Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 40,968, for William Marx, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
Penm.
Marx, William
NUMBER _____
NUMBER D. 40968
CONTENTS

16.546 R
Pennsylvania
William Mary
Berks county in the state of Pennsylvania who was a Drummer in the regiment commanded by Colonel Grizen of the Pennsylvania line, for the term of three years .
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 14 th of May 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th of Mar: 1820 and sent to the Hon: S. Webster  House of Representatives
Arrears to 4th of Mar: 1820 — $ 171.19 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th Sep 1820 , $ 48. 20 mo 12/31 $ 219.09
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
William Mary Drummer in the Pennsylvania line for three years

Berks County ss } On the 24 th day of May, A.D. 1818 Pub. County ss } Before me James Devereux Esquire One of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County personally appeared William Marx aged fifty nine years resident of Berks County aforesaid, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provi- sion made by the late Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Services of the United States, in the revolutionary War"; That he the William Marx, enlisted in the City of Philadelphia and State aforesaid in year 1776, in the Company commanded by Capt. Anthony Seely, Col. Dechamond's Pennsylvania called the Independent Corps, that he continued to serve in said Corps three years in the Service of the United States, and that he had obtained an honorable discharge which he had for many years but is now lost and that he is in reduced circumstances & stands in need of the assistance of his country for support, Sworn and declared before me the day and year above written known me.
J. Devereux
William Marx
Berks County ss } On the 24 th day of May A.D. 1818 Before me Peter } James Devereux Esquire One of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County personally came George House of the Borough of Reading County aforesaid Who upon his solemn oath according to law doth depose and say that he hath known the said William Marx named in the foregoing affidavit Affidavit aforesaid of twenty years, that he is in reduced Circum- stances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support Sworn & Subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Coram, J. Devereux
George H. House
H H H H

Pennsylvania
Berks County ss I James Dimer Esq one of
the judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for
said County Do hereby certify that it appears
to my satisfaction that the said
William Clark, did serve in the
revolutionary War, as stated in the
preceding declaration against the
common enemy; and I now transmit
the proceedings, and Particulars taken and had before me to
the Secretary of the department of War, pursuant to the direction
of the act of Congress. Witness whereof I have
hereunto set my hand Seal and caused the seal of the
said Court to be affixed the day and year aforesaid
Jas. Dimer
Berks County ss
On the sixth day of February A.D. 1819.
Before me James Dimer Esquire one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County personally appeared Martin Brechall, aged about sixty years, who upon his solemn oath according to Law, doth depose and say that he belonged to Captain Anthony Seely's Company.
some time in the year 1776, and that the applicant William Clark, belonged to the said Company, and that said Compy was called the Independent Compy. That he is well acquain- ted with the said applicant that he is the same person
who served in the company aforesaid during the revolution- ary War, and that he served in said company three years. And that the said applicant is in indigent circumstances, & and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support.
See and Subscribed the day & year aforesaid
3
Martin Brechall
Jas. Dimer

No. 16.546 William Marx
Drummer
11 Mar 1820
Sept 20

21 DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, ss.
On the 10 th day of August A. D. 1820, personally appeared in open Court of common Pleas, holden in the borough of Reading, county of Berks, being a court of record, proceeding according to the course of the common Law, with a Jurisdiction, unlimited in point of amount and keeping a record of its proceedings William Marks aged Sixty years, resident in the county of Berks, in said District, who being first duly sworn, according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision, made by the Acts of Congress, of the 18th of March, 1818, and the first day of May, 1820. That he served in the revolutionary War, in the company, commanded by Capt. Seely in the regiment, commanded by Col. Lehman in the line of the state of Pennsylvania; and has obtained a pension, under the Act of the 18th day of March, 1818, his Certificate being numbered
16546 And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818, and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any other manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with an intent thereby, so to diminish it, as to bring myself 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" passed on the 18th day of March, 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person intrust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Sworn & Subscribed the day and year aforesaid in open Court
X William Marks
In o Addams Proth y
Schedule of Property
I have besides the Necessary clothing & bedding 3 chairs one Table one Iron Pott one Tea Kettle one pan two buckets Cups & Saucers valued at — — — — — $10.00
I am by trade a saddler I have not been able to follow that occupation by reason of Sickness and infirmities I am subject to the Tills I am not able to support myself without the assistance of Government except by private or public charity I have a Wife named Christiana aged fifty seven years & three Children under the age of fourteen years
Sworn & Subscribed the day and year aforesaid in open Court
X William Marks
In o Addams Proth y

I John Addams Prothonotary of the court of Common pleas of the County of Berks do here by certify that the fore going Oath and the Schedule therby Annexed are truly Copied from the record 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 Ten dollars
Certs In Testimony where of I have hereunto Set my hand and Affixed the seal of the said Court this 14 th day of November A.D 1820
J. Addams Prothon.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of William Mary 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. S. F. 40,968.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1776 3 yrs. Drummer Anthony Selin Hazen Pa.                                                   
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Enlisted at Philadelphia, Pa.
Date of application for pension, May 24, 1818. His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Maxatawny Twp., Berks Co., Pa.
Age at date of application, 59 yrs.
Remarks: In 1820, he refers to his wife, Christeana, was 57 years of age, and three children (names not stated) under the age of 14 years.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

40 968
Per
INVALID.
File No. 40 968
William Marx
Drummer New York
Act: 15 th March 18 th
Index: — Vol. 3 , Page 306
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1912, Sept. 19. Hist. to James B. Lany. For letter with Cl. Jacob Doddridge B. 42180.
1928-June 7. J.B. Lany advised cost of photos - MMVF.
1928-June 28-Photos to James B. Lany - MMVF.
1929-Oct. 8-N.Y. F. Marx adv. cost of photos - MMVF.
1929 Oct. 26. Photos mailed to Mr. Henry F. Marx & Fin. Univ. nfd. N.Y.

W.&1812 Wars Section.
HF
October 8, 1929.
Henry F. Marx, Easton Public Library, Easton, Pennsylvania.
Dear Sir:
I advise you that photostatic copies of original papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim of William Marx, S. 40968, will be furnished you at the rate of fifteen cents a page with twenty-five cents extra for certification if that is desired.
The number of pages to be copied is eight.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Very truly yours,
1580 125 145 EARL D. CHURCH, Commissioner.

SUBMIT IN
noted for to myself.
LIBRARIAN
EASTON PUBLIC LIBRARY EASTON, PENNA.
October 9, 1929.
M.O. #556091 - $1.45
Mr. Earl D. Church, Commissioner, United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
Dear Sir:
I am enclosing money order for one dollar and forty five cents($1.45) for the complete set of photostatic copies of papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim of William Marx, S. 40968.
Very truly yours,
Henry F. Marx H.F.M.

All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. 36460
Requisition for Duplicating , Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON
CHIEF, Division of Publications, Room G 139.
Please furnish work specified below.
October 18, 192 9.
Bureau ordering Pension Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job photostatic copies of 8 pages from Revolutionary War pension claim of William Marx, Penn. Troops, S. 40968.
No. of copies 1 of each Shall form be kept standing? ..... days
For further information see Mrs. M. M. H. Finch Room No. 5033 Phone No. 541
Approved:
[Signature] Chief Clerk of Bureau. KPM
[Signature: Margaret M. H. Finch] Chief of Division.
NOTE: No order made "SPECIAL" unless statement showing necessity is written below and approved by Chief Clerk of Bureau ordering .....
CHECK WORK DESIRED
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EASTON PUBLIC LIBRARY EASTON, PENNA.
Re. M
HENRY F. MARX
WILLIAM
August 20, 1929.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:
Can you furnish me with a photostat or a transcription of the application for pension, and the war record, of William Marx, Drummer, of Berks County, Pennsylvania, who was granted a pension March 11, 1820, under the Act of Congress March 8, 1818.
If you will kindly let me know what the charges are in regard to this service, I will forward my check immediately.
Yours very truly,
Henry F. Marx HV

CP
All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No.
24556
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON
CHIEF, Division of Publications, Room G 137.
June 22, 1928 192
Please furnish work specified below.
Bureau ordering PENSION
Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job photostatic copies of 8 pages from Rev. War pension claim of Wm. Marx, Pa. Troops, S. 40968
No. of copies 1 of each page Shall form be kept standing? ..... days
For further information see M. Finch Room No. 5033 Phone No. 541
Approved: [Signature] Chief Clerk of Bureau.
[Signature] Chief of Branch Division
NOTE: No order made "SPECIAL" unless statement showing necessity is written below and approved by Chief Clerk of Bureau ordering
CHECK WORK DESIRED
  Duplicate     Multigraph  single or double space?  Facsimile signature? .....    Mimeograph  one side or both sides?  Facsimile signature? .....    Folding  once or twice?     Assembling  Once? Twice? Side? End?     Stapling     Electric typewriter  Fill in addresses? .....  Dated? .....    Addressograph from lists     Envelopes, size .....  .....  Cards, size .....  .....    Proof list .....  .....  Pay rolls .....  .....    Labels (submit sample) .....  .....  Corrections .....  .....    Fill in letters .....  .....  Tabulation sheets .....  .....  
  Photostat x Size actual  Official use? .....  Repay? yes  $ 1.20    Blue Print Size .....  Official use? .....  Repay? .....  $ .....  
Remarks .....
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3-2233
PENSIONS
Finance Division
June 19 1928
Chief, Rev. and 1812 War Section Division.
I have this day received from James B. Lantz money order in the amount of $18.20, requesting photostat copy as per letter herewith.
Copies mailed Finance Div. 6-28-28 M.M.P.
O. J. RANDALL Chief, Finance Division.
26.6.2
Handwritten: P.C.C. June 22
Handwritten: 12.80

OFFICERS
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3 Each 129 th sh June 18/28
M.O.# 172863 - $1.20
Sir:
Your favor of the 7 th inst (Rev. & 1812 Wars Section) replying to my desire to obtain photostatic copies of original papers on file in the Revolutionary War pension claim of William Marx (S. 40968), is at hand and in reply per instructions therein, beg to enclose money order for one & 20/100 dollars drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior in payment for photostatic copies (eight pages) of the same.
Pray accept thanks for suggestion for obtaining date of last payment of pension to Hon. Winfield Scott Washington D.C. Respectfully James B. Laux OVER

P.S.
Kindly note that I have changed my home address from 8 East 126 th as given in my former letter asking for information concerning the pension of William Marx, to my present residence at 3 East 129 th as above and oblige.
J.B.L.

1813 Wars Section.
MMNF
June 7, 1928.
James B. Laux, 8 East 126 th Street, New York City.
Sir:
Address changed I advise you that if you desire photostatic copies of original papers on file in the Revolutionary War pension claim of William Marx (S. 40968), the same will be furnished you under the provisions of the Act of August 24, 1912, at the rate of fifteen cents a page with twenty-five cents extra for certification if that is desired.
The number of pages to be copied is eight.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
In order to obtain date of last payment of pension, the name of person paid and possibly the date of soldier's death, you should apply to the General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C. citing all of the following data: "William Marx, Certificate Number 16546, issued March 11, 1820, rate $8.00 per month, commenced May 24, 1818, Act of March 18, 1818, Pennsylvania Agency."
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.
COPIED BY ADy

8 East 126 th St New York May 25/28.
Sir:
I am anxious to learn the date and amount of the last payment of the pension to William Marx a drummer in the Continental Line from Berks County, Penn a and to whom said wife at his death it was continued to any member of his family - He was placed on the Pension Roll in 1820.
I would be greatly obliged for any information you could favor me with. Very truly Yours Secretary of the Treasury Washington D.C. James B. Lee

8 East 126 th St
New York
May 25/28
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Sir: I would be greatly obliged for data concerning the military record of William Marys , Drummer - of Berks Co. Penn a who served during the Revolution in the Continental Line, as related in his application for a pension on file in your department. He was placed on the Pension Roll March 11-1820- I am specially interested in what is said concerning his

family - date of birth - to whom married and when - where born and when he died -
Can I secure a photostat copy of his application for pension bearing his signature, on the payment of a fee?
Any other information you can favor me with concerning his military services I would greatly appreciate.
Very truly Yours
James B. Lantz

William
24th May 1818
William Mark
Hazen's Quartermaster
William
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admitted
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This name appears on the roll of Selin's company Hazen's regt. as a corporal, having enlisted in 1778. If the applicant is the same person, he should correct his roll of 1819 more to enjoy a reward of service & declaration so as to agree with the roll

District of Pennsylvania Lehigh County ss.
On the first day of February A.D. 1819 Personally came before John Fogel one of the Judges of the Court of
Common Pleas in and for the said County of Lehigh, and deposes upon George Marse Esq. a Creditable Witness, aged sixty one years and upwards, who resides, in the said County of Lehigh, who Being duly sworn by me according to Law, doth depose & say that the facts, contained, and set forth in the declaration, on the other side of this sheet, are strictly true, and that he this deponent had seen the said William Marse, the said applicant, at divers times himself in the service of the united, or in the corps, set forth in the said declaration, And this deponent further saith, that the said applicant is in, Indigent Circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his Country -
Sworn and subscribed the day & year first above said before me John Fogel
George Marse
State of Pennsylvania Lehigh County ss
I Henry Wilson, Pres't of the court of Common Pleas of said county do hereby Certify that John Fogel whose name is subscribed to the instrument of writing herein to annexed, was at the time of signing the same and now is one of the Judges of the court of Common Pleas in and for said county and full faith and credit as said ought to be given to his official acts accordingly. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand Seal this first day of February A.D. 1819.
Henry Wilson. Pres't.
Berks County ss On the 14th day of February A.D. 1820 Before me the subscriber one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County personally appeared George Marse, a Creditable Witness, who upon his solemn oath, according to Law doth depose & say that he is personally acquainted with William Marse, that he was enlisted in a company commanded by Captain Seely, in the revolutionary War that he served in said company as a Drummer that this deponent also served in said company Sworn & Subscribed Before me Day and year above mentioned Benjn Gehr
George Marse

I James Dimer Esquire One of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the the County of Bucks do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with George House and George Mark that they are creditable Witness And I am also personally acquainted with the applicant William Mark that he is in indigent Circumstances and Scared in need of the assistance of his country for support. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & caused the Seal of said Court to be affixed this 6 th day of Feb y A.D. 1819.
Ja s Dimer

Berks County ss
On the 17 th day of February A.D. (1820) Before me the subscriber, one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County, personally appeared William Mark, the applicant named in the paper annexed hereto who upon his solemn oath, according to Law, doth depose and say that he enlisted in a company commanded by Captain Seely (as stated in his declaration) in the year 1776, Col. Hazen's regiment that he did serve in said company and Regiment for the term of three years as a drummer that he enlisted when he was of the age of about fifteen years that he has stated in his application Col. Dearmont which appears ought to have been Col. Hazen, that from the length of time and being young in the War he had mistaken the regiment and this is to certify further that on his oath that he is the same William Mark that served in said company as a drummer.
Sworn & Subscribed the day and year aforesaid. (trans.)
William Mark
WM Schoener
Berks County ss
I John Addams Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Berks do hereby certify that the affidavits of George Mark and William Mark were taken in and where at the time of taking the same two of the Justices of the peace in and for the County of Berks, aforesaid, and that due faith and credit is and ought to be given to their official acts in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the said Court to be affixed this 17 th day of February A.D. (1820)
John Addams Proth. g