Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3266, for David Krause, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn
Krause, David Regina
N 3266.
CONTENTS

639 Pennsylvania Phil
Regina Krause died, widow of David
who was a Lieut. Capt. & Forage Master in the Revolution
Let to Mr. Taunton 7 Nov 1882
Hor J. M. Bickig 11 Feb 53
J. Krause 25 th May 1883.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 5 66 Dollars 66
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Ending 3. Nov. 1847
Certificate of Pension issued, the 21 st day of Nov. 82 and sent to
J. Krause Lebanon Pa
In d from $466.66
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book Vol. 24 — Page 110.

V 31147 Regina Krause of David Pennsylvania
admitted
St 2 m. — $ 26.66 Page 2. 6 m. 80. — Cab 2 m. 40 $ 146.66
Act 7 July 1888
27 Feb
broke in case of R. Krause in Pigeon Hole in Allium room back return
Hon L. Raily H.R.

Pennsylvania
Dauphin County, ss.
I Calvin Bly the President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the County aforesaid, Certify, that the foregoing declaration of Regina Krause widow of David Krause, late of Lebanon County, deceased, was sworn to & subscribed in open Court, and that the documents accompanying Nos 1 & 2 Lieutenants Commissions &c. No 3 two accounts of forage Nos 4 & 5 Certified Copies from Auditor General's Office &c. No 6 An order from Christopher Kricher Sub-Lieutenant &c. No 7 Depositions of George Hess, John Shally, John Rickel, senior, & Valentine Shauler proving services &c. and deposition of Catharine Glanninger, Joseph Orth & Rev William P Ernst proving marriage, death &c and No 8 Letter from John Glanninger directed to Captain David Krause were attached hereto in open Court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal at Harrisburg, this 29 day of November, A.D. 1838.
Calvin Bly the Pres.
Pennsylvania Dauphin County, ss.
I George Mark, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County of Dauphin, Certify, that the foregoing is the original record of said Court of the declaration of Regina Krause widow of David Krause, late of Lebanon County, Pa, deceased, made in open court, on this 29 day of November 1838, in pursuance of the Act of Congress passed 7 July 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay to certain widows." In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court, at Harrisburg, November 29, 1838.
Geo. Mark Pres.

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the Seventh of July one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight, entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows
State of Pennsylvania ss.
On this twenty ninth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight personally appeared before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the County of Dauphin, and State of Pennsylvania aforesaid Regina Krause a resident of the Borough of Harrisburg in the County and State aforesaid aged sixty eight years, one month and twenty days, who being duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Provisions made by the act of Congress passed July the Seventh, one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight, entitled an act granting half pay and Pensions to certain Widows: That she is the widow of David Krause late of the Borough of Lebanon in Lebanon County and State aforesaid deceased, who appears by his Commission hereto annexed and found among his papers at his death, which Commission is dated the twenty-fifth day of July one thousand seven hundred and seventy six, and signed "John Morton Speaker" was duly commissioned by the General Assembly of Pennsylvania a Second Lieutenant of a Company of Foot in the Second Battalion of Associators in the County of Lancaster; and also by another Commission found among his papers at his death and hereto annexed dated the twenty-fifth of August, one thousand seven hundred and seventy six, and signed in behalf of the Convention of

the State of Pennsylvania "By Matthew and Mary Stagle Commissioners" was duly commissioned a Second Lieutenant of a Company of foot of the County of Lancaster for the flying camp; and also by accounts hereto annexed for the purchase of Forage, for the Magazine at Lebanon dated July, one thousand seven hundred, seventy eight and March one thousand seven hundred seventy nine, and settled with "P. Mearstiller" (who by certificate of Auditor General of Pennsylvania, under seal of his office and hereto annexed appears was Paymaster) that he was em- ployed in the Foraging department, and by Deposition hereto annexed that that was in the Military Service of the revolution; and also by an order hereto annexed dated the thirtieth of June one thousand seven hundred eighty one and signed "Christopher Rucher Sub Lieutenant S C" "John Honinger" and directed to Captain David Krause, that he was a Captain in the Service of the Revolution which is further attested by the depositions hereto annexed. And she further states and declares, that the said David Krause, when he entered the Service as Second Lieutenant in Forage Department and as Captain as aforesaid, he resided in the Town of Lebanon, then "Lancaster" now Lebanon County in the State of Pennsylv- ania aforesaid. and she also further declares, that she was married to the said David Krause on the Sixth day of May, one thousand seven hundred and eighty eight, and that her husband the aforesaid David Krause, died on the twenty seventh day of December one thousand eight hundred and twenty, that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the Service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety four "1794", to wit at the time above stated
Sworn to by Subscriber in open Court the 29 day of November, 1838 Geo. Ash Pott.
Engraved by J. M. [?]

I have forwarded by Mr Buehler Mothers declaration with the accompanying documents, and affidavits to establish her Claim. — No 1 & 2 are Lieutenants commissions, and Service under them is particularly proved by John Sholly and more generally by all the other depositions — No 3 are two Accounts of Forage purchased for the Magazine at Lebanon in July 1778 and March 1779 found among the papers of David Krause at his death, seem to be in myself and brother David to be in the proper hand writing of father, and the Service under them in a Military Capacity proved by the depositions of Geo. Doss, John Sholly, John Bickel, and Valentine Shaeffer — One of these Accounts has written thereon "settled & approved" and all vouchers belonging thereto placed in my hands and signed P. Marsteller — from papers No 4 & 5 Certified Copies from the Auditor General it will appear that the said P. Marsteller was Pay Master. — No 6 is an order from Christopher Ruches Sub Lt. L. of John Gloninger" and directed to Captain David Krause dated June 1781 by which father is recognized as Capt n and by paper No 4. signed by the Auditor Genl. it will appear that Christopher Ruches was Sub Lt. at the time the order was issued — Then follows paper No 7 containing the Affidavits of Geo Doss, John Sholly, John Bickel Lieut. & Valentine Shaeffer proving Service as Lieutenant, Forage Master, and Captain, and an order from Geo. Gloninger Sub Lt. directed to Capt n David Krause with the deposition and Certificate thereto attached — then a Copy of the Commission of Geo. Gloninger as Sub Lt. showing that he was duly appointed & commissioned at the time of issuing the order, — then follows the deposition of D. Krause that diligent search was made for record proof of marriage &c. then the affidavit of Catharine Gloninger and Joseph Ooth proving the time and legality of the marriage, and lastly the Certificate and Oath of the Rev d W m G. Carnet stating the time the General took place. — I also found another letter of John Gloninger and directed to Capt n D a Krause which is also herewith forwarded No 8. —

This Case is clearly made out by the Applicant without fraud or any unfairness, which You can, and I would be be pleased if You would so represent it to Mr. Edwards. — Mr. Buchanan to whom I have written can also represent the Character and standing of Mother, and the respectability of the persons who make depositions in furtherance of her Claims. — You might also state that at this late period it is impossible to make the case stronger than we now present it. — If Uncle Stonings and such men who knew Father well during the period of the Revolution and were familiar with his military services were still living the case might be more particularly and minutely made out, as it is, it will be impossible to prove the service so specific- -cally as the Department appear to require it. — In this case we go for a Captaincy, and think we are clearly entitled to it, as the witnesses swear without reserve that he served in that Capacity to the close of the war. — I don't wish any unfair or dishonourable interest exerted in the matter, but I would be pleased if You would press and represent the claim of Mother in as strong a light as the case will admit of. — Geo. Hays swears that he marched under Father who was a Captain in 1779 and that that he served in that Capacity to the close of the war, and the other witnesses all swear that he served as Lieut., Storage Master, and lastly as Captain in which Capacity he served to the close of the war. — and the several orders signed by the Sub. Lieutenants recognize him in 1781 & 1782 also as Captain s. that I think and hope the services as Captain are clear- -ly established. —
Write me at Lebanon if any thing is wanted and also as soon as the Department will have examined the case advise me of the result — in haste with great respect
Your Obedt. Servt.
Hon. L. Reily
J. Krauss

1 State of Pennsylvania Lebanon County, ss.
This is to certify, That satisfactory evidence has been submitted to the Judges, now holding a Court of Common Pleas in and for said County aforesaid, That Regina Krause widow of the late David Krause, and a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, died on the 7 th day of November, A D 1847 in the seventy eighth year of her age, and that she left three surviving children, who are now living, namely John Krause, David Krause, and Catharine intermarried with David Krause all of and that letters testamentary were granted by the Register of said County to John Krause Executor of her last will and testament on the 30 th day of August 1848.
In testimony whereof we directed the seal of said Court to be affixed this first day of November 10 1852. By the Court David Hoffman Prothonotary Of the Ct. of Common Pleas of Lebanon Co.

David Krause. Pa. W. 326b.
A bundle of papers (29 papers and several mutilated fragments) containing the provision accounts and receipts of David Krause Barrack Master of Lebanon Pa. mostly in connection with the provisions etc of the Hessian prisoners, have been removed from this case to be forwarded to the War Dept.
AW.
Sent to War Dept. Jan. 16, 1913.

Comptroller General's Office
12444
248
Sundries Dr To Adam Orth Esqr. b. Lieut. of Lancaster county per accounts settled Dec 1782.
26 Militia Expenses.
Paid sundry almoners for poor associated of cities viz To Paul Oyer £ 64. 10. John Keech £ 56. Mich d Brown £ 20. Peter Kordrick £ 20. and Valentine Koller £ 3. to be accounted for agreeable to the militia Law, v. b. Lieut. } Gen l Mrs. of the county amounting to. 163. 14. 0
83 Philip Marsteller Esqr pay M t of the county
Paid him for the use of the militia at 2 payments May 1778 [Settled August 29 th 1783] 512. 10. 0
— Paid him at sundry times from July 1778 } to November 1779. } 3437. 10. 0

Comptroller General's Office
12444
248
Sundries Dr To Adam Orth Esqr. b. Lieut. of Lancaster County per accounts settled Dec 1782.
26 Militia Expenses.
Paid sundry Almoners for poor associated of Militia viz. To Paul Oyer £ 64. 10. John Reech £ 56. Mich d Mound £ 20. Peter Kradrick £ 20. and Valentine Keller £ 3. to be accounted for agreeable to the militia Law, v. b. Lieut. } Gen l Mrs. of the County amounting to. 163. 14. 0
83 Philip Marsteller Esqr pay Mr of the County
Paid him for the use of the militia at 2 payments May 1778 [Settled August 29 th 1783] 512. 10. 0
— Paid him at sundry times from July 1778 to November 1779. 3437. 10. 0

Comptroller General's Office
12444
248
Sundries Dr r To Adam Orth Esqr. b. Lieut. of Lancaster County per accounts settled Dec 1782.
26 Militia Expenses.
Paid sundry Almoners for poor associated of cities viz t To Paul Oyer £ 64. 10. John Reece £ 56. Mich d round £ 20. Peter Keatrick £ 20. and Valentine Keller £ 3. to be accounted for agreeable to the militia Law, r. to Lieut. } Gen l Mrs. of the County amounting to. 163. 14. 0
83 Philip Marsteller Esqr pay M t of the County
Paid him for the use of the militia at 2 payments May 1778 [Settled August 29 th 1783] 512. 10. 0
Paid him at sundry times from July 1778 to November 1779. 3437. 10. 0

Auditor General's Office Washington November 29 th . 1838
I certify the above to be a correct extract from Journal A. No. 1. page 470 of the Comptroller General's Office and remaining in this Office.
Witness my hands and seal of Office the day and year above written
Wm. Clark junr. for N. P. Hobart Auditor General

Lebanon June 9 th 1862
Dear Sir,
I am now rolling out for Leesburg and I will not return until Saturday or Sunday next. I most earnestly Pray of You if a letter shall come or any other Business Business respecting the Militia during my Absence to perform in the manner as You shall think proper in case Marching Marching Orders should come before I return I must entreat You to give such Orders for warning the Class and holding and fixing day for rendezvous and Court of Appeal as You in conjunction with Col d Krueger shall think proper. I shall satisfy You for Your trouble and the favor shall be particularly acknowledged.
I am in great haste Sir your very obedt Servt John S. Manning

Comptroller General's Office Sep r 27 th 1783
Examined and settled the accounts Christopher Rucker Esqr late Sub Lieutenant of Lancaster County and Reported to Council the following state thereof viz:
Christopher Rucker Esqr Sub Lieut. D r To Militia Fines
Received from the delinquents of the 1 st Class of the 2 nd Battalion Lancaster County Militia being the fines incurred in said Battalion from March 1780 to May 1781. 19.710.0.0
Received from the delinquents of the 2 nd Battalion their fines for non attendance upon days of exercise in the year 1780. 25.969.15.0 45.679.15.0
Balance due to C o Rucker equal to £3. 19. 10 Specie & 17 1/2 State Money 1.973.14.3

£ 47. 653. 9. 3  Sundries Dr To Christopher Rucher Esq. Sub Lieut. William Henry Esq. Treas. Sanc. Co. 7  Paid him on account of fines rec. Feb. 22. 1781 £ 10. 155. 10. 0 ditto Aug. 8 do 1. 471. 1. 3 11. 626. 11. 3  Philip Marsteller Esq. Pay. M t Lan. County  Paid him for the pay of the Militia May 20 th 1781 £ 5028. 5. 0 ditto June 15. 1781 do. in £ 134. 8. 6 State Money 275 10 119. 7. 6 15. 147. 12. 6
Auditor General's Office Harrisburg November 29 th 1838  I certify the above to be a correct extract from State Books A. No. 1. page 182 of the Comptroller General's Office and remaining in this office.
Witness my hand and seal of office the day and year above written.
Wm Clark Jr. for N. P. Hobart Auditor Genl.

Pennsylvania ss.
Regina Krause 3266
In ASSEMBLY.
To David Crouse June 25 th July - 1776
W E reposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct and Fidelity, DO, by these Presents, constitute and appoint you to be Second Lieutenant of a company  of foot in the Second Battalion of Associators in the County  of Lancaster for the Protection of this Province, against all hostile Enterprizes, and for the Defence of American Liberty. You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of Second Lieutenant by doing and performing all Manner of Things therein belonging. And we do strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers, under your Command, to be obedient to your Orders as their Lieutenant And you are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions, from Time to Time, as you shall receive from the Assembly during their Sessions; and, in their Recess, from the present or any future Committee of Safety appointed by the Assembly of this Province, or from your superior Officer, according to the Rules and Regulations for the better Government of the Military Association in Pennsylvania, and pursuant to the Trust reposed in you. This Commission to continue in Force until revoked by the Assembly, or by the present or any succeeding Committee of Safety.
Signed by Order of the Assembly,
John Morton Speaker.

556
Admit, Lieut. Captain V. Storage Master of 146 bbl. Send to J. Krause Harrisburg Pa

State of Pennsylvania Dauphin County ss.
On this twentieth day of April One thousand eight hundred and forty three, personally appeared before the subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid Regina Krause a reside- nt of the Borough of Harrisburg in the County of Dauphin and State aforesaid Aged Seventy three Years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3 d March 1843. granting Pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the widow of David Krause who was a Lieutenant, Captain, and Quartermaster, and that she received One hundred and forty six dollars and Sixty six cents annually under the Act of July 7 1838.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year above written before me.
Engineer District
H. C. Snyder Justice of the Peace

Dauphin County in the State of Pennsylvania ss.
I Charles A Snyder a Justice of the Peace in and for Dauphin County and State aforesaid before whom the foregoing declaration of Regina Krause was sworn to and subscribed on the day therein stated do hereby certify that said Regina Krause is personally known to me as the widow of David Krause dec d and in the foregoing declaration also named: That she resides now in said Dauphin County and is still the widow of said David Krause dec d . - Witness my hand and seal this 20th. day of April A.D. 1843.
C. A. Snyder

PENNSYLVANIA, ss.
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
David R Porter
GOVERNOR  OF THE SAID  COMMONWEALTH
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME, SENDS GREETING:
Know Ye, That Charles T. Snyder _____
whose name is subscribed to the instrument of writing herunto annexed, was at the time of subscribing the same and now is An Acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Dauphin in the said Commonwealth _____
duly elected appointed and commissioned, and full faith and credit ought to be given, to his official acts accordingly.
Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State, at Harrisburg, this twentieth _____ day of April _____ in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty three, and of the Commonwealth the sixty-seventh.
BY THE GOVERNOR.
Chas. M. Chase Secretary of the Commonwealth.

University Pa. Nov. 9. 43
S. Frauss 14 th
Presents clari of his mother for pension.
No. Dec Nov 13/43
Pennon Office.
Found in Room No 108, in looking
over a map of old Papers
A. T. B. D.
Washington City
July 19 th 1843
John James M. Noble
The Com. of Pensions will please refer the within case to me

Stanisburg Nov. 9 th 1843.
Dear Sir
My mother made application in 1839 for the benefit of the Act of Congress passed in July 1838 granting five Years Pension to Widows. - Her declaration was accompanied with the deposition of Valentine Shouflet, John Rickel, John Shelley and George Keff, together with other documentary evidence proving service as Lieutenant, Forage Master and Captain from 1776 to the close of the war. - I succeeded in satisfying the Commissioner of Pensions that she was entitled to the benefits of the law, and he awarded her $146. 66 per Annum. - This allowance I am satisfied was not as much as she was entitled to from the testimony offered in her behalf. - My object now is to appeal the case, and bring the whole matter before you for revision. - You are personally acquainted with Valentine Shouflet and the other gentlemen who testify that Father served during the whole war of the Revolution, and in the capacity of Captain to the close thereof. - You will I have no doubt place a proper estimate on the testimony of these men who stand deservedly high in the estimation of the community where they live, and give such a construction to their statements as the case will warrant.
In making up the case, Mr. Edwards allowed for services as forage master for July & December 1778, and March, July, Aug. & Sept. 1779. - Now it does appear from the testimony of Shouflet, Rickel and others, who all swear that Father served during the whole of the war, that if he was Forage Master

in July and Dec r 1778 that he also acted in that capacity in Aug t , Sept r , Oct r & Nov r 1778 and so in the intervening months up to September 1779, of this the dates themselves are strong testimony, and this will be strengthened by the fact that in Nov r 1777 it appears from a paper now sent marked Nov r which shows that he acted as Forage Master, entitling him, if the whole time was allowed, as I think it ought to be, to the following.
Nov r 1777 to June 1778. eight months not allowed
July 1778 allowed                      Aug t Sept r Oct r & Nov r 1778 not allowed
Dec r "       do                      Cant t Field aft. May
March 1779   do                      June     1779 not allowed.
July     "       do
Aug t "       do
Sept r "       do
Making in all 17 Months not allowed. — It does appear to me that if any weight is given to the testimony of B. Shaeffer, Dickel, Sholly who you well know to be men of excellent character, and who all swear without qualification that Father served in the capacity of Captain to the close of the war, that we ought to be entitled to the whole benefit of the law, namely $480.00 per annum. — I wish you to examine the case fully and give the testimony, that construction which the case will warrant. —
I have full confidence that a further allowance will be made to Mother if due weight be given to the evidence, and the high character which the witness maintained through life for truth & uprightness. —

I will be gratified, if you will at an early day, take up this case and give it your attention, and apprise me of the result. —
The enclosed was handed to me, when at Lebanon a short time since by Dr. Heninges. —
With great respect I am Yours Oct. 21
J. Krause
Hon. James M. Porter Secy of War Washington

Regina Krause Pennsylvania
Suspended
See let. 8 Dec '38
Hon. L. Reily,
dr 10 Jan., 1839
do. to J. Krause Jan. 26. 1839
let 8 Feb 1839 Hon. L. Reily,
Act 7 July 1838,

State of Pennsylvania Lebanon County 3 d
Personally appeared before me the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Lebanon aforesaid (Dilman Daub a Soldier of the Revolutionary war, who doth depose and say, that he is now in the seventy ninth Year of his Age, and a resident of Lebanon County. That in the beginning of the Year Seventeen hundred and Seventy Seven, he marched from the town of Lebanon, through Reading, Easton, & Amboy to Long Island in the State of New York, and remain- ed there in the service of the Revolution in Col. Greenawalt's Regt. Penn. Militia for a period of four months, - That David Krause also marched from the same place and remained in the service of the Revolution during the whole period of four months at Long Island in the State of New York aforesaid, and in New Jersey and along the Delaware river, as a Lieutenant - That he was well ac- quainted with the said David Krause from 1776 to the time of his death in 1820. - that he served during the whole period of the Revolution as Lieuten- t. Forage Master, and subsequently as Captain in which last capacity he served to the close of the war.
Sworn & Subscribed Before me this first day of April 1839.
H. Horst
his Dilman + Daub Marks

I John B. Wheeler a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Lebanon do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Dilmann Doubt the deponent within, and that he is of good character and reputation, and entitled to full and entire confidence and credit. witness my hand this first day of April A.D. 1839.
J. B. Wheeler

Per David Ercure at Lebanon, aged 68 years 4 months He having died Dec 27, 1820, a date prior to the passage of a pension law under which he would have been entitled, there is no statement of his military service other than that furnished by his widow in her application for pension in Nov 1838 when she was residing in Harrisburg, Dauphin Co Pa aged 68 yrs 115 months & 20 days
He was married May 16, 1788 to Regina Otto in Lebanon, Lancaster near Lebanon County, of which there are no records of the Lutheran Church to be found - until 1794 - she died Nov 3, 1847 leaving 3 children viz John, David and Catherine who married Jacob Greenawalt - A daughter Elizabeth who m d J. Bear died in May 1847 leaving two children - Kilnag testified to being present at the marriage in May 1788 of whom Joseph Otto of Lebanon was one Lancaster County was a prominent place where public stores were collected for distribution the winter quarters for soldiers, artillery for more details David Krouse from statement  officer in the paper was a military officer & the widow has testified that he served from the commencement to the end of the war as Lieut. Forage master & captain
He was appointed in July 1776, 2 d Lt in the 2 d Battalion of Artillery in Lancaster County and appointed Aug 23, 1776 as 2 d Lt in a Co of Artillery in the Flying Camp for Lancaster Co & from the Summary of 1776 he served 4 mos in the ret g of Col Greenawalt marking to NY City & over to Long Island but no allusion is made to the battle there (Aug 27 1776) - In 1777 he appears as acting Barrack Master in Lebanon and from Nov 1777 to Sept 1779 he was Forage Master & probably

with head quarters at Lancaster - when he was appointed Capt is not known but George Hall Bf. Sabarn testified that he was drafted to serve 2 months in 1779 under Capt David Knowl in a reg, commanded by Col. Stephen Gable to serve 2 months at Lancaster when Capt. Knowl was stationed - at  in Lancaster
There is no specific statement of the dates when or place when he was on duty or after 1779 nor  where  he was Stephen Gable Forage Master or not was it necessary  required , as 1779 would complete the two years required by law for a maximum period

Pennsylvania ss.
To David Crouse Esquire
August 25 th 1776.
WE reposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct and Fidelity, DO, by these Presents, constitute and appoint you to be second Lieutenant of a company of foot of the county of Lancaster for the flying camp
for the Protection of this State  Province , against all hostile Enterprizes, and for the Defence of American Liberty.
You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of second Lieutenant
by doing and performing all Manner of Things thereunto belonging. And we do strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers, under your Command, to be obedient to your Orders as
And you are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions, from Time to Time, as you shall receive from the Convention or Assembly during their Sessions; and, in their Recess, from the present or any future Council  Committee of Safety appointed by the Convention or Assembly of this State  Province , or from your superior Officer, according to the Rules and Regulations for the better Government of the Military Association in Pennsylvania, and pursuant to the
Trust reposed in you. This Commission to continue in Force until revoked by the Convention Assembly, or by the present or any succeeding Committee.
Signed on behalf of the Convention of the state of Pennsylvania
Thos M'Call } Commissioners Henry Shaeffer }

Lancaster, Sept. 8 th 1777
Sir
I have told you when I appointed you to Act as Barrack Master for the Town of Lebanon, that I would shortly let you know what your fees or Allowance would be, but have not yet rec d an Answer of the Barrack Master General about it, but I believe I must go down to Philad a myself next week & shall then set the matter I have spoke to Messrs Simon & Levy when I came home from Lebanon about the Discontent of the People in your Town on acc t of Col. Hunsader being appointed Commissary for that Town & made bold to recommend you for that purpose thinking it would be more worth your while to attend in the 2 Branches. Mr. Levy came home last Night he tells me he has appointed you for that purpose, in which I hope you will Act

to satisfaction, I expect to hear of you soon, how the prisoners behave themselves
I am yo r
A. Hubley

My Copy of within
Dear Sir
You will please to keep a separate acct. of Wood & Straw allowed to the prisoners from that delivered to the troops in the service of the United States. — Mr Lynn is the British Commissary here & will have to settle for the former with an allowance for your trouble & for the latter. —
Remain Dear Sir
Your obedt
J. Molcher.
Nov. 1777.
addressed to D o House

In the Name and by the Authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
To Captain David Brause Greeting
You are hereby commanded within Five Days from and after the Date of this Warrant to make a Just and true Return upon Oath or Affirmation of all male white Persons between the age of eighteen & fifty three Years inhabiting or Residing within Your Company District Habable of Boggins Arms (Delegates in Congress Members of the Genl Assembly Members of Council Judges of the Supreme Court Masters and Faculties of Colleges Ministers of the Gospel or Clergy of every denomination servants purchased Bonafide and for a Valuable Consideration only excepted) You are to return them agreeable to their Classes & those who are not yet Classified You are immediately to Class them And for Your so doing be this Your Sufficient Warrant Given under my Hand & Seal at Lebanon the 30 Day of June 1781
for Christopher Hucher Sub L. L. John Gloninger

Comptroller General's Office.
4189
Sundries Dr To Christopher Ruchen S. Lieut. United States.
  Paid Francis German for beef delivered the Pennsylvania volunteers August 24 th 1780 3 222. 15. 0   ditto. Alexander Benjamin express Dec. 27 th do. 33. 15. 0   ditto. Francis German for beef for the volunteers Dec. 30 th 1780. 284. 12. 6   ditto. Capt. John Gassert for military services January 12 th 1781. 75. 0. 00   ditto. Alexander Benjamin for salt for the militia 13 Jan y . 18. 15. 0   ditto. Jacob Shaffer, Henry Keller, George Welsch and Daniel Hearnings for guarding British prisoners January 19 th 1781 107. 10. 0   ditto. Thomas Edwards for equipping & conducting the Penns. volunteers and taking in deserters January 30 th 1781 1279. 5. 0   ditto. Capt. Michael Holderbaum, Baltzer Orth, Mindle Weaver, Casper Hoover, and John Stone for military services March 30 th 980. 0. 0   ditto. Baltzer Orth for hauling militia baggage do 1781 37. 10. 0   Capt. David Krause for military services 21 April do. 67. 10. 0   Jacob Souler for flour, baking bread per do. 30 Dec. 1780 143. 13. 0   3250. 5. 6 
Auditor General's Office
Garnisburg Jan y 29. 1839
I certify the above to be a correct extract from an original entry in Waste Book N o . 1. of the Comptroller General's office and remaining in this office.
Witness my hand and seal of office the day and year aforesaid.
W m Clark jun r for Wath p P. Robert Aud. Genl.

Harrisburg Mar. 28 th 1893.
Dear Sir:
In Your note to Judge Pifer of 18 th instant, (which he forwarded to me by last night's mail), I am advised, that a certificate for the increase of Mother's pension under the Act of 3 rd March last will be issued when the certificate in her possession shall be returned to Your department.
I have accordingly enclosed herewith the certificate granted to her on the 27 th of June last, and would respectfully request You to forward a new certificate, directed to me at this place, when You will have leisure to make it out.
With great Respect
Your Ob dt Serv t
J. Krauss
1000 Edm. St. Ely Pa. of Indiana

Warrenton Nov r 10 th 1843
Dear Brother
Allow me to call your attention in an especial manner to the letter of my friend Mr John Krause addressed to you yesterday in relation to the claim of his mother to a pension in right of her late husband for services rendered in the War of the Revolution.
Your intimate knowledge of several of the persons who testify in relation to the matter,—their respectability, character & standing will enable you to give the proper credit to what they have severally said on the subject. You are aware of the very great difficulty, at this remote period of time, of procuring what might be regarded as strictly legal evidence, which it is necessary to require as a general rule in order to protect the Government against imposition. Knowing as you do the character of several of the individuals referred to, the case presented is certainly one in which the rule might be relaxed in order to allow justice to be done to the applicant.
Very truly Yours
David R. Porter
Rev James M. Porter

Lebanon P. February 3 rd 1848.
Dr Sir
My Mother who was a Pensioner under the Act of 3 rd March 1843. and 17 th June 1844. died a short time since, leaving several children and appointing me the Executor of her last will & testament. — There is due from the 4 th September last, up to the period of her death about $80. — will you be good enough to advise whether I can draw the balance as Executor, and if so, to forward me a form if you have any. —
I regret to be obliged to trouble you in this matter, but I am at a loss how to proceed.
Your attentions will greatly oblige
Your obedt. Servt
J. Krause
J. S. Edwards Esq.

Brief in the case of Regina Krause , Lebanon County and State of Pa act of July 1838 etc
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Went before allowed $20 per month for Forage Master's service - Under Mr Ewing's decision, entitled to $25 per month - therefore increased from $166.66 to $250.00 per annum
Name and residence of Agent
J. Krause Lebanon Pa
S. G. Examining Clerk.

N. of R. Aug. 21. 1882
Hon. James P. Heath
Sir,
Will you have the kindness to give me the information requested in the enclosed letter.
Yours Resp.
Thos. M. Bickighanz

Auditor Genl. Office Harrisburg. Sept. 20. 1843.
Sir
I herewith enclose the declaration of Regina Krause, Widow of David Krause decd., in order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress passed on the 3 d March 1843. —
Please forward the Certificate to me at this place, with the necessary instructions to draw the money. —
Oblidge You & very Respectfully
J. Krause
Edwards Comm't of Pensions.

Lebanon Pa May 19. 1839
Sir I have enclosed the Deposition of Silman Dart proving additional service by David Krause dec d late husband of Regina Krause who has applied for the benefit of the Act of Congress passed 7th July 1838. — have the goodness to examine it, and make such an additional allowance to Mrs Krause as the rules of the Department will permit. — Write to me directed to this place as soon as you will have acted on the case.
With great respect Your obedt Servt
J. Krause
J. S. Edwards Esq

Lebanon Penn o Octo. 7. 1857.
I am seeking for information, which I have endeavoured to obtain from another source (the Pension Office) but have been denied an answer to my enquiries, and I now take the liberty to address You, trusting You will pardon the freedom I have taken, assuring You that I would not have troubled You, or any public officer, if I knew where else to apply for the information. - The Commissioner of Pensions I thought the proper person to address on the subject, and accordingly within the last four months, I repeatedly wrote to him, and lately I prevailed on an member of Congress to write to him, but he has failed to answer any of the letters. -
The simple question I asked, is, whether in granting a pension to a widow under the act of Congress of July 1836, or any subsequent act granting relief to widows of soldiers of the Revolution, a higher grade of pay has been allowed them that of Captain or less per mo. in any case, and if so, whether the rank of Commissary is not a higher grade and consequently entitled to more than $40 per month. - If You will give me the desired information I will esteem it as a great favour, and will most cheerfully, if ever in any power, reciprocate Your kindness. -

Very truly & respectfully Thos. A. Stewart
J. Straus
Genl. A. H. St. Stewart Secy of the Interior Washington City
Q.M. of Commissary is a higher grade, and entitled to higher pay than that of Captain, which is the difference in the pay. J. Straus

Payment to be made at
Philadelphia by
S. J. Smith, Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Philadelphia
Act March 3. 1823, increase to $466:66,
Mannum - Payable on the 4th September and 4th March.
Send new cut to
J Krause, Esq, Recorded in the Pension Office, in Harrisburg Book A. Vol. 1. Page 134. Penn a
D. Brown, Clerk.

War Department.
Widow's Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of March 3, 1843, Regina Krause, of Pennsylvania ————— widow of David Krause ————— who was a Lieut. Captain & Forage Master in the Revolution and died on the — 27 th — day of December 1820 ————— is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of One hundred & forty-six dollars and Sixty-six ————— cents per annum, commencing on the 4th March, 1843, and terminating on the 4th of March, 1844, unless the Pensioner should marry or die before the last mentioned date; in which case said Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage or death.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this twenty-ninth day of June ————— one thousand eight hundred and forty-three.
Counter signed.

Washington Dec. 6. 1852
To the Commission of Pensions
at the instance and request of John Francis Ely who is present the claims due his late Mother. Knows the heirs of David Brown do? a Captain in the Res. Penns. Line. I respectfully ask early action in the case. Mr. E. informs me that all the required proof has been filed in the Pension office and is now desirous of an early decision.
Very Respectfully J. M. [unclear]

Lebanon Pa. Nov 1. 1852.
My Dear Sir,
Enclosed herewith you have a Certificate of our Court, stating the time Regina Bruce died, the number of surviving children, and that letters testamentary were granted to me, as Executrix of her estate. —
When I was at Washington a few weeks since, there I was requested to procure, and was told, that, on procuring it, a Certificate would be granted for the "arrears" or additional allowance of pension due. —
If the Certificate can be made, so that I can draw the amount as Executrix, I would greatly prefer it. — As soon as it is made out, forward it to me at this place.
Yours Respectfully
Your Obedt Servt
J. Brown
Thos E. Abell Com d of Pensions Washington City

Lebanon Pa. June 12 o 1857.
J. E. Heath Esq. Com r of Pensions
Sir
I wrote to You on the 14 th of May last relative to a claim of my Mother, but have received no reply, — perhaps my enquiries were too many, and probably, improper, for You to answer. —
I will now narrow down the desired information to a single point, — namely, "Does any widow draw a pension from the Genl. Govt., under the act of July 1838, of a higher grade of pay than that of Captain, or in other words more than $480 annually."
This may be answered in a few words, and Your attention will greatly oblige Yours &c
J. Strauss.

Lebanon Pa Nov r 18. 1852
Hon. S. E. South Com d of Pensions
Sir
When at Washington City about a month since, I called at your office relative to a claim of my deceased mother for arrears of Pension due her, and was told by a young gentleman to whom I was referred, that the case had been examined, and that a Certificate would be issued as soon as I would forward a certificate of the Court stating the time when Mother died, and how many children survived. — This Certificate I obtained from the Court, and forwarded it to your department in the first instance. I have not since heard from you, and now write, respectfully, to enquire whether my letter reached you, and how soon I may expect an answer. — There have recently so many letters, sent from here, miscarried, that I am somewhat fearful my letter has not reached your office, and therefore write to ascertain. — Yours early

attention, and an answer will greatly oblige
Yours At. Servt
J. Strause

H. R.
Feb. 8. 1853
Dear J. P. Heath,
Sir,
Will you have the kindness to give me your opinion upon the following stated case.
"Mrs R. Krause was a revolutionary pensioner of the U. States, and died in Nov. 1847. In May 1847 six months previous to her death one of her daughters died leaving two children, so that at the death of Mrs R. Krause there were three children surviving her, namely, John, David and Catharine married to J. Greenawalt. In November last an additional allowance of pension was granted and certificate for the amount forwarded," payable to John Krause Executor of said Regina Krause dec d . for the benefit of himself and her other surviving children, viz. D. Krause and Catharine Greenawalt."

The information I desire is, are the children of the deceased sister, entitled, legally, to any portion of said allowance, in other words are grand children entitled to any part of said allowance?
An early answer to the above will greatly oblige
Yours &c.
Thos. M. McKim

Washington City Feb 10 1839
Dr Sir
The papers submitted in the case of Regina Krause, and rejected by the department as not being evidence, I desire it to have returned to me when they will have been finally decided on. -
I also wish to be advised, if a certificate is now made out on the service admitted, whether proof of service which may hereafter be obtained will be accepted by the department and the am t . allowed, increased. -
Dear Sir
Mr Krause desires me to inclose this to you
Yours truly
Hon G. L. Edwards
L. Rice

Rev. J. Wilson
Lebanon Pa. June 8. 1852.
Dear Sir
In my correspondence with the Pension Office many of my letters were answered by you, and since it is almost impossible to get an answer from that department to any communication I may address to it, I have taken the liberty to write to you for information which I desire, and altho' I am aware that I am trespassing on your kindness, yet I trust you will favor me with an answer. — The information I desire is this, My mother Virginia Krause, was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the U. States, and up to the period of her death in November 1847 she drew $400 per ann. — In May 1847 six months preceding her death, one of her daughters, Elizabeth, intermarried with R. Kline and left leaving two children, so that at the death of Mother only three children survived her. — I received a few days since a Certificate from the Pension Office allowing a portion sum of One hundred dollars annu-ally to the time of her death. "Payable to Virginia Krause Exr. of David Krause dec. for the benefit of himself and her other surviving children by David Krause and C. Greenwall." Now what I want to know is whether the children of M c Reynolds, who died previous to Mother, are legally entitled to a share of the allowance for other years, are grand children entitled under existing laws to any portion of such allowance.

An answer will greatly oblige me, and I trust You will pardon the freedom I have taken in addressing You. - I will, if ever in my power, most cheerfully reciprocate Your kindness.
With great respect
Very truly Your Obedt
J. A. Traill

1778 Feb. 4.
(B)

Jan 24th 1842
Free
Can
Regina - N. 10th St.
L. L. Edwards Esq. Commission of Pensions Washington City D. C.

J. L. Edwards Esq.
Lebanon Penn a Jan y 21. 1829.
Sir
I have examined the Revolutionary papers of my late father, to ascertain whether further testimony could be collected from them in support of the claim of my mother Regina Krause, and find among them one other monthly statement of forage purchased, similar to those sent to War department for the month of Dec r 1778. and one not quite so formally made out for the month of June but not stating for what Year. — I also find in an old memorandum book an account of wood purchased by him for the Magazine at this place in the months of August, Sept r , Oct r , and Nov r 1777 of which the following is a copy of the first entry. Nov r , 1777 Aug t 2 d Cash paid Col. Adam Orth for 2 cords of wood to be delivered to the Austrian prisoners 212 lb . pr f t 16.0" the other entries are similar excepting the names from whom purchased, — there are also entries in July, Aug t , & Dec r 1779 of money rec d from Philip Mansfelder (who was paymaster) for purchasing forage for the Magazine at Lebanon, — also in January & Feb y 1777 there are entries for Cash paid sundry persons for beef &c — all of which said entries are in the hand writing of Father. — There are also papers from which it would appear that in the month of March & April 1778 and May & June 1779 he was engaged in the foraging department.
If you think that this testimony would aid the claim of mother to a larger allowance I will come to Washington and bring the books and papers with me — I have understood that Dr. Riely is at present with his family at Hanibury, and not knowing how soon he may return to your City I have taken the freedom to address you. — Write me immediately directed to "Lebanon P a "
with great respect
Your Obed t S t
J. Krause

Lebanon Penn. a May 15. 1851.
Dear Sir
I am about to address You on a subject, in which I feel some interest personally, and more particularly, as Executor of my Mother's estate, making me the representative of her remaining children. — At the request I write to You, and trust You will pardon the freedom I have taken.
Sometime since, on several occasions, it was intimated to me, that our dec d . Mother (who was a Pensioner under the Act of July 1838) was entitled to an additional allowance, and if properly presented to the department it could be obtained. — I am in a measure unacquainted with the rules of the Pension office, and of course not prepared to make the application, without first obtaining the information. — I therefore write to know, whether there is any additional allowance due our dec d . Mother, and if so, how I am to proceed to obtain it. — The history of Mother's case is this. — Father served in the war of the Revolution to the end, and died in Dec r . 1820, without ever drawing Pension. — Mother was married before 1794, and died in Nov r 1847. — She drew Pension from 1836 to 1841 at the rate of $146. 66 pr An. and in 1843 I produced additional evidence, and was allowed for additional service, increasing her Pension to $460. 66
The r

- Service finally established, and for which allowance was made, was 20 months as Commissary 2 mo. as Captain and 2 mo. as Lieut.
If therefore Father's service as Commissary, entitled him to a higher grade of pay, than that of Captain, we would be entitled to the difference. -
Are we not entitled to $130. per An. from 1856 for service as Commissary in addition to what has been allowed. -
Be kind enough to give me Your views. I feel extremely sorry to trespass on Your time and trust You will excuse the freedom I have taken, assuring You that I would not have done so, if I could have known where to have sought for the information elsewhere.
Your early attention will greatly Oblige Your Obedt. St.
J. Strauss
J. E. Heath Esq. Comr. of Pensions. S

  8629  ADJT. GEN'S OFFICE P. R. D. Rec'd JUN 20  1890  
Norristown, Penna. June 19, '90.
Wm Krause, Capt. U. S. A.
For record of a pension drawn by Regina Krause who died in 1845. The pension was as widow of Capt. D. Krause of the Revolution, and the widows address was Lebanon Penna.
H
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War Department. Adjutant General's Office, Washington, D.C., June 23, 1890.
Respectfully referred to the Commissioner of Pensions, with request that answer be sent direct to the writer.
Richard MacArthur Assistant Adjutant General. James
JUN 25 1890

To the Adjutant General U.S. Army Washington D.C.
Sir
I have the honor to ask your assistance in find- ing the record of a pen- sion drawn by one Re- gina Krause who died about the year 1845.
Her pension was de- rived from the services

her husband Captain (I believe) D. Krause during the Revolution- ary War. Her resi- dence was Lebanon Pennsylvania.
I am sir
Very respectfully
Your obt. Servt.
Wm Krause
Capt. U.S. Army
Norristown Penna
19 th June 90
address Norristown Pennsylvania

Wm Krause Pew
Rev June 19 1890
Capt David Krause } Box 5 into Regina de
X

To the Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Sir I have the honor to ask for information as to a pension drawn by Mrs. Regina Traux wife of, I believe, Capt. David Traux an officer during some

Mrs. Regina Krause or Miss Regina O. Krause lived in Lebanon Penn- sylvania until about 1845,

part of the Revolutionary War.
Her pension was continued to her up to the time of her death, about the year 1845.
Any information will greatly oblige
Yours respectfully
Wm. F. Clarke
Norristown Penna. Capt. U.S. Army 19 th June 90

Rebecca Krause, dec d widow of David
Pa
Act 7 July 1838 90
Adm o 20 mo. For Mus $500.00 " 2 " Cap t 40.00 " 2 " St 26.66
Sur d to $566.66
due by former pay b at $444.44 for account
Com g 4 dec r 1836
also
Act 4344, endg
3 Nov 1847. pay b le
to John Krause, Ex rs for the benefit of himself,
Maria Krause &
Catharine Arrenwell, only surv g children.
Mal a
John Krause Selma, Pa.

Regina Krause
Pa
act 7. July 38
Increased
2 mo. St.
20. Lorax Mas.
2 capt
466.66
Deduct what has been paid
Hon. J. M. Porter Secy of War

Reported to be aged 80 Deceased John Krause 26 April 1828 to J. Krause 1 Oct 1835 w Hon. J. H. B. B. 29
1 1832
Pennsylvania Phil. Regina Krause widow of David Krause who was a Lieut. Capt. Quartermaster in the Revolution
Increased from $146:66 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 466 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th day of Nov. 1843 and sent to J. Krause Esq. Harrisburg Penn a
[Act of March 3, 1843.] Recorded in Book 4. Vol. 1. Page 134.

Reported to Agent, see letter
Pennsylvania 1981
Regina Krause widow of David Krause
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 27 th Dec r 1820 of Hamburg in the State of Penn a . who was a Lieut. Colonel Captain in the company commanded by Captain of the in the Penn a . line for
Inscribed on the Roll of Philadelphia at the rate of 466 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836. Increased from $146:66
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of November 1843 and sent to Hon. J. L. Porter, Secretary of War
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, bk 9. Vol. 2. Page 156.

Reported
Settled Nov. 18. 1823
639
Pennsylvania, Phil.
Regina Krause
widow of David Krause who was a Lieut. Capt. & Forage Master in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 146 Dollars & 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of June 1843 and sent to J. Krause Esq. Harrisburg, Penn a
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 1.
Vol. 1. Page 134

let 6 July 1839 Hon. James Buchanan
Pennsylvania - 1981. Regina Krause widow of David Krause, who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 27 th Dec r 1820 of Harrisburg in the State of Penn a . who was a S t P st Lieut t in the Com ty commanded by Captain  of the Reg t commanded by  in the Penn a . line for 10 m th on it.
Inscribed on the Roll of Penn a at the rate of 146 Dollars 66 Cents per ann. to commence on the 14 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of M ch . '39, as per  and Hon. S.  , Harrisburg, P a .
Arrears to the 14 th of M ch - $ 439 98 Semi-annual allowance ending 72 33 $ 512 31
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by R. B. Davis Clerk, Book A - Vol. 2 - Page 156

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8266
Regina Krause Widow David Krause Capt. Rev. War.
Act: March 3 rd / 43 Jan. 1/44
Index:—Vol. A Page 412
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Lebanon County State of Penn a ss.
Personally appeared before me the subscriber one of the Associate Judges of said County, George Hess who does depose and say that in the Year Seventeen hundred and Seventy Nine he was draughted in Captain David Krause's company of Col. Curtis Knapp's Regiment Pennsylvania Militia. Whereby Lieutenant and Jacob Matter Ensign, and Marched under the said Captain David Krause from Lebanon to the town of Lancaster, Lancaster County State of Penn a - where the said Captain David Krause was stationed with his company in the service of the State, and continued there two months, - that the said Captain David Krause was employed in the Military service of the State from the early part of the Revolution to the close thereof, first as Lieutenant then as forage master, and subsequently as Captain, in which capacity he served to the close of the war.
(Note The word "from Lebanon" interlined before signing)
Sworn and subscribed before me this 17 th day of November A.D. 1838. John Shindel
George Hess

I John Shindle one of the associate Judges of the several courts named, do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with George Hess the Deponent within named and that he is regarded by me, and his fellow Citizens generally as a man of Character and Standing and is entitled to Confidence and Credit, The said Deponent is now seventy eight Years of Age. — Lebanon November 17 th 1838.
John Shindle 3

State of Pennsylvania Lebanon County ss
Personally Appeared before me the Subscribed a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid John Shollay a Soldier of the Revolutionary War, who now is in his Seventy Ninth Year of Age who being duly sworn according to law does depose and say - that in the Summer of the Year One thousand seven hundred and Seventy six he was draughted in Captain Pattons Company of Col. Curtis Grubb's Regiment Pennsylvania Militia Major, George Welch Adj t . David Krause Lieutenant and Jacob Solmer Ensign, and Marched from the town of Lebanon, then Lancaster County to Poughkeepsie by way of Reading & Easton, that they remained there in the service of the State two months - that he was well acquainted with the said David Krause from the period of the Revolution up to the time of his death in eighteen hundred and twenty that the said David Krause served during the whole period of the Revolution as Lieutenant, forage Master and lastly as Captain in which Capacity he served to the close of the War.
Sworn & Subscribed before me this 24 th day of November 1838.
John Shollay
J. Goodhart

I Jacob Goodhart a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid do certify that I am personally acquainted with John Shollay the deponent within named, and that he is esteemed by me and his fellow Citizens generally as a man of Credit and respectability and entitled to Confidence and Credit, Witness my hand this 24 th day of November 1858.
J. Goodhart

Lebanon County Penn a ss.
Personally appeared before me the Subscribers a Justice of the Peace in and for the County & State aforesaid, John Bickel Sen r . and Col Valentine Shroaflee, who depose and say that they were well acquainted with David Krause Esq. late of Lebanon, Lebanon County Penn a . from the early part of the Revolution up to the period of his death in after eighteen hundred and twenty - That he was engaged in the Military Service of the State during the period of the Revolution as Lieutenant, Forage Master and subsequently as Captain in which Capacity he served to the close of the war. - From our extreme old age and consequent failure of our memories we are unable to particularise the several services performed, but we unhesitatingly say that he was engaged during the whole period of the war of the Revolution. -
Sworn & subscribed before me this 20 th day of November A.D. 1838.
John Bickel Jun r
John Bickel
Valentine Shroaflee

I John Bickel Jr a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid do certify that John Bickel Sen r and Col Valentine Shouplax were both Soldiers of the Revolutionary War, and now both in their eighty seventh Year of Age, That they are esteemed by me and their fellow Citizens generally as men of Character, Standing and Moral Worth, and entitled to entire Confidence & Credit
Jonestown Lebanon County Pa November 20 th 1838
John Bickel Jr

Lebanon December 11 th 1807 You will furnish W m Alexander & Montgomery with two companies militia when, Immediatly on receipt hereof —
I am Sir John 1666. So. Capt David Krause Esq. John Gloninger Sub Lieut for Lehigh County
We the subscribers do hereby certify that we were well acquainted with the late John Gloninger Esq. deceased for a number of years, and up to the time of his death, and have frequently seen him write and are familiar with his hand writing. — That we believe the above order signed by him as Sub Lieut for Lehigh County and directed to Capt. David Krause Esq. is in his own proper hand writing — Witness our hands this 19 th day of November A.D. 1838.
John Shindel
State of Penn a Lebanon Co. ss.
John Shindel
Personally appeared before the subscribers one of the Associate Judges of the several courts named John Krause & John W. Hering. Who being duly sworn depose and say that the foregoing order signed by John Gloninger Sub. Lieutenant in Lehigh County and directed to Capt. David Krause Esq. is in the proper hand writing of the said John Gloninger.
Adam Ritscher
John Hoyer
Scott Klein
Subscribed before me this 26 Nov r 1838
Geo Lineaweaver
John Shindel
John Shindel
2007.

I John Shindel one of the associate Judges named do certify that I am well acquainted with John Krause & John W. Gerninger the deponents within named and that they are men of character and respectability and entitled to entire confidence and Credit.
Lebanon November 26 th 1838
John Shindel 3

In the Name and by the Authority of the Freemen of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania His Excellency William Moore Esq. President, and the Supreme Executive Council.
To John Horninger Esquire of the county of Lancaster.
W m Moore President
We, reposing especial trust and confidence in Your patriotism, valor, constancy and fidelity, Do, by these presents, constitute and appoint You to be Sub Lieutenant of the county of Lancaster according to an Act of General Assembly, to regulate the Militia of this Commonwealth: You are therefore care- fully and diligently to discharge the duty of a Sub Lieutenant of the county, by doing and performing all manner of things therein belonging. And we do strictly charge and require all officers and privates within Your district, to be obedient to Your orders as Lieutenant of the said county: And You are to observe and follow such orders and directions from time to time as You shall receive from the Supreme Executive Council of this Commonwealth pursuant to the trust reposed in You.
Given under the seal of the Commonwealth, this Second day May in the Year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and Eighty two. Attest W m Mallack Secy.

State of Penn a . Lebanon County ss
I John Krause of Lebanon Penn a do swear that the foregoing Commission was copied by me from the original now in the possession of Catharine Gluninger widow of the late John Gluninger Esq. dec d . and is a true and correct copy
Sworn and subscribed before me this 26th day of Nov r 1838.
J. Krause
John Shindel

State of Pennsylvania Lebanon County ss
Personally appeared before me the Subscribed one of the Associate Judges of the several courts of the county and state aforesaid John Krause of Lebanon Township County of Lebanon Penn a who being duly sworn doth depose and say that he has made careful and diligent search among the records of the Lutheran congregation at Lebanon of which the Rev d William Kertz was former pastor, and discovered that no record of marriage was kept at that early day - Records of Baptism and Confirmation were regularly kept, but no record of marriage was kept until seventeen hundred and ninety four when the Rev d George Lochman took charge of said congregation and kept from that date a record of marriage -
Sworn and subscribed before me this 26. day of Mar ch 1838.
J. Krause
John Shindel
I John Shindel a Judge aforesaid do certify that I am well acquainted with John Krause the deponent above named That he is a man of character and standing and entitled to entire credit and confidence
John Shindel

State of Pennsylvania Lebanon County ss.
Personally appeared before me the subscriber one of the Associate Judges of the several courts of Lebanon County State aforesaid, Katharine Gloninger of Lebanon, who is now in her seventy first Year of Age and widow of the late John Gloninger Esq. deceased. Who being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say that in the month of May Seventeen hundred and eighty eight, she was present and saw David Krause and Regina Orth married by the Rev d William Kurtz who was then Pastor of the Lutheran Congregation at Lebanon, that the Ceremony of Marriage was duly performed by the said Rev d William Kurtz in my presence and with the Consent and approbation of the parents of the said Regina - That the said David Krause and Regina his wife continued to live together as man and wife during the whole period of the life of the said David Krause, who died in December Eighteen hundred Twenty, and that the said Regina Krause has not since been married to any other person but continues the widow of the said David Krause late of Lebanon dec d .
Affirmed and subscribed before me this 26 th day of November A.D. 1838
John Shindel
Katharine Gloninger

I John Shindle One of the associate Judges of the Severel Court, named do hereby Certify that I am well acquainted with Catherine Jennings the deponent above named, That she is of high respectability, standing, and moral worth, and entitled to entire confidence and Credit
Lebanon November 26 th AD 1838.
John Shindle

State of Pennsylvania Lebanon County ss. 3
Personally appeared before me the Subscriber one of the Associate Judges of the several courts of the County and State aforesaid, Joseph Orth of Lebanon Township Lebanon County Pa. who now is in the sixty eighth Year of Age who being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say that in the Month of May One thousand seven hundred and eighty eight he was present and saw David Krause and Regina Orth Married by the Rev d William Kurtz who was then Pastor of the Lutheran Congregation at Lebanon, that the Ceremony of Marriage was duly performed by the said Rev d William Kurtz in my presence and with the Consent and Approbation of the Parents of the said Regina — That the said David Krause and Regina his wife continued to live together as man and wife during the whole period of the life of the said David Krause who died in December One thousand eight hundred and twenty, and that the said Regina Krause has not since been Married to any other person but Continues the widow of the said David Krause late of Lebanon dec d .
Affirmed and subscribed before me On 26 th day of Nov r 1838.
Joseph Orth
John Shindel

I John Shindel one of the associate Judges of the several Courts, named do hereby Certify that I have known the deponent within named Joseph Orth for a number of Years, that he is regarded by me, and his neighbours, as a man of Character and respectability, and entitled to entire Credit and Confidence —
Lebanon Pa November 26th A.D. 1838
John Shindel

It is hereby certified, that according to the Church Records of the Lebanon congregation, the funeral of the late David Krause Esq. of that place, took place on the twenty ninth day of December A.D. One thousand eight hundred and twenty. Aged sixty eight Years and five months.
Wm G Ernst V. D. M.
Lebanon Penn a November 26 th 1838.
Lebanon County Penn a ss.
Personally Appeared before me the Subscriber One of the Associate Judges of the several courts of said County William G. Ernst late pastor of the Lutheran congregation at Lebanon who does depose and say that the foregoing Certificate, setting forth the time when the funeral of the late David Krause Esq. took place &c. is just and true.
Wm G Ernst
Sworn & subscribed before me this 26 th day of November 1838
John Shindel

I John Shindel One of the Associate Judges within named do certify that I am well Acquainted with the Rev d William G Earnest and that he is regarded by me and the Community in which he resides as a man of character and Standing and entitled to entire Confidence and Credit. Lebanon Nov r 26. 1838. John Shindel

Penn ce Lebanon Cy ss I Geo. Mark Frothy of the Court of Common Pleas of said County of Lebanon Do certify that John Shindle Esq. is one of the Associate Judges of said Court, duly appointed & commissioned and that his signature is genuine and that Jacob Goodhart & John Beekel Byers before whom the foregoing Affid. were made was at the time of taking and subscribing the same and now is one are Justices of the peace in and for said County of Lebanon duly appointed & commissioned and that their signa- -tures subscribed to the same are genuine (notary public)
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand & affixed the Seal of said Court at Lebanon the 26 th day of November A D 1838
Geo. Mark Frothy

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Pennsylvania - Pa Regina Krause deceased, widow of David Krause who was on the Pen in the State of who was a Sgt, Capt. V commanded y Captain Quartermaster of the commanded y in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll of Phila. at the rate of 5 66 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of Nov. 1852 and sent to
J. Krause Seaford, Pa. Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending Increased from $166.66
Revolutionary Claim.
Act July 7, 1838.
R. M. Clarke Clerk.
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