Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 16178, for Ditrich Kisling, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Kisling, Dietrich or Kesling, Peter
S. 16178
CONTENTS
carded

Ohio 19.831.
Tiler Kesling
of Warren in the State of Ohio who was a Private in the Co comm by Captain Rush of the 1st Regt commanded by Col Smith in the Virginia line for nine months
Date of death Sept 10 1833
Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio. at the rate of 30 Dollars 00 Cents per annum to commence on the 24th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2nd day of Sept 1833 and sent to John N. Cutchew Present.
Arrears to the 24th of Sept. 1833. 75.- Semest. allowance ending 4. Mar. 34. 15.-
$ 90.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by H. J. Bacon, Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 8 Page 14.

26. 491. 19. 837
Peter Hasling Warren County Ohio
Adm 9. Months prn $ 30. 00
John M c Cutchen Washington City

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, showing the Service of Peter Kestling
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1780 3 m Cap. Knapp 75 years Traditionary   3 " " Rusk Rockingham   " Col. Smith Co., Va.   9 " Cap. Reagan  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. (L) This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I, _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____, who has hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the inquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before the required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ years _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the time, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers. In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from (a) to (i) are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] The traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

Seton Hall College of Ohio Ohio
26. 491.
unusual no line here.
John W. Loutzen Washington City
100. 26 Dec. 1832

Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832.
My Name is John P. An. On the 22 nd day of October last I was honorably discharged from the service of the United States the honorable Simon Smith his agent. Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Common Pleas, which embraces the said County of Warren. Wyles Brown, Francis Brown & Michael J. Plaster. Esq. was Special Judge now sitting. A. C. C. P. I. being a resident of Clear Creek Township in the County of Warren in the State of Ohio. I do hereby declare who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following names officers, and served as herein stated.
That the commencement of the War between the States. The Indians were very troublesome on the Western portion of Virginia. Respondent volunteered his services to go to protect the fron- tier inhabitants. A company was for- med and placed under the com- mand of Capt. William Knowel, St. George's River, does not recall the service of the Legion. The company was not attached to a Regiment, but served on a separate command. He was marched across the Allegheny

Mountain Gap Virginia the Com- pany about the Little Canawha and re- joined there for the fall term for which he volunteered which was three months.
Some time in the summer or fall of the year 175 or 1781. On the British entrance Virginia near Richmond when a call was made for the Militia and a large number were drafted and having been mustered resided among others, one Michael Shaefer was drafted, who procured this Respondent to take his place as a Substitute. that he was placed under the command of Capt. John Rush, who was attached to a Regiment commanded by Col. Smith. was Marched down to Richmond where he remained the three months being the term for which he engaged.
Having returned home, and the ensuing year he was drafted called to perform his own regular tour, which being the term of Virginia very three months, he was placed under the command of Capt. Reagan. Does not recollect the name of the Col. who commanded the Regiment. he was marched to Williamsburgh in Old Virginia, and from thence to Little Fork, when

he remained to the end of his term of service, which was about three or four days before the surrender of Genl Wallis, when he was missing.
Respondent further states that he performed many other short terms of service for a few days such as procuring and forwarding of provisions , in the employment of teams, &c. of which he cannot now make or give any definite account.
He has no documentation evidence by which to prove his service. And no person living in Ohio by whom he can prove his service entire - but believes there are some persons living in Virginia by whom a part or the whole of said service could be proved.
sworn to & subscribed in open court 2 nd Octr 1882 J. H. Wilds Clk
District S. Kling
We James B. Finley a minister of the Methodist E. Church and John B. Corvian residing in Warren County and State of Ohio hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Peter Kestling who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be seventy five years of age that he is respected & believed in the highest love and honor he besides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
sworn to & subscribed in open court 2 nd Octr 1882 J. H. Wilds Clk
J. B. Finley M.B. John B. Corvian

Since the said Court has here by declared their opinion, after the investigation of of the matter, and after putting the internuncios published by the de- partment of War, that the above named plaintiff was a Revolutionary Sol- dier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that William James B. Grimes, who has signed the preceding Certificate is a Clergyman, residing in the County of Warren and that Deborah Conner who has also signed the same, is a resident of the County aforesaid and is a credible person, and that their state- ment is entitled to credit.
I Jonathan H. Wilds clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within & for the County & State aforesaid certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Peter Kelling for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the Court at Lebanon this 8 th of Oct. A.D. 1832-
J. H. Wilds clk
Peter Kelling of Ohio
Dr. Agt.
John M. Coulter Washington City
Dec 26 Dec. 1832

November 3, 1937
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Mr. Frank M. Scherbs 1305 Farragut Street Washington, D.C.
BA-J/HEL Ditrich Kisling-S.16178
Dear Sir:
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.16178, based upon the military service in that war of Ditrich Kisling.
The date and place of birth and names of the parents of Ditrich Kisling are not shown.
While residing in Rockingham County, Virginia, Ditrich Kisling enlisted, date not given, served three months as a private in Captain William Knapp's Virginia Company and went on an expedition to the western frontier of Virginia against the Indians; he enlisted in the fall of 1780, served three months as a private in Captain John Rush's Company, Colonel Smith's Virginia Regiment, and marched to Richmond; he enlisted again in the summer of 1781, served in Captain Reagan's Virginia Company, marched to Williamsburg and Yorktown and remained at the latter place until three or four days before the surrender of Cornwallis, when he was discharged, having served three months; he was also out on short tours, details not given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 3, 1833, at which time he was aged seventy-five years and resided in Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio. He signed Ditrich Kisling, was borne on the pension rolls as Peter Keeling.
There are no data as to the family of this soldier.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

16178 INVALID.
File No. 16178 Subject Missling British Ship Star War Act: June 7 th 32 Index: Vol. / Page 204
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1923 May 19 History to C.E. Drayer. aw. 1930 - Mar. 3 - Lett. to Mrs Philip Spence - E&H 1932 - Jan 22 Ad. Mrs L. McLean that date of place of sol's which are not in papers in claim E&H 1933 - May 19 - Lett to Howard B. Brann - E&H 1933 - June 2 - Lett to Lewis P. Bates 1933 - July 5 - Lett to Mr. L. Saylor - E&H 1937 - Nov 3 - Lett to Frank McAlerty - E&H

16178 INVALID.
File No. 16178
John L. Austin Seitzick Rev War
Act: June 7 th 31
Index: Vol. 1 Page 204
[Arrangement of 1873.]
 1923 May 19 History to C.E. Drayer. au.  1930 - Mar. 3 - Lett. to Mrs. Philip Spence - E&H  1932 - Jan 12 Ad. Mrs. L. McLean - that date of place of sale which are not in papers in claim E&H  1933 - May 19 - Lett. to Howard Broad - E&H  1933 - June 2 - Lett. to Lewis P. Batten  1933 - July 5 - Lett. to Rev. L. Saylor - E&H  1937 - Nov 3 - Lett. to Mrs. M. Mahony - E&H 

Waynesville Pa. Feb. 28, 1980
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir,
I wish to get the records of all Revolutionary soldiers or officers on your list by the name of Keesling (Kisling, Kissling, Keiding, Kissling, and Keesling) except Jacob Kisling of Rockingham co. Va. whose record I have, and who was my ancestor. My husband is a descendant of Conrad Kisling who was a prisoner in Baldys co. Heister's Battalion with Gen. Joseph Reed's army in service Aug. 10 & Sept. 9, 1780 in Berks co. Pa.

Conrad's father was George Kiselring, who was in Lehigh co. of Rangers from Berks co. Pa. on the Frontier, 1778-1783. Now we want to prove their relationship to others of their name, all of whom sprang from Berks co. Pa. and we want to publish the Kiselring history, also make out our S.A.A. papers, and if we can get all of the rest that are on your list (not John of Berks co. - Prof.) we can find where they their names their mothers, as we want to find out who the wives of Conrad and George were, this is the case usually, and sometimes the grand children are named even, so please send me the names of Jacob of Pa. (not Rockland co. Pa. - Prof.) Peter, Conrad, George, Martin and any others whom you may have on your list. Please send full data as something may be omitted which will help fill out the history. This Kiselring history will cover the whole U.S. in scope, as the descendants are all over the co. and the history will come out as soon as full information can be obtained. I certainly will appreciate your full cooperation and help and many thanks. Very Truly -
Mrs. Philip A. Spence. (over)

Could we have the records as soon as convenient, as the history is now on the press and it might be too late to include it. Thanks.
Waynesville Pa. Feb. 28, 1930
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir,
I wish to get the records of all Revolutionary soldiers or officers on your file by the name of Kiesling (Kisling, Kinsling, Keisling, and Kiesling) except Jacob Kiesling of Rockingham Co. Pa. whose record I have, and who was my ancestor. My husband is a descendant of Conrad Kiesling who was a priest in Baldy's Co. Heister's Battalion with Gen. Joseph Reed's army in service Aug. 10 & Sept. 9, 1780 in Berks Co. Pa.
RECEIVED 1930

Postcard
THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
Pension Dept. Washington D.C.

What information can you give me of the Revolutionary record of Dietrich Kessling supposedly from Rockingham County Va. The name has spelled in Kessling, Kresling or Kissing.
Howard T. Bryan Delaware, Ohio.

Ft. Lauderdale ,Fla. Dec. 29 1931.
Director of Pensions, Veterns Administration, Washington,D.C.
Dear Sir:
From the papers in the Revolutionary War Pension Claim # S16178,it appears that Detrich Peter Kesling(Kisling) was allowed pension on his application executed Oct.3, 1832, at which time he was 75 years of age, and resided in Clear Creek township Warren Co., Ohio. Does this pension claim or his discharge from the army give his birth place? Would most certainly appreciate any information you can give me.
Very truly yours,
Mrs. L. L. McLean
Mrs. Lochamy L. McLean, Box 1627 Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

1034 Elmwood Ave., Wilmette, Ill.
February 28, 1923.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I desire a certificate of the Revolutionary service and all facts pertaining to Peter Kesling , a resident of Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio, who was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States Government in 1840. Also as Dittrick or Keller
Yours very truly,
C. E. Drayer
C. E. Drayer.
CED:MG

Dept. - Veterans Am.
May 28 - 1933
Wash. D.C.
Dear Sir:-
I would like to have the Revolutionary record of Detrich Kistling - pensioned as Peter Kistling - claim # 316178. Think he served several short enlistments.
And Oblige Yours Resp.,
Lewis C Bates
Washington C.H.
#4
Fayette Co., Ohio.

6529 WOODLAWN AVENUE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
June 22, 1933
Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:
I am interested in obtaining the military record of Ditrich Kisling , pensioned Teter Kesling. The file number I am informed is S-16178.
He served several short enlistments in the Revolutionary War and was pensioned in 1832, aged seventy-five years at that time and then living in Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio.
Ditrich Kisling was a great-grandfather of my mother, Elizabeth Kesling Sayler.
If there is any charge for furnishing this record, will you kindly advise me as to the same before making the investigation?
Very sincerely,
James L. Sayler

6529 WOODLAWN AVENUE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
July 14, 1933
BA-J/EEL Ditrich Kisling S. 16178
Mr. A. D. Hiller, Assistant to Administrator Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
This will acknowledge the receipt of your valued favor of the 5th instant, giving the record of service of Ditrich Kisling in The Revolutionary War. The information contained in the letter is of very great interest to me; and I wish to thank you most sincerely for sending the same.
Very sincerely,
James L. Sayle

Please send me an abstract of Nov. 1, 1937 (Kisling Dietrich) S 16178. (Kisling Files)
Frank M Schertz 1305 F aragut St NW. Washington D.C.

November 3, 1937
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Mr. Frank M. Schertz 1306 Farragut Street, N.W. Washington, D.C.
Ditrich Kisleng, S.16178 Jacob Kisleng, S.5554 John Kisleng, S.16434 BA-J/MCS
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for abstracts from papers on file in the pension claims of Revolutionary War soldiers, Ditrich Kisleng, S.16178, Jacob Kisleng, S.5554, and John Kisleng, S.16434.
You are furnished herewith, the records of these soldiers as obtained from papers on file in their claims for pension on account of service in the Revolutionary War.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

July 5, 1933
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BA-J/EEI Ditrich Kisling-S.16178
Mr. James L. Saylor 6529 Woodlawn Avenue Chicago, Illinois
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Ditrich Kisling, pensioned as Teter Kealing, S.16178.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.16178, based upon the military service of Ditrich Kisling in that war. He signed Ditrich Kisling but was pensioned Teter Kealing.
The date and place of soldier's birth and the names of his parents are not shown in the papers in the pension claim.
While residing in Rockingham County, Virginia, he enlisted, date not given, served three months as a private in Captain William Knawl's Virginia Company and went on an expedition to the western frontier of Virginia against the Indians; he enlisted in the fall of 1780, served three months as a private in Captain John Rush's Company, Colonel Smith's Virginia Regiment; he again enlisted in the summer of 1781, served in Captain Reagan's Virginia Company, marched to Williamsburg and Yorktown, and remained at the latter place until three or four days before the surrender of Cornwallis, when he was discharged, having served three months; he was also out on other short tours, details of these tours not given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 3, 1832, at which time he was aged seventy-five years and resided in Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio.
There are no data as to soldier's family.
No charge is made for this service.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

June 2, 1933
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BA-J/HEL Ditrich Kisling-S.16178
Mr. Lewis P. Bates R.R.# 4 Washington C.H., Ohio
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Detrich Kisling, pensioned as Teter Kesling, S.16178.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.16178, based upon the military service of Detrich Kisling in that war. He signed Ditrich Kisling but was pensioned Teter Kesling.
The date and place of soldier's birth and the names of his parents are not shown in the papers in the pension claim.
While residing in Rockingham County, Virginia, he enlisted, date not given, served three months as a private in Captain William Knawl's Virginia Company and went on an expedition to the western frontier of Virginia against the Indians; he enlisted in the fall of 1780, served three months as a private in Captain John Rush's Company, Colonel Smith's Virginia Regiment; he again enlisted in the summer of 1781, served in Captain Reagan's Virginia Company, marched to Williamsburg and Yorktown, and remained at the latter place until three or four days before the surrender of Cornwallis, when he was discharged, having served three months; he was also out on other short tours, details of these tours not given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 3, 1832, at which time he was aged seventy-five years and resided in Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio.
There are no data as to soldier's family.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Assistant to Administrator.

May 19, 1933
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BA-J/111 Ditrich Kisling-S.16178
Mr. Howard M. Bryan Delaware Ohio
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Detrich Kisling, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, of Rockingham County, Virginia.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.16178, based upon the military service of Ditrich Kisling in that war. He signed Ditrich Kisling, but was pensioned Peter Kesling.
The date and place of soldier's birth and the names of his parents are not shown in the papers in the pension claim.
While residing in Rockingham County, Virginia, he enlisted, date not given, served three months as a private in Captain William Krawl's Virginia Company and went on an expedition to the western frontier of Virginia against the Indians: he enlisted in the fall of 1780, served three months as a private in Captain John Rush's Company, Colonel Smith's Virginia Regiment: he again enlisted in the summer of 1781, served in Captain Reagan's Virginia Company, marched to Williamsburg and Yorktown, and remained at the latter place until three or four days before the surrender of Cornwallis, when he was discharged, having served three months: he was also out on other short tours, details of these tours not given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 3, 1832, at which time he was aged seventy-five years and resided in Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio.
There are no data as to soldier's family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.
Could not identify officer all likely
Note of Clear Creek

January 12, 1932
DA-S/HRH
Mrs. E.L. McLean Box 1627 Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of December 29, 1931, in which you request information in regard to the place of birth of Detrich Teter Kesling, S. 16178, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
In the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, S. 16178, based upon the military service of Detrich or Teter Kesling, in that war, the date and place of the soldier's birth are not given.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

Feb Mrs Philip A. Spencer - other part of letter in Wytheville, Va. Cade John Keeling D 1/6/36
From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 16178, it appears that Ditrich (the name also appears as Teter) Keeling, while residing in Rockingham County, Virginia, enlisted, date not given, and served three months as a private in Captain William Knawl's Virginia Company.
He enlisted in the fall of 1780, and served three months in Captain John Rush's Company, Colonel Smith's Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted in the summer of 1781, and served three months in Captain Reagan's Virginia Company.
He stated that he also served other short tours, details not given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 3, 1832, at which time he was aged seventy-five years and resided in Clear Creek Township, Warren County, Ohio.
There are no data relative to his family
Very truly yours
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 192
In reply to your request of _____, for the history of _____, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, the following is taken from the _____ claim for pension.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     ✓ 3 mos. Pvt Thos. Paine ✓ Va.   April 1780 3 " Geo. Bush Smith   June 1781 3 " Reagan   He also served after short time, detail not stated.  
Battles engaged in, _____ ✓ Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____ Washington Co. Va. Date of application for pension, Oct 3 1822 His claim was ab. Residence at date of application, Clear Creek Twp. Warren Co. Ohio Age at date of application, 75
Remarks: There is no data on file as to family. The above individual family name is very commonly found in the 1840 list of Ohio soldiers Warren Co. O. as Peter
Respectfully,
Commissioner.