Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 11,284, Samuel Weightman, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn.
Weightman, Samuel Sarah.
P. 11.284
CONTENTS

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
BIRTHS.
Rebecca Weightman was Born July 20 1781
Mathew Weightman was Born February 1788
James Weightman was Born July 8 1786
Samuel Paxton Weightman was Born April 20 1789
Agnes Weightman was Born April 18 1795
Margaret Weightman was Born August 1792
Betsy Weightman was Born January 1794
Lydia Weightman was Born June 1800
Robert Weightman was Born May 1803
Sarah Weightman was Born May 3 1806
Asa Weightman was Born July 29 1811
Weightman 1817

7 J. D. Davis
[ 677 ]
FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
MARRIAGES.
Samuel D. Davis was born in 1812 died in 1882 aged 70 Samuel D. Davis was born in 1812 died in 1882 aged 70

Acts of July 14, 1862 and March 3, 1863
11,284
P. O.
Sarah Wrightman
Service: _____
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

Sarah Weightman of Samuel Indiana
Suspended
See let. 29 July 1840 to H. Bradley.
11284
Act 7 July 1838

6948
Mr. Sarah Wrightman of Sammie Indiana

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows -
State of Indiana Union County Ss.
On this tenth day of April Eighteen hundred and Forty, personally appeared before me a Judge of the Union Probate Court which is a court of record Sarah Wightman , who by reason of bodily infirmity is unable to appear in court, being aged seventy six years and a citizen of Union County State of Indiana, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her said oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838, entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows, that she is the widow of Samuel Wightman who was a private soldier in Captain Church's Company of Pennsylvania in the War of the Revolution, he entered the service in the Spring of the year seventeen hundred and seventy seven as she believes, as an Enlisted soldier for one year, and he continued in the service Eighteen Months for which he had a discharge, but which is now lost or destroyed, he left the service in the fall of the year seventeen hundred and seventy eight as she believes, he might have served under other Captains, but she recollects that Captain Church got shot by accident on his return home and died and that her husband spoke of him as his Captain, he was under Colonel Wayne in the Battle of Stoney Point, he was also the Battle of Brandywine she believes, she has heard him speak of other battles but for want of memory she cannot name them - he was in Canada at the Moravian Towns, he was at Fort Detrait, he spoke of the manner of living amongst the Moravians, of the cold weather sickness and many other distresses of the Army while in Canada he resided in York County State of Pennsylvania where he entered the service, she has no documentary evidence of his service nor does she now know of any person living who served with him and prays that the best evidence she can produce may be read. She has heard him converse with many persons who were in the Army with him. Jack Craig and Henry Craig were his neighbors, it was thought that a Doctor by the name of Ross poisoned the Army under a bribe from the British in the time of the services of her said husband, she further declares that she was married to the said Samuel Wightman in York County State of Pennsylvania on the first day of March Seventeen hundred and seventy nine, that her husband the aforesaid Samuel Wightman died on the eighth day of February Eighteen hundred and sixteen that she was not married to him previous to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four viz, at the time above.

Seventeen hundred and Eighty one who was her second child the first being dead born was not recorded and she was married to the said Samuel Wightman prior to the birth of the above named children by a preacher of the Gospel and the above is her true family record and she has remained a widow ever since the death of her said husband as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. Given from under my hand the day and the date last above named
per Sarah Wightman mark
State of Indiana Union County ss
On this tenth day of April Eighteen hundred and Forty personally appeared before me a Judge of the Union Probate Court which is a court of Record Sarah Wightman a resident of Union County State of Indiana who is an aged and respectable lady and is well known to me to be a Lady of truth and veracity, and by reason of bodily infirmity is unable to appear in Court, and subscribed and made oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration before me. I do further certify that from my conversation with her and her family, I do most fully concur in the belief of the truth of the statements therein made and the above record was taken from her Bible in my presence and I believe it to be her true family record. Given from under my hand the day and the date last specified
William Carson
Samuel B. Wightman do certify that
I fully believe that my Father the above named Samuel Wightman served in the War of the Revolution Eighteen Months as set forth in the foregoing declaration of my Mother Sarah Wightman I have frequently heard him said Samuel Wightman speak of the death of his Captain, Church's death by the accidental discharge of a gun, his march into Canada, the suffering of the Army from cold and from sickness, and especially the distress while on an Island which I do not recollect the name, also that he was with Gen. Anthony Wayne in the Battle of Stoney Point and several other Battles and the names of other officers which I cannot now call to mind, he had in his possession a discharge which is lost. I fully believe that my Father and Mother the said Samuel Wightman and Sarah Wightman were married at the time stated in the above declaration and that the above is her true family record which was taken from her Bible in my presence and contains the true dates of the births of their children. I know that the said Samuel Wightman died about the time above stated and that the said Sarah Wightman has remained a widow ever since that period. given from under my hand this tenth day of April Eighteen hundred and Forty
S B Wightman

I Rachel Paxton eldest child as set forth in the Bible Record hereto attached which was taken from my said Mother's Bible in my presence and I believe I am as old as therein stated and I know that my Father and Mother the above named Samuel Wightman and Sarah Wightman were living together as husband and wife at my first remembrance. I also as early recollect that my said Father talked much of the service which took place while in the Army of the Revolution and I have no doubt but that he served eighteen months and that he was duly discharged and it has always been understood by all his acquaintances that he was in Canada in time of the War as a soldier of the United States and that he was in several battles. I also know that he died about the time named in the above declaration and that my Mother has remained his widow ever since that period. Given from under my hand this tenth day of April Eighteen hundred and Forty.
Rachel her mark Paxton
I Samuel Paxton do certify that I have been acquainted with the above Samuel Wightman and Sarah Wightman ever since the year Seventeen hundred and Eighty one and from that time to the present I have always understood and do most confidentially believe that the said Samuel Wightman served as a soldier in the war of the Revolution. I have repeatedly heard him say he served Eighteen months and that he was in Canada and suffered much from cold and that he was under Anthony Wayne. I have heard him converse with other old soldiers relative to things which transpired while he was in the service which very fully convinced me that he served as he stated. It was also of common notoriety that he was a Revolutionary soldier. I do further certify that I transcribed the Record of his children's ages into the Bible from which the annexed record was taken, at the request of said Samuel before his death and from my knowledge of the family I believe it contains the true ages of their children. Given from under my hand this tenth day of April Eighteen hundred and Forty.
Samuel Paxton
State of Indiana Union County ss
on this tenth day of April Eighteen hundred and Forty, personally appeared before me a Judge of the Union Court Samuel Wightman Samuel Paxton, Rachel Paxton and Samuel B. Wightman resident of said County all well known to me to be persons of truth and subscribed and made oath to the truth of the foregoing statements by them severally made and I do most fully concur in the belief of the several truths therein contained. Given from

under my hand the day and the year last above named
State of Indiana Union County ss
William Cason
I Euphemia Burnside Clerk of the Court of said County do certify that William Cason Esqr. is a Judge of the Union Probate Court as above which is a court of Record and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this Eleventh day of April Eighteen hundred and Forty
Euphemia Burnside Clerk

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (Pa.)
Weigle, Christopher
W. 3320
Weigell,
Catharine
CONTENTS

(3,003)
Pennsylvania Roll
Christopher Weigle
(private)
Pennsylvania line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Penn a at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 4 th of June
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th of Sept r 1818 and sent to Gen l Joseph Heister Reading Penn a
Arrears to 4 th of Sept r 1818 - 24.26 Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 th Mar. 1819 48.00
Arrears 3 Mo 1/30 $ 72.26
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1819. }
3 years
Colerickdale Bucks Co.
Hon G. W. Eckert Jan y 13. 49.
Notification sent Dec 26 th 1820 to Henry Bell, Reading Pennsylvania

8610
Reported
Pennsylvania
Catharine Magell widow of Christopher Magell who was a Private in the Revolutionary
Penns ve
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
to the 15 th August 1844. this day of her death
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of August 1849 and sent to
James M c Jones Reading Penn s
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2. Page 119.

October den 23. d. 1781
ist dem oßt u. Mingeß sein sohn zur Welt geboren zum Steinbach d. 23. Morgens ist ge- langt d. 24. d. 1781 den 2. Jan. 1782 d. Mingeß geb. h. u. t. seine gemälte Tochter geboren zum 24. d. 1781 d. 24. d. 1781 zum 24. d. 1781 d. 24. d. 1781 zum 24. d. 1781 d. 24. d. 1781

150 09 4 1786 09 1805 19
Feb. 29
Ind. 86
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Berks COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, ss.
ON this fourth — day of June — 181 2 before me, the subscriber, one of the Associates Judges of the Common Pleas — in and for said county, personally appears Christopher Weigle — aged sixty three years, resident in Colebrookdale township — in the county aforesaid, who being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of congress, entitled “An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the revolutionary war:” That he, the said Christopher Weigle — enlisted in the then County of Philadelphia in the state of Pennsylvania — in the company commanded by Benjamin Weiser, of the Regiment Commanded by Col. Husecker & Lieut. Col. Melkner that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States, until the for the term of three years — when he was discharged from service in at the Valley Forge in the — state of Pennsylvania — that he was in the battles of Trenton, Princetown, Brandywine, Germantown &c &c. and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support, and that he has no (and that he has lost his discharge, and had no other pension allowed him by the laws of the United States) other evidence now in his power of his said services. Sworn and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Jas. Dirmey
Spj. Sloyter Melkner

Berke County ss
This fourth day of June A.D. 1818. Before me Henry Broyer Esquire one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared Lewis Linsenbigler who being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say that Christopher Weigle within mentioned was in the service of the United States for the term of three years during the Revolutionary war - and that the said Weigle is in indigent circumstances and stands in need of assistance from his County.
Sworn & Subscribed, this 4 th of June 1818.
Lewis Linsenbigler
Before me.
Henry Broyer

found correct
✓ ✓ ✓

Pennsylvania Berks County
On the 13 th day of June A.D. 1808
Before me James DeCline Esquire one of the associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County personally appeared Matthias Richards Esquire of the County of Reading County of Berks, who upon his solemn oath according to Law, with dispare Oath that he hath known Christopher Weigle, named in the annexed Affidavit upwards of ten years, and that he is in reduced Circum- stances and stands in need of the assistance of his Country
For support Given to Subscribed the same day and year said.
J. DeCline
Matthias Richards
James DeCline Esquire one of the associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County do hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Christopher Weigle, named in the annexed Affidavit, did serve in the revolutionary War against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me and the the testimony taken before - Henry Boyer, one of the Justices of the peace in and for the County of said, to the Secretary of the department of War, pursuant to the direction of the Act of Congress. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & stamped the Seal of the said Court to be attested this 13 th day of June A.D. 1808.
J. DeCline

No. 3003 Christopher Weigell
26 Sep '18
mar '19
C

DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, ss.
On the 22 nd day of October A. D. 1820, personally appeared in open Court of common Pleas, holden in the borough of Reading, county of Berks, being a court of record, proceeding according to the course of the common Law, with a Jurisdiction, unlimited in point of amount and keeping a record of its proceedings. Christopher Weigle aged sixtyfive years, resident in the county of Berks, in said District, who being first duly sworn, according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision, made by the Acts of Congress, of the 18th of March, 1818, and the first day of May, 1820. That he served in the revolutionary War, in the company, commanded by Capt. Benjamin Heiser in the regiment, commanded by Col. Christian Heldner in the line of the state of Pennsylvania, and has obtained a pension, under the Act of the 18th day of March, 1818, his Certificate being numbered 20023 . And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818, and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any other manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with an intent thereby, so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "an Act, to provide for certain persons, engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war" passed on the 18th day of March, 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person intrust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Sworn & subscribed the day and year aforesaid in Open Court,
Christopher Weigle
In Addams Brethly
I have no property besides my necessary bedding & clothing
I am indebted as follows    George Seaf  $24.00    Gerhart Beckel (Grand M  20  
I am by trade a Weaver but by reason of a wound received at Princeton Battle in my left leg I am unable to follow my trade and by Old age and infirmities am unable to follow support myself and family except by the assistance of my Country or by Public or private Charity. I have a wife aged about sixty five years who has lost the use of her left arm
Sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid in Open Court
Christopher Weigle
In Addams Brethly

I John Addams Prothonotary of the Court of Common pleas of the County of Berks do hereby certify that the foregoing Writs and schedules thereby annexed are truly copied from the records records of the said Court. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this Eleventh day of November A.D. 1820
[Signature]

Declaration.
On this fourteenth day of August A.D. 1848, personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas of the County and State aforesaid, Michael Weigells aged Sixty four years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make following declarations in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 7th 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" That Christopher Weigells (my father) died on the 11th day of December A.D. 1821; that he received a pension from the United States under the act of 18th March A.D. 1818, and was continued under the act of first May A.D. 1820 until his death. And that Catharine Weigells (his mother) survived the death of her husband, and lived untill the fifteenth day of August A.D. 1844, when she died; And that she did not receive any pension from the United States; And that her mother and father viz. Christopher Weigells and Catharine Weigells were married after the close of the Revolutionary War, but before the first day of January A.D. 1794; but at what precise day she does not know, that she knows of no living witness nor record evidence, but that they lived together as man and wife prior to the first of January A.D. 1794, and afterwards so long as both lived, And after her father's mother's death she remained his widow untill her decease; that she was married before the Revolution commenced to a man by the name of Conrad Pote or Poole, who died or was killed in the Revolutionary Service. She was about 90 years of age when she died, all of which is true to the best my knowledge and belief, And that Michael Weigells, Catharine intermarried with Henry Hostetter, and Elizabeth intermarried with Jacob Snyder, are her only surviving children And that this declaration is made to get what was due Catharine Weigells at her decease — Sworn to in Open Court and subscribed — John Stauffer a Judge of said Court Michael Weigells

State of Pennsylvania Berks County } ss.
At a Court of Common Pleas held the fourteenth day of August Anno Domini 1848, at Reading, in and for the County of Berks, in the state of Pennsylvania; It was proven to the satisfaction of said Court by the oaths of Michael Weigell and Henry Kalfield, that Christopher Weigell a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, died on the Eleventh day of December A.D. 1821, and that Catharine Weigell, his widow survived him, and died on the fifteenth day of August Anno Domini 1844, remaining his widow until her death; and that Michael Weigell, Catharine intermarried with Henry Kalfield, and Elizabeth intermarried with Jacob Snyder are her only surviving children.
All of which is offered to be certified.
Joseph Jones. Dist. Judges.

N 13525 Catharine Wrigle do mo of John Wrigle Pa
act 7 July 1838
Married before 1794 husband died 1822 widow died 15 Aug 44
Adm. Dyer's Pte $80 00 per An
from 4 March 1836 to 4 March 1841. also from 4 March 44 to 17 June 44. from 4 March 1843 to 15 August 44, the day of her death, payable to Michael Wrigle, Catharine Wrigle, and Elizabeth Wrigle only during their lives of Catharine Wrigle do-
James M. Jones Reading Pa

Scholar Jan 23 d 1781 ist der Herr Michael Weigell sein Sohn zum Wohl Gefahren im Steinbach und Morgner ist Gnadigst worden am 2. November, Michael Gnadigst, sein gemälte Scharlachmutter farbte ein über dreyßig Jahren und farbte ein den Nor- men gaben Weigell.
State of Pennsylvania Berk's County ss
Personally appeared before me the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Michael Weigell who being first duly sworn according to law on his oath says that the above is a true copy of the original family record of his birth and the only paper which they have found on that subject, also that it was written by his father Christopher Weigell and is in his own proper hand writing
Sworn to and Subscribed } Michael Weigell this 15 th day of August 1848
Daniel S Shultz
State of Pennsylvania Berk's County
ss. I Peter Strohecker Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby Certify that J. Pringle Jones is President Judge of said Court, and that John Stauffer is a Judge of the aforesaid Court - and that Daniel Shultz is an acting Justice of the Peace in and County aforesaid - that they are duly appointed and qualified to their several offices and commissions as such, and that the foregoing signa- tures purporting to be theirs are true and genuine - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand of office at Reading this 19 th day of August Anno Domini 1848. Peter Strohecker Prothonotary

November 30, 1939.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Mr. Henry J. Young 225 East Market Street York, Pennsylvania
BA-J/ady Christopher Weigell or Weigle, W.3320
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter relative to Christopher Weigle, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data contained herein were obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.3320, based upon the military service in that war of Christopher Weigell or Weigle.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of Christopher Weigell or Weigle are not shown.
Christopher Weigell or Weigle enlisted in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, date not stated, served as private in Captain Benjamin Weiser's Company, Colonels Haussegger and Weltner's Continental Regiment; was in the battles of Trenton, Princeton, where he was wounded in his left leg, Brandywine and Germantown; length of service three years.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 4, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Colebrookdale Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania.
He died December 11, 1821, place, and his age not given.
Soldier married after the close of the Revolution, Catharine. She had previously married before the beginning of the Revolutionary War, Conrad Pole or Poole, who was killed in service in that war.
She died August 15, 1844, in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, aged about ninety years, leaving the following children: Michael Weigell, Catharine, wife of Henry
↑ who was b. Oct. 23, 1781,

Hatfield, and Elizabeth, wife of Jacob Snyder.
The pension which was due their mother was allowed the above named children on application of said Michael Weigall, executed August 14, 1848, at which time he was living in Berks County, Pennsylvania. He was born October 23, 1781.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

10703.
Pennsylvania
Catharine Weigell
Widow of Christopher Weigell who was a pensioner under the Act of May 1. 1820 and who died on the 11 th December 1821, of _____ in the State of Pennsylvania who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Benj. Miser of the Regiment commanded by Valentine Meldon in the Pennsylvania line for
Inscribed on the Roll of at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 14 th day of March, 1836. To the 14 th March 1841.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of August 1849 and
Total amount, $ 400.00
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Edward C. Clarke Clerk, Book D Vol. 1 Page 235

Christopher Weagle, Pr.
4 June 1818
Rev. J. P. Hester Reading 241 Crown Office Prison Bristol
Yours the Correct

Rev. Mr. Ascutt. will pay claim - delayed until the Pur ch rolls be int er ...
June 29 th 1818
George B. Loomis
Wm Schell Reading
Washington City
Correct
Christopher Weight, Pr.
4 June 1818

Reading June 20 th 1818
Sir
I have been requested by Christopher Weigle an old revolutionary Soldier, residing in this County. To forward the inclosed papers to the Pension Office, in order that he may be put on the pension list — This man really is poor, And as I believe, entitled to the provision made by the late act of Congress —
And am Very respectfully
Dear Sir
W.B. I would thank you Your Most Ob. t S. v to let me know this man's fate Jos: Husted
than be
George Baye near Dept.

Brookaa Hile Pa Aug 8
James M. Jones Esq. Reading Post Office Pa
John Keiffer —

Montgomery Home House Aug 7: 1848 Mr James M. Lewis
Sir This being the day of our regular meeting which will account for the omission of answering your letter of July 5 th at an earlier time Catharine Wickett was admitted to our Institution on the 10 th day of August 1841 and died on the 15 th of August 1844. Consequently she was in our Institution a little over three years during which time there was paid into our treasury $120 00 or $40. each year for pension.
Respectfully Yours &c By order of the Board of Directors Thos R. Evans Clerk

Ennui Lily H.
5
Mr James M. Jones Reading Post Office Pa

Montgomery Alms House July 3 rd 1848 Mr. James M. Jones
Sir. We are unable at this time to answer your letter with satisfaction, in consequence of Not having the book in which we keep the record of the admission discharges, deaths &c which is in the hands of our solicitor who is engaged in a law suit which requires the Book to be in his hands, we will at our next Meeting give you the required information.
Respectfully Yours
Per order of the Directors
Thos. D. Evans Clerk

Payment to be made at Philadelphia by James P. Snowden P.H. Agent for paying pension= ers, in the Agency of Philadelphia
Pa.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book D Vol= ume 1 Page 235 by Edw. C. Clarke Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Claim for Military Service.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 7 th July, 1838, Catharine Weigell dec d late of Pennsylvania widow of Christopher Weigell who was a Private in the Revolution and died on 11 th December 1821, is inscribed on the pension roll at the rate of $80 per annum, commencing on the 4 th March 1836 and terminating on the 4 th March 1841.
The amount is due and payable to Michael Weigell, Catharine Hatfield and Elizabeth Snyder only surviving children of Catharine Weigell.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this 9 th day of August one thousand eight hundred and forty-nine
Examined and } Countersigned. }
Secretary of the Interior.
Commissioner of Pensions.

Payment to be made at Philadelphia by James R. Snowden Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of Philadelphia Penn.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A Vol- ume 2 Page 119 by Edw. C. Clarke Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Claim for Military Service.
I certify that, in conformity with the laws of the United States, of the 3 rd March 1843 and June 17 th 1844. Catharine Weigell dec d late of Pennsylvania, widow of Christopher Weigell, who was a private in the Revolution, and died on the 11 th December 1821, is inscribed on the Pension roll, at the rate of $80, per annum, commencing on the 4 th March 1843, and terminating on the 15 th August 1844, the day of her death. The amount is due and payable to Michael Weigell, Catharine Hatfield and Elizabeth Snyder, only surviving children of Catharine Weigell,
Given at the Department of the Interior, this 9 th day of August one thousand eight hundred and forty-nine
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
Commissioner of Pensions.

Wife of Mr. James H. H. Catherine H. H. H.
J. E. Edwards Esq. Commissaire of Pensions Washington D. C.

Reading June 15 th 1849. J. E. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Sir:
On the 28 th day of August 1848, I sent into your Office the claim of the Children of Catharine Weigel dec d widow of Doctor  Heigle Christopher Weigel who was a pensioner under Act of 1818, and died about the year 1822, his widow died 15 th August 1844, I received an answer to the claim on the 3 rd April 1849, requiring some additional papers which were sent to you on the 16 th April 1849. Since when I have not heard from it, It is certainly a plain case and I cannot see what should be the cause of the delay now. The claim for with Pension is under the Act of 7 th July 1838, I do not complain but it seems to me, my cases are always clogged somehow or other - I do not think I overat such things, I well know the great amount of business in your department and can readily excuse any ordinary or reasonable delay but it certainly seems to me, there is a want of despatch even when in the Office to facilitate business that I am concerned in - This is a case of the plainest kind, and yet with no delay on my part , not nearly one year has elapsed and the claim unadjusted, I think I have reason to complain -
Respectfully Yours
James M. Jones

J. S. Edwards Esq. Commissary of Pensions Washington D. C.

Reading March 30th 1849.
J. S. Edwards Esq.
Dear Sir:
attended to Your letter of the 27th Inst. in reply to my Telegraphic despatch was duly received this day. I am very sorry for the delay and misunderstanding in regard to the claim of Susannah Rife. Your clerk told me on the fifth of December last in your Office that he would make out the certificates and send them to me at Reading. I first asked him as a favor to have them made out immediately and that I would wait in Washington for them an call at the Office but no he preferred he said to send them to me at Reading - upon that I left. These papers have never been seen or heard of by me, although I called at the Washington Post Office before I left and found nothing. If they ever did get to the Post Office at Washington they are long before this in the dead letter Office consequently I can not expect to get them. You will please have them get out of that office or make a new set of certificates immediately as I have been worried and blamed for the delay very much already.
I sent into your office last August two cases, one for the children of Catherine Weigelt widow of Christopher Weigelt and also the claim of the children of Eve Schman widow of Henry Schman all of Berks Co. and have not heard a word from them since perhaps there is some new way of directing them - I might wait till Monday to get an

to get an answer this way - I have the notification of hearing of letters coming to my clients, from some clerks in Washington that they can get their claims allowed immediately. A clerk I am told in one of the Public Offices has written to that effect in Susannah Row's Case - which induced me to suppose that I was not fairly dealt with - all I want is fair play I am aware of the immense business of the Office yet after such singular delays, and my clients telling me they have information from fellows in Office at Washington about the case to say the least I don't like it, not for a moment insinuating anything to or about you in anywise - but such a letter has appeared my clients tells me. I hope that my claims will meet as fair and early attention as other persons. Your early attention will.
Respectfully, Obediah Yrs James M. Doves Reading Pa.

Aug 17/71
James L. Edwards Esq. attorney of W. T. [?]
James L. Edwards Esq. Com o of Persian Washington
Aug 17/71

Washington Aug 6. 49
L. L. Edward Esq. Com d of Penna. S. Sir!
I enclose you a letter from Mr. James M. Jones of Reading Pa. in the case of the heirs of Catherine Freigel Esq. He pleased to inform me the last action thereon
I remain yours most respectfull Alex. N. Vay

On October 23, 1784, in Weigell's family was born a son and December 2 he was baptized. The name was given " Miegele " Godparents were:
Miegele (the last name is illegible) and his legal wife Catharina.
Translated from German Script Aug. 30. 1929 Sr. Smosinski

State of Pennsylvania Berks County } ss.
Personally appeared before the subscri- ber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, Henry Davidsohn and Abraham Davidsohn who being duly sworn ac- cording to law on their oaths say, that they were well acq- uainted with Christopher Weigel and Catharine his wife that we knew them many years ago to live together as man and wife and until he died, which was about the year 1822. We knew them to live together as man and wife and have no doubt that they were married, as far back as before the first day of January 1794 - We know the children and from their ages they must have been married prior to the first day of January 1794. Henry Davidsohn Sworn to and subscribed this 13th day of April A.D. 1849
Jacob Seemgood
Abraham Davidsohn X mark
I Jacob Seemgood a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Berks in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that Henry Davidsohn and Abraham Davidsohn are credible persons, that their evidence is entitled to full faith and credit - Witness my hand at Lehigh Jacob Seemgood Frederick Reitenbach Justice of the Peace.

State of Pennsylvania Berks County
33.
I Michael H Boyer Notary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County aforesaid: Do hereby Certify that Jacob Vengervold is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly elected and Commissioned as such, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is true and genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal at Office at Reading the 12th day of April 1849.
Michael H Boyer Notary

7 Roxbury Mr. Davis 10 Apr 1849 addi. evi. Catharine Wright
John D. Sleeper Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Wadsworth Bldg P.O.

Reading April 14th 1849.
J. S. Edwards Esquire (Emmissary of Pensions) Sir:
Inclosed you will receive the affidavit of two credible persons, as to the fact of the marriage between Christopher Weigell and Catharine his wife, which will no doubt be satisfactory. I produced a Court Certificate in regard to the time of the death of Catharine Weigell - you wish a little more evidence or information on that point; Catharine Weigell died in the Montgomery County Poor House. She was very troublesome in her last few days and was put there, for which the County was paid for her keeping, they got $40 per year and were paid in money besides. The letter directed to me from the Director of the Poor House I think will prove satisfactory in this matter -
Your early attention to this case will oblige Yours -
James M. Jones Reading, Pa.

WIDOW, &c.
1937 Feb. 26 - Recd. to Miss S. S. B. Small - Her letter in claim 5 Feb. 1891 - P. 117 - 118 7 Feb. 1891 - P. 119 - 120 2 young - A. B. - H. T. to Army
Rev. 3320 File No. 3320 Carolina Weigill Widow Christopher Weigill Pa. Res. War
Act 5 March 3, 1883, June 17, 1883
Index: - Vol. 81 , Page 318
[Arrangement of 1870.]

MMNF
February 26, 1927
Mrs. Ida E. Small 209 Madison Ave., Warren, Penna.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 3320 it appears that Christopher Weigell, or Weigle, enlisted in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, date not stated, served as private in Captain Benjamin Weiser's Company, Colonels Houssegger and Weltner's Continental Regiment, was in the battles of Trenton, Princeton (in which he received a wound of the left leg), Brandywine and Germantown, and served three years.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 4, 1818 while a resident of Colebrookdale Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania. He died December 11, 1821.
Soldier married after the close of the Revolution, Catharine. She had previously married before the beginning of that war, Conrad Pole or Poole who was killed in service in the Revolution. She died August 15, 1844 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania aged about ninety years, and leaving the following children: Michael Michael Weigell, Catharine the wife of Henry Hatfield, and Elizabeth the
Mrs. Ida E. Small

wife of Jacob Snyder.
The pension which was due this mother was allowed the children on the application of said Michael Weigell, which application was made August 14, 1848 at which time he was living in Berks County, Pennsylvania aged sixty-five years.
Respectfully,
There was no translator in the Bureau, so any data contained in the papers written in German is omitted - WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF YORK COUNTY
HENRY C. NILES President
S. FAHS SMITH Vice-President
HENRY JAMES YOUNG Director
225 East Market Street York, Pennsylvania
Founded 1895
R. S. CANNON Treasurer
REINHARDT DEMPWOLF Secretary
ALICE E. STARNER Office Secretary
November 10, 1939
Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Will you kindly let us know what personal records you have for Christopher Weigle , W. 3320, of Pennsyl- vania, a soldier in the Revolution?
Very truly yours
H. J. Young
Director
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