Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 4263, for William Lewis, Maryland

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (Ind.)
Lewis, William Mary
N. 4263
CONTENTS

2634
(14)
Maryland
Mary Lewis
widow of W m Lewis M d who was a Private
in the Md o line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars —
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 th day of Mar ch 1843 and sent to
Mary Lewis, care of Geo. Shryock, Washington M d
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1. Page 142
Page 142

let. 15 Jan'y 1839 to John Barry.
Pension sent to May 1841 to Mrs. Mary Lewis, Hagerstown, Md.
3510.
(12)
Maryland Roll.
William Lewis, 4 M d Private.
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Maryland — at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 26 th of March 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th of October 1818. and sent to Thomas Kennedy Esquire near Hagerstown.
  Arrears to 4th of September 1818 —  42:6     Semi-annual allowance ending 4 th March 1819 —  48: —     5 months — do      6/31 — — 1-54-0   $ 90:60    4/30 — — 1-6      42      { Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }   
12/6 three years
Continued — Washington County,

State of Maryland Washington County
Be it remembered that on the twenty sixth day of March in the year eighteen hundred and eighteen personally appeared before me an associate Judge of the fifth Judicial district of the State of Maryland composed of Frederick, Washington and Allegany Counties, William Lewis of said County, and Made Oath on the Holy Gospel of Almighty God — That he the said William Lewis enlisted in the Year Seventeen hundred and seventy six, in Capt. William Heysen Company in the German Battalion commanded by Colonel Hoopsaker — That he continued in the service for three years, and was honorably discharged at Wyoming — by Capt. Bounner Commandant of the said German Battalion. — In Testimony

whereof I have hereunto affixed My hand Seal, the day and year first above written.
W. Burleson
At the same time the said William Lewis made oath before me an associate Judge for the county district affirmed that from his reduced circumstances he needs the assistance of his Country for support —
W. Burleson
State of Maryland Washington County to wit, I the undersigned William Williams Clerk of Washington County Court of the State (and) Abraham Shriver Esquire, who appear to have taken and signed the (oath) since have been, and still are, two of the Associate Judges of the Frederick, Washington and Allegany Counties, duly commissioned and qua- to be given as well in courts of justice as thereout.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed March Eighteen hundred and Eighteen.
W. Williams Clerk. M ty .

State of Maryland Washington County
I William Lewis do hereby relinquish all my right, title and claim to any Pension to which I may have been entitled by the Laws of the United States, passed previous to the Act of Congress passed March Eighteen hundred and eighteen _____ Witness My
Seal this 26 th day of March
Witness.
William Lewis
Pro. Kennedy
to of Maryland, hereby certify that the honorable Thomas Buchanan foregoing affidavits, were at the time of taking and signing thereof fifth Judicial District of the State of Maryland, Comprehending lified and to all their acts as such full faith and Credit are and ought my name and affixed my Official seal this thirty first day of
6 Maryland

State of Maryland Washington County ss
On the 15 th day of September 1818 Personally appeared before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid Thom s B. Hall & C. H. W. Hall of said County who made Oath on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God that William Lewis is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the Assistance of his Country for support
Sworn before
J. Schmeling
To William Lewis Correct J. H.
I John Buchanan Chief Judge of the fifth Judicial district aforesaid, do certify that it appear to my satisfaction that William Lewis did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy, and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had in aforesaid to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the Act of Congress
July 30 th 1818.
John Buchanan (Seal)
15 th Sept. 1818

State of Maryland, Washington County ss
I hereby certify that Jacob Schuchy Gentleman whose name is signed to the above affidavit is a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified - and I also hereby certify that the Honorable John Buchanan whose name is signed to the above certificate is Chief Judge of the fifth Judicial district of the State of Maryland composed of the Counties of Frederick, Washington and Allegany duly commissioned and qualified - In Witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of Washington County Court this fifteenth day of September in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and Eighteen -
J. H. Williams Clerk. W. W. Lloyd Maryland

STATE OF MARYLAND, WASHINGTON COUNTY, SS.
(4)
On this eleventh day of February 182 8 , personally appeared in open court, being a court of record for the said county, William Lewis aged Sixty five years, resident in said county, who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows:— That he enlisted 16 th day of July 1776 in Capt. William Hoppers Company recruited at Hagerstown in the State of Maryland which company was attached to the German Battalion commanded by Col. Boeckh who deserted and joined the Enemy at Princeton , this Battalion was afterwards commanded by Lieut. Col. Stricker who resigned some time in the year 1777. and was succeeded in command by Lieut. Col. Wetten of Frederick Town in Maryland , that he was in the engagement at Trenton in 1776 and at the battles of Princeton , Breeders and German Town in 1777 and also at the battle of Monmouth in 1778 and in divers skirmishes during the time he served in the Revolutionary War That he served on board the St. James a ship to which letters of marque and reprisals were granted, this ship carried twenty long nine pounders and captured during the course of the Enemys vessels — That his Original Certificate was made out on the 26 th day of March 1818 and his pension Certificate is No 3570 and bears date the 10 th  Octr 1818.
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.

SCHEDULE OF PROPERTY, &c.
In Chairs, two tables, one iron plate stove, one corner cupboard, one Saloon, one small looking glass, one old Cow, shovel and tongs, three pictures likenesses of Washington, Wayne and Perry, one small trunk and table furniture, knives forks & one barrel & one Keg & some kitchen furniture. He is by profession a Copper Smith but has not been able to work at his trade nor furnish materials for a long time. He has a wife nearly sixty years of age, has six children but they do not reside with him.
Witness Jacob Myles of this
William Lewis -
Sworn to, and declared, on the fourteenth day of February 1821 before me open Court.
O. H. Williams Cl
I, O. H. Williams clerk of Washington County Court Maryland. do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is fifty one dollars and 89 3/4 cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 19th day of February 1821.
O. H. Williams Clerk of the Court for the County of Washington Maryland

State of Maryland Washington County to wit: On this 29 th day of January 1839. personally appeared before Thomas Keller Esq r . Chief Judge of the Orphan's Court of said County, and in Open Court, Mary Lewis a resident of Hagerstown, in said County, aged Eighty one years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 7 th , 1838, entitled "an act granting half pay and pension to certain Widows," That she is the widow, of William Lewis a Soldier of the Revolutionary war, who enlisted about the 16 th of July 1776, in Captain William Hoyers Company, and who was for a long time after in the service of his Country, And who up to the time of his death was in the receipt of a pension from the United States, as will be seen by a reference to the records of the War Department,
She further makes oath that she was the lawful wife of William Lewis dec d . and was acknowledged as such by him up to the day of his death, and that they were married in George- town D. C. by the Rev d . Mr. Boggs, in the year 1783. Oct r 24. and that no family record was kept by them of the birth of their children, or of said marriage, And that her said husband, William Lewis, Dec d , May 20 th 1827. And that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but marriage took place previous to the 1 st day of January 1794. Viz. at the time aforesaid.
Mary Lewis her mark
Sworn and subscribed before me on the day and year above written.
Thos Keller

State of Maryland Washington County to wit On this 29 th day of January 1839. personally appeared before me one of the Judges of the Orphan's Court of Washington County State of Maryland, Jacob Kausha and Stewart Herbert two Justices of the peace for the county, aforesaid, and first being duly sworn according to law, do, on their oaths, make the following statement to wit: That they know, Mary Lewis, the person mentioned in the accompa- nying declaration, that they know, the said Mary Lewis lived with the late Capt. William Lewis, also mentioned in the same declaration, as his lawful wife, that the said Mary Lewis was universally considered and believed to have been the wife of the said William Lewis, and that they raised a family of six children, four of whom are now living in Washington county and their knowledge extends, as far back as forty five years, as their living together as man and wife, and that they never heard it doubted, by any person that they were not man and wife, they further make oath, that they believe the said Mary Lewis, is the widow of the said William Lewis, and that the said Mary Lewis never married since the death of her husband William Lewis, and that the said Mary Lewis is a woman of high character and respectability
Sworn and subscribed before me Me Thos Keller } Jacob Kausha Stewart Herbert

Maryland Washington County ss
I Daniel Schuchler Register of Wills in and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Thomas Keller whose signature appears to the foregoing proceedings is Clerk Justice of the Orphans Court legally qualified and acting as such
Given under my hand and seal of office this 29 th day of June 1839
Daniel Schuchler Clerk No. 116. No. 2

May 25.
100 Church Street New Bedford
FILED
J. L. Edwards, Esquire Commissioner of pensions
D. C.

Hagerstown 21 st May 1839.
J. L. Edwards Esquire
Yours of the 11 th May inst. was rec d in due time. You state that the marriage of Mr. Mary Lewis, Widow of William Lewis dec d . is not sufficiently proven, but that if the birth of the eldest children can be exhibited will be satisfactory. — I will therefore make the following statement, under oath, to wit: —
State of Maryland, Washington County ss.
Be it remembered that on this 21 st  May 1839. personally appeared Geo Shryock in open Court, and made oath on the Holy Evangel of Almighty God, — deposeth and saith that there is no family records of Mr. Mary Lewis and William Lewis dec d . (a pensioner under the Act of the 18 March 1818.) of their marriage or the birth of their children. That the deponent has a knowledge of the family of the said Mary and William Lewis since the year 1790. That the deponent was married to Elizabeth Lewis the eldest Daughter of the said Mary and William Lewis in January 1808. That the deponent believes the said Elizabeth was born in August 1784. The deponent further saith and deposeth, that Henry Lewis the 2 nd child of the said Mary and William Lewis, enlisted under Capt. John Ragans in the year 1803 and that the said Henry was at that time in the twenty second year of his age.
Sworn in open court before
Thos Keller Chief Justice O. C. McE.
We the undersigned, do hereby certify that Geo Shryock who deposeth as above is well known to us as a man of standing in this community, and is entitled to credit in what he has stated, and We do certify that from our own knowledge and from representations, Mary Lewis was the reputed wife of William Lewis dec d . a revolutionary pensioner at the time of his decease, and that her statement under oath is entitled to full credit.
Thos Keller
W. Weber.
Chas. Prestine

State of Maryland Washington County ss:
I Daniel Schurby Register of Wills in and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Thomas Keller Esq. before whom the within affidavit was made is Chief Justice of the Orphans Court for Washington County Md. duly qualified and acting as such.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the public seal of my Office this 21 st day of May 1839
Daniel Schurby Register of Wills W. C. Md.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
July 19, 1928
Eva. M. N. Strong 924 Pine Ave. Long Beach, Calif. Brook
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 4883 , it appears that William Lewis enlisted at Hagerstown, Maryland, July 16, 1776 and served three years as a private in Captain William Heyser's Company, Colonels Hausberger, Stricker's and Weltner's German Battalion, and was in the battles of Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, Germantown and Monmouth.
He also saw service in the west, after the Revolution, under General Wayne.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 26, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Washington County, Maryland, aged about sixty-two years. He died May 20, 1827.
The soldier married October 24, 1783 in Georgetown, District of Columbia, Mary (her maiden name is not stated).
She was allowed pension on her application executed

January 29, 1839, at which time she was living in Hagerstown, Maryland, aged eighty-one years. The date of her birth is not given.
They had six children, no names stated other than Henry, and Elizabeth, she was born August 5, 1784 and married George Shryock in January 1808.
In 1839 soldier was referred to as Captain, but no explanation is given.
In order to obtain the date of the last payment of pension, the name of person paid, and possibly the date of death of Mary, widow of William Lewis, you should apply to the Records Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D. C., citing all of the following data-
Mary, widow of William Lewis, Certificate No. 2634, issued November 4, 1843, rate $80.00 per annum, commenced March 4, 1843, Act of March 3, 1843, Maryland Agency.
The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to any William Gilchrist.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Maryland (13)
Mary Lewis.
widow of William Lewis, decd. who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 March, 1818 and who died on the 20th: May, 1827 — of Washington in the State of Maryland — who was a private in the ————— commanded by Captain ————— of the Reg't ————— commanded by Col: Housaggey in the Maryland line for 2 years —
Inscribed on the Roll of Maryland at the rate of 80 Dollars ————— Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24th day of May 1839 and sent to George Schryock, Hagerstown, Maryland
Arrears to the 4th of Mar: 1839 $240.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 1st Sept 40.00 $280.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by M c Stewart Clerk, Book 4 Vol. 2 Page 175

Feb 2, 1925
Mrs. Margaret P. Speelman, Chilocco, OKLA.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.4263, it appears that William Lewis enlisted at Hagerstown, Maryland, July 16, 1776, served three years as private in Captain William Heyser's Company, Colonels Hausegger, Stricker and Weltner's German Battalion, and was in the battles of Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, Germantown and Monmouth.
He also saw service in the west under General Wayne after the Revolution.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 26, 1818, while a resident of Washington County, Maryland, aged about sixty-two years. He died May 20, 1827.
Soldier married in Georgetown, District of Columbia, October 24, 1783, Mary (maiden name not stated). She was allowed pension on her application executed January 29, 1839, while a resident of Hagerstown, Maryland, aged

Aug 5 1808 eighty-one years.
They had six children, no names stated except Henry and Elizabeth who was born August 5, 1784, and married George Shryock in January 1808.
In 1839 soldier was referred to as Captain but no details given.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
Her death not on A. B.

June 24, 1921.
Mrs. George N. Gibbs, North Platte, Nebraska.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 1 st instant, you are advised that the only Revolutionary War pensioner named William Lewis ( W. File No. 4263) who enlisted at Hagerstown Maryland, found on the records of this Bureau was not a Captain and died May 20, 1827, leaving a widow Mary and six children, the only names stated being Henry and Elizabeth who married George Shryock.
Very respectfully,
H. M. Vandervort
Acting Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
W4263
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., Apl 22 , 19 —
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of William Lewis a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     July 16 1776 3 yrs Pvt. Thos Hays Hansgogin } German Battalion Stricker } Weltner } Pa        
he also saw service in the west under Gen Wayne after the Rev.
Battles engaged in, Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth
Residence of soldier at enlistment, He d. at Hagerstown Md.
Date of application for pension, March 1818 - He d. was at
Residence at date of application, Washington Co. Md.
Age at date of application, about 62 yrs old date of birth not stated
Remarks: John made in Georgetown D.C. Oct 24, 1783 Mary - maiden name not stated He d. May 20, 1827. She was at pension in 1839 at which time she was 81 yrs old & lived in Hagerstown Md. They had 6 children, only names stated being Henry & Elizabeth who mar. Geo. Shroyock
Respectfully,
In 1839 he was referred to as a Captain but no details given
Commissioner.
He does not state that he was in battle of Monmouth during war or give any details of cruise.

Los Gerritos Chapter
Long Beach, California
Street number and development
Long Beach California
Sept. 26 1927
924 Pine Ave
Pension Office Washington, D. C.
My Dear Sir:-
Capt. William Lewis, a Soldier in the Revolutionary War from Hagerstown Maryland applied for a pension March 25 th 1818, after serving three years under Capt. Haysen and Col. Houssegger. Will you please give me the dates of the birth, death and marriage of his wife, Mary Falkler. and place of birth and and marriage I have the date of Capt. Lewis's birth and also

of his death, but not of his marriage I am anxious to complete the record for a descendant who is applying for membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution Please fill in the following dates - if possible:-
William Lewis born Wales 1755 - died May 20 1827
Mary Falkler born - died married
Where married
Names of children
Thanking you for an early reply I am,
Very truly
Eva Guy Strong
Regent Los Cerritos Chapter
Daughters American Revolution

Los Gerritos Chapter
Long Beach, California
Alvin & Mrs. and grandchildren Long Beach California Sept. 26 1927
Pension Office Dept. of the Interior Washington D.C.
Have you in your files an application, for a pension, of William Gilchrist a native of Scotland, enlisted from Dutchess Co. N.Y. Capt. Israel Smith's company (5th) Col. Philip Van Cortlandt's regiment (2nd) of the New York line, also drummer in Capt. Jonathan Pearce's company (3rd) of Col. Henry B. Livingston's regiment (4th) of the New York line May 28 '77. Served 3 yrs. mustered as private Jan. '80 to Jan. '82 (Revolutionary War) William Gilchrist - according to family

records was born in 1752 and died April 9th 1819. Can you give date of marriage to Mary Fraser - who also was a native of Scotland born 1749 died Sept 11 th 1825 This data will be greatly appreciated by an applicant seeking admission to The Daughters of The American Revolution Thanking you I am,
Sincerely
Eva Guy Strong Regent Los Cerritos Chapter

MRS. MARGARET PEARSON SPEELMAN CHILOCCO, OKLAHOMA
Jan. 6, 1926.
U. S. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
are there in file any
pension papers or records of
bounty for Revolutionary War
service for
not found in file
Wm Lewis, Capt. in Continental
army, Maryland, later of
Hagerstown, Md.

Capt. Wells, Continental Army, once of Delaware, later of Miss Lady's Manor, Baltimore Co. Maryland.
Please let me know if there is any charge, attending what I ask. Thanks you for giving this your consideration.
Respectfully,
Margaret Pearson-Spelman.

GEORGE N. GIBBS ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW NORTH PLATTE, NEBRASKA
June 1, 1921.
Pension Department, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Do your records show the wife of William Lewis of Hagarstown, Md. to be a Miss Eliza Rickenbaugh? Also, do your records show a William Lewis of Hagarstown, Md. enlisted as a private and discharged a Captain, to have been granted a pension? If so, was his wife a Miss Eliza Rickenbaugh of Hagarstown, Md. and were their children, Harry, William, John, Jacob, Samuel, Kaziah, and Lana? Samuel was born in 1818,
Also, have you the dates of their births and deaths, and their marriage date. These facts are necessary to establish property rights.
Thanking you for the favor, I am,
Respectfully,
Mrs. Geo. N. Gibbs, Per K.

Ex. 7A.3 Div. Mail
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C. June 4, 1921
The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
No. of claim (Revolutionary War)
Name of soldier Wm Lewis
Hagerstown P. O. address of claimant, Maryland
Company _____
Regiment _____
State where enlisted Maryland
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers. _____ _____
Return attached letter with reply.
Washington Gardens
Commissioner.
State of Maryland

Rev. GEO. H. STICKNEY & CO.
BANKERS & BROKERS
KEYSER BUILDING
BALTIMORE, MD.
MEMBERS OF BALTIMORE STOCK EXCHANGE
INVESTMENT SECURITIES
Baltimore, March 24, 1921.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I am very desirous of learning the rank and services in the Revolutionary War, of William Lewis, of Hagerstown, Md.
Family tradition says he was born in Wales in 1755, entered the Continental Army early in the War as a private, was promoted to Captain by General Washington, commission signed by Knox, Secretary of War. Served to end of War. He died at Hagerstown, Md., March, 1827.
If you can verify this from the records in your office I should be greatly obliged.
Yours truly,
Geo. H. Stickney

Wm Mary Lewis M rs

80
Nov 2
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1309 Oak St. Kansas City Mo
Hon. W m Lochren Nov. 9 th 1894 Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C. Dear Sir-
Will you please give me the military history of my ancestor William Lewis of Washington Co. Maryland. who served in the Revolutionary War and was placed on the pension roll Oct 3 rd 1818 and died May 20 th 1827 and oblige
Respectfully Miss Jennie Falkner.

Ray  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 21263
Mary Lewis's Will. Wm Lewis's Part. M d line
Act: March 3 rd 1843
Index:—Vol. a , Page 426
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1894 Dec. 3 Hist. to Miss Jennette Falkner
Kansas City, Mo
1921, Apr. 22 hist. to
Geo. H. Stickney Esq.
1921 June 24 Mrs. Geo. H. Stickney that the Mrs. Stickney left with many etc.
1925 Feb. 2 - Hist. to
Margaret P. Spielman
1928 July 17 Hist. to Mrs.
Strong

FREE
War Department
Pension Office Washington.
mail.

Ellerie Sep 28 th 1818
Sir,
I enclose you the application of Anthony Balyan - or Bettger - also William Lewis's which last had been returned for the judges certificate. —
Respectfully Yours
Geo. Kennedy

William Lewis. —
(3)
This old veteran's papers are again returned to the War office fully certified. —
This worthy man was at Freenton when Col. Monroe now President was wounded, and he saw service under Wayne in the west after the close of the Revolutionary conflict. — He has with some difficulty been induced to send on his application once more and I hope it will soon be decided on. — He wants money and ought to have it.
Tho. Kennedy
Sep 28 th 1818

J. L. Edwards Esquire you will receive enclosed the application of Mrs. Mary Lewis Widow of Capt William Lewis decd,
Yours &c Geo Shryock Hugestown Maryland

V 3810
Feb. 1: 1938 POST OFFICE HAGERSTOWN MD.
Maryland - of Mary Lewis 7 July 1938
Prev. ent. See No. 3810
$80 per annum
J. G. Edwards Esq. Commission of Andros Washington City D. C. FREE Geo. Schryock, Hagerstown, Maryland.

May 10
No. 2
att proof
Mary Lewis
FREE
Pension Office
Washington City.
Post

State of Maryland Washington County
On this 4 th day May 1809. Before me the subscriber Chief Justice of the Orphans Court, in and for the county aforesaid personally appeared Daniel Schnelly aged about fifty three years and a resident of said county being duly sworn on the Holy Evangel of Almighty God Deposeth and saith that he knew Captain William Lewis, a reputed soldier of the Revolution since the year 1782 or 1783, that at that time he was then living with Mary Lewis as his wife who this deponent has known ever since and never heard it doubted that she the said Mary was not the lawful wife of him the said William Lewis that in the year 1793, in October the said Lewis and wife had at least two if not three children some of which are still living and now reside in Washington County Maryland, and that the wife of said Lewis has remained in widowhood ever since the death of her husband William Lewis, and that no statement made by the said Mary would be doubted, by any one who knows her,
Daniel Schnelly
And at the same time personally appeared Rev. Charles F. Schaeffer, who being duly sworn on the Holy Evangel of Almighty God, deposeth and saith, that from the German records of the Evangelical Lutheran congregation of Hagerstown, which are the only records pertaining to the family now to be found, it appears that between the twelfth day of December, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty four, and the ninth day of January in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty five, William Lewis and his wife brought to Mr. Young, at that time pastor of said congregation, their child which received the ordinance of baptism, and is recorded as having been born on the fifth day of August, in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty four.
I, Charles F. Schaeffer, above named, depose and say: That I hold the office of Pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran congregation of Hagerstown, Washington county, State of Maryland, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said congregation, with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair, legible figures as follows: "Jahrgangs. Jan 5 ten August" namely of the then current year 1784.
Charles F. Schaeffer Pastor

State of Maryland Washington County ss
I Thomas Keller Chief Justice of the Orphans Court do hereby certify that the within oaths were taken in open Court and that the deponents therein named are of a respectable character.
In testimony whereof I have here set my hand and caused the Public seal of the Court this 7th day of May 1839.
Thos Keller
State of Maryland Washington County ss
I Daniel Schnably Register of Wills for Washington County do hereby certify that Thos Keller Esq is the Chief Justice of the Orphans Court for the County aforesaid duly qualified and acting as such.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affixed the Public seal of my office this 7th day of May 1839
Daniel Schnably Register of Wills for W. Co. Md

Dear Sir,
Hoback Town May 4 th 1839
At the request of Captain Shroyer the Son-in-law of Old Mr Lewis I send you the proceedings hereunto annexed. - I will only say that Mr Lewis is poor and needy and quite respected in our Town my affiavit will show the time I have known Captain & Mrs Lewis to have lived together as man & wife the fact of their marriage has never been questioned that I have heard of it.
I am with great
Respect Yours &c.
David Schuerbly

2560
Mary Lewis -
$80 per ann
sent to Mary the case of Geo. Shryock, her son in law - Hagerstown, Maryland -
Levi Briscoe Esquire Franklin County Penn s

State of Maryland Washington County
(9)
On this Eighth day of March in the Year Eighteen hundred and forty three, Personally Appeared before me the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for said County, Mary Lewis, a resident of Washington County State of Maryland, Aged 87 years Who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to Obtain the benefit of the act of 1843 passed March 3. 1843. Allowing pensions to certain widows, that she is the widow of William Lewis, deceased, that she is the Identical person, who was placed on the pension roll under act July 7 th 1838, that she has not intermarried but continues the widow of Wm Lewis, dec d , by reference to her papers which are filed in the pension office, as to the proof of her being entitled will more fully appear Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written
John Weiss
J. Peace
Mary her X Lewis mark
Washington County
I do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Mary Lewis of Washington County and State of Maryland & that I know her to be the Identical person who did receive a pension under the act of July 7 th 1838. that she still continues the widow of William Lewis deceased.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Eighth day of March — A. D. 1843.
John Weiss (Seal)
Justice of the peace for Washington County

Washington County, to wit:
I hereby certify that John Weiss, Esquire, before whom the foregoing proceedings were had and who has thereunto subscribed his name and affixed his Seal, was at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace of the State of Maryland, in and for said County, duly commissioned and sworn.
In testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the Seal of Washington County Court this Eighth day of March Anno Domini 1843.
O. H. Williams, C. Clk.

2560 July 8 1843
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Mar 3 2 1843
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Edwards Esqr Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

July 5 th 1843
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Dear
Sir I enclose Two declarations for pensions one of Mary Lewis, and one of Mary Houg. as soon as they are Examined please let me hear from you and oblige your Respectfully
To. J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.
Jacob Barrick Direct Waynesboro Franklin County, Penn a

Copy of an agreement - with Mrs Mary King - & Jacob Barrick -
Within are the reasons why Mrs Lewis pension certificate was not sent to Jacob Barrick . -

Article of agreement made and entered into this — day of October A. D. 1842, between Mary King of Harrisburg, State of Pennsylvania of the first part and Jacob Barrick of Mayne- -boro' Franklin County State of Pennsylvania of the second part witnesseth, whereas the said Mary King is or should be entitled to a pension from the United States and the said Jacob Barrick agrees to prosecute her claim at his own cost and expense, in consideration the said Mary King agrees to give said Jacob Barrick the one half of the amount he may obtain, for his time, trouble and expense. In testimony whereof the said parties have hereunto set their hands and seals, the day and year above written.
(Signed) Mary her X King — mark
" Jacob Barrick
"We respectfully request that you will investigate this matter and prevent injustice from being done to the poor woman, by stopping all future payments to Barrick."
Signed - Kraus & Bouz
attys: at Law -
Dated at Harrisburg - September 7th: 1843.
(Addressed to) J. L. Edward Esq.
In consequence of the above Mrs -

Krugs certificate has been sent to her at Harrisburgh Pennsylvania - and the certificate of Mrs Mary Lewis of Washington County Maryland (whose decla- -ration accompanied that of Mr Krug - from said Jacob Bannick) has been sent to her the said Mary Lewis at to the care of George Shyock Esq: her son in- -law - to whom her certificate under the act of July 7th: 1838 - was sent, at Hagerstown, Maryland. —
(By order) W. W. Stewart.
November 4th: 1843 -