Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 40,524, for Casper Stoner, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn
Stoner, Casper or Gasper
S. 40,524
CONTENTS

16.777 Ohio R
Hon B F Leiter May 3 1836 Washington D.C. 1855
Gusper Storer of Stark Co. in the state of Ohio who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Butler of the Pennsylvania line, for the term of the war.
Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 22 d of Nov r 1814
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th of April 1820 and sent to Hon. John Adams A. Rep t U.S.
Arrears to 4th of March 1820 - 27.03 Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 Sept. 1820. 40.00 3 Mos t 30.31 A: 75.04
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Stark Co.

60, per Hour
Declaration

Casper Stoner
Col. Butlers (4 th )
Pennsylv a Reg t
1776 - close of war -
22 Nov r 1819.
Adams

Casper Storer of the County of Stark in the State of Ohio upon oath makes the following declaration
That he is or about May 1776 he enlisted into the service of the United States under the Command of Capt Benjamin Wilkinson of the 4 th Pennsylvania Regiment Commanded by Col. Butler - that he enlisted at Abbe's Town in York County Pennsylvania - that on the said Col. Wilkinson being appointed and said he came to Genl. Washington the Command of the Company devolved on Capt William Anderson - That this declarant continued in that Company until the close of the war and faithfully done his duty and obtained an honorable Discharge signed by Genl. Wayne in New Jersey - That this declarant was in the Battle of Monmouth German Town Paoli, and actively engaged in the skirmishing parties during the war - That he was attached to Capt. Bunker's Company of Artillery Regiment, served in Connecticut and he enlisted as a regular soldier - That this declarant gave his discharge to James Carr of Washington County Pennsylvania for the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars to obtain his discharge from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - that this declarant by a special Act of the legislature of Pennsylvania received a pension of fifty dollars a year from Pennsylvania - That this declarant lost three brothers killed during the war viz John Storer killed at Fort Washington, Joseph Storer killed by the Indians after the evacuation of Fort Washington, and Peter Storer who died of wounds he received at Trenton - That this declarant was twice twice severely wounded, the first was a shot through the shoulder in the Battle of Brandywine - the second at German Town in the Battle of Red Bank - That this declarant is now about 80 years of age - that the said pension from Pennsylvania is insufficient for his support - that he is in such reduced circumstances as to require assistance from his Country for support - that he has received all pensions he has from the United States
Second Subscribed at Canton 22 Nov 1819 Before me
James McCallie Judge
Salomon

Stark County Ohio
Seal
I Samuel Coulter Esquire one of the associate judges in and for said County do hereby certify that the said Gasper Stouder is now a resident in the County of Stark that I know of nothing to discredit the declaration he has within made on oath - that I am satisfied he served the United as stated by him & was wounded as he states and that he required the assistance of his Country for support. Given under my hand & Seal at Canton 22 d Nov r 1819.
Samuel Coulter
Associate Judge
Stark County Ohio
In testimony that Samuel Coulter Esq is now one of the associate judges of the Court of Common Pleas of said County by lawful authority acting as such I hereunto sign my name and affix the seal of said County at Canton
22 d Nov 1819
W. Praynolds C.M.O.
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I certify that it appears by the Pay-colls of the Pennsylvania Line in the revolutionary War in this Office that the name of Casper A.ner is included as a dragoon in the 4 th regiment, and that he is paid up to the 1 st January 1781 - also it further appears he served three years or more having received the depreciation on his pay - Witness my hand seal of the Auditor General's Office this 24 th day of September 1813 -
Geo. P. Bryan Aud. Gen.

April 28, 1937
Gasper Stoner S. 40524 BA-1/1838
Mr. W. K. Stoner Berlin Pennsylvania
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information relative to Gasper Stoner, soldier of the Revolutionary War, and a pensioner of Stark County, Ohio.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, S. 40524, based upon the service of Gasper (Gasper) Stoner in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth of Gasper Stoner were not given, nor were the names of his parents stated.
Gasper Stoner's first service was in Canada in Captain Bush's company, Colonel Hartley's Pennsylvania regiment, dates of this service not given, nor was it stated where he enlisted. He enlisted, date not shown, at Abbottstown, York County, Pennsylvania, served as dragoon in Captain Benjamin Fishbourne's company, Colonel Butler's 4th Pennsylvania regiment, and in Captain William Anderson's company; he was severely wounded in the knee, arm, and head at the battle of Paoli, was wounded in the ankle at the battle of Germantown, was in the battle of Monmouth, and continued in the service until the close of the war.
He was allowed pension on his application ex-

ecuted November 22, 1819, at which time he was aged about sixty years and living in Stark County, Ohio. He stated at this time that he was receiving a pension of $40.00 per annum from the State of Pennsylvania.
The soldier, Casper Stoner, had three brothers who died during the Revolution, namely- John Stoner killed at Fort Washington, Joseph Stoner killed by the Hessians after the surrender of Fort Washington, and Peter Stoner, died of wounds received at Trenton.
The papers in this claim contain no further reference to family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and give the following data:
Casper Stoner Certificate # 16787 Issued April 26, 1820 Rate $8.00 per month Commenced November 22, 1819 Act of March 18, 1818 Ohio Agency
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

1936 June 22- lier to Alice E. Starnes and 1937 April 28- lier to H. K. Stoner and
40324 Rev INVALID.
File No. _____
Washer Stoner Mr. Mr. and
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 487
[Arrangement of 1870.]

May 2/26 B.F. Lester H. Repz [Signature]

Pension Office May 3 1838
Sir
I have the honor to return the papers left by you this morning and to inform you that Caspar Stoner was a soldier of the Pennsylvania Line during the war of The Revolution and was placed upon the Ohio Roll of pensioners under the Act of 1828 at $56 a year.
1828 As he left no widow there can be no claim for arrears of pension unless he lived after the passage of the Act of June 7 1832 -
Hon B F Lester
Hqs Reps

June 22, 1936
Casper Stoner-S.40524 BA-3/ATF
Mrs. Alice E. Starner 443 1/2 West College Avenue York, Pennsylvania
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Casper Stoner, soldier of the Revolution, and a pensioner of Stark County, Ohio in 1820.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 40524 , based upon the service of Casper or Gasper Stoner in the Revolutionary war. 40524
The date and place of birth of Casper Stoner are not shown, nor are the names of his parents stated.
His first service was in Canada in Captain Bush's company, Colonel Hartley's Pennsylvania regiment, length of this service not given; after which he enlisted at Abbottstown, York County, Pennsylvania, served as dragoon in Captain Benjamin Fishbourne's company, Colonel Butcher's 4th Pennsylvania regiment, and in Captain William Anderson's company; He was severely wounded at the battle of Paoli in the knee, arm and head, was wounded at the battle of Germantown in the ankle, and was in the battle of Monmouth, and continued to serve until the close of the war.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 22, 1819, then aged about sixty years and living in Stark County, Ohio. He stated that his

time that he was receiving a pension of $40.00 per annum from the State of Pennsylvania.
The soldier, Casper Stoner, had three brothers killed during the war, namely- John Stoner killed at Fort Washington, Joseph Stoner killed by the Hessians after the surrender of Fort Washington, and Peter Stoner, who died of wounds received at Trenton.
The papers in this claim contain no further reference to family.
If you desire information in regard to the last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and give the following-
Casper Stoner Certificate # 16787 Issued April 28, 1820 Rate $8.00 per month To commence November 22, 1819 Act of March 18, 1818 Ohio Agency.
Very truly yours
A. P. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Berlin, Penn. March 26th, 1937.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Gentlemen:
Wish you would please prepare and send to me a copy of the pension report upon the filing of the application for pension of one CASPAR STONER, a pensioner in Stark County, Ohio in 1820, as shown by the Ohio Revolution Pensioners.
Would like any and all genealogical information contained in the affidavits and other papers on the records in your office pertaining to this Caspar Stoner.
Please let me hear from you as soon as convenient.
Sincerely yours,
H. H. Stoner
HKS/H

June 2, 1936
Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Will you kindly send me any available record you may have of Casper Stoner of Starke County, Ohio, a soldier of the Revolution, pensioned in 1820, and oblige
Very truly yours
Alice E. Starner
(Mrs.) Alice E. Starner 443½ West College Avenue York, Pennsylvania