Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 27800, Jacob Young, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn.
Young, Jacob Anna Maria
$27800
CONTENTS

Rev. War
No. 7,462
Pennsylvania
Anna Maria Young
Widow of Jacob Young Rank Private Company Rev. War Regiment Penn. Line See other jacket at camp mile
Rate per month $ 8.
Commencing 9 th March 1878
Ending _____
Certificate dated 23 rd July 1879
and sent 26 July 1879
Payable at Philadelphia Agency.
_____ Attorney.

5/79 Claimt. informed that rate is all right white.
ut 7/80 Hon H. K. Bachman info a/ for above. white
March 13/84 Hon. A. Post Most-ack advised Hon A. S. Cumn that no arrears can be allowed white
1888
June 6 Mrs Elizabeth Ketzler that the prescribed the date when it should commence the rate to be paid the claim for arrears cannot be allowed Prior-
June 15/88 - Copy of letter to Mrs. Elizabeth Ketzler. within- M. P. W.
1892. Jan. 22. Feb. Permit- A.B.

Names of children.
June 19
Lucas Young
H. C. Stegrees
No. R. 19

State of Pennsylvania } County of Northampton } ss
I John A. Innes Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas held at Easton in and for said County and State, do hereby certify, that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to me, that Jacob Young, who was well known and reputed revolution- ary soldier, departed this life on the second day of June eighteen hundred and forty three, that he left a widow who was his second wife and was married to him in the month of October eighteen hun- dred and thirty two, That the follow- ing named children only survived him to wit, Susanah Weydemeyer, (now a widow) Mary Myers (now a widow) Peter Young, Abraham Young now deceased, John Young, Elizabeth Frie, (now a widow) Catharine Hunt, & Jacob Young, and William Young. And that Edward Hunt is the Executor on the estate of the said Jacob Young deceased.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at Easton in the County aforesaid this twenty eighth day of March in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and fifty three
J. A. Innes Prothonotary

No. 2 — Death of Saltier
of ss and he

State of Pennsylvania Northampton County, ss
Personally appeared before me the subscriber, one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid. Col William H Kutter who being duly sworn according to law upon his oath said, that he is the editor and proprietor of the "Democrat and Argus" a newspaper published in the Borough of Easton in said County, that said paper was published in said Borough on the eighth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty three, and that files of the said paper have been preserved and are now in his office, and that in the said "Democrat and Argus", published on the said eighth day of June 1843, the following notice appears, to wit
"Another Revolutionary Soldier gone"
"Died on Friday last, in Greenwich Township, Warren Co N.J. in the 87 th year of his age. Capt Jacob Young, a Hero of the Revolution, Capt Young was at the battle of Lexington in which engagement he was wounded, His remains were interred in the burying-ground attached to the Grace Church in New Jersey, attended by the two volunteer companies of our Borough, and a large concourse of relatives and friends, The Rev Mr Miller delivered an impressive Sermon on the occasion"
Sworn and subscribed this 13 th day of December A.D. 1852
Before me
J. Weygandt, J.P.
Wavy vertical line
W. H. Kutter
State of Pennsylvania Northampton County, ss
Personally appeared before me the subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid. John A. James, who being duly sworn

according to law upon his oath saith, that on the eighth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty three, he was one of the editor's and proprietors of the "Democrat and Argus", a newspaper published in the Borough of Easton, in the County aforesaid, and that in the said "Democrat and Argus" of the date aforesaid, he published the article as set forth in the affidavit of Col William H. Hutton, the present editor and proprietor of said paper.
That the Straw Church and burying ground attached thereto, spoken of in said article, is situated in the Township of Greenwich, Warren County New Jersey, and within three miles of the said Borough of Easton, and that the said "Democrat and Argus" is and was at that time one of the nearest paper to the said Straw Church, no newspaper being published in New Jersey nearer than twelve or fifteen miles from said Church.
Sworn and subscribed this 13 th day of December A.D. 1852
Before me
J. Weygant, J. B.
J. A. Innes
FORTHNIGHTLY

12 day of december A.D. 1852
Before me Northampton County, ss.
I, J. R. Innes Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of the County aforesaid, do certify that J. Weygant Esq., before whom the foregoing proceedings were had, was at the time thereof, and still is one of the Justices of the Peace, of our said County, duly commissioned and sworn, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, this 13 th day of December one thousand eight hundred and fifty two
J. R. Innes Pro.

I DO hereby CERTIFY, That
Jacob Young of the Township of Northampton and County of Bucks
Hath voluntarily taken and subscribed the OATH of Allegiance and Fidelity, as directed by an ACT of General Assembly of Pennsylvania, passed the 13th day of June, A. D. 1777 . Witness my hand and seal, the twentyfirst day of Septem A. D. 1778
(I. S.)
Robt. De Myleson
PRINTED BY JOHN DUNLAP.

Charles G. McChesney
Trenton
New Jersey
Agent

Declaration of Anna Maria Young widow of Jacob Young - Act June 7, 1832
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania County of Northampton
On this Second day of October A.D. Eighteen hundred and fifty four. Personally appe- -ared before the Subscribers an associate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in said County. Anna Maria Young a resident of the city of Easton in the County and State aforesaid in the Sixty Second year of her age. Who- being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following decl- -aration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832.
That she is the widow of Jacob Young who was a private and Lieutenant in the Militia of the United States, in the War of the Revolution and was called Captain in which capacity he may have served to- -wards the close of the Revolution. Declarant can only state what she has heard her said husband state say of his services - her mar- -ried to him being of a recent date. When The said Jacob Young when he performed his services was a resident of Bucks County Pa. near a place called "Bucks Tavern"
She has heard him say he was wounded a little above the knee in the Battle of - Brandywine. The ball that caused the Wound was kept as a relic about the -

house till mislaid or lost recently. he was also in the battle of Germantown. and that he continued to perform his regular service till the close of the Revolution. He said he served in Captain Kitchlin's company but cannot say how long.
He always said while living, he was entitled to a pension - but that he would never become a Government pauper - that he could live without it and refused to make application and died without doing so.
He as heard him often say that just before he moved from Bucks County into the State of Pennsylvania - into the State of New Jersey he took a bushel basket full of old papers into the garden and burned them as being of no use - he said among the old papers burned, were his Commissions and Continental money &c. She has heard him repeatedly speak of Genl. Mifflin, Genl. Wayne - Genl. Washington. Col. Baxter &c &c. She knows of no person now living who served with him or knew him in the service. She has his sword, which he wore in the Revolution. She fully believes he served many years in the Revolution - the incidents of which she has heard him repeat very often. She said Jacob Young removed into New Jersey about the year, 1802, where he resided when he died in the 88 th year of his age. Declarant was the widow of Jacob Shill when she was married to the said Jacob Young. She further declares

that she was married to the said Jacob Young on the first day of November A.D. Eighteen hundred and thirty two, in Easton by the Rev. Mr. Pompe.
That her husband the aforesaid Jacob Young died on the second day of June A.D. Eighteen hundred and forty three (1843). She hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and act of February 3 d 1853 a and declares that the name of her said husband Jacob Young has not been on the pension roll of the agency of any state, and is still a widow. Sworn and subscribed the _____ day and year above written. Anna Maria Young her mark
W m L Sebring Judge
I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above said Anna Maria Young that she is a person of credibility and truth - and on account of bodily infirmity is unable to appear in open Court. And that I have no interest whatever in the foregoing application.
W m L Sebring
Judge

State of Pennsylvania } County of Northampton } ss
On this third day of October A.D. One thousand eight hundred and fiftyfour personally appeared before the subscriber who is duly authorized by the laws of Pennsylvania to administer oaths, Peter Pomp a credible witness, a resident of Easton in the County of Northampton in the State aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to law on his oath saith, that he is a son of the Rev. Thomas Pomp deceased, a clergyman who was for fifty years pastor of a German Reformed Church in Easton in the County of Northampton in the State aforesaid; that the said Rev. Thomas Pomp kept a regular church Record of the Marriages solemnized by him; that since the decease of the said Rev. Thomas Pomp the church Record of Marriages kept by him has been in the affiant Peter Pomp's possession; that in said Record, under date of A.D. 1832, November first, the Marriage of Jacob Young to Anna Maria Schill is recorded as follows:
1832.
Nov. 1 Jacob Young - - - Anna Maria Schill.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me.
P. Pomp
J. A. Nnes Puthatz
company with Friend Packer the ... June 19 50.

I John S. Innes, Prothonotator of the County of Northampton in the State of Pennsylvania do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the foregoing affiant Peter Pomp. and know him to be a person of cred- ibility and truth; that I am famil- iar with the Church Record of Mar- riages of the Rev. Thomas Pomp dec. designated in the foregoing affidavit; that the said Record is now before me; and that the extract contain- ed in the foregoing affidavit respect- ing the Marriage of Jacob Young to Anna Maria Schill is a true and faith- ful copy of the same.
In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of office this third day of October A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty four.
J. S. Innes Prothonotary

State of Pennsylvania } ss County of Northampton }
On this twelfth day of July A.D. 1854 personally appeared before me the subscriber a justice of the Peace in and for said County and State aforesaid Andrew Moser a resident of Easton in the said County who is well known to me as a person of credibility and truth, who being duly sworn according to law on his oath saith: That he was personally acquainted with the late Captain Jacob Young a Revolutionary soldier; that he knew him intimately for nearly forty years having lived for that length of time within a few miles of him, and having worked in his employ nearly two summer seasons; that he often heard him speak of his revolutionary services; that he had a scar in one of his knees which he received from a bullet wound in the battle of Brandywine; that he spoke of his having been in other engagements in the Revolutionary war the particulars of which he does not now remember; that deponent's father was in the Wagon service for about a year in the Revolutionary war and that he has heard his father speak of Captain Jacob Young's Revolutionary services - the said deponent's father having been personally known to Captain Young while in the service; that his acquaintance with Captain Young did not commence until after the war, but that

he heard him say frequently that he resided in Bucks County, in the State of Pennsylvania previous to the war, and that he returned to Bucks County aforesaid after the war, and resided there for several years, and afterwards removed to Warren (formerly Sussex) County New Jersey where he died in the year A.D. 1843; he further deposes that he has often heard his father Andrew Moser say that he (Moser) and the said Jacob Young left their homes at the same time and entered the Revolutionary service together, whether under the same captain or not he does not now remember; and also that Anna Maria Young now residing in Easton, in Northampton County State of Pennsylvania aforesaid is the widow of the aforesaid Captain Jacob Young.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year first above written before me J. Anderson L. E. Burch Notary Public

State of Pennsylvania County of Northampton
On the Fifteenth day of Jan'y, - A D 1855. before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid personally appeared John J. Markacher in the Thirty sixth year of his age, a resident of Easton in the County aforesaid to me personally well known as a person of credibility and truth. Who being duly sworn according to law on his oath saith that he was present when his mother Anna Maria - Schill and Capt Jacob Young were married by the Rev. Thomas Popp in Easton. on the first day of Nov- -ember. Eighteen hundred and thirty two. That he was very intimate with his stepfather till his death very often heard him repeat the incidents of the Rev- -olution in which he was engaged - frequently heard him in conversation with old men of the Revolution describing the battles in which they had been engaged, and the suffering they endured. Said he first served in Capt. Hacklin's Company of Bucks County Pa. militia, in which County was his home was in the battle of Brandywine and received a musket ball wound above the knee - which ball was kept in the family as a relic, saw it last - Spring (1854) now lost or mislaid. Said he was in the battle of Germantown - was stationed at Philadel- -phia. Fort Mifflin and other places. was Com- -missioned by Gov. or Genl. Mifflin, that during - the Revolution Capt. Hacklin was either wounded or in some way disabled. When he the said Jacob Young commanded the Company - heard him say he served with or under Genl. Mifflin. Genl. Wayne. Genl. Washington and others. That he served in the same company with Michael Hackenthal in Bucks Co. -

Who was a pensioner of the United States - has again and again heard his step father say that he would not have a pension - I knew he was entitled but he could live without it, and would never be called a Government pauper, heard a number of old pensioners urge him to get a pension - he always refused. He was a man of strict integrity he died on the Second day of June Eighteen hun- -dred and forty three, in the state of New Jersey a few miles from Easton - aged Eighty Eight years he was buried on Sabbath 4th of June with mil- -itary honors - two Companies (military) attended his funeral, have seen his Buff Vest and Sword worn in the Revolution - the Sword was left by his will to deponent - told deponent often while living he must never disgrace the Sword he intended to leave him. Told him often, when about to move into New Jersey - he took a bushel Basket of old pension - his commissions, Continental money $6 - carried them into the Garden and burned them being of no use to him - deponent mentions the said Anna Maria Young now lives in Easton and will remain the widow of the said Capt Jacob Young
Sworn & Subscribed
Jany 15 1855 before me
C.E. Buckner
John J Markach

State of Pennsylvania } County of Northampton } ss.
On this sixteenth day of January A.D. 1855, before the subscriber, a justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid personally appeared Peter Ott sen. in the eightieth year of his age, a resident of Upper Merion Township in the County aforesaid, to me personally known as a person of credibility and truth, who being duly sworn according to law, on his oath saith: That he for- merly lived a neighbor to Capt. Jacob Young in the County of Bucks in the State of Pennsylvania aforesaid, near Bucks Tavern in Stockamixon township; that he was intimately acquainted with the said Captain Jacob Young and often heard him speak of his services in the Revolutionary war; that he also often heard the older class of people in that neighborhood who had been personally acquainted with the said Capt. Jacob Young before and after the Revolutionary war speak of him as a Revolution- ary soldier and of his military ser- vices in the war of the Revolution; that he never heard the fact of his having so served called in question; that he has no knowledge of any other Jacob Young resident of that County at that time, that the

said Captain Jacob Young removed from Bucks County Pennsylvania to Warren County (formerly Sussex) in the State of New Jersey; that he the said deponent was also personally acquainted with the said Capt. Jacob Young after his removal to New Jersey as aforesaid, and visited him at his house; that he, subsequently to his change of residence as aforesaid, was married to Anna Maria Schile sometime in or about the year eighteen hundred and thirty two, but the precise date of which he does not now distinctly remember; that the said Capt. Jacob Young and Anna Maria his wife lived together as husband and wife until his death which occurred in Warren County New Jersey in or about the year eighteen hundred and forty three but the precise date of which he does not now distinctly remember; and that Anna Maria Young still remains the widow of the said Capt. Jacob Young and lives in Easton in the county of Northampton in the State of Pennsylvania aforesaid.
Peter Off Sec
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year first above written before me
Solomon P. Hovey

State of Pennsylvania Northampton County
I Henry F Steckel Prothonotary of the County of Northampton in the State of Pennsylvania do hereby certify that William L. Sebring Esq re before whom the de- claration of Maria Young was taken, was at the doing thereof associate Judges in and for said County, and that C. B. Buck and Solomon Risley Esq re before whom the affidavits of Andrew Neoser, John J. Marbacker and Peter Ott were taken were at the doing thereof Justices of the Peace within and for said County all of whom are duly com- missioned and known that full faith and credit are due to their official acts and that the sign- atures thereto, are in the proper handwriting of the said William L. Sebring, C. B. Buck and Solomon Risley Esq re s.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office at Easton this 22 day of February A. D. One thousand eight hundred and fifty five.
Henry F Steckel Proth.

[PRIVATE—No. 3.]
An act to increase the pension of Annie Maria Young, a Revolutionary pensioner
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to increase the pension of Anna Maria Young, widow of Jacob Young, a Revolutionary soldier, Pennsylvania troops, from twelve dollars per month to thirty dollars per month during her natural life.
Approved, March 26, 1892.
Handwritten initials: J.W. [illegible]
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, April 1 st , 1892 The above is a true copy of the original as certified by the Department of State. E. M. Dawson Chief Clerk
ctf. 7462
BOARD OF REVIEW. APR 8 1892
O. W. & N. DIV APR 4 1892 CHIEF'S DESK
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Rev. War.
Application for a New Certificate
7462
BY
Anna Maria Young Jaco.
Phila - pd for her
This blank form may be used also in applying for "Permit" to execute vouchers without presenting the certificate.
In applying for "Permit," claimant must state distinctly whether the certificate has been sold or pawned, and if mislaid the circumstances should be set forth, and evidence furnished that due diligence has been exercised to recover the same.
If certificate is hopelessly lost or destroyed, an application should be made for a new certificate with a full statement of how the loss occurred, and other satisfactory evidence corroborating his statement.
Attention is called to instructions at head of this blank.
FILED BY
permit

APPLICATION FOR A NEW CERTIFICATE.
These instructions must be strictly observed.
A blank space is left at the close of applicant's affidavit that the time, place, and manner of the loss or destruction of the original certificate may be set forth. In case of loss of certificate, it should be shown that proper efforts have been made for its recovery.
The pensioner's oath must be supported by the evidence of another person as to identity. The witness must swear that he or she well knows applicant to be the same person described in his or her affidavit, and the magistrate must certify that the deponent is a person of veracity.
When a person acting as agent or attorney for a pensioner loses the certificate, the affidavit of that person, duly authenticated, is also required.
The official character and signature of the officer before whom the affidavits are made must be authenticated by the certificate of the proper officer, under his seal of office.
STATE OF Pennsylvania , COUNTY OF Northampton , ss:
On this 23 rd day of December , 1891, before the subscriber, an Alderman for said county, personally
appeared Anna Maria Young , who on oath declares that She is the widow of Jacob Young (Capt.) who belonged to Company “ ”,
in the _____ Regiment of _____, in the service of the United States, in the
war of The Revolution ; that her name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Penna ; that she received a pension certificate numbered 7462
and bearing date the 23 rd day of July , 1878; that she was last paid at Philadelphia Agency, to include the 4 day of November , 1891;
that she has not bartered, sold, assigned, or pledged her pension certificate, or any interest therein; but that on or about the 25 day of November , 1891, at or near Easton
County and State aforesaid. My Daughter with whom I had my home - Died - after the funeral I was taken to my Granddaughter Mrs Wm J Murphy - with whom I now reside. The Household Effects of the daughter after her Burial were divided among her two Granddaughters - and taken to their respective homes - in Searching for the above papers. They could not be found - and a diligent Search and inquiry has failed to find them. The Voucher payable February 4 92 is also lost - with the Certificate. I therefore make application for Duplicate copies of those lost -
My post-office address is 105 Madison St EASTON, PA.
(Signature of applicant.) Anna Maria Young her mark
Also, personally appeared William J Murphy , who on oath declares that he well knows Anna Maria Young , who has executed the foregoing affidavit, to be the identical pensioner named therein.
(Signature of witness.) Wm J Murphy
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year aforesaid, the contents being first made known, and I certify that the affiants are persons of veracity.
J Immmer Alderman

STATE OF _____, COUNTY OF _____, ss:
I, _____, Clerk of the _____ Court of the county and State aforesaid, certify that _____ is a _____, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the _____ day of _____, 18____, and will expire on the _____ day of _____, 188____, and that his signature above written is genuine.
GIVEN under my hand and the seal of said _____ this _____ day of _____, 18____.

Application of son

Easton June 18 th 49
Sir
I transmit to you Mr Youngs application for a pension. His declaration as you will see was made before the Court of this County for the reasons therein stated, Mr Young being much better known here than in Belvidere inasmuch as he transacts all his business here, Easton being but a short distance from his residence
Respectfully Yours
Peter Balady
To L. L. Edwards Esq

State of Pennsylvania } County of Northampton }
On this 18 th Day of June A D 1849, personally appeared in open court, before the Court of Common Pleas Now sitting John Young a resident of Greenwich Township County of Warren and State of New Jersey, aged 57 years, who being first duly sworn - according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7 th 1832 - That he is the son of Jacob Young, deceased, who was a revolutionary soldier, and further that to the best of his knowledge, the said Jacob Young was under General Col Potter, and was at the battle of Brandywine, also encamped with the Army at "Valley Forge" and was wounded near the Knoll which wound the aforesaid Declarant has frequently saw during the life of the said Jacob Young, and further that while living he has frequently heard him converse with revolutionary soldiers concerning the different battles and events of the war, and that the said revolutionary soldiers recognized him the said Jacob Young as a revolutionary soldier, and that the said Jacob Young died June 2 nd A D 1843, and further that it would be too far and expensive for him to appear at Belvidere, the County seat of Warren County. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and believes that the name of Jacob Young is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
J. H. Ellery
Judge
We John McCron a clergyman residing in Greenwich Township County and State aforesaid, and Joseph Hinson of the same place hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with the aforesaid John V. Young and believe him to be a person of truth and veracity, and that it is reported and believed in the neighborhood where the said Jacob Young resided during his life, that he was a soldier of the Revolutionary war.
John McCron Joseph Hinson
Sworn and subscribed the day and year above written,
J. H. Ellery Judge

And the said Court do hereby certify that it appears to them that John McCorn who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in the Township, County and State aforesaid and that Joseph Rinso statement is a creditable person, and that their statement is entitled to credit;
Joseph Judge
J. Thomas Sletor, Prothonotary, of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Jacob Young, for a Pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal of my said Office this eighteenth day of June A D 1849.
J. Thomas Sletor, Prothonotary

A. R.
APPLICATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT.
A. R.
I, William J Murphy , do swear that Anna Maria Young , late resident of Easton , County of Northampton , State of Pennsylvania , died on the 3 rd day of May , 18 93 ; that the decedent drew a pension at the agency at Philadelphia Pa under certificate No. 7462 , up to the Revolutionary day of February , 18 93 , as the widow of Jacob Young , formerly a soldier ( or sailor ) in the service of the United States; that said decedent left surviving no widow and no child under the age of sixteen years, and did not leave sufficient assets to meet the expenses of decedent's last sickness and burial; and that said expenses are correctly enumerated in the following statement, the names of the persons who rendered service or furnished necessaries being given, with items and amounts:
   NAMES. NATURE OF EXPENSES. PAID OR UNPAID. AMOUNT.       Zacharia Taylor Undertaker supplies unpaid 64 00   Casket Care & Grave 15 75   Robe, Printing, Embalming, Service 2 00   Camp chairs and candles unpaid $81. 75   QEE and M.D. Medical Service unpaid 25. 00   TOTAL .....  
I further swear that the above is a complete list of all the expenses of last sickness and burial; that they were proper and necessary; that they were all actually paid by me except those marked "unpaid," for which no reimbursement is claimed the parties in interest having signed a former release; and that I have received on account of the expenses paid by me no pecuniary return or recompense whatever except
I therefore hereby make application for reimbursement of such expenses, claiming the sum of _____ dollars.
The total value of all property of whatever kind, personal and real, left by the decedent did not exceed Five dollars, and consisted of her wearing apparel
and such property has been disposed of as follows, viz: nobody would Buy it
The decedent's last sickness continued uninterruptedly from _____, 18____, to date of death, and its nature and degree were as follows:
The pension certificate is herewith returned (or if not, state why not) My residence is at No. 105 , on Bradburn Street, in the Town or City of (S) Easton , County of Northampton , State of Pennsylvania , and my Post-office address is Easton Pa
Attest: _____ (Applicant's signature.) W J Murphy
[If applicant signs by mark signature must be witnessed by two persons who can write.]
We, Thomas H Dolan and _____, neighbors of _____, the above-named deceased pensioner, having read the foregoing statement of _____, the claimant herein, declare that we know the same to be true.
Attest: _____ (Neighbors' signature.) { Short H Dolan August Woerpel
[Two witnesses to signature by mark.]
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 31 day of May , 18 93 , at Easton and I certify that the affiants are reputable and entitled to credit, and knew the contents of the above before swearing; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in this claim.
(Signature.) J Brunn (Official character.) Alderman
Pensioner's certificate must be forwarded with claim.

CLAIM FOR REIMBURSEMENT.
Certificate No. ....
Pensioner, .....
Soldier, .....
Agency, ..... Roll, .....
Claimant, .....
Amount allowed, $ .....
REVISED STATUTES.—SEC. 4718.
If any pensioner has died or shall hereafter die; or if any person entitled to a pension, having an application therefor pending has died, or shall hereafter die, his widow, or, if there is no widow, the child or children of such person under the age of sixteen years, shall be entitled to receive the accrued pension to the date of the death of such person. Such accrued pension shall not be considered as a part of the assets of the estate of deceased, nor liable to be applied to the payment of the debts of said estate in any case whatever, but shall inure to the sole and exclusive benefit of the widow or children; and if no widow or child survive, no payment whatsoever of the accrued pension shall be made or allowed, except so much as may be necessary to reimburse the person who bore the expenses of the last sickness and burial of the decedent, in cases where he did not have sufficient assets to meet such expenses.
CERTIFICATE OF PROBATE COURT AS TO DEATH, EXPENSES OF LAST SICKNESS AND BURIAL, ASSETS, ETC.
I, ..... of the ..... Court, being the Court having probate jurisdiction in ..... County, ..... do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been produced to said Court that ..... the identical person alleged above to have been entitled to accrued pension, died at ..... County of ..... and State of ..... within the jurisdiction of this Court, on the ..... day of ..... 18....., leaving no widow and no child under sixteen years surviving, and without sufficient assets to defray the expenses of his last sickness and burial, and that the same were borne by ..... and that the itemized accounts therefor herewith attached, marked ..... are just and true, and that there is justly due said ..... above the assets of said decedent's estate, the sum of $..... on account of the necessary expenses of his last sickness and burial.
GIVEN under my hand and seal of said Court this ..... day of ..... 18.....
Clerk.
STATE OF ..... COUNTY OF ..... ss:
I, ..... Clerk of the ..... Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that ..... was, on the date of the within jurat, a duly authorized ..... and that his signature thereto is genuine.
GIVEN under my hand and seal this ..... day of ..... 18.....
Clerk.
CLAIMANT'S OATH OF ALLEGIANCE.
REVISED STATUTES OF THE UNITED STATES.
SECTION 3478. Any person prosecuting claims, either as attorney or on his own account, before any of the Departments or Bureaus of the United States, shall be required to take the oath of allegiance, and support the Constitution of the United States, as required of persons in the civil service.
I, William J Murphy a citizen of the United States, do solemnly Swear that I will support, protect, and defend the Constitution and Government of the United States against all enemies, whether domestic or foreign, and that I will bear true faith, allegiance, and loyalty to the same, any ordinance, resolution, or law of any State Convention or Legislature to the contrary notwithstanding; and, further, that I do this with a full determination, pledge, and purpose, without any mental reservation or evasion whatsoever; and, further, that I will well and faithfully perform all the duties which may be required of me by law: So held me God.
[Two witnesses when mark is made.]
W Murphy
STATE OF Pennsylvania } ss: County of Northampton
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 31 day of May , 189 3  J. Danner Ald , J. R.
N. B.—This application may be executed before any official qualified to administer oaths. If he has a seal it must be affixed; if not, a certificate of a Court of Record as to his official character must accompany the claim. It is not sufficient that such a certificate is filed in the Pension Office.

V. L. M. Rev. War Section.
March 16, 1916.
Mrs. S. Young Schaller, 3605 Adams Mill Road, Washington, D. C.
Madam:-
In response to your letter dated the sixth instant, you are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War Pension claim of Jacob Young W. F. No. 27,800 that soldier was born in Bucks County Pennsylvania, in 1756, resided in Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, at the time of the Revolution, and served as a Private during that War in the Pennsylvania troops, and was in the battle of Brandywine, where he was wounded in the knee, and in the battle of Germantown. At one time he was in Captain Kachlein's Company, dates of service are not stated.
The soldier's wife Elizabeth Shafer, died in August 1831. He married November 1, 1832, at Easton, Pennsylvania, Anna Maria, born September 1793, her maiden name was Bartz or Parks, widow of Jacob Schill, whom she married in April 1822, he died March 7, 1832. Jacob Young died June 2, 1843, in Warren County New Jersey, and she was allowed pension as his wid- ow on an application executed October 2, 1854, while a resident of Easton, Pennsylvania. She was living with her grand daugh-

ter, Mrs. William J. Murphy in 1892, and died May 3, 1893.
The following named Children survived soldier: Susan-nah Weydemyer, Mary Myers, Peter, Abraham, John J., Elizabeth Fine, Catharine Hunt, Jacob and William.
In 1855 John J. Marbacher, aged thirty-five years stated that he was at the marriage of his mother, Anna Maria Schill to "Captain Jacob Young".
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Young (2)

U.
WAR OF 1812.
CLAIM OF WIDOW FOR SERVICE PENSION,
Under the provisions of Sections 4736 to 4740, (inclusive,) Revised Statutes, and the Act of March 9th, 1878.
N. B.--All the blank spaces in this form must be carefully filled up in accordance with the instructions on the back hereof; and from the best information possessed, or obtainable, by the applicant.
State of Pennsylvania } ss: County of Northampton }
On this nineteenth day of April , A. D. one thousand eight hundred and seventy nine , personally appeared before me, a justice of the peace , the same being a court of record within and for the county and State aforesaid, (1) Anna Maria Young aged 85 years, a resident of Easton , in the State of Pennsylvania , who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of (2) Jacob Young deceased, who was the identical (3) Jacob Young who served under the name of (4) Jacob Young as a (5) Captain in the company commanded by Captain _____, in the _____ Regiment of _____, in the war of 1812; that her said husband (6) _____ at Bucks County Pa on or about the _____ day of _____, A. D. _____, for the term of _____, and continued in actual service in said war for the term of (7) _____, and whose services terminated, by reason of (8) _____, at _____, on the _____ day of _____, A. D. _____. She further states that the following is a full description of her said husband at the time of his enlistment, viz: 18 years old, farm hand, Bucks Co Pa near 6 ft, black hair, dark eyes, fresh complexion, stout built . She further states that she was married to the said Jacob Young , at the city (or town) of Easton , in the county of Northampton , and in the State of Penn'a , on the _____ day of _____, A. D. 1832 by one (10) Rev. Thomas Pomp , who was a (11) minister ; and that her name before her said marriage was Anna Maria Schill ; and she further states that (12) Jacob Young was formerly married to Elizabeth Schafer she died in August 1831 . Applicant was also formerly married to Jacob Schill he died March 7. 1832 and that her said husband (13) Jacob Young , died at Springtown , in the State of New Jersey , on the 2 nd day of June , A. D. 1843 , and that she has not again married; and she further declares that the following have been the places of residence of herself and her said husband since the date of his discharge from the Army, viz: (14) live on Jacob Youngs farm in Warren Co Nt till 1844 then moved to Lehigh Street, Easton Pa and lived here ever since . She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the pension to which she may be entitled under Sections 4736 to 4740, (inclusive,) Revised Statutes, and the Act of March 9th, 1878, and hereby appoints _____, of _____, her true and lawful attorney, to prosecute her claim; and she further declares that she has heretofore made _____ application for (15) _____.

and that her residence is No. 226 , Lehigh street, city (or town) of Easton county of Northampton , State of Pennsylvania , and that her post-office address is 226 Lehigh Street, Easton, Northampton Co Pa
Anna Maria X Young (Signature of claimant.)
ATTEST:
his Francis X Parks Jacob Clifton
mark In the presence of M. D. Marbacher
ALSO personally appeared Anna  Francis Parks , aged 79 years, residing at No. 278 Nesquehoning street, in South Easton , and Northampton Co Pa  Jacob Clifton , aged 67 years, residing at No. 450 , Ferry street, in Easton Pa , persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who,
being by me duly sworn, say that they have known the said Anna Maria Young for 76 years and for 45 years, respectively; that they were present and saw her sign her name (or make her mark) to the foregoing declaration; that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with her, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be; and they further say that they are able to identify her as the person who was the wife of the identical (16) Jacob Young who rendered the service alleged in the above application (in the company of Captain _____ in the regiment of _____, in the war of _____) by the following
named facts and circumstances, viz: (17) said Francis Parks is brother of claimant and knew Jacob Young well & often talked about his having been in the war of the Revolution. Jacob Clifton says he knew Jacob Young well that he often talked of having been in the Revolution and showed several musket and knapsack & other things that he had been wounded at the battle of Brandywine and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
W. H. Hilcleance W. H. Hilcleance
his Francis X Parks Jacob Clifton (Signatures of witnesses.)
M. D. Marbacher
SWORN to and subscribed before me this 19 th day of April , A. D. 1879; and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration, &c., were fully made known and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing, including the words _____, erased, and the words _____, added; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim.
W. H. Hilcleance (Official character) Justice of the Peace
[L. S.]
Young, Jacob John 11/27/1880

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, } ss. COUNTY OF NORTHAMPTON, }
I, SAMUEL S. YOHE , Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, do certify that W. H. Hildebrand
before whom the annexed affidavit s  ever made was at the time thereof and is now a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly com- missioned and sworn and qualified, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine, to all whose acts as such full faith and credit are and ought to be given, as well in Courts of Judicature as elsewhere, and that the said Court is a Court of record having general Jurisdiction.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, at Easton, this 19 day of April A. D. 18 79
Samuel Yohe Prothonotary.

You Young, Jacob Penn. W29700

U.
Application for Service Pension.
WAR OF 1812.
Anna Maria Young
WIDOW OF
Jacob Young
Off. Capt.
Co. Reg't of Pa
No Dups W.L.B.
Rev. War file No 11.959
L.C.W.
Filed by
Died 2 nd June 1843
N O T I C E S .
 1. Here allege full name of applicant.  2. Here allege full name of soldier.  3. Here allege again the name of soldier.  4. Here allege the name under which the soldier served.  5. Here allege the rank under which the soldier served.  6. Here state "enlisted," "volunteered," or "was drafted," as the case may be.  7. Here state the number of days or months of service rendered by the soldier; fourteen days being the shortest period for which service pension is by law allowed, unless the soldier was actually engaged in a battle. If the claim is made for battle service the blank should be so varied as to allege such service in addition to the allegation of term of service.  8. Here insert the words "an honorable discharge," or "death," as the case may be.  9. Here let a full description of soldier follow, giving age, occupation, birth-place, height, color of hair, eyes, and complexion, and any other particulars as to description.  10. Here allege the name of the person who performed the marriage ceremony.  11. Here state the official character of the person who performed the ceremony; i. e., whether a minister of the gospel or a justice of the peace, &c.  12. Here state whether the claimant or her husband (the soldier) had been previously married; and if either had, the name of the former husband or wife should be stated; and the date and place of the death of, or divorce from, the former consort should be alleged.  13. Here insert the name of the husband on account of whose service and death the claim is made.  14. Here state all the places of residence; if in a city, giving the street and number; and from and to what dates he resided at each place.  15. If any application for bounty land or pension has previously been made, state the fact here, giving the date, and number if possible, and the act of Congress under which the claim was made; and designating whether it was a claim for bounty land or pension, and whether a warrant for the land or certificate for the pension was ever issued.  16. Here insert the name of the soldier.  17. Here name all the facts and circumstances which enable the witnesses to swear, from a personal knowledge, that the claimant is the widow of the identical person who rendered the service alleged in the claim.  All services rendered by the soldier in the war for which claim is made, or in any other war, with the names of officers in each service, must be given in the application. If this blank is used, it will be useless to fill the spaces relating to the appointment of attorneys. If the service was rendered as a substitute, the name of the principal for whom the substitute served should be given.

POWER OF ATTORNEY.
Know all Men by these Presents, That I, Anna Maria Young, widow of Jacob Young, of Revolutionary war and Pennsylvania troops, of Easton in the County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania,
have made, constituted, and appointed, and by these presents do make, constitute, and appoint S. R. Downey of Washington, D. C., my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name, place and stead, hereby annulling and revoking all former Powers of Attorney whatever in the premises, to prosecute before any Department, or the Courts, or Committees of
Congress of the United States until final completion, for me, my Claim for an increase of my pension by a special act of Congress,
and to, from time to time, furnish any further evidence necessary or that may be demanded, giving and granting to my said attorney full power and authority to receive any draft or warrant that may be issued in settlement of said claim, and to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as I might or could do if personally present at the doing thereof, with full power of substitution and revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said attorney or his substitute, may or shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
My Post Office address is Easton, Northampton co., Penn.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 5 day of December eighteen hundred and 91.
Chas B Brinner (Two witnesses who can write, sign here.)
Anna Maria Young (Signature of Claimant.)
L.S.

State of Pennsylvania , County of Northampton , ss:
BE IT KNOWN, That on this 5 day of December in the year eighteen hundred and ninety before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the said County and State, personally appeared Anna Maria Young , to me well known to be the identical person who executed the foregoing Letter of Attorney, and the same having been first fully read over to her and the contents thereof duly explained, acknowledged the same to be her act and deed, and that I have no interest, present or prospective, in the claim.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, the day and year last above written.
(2)
[L.S.]
Notary Public (Official Signature.)
Notary Public (Official Character.)
I, S. R. Downey , Clerk of the County Court in and for aforesaid County and State, do certify that Anna Maria Young , Esq., who has signed his name to the foregoing declaration and affidavit was at the time of so doing Anna Maria Young in and for said County and State, duly commissioned and sworn; that all his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
Witness my hand and seal of office, this 5 day of December , 18 92 .
[L.S.]
NOTE.—This should be sworn to before a CLERK OF COURT, NOTARY PUBLIC or JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. If before a JUSTICE or NOTARY, then CLERK OF COUNTY COURT must add his certificate of character hereon, and not on a separate slip of paper.
REC. JUL 11 1892 S. R. DOWNEY ATTORNEY WASHINGTON
and forwarded to Secretary of the Interior.
Recd No. 7 + 62.
Anna Maria Young
RECEIVED MAR 17 1892 OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE PENSION
71 R. 1737
engross. } H. R. first class }
POWER OF ATTORNEY.
H. R.
CLAIM OF
Anna Maria Young, widow of Jacob Young, Resident of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for pension
P. O.:
Easton, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania.
Filed by
S. R. DOWNEY, ATTORNEY, WASHINGTON, D. C.
Printed and for sale by J. H. SOULE, Washington, D. C.
DOCKET H 7 Young, Jacob Pension 229800

WIDOW, &c.
File No. 278009
Anna Maria Young
Widow of
Jacob Young Per. Val.
Act: Penn. Line
Index:—Vol. 1, Page
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1894 Nov. 30
Ethan A.
16 Hist. to N.Y.
Visit to
Weaver
Philadelphia

O. W. & N. Division.
F.S.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C., November 30, 1894.
Sir:-
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of + J A C O B Y O U N G + a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     The widow stated that he served in Capt. Kitchline's Co., Pennsylvania Militia, but was unable to give dates of enlistment and discharge or duration of service.  
Battles engaged in, BRANDYWINE and GERMANTOWN. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Bucks County, Pa. Date of application for pension, by widow, Oct. 7, 1854. Residence at date of application, of widow, Easton, Pa. Age at date of application, of widow, Sixty-two years.
Remarks: He married Anna Maria Schill Nov. 1, 1852, and died June 2, 1845.
M rs . E. Schall Weaver, Box 715, Philadelphia, Pa.
Mr. Schall Weaver
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Pennsylvania Society 4. of Sons of the Revolution.
Office of Secretary.
Address: Lock Box 713.
Philadelphia, Nov. 8, 1894.
Genl. Wm. Lochren. U.S. Pension Commissioner.
Dear Sir,
Until recently (within two or three years) there was on the Revolutionary Pension rolls one Anna Maria Young of Easton Pa, who was the widow of Jacob Young.
I would like to have the military service in the revolution of the said Jacob Young for which I would be very grateful.
I am
Your Olt Servant
Ethan Allen Weaver
Secy.

OLD WAR & NAVY NOV 12 1894 FILES,

One 24 stamped envelope recd
Stamped. env. recd
PR
Rev Sec
2605 Adams Mill Rd. H Washington, D.C.
Mar. 6th. 1916.
Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C.,
Gentlemen.-
In order to become a member of the D. A. R. it is necessary to have certain information. Your records may be a great help to me for I understand the second wife of my ancestor, received a pension. I am a lineal descendent of Captain Jacob Young, from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, who fought or served in the Revolutionary War , for eight years.
Will you give me dates and data you may have in your records? Thanking you
Very truly, S. Young Schaller.

EDWIN SITREAVES, Attorney at Law, MASTER IN CHANCERY, Phillipsburgh, Warren County. N. J.
Post Office Address—Easton, Pa.
Jany 4, 1854
My Sir
The widow and heirs of Capt Jacob Young, have been waiting some time expecting to hear from your department of the granting of their pension. Some three years ago the matter was suspended for the want of certain testimony. Within the last two years I have sent the evidence required by the then Commissioner then in office — testimony abundant I know, if other cases of the same nature are a guide. Whether these affidavits have been filed according to my directions I do not know, but if filed the case I think would have been determined long since. I sent affidavit after affidavit to a gentleman of Washington calling himself Alex Ray, and supposed that they had been all filed — but am inclined to think that many of the "Collectors of Pensions" in the D. C. make it a business to

retain the evidence sent to them until future chances may induce them to use it. What may be the case in reference to this matter I do not know.
Will you be kind enough to communicate with me as soon as convenient.
I am
My Dear Sir
Very Truly Yours &c Catharine St. George

Jas. C. Heath Esq. Com d of Pensions Sir
Washington Sept 24/52
I have received a communication from the heirs of Jacob Young dec d late an applicant for the benefit of act. June 7. 1832. new? with a copy of your letter of Oct 2. 1849. in the case, together with additional evidence in the case which, I herewith submit, I understand it is declared in the declaration, and from affidavits presented that, Jacob Young resided in the Township of Stockamixon when he entered the service. An original paper, now presented  now presented shows, that he took the oath of allegiance on the twenty first of September 1878, at Stockamixon.
It is remarked, in your letter of Oct 2/49 "It is altogether improbable that so meritorious a soldier should have so long delayed to present his claim to a pension under some one of the pension acts."
I herewith present paper marked N o 1. being an affidavit of Charles Sitgreaves Esq. a member of the Bar. which must prove satisfactory to show, why Jacob Young during his life time failed ✓ to apply for a pension.
Again you require, "some more satisfactory proof than now adduced of the time of his death."
By paper marked N o 2. you will find, an affidavit made by Col. M. H. Hunter, editor and proprietor of the "Democrats Argus," giving the time of Jacob Young death June 8. 1843. headed

"Another revolutionary soldier gone"
This must be very conclusive as to the time of his death. I have been furnished with a copy of the proof of payment made to Jacob Gorms by the auditor Genl at Harrisburg Pa. which affords abundant proof of more than two years service.
As this claim is fully sustained, hope a cert. will issue as a priority at the rate of $80 pr. annum.
I remain very
respectfully Gorm
Col. Ser
Alex. Nays

CLAIM OF WIDOW FOR SERVICE PENSION,
Under the provisions of Sections 4736 to 4740, (inclusive,) Revised Statutes, and the Act of March 9th, 1878.
claim # 36165
N. B.—All the blank spaces in this form must be carefully filled up in accordance with the instructions on the back hereof; and from the best information possessed, or obtainable, by the applicant.
State of Pennsylvania } ss: County of Northampton }
ON this fifteenth day of July , A. D. one thousand eight hundred and seventy nine , personally appeared before me, Samuel S. Yoh Notary Public, Common Pleas Court , the same being a court of record within and for the county and State aforesaid, (1) Anna Maria Young aged 86 years, a resident of Easton Pa , in the State of Pennsylvania , who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of (2) Jacob Young deceased, who was the identical (3) Jacob Young who served under the name of (4) Jacob Young as a (5) captain in the company commanded by Captain about 2 months private then captain to the end of the war , in the Regiment of (He often told me but I forgot what Regt) commanded by _____, in the war of 1812; that her said husband (6) volunteered at _____ on or about the _____ day of _____, A. D. _____, for the term of for the war , and continued in actual service in said war for the term of (7) _____, and whose services terminated, by reason of (8) Honorable Discharge , at _____, on the _____ day of _____, A. D. _____.
She further states that the following is a full description of her said husband at the time of his enlistment, viz: (9) 18 years of age, in service - large stout man well built brown hair - farm laborer - lived with his mother in Bucks Co Pa - black hair - dark eyes - ruddy complexion - Born in Bucks Co Pa
She further states that she was married to the said Jacob Young , at the city (or town) of Easton , in the county of Northampton , and in the State of Penn'a , on the first day of November , A. D. 1832 by one (10) Rev. Thomas Pomp , who was a (11) German Reformed Minister ; and that her name before her said marriage was Anna Maria Schult - daughter of Jacob Schult and she further states that (12) Jacob Young first married Elizabeth Shaffer so far as she told me - I remember the day she got buried - but I did not know her personally - I think she died in August 1831 - I have not married since the death of my husband Capt Jacob Young in 1843
and that her said husband (13) Jacob Young , died at Springtown , in the State of New Jersey , on the second day of June , A. D. 1843 . He had a military funeral - military from Easton Pa were present. Capt O H Reeder Co - on his tomb stone he is named Col. and that she has not again married; and she further declares that the following have been the places of residence of
herself and her said husband since the date of his discharge from the Army, viz: (14) I lived in N Jersey from Easton Pa where I was married - then I lived with him at a farm in N Jersey near Easton - at Springtown N J - I moved to Easton about a year after his death and have lived here ever since
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the pension to which she may be entitled under Sections 4736 to 4740, (inclusive,) Revised Statutes, and the Act of March 9th, 1878, and hereby appoints _____, of _____, her true and lawful attorney, to prosecute her claim; and she further declares that she has heretofore made _____ application for (15)

and that her residence is No. 326 , Lehigh street, city (or town) of Easton county of Northampton , State of Pennsylvania , and that her post-office address is Easton, Northampton County, Penn a , No 326 Lehigh St.
Anna Maria Young (Signature of claimant.)
ATTEST: his Francis X Ratz mark Jacob Clifton
Also personally appeared Jacob Clifton , aged 68 years, residing at No. 452 , Ferry street, in Easton Pa , and Francis Parks (or Barky) , aged 80 years, residing at No. 248 , Resquohoning street, in South Easton Pa , persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say that they have known the said Anna M. Young for 50 years and for all her life (as to Barky - he being brother of claimant) years, respectively; that they were present and saw her sign her name (or make her mark) to the foregoing declaration; that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with her, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be; and they further say that they are able to identify her as the person who was the wife of the identical (16) Capt. Jacob Young who rendered the service alleged in the above application (in the company of Captain _____ in the regiment of _____, in the war of _____) by the following
named facts and circumstances, viz: (17) Witness Clifton: Young often told me he was under Washington - shared his camp and other things - gun - that he died about 1825 and his widow the claimant has not married since then - that he did not know Jacob until her former husband frequently but knew he was dead when she married Capt. Young. Her son John still lives in the house with me in my father's shop about a mile before she married Young. Often heard and believe that Young was married before he married claimant and that his wife died before he married the present claimant. I heard her in her name was Elizabeth and in Easton Pa in 1811. * as to witness Parks - and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
Witness Jacob Clifton
his Francis X Ratz mark Jacob Clifton (Signatures of witnesses.)
Sworn to and subscribed before me this fifteenth day of July , A. D. 1879; and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration, &c., were fully made known and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing, including the words _____, erased, and the words _____, added; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. That the 5 * lines and the 10 * lines as the continuation of the testimony of Jacob Clifton and Francis Parks respectively were written in the margin on this page before signing.
Jacob Clifton
[L. S.]
(Official character) Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Northampton in the State of Pennsylvania.
* Anna Maria Young is my sister. - I knew Capt. Jacob Young was married to her and lived with her. - often visited them - in Springton N. J. about 3 miles from Belvidere . - Young married her in 1838. Young 1843 died. - I knew his first wife was dead before he married my sister. - Anna died in 1872 in March. - I knew brother Jacob still lives in the house with me. - Young's son John still lives in the house with me in my father's shop about a mile before she married Young. Often heard and believe that Young was married before he married claimant and that his wife died before he married the present claimant. I heard her in her name was Elizabeth
I know the claimant is the person who represents herself to be from Belvidere - often heard Capt. Jacob Young talk about his having been in the war - as Capt. He abandoned his wife - abandoned small child attached to it - he was a great talker and often talked about the war. - I knew from her oral knowledge that Anna Young the claimant has not married since the death of her husband in 1825. June 2.
Witness: his Francis X Ratz mark Jacob Clifton

State of New Jersey } of County of Warren. }
On this thirty-first day of January A.D. 1855, before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace within and for the county and State aforesaid personally appeared Susannah Weydemeyer in the seventy-fifth year of her age, a resident of Greenwich in the county of Warren and State of New Jersey aforesaid, to me personally well known as a person of credibility and truth, who being duly sworn according to law on her oath saith: That she was well acquainted with the late Capt. Jacob Young a Revolutionary soldier; that she lived in his family for many years when he resided in Nockamixon, in Bucks County in the State of Pennsylvania; that he was a person of strict integrity and truth; that she has often heard him speak of his services as a Revolutionary soldier, but the precise details of which she does not now distinctly remember; that she has often heard him converse with Michael Fackenthal and other Revolutionary soldiers about his and their services in the war of the Revolution; that he was reputed among the older inhabitants of Nockamixon, in Bucks County Pennsylvania, to have been a Revolutionary soldier and that she never heard the fact of his Revolutionary services contradicted or called in question; that she has often seen the sword and musket which

he carried while in the Revolutionary service; that she has often seen a scar on one of his limbs near the knee which he always said was occasioned by a bullet wound received in battle while in the Revolutionary service; that she has often seen a bullet which he preserved as a relic and which he said was extracted from the abovenmentioned wound near his knee; that he resided in Bucks county in the State of Pennsylvania after the war until in or about the year A.D. one thousand eight hundred and two, but the precise date of which she does not now distinctly remember; that he removed in or about that year (1802) to Warren County (formerly Sussex) in the State of New Jersey; that he was afterwards married to Anna Maria Schill, but the precise date of which she does not now distinctly remember; that he lived in Warren County New Jersey as aforesaid until his death which occurred on the second day of June A.D. one thousand eight hundred and forty three; that he was buried with military honors, two military companies attending his funeral; and that Anna Maria Young who now resides in Easton in the County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, is his widow; and that the said
Sworn to and subscribed } Capt. Jacob Young and ed the day and year above } others always said written before me } that he lived in John Kelly justice Peace } Bucks County Penn a } before the war.
Susannah her X Weydemeyer mark

State of New-Jersey.
I, THOMAS S. ALLISON, Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey, do hereby certify, that
John Kelly Esquire, before whom the within affidavit was taken, _____
was, at the time of the doing thereof, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Warren in said state, duly commissioned and sworn; that full faith and credit are to be given to his official attestations, and that the signature thereto is in the proper handwriting of the said
John Kelly Esq
In testimony whereof , I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my seal of office, at Trenton, in said state, this tenth day of February A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five
Thos. S. Allison
Secretary of State.

State of Pennsylvania Northampton County ss
Personally appeared before the Subscriber President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, Charles Sitgreaves Esq., who being duly sworn according to law upon his oath deposeth and saith, that he resides in the Township of Phillipsburg (formerly part of Greenwich) in the County of Warren and State of New Jersey, that he is a member of the Bar of the States of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, that he was acquainted with Jacob Young of the said Township of Greenwich in his lifetime, that during the lifetime of the said Jacob Young the sons of the said Young urged him to make application for his pension, and for that purpose enga- ged this deponent to attend to the business for the said Young, that this deponent then called upon said Young and took down in writing a statement then made by the said Jacob Young, and that this deponent was about to prepare the papers preparatory to making the said application, and that the said Jacob Young then said to this deponent, that "he was not going to be a beggar, he had money enough to live on, and would not beg of the Government."
This deponent further saith that the said Jacob Young was at that time in independent circumstances,
Sworn and subscribed this 21 st day of December A.D. 1852, Before me,
Chas. Sitgreaves
Wash m M c Cartney P. Judge
Northampton County ss.
I Washington M c Cartney President Judge of the several Courts of Northampton County do hereby certify that Charles Sitgreaves the above Affiant is a member of the Bar of said County of good moral Character and in reputable standing
Wash m M c Cartney

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Northampton County
J. S. James
Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County aforesaid do certify that Washington H. Easton whose name is attached to the within proceedings was at the time of signing the same and now is President Judge of the 3 rd Judicial District of Pennsylvania and that full faith and credit should be given to all his official acts accordingly and that the signature thereunto attached is genuine. Witness my hand and the seal of the said Court the 21 st of December A.D. 1852
J. S. James Party

W 37192
Jacob Young and Pa. Academy
Sister Peter Balch 2 nd October 1849
Alex r Ray 31 st May 1853.
Alex r Ray 25 th June 1853.
Peter Balch Dec 17 1853
E. Sitgreaves 10 th Jany 1854.
Hon. W.H. Dismukes, Jany 15 1858
out 7 June 1832
Ex b d A. Ray Jany at 2 nd place Phoebe Hand before...

11.959 P. O. _____
Jacob Young Service: _____
Enlisted: _____
Discharged: _____
Application filed: _____
ANNA M. Young Widow of Dec. 13-1877
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____

Dec. 13/77 Condition to Gen. Frank Reeder Easton Pa white.
April 3/77 Blank to Hon. R. K. Backman. H. J. R. white

No. 36165
SERVICE PENSION.
WAR OF 1812 REVOLUTION
Act of March 9 1878
Anna Maria Young Easton Penna
WIDOW of Jacob Young
Left not allowed the way ing. prov. Pennsylvania United
Died June 2, 1843.
Revolutionary } 11.959. War. File No }
This case when transferred to go to the L. D. ... May 2 1879

ay 6/29 Letter new dec. and

L. S. Waldo Esq.
Easton Dec 9 th 1853
Your letter has been duly received. It is impossible for me at this distance to point out a delinquent Clerk, but I am pleased to hear that you are endeavoring to correct the abuses of the Pension Office. For which I assure you, you will receive the thanks of the Country Agents, as they have heretofore been greatly wronged.
You will much oblige me by informing me in what points the Application of Jacob Young Heirs of Greenwich Township New Jersey (Warren County) is wanting, several Agents from Washington have visited the Heirs and tell them that the case is sufficiently made out and it will only be granted by giving them a Power of Att y , which as a matter of course places me in an awkward position.
Very Respectfully Yours
Peter Baldy
Jacob Young, a Revolutionary Soldier

Magistrate and pensioner before executing this voucher should read carefully the special instructions on face and back of same.
B
WIDOW.
B
Be it known, That Anna Maria Young , do solemnly swear that I am the identical person named in pension certificate in my possession, No. 7462 , dated 16 day of April , 18 92 , and whose name is inscribed on the rolls of the PHILADELPHIA Agency at the rate of 30 dollars per month,
That I am the widow of Jacob , who was a PH. , and that I have not remarried since his death; that my P. O. address is _____, in the County of _____
State of _____
(If pensioner signs by mark, two witnesses who can write.)
(Pensioner's signature.)
(Signature must be written, letter for letter as it is in pension certificate.)
DEPOSITION OF TWO WITNESSES.
We, the undersigned witnesses, do solemnly swear that we are well acquainted with the above-named pensioner; that she is the identical person that she represents herself to be; and that, to our best knowledge and belief, she has not remarried since the death of her late husband, above named; and that our acquaintance with her is such that, if she had resumed marriage relations, the fact would have become known to us.
(If mark is made, one witness is sufficient in addition to magistrate's jurat.)
(Witness' signature.)
(Witness' signature.)
THE PENSION CERTIFICATE MUST BE EXHIBITED TO THE MAGISTRATE WHEN THIS VOUCHER IS EXECUTED.
State of _____, County of _____, ss:
Personally appeared before me, this _____ day of _____, 189 3 , the above witnesses, _____ of _____, and _____ of _____, whom I believe to be credible persons, and the pensioner, above named, and made oath in due form of law to the truth of the foregoing statements subscribed by them; and I certify that the aforesaid pensioner has this day exhibited to me her pension certificate, above described, and signed the following duplicate receipts in my presence.
(If mark is made, one witness is sufficient in addition to jurat of magistrate, who must certify to any erasures or alterations.)
(Magistrate's signature.)
(Official character.)
THE PENSIONER WILL SIGN THESE RECEIPTS IN THE PRESENCE OF THE MAGISTRATE.
ORIGINAL.  $ _____, 189 3 .  Received of WM. H. SHELMIRE, U. S. Pension Agent at PHILADELPHIA, PA., ninety dollars by check No. _____ dated _____, 189 3 , being for 3 months' and _____ days' pension due me on pension certificate No. 7462 , from the 4 day of FEBRUARY , 189 3 , to the 4 day of MAY , 189 3 , for which I have signed duplicate receipts.  (Witness who can write:)  Sign name as above.
DUPLICATE.  $ 90 (B.) _____, 189 3 .  Received of WM. H. SHELMIRE, U. S. Pension Agent at PHILADELPHIA, PA., _____ dollars by check No. _____ dated _____, 189 3 , being for 3 months' and _____ days' pension due me on pension certificate No. 7462 , from the 4 day of FEBRUARY , 189 3 , to the 4 day of MAY , 189 3 , for which I have signed duplicate receipts.  (Witness who can write:)  Sign name as above.
This voucher is worthless if executed before the 4th day of May, 1893.

ROLL NO. ....
(B.)
ARMY VOUCHER No. ....
WIDOW.
Young Anna M.
....., 1893
$ 90
Return this voucher for payment to
WM. H. SHELMIRE, U. S. Pension Agent, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
STATE OF _____, COUNTY OF _____, ss:
I, _____, Clerk of the _____ Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that _____ is _____, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the _____ day of _____, 18____, and will expire on the _____ day of _____, 189____, and that his signature within written is genuine.
GIVEN under my hand and the seal of said Court this _____ day of _____, 189____.
_____ Clerk.
INSTRUCTIONS TO MAGISTRATES.
Magistrate should compare this voucher with pension certificate, exercising the utmost care in its execution.
Vouchers may be executed before any official qualified to administer oaths. If he has a seal it should be affixed, if not, a certificate of the proper officer, showing the commencement and termination of his term of office, must be filed in this Agency.
INSTRUCTIONS TO PENSIONERS
Give the magistrate the exact Post-office address (street and number) to which you wish the check to be sent, and see that it is written in its place in the voucher.
Delay is occasioned by errors in giving Post-office address.
WRITE NAME AND P. O. ADDRESS PLAINLY HERE.
State: _____
County: _____
Town: _____
Street: _____
Name: _____

Revolutionary War Special Act. Increase. (3-232.)
No. 7462
1 Anna Maria Young widow of Jacob Young Rank Pvt. Company Regiment Pa. Inf. see other folder it says Line
Rate per Month, $ 30
Commencing Mar. 26 1892
Ending
Philadelphia Agency.
Issued Apr. 16, 1892
Mailed " 18 , 1892
Fee, $ Atty. none

June 30/92 To Hon. C.W. Stone. as to Spil acts in this case. w
July 2 92
L.R. Downey why no fee D.H.B.
Aug. 17/92. Case to Lee. " 23 " action reversed. " 24 " Atty advised. Fee.
P.A. to pay L.R. Downey $10 from the current pension. G.

Mrs. F. F. Schaller 2605 Adams Mill Rd. Wash. D. C.
Rec. Sec
Pension Bureau Washington D. C.
6

Office of J. BRUNNER Alderman, 1st Ward
Boston, Pa. DEC 11 1891
S. R. Downey Esq Dear Sir
In Re to claim of Anna Maria Young - Widow. Pension Rev war. Congressman nearby claimed  Witchler of this District has through Mr. nearby claimed  Gleneled an invitation to you to call upon him - and he will assist you in the matter - Mr Fulmer has written him, I believe, and requested his assistance - which was promised by letter as above stated Yours & - J Brunner

WILLS, DEEDS, MORTGAGES AND LEGAL DOCUMENTS OF ALL KINDS WRITTEN AND ACKNOWLEDGED.
ACCOUNTS SETTLED. COLLECTIONS MADE. PENSIONS SECURED.
REPRESENTING THE CITIZENS' MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF N.Y. THE UNITED STATES MUTUAL ACCIDENT ASSOCIATION OF N.Y.
JOHN BRUNNER, ALDERMAN.
CHAS. B. BRUNNER, NOTARY PUBLIC.
OFFICE OF
Brunner & Brunner,
ROOM 7, PORTER'S BLOCK.
Easton, Pa. JUN 2 1892 189
S. R. Downey atty -
Dear Sir - In reply to your letter to Anna Maria Young - She request me to say that she received her new Certificate - and the circular which accompanied it from Com Ransom. Says there is no recognized atty - the fact is the several Congressmen from this and adjoining counties had special act passed - and I presume you know of it - hence no necessity of an atty -
Yours & J. Brunner
WASHINGTON, D. C.

S. R. DOWNER ATTORNEY WASHINGTON, D. C.
Brinsfield & Brinsfield
b

let. No.
Anna Maria Young, Rev. widow.
June 6, 1892.
The commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Sir:
Will you state to me why you again discriminate against me and do not al- low me a fee in the case of Anna Maria Young Revolutionary widow?
Please make a "final decision" from which I may appeal.
Respectfully,
Address } S. R. DOWNEY, } ATTORNEY, } WASHINGTON, D. C. }
S. R. Downey.

Law Div. File Section.
61. No.
Anna Maria Young, Rev. widow.
Request for a final decision refusing to pay $10 fee.
S. R. DOWNEY, ATTORNEY, WASHINGTON, D. C.

STATEMENT.
Easton, Pa. May 18 1893
Mrs. Anna M. Young To Z. TAYLOR, Dr., FURNITURE AND UNDERTAKING.
→ Latest Styles Parlor and Chamber Suites. Full Line of Cabinet-Ware ←
TERMS CASH.
524 Northampton Street.
Casket 60 00 Case for Dress 4 00 Pruning - 75- Robe 10 00 Embr + Service 5 00 Camp Chair 1 00 Candle 1 00 81 75-

7462
Rev
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR RECEIVED. APR 31 1892
RECEIVED. LAW DIVISION APR 23 1892 P.
Dep't of the Interior.
Respectfully Referred to the Com't of Pensions.
Lyons Bussey. ASST. SECRETARY
RECEIVED. APR 23 1892 P.
RECEIVED. APR 23 1892 P.

O. W. and N. Div. Rev. War Widows. No. Anna Maria Young, widow of Jacob Young, Pa. Troops.
Letter of S. R. DOWNEY, ATTORNEY, WASHINGTON, D. C. April 20, 1892.
The Secretary of the Interior, Washington, D. C.
Approved March 26, 1892.
Sir: Permit me to draw your attention to Private Act No. 3, being the first pension bill of the 52 Congress ap- proved and signed, and to ask that you cause a new certificate to issue and inform me whether my fee will be denied me in the case of this "Venerable" person, as in that of Asenath Turner , also "Venerable." Respectfully, S. R. Downey.
REC. APR 20 1892

N.O.W. and B.S. L.G.W.
Department of the Interior. PENSION OFFICE.
Washington. D.C. May 6 th 1877.
Madam:
In your claim for pension as widow of Jacob Young, No. 36.165, Revolutionary War, you are informed that a new declaration is required as the one on file was not executed before an officer of the Court at Easton.
You are required to furnish proof of the death of the soldier first wife, your former husband, and your marriage in 1832 to this soldier and that you have not remarried since June 2 nd 1843.
Please return this letter with your answer, and upon receipt of the evidence prompt action will be taken.
Very respectfully,
J. H. Brister Commissioner.
Mrs. Anna M. Young Easton, Penna.

Unb
  Pens.  DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR  RECEIVED    506.  P. & M. DIV.   
July 31 79. Mrs Anna M. Young Easton, Pa.
Enquires whether as widow of Jacob Young, a soldier of the War of the Revolution, she is not entitled to pension at a higher rate than $8 per month and from an earlier date than March 9, 1878.
Dept. of the Interior, Aug. 2 1879 Respectfully referred to the Com ee of Pensions.
Howland Chief Clerk.

Department of State, August 1, 1879.
Respectfully referred to the Honorable the Secretary of the Interior.
Wm. E. Wash

Easton Pa July 31 st 1879.
Hon. W. M. Evarts, Secy of State, Washington, D.C.
Sir: -
Mrs. Anna Maria Young, widow of Jacob Young, a Revolutionary Soldier, has made application for Pension, N o 36165, and a Pension Certificate, N o 7462, has been awarded to her, from which it appears she is to draw Pension at the rate of $8. per month from March 9. 1878.
She feels aggrieved that she is not allowed a higher sum and thinks she is entitled Pension further back, and at a higher rate because her husband was a Captain.
The facts in her case are substan- tially as follows: -

She was married to Captain Jacob Young November 1832. and has not married since Jacob Youngs death in 1874 3 . Jacob Young died June 2 - 1874 3 , never having applied himself for Pension.
She is 86 years old.
She wants the Opinion of the De- partment whether or not she is entitled to more pension than has been allowed her.
She respectfully awaits an Answer.
Yours &c Anna Maria Young N o 326 Lehigh Street Easton, Northampton County Pennsylvania

Law Division. Cert. No. 7,462.
Anna Maria Young widow of Jacob Young.
Denial of fee.
Letter of
S. R. DOWNEY, ATTORNEY, WASHINGTON, D. C.

Law Div. b. L H. Cert. No. 7462. Rev. Anna Maria Young
S. R. DOWNEY, ATTORNEY, WASHINGTON, D. C.
July 9, 1892.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Sir:
You say I "filed" no power of attorney and "can not be allowed a fee." How do you know I did not? Claimant gave me a power of attorney which I sent with the bill to Hon. William Mutchler, M.C., Dec. 12, 1891. What has become of it? What law authorizes you to require a power of attorney in such a case? Do you intend to continue this discrimination against me? You are able to see that I was the attorney who brought this increase to this pensioner and join her and her advisers about her in depriving me of a petty fee. Why? Respectfully, S. R. Downey.

On
24 174
1909
Appeal received July 13, 1892
Dated, _____, 189_____
S. R. Downey City
From _____
SUBJECT:
Appeal in the pension claim
No. Ext 7,462
Anna Maria Young widow of Jacob Young
[OVER.]
(1-383.)
On
Docket No. 1909 , 189 9
Department of the Interior,
JUL 14 1892 , 189_____
Respectfully referred to the Commissioner of Pensions for report.
Lynne Bussey Assistant Secretary.
Report received _____, 189_____ and filed herewith.
FINAL ACTION.
[Signature]
August 23 1892
Rejection waived

House of Representatives U.S.
Washington D.C. Feb'y 1. 1892-
S. R. Downey Esq -
Dear Sir -
I think you are the att'y of Mrs Young, the widow of a Revolutionary soldier, for whom I have a bill pending for an increase of her pension. I wish you would call on the Clerk of the Committee and furnish such data as the Com: will require.
Very truly
Wm. Wm. Wm.

South Easton Pa Dec. 11. 1891.
Mr. Daney atty at Law & Pension Agt Washington D.C. Defis.
The power of attorney & papers relative to the pension case of Mrs. Young, was mailed to you a week ago.
I have had the case explained to Mr. Mitchell, the present member of Congress from this district, & he has requested me to ask you to call on him as early as possible in reference to the case.
Kindly address future communications to
Yours Truly,
Wm J. Murphy
105 Madison St.
South Easton Pa

Revolution
Act of March 9 1878
WAR OF THE REBELLION.
Act of July 14, 1862, and subsequent acts.
Phil. 7/4/62
WIDOW'S PENSION.
(ORIGINAL WITH INCREASE.)
Jacob Young
Anna Maria Young, widow of
Rank, Private Company, Rev. War Pa. Line Regiment, Penna.
Residence of claimant, Northampton County, and State of Penna. Post Office, 326 Lehigh Street, Easton, Northampton Co. Penna.
Attorney, _____ Fee, $ _____ Articles of agreement, _____ having been filed Rate of pension, $ Eight per month, commencing March 9th, 1878, the date of passage of act.
By former marriage.
By last marriage.
  { Born, _____, 18__ } { Sixteen, _____, 18__ } { Commencing, _____, 18__ } , 18__    { Born, _____, 18__ } { Sixteen, _____, 18__ } { " , _____, 18__ } , 18__    { Born, _____, 18__ } { Sixteen, _____, 18__ } { " , _____, 18__ } , 18__    { Born, _____, 18__ } { Sixteen, _____, 18__ } { " , _____, 18__ } , 18__    { Born, _____, 18__ } { Sixteen, _____, 18__ } { " , _____, 18__ } , 18__    { Born, _____, 18__ } { Sixteen, _____, 18__ } { " , _____, 18__ } , 18__    { Born, _____, 18__ } { Sixteen, _____, 18__ } { " , _____, 18__ } , 18__    { Born, _____, 18__ } { Sixteen, _____, 18__ } { " , _____, 18__ } , 18__    { Born, _____, 18__ } { Sixteen, _____, 18__ } { " , _____, 18__ } , 18__    { Born, _____, 18__ } { Sixteen, _____, 18__ } { " , _____, 18__ } , 18__  
Payment on all former certificates covering any portion of the same time to be deducted.
ADMITTED, July 19th, 1879. Lewis C. White, Examiner. APPROVED, July 19th, 1879. S. Holtzlander, Reviewer.
DATES SHOWN BY PAPERS.
x no proof only dates of payment of soldier in Pa.
  Enlistment, January1, 1877 Right accrued, March 9, 1878.   Muster into pensionable rank, " , 18__ Claim completed, July 17, 1879.   Discharge, August 1, 1880. Former marriage of soldier, , 18__   Death, June 8, 1843 Death of former wife, August, 1831.   no Invalid app. filed, _____, 18__ Claimant's marriage to soldier, Nov. 1, 1832   no Invalid last paid to _____, 18__ Death of claimant's first husband Nov. 2/32   Widow's app. filed, April 28, 1879. 
CAUSE OF DEATH, Not stated.
PLACE OF DEATH, Easton Penna.

INCIDENTAL MATTER.
As claimant was married after 1800 she had no title until Act of 1853 and that title was cut off by Section 4-742, and her title revived by act of March 9 1878.

ALLEGATIONS OF CLAIMANT.
Other children of soldier by former wife, Alleged none
Other children of soldier by claimant,
Loyalty of claimant, Alleged,
SUMMARY OF PROOF.
FORMER MARRIAGE OF SOLDIER. prior to 1831,
The marriage of
to
is shown by
DEATH OF FORMER WIFE. Augst 2 1831 Shown by afft. of credible witnesses.
MARRIAGE OF SOLDIER TO CLAIMANT.
The marriage of Jacob Young to Anna Maria Schell is shown by  in 1832. Shown by church records sworn to by present keeper of record. then remarriage since 1843. Shown by credible witnesses.
DATES OF BIRTH OF CHILDREN.
None.
DATES OF DEATH OF CHILDREN.
None
CUSTODY OF CHILDREN BY FORMER MARRIAGE.
None.

Intern Pension
Easton May 21 st 1888
President - Cleveland
Dear Sir,
Mrs Jacob Young is the widow of Jacob Young, a Captain in the Revolutionary Army. wounded at the battle of Brandywine. She has been getting a pension since 1878. but has never drawn the arrears. She has been trying to get the arrears, but has not yet been granted the same. Thinking you probably would have considerable influence, in Congress or Senate, where I think these pension affairs are attended to, I thought - I

would take the liberty and I hope that it will not be in vain, to write to you, Mrs. Gann's Husband served in the war from beginning to end, and as she is a very aged lady, being 94 years. She is nearly helpless and I know that she is in absolute need of all money that she is entitled to.
Hoping you will not treat this letter lightly and forget it. I am Yours respectfully
Mrs. Elizabeth Holzler a daughter of the above mentioned lady.
My address is 316 Lehigh Street - Easton Pa.
Will You please to attend to it if able.

Washington Jan'y 13/58
W A Johnson Esq
Dr Sir
Enclosed find a letter from John Ah Davis in reference to a pension grant to Capt Jacob Downing a f N Jersey I suppose
Plan to look into it and find out what is required
Yours Truly, Sir W H D Unnich

4.
E [Signature] Law Division.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
F.M.S.
WASHINGTON, D. C. August 17 1892.
  In the matter of appeal in the claim of,  )      )     ANNA MARIA YOUNG, widow of  )      )     J A C O B Y O U N G ,  )  24 / 124.     )     Pennsylvania Militia, Revolutionary War,  )      )     Certificate No. 7,462.  )   
-----:o:-----
Sir:-
In response to the call of the department of July 14, 1892, for a report on the appeal of S. R. Downey, of this city, from the action of this bureau refusing to allow him a fee in the claim of Anna Maria Young, for increase of pension, allowed April 16, 1892, Cert.7,462, I have the honor to submit the following:-
The said Anna Maria Young was originally in receipt of a pension of $8 per month as the widow of Jacob Young, a private in the Pennsylvania Militia in the Revolutionary War.
On the 26th of March 1892, a special act was approved increasing the pension to $30 per month. No fee was certified.
Mr. Downey contends that he is entitled to a fee, but it was refused on the ground that he had filed no power of attorney under

2.
the special act prior to the allowance of the claim. This action is in accordance with the established practice of this bureau sustained by the department in a number of decisions.
The appeal and papers in the case are herewith transmitted.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
The Honorable
Secretary of the Interior.

Application for Pension N o 36165.
Mrs Anna Maria Young widow of Jacob Young.
1. Death of soldier's first wife, proved by claimant; Jacob Francis Bark; and Mary Elizabeth Meyers. 2. Death of Jacob Shill claimant's first husband, proved by claimant; Jacob Clifton; Mary Elizabeth Meyers; Jacob Clifton; and Francis Bark. 3. Death of soldier Marriage of claimant to soldier in 1832 proved by claimant; Francis Bark; Jacob Clifton; Mary Elizabeth Meyers; and Rev. Thomas C. Porter. 4. Death of soldier proved by claimant; Francis Bark; Jacob Clifton; Mary Elizabeth Meyers. 5. Non marriage of claimant since the death of soldier June 2 nd 1843 proved by claimant; Francis Bark; Jacob Clifton; and Mary Elizabeth Meyers. 6. Identity of claimant proved by Francis Bark; Jacob Clifton; and Mary Elizabeth Meyers.

F.R.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
WASHINGTON, AUG 23 1892
Handwritten notes: Ex. 12 AUG 23 1892
Doc. 1909, 1892. )
Appeal in the matter of )
a fee in the pension )
claim of Anna Maria Young, )
Action reversed.
Widow of Jacob Young, )
War of the Revolution. )
No. 27, 800. )
The Commissioner of Pensions,
Sir:
Herewith are returned the papers which accompanied your report of the 17th of August, 1892, upon the appeal of S.R.Downey, of this city, from the action of your office refusing to allow him the fee in claim of Anna Maria Young, widow of Jacob Young, Pa. Militia, War of the Revolution, for increase of pension.
The pension of Mrs Young was increased from $12 to $30 per month by Special Act of Congress, approved March 26th, 1892. The pension certificate to allow increase under said act was issued on the 16th of April, 1892. No fee was paid.

Mr. Downey contends that he is entitled to a fee in the claim. The report of your office upon the appeal sets forth, that payment of the fee to him was refused on the ground that "he filed no power of attorney under the special act prior to "the allowance of the claim."
It appears from the papers that Mrs Young executed a power of attorney to Mr. Downey on the 5th of December, 1891, to prosecute before Committees of Congress her claim for increase of pension, by special act. This power of attorney was filed with the Committee on Pensions, H.R. on the 19th of March, 1892 and in the Pension Office on the 20th of July, 1892. There was also filed in the Pension Office on the 9th of December, 1891, a paper setting forth that the claimant for and in consideration of services done and to be done agreed to allow her attorney, S.R. Downey, a fee of $10 to be paid from the pension by the agent for paying pensions in case of the granting of her claim by Congress. This contract was executed in the presence of two witnesses before an officer duly authorized to administer oaths for general purposes.
There is no doubt as to the intention of the pensioner to pay a fee of $10 to Mr. Downey for his services in the claim or as to the authority of the Pension Office to direct the pay-

ment of the same from the pension. You will please therefore direct the payment of a fee of $10 to Mr. Downey from the current pension.
Very respectfully,
Byron Burgess Assistant Secretary.

3191
Committee on Pensions, House of Representatives, U. S.
Anna Maria Young
NR # 1737
H. R. REPORT 447 1892
P. C. 447 319 52 Carrig 1 Sess.
Serial No.
Returned to
S. R. DOWNEY, ATTORNEY, WASHINGTON, D. C.
and REC. JUL 15 1892 and forwarded to the Secy of the Interior. Law

No 38861
Jacob Young decd Penn
Cha: G. McChesney Feby 20 1885
Hon. C. Sitgreaves. Mch: 1 st '86.
11959
June 7 1832

Law Division.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.
W.
July 5, 1892.
S. R. Downey, Esq.,
Washington, D.C.
Sir :-
In reply to your letter relative to fee in the increase pension claim of Anna Maria Young, widow of Jacob Young, Cert. No. 7,462, I have to inform you that as this claim was allowed by special act of Congress approved March 26, 1892, and you filed no power of attorney to prosecute the claim under the Special Act , you cannot be allowed a fee.
Very respectfully,
Geo B Raum
Commissioner.
The Secretary of the Interior, Washington, D. C.
Sir:
I appeal from this action for the reasons: that the reason assigned is not true and the

Commissioner of Pensions is not disposed to be fair . The claimant actually gave a power of attorney, which I sent to Hon William Mutchler, M.C., with the bill. A petition for a private law commissioner is not a " claim " before your Department and you have no jurisdiction to make a rule requiring a power of at- torney. I do not expect com-  mon justice from you; but this is an appeal and your duty is before you. Respectfully S. R. Downey.
Washington, D.C.
Ser. No. 7462 Rev. Anna Maria Young, widow of Jacob Young. Denial of fee.
Appeal of
who filed a power of attorney and the evidence what more could an attor- ney do?
S. R. DOWNNEY, ATTORNEY, WASHINGTON, D. C.

Brief in case Jacob Young decd.
John J. Young. - son Jacob. - has knowledge Jacob was under Genl. or Col. Potter - was at Brandywine & Valley Forge - was recognized as rev. soldier. Jacob died 2 nd June 1843.
Auditor Genl. Office. (Aug: 16. 1784. $80. Calgary for those who served to end of war) dated 30 th Apl. 1819.
Apl. 4. 1781. Certificate for $88.13. 1 specie amt depreciation of his pay from Jany 1 st 1777 to Aug 1 st 1780; State of Pa indebtedness.
Hy. Snyder (High Constable). says he was at Jacob's funeral - Jacob was buried as a rev. soldier by the military & large concourse of people - Genl. opinion he was rev. soldier.
Jacob Diecke. says it was Genl. report Jacob was a rev. soldier - was well acquainted with him.
Chas. Sitgauer. says he was acquainted with Jacob. Dept. employed to apply for pension - but Jacob refused to apply.
W.H. Hutter. - says (Dept. (Hutter) is editor of newspaper called "Democrat & Argus" - files v. paper now in his office - shows that Jacob died 8 th June 1843.
John A. James - Co-editor of but Democrat & Argus. testifies as above.

To be admitted for 2 yrs as private when identity is proved - and also Marriage, death of 1 st wife, death of Jacob & number & names of Children. C.H.R.

Brief case Jacob Young Pa

N 37. 692 Jacob Young and New Jersey act of June 1832 Proof of service.
Recd Mult. Land N 190.

Third Regiment Gratuity
We and each of us whose names are hereunto subscribed, do acknowledge to have received from Major Thomas B. Bowen, and Captain Eneurus Beatty, Agents for the late Pennsylvania Line, the several sums opposite to our names respectively, in certificates, dated July 1. 1784, bearing interest at six per cent from November the fourth 1783 signed by John Pierce, Commissioner, and described as below, being for the balance of a settlement between the United States and us for gratuity allowed the non Commissioned officers & privates who served to the end of the war.
   Date of Issue Certificate Letter Names Sums Signers   Dollars 90 th     Aug t 16. 1784 72.114 1 Jacob Young 80 " Jacob & Young  
Auditor General's Office Harrisburg 30 th Ap l 1829
I certify that the above is a true copy and extract from pay roll Book B page 207 pertaining to the Revolutionary War and now remaining on file in this department. Witness my hand and seal of office the date aforesaid.
John N. Purviance Aud. Gen.

Third
N o 270.] Certificate for £ 88. 13. 1. Specie
We do certify that the State of Pennsylvania, is indebted to Jacob Young Soldier of the Sixth Pennsylvania Regiment, in the sum of Eighty Eight pounds thirteen Shilg. & one pence Specie; being the Amount of the Depreciation of his pay, from Janu y . 1. 1777. to August 1. 1780. Pursuant to an Act of Assembly, passed at Philadelphia, the 18 th of December 1780.
Ja s Stevenson A. G.
Lebanon
Rob t Clark
April 4. 1781.
John Thorne
Auditor Generals Office
Harrisburg 30 th April 1849
I certify the above to be a true Copy of the original on file in this department. Witness my hand and Seal of Office the day and year aforesaid.
John M. Patriance
Auditor General.

State of Pennsylvania ( County of Northampton) ss
On the 5 th Day of June A.D. - 1847 Personally appeared before me, the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for said County Henry Snyder High Constable of the Borough of Easton aged 42, and being duly sworn deposes and says, that he was at the funeral of Jacob Young of Greenwich Township, County of Warren and State of New Jersey, near Easton - that the said Jacob Young was buried as a revolutionary soldier, by the Military of the Borough of Easton and a large concourse of people of the neighbourhood and - that it was the general opinion and belief that he was a soldier of the Revolutionary war, In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written
Henry Snyder H.C.
Sworn and subscribed June 5, 1847
J. Weygandt, Justice of the Peace
State of Pennsylvania Northampton County ss
I Thomas Hester, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas, of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Jacob Weygandt Esq. is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and is now an acting Justice of the Peace and that his signature above written is genuine.
Given under my Hand and the Seal of the said Court, this eighteenth day of June A.D. 1847.
Thos. Hester. Prothonotary

State of Pennsylvania. Northampton County ss.
On the 23 d Day of May AD 1849, personally appeared before me, the subscriber, a justice of the peace in and for said County, Jacob Diehl age 80 years and being duly sworn deposes and says, that he was acquainted with Jacob Young, deceased, and - that the said Jacob Young formerly resided in Rocke- minon township Bucks County, from where he removed to the State of New Jersey near Easton, and further that it was the general report and belief of the different neighbourhoods of Mr Young aforesaid that he the said Jacob Young was a soldier of the Revolu- tionary War.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written Jacob Diehl
Sworn and subscribed May 23 d AD 1849
J. Heygaadt,
Justice of the Peace

Know all men by these presents, that I, John Young, of Greenwich Township County of Warren and State of New Jersey, do hereby constitute and appoint Peter Baldy of Easton Northampton County State of Pennsylvania, my true and lawful attorney, for me, and in my stead to receive from the Pension Office of the United States, all and any pension that may be due me on behalf of Jacob Young deceased.
Witness my hand and seal this 5 th Day of June AD 1849
Sealed and delivered in presence of J. Weygaudt. J. R. Young
John Young
State of Pennsylvania } Northampton County } ss.
Be it known, that on the Fifth of June AD 1849, before the subscriber, a justice of the peace in and for said County, personally appeared John Young above named, and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be his act and deed. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand the day and year above mentioned.
J. Weygaudt, Justice of the Peace
State of Pennsylvania } ss County of Northampton }
Be it known, that on 5 th Day of June AD 1849, before the subscriber a justice of the peace, in and for said County, personally appeared Peter Baldy, the Attorney named in the foregoing power of Attorney and made oath that the same was not given him by reason of any sale, transfer or mortgage of the pension, or arrears of pension therein authorized to be received by him, Peter Baldy. Sworn and subscribed the day and year above written before me,
J. Weygaudt, J. Peace

State of Pennsylvania, County of Bucks. } ss.
On this second day of February, A.D. 1855, before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared John Fackenthal, in the sixty-fifth year of his age, a resident of Durham in the County aforesaid, to me personally well known as a person of strict integrity and truth and worthy of full confidence and credibility as a witness, who being duly sworn according to law on his oath saith: That he is a son of Michael Fackenthal a Revolutionary soldier; that his father the aforesaid Michael Fackenthal formerly lived a neighbor to Capt. Jacob Young a Revolutionary soldier residing, for a number of years previous to about A.D. one thousand eight hundred and two, in Stockamixon in the County of Bucks aforesaid; that his father and the said Capt. Jacob Young were well acquainted with each other personally; that he has often heard his father speak of Capt. Jacob Young as a Revolutionary soldier and relate incidents of his history as such, but the precise details of which he does not now distinctly remember; that he never heard the fact contradicted or called in question of the aforesaid Capt. Jacob Young's services as a soldier in the Revolutionary war; that he never had any knowledge of any other person of the name of Jacob Young resident

in Bucks County at that period; that the said Capt. Jacob Young removed from Bucks County in the State of Pennsylvania to Warren County (formerly Sussex) in the State of New Jersey in or about the year one thousand eight hundred and two, but the precise date of which he does not now distinctly remember.
Sworn and subscribed before me the day and year first above written
William S Long A.P.
John Fackenthal

State of Pennsylvania, County of Bucks. } of
On this xxxx Third day of February A.D. 1855, before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, personally ap- peared Frederic Hillprot sen r in the eigh- tieth year of his age a resident of Tive- nicum, in the County aforesaid to me person- ally known as a person of credibility and truth, who being duly sworn according to law on his oath saith: That he was per- sonally acquainted with the late Capt. Jacob Young who was a Revolutionary sol- dier and resided before and for sever- al years after the war in Nockamixon in the County of Bucks aforesaid; that he heard the aforesaid Capt. Jacob Young speak of his Revolutionary services, but the precise details of which he does not now distinctly remember; that he was generally reputed among the older resi- dents of Nockamixon who lived during the war, to have been in the Revolu- tionary service; that he never heard the fact of his Revolutionary services con- tradicted or called in question by the people who lived during the period of the war or since; that when General Lafayette visited Philadelphia he the said Capt. Jacob Young rode with the old Revolutionary soldiers in procession, as one of their number; that he has of- ten heard his sister who was older than he

and others say that he was born in Stocka- mixon and lived there until the war; that his father with whom he had lived before the war was reputed to have left to his heirs the farm on which he, the said Capt. Jacob Young, resided in Stock- amixon, and that he, the said Jacob Young, purchased the shares of one or more of the other heirs and borrowed mo- ney of affiant's mother to pay for the same, which fact he, the said affiant, was per- sonally known to; that the said Capt. Ja- cob Young removed from Stockamix- on, in Bucks county aforesaid, to War- ren county, (formerly Sussex) in the State of New Jersey, in or near the year one thousand eight hundred and two.
Sworn to and Sub- scribed this third day of February A.D. 1855
Before me
J.vedevic sen Hillpot
H. G. Hillpot S.P.

State of Pennsylvania County of Bucks
J. A. W. Gilkerson
Prothonotary of the county of Bucks in the state of Pennsylvania. do hereby certify that H. G. Heilgrot and William S. Longfellow before whom the affidavits of Frederic Heilgrot Junr and John Hackenthall were taken. Were at the doing thereof Justices of the Peace within and for the county aforesaid. duly Commissioned and sworn and that full faith is due to their official acts, and that the signatures thereto are in the proper handwriting of the said H. G. Heilgrot and William S. Longfellow.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 14th day of February A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five.
J. A. W. Gilkerson Prothonotary

Mo
Department of the Interior.
July 18, 1892
Respectfully referred to the Commissioner of Pensions to be applied to the papers in the claim of Alvia Maria Young widow of Jacob Young Cert # 74621
Lyons Bursey.
Assistant Secretary.

CLAIMS OF ALL CLASSES WASHINGTON, D.C. and Westward to SAINT LOUIS.
S. R. DOWNEY, ATTORNEY, WASHINGTON, D. C.
February 2, 1892.
Mrs. Anna Maria Young, Easton, Pennsylvania.
Dear Madam:
Please send me at once the strongest and best testimony you can obtain showing your age and financial and physical condition and means of support . Do not delay.
Yours very truly, S. R. Downey.
98 at Sep 15, 91
Murphy 38-
(See affidavits.)
S. R. DOWNEY, ATTORNEY, WASHINGTON, D. C.
S. R. DOWNEY, ATTORNEY, WASHINGTON, D. C.
3.

Letter of S. R. DOWNEY, ATTORNEY, WASHINGTON, D. C. calling for evidence
ACCRUED PENSION: WHEN PAID: TO WHOM PAID.
Anna Maria Young Gaston, Pa. N. A. No. 1737.
CHAP. 28.—An Act making provision for the payment of pensions to the widow or children of pensioners, in certain cases, and for other purposes. Approved, March 2, 1829.
SEC. 1. Be it enacted, etc. That in case of the death of any invalid pensioner, before the certificate of the continuance of his disability * * * was obtained, it shall be lawful for the Secretary of War, and he is hereby directed, to pay to the legal representatives of such deceased invalid the arrears of pension due at the time of his death, etc.
SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That, whenever any revolutionary pensioner shall die, the Secretary of War shall cause to be paid the arrears of pension due to the said pensioner at the time of his death; and all payments, under this act, shall be made to the widow of the deceased pensioner, or to her attorney; or, if he left no widow, or she be dead, to the children of the pensioner, or to their guardian, or his attorney; and, if no child, or children, then to the legal representatives of the deceased.
(See the appropriation act of March 1, 1889, just sixty years later.)
CHAP. 126.—An Act supplementary to the "Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the revolution." Approved, June 7, 1832.
SEC. 4. And be it further enacted, That * * * in case of the death of any person embraced by the provisions of this act, or of the act to which it is supplementary, during the period intervening between the semi-annual payments directed to be made by said acts, the proportionate amount of pay which shall accrue between the last preceding semi-annual payment and the death of such person, shall be paid to his widow, or, if he leave no widow, to his children.
(No limitation of age appears.)
CHAP. 17.—An Act making provision for the payment of pensions to executors or administrators of deceased pensioners in certain cases. Approved, June 19, 1840.
SEC. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That in case any male pensioner shall die, leaving children, but no widow, the amount of pension due to such pensioner at the time of his death shall be paid to the executor or administrator on the estate of such pensioner, for the sole and exclusive benefit of the children, to be by him distributed among them in equal shares and the same shall not be considered as a part of the assets of said estate, nor liable to be applied to the payment of the debts of said estate, in any case whatever. (See the concluding clause of sec. 25 of the act of March 3, 1873, R. S., sec. 4718.)
SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That in case any pensioner who is a widow, shall die, leaving children, the amount of pension due at the time of her death shall be paid to the executor or administrator for the benefit of her children, as directed in the foregoing section.
SEC. 3. And be it further enacted, That in case of the death of any pensioner, whether male or female, leaving children, the amount of pension may be paid to any one or each of them, as they may prefer, without the intervention of an administrator.
CHAP. 247.—An Act supplementary to an act entitled "An Act to grant pensions," approved July fourteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty-two.
SEC. 10. And be it further enacted, That if any person entitled to an invalid pension under the provisions of the act granting pensions, approved July fourteen, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, has died, or shall hereafter die, while an application for such pension is pending, and having a widow or dependent relative entitled to receive a pension by reason of his service and death, as provided in said act, then the pension to such widow or other person shall commence from the date at which the decedent's invalid pension would have commenced had he survived, subject to the conditions of this act, and the act which this is amendatory.
Approved, July 4, 1864.
These provisions of statutes survived the late war and, with the common law defining the right of children to inherit from their parents and explaining the meaning of the words "legal representatives," and "personal representatives," constituted the law on the subject. Ten years after the last date above given (namely, June 22, 1874,) the act consolidating fragments of acts into "Revised Statutes," as of December 1, 1873, was approved. That code of scraps has been taken and accepted by some persons as a finality and in a recent letter the Commissioner of Pensions has said: "Under the provisions of section 5596, Revised Statutes, section 4718 of the Revised Statutes must be regarded as repealing the act of June 19, 1840, and, therefore, that section, as amended by the act of March 1, 1889, is now the only law providing for the payment of accrued pension." That remains to be decided. The contrary may be easily demonstrated.
Anna Maria Young Gast. No. 7462. W.R.S.
S. R. DOWNEY, ATTORNEY, WASHINGTON, D. C.
S. R. DOWNEY, ATTORNEY, WASHINGTON, D. C.

GENERAL AFFIDAVIT.
State of Pennsylvania, County of Northampton, ss:
In the matter of the claim of Anna Maria Young for an increase of her pension. H. R. 17378
ON THIS 13 day of February, A. D. 1892, personally appeared before me an Alderman in and for the aforesaid County, duly authorized to administer oaths A. E. Laubach aged 24 years, a resident of Easton, in the County of Northampton, and State of Pennsylvania, whose Post Office address is Easton Pa and Jacob Daut, aged 47 years, a resident of Easton, in the County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania, whose Post Office address is Easton Pa
well known to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declared in relation to aforesaid case, as follows: We are well acquainted and
NOTE.—AFFIANTS SHOULD STATE HOW THEY GAIN A KNOWLEDGE OF THE FACTS TO WHICH THEY TESTIFY. have been for the last 8 and 16 years with the Applicant Anna Maria Young. She lived for a number of years (during our acquaintance with her) within Old Myrdal's feet of the place where we are doing business - until recently when she moved about 5 square away to another part of the County in South Easton - She has been and is a helpless feeble Old Woman. Must be taken care of like a child - Must be fed washed and dressed. The only income of which we know is the 12 Dollars per month which she gets as a pension. Her husband was a Soldier in the Revolutionary War - her Grand Daughter with whom she lives - takes care of her - further we don't know
we further declare that we have no interest in said case and are not concerned in its prosecution.
A. E. Laubach Jacob Daut
SIGNATURE OF AFFIANTS.

52 8 Cong. 1 st Sess.
H. R. No. 1737.
ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE.
CLAIM OF
Anna Maria Young a Revolutionary Widow, for increase of pension.
AFFIDAVIT OF
A. E. Laubach and Jacob Daub.
P. O.:
Easton and S. Easton, Northampton county, Pennsylvania.
FILED BY
S. R. DOWNEY, ATTORNEY, WASHINGTON, D. C.
42 Atlantic Building.

STATE OF Pennsylvania , COUNTY OF Northampton , ss:
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day by the above named affiant s , and I certify that I read said affidavit to said affiant s , including the words _____ erased, and the words _____ added, and acquainted them with its contents before them executed the same. I further certify that I am in nowise interested in said case, nor am I concerned in its prosecution; and that said affiant are personally known to me and that they are credible person.
J. Dumm OFFICIAL SIGNATURE.
Alderman OFFICIAL CHARACTER.
[L. S.]
NOTE.—This affidavit may be taken by any officer authorized to administer oaths for general purposes in the State, City, or County where said officer resides. If such officer has an official seal and uses it upon such paper, no certificate of a county clerk, or prothonotary, or clerk of a court shall be necessary; but when no seal is used by the officer taking such affidavit, then a clerk of a court of record or a county or city clerk shall affix his official seal thereto, and shall certify to the signature and official character of said officer.
I, _____, Clerk of the County Court in and for aforesaid County and State, do certify that _____ Esq., who has signed his name to the foregoing declaration and affidavit, was, at the time of so doing, _____ in and for said County and State, duly commissioned and sworn; that all his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit, and that his signature thereunto is genuine.
Witness my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____, 18_____
[L. S.]
Clerk of the
REC. JUL 12 1892
by
S. R. DOWNEY, ATTORNEY, WASHINGTON, D. C.
and forwarded to the Secretary of
House of Reps., February 15, 1892.
Affiants are known to me and each is a credible person
S. R. DOWNEY, ATTORNEY, WASHINGTON, D. C.

GENERAL AFFIDAVIT.
State of Pennsylvania , County of Northampton , ss:
In the matter of the claim of Anna Maria Young for an increase of her pension. N. R. 11737.
ON THIS 6 th day of February , A. D. 18 92 , personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid County, duly authorized to administer oaths John Brunn En aged 50 years, a resident of Easton , in the County of Northampton , and State of Pennsylvania , whose Post Office address is Easton Pa and Wm J Murphy , aged 39 years, a resident of Easton , in the County of Northampton and State of Pennsylvania , whose Post Office address is Easton Pa .
well known to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declared in relation to aforesaid case, as follows: I have known the above
NOTE---AFFIANTS SHOULD STATE HOW THEY GAIN A KNOWLEDGE OF THE FACTS TO WHICH THEY TESTIFY Anna Maria Young - for 25 - 30 years She is now 98 years of age Sept last - has no income - is as feeble as a child and demands constant attention the same as a child - hard hearing nearly blind, and is the burden of her Grand Daughter - depending upon her for the food shelter and care she gets - has the 12 Dollars Pension she now receives
They further declare that they have no interest in said case and are not concerned in its prosecution.
J Brunn Wm J Murphy SIGNATURE OF AFFIANTS.
IF AFFIANTS SIGN BY MARK, TWO WITNESSES WHO CAN WRITE SIGN HERE.

52 5 Cong. 1st Sess.
H. R. 1737.
ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE.
CLAIM OF
Anna Maria Young for an increase of her pension as widow.
AFFIDAVIT OF
John Brunner and William J. Murphy.
P. O. :
Easton, -
Northampton co., Pennsylvania.
FILED BY
S. R. DOWNEY, ATTORNEY, WASHINGTON, D. C.
42 Atlantic Building.
GEO. W. GROVE, PUBLISHER, 937 F STREET N. W., WASHINGTON, D. C.

STATE OF Pennsylvania , COUNTY OF Northampton , ss:
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day by the above named affiant, and I certify that I read said affidavit to said affiant, including the words _____ erased, and the words _____ added, and acquainted them with its contents before they executed the same. I further certify that I am in nowise interested in said case, nor am I concerned in its prosecution; and that said affiant s are personally known to me and that they are credible person.
Chas L. Lummus OFFICIAL SIGNATURE.
Notary Public OFFICIAL CHARACTER.
[L. S.]
NOTE.—This affidavit may be taken by any officer authorized to administer oaths for general purposes in the State, City, or County where said officer resides. If such officer has an official seal and uses it upon such paper, no certificate of a county clerk, or prothonotary, or clerk of a court shall be necessary; but when no seal is used by the officer taking such affidavit, then a clerk of a court of record or a county or city clerk shall affix his official seal thereto, and shall certify to the signature and official character of said officer.
I, _____, Clerk of the County Court in and for aforesaid County and State, do certify that
Esq., who has signed his name to the foregoing declaration and affidavit, was, at the time of so doing, _____ in and for said County and
State, duly commissioned and sworn; that all his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit, and that his signature thereunto is genuine.
Witness my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____, 18____
[L. S.]
Clerk of the
REC. JUL 15 1892
S. R. DOWNEY, ATTORNEY, WASHINGTON, D. C.
and forwarded to the Secretary of the Interior with appeal from the commissioner.
S. R. DOWNEY, ATTORNEY, WASHINGTON, D. C.
House of Reps, February 15, 1892. Affiants are known to me and are credible per- sons.

cert. No. 7,462 Wis
Anna Maria Young,
S. R. DOWNEY, ATTORNEY, WASHINGTON, D. C.
Letter forwarding papers in sup- port of his ap- peal and de- mand for fee.
S. R. DOWNEY, ATTORNEY, WASHINGTON, D. C.

S. R. DOWNEY, ATTORNEY, WASHINGTON, D. C.
At home at RISING SUN, INDIANA.
July 15, 1892.
Appeal.
The Secretary of the Interior, Washington, D. C.
Sir:
In the case of Anna Maria Young , No. 7,462, I now complete the history of the case by applying these papers:
1. My letter to the Member of Congress, just returned to me 2. My power of attorney, g. v. 3. My call on claimant for evidence 4. Affidavit of John Brunner and William J. Murphy, Easton, Pa. 5. Affidavit of A. E. Laubach and Jacob Daub, Easton and S. Eaton, Pa.
I now desire you to require the Commissioner of Pensions forthwith to pay me my fee. I have already appealed.
Respectfully,
S. R. Downey,
S. R. DOWNEY, ATTORNEY, WASHINGTON, D. C.

O. W. and N. Division and Law Division, File Section. Cert. No. 7462 Rev. Widow. Anna Maria Young, widow of Jacob Young. Special act approved March 26, 1892.
C M M M M M M M M M
REPRODUCED AT THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
REPRODUCED AT THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES 2. 1892

WIDOW'S PENSION.
Claimant Anna Maria Young P.O. Easton County Carbon , State Penna.
Soldier Jacob Young Rank Private , Co. Penna. Vol. Troops Regiment Revolutionary War 1776
Rate, $ 30 per month, commencing March 26, 1892 and and two dollars a month additional for each child, as follows:
  By former marriage. { Born, -----, 18 } Commencing -----, 18   { Sixteen, -----, 18 }   { Born, -----, 18 } " -----, 18   { Sixteen, -----, 18 }   By last marriage. { Born, -----, 18 }   { Sixteen, -----, 18 }   { Born, -----, 18 }   { Sixteen, -----, 18 }   { Born, -----, 18 }   { Sixteen, -----, 18 }   { Born, -----, 18 }   { Sixteen, -----, 18 } 
Payments on all former certificates covering any portion of same time to be deducted. All pension to terminate -----, 18 , date of -----
RECOGNIZED ATTORNEY:
Name W. S. R. Downey S. R. Downey , Fee $ 10 , Agent ----- to pay. P.O. Washington, D.C. , Articles filed -----, 18
Amended Aug. 24, 92 under dept decision.
APPROVALS:
Submitted for at Phil 5 , -----, 18 92  Lewis B. White , Examiner.
Approved for Increase to $30 per mo - from Mar. 26. 92 in accordance April 9 , 18 92  J. S. Loughran , Legal Reviewer. -----, Re-Reviewer.
Approved for -----; death resulted from with special act of that date due to which has been legally accepted, -----, 18 , Medical Reviewer. -----, Medical Referee.
IMPORTANT DATES:

CLAIMS OF ALL CLASSES at WASHINGTON, D. C. and Westward to SAINT LOUIS.
S. R. DOWNEY, ATTORNEY, WASHINGTON, D. C.
No. 7,462 bert. 3 Anna Maria Young 3
At home at RISING SUN, INDIANA.
July 11, 1892.
Hon. William Mutchler, M. C., House of Reps.,
Dear Sir:
Anna Maria Young's private act was the third private bill (and the first pension bill) of this Congress approved and signed. I sent you a power of attorney with the bill , December 12, 1891. The Commissioner of Pensions now refuses to allow me the fee upon the ground that I never filed a power of attorney! Are you willing to do me the justice and the kindness to have the evidence of my authority as attorney forwarded to the Bureau of Pensions? Her certificate is No. 7462.
Respectfully,
S. R. Downey.
(over)

O. W. and N. Div. Cert. No. 7462 Rev. Widow Anna Maria Young widow of Jacob Young. Special act approved March 26, 1892.
S. R. DOWNEY, ATTORNEY, WASHINGTON, D. C.
1909
Returned by Hon. Wm. Mutchler, M.C., to S. R. DOWNEY, with the power and testimony and by him REC. JUL 15 1892 at RISING SUN, INDIANA. and forwarded to the Secretary of the Interior with a request that he require the Commissioner of Pensions forthwith to pay the fee so far denied. S. R. D.
O. W. and N. Div. Cert. No. 7,462. Anna Maria Young, widow of Jacob Young. Cert. No. 7,462.
Letter of
S. R. DOWNEY, ATTORNEY, WASHINGTON, D. C.
about his power of attorney sent to me Dec. 12, 1891, with the bill.

This form of fee contract is prescribed by the Commissioner of Pensions and approved by the Secretary of the Interior July 8, 1884, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 4, 1884.
TO BE EXECUTED IN DUPLICATE WITHOUT ADDITIONAL COST TO CLAIMANT.
ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT.
Whereas, I, Anna Maria Young, widow of Jacob a Young, a soldier of the Regiment of Pennsylvania Reserves, Volunteers, having made application for pension under the laws of the United States.
NOW THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of services done and to be done in the premises, I hereby agree to allow my agent S. R. Downey, Attorney, of Washington, D. C., the fee of ten DOLLARS, which shall include all amounts to be paid for any services in the furtherance of said claim; and said fee shall not be demanded by, or payable, to my said agent, in whole or in part, except in case of the granting of my pension by the Commissioner of Pensions  Congress ; and then the same shall be paid to him in accordance with the provisions of sections 4768 and 4769 of the Revised Statutes, U. S.
Chas B Brunner [Two Witness Signature.]
Anna Maria Young [Signature of Claimant] Easton, Pennsylvania. [Post-office Address.]
State of Pennsylvania , County of Northampton , ss:
Be it known that on this the 5 day of Dec A. D. 18 91 , personally appeared Anna Maria Young the above named, who, after having read over to her in the hearing and presence of the two attesting witnesses the contents of the foregoing articles of agreement, voluntarily signed and acknowledged the same to be her free act and deed.
[L. S.]
S. R. Downey [Official Signature.]
And now, to wit, this 8th day of December , A. D. 18 91 . I accept the provisions contained in the foregoing articles of agreement, and will to the best of my ability, endeavor faithfully to represent the interest of the claimant in the premises. I hereby certify that I have received from the claimant above-named the sum of no dollars and no more, no dollars being for fee, and the sum of no dollars being for postage and other expenses. And that these agreements have been executed in duplicate without additional cost to the claimant, as required by law, in excess of the fee above-named, the said agent making no charge therefor.
Witness my hand the year and day above written.
S. R. Downey [Signature of Agent.]
State of Washington , County of D. C. , ss:
Personally came S. R. Downey , whom I know to be the person he represents himself to be, and who, having signed the above acceptance of agreement, acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed.
Witness my hand and seal this 8 day of December 18 91 .
Geo. L. Clark Notary Public [Official Signature.]
[L. S.]
APPROVED FOR _____ DOLLARS and payable to _____ of _____ the recognized attorney
Commissioner of Pensions.

NOTICE TO CLAIMANT.
THIS CONTRACT IS PERMISSIBLE UNDER THE LAW, BUT NOT COMPULSORY.
READ THE FOLLOWING COPY OF STATUTE:
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. * * * * *
SEC. 3. That section 4785 of the Revised Statutes is hereby re-enacted and amended so as to read as follows:
"SEC. 4785. No agent or attorney or other person shall demand or receive any other compensation for his services in prosecuting a claim for pension or bounty-land than such as the Commissioner of Pensions shall direct to be paid to him, not exceeding $25, nor shall such agent, attorney or other person demand or receive such compensation, in whole or in part, until such pension or bounty-land claim shall be allowed; Provided , That in all claims allowed since June 20, 1878, where it shall appear to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Pensions that the fee of $10, or any part thereof, has not been paid, he shall cause the same to be deducted from the pension, and the pension agent to pay the same to the recognized attorney."
SEC. 4. That Section 4786 of the Revised Statutes is hereby amended so as to read as follows:
"SEC. 4786. The agent or attorney of record in the prosecution of the case may cause to be filed with the Commissioner of Pensions, duplicate articles of agreement without additional cost to claimant, setting forth the fee agreed upon by the parties, which agreement shall be executed in the presence of and certified by some officer competent to administer oaths. In all cases where application is made for pension or bounty land, and no agreement is filed with the Commissioner, as herein provided, the fee shall be $10 and no more. And such articles of agreement as may hereafter be filed with the Commissioner of Pensions are not authorized, nor will they be recognized, except in claims for original pensions, claims for increase of pension on account of a new disability, in claims for restoration where a pensioner's name has been or may hereafter be dropped from the pension-rolls on testimony taken by special examiner, showing that disability or cause of death, on account of which the pension was allowed, did not originate in the line of duty, and in case of dependent relatives whose names have been or may hereafter be dropped from the rolls on like testimony, upon the ground of non-dependence, and in such other cases of difficulty and trouble as the Commissioner of Pensions may see fit to recognize them: Provided , That no greater fee than $10 shall be demanded, received or allowed in any claim for pension or bounty-land granted by special act of Congress, nor in any claim for increase of pension on account of the increase of disability for which the pension has been allowed: And further provided , That no fee shall be demanded received or allowed in any claim for arrears of pension or arrears of increase of pension allowed by any Act of Congress passed subsequent to the date of the allowance of the original claims in which such arrears of pension or of increase of pension may be allowed."
"And if in the adjudication of any claim for pension in which such articles of agreement have been or may hereafter be filed it shall appear that claimant had, prior to the execution thereof, paid to the attorney any sum for his services in such claim, and the amount so paid is not stipulated therein, then every such claim shall be adjudicated in the same manner as though no articles of agreement had been filed, deducting from the fee of $10 allowed by law such sum as claimant shall show that he has paid to his said attorney."
"Any agent or attorney or other person instrumental in prosecuting any claim for pension or bounty-land who shall directly or indirectly contract for, demand or receive, or retain any greater compensation for his services or instrumentality in prosecuting a claim for pension or bounty-land than is herein provided, or for payment thereof at any other time or in any other manner than is herein provided, or who shall wrongfully withhold from a pensioner or claimant, the whole or any part of the pension or claim allowed and due such pensioner or claimant, or the land warrant issued to any such claimant, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall for every such offense be fined not exceeding $500 or imprisoned at hard labor not exceeding two years, or both in the discretion of the court."
APPROVED JULY 4, 1884.
FEE AGREEMENT.
No.
CLAIM OF
Anna Maria Young, widow of Jacob Young, Pennsylvania Reg't troops, War of the Revolution.
Vols.
FOR PENSION.
P. O. address:
Easton, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania.
FILED BY
S. R. DOWNEY, ATTORNEY. WASHINGTON, D. C.

ON July 27 88 Bureau of Pensions.
Madam:
June 15 88 In reply to the enclosed letter to the President of the United States and by him re- ferred to this Bureau for an answer I have to state that under existing laws your mother is receiving all the pension to which she is entitled. The act of Jan'y 25-1879 known as the "arrearage act" makes no provision for pensions where the service was ren- prior to March 4 1861. The act 1878 first act
provided pension from date of approval.
I regret that under the law I cannot afford you any relief
(12794-200,000.)

Bureau of Pensions.
The only act under your mother could have been pensioned was passed March 9 1878 from which date her pension began
I regret that I can afford your mother no relief in the matter. The Bureau can only adjudicate claims under the laws as they now exist

(3-531.)
ADMITTED FILES.
Certificate No. 404,018
Series _____
Pensioner Jacob W. Thoss
Soldier _____
Service _____ Ill
Drawn by _____
for GARRISON, 1110 Dec.
West
Division.
Charged _____, 18 ,
to _____
on slip signed _____
File Clerk.
(6101-250,000) 6-165

27800
(3-531.)
ADMITTED FILES.
Certificate No. _____
Series Rev. Widow
Pensioner Anna Maria
Soldier Young,
Service _____
Drawn by June 21/92 F. G. SIMS
for FEE SEC LAW DIV
Division. _____
Charged _____, 18 ,
to _____
on slip signed _____
File Clerk.

O. W. + N.
Division.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C., June 29, 1892
No Claim, (File No.) 27,800
Cert. No. _____
Claimant, Ann Maria Young,
Soldier, Jacob Young,
Co. Penn. Line Reg't War of Revolution.
Respectfully requested of Chief of Law Div. that case referred to above may be delivered to the bearer of this. It will be returned to the Law Division if desired. base drawn by Fee Sec. of Law Div. June 21/92. Initials apparently D.W.
H. Robinger Actg Chief of O.W. + N. Division.

In answer to your communication of the 21 st addressed to the President to the Pres t of the U.S., by him referred to this Bureau, claiming an arrear of pension supposed to be due to to your mother the widow of Jacob Young, a Regt. Soldier, I have to state that under which her pension was allowed the act of March 3, 1878, prescribed the date when her pension should commence & the rate per month at which it should be paid, & therefore, the claim for arrear cannot be allowed.

27800
(3-531.)
ADMITTED FILES.
Certificate No. 7,462
Series Old War
Pensioner Anna M. Young
Soldier Wid J
Service _____
Drawn by A B
for L M Kelley
CERTIFICATE
Division.
Charged _____ JAN 18 ,
to _____
on slip signed _____
JAN 20 1892
File Clerk.

(3-531.)
ADMITTED FILES.
Certificate No. _____
Series _____
Pensioner _____
Soldier _____
Service _____
Drawn by _____
for _____
_____ Division.
Charged _____, 18 ,
to _____
on slip signed _____
_____ File Clerk.

Trenton New Jersey February 13 th , 1855.
Sir
The declaration and accompanying proofs in the case of Mrs Anna Maria Young widow of Jacob Young deceased of Easton Pa. under act of June 7. 1832, is respectfully submitted. Jacob Young was a private and officer supposed to have been a Lieut. in the Militia of Bucks County Pa. where he resided and performed much active duty in the service of the U.S. during the Rev. He burned all his papers when about to move into N.J. He was wounded at the battle of Brandywine and seems from general report to have been an active and meritorious officer. He publicly asserted that none but paupers would accept a pension and he positively refused to make application. The evidence

is voluminous and the best that can be obtained, one very important witness is paralyzed and cannot speak
I trust the dept has records that will corroborate the facts of Jacob Young service in the militia of Bucks Co. Pa
Her declaration under act of Feb. 3, 1833 is retained till the result of this application is known.
I will address Hon Richard Broadhead Secy of War who resides at Easton where the applicant Mrs. Anna Maria Young lives - who may address the dept in her behalf
very respectfully Your obedt Servt Charles H. M c Cluskey
Hon L. D. Waldo Commr

27800 Bureau of Pensions.
A brief of this case may be prepared at once in the P.W.N. Div. if it is not advisable to allow the original papers to be taken from the bldg. M.B. Bailey Chf. Law. Div J. Hart.
Case for review

Proof of Soldiers first wife's death &c
State of Pennsylvania } County of Northampton } ss
Mary Elizabeth Meyers being duly sworn according to law says - I knew Jacob Young - I believe they used to call him Captain - my mother died over thirty years next August - Jacob Young died some years before that - he lived below at his mill and farm near Springtown, Warren Co., N.J. about five miles from Easton Pa - He was an old man - stout - large - well built. I also knew his second wife Anna Maria Young. I sewed for them in their family at Springtown after they were married. I think she moved to Easton right after the Captain's death. I understood she was the widow of Jacob Shill and I know Jacob Shill died before she married Jacob Young. I knew Jacob Young's first wife - also at his house at Springtown - She died before Jacob Young married Anna Maria Shill. I can't tell exactly how long she died before Jacob Young's second marriage. She was buried at the Straw Church where the Captain and all are buried.
I was born at Carpenter'sville N.J. about five miles below Easton - and always lived in that neighborhood till the last nine years I have lived in Phillipsburg near Easton. I will be 83 years old July 18 th 1879. I am living with my brother Isaac Meyers. I was never married. I am in no way interested in the prosecution of this claim for pension or bounty, neither directly nor indirectly.
Witness: Sam J. Stoke
Mary Elizabeth her mark Meyers
Proof of marriage of applicant to soldier:
State of Pennsylvania } County of Northampton } ss
Thomas C. Porter being duly affirmed  sworn according to law deposes and says - That he is the present Pastor of the 3d Street Reformed Church in Easton Pa. That the following record was made in the church book of said church by Rev Thomas Poup, then Pastor of said Church, in the year 1832 - "married: Jacob Young to Anna Maria Schill."
Witness: Sam J. Stoke
Thos. C. Porter
State of Penna } Co of Northampton } ss
Francis Barbey says his name is written Parkes because when he en listed in the late war the officer took his name Parkes instead of Barbey - and that when deponent applied for pension on account of the death of said son he was informed he must apply in that name and now draws pension in that name - this explanation is made so as not to make difficulty in this application and to give the reason why both names appear in this paper.
Witness: Sam J. Stoke
Francis his Barbey mark
affirmed Sworn and subscribed before me this 15 day of July A.D. 1879 the foregoing were made known and explained to the applicant and witnesses before and affirmation swearing and that I have no interest direct or indirect in this claim.
Sam J. Stoke
Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Northampton in the State of Pennsylvania.

Application for Service Pension.
WAR OF 1812
Anna Maria Young
WIDOW OF
Jacob Young
of Capt.
Co. _____ Reg't of Pa. Mil.
Rev. War.
No. 36.165. L.C.W.
Filed by
White May 5
Died 2 June 1843
NOTES.
 1. Here allege full name of applicant.  2. Here allege full name of soldier.  3. Here allege again the name under which the soldier served.  4. Here allege the rank under which the soldier served.  5. Here allege the rank under which the soldier served.  6. Here state "enlisted," "volunteered," or "was drafted," as the case may be.  7. Here state the number of days or months of service rendered by the soldier; fourteen days being the shortest period for which service pension is by law allowed, unless the soldier was actually engaged in a battle. If the claim is made for battle service the blank should be so varied as to allege such service in addition to the allegation of term of service.  8. Here insert the words "an honorable discharge," or "death," as the case may be.  9. Here let a full description of soldier follow, giving age, occupation, birth-place, height, color of hair, eyes, and complexion, and any other particulars as to description.  10. Here allege the name of the person who performed the marriage ceremony; i. e., whether a minister of the gospel or a justice of the peace, &c.  11. Here state the official character of the person who performed the ceremony; i. e., whether a minister of the gospel or a justice of the peace, &c.  12. Here state whether the claimant or her husband (the soldier) had been previously married; and if either had, the name of the former husband or wife should be stated; and the date and place of the death of, or divorce from, the former consort should be alleged.  13. Here insert the name of the husband on account of whose service and death the claim is made.  14. Here state all the places of residence; if in a city, giving the street and number; and from and to what dates he resided at each place.  15. If any application for bounty land or pension has previously been made, state the fact here, giving the date, and number if possible, and the act of Congress under which the claim was made; and designating whether it was a claim for bounty land or pension, and whether a warrant for the land or certificate for the pension was ever issued.  16. Here insert for the name of the soldier.  17. Here name all the facts and circumstances which enable the witnesses to swear, from a personal knowledge, that the claimant is the widow of the identical person who rendered the service alleged in the claim.  All services rendered by the soldier in the war for which claim is made, or in any other war, with the names of officers in each service, must be given in the application. If this blank is used, it will be useless to fill the spaces relating to the appointment of attorneys. If the service was rendered as a substitute, the name of the principal for whom the substitute served should be given.

PHYSICIAN'S AFFIDAVIT.
TAKE NOTICE.—The affidavit should, if possible, be in the handwriting of the affiant; and the marginal instructions carefully observed before writing out the statement. All the facts in possession of affiant as to the origin and continuance of the disability should be fully set forth, and the dates of treatment should be specifically given. If the affidavit is prepared from memoranda in possession of the physician, that fact shall be stated.
State of Pennsylvania County of Northampton SS:
In the Pension Claim  83. Reimbursed of Spencer incurable Burial of Ann Maria Young widow of Jacob, Rev War late of Co. _____ of the _____ Regiment _____ Vols.
Personally appeared before me, an Alderman in and for the
aforesaid County and State, duly authorized to administer oaths O E E Amst M D age 29
a resident of Easton in the County of Northampton and State of Penna whose Post Office address is Easton Pa
_____ well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn, declares in relation to the aforesaid case as follows:
That he is a practicing physician, and that he has been acquainted with the Deed Widow  said soldier for about one years and that he attended her in her last Illness
(Here embody all the facts known to the affiant in accordance with the marginal instructions.) She died on the 3rd of May 1893 in the one
Erasures or interlineations will not be permitted unless the magistrate certify in his jurat that they were made before executing the paper.) Hundredth year of her age I was to see her on May 2nd /93, cause of death Bronchitis following La Grippe.
NOTES. The Physician's Affidavit must show the following facts: Whether or not he knew the soldier prior to enlistment; the length of time he has known him, how intimately and what opportunities he has had of observing his physical condition whether as his family physician or as a neighbor, and how near he has lived to him. If he knew that the soldier was a sound man at enlistment, he should so state, adding, if true, that had he been unsound, he would have known it. If he treated claimant while in the service either as his regimental surgeon or while home on furlough, that fact should be stated. The claimant's physical condition at such time should be clearly shown, as well as the NATURE OF HIS DISABILITY and dates of treatment. If he has treated soldier since discharge he should so state, giving the date of first treatment what his physical condition was at the time, with a complete diagnosis of the disability; the period during which he treated him should be stated, with dates as near as possible, of the prescriptions, or visits. The extent or degree to which claimant has been unable to perform manual labor during each year from discharge or first acquaintance to the present time. For claims under the Act of June 27, 1890. 1st. A complete diagnosis of the disabilities upon which the claim for pension is based, and the period during which he treated claimant. 2d. That the claimant is at present suffering from a mental or physical disability of a permanent character not the result of his own vicious habits, which incapacitates him from the performance of manual labor in such a degree as to render him unable to earn support. The degree he has been unable since the filing of his application should be plainly stated.

He further declares that he has been a practitioner of medicine for 6 years, and that he has no interest, either direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim.
O. E. E. Anhalt, M. D.
(Affiant's Signature. Give rank and service, if in the army.)
SWORN to and subscribed before me this 25 day of May A. D. 189 8 , and I hereby certify that the affiant is a practicing physician in good professional standing; that the contents of the above declaration, &c., were fully made known to him before swearing, including the words
erased and the words _____ added; and that I have no interest direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim.
J. Runner
[Official Signature.]
Alderman
[Official Character.]
[L. S.]
County of _____ State of _____ ss:
I, _____, Clerk of the County Court in and for aforesaid County and State, do certify that _____, Esq., who hath signed his name to the foregoing declaration and affidavit, was at the time of so doing, _____ in and for said County and State, duly commissioned and sworn; that all his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
Witness my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____, 189_____.
[L. S.]
Clerk of the _____
NOTE.—This can be executed before any officer authorized to administer oaths for general purposes. If such officer uses a seal, certificate of Clerk of Court is not required. If no seal is used, then such certificate must be attached.

NATURE OF CLAIM
No. ....
CLAIMANT.
Late ..... Co. .... , ..... Reg't
..... Vols.
MEDICAL EVIDENCE.
FILED BY WM. FLETCHER & CO.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
Printed by BEN F. WILKINS, JR., 512 10th St., Washington, D. C.
tached.