Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 8,005, Peter Zollinger, Penn.

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Zollinger, Peter
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25.931
Maryland Peter Zollinger aged of Frederick Co in the State of Maryland who was a { Private / Captain } in the Regt commanded by Captain Conradt Leamy of the Regt commanded by Col Calister in the Resolution line for 3 Months  Private  4 1/2 Months 4 1/2 " Captain Conradt Leamy
Inscribed on the Roll of Baltimore at the rate of 180 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. 8 Cents 3/4 November 1842 when he  had Certificate of Pension issued the 27th day of Septm 1831 and Septm 1831
Arrears to the 4th of Novm 1831 Semi-annual allowance ending Novm 1831 Paid from No 38
{ Revolutionary Claim , Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Wightman Clerk, Book E 2 Vol. 5 Page 115
5. 124

W. F. Wm. McSherry Apr. 16 th 1844.
Paid at Treasury, under act 6 April, 1832, from 4 Sept. 1842 to 4 Nov. 1842. Agent notified 21 Apr. 1845.
No. 951.
Maryland
Peter Hollinger of Frederick Co in the State of Maryland who was a private. He in the Company commanded by Captain Rudy of the Reg t commanded by Col Callister in the line for 4 Months Conductors of Arms $40.00 12 Months Captains . . . . . 88.00 3 " Privates . . . . . 10.00
$138.00 Inscribed on the Roll of Maryland at the rate of 138 Dollars & Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 day of Jan y 1834, and sent to Hon. H. Thomas, H. R.
Arrears to the 4th of Sep r 1833. $345.00. Semi-annual allowance ending March 31. 69.00
$414.00.
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. T. Sprague Clerk, Book E, Vol. 5 Page 124.

27.847 Peter Gallinger
L. Herbert, Esq.

State of Maryland } Frederick County } 4
On this 28 th day of February May 1833 personally appeared in Open Court before the Judges of the Court of Frederick County now sitting, Peter Lottinger a Resident of the County of Frederick in the State of Maryland, aged about seventy seven years, who being 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 1832
That at the commencement of the Revolutionary war he was an Ensign in the Militia, in a Com- pany commanded by Captain George Rudy in Berks County, Pennsylvania and on the first call made on the Militia of that part of Pennsylvania, said Captain was drawn together with himself; his Captain turned Tory and refused to serve his Country, that he, this declarant, and others, volunteered their services, and marched under the command of Captain Nicholas Bittinger, sometime in June 1776. The Regiment was commanded by Col. McCallister They rendezvous at York P. a and marched from there through Lancaster and Philadelphia to Perth Amboy in the State of New Jersey; he does not know of any regular troops being sta- tioned there at Perth Amboy during his continuance there; he remained there till his term of service had expired, when he was regularly discharged. That on his return home he was elected Captain of the Company heretofore commanded by the Tory George Rudy, and continued to dis- charge the duties of that office until the close of the war.
A short time after he was elected Captain a call was made on the Battalion to which he belonged to furnish their quota for service, which was done, his Company belonged to the Brigade commanded by General Potter, he cannot recollect the day he marched at that time but he continued in the service till after the Battle of Germantown, and was engaged in that Battle, he thinks his Major's name was Mitchell or Mitchell, he recollects that at the Battle of Germantown he was immediately commanded by Col. Bull, he also recollects that the day of the Battle was dark and foggy, and it was then thought and he still thinks, that the vigi- lance of Col. Bull saved their Regiment from capture by the enemy; his Regiment was stationed on the right of the Regulars, he thinks there were two Brigades of Pennsylvania Militia in that engagement, the one commanded by Gen. Irvine, the other (his) by Gen. Potter. He perfectly recollects Gen. Stevens, and the services he rendered with his Artillery on the Retreat of the American Army; he was acquainted with Col. Heister and Col. Miller of the Penn- sylvania line, he also recollects Capt. Kirkwood of Delaware, a Gentleman with whom he was intimately acquainted, and who was killed in that battle; having served out his time he was discharged, and went home; he does not recollect that he received any written dis- charge at that time, if he did he has lost it.
In the same year, three companies of his Regiment were called out; he marched with his Company to York P. a and offered his services, Capt. Miller and Capt. Thomas met him there with half Companies - there not being men enough for three Captains and all wishing

to march, they drew lots and he was unfortunate, and after remaining there some weeks he had to return home -
That some time in May 1778 he, at the request of Col. D'Heriss (Waggon Master General) took the command of a Brigade of Waggons, which Brigade of Waggons he raised himself, for the Tories all he could not obtain otherwise. As soon as he had his Brigade organized, he proceeded with provisions to Valley Forge for the supply of Genl Washington's Army, which then lay there: he continued to supply the Army at Valley Forge with provisions, until after the British left Philadelphia: The last provisions he took in for the Army, was at the head of Elk, near Elkton in Maryland, and was proceeding on to Valley Forge, but at Downingtown he received Order to march with his Brigade to Philadelphia, which he did, his Brigade was the second that entered Philadelphia after the British left it. He was discharged in Philadelphia, and agreeably to Order, discharged his Brigade of Waggons in Little York P a .
His documentary evidence is principally lost or mislaid; as much as he has been able to find he sends herewith; and there is no person who served with him now living to his knowledge or at least within the bounds of his acquaintance, nor is there any person within his knowledge who is acquainted with his services other than M rs William Kempf, upon deposition he sends herewith -
He was born in Germantown, Philadelphia County Pennsylvania on the 22 d day of Dec r 1756 he has a record of his age, which is his Father's Bible, now in his possession
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid, Peter Zollinger
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states.
Henry Kempf -
Ino L. Harding Davis Richardson
M ills & Clarke
I, John Michellberger Pres d of the orphans Court of Frederick County, Maryland, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Peter Zollinger for a pension
In testimony whereof I have here to set my hand and seal of office this Twenty Third day of May 1833
John Michellberger Pres d of M ills & Clarke of the P.C. F.C.

The undersigned having been called on by the above entitled applicants now appear in said Court and certify that from their acquaintance with him, they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is respected and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion.
Sworn to Subscribed the day of G. M. Schillinger and year aforesaid
John Eyles
and the said Court hereby certify that G. M. Schillinger and John Eyles aforesaid are persons of good character and failing standing and entitled to have full credit given to their testimony
John Eyles
Henry Kemp - Jno D Harding Davis Richardson

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
February 24 th , 1846.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, The child n of Peter Hollinger, dec d ... a Pensioner on the Roll of the Maryland Agency, at the rate of one hundred and thirty eight Dollars and Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1842, to the 4 th Nov. 1842.
Respectfully, yours,
James P. Tansis
Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

Application for a Transfer State of Pennsylvania Adams County } ss
On the 1 st day of September A.D. 1834 before me The subscriber a justice of the Peace for the said County of Adams personally appeared Peter Gollinger who on his oath declares, that he is the same person who as a private served under Captain Nicholas Bellinger, as a Captain in the Brigade commanded by General Walter Stewart, and as a Conductor of teams to supply the Army under Genl. Washington at Valley Forge in the Revolutionary war. And that his name was placed on the Pension list of the United States on the 31 st of January 1834, and that he removed from Maryland in October last to Adams County in the State of Pennsylvania, where he intends to remain, and wishes his Pension to be there payable in future —
The following are his reasons for removal — his children are married and have left him, his aged wife has died and left him desconsolate and he has selected the house of his Son-in-law, Gephaniah Herbert in Pennsylvania for his place of future residence —
Sworn and subscribed before me the day and year aforesaid — Peter Gollinger
J. Herbert
Adams County, ss
Personally appeared before me The subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County James Wilson Esq. who on oath declares, that he has long known Captain Peter Gollinger, that he has no hesitation in saying that he is the Identical person named in the above application for a transfer of Pension —
Sworn and subscribed before me this 1 st day of September 1834 J. Wilson

Adams County } State of Pennsylvania } ss
I do hereby certify James Wilson Esq. (the person who has sworn to the identity of Captain Peter Gollinger) to be a gentleman of strict honor and veracity, and one who has represented this District in the Congress of the United States for a number of years. Given under my hand this first day of Sept r A.D. 1834 —
G. Herbert
Adams County ss State of Pennsylvania
I Geo. Giesler Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County of Adams do certify that Stephen Herbert, Esq. before whom the fore- going Affidavit was made & taken, is and was at the time of doing the same an of- ficer Commonwealth Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Adams, duly commissioned and sworn to act as such, and that due faith and credit is given to all his official acts and deeds and that the signature is the genuine hand writing of the said Stephen Herbert, Esq. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affix- ed the seal of said Court at Gettysburg the 2 nd day of September A.D. 1834
Geo. Giesler Prothon.

Single 37 3/4
Mr Birdseye
John J. Edwards, Esquire, Custom Agent, Washington City D. C.
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Letter Hollinger

Application for a Transfer County of Frederick State of Maryland
On this fourteenth day of March 1836 before me the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Frederick, personally appeared Peter Gollinger, who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to a Company Commanded by Captain Nicholas Bittinger, and as a Captain in a Brigade Commanded by Genl. Walter Stewart, and as a Conductor of Teams in the service of the United States — His name was placed on the Pension roll of the State of Maryland, but having resided in Pennsylvania for upwards of two years last past, and having drawn his Pension during that time from the agent for paying Pensions in Philadelphia, and having lately removed to Frederick County Maryland where he intends to remain, and wishes his Pension to be there payable in future —
Peter St.
The following are his reasons for removing from the State of Pennsylvania to the State of Maryland —
He married a woman of the State of Maryland, with whom he found it more convenient to live in Maryland than in Pennsylvania, he therefore removed to Maryland in November last. Drown and subscribed to before me the day Peter Gollinger and year aforesaid
Peter St.

County of Frederick } State of Maryland }
Personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for said County of Freder- ick Jacob Harbaugh Esq. who on oath declares that he has long known Peter Zollinger (whose affidavit was taken in presence of this deponent) to and that he knows him to be the same Peter Zollinger whose name has been placed on the Pension-roll of the State of Maryland - and the reasons given for his removal from the State of Pennsylvania to the State of Maryland he knows to be correct
Sworn and subscribed before me the 14 th day of March 1836
Peter Stern
I do hereby certify that I have long known Jacob Harbaugh Esq. and can unhesitatingly say, that I know him to be a man of good Charac- ter, truth and veracity -
Given under my hand the 14 th day of March 1836
Peter Stern
Maryland
Frederick County Set.
I hereby certify that Peter Stern gentleman, before whom the foregoing affidavit appears to have been made, and whose name is thereunto subscribed, was at the time thereof, and still is, a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal

of Frederick County Court, this 31 st day of March 1836-
Henry Schley Clerk Frederick County Court

27. 847.
Peter Gollinger Maryland
Admitted
4 Months Conducted of teams 4 " 121 days Captain 3 " private
40 80 5.90
10 30/2000/66 2/3 38.90 180/63 200 180 20
Don Francis Thomas No. of Rep

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
31 st Aug 1854
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Peter Vollinger
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1776. Capt. Rude " Battalion Col. Waldisper 77 years.  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
JAMES L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d), with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following ( m ) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the inquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
¶ The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[k] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

State of Pennsylvania Adams County ss.
Personally appeared this 23 rd day of September A.D. 1851, before the subscriber, one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County, Joseph Herbert Esquire, of the town of Hanfield, County aforesaid, and upon his solemn oath according to law saith that - Peter Zollinger was a Pensioner of the U. States - that the said Peter Zollinger died in Adams County, aforesaid, on the 4 th day of November, A.D. 1842, leaving no widow, but the following children, to wit: - Elizabeth Crabb (late Zollinger) Barbara Crabb now a widow, Barbara Crabb (late Zollinger) also a widow; John Zollinger since dead, but leaving nine children; Mary Herbert (late Zollinger) wife of deponent; and George Zollinger - that deponent is the Admin- istrator of the said Peter Zollinger, having taken out letters of Administration on the Estate of said Zollinger - at the Register's Office in the Borough of Gettysburg, County aforesaid, on the 9 th day of September, A.D. 1851 - and that he (deponent) is still acting as Administrator under said letters granted as aforesaid.
Sworn & subscribed before me this 23 rd day of September, A.D., 1851 - and I hereby certify that deponent has exhibited to me letters of Administration as aforesaid, bearing the proper seal of the Register for the Probate of Wills & Granting of Letters of Administration for Adams County, - and that deponent is a person of good credit for truth and matters of belief.
J. Herbert
J. Herbert

State of Pennsylvania County of Adams } ss:
I, John Picking, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County and State above mentioned, do hereby certify, that D. St. Brubaker, Esq., whose genuine signature appears to the within, is, and was, at the time of signing the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly elected, commissioned and sworn; that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid Court, is a Court of Record, having general jurisdiction.
Given under my hand and seal of office, at Gettysburg, this 25 th day September, A.D. 1857.
John Picking, Pro.

State of Pennsylvania } Adams Co. } ss
Know all men by these presents, that we Barbara Carley, (widow of Deuben W Carley,) of the County of Adams, State of Penn a and Ellen Zollinger, Widow of John Zollinger deceased of Frederick County State of Maryland, and Benjamin Herbert, and Mary his wife late Mary Zollinger of Adams Co. State of Penn a , who are the children of Capt e Peter Zollinger, of the State of Maryland, who was a pensioner of the United States under the act 7 th June 1832, at the rate of one hundred and thirty eight dollars per annum, receiving that the services of said Zollinger, entitled him to a higher pension for fully constitute and appoint George C. Ames of the City of Washington our true and lawful attorney, with full power and authority, to examine the papers and evidences now on file in the pension office in support of the service of said Zollinger, and to prosecute our claim to an increase of the pension to the amount that service entitled him to receive.

Given under our hands and seals this the twenty fourth day of June 1857
In presence of A. H. Maginly
Barbara Carly Ellen  McVickie  Mary Herbert G. Herbert 
State of Pennsylvania County of Adams
On this twenty fourth day of June Anno Domini one thou- sand eight hundred and fifty one personally appeared before me Simos H Maginly one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said county the above named Barbara Carly Ellen Bollinger - Elizabeth Herbert and Mary Herbert who are known to be persons of respectability and entitled to full credit and acknowledged the above to be their act and deed - and they further say on oath that they are the children of the above named Peter Bollinger and that they are interested in the matters contained in the above power of attorney - and that last Peter Bollinger died at the residence of his daughter Barbara Carly in McSherrystown Adams County Pennsylvania on the fourth day of November A.D. 1842 Witness my hand and seal the day and year above written A. H. Maginly  Justice of the Peace

State of Pennsylvania Adams County, ss.
I, John Picking, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, Certify that A. W. Magrady, Esq. whose Genuine Signature appears to the foregoing, is, and was at the time of signing the same one of our Commonwealth Justices of the peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly elected Commissioned and sworn; that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid County Court is a Court of Record, having general jurisdiction.
Given under my hand and seal of Office, at Gettysburg (in said County) this 27 th day of June A.D. 1851.
John Picking, Pro.

March 9, 1938
Peter Zollinger S. 8005 BA-J/AWF
Mr. J. A. Foreman Cashier, Citizens National Bank Tionesta, Pennsylvania
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Peter Zollinger of Paradise Township, York County, Pennsylvania.
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S.8005, based upon the military service of Peter Zollinger in the War of the Revolution.
Peter Zollinger was born December 22, 1756 in Germantown, Pennsylvania. The names of his parents were not given.
Peter Zollinger, at the commencement of the Revolution, was an ensign in the militia in Paradise Township, York County, Pennsylvania; he volunteered sometime in June, 1776, and served three months as private in Captain Nicholas Bittinger's company, Colonel Richard McAllister's Pennsylvania regiment; upon his return home, he was elected Captain of a company, which was called out in 1777, was in the battle of Germantown under Colonel Bull and served three months; he later marched his company to York, Pennsylvania, and served six weeks. He was appointed sometime in May, 1778, to command a brigade of wagons under Colonel Jefferies, Wagonmaster General, and served four months. He served at various times in

pursuit of Indians, no details of this service given.
Peter Zollinger was allowed pension on his application executed May 23, 1833, at which time he was living in Frederick County, Maryland.
The wife of Peter Zollinger, her name not shown, died prior to October, 1833, he then moved to Adams County, Pennsylvania, to live with his son-in-law, Zephaniah Herbert. He returned to Frederick County, Maryland in the month of November, 1835, having married "a woman of the State of Maryland", her name not stated.
Peter Zollinger died November 4, 1842, at the residence of his daughter, Barbara Carlley, in McKessontown, Adams County, Pennsylvania. He left no widow, but the following children survived him:
Elizabeth Crabbs, a widow; Barbara, widow of Reuben B. Carlley; Mary, wife of Zephaniah Herbert; George Zollinger; and John Zollinger, who died prior to 1851, leaving a widow, Ellen, and nine children, names of children not stated.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

April 27, 1939
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Mrs. Zelda Sollinger Allen 610-12th Street Franklin, Pennsylvania
BA-J/MLB Alexander Zollinger R. 11993
*****
Peter Zollinger S. 8005
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of soldiers with the name John (Hans) Zollinger or Sollinger, and all other soldiers of the Revolution with that surname.
Revolutionary War data furnished by the Veterans Administration are obtained from claims for pension and bounty land which have been made to the United States based upon service of soldiers in that war.
The Revolutionary War records of this office have been searched and two claims for pension, only, found based upon service in that war of soldiers with the surname you cite - those of Alexander and Peter which follow.
ALEXANDER ZOLLINGER R. 11993
The data which follow in regard to Alexander Zollinger were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, R. 11993, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
Alexander Zollinger was born in York or Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. The names of his parents were not given. Before moving to Tennessee he resided in Virginia.
While residing in Sevier County, Tennessee, where he had been living twenty-two years, Alexander Zollinger applied for pension December 10, 1833, aged seventy-five years nine months, and alleged that while living in York County, Pennsylvania, he volunteered in May or June, 1781 or 1782, and served three months as private in Captain "Furry's" company in the Pennsylvania troops; that upon the

expiration of that tour, he returned to his home where he remained about six weeks, then volunteered to go with the baggage wagons from York, Pennsylvania, to New Jersey, and that he was engaged in that service three months three weeks. One Peter Zollinger served on that tour with him, his relationship to Alexander Zollinger not stated.
Alexander Zollinger's claim for pension was not allowed as he did not allege or prove six months' service in a regular military organization which was required by the pension law.
No reference was made in the claim to wife or children of this soldier and the date of his death is not shown.
*****
PETER ZOLLINGER S. 8005
The data furnished herein were obtained from pension claim, S. 8005, based upon military service of Peter Zollinger in the Revolutionary War.
Peter Zollinger was born December 22, 1756, in Germantown, Pennsylvania. The names of his parents were not given.
Peter Zollinger, at the commencement of the Revolution, was an ensign in the militia in Paradise Township, York County, Pennsylvania; he volunteered sometime in June, 1776, and served three months as private in Captain Nicholas Bittinger's company, Colonel Richard McAllister's Pennsylvania regiment; upon his return home, he was elected captain of a company which was called out in 1777, was in the battle of Germantown under Colonel Bull and served three months; he later marched his company to York, Pennsylvania, and served six weeks. He was appointed sometime in May, 1778, to command a brigade of wagons under Colonel Jefferies, Wagonmaster General, and served four months. He served at various times in pursuit of Indians, no details of this service given.
Peter Zollinger was allowed pension on his application executed May 23, 1833, at which time he was living in Frederick County, Maryland.
The wife of Peter Zollinger, her name not shown, died prior to October, 1833; he then moved to Adams County, Pennsylvania, to live

with his son-in-law, Zephaniah Herbert. He returned to Frederick County, Maryland, in the month of November, 1835, having married "a woman of the State of Maryland", her name not stated.
Peter Zollinger died November 4, 1842, at the residence of his daughter, Barbara Carlley, in McKessontown, Adams County, Pennsylvania. He left no widow, but the following children survived him:
Elizabeth Crabbs, a widow
Barbara, widow of Reuben B. Carlley
Mary, wife of Zephaniah Herbert
George Zollinger
John Zollinger who died prior to 1851, leaving a widow, Ellen, and nine children, names of children not stated.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

January 24, 1934
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BA-J/ENL
Miss Bethea Zollinger Providence Utah
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to several soldiers of the Revolutionary War with surname Zollinger.
A search of the Revolutionary War records has been made and no record found of claims for pension or bounty land having been made to the United States based upon the services in that war of an Andrew, Adam, Nicholas or John Zollinger. The record of Peter Zollinger (S.8005), which was furnished you on January 5, 1934, is that of the only soldier named Peter Zollinger that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
It is suggested that as a possible means of obtaining information in regard to the military service of soldiers of that war, you apply to The Adjutant General, War Department, this city.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

January 5, 1934
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Peter Zollinger-S.8005
BA-J/ATF
Miss Bethea Zollinger Providence Utah
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Peter Zollinger, also record of any other Zollinger, who served in the War of the Revolution.
In order to make a search of the Revolutionary War records of this office, the full name of the soldier, in whom you are interested is essential, with as much as possible of the following data in regard to him- approximate dates of birth and death and and places of residence at enlistment and after service.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 8005, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Peter Zollinger.
He was born December 22, 1758 in Germantown, Pennsylvania; the names of his parents are not given.
Peter Zollinger, at the commencement of the Revolution, was an ensign in the militia in Paradise Township, York County, Pennsylvania; he volunteered in June, 1778 and served three months as a private in Captain Nicholas Bittinger's company, Colonel Richard McAlister's Pennsylvania regiment; upon his return home, he was elected Captain of a company, which was called out in 1777, was in the battle of Germantown under Colonel Bull and served three months; he, afterwards, marched his company to York, Pennsylvania and served six weeks. He was appointed, in May, 1778, to command

a brigade of wagons under Colonel Jefferies, Wagonmaster General and served four months. He was also out at various times against the Indians.
Peter Zollinger was allowed pension on his application executed, May 23, 1833, at which time he was living in Frederick County, Maryland.
The soldier's wife (her name not given) died prior to October, 1833, when he moved to Adams County, Pennsylvania, to live with his son-in-law, Zephaniah Herbert. He moved back to Frederick County, Maryland in November, 1835, having married "awouann of the State of Maryland", her name not shown.
Peter Zollinger died November 4, 1842, at the residence of his daughter, Barbara Carlley in McKesson-town, Adams County, Pennsylvania. He left no widow, but the following children survived him-Elizabeth Crabbs, a widow; Barbara, widow of Reuben B. Carlley; Mary, wife of Zephaniah Herbert; George Zollinger; and John Zollinger, who died prior to 1851, leaving a widow, Ellen, and nine children, names of children not stated.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

April 22, 1929.
Honorable David Hopkins, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Hopkins:
In response to your letter of the 19 th instant, I have the honor to advise you that in the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 8005, of Peter Zollinger, the name of his father is not stated, nor is the date and place of his father's birth given.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

OFFICE OF MEDICAL SUPERVISOR GENERAL'S OFFICE
NOV 10 1928
October 23, 1928
Helen V. Paulsen Room 859 Auditorium Hotel Chicago, Illinois
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 8005, it appears that Peter Zollinger was born December 22, 1756, at Germantown, Pennsylvania.
He was an ensign in the Militia in Paradise Township, York County, Pennsylvania, when he volunteered in June 1776, and served three months as a private in Captain Nicholas Bittinger's Company, Colonel Richard McAlister's Pennsylvania Regiment; upon his return home, he was elected Captain of a company which was called out in 1777, he was in the battle of Germantown under Colonel Bull, and served three months; afterwards he served as a Captain and marched his company to York, Pennsylvania, and served six weeks; in May 1778, he was appointed Conductor of Teams under Colonel Jefferies', Wagonmaster General, and served four months.
He was allowed pension on his application executed

May 23, 1833, at which time he was living in Frederick County, Maryland.
The soldier's wife, her name not stated, died prior to October 1833, when he moved to Adams County, Pennsylvania, but in November 1835, he moved back to Frederick County, Maryland, having married a woman of the State of Maryland, her name not given.
The soldier died November 4, 1842, at the residence of his daughter, Barbara Carlley, in McKessontown, Adams County, Pennsylvania, leaving no widow but the following children: Elizabeth Crabbs, a widow; Barbara, widow of Reuben B. Carlley; Mary, wife of Stephenah Herbert; George and John, who died prior to 1851, leaving nine children, their names not stated.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner,

May 21, 1910.
Hon. Forney W. Shackelford, House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Shackelford:
In reply to your letter dated the 19 th and received the 20 th instant, I have the honor to furnish you the history of the only Peter Zollinger found on the Revolutionary War pension records of this Bureau.
Sur. File No. 8,005, Peter Zollinger was allowed pension on his application executed May 23, 1832, at which time he resided in Frederick County, Maryland. He stated that he was born December 22, 1752 at Germantown, Pennsylvania, and was an Ensign in the Militia in Paradise Township, York County, Pennsylvania, when he volunteered in June, 1776, as Private in Captain Nicholas Bittinger's Company, Colonel Richard McCalister's regiment, and was discharged in September, 1776, at Perth Amboy, New Jersey; three months.
Upon his return home he was elected Captain of a company which was called out in 1777, and was in the battle of Germantown under Colonel Bull; served three months.
In the same year, as a Captain, he marched his company to York, Pennsylvania; six weeks.
In May 1778, he was appointed Conductor of Teams under Colonel Jeffries, Wagon Master General, and served four months.

File No. 8,005.--2
Soldier's wife (name not stated) died prior to October 1838 when he removed to Adams County, Pennsylvania; but in November, 1835, he stated he moved back that he had married a Maryland woman (name not stated) and returned to Frederick County aforesaid. md, leaving near a woman of the - state of md. her name not given
He died at the residence of his daughter Barbara Carlley in McKeeson- town, Adams County, Pennsylvania, November 4, 1843, leaving no widow, but the following children: Elizabeth Crabbs, widow, Barbara, widow of Reuben B. Carlley, (John) Mary, wife of Stephanish Herbert, and George, 7 John, also all of whom were alive in 1851 except John. left 9 chil. no names
Very respectfully,
died prior to 1851, leaving 9 chil no names noted.
Commissioner.

Pre-1900
59.0005
S. F. 8095
Reln 3
Pa.

North Amboy 11 th of Sept r 1776 Permit of Peter Hollinger to pass on the way to York County in Pennsylvania they belong to the 12 th battalion of the Militia of S t County & discharged
Richard M c Intosh Col
Conner Brattle D r 2 M c E

York County ss.
I Do hereby certify, that Peter Hollinger hath voluntarily taken and subscribed the Oath — — of Allegiance and Fidelity, as directed by an Act of General Assembly of Pennsylvania, passed the fifth Day of December, 1778. Witness my Hand and Seal, the 2 nd Day of October — — — Anno Domini 1779 — — — — — Peter Wolf (L.S.)

Peter Zollinger S. 7, 8005. rel to case from , 7 orders and 8 receipts with a partial list of his company have been removed from this case for safe- keeping and may be found in the safe in the room of the Chief of the Q.M. & M. Div. T.M.C. War Dept. Oct. 1905 Sept. 6, 1904,

Maryland 25, 951 Pennsylvania Richard Ellinger of Frederick Co in the State of Md who was a S. C. C. in the Company commanded by Captain Rudy of the Regt commanded by Col Callaghan in the Maryland line for Pennsylvania 4 Mo Conduct of Arms - 40.00 12 Mo Captain - 88.00 3 Private - 10.00 $ 138.00
Incribed on the Roll of Maryland at the rate of 138 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 st day of Jan y and Feb y to 1831 Hon Mr Thomas His Ex y Arrears to the 14th of Apr 1833 - 345.00 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4th Mo '34 - 69.00 $ 414.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. } Recorded by J. S. Morgan Clerk, Book E Vol. 5 Page 124 
4. E. 5 - 69 1

In Cir. Tramp. 15 th Sept '34
Transf d to Pennsylvania fr. 4 Mar. 1834 - Sept 18 th 1834
Cir. Tr. Apl. 4 th 1835
Transf d to Maryland from 4 th September 1835 - Apl. 9 th 1836
Letter to James Cooper. 25 th Sep. 1812

1910 May 21. Hist. to Hon Donsey W. Shackelford 1922, Apr. 24 hist. to J. J. McConigle - by certificate - En 1928 - Oct. 23 - Hist. to Helen V. Paulsen ans 1929. Apr. 22 AM. David Hokken add. rel. to sol's. father M. H. 1934 - Jan. 3 - hist. to nurse Bedea Hollinger ans 1934 - Jan 24 Ad. Miss Bedea Hollinger - hist. for Jan 5/34 in that of only sol. named Orlis Hollinger found in Rev. War files - old 1938 - Mch 9 - hist. to J. C. Foreman ans 1939 Apr. 29 - Hist. to Mrs. Zelda Hollinger Allen (to includ. R#993 of Orlis Hollinger) MF 13
Sherman
8005 INVALID.
File No. 8005
Peter Hollinger
Rev. Rev. War
Act: June 5th 1937
Index: - Vol. 102 Page 424
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Peter Zollinger Md at 32-
James B. Smith Esq. Counsel of Record
W. Lawrence Tappan

Increase,
Peter Zollinger decd.
Maryland
Act 7 June 1832.
3 Mo pri - $10.00 1 1/2 Mo Cap l . 90.00 4 " Cond n of Teams. 80.00 $180.00
to 4 Nov. 42 when he died. Former payouts at the rate of $138 per Ann to be de- -ducted.
Payable to Zephaniah Herbert Adm r
best to Geo. C. Ames Present.

Carded,
no report from Secty Pa herewith.
May 21, 1910. (Em.)

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by Ad. May 20, 1910
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Peter Zollinger
Service Rev
Additional Service _____
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190____
No claim, combination records _____, 190____
REMARKS:
No claim but I.F. 8005

I perfectly recollect Captain Peter Zollinger - We were young men together he from 3 to 4 years older than me. I also recollect, that he together with myself were often warned, that we were in danger of being assassinated by the Tories, but we feared them not. I know that Peter Zol- linger was an Ensign in the Company Com- manded by Cap t George Rudy, who when the first call was made on the Militia of Pennsylvania (if my recollection serves me correctly was in the the Spring of the year 1776 ) Cap t Rudy turned early in the summer of 1776) Cap t Rudy turned flee and refused to march in defence of his Country. Peter Zollinger left Rudy's Company, and volunteered his services, and marched from Little York to Perth Amboy under the Command of Captain Nicholas Bittinger. They started on the I am not mistaken on the 18 th of June - On Peter Zollinger's return from Am- boy, I perfectly recollect, that he was elected Captain of Tony Rudy's Company, and I Lieutenant.
I also know, that in the Spring, or early in the summer of 1777, that Captain Peter Zollinger marched from Little York with a Company of Militia or Volunteers (I cannot particularly recollect which) of which my brother John was a member, and I have no hesitation in believing, that he, together with his whole Company, was engaged in the Battle of German Town - having often heard my brother John detail the circumstances of that Battle, and the Bravery of Captain Zollinger. Again, some time in the Spring of the year

1778, (if I am not mistaken) Captain Gollinger at the request of Col. Jeffries, volunteered his services to raise and command a Brigade of Baggage Waggons, to supply the Army which then lay at Valley Forge with provisions. I was at that time first Lieutenant in Gollinger's Company, and at his request, assisted him to raise his Brigade - and I perfectly rec- ollect, that we had to prep many Waggons and horses - all of which, we were very particular to take from the Tories, which was quite plenty among us. I know that Captain Gollinger started with his Brigade from Little York, and continued to furnish the Army with provisions until the British left Philadelphia.
I also have no hesitation in believing that Captain Gollinger, some time in the latter part of the summer of fall of 1778 again took command of a Com- pany and Marched to the Standing Stone to watch the Indians -
As to the precise length of time that Captain Gollinger served in these several tours of duty I will not pretend to say, but unhesitatingly do believe, that in each tour, he served until his Com- pany was regularly discharged -

This Deponent has been acquainted with Captain Peter Zollinger from his youth, and have ever believed him to be a man of strict veracity and high character, and knows him to have lived in Frederick County in the State of Maryland for the last forty years -
Adams County } Personally appeared before Pennsylvania } me a Justice of The peace in and for said County Major William Haeffer, who on his oath administered by me according to law, doth say, that the foregoing statement in reference to the ser- vices of Captain Peter Zollinger in the Revolutionary war is truly cor- rect to the best of his knowledge and belief. Sworn and subscribed before me this 8 th day of May 1833
Tobias Kepner
W. Haeffer
Prof. M.
I do hereby certify that I am, and have been, for the last forty years, personally acquainted with Major William Haeffer, and unhesitatingly say, that in point character and veracity and reliabality, he is second to no man in Community
Tobias Kepner

Pennsylvania Adams County ss.
I George Ziegler prothonotary of the court of common pleas, in and for said county of Adams do hereby certify that Tobias Rehner Esq. before whom the within affidavit was made and taken, is, and was at the time of doing the same one of our commonwealth's Justices of the peace, in and for said county of Adams, duly commissioned and sworn to act as such, and that due faith and credit is given to all his official acts and deeds. — And that the signature is the proper hand writing of the said Tobias Rehner Esq. —
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Affixed the seal of said court, at Gettysburg the 8 th day of May 1833. —
W. Ziegler Prothon.
Major Wm Heffer
J. Herbert Esq

James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City
W. G. Gulliver Ms. A. 9. 2. 20

Fairfield Adams County Pa June 7 th 1833
Dear Sir, I this day received the affidavit of Capt. Peter Gollinger in reference to his Revolutionary services, which I take the liberty to forward out for your consideration.
I know my dear Sir, that your situation is one of great labor and high responsibility, and that a considerable portion of the pecuniary interests of the Nation is intrusted to your care. I know also, that a correct discharge of your official duties, are to you, paramount to any other considerations. I have no hesitation in believing, that you will deal as liberally with old Captain Gollinger, as the law, and a strict regard to the correct discharge of the trust confided to you will permit. Gollinger has not in his declaration made any statement in relation to his services against the Indians - the only evidence you have of that service, is contained in the deposition of Major McLaughlin, you will be the judge what credit (if any) he can receive for that service.
I have the honor to be
Dear Sir
your obedt. Servt.
J. H. Herbert
James L. Edwards Esq.

J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City.
From
25.95-1
John G. Wilson
— Shawmut

Maryland
Peter Zilliger
25.95-1
Transferred
J. G. Edwards Esq. Chairman of Central Washington City.

Bank of Gettysburg
Sept 11. 1834.
J. S. Edwards Esq.
Sir.
I enclose the application of Peter Lollinger for the transfer of his name from the Pension Roll of Maryland to the one of the State - His Power of Attorney is now in Philadelphia but the Girard Bank declined paying it until the transfer was made by your department.
I am Very Respectfully
Yr Ob. Servt.
H. W. Henson Cash

1 Pennsylvania Adams County ss.
I, A. Gabeau Deputy Register for the probate of Wills & Granting Letters of Administration in and for said County, do certify, that Letters of Administration, have this day been granted, in due form of Law, unto Zephaniah Heibert Esq., on the Estate of Peter Gehlinger late of Hamilton Township Adams County & State of Pennsylvania. Deceased.
Given under my hand & the Seal of my office at Gettysburg this Ninth day of September A. D. 1851.
W. W. Harnersly Regt Pr. A. Gabeau Dept.

James Schott Apr. 6-35
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm. of Living Peter Goldberg Washington D.C.
Mr. Brudnicki
2/10/38
Miss

Union Bank Philadelphia Nov 6 1835
Sir
Your favor of the 4 th inst. received Peter Hollinger's pensioner under Act of 7 th June 1832 was last paid at this Bank on the 16 th October last to the 4 th Sept. 1835. No further payments will be made him & his name shall be noted on the Roll as transferred to the Maryland Agency after that time agreeably to your instructions.
I am respectfully
Your Oble Servt
W. Mott Pres
J. S. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington.

To
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.

Union Bank of Maryland Bals. 17 Sept 1834
Sir
Peter Tollinger Private &c who was on the Roll of this agency, was paid to 4 th March last past. His pay will be stopped, as directed
Very respectfully Your Ob st Serv t
W m Evans
I. Apr.
To J s P o Edwards Esq r Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Washington July 2 nd 1851 James E. Heath Esq. Sir
Enclosed you will please find the application of the heirs of Peter Zeilinger deceased to a pension on the Maryland line under the act of 7 th June 1832 for an increase of the allowance made to him.
In the adjustment of his pension his service as a Commander of a company was un- justly computed at the pay of a lieutenant of Infantry instead of that of a Captain. He claimed also for much more service than was allowed, and which his claimants believe he was entitled to. They ask therefore, that the undermentioned file may be accompanied with a view of allowing the amount payable to him.
Can you find also herewith My warrant, to act as the agent in the estate
Very respectfully Yours R d & Serv t Geo. E. Smith

Brief in the case of Peter Zollinger dec d . County and State of Maryland . act 7 June 1832.
Claim. ( original , or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, ( if original. )
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
This claim was originally allowed for 3 months private. 4 Mo 12 days capt & 4 months as conductor of team. The team service was allowed at Lieut's pay, when it should have been captain's pay. I have allowed the difference.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent.
Geo. C. Ames Present.
F. F. Kirby Examining Clerk.

April 16 1844
Mr Egan,
To the Commissioner of Patents Washington D. C.

Gettysburg April 12 th 1896
J. L. Edwards Comm r of Patents
Sir - By request of the Person claiming the Pension herewith for I send you the within Papers Yours respectfully
M m M c Henry
Gettysburg Adams County
Pa
P.S. If the papers are not correct May I ask of you to send such instructives & information as may be necessary -
With respect I am Yours M m M c Henry

Aug 29 '43
M c Evans
James L. Edwards Eugene Communion of Persons
Sec.
Jas. Cooper
New Bedford Dr. Col

Gettysburg Aug 26. 1843.
Dr Sir :
Enclosed, is a power of attorney from all of the heirs of Capt. Peter Sollinger deceased, (there being no administration or executor, as I am informed) authorizing me to receive the arrears of pension due to him. If the papers are authentic & otherwise correct you can send me a draft for the amount due. If they be not, inform me wherein they are deficient
Yours very respectfully
James Cooper
James L. Edwards Esq.

State of Maryland Frederick County ss
Personally appeared before me the un- = dersigned a Justice of the peace in and for said County of Frederick Peter Hollinger who being duly sworn deposeth and saith that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades. For the year 1776. He served as a private un- = der Captain Nicholas Bittinger from some time in June until some time in September of the same year. He thinks about three months. In 1777 - he served a term as Captain which term he does not believe exceeded three months, during this term he was in the battle of Germantown which was fought on the 4 th of October. His next service was at Little York and did not exceed six weeks. In 1778 he served as a conductor of teams for a term not exceeding four months by reason of
Given under my hand
May 31 st 1833
Maryland, Frederick County ss:
I hereby certify that James M. Harding Esquire, gentleman, before whom the foregoing affidavit was made whose name is thereunto subscribed, is a Justice of the Peace, of the said State, in and for the County aforesaid duly Commissioned & Sworn.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of Frederick County Court this 31 st day of May 1833.
John Schley C lerk Fred ick County Court

Pension Office,
Sept 23. 1851.
Peter Zollinger, Maryland.
Act 7 June 1832. at $138 per Ann.
To what time paid?
F. F. Kirby
Died 4 th Novr 1842
P d to his death
J. B. M.

Washington, D.C.
8-19, 1910.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Sir:-
I would be greatly obliged to know whether Peter Zolinger was enlisted as a Revolutionary War soldier of Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Thanking you for any information.
I am,
Very respectfully,
H. W. Shackelford M.C.
MAY 20 1914

1745.
Pueblo Colo. March 20, 1922, Rev. War Record Section. Dept. of Interior. Washington D.C.
Gentlemen:
Would you kindly furnish me with War. Record of Peter Zollinger, who was in The Revolutionary War. He was born either in Ind. or Pa. Born about 1760. Died about 1842. Is buried at Sabillaville Frederick Co. Maryland. I am his great grand son, and am trying to establish my eligibility as a son of the American Revolution. If you can furnish this information it will be greatly appreciated by me.
Erickson Bldg. J. J. M c Gonnigle M.D.

RECEIVED JUN 27 1964 DIVISION

Chicago, Jan. 8, 1928.
Commissioner of Pensions, War Department, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Please supply me with all available information and data concerning CAPTAIN PETER ZOLLINGER, 5th Battalion of York County, Pennsylvania Militia, July 5th, 1777, as I am desirous of getting his war record.
I am a descendant of his.
Any information and records given me will be greatly appreciated.
Very truly yours,
Room 859.
Helen V. Paulsen
RECEIVED JAN 10 1928

DAVID HOPKINS 4TH DIST. MISSOURI
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
April 19th, 1929.
Hon. Winfield Scott, The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
My dear Commissioner:
I wonder if your records would show anything at all about the father of one Peter Zollinger, -date and place of his birth?
Peter Zollinger served as an Ensign, in the Militia in Paradise Township, York County, Pa. was elected Captain of a Company which was called out in 1777 and was in the battle of Germantown under Captain Buel. On the application for membership in the D A R, his great-granddaughter's file number was given as Sur. Files No 2005-2 Bureau of Pensions. This Peter Zollinger was born Dec. 22, 1756 and died Nov. 4 1842.
If you have anything whatever on your files that would indicate the birth and birth place of this soldier's father I should be very glad to have you advise me.
Cordially yours,
David Hopkins

Providence, Utah.
Dec. 14, 1933.
Director of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear sir:
In searching for information concerning Revolutionary War soldiers and veterans I have been referred to you, by James F. McKinley, Adjutant General of the War Dept.
Do you have any information concerning any of Lafayette's soldiers? There were three brothers of the Zollinger surname of German birth, who came over with Lafayette and fought in the Revolutionary War; and I am seeking for definite information such as, dates and places of birth, names of parents, etc., concerning them.
Major General McKinley found in the records of his office that, "one Peter Zollinger served in the Revolutionary War as a Captain in the 5th Battalion (York County Militia) Pennsylvania. His name is borne on an undated return of the officers of the Militia of the county of York... Commissions made out agreeably sent to Colonel McCallister by Adam Forney was dated 5 July 1777."
If you have no account or record of Zollingers who served in the Revolution of 1776, could you refer me to some other source of record?
Thanking you in advance for your services, I am
Very truly yours,
Miss Bethia Zollinger
P.S. I am sending a similiar letter to the State Librarian, Harrisburg, Penn.

Providence, Utah.
Jan. 14, 1934.
Veteran's Administration Washington, D.C.
Mr. A. D. Hiller assist. to Administrator
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Dear Sir:
I received your letter of the 5 th instanta containing valuable Zollinger data and desire to express my appreciation for the information.
I am anxious to secure further information concerning other veterans of the Revolutionary war. If there are any charges for this research work, please inform me that I may remit.
I would be intensely interested in data concerning the following:
I Andrew or Adam not certain which  Zollinger , born 1756 in Zollinger Dorf, Germany, came at the age of 19, with his friend, Lafayette, in 1777, and was one of his 1,000 soldiers fighting under him all thru the Revolutionary war. He settled in or near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He married a Mrs. Sunday & his son Andrew, married Elizabeth Rummel.
II Nicholas, Peter and John to Zollinger; three brothers who came from Zurich, Switzerland &

Zollinger, Germany, with  1777 They came to America with Lafayette and fought in the Revolution. Peter, married Barbara M c Allen, in 1780.
Hoping that I may hear from you in the near future concerning the above and that if there are any charges for this service I may be informed of the same, I am,
Very truly yours,
Miss Bethia Zollinger

No. 5040
The Citizens National Bank
E. L. DEWOODY, PRESIDENT W. F. KILLMER, VICE PRESIDENT DR. W. W. SERRILL, VICE PRESIDENT J. A. FOREMAN, CASHIER ORION ALLIO, ASST. CASHIER
Cionesta, Pa.
Feb. 16, 1938.
Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly give me what information you have about Peter Zollinger, Paradise Twp. York, Co. Penna. and who had considerable service in the Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783.
I am asking this information for genealogical purposes as I think this man was in some way related or connected in my line.
Thanking you for this information, I remain
Yours very truly,
J. A. Foreman