Preble Co O.
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Additional Evidence
in the bounty land
claim of the minor
heirs of Casper Potterf
of Preble County Ohio
Case No 185,8566 Act
of March 3rd, 1855

Ohio Ex
March 24, '56

James L Street Atty
New Brunswick
New Jersey
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New Brunswick, New Jersey
September 22nd 1856

Hon J Minot
Com of Pensions

Sir

While lately on a visit to Preble County Ohio, the children of Casper Potterf put the enclosed letter from the pension office with the first return in the case into my hands and requested me to prosecute their claim for them which I have undertaken to do and I hope the enclosed affidavits will be deemed proof sufficient to justify the issue of their warrant.

Nancy J was married in my presence to Mr. John Butler and I would suggest that so far as she is concerned the warrant issue in her present legal name.

I have been personally well acquainted with their claim and since their early childhood and was with their father many years before they were born; I know they are legally entitled to a warrant.

Very respectfully

James L Street
Atty
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The National Archives

Bounty Land Warrant Record Card

Divisions of Veterans' Administration Archives

Name: Pottish (Pottage), Jabez
Grade: Private
Line: Connecticut
Warrant Number: 6343 Acreage: 100
Issued: Jan 28, 1790
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