Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 5471, for Nicholas Ikass, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn.
Skass, Nicholas or Ickes
R. 5471
CONTENTS

State of Pennsylvania Perry County } S.S.
On this third day of January in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty four, personally appeared in open Court before the Court of Common Pleas of Perry County, now sitting, Nicholas Ickes, a resident of Ickesburg in the said County of Perry and State of Pennsylvania aged seventy nine 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 4 th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. Anthony Biddings was the Colonel of the Battalion and John Heiberer was the Captain of the Company in which the claimant then served. Claimant cannot recollect the precise day and month he entered the service but he believes it was in the month of September in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty one, and he left the service two months thereafter in consequence of being regularly dismissed or discharged by the Commanding Officer, the British having withdrawn their forces. Claimant resided in Simonk township, then the County of Philadelphia (now Montgomery County) when he entered the service. Claimant entered the service as a substitute for George Evans who resided at the same place at that time. Claimant marched with his company from Kepp's Tavern in Philadelphia County, to Union town in Bucks County where he remained in garrison, performing the duties of a soldier until orders came from General Washington, dis-

-charging the soldiers from further duty. Claimant received a Discharge in writing as he believes, which is lost. Claimant has no documentary evidence of these facts, but Frederick Bruns a citizen now of Juniata County, recollects the principal facts of which he has given a Deposition.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or Annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the Agency of Any State. Nicholas Graft From & subscribed the the day & year aforesaid in Open Court
H. Topley Clerk
Wes d William Himes, a clergyman, residing in Sayville, Perry County, and Robert  John Bissett residing in the same place hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Nicholas Graft who has subscribed and sworn to the Above Declaration; that we believe him to be seventy nine years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion. From & subscribed the day & year aforesaid in Open Court
J. William Himes
H. Topley Clerk
H. Topley Clerk

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 above mentioned Applicant was a revolutionary soldier, And served as he states. And the said Court further certify that it appears to them that William Himes, who has signed the preceding Certificate is a clergyman, resident in Sayton, And that Robert  John  Stewart  Stewart is a credible person; And that their statement is entitled to credit
Saml Hepburn } Judge John Jenkins } Clerk J. Compt
State of Pennsylvania } S.S. Perry County }
I Alexander H. Topley, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, do certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the Application of Nicholas Dokes for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand And the Seal of said Court at Bloomsfield this fourth day of January A.D. 1844 Alexander H. Topley Prothonotary

Interrogatories propounded to Nicholas Lepus the within named Applicant for a pension by the Court of Common Pleas of Perry County. 1 When and in what year were you born Answer, I was born in Philadelphia County, now Montgomery County in the year Seventeen Hundred & Sixty four (1764)
2 Have you any record of your age? and if so, where is it?
My age is recorded with the ages of my father & Mother at Holcomb Swamp Church in Mont- gomery County, a copy of which I have at my home
3 Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the revolutionary war; and where do you now live?
Ans. I lived in Philadelphia County when called into the service - I lived since the revolu- tionary war, three years in Philadelphia County three years in Since that time I have lived in Cumberland (now Perry) County, where I now live
4 How were you called into service; were you drafted; did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? and if a substitute for whom?
Ans. I was called into service, as a substitute for George Evans
5 To the fifth interrogatory, claimant replies that all the facts are set forth in his de- claration
6 To the 6 th interrogatory, claimant replies, that it is answered in his declaration
7 To the 7 th claimant states that he is known to the Hon. James Black, the and to all the principal citizens of Perry County Nicholas Lepus

REVOLUTIONARY PENSION CLAIM.
ACT OF June 7 th 1832.
Suspended claim of Nicholas Ickes. (Penna.)
~~~~~ POWER OF ATTORNEY
TO EXAMINE CLAIMS. ~~~~~
Charles C. Tucker
CHARLES C. TUCKER, Attorney, Present.

Power of Attorney.
Know all men by these presents: That I Jonas LeRes of New Bloomfield, Perry County, Pennsylvania do hereby constitute and appoint CHAS. C. TUCKER, of Washington City, D. C., my true and lawful Agent and Attorney to prosecute the Claim of Nicholas LeRes for any amount of Revolutionary Pension or increase of Pension that may be due under the provisions of the Act of _____ or any other Act or Resolution of Congress, and I hereby authorize my said Attorney to examine all papers and documents in relation to said Claim on file in the Departments at Washington City, or elsewhere, to file additional evidence or arguments, and to receive the Certificate which may be issued for said Claim, and to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed: and to do all things that I might or could do, were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney may lawfully do in the premises.
Witness my hand and seal this 11 th day of April 1854.
In presence of W. H. Kline } ss.
STATE OF Pennsylvania Dauphin COUNTY—ss.
On this 11 th day of April 1854, before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State above mentioned personally appeared Jonas LeRes and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be his act and deed for the purpose therein mentioned.
STATE OF Pennsylvania } ss. Dauphin COUNTY. }
On this 11 th day of April 1854, before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Jonas LeRes a resident of Perry County, and made oath according to the law that he is the identical person who executed the foregoing power of Attorney, and that he is directly interested in said Claim, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my said Attorney may use in prosecuting said Claim.
Jonas LeRes
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written.
W. H. Kline
STATE OF Pennsylvania } COUNTY OF Dauphin }
I Stephen Miller Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas do hereby certify that William Kline Esq., before whom the foregoing affidavit and acknowledgement were made and who has thereunto signed his name, was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my official seal this 11 day of April 1854.
Stephen Miller Prothonotary

May 8, 1940
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Honorable John C. Kunkel House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
NICHOLAS IKASS R. 5471 BA-J/MSHF:MLB
My dear Mr. Kunkel:
Reference is made to your request by telephone, on this date, for the Revolutionary War record of Nicholas Ickes who was born in 1764 in Limerick Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, and died in Ickesburg, Perry County, Pennsylvania.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers in pension claim, R. 5471, based upon service of Nicholas Ikass in the Revolutionary War.
Nicholas Ikass was born in the year 1764 in Philadelphia County, that part which was later Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The names of his parents were not given. His age was recorded, with those of his parents, in Falconer(?) Swamp Church, in that county.
While residing in Limerick Township, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, he enlisted sometime in September, 1781, and served two months in Captain John Messinner's company, Colonel Anthony Bidding's Pennsylvania regiment. This service was as a substitute for George Evans who was then a resident of the same township.
Nicholas Ikass applied for pension January 3, 1844, at which time he was living in Ickesburg, in that part of Cumberland County which later became Perry County, Pennsylvania.
This soldier's claim for pension was not allowed as he did not render six months' service, as required by the act of Congress under which he applied.

January 28, 1853, Dr. John L. Ickes, son of Nicholas Ikass, the soldier, was living. His residence is not shown. His father was then deceased. The definite date of his death is not shown, nor is there any reference to his wife.
Jonas Ickes (as he signed) was a resident of New Bloomfield, Perry County, Pennsylvania, in 1854. His relationship to the family was not stated.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

March 27 '08. Hist. to Louise H. Garvin
1911 May 10 Hist. to M.A.H. Dismukes. V.L.M. Letter in P.F. 4 2715-George Co. and.
1911 May 23 Mrs. M.A.H. Dismukes impossible to determine as to service written about her hus. See letter in claim. V.L.M. 1912 Jan. 25 Hist. to Mr. & Mrs. Storch.
1912 May 4 Hist. to Mrs. Clayton E. Emery V.L.M.
1916 March 10. History to George J. Bond.
1916 Apr. 24. History to Mr. C. S. Schaefer.
1934 Oct 22 Hist. to Mrs. Lloyd H. Lee
1936 Apr. 9. Hist. to Ronald S. Lee
1940 May 7 Hist. to Von J. C. Dunkel Ans: 00840
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
5471.
P. O. _____
Nicholas J. Kress
Service: actual signature Kress
Pa. Lehigh
Enlisted: _____, 18
REJECTED
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
The printed list of 1852 shows reasons for rejection
Alleges: _____
"He did not serve
Re-enlisted: six months "
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.

Set to Dan James Black With Feb 1844. Hon. A. Parker, May 31/53.
5471

Washington city January 20 th 1844
Dear Sir
enclosed is the application of Nicholas Fisher please examine the papers as soon as possible and report to me the result and oblige me S c
James M c Cl e

Washington City
House of Reps.
Jan. 28/53
James E. Heath Esq. Commr. of Pensions
Dear Sir
Information is wanted relative to the condition & situation of the application of Nicholas Sekes, a revolutionary soldier. The application I am informed was presented in 1843. or 44. on about that time, this information is asked for at the instance of Dr. John L. Sekes, son of the said Nicholas Sekes, who is now dead. Particular information is respectfully solicited - and ask that it may be furnished at your earliest convenience.
Very Respectfully Yours obedt Servt G. A. Parker

Penna Office, May 31. 1853.
Sir,
I reply to your note of the 28 th of January last, which has just been received in the order of business, relative to the application of Nicholas Ickes for the benefit of the Act of June 7, 1832. I hear the board to date that the claim was rejected on the 14 th of Sept. 1844, for the reason that he did not render six months service in the war of the Revolution, the minimum amount of service required by the pension laws. Since the above date no testimony whatever has been filed in the case.
I have &c,
Hon Andrew Foster, Mifflinton Union Co. Pa

35657
Nicholas Sekef.
Pa
Act 7. June '32

Union County ss
Personally came before me Lewis Bertrand Esquire one of the Justices of the Peace in and for Union County State of Pennsylvania the Subscribed Francis Evans and after he had been affirmed according to Law deposed and saith that he was acquainted with Nicholas Fisher in the time of the Revolutionary war and he and said Fisher lived then in Philadelphia County State of Pennsylvania now Montgomery County State of Pennsylvania and that said Fisher was then in the United States Service of the Revolutionary war as a Militia man under Colonel Anthony Biddings and Captain John Mifflin where he was out in Service about two months and came home and was discharged for then his discharge the time and year of do not recollect affirmed and subscribed before me this 29 th day of November A.D. 1843
Lewis Bertrand J.P.
Francis his Evans mark
I do certify that Mr Evans is in his Seventy eighth year and his memory fails him as to the time said Fisher went in to Service as to his Character Standing inconsiderable
Lewis Bertrand J.P.
Union County ss
I William Roshong Prothonotary of the court of Common Pleas in & for Union County do certify Lewis Bertrand Before whom the foregoing deposition was taken is an acting Justice of the Peace in & for said County duly Commissioned and sworn & in whose official acts full faith & confidence are due. Witness my hand and seal of the said court at New Berlin the 29 th day of November 1843.
W. Roshong Proth.

Ellen Vans Black 14th Feb 1844.

Sir
Pen Off Feby 14 44
I have the honor to inform you that the claim of Nicholas Ickey has been examined & disallowed The act of 7 June '32 provides for those who have served at least 6 mos in a military corps during the revol y war and it appears by claimants own showing that his ser- vice did not exceed two months
Gen. James Black 14 R

April 9, 1936
Nicholas Ikass-R.5471 BA-J/AWF
Mr. Ronald F. Lee 1661 Crescent Place, N.W. Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of a Captain Ickes of Pennsylvania, and cite the names Nicholas, Michael and John Ickes whose records you have found, in part.
There is only one claim for pension on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of a soldier with surname Ickes, Ikass, or other spelling. It is that of Nicholas Ikass, which follows as found in the claim for pension, R. 5471.
Nicholas Ikass (as his signature is found in the claim) was born in the year 1764 in Philadelphia (later Montgomery) County, Pennsylvania. The names of his parents were not given. His age was recorded, with those of his parents, in Falconer(?) Swamp Church, in that County.
While residing in Limerick Township, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, he enlisted sometime in September, 1781 and served two months in Captain John Messinner's company, Colonel Anthony Biddings's Pennsylvania regiment. This ser. was as a substitute for George Evans who was then a res. of the same township.
N.I. He applied for pension, January 3, 1844, at which time he was living in Ickesburg, Perry County, Pennsylvania. He signed Nicholas Ikass. (which was formerly Cumberland Co.)
This soldier's The claim for pen. was not allowed as he did not render six months' service, which was the minimum length of

as required service for which a pension was allowed by the Act Congress under which he applied.
Reference was made, January 28, 1853, to Dr. John L. Ickes, son of the soldier , Nicholas Ikass, prior to the sol. which date the soldier had died. The definite date of his death is not shown, nor is there any reference to his wife. died, was living. His residence was not shown. His father was then deceased.
Jonas Ickes (as he signed) was a resident was in 1854 of New Bloomfield, Perry County, Pennsylvania; his relationship to the family not stated. in 1854.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

October 22, 1934
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Nicholas Ikass-R.5471 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. Lloyd H. Ohs 519 Birch Street Sauk Center, Minnesota
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Nicholas Ickes of Pennsylvania.
The record which follows was obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, R. 5471, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Nicholas Ikass, as his signature is found in the claim.
Nicholas Ikass was born in the year 1764 in Philadelphia (later Montgomery) County, Pennsylvania, names of his parents not given.
While residing in Limerick Township, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, he enlisted in September, 1781, served two months in Captain John Messinmer's company, Colonel Anthony Bidding's Pennsylvania regiment.
He applied for pension, January 3, 1844, at which time he was living in Ickesburg, Perry County, Pennsylvania.
The claim was not allowed as he did not serve six months, which was the minimum length of service for which a pension was allowed by the Act under which he applied.
Reference was made, January 28, 1853 to Dr. John L. Ickes, son of the soldier; prior to which date the

soldier had died, definite date of his death not shown, nor is there any reference to his wife.
Jonas Ickes (as he signed) was a resident in 1854 of New Bloomfield, Perry County, Pennsylvania; his relationship to the family not stated.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Nicholas Ickes * a soldier of 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. Reg. F. 5471. name also appears as Ickes.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Sept. 1781 2 mos ✓ John Messamer Anthony Biddings Pa.                                                   
Battles engaged in, _____ owards Montgomery Co. Pa. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Limberick Twp. Philadelphia Co. Date of application for pension, June 3, 1844. Residence at date of application, Leesburg, Perry Co. Pa. Age at date of application, 1764 Philadelphia Co. Pa.
Remarks: The claim was rejected on the ground that the soldier did not appear to agree, as required by the Act for the relief of soldiers in appeal. As soon as Dr. John L. Ickes alive on Jan. 28, 1853, previous to which date soldier had died. (or any similar name!) The above noted is the only soldier Ickes found on the Rev. War records. Very respectfully, soldier named _____ of this Bu.

February 29, 1936
Veterans Administration,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:
I have lately been interested in finding out whether or not any record can be found of a Captain Iokes who is believed to have served in the Revolutionary Army from probably either Cumberland County or Montgomery County, Pa. An investigation in the Library of Congress in Washington reveals that a Nicholas Iokes, born in 1764 served in the Revolutionary Army from Limerick Township, Montgomery County from 1779 or 1780 until the end of the war. It is not known, however, whether or not this man achieved the status of a captain.
Investigation also reveals that a Michael Iokes born in 1739, and a John Iokes born in 1740, lived probably in Limerick Township, Montgomery County at about the same time. The records available in the Library of Congress do not however reveal whether or not either of these men served with the Revolutionary forces.
The Adjutant General's Office of the War Department has been unable to locate in their records any information on the individuals mentioned above and it is suggested as a possibility that the desired information might be obtained from you.
I would appreciate it very much if you could forward any information bearing on this question.
Very truly yours,
Ronald F. Lee
Ronald F. Lee
Address:
1661 Crescent Place, N.W. Washington, D.C.

Sauk Center, Minn.
Oct. 8-1934.
U. S. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir
Will you kindly tell me if Nicholas Ikes , of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, soldier in the Revolutionary War was a Pensioner? And what his company or service was?
This information will be used for application to the D.A.R. - I am a great grand daughter of Sarah Ikes Davis daughter of Nicholas Ikes.
I wish to thank you for any information you can give
Yours sincerely, Mrs. Lloyd H. Ohs - Ruth Ann White Ohs. 519 Birch Street Sauk Center Minn.

Record Division.
May 23, 1911.
Mrs. Mande A. H. Dismukes, 1015 North Front Street, Harrisburg, Pa.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 13" and received the 16" instant, you are advised that the papers in the claim of Nicholas Ikase or Ickes, R. File No. 5,471, Rev. War, furnish no data that would enable this Bureau to determine whether the service of two months, commencing September, 1781, rendered by said soldier as a substitute for George Evans, in Captain John Hessimer's company, Colonel Anthony Biddings Battalion, was identical with that quoted in your letter, from 6th Series Pennsylvania Archives, Vol. I, page 778.
It is not the practice of this Bureau to furnish more than one certificate of the service of a Revolutionary War soldier to any person.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

C. S. ICKES SECRETARY AND TREASURER
The State Mercantile Company GENERAL MERCHANDISE
FORT COLLINS, COLO., 4/14/16
Department of The Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Would you kindly give me what information is contained in your department of service in the Revolutionary War of any Ickes , giving full name address and everything possible for me to trace their relationship to myself.
They would enlist from Perry and Bedford Counties in the State of Pennsylvania.
Thanking you for an early response
I am,
Very truly yours,
There is only one in files of this or any similar name see Nicholas Ickes - Pa. R 12471 I would send it and say no he comes from one of above counties

Send record of Nicholas Dhass - Pa. Ps 471 to
Mrs. Clayton E. Enig
personal MAY 1 - 1912 exp
1765 H Street, N.W.
Wash. D.C.

Mr George J Bond,
The Burlington,
Hornar circle
Washington, D.C.
Personal request March 9, 1916

birth is required by this Bureau.
If there is a public, church, or family record of your birth, you should forward a verified copy of such record.
If there is no public or church record, and a verified copy of the family record is furnished, the officer certifying to the same should state in what year the Bible, or other book in which the record appears, was printed; whether the record bears any marks of erasure or alteration; and whether, from the appearance of the writing, he believes the entries to have been made about the dates given.
If you are unable to furnish any of the evidence indicated, you should state that fact, and the reasons why you are unable to furnish it, under oath.
Please return this letter with your reply.
Very respectfully,

RECORD DIVISION. Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Mar. 23, 1908.
Searched by Hill
Original No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant, _____
Soldier, Nicholas Ickes
Service, 1st Iowa
Rev. War
Remarks: no claim except R. 5471.
_____ Chief of Division.

THE NEWS DEMOCRAT
PUBLISHED BY THE BROWN COUNTY PUBLISHING CO. GEORGETOWN, OHIO
Jan'y 13/1912
Department of the Interior Pension Bureau - Washington, D.C.
look below X
Dear Sirs,
Will you kindly send me the military record of Nicholas Loches (or Skasso ) - who substituted for George Evans from Montgomery Co. Pa., in the Revolutionary war, in 1781-
He was my great grand father - and my daughter wants the record in order to become a member of "The Daughters of the Revolution" -
Cordially yours,
J. H. Hench, X
P.S.
Is there any record also of a Peter Hench in the same war -?

Record Division V. & M. Req 5471 Time of appli. of Pension Jan 3. 1844
1015 N. Front St., Harrisburg, Pa. May 13. 1911.
Bureau of Pensions -
Dear Sir:-
I acknowledge with thanks pension record of Nicholas Skass, (Eckes) through your bureau, as substitute for George Graus.
I find in 6 th Series Pa. Archives Vol I p. 778 George Graus 3 rd class

Capt Isaiah Davis's Co. 4 th Bat. Phila Co Militia Commanded by Lt Col. Anthony Buttrig Called into Actual Service Oct. 1781. In General return list.
So this the endorsement of which you give record of as substitute. As I wish to put this record you have sent on file in three places, one being State Archives. it is necessary for me to have

Three attested copies. Will you kindly procure me same.
Very respectfully, Frank A. H. Disbrey.

Telephone request from Hon. John C. Kunkel (N. J. P.)
for Rev. War record of Nicholas Ickes, b. 1764 in Leinerville Twp., Mont. Co., Pa., m. Sarah Susanna Bernheisel in 1797 & d. Mich.-28; 1848, in Ickesburg, Perry Co., Pa. He served as substitute for George Evans.
MTB 5/8/40

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Herr, Philip (Dec'd) GRADE Private LINE Artillery Artificers of Pennsylvania
WARRANT NUMBER 13270 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED May 29, 1792 to George Herr and Margaret Herr, Adminis- trators.
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.