Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5014, for John Kibler, Maryland

SERVICE
Kibler, John Mary
NUMBER
W 5014
B.L.M. 30753-160-55
CONTENTS

Kibler, John No. W5014

Chas. M. Glouster Mary Kibler widow of John Kibler Md who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
to Jos. Howard et al 7/15
Inscribed on the Roll at the ra te 96. Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued 6 th day of May 1848 and sent to
Joseph Howard Present.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners on July 29, 1848, Page 114 Vol.
(18)

175.425 Act Mar. 3 } 38 June 22 }
Mary Kibler, Widow of John Kibler Mary in John Kibler. Priv. Capt. William Haysot lots Houseker & Witness — Miss.
Ent. 1776 1779
Revolutionary War
Ohio July 48-1171
Ad: 160 acs June 14/56
(Signature)
(Signature)
Mrs. Joseph Howard, Present.
Joseph Howard Washington (Signature)
July 5756 AM amended this day in this office, the correct Ms being 30.753-
M. Adams to Conn — S.P.D
Vol K. page 75.

3,949 Virginia.  John Kibler M d Troops private Col o Howe's Chero. Reg t In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War   Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia. at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 28 th of April , 1818.   Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th of Oct r 1818 and delivered to the payee at Washington D.C.   Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1818. Am d 7/30. 33.86 Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 th  Mar ch 1819. 48.00   $81.86
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }  3 Years — Continued — Berkley County
Notification sent to him under Act 1820 May 1820 issued & delivered to the Pensioner 16 Nov r 1821.

14,847 Decr 17. 1852. Asst. of Mary Kibler widow of John — Ohio .
Act 7 th July 1838.
R.R. Crawford.
Present
✓
Mary Kibler Application for a Pension.

State of Ohio } Wayne County } ss. On this third day of September in the year 1852. Personally Appeared before me Samuel C. Sosa a Judge of the Probate Court in and for said County and State Aforesaid. Mary Fickler — aged Eightyfour years, a resident of Wayne County in the State of Ohio. who being first duly sworn according to law. makes the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the Act of Congress. Passed. on the 7 th day of July 1838. Entitled an Act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows of Officers and Soldiers of the war of the Revolution That she is the widow of John Fickler, who was a private in the Regular Army of the United States. and that he was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States. in the State of Virginia. She further states that she was married to the said John Fickler. on the 9 th day of April in the year, 1781. That her said husband died on the 22 nd day of June — in the year 1827. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service. but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four. (Wis) at the time above stated. and that she desires that payment of the balance due her said husband, at the day of his death. with the amount due her under the act of 1838. as aforesaid. and also. a certificate of pension as the widow of the said John Fickler. under the act of February 2 nd 1848.
Mary Fickler — mark
over

Subscribed and sworn to the day and year above written I hereby certify that Mary Miller who has signed the above declaration is entitled to full credit.
Given under my hand and seal of office at Wooster, this Third day of September in the year of our Lord 1882.
Saml L. Doran Probate Judge.

State of Ohio ss On 20 th day of November 1852. Wayne County ss Personally appeared before me William Reiter a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and State aforesaid. Mary Ann Gvinehart. Of lawful age, who being duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith that she is well acquainted with Mary Ribler. Widow of John Ribler who was a Resident of Berkle County in the State of Virginia where declaration is hereto enclosed. for a pension. Deponent further states that she was well acquainted with the aforesaid John Ribler and Mary Ribler from the extinction of her remembrance. residing together as husband and wife for the space of thirtyone years. before his death which took place on the 22 nd day of June 1827. She further states that they raised a family of several children, and that the said Mary Ribler still remains a Widow. and that she has never before applied for a pension. Deponent further states that she has no interest whatsoever in the application for a pension and further she saith not.
Mary Ann Gvinehart
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 20 th day of November 1852 That Mary Ann Gvinehart who has signed the foregoing affidavit is a woman of known respectability for truth and veracity.
William Reiter Justice of the peace

I know all men by these presents That I Mary Ribler. Widow of the aforesaid John Ribler. of Wayne County Ohio. do hereby constitute and appoint H. Turner of Tiffin City Ohio. my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name and for my use to receive from the Treasury of the United States the amount of Pension due me as his widow under the act of Congress passed the 7 th of July 1838. and all subsequent acts of Congress. and also to receive my Pension Certificate through the department of the Secretary of the interior under the act of Congress passed on the 2 nd day of February 1848. and my said attorney is hereby fully authorized to empower and appoint one or more attorneys under him for the express purpose herein mentioned.
Witness my hand and seal this 20 th day of November 1852.
Sealed and delivered in Presence of (Attest)
Mary Ribler (Seal) Mark.
Peter Swinehart William Reiter two Witnesses.
State of Ohio } Wayne County } ss Be it known that on this 20 th day of November 1852. Before me a Justice of the peace in and for said County Personally appeared Mary Ribler. and acknowledged the signing of the above power of attorney to be her act and deed.
William Reiter Justice of the Peace.

State of Ohio. } ss } Benjamin Eason. Clerk Wayne County } ss of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that William William Ritter Esq. whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing and proper attorney affidavit was at the time of so doing, an Acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County and State aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified, 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 Wooster this day of 23 d November 1852.
Benjamin Eason Clerk

State of Ohio } Hancock County } ss James H Barr Judge of the Probate Court in and for said County and State aforesaid. Do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court, that John Ribler was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, at the rate of eight dollars per month. was a resident of Berkeley County in the State of Virginia. And died in the County of Berkeley in the State of Virginia, on the 22 nd day of June in the year 1827, that he left a widow whose name is Mary Ribler. Who is still a widow.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of said Court at Findlay This 17 th day of September 1852. J. H. Barr Probate Judge

State of Ohio } Seneca County } Be it known that on the 27 th day of November 1852. before me D. Cunningham a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and State aforesaid Personally appeared J. G. Turner. of Seneca County Ohio. the attorney named in the foregoing Power of Attorney, and made oath that he has no interest whatsoever in the money he is authorized to receive by virtue of the foregoing power of attorney, either by pledge, mortgage, sale, assignment or transfer, and that he does not know that the same has ever been so disposed of to any person whatsoever,
J. G. Turner.
Subscribed and sworn to the day and year above written before me
D. Cunningham Esq. Justice of the Peace.
State of Ohio } Seneca County } I, Philip Spelman Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that D. Cunningham Esq. whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing affidavit, was at the time of so doing an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified, 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 Tiffin City. This 27 th day of November 1852. Philip Spelman Clerk by Samuel Stoner Dist. Clerk

Hale DISTRICT OF Virginia, Berkeley County, ss.
On this 28th day of April 1818, before me the subscriber, John and Presiding one of the Judges of the Superior Court of Law for the said County  district , personally appeared John Stibler aged 58 years, resident in Berkeley County in the said district , 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 John Stibler enlisted in Hagerstown , in the state of Maryland in the company commanded by Captain William Haysen of the German Battalion commanded by Col. Housecker and after ward by Col. Wiltner in the year 1776 in the Continental service; that he continued to serve in the said Corps, or in the service of the United States, until the year 1778 1779, when he was discharged from service in Wyoming , in the state of Pennsylvania , that he was in the battles of Trenton , Princeton , Monmouth , and Bordentown and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services. except the annexed affidavit of Col. David Hunter .
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Robt White
I, Robert White Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said John Stibler for the term of thirteen years did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of thirteen months , on the continental establishment: and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony had and taken before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
Robt White
Made on the before me Robert White Judge as aforesaid David Hunter that he has been for upwards of thirty years acquainted with the above applicant that he is a man of good character and worthy of credit and that in the affidavits has always under stood that he served in the said applicant's Continental army according to before me the day & year aforesaid
Robt White
Virginia Berkeley County set
J Harrison Waite Clerk of the Superior Court of Law held in and for the said County do hereby certify that Robert White Esq. under whose hand the above certificates are made was at the time of so doing and still is the sole & presiding Judge of the said Court. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal (there being no seal of official the Court) at Martinsburg this 4th day of May 1818 and in the 62nd year of the Commonwealth.
J H Waite Clerk

175, 425
Mary Kibler, widow of John Kibler, deceased Revolutionary Pension - Original Bounty Land claim - Act March 3, 1855.
Filed June 22, 1855. by Joseph Keumard. Washington City, D. C.

State of Ohio, County of Wayne ss.
On this Eighth  fourteenth day of June A. D., one thousand eight hundred and fiftyfive, personally ap- peared before me, a justice of the peace within and for the county and state aforesaid, Mary Kibler, aged about 35 years a resident of said county of Wayne and state of Ohio, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of John Kibler deceased, who was a private in the company commanded by Captain William Hoyer, of the German Battalion, commanded by Colonel Heusecker and afterwards by Colonel Wittner. in the revolutionary war. That her said husband entered the continental service at Hagerstown in the state of Maryland, on or about the year 1776. and continued in actual service in said war for three years, and was honorably discharged at Wyoming county in the state of Pennsylvania in the year 1779.
She further states that her said husband was a pensioner of the United States on account of his said service until the date of his death. And that she is now in the receipt of a pension as his widow, and she respectfully refers to their pension papers now remaining on file in the Pension Office, for the evi- dence of his said service and death. and the date of her mar- riage with the said John Kibler deceased.
She further states that she was married to the said John Kibler in the year 1796. and that her name before her marriage was Mary Repp. That her said husband died June 22,

A.D. eighteen hundred and twentyseven, in Berkeley County in the State of Virginia.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtain- -ing the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3, 1855, never having received Bounty Land under this or any other act, nor made any other appli- -cation for Bounty land except the present.
Mary Kehler Mark
We Samuel Orr and John Orr residents of the County of Wayne in the State of Ohio, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and ack- -nowledged by Mary Kehler in our presence; and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the appli- -cant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be
Samuel Orr John Orr
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; And I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
John E Brown J.P.
State of Ohio } County of Wayne } ss. I Benjamin Eason Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Wayne and State of Ohio, aforesaid, do hereby certify that

John E. Brown Esquire, before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit were made, is and was at the time of taking the same, an acting Justice of the Peace within and for the county and state aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified and that his signature to the foregoing certificate as such, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my office, at Wooster, in the county of Wayne and state of Ohio aforesaid, this 19 th day of June A.D. 1855,

con.

State of Virginia Berkeley County Feb.
On this 11 th day of December 1820 person- ally appeared in open Court being a court of records for said County, John Kibler aged about Sixty four years resident in said County who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declared that he served in the revolutionary War as follows to wit as a private in Captain Haysens Company of the German Regiment commanded by Col. Houseman that he made his original declaration on the 28 th day of April 1818. and obtained a pension Certifi- cate numbered 3949 and the said John Kibler doth moreover Solemnly swear that he was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that he has not since that time by gift Sale or in any manner dispo- sed of his property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring himself 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 pensioned on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that he has not nor has any person in trust for him any property or securities contracts or debts due him any property or securities contracts or debts due him, nor has he any income

other than what is contained in the schedule hereunto annexed and by him subscribed the said Kibler further declares that he is a farmer but has not bodily strength sufficient to pursue it for a livelihood - his family consists of a wife named Mary aged about forty six years a son named John aged Twenty four years, a son named Jacob aged Twenty two years a Daughter named Margaret aged nineteen years, a Daughter named Elizabeth aged Seventeen years, a son named George aged Twelve years a Daughter named Nancy aged nine years a Daughter named Mary Ann aged four years all of whom are able to support themselves except his Wife Mary and Daughters Nancy and Mary Ann. - I hereby declare to be true on the 11 th day of December 1820 before the court aforesaid Schedule
One road Wagon about half worn One Sorel Horse 12 or 13 years Old. two Milch cows Six heads of Sheep 13 Hogs 1 Woman Saddle 3 Sets Horse Gears 1 Long Chain 1 Maul & 2 Wedges 1 Shovel Plough 1 Bar Shear ditto

1 Starrow 1 Mattock 2 axes 1 Socket Shovel 1 Tin Hay 2 Tables 6 chairs 1 chest 1 Tea Kettle 1 large Kettle 2 Dutch Ovens 2 Ladles 1 fork 6 knives & forks 1 coffee pot 10 plates 3 Dishes 6 cups & saucers 12 spoons 1 sugar dish 1 Cream jug 6 Tin cups 3 Buckets 1 churn 1 Barrel 1 Frying pan 1 coffee mill & 1 Looking glass.
John Skiblen "
I Darius Hunter Clerk of the County Court of Berkeley do hereby certify that the forego- ing cash and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of the said Court and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is One hundred & thirty four Dollars & Sixty three Cents.
In Testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hands and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 19 th day of December 1820
David Hunter C.R.

Y. Virginia Berkeley County to wit:
I, E. G. Alburtes Clerk of the County Court of Berkeley County do hereby certify that upon the 2 d day of April 1781, there were a marriage License issued from this Office for the intermarriage of John Frib- ler and Mary Shunford as appears from the records of said Court.
In testimony whereof, I, the said E. G. Alburtes Clerk as aforesaid have hereunto set my hand and affixed the offi- cial seal of said Court, at the Court House of said County, this 4 th day of September 1852 and in the 77 th year of our foundation.
(Signed) E. G. Alburtes C. B. C.

Mary Kibler widow of John Kibler, Declaration first made in Sept. 1852, aged 84 years Bor. in 1768. —
Was married to John Kibler on the 9 th day of April 1781. — John Kibler died June 22. 1827. Not married until after death.
John Kibler Dec. 11. 1820 says of his family that he has a wife named Mary aged about 46 Bor. in 1784 John his son " 24 " 1796 Jacob " " 22 " 1798 Margaret daughter " 19 " 1801 Elizabeth " " 17 " 1803 George son " 12 " 1808 Nancy daughter " 9 " 1811 Mary Ann " 4 " 1816. —
Marriage license issued April 2. 1781 for the intermarriage of John Kibler and Mary Mansfield. —
Mary Ann Swinehart, of lawful age Nov. 20. 1852
Remembers the parties for the space of thirty one years before the death of Kibler which took place June 22. 1827. & they lived together as husband & wife
(Who is Mary Ann Swinehart)

Jacob Kroh and }
Amos Nichols } of Lawrence age Nov. 22. 1853
former resident of Dubuque County &c acquainted with parents Have heard that John was a revolution pensioner. Mary is now a resident of Waukegan Ills. They lived together as husband and wife, acquainted with their sons. William, George & John Miller Mary is about 90 years old. Her son William if alive would be seventy years old. John is over sixty years of age from their recollection of him in 1872.
(If born in 1796 he would have been 16 years old in 1812)
Eleanor H. Ford Dec 10. 1853. She is now 69 years old No 89
Is acquainted with parents. She was formerly a resident of Dubuque Co. &c. Miller & wife lived together as husband & wife from her earliest recollection, to the death of John in the year 1827. She was well acquainted with their eldest sons, William & John. The others she has forgotten. Went to school with William & John. William would have been over 70 years old if alive. John over 65. They worked for her father many years ago
John Miller October 5. 1853
Son of John & Mary Miller. His father was a revolution pensioner. His mother has made application for a pension. He says he expect will be 67 years of age in the present month. No. in 1786,
J. H. Bunn certifies that both of the last writings are illegible.

John Kibler April 29, 1854, of lawful age Says there is no farming record or other record of his father's farming. —
Jacob Booswitz, June 1, 1854
Says he removed from Penns. to Berkeley Co. Va. in 1891 & then became acquainted with the family of John Kibler & he & Mary his wife were then colorists in United States
George Melton Jr. June 1, 1854
formerly a resident of Berkeley Co. Va. acquainted with them in the year 1893. Reported to have been married before that day. — John Kibler was a good old person

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 5014
Mary Kibler Widow John Kibler Post Rev. War
Act: July 29. 1848
Index: —Vol. 24 , Page 400
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Martinsburg Oct 23 rd / 1854
H. P. Waldo Esqr
Sir
I. Received yours of the 13 th inst. requesting me to send you the Evidence of the Marriage of John Kibler with Mary Mounford — after a careful examination of the records I can find the name of John Kibler but once, and that is on a the Marriage bond given in January 1796, when a license was issued from this office for the Marriage of said John Kibler with Mary Riffe — there has been no return of the Marriage certificate by the Minister as is required by law in this state, but which I believe is not absolutely necessary to obtain a pension,
John H. Wilson of whom you have inquired, has been dead for eight or ten years, he was possessed of considerable property in this place which is now held by his heirs — I would refer you to John Blair Hoge Esqr. of this place, who is his son in law and who can give you any information in regard to his affairs that you may desire
Respectfully
Your Obedt Servant E. G. Albritton

P.S. If you want a certificate in regard to the marriage of John Stuber to Mary Rippe let me know and I will send it forthwith
E. G. D.

20.753
S Her Ans

Joseph Howard, Esq. Washington City. D. C.

14.847
J. B. Hodge 11 Jan 1855. J. G. Turner April 7/55
Mary Kibler widow of John Ohio
Act July 7. 1838
Set R. R. Crawford May 16/53 J. G. Turner Aug 2 1853 Same Octo 18. 1853 Joseph Howard Jny 19 1853 Joseph Howard 14 Jun 1853 Joseph Howard 4 Nov. 1853 Joseph Howard 5 Jan 1854 1838. (adn)
April 24/53 June 14, 1854

Markensburg, Va.
Jan. 20 th 1855.
Sir:
The inquiry contained in your letter of the 19 th inst, is, whether John Kibler was twice married; or if but once, whether his wife's maiden name was Mary Riffe?
I have seen nearly every one in the neighborhood of this town, who is old enough to remember Kibler and I am satisfied that he was twice married - first in 1781 to Mary Munford or Mansford, & in 1796 to Mary Riffe. The evidence as to the name of his first wife is not very distinct - though there is no doubt of his two marriages. I am satisfied, from the recollection of persons who are positive in their statements, that he was married (the second time) to Mary Riffe. One old citizen distinctly remembers that he married her - and knew her after their marriage - and, the same individual, is under the impression, that he had previously married a Mansford - as he knew a family, bearing that name living near Kibler.
I however, have deemed it proper to make a critical examination of the two marriage bonds, filed in the Clerk's Office of this County. They both bear the signature of John Kibler - a X mark not

having been used, as was common at that day with persons of his condition in life. On comparing the signature to the marriage bond of April 2. 1781 with that upon the bond of Jan'y 30. 1796 - and on submitting them to others, who are accustomed to make such examinations, I am satisfied that the same John Kibler was married in the first case to Mary Mansfield - and in the latter to Mary Repp.
The peculiarities of his signature, are sufficiently marked, to leave no doubt upon my mind, that these were written by the same hand. Moreover no one now knows a man of the name, excepting his son - who, if living, is not an old man now.
If there be any further information needed upon this, or any other point, I shall be happy to furnish it, if in my power.
I am, respectfully
Yr: abr: serv't
Geo. Blair Hoge.
Hon. L. P. Waldo
Com't of Pensions
Washington
D.C.

This is to certify, that I have been intimately acquainted with Mr. Peter Swineheart, for some twelve years, and know him to be a man of veracity and truth.
W. J. Sloan Minister of Evangelical Lutheran Church
Wooster April 13 th /55.

Additional Evidence in case of the widow of John Kibbe deceased. Revolutionary claim.
Col.
r
Filed by Joseph Heward. Washington City, D.C.

State of Ohio, Seneca County S.S.
On this 22 d day of November 1853, personally appeared before me Daniel Cunningham, a justice of the peace in and for said County, and State aforesaid, Jacob Kroh and Amos Nichols, of lawful age, and after being duly sworn, according to law, deposeth and saith, that they were former residents of Berkeley County in the State of Virginia, and that they were well acquainted with John Kibler who they have heard was a Revolutionary pensioner, and that they was also well acquainted with his wife Mary Kibler, who is now a resident of Wayne County, Ohio, & deponents further states that they were well acquainted with the said John and Mary Kibler, and that they were residing together as husband and wife, and that they were also acquainted with their sons, viz, William, George & John Kibler, they furthermore state that the said John & Mary Kibler, was old people at the time of their first acquaintance with them, and that the said Mary Kibler, is about Ninety years of age, that her son William as aforesaid if living, would be a man of Seventy years of age, and John Kibler is over Sixty years of age, from their recollection of them in the year 1812 they were heavy set, rough bearded men, performing Military duty, and that the said William and George & John was always believed to be the reputed sons, of the said John & Mary Kibler as aforesaid, and that they was always bore a good character as a family for truth and veracity, and that they have no interest whatever in the application of said Mary Kibler for a pension — and further deponent saith not — (witness)
Jacob Kroh Amos Nichols
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22 d day of November A. D. 1853. & I hereby certify that Jacob Kroh and Amos Nichols, who has signed the above affidavit, are persons of known respectability for truth and veracity — D. Cunningham J.P.

State of Ohio. I, Philip Spelman, Clerk Seneca County, ss. of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County and State aforesaid. do hereby certify that D. Cunningham Esq. whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing was at the time of so doing an acting Justice of the duly 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 Records, having General Jurisdiction.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Court at the City of Tiffin this 17 th day of December 1853.
Philip Spelman Clerk by Samuel Storer Dept Clerk

That she was an old woman at her first acquaintance with her. and believes that she is 85 years of age at least She further states that Mary Tibbler always bore a good reputation in her neighbor- hood when she lived, and that she has no interest whatsoever in the application of Mary Tibbler of Wayne County, Ohio, for a pension and further deponent saith not Eleanor H. Lord
Affirmed Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written I further certify that Eleanor H. Lord who has signed the above affidavit is a person of known respectability for truth and honor, and that I have no interest in the application of the said Mary Tibbler for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said court at Findlay this day of December 1853.
J. H. Barr Probate Judge

John his Rikler mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written hereby Certify that John Riddle who has signed the above affidavit is a person of known respectability for truth and veracity. In testimony whereof I have
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 10th day of October 1853. J. H. Barr Probate Judge

State of Ohio, } On this 29 th day of April Franklin County ss } 1854 Personally appeared before me Arthur Russell — a Justice of the peace in and for said County, and State aforesaid. John Ribler of lawful age, who being first duly sworn according to law, deposeth and saith, that he has the old family bible in his possession, of John Ribler and Mary Ribler, his father and mother, late of Berkeley County in the State of Virginia, and that the said bible contains no family record of their said marriage, or for any other purpose whatever, and that there is no such record, that was ever kept, by his said father and mother, either public or private, and further deponent saith not.
John Ribler
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written. I hereby certify that John Ribler, who has signed the above affidavit is a person who is entitled to full credit for truth and veracity, and that the interview was done before signing. Arthur Russell J.P.

The State of Ohio / I Absalom P. Byle Clerk of Hancock County / the Court of Common Pleas within and for said County do hereby certify That Arthur Russell Esqr before whom the within affidavit was made and who has thereto subscribed his name officially in his own proper hand writing, was at the date of said affidavit an acting Justice of the peace within and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified according to law and to all of whose official acts full faith and credit are, and of right ought to be given in judicature and thereout
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and af- fixed the seal of said Court at Findlay this 12 th day of May AD 1834
Absalom P. Byle Clerk

Affidavit of Nancy Baur in Mrs. Mary Rileys case.
— Cole
Given by Apr 21. 1855, Joseph Kennard, Washington City D. C.

The State of Ohio, Hancock County ss
Be it remembered that on this 17 th day of April A D 1835 Before me N. C. Child a Probate Judge in & for said County, personally came Nancy Baum now intermarried with Michael Baum of said County who being duly sworn according to Law, on her oath says, that she is a daughter of John Kibler and Mary Riffe his wife, who formerly lived in the County of Berkeley and State of Virginia - That her father John Kibler was a Revolutionary Pensioner, and died in Berkeley County aforesaid about twenty seven years ago, as far as she remembers - That she was on the sixth day of March 1835 aged forty five years - That her said father John Kibler was married twice - That the name of his first wife was Mary Mansfield as she has often heard it talked about in her father's family - That after the death of the said Mary Mansfield, her said father married Mary Riffe by whom her said father John Kibler had nine sons and a daughter, of whom Baum is one - That during the time her father & mother lived together she has often heard it talked in her father's family that her mother's maiden name was Mary Riffe - That her uncles and aunts who were brothers & sisters to her mother frequently visited her father's family, and were intimate & were called by and known by the name of Riffe - That she is not informed whether any of her aunts or uncles on her mother's side are now living - That her said Mother Mary Kibler (formerly Mary Riffe) now resides, and was in the County of Wayne & State of Ohio and has resided therefor about twenty six years, and that the said Mary Kibler her mother whose maiden name was Mary Riffe, is the identical person, who made application for a pension through a Mr. Turner of Seneca County Ohio
S. G. Hemen. { witness
Nancy Baum Mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year first above written In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of the Probate Court of said County of Hancock this 17 th day of April A D 1835
N. C. Child
Probate Judge

Marklinsburg Nov 3 rd / 1854
Sir
Yours of the 25 th ult. with the certificate enclosed was duly Received - and I must confess that I was much surprised to find in answer to my letter which stated positively that there was no such record - a certificate with the seal of My Court appended - which I at once recognized, and knew to be genuine - setting forth the fact that a license had issued from my Office on the 2 nd of April 1781 for the intermarriage of John Hieber and Mary Ursenford - I then concluded to make a more thorough investigation and after a long & tedious search I found the desired document - with the names of the parties, date &c. exactly corresponding with the certificate which you returned to me -
I think you will excuse me for making a false declaration in my first letter - when I inform you that of the manner in which these papers were preserved prior 1792 - and the trouble it gives the clerk to find one when no definite date is given -
The marriage bonds are necessarily small papers and have been filed away in a very careless and complicated manner without any regular order for a period of twenty years and as there is no index or anything of the kind, it is necessary - to go over the whole lot, in order to obtain one, and as they are old & brittle documents - you will readily perceive

That is possible for a person to miss one after carefully going over the bundles —
This statement - I trust - will convince you that it was not through any actual neglect or carelessness on my part - that this mistake occurred - which I hope may inconvenience you to any great extent
Respectfully Yours
The dut. Servant -
Ephraim G. Albrecht B.A.
To L. P. Waldo Esq. Comm. Passions
P.S. if you desire to see the original Record I will send it to you with much pleasure - providing you will return it safely
E. G. A.

1 State of Ohio                      § Be it known that on Wayne County ss              § the 19th day of December 1854. Personally appeared before me John E Brown a Justice of the peace in and for said county and State aforesaid Mary Ribbler, who being first duly sworn according to law, deposeth and saith that she is the widow of John Ribbler deceased, late of Berkeley County in the State of Virginia, and that her maiden name before her marriage to her said Husband, was Mary Mansford, and at that time she was a young woman in the fourteenth year of her age and further she saith not. Mary Ribbler. Mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written. I hereby certify that Mary Ribbler who has signed her name to the above affidavit is a woman of known respectability for truth and veracity, and that I have no interest in her application for a Pension John E Brown J.P.

2 State of Ohio } Be it known that on Wayne County ss } the 19th day of December. 1854. Personally appeared before me John E. Brewer a Justice of the peace in and for said County and State aforesaid Maryann Schweinhart, of lawful age who being first duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith that she was a former resident of Barkly County in the State of Virginia, and was well acquainted with John Ribley and Mary Ribley for a great many years, and that the maiden name of the said Mary Ribley, was always deputed and believed, to have been Mary Manford, and that she is yet alive, and resides in Wayne County Ohio, and that she has no interest in the application of Mary Ribley for a Pension. Mary Ann Schweinhart
I do hereby and Acknowledge before me the day and year above written thereby certify that Maryann Heinhardt who has signed the above affidavit is a person of known respectability for truth and veracity.

Washington City Oct. 11. 1854.
Sir -
Enclosed are two additional affidavits in support of the claim of Mary Kihler for a Pension as the widow of John Kihler deceased, who was a soldier of the Revolutionary War and died a Pensioner in 1827. These two affidavits are so circumstantial in their statements as to time place &c, that taken in connection with the evidence already on file, leave no doubt on my mind, and I trust will not on yours, of the fact that said John & Mary were married anterior to 1794. And as this is the only question remaining heretofore in doubt, allow me to ask the favor of you, to forward to me at your earliest convenience, the necessary certificates of pension for her -
Very respectfully, Joseph Heward
Hon. L. P. Waldo, Comm. of Pensions.

Handwritten text in Arabic script, oriented vertically from right to left. The text appears to be a formal letter or document, with a clear main body of text and possibly a heading or signature at the top (right side of the image).
Revolutionary pension claim - May Keller -
Yours sincerely, P. Smith -
1882 1883 1884 1885

Washington City, July 5, 1853,
Respected Friend.
By a power of attorney from S. G. Turner, I am authorized to act as agent for Mary Tibbler , widow of John Tibbler , who was it is said a Revolutionary Pensioner . - she claims a pension under the act of 1838, & subsequent acts. which appears to have been filed in your office in 1852. The power of attorney above referred to, was filed with my letter of 30th Ult. & will be found, I presume with the papers of the Widow of Ichabod Stearnes dec d . - Please cause an examination to be made, and report the result to me, at your earliest convenience.
Believe me to be
respectfully your friend, Joseph Hasmond
Rev. L. P. Waldo, Secy of Pension.

Learn - \frac{6}{19} 1855. Peter Swinehart - for Mrs. Mary Stihle -
Peter Swinehart 195-425-
Embassy her Duluth & Mess for Mary Lemol -
Papers file June 22/55. & an: -Lemol -

Castleton Wayne County Ohio June 19 th 1855
I herewith inclose to you the paper sent to me and I have done as well as I know how to do it. Mary Kibler is frail and has bin for about 16 years her age is not known to a certainty but she is an old woman and no doubt is 85 or more years old if she ever had a record of her age it is lost or destroyd and had her support from others for nothing and that from the poor too and when Turner gets his share the pile will be small for I think it would not be right to not give him some Please write to me how much you can get for a warrant and I will let you know what she wishes you to do in this matter
yours Respectfully
Peter Swinehart For Mary Kibler
Joseph Howard

State of Ohio                      Be it known that Wayne County ss on the 18th day of December 1854. Personally appeared before me Joshua Wilson, a Justice of the peace in and for said County and State aforesaid, Wm Nowland, of lawful age, who being first duly sworn according to law, deposeth and saith, that he was a former resident of Berkeley County in the State of Virginia, and was well acquainted with John Ribler de and his wife Mary Ribler and that the said Mary Ribler's maiden name was Septima and believed to have been Mary Mansford, before her marriage to the said John Ribler, who was a pensioner of the United States. deponent further states that the said Mary Ribler, is yet alive and resides in Wayne County, in the State of Ohio, and that he has no interest in the application of the said Mary Ribler for a Pension, and further deponent saith not.
William Nowland
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written. I hereby certify that Wm Nowland, who has signed the above affidavit is a well known and respectable man for truth and veracity.
Joshua Wilson, P.

State of Ohio.      §      Benjamin Eason Clerk of Wayne County ss § the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Joshua Wilson and John C. Brown, Esqs whose genuine signatures appear to the foregoing, was at the time of so doing acting Justices of the peace duly commissioned and sworn that all their 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
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Wooster this 19 th day of December 1854.
Benjamin Eason, Clerk per William Walker, Dep

Washington City.
January 1. 1855.
Sir.
Enclosed you will find the affidavits and three certificates, numbered from 1, to 6, inclusive, being the additional evidence, which I understand by your instructions to be necessary to establish the claim of Mrs. Mary Trimmer, to a pension as the widow of John Trimmer deceased a pension on account of his services as a soldier in the Revolutionary war. Please, at your earliest convenience, forward me the certificate if found sufficient.
Very respectfully,
Joseph Hemand,
Hon. L. P. Waldo, Commr. of Pensions, Washington City, D.C.

Bascom Union County March 26th 65 Dear Sir
It has been since the 31 st of January I have had any information from you as to what is probable success in Mrs. Mary Kibler's Pension matter. I think it is time the Commission will be satisfied after the amount of evidence that has been filed. I hope you will still be successful in obtaining the pension. I have had 2 letters from the friends of Mrs. Kibler as to what is to be done, and without you can inform me it is impossible for me to give them any satisfaction. Please inform me at least what you know of the matter about three weeks ago. I wrote to you concerning a claim I have in the hands of Hon. C. S. Northcutt of Clarksville, Tenn. how it stands I am unable to decide. Please write the return mail.
Respectfully yours &c
J. P. Turner
1. Floard and Doye 3 at least 3

Jno. Blair Hays Esq Martinsburg Va
Pension Office January 19, 1855
Sir,
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 16 th instants. I am obliged to you for the information it contains, and yet it does not give all I need in the matter I have in hand. The facts are these. An application is now pending in this Office in favor of Mary Kibbler of Ohio who claims to be the widow of John Kibbler a revolutionary pensioner of the state of Virginia. I learn from the Clerk of your County that there is evidence in his office of the marriage of two John Kibblers or one John Kibbler twice, to wit, John Kibbler & Mary Mansfield in April 1781. and John Kibbler & Mary Roffe in January 1796. Now I am anxious to know whether the John Kibbler on whose estate your father in law administered left was their married, or if least one, whether his wife's maiden name was Mansfield or Roffe. It is a matter of importance to this Office if you can give me this information, you will confer a favor for which you will be usually rewarded. —

Wooster Decem 19. 1854
This is to certify that I am well acquainted with William Nowland who lives in Franklin Township of the County and do think he is a man who could be relied on for Truth and Veracity
J. H. Hanna

Martinsburg, Va.
January 24. 1855.
Sir:
Your letter of the 19 th has been received. There are some persons living in the country from whom I expect to get the necessary information in regard to John Kibler.
I shall be able to see them, within a few days, when I will at once advise you of the result of my inquiries.
I write now, merely to acknowledge the receipt of your letter and to say, that I will give it, as immediate attention, as may be possible.
I am, very Respectly
Yr: obed: servant
Geo R. Bland
Hon. L. R. Waldo -
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
D.C.

Pension Office, 3 rd Jan y . 1853.
Sir,
The additional evidence in the case of Mary Hibler widow of John of Ohio, has been received.
The proof is not satisfactory as to Mary's maiden name before her marriage to John. She and her husband lived in Berkeley County Virginia, at least as late as the year 1827, and she surely ought to be able to prove clearly, not only what her maiden name was, but also her identity as the widow of the pensioner.
I am, respectfully, Your Mt. Servt. L P Waldo Commissioner.
Joseph Howard, Esq. Present.

Virginia
Berkeley County to wit.
I E. G. Albertus Clerk of the the County Court of Berkeley County do hereby cer- tify that upon the 2 nd day of April 1781, there were a Marriage License issued from this Office for the intermarriage of John Kibbler and Mary Munford as appears from the records of said Court.
In testimony whereof, I the said E. G. Albertus Clerk as aforesaid have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Off- icial seal of said Court, at the Court House of said County, this 4 th day of September 1852 and in the 77 th year of our foundation
E. G. Albertus, C. B. C.

John Kibler of Virginia
Marry Mary Mumpud in April 1781. also
Marry Mary Riffe in January 1796. — Was there more than one John Kibler in the county and if so can we ascertain who each married. The John Kibler I am enquiring for died June 22. 1827 and John R. Wilson was his administrator. I wish to know who his widow was. —
Seamans General Clerks of the Circuit Court of Berkeley.
Old Jacob Poisel and Edward C. South- wood - Robert H Davis Campbell

Brief in case of Mary Killen widow of John Ohio.
1852 84 1768 Born. 1781 married when 29 18 yrs old.
1820 46 1774. 1781 7

Brief in case of Mary Kibler widow of John. Certif: Clk: Court of Berkley Co. Va. (4 th Sept: 1852), that a mar- riage license was issued from that office to John Kibler & Mary Mumford on 2 d Ap l 1781 . 52 / 68
Mary Kibler (3 d Sept: 1852), aged 84 yrs, a resident of Wayne Co. Ohio, - declares she is the widow of John Kibler a private in the army of U.S. & a pen- sioner of U.S. in Virginia. Married to John 9 th Ap l 1781 - John died 23 June 1827
Mary Ann Swinehart (20 Nov. 1852), is well acq d with Mary widow of John who was a resident of Berkley Co. Va. Was well acq d with John & Mary from the her earliest remembrances, residing together as husband & wife for 31 yrs. before his death which took place 22 d June 1827. That they raised a family of several children & that Mary still remains a widow & has never applied for a pension.
Jacob Koh & Amos Nichol (22 d Nov: 1853), say they were for- mer residents of Berkley Co. Va. well acq d . with John Kibler who they heard was a Revolu- tionary pensioner & well acq d with Mary his wife Mary, now a resident of Wayne Co. Ohio - they resided together as husband & wife. - Also acq d .

with their sons William, George & John Kibbler. John & Mary were old people at the time of their first acquaintance with them. Mary is about 90 yrs of age. her son W m if living would be 70 yrs. old. John is over 60 yrs. old. From their re- collection of them in 1812 they were heavy set, rough bearded men performing military duty - They were the reputed sons of John & Mary.
Eleanor H. Ford (10 th Dec r 1853), was a former resident of Berkley, Va. - well acquainted with John & Mary, who resided together as husband & wife from her earliest recollection to John's death in 1827. Knew their reputed sons William & John & others she has forgotten, - went to school with W m & John (deponent is now 64 yrs old), W m would be 70 yrs. old if living. John is over 60 yrs. old. They worked for her father many yrs. Mary was always reputed to have been married to John at an early age & was an old woman at her first acquaintance with her - think she is 85 yrs. old. John
John Kibbler (5 th Oct. 1853), son of John & Mary - his father was a revolutionary pensioner. His mother applied for a pension being a resident

of Wayne Co. Ohio. Deput. will be 67 yrs of age this month. His brother Wm if living would be 70 yrs. old. & was son of John & Mary. Believe his father & mother were married in Berkley. Va.
13 Mary was 13 yrs old when married.
34 24
1820
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4/17 1858,
6. W. O'Neal - Embracing Affidavit of Mrs. Mary Bann, in case of Mr. Henry  Stiles . John - Ohio - Nov - 1838
Cole

Sindlay Hancock County Ohio April 17 th 1835.
Rev Howard Ely
Dear Sir
Enclosed please find, Affidavit of Mrs Nancy Baund in relation to her Mother's Maiden name Hoping it may be of some avail to you.
There is a fee of fifty Cents due the Probate Judge for his Seal &c. Mr. Turner was here a few days ago and explained how the mistake occurred. The blanks were not filled as he says when the pension papers were prepared and he was requested to fill them up, but in doing so inserted the name of Mary Brangford through mistake instead as it should have been Mary Riffe, He said he would go to Wayne County and have the error corrected,
Respectfully yours C. W. Colwell

State of Ohio. Be it known that Wayne County, ss, on the 1 st day of June 185 th Personally appeared before me John C. Brown a Justice of the peace in and for said County, in State of Ohio. Jacob Bonebrake of lawful age and after being first duly sworn according to Law, deponeth and saith. That he was formerly a resident of Berkeley County, in the State of Virginia and that he was well acquainted with John Kibbler, and Mary Kibbler. residents of said Berkeley County, &c and that he knew them to live and cohabit together as husband and wife, from the year, 1791, deponeth further that, that he emigrated from Berkeley County, in the State of Pennsylvania, in said year, and settled in said County, one mile and a half from the residence of the said John Kibbler, and Mary his said wife, who was his immediate neighbour for six years, and that they were reputed to have been married, Anterior to the above date. deponeth further that, the said John & Mary Kibbler, were respectable people, and that he never heard any person question their being lawful Husband & Wife. deponeth further that, that he has no interest in an application of Mary Kibbler, for a pension, and further deponeth saith not.
Jacob Bonebrake
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written I hereby certify that Jacob Bonebrake, who has signed the above

Afadaret is a well known and respectable man for truth and veracity.
John E Brown S.P.

State of Ohio Franklin County ss
Be it known that the 15 th day of June 1854 before me D. J. Gabriel
a Justice of the peace, in and for said county, and State aforesaid. Personally appeared George Miller of lawful age, who being first duly sworn according to law, deponneth, and saith, that he was formerly a resident of of Berkly County in the State of Virginia. and that he was well acquainted with John Kibler. & Mary Kibler, who lived and cohabited together, as Husband, and Wife, from the time of his first acquaintance with them, which commenced in the spring of the year, 1793. and that they was reputed to have been married anterior to said year, deponant further states, that he brought the Midwife for the said Mary Kibler, at the birth of one of the children of her, and her said Husband. he further states, that they resided together from the aforesaid time, to the death of the said Husband, which took place in the year 1827. deponant further states, that the said John Kibler, was a Revolutionary Pensioner, he further states that he has no intrest whatsoever, in the application of the said Mary Kibler, for a pension, and further deponant saith not.
Attest D. J. Gabriel Samuel Miller
George Miller his mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written. I hereby certify that George Miller, who has signed the above affidavit, is a well known & respectable man, for truth and veracity.
David, J. Gabriel D.P.

State of Ohio. } I, Benjamin Eason, Clerk Wayne County ss } of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County and State aforesaid. do hereby Certify that John E. Brown Esqr, and David J. Gabriel Esqr, whose genuine signatures appear to the foregoing, were at the time of so doing acting Justices of the peace, duly commissioned and qualified that all their official acts as such, are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid County Court is a Court of Records having General Jurisdiction.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Court at Wooster this 2 nd day of June 1854. Benjamin Eason Clerk.
Mary Trinkle, widow of John Trinkle. Administratrix.
Filed Oct. 11. 1854. by Joseph Resinard Washington City D. C.

Martinsburg, Va.
January 16 th 1855.
Sir:
Your letter of the 11 th inst reached me in the midst of my Court, and I have only time to make a brief reply to the inquiries contained in it.
M c Wilson became the adm r of Kibler and as such received the arrearage of pension due him, to the amt of $28.28. This sum appears from his account to have been consumed in paying the costs of administration and the debts of Kibler.
M c Wilson's books (he was a merchant) after crediting the pension, show a balance due from Mrs. Kibler. The money therefore was, I presume paid over to neither the widow, or heirs.
Should you desire it, I will as soon as our Court adjourns, make the necessary investigation to enable me to answer the other inquiries proposed.
I think with some effort, the information may be procured from some of the old residents of this County.
Very Respectfully
Your obedt servt
Ino. Blair Hoge.
Hon. C. P. Waldo
pr pr.

No 14.06. Mary Kibler widow of John Ohio (Wayne Co)
Act July 29. 1848.
Admitted John Priv. 3. yrs - Col. Hough's Regt. pensioned under acts of 1818 & 1820. died June 22 d , 1827.
At $96 per annum from March 4. 1848.
Atty Joseph Howard Present.

John G. Turner, produces the certificate of W. J. Sloan, of Wooster Ohio, as to the standing of Mary Ann Swincheart for truth and veracity, and also of John Hagma, certifying to the character of William Rowland, for truth and veracity. and on his the said John G. Turner's request do hereby certify that W. W. J. Sloan is a clergyman of the Lutheran order in full communion with said church; and that John Hagma is Cash. of the Exchange Bank of this place, and that both are gentlemen of high character, W. J. Sloan Wooster Decr 19th 1854

Brief in the case of Mary Kibler, widow of John Wayne County and State of Ohio act July 29. 1848
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
John Kibler - pensioned under act of 1818, continued under act of 1820 - at $96. died June 22, 1827 - served 3 yrs in Housberger's Regt, as shown by the rolls - Marriage, in 1796. Proved by record of Berkley Co Va & by Joarol - confirmed by John's declaration in 1820 - Widowhood. Proved by Joarol.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Advised with Commissioner
Name and residence of Agent
Joseph Howard Present.
S. G. Dodge
Examining Clerk.

Tiffin City October 4 th 1852.
Sir.
Wishing your instructions in the case of Mary Kibler Widow of John Kibler deceased, who was a pensioner in the State of Virginia. and died on the 22 nd day of June 1827. Mrs Kibler still survives a widow. that it seems she has never made any application for a pension being ignorant of the fact that she was entitled to a pension under the act of 1838. will it be proper for her to make her application under the act of 1838. for the half pay and her pension under the act of 22 nd February 1848. in the body of the same declaration or must each declaration be a separate case we would rather have it in one Please inform me at your earliest convenience.
I am Very Respectfully yours &c.
Hon. J. E. Heath. Commissioner of Pensions.

Tiffin City Sept 20 th 1853.
Sir.
Had it not been for Mr Howard my agent. I could have remained in the dark as to the nature of the case of Mrs Mary Fikler. widow of John F. Fikler. He informs me from the declaration of John Fikler. in 1820. as to the age of his wife. She would only have been 27 years of age. at the time she professed her marriage. I believe there must have been some mistake in making such statement. and this may be accounted for from the fact that John Fikler. was an intemperate man at that time but would not say that he would attempt to make any statements willingly, but let that be as it may. I am well satisfied as to the correctness of Mrs Mary Fikler's declaration from the fact she is a truly pious woman. and the records of the court. as to the date of the marriage licence. and the counter evidence that can be obtained from the most respectable persons of this locality. who have known the widow and her husband about the space of fifty years or near that time. and from their first acquaintance with John and Mary Fikler. They had raised all their children. to men and women and if John Fikler their reputed son would be living he would be not less than seventy years of age. he was the eldest son. of whom I was some what acquainted with. and those persons are willing to testify that the said Mary Fikler must be near 90 years of age. to this fact I am well satisfied. if this should meet the approbation of the Department. as a satisfactory explanation. I wish to be informed. and will endeavor to get the certificates of those persons.

knowing the facts, as I have above stated, I know that the widow is in grate need of her pension in her old and infirm years.
I am very respectfully yours &c
J. G. Turner.
Hon L. P. Waldo. Commissioner.
Old man says
Mary 46 78 John 24 56
Mary says she was 82 in 1852 - making her 13 in 1781
1852 84 1768 1781 13

John Kibler, act 1818, at $8 per month died 22 June 1827. arrears to the day of his death paid to John H. Wilson, his adm r . nothing said about widow nor children.
Robt J. Morrison
Ann Adair

22 June '27 10
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go to Geo H. Melton Bullitt
Pension Office
October 13. 1874
Sir
Please inform me to what time John Keller of Virginia was last paid. Act of March 18. 1878. To whom was the last payment made?
Yours &c
L. M. Waldo Compt.
R. J. Atkinson Esq 30 Austin St Present

Wooster Dec - 19 th /54
Hon J. Sloane,
Dear Sir,
This is to certify that I am well acquainted with the Mary Ann, wife of Peter Lownheart - and know her to be a woman of excellent character - and whose word can be relied upon.
Yours Truly,
W. J. Sloane.
Hon J. Sloane

Henry Kibler & Hannah Holmes
Power of atty
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Know all men by these presents, That I J. G. Turner of the county of Seneca and State of Ohio have constituted and appointed, and by these presents do constitute and appoint R. M. Boyer & R. R. Lockford my true and lawful attorney irrevocably for me and in my name to receive from the United States all such sum or sums of money as may be due me on any account whatsoever, as attorney for Mary Hibley. Widow of John Hibley who was a pensioner of the United States as aforesaid. and also the Pension of Hannah Holmes now on file in the pension office. and Widow of Judah Hibley.
and in my name to execute such receipts and acquittances for the same as may be necessary, and generally to do all lawful acts and things touching the premises; and an attorney or attorneys under him for the purposes aforesaid, to make and at his pleasure to revoke; hereby confirming all and whatsoever my said attorney shall lawfully do or cause to be done in the premises, by virtue of these presents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this
(Attest) D. Cunningham Thomas Cox
day of _____ 1852.
J. G. Turner 
State of Ohio } to wit: County of Seneca }
On this 27 th day of November 1852, J. G. Turner personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace , in and for the County aforesaid, and acknowledged the above power of attorney to be his act and deed for the purposes therein expressed
D. Cunningham J. P.
State of Ohio } to wit: County of Seneca }
I hereby certify that D. Cunningham Esq., before whom the above acknowledgment was made, and who has hereunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Common Pleas Court, for the County aforesaid, this 27 th day of November , 1852.
Philip Spelman Samuel Stoner Clerk. Deft Clerk

Baseom Lincoln County. 8 April 16 th 1855.
Dear Sir
This day I reached home from Wayne County Ohio. when I was in Wooster I called to see Rev. Mr. Glower for a certificate as to the character and standing of Mr. Peter Greinehart. whose appearance appears. I am assure you that I feel my self highly justified in taking the course I did from its commencement and from a letter I received from the Clerk of Berks County. as to the marriage licence that was issued to John Riblers marriage in 1781. was all the evidence that I had to govern me. and accordingly I wrote out Mr. Riblers declaration and you will see by the testimony of Mrs. Greinehart. who was then present and there with enclose said letter for your inspection but have the goodness to have it preserved.
I would state as to the statements of Jacob Boncail. I presume that he took this woman for the first wife of John Ribler. George Miller also stated that he was in the 18 th year of his age or there abouts when he was first acquainted with the said husband and wife. he stated that he was 78 years of age. in 1853. from which I calculated that his first acquaintance with them was in 1773.
I will send the Rev. Glower's certificate as before. & tell if you think it is necessary. I would inform you that I found a letter from the Commissioners. which is quite sharp. as to the proceedings. so please do me the kind favour of informing me what you think of the evidence here enclosed. at your earliest convenience. I have also received one from you. and am sorry that you have had so much trouble in the present case.

Woulda State further that what I have been informed by Mr Dreal of Findlay that some mischief has been thought up against me in case of the pension of Mrs Nickle. which was done by Mr Bourn of Hancock County Ohio. who tried to get Mrs Nickle to dismiss me from her employ but when I was there she informed me of the facts and stated she would give me a written agreement for the one half or equal to that she might obtain. and accordingly it was done which none said Bourn had little good. as he expected to get a share of said pension. plus do me the kind favor to answer the rest of those papers as to what you think of them Respectfully yours
J. G. Fugner.
P.S. Woulda say in difference to the far I am to have in the case of Jack is Jack. the one for the and I am willing to divorce with you if any thing is obtained. (Please hand those papers to the learn him self.) Since the above was written I have not received the enclosed certificate of Rev W. I. Glover.
From - 4/16/1855.
J. G. Fugner. Enclosing explanatory evidence in case of Mrs. Mary Nickle.
Recd at Pension office April 23. Summons April 28/55. The has letter annu. Recd. of Pensions - etc etc - J. G. F.

State of Ohio      § Wayne County.    § § Be it known that on the 10 th § day of April 1855. Personally appeared § before me John C Brown a Notary of the peace § in and for said County and State aforesaid. John G Turner § who being first duly sworn according to law, deposed § and said that in December 1854. he had several affidavits § taken, as to what was the reputed maiden name of § Mary Rikler of Wayne County Ohio and the witnesses § was qualified as to what was her name before marriage § which appears to have been Rife, and at the time said § name was given. Deponent stated that it did not appear § like the same, as was contained in a letter he had from § the Commissioner of Pensions under date of Oct 4 th 1854. § and stated that if it was differently spelled, it might § over through the testimony and require Blanks to be § left, for the to have the name properly inserted as it was § in the letter of the Commissioner, to Joseph Howard Edgar § and the matter was closed until deponent returned home, § where said letter was, and further states that when he returned § home, his recollection of the reputed maiden name of the § said Mary Rikler had left him, and by referring to said letter § of the Commissioner, he found that according to said letter, § Mary Mansford, was the second wife of John Rikler as he § deponent was informed in Wayne County at the time he was § about getting said affidavits. Deponent further states that § the first discovery of his mistake in the matter was on § the receipt of a letter he received from Wayne County Ohio § on the subject, and also a conversation he had with Mr § Borman of Hancock County Ohio, and further deponent § said not.
John G Turner
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written. John C Brown J.P.

State of Ohio. Be it known that on the 10 th day May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty five, personally appeared before me John C. Brown Mary Ann Sinclair, of lawful age who being first duly sworn according to law, deposeth and saith that in December last she was called upon to testify to the reputed maiden name of the said Mary Kibler, and that she testified that Mary Kibler was Mary Kibbler or had maiden name, before her marriage, and at the time John G. Turner knew that said name did not agree with that which was contained in a letter he had from Washington City, written by the Commissioner of Pensions, stating the name of the said Mary Kibbler before her marriage, and said Turner stated that if the name was differently spelled, it would not do in establishing the proper name, which the Commissioner of Pensions had received from the Clerk of Beckly County Court, and that the Justice left the blanks in the affidavit of the said Mary Kibbler and deponents to be filled out by said Turner, after he returned home, where said letter was, and that she has good reason to believe that the said Turner had a good intent in the matter, for the showing of the Commissioner's letter as aforesaid makes Mary Mansfield, the second wife of the said John Kibbler, who it appears was married in 1781. She further states that another John Kibbler was married in 1776, to a Mary Kibbler, and that she has seen said letter of the Commissioner, as stated by said Turner, deponent further states that she was present at the time said Mary Kibbler was sworn to her declaration in Sept 1852, and if there was any mistake in any of her statements, she had forgotten the time she was married, and that Mary Kibbler has lost all her recollection as to the proper time of her marriage and age, and that her memory has failed her for many years, the said Turner only states to her that she must have been married in April 1781, as he had received a letter from Beckly County Court, in

sequent to the marriage of her and her said husband, and the said Mary Kibler. That it was about that time and accordingly was known. By the Probate Judge from Wheeler, and further deponent saith not.
Mary Ann Swinehart
I swear to and subscribed before me the day and year above written. I hereby certify that Mary Ann Swinehart, who has signed the above affidavit is a person of known respectability for truth and veracity.
John E Brown J.P.
State of Ohio. Be it known that on the 10th day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and 55. Personally appeared before me. John E Brown a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and State aforesaid. Peter Swinehart of lawful age, who being first duly sworn according to law, deposeth and saith that he was personally present, in Cumberland last, at the time John G. Turner here the several affidavits taken as to the maiden name of Mary Kibler, before the marriage, and the witness was qualified, to said name which was stated to have been Mary Rife, and at the time the witness was qualified, said Turner, remarked that Rife was not as the Commission of Pensions have it in his letter sent to said Turner the Clerk of Buelly County Court had given it, to said Commissioner, and the said Turner stated that if Rife was differently spelled from that which was contained in said letter, it would not be apt to do, and that the Justice had left the Blanks open for said Turner, to insert properly, as was supposed to be in said letter, when said Turner returned home, and deponent further states that he has good reason to believe that said

Thence, was justified in placing Mary Hager's name in said blanks, as he had been informed that the said Mary Hinkle was the second wife of John Hinkle the defendant further states that on examining the Commission letter, he finds that according to his statement Mary Hager was the second wife as aforesaid, who is stated to have been married in 1781, and also John Hinkle to Mary Hinkle in 1776. Defendant further states that Mary Hinkle in her affidavit that she was a young woman in the 21 year of her age, at the time of the marriage, but said Thorne had at her age down at the time, through a mistake which was stated (14 years) in place of 21, as she was then 21, and defendant Smith not.
Peter Irwine Hart
Given to me subscribed before me the day and year above written. I hereby certify that Peter Irwine Hart who has signed the above affidavit, is a person of known respectability for truth and veracity, further certify that in Scamton last Mary Hinkle appeared and that of Maryann Irwinehart, Blanks was left by me with her for the purpose of having John G. Thorne to insert the proper maiden name of the said Mary Hinkle.
John E. Brown J.P.
The State of Ohio, } WAYNE COUNTY, ss. }
I, Benjamin Eason, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for said county, do hereby, Certify that John E. Brown before whom the foregoing Declaration & Affidavit were made, and who has thereunto subscribed his name officially, in his own proper hand writing, was at the date thereof, and now is an acting Justice of the Peace
within and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified according to law, whose commission bears date April the 19 th A. D. 1853 , and will expire April the 19 th A. D. 1856 , and to all whom official acts full faith and credit are and of right ought to be given, in testimony whereof said instrument is executed in accordance with the laws of said State of Ohio, which signature therein I believe to be genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Maumee, the 21 st day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty three.
Benjamin Eason Clerk