Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 6462, for William Loucks, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
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Loucks, William Margaret
R. 6462
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No 4. Ohio 13.009.
M m Loucks.
of Gallia Co. in the State of Ohio. who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Keebley of the Brigade commanded by Genl. Darr. in the Pennsylvania line for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio. at the rate of 80. Dollars 00. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of May 1833 to M m Loucks and sent to Francis Le Clerq Gallipolis, Ohio.
Arrears to the 4th of March. 1833 150. Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept. 1833 40. $200.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Wm J. Palmer Clerk, Book 6. Vol. 8 Page 15.

Wm Soucks Declaration
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Wm Soucks Declaration

State of Ohio } ss. County of Gallia }
On this thirteenth day of August A.D. 1832, personally appeared in open court, before the judges of the court of common pleas for Gallia county now sitting William Leach a resident of Green township in county of Gallia State of Ohio, aged 82 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
That he was drafted into a detachment under the command of Gen Bart, year not recollected, on an expedition against the Indians at Chemokins, that he was occupied four months and a half at this time. This was at Easttown Pa-
That he enlisted in the service of the United States under the following named officers, as far as he can recollect, and serve as herein stated - Capt. Heseline whose father was a Col in the flying camp - other officers not recollected - he does not recollect the year, but it was in the spring. This was at Easttown in Pa he enlisted - from thence crossed the Delaware into the Jerseys, where his company met the army under Washington at Morristown. his company was then ordered to bring in forage from the neighboring country. From this place, the army moved towards the North river, where it lay for two weeks, when it returned across the country to Brandywine that he was in the battle fought at that place, which took place just before harvest, from thence the army moved to Germantown. during the action at that place, he drove an ammunition wagon, that

The wagons were so fixed they moved without much noise. This was a little after harvest. Soon after this he was allowed to go home on furlough till the coming spring, spring but was not called out again. That in the whole he thinks he served in the army about seven years. Further particulars and dates he does not recollect; his memory being having before become very defective, owing both to age and sickness.
That when he entered the army, he lived about a mile from the town of Easttown Pa, where he had just completed his apprenticeship under with Melser Hoag, being the twenty one years of age - That after the war he went to Virginia, resided in Botterton county; that Col. Boyers, clerk of the county, " Dabest Esq. " Wilson Esq. knew him at that time and that he was so engaged in his declaration he asserts -
That he was born in Philadelphia.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency of any state. William his Loucks mark
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
And we, Francis Lefferey clk. c.c.p. G.C. Winston Hambleton, and William Henry resident in the same township, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with the said William Louck, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declarations; that we believe him to be 82 years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution and that my concern is that opinion.
Winston Hambleton William his Henry mark
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid -
Francis Lefferey clk. c.c.p. G.C.

And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the abovenamed applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the court further certifies, that it appears to them that the above named persons who testify in his behalf, are resident in the same township and are creditable persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit - and further that (there is no clergyman in his neighborhood)
Francis Le Clercq Clerk of the court of Common Pleas of Gallin county, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said court in the matter of the application of Wm Forch for a pension -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this thirteenth day of Aug - 1832 -
Francis Le Clercq Clk. c.c.p. G.C.

Tom Loucks-
13.009 "
Adm for 2 years from 1999-
Francis Le Clercq Clerk Gallipolis Gallia County Ohio

BRIEF in the case of  William Loucks  of Gallia County  in the State of  Ohio  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 82 Years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     enlisted In 17 Year not recollected 3 1 " Private Gen. Darts Expedition against the Indians   Thinks he served about 7 Years. " Capt Reschline no other Officers names recollected  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Brandywine, Germantown,  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Easton Pennsylvania  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Defective in regard to proof of time of service 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Examining Clerk.

State of Ohio Gallia County ss Gallipolis 29 December A.D. 1832
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a justice of the peace for & within the County of Gallia personally John Loucks, aged forty years and made oath that he is well acquainted with William Loucks applicant for a Pension & who subscribed the within Certificate & for more than twenty five years since he heard said William Loucks say that he had served during the Revolutionary war as a private & wagoner for four years but does not recollect the specific time he served in each of the two different States he further says that said William Loucks has shown him at different times a door lock which he told him (thereby) that it was given him by one of the field officers in the Revolutionary war, that he does not recollect when he first saw the same, the first time but believes it is more than twenty five years & he knows that but a few years since said William Loucks had still the said lock which he always kept as a memento of the old war and further this affiant saith he has always believed & doth yet believe that said William Loucks served in the Revolutionary war as he stated to him & above mentioned  Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year first above written J. P. McReynolds J.P.  John Loucks
State of Ohio Gallia County ss Gallipolis 29 Decr 1832 Before me John P. McReynolds
a justice of the peace for the said County of Gallia Personally appeared William Loucks who subscribed the within affidavit & in addition thereto made oath to the following facts viz and in answer to the interrogatories put by the war department saith as to the first that he was born in Philadelphia P a he believes in the year 1750 as to the second that he neither hath or knows any record of his age - as to the 3 rd when he entered the service as stated in his application he lived at East Town P a as to the 4 th he was drafted the first time & entered the second.
as to the 5 th he knows no additional circumstances to which he can refer in this regard to remember more than what he has already stated except that a french officer was shot & killed at Brandywine & taken to Philadelphia to be buried, the name he does not recollect but knows that he understood him to be a field officer who landed in Boston - he as to the 6 th interrogatory that he never had any discharge and as to the 7 th as to reference to Veracity he refers to the honorable Mr. Vinton in Congress. Francis Deflery Esq d Post master in this town - he further saith that he has yet in his possession the door lock which was referred to by John Loucks and that he did receive it from Capt. Kelsay & further more the deponent saith not sworn to & subscribed before me the above day  William Loucks Mark  J. P. McReynolds J.P. A.D.

3 State of Ohio Gallia County ss Gallipolis 29 December AD 1832 I John P. R. Bureau one of the Justices of the Peace for and within the county of Gallia County do hereby certify that the foregoing affidavits of William Loucks and Daniel Wagner dated 22 Instant and the affidavits of John Loucks and William Loucks dated the day were all taken before me as above stated. I further certify that I have been acquainted with William Loucks for upwards of twenty seven years Part of the time he resided in this Town & the balance in Green Township less than three miles distance that I always believed and yet believe him to be a man of Truth & Veracity — also that I am personally acquainted with Daniel Wagner & John Loucks & I believe them both to be men of truth & veracity — Given under my hand & seal this above date 2 day J. P. R. Bureau J. P. R. L. B.
The State of Ohio Gallia County ss
I Francis Le Clercq Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for said County do hereby certify that John P. R. Bureau Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavits appears to have been sworn to and subscribed was at that time and still is one of the acting Justices of the peace within and for said County duly Commissioned and sworn and that full faith and credit are & ought to be given to all his official proceedings as well in Courts of Justice as thereout
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the Seal of said Court at Gallipolis this thirty first day of December AD 1832
Francis Le Clercq Clk. c.c.p. G.P.

William Loucks; on his application for a Pension State of Ohio Gallia County S. Gallipolis This twenty second day of December A D 1832 Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace for Gallipolis Township County aforesaid who being duly sworn, deposed and saith, that by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory he can not swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below and in the following grades:
as a Private for four months & half thereafter under the draft of General Dark or Dart (4 1/2 months)
as a Private under an enlistment by Capt Hesline and the said Captain Hesline ordered me to drive a wagon belonging to the line and there remained in that situation for at least two years -
and in the same capacity after the promotion of said Hesline I served under General Washington as a wagoner, carrying Bomb Shells & ammunitions to Brandy wine & other places during the period of four years & upward and for such service I claim a Pension
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22 d 22 d December A D 1832 J. H. H. Bureau Justice Peace William Loucks his mark
Affidavit of Daniel Wigner in the matter of William Loucks application for a pension.
Personally appeared before me John P. Robinson Justice of Peace in and for the County of Gallia Daniel Wigner a resident of Green in said County, and being on oath certifies that he knew during the revolution war the above named William Loucks; that to his knowledge the said Loucks served as a soldier under Capt Hesline. That said Loucks was in the service at the time of the battles of Brandywine and Germantown, and always understood that he was in those battles. That he the deponent lived at that time in Philadelphia County, and knew the said Loucks when lived at with Major Hoey near the forks of the Delaware And further this deponent saith that about fourteen years since, he removed to this County and that then said Loucks told in conversation with him said that he served as a soldier about  about seven years in the war of Revolution; that he believed it true then and still believes it so. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22 d day of December A D 1832 J. H. H. Bureau Justice Peace Daniel Wigner

I know all men by these presents that we Mary Stevenson, William Henry, Susanna Henry, Elijah Cottrell, Catherine Cottrell, Joseph Ruffner, Margaret Ruffner, John Dewitt, Sally Dewitt, John Loucks, Nancy Reaves, & William Loucks
Of Gallia County and State of Ohio, His ab law, and legal representatives of William Loucks late of Gallia County deceased do hereby constitute and appoint, our brother Jacob Loucks of said County our true and lawful attorney, for us and in our names to have made out, and signed by him as such, a declaration or application, to the proper officers of the Government of the United States, for such arrears of Pension, back pay, bounty land or whatever may be found due, to the heirs of William Loucks, who departed this life January 12 th 1837- and Margaret Loucks wife of said William Loucks who departed this life on the 11 th Day of April 1848, which may be found due to them or either of them, for the services of the said William Loucks in the war of the revolution, and in order to a successful prosecution of the same, our said attorney is hereby authorized and empowered to appoint a sub attorney to aid and assist him, to whom we hereby delegate the same power and authority to act in the premises that is by us delegated to him the said Jacob Loucks
And our said Attorney or Attorneys are hereby and herein authorized, in the name of said heirs, to prosecute such claim under any act or acts of Congress, he or they may deem advisable, and to obtain the services of any Attorney or other person, at such rate as he may deem advisable, in the prosecution of the same
Hereby ratifying and confirming or attorneys whatever our attorney may do relative thereto
With the understanding, that whatever, may be the avails of the same, after all expenses paid, that our said Attorney is and shall divide the same "pro rata" among the heirs of said

William and Margaret Loucks, immediately on receipt of the same
Witness our hands and seal this 17th Day of October A D 1852
Nancy Peavy Seal John Loucks Seal
his William L. Loucks Seal mark
Mary her X Shovlin Seal
William mark X Henry Seal
Susanna his X Henry Seal
Elijah his mark X Cottrell Seal
Catharine mark X Cottrell Seal
Joseph her X Ruffner Seal
Margaret mark X Ruffner Seal
John mark X Dewitt Seal
Sally her X Dewitt Seal
I Lewis Peasom a Notary public in and for Gallia County and State of Ohio. Do hereby certify that the persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing power of attorney, personally appeared before me, and acknowledged the above signing and sealing to be their act and deed which they signed in my presence
Given under my hand and seal Notarial — this 17th Day of October 1852
Lewis Peasom N.P.

State of Ohio, Gallia County ss
On this 18 th Day of October A D 1852 personally appeared before me, a Justice of the peace, within and for Gallia County and State of Ohio Jacob Louks of said County, who being duly sworn according to law sets forth and declares that William Louks late of Gallia County deceased was inscribed on the roll of revolutionary pensioners, at the Cincinnati agency at Ninety six Dollars per annum for services in the war of the revolution, which he continued to receive during his life time, which continued until, January 12 th 1837 - at which time he left Margaret Louks his wife, a widow, who survived him until the 11 th Day of April 1848. That the said William Louks and Margare et his wife were married, on or about the month of October 1781 as is believed, and known by the reputed ages of their sons and daughters, but no family record was ever kept by them, or public record, as is known to the particular but as each child grew up, they were told how old they were, by which reckoning each one continues to number the years of their age, from which reckoning, no doubt exists, but the said William Louks and Margaret his wife were married at or previous to the time stated, as the oldest daughter in so reckoning her age is now Seventy years old.
He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining for the heirs of the said William and Margaret Louks, the pension of Ninety six Dollars per annum, which was secured to the said Margaret as widow of said William Louks from the date of the last semi annual payment of said Louks until the death of the said Margaret Louks which occurred on the 11 th Day of April 1848 - as provided by an act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836 and all supplementary acts, relative thereto,

He refers the honorable Commissioners of Pensions to the roll of revolutionary pensioners for documentary evidence in support of said claim and amount of pension sworn to and subscribed before. Send draft or evidence of allowance me, the day and year to Lewis Newson Gallipolis Ohio of our said Lewis Newson for himself, and as attorney for other heirs Jacob Soules
I Joseph Drouillard Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Gallia and State of Ohio, do hereby certify that Lewis Newson is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly commissioned and sworn as such, and that the above is his genuine signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and to which I have the seal of said Court  my hand  set at Gallipolis this 18th day of October 1852
Jos. Drouillard CLK By S. Drouillard Dep
State of Ohio Gallia County ss
In his proper person came before me a Probate Judge in and for the County of Gallia and state of Ohio Colonel Robert Safford of said County who being duly sworn according to law declares, that William Soules, with Margaret Soules his wife, emigrated to said County with some  some children and located on an adjoining farm to his farm, in the year 1845, having lived in Ohio the year preceding, at which time their oldest daughter, was a young woman full grown, and some twenty or more years old, which in the absence of other evidence, warrants the conclusion that the said William Soules and

3 Margaret his wife were married before or when the said Souths was in the revolutionary war.
He further states, that, over since, they came to this County (Gallia) and during the life time of the said William Souths, they were reputed to be husband and wife, and that the foregoing persons who have signed the foregoing power of Attorney are heirs and legal representatives of the said William and Margaret Souths, and as well as he recollects the said William Souths died on an adjoining farm on or about the year 1837 and Margaret Souths in the Spring of 1848.
Robt. Safford
Who appeared before me, Jacob Blazer John Safford who being sworn according to law, declares, that in the year 1804, as well as he recollects, William Souths with a family of about nine or ten children settled upon a farm adjoining the Town of Gallipolis, on which he raised crops the succeeding year; and the year following, the said William Souths purchased a farm, adjoining the farm of Col. Robert Safford in Green Township, in Gallia County aforesaid to which he removed with Margaret Souths his wife and or ten nine sons and daughters, the eldest of whom, a daughter was then what was called an old maid, where the said William Souths and Margaret his wife continued to live until their death, that of said William Souths occurred about the year 1837 that of Margaret his wife about the year 1848, and that they were during the life time of the said William Souths reputed to be husband and wife, and that the persons who have signed the foregoing power of attorney are heirs of the said William and Margaret Souths.
Jacob Blazer

I Samuel B Rathburn a Probate Judge in and for the County of Gallia and State of Ohio, do hereby certify that Judge Robert Safford and Jacob  John Oliver Safford has been personally appeared before me and were sworn by me to the truth of the affidavits by them subscribed, which they signed in my presence, they are also creditable witnesses
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name, and to which I have affixed the seal of said Court at Gallipolis this 17 th Day of October 1852
Samuel B. Rathburn Judge

Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
ADY
October 30, 1929.
Mrs. John S. White, R. R. 1, Charleston, Illinois.
Dear Madam:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 6462, it appears that William Loucks was born in 1750 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
While living about one mile from East Town, Pennsylvania, he enlisted, date not stated, and served four and one half months as a private in an expedition under General Dark or Dart in the Pennsylvania Troops against the Indians.
He next enlisted, date not stated, and served two years as wagoner under Captain Kachlein in the Pennsylvania Troops, and subsequently served over four years as a wagoner transporting ammunition. He was in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown.
After the Revolution he lived for a time in Botetourt County, Virginia. About 1805 he moved to Ohio.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 13, 1832 while a resident of Green Township, Gallia

county, Ohio, formerly of Gallipolis, Ohio.
He died January 12, 1837 in said Green Township.
Soldier married in October 1781 in Pennsylvania, place not stated, Margaret, her maiden name not given. She died April 11, 1848 in Gallia County, Ohio, leaving the following children: Elizabeth Hedrick, Mary Thevenin, Nancy Reaves (formerly Elizabeth, Mary and Nancy Loucks), Catharine the wife of Elijah Cottrell, Sally the wife of John DeWitt, Margaret the wife of Joseph Ruffner, Susanna the wife of William Henry, and John Jacob and William Loucks.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH, Commissioner.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ statement of the military history of William Loucks during the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
R. File 6462.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     ✓ 4 1/2 mos. Pai. Col. [illegible] Col. Dark [illegible] Penn.   ✓ 2 mos. Wagoner [illegible] ✓   ✓ 4 mos. Wagoner From [illegible] man Genl. Washington   to [illegible] other places.  
Battles engaged in, Brandywine & Red Bank Residence of soldier at enlistment, East Town Penn. Date of application for pension, Aug 13 1832 His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Green Fork, Gallia Co. Ohio. Age at date of application, born in 1750 at Philadelphia Penn.
Remarks: He was [illegible] Penn. Oct. 1781 [illegible]  He died June 12 1837 in Green Fork; she died Apr. 11 1848, leaving the  following children.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

+ Col Det Brightwell a Capt of the children a Col
1852 Mary Thevenin William Henry Susannah Henry The ... All ... Margaret Ruffner John De Witt Sally De Witt
Only ch. 1848 Elizabeth Hadrick Catharine Cottrell ✓ (Elijah Cottrell) John ✓ Jacob ✓ Mary Thevenin ✓ Nancy Peaco ✓ Sally De Witt ✓ (John De Witt) Margaret Ruffner ✓ (Joseph Ruffner) William ✓ Susannah Henry ✓ (William Henry)
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L. W. B. R. 6462.
the military Revolutionary soldiers the widows were emer and pay and the of possession the in the r Depart- s and other records service in the Revolution- also be found on file in the any of the original States.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS, WASHINGTON, D. C.,
D. W. & N. DIV. REVOLUTIONARY.
Oct. 23, 1893.
Sir:-
Replying to your recent communication you are advised that William Loucks made an application for pension on August 15, 1832, at which time he was 32 years of age and residing in Gallia Co., Ohio, and his pension was allowed for 2 years' actual service as a private in the Pennsylvania troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Kesline and Co/ Dart. Place of enlistment East Town, Pa.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
Mr. Burton H. Loucks,
921 F Street, N. W., City.

Appeal
Heirs of Margaret South claiming arrear, due as widow of William South pensioner Revolutionary war
Index
Levis Newborn Gallipolis B

Gallipolis O. April 14 th 1854
Honorable Secretary of the Interior
Sir
In the case of the claim of the heirs of Margaret Sucks for an arrear due to her, as the widow of William Sucks a pensioner (under act of 7 th June 1832) for services in the war of the revolution, under the act of 7 th July 1838, a decision has been made by the Commissioner of pensions, from which I now appeal to you, for your decision on the points now and at issue, and to which I take exceptions. In October 1832 an attorney for the heirs of Margaret Sucks I filed a declaration, made out and signed by Jacob Sucks an attorney for 60 heirs. The commissioner of pensions, informed me as their assistant attorney that the claim could not be proceeded by a power of attorney, but by an administrator; whereupon said Jacob Sucks was duly appointed by the Probate Judge of Gallia County and State of Ohio, who gave bond, and security as the laws of Ohio require, and was sworn to discharge his duty, with fidelity. Which was sent to Commissioner of pensions, said attorney was then informed that proof of service, and proof of marriage by a family, Court or Church record was required. Testimonies were then called up to prove cohabitation and reputation of marriage with the consecutive births of ten children. The first born of whom was born previous to 1783 - As we could not find a family record, neither proof by Court or church record, we resorted to the alternative, that of cohabitation and reputation.

of marriage, which is declared by Starked and other commentators, as all sufficient in such cases in civil actions, the best evidence the nature of the case will admit,
The next subterfuge resorted to was that of requiring us to prove the services of William Smith in the war of the revolution,
To which tergiversations I demurred to, and gave the law and the evidence on which I relied, but the opinions entertained by Commissioners were reaffirmed, With an allusion to the right of appeal,
And now Sir we avail ourselves of the privilege secured to all applicants, when dissatisfied with such decisions, that of appeal
We claim, on the first point, that we have conclusively shown, abolition and repudiation of the former marriage of the parties, from previous to 1783. - And rely for proof of services on that evidence adduced to a court of record, on which the pension was allowed,
In view of the premises, and were of opinion we might claim the arrear under the act of 4 th July 1836 - but for fear of erring in favour of claimants, we claimed under act of 7 th July 1838, in which we were supported by the consecutive ages of ten children, the eldest of whom was shown to be grown in 1833 -
In support of the allowance of such testimony, the honorable and lamented H C Goddard acting Secretary of the Interior, on the 13 th September 1850

In the case of Rhoda B. Quinn widow of John O'Quinn says, "that "the continuous cohabitation of the parties as man and wife for so many years, and the birth of so many children, conventionally acknowledged and treated as legitimate, being proven, the marriage might well be presumed,
On the second point, we claim that when objections are raised as to the proof adduced by the recipient of the pension on his first application, nothing but rebutting testimony can invalidate it. In which we are sustained and supported by the opinion given by the inimitable John G. Mason to the Secretary of War, on the 23 d June 1856 - a few quotations from which it is presumed will be deemed ample and sufficient.
He says "The widow of a husband who was drawing a pension at the time of his decease is not to be required to furnish any further evidence that her said husband, was entitled to such pension. This is the enactment in the body of the section and prescribes the general rule, which is "that upon a revision of the testimony in the case of the deceased husband, the commissioner shall be satisfied that the pension was properly granted, without the proviso, the enjoyment of a pension by the husband at the time of his death would have been conclusive on that point in the widow's case. The proviso makes it but a presumptive evidence, liable to be rebutted, but it is sufficient evidence to establish the fact unless it is rebutted by the commissioner of pensions."

He says the onus is on the government to find rebut- ting testimony. I say so too. If William Dowd did not serve a length of time to acquire a right to a pension, let it be shown, this I think is conclusive on that point. On the second point he says, "To establish the relation of widow to the deceased, a marriage must be proved; and this section of the law prescribes the proof required to be, that "which would be sufficient to establish the marriage between the applicant and deceased in civil personal actions in a court of law" (which is laid down in 2 o Starkie, part 4 th page 939) Under the section referred to by him, he says further, "to establish the relation of widow, proof of marriage in fact, cannot be required — that is by witnesses present at the ceremony, or by official records: general reputation and cohabitation are sufficient. prima facie , this is presumptive evidence, and may be rebutted by countervailing testimony, the date of the marriage may be established by evidence of the same character which in civil personal actions would establish, further, perdignum etc."
Now Sir we call on you, furthermore we ask of you respectfully to, examine and see the spirit and benignant spirit , policy manifested in the enactment of the pensions laws now in force that they were enacted and promulgated to a wondering world that republics are grateful and that in the interpretation of those enactments

some liberality in their interpretation should be exercised, otherwise the benignant intentions of Congress would be curtailed or frustrated.
None of the technical subtleties of legal proceedings were intended should be enforced, but an enlarged and liberal policy should be exercised with soldiers of the revolution and their widows.
No other government of the civilized world have ever adopted the same policy and what is the consequence; When the tocsin of war, is sounded in our land, our yeomanry, our mechanics, and all grades and occupations, drop the implements of industry and enterprise and fling to the tested field, and the air is rent with the cry— "My Country, right or wrong my country" — While the conscripts, and serfs of power march with reluctant step to the battle field, well remembering that an empty title can only be their reward for meritorious services.
It is needless to multiply arguments. It is hoped and presumed, you will examine the whole case, and decide the points in issue in that spirit of liberality in which the laws have been enacted granting pensions, to widows as vested interests, and to be enjoyed by their heirs if they the widows failed to apply for them.
With due respect your humble Servt
Lewis Nelson, Attorney for heirs of Margaret South and reputation

6462

State of Ohio Gallia County ss. On this thirteenth day of September A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty three person- ally came before me Samuel B. Rattiburn, a Judge of a Probate court in and for the county of Gallia and State aforesaid, Jacob Sauter a citizen of the county aforesaid, who after being duly sworn, declares that William Sauter a prisoner late of Gallia County aforesaid, is dead, and that previous to his death, to wit: on the 6 th day of May 1833. before the Court of Common Pleas for Gallia County aforesaid, Judge David presid- ing, with three associates, him the said William Sauter, introduced testimony to show that, in the war of the revolution he had rendered over two years services, but neither himself or witness could give the exact dates when he entered the service or was discharged, but was positive, that about the time when the British had possession of Philadelphia, he had rendered over two years services, that the Court aforesaid were satisfied of that fact, and gave their opinion accordingly, which was deemed sufficient evidence of having been two years in service, and a pension was granted of Eighty dollars per annum commencing on the 4 th March 1831-; whereby the documentary evidence of an acknowledgment of service, and amount of pension, may be found in the report of the Secretary of war made in obedience to resolutions of the Senate.

of the 5 th and 30 th June 1834 and 3 rd March 1835 in relation to the pension establishment of the United States. Ohio pension Under the act of 7 th June 1832 on page 122, prohibiting the pensions for Gallia County and State of Ohio. That the said William Loucks died at Gallia County aforesaid on the 12 th January 1837 - leaving his wife Margaret to whom he had been married on or before the first day of January 1794 - who survived him until the 11 th April 1848, leaving ten heirs, to wit Elizabeth Hodrick, late Elizabeth Loucks, Catharine Cottrell, late Catharine Loucks, John Loucks Jacob Loucks Mary Thevenin, late Mary Loucks, Nancy Peaver late Nancy Loucks, Sally Hewitt, late Sally Loucks, Sally Margaret Ruffman late Margaret Loucks, William Loucks, and Susannah Henry late Susannah Loucks He further sets forth, that the said William Loucks late pensioner as aforesaid, must be acknowledged to have rendered service, in the war of the revolution and was a pensioner accordingly, and that his said father W Loucks and mother, were married before the last period of his services in said war, reckoning by the ages of their children, but to be more positive he unhesitatingly declares that they were married previous to 1 st January 1794 - and that they had raised ten children the eldest of whom is now about seventy years old that they lived together as husband and wife during his life time, and were so considered, That, to his know- ledge they never kept a family record, as neither could read or write,

He further states that his parents, were married as they said in Pennsylvania, where a license to marry is not required, that afterwards, they removed to and settled on the South branch of Potosna river, where they continued to reside a number of years - and then removed to Gallia County Ohio, when they continued to reside until their death, consequently their descendents are not certain in which County in Pennsylvania they were married in, or who was present at the wedding, and they know not who to write to to ascertain any facts relative thereto, and must rely on evidence of cohabitation and reputation of marriage to establish the marital relation and the declaration of the parties while living, which seems sufficient, in civil personal actions, in courts of Justice to establish the marriage relation, and in all civil suits, such evidence is deemed sufficient.,
He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining for the heirs of Margaret Suckers of said, the arrear of Pension to which she was entitled under the act passed 7 th July 1838. and all subsequent acts in such cases made and provided and the act of 19 th June 1840
He hereby constitutes and appoints Lewis Newcom of Gallipolis Ohio his true and lawful attorney, for him and in his name as administrator of Margaret Suckers deceased, to prosecute said claim before the Executive Officers of the Government of the United States and in so doing he is hereby authorized and empowered to do in the premises whatever he may deem

right and proper, hereby ratifying and confirming whatsoever said attorney may do relative thereto. Jacob Soucks Attest. Sworn to and subscribed before us John Roadarmour Frederick Kern
State of Ohio. Gallia County to on this Eighth — day of October — 1883 personally appeared before me Samuel B. Rathbun a Judge of a Probate Court in and for said County John Roadarmour and Frederick Kern ————— who being duly sworn as the law directs, declares that Jacob Soucks, whose his name is the identical person he represents himself to be, and resides in Gallia County aforesaid, And that William and Margaret Soucks as husband and wife removed, a neighbor to the defendants in the year 1804 - where they continued to reside as such until their death, that when having so located, they had some five  seven children, the eldest of whom, was a daughter apparently grown, that  who  was  was then to the  then to the  abstention  abstention brought here. They had some  some were  were here in this County, while living together as husband and wife , and acknowledge as legitimate children by the said William Soucks in his life time; who are now living, that the said William Soucks always stated that he performed service in the war as aforementioned in Pennsylvania, and was married there, They also declared that the names given of the heirs of the said Margaret Soucks, by their brother Jacob as Administrator of Margaret Soucks, are correct, and that there are no other

living heirs, and that the said William and Margaret Loucks, did at their death, have to the heirs named by the said Jacob Loucks all their real and personal estate and that they died, to the best of their recollection on or about the time stated by the said Jacob Loucks in their immediate neighborhood.
John Roadarmour Frederick Kerns
I Samuel B. Rathburn a Judge of a Probate Court in and for the County of Gallia and State of Ohio do hereby certify that Jacob Loucks administrator of Margaret Loucks late of Gallia County deceased personally came before me, sitting as a Probate Judge at a Probate Court, held in and for said County at the Court in the house in the Town of Gallipolis and was by me duly sworn to the truth of the foregoing declaration, which he signed in my presence. I also certify that John Roadarmour and Frederick Kerns  also personally came before me sitting as aforesaid, and were by me sworn to the truth of the affidavit by them subscribed, which they signed in my presence. I also certify that it has been satisfactorily proven before me on the oath of Jacob Loucks — that William and Mary Loucks, were married previous to the first of January 1794 — that they have had born to them while living in country, the children as named by said Jacob Loucks, that they are the only living heirs of the said William and Mary Loucks; that they are both dead.

...the subscribing and confirming and that they did on or about the time stated by all parties. That John Roadarmour and Freder- ick Kerns — are reputable witnesses and reside in Gallia County aforesaid, and that I am not concerned or interested in the prosecution of this claim.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and to which I have affixed the seal of said Court at Gallipolis this 8 th day of October 1853
Samuel B. Pethburn
Probate Judge.

Margaret Loucks' Estate
The State of Ohio, Gallia County, ss.
Be it Remembered That at a court of Probate, held at the court house, in the Town of Gallipolis, County of Gallia, and State of Ohio, on the eighth day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty three, before Samuel B. Rathburn, Judge of said court.
On application of Jacob Loucks, one of the heirs of Margaret Loucks, deceased, it is ordered that the said Jacob Loucks, be and he is hereby appointed a Trustee Administrator of the estate of Margaret Loucks, late of said County deceased, for the purpose of receiving such arrear of pension as may be found due from the United States, to Margaret Loucks, late widow of William Loucks, deceased, for services rendered the United States by the said William Loucks, in the War of the Revolution with England; And thereupon the said Jacob Loucks, came before the court, and accepted said appointment, and gave bond to the acceptance of said court, with Frederick Koerns, and William Clarke, his sureties, in the penal sum of five hundred dollars, conditioned to pay over to the heirs of the said Margaret Loucks, each, their distributive share of the arrear of pension, when the same shall be received from the United States.
I, Samuel B. Rathburn, Judge of the Probate Court, within and for the County of Gallia, and State of Ohio, do hereby certify, that the above is a true Copy of the Journal record of said court in said Case.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said court, at Gallipolis, this 10 th day of October in the year A.D. 1853.
Samuel B. Rathburn, Probate Judge, G.C.

Gallipolis O. 10 th 1853
Honorable Commissioner of Pensions
Sir,
In the examination of this case I desire that you will review in connection therewith the opinion of Attorney Genl. J. Y. Mason, sent to W. L. Marcy Secretary of war 23 d June 1846
Also the acts of 7 th July 1838 - 3 d March 1843 - 17 th June 1844 - Act of 7 th May 1846 - and resolution of July 1 st 1848. and act of 3 d March 1851
which acts I intend to rely upon, to in an appeal, if this case is adversely decided,
Lewis Nivison Attorney for heirs of Margaret Loucks

Brief in case of Wm Lanks. —

Brief in case of Wm Souks.
Wm Souks. Gallia Co. Ohio. 22 d Decr. 1832. before J. Peace. says - by reason of old age & loss of memory cannot swear ✓ positively as to precise length of service, but according to his best recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned; as follows - under Genl. Schuyler of Genl. Dark or Darr as private  4 1/2 months . Under capt. Hiseline as private enlisted; order- ed by Capt. Hiseline to drive wagon belonging to the line - remained in 1. o situation at least 2 Years . same capacity (after Capt. Hiseline's promotion) served under Genl. Washington carry- ing shells, ammunition to Brandywine & other places 4 years & upwards . —
David Wignob. 22 d Decr. 1832. before J. Peace.
✓ says - knew Wm Souks during revolutionary war - that to his knowledge v. o Souks served as a soldier un- der Capt. Hiseline - v. o Souks was in service at the time of battle of Brandywine & Germantown. always understood he was in those battles - Deft. lived at that time in Philad. a Co: & knew v. o Souks who lived at that time then with Major Hoy. About 14 yrs ago Deft. moved to this County & that v. o Souks

in conversations with him S d he served as stated above 7 years.
John Souks. - same day & year & place as above.
Says he is 40 yrs. ago - well acquainted with W m Souks. for more than 20 years. Since he heard W m Souks say he had served during revolutionary war as private & waggoner for 7 years - does not recollect the specific times he served in each of 2 different stations - W m Souks has shown him a door lock which he S d was given him by one of the field officers in revolutionary war - does not rec- lect when he first saw the same. first time but believes it is more than 25 yrs. ago - has always believed S d Souks served in a revolutionary war.
W m Souks. in addition to his other affidavit. Says he believes he was born in Apr. 1750 - neither has nor knows of any record of his age - entered service as stated. lived at East Town - knows no addition- al circumstances except that a French officer was shot, & killed at Brandywine & taken to Phil a to be bur- ied - never had a discharge -
W m Souks. Open court 13 th Aug t 1832 Gallia Co. Ohio, aged 82 yrs. ago drafted into detachment under command Genl. Dark - (year not recollected) on expedition

against Indians, occupied for 4 months & half This was at Easttown. Pa. - Enlisted in U.S. Service under following officers - Capt. Kessler Other officers not recollected. - does not re- collect the year. but it was in the spring This was at Easttown in Pa. he enlisted, there crossed the Delaware into the Jerseys: where his company met army under Washington at Morris- town - company was then ordered to bring in for- age - from this place army moved towards north- -west where it lay 2 weeks returned across country to Brandywine. was in that battle. - Thereafter Army moved to Germantown. - during that action drove ammunition waggon. - soon after allowed to go home on furlough, till coming Spring, but was not called on again. Thinks in the whole he served 7 years. Further particulars & dates does not recollect his memory having become very defective from age & sick- -ness.
W. Hambleton. } well acquainted with Wm. Salk. - believed him to Wm. Henry. } be 82 yrs. old - reputed & believed in neighbour- -hood to have been a revolutionary soldier.
Opinion of Capt.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of William Lock which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? No V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? No VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? The period when in actual service are required, a full acct of service should be given. No (in part only) VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?
No
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
No
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
Yes
XIV. †If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility?
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
No all except part of 1 st unanswered
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For _____ year _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.”

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
†QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

See answer 10 th May (1883)

Gallipolis O Jan 19 th 1833
Honorable Commissioner of Pensions
Sir On the 17 th October last past, I forwarded a declaration for Jacob Souks as attorney for the heirs of William and Margaret Souks, claiming, a continuation of the payment of the pension of the said William Souks from the date of his death, until the date of the death of the widow, In which presumptive evidence of marriage before 1 st of January 1794 was made out by the ages of their sons and daughters,
In preparing the case I was somewhat guided by the opinion  instructions of Mr. Edwards under date of April 1 st 1839 sent to Secretary of War. wherein he says, "in all cases where the husband was in the receipt of a pension after the 4 th March 1831, under any of the revolutionary pension laws, until the time of his death, the pension of the widow under the act of July 4 th 1836, can only commence from the date of her husband's death"; supposing as a general principle, this was to operate in all cases that should come up, after that date, I claimed the pension due to the widows here under the act of July 4-1836
Now Sir, as this is a statement of the case I should be much gratified to be informed, in the premises, at your earliest convenience,
Whatever is objectionable I should like you to point out, and not wait until the declaration comes up
With due respect
Lewis Newcomb

No 3
(Handwritten flourish or signature)

Gallipolis O. July 1 st 1853
Honorable Commissioner of Pension Sir In good time I received your letter of 10 th May last past informing me, that in the case of "The application of the heirs of Margaret Souks, deceased widow of William Souks of Ohio, has been received and filed, under the act of 7 th July 1838.
William Souks was a revolutionary pensioner under the act of 7 th June 1832, and continued as such till his death: but on examination of the evidence adduced at the time of his application is conclusive that he had proved no such service as entitled him to a pension, he failed to prove any specific period of service giving no dates as to its commencement or termination.
Proof of his services must now be supplied" Now Sir, I happened to be present in court, when the testimony in the case of Old Billy Souks was taken and I distinctly remember, that he satisfied the court, and by standers, that he had served over two years, but from his ignorance he could not tell the time when he entered the service or when he quit, except by historical events, which was deemed all sufficient in establishing his services.
I enquired of the Judge of the court his recollections as to length of service proven, when he said you are mistaken, that there was full and ample testimony of over two years service, The heirs think it an imputation on the character of the family to lie under the charge.

that their father received a pension, without having rendered services, to entitle him to it,
I therefore in behalf of the family of William Souks, as their attorney, now ask you Sir for a certified copy of the evidence adduced by said Souks, on his application for a pension that I may decide whether to appeal the case or submit in silence,
I also ask you to inform me, if in the prosecution of this or any other analogous claim, you intend to compel me to produce evidence of the date of marriage, by a "family, church or Court record" contrary to the settled decisions of the Officers, in the departments, to whom that question has been referred, and settled by them
With every consideration of respect and esteem I am yours
humble Servt Lewis Parsons
Attorney for Heirs of Margaret Souks

✓ Hon. D. D. Disney W. of Rep. 21. April 1854.
Encls; Appeals from the decision of the Comm. on Pensions, by Lewis Newcomb Ally, in the cases of "The Heirs of Nancy Smith" & "The Heirs of Margaret Smith South's
Respectfully referred to the Commissioners of Pensions for Reports.
Dept. H. (Apr 24/54) G. C. Colburn
Chas. F. Allen
File, Apr 25/54 S. M. ... 21. Mch. 1854.

Washington
April 21 - 1852
Sir I am requested to transmit the accompanying papers to you and to ask your decision upon the cases -
Very respectfully
Yours
D. T. Dabney
Honorable Secretary of War

Brief in case heirs of Mary L. Souks.
Jacob Souks . (Gallia Co. Ohio 18 th Oct 1852. A.P.) Says Wm Souks was on roll of revolutionary pen- sioners, at Cincinnati Agency at $96. - pr. annum for revolutionary services - which he received till his death, 12 th Jany 1837 - left Margaret Souks his widow who died 11 th April 1848 - Wm Souks & Margaret married on or about October 1781. as is believed & known by reputed ages of their sons & daughters - no family record was kept - no public record known of by family - they were told how old they were, by which reckoning each continues to number the year of their age. from which reckoning no doubt exists, but the said Wm Souks and Margaret his wife were married at or previous to time stated as the oldest daughter in so re- reckoning is 70 yrs. old - Margaret died 11 th April 1848 - Certificate of Clerk Court that J. Pease was prop- erly authorized to administer oaths.
Robert Safford . (Before Saml B. Rathburn 17 th Oct 1852.) Says that Wm & Margt Souks his wife emigrated to Gallia Co. Ohio, with 10 children & located on an adjoining farm to his in 1805, having lived in Ohio the year pre- ceding at which time their eldest daughter was a young woman, full grown & some 20 or more years old, from which he concludes that Wm & Margt were married

before or when S d Souks was in revolutionary war - that ever since they came to Gallia Co & during the lifetime of Wm they were reputed to be husband & wife - the persons who have signed power of attorney are heirs & legal representatives of Wm & Mary and as well as he recollects the said Wm died on or about the year 1837 & Mary died in Spring of 1848.
Jacob Blaze - (before same Judge and at same time) says that in year 1804, as well as he recollects Wm Souks with family of 9 or 10 children settled upon a farm adjoining Town of Gallipolis on which he raised a crop the succeeding yr - and the yr following the S d Wm purchased a farm adjoining the farm of Col. Robt Safford in Green Township, Gallia Co. to which he removed with Mary his wife & 9 or 10 children - sons & daughters - eldest of whom a daughter was then what was called an old maid; where the S d Wm & Mary his wife continued to live till their death, that of S d Wm occurred about the year 1837 and of Mary about yr 1848 & that they were reputed during the lifetime of S d Wm to be husband & wife & that the persons who have signed Power of Attorney are heirs of S d Wm & Mary Souks.
Power of Attorney to Jacob Souks 17 th Oct 1852.
Sam l B. Rathburn Judge Certifies - that from examination of Col. Robt Safford & Jacob Blaze he is satisfied that Wm Souks was a pensioner at $96 per annum. Wm died 12 th Jany 1837 - Mary & Wm were married previous to the U.S. service, & that Mary died 11 th April 1848. leaving sons & daughters as follows, to wit, John Souks, Jacob Souks, Wm Souks, Catharine Cottrell, Mary Thwevenin, Sally Dewitt, Nancy Reames, Susanna Henry & Mary Ruffman. 3 d Nov r 1852.

Burton H. Loucks.
Oct. 20/98. City.
1914 Feb. 6. Hist. to James B. Lauf f.
1929 Oct. 30. Hist. to Mrs. John S. White. any.
Ref.
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P. O. William Loucks
Margaret Loucks
Service: _____
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18 .
Discharged: _____, 18 .
Application filed: _____, 18 .
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.

152 West 131 st St
New York Jany 28/14
Sir:
Will you kindly favor me with whatever information you have on file concerning the following named Revolutionary soldiers:
0 Duncan M c Arthur of New York State Albany or Washington Co.
R 6462 William Loucks - Pensioner in Gallia Co Ohio Served in Pa. Regiment
R 3617 Peter Woodring - Pensioner in Fairfield Co Ohio Penn a soldier
R 8292 Adam Poe - Pensioner in Medina Co Ohio Penn a soldier
Will be greatly obliged for any information you can give me—
Very truly Yours
James B. Lantz
Hon. G. M. Saltonstall Washington D.C.

Jan 20/53
Rec: to case of Margaret Danks dec'd wid: of Levin
Lewis N. ... Gallipolis Ohio.
Honorable James ... Washington 604
[Handwritten signature or flourish]

No 14.852
Margaret Louks da widow of William of Ohio.
Letter to-
Louis Newcom. 10 th Feb 1853. Same 6 Sept 1853
Sec. M. May 2 1854 Let H. D. T. Binney May 10 1854
July 7. 1838

REVOLUTIONARY SERVICE.
O. W. & N. Div.
MEMORANDA.
Please supply as much as possible of the data called for below.
Full name of soldier:
William Loucks
Place of residence before service:
(Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Patapsco of Maryland Prince George Md
Place of residence after service:
(Town, county, and State, if possible.)
do
Date of death (as near as possible):
about 1800
Christian name of widow:
Did either he or his widow receive a pension?
William Loucks and his widow
Remarks: by the act under act 23 March 1786 for wound in right arm
received at Chickamauga
6 Aug 1777 private Col
Your name and address: Klockner Regt.
BURTON H. LOUCKS, Attorney and Counselor at Law,
921 F STREET, N. W.
WASHINGTON, D. C.

Nov: 8. 1827
Supt. Decl of Margaret Souks decl widow of William
Ohio Acts 1 July '30 v 6
Honorable Samuel Hester of Parsons
James Newcomb Callipolis Ohio Washington City D.C.

Oct. 17, 1853.
Appl. of Marga- ret Snaker, aka, widow William Gallia co., Ohio.
ms not 38.
Honorable Commonwealth of Pennsylvania of Delaware, Sister Wilson, Gallipolis, Ohio.
City
FREE

Nov: 8 - 52
Addl. evi: Case Margt. Souks decd wid: of William
Honorables Commr of Pensions Washington City
OK
Lewis Henson Gallipolis Ohio
This is the only Case on roll of Ohio

U.S. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Rev
I am trying to trace the and verify our belief that William Long my great-great-grandfather was a Revolutionary soldier. He seems to have been drafted from Pennsylvania and moved to Virginia and Ohio after the war dying and being buried in Gallia Co. Ohio.
Was he a pensioner?
Was Abner Goodrich from Litchfield Conn another ancestor also a pensioner?
Sincerely,
Mrs. John S. White, Charleston,
R.R.I
Ill.

No 2 Supplementary certificate of Judge Ralston in the case of the heirs of William Sauter, a pensioner claiming a continuation of said pension of $96 per annum from 12 th Jan 1837 to 11 th April 1848, being from the death of said Pensioner until the death of widow being 11 years 3/12 making $1080, claimed. Gallia County (B)
Lewis Neiswonger Gallipolis Ohio

The State of Ohio, Gallia County, ss.
I, Samuel B. Rathburn, Judge of the Probate Court, within and for the county of Gallia and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Col Robert Safford and Jacob Blazer Esqrs. appeared in open Court, as a Court of Record, and were by me examined relative to the case of William and Margaret Loucks, late of Gallia County, deceased, and from whose testimony, so exhibited, and other evidences- I am fully satisfied, that the said William Loucks, was a pensioner at ninety six dollars per annum for services in the Revolutionary war, and that he died at Gallia County aforesaid on the 12 th January 1837, that him and Margaret Loucks, his wife were Married previous to him leaving the United States service, and that the said Margaret died on the 11 th April 1848, leaving all sons and daughters, to wit, John Loucks, Jacob Loucks, William Loucks, Catharine Cottrell, Mary Thevenin, Sally, DeWitt, Nancy Peaves, Susannah Henry & Margaret Ruffner.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said Court, at Gallipolis, this 3 rd day of November in the year A. D. 1862-
Samuel B. Rathburn, Judge