Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 10,004, for Philip Spohn, Pennsylvania
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(3-1776)
Service                               NUMBER
Penn.     Spohn, Philip  R. 10,004
                 Catherine
(blank lines)
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7.743.
Ohio. Pittsburgh.
Philip Spohn. 
of Perry Co. in the State of Ohio who was a Lieut't in the Company commanded by Captain Ludwick of the Reg't commanded by Col. Holliser in the Penn'a line for Eight months. 

Philip Spohn

Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio. Pittsburgh. at the rate of 106. Dollars 66. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. 

Certificate of Pension issued the 26th day of March, 1833. and sent to P. Odlin, Somerset. Perry Co. Ohio. 

Arrears to the 4th of Mar. 1833.
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4. Sep. 1838. 

213.32
53.33 [underlined]
$266.65

{Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.}

Recorded by Wm R. Palmer, Clerk, 
Book E. Vol. 8, Page 127.
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Set to Hon P B Johnson december 29 '43
to same Dec 19 '44
Set to Hon P B Johnson. January. '13. '45
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[full page in black ink, cursive]
State of Ohio.  Perry County [scribble] Court of Common Pleas.
[right align] November Term eighteen hundred 
[right align] and thirty two.

On this ninth day of November eighteen hundred and thirty two personally appeared in open court.  before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas. of said Perry County now in Session Philip Spohn a resident of Perry County and State aforesaid aged seventy seven years the eleventh day of March 1832.  Who being first duly sworn doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 4th 1832.

That he enlisted the service of the United States some time in June seventeen hundred and Seventy six as Second Lieutenant in a company of foot raised in Berks County State of Pennsylvania, for the Flying Camp as will appear by his commission here to the Count exhibited.  dates September 2nd 1776. signed B. Franklin Presid't he states that the officer did not receive their commission until some time after they had been in actual service, upon complaint to the Col. of the Regiment he sent and obtained them dated as appears on the face.  At the time he secured the appointment of 2nd Lieutenant he lived four miles this side of Reading in Berks Count Pennsylvania.  

What they marched from thence (Reading) to Amboy in New Jersey opposite Staten Island, the company was commanded by Capt. John Ludwick, Lieutenant Col Lutz, in the Regiment of Col Hollister from Amboy we marched to New York.  and from there to Long Island after the Battle of Long Island we marched by New York to White Plains, after the Battle of White Plains we crossed the North River and came down through Elizabeth Town (NJ, to Brunswick Trenton and crossed the Delaware River to the Pennsylvania side our company was here discharged some time before Christmas having served as he believes six months.  At the Battle of Long Island he was on the Flat Bush road having been ordered with part
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of the men to remain at the curtain point upon the retreat of our advance, they retreated to the intrenchments.  Lieut Col Lutz of our Regiment was taken prisoner on Long Island.  About one Oclock at night we crossed the East River to New York and as I was informed about 8 Oclock A.M. (in the morning) the last of our troops crossed.  He was at the Battle of White Plains but was not actually engaged, being in the intrenchments, the Delaware Blues were engaged from behind stone fences.  The British advanced upon them through a strip of woods as it appeared to us.  Some Virginia troops were send out to reinforce but were too late.  They retreated leaping into our intrenchment.  The British did not pursue us to the intrenchment.  We staid at White Plains for two nights each two men made a fire to deceive the enemy and we retreated.  The British he thinks it was stated went to Fort Washington He cannot distinctly state the names of any Regular Officers.  He saw Gen'l Washington at White Plains reconnoitering the enemy.

He further states that Lawrence Alwine of this place was the company of Which he was second lieut and supposes [illegible] can testify to his service.  He further states that at this time of service he service at least six months.

On the 17 of May 1777.  I was commissioned as first Lieut. in the Pennsylvania militia as by my commission here to the Court shown  [illegible] appear signed by Tho's Wharton [illegible] Pres't and No 8. (it being the spring after forces out in the Flying Camp.)

I served two months under this commission and was stationed at the crossroads Quaker Meeting House on the West side of German Town near the Lime Kilns + Chestnut Hills distance from German Town not recollected.  Our company was commanded by Captain Philip Krick. there was three or four companies there.  and a cleagir a frenchman cannot recollect the names of Officers

He states he was in in particular engagement almost continually out on scouting parties.  the British Light Horses were at the time
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=Where, and in what year where you Born?
I was born on the Banks of Tolpohocking in Pennsylvania, Berks County.  1th of March 1755!

Have you any Record of your ages?
Ans'r. I have

=Where is it?
I have forgotten to bring it in this morning, and my residence is four miles from here.  I have the [entry?] and it is as stated. 

=Where were you living when called into service; where have you since lived, and Where do you now lived?
Answ'r near Reading Berks County Pennsylvania, I moved from there within four miles of Hagerstown Washington County Maryland in the spring year uncertain from thence to Ohio where now live being in Perry County aforesaid I moved here in 1804. - 

=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 recollection, and the general circumstances of your Service?
Answ'r I cannot recollect further than I have stated, except that my belief from circumstances and fact, that I can call to memory that my Second term of service was in the fall or beginning of the winter of 1777. when the British were in Philadelphia. .
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Ques't Did you ever receive a commission and if so by whom is it signed +c.
An's I have both my commissions signed as before stated, (and here to the Court shown.)

Ques't 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 serv
Answ'r [crossed out] Peter Overmier Gen'l and Samuel Parrot. = George Teigler Esq. and the Court may call any person in my neighborhood or to whom I am known. 

Sworn to and subscribed in open Court the day + year above written.  Philip Spohn

State of Ohio 
Perry County } Ss I Charles Hinkle a clergyman resid in somerset Perry County, Ohio, and Peter Overmier Gen'l Samuel Parrot, and George Teigler Esq. residing in said county and the immediate neighborhood of said Philip Spohn do hereby certify that we have been long acquainted with Philip Spohn who has - subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that he sustains the character of a man of truth and veracity is a highly respectable citizen of this community, that we believe him to be seventy [illegible] years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been an officer of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion. 
Sworn and subscribed in open Court. - 
William McClure Judge

Charles Hinkel
George Tiegler
Peter Obermier
Samuel Parrot
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Rev
- 
Act 7 June 1832


Hon F. W Green
[illegible]
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State of Ohio
County of Sandusky }

Be it known, that on this Twenty ninth day of June A.D. 1853 before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared, 1 Sarah Anspach, Mary Stump and Henry Spohn, Sn. residents of 2 Freemont, Ohio, in said County, and made oath according to law that 3 they are the legal heirs of Philip Spohn who was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution, and who has heretofore made application for the benefit of the Pension Act of 4 [blank]
that 5 they are directly interested as a claimant in said pension and makes this affidavit to be filled with such additional evidence or arguments as my Agent may use in prosecuting said claim. 

Countermanding and revoking all Powers of Attorney, and authority heretofore given, I hereby constitute and appoint Frederick W. Green of Tiffin City, Ohio, my true and lawful Attorney to prosecute the claim of 6 Philip Spohn for any amount of Revolutionary Pension, or increase of Pension that may be due; and I hereby authorize my said Attorney to examine all papers or documents in relaiton to said claim on file in the Department at Washington City, or elsewhere, to file additional evidence or arguments, and to receive for my exclusive benefit, the certificate which may be issued for said claim, which certificate I wish made payable at the Washington City, D.C. Agency; to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed, and to do all things that might or could do were I personally present.  Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises.  Henry Spohn, Sen
7 Sarah X her mark Anspach
Mary X her mark Stump

Sworn to, Subscribed and Acknowledged before me the day and year above written, and I hereby certify that I believe the said 8 Henry Spohn Sen Sarah Auspach and Mary Stump to be directly interested in said claim as set forth, and to be the identical party therein alleged. 

E. F. Dickinson
Justice of the Peace

State of Ohio
Count of Sandusky }

It is hereby Certified, that satisfactory evidence has ben exhibited before me, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas that 9 Henry Spohn, Sarah Auspach, + Mary Stump the party who has sworn to, and acknowledged the foregoing Declaration and Power of Attorney is the 10 Heirs of Philip Spohn reputed soldier aforesaid.  I further certify, that 11 Edward F. Dickinson Esq. before whom the preceding affidavit and Power of Attorney were made and acknowledged, was, at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, and that the signature purporting to be his, I believe to be genuine. 

In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office, 
this twenty ninth day of June 1853
12 D. Copper Clk

[footnotes]
1. Claimant's name or names in full.-2. Post Office address.
3 "That he is the identical man," or, "that she is the widow of the identical man," or, "that he or she is the legal heir of the identical man," &c., &c.
4. Leave this line blank.-5. "He is," "she is," or "they are."-6. Revolutionary soldier's full name.-7. Claimant's signature.-8. Claimant's name.-9. Magistrate's signature. 
10. "Identical," "widow of," or, "child of. -11. Magistrate's name.-12. Clerk's signature. 

N.B.-Should two or more heirs join in the foregoing, the plural should be substituted for the singular number.
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No 11682

Catharine Spoon

widow of Philip

Act 7 July 1838

Rejected
 hist(ory) aud(it) 1833. Claimant 1838.
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The State of Ohio Fairfield County SS
Be is Remembered that upon the 20th day of February in the year of the Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty five personally appears in open Court Jacob Spoon aged fifty two years a Resident of the County of Perry in the State of Ohio and son and heir at law of the late Philip + Catherine Spoon late of said Perry County deceased who being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July the Seventh in the year of Our Lord One thousand eight hundred and thirty eight entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" That the said Catherine Spoon was from the 23rd of May AD 1833 to the 28th of August AD 1838 the widow of Philip Spoon dec'd aforesaid. That said Philip Spoon was late a pensioner of Perry County Ohio of the Pittsburgh agency the evidence of the Ranks he held in the army of the United States and the services performed has been duly proven and will be found on the Record files at the Pension Office at Washington City the illegible] of which this declarant does not now recollect 
And he for this declares that the said Catherine Spoons was married to the said Philip Spoon on the 30 day of November 1777 as appears by the Record of said Marriage and that the aforesaid Philip Spoon pensioner as aforesaid died on the 20th of May 1833 and that the marriage took place previous to the first day of January AD 1894 viz - at the time
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above stated and that the said Catherine Spoon was never married afterword and that the said Catherine Spoon died the 28th day of August in the year of Our Lord 1838
Jacob Spohn
Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court on the day and year above written 
Joel Radebaugh Clerk 

The State of Ohio [crossed out: Perry] Fairfield County SS - 
the State of Ohio Fairfield COunty SS
I Joel Radebaugh Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas with in and for Fairfield County aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing declaration was made and the proceeding therein stated was had in Open Court upon the day and year above and therein stated and that the said Jacob Spoon was duly sworn in Open Court and Subscribed the declaration as herein stated
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office at Lancaster in said Fairfield County this 20th day of February A.D. 1845.
[illegible] J. Radebaugh Clerk
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18651
Philip Spohn
Ohio
Admitted as a 
Lieutenant 8 Months
from 1776
[illegible]
Eight months
=$106.66/100

P Odin 
Somerset
Perry Co. 
Ohio
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BRIEF in the case of Philip Spohn
County of Perry in the State of Ohio
(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? 77

4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
Period. | Duration of Service. | Rank. | Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served. 
| Years, Months, Days. | As a | Gen. Washington 
In 1776 - | 6 - | Lieut | Capt Ludwick Col Hollister
Commissions appended 1777 | | " | Capt Krick

5. In what battles was he engaged? Long Island White Plains

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Berks Co. Pa.

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? living witness + traditionary

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? not properly attached

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

C D W. Forrest
Examining Clerk.
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February 8, 1938. 

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Mary E. Spohn
959 Washington Avenue
Lorain, Ohio

BA-J/ady
Philip Spohn
R.10004

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter relative to Philip Spohn, a solider of the Revolutionary War. 

The data obtained herein were obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, R.10004, based upon the military service of Philip Spohn in that war. 

Philip Spohn was born on the banks of Tolpohocking in Berks County, Pennsylvania, March 11, 1755.  The names of his parents are not shown. 

While a resident of Berks County, near Reading, Pennsylvania, he entered the service in June 1776 as a Second Lieutenant in Captain John Ludwig's Company of Foot, Colonel Hollister's Pennsylvania Regiment of the Flying Camp, was in the battle of Long Island, was present at the battle of White Plains but not actually engaged in it, served six months, but did not receive his commission until September 3, 1776.  he was commissioned May 17, 1777 First Lieutenant of a Company of Foot, Fourth Battalion Berks County Militia and in the fall or beginning of winter of 1777 he served two months in Captain Philip Creek's Pennsylvania Company and was out on scouting parties most of the time. 

He moved from Berks County, Pennsylvania, to within four miles of Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, and in 1804 he moved to Ohio.

He was allowed pension on his application executed November 9, 1832, while a resident of Perry County, Ohio.

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He died May 23, 1833, in Perry County, Ohio. 

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[crossed out: Soldier] Philip Spohn married November 30, 1777, Catherine, her maiden name not stated.  She died August 28, 1838.
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Children: 

John Spohn
Daniel Spohn
Henry Spohn
Hannah Ridenhour formerly Hannah Spohn
Mary Stump formerly Mary Spohn
Jacob Spohn born about 1793
Sarah Anspach formerly Sarah Spohn
Samuel Spohn
Elizabeth Anspach formerly Elizabeth Spohn 
Adam Spohn 
Emeline Horne, Horner or House (indistinctly written) formerly Emeline Spohn.

George Anspach, Adam Anspach and Henry Anspach are referred to as heirs of Elizabeth Anspach. 

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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Perris Lock N Y susp

Philip Spohn (Unintelligible)
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I want to see the papers of Perris Lock and of  Louch New York Suspended

Philip Spohn or Spoken Ohio pen. Act June 7.


                                   //s//
                            H.H. Sylvester
                                 Jan 13, 37

filed by W.G. McGill who for is A. G. then (unintelligible) & apply (again).
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10004.

P. O. 
Catherine Spohn 
Service: [blank]

Enlisted: [blank] [ink stamp: REJECTED], 18 .
Discharged: [blank], 18 . 

Application filed: [blank], 18 . 

Alleges: [blank]
Re-enlisted: [blank]

Attorney: [blank]
P. O. [blank]

[blank] Recognized. [blank] Contract.
[blank] Cert. of Dis. Searched for [blank], 18 .
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1930 Mar. 7. Hist. to Mrs C. W. Smith A.D.Y. 
1931 July 28. Hist. to Mrs P. W. Cook A.D.Y.
1931 Sept. 21. Hist. to Mrs. F. W. Wheeler A D. Y. 
1937 Apr. 15. Mrs. P. W. Cook adv. as to place of death + burial. A. D. Y. 
1938 Feb. 8. Hist. to Mary E. Spohn A.D.Y.
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Oak Harbor, Ohio,
January 8-1930.

Respectfully 
Stamp Enclosed

Commissioner of Pensions, 

Washington, D.C. 

I wish information about Philip Spohn, a soldier who served all through the Revolutionary War, lived to be 94 years of age and was pensioned.He enlisted at or near Hagerstown or Baltimore, Md. (The family at one time lived in Reading Twp., and do not know if that was Penna. or Md.)  He is spoken of as a body guard to his Excellency, George Washington, and some reference to his being a captain. 

Please give me information about his enlistment, pension, rank, if any, and his burial place. 

Respectfully,
[ink stamp: JAN
U. 13 S.
1930
OFFICE]

Cor. Locust and Oak Sts.
Mrs. C.W. Smith.
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[typewritten letter, top area is printed letterhead, centered]
P.W. Cook 
Contractor and Builder
Phone 5212
959 Washington Ave
Lorain, Ohio
[end of letterhead]
[right justified]     July 6 1931.

Bureau of Pensions, 
Washington, D.C., 
Gentlemen:
     I would like the data regarding the services of Capt. Phillip [note the second "l" in Phillip is struck out] Spohn, who served in the Revolutionary War, together with all information you may have regarding his family.
     My father was Lewis Wilson Spohn, and I am interested in getting this line, so that I may become a member of the D.A.R.
Thanking you in advance for this information, 
I am, 
Yours truly, 
[signature] Mrs. P.W. Cook
[beneath this is a stamp of the Pension Office July 8, 1931]
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Gallipolis O Aug 31 31

To the U.S. Bureau of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Can you furnish the Military Record of one Philip Spohn, Revolutionary War Soldier, enlisted from either Penna. or Md. was living in Heidelberg Twp. Derkes Co. Pa. in 1790.  would like all the information concerning date of birth + maiden name of his wife if possible. 

Would also wish to learn if one Adam Ausbaugh living in Tulpehoken Twp. Derkes Co Pa in 1790 was a Revolutionary War veteran, and if so to obtain same information concerning him. 

Thank you, 
I am Respectfully
Mrs. F. W. Wheeler
121- SEcond Ave. Gallipolis O.

[ink stamp: RECEIVED
SEP 2 1931
RECEIPT SECTION
PENSION [illegible] SUB-DIVISION]
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MRS. P. W. COOK
959 WASHINGTON AVE. 
LORAIN, OHIO Mch.24-1936. 

[ink stamp: RECEIVED
MAR 25 1937
[illegible]]

Veterans Administration Bureau, 
Washington, D.C., 

Gentlemen:-

In 1931 I wrote you regarding Philip Spohn, a soldier in the Revolutionary War, Pension Claim R-10004.  In your report you stated he died May, 23, 1833.  Have you any record where he was living at the time of his death, and the place of burial.  I would appreciate this information if you can furnish me with same. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter, I am,
Yours truly,
Mrs. P. W. Cook
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Lorain, O., Jan.27-1938. 
[ink stamp: JAN 29, 1938
MAIL SUB-DIV.
VETS. AM 30
[illegible]]

Veterans Administration
Washington, D.C.,

Gentlemen:-

Will you kindly give me all the information you have relative to one Philip Spohn, R.10004, a Revolutionary War soldier. 

Thanking you in advance for this information, 
I am,
Yours truly,
Mary E. Spohn

959 Washington Ave.,
Lorain, O.,
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April 15, 1937.

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BA-J/ady
Philip Spohn
R.10004

Mrs. P. J. Cook
959 Washington Avenue
Lorain, Ohio

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter requesting the the place of death and place of burial of Philip Spohn, Revolutionary War soldier, who died May 23, 1833.

Philip Spohn died in Perry County, Ohio.  The place of burial is not shown.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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Washington September 21, 1931.

BA-J/ADY

Mrs. F. W. Wheeler,
131 Second Avenue, 
Gallipolis, Ohio. 

Dear Madam:

You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R.10004, that Philip Spohn was born on the banks of Tolpohocking in Berks County, Pennsylvania, March 11, 1755.

While a resident of Berks County, near Reading, Pennsylvania, he entered the service in June 1776 as a Second Lieutenant in Captain John Ludwig's Company of Foot, Colonel Hollister's Pennsylvania Regiment of the Flying Camp, was in the battle of Long Island, was present at the battle of White Plains but not actually engaged in it, served six months, but did not receive his commission until September 3, 1776.

He was commissioned May 17, 1777 First Lieutenant of a Company of Foot, Fourth Battalion Berks County Militia and in the fall or beginning of winter of 1777 he served two months in Captain Philip Creek's Pennsylvania Company and was out on scouting parties most of the time. 

He moved from Berks County, Pennsylvania to within four miles of Hagerstown, Washington, County, Maryland and in 1804 he moved to Ohio.

He was allowed pension on his application executed November 9, 1832 while a resident of Perry County, Ohio.

He died May 23, 1833.

Soldier married November 30, 1777 Catherine, her maiden name not stated.  She died August 28, 1838.
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Children:

John Spohn
Daniel Spohn
Henry Spohn
Hannah Ridenhour formerly Hannah Spohn
Mary Stump formerly Mary Spohn
Jacob Spohn, born about 1783.
Sarah Anspach formerly Sarah Spohn
Daniel Spohn
Elizabeth Anspach formerly Elizabeth Spohn
Adam Spohn
Emeline Horne, Horner or House (indistinctively written)formerly Emeline Spohn.

George Anspach, Adam Anspach and Henry Anspach are referred to as heirs of Elizabeth Anspach.

The Revolutionary War records of this office fail to afford any information in regard to Adam Ansbaugh.  A.W.J. 

Very truly yours,

A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator.
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July 28, 1931.

Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
ADY

Mrs. P. W. Cook,
959 Washington Avenue, 
Lorain, Ohio.

Dear Madam:

You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R.10004, that Philip Spohn was born on the banks of Tolpohocking in Berks County, Pennsylvania, March 11, 1755.

While a resident of Berks County, near Reading, Pennsylvania, he entered the service in June 1776 as a Second Lieutenant in Captain John Ludwig's Company of Foot, Colonel Hollister's Pennsylvania Regiment of the Flying Camp, was in the battle of Long Island, was present at the battle of White Plains but not actually engaged in it, served six months, but did not receive his commission until September 3, 1776.

He was commissioned May 17, 1777 First Lieutenant of a Company of Foot, Fourth Battalion Berks County Militia and in the fall or beginning of winter of 1777 he served two months in Captain Philip Creek's Pennsylvania Company and was out on scouting parties most of the time.

He moved from Berks County, Pennsylvania to within four miles of Hagerstown, Washington, County, Maryland and in 1804 he moved to Ohio.

He was allowed pension on his application executed November 9, 1832 while a resident of Perry County, Ohio.

He died May 23, 1833.

Soldier married November 30, 1777 Catherine, her maiden name not stated. She died August 28, 1838.
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Children:

John Spohn
Daniel Spohn
Henry Spohn
Hannah Ridenhour formerly Hannah Spohn
Mary Stump formerly Mary Spohn
Jacob Spohn, born about 1783.
Sarah Anspach formerly Sarah Spohn
Daniel Spohn
Elizabeth Anspach formerly Elizabeth Spohn
Adam Spohn
Emeline Horne, Horner or House (indistinctively written)formerly Emeline Spohn.

George Anspach, Adam Anspach and Henry Anspach are referred to as heirs of Elizabeth Anspach.

Very truly yours,

A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator.
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March 7, 1930.

Mrs. C. W. Smith, 
Locust & Oak Streets,
Oak Harbor, Ohio.

Dear Madam:

I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R.10004, it appears that Philip Spohn was born on the banks of Tolpohocking in Berks County, Pennsylvania, March 11, 1755.

While a resident of Berks County, near Reading, Pennsylvania, he entered the service in June 1776 as a Second Lieutenant in Captain John Ludwig's Company of Foot, Colonel Hollister's Pennsylvania Regiment of the Flying Camp, was in the battle of Long Island, was present at the battle of White Plains but not actually engaged in it, served six months, but did not receive his commission until September 3, 1776.

He was commissioned May 17, 1777 First Lieutenant of a Company of Foot, Fourth Battalion Berks County Militia and in the fall or beginning of winter of 1777 he served two months in Captain Philip Creek's Pennsylvania Company and was out on scouting parties most of the time.

He moved from Berks County, Pennsylvania to within four miles of Hagerstown, Washington, County, Maryland and in 1804 he moved to Ohio.

He was allowed pension on his application executed November 9, 1832 while a resident of Perry County, Ohio.

He died May 23, 1833.

Soldier married November 30, 1777 Catherine, her maiden name not stated. She died August 28, 1838.
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Children:

John Spohn
Daniel Spohn
Henry Spohn
Hannah Ridenhour formerly Hannah Spohn
Mary Stump formerly Mary Spohn
Jacob Spohn, born about 1783.
Sarah Anspach formerly Sarah Spohn
Daniel Spohn
Elizabeth Anspach formerly Elizabeth Spohn
Adam Spohn
Emeline Horne, Horner or House (indistinctly written) formerly Emeline Spohn.

George Anspach, Adam Anspach and Henry Anspach are referred to as heirs of Elizabeth Anspach.

Very truly yours,

KARL D. CHURCH, 
Commissioner. 

In 1753 Sarah Anspach, 
Mary Stump + Henry Spohn, Sen
were residents of Premont, Sandusky Co, Ohio.
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No 11.682
Catharine Spohn aw
O   Spohn
Rejected
Seppo Hon R. B Johnson
March 5 1845  do to Hon
J Parrish HR March 25. 1846.
(Ilegible) Made July16 1846.
N.  Leake, Sept 22. 1846.
(illegible)  Weichmann Dec 16 .147
Hon F W Green Dec 12 1853
Oct- 1 July 1838
Hon. E Ba(illegible)
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Washington Decr. 21rd 1843,

Dear Sir

Will you please examine into the enclosed case of the heirs of Philip and Catherine Spoon and inform me of your decision as soon as convenient - 
Yours Respectfully
P.B. Johnson

Comr of Pensions
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Cath Spon

w

Hon P. B. Johnson
HR
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Washington January 3rd 1845

Sir

Will you please forward to me the necessary papers and instructions in the case of Catharine Spoon or Spohn as requested in the enclosed letter & allege
Yours Respectfully 

PB Johnson 

J.L. Edwards
Comr of Pensions
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House of Reps
March the 19th.1846
Hon J L Edwards
Com. Pensions
Sir
I have the 
honor herewith to inclose an extract from a
letter received this morning from Mr. Closs of
Somerset Ohio. You will at once perceive it relates to the same subject (Philip Spahn heirs) in which I had the honor of a note from you, which I forwarded to Mr Closs.  You are (illegible) to retain such (illegible) to the in(illegible) as is your (illegible) it shall deserve.
With consideration
I remain (illegible)
Your (illegible)
Isaac Parrish
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Somerset Perry County O. 
July 8th 1846

Hon J. L. Edwards
Sir
You are hereby requested to permit Mr Willis G Wade of New York or any one he may request so to do to examine any papers in your office relating to a claim for a Pension as set forth in the Declaration made by the heirs of Philip Spohn and Catherine Spohn declared while a resident of Perry Co., and State of Ohio.  Under act of congress of 7th July 1833, & 7th June 1832.
I am Respectfully 
Your obedient Servant [abbreviated as obd sr]
Jacob Spohn

The Hon [illegible] of Pensions, is respectfully requested to permit Mr Nathan Leake to examine papers filed in case of Philip + Catherine Spohn here July 27th 1843. W G. Wade

Hon J. L. Edwards
Comr of Pensions
[illegible] C, {
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The State of Ohio Perry County
Be it [illegible]
that heretofore
to wit at a Court of Common pleas hold on in and for the
County aforesaid on the 13th day of September AD 1844 by you
The Hon Couryton N Siado President Juryist of the 4th
Judicial Court in Ohio and John McGruly Nicholas H. Taylor and John Hick associate Judges of the Court
of Common pleas for the County aforesaid. The following
Order was made to wit
In the matter of Catharin Spoons pension
This day it was made appear to the satisfaction of the Court
of Common pleas in and for Perry County Ohio by testimony duly
made before said Court that Philip Spoon late a Revolutionary
Pensioner and Catharine Spoon his wife was duly married
the 30th November AD 1777 and that they continued to live as
man and wife up to the 23 May 1835 when said Philip
Spoon departed this life that said Catharine Spoon widow
of Philip Spoon aforesaid died the 28th August 1838 having the
following children heirs at Law to wit John Spoon Daniel
Spoon Henry Spoon Hannah Ridenhour formerly Hannah
Spoon Mary Stamp formerly Mary Spoon Jacob Spoon
Sarah Anspach  Sarah formerly Sarah Spoon Samuel Spoon
George Anspach Adam Anspach and Henry Anspach
heirs at Law of Elizabeth Anspach formerly Elizabeth Spoon
now deceased the unknown him of Adam Spoon and
The unknown heirs of Emelion Horn formly Emelion Spoon
now Died
Witness John W Davis Clerk of our
said Court of Common pleas and the
Seal thereof this 6th day of December
AD 1844
John W Davis Clerk
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May 18, 1846
Recd

Catharine Spohn

[illegible]

[upside down]
Hon J. L Edwards
Court of Pensions 
Washington City 
D.C.
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Rose New York
May 12th 1846
Sir
Having recd. grow & all M. Class Esq of Sumerset Ohio 
a copy of certain papers, filed in your office
by the heirs of Catharine Spohn, late widow of Philip Spohn, which claim was, (if their statements are
correct,) Erroneously  applied under act of 7th
July 1838, -with a request to investigate
the claim. I very respectfully by leave to
one of the do
ask the favour of being informed, of the dob [?] of the last turn of service 
claimed to have been performed by
said Philp Spohn, in his original Declaration,
under act of Congress of 7th June 1832, which
was made from said State of Ohio.
That we only know, whether or not there was
any service performed after the date of the marriage
Nov 30th 1777. as is asserted.
And would also ask if the date of
the marriage is satisfactorily established, and
whether a Declaration under oath, before a Judge
or Justice  of the peace, duly authenticated, will be
sufficient, in presenting the claim under
act 4 July 1834, should it appear
that the children are entitled
I have the
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I have the honor to be,
Very Respectfully,
Your obt Sevt
W G. Wade

Hon J L. Edwards
Com of Pensions
Washington D.C.
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June 16, 1846
Re service of Mr. Spohn + 
le Anna Holmes
Power of atty
[illegible] Marsden,
Hon J L. Edwards
Court of Pensions
Washington 
D.C.
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Washington, D.C
June 15th 1846

Sir, 

I beg leave to request the favour of being informed of the date of the last tour of service claimed to have been performed by Philip Spohn (alias Spoon) who was pens'd under act of Congress of 7th June 1832, then a resident of Perry Co Ohio, - this information is sought that we may know whether there was service performed after the date of the marriage or not, which took place in Nov 1777 as shown by the widow Catherine Spoon Declaration under act of 7th July 1838. 

I would also ask if the service of James Latimer, as set forth in his declaration under act of 18th March 1818, from Pa was such as to entitle him to the benefits of the act of 7th June 1832.

Also of [illegible] objections to the [illegible] of the claim of John Sickles an applicant under act of 7th June, 32, from New York State
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Also the date of the performance of the service for which the pension was allowed to Margaret Balton, widow of James Balton, applicant under act of 4th July 1836, from N.Y. - but which was allowed under act of 7th July 1838 - the above inquiry was made about the 1st of February - lost but no [illegible]

Also the objections to the [illegible] of the claim of Alice Gates, an applicant for a pension under act of 7th July 1838, as widow of Zebalon Gates (alias Zebalon W Gates, from Madison Co M.S. 

I am respectfully 
Your [illegible]
W.G. Wade

Hon J.L. Edwards 
Court of Pensions
Washington
D.C.
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Commissioner of Pensions } Somerset Dec. 

Dear Sir,

Will you please inform us whether there is an application on file in your office for a Pension in favor of Catharine Spohn, widow of Philip Spohn a Pensioner late of Perry Co. Ohio dec?  We are informed she made proof of marriage [illegible] forwarded the papers to the Case of Hon. P. B Johnson, then member elect to [illegible] from this [illegible], by whom we suppose they were presented, but as to results the applicant is ignorant.  We are unaddressed as to the merits of the case, or under what act she applied, + she being an ignorant German lady we can learn none other than alone

- If any thing has been done in the [illegible] or any defect (i.e. if the papers [illegible]) operating to a delay in providing please inform us as the old lady is needy + worthy to receive the [illegible] plates as the application.  Very truly 
Yours [illegible]
Hood Hickman
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Washington Febry 28th 1845

Sir
Enclosed are some papers in relation to the claim of the heir of Catherine Spohn being the same case about which I made application to your office more than a year ago - Should you not be able to examine the case before I leave Washington please communicate with Col. John Beckwith Newark Ohio 
Respectfully Yours
P.B. Johnson 
J.L. Edwards Esq
Commr of Pensions
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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 Philip Spohn - 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 grants in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine 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 the 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 devise 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? yes

XII.  If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?

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? documentary + witness

XIV.  [cross shape] If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? yes
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? No
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? yes

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? yes

XVI. [cross shape] Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? No

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 of the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, by 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 [long dash] year [long dash] months, and [long dash] days, I served as a [long dash]  For [long dash] months and [long dash] days, I served as a [long dash]; and for such service I claim a pension.
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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 they served two years 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 officers 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.
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 affidavit the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as he regiment, company, and line to which he 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 authenticates 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 ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any papers from being improperly attached to the certificate. 
[manicule] In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, 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.
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State of Ohio
Perry County [scribble] Ss

Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace for said County, Lawrence Alwine a resident of Perry County State of Ohio, and being duly sworn deposeth and saith, that since he had removed into the County he became acquainted with Philip Spohn [illegible] about two years since, and discovered that they had been together in the Revolutionary army in the Militia of Pennsylvania (Flying Camp) This deponent states - that he was a private in Captain John Ludwicks company of foot raised in Berks County Pennsylvania of which Philip Spohn [illegible] of this County was Second Lieutenant.  that he served six months from June, until December seventeen hundred and seventy six when the were discharged their time having expired.  that they were at New York, the Battle on Long Island, Frogneck, White Plains, and retreated with Gen'l Washingtons army by the North River through New Jersey, that he knows one Philip Spohn to have been Second Lieutenant, and from circumstances, conversation, minutes particular of - occurances and the names of the such belonging to their company all which Mr Philip Spohn aforesaid is intimately acquainted with, he is perfectly satisfied that he is the same person who was Lieutenant in said company and served during their six months tour as aforesaid. 
Sworn this 14 July 1832 Lawrence Alwine
Before me - 
John Lidey J P.
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And this Court do hereby declare this opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above applicant was a Revolutionary officer and served as he states

And the Court further certify that it appears to them that Charles Hinkle who has signed the preseding certificate is a clergyman resident in this Town and that George Teigher Esq. Peter Overmeir [illegible]. and Samuel Parrot. [line]
all residents of said County and all credible persons, and they do further certify that Philip Spohn who is known to the Judges of the Court is a man of veracity. - Wm McClure
James Wilson 
Thomas King [scribble] Judge C Plea, Perry - 

State of Ohio
Perry County [scribble] Ss I John Beckwith Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Philip Spohn for a pension. 
On Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office at Somerset this Ninth day of November eighteen hundred and - thirty two. - 
John Beckwith Clerk
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State of Ohio
Perry County [scribble] Ss I John Beckwith Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County do certify that John Lidey before whom the within affidavit of Lawrence Alwine appears to have been taken, was at the time of taking and still is a Justice of the Peace for said County duly commissioned and that his signature thereto attached - appeared to be his genuine signature, - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal this 20th November 1832. - 
John Beckwith Clerk.
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In the NAME and by the AUTHORITY of the FREEMEN of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 
The SUPREME EXECUTIVE COUNCIL of the said Commonwealth, 
To Philip Spohn just. Gent. 
WE, reposing especial Trust and Confident in your Patriotism, Valour, and Conduct and Fidelity, DO, by these Presents, constitute and appoint you to be first Lieutenant of a Company of foot in the fourth Battalion of Militia, in the County of Berks You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of first Lieutenant by doing and performing all Manner of Things thereunto belonging.  And We do strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers under your Command, to be obedient to your Orders as first Lieutenant And you are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions as you shall from Time to Time receive from the Supreme Executive Council of this Commonwealth, or from your superior Officers, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, and in Pursuance of the Acts of Assembly of this State.  This Commission to continue in Force until your Term, by the Laws of the State, shall of Course expire. 
GIVEN under the lesser Seal fo the Commonwealth, at Philadelphia, this 17. Day of May in the Year of your Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy seven
ThoWartonjun Pret

No18

ATTEST.
ThMatlack Secy
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In CONVENTION for the STATE of PENNSYLVANIA.
To Philip Spohn Gent - [illegible] 2nd 1776
[seal: SAFETY PEACE LIBERTY SEAL] 
WE reposing especial Trust and Confident in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct and Fidelity, DO, by these Presents, constitute and appoint you to be Second Lieutenant in a company of foot raised in the County of Berks for the Flying Camp - 
in the Flying Camp for the Middle States of American, for the Protection of the [illegible] States against all hostile Enterprizes, and for the Defense and establishing of American Liberty.  You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of Second Lieutenant
by doing and performing all Manner of Things thereunto belonging.
And we do strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers under your Command, to be obedient to your Orders as Second Lieutenant - And you are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions, as you shall receive from the Convention during their Sessions, from the Government now establishing, or from the Council of Safety for this State, or any other your superior Officers, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, in Pursuance of the Trust reposed in you.  This Commission to continue in Force until revoked by the Government now establishing for this State, the Council of Safety, or by this or any succeeding Convention. 

By Order of the Convention. 
B. Franklin [illegible]