Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 11,882, John Wright, Penn.

SERVICE
Penn.
Wright John Elizabeth
NUMBER
R. 11,882.
CONTENTS

State of Pennsylvania County of Lancaster.
On this 20 th day of June A.D. 1854, personally appeared Ann Albright aged 58 years resident of Lancaster County and State of Pennsylvania who being duly affirmed in Open Court according to law that she is the daughter of John Wright deceased who was as she is informed a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and that he served over seven years or during the revolutionary. and that during that time he held several important stations in said war, Lieutenant and also Major Marta 4 th - He died in June 1841, his wife or mother died on the 22 nd February 1843 - and that she left the following children Ann Albright the present deponent and Polly now deceased married to John Guff - and that no other heirs or children are now living, that said deponent is the only surviving heir now living - Ann Albright
Affirmed and Subscribed in Open Court on the 20 th . day of June A. D. 1854
Wm. H. Reed
Brother.

State of Pennsylvania } County of Lancaster } I, John H. Reed, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County, do certify that the within Affidavit of Ann Albright was taken and subscribed in open Court before the Honorable Henry G. Lang, President Judge, of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, on the 20th. day of June in the Year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and fifty four.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court at Lancaster the 20th. day of June A. D. 1854.
Jno. H. Reed
Proth.
M. L. ...

Birth
John Wright was born on the 17 th of December Anno Domini 1755.
Marriage
John Wright was married on the 23 rd of September A. D. 1783. to Elizabeth Beck at the German Reformed Church.
Death
John Wright departed his life the 16 th of June 1807. aged 51 years 1 day less 6 months
Birth
Elizabeth Beck was born the 4 th of June A. D. 1759.
Death
Elizabeth Beck wife of John Wright departed this life the 20 th of February A. D. 1842. aged 82 years 9 months 16 days
Birth of first Daughter
Polly Wright was born October 31 st at four O. Clock in the morning 1784
Birth of Second Daughter
Ann Wright was born 4 th day of May 1796.
State of Pennsylvania, Lancaster Co. Ss.
H. B. German
On the 18 th day of February, A. D. 1851, personally appeared before me the subscriber one of the Justices of the peace in and for said county, H. B. German, who being duly affirmed according to law, doth declare and say that the foregoing Register is a true

copy of the family record, except that of Ann Wright which she stated personally to him. The family record here referred is to be found on blank leaves for that purpose in the family Bible.
Affirmed and subscribed before me, February 18 th A. D. 1851.
H. B. German
D. Martin Heitler " " "
State of Pennsylvania Lancaster County.
I, D. Martin Heit-
ler a Justice of the peace in and for said county, and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that H. B. German who has made the foregoing affidavit is a person of credit and entitled to full belief.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set My hand and seal this 18 th day of February, A. D. 1851.
D. Martin Heitler

State of Pennsylvania County of Lancaster
It is hereby certified that Joseph Wrich who made the within affidavit is a person of credit and entitled to full belief.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 20 10 th day of April 1852,
Isaac V. Vrop (Seal)
State of Pennsylvania County of Lancaster,
Joseph H.
Recd Precedent of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County the being certify that Jacob L. Vrop Esq. before whom the within affidavit was taken is now & was at the time of taking the same an acting justice of the peace in & for said County & state of Pennsylvania do hereby certify that he was at the time of signing & qualifying and at all the official acts hereinafter & until after the expiration of the statutory period to be his successors,
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of the same this 10 th day of April 1852.
Isaac V. Vrop (Seal)

State of Pennsylvania County of Lancaster
On this 6 th day of April 1852 personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for said County and State aforesaid Joseph Ulrich aged seventy years of age resident of Lancaster County and State of Pennsylvania who being first duly sworn according to law declares and saith that he was well acquainted with John Wright deceased who was a Soldier in the days of the Revolution and who died on the 16 th day of June 1807 at Ephrata Lancaster County Pa. and was burried at the German Reformed church of said place and was present at said funeral and further that his wife Elizabeth Wright survived him until the year 1842, February 20 th - the said Elizabeth Wright on the 20 th day of February 1842, at Ephrata Lancaster County Pa. and was burried at the German Reformed Church at said place and further doth depose and saith that the said John Wright and Elizabeth his wife had only two children and legal heirs at law viz. Ann Wright now Ann Albright and Polly Wright intermarried to John Groff they being the only heirs of John Wright deceased and that Polly Groff one of the heirs of John Wright deceased died on the 10 th day of July 1850 and left the following heirs and no others John W Groff Martin Groff Jacob L Groff W. P. Groff Elizabeth Groff intermarried to Geo Baker and Catherine Stinemetz they being the only heirs and legal representatives of Polly Groff deceased one of the heirs and legal representatives of John Wright deceased.
Joseph Ulrich
Sworn before me the day and year aforesaid.
Jacob L Groff

State of Pennsylvania County of Lancaster.
On this 28th day of November 1851. personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace in and for said County and state of said Jacob Holsinger aged twenty years of age resident of Lancaster County to state of Pennsylvania who being first duly sworn according to law declares and saith that he was well acquainted with John Wright deceased who was a soldier in the days of the Revolution and who died on the 16th day of June 1807 at Ephrata Lancaster County Pa and was buried at the German Reformed Church of said place and was present at said funeral and further that his wife Elizabeth Wright wife survived him until the year 1842, February 20th, and she died the said Elizabeth Wright died on the 20th day of February 1842 at Ephrata Lancaster County Pa and was buried at the German Reformed Church at said place and further doth deposes and saith that the said John Wright and Elizabeth his wife had only two children and legal heirs at law viz- Ann Wright now Ann Albright and Polly Wright intermarried to John Groff they being the only heirs of John Wright deceased and that Polly Groff one of the heirs of John Wright deceased died on the 10th day of July 1850 and left the following heirs & none others John W. Groff, Martin Groff, Jacob Groff, C.P. Groff, Elizabeth Groff intermarried to George Becker & Catharine Reinmetz, these being the only heirs and legal representatives of Polly Groff deceased one of the heirs and legal representatives of John Wright deceased.
Sworn before me the day and year aforesaid. Jacob L. Groff
Jacob Holsinger
Seal

State of Pennsylvania County of Lancaster
It is hereby Certificate that Jacob Wolsinger who made the within Affidavit is a person of Credit & entitled to full belief.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 28 th day of November 1887.
Jacob L. Groff Esq. Deputy of the Peace

Rev. War Section.
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July 16, 1923.
Hon. W. W. Griest, House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Griest:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the pension claim, R. 11882 , it appears that John Wright was born December 17, 1755, and during the Revolution resided at Reamstown, Lancaster County, Penn. It is alleged that he served as a wagonmaster during the Revolution. He died June 16, 1807, at Ephrata, Lancaster County, Penn.
He married September 23, 1783, Elizabeth Beck, who was born June 4, 1759, and who died February 20, 1842, or February 22, 1843, at Ephrata, Penn. Their children were Polly born October 31, 1784, who married John Gross and died July 10, 1850, and Ann born May 4, 1796, who married Herman Albright.
Ann Albright applied for pension June 20, 1854, on account of her father's alleged services in the Revolution, but her claim was not allowed as she failed to furnish sufficient proof of his services, as required by the pension laws.
Respectfully,
Mayo Faymaker Acting Commissioner.

Elizabeth Wright wid of John Pa Dec 38
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Joseph
John
James
William

No. 14,639 7438-242 Elizabeth Wright Wife of John Wright Heed
Penn a
Act 7 th July 1838
To Jacob S. Grofe - Nov 2 1857 Same 24 July 1852 Register this under Act 7 July 1838,
Hon. J. E. Hester Mar 3, 1854 Jacob Grofe Mar 21 1857 Hon. J. E. Hester 27 th March 1854 J. L. Grofe, June 27/54

14,639. Elizabeth Wright, decd Widow of John
Penna.
Jacob L Grof Nov 8, 1851 - Same July 24, 1857 - Hon J. R. Heister Mar 3, 1857 Jacob Grof Mar 21, 1857 Hon J. R. Heister 27 Mar. J. L. Grof June 27, 1857 Same May 25, 1857.
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July 7, 1838.

April 21/32
Additional evidence in case of John Wright
Jacob S. Groff Christy Lebanon Co. Pennsylvania
My Dear Sir, I have the honor to inform you that the enclosed is a copy of the evidence in the case of John Wright

ap. 10/52
Add. cur. case of John Lebright deceased
Jacob S. Gross
Ephrata Lancaster Co
Pa
James E. Heek Commissioner of Peace Washington City Pa
FREE

Elizabeth Wright wid of Joseph Barnes
Hon. D. P. Waldo. Chairman of Pensions Washington City D. C.

✓ Copy
Pension Office
Nov. 8, 1851.
J. L. Gross Esq., Ephratah, Lancaster Co. Pennsylvania.
Sir:
I send you the form of a declaration under the Act of June 7 1832, to be used in the case of John Wright dec'd. the day of his death and the names of the children who survived him must be proved.
Very &c
J. W.

Ephrata March 9 th 1854
W. Waldo
Dear Sir
Would you be kind enough to inform me how the claim of John Wright stands and what has been done in the case. I have presented the claim about three years ago, and heard nothing important about since, please and state to me, what is as yet required as I forwarded 13 affidavits I think if I am not mistaken, I had not a particle of satisfaction from the Commission before your appointment, now be so kind and examine my claim, and report it to me, for I have a fair & honorable claim to the pension of Deo Wright as agent for the heirs which you will see on record. Your ser. Jacob L. Groff

Opfer der Sanction County Pa. June 21, 1832.
Sir,
On, did I send you The evidence required in your last letter in support of the Claim of heirs of John Wright deceased. Please examine and attend the examination of same.
Yours very Respectfully Jacob L Grob
W. L. B. Waldo. Commission of Revenue Washington City D. C.

PAID
Elizabeth Wright
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J. P. Waldo.
Commencement of Pensers Washington City Pa.

State of Pennsylvania Lancaster County S.S.
Before me a Justice of the Peace of said County personally appeared George Youngatt who being duly sworn ac- cording to Law doth depose and say that he is Eighty Eight years of age farmer and further doth depose and say that he was well acquainted with John Wright who was a Wagon Master in the Revolutionary War and further that he was acquainted with him and became acquainted with the said John Wright in the 1776 and further do say that the said John Wright came to his fathers reside- nce in the year (in the fall) of 1776 with thirty Continental horses and requested my mother who was then a widow to keep them over winter - I fed them the whole winter in the spring following the said John Wright came again and fetched the horses for the use of the Campaign - In the fall of 1777 the said John Wright came again to my fathers residence or that is to say to Mothers house with thirty more horses and requested us to feed them and keep them over the winter - I again assented to feed them - the next spring the said John Wright came again for the said horses - In the fall of 1778 the said John Wright came a third time with thirty more Continental Horses and kept them again over winter. In the 1778 John Wright, a Mr Bowman, Mr Wheeler, James Wright and others came to my fathers residence in the 1778 and bought a horses but never received our pay - In the 1779 Peter Baker and others came to my Mothers house and bought five hundred yards of home made linens but never received one cent of pay - He further doth depose and say that the said John Wright died at that time in Reamstown Lancaster County Pennsylvania - I know and have seen John Wright and was on many time at my fathers residence and know that he acted in the capacity as Wagon Master in the Revolution - and further doth depose and say that he knew the said John Wright until he died -

and further do depose and say that John Wright James Wright a Mr Wheeler came to my father's residence in or about the years 1780 or 1781 and took a horse from my mother without giving pay - & Affirmed & subscribed before me this 31st day of August 1858.
George Young
Jacob Groff (S.P.)
State of Pennsylvania Scu coru Crim S.S.
I. Jacob S. Groff a Justice of the Peace of Lancaster County do hereby Certify that George Young - farmer who has made the foregoing affidavit is a person of good credit and entitled to full belief. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 31st of August 1858.
Jacob Groff (S.P.)

State of Pennsylvania County of Lancaster.
On this 6 th day of April 1852 personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for said County and state aforesaid James Smith aged Seventy Years, resident of Lancaster County and state of Pennsylvania who being first duly sworn according to law declares and saith that he was well acquainted with John Wright deceased who was a soldier in the days of the Revolution and who died on the 16 th day of June 1807 at Ephrata Lancaster County Pa and was buried at the German Reformed church of said place and was present at said funeral and further that his wife Elizabeth Wright wife survived him until the year 1842 February 20 th and she died the said Elizabeth Wright wife survived him until the year 1842 at Ephrata Lancaster County Pa and was buried at the German Reformed church at said place and further doth depose and saith that the said John Wright and Elizabeth his wife had only two children and legal heirs at Law, viz. Ann Wright now Ann Albright and Polly Wright intermarried to John Groff they being the only heirs of John Wright, deceased and that Polly Groff one of the heirs of John Wright dec d died on the 10 th day of July 1850 and left the following heirs and none others John W Groff Martin Groff Jacob S. Groff O. P. Groff, Elizabeth Groff intermarried to Geo. Baker and Catharine Pinemetz, they being the only true and legal representatives of Polly Groff dec d one of the heirs and legal representatives of John Wright dec d .
James Smith
Sworn before the day and year aforesaid.
Jacob Groff

State of Pennsylvania County of Lancaster,
It is hereby certified that James Smith who made the within affidavit is a person of credit and entitled to full belief.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 6 th day of April 1892
Jacob L. Knapp

State of Pennsylvania, County of Lancaster,
On this 7 th day of April 1852 personally appeared before me as Justice of the peace in and for said County and state aforesaid David Bauman aged Fifty five years resident of Lancaster County and state of Pennsylv- vania who being first duly sworn according to law declares and saith that he was well acquainted with John Wright dec d who was a soldier, in the days of the days of the Revolution and who died on the 16 th day of June 1807 at Ephrata Lancaster County. Pa. and was burried at the German Reformed church of said place and was present at said funeral and further that his wife Elizabeth Wright wife survived him until the year 1842 February 20 th and she died at Ephrata Lancaster Coun- ty Pa. and was burried at the German Reformed church at said place and further doth depose, and saith that the said John Wright and Elizabeth his wife had only two children and legal heirs at Law, viz: Ann Wright now Ann Albright and Polly Wright intermarried to John Groff they being the only heirs of John Wright dec d and that Polly Groff one of the heirs of John Wright dec d died on the 10 th day of July 1850 and left the following heirs and none others John W Groff Martin Groff Jacob L Groff A. P. Groff Elizabeth Groff intermarried to Geo Baker, and Catharine Groff intermarried to Jacob Stein- metz they being the only true and legal representatives of Polly Groff dec d of the heirs and legal representatives of John Wright dec d
Sworn before me the day and year aforesaid. Jacob L Groff
David Bauman

60 State of Pennsylvania County of Lancaster
It is hereby certified that David Bauman who made the within affidavit is a person of credit and entitled to full belief.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 7th day of April 1852
Leah L Grof

State of Pennsylvania } County of Lancaster }
On this 19 th day of April 1852 personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for said County and state aforesaid Conrad Hol linger aged Sixty — years, a resident of Lancaster County and state aforesaid who being duly sworn according to law declare and saith that he was well acquainted with Eno Wright dec d who was a soldier, and often heard him say and speak about his trials when he was wagon master and when he was at Farmstown where the Old Continental house, was where he kept some horses, in the days of the — Revolutionary war. I was very well acquainted with Eno Wright we were often together, he died on the 16 th of June A D 1807 at Ephrata, Lan. Co Pa and was buried at the German Reformed church of said place, and was present at said funeral and further his wife Elizabeth, survived him until the year 1842 February 20 th and died at Ephrata Lan. Co Pa and was buried at German Reformed church at Ephrata, the said Eno Wright and Elizabeth his wife had two children, namely Ann and Polly, Ann intermarried to Herman Albright, Polly intermarried to John Grop, they are both now deceased, and buried on the Grave yard with the said Eno Wright, have the having the following heirs viz (that is — Eno Grop and Polly his wife are dead) Polly died 10 th July 1850 leaving the heirs viz Eno W Grop, Martin Grop, Jacob L Grop P. Grop, Elizabeth Grop intermarried to Geo Becker, Catharine Grop intermarried to Jacob Stummetz deceased lately, I know and am certain that the aforementioned are the true and only legal heirs of said Eno Wright dec d . I am very well acquainted with the whole family.
Sworn and subscribed before me } the year & date aforesaid } Jacob L Grop
Conrad Hollinger

State of Pennsylvania } County of Lancaster. }
It is hereby certified that Conrad Hol singer who made the within affidavit is a person of Credit and entitled to full belief
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 19 th day of April A.D. 1852
Jacob Loop  seal

State of Pennsylvania County of Lancaster.
I John B. Reed Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County do hereby certify that Jacob L. Grop Esquire before whom the within Affidavit was taken and subscribed at the time of signing the same an Acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County and also of the said County and qualified and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his official acts in any Court of Justice in Pennsylvania or elsewhere where the signatures purporting to be his are permitted.
Given under my hand & seal of the said Court this 19 th day of April 1852.
John B. Reed Prothonotary

Washington, July 27. 1834.
Dear Sir,
Please inform me whether an application has been made for a pension for the heirs of Col. John Bright, of Pa. & if so, what action has been taken upon it. The recent occurrences at Lancaster have made our people suspicious.
Respectfully Yours Isaac C. Chester.
Wm L. P. Waldo, Commr.

1910 Oct. 11. Hist. to Albert G. Weidler, V.L.M. for 1910 Oct. 28. Albert G. Weidler info record furnished as above and that Ann Albright made the application as
1923 July 16. Hist to Hon. W. W. Guest. CW.
11,882
P.O. Elizabeth Wright Service: Widow John Wright
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: Claim filed too late to be on List of Suspended Claims printed in 1852.
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P.O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

Record Division.
October 28, 1910.
Dr. Albert Greer Weidler, # 616 W. North Avenue, Allegheny, Pa.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated the 21" and received the 22" instant, you are advised that the Here furnished the record of John Wright, Rej. File No. 11,882. Rev. War. on the 11" instant. The pension was applied for by his daughter Ann Albright.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

W. W. GRIEST (10TH DISTRICT) LANCASTER, PA.
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
Lancaster, Pa. July 13, 1923.
Hon. Washington Gardner, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
My dear Sir:-
A constituent of mine is seeking information concerning the military record of one John Wright, a Revolutionary soldier who resided at or near the Ephrata Cross Roads, now Ephrata borough, Lancaster County, Pa. It is said that John Wright held the rank of Colonel.
Would it be possible for your office to furnish any information concerning the record of the above named individual.
Yours very truly,
A handwritten signature in cursive, appearing to read "W. W. Griest". The signature is written in dark ink and is positioned below the closing of the letter.

#616 N. North Av., Allegheny, Pa. October 21, 1910.
Dear Sir:- Have the following data concerning John Wright whose revolutionary record I desire: Enlisted at Lancaster, widow Ephrata, Pa. born Dec 17, 1755 died Feb 16, 1807 lieutenant & major master. widow Elizabeth who died 1842. duly daughter Cunn.
Yours, A. G. Weidler
OCT 21 1910

616 E. North Ave., Allegheny, Pa October 4, 1910
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:- Have you an record of John Wright, an officer in the War of the Revolution, a major, whose home was in Ephrata, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania? He died June 16, 1807.
Yours,
A. G. Weidler
OCT 5 - 1910

Ephrata Lancaster County Pennsylvania April 19. 1852.
Sir,
Enclosed I send you additional proff in the case of John Wright deceased - In case you desire more proff of the same kind it can be most readily furnished - Please accept my most sincere thanks for your kind attendance in answering the account of the former additional proff forwarded some few days ago. I shall be much pleased to receive the Certificate of pension as early as the purp of your office allow.
Yours very Respectfully, Jacob V. Groop
Hon. James E. Heath
Commr. of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Ephrata July - 12 th 1852
Mr. Heath
Dear Sir
I have been awaiting an answer for sometime, in the case of Mrs. Wright's pension case. The legal heirs are asking me so often, and I can't answer them with certainty, whether it is granted or not. Would you be so kind and obliging as to state to me whether you want any more evidence to prove that those are the legal heirs named in the different depositions I have sent already, and also when it will come up or if it is past, and I will return the favor with kindest regards -
I remain your obedient servant -
To Hon. J. E. Heath Comm. of Pensions
Jacob L. Grop

State of Pennsylvania Lancaster County. s s.
On this 13. day of February A. D. 1851 personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State of Pennsylvania Frederick Ream aged 85 years a resident of Lancaster County and State of Pennsylvania who being duly sworn according to Law declares and saith that he was well acquainted John Wright who was a Wagon Master of Lancaster County in the days of the Revolution and that he frequently saw the said John Wright at Reamstown Lancaster County and that the Continental State was kept at Reamstown and that he frequently rode some of the United States horses to the Water when on leg and further that he knew the said John Wright until he died - and further that he can well recollect when the said John Wright acted as Wagon Master from the 1777 to 1781 and perhaps longer but he is certain that acted as such during that time.
Fred Ream
Sworn & Subscribed before me this 13. day of February A. D. 1851. Jacob L Groop

State Pennsylvania County of Lancaster.
I Jacob S. Groff a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Frederick Ream who has made the within Affidavit is a person of Credit and entitled to full belief.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 13. day of February 1857
Jacob S. Groff

State of Pennsylvania Lancaster County, ss.
On this 13th day of February A.D. 1851 personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace in and for the County of Lancaster and State of Pennsylvania John Coover 76 years of age resident of the County and State of Pennsylvania who being duly sworn according to Law declares and saith that he was well acquainted John Wright who was reputed and esteemed as a soldier of the Revolution and further that the said John Wright deceased was reputed and believed to have been a Wagon Master in the Revolution and have heard Old Citizens say who knew that the said John Wright was a Wagon Master in the days of the Revolution - and further that he often heard his father Michael Coover say that he the said Michael Coover was 92 and 9 months and 20 days old when he died and he died 17 years ago and he the said Michael Coover often said that he was well acquainted with the said John Wright and that he was a Wagon Master in the Revolution.
John Coover
Seal
Sworn and Subscribed before me this 13. day of February 1851. The above affirmations made before signing.
Jacob L. Groop

State of Pennsylvania Lebanon County
I Jacob S. Groff a justice of the peace in and for said County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that John Leoner who has made the within Affidavit is a person of Credit and entitled to full belief.
In testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand and seal this 13. day of February 1851.
Jacob S. Groff

State of Pennsylvania
Lancaster County ss.
On this 18 th day of February A D 1857 personally appeared before me one of the Justices of the Peace in & for said County & state aforesaid, Jacob Diffendaffer, aged 92 years a resident of Lancaster County & state aforesaid who being duly affirmed according to Law, doth declare & say that he himself was in the Revolutionary war, and was well acquainted with the said Wm. Wright and he was in the Revolutionary service as wagon master, and he often saw him when he kept the Revolutionary horses in Hearnstown at the Continental Stable at that place, and he was in service through the war, and I knowed him to his death.
Affirmed & subscribed before me this 18 th day of February 1857
Jacob Groop
Jacob Diffendaffer
Seal

State of Pennsylvania Lancaster County
I Jacob L Grop a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Jacob Deffenbacher who has made the within affidavit is a person of Credit and entitled to full belief.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 18 day of February. 1857
Jacob L Grop

State of Pennsylvania
Lancaster County ss
On this 18 th day of February A D 1857 personally appeared before me one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County & state aforesaid said 3 Bendley, aged 81 years a resident of Lancaster County and state aforesaid who being duly affirmed according to Law declares & say, that he was well acquainted with the said John Knight who, which he told me was in the Revolutionary service in the days of the Revolution, and I was well acquainted with the said John Knight.
Affirmed and subscribed before me this 18 th day of February A D 1857
Shepherd Bragg Justice of the Peace
Jacob S Groop

State of Pennsylvania Lancaster County
I Jacob Groop a Justice of the Peace in and for said County & state aforesaid do hereby certify that Mesh B Bandy who has made the within Affidavit is a person of Credit and entitled to full belief
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 18. day of February A.D. 1851
Jacob Groop

State of Pennsylvania Lancaster County ss
On this 18 th day of February A D 1857 personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and state ident aforesaid John Zell aged 91 years a resident of Lancaster County & state aforesaid who being duly affirmed according to Law, doth declare and say that he was well acquainted with the said John Wright who and he often told, and that he was reputed as being in service in the Revolutionary war, and I was well acquainted with the said John Wright
Affirmed and subscribed before me this 18 th day of February 1857
Jacob D Grop
J. Sherrill

State of Pennsylvania Dauphin County
I Jacob Grop a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that John Zell who made the within Affidavit, is a person of credit and entitled to full belief
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 18 th day of February A.D. 1857
Jacob Grop (Seal)

State of Pennsylvania
Lancaster County ss.
On this 18 th
of February A D 1857 personally appeared before me one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said county & state aforesaid. Daniel Hart aged 80 years a resident of Lancaster County & state aforesaid who being duly affirmed according to Law doth declare & say that he was well acquainted with the said John Wright, and the General report was, that he was in the Revolutionary service and I am satisfied that he was in the war's service
Affirmed & subscribed before me this 18 th day of
February 1857
Jacob Shroff
Daniel Hart

State of Pennsylvania
Lancaster County
I Jacob Gropp a Justice of the peace in and for said County & State aforesaid do hereby Certify that Daniel Hart who has made the within Affidavit is a person of Credit and entitled to full belief
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 18 th day of February 1857.
Jacob Gropp seal

State of Pennsylvania
Lancaster county ss
On this 18 th day of February A D 1857, personally appeared before me one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County & state aforesaid. William Wallace aged 72 years a resident of Lancaster county & state aforesaid who being duly affirmed according to Law doth declare & say that he was well acquainted with the said John Wright, and th was reputed that he was in the Revolutionary service as wagon master, and was well acquainted with John Wright to his death.
Affirmed & subscribed before me this 18 day of February A D 1857.
William Wallace
Jacob Grof

State of Pennsylvania
Lancaster County
I Jacob Groop a
Justice of the peace in and for said county and state aforesaid, do hereby certify that William Wallace who has made the within Affidavit is a person of credit and en- titled to full belief
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 18. day of February A.D. 1857
Jacob Groop
Seal

State of Pennsylvania.
Lancaster County ss
On this 18 th day of February A D 1857 personally appeared before me one of the Justices of the Peace in & for said County & state aforesaid. John Wallace, aged 83 years a resident of Lancaster County & state aforesaid who being duly affirmed according to Law doth declare & say, that he was well acquainted with the said John Wright and the report was that he was in service in the Revolutionary war as wagon master, and was well acquainted with him to his death.
Affirmed & subscribed
before me this 18 th day of
February 1857
Jacob L Grof
J. Wallace
See

State of Pennsylvania.
Lancaster County.
I Jacob L Grob a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that John Wallace who has made the within Affidavit is a person of Credit and entitled to full belief
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 18 th day February 1857
Jacob L Grob Justice

Feb 24 th 1851 Elizabeth Wright, Evidence in case wid d of John Wright decd
Pa
Jacob L. Lutz Ephrata P.O. Lancaster Co. Penn.
Apr 7 June, 1852.
Jacob L. Lutz Ephratah P.O. Lancaster Co. Pennsylvania
[Faint, illegible handwriting]

State of Pennsylvania Lancaster County.
I Henry Stock Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, do hereby certify that Jacob S. Griss and P. Martin Reutter Esquires before whom the foregoing Affidavits were taken are now and was at the time of taking the same acting Justices of the Peace in and for said County, and that the foregoing duly Commissioned and qualified and to all their Official Acts full faith and credit ought to be given in any Court of Justice in Pennsylvania or else where, and the signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine.
Given under my hand and seal of the said Court this 19 th day of February A D 1887. Henry Stock Protho.

Washington, Mar. 20. 1854.
Dear Sir,
Please favor me, if in your power, with an answer to the inquiries of my constituent in the accompanying letter.
Respectfully I am Isaac C. Chester.
Wm Lloyd Conner

STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA. LANCASTER COUNTY, ss.
Be it known that Letters of Administration on the Estate of John Grofs late of Ephrata Township , deceased, were granted on the twenty fourth day of August — A. D. 1847. to John W. Grofs, Martin Grofs and Jacob S. Grof, of Ephrata Township.
Given under my hand and seal of Office, at the City of Lancaster, this twenty fifth day of February A. D. 1857.
for B. M. Haffer, Register. J. B. Shaffer , Dep. Reg.

March 3/54

Pension Office
March 3. 1854
Sir
Referring to your note of the 27 th ulto, making inquiry in relation to the claim for pension arrears of John Wright, deceased, under the act of 1832, and of Elizabeth, his widow, deceased, of Pa. under the act of July 7. 1838, I have the honor to inform you that Mrs Ann Albright, who is alleged to be the only surviving child, has never made any declaration in the case.
She should make a declaration in open court before a court of record; and the proceedings should conform to the printed regulations herewith enclosed.
Hon Isaac E. Hester H. of Reps.

Jacob L. Grof,
Mar 21/54

Pension Office March 21 1857
Sir I enclose a copy of a letter to Hon Isaac R. Dister of the 13 th of March inst, which will explain the condition of the case of Elizabeth Wright Dec d widow of John of Pa - Ad July 7 1838 74,
Jacob L Groff Esq Ephrata Ephrata Pa 

Hon. Isaac E. Heister
Mar 27/54

Pension Office.
27 th March 1854.
Sir,
Your letter, enclosing that of Mr. Weidman of 14 th March 1854, has been received. It is contrary to the rules of this Office, to furnish the information asked in the case John Wright dec. d of Pennsylvania. I return you Mr. Weidman's letter.
Hon. Isaac E. Hiester. House of Representatives.

Ephrata May 6 th 1887.
Dear Sir
Enclosed you find papers that we lying in the hands of Col. W. S. Amway of the city of Lancaster, and my desire to forward (I was under the impression they were forwarded) Please give case your immediate attention and,
Oblige yours Respectfully Isaac L. Groff
N.B. Answer if received and state what is required

409 Pension Office. June 27, 1854.
Sir:
Although the declaration of Ann Wright, one of the children of Elizabeth Wright, did show that the widow of John, who accompanied your letter of the 21 st inst. has not been much in accordance with the regulations, no further objections were made to the alleged claim on that ground - for the reason that it is very doubtful from the testimony pled whether said John rendered any service in a military capacity at or under any of the commands of his widow within the provisions of the Pension Laws; for the fact that he had charge of horses which were kept at Mrs. Younatts for several successive winters, is no proof that he was acting under a military order appointment; and least of all in the important Post !

of Wagon Conductors in Marts. It he did thus seem, and for the appointment  period alleged, alike as evidence of his, service  period should be given in the obedience of Pennsylvania either in the office of the Secretary of State or that of the Auditor General. And it may be well to add that, unless such evidence is adduced, it will, claim  annex no good purpose to press the claim  upon the attention of this office. If, however, it is adduced, it should, when sent to this office, be  and accompanied by the original Family Record of Elizabeth Wright, of which the paper filed in the own possession to be a copy.
Jacob L. Gross, Esq., Ephrata, Lancaster Co. Pa.
James M. ...

John Wright -
in yr. Pst n

NO 239. Certificate for £ 58:10. 4. Specie - We do certify, that the State of Pennsylvania is indebted to John Wright private of the seventh Pennsylvania Regiment in the sum of fifty six eight pounds ten shillings & four pence Specie, with lawful interest from the tenth day of April 1781 being the amount of the residue of the depreciation of his pay - Pur- suant to two acts of assembly, passed at Philadelphia the 18 th of December 1780, and the 10 th of April 1781  bear witness May 16. 1781.  One year Int. paid J. N. One year Int. paid J. N. One year Int. paid J. N.  M o Nicholson } David Laird } Aud rs 
Auditor General's Office Harrisburg Dec r 29. 1831
I certify the foregoing to be a true Copy of the original on file in this Department!
Witness my hand and seal of office the date aforesaid Wm N. Purnane Aud. Genl.

Pension Office, May 25, 1857.
Sir,
I return several affidavits furnished in the case of Elizabeth Wright dec d of Penn a . I do not know that the subscribing Justice of the Peace is one -
The additional evidence filed is not satisfactory as to her husband's services, but if it was, no allowance could be made. The legality of issuing certificates of Pension to the children of Revolutionary soldiers, is now being held under consideration and the practice will be discontinued until a final determination has been reached.
Jacob L. Gump Esq Ephrata Penn a

Ephrata Jan. 60 Penn a April 7 th 1852
Sir
Enclosed I sent you the additional testimony of Mrs Wright for Revolutionary pension as required, in your letter to me.
Yours Respectfully Jacob L. Grof
James E. Heath Esq.

STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA. LANCASTER COUNTY, ss.
Be it known that on the twentieth day of January A. D. 1808, the last Will and Testament of John Wright _____, late of the Township of Earl , was duly proven according to Law, and that Letters Testamentary were granted to John Groff and Elizabeth Wright,
the Executor s in said Will named.
Given under my hand and seal of Office, at the City of Lancaster, this twenty fifth day of February A. D. 1857.
B. M. Stauffer " "
Register.

John Wright in 7 Ref n s

No. 67
Certificate for $ 87. 15-4
Specie
We do certify, that the State of Pennsylvania is indebted to John Wright private of the Seventh Pennsylvania Regiment, in the sum of Eighty seven pounds fifteen shillings and four pence Specie; being the Amount of the depreciation of his Pay, from Jan y 21 st 1777 to Aug t 1 st 1780 Pursuant to an Act of Assembly, passed at Philadelphia, the 18 th of December 1780
Carried
April 4 th 1781
87. 15. 4 29. 5 58. 10. 4
M rs Nicholson Jan e Laine M rs Lyon } Aud ts
Auditor General's Office
Harrisburg Jan y 29. 1837.
certify the foregoing to be a true Copy of the original on file in this Department! —
Witness my hand and seal of office the day and year aforesaid
John N. Durbin Aud Gen

Jacob L. Grop July 24/52

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Pension Office
July 24 1852
Sir
I herewith send you a form for a declaration under the Act of July 7 1838. to be used in the case of Elizabeth Wright Soc? - I refer you to my letter of Nov 8 1851. for the character of proof required. Copies of Family Records will not be consid- ered, the original Record must be sent,
Jacob L Grof Esq
Ephrata
Lancaster Co Pa

Elizabeth Wright dec d widow of John Penn a
Act 7 July 1838
Set July 12/5-2.
Jacob L. Grop. Ephrata, Penn a

Ephrata Aug. 15 1887
Sir
Your letter of May 28. 1887 returning me the papers in the case of John Wright dec d has been received, and you requested to be informed whether this an original claim and under what act we desire to apply.
In answer I have to inform you that is the enclosed papers is an original claim and we apply under the act of 1832.
Yours Respectfully Jacob L. Grof
Hon. James E. Heath Commissioner of pensions
Washington City D.C.