Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5318, for George Leithaeuser, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (Penn.)
Leithauser George or Leitheiser or Leithiser Katharine or Leighiser
W 5318 B.L. 714-100
CONTENTS

L. B. S.
These are to certify that after due Proclamation George Leidheiser and Catharine Rummel single People were lawfully joined together in Matrimony on the 12th Day of June A.D. 1788 per me. Witness the publick Records of Trinity Church at Lancaster and my Hand dated Aug. 1. 1804
Henry Muhlenberg D.D. Minister at Lancaster.
(L.S.)

Reporter
See letter of } 5 July —
334.
Ohio Pittsburgh. Catharine Leithauer widow of George Leithauer Pen n who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Dragoon
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 100 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of June 1848 and sent to
Hon. J. A. Edwards H of R
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 350 Vol. 4

Letter of Attorney Catharine Leighthiser to James Kelly Esq.

Know all men by these presents That I Catharine Leighthiser of the Borough of York in the county of York and State of Pennsylvania, Widow & Relict of George Leitheiser deceased (who served as a Light Dragoon under General Arman in the late American Revolutionary War) Have made constituted and appointed, and by these presents do make constitute and appoint James Kelly of the Borough of York aforesaid Esquire, my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name, in trust for the use of the Heirs of the said George Leitheiser deceased, to Receive of and from the United States of America, all such Warrants, Titles or assurances for Lands, which the said deceased may be intitled to, pursuant to the Acts of Congress in such case made and provided, for his service rendered in the late American Revolutionary War

Warr as aforesaid, Hereby Ratifying confirming and holding for firm and effectual, all and whatso- ever my said Attorney may lawfully do or cause to be done in the Premises by virtue of these presents,
In Witness whereof the said Catharine Leighiser have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this Eighth day of January in the Year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and seven, —————
Sealed & Delivered In the presence of us, Tho: A Wilson Jno O Morris
Catharine her Leighiser mark

Before me John Morris, Notary Public for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania duly Commissioned and Sworn (dwelling in the Borough of York in the State of Pennsylvania) personally appeared Catharine Leithiser, and Acknowledged the foregoing Letter of Attorney to be her Act and Deed.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my Hand and affixed the Notarial Seal of my Office at York the Eighth Day of January in the Year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and Seven.
J. Morris Not. pub

Washington

State of Pennsylvania York County } ss.
On this Tenth Day of December A.D. 1838. Personally appeared before the Subscriber one of the associate judges of the court of Quarter Sessions of the peace in and for said County of York, Catharine Leithaeuser, a resident of the Borough of York, in the County of York, aged Sixty eight Years, ten months and twenty eight Days, 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, 1838, entitled "an act granting half pay, and pensions to certain widows." that she is the widow of George Leithaeuser, who was a private Soldier in the Regular Army of the United States, during the Revolutionary War; and served in General Armandas Corps. — That he never was a pensioner of the United States during his life time, but after his decease, in the Year A.D. 1818; a Military patent for 100. acres of land, was issued in favour of the heirs of said George Leithaeuser, being for Lot 3. S. 3. T 6. R. 7. Proof of his services having then been made, to the War Office of the United States, Reference being thereunto had, his services will more fully and at large appear — She further declares, that she was married to the said George Leithaeuser, on the twelfth Day of June A.D. 1788. That her husband the aforesaid George Leithaeuser, died on the Eleventh Day of July in the Year Eighteen hundred and one — That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first Day of January, seventeen hundred and ninety-four, viz at the time above stated —
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and Year above written, before
Geo. Barnitz
Catharine her Leithaeuser X mark
I do also hereby certify that the above named Catharine Leithaeuser, the applicant named in the foregoing declaration, on account of bodily infirmity cannot attend the court
Geo. Barnitz

State of Pennsylvania } York County } ss.
I George Frysinger, Clerk of the court of Quarter Sessions of the peace of said County of York, do certify that George Barnitz, Esqr., whose name is attached to the within and foregoing Declaration of Catharine Leithaeuser, is one of the associate judges of said court, acting, and duly commissioned and qualified as such; and that the signatures within purporting to be his are genuine — In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said court at York, the 10 th Day of December A. D. 1838
George Frysinger Clerk

George Leithäuser & Catharine Rummel were married June 12. A.D. 1788.
The above is a true extract from the records of the Evangelical Lutheran congregation of the Holy Trinity in the city of Lancaster.
Lancaster, Penn a } October 5. 1838. }
John C. Baker h.t. Pastor.
Lancaster City, State of Pennsylvania ss.
Personally appeared before me the subscriber, one of the Aldermen in and for the said City of Lancaster, the above named John C. Baker Pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Congregation of the Holy Trinity in the City of Lancaster; who on his solemn affirmation taken according to law, doth declare & say, that the above is a true extract from the records of said Congregation. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal the fifth day of October. Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight.
October 5th. 1838 And I further certify that the said John C. Baker is a credible person, and that his statement is entitled to credit.
John Bomberger
John Bomberger
Pennsylvania Lancaster County ss.
J. M. Senegan, Prothonotary of the court of common pleas of Lancaster county, certify, that John Bomberger, Esquire, whose name is attached to the above affidavit of John C. Baker, is an alderman in and for the said city of Lancaster, acting, and duly commissioned & qualified; and that the signatures above purporting to be his are genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of the said court at Lancaster the 5th. day of October 1838. & subscribed the same.
J. M. Senegan Prothonotary

State of Pennsylvania to wit Berks County ss.
Before me the subscriber one of the justices of the peace in and for the said county of Berks personally came Hartman Leitheiser, a disinterested citizen of Hamburg, Berks County aforesaid, upon his solemn oath respectively, and duly taken according to law, deposeth and saith, that his Brother George Leitheiser late of the County of York / Penn. a / dec. d had served in the Army of the Revolution, that he had enlisted under a certain troop of Horse / commanders Name not recollected / and that the said deponant had seen him the said George Leitheiser in the service at the Battle of Trenton, which to the best of his recollection, was in the month of January A. D. one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven - and further saith not.
H. Leitheiser
Sworn and subscribed March 7 th 1826. Coram me
J. P. Beitenman

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Berks County. ss. I John H. Adams, Esquire, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas for the said County of Berks, do certify that John Beitenman Esquire whose name is subscribed to the foregoing deposition and before whom the same was made, then was, ever since has been and now is a Justice of the Peace duly appointed commissioned and authorized to act as such and that to all his acts done in such capacity full faith and credit are due and ought to be given -
DONE at Reading, under my hand and the seal of the said Court this thirteenth day of March A.D. 1826 -
J. H. Adams, Proth. ry

Very WIDOW, &c.
File No. 53/8
Catharine Leithauser
Wid.
George Leithauser
Pitt. Rev. W.
Act: Feb. 24/48
Index:—Vol. A , Page 427
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Congress Hall Dec. 26 th 38.
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Sir As I have been requested to lay the accompany papers before you, for the purpose of procuring a petition for the disbarment. You will please inform me whether the evidence is sufficient.
Very Respectfully Yours
H. L. Henry Logan

Canton, Stark Co Ohio

Washington July 4 th 68 Dear Sir
I returned yesterday after an absence and indisposition of two weeks and found on my table a pension for Catherine Leithdemer widow of George Leithdemer a dragoon in the Revolutionary war. I am unable to give this pension its proper direction as I have mislaid the letter requesting my attention thereto. Will you favor me with such direction of her place of residence as you may possess.
Yours
Tom O'Connell
J. L. Calhoun Esq
Present.

Paris Office
Sir,
July 5, 1848
Your favor of 4 inst is before and in reply give you the residence of Mrs Catharine Leithauer, which is at Canton, Stark Co Ohio
Canton, Stark Co Ohio

Feb. 15. 1845.
Catharine Lightner
Oct Jan 23 d 1845.
Cath Lightner Ohio 21st Dec Washington Mr. J. L. Brown
fundat Feb 20 1845

Canton Feb. 10 th 1893 to the Hon J. L. Edwards
Sir I understand that there has been another five yearly pension granted to me and others that Have drawn the such pensions you will please send me my certificate or what will be necessary to draw the money. Catherine Lighthouse mark
Attest, (David Hahn)
Resides in Stark Co. Canton Ohio

H. O. of Reps.
May 16. 1848
Sir
Herewith I send you the application of Catharine Seithiger of Ohio, for a continuance of her pension under the Act of 2 d February, 1848,
Col. J. Edwards, Secy
Court of Pensions

Pension Agency Phila. March 5th 1841.
Sir:
I have received your letter of the 3rd instant, containing a copy of a letter addressed to you and signed W. J. Rockafellar.
The true cause of Mr. Rockafellar's complaint is stated in my letter of 10th July last, which will be repeated in substance below, and to which be pleased to refer.
The most serious of Mr. R's charges is the allegation that the Dept. had paid off private funds over $100,000, and the consequent insinuation that the amount was paid in depreciated currency. This is not the fact. The pensions are now, and have heretofore been paid, in legal currency. When the claim was presented, nearly $10,000 had been expended on Act of 4th July 1838, from funds appropriated for another description of Pensioners; and under the impression that the instructions authorizing the use of funds appropriated for a certain purpose, were issued to avoid any inconvenience that might arise, and only lasting until the Dept. could be notified and the deficiency provided for. Being aware of the fashion of the Mayamending Bank thought proper to suspend further payments; because the Dept. had been duly notified by official statements, to which no answer was returned.
Ever,

If Mr R. be requested to call or send to this Agency, I will cause to be paid, 50¢, in discount on the paper he by choice received, and thus remove the necessity for any further correspondence.
I am Sir, very respectfully, Your Obs. Servt. J. D. Olms P.S.
D. L. Edwards (Esq.) Commissioner of Pensions. Washington D.C.

2 Nov 1841.
S. Edward Comm. & Peusins Washington D. C.

2 Nov 1841.
J. Edward Cousin & Cousin Washington D. C.

Philada November 1- 1841.
Sir
I have received your letter of October 7. requesting me to furnish you with the name of the Pensioner, to whom I allude, and state precisely all the facts in the case.
I would have written to you at an earlier day, had not the name of the Pensioner escaped my memory, which rendered it necessary for me to write to a friend in Ohio to obtain it.
In my letter to the Secretary of the Treasury, may be found a full statement of the facts; however I will comply with your request by repeating them. On the thirtieth day of June last, I called at the Office of the Pension Agency in this City, and presented a power of attorney, with other necessary papers, to obtain a Pension of fifty dollars for Catharine Lighthouse, widow of a Dragoon in the Revolutionary war, late of Pennsylvania but now residing in the State of Ohio.
I was refused payment of the same, unless I would accept it in such money as was in circulation here, (Philada funds) The alleged reason for the refusal was, that there were no Government funds in the Office, nor had not been any for some time. He (the agents Clerk) also stated that the Agent had advanced out of his own private funds over ten thousand dollars for that purpose. I replied

That I was acting as an agent, and therefore I did not feel at liberty to accept of any thing but Spain, which I was requested to sell for the benefit of the Pensioner, and that although the premium would amount to but little, yet that little was lawfully due her, and would do something towards sustaining her during the coming winter, and that I should be compelled to notice the refusal and its cause in some one of the City Papers, He said he should be pleased if I would do so, as that might probably induce the Government to send on the funds. Immediately after and in the very face of this wish, he offered me half Specie and the balance in paper, which I accepted rather than pass any more words about it.
It is not so much the amount, out of which I believe the Pensioner is defrauded, that I complain of, as the principle involved, any amount known to be unjust, and particularly so towards that generally destitute class, but when taken in the aggregate on so large a sum as he has stated he has paid of his own funds, (when at the same time there must have been Government funds in the Office as you say he has always been furnished,) is a sum which I am unwilling any agent of our Government should withhold from so needy and helpless a portion of the community.
I am very Respectfully Yours &c.
J. G. Edwards, Comm. Pension Washington D.C.
A. A. Rockefeller,

+ 89.
N o 314.
George Leitheiser.
The widow produced a Warrant from the State of Penn a for land, as evidence of her source, this document she did not leave. Supple- mentary evidence is to be furnished by Mr. Stewart Member of Congress.
Good —
W. H. Aspinwall & Del. P. H. W. Kelly 15. Jan. 1807.

State of Pennsylvania } York County - } ss.
Be it known
That Before me John Morris Esq r . Notary Public for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania duly Commissioned and Sworn and by Law Authorized to Administer Oaths & Affirmations Dwelling at York, in the County aforesaid. Personally came Doct r John Morris who being duly Sworn On his Solemn Oath doth Depose and say, that he was well acquainted with a Certain George Leitheiser who to the best of this deponants knowledge and belief had enlisted at Philadelphia in General Armands Corps, or Legion, as a private soldier in the service of the United States in the Late Revolutionary war of America and of his said enlistment as aforesaid this deponant is well assured being himself that time also at in the service of the United States in the Corps or Legion aforesaid. And further this Deponant saith that the said George Leitheiser is lately deceased leaving Catherine his widow, and three children his Lawfull Issue to survive him.
Sworn & Subscribed } On the 24 th day of } July AD 1804 }
And further saith not
D r John Morris }
And I do moreover certify that

That the afore named Doct. John Morris making this deposition, is a person to me Notary well known and of good credit. —
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Affixed the Seal of my Office the day and year aforesaid
J. Morris Noty. Pub.

Ohio
3479
Barbara Leinhauer widow of George Leinhauer who was a Dragoon in the Pennsylvania line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of One hundred Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the Eighth day of December 1843 and sent to
J Snow
Canton
Ohio
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book
A
Vol.
/
Page
160

Letter to Pension Agent, Phila a B. A. J. Rockafeller, 3 rd Nov 1841. do. Nov. 9. 1841 to A. J. Rocka- feller.
1516
D Pennsylvania Catharine Leithauser widow of George Leithauser who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 11 th July 1807 of YORK Co. in the State of Pa. who was a Major in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg t commanded by Col. Armand in the P. A. line for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Penn a at the rate of 100 Dollars _____ Cents per annum. to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1838
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th day of Nov r 1835 and sent to Genl. H. C. Logan Secy of Rep.
Arrears to the 4 th of Sept. 1835 $257.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 th March, 37, 57.00
$300.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by H. H. Adair Clerk, Book 4 Vol. 2 nd Page 157

4577 Catharine Lithauer
Declaration of Pension
Harman Midge of the
$100
Pittsburgh
3479 160
J Snow Canton Ohio

State of Ohio } We it known that on this 4th Stark County ss } day of Oct 1858 personally appeared Before me the subscriber a justice of the Peace in and for said County Catharine Leithauser a resident of the township of Canton in said County of Stark aged seventy three years to me personally known who being by me 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 3rd day of March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war
That she is the widow of George Leithauser deceased who was a dragoon in the Revolutionary war in the Pennsylvania Line as will more fully appear on the Rolls of the Army and that he belonged to Genl. Armand Legion and was a private and that she obtained a pension of one hundred Dollars per annum for five years and has received the amount thereof at York in the State of Pennsylvania under the act of July 1838. She further declares that she still remains a Widow
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 4th day of Oct 1858
Catharine her Leithauser Mark
Attest J Snow Benjamin F. Leiter Justice of the Peace
State of Ohio Stark County ss
I Benjamin F. Leiter a justice of the Peace in and for said County do hereby certify that Catharine Leithauser is personally known to me and that she is the identical person that she represents herself to be
Benjamin F. Leiter Justice of the Peace

The State of Ohio Stark County ss J. Harman Stidger Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Stark and State of Ohio do hereby certify that Benjamin F. Leister before whom the foregoing affidavit was sworn is an asting justice of the peace within and for the County of Stark aforesaid duly Commissioned and qualified that his Commission is dated April (2nd) A.D. 1840) twenty first one thousand eight hundred and forty one and will expire in three years from the date thereof and that this signature thereto attached is genuine
In testimony whereof I hereto subscribe my name and affix the seal of the Court aforesaid at Canton in the County aforesaid this 20th day of September A.D. 1843
Harman Stidger Clerk J. H. Woodman Dft
7/21/43
Stark
Canton

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of 2d February, 1848, entitled "An Act making further provision for surviving widows of the soldiers of the Revolution."
STATE OF Ohio Stark } ss. COUNTY.
On this twelfth day of May 184 8
personally appeared before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said county, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, Mrs. Catharine Leitheiser a resident of Canton , in the county of Stark
State of Ohio , , aged 80 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 the 2d February, 1848, granting pensions to the widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war; that she is the widow of George Leitheiser who was a Private of Dragoons, in Armand's Legion in the war of the Revolution, and that she has drawn a pension at the rate of One Hundred dollars One cents, per annum, under the Act of 17th June, 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Catharine Leitheiser Mark
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED on the day and year above written, before
B. F. Leiter Justice of the Peace.
I certify that the declarant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual she represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit.
B. F. Leiter Justice of the Peace.
The State of Ohio Stark County ss
I Daniel Raffenberger Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Stark aforesaid do certify that B. F. Leiter Esq was at the time of taking the above affidavit an acting Justice of the Peace within and for said County duly commissioned and qualified, and that the above several signatures purporting to be his are genuine. I further certify that his commis

bears date April 22 o 1848. and will expire in three years from its date. In testimony whereof I hereto set my hand and Official seal at Canton this 12 th day of May 1848
Daniel Raffenberger Clerk by Geo W Raffenberger dept
Adm. Steel
Rev. J. G. Edwards P. S. P.

3676
Catharine Seithauer
admitted
Pr Caus 270 $100
Dec 98
Hm. H. Logan H.R.

York county ss
Before me the Subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County of York personally came Lewis Shive of the Borough of York in the said County Esquire who upon his solemn Oath taken according to Law saith that he recollects well, and knows a certain George Leitheiser who was a private Soldier in Armanga Legion, and was discharged in the Borough of York, and afterwards lived in Frystown York Township in the said County of York, and that the said George Leitheiser was afterwards married and had children, and that his widow and three of his Daughters now reside in the Borough of York further saith not.
Sworn to and subscribed the 10 th day of February A. D. 1826 Before me, Ignatius Leitner
Lewis Shive
At the same time and place came Catharina Breber of the Borough of York who upon her solemn Oath taken according to Law saith that she recollects well and knows well a certain George Leitheiser who was a private Soldier in Armanga Legion, and that he was discharged in the Borough of York and that he afterwards lived in Frystown, in York Township in the said County and knows that he had a family, and that his widow and three of his Daughters, now reside in the Borough of York and that the said George Leitheiser died in Frystown aforesaid further saith not.
Sworn to and subscribed the 10 th day of February A. D. 1826 Before me, Ignatius Leitner
Catharina Breber

his Back pay to a Person whose name is not Recitated, but will knows that his assignee Recd his Back or arrearages of Pay in full further Saith not
Sworn to and Subscribed the 10 th day of February A D 1826
Before me. Ignatius Leitner
} Fredk Stübner
3676
Catharine Schumann
admitted
for Cons 2 yrs $100
Jan 28
H. H. Logan H. K.

STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA.
YORK COUNTY, SS.
I, MICHAEL W. ASH, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas for the said county of York, Do Certify, that
Ygnatius Salner Esquire Esquire
before whom the annexed affidavits were made as an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid and as such is duly commis- sioned and qualified and that the hand writing and signature of the said Ygnatius Salner Esquire is the proper hand writing of the said duly commissioned and qualified; and that to all acts by him done in that capacity full faith and credit are and ought to be given, as well in Courts of Justice as elsewhere.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my Hand and the Seal of said Court, in the borough of York, this Sixth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty
Six — Michael W. Ash Prothonotary.