Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8932, John Hiser, Penn.
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(3-1776)

SERVICE

Penn.

NUMBER 
W. 8932

Hiser, John
Sarah
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CONTENTS
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4738

Kentucky
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John Hiser
of Barren in the State of KY:
who was a pbvt: in the Compy. commanded 
by Captain Rinsil of the Regt. commanded
by Col: Miles in the Pa:
line for 15 months from 1776
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Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky
at the rate of 50-Dollars----Cents per annum
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 28. day of Jan.:33 and sent to Hon C. Tompkins, House of Reps.
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Arrears to 4th of Sept-1832     75--
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Mar: 33  25--
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$100-
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{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832}

Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk,
Book D.  Vol. 9.  Page 43
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4881.

Kentucky
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Sarah Hiser
widow of John Hiser
Penn.
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private
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Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
50 Dollars ----
Cents per annum, to commence on 
the 4th day of March, 1848.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 
15 day of June 1849
and sent to 
C. H. Trabue
Frankfort
Ky
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Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under 
February 2, 1848, Page 236 Vol. 2
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7th July 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows and in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 3rd of March 1843 entitled an act granting a pension to certain widows of revolutionary soldiers
State of Kentucky
Barren County} SS

On this 12th day of July 1843 personally appeared before the subscriber Stephen Ratliff a Justice of the Peace for the county and state aforesaid Mrs. Sarah Hiser a resident of Barren County and the state of Kentucky aged seventy five years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed 7th July 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" and also to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed the 3rd of March 1843. That she is the widow of John Hiser a soldier in the Pennsylvania militia in the War of the Revolution for the particulars of his service she would refer the department to the proof upon which he drew a pension of Fifty Dollars per annum under the act of Congress of the 7th June 1832. She further declares that she was married to the said John Hiser on the third day of February seventeen hundred and ninety two, that her husband the aforesaid John Hiser died on the fifth day of March 1839 and that she remained a widow ever since that period. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January seventeen hundred and ninety four viz. at the time above stated the aforesaid John Hiser was a pensioner at the time of his death from Barren county and state of Kentucky
Sarah Hiser
her  x  mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and date above written
Stephen Ratliff JPBC
State of Kentucky Barron County SS
I Stephen Ratliff-a justice of the
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peace of the county court in and for the county of Barren do certify that the foregowing Declaration of Mrs Sarah Hiser was this day subscribed and sworn to before me and in my presence by said Sarah Hiser.  the said Sarah Hiser being personally known to me and I further certify that said Sarah Hiser from age and bodily infirmity is unable to attend court for the purpose of making her said declaration in court, and that said Sarah Hiser is a person of good character and undoubted  veracity and her statements are entitled to full credit and belief.  In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 12th day of July 1843
                               Stephen Ratliff a
                Justice of the peace of Barren County

State of Kentucky
Barren County SS                    July Term 1843
County Court
The Court having examined the declaration of Mrs Sarah Hiser widow of John Hiser deceased who was a Revolutionary soldier, and also the certificate of Stephen Ratliff a member of their own body respecting said declaration, approve the same and order the same to be certified to the War Department 
                            Tho J Helm BCC

State of Kentucky
Barren County S.S.
I Thomas J Helm Clerk of the Court of Barren County and state aforesaid do hereby certify that Stephen Ratliff whose name is subscribed to the foregowing certificate is and was at the time of subscribing the same a Justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified according to law and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine and that the above is a true copy of the order of court made on the 17th day of July 1843
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my office this 17th day of July 1843 and in the fifty second year of the commonwealth
                              Tho J Helm   BCC
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State of Kentucky, County of Barren ss

On this 15th day of October 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Justice of the County Court for the said County of Barren now sitting, John Hiser, a resident of the said County of Barren, aged 72 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 7th June 1832,  That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated.  That in the year 1776 he was drafted for two months in the Pennsylvania militia and entered the service in Philadelphia County where he then resided in the Company commanded by Capt. Kensil, of which Jacob Gorgis was Lieutenant & George Wonder was Ensign.  The said Hiser states that he does not recollect the names of the field officers of the Regiment, except the Colonel, whose name was Miles.  He, however, shortly left the militia regiment & joined the regular army.  That he rendezvoused at Germantown, from whence he was marched to Amboy in Jersey, and while the troops lay there the Battle on Long Island was fought - said Hiser saith that he served out his tour of two months in the (illegible) works at Amboy and was there discharged about the last of August 1776.  He further saith that in the winter of the same year he entered the service for two months as a volunteer under Capt. George Nice, Lieutenant James Irvine - the other subaltern officer's name not recollected - That he marched with his company from Germantown to Morristown where he served to the end of his said tour of two months, in guarding the Commissary's stores, & was then discharged.
That in the 1777 just before the Battle of Brandywine, he was again drafted & served a tour of two months in the company commanded by Capt. James Irvine, William Holdgate Lieu- {page ends here}
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{Lieu}tenant & Joseph Campbell (to the best of his recollection) Ensign.  The said Hiser with his company marched from Germantown towards Brandywine to join the army, but being informed on the way that the battle was fought, the troops retreated & recrossed the Schuylkill at Swede's ford.  And after the expiration of two months said Hiser was discharged at Vance's tavern in Philadelphia County. - The said Hiser further saith that afterwards - he cannot recollect the year, but it was after the British had evacuated Philadelphia - he was again drafted for two months & served in the company commanded (he thinks) by William Holdgate - that he marched with his company to Philadelphia, where he served to the expiration of his tour in guarding the magazine & commissary's stores & was then discharged.  That afterwards, in the year 1780, he entered the service for seven months as a volunteer in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in the company commanded by Capt. Doyle - the name of the Ensign not recollected.  The said Hiser saith he joined the army (as well as he recollects) at Hackensack river in Jersey, that news arrived there of the desertion of Arnold, whereupon the troops marched from Hackensack passing Stoney Point to West Point on Hudson or North River; after remaining there a short time the troops marched down to King's ferry, and encamped on the River below the ferry, until they marched to Morristown in Jersey, where they went into winter quarters. The saith Hiser saith he remained with the troops in winter quarters at Morristown until the expiration of his seven months tour when he was discharged - He further states that he hath no documentary evidence, & that he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service.
In answer to the Interrogatories prescribed by the War Department
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he saith: That he was born in Berks County Pensylvania
he believes in the year 1759 or 1760, but is not certain. That he
has no record of his age. That when he was called into service
he resided in Philadelphia County Pennsylvania, except the last
time when he volunteered for seven months, at which time he
lived in Lancaster, Pennsylvania- That since the revolutionary war
he has resided in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia &
Tennessee, from which last state he removed about the
year 1811 or 12 to Barren County Kentucky where he has
sided ever since & shall resides. The fourth question is already
answered - That he recollects, besides the officers already named, that Col.
Butler, Col. Stewart, & Capt. Bowers was in the service with
him. That he does not recollect that he received any written
discharge except for the seven months tour. he does not
remember by whom that was signed & it is now lost. - In
answer to the 7th question he names Stephen Ratliff & Thomas
Shuffett, & could name many others if necessary.
The said Hiser 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 & year aforesaid.
John his X mark Hiser
We Stephen Ratliff & Thomas Shuffett residing in the said
County of Barren do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with
John Hiser who has subscribed & sworn to the above
declaration; that we believe him to be 72 years of age;
that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood when
he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, & that
we concur in that opinion.
day & year aforesaid
Sworn to & subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Stephen Ratliff
Thomas Shuffitt
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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 & served as he states. And the Court
further certifies that it appears to them that Stephen Ratliff & Thos
Shuffett who have signed the preceding certificate are residents of
the County of Barren & are credible persons, & that their statement
is entitled to credit.
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid
J William Logan Clerk of the County Court for the County of
Barren do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original
proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application
of John Hizer for a pension In Testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office the 16th day of
October 1832
W. Logan Clerk
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John Hiser

from 1776
15 months.
$50.

enter on Register
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Brief in the case of John Hiser
County of Barren in the State of Kentucky 
(Act 7th June 1832.)

1.  Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge?  Court
2.  If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  ____
3.  How old is he?  72
4.  State his service, as directed in the form annexed.

Period.                  Duration of Service.
                              Years,    Months,    Days
drafted in 1776                      2 
vol. 1776 winter                     2 
drafted 1777                          2  
drafted                                   2 
vol. 1780                                7

Rank.           Names of General and Field 
                    Officers under whom he served. 
As a             Gen.
private        Capt. Rinsil, Col Miles
"                  Capt. G Vice
"                  Capt. S Irvin
"                  Capt. Holgate
"                  Capt. Doyle, 5th Pa. regm't
                    Col. Mercer.

5.  In what battles was he engaged?  none
6.  Where did he reside when he entered the service?  Philadelphia Cty. Pa.
7.  Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?  traditionary
8.  Are the papers defective as to form or authentication?  and if so, in what respect?  Correct

Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.

                              F. Waugh  Examining Clerk
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Revolutionary War Records Section
3-525                         W89321
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Bureau of Pensions.
Washington, D. C., ................., 192

In reply of your request of ..........., for the history of John Hiser, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, the following is taken from the S & W claim for pension.

Dates of enlistment    Length of Service  Rank
or appointment
Summer 76                   2 mos.                    Pvt
Winter 76                      2 mos.
Fall 77                            2 mos.
                                       2 mos.
       80                           7 mos.

Officers under whom Service       State
was Rendered.                                 Pa.
Captain                           Colonel
Kensil                              Miles       {summer 76}
Geo Rice                                         {winter 76}
James Irvine                                   {fall 77}
Wm Holdgate        
Doyle                              Merser      {80}

Battles engaged in, {checked}
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Phila. Co. Pa & Lancaster Co Pa.
Date of application for pension, October 15, 1832, His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Barren Co. Ky-
Age at date of application, Born Bucks Co. Pa. 1759 or 1760
Remarks:  Sol. mar. in Knox Co Tenn Feb 3 1792 Sarah Tancher & he d. in Barren County Ky Mar 5, 1839.  She was al. pen. on her ap. in July 12 1843 while living in Barren Co Ky aged 70 yrs.  Their oldest child Benjamin was b. Nov 15 1792 names of others not dated
                       Respectfully,
                                      Commissioner
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Reported

Kentucky  10554

Sarah Heiser [Hiser]
Widow of John Heiser [Hiser]
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832
and who died on the 5th March, 1839
of Barren Co the State of Ken.
who was a Private in the Compy
commanded by Captain Rinsil of the
Regt commanded by Col Miles in
the Revolution for 15 Months
Inscribed on the Roll of Louisville
at the rate of 50 Dollars -
Cents per annum, to commence on the 5th day of March, 1839.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21st day of
Feb. 1849 and sent to Hem
C. Morehead
Hos of Rep
Act July 7, 1838.
Recorded by Th. Sumpkin Clerk
Book D Vol. 1. Page 369
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10554
10554
Kentucky
Sarah Hiser
Widow of John Hiser,
who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June '32
and who died on the 5th March 1839.
of Barren Co in the State of Kentucky
who was a Private in the Company
commanded by Captain Rinsil of the
Regt commanded by Col. Miles in
the Revolution for 15 months

Inscribed on the Roll of Louisville KY.
at the rate of 50 Dollars --
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day
March, 1836 & end 5th March 1839
to which last date she has been paid.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26th day of
Sept 1849 and sent to
A. Ray, Present
Recorded by
Book D
Total amount
Joint Resolution 23 Jany 1845
[crossed out (Act July 7, 1838.)]
 Recorded by JP Chase clerk
Book D  Vol. 1  Page 369
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8486
Kentucky
Sarah Hiser widów of John Hiser who was a Private in the Revolution 
Husband died 5 March 39

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 50 Dollars
________ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.

Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of Feb. 1849 and sent to Hon. C. S. Morehead (illegible) of Rep.
(Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.)

Recorded in Book A Vol. 2. Page 181.
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Pension Office,    
[handwritten] July 22 1844

Sir,
     The great and extraordinary exertions which have been made to answer with promptitude all the very numerous letters received here, have been found ineffectual.  To reply particularly to every inquiry made to this office would consume the time of more clerks then are now employed in the business ; and then the examination of claims would be entirely suspended.  No good could possibly result to any of the claimants.  Claims are taken up according to the order in which they are received at this Department ; and all claimants my rest assured that their papers will be acted on at as early a day as the great and increasing press of business will permit.  This circular has been drawn up with a view of quieting the minds of applicants, and in order to satisfy them that we are making every effort in our power to adjust their claims.  Our great object has ever been to discharge our duty with the utmost promptitude and fidelity.
     If in any instance inquiry be made concerning a claim, and it does not appear that the papers have been received here, the claimant is apprised of the fact by having a copy of this letter sent to him or his agent, with the claimant's name written in the margin.
      When an applicant is not satisfied with the decision in his case and no answer is sent to his request for a reconsideration, he is to understand that the Department adheres to its decision.
     Amendments to declarations, or any additional proof which may be required, may be taken before any officer duly authorized to administer oaths.
     No information in regard to military service can in any case be given until the claimant has proceeded according to the mode pointed out by the regulations, which are always sent whenever a wish to that effect is expressed by an applicant.
     A pensioner cannot legally devise, mortgage, or otherwise transfer his right to his stipend.
     In every case where the claim has been rejected, the papers will remain on our files, and cannot be withdrawn.  If the applicant wishes to renew this claim, he must have new papers prepared.  

    I am, respectfully, your obedient servant,
         J.L. EDWARDS,    
           Commissioner of Pensions.                         
[handwritten]
Sarah Heiser
Centre P.O.
  Banes Ky

[handwritten note in left side margin]
Thos Green [illegible] of Richmond [illegible] was informed on the 7th of [illegible] action of their office on your claim.
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Centre Ky August 17 1844
Dear Sir,
In spite of every effort I can make
for more than 12 months I cannot hear whether
my claim is worth any thing or not  I am still
in the dark I know nothing of Thos Green of
Richmond Va  I wish the returns made to me
I Solicit your kindness again to let me
know what has been done with my
Claim

I am Respectfully
Sarah Heiser [Hiser ?]
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Richmond 3 Jany 1844
Col. J.L. Edwards
Sir
Enclosed is the affidavit of Mrs Sarah
Hiser of KY - widow of John Hiser, to sustain her application recently forwarded to you by me, for a Pension.
I am yr. obt sevt. 
Thos Green
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those
answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
John Hiser which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes
V. Has he mentioned 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 amout of pension
he is entitled? yes
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes
VII Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of
June 7, 1832? yes
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes
X.  Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes
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XI.  Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?   Two citisens (sic)

XII.  If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?   No

XIII.  If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?   Yes

XIV.  If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? ____
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?  _______

XV.  Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? _________

XVI.  Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?  Yes

XVII.  Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily?  And, if not, which of them is not so answered?  Yes

EXPLANATORY NOTES.
Quere V.  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 ____ year ____ months and ____ days, I served as a ________.  For ______ months and _____ days, I served as a ______; and for such service I claim a pension."
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3.
It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the 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.
QUERE XIV. 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 be belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end 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.
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Kentucky
Sarah Hiser
widow of John

Joint Resolution 23 Jan1845.

Admitted
from 4 March 1836
to 5th March 1839 from which
date she has already been paid and
at $50 per annum
act of 7th July 1838

A. Ray
Prest
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Mrs Sarah Hiser of Barren Cty Ky.
desires the Power confered upon Mr Thomas Green
of Richmond Va. to attend to or draw her
pension Revoked
BL Clarke
MC
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Richmond 18 November 1843

Col. J. L. Edwards
Washington
Sir
Enclosed is the application of Mrs. Sarah Hiser of Ky, widow of John Hiser, a pensioner who recd. $50 pr annum under the act of June 1832
I am very Respectfully
Thomas Green
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Washington Jany 26 1847
Sir
Enclosed is the affidavit of James
E. Hardy to be used as evidence in the
case of Mrs. Sarah Hiser of Kentucky an
applicant for a pension from that State
be pleased to examine it in connection with
her other papers & report the case to me
at your early convenience & oblige
Very Respectfully
Your obt Servant
Nathan Leake
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Frankfort Kentucky
June 1st, 1849.

Sir
I herein enclose you the Declaration of Mrs Sarah Hiser praying for a Pension under the Resolution of 23rd of January, 1845, and the act of 2nd of February 1848, if allowed you will please enclose the Certifficates evidencing the same to me, and if not, inform me the cause of the non-allowance.
                    I am Very respectfully 
                    Your Ob't Serv't
                    C. H. Trabue

Hon J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City,
                       D. C.
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Barren County Ky April he1844
Dear Sir
the enclosed Declaration is
the one which I mentioned to you in my
letter to you of last November and I
thought it unnecessary to make a new one

Be pleased to answer me as before directed
Centre Post office Barren County Kentucky

I am Respectfully
Sarah Hiser
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State of Kentucky 
Hart County, Sct.
I do certify that I saw Sarah Fancher and John Hiser married at Tennessee by a baptist preacher by the name of William Runno.  The marriage took place something more than fifty years ago.  Said John Hiser afterwards moved to Barren County Kentucky and is now dead his widow is living in Barren County and State aforesaid and has not intermarried Since the death of her husband.  Given under my hand the 28th day of March 1844. 
                       Elizabeth Forbes
                       {X is her mark}

I do certify that I have been acquainted with the above named Elizabeth Forbes some twenty five years and I believe she is entitled to credit on oath given from under my hand this 28th day of March 1844.
                         David Garvin J. P. H. C.

State of Kentucky
Hart. County ss
I George T Wood Clerk of the Hart County Court in Kentucky do certify that David Garvin whose signature is to the above two certificates is an acting Justice of the peace in said County of Hart duly commissioned and qualified
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according to law, that his signature is genuine and his certificate is under form of law, and full faith and credit is due to all his official acts.

{the next paragraph is mostly illegible, as there is bleed-through from the other side of the page}
... my hand and affix the seal of my office ...
this 28th day of March 1844 ....
G T Wood
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Elizabeth Forbes - deposition
in Jhn. Hiser case
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State of Kentucky
Barron County [illegible]
On this the 20th day of August 1848.  Before me R C Allen an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Personally appeared Elizabeth Forbis aged about Seventy one years who after being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath [illegible] and saith that she has been acquainted with Sarah Hiser for the last Fifty nine years past and that she recollects when Sarah Hiser and John Hiser were married.  She thinks they were married on the third day of February seventeen hundred and ninety one and she was at the weding[sic] and saw them married they were married by William Runo a Baptist Preacher and William Freier and Betsy Goodpaster waited upon them them  They were married in the State of Tennessee and further saith that Sarah Hiser has one sun[sic] who will be fifty six years old in November next and several other younger children whose ages I do not exactly recollect and they have lived together as man and wife [illegible] until death {strikethrough words Sarah Hiser} of Sarah Hiser husband John Hiser, who drew a pension at the rate of $50 per annum under the act of Congress passed 7th of June 1832
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for his services in the Revolutionary war and further deponent saith not
Elizabeth Forbis
her     X     mark
sworn to and subscribed before me on this 29th of August 1848
R. C. Allen JP
W. M. Hiser

State of Kentucky Barren County} set
I R. C. Allen a Justice of the Peace in and for said County do certify that the forgoing deposition was on this 29th of August 1848 made and acknowledged before me and I certify that Elizabeth Forbis Is a Lady of truth and respectability and in whose statements the most implicit faith and confidence is to be placed in testimony where of I have here unto set my hand the day and year above mentioned.
R. C. Allen J.P.

State of Kentucky Barren County
I Thomas J. Helm Clerk of the County and State aforesaid do certify that R. C. Allen is a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County and is duly commissioned and sworn and that his signature above written is genuine and that full faith and credit is due to all his off
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official acts as such
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and affixed the seal of Office at
Glasgow Va. this 26th day of August 1848
Tho. J. Helm BCO
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STEELY & STEELY        |                                H.M. STEELY
LAWYERS                    |                           H.M. STEELY, JR
FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING |               NOTARY
DANVILLE, ILL.

Danville, Ill. March 6th, 1923.

Commissioner of Pensions, 
   Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir: --
     John Hiser in 1833, in Barren County, Kentucky, received a pension for his service in the Revolutionary War, such services having been with the Pennsylvania troops.  I am told he was about seventy-four years old at the time of receiving this pension.  Will you kindly send me a copy of the record showing the services in the Revolutionary War of John Hiser, his application for pension and any data which in any manner might throw light upon his orgin[sic], his family, his death, etc.
   My mother was Hannah Hiser and her father, Nicholas Hiser, came from Kentucky, but he died when she was so small that she had no dataa s to the family history.  If there is any charge kindly let me know the amount and I will at once remit you.
Thanking you in advance, I am 

Very truly yours,
{signature] H. M. Steely
[enter page stamped]
U S. PENSION |G | MAR | 8 | 1923 | OFFICE.
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V.  9987.

Sarah Hiser
KY
=======
Suspended
Let to Thos. Green April 15. '44
"         " Same--July 17. 1844
"     " Clt. Aug 27. 1844
N. Leuke, Feb 10. 47
To Porren to T. Green revoked
See letter, Hon B. S. Clark (??)
Act 7th July '38

right side bottom to top
Let to Hon. C. S. Morehead
Sept 27 '48
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Sarah Hiser
Declaration
Act 38 Jly

C S Morehead
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State of Kentucky
Barren County} Sct
On this the 25th day of August 1848 Before me R. C. Allen an acting Justice of the peace in and for the county and state aforesaid Personally appeared Sarah Hiser a resident of Barren County and State aforsaid aged about Seventy nine years who after being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the acts of Congress passed passed 7th July 1838 3rd of March 1843 and 7th June 1844. 2nd February 1848 and Resolution ofCongress 1st July 1848 granting half pay and pensions and Allowances as Pensions and Continuing the Pensions of certain widows of officers and Soldiers of the revolution To wit: That she is the widow of John Hiser deceased who was as she verily believes a Private in the Pennsylvania Militia in the army of the Revolution and in consequence of his service there in was allowed a pension under the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832 at the rate of $50 per annum and was placed upon and paid at the Kentucky agency That she was married to her said husband previous to the first day of January seventeen hundred and ninety four and that her aforesaid husband died on the 5th day of March 1839 She further declares that she is still a widow never having
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inter married since the death of her said husband That she has heretofore applied for a pension but which was never allowed to her That she always believing herself Justly entitled to receive the same rate of pension per annum under the aforesaid acts 7th July 1838 3rd of March 1843 & 17th June 1844 and 2nd February 1848 That her aforesaid husband received under the act of June 7th 1832 and believing herself still entitled to the same she now most respectfully asks the Hon Commissioner of Pensions to make allowances unto her at the rate of $50 per annum under the aforesaid mentioned acts and that certificates of Pension may issue in her name of the same and be enclosed to her Attorney Isaac H. Trabue of Frankfort Kentucky and with him only and such others as he may authorize does she wish the Hon Commissioner of Pensions to hold correspondence in reference to her said claim 
Sarah   her X mark   Hiser
sworn to and subscribed before me this 25th of August 1848
R. C. Allen J P 

State of Kentucky Barren County
I R C Allen a Justice of the Peace in and for said County do certify that the above Declaration was made and acknowledged before me on this the 25th of August 1848 I also certify
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That Sarah Hiser the above declarant is the widow of John Hiser Dec'd who drew a Pension at the rate of $50 per annum under the act of Congress passed 7th of June 1832 for his services in the Revolutionary war  In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year last above mentioned
R. C. Allen JP

State of Kentucky Barren County. Sct
I Thomas J. Helm Clerk of the County and State aforesaid do certify that R. C. Allen is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and is duly Commissioned and Sworn and that his signature above written is Genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed the Seal of Office at Glasgow this 26th day of August 1848
Thos. J. Helm CBCC
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Pension Office,
February 8, 1844.

Madam,
 I have carefully examined the Registers of claims in this office and cannot find your name upon them. You should make another declaration according to the enclosed printed instructions, which must be strictly complied with, and forward it to this office for examination.
Very respectfully,
Your obt. Svt.
J. L. Edwards
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Washington Feb 21st, 1849
Col J L Edwards

Dr sir,
Allow me to to call your attention to the case of Mrs. Sarah Hiser for a pension under the acts of the 7th of July 1838, 3rd of March 1843 & 17th of June 1844 and 2nd of Feb. 1848.

Her husband was a pensioner and therefore no evidence of service beyond that is required.  The identity of the widow is fully established and the only question is as to the date of the marriage.  Mrs. Hiser states that she was married on the 3rd of Feb. 1792 in what was then the county of Knox and state of Tennessee by a Baptist preacher named Reno.

Mrs. Elizabeth Forbis states that she was present at the wedding which took place in the winter of 1792 early in February, that a Baptist preacher named Reno married them.  That Wm Frazier and Betsey Goodpaster waited on them.  That their oldest child Benjamin was 51 years old
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in November. 1843.  He must then have been born in Nov. 1792.  The respectability of the widow and witness and their high character for veracity & general integrity is fully shown.  

I know intimately Mr Hardy who certifies and take great pleasure saying that he is a gentleman of the highest moral character, and that I do not beleive (sic) that he could be induced to give the slightest coloring to any statement not warranted by the facts.

I have the honor to be very respectfully
yr, ob't serv't
                          C S Morehead
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State of Kentucky
Barren   County Sct.

I do certify that I was acquainted with John Hiser of this county who was a pensioner of the United Staes I was Present at his death.  He died the fifth day of March 1839.  his widow is still living in this county and has not intermarried Since the death of her husband this 29th of March 1844
                                  Elijah Jewell

This day Elijah Jewel personally appeared before me an acting Justice of the peace for Barren County and State of Kentucky and Subscribed the above certificate and made oath according to law to the truth of the Same

I further certify that I have known Said Jewel for a number of years and do believe that his certificate is true.  Given under my hand this 29th day of March 1844
                                 Stephen Ratliff J P 

State of Kentucky Barren County Sct.

I Thomas J Helm Clerk of the County Court for said County Certify that Stephen Ratliff who has signed the foregoing certificate is now and even at the time of signing the same as acting Justice of the peace in & for said County duly Commissioned and qualified that full faith and credit is & ought to be given to all his official acts that his Signature is genuine and his attestation is in due form of law
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affix the Seal of office this 5th day of April 1844
                                Tho. J. Helm  CBC
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Revy WIDOW, &c.
_________
File No. 8932
Sarah Hiser
Wid of 
John Hiser 
Pr. Rev. War
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Act: Feby 2/48
Index: -- Vol. A, Page 334
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1923 May16 Hist. to H. M. Seely AW
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State of Kentucky 
Barren County Sct.

Mrs. Sarah Hiser Personally Appeared on this the 14th day of May 1849 Before me Stephen Ratliff an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Barren and State of Kentucky who after being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed 2nd February 1848 Granting pensions to certain widows to wit,  that she is the widow of John Hiser deceased late of the County of Barren state aforesaid who was as She verily believes a Soldier in the Army of the Revolution and in Consequence of his service was allowed a Pension under the act 7th (illegible) 1832 at the rate of $50 per annum.  That after his death She applied for and has been allowed pensions under the act 7 July 1838, 3rd March 1843 and 17 June 1844 which was allowed at the rate of $50 per annum.  She now most respectfully asks the Hon. Commissioner of Pensions that an allowance may be made under the said act 2nd February 1848 & that a certificate may issue her name and be enclosed to her attorney C. H. Trabue of Frankfort Kentucky 
                           Sarah Hiser {X is her mark}

Sworn & subscribed before me on day and year afs'd
                           Stephen Ratliff J P
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State of Kentucky Barren County Sct

I Thomas J Helm Clerk of the County Court of the County and the State aforesaid do testify that Stephen Ratliff is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County duly commissioned sworn that his commission was dated on the 13th day of December 1831, and continues during life of good behavior and that his signature above written is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office this 14th day of May 1849
                             Tho. J. Helm CBCC
                             By H. C. Helm D. C.
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I James G. Hardy of Barren County, Kentucky, do certify that according to my Fathers family Register, I am now in my fifty-second year of age, - That I have known Sally Hizer surviving wife of John Sizer Dec'd, (who was a Revolutionary pensioner) upwards of Thirty-Three years - That he has always regarded her as a woman of strict integrity; that he does not believe she would make a misstatement in any case, if she knew it - That she has enjoyed the reputation of an exemplary pious woman, being a member of the Baptist church, for many years, of which I was, and am now a member - That her husband John Hizer was a pensioner, and drew a pension up to his death - That he emigrated to s'd county of Barren, with his wife Sally & family, in the year 1813 - and stated that he moved from (illegible) Vally, E. Tennessee - Given under my hand this 15th day of December 1846
                               Jas. G. Hardy

State of Kentucky 
Barren County Sct

James G. Hardy, known to me to be a man of truth and respectability this day personally appeared before me B. B. Crump a Justice of the Peace in and for the county and state afs'd and subscribed his name to the foregoing Statement and made oath that the Statements therein are true.
December 15, 1846. 
                                    B. B. Crump JPBC
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State of Kentucky Barren County Kty
I Thomas J Helm Clerk of the Court of said County certify that B B Crump is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto
affixed my seal of office and subscribed
my name this 15th day of December 1846

Tho J  Helen BCC
By St Helen D.C.
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State of Kentucky
Barren County Set

On this the 14th ay of May 1849 before Mr. Stephen Ratliff an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and state of aforesaid Personally appeared has Sarah Hiser a resident of the County of Barren and state aforesaid who after being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make thee following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the at of Congress passed 7th July 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay pensions to certain widows".  and the Govt Resolution of 21 January 1845 to wit that she is the widow of John Hiser deceased late of Mt Comty of Bamm State of Kentucky, who was as she verily believed a soldier in the Army of the Revolution in consequence of his service was allowed a Pension was allowed a Pension under the act 7th congress 1832 at the rate of $50 per annum But which commenced the 5th day of March 1839 and ended 4th March 1841-Whereas it ought to have commenced the 4th day of March 1836. That her declaration  appears in the Pension Office before the 30th day of April 1844. That the certificate which issued for the allowance aforesaid commencing 5th March 1839 is now in her possession having date 21st February  1849 signed by W L Mary Secretary of War.  That she most respectfully asks the War Commission  of Pension that an allowance may be
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made her under the said act 7th July 1838 and [illegible] Resolution 23rd January 1845. commencing 4th March 1836 (underline 4th March 1836)-and that the certificate of allowance may be enclosed to her attorney C.H.Traube of Frankfort Ky. with whom alone she wishes Correspondence holden in influence to [illegible] said claim. She also states that she has not married after the death of her said husband but still remains his widow.
Sworn and Subscribed before me on this day and year aforesaid}Stephen Ratliff JP

And I the Just subscribed Magistrate Certify the foregoing declarant is personally known to me and known to b the widow of John Hiser and the identical person she  presents herself to be, to whom the allowance of 50 per annum was made 21 February 1849 and is a lady of respectability.

In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal .Stephen Ratliff
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State of Kentucky Barren County Set
I Thomas J Helm Clerk of the County Court for said County certify that Stephen Ratliff is a magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine_
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and affixed my seal of Office
this 14th day of May 1849

Tho. J. Holme @ BCC
By St. C. Helm D.C.
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State of Kentucky Barren County [illegible]
Be it known that on this third day of November the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and forty ;thee personally appeared before the undersigned a justice of the Peace in and for the county and state aforesaid Eizabeth Forbis and now a resident of Barren County state of Kentucky and makes with according to law and solemn affirmation that she is now the age of Sixty Six years. And that she is well acquainted with one Mrs. Sarah Hiser wife o John Hiser deceased who was a soldier of the Revolutionary War, and that she has been intimately acquainted the the said Sarah Hiser many years, that she knew her before her intermarriage with said John Hiser and that she was  present  and an eyewitness to the marriage of said John  and Sarah  Hiser, and as well as she  recollects it   took place in the winter of 1792 and he verily believes from her best recollections and from all the circumstances which she is enabled to bring to mind that they were married about the fist day of February in the year seventeen hundred and ninety two or there abouts that she was then residing in  the state of Tennessee and in the Eastern portion thereof when sad i marriage took place-and since said time.  This Despondent  and said Sarah Hiser with her  [illegible] land both moved to the state of Kentucky and County of Barren where they both now reside, an she states that she has been particularly and intimately acquainted with the said Sarah Hiser ever since, she well knows and is enabled  with certainly to state that she the said Sarah Hiser is the identical person who is now applying for a pension for the services of the said husband as a soldier of the Revolution, from the government a pension as such at the time and some years before his death and as well as she recollect said John Hiser died some time in the spring of 1839,  She further states that said John His an Sarah Hiser his wife, had a numerous and large family of children the most of whom she knows, and she is especially and well acquainted with Benjamin Hiser their oldest son and child and she verily believes
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and states that he, the said Benjamin Hiser is or will be fifty one years old sometime the last of this present month (November 1843).
                                         her
                           Elizabeth X Forbes
                                        mark

    Sworn to and subscribed this third day of November 1843 before me.

                                      //s//
                             Bedford Wood J.P.B.C.

State of Kentucky Barrin County ss

   Be it known that on this 3rd day of November 1843 personally appeared before the undersigned a justice of the peace in and for Barren County and State of Kentucky Benjamin Hiser and makes (illegible) agreeable to law that he is the son of John Hiser and Sarah Hiser and that his said father John Hiser departed this life on the fifth day of March 1839, as well as he recollects, and that he was at the time of his death drawing a pension as a soldier of the Revolution and was on the Kentucky Rolls and that the said Sarah is the identical person who is now applying for a pension for the services of said John Hiser as a soldier of the Revolution, and that from what he has been informed he believes and states that he will be fifty one years old on the 15th of this present month November 1843 and that he has already been informed by his parents that they were married in the year 1792 and that his mother is now living in Barren County where she has been living for a number of years.
                                                 his
                                  Benjamin  X  Hiser
                                                mark

Sworn to and subscribed this third day of Nov. 1843 before me.              
                                               //s//
                                   Buford Wood J.P.B.C.

State of Kentucky Barren County ss

    I Buford Wood a Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid do hereby certify th(at) the within and foregoing affidavits of Elizabeth Forbes and Banjamin Hiser were respectively subscribed and sworn to by the said Elizabeth forbes.
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and Benjamin Hiser before me nd in my precinct and I do further certify  that the said Elzabeth Fforbis and Benjamin Hiser are personally known to me and are if good character and entitled to credit an oath.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my hand this 3rd day of November 1843
  Buforrd Wood
Justice of the Peace of Barren County

State of Kentucky Barren County SS
I Thomas J Helm clerk of the county court in and for this county and state  aforesaid do certify that BufordWood---Edqr whose name is signed to the foregoing Certificate is now was before and at the time of subscribing said the same and was and is a duly commissioned qualified and acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county, and did full forth and credit are an and should be given to all his official act and proceedings as such and that his said signature is genuine,and his certificate is in due form of law
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand a seal of office in the [illegible] of [illegible}vow  the county seat of said County of Barren on this 6th ay of November in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and forty three
Tho: J: Helms  [illegible] 
Clerk of the Court of Barren County
I Buford Wood Justice of the Peace in ad for the county of Barren an State of Kentucky do hereby certify that Thomas J. Helm whose name is signed to the written and foregorging certificate a clerk of this county Court o Barren County and State of Kentucky is clerk of said court an all his official acts are of and should have due weight as such
In testimony whereof I( hereunto set
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my hand as Justice aforesaid this 6th day of November in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and forty three
Buford Wood J.P. B.C.
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State of Kentucky
County Barren County Sct]

I Thomas J Helm clerk of the County Court of Barren County do certify that Stephen Ratliff whose name is signed to the forgoing certificate is a Justice of said Court regularly  Commissioned and duly qualified-and was at the time of signing the same, and is now an acting member of said Court- and that full faith and credit are due to all his official acts-
In testimony of which I have hereto subscribed my name, and cause the seal of my office to affixed at Glasgow the 12th day of December 1843 and in the 52nd year of the Commonwealth-
Tho J Helm
Clerk of the Court of Barren County
 Kentucky Barren County to wit
I Stephen Ratliffe a Justice of the Peace in an for said County do certify that Thomas J Helm-who name is signed to the foregoing certificate is now and was at the time of signing the same the regularly qualified Clerk of the Barren County Court-And that full faith and credit are due to all his official acts-Given under my hand this 12th day of December 1843-
Stephen Ratliffe JPBC
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State of Kentucky Barren County To wit
This day Sarah Hiser, widow of the late John Hiser of Barren County Ky, personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and made oath to the following Statement in support of her application for a pension viz. That there never were kept in her family any private or family record of marriages- That there is no record evidence of her marriage within her power- And this is the reason why She has produced none such to the War Department. She was married to the said John Hiser in what was then Knox County in the now State of Tennessee- She was married by William Reno a Minister of the Baptist denomination. 
Sarah  her   X  mark    Hiser

Sworn toad subscribed before me the 9th day of December 1843
Stephen Ratliffe J P B C

State of Kentucky
Barren County Sct}
I Stephen Ratliffe a Justice of the Peace in and for said County do certify that on this day the above names Sarah Hiser personally appeared before me and made oath to the above Statement- She is known to me to be the same person who is applying for a pension as the widow of John Hiser late of Barren County- And I believe that full credit should be given to her Statement- Given under my hand this 9th day of December 1843
Stephen Ratliffe J P B C
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State of Kentucky} sct

    On this the 20th of November 1843 personally appeared before the Court of Barren Sarah Kisser a resident of said county of Barren and State of Kentucky aged seventy four years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 7th 1838 entitled an act granting half pay  and drew a pension of fifty dollars and pensions to certain widows that she is the widow of John Hiser who was a private in the Pennsylvania Militia a year.  She further declares that she was married to the said John Hiser on the third day of February 1799, in the County of Knox and State of Tennesse and that the said John Hiser her husband died in the fifth day of March 1839 and that she has not married since the death of her husband.
                                                  //s//
                                             Sarah Hiser

Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written.
                                              //s//
                              Tho. J. Helm CBCC