Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 11,937, John Yentzer, Penn.

SERVICE
Penn.
Yentzer John Mary
NUMBER
R. 11.937
CONTENTS
117803
2 & W

22.703.  Pennsylvania  John Yentzer Lancaster Co in the State of Penna who was a P te Lieut. in the Co. command Captain Leib — of the Reg t  commanded by Col o Dickerson in the Penna line for 9 mos 12 days 2 mos Lieut. — 26.68. A 7.12. Private $ 24.64. $ 51.33
Enscribed on the Roll of Penna. at the rate of 51. Dollars 33. Cents per ann commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th day of Dec. 1833 and sent to Samuel Dale. Lancaster, Pa
Arrears to the 4th of Sep. 1833. 128.33 Pominant. allowance ending 4 Mar 34 — 25.67 $ 154.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Wm H. Palmer Clerk Book 8. Vol. five, Page 68.
to 21 Dec '36 J. Dale
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Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of June 7 th 1833.
State of Pennsylvania } ss Lancaster County }
On this twentyeighth day of November A.D. 1833 personally appeared before me an Associate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County John Yentzer a resident of Conestoga Township County and State aforesaid aged seventy nine years who being first duly sworn affirmed according to law, did on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed June 7. 1832..
I was born in Philadelphia Penn a in the year 1753 and in the month of August 1776 I went out as a private in the Pennsylvania Mi- litia under Captain Geo Lieb in Col d Dickerson Reg t . we marched to Trenton to Princeton Brunswick and Elizabethtown Point and at the end of two months we were discharged
Some time in the month of December following (1776) I again entered under Capt d Rohrer in Cooper- Thwaits Battalion Col d Morgans Reg t . before we arrived at Trenton the Hessians were taken I was at the cannonade of Trenton on the 2 d January and the next morning at the battle of Princeton (here Col d Morgans horse was wounded the Col d had to dismount) some time afterwards I was dis- charged at Morristown after having served two month full out. it was now 1777.
Some time about the first of July following I again marched out as a private in Capt d Seitz Comp y . Col d Bradfords Reg t . under Gen l Potter to Billingsport and after having served two months was discharged. This was shortly before the battle of Brandywine. I with some others volunteered to go there but the battle was over before we reached it I then went home
In the fall of the same year 1777. I entered in Col d Airo's Artillery for two months dar-

during which time I got a very sore leg and being unfit for duty was discharged at the expiration of six weeks, the British were at this time in Philadelphia, and we lay near Chestnut hill.
I was a Lieutenant of the Lancaster County militia, and as such I served two months at the Borough of Lancaster in guarding the Prisoners in the fall of 1780 in the months of August September and October Our captain was under arrest during this time and I had the command of the company, our Col. was Adam Hubly. My Commission as Lieut. was signed by Thomas Mifflin Governor of Pennsylv a . but it has long since been lost nor have I now any documentary evidence, my age was recorded in a Testament which has been long since worn out. my place of residence was in Philadelphia County when I performed my first four tours, and in Lancaster County where I now reside, during the last tour I was a drafted militia man in all my tours but the one under Col. Hirs in which I volunteered I cannot remember any person now living who knows of my service except Peter Kline who knows of my serving at Lancaster
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatsoever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the roll of any State.
Recapitulation I served 1776 in Capt. Leibs Comp y two months, in 1776 and 77 in Capt. Rohers Com y two months, in 1777 in Capt. Lutz Co two months and in Col. Hirs Artillery six weeks all as a private and in 1780. as Lieut. at Lancaster two months
Affirmed & subscribed November 28 th 1833 before me Sam l Dale
John D. Funk

Peter Kline of Conestoga township Lancaster County Farmer aged sixty four years, being duly Affirmed doth declare and say I am well acquainted with John Gentzer the applicant within named, and know that he served in capacity of Lieutenant of Militia in guard- ing prisoners at Lancaster in the year 1780. and I have often heard him relate the other hours of duty as they are mentioned in the foregoing application to which he has been Affirmed, and it is my belief and the belief of the neighborhood in which he resides that he did serve as he has stated. Peter Kline and I believe him to be 79 years of age. Affirmed and subscribed November 28 th 1833. before me Sam l Dale
We Christian Thomas a clergyman residing in Conestoga township Lancaster County, & Abraham Warfle residing in the same township, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Gentzer who has subscribed and affirmed to the foregoing declaration that we believe him to be 79 years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he re- sides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion Christian Thomas Affirmed & Subscribed November 28 th 1833. before me Sam l Dale
I Samuel Dale an associate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County Penn ce before whom the above depositions were taken do certify that the above named applicant is from bodily infirmity unable to leave the house in which he resides consequently cannot come to court. And I hereby declare my opinion after the inves- -tigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And I further certify that it appears to me that Christian Thomas who has signed the preceding Certificate is a clergyman resident in Conestoga Township Lancaster County and that Peter Kline who has signed the other certificate is a resident of the same Township and is a credible person and that their statements are entitled to credit. And that Abraham Warfle who has also signed the preceding

Certificate is a resident of the said Township of Conestoga And is a credible person and that his statement is enti- tled to credit
12/320 2666
Sam Dale
State of Pennsylvania
Lancaster County, ss.
I Christian Bachman Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas for said County do hereby certify that Samuel Dale Esquire before upon the foregoing several affidavits in the application of John Yantzer to obtain a pension, as now made, was at the time and now is one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of said County; and that the several signatures annexed to said affidavits are his genuine signatures — In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court at Lancaster this 28 th day of November in the year of our Lord 1833 —
Christian Bachman Prothon.
Sam C. H. Shaeffer Lancaster Pa
2 3 4 1 2 3 4 6 66
51 3 3/4 184 4 3/4 25 6 3/4 128 3 3/4
Adam G. Mowrer 12 days 31 Months Henry Reich
22.703. 28.6291 John Yantzer application for a pension
Yantzer, John Penn. 8/1937

To Col. J. S. Edwards
Washington D. Repn 18 th Sept. 1850
Sir,
How will confer a favor on me by an early reply to the following questions suggested by my friend the Rev. W. H. Freeman, one of my constit- uents.
M c John Grutzner, the father of W. H. Freeman, mother who resided for many years in Conestogo Township Lancaster County Pa. was a revolutionary soldier. He drew a pension up to the time of his death. After his death which occurred 16 years ago his widow drew a pension up to the time of her death. W. H. thinks that his Grandfather, heir, would be entitled to a pension. And the object of his letter is to in- quire into the right of the heir. It may per- haps be more satisfactory to send his letter & thereby send it and let you to return it with your answer which I would be glad to receive soon.
Respectfully Yours Jas. K. W. Garrison

Mary Yentzner widows
John =
act 1836
Pennsylvania Suspended.
Conestogo Pa Aug 30 1852
J. E. Hase Washington
Col Anderson

1852
Jacob Yentzer Conestoga 26 August.
enter in Rev.
Conestoga Pa Aug 30 1852
paid 3 R s 10 cts
1 Sept r "
J. E. Hassler Esq. Washington D.C.
PA 25 cts act 1836

Conestoga August 26-1852 J. C. Hassler Esq.
Dear Sir — Yours of the instant respecting pension due to my Grand father John Yentzer, due to my Grand Mother Mary Yentzer, or heirs was received. My grand father applied for pension, but died before any return could be received, and I believe that my Grand Mother Mary Yentzer drew something at one time, but nothing afterwards. She is also dead. My Grand father left children and Grand children, but only two of his daughters, Mrs. Moran of Philadelphia & Mrs. Bremer of York County are yet living. George Yentzer his reside in Dauphin County in this State, and the children of John Yentzer Junior's children reside in this neighborhood. I shall cheerfully accept of your offer and I believe that all the heirs will do the same, but it will require some time to obtain their consent as they live at considerable distance from each other. In the mean time you may look over the matter and if you will prepare the papers necessary for me to sign the same I think I can get them all to consent Yours respectfully Jacob Yentzer

V 798. 3. sec.
Mary Yentzer Pennsylvania
B -
died 8 Feb 34 on roll 7 Jan 1832

State of Pennsylvania } ss Lancaster County } ss
On this twenty second day of November AD 1836, personally appeared in open court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County  of Lancaster County now sitting Mary Gentzer, a resident of Honestoga Township Lancaster County Pennsylvania aged about seventy five years being first duly sworn according to law doth, on her oath, make the following dec- laration in order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress passed July 4 th AD 1836, states that her late husband John Gentzer, was on the 6 th of December 1833, placed on the pension list roll of the Pennsyl- vania Agency at the rate of thirty one dollars thirty three cents per annum. That her said husband John Gentzer died on the eighth day of February AD 1834, That she the said Mary was married to the said John Gentzer upon the 17 th day of November AD 1778, that her husband did service in the Revolutionary war both before and after the said marriage, and that she has remained a widow ever since the period of the death of the said John Gentzer.
her Mary X Gentzer mark
Sworn to & subscribed on the day and year above written by in open court.
Attest
J. McLenehan Prok.
At the same time and place person- ally appeared in open court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County, Abraham Warfel aged

nearly seventy two years who on his solemn oath deposeth and says. I was personally acquainted with John Yentzer and Mary Yentzer before their marriage, I know that they were married during the Revolutionary war and about the day mentioned in the deposition of said Mary. I know that he was in the service, then stationed at Lancaster, during and after the marriage. I frequently called at his house in his absence and was informed by his wife and knew myself that he was then enlisted and serving in the service of the United States.
The said John Yentzer is the same person to whom a Pension was granted on the 6th of December 1833.
Affirmed to & subscribed in Open Court, November 22 d 1836. attest J. M c Leneghan Prob.
Declarations of a faithful
At the same time and place before the Court of Common Pleas  Common Pleas of Lancaster County in open Court personally came Samuel Myers of Conestogo Township Lancaster County aged fifty seven years who on his solemn affirmation according to Law declares and says. Since an infant I have lived in the neighbourhood of John and Mary Yentzer. and from my infancy knew them to live together as man and wife. The said John Yentzer died on the 8th day of February A D one thousand eight hundred & thirty four

The said Mary now is and has continued from the death of John Yentzer to be his widow
Affirmed to and subscribed in open court the 22 d day of November A. D. 1836.
Jacobs Meyer
Attest.
J. M c Lenegan Prot.
I do certify That the court in the above case expressed an opinion that the foregoing witnesses were credible persons and that their statements were entitled to full credit & that they were residents of Lancaster County.
I further certify That the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Mary Yentzer. for the pension
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the said court at Lancaster the second day of December Anno Domini, One thousand eight hundred and thirty six.
J. M c Lenegan Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County.

November 16, 1933.
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Mrs. H. B. Diefenbach 356 Rose Boulevard Akron, Ohio
BA-J/ady John Yentzer R.11937
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to one John Yentzer, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data contained herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, R.11937, based upon his military service in that war.
John Yentzer was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1753, day, month and names of parents not stated.
While a resident of Philadelphia County, he enlisted in August 1776 and served two months as private in Captain George Leib's Company, Colonel Dickerson's Pennsylvania Regiment. He enlisted in December 1776, served two months as private in Captain Koher's Company, Colonel Morgan's Pennsylvania Regiment, and was in the battles of Trenton and Princeton. He enlisted about the first of July 1777 and served two months as private in Captain Lutz's Company, Colonel Bradford's Pennsylvania Regiment. He enlisted in the fall of 1777 and served six weeks as private in Colonel Airs' Pennsylvania Regiment of Artillery. While a resident of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, he entered the service in August 1780 and served two months as Lieutenant in Colonel Adam Hubley's Pennsylvania Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 28, 1833 while a resident of Conestoga Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
He died February 8, 1834.
Soldier married place not stated, November 17, 1778,

Mary, her maiden name not given.
In 1836 she was a resident of Conestoga Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and aged about seventy-five years. She was dead in 1852, date of her death not stated.
In 1852 soldier's only living daughters were: Mrs. Mary Moran living in Philadelphia and Mrs. ....Kremer, residing in York County. Soldier's sons George and John, Jr., were dead in 1852.
Soldier's grandson, Reverend .... Kremer is referred to, in 1850, his residence not stated, and in 1852 soldier's grandson, Jacob Yentzer was living in Conestoga, Pennsylvania.
One William Moran and one Mary Moran were living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1857, relationship to soldier not stated.
The Revolutionary War records of this office fail to afford any information in regard to pension or bounty land having been claimed on account of the services of John Kremer as described by you or of John C. Kremer, all spellings of the surname searched.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

Apr. 16/93 Phil. Hist. Soc. E. J. Yentzer, Ottawa, Ill. M. El. 1910 Dec. 21 To the Misses Noble & 1933 Nov. 16. Hist. to Mrs. H. B. Diefenbach, G.D.Y.
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
11.937
P. O.
Mary Yentzer
Service: wid John Yentzer
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Co
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Yentzer a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. P. file 11,937
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Aug. 1776 2 mos. Pri George Leib Dickerson Pa.   Dec. 1776 2 mos. " Kohler Morgan "   July 1777 2 mos. " Rutz Bradford "   Fall 1777 6 mos. " ✓ Airs City "   Aug. 1780 2 mos. Lieut. ✓ Adam Hubley  
Battles engaged in, Trenton Jan 2 1777 - Princeton
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Phila. Co. Pa. 1780 Lancaster Co., Pa.
Date of application for pension, Nov. 28. 1833. Allouez.
Residence at date of application, Conestoga Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa.
Age at date of application, born 1753 at Phila. Pa.
Remarks: Sol. an. ✓ Nov. 17, 1778, Mary  Wed July 8, 1834 & she was 75 yrs of age & a res. of Conestoga Twp.  in 1836. She d. prior to 1851 leaving two dau. Mrs. Mary Moran  & Mrs. Kremer, who m. aliv in 1852.
Very respectfully,
Yacob

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
O. W. & N. Div.
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
P. S.
M. E. C.
WASHINGTON, D. C., April 16, 1895.
Sir:-
Replying to your communication requesting information relative to the pension of John Ventzer, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that his pension was granted on December 6, 1833, to commence on the 4th of March 1831, at the rate of $51.33 per annum and was paid to the date of his death, February 3, 1834. He served as a private and Lieutenant in the Pennsylvania troops.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
E. C. Ventzer, Esq.,
Ottawa, Ill.

Sheridan, Ky. ky. Dec. 12 '10
Dept. of Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir, - Please send me the Military History of John Yentzer, who served as a pirate, and Lieutenant, in the Pennsylvania Troops, in the Revolutionary War.
John Yentzer's pension was granted to commence on March 4 th 1831, and was paid till his death Feb. 8 th 1834
She wanted the information to join the Daughters of the Revolution,

and would be very grateful to you for what ever you could favor us with.
Very Respectfully, —
Bertha E. Noble.
Caroline B Noble
Sheridan, Ky.
c/o P.O. Box 79

Act.
RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by A. M c D. 17/12/10
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier John Yentzer o Pa.
Service _____
Additional Service Rev.
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 191 _____
No claim, combination records _____, 191 _____
No Serv. Hist. Pres. REMARKS: No Wid. any service No Rej. at all, except Rej. (Wid.) 11,937 (Pa.)

MRS. H. B. DIEFENBACH STATE HISTORIAN 356 ROSE BOULEVARD AKRON, OHIO
Nov. 7-1933
Will you please send me the date on file in the Pension Office for John Yentzer or Yentser-or Yenser- of Lancaster Co who served there as lieutenant private. I have been informed that before moving to Lancaster Co.Pa he served for a time in Phila Co. War of the Revolution. Also, is there pension recorded for John Kremer, or Kramer of Lancaster Co who served as private during the years of 1781, 1782.
Thank you.
Josephine S Diefenbach

Mary Yentzer Pennsylvania
Suspended let 21 Dec '36, S. Dale

798 — 3 rd Seeker
Mary Yenzer
acc 4 July 1836
Penn a
Suspended — 1836
see letter to Samuel Dale Dec r 21. 1836
to Hon. J. R. McLanahan Sept 23. 1850
W. S. Am. evang. Lany 7. 1857
Hon. J. B. Florence 1 Sept 1854
R. M. Prof. Dec r 16 th 1857
11937
acc = 1836

Free Saml. H. Lanahan Me.
Col. S. S. Edwards Comr. of Pensions Washington D.C.
John H. Gentry Mary Gentry Jan 21/67 36

pa 4 July 30 3d Sec.
[Large stylized signature]
J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington City. D. C.

Lancaster Penn a Dec r 1 st 1836
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Sir.
Enclosed is the application of Mary Gentyer for a Pension - Any com- munication you may have with her, please direct to my care & it shall be forwarded Respectfully yours
Sam d Dale

Dec 2.
DR
New Revolutionary Claim
S.D.
Yrs
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Leicester Nov. 28 th 1833
J. L. Edwards Esq r Dear Sir
Enclosed is the application of John Yentzer for a Pension
Yours With Respect
Sam d Dale per
Samuel H. Dale

Act 4 th July 1836 - Heirs of John & Mary Yentzer - Lancaster Co. Pa.
Power of Atty filed Nov 23-1887
Mr. R. J. - Atty  Philada Pa.

I know all men by these presents, that we, W m Moran, and Mary Moran of the City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, do here by appoint, Richard M. Roff, Esq., of said City, our true and lawful attorney for us and in the name of Mary Moran, child, and heir at law of John Yentzer and Mary Yentzer, late deceased of the County of Lancaster, in the State aforesaid, to prosecute any, and all claims, she may have as heir aforesaid, for a pension, or other claim against the United States; hereby ratifying all acts he may do, in a legal manner, in and about the prosecuting the same; and I hereby ratify all other powers given to any other person, for the same Witness my hand and seal, this 21 st day of November, A. D. 1857
Witnessed in presence of us -
J. D. Clementon Samuel E. Ayce
W m Moran Mary Moran

State of Pennsylvania County of Lancaster.
I Mary Moore am One of the heirs of John Yentzer deceased who has a solcium in the resolution and placed On the Pension Rolls on the 6. of Decr. 1833 at the rate of $31.33 per year as private & Lieutenant do hereby Authorizes my attorney Mrs. Amos to ask an examination or reexamination in the Claim which I confidently believe my father John Yentzer did not receive the amount of Pension he was entitled to and therefore Most respectfully request the Commissioner of Pension to recognize the said Mrs. Amos as my legal Authorized Attorney to act in my place & stead &c.
Signed seal & delivered in the presence of
Mary Moore (Seal)
J. M. Amos J. Franklin Keigart

Scranton City Pennsylvania
On this 18. day of June 1851 personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace And an Alderman in and for the City of Scranton And state of Pennsylvania Mary Moore an who being duly sworn according to Law declares and saith that she is a daughter of John Yentzer deceased who was a soldier in the Revolution and that her father the said John Yentzer was pensioned in his life time at the rate of $31.33 per year as a Private Soldier and that she confidently believes that her father John Yentzer was not allowed the amount of pension, that the said John Yentzer is, or was entitled and therefore desires an investigation or re-examination of the claim and that she is directly interested in said claim as one of the legal heirs.
Mary Moore
Sworn to before me this 18 th day of June A.D. 1851
D. Franklin Legart J. P.

State of Pennsylvania County of Lancaster
I Henry Stock Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, do hereby certify that J. Maultsby Right Esquire before whom the foregoing or within Official was taken is now and was at the time of taking the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the City and County of Lancaster and state of Pennsylvania duly commissioned and qualified and to all his official acts full faith and credit ought to be given in any Court of Justice in Pennsylvania or elsewhere, and the signatures purporting to be his are genuine
Given under my hand and the seal of the said Court this 20 of October 1851. Henry Stock Protho.

Lancaster Pennsylvania October 20. 1857.
Sir:
Enclosed I send you the Affidavit of Mrs. Mary Moore Ann daughter of John Fentzen deceased who was a soldier in the Revolution, and was pensioned in his life time at the rate of $31.33 per annum, - I also send you a power of attorney authorizing me to enquire into her claim, with and for a reexamination of the claim which she confidently believes there is a certain amount of money coming to her as one of the heirs of John Fentzen decd. Will the Commissioner be kind enough to send me a statement of the papers now on file relative to the alleged claim of said Mary Moore Ann as one of the heirs of John Fentzen decd.
Yours Respectfully,
L. S. Amey
Hon. James E. Heath Commissioner of Pensions Washington City, D.C.