Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 32359, for David Kehr, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn
Kehr, David
S 32 359
CONTENTS

Illinois 22303.
David Ficht
of Madison Co in the State of Ohio.
who was a Private in the Co 1 commanded by Captain Gaston of the Regt. commanded by Col in the Penna line for two 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 8th day of Nov 1833 and sent to Pensioner London Madison Co Ohio.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1833. 200.00 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 Mar '34. 210.00
$410.
{ Revolutionary Claim Act June 7, 1832
Recorded by Wm H Palmer Clerk Book Vol. 8 Page 14.
Letter to Hon R. W. Young & trans. Cir 27 Dec 1838.
Pen A.G. 12 March 1839.
To Illinois from 4 Sept 1838
28 March 1839. Notification sent to R. W. Young, Quincy Illinois
Letter to Pensioner 20. May 1839.
Note of death in 1848

David Nehris Application for a Pension

Declaration In order to obtain the benefit of of the act of Congress passed 7 th June A D 1832.
State of Ohio Madison county ss.
On this first day of
April A D 1833 personally appeared in open court before the Court of common pleas now sitting (being a court of record and of common law jurisdiction) David Ecker resident of the State of Ohio of the Town of Lenoir, Madison county, aged seventy 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 entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as here is stated, to-wit, That in the month of April A D 1780 he volunteered his services as an Indian spy, and joined a company in Northumberland county in the state of Pennsylvania, commanded by Capt. Thomas Gage & Lieutenants Stephen M c Mullin That said company was charged with the duty of watching the movement of the Indians in that quarter & protecting the frontier settlements in said county of Northumberland, That he faithfully served in said company in excursions against the Indians and in the protecting & guarding the frontier of said county which was then very extensive & bordering on the Indian country until the 14 th day of August in the same year when he was taken prisoner by the Indians near Montgomery Station, eleven miles from the Town of Northumberland in the county aforesaid, The Indians then took him to Niagara where there was a strong British Fort and gave him up to one Lieut. Genl. Johnson who was then the superintendent of the Indian department on the part of the British in that quarter of the country, That he was kept as a prisoner by the British at that place and at Montreal from the time of his being taken up to the time of his release until the month of July 1783 almost three years when he was set at liberty by the British officers opposite Niagara on Lake Champlain at a place called (as well as he can recollect) Mount Independence. That at the time he entered the service he resided in Mahanoy Township in the county of Northumberland aforesaid, That he was acquainted with Col. Hostetter a Regular officer a part of whose reg- ment was stationed at Fort Schuyler at the time he was taken prisoner as before stated That he was also acquainted with Genl. Potter & Col. Hunter officers in the militia in the western part of Pennsylvania

That he does not recollect the names of any other Regular officers as he was but about 17 years of age when he joined the company above mentioned & was taken prisoner the August following. That he has no documentary evidence, and that he knows of no other persons whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service, except such as is here with transmitted to the War Department.
He hereby relinquishes every claim 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.
Sworn to and subscribed in open court the day & year aforesaid
John Moore Clerk Court of C. P.
David H. Kirk North
1 st - To the 1 st Interrogatory presented by the War Department & proposed - answered by the court Where to?
That he was born on the 27 th July A.D. 1863 in the state of Pennsylvania near Philadelphia.
2 nd Interrogatory? That he had a record of his age in his family Bible in the German Language, but his children they are all dispersed in various parts of the western country, in so much that he is unable to determine which of them may have it in possession without much inconvenience.
3 rd Interrogatory? When he entered the service he lived in Northumberland County in the state of Pennsylvania; That after he returned as a prisoner he resided about 10 years in Northumberland City (opened), from there he removed to Bourbon County Kentucky where he resided about 8 years, thence to the state of Ohio Prop. County resided 4 and County about 20 years, thence to the county of Madison & has resided there since & still resides in said county of Madison & township of Linn.
4 th Interrogatory? Volunteered into the service as a spy & to guard the Frontiers against the encroachments of the Indians.
5 th Interrogatory? That he can make no further statement than he has made in the body of his application.
6 th Interrogatory? Received no discharge was not released as a prisoner until after Peace was concluded & troops disbanded.
7 th Interrogatory? Persons who can testify to applicant's character for veracity Col P Lewis Col John Moore Col. N. Bond Br A. Toland Bery. Bosh Archibald Stewart Capt. Moore A. Winchell John Rouse A. B. Crumley D. Smith

Rev S. C. Allen Dr. Rev. Henry Stoughton Wilson William Jones George Phipps James M'Gee P. M'Gee Esq. A. G. Thompson Robert Barnes A. S. Barnes Henry Wormwood William M c E. J. Hazele & Johnson Horrocks.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. John Moore Clerk Court of C.P.
David Hehr his David X Hehr
We Jonathan Marshall a clergyman residing in the county of Madison, and state of Ohio, and John Rouse residing in the same) hereby certify that we are well acquainted with David Hehr who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy years of age; that he is reputed and held in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolutionary War, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. Jonathan Marshall John Rouse John Moore Clerk Court of C.P.
The state of Ohio } Madison County } M c Lean common pleas April Term in the year AD 1833
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after investigating the matter, and after putting the averment prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states, and the court further certifies that it appears to them that Jonathan Marshall — who signed the preceding certificate is a clergy- man residing in the county of Madison and state of Ohio and that John Rouse — who has also signed the same is a resident of the county of Madison and state of Ohio and is a credible person and that this statement is entitled to credit
I John Moore Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Madison in the State of Ohio, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the Application of David Hehr for a pension —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this first day of April AD 1833 John Moore Clerk

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
State of Illinois
County of Pike
ss.
On this Twentieth day of February 1839, before me, the subscriber, a Probate Justice of the Peace for the said County of Pike and State of Illinois personally appeared David Kehr of said County who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Thomas Gaskin in the Regiment commanded by Colonel James Hunter in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Ohio from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State (District, or Territory,) of Illinois, and in the said County of Pike where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future. The following are his reasons for removing from the State of Ohio to the State of Illinois; to wit: This Deponent having lost his Wife Twenty Four years since was living & making it his home with his Daughter Hannah Sutherland in Fayette County Ohio, a Widow who died in July 1837 and this Deponent being nearly Seventy five years of age & having no person to take care of him in Ohio & his Daughter Jane Watson a Widow Sworn and subscribed to before me, living near Griggsville, Pike County Illinois the day and year aforesaid.
Daniel B. Bush Probate Justice of the Peace within & for the County of Pike & State of Illinois
David Kehr mark
requesting this Deponent to come & live with her This Deponent remained in October last to her house in Illinois, and expects to remain there during his life
The oath to be taken before a duly qualified Magistrate, whose official character and signature must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office. The County Clerk, Secretary of State, or some other officer, must certify, under his seal of office, that the officer who administered the oath is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, Mayor, Alderman, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
The oath must be supported by the testimony of some respectable person, as to the pensioner's identity. He must swear that the person who has taken the above oath is the person described in the affidavit. The Magistrate must certify that the witness is a person of veracity; and the affidavit must also be authenticated in the manner above directed.

January 9, 1932
RA-J/EEL
Val E. Kerr P.O.Box 1151 Ventura, California
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter relative to David Kerr, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, S.32359, based upon the military service of David Kehr, in that war.
David Kehr was born July 27, 1763, near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
While residing in Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, he volunteered in April, 1780, served as an Indian Spy in Captain Thomas Gaskins' Company, Colonel James Hunter's Pennsylvania Regiment; on August 14, 1780, he was taken prisoner by the Indians who delivered him to the British at Niagara, at which place and in Montreal he was held in captivity until in July, 1783, when he was released.
After the Revolution, he continued to live in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, for about ten years; then moved to Bourbon County, Kentucky, where he lived for about five years; thence to Ross County, Ohio, and lived about twenty years; thence to Madison County, Ohio.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 1, 1833, while residing at London, Madison County, Ohio.
His wife died in 1815. There are no particulars in regard to her.
Soldier resided with his daughter, Hannah Sutherland, a widow, in 1837. She lived in Fayette County, Ohio, and in July of that

year, she died; and in October, 1838, soldier moved to Briggsville, Pike County, Illinois, to reside with another daughter, Jane Watson, also a widow. The names of no other children appear.
The above is the history of the only soldier named David Kerr, Kehr, or similar spelling, who served in the Pennsylvania Troops, found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.
Date of death not on #13

Pittsfield Me May 6 th 1839
Free
Inak May M ary
Genl J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.

Pittsfield Pike County Illinois May 4 th 1839-
J. L. Edwards Esq r Commissioner of Pensions-
Dr. Sir -
In February last I sent on my own affidavit, and also James Davis, - proving my identity - requesting a transfer of my Pension. From Ohio. to Illinois, as I had become a citizen of Illinois - I am very anxious to have the Transfer made as I am so old I cannot labour and must my Pension Money to live on, Yours Respectfully
David Rehr for D. B. Bush
P.S. If the Pension could be paid at Springfield Ills. I should prefer it, to Carmi

Pension Agency Commercial Bank of Cinc ti March 18. 1839.
J. L. Edwards, Esq. } Commissioner of Pensions }
Sir-
I have received your favors of the 5 th , 7 th , 9 th , and 12 th Instant.
David Kehr, Pensioner under the Act June 7. 1832, has been paid up to the 11 th September 1838.
Be pleased to inform me on what Roll the name of "Robert M c Clurg a Revolutionary Pensioner" should be inscribed.
I am Sir, Very respectfully your obed t servant
J. F. Armstrong Pension Agent.

The State of Ohio,ross county, ss Before me the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid personally came Andrew Cochran who after being duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith that, Daniel Peck of Sandusky Mad- ison county Ohio was the last of July or first of August A.D. 1780 was taken prisoner by the Indians in North- umberland county in the State of Pennsylvania that at the time he was taken he belonged to the company of Thomas Goshorn, and was taken to Niagara, that he remained a prisoner until the month of July A.D. 1783. that this deponent well recollects that he was a prisoner about three years, but the day of his being taken prisoner or the day of his return he does not recollect but he knows he did not return until after peace was concluded when he was ex- changed for a British soldier or discharged from imprisonment, that this deponent at the time he was taken prisoner he this deponent resided in said North- umberland county, Mahanoy township in Pennsylvania State, that said Peck was taken prisoner about two miles and half from where this depon- ent resided at that time, this deponent further saith that he was in the service against the Indians with the said Peck, that they were volunteers in the ser- vice of the United States, and further this deponent saith not.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 24 th day of Sept. A.D. 1833 And I certify that the above named Andrew Cochran is a credible person and that full faith and credit is due to his statements. Given under my hand and seal this day and year aforesaid. John Temple Jr. J.P.

The State of Ohio
Ross County Set 3
I Humphrey Fullerton Clerk of the Court of common Pleas for the County and State aforesaid do certify that John Temple Esqr before whom the foregoing affidavit was made was at that time and now is an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified and that the signature purporting to be his I believe to be genuine -
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 24 th day of September A D 1833 of this State the 31 st .
Humphrey Fullerton Clerk

London S Sept 27 th C.W.
Jim
Chas. F. War. Department Russian office Washington City D.C.

Shawan September 27 th 1833
Sec 3
By reference to the enclosed "Brief abridged" it will appear that the department was satisfied with my former statements excepting an answer to the interrogations presented by the department, and evidence of my being a prisoner at State, in these two particulars I have, attempted to satisfy the department
The affidavit of Andrew Coakoom herewith transmitted is full in point, he was a volunteer with me in the service, he is a lovable man and so certified by further of the peace; If any further evidence is necessary I hope the department will immediately inform me of the facts necessary to be proved
I remain your most obedient Servant
David Rehr
David Rehr
Hon. J. L. Edwards

Mr Evans Dec 24
In-alc
J. L. Edwards Esq
Commissioners of Pensions
Washington City
Hrs R. M. Young
HA

Washington City Dec 23. 1838
Sir,
Enclosed I send you the application of David Kehr a pensioner of the United States, to be transferred from the pension Agency at Cincinnati Ohio, to the Illinois Agency - He states as a reason for desiring the change that he has ceased to be a citizen of Ohio, and has become a resident of Pike County, Illinois. If any thing more than his simple application as made, is necessary to authorise the proposed change, you will please enclose me a form, with instructions, and I will forward them to him.
I am very respectfully
Your obt. Servt
Richard M Young
J. L. Edwards Esq
Comm r . of Pensions
Washington City.

I, James Davis of the County of Pike and State of Illinois being of Lawful age do depose and say that I am well and intimately acquainted with David Kehr a Revolutionary Pensioner, and have been for more than Twenty five years This deponent lived a near neighbour to Said Kehr in the State of Ohio until within about ten years past and This Deponent further saith that he knows that the Said David Kehr is the identical person, that he describes himself to be in his Application this day by him made & sworn & subscribed to in my presence which is herunto annexed -
Pittsfield Pike County State of Illinois February 20 th 1839-
James Davis
State of Illinois Pike County ss
Be it known, that before me a Probate Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Pike & State of Illinois, personally appeared James Davis and in my presence subscribed the above application & before me made Oath in due form of law that the same is true and correct. I further certify that I am personally acquainted with the said

James Davis, and that he is a man of truth and veracity and that See  his his affidavit is entitled to full faith and credit
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal of Office at Pittsfield in the County of Pike & State of Illinois This Twentieth day of February A.D. 1839.
Daniel B. Bush Probate Justice of the Peace within & for the County of Pike, Illinois
State of Illinois } ss } Wm. K. Boling Clerk Pike County } of the County Commission court of said County do certify that Daniel B. Bush Esq whose name appears to the foregoing certificate was at the time of signing the same Probate Justice of the Peace within and for said County duly com- missioned and qualified according to Law, and that as such full faith and credit should be given to all his acts as such. I further certify that the same is signed with the hand writing of said Judge of Probate and I verily believe the same to be his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at office in Pittsfield this 21 st day of Feb. A.D. 1839 Wm. K. Boling Clerk, C.C. & P. for Ills

David Kehr 20.303 Ohio 20.307
Adm 2 years $80.00
Applicant London Madison County Ohio

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
David Rehr 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? yes 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  yes. VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes 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? yes
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
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's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
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? yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 1. 7 not answered
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 each 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. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
† 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 authenticates 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 ends 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.
¶ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Evidence is required of the claimant having been a prisoner as set forth.

Rev. War Section.
September 14, 1916.
May Petrie Harvey, Griggsville, Ill.
Madam:-
In response to your letter dated the second instant, you are herewith furnished the history of David Kehr who is the only soldier named "Kehr" pensioned in Pike County Illinois, found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of David Rehe a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apr. 1780 Aug. 14 1780 Indian Spy Thomas Gaskin James Hunter Penn.   Taken prisoner by Indians near Montgomery Station in Penn. carried to Niagara and delivered to the British who kept him a prisoner until July 1783 when he was set at liberty.  
Battles engaged in, none stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Mahanoy Twp. Northumberland Co. Penn.
Date of application for pension, Apr. 1 1833. His d. was al.
Residence at date of application, London, Madison Co. Ohio
Age at date of application, b. July 27 1763 near Phila. Penn.
Remarks: His wife died in 1815 her name is not stated. Soldier lived with his daughter Hannah Sutherland, a widow, in Fayette Co. Ohio who died in July 1837, and in Oct. 1839 he moved to Pike Co. Ill. to live with his daughter Jane Watson, a widow living near Guggsville Pike Co. Ill. There is no other data as to his family.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev Sec Doc
Griggsville, Illinois
Sep. 2nd. 1916.
The Commissioner of Pensions- Washington, D.C.
My dear Sir:-
Will you give me the record of service of Daniel Kehr, a soldier of the Revolu- tionary war who received a pension while living in Pike county Illinois?
Thanking you for the courtesy
I am
Sincerely yours-
May Patric Harvey.

Ventura, Calif
12/9/31
Director of Pensions Washington, D.C.
only under any spell.
Dear Sir: From your records would it be possible to give me any information in regard to a Revolutionary soldier - name, David Kerr who served in the "Flying Camp" Pennsylvania; also a David Kerr who served in the 8th. Pennsylvania Regiment. May I ask, if it is possible to ascertain their birthdates and parents names. Thanking you very kindly for any information you may give me
David Kerr Jr
I am
Sincerely
Walter Kerr
P.O. Box 1151
Ventura, Calif.

32359 Rev INVALID.
1916 Sept. 14 Hist. to May Harvey also letter stating this is the only soldier named Kahn of Pike Co. Ill. found on Rev. Bands.
File No. 32,359
1932-Jan 9. Hist. to Vol 8 Rev. Etch
David Kahn
Rev Rev War
Act: June 1 st 32 nd
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 220
[Arrangement of 1870.]