Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8,043, for John Lepper, New York

SERVICE
New York.
Lepper, John Mary
NUMBER
W.8.043
B.L.M. 26261-160-55-
CONTENTS

Cin. H.G. Fant. Nov 16 "155.
76.746 } Act Mar. 3/55
Apr 18/55
Mary widow of John Sipher. Pres Mary w. of John Sipher. Pres Rev. War
Some July 2-4733
W. Williams color B.P. On
Vol. L. 55. —
H.G. Fant Present

Torrance 18.300 Torrington
Pennsylvania
John Lapp
of Erie in the State of Pennsylvania
who was a Private in the company
by Captain Harrison of the Regt. commanded
by Col. Willet in the N.Y. Mtn.
line for Dycan.
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania
the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per ann.
commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 day of August
1833 and sent to
Wm. H. Sill Erie
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 of 160.00
Pension allowance ending Sept. 40.00
$200.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. L. Wilkey Clerk,
Book E Vol. 5 Page 35

Circ: to aft: May 1. see let: to Will. d. Barron, May 28. 1840 -
To Sam. Jennings comm. 4. Sept 1839. 15 Sept 1839. - hotd. in - sign to W. Barron. Rockingham same. Verre toy
let: 2 Feb: '42 Hon U. C. Dodge dote of Grant May 3. 1843.
to L. M. E. Leffingwell May 3. '48

4.733 Iowa.
Mary Lepper. widow of John Lepper NY who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 — dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 20 th day of November 1851 and sent to
H. G. Sant. Present.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under February 3, 1853, Page 200 Vol. 6

19995 John Lepper
See letter.
2 years $80-
Col. H. Sill Erie, Pennsylvania

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 subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will show 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 John Lepfer
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1780 2 15 Private Capt. Garnson Col. Wheeler Near John's Town Ohio State of N.Y. Troy   1781 after the end of the war 9 14 French Cannon 66 years of age Traditional Evidence  
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 name of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battle, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [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 A. B. Sworn to 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 (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) 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 he 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 enquiry 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 required, and swear 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 Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is 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 the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly 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] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

State of Pennsylvania, County of Erie ss } On this 18th 19th day of
November October 1832 - personally appeared in open court of the common Pleas for the county of Erie aforesaid it being a court of Record now sitting - John Lepper a resident of the Town- ship of Greenfield in the county of Erie and State of Pennsylvania - aged sixty six years who being first duly sworn according to Laws doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 4th 1832
That he entered the service under the follow- ing named officers and served as herein after stated. At the time he entered the herein after men- tioned service he resided at the Town of John- town in the county of Tryon (now Montgomery) in the state of New York -
To the best of the deponent's recollection - some time in the month of August 1780 - he entered the service of the United States - in a company command- ed by Capt Harrison - as a substitute for John Levon - to serve for the remainder of the term of his enlistment which was about two and a half months. We were marched to Forts Sackville and Plain and employed in keeping guard at

to those places - also at other stations on the frontiers as of the Mohawk country. Some continental troops were at the same time stationed at those forts. The deponent continued in that service on the frontier until the two and a half months had expired when he was dismissed and returned home.
In the month of April 1781 - he entered a company commanded by Capt French - to serve for the term of nine months. Our company was stationed at the dif- ferent Posts on the Mohawk country performing military duty at them and also at Forts Schuyler, Plain and Hunter; there were some continental troops stationed at these forts at the same time. While on this tour of service - we had a battle with the British near Johnstown. - Col Willet commanded the Americans amounting to about four hundred men. Major Ross commanded the British which was supposed amounted to six hundred men. Six men out of our company were killed. We took them prisoners. (the British) And as they retreated the same night we pursued them next day - at Canada Creek we overtook them and fired upon them. Capt Butler - a British officer was killed.
Before the expiration of the nine months for which he had enlisted - the deponent enlisted in a company commanded by Capt James Garrison to serve for a term of two years service.

When the nine months had expired the deponent was transferred to Capt Cannon's company in Col Willets regiment. In this service he was stationed in the before mentioned forts in the same section of country; Almost every week we had skirmishes with the enemy but of too small consequence to deserve a narration in this deposition. The deponent served fourteen months in this company when peace was declared - the company broke up and he was discharged - which was in the month of January 1783. On this tour we did not receive our full allowance of rations - and after we were discharged it was ordered that we should receive money as as payment for the rations which had been withheld from us - The deponent sent his discharge to New York - city - in order to receive the money due to him for rations - which money he received - but the discharge was not sent back to him.
Several years subsequent Capt Cannon gave the deponent a discharge as a substitute for the one which he had sent to New York and had not been returned to him - This last discharge the deponent sent to Albany where it has also been retained.
The deponent has no documentary evidence - and knows of no person by whom to prove his services in the revolution.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever.

to a pension or annuity, except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state - In answer to Interrog says he was born in 1766 in Tryon County New York - Has no record of his age - From the war he lived twelve years in Batavia and six years ago he moved from Batavia to his present residence in Erie County - That Joseph Berry & William Wilson of Greenfield Township Erie County can prove his good character.
I have subscribed this 17 Oct. 1832 in open Court. Alvin H. H. Pro
John Lippner

The court pronounced the following interrogatories to the applicant
1 st 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 service 6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service; and if so by whom was it given, and what has become of it? 7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood, and who can testify as to your character, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the revolution

Andr Ward Spencer and Madam Hated both of the Town of North-South in the County of Erie and State of Penn- -sylvania - being now of New-York open house - desire and say that they are acquainted with John Seppin the witness noted of head and his time to be a person of faith and veracity and of good moral character -
Orange Spencer I had a letter from him to open house Nov 6 th 1832
Edwin H. Kelso Pro
It is further certified that Orange Spencer above named is a clergyman residing in Erie County - and that Madam Hated is a reputable citizen whose statements are entitled to credit - Certified Nov 10 th 1832
Henry Shappin Pres

Joseph Berry We William Wilson and a clergyman residing in the Township of Greenfield and Co. of Berks aforesaid and Joseph Berry residing in the same Township hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Lippner who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be sixty six years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood 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
Wm Wilson Joseph Berry
Wm Wilson
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 abovenamed applicant was a revolution- ary soldier and served as he states. And the court further certifies that it appears to them that Jeremiah Knollers who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in the County of Chenango New York and that William Wilson and Jo- seph Berry who has also signed the same are residents in the County of Berks in Pennsylvania and credible persons and that their state- ment is entitled to credit - Certified this 18 th Nov 1832 to which day the case was adjourned -
For E. M. C. H. Henry Shippin Pres

I Elmer Kelso 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 John Lepper for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 10th day of November 1832
Elmer Kelso Clerk
Erie County ss: Jeremiah Knowles, a Clergyman residing in the Town of Allen in the County of Chautauqua in the State of New York do hereby certify that he has been acquainted with the above named John Lepper for nearly fifteen years, that he has once seen the discharge of the said John Lepper, that he has always understood and believed that the said John Lepper has been a pensioner of the United States for services rendered during the war of 1812 - 1815 - Jeremiah Knowles Nov 5th 1832 - Elmer Kelso Clerk

John Lepore
1999 ✓
Elmer L. ...

Erie County ss.
I Edward Steele Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Erie County Do hereby certify that the within (contained on the sheet of paper attached by a red ribbon on which the Seal is affixed) contains the Original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Lapp for a pension In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 28th day of November A.D. 1832
Edward Steele Clerk
John Lapp
John Lapp

Act July 53
In the matter
of
Mary Tappan Wilson vs John Tappan a decree of partition soldier
Hamilton G. Lant All omey

State of Iowa } ss On this 17 th day of Clinton County }
March A D 1854. personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Mary Lopper aged Seventy-three years, a resident of the County and State aforesaid who being duly sworn, according to law declares that she is the widow of John Lopper who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. That he was honorably discharged. That his discharge was burned, by a fire which consumed their house and she further declares that the said John Lopper was a pensioner at the time of his death and that she has not received anything from government since that time.
She further states that she was married to the said John Lopper in Stoneboro, in the State of New York on the 10 th day of August A D 1803. there is no public or private record of her marriage and that her name before her said marriage was Mary Brame that her said husband died at DeWitt in the County of Clinton in the State of Iowa on the 17 th day of August A D 1840 and that she is still a widow. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Pension money to which she may be entitled under the act of Congress.

This indenture, is entitled to full faith and credit upon Sworn to and subscribed before me this the day and year above written.
Thos. F. Butterfield Justice of the Peace

State of Iowa Clinton County ss.
This is to certify that we were acquainted with John Loepper and Mary Loepper in the lifetime of said John Loepper and knew them to live together as husband and wife for twenty five years and to be so reputed.
I hereby certify that these witnesses are entitled to full faith & credit. Sanford Clarke
Subscribed and sworn to the said Betsy Clarke
before me this 17 th day of March
A.D. 1854
Thos H Butterfield Justice of the Peace
l e 2 no it ments at 4 ch
State of Iowa, Clinton County ss. This is to certify that we were acquainted with John Loepper and Mary Loepper in the lifetime of the said John Loepper and knew them to live together as husband and wife for twenty five years and to be so reputed, and that John Loepper died at DeWitt in Clinton County Iowa on the 17 th day of August A.D. 1840, we were present at his funeral.
Subscribed and sworn to
A.R. Bissell
before me this 17 th day of March A.D. 1854 I hereby certify that this witness is entitled to full faith and credit.
Thos H Butterfield Justice of the Peace

State of Iowa Clinton County 3 rd p
I, S. H. Samuels Clerk of the District Court in & for said County do hereby certify that John Cotton Esq & Thomas H Butterfield Esq whose genuine Signatures appear to the above Certificates or acknowledgments are acting Justices of the Peace in said County duly elected and qualified, and that all their official acts are entitled to full faith & credit
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal of said Court at office in De Witt July 7 th 1854.
S. H. Samuels Clerk
Walter O. Chandler

State of Iowa Clinton County, S.S.
to re r uto m Wm. K. Lippner of the town of Dexter County and State aforesaid personally appeared before me the undersigned Agatha M. Lippner A Notary Public in and for said County & State duly authorized to administer oaths & affidavits who being by me duly sworn on oath says that he will be thirty years of age on the 31 st day of August next That he is the youngest child of the said John Lippner & Mary Lippner. That I know Mary Lippner who executed the foregoing affidavit. that she is the identical person who signed & executed the same; that she is still living and a widow of my said father; and I further depose and say, lived and cohabitated with my said father from my earliest recollection as his lawful wife, and continued to do so to the day of his death, the 17 th day of August 1840. and I further depose and say I know my said father to be a pensioner of the United States of America, at the time of his death; that after his death that my said brother drew the pension money due my father as aforesaid and mentioned in his application - Notes: I have annexed.
Walter O. Chandler
Wm. K. Lippner

Edw. H. Hoggatt
I certify the foregoing affidavit was subscribed and sworn to before me this 29 th day of July 1854 and that the said Ira N. Sippin of the County & State aforesaid, and is a man whose veracity and credit is beyond question.
Ayle H. R. Clutton Notary Public of Iowa in & for the County of Clinton

State of Iowa
Clinton County. s.s.
to me to into t the k the to Jacob Lippner of the Town of Centre. County & State aforesaid, personally appeared before me the undersigned W. H. H. H.  W. H. H. A Notary Public in and for said County duly authorized to administer oaths & affidavits, who being by me duly sworn on oath, says I am of the age of forty three years male I was born October 23 d 1810 That I am the oldest child living of John & Mary Lippner That I know the foregoing Mary Lippner to be the identical person who executed and signed the foregoing affidavit that she is still living and a widow. - And I further depose and say she lived and cohabited with my said father John Lippner as his lawful wife, and continued to do so to the day of his death the 17 th day of August 1840 And I further depose and say that I know my said father John Lippner to be a pensioner of the United States of America that I at the request of my said mother Mary Lippner in the month of May 1841. took the pension paper of my said father and at her request carried and delivered them to George W. Jones at the city of Dubuque in the State of Iowa, and drew the pay due him at the time of his death. And I further depose and say that said Jones was a pension Agent of the

United States at that time or acted in that capacity And I further depose and say that I have no personal interest in the application of my said mother Mary Dipper aforesaid. Jacobs Dipper
Attest
H. B. Chandler
Notary Public
I certify the foregoing affidavit was subscribed & sworn to before me the 29 th day of July 1854.
And that said Mary Dipper is a justice of the Peace of her township in said County & State, and is a man whose veracity is beyond question and that he is fully entitled to credit.
I further certify that I have no interest in this application.
Nyle H. R. Cotton
Notary Public of the State of Iowa in & for Clinton County

76.746
min
Application
of
Mary Lepper Widow of
under date of March 3 1855
Rev. Purdie, the 20th
Hamilton Co. Pa. Washington City.

State of Iowa Clinton County s.s.
On this 5 th day of April A.D. 1855 personally appeared before me A Notary Public in and for said County and State duly authorized to administer oaths for general purposes Mary Lepper aged 76 years a resident of the town of Center in the County of Clinton State of Iowa who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of John Lepper a private in the war of the Revolution and that her name is inscribed on the Pension List of the United States Asst that she now has her Certificate of Pension from the Department of The Interior bearing date The 20 th day November A.D. 1854 Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensions under Act of February 3 rd 1853. Page 200 Vol. A. To the proof on file with the Department in that case as also for to the second of said Certificate she says refer to refer for proof of her marriage with the said John Lepper of his service in the war of the Revolution of his death and the widowhood of claimant

at the time of issuing her said Certificate of Pension as aforesaid, And she further declares that she is now a widow And is now unmarried now
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the "Act of Congress approv- ed March 3 rd 1855"
Attest in
Isaac N. Lupper,
Edwin Mosey
Geo. G. Blagden
Mary now Lupper mark
We Isaac N. Lupper and Edwin Mosey - Residents of Clinton County in the state of Iowa upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged in our presence by Mary Lupper widow of John Lupper that she is now a widow and unmarried and that we believe from appearances and statements of the Applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be
Isaac N. Lupper Edwin Mosey
The foregoing declaration and affidavit

were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written
And I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she repre- sents herself to be.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Notarial Seal this 5 th day of April A. D. 1852
George G. Rodgers Notary Public of Clinton Co. State of Iowa

June 29, 1939
The Quartermaster General Memorial Branch War Department Washington, D. C.
BA-J/AWF John Lepper W. 8043
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of John Lepper, who died August 17, 1840, in Clinton County, Iowa.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, W. 8043, based upon service of John Lepper, in the War of the Revolution.
John Lepper was born in the year 1766, in Tryon County, New York. The names of his parents are not given.
While a resident of Johnstown, Tryon County (which was later Montgomery County) New York, John Lepper enlisted sometime in August, 1780, served two and one half months as private in Captain Harrison's New York company. He enlisted about April 1, 1781, served nine months as private in Captain French's New York company, was in the battles of Johnstown and Canada Creek, was transferred to Captain James Cannon's company, Colonel Marinus Willett's New York regiment, and continued in this service until discharged sometime in January, 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 17, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Greenfield Township, Erie County, Penn-
Local; only town where data was taken - as work is very heavy

sylvania, to which place he had moved from Batavia, New York.
John Lepper had moved in 1840 to Iowa, to be with his children, most of whom were living in Iowa.
He died August 17, 1840, in De Witt, Clinton County, Iowa.
The application for headstone for John Lepper is returned herewith, as is, also, a copy of the application for pension of John Lepper, October 17, 1832.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
County of Scott and Territory of Iowa ss.
On this Twenty fifth day of June 1880, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace  Notary Public for the said County of Scott personally appeared John Lefler
who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain James Cannon in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Merriman Millet in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Pennsylvania from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State (District, or Territory) of Iowa Territory — where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future. The following are his reasons for removing from Pennsylvania to Iowa Territory . viz: — That my children, or most of them are residents of Id Territory and that my removal was principally to reside with them, that I am poor and thought it would be to my advantage so to do.
William Barrows Notary Public John Lefler
Sworn and subscribed to before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Attest John F. Horner
17 The oath to be taken before a duly qualified Magistrate, whose official character and signature must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office. The County Clerk, Secretary of State, or some other officer, must certify, under his seal of office, that the officer who administered the oath is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, Mayor, Alderman, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
18 The oath must be supported by the testimony of some respectable person, as to the pensioner's identity. He must swear that the person who has taken the above oath, is the person described in the affidavit. The Magistrate must certify that the witness is a person of veracity; and the affidavit must also be authenticated in the manner above directed.
19 In every case where the Clerk of the Court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should be sent with the papers.
20 Mode of authenticating papers.—In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officers who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or small 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.

Territory of Iowa Scott County
John Walrod being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he is acquainted with John Lippur, the person named in the within affidavit, which he saw him subscribe to this day, and that he is the identical person who resided at Springfield, Erie County Pennsylvania, three years previous to his removal to the Territory of Iowa, that he came with him to this Ter- ritory and that he now resides here as stated in him, and that he is the identical person who draw a Pension in Springfield Erie County Pennsylvania
Sworn and subscribed to before me this twenty fifth day of June A.D. 1840
John Walrod
Willard Barrows Notary Public
I hereby certify that I am acquainted with John Walrod the above named deponent and believe him to be a man of truth and veracity. Willard Barrows Notary Public
I, Robert Lucas, Governor of the Territory of Iowa, hereby Certify that Willard Barrows, is an notary Public in and for the County of Scott in this Territory, and that he was acting in that capacity at the date of the foregoing deposition.
Given under my hand & the Great Seal of the Territory of Iowa in the city of Burlington, this thirteenth August 3. 1840.
Robert Lucas

Secretary of State Scott County Ill I, David Hoge Clerk of the District Court of said County, do hereby certify that Willard Barron Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavits appear to have been taken, was at the time of the taking thereof, and still is an acting Notary Public within and for said County duly commissioned and qualified - and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine -
Given under My hand, and the impression seal of said Court affixed this 30 th day of June A.D. 1846 D. Hoge Clerk Dist Court Scott Co.

Re 612 Wars Motion
MCS/HEM
February 28, 1930.
Mr. J. R. Lepper 10 First Street S.E. Mason City Iowa.
Dear Sir:
I advise you that in the papers of the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 8043 of John Lepper, the names of the parents of John Lepper do not appear. Said papers fail to afford any information relative to the marriage of this soldier prior to that of August 28, 1803 when he married Mary Brame or Prime. The records show that she was born September 1, 1780 in Montgomery County, New York, but no reference was made to a town.
The date of her death and place of burial do not appear in the papers of said pension claim.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension of Mary Lepper, the name and address of the person to whom it was paid, and possibly the date of her death, it is suggested that you address the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D.C., citing the following data:
Mary Lepper, widow of John Lepper Certificate No. 4733, issued November 20, 1854 Rate $80 per annum, commenced February 3, 1853 Act of February 3, 1853 Iowa Agency.
As a possible means of obtaining further information relative to the military record of this John Lepper, it is suggested that you address the Adjutant General, U.S.A., War Department, Washington, D.C.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

Rev. and 1 st Wart S. lon
MMHF/121
February 10, 1930.
Mr. J. H. Lepper 10 First Street, S.E., Mason City Iowa.
Dear Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 8043, it appears that John Lepper was born in 1756 in Tryon County, New York.
While a resident of Johnstown, Tryon County, (which was later Montgomery County) New York, he enlisted in August 1780 and served two and one half months as a private in Captain Harrison's New York Company.
He enlisted about April 1, 1781, served nine months as a private in Captain French's New York Company, was in the battle of Johnstown and Canada Creek, was transferred to Captain James Cannon's Company, Colonel Marinus Willett's New York Regiment and served until in January 1783 when he was discharged.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 17, 1832 while living in Greenfield Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania, to which place he had moved from Batavia, New York.
In 1840 he had moved to Iowa, from Springfield, Erie County, Pennsylvania, to be with his children, most of whom were living in Iowa.
He died August 17, 1840 in De Witt, Clinton County, Iowa.
The soldier married August 28, 1803 in Stone Arabia, Montgomery County, New York, Mary Brame, or Prime (maiden name given both ways) born September 1, 1760 in Montgomery County, New York. She was allowed pension on her application executed March 17, 1854 while a resident of Center Grove Township, Clinton County, Iowa.

The only children whose names are given are: Jacob Lepper, born October 23, 1810, of Center, Iowa, in 1854, and then the eldest living son, and Ira N. Lepper, born August 31, 1824, the youngest son, and also of said Center in 1854.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

ss Wars Section.
MINN
August 14, 1928.
Mrs. George A. Elder, De Witt, Iowa.
Madam:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 8043, it appears that John Lepper was born in 1766 in Tryon County, New York.
While a resident of Johnstown, Tryon County, (which was later Montgomery County) New York he enlisted in August 1780 and served two and one half months as private in Captain Harrison's New York Company.
He enlisted about April 1, 1781, served nine months as private in Captain French's New York Company, was in the battles of Johnstown and Canada Creek, was transferred to Captain James Cannon's Company, Colonel Marinus Willett's New York Regiment and served until in January 1783 when he was discharged.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 17, 1832 while living in Greenfield Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania to which place he had moved from Batavia, New York.
In 1840 he had moved to Iowa, from Springfield, Erie

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County, Pennsylvania, to be with his children, most of whom were living in Iowa. He died August 17, 1840 in De Witt, Clinton County, Iowa.
Soldier married August 28, 1803 in Stone Arabia, Montgomery County, New York, Mary Brame, or Prime (maiden name given both ways) born September 1, 1780 in Montgomery County, New York. She was allowed pension on her application executed March 17, 1854 while a resident of Center Grove Township, Clinton County, Iowa.
The only children whose names are given are : Jacob Lepper born October 23, 1810, of Center, Iowa in 1854 and then the oldest living son, and Ira N. Lepper born August 31, 1824, the youngest son and also of said Center in 1854.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

January 10, 1923.
Mrs. H. E. Swarner, Quimby, Iowa.
Madam;
In response to your letter of the 19th ultimo, you are advised that on May 25, 1922, you were furnished the history of John Lepper, Revolutionary War W. 8043.
It is not the practice of the Bureau to send the same record twice to the same person.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

awt
for your request of _____, received of the military history of as REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information 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 20 1861 2 1/2 mos. Col ✓   July 21 1861 1 mos.   Aug 1 1861 14 mos.   various in Jan/783  
Battles engaged in, _____  Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____  Date of application for pension, _____  Residence at date of application, _____  Age at date of application, _____
Remarks:
He was allowed pension May 1914 at rate of $10.00 per month.  Only children { Sarah J. ... born ... 1874  { No ... born ... 1874
Pension ...
... Co. ...

Nov. 7-1903 - sent to Chas. Aldrich, Des Moines, Iowa,
Perz WIDOW, &c.
1932-July 7-Dr. J.F. Lepper adv. no other Leppers. Correc. in ad. L Raper 77. 20447-MNVS 1939-June 29- to Tombstone Data to memo PA. Army
1907 July 2- sent to Mrs. L. Carlton Gault 1908 Feb. 14 sent to B. Stanley 1922 May 25- sent to Mrs. H.E. Swarner. Ad. 1923 Jan. 10- Mrs. H.E. Swarner advised only one record furnished and 1928- Aug. 14- sent to Mrs. Geo. A. Eldert. MNVS 1930- Feb. 10- sent to J.H. Lepper. MNVS 1930 Feb. 28- Mr. J.H. Lepper adv. as to names of soldier's parent. etc. 1931- Mch 3- Dr. J.H. Lepper adv. cost of photos MNVS 1931- Apr. 13- Dr. J.H. Lepper again adv. cost of photos etc. MNVS 1931- May 18- Dr. J.H. Lepper adv. photos being prepared, 2 wks. to expire. MNVS 1931 May 26- Photos mailed today. J.H. Lepper to Mr. L.H. Nifft, A.D. 4. 1931- July 13- J.H. Lepper adv. info to apply for military record etc. See his letter of May 28, 1931 & reply in Frederick Lepper, 77. 20447-MNVS
File No. 8043
Mary Lepper Will
John Lepper Out of War
Act: Chas. 32  1863
Index: Vol. 24 Page 427
[Arrangement of 1870.]

6806. Act March 3/55 March 19/55
Mary Lepper, widow of John Lepper U.S. Pioneer Revolutionary War
Revolutionary Pension from State Iowa.
Claims amount of pension due from March 4 th - 1831 to 1840 =
This is a claim for arrears due with Capt. Grant, I. h. is satisfied there is no foundation for a claim & warrants a letter being written. Recd. Off. 22/9/55.
Paymaster.
Hamilton G. Hull, Q.M. Glinton County March - 24 th 1855

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26,261
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No. 5073 Iowa
Mary Lepper widow of
John Lepper
Let to N. G. Hunt Oct 16/54
Gray

Deposition of Gottlieb Pichler John Conrad Smith and Eva Müller

John Lofgren died 17 Aug 1840, paid.
Rels of Atkinson
Auditor
Pension Office Oct 4/54
Sir Please report time of last payment to, or death of within named pensioner Your etc. etc.
R. G. Atkinson Esq. Second Present
J. Cape for General

John Lefevre died 17 Aug 1840, paid.
Colo of Atkinson Auditor
Pension Office Oct 4/54
Sir Please report time of last payment to, or death of within named pensioner Yours &c. &c. R. J. Atkinson Esq. S. Cape 3rd for Wm. Brent

Washington Oct 2/54
J. P. Waldo Esq. Comm r of Pensions
Sir
I herewith find additional evidence in the case of Mary Pepper widow of John Pepper dec d . for Pension, Act 2 nd July 53, & in to request a report in the case.
Very Resp y
Your O bt Serv t
Hamilton G. Frank

May 18, 1931.
Bureau of Pensions. Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
541
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rev. War claim of John Lepper, File No. W.8043.
Actual 1 of each page.
$6.60.....44 pages
xxx
Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2 in. at top of each page and return papers in each case in folder with corresponding name and number. The word "omit" written in pencil on those pages which are not to be copied.
Chief, Rev.&1812 Wars Section

  Lepper: Ed. Ctf. jachyt no. 18300 1 page   Wid. " " no. 4733 5 pages   Ed. decl. Oct. 17-1832   Orange Spencer & Thaddens Histed's affid. 1 "   Nov. 6-1832   Mrs. Wilson & Jos. Berry's affid. Nov. 10-1832 1 "   Jeremiah Knoles' affid. Nov. 15, 1832 1 "   Court record Nov. 28-1832 1 "   John Conrad Smith's affid. June 6-1833 & Court rec. 2 "   Eva Miller's affid. June 10-1833 & Court record 2 "   Goddart Pitihors' affid. June 18-1833 & Court rec. 2 "   Thos. H. Sill's letter to J. L. Edwards June 26, 1833, Erie, Pa. 1 "   appl. for transfer June 25-1840 1 "   John Walrod's affid. June 25, 1840 & Court rec. 2 "   Willard Barrows' letter to J. L. Edwards, April 15-1840, Rockingham, N.H. 1 "   L. Solms' letter to J. L. Edwards, May 18-1840, Philadelphia 1 "   James Grant's letter to Commissioner, April 12- 1843, Davenport, Iowa 1 "   W. E. Leffriguell's letter to J. L. Edwards, Bloomington, Iowa, April 8-1848-2" 2 "   Widow's decl. March 17-1854 2 "   Sanford Marthart & Betsy Martha's affid. Mar. 17, 1854 & Court record 2 "   Ira N. Lepper's affid. July 29-1854 2 "   Jacob " " " " 2 "   Widow's amended appli. Oct. 30, 1854 2 "   Alvin G. Harrison & Thos. F. Butterfield's affid. & Court record, Oct. 30, 1854 2 "   Widow's decl. Mar. 6, 1855 3 "   " decl. B.L. April 5-1855 3 " 

May 18, 1931.
Rev.&1812 Wars Section. MMHF
Dr. J. H. Lepper, 10 First Street, S. E., Mason City, Iowa.
Dear Sir:
This is to acknowledge receipt of $6.60 which you forwarded to cover cost of photostatic copies of papers on file in Revolutionary War claim of John Lepper, W.8043.
The copies are being made and will be mailed when completed, which will be presumably in about two weeks.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

PERMANENT RELIEF FROM CHRONIC HEADACHES
PHOTO TAKEN DEC. 6TH, 1930
DR. J. H. LEPPER OPTOMETRIST
10 FIRST STREET S. E.
CROSSED EYES STRAIGHTENED WITHOUT AN OPERATION OR DRUGS
PHONES— OFFICE—128 RES.—2321-W
GLASSES FITTED FOR THE FAMILY NO DRUGS USED
PHOTO TAKEN DEC. 11TH, 1930
MASON CITY, IOWA
May 2nd 1931.
Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Vetrans Admistrat ion.
M.O.# 705350 — $ 6 60
Gentlemen:-
Subject matter. Photo Stat Copies of all papers of John Lepper. Rev Soldier. W.8043.
Refering to your letter of April 13th. saying the the papers relating to the enlistments, discharges, Pensions etc of John Lepper W.8043 totaled 44 and would cost 15cts per copy.
I enclose herewith a money order for $6.00 60 as required and would like these phot stat copies soon as convdinent.
Please advise about how soon I can have service on this order, for as I understand, your department is somewhat behind with your work, or at least was sometime ago.
I am Your very truly,
44 1.50 7.20 6.60
John H Lepper. His G and Son.

April 13, 1931.
Rev.&1812 Wars Section. MMHF
Dr. J. H. Lepper, 10 First Street, S. E., Mason City, Iowa.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter of the 6" in regard to previous request pertaining to John Lepper, Revolutionary War soldier (W.8043) to which you state you received no reply.
On March 3, 1931, the following letter was mailed to you:
"Reference is made to your letters of January 30, February 14 and February 21, 1931, in regard to cost of photostatic copies of papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claims of Frederick, Jacob, John and Wyant Lepper and War of 1812 claim of John Walrod all of New York State.
You are advised that such copies are furnished at the rate of fifteen cents a page. The number of pages to be copied is as follows:
 Frederick Lepper, W.20447, 29 pages.  Jacob Leber or Lepper, W.1300, 14 pages.  John Lepper, W.8043, 44 pages.  Wyant Lepper, S.10980, 9 pages.  John Walrod, Wt.108972-160-55, 7 pages. 
Should you desire to have them certified allow twenty-five cents additional for each of the five claims.
John Walrod's claim is for bounty land and not for pension. His claim was allowed.
Your remittance should be made by money order drawn to the order of the Acting Commissioner of Pensions.
his letter of this is in your letter to N. 20447
on May 28, 1931 he wrote again + wanted copies of others named in his letter to Apr. 13, 1931 - so see the 2 above + " below in this file.
Ordered only one in his letter of May 2, 1931
On Feb. 11-1932, Dr. J. H. Lepper ordered these 2 for photos. See corres. in Wyant Lepper S. 10980 -

For information in regard to the Census of 1790, it is suggested that you address the Director of the Census, this city.
It is regretted that your letter could not have been answered sooner. Letters are taken up for consideration and reply as rapidly as possible in order of receipt."
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

PERMANENT RELIEF FROM CHRONIC HEADACHES
PHOTO TAKEN DEC. 6TH, 1930
DR. J. H. LEPPER OPTOMETRIST
10 FIRST STREET S. E.
CROSSED EYES STRAIGHTENED WITHOUT AN OPERATION OR DRUGS
PHONES— OFFICE—128 RES.—2321-W
GLASSES FITTED FOR THE FAMILY NO DRUGS USED
PHOTO TAKEN DEC. 11TH, 1930
MASON CITY, IOWA
April 6th 1931
The Department of the Interior. Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:-
Under date of Jan 30th I wrote you relative to obtaining Photostat copies of Enlistment and discharge papers and Pension papers of John Lepper, revolutionary soldier. Rev War Pension Claim W. 8043
Up to this date I have not had a reply from you, and I wish these papers as soon as I can get them.
If I knew the number of papers and amount I would send my remittance with this letter.
May I have a prompt reply and oblige.
I am Yours very truly,
J H Lepper.

March 3, 1931.
Rev.&1812 Wars Section. MMHF
Mr. J. H. Lepper, 10 First Street, S. E., Mason City, Iowa.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letters of January 30, February 14 and February 21, 1931, in regard to cost of photostatic copies of papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claims of Frederick, Jacob, John and Wyant Lepper and War of 1812 claim of John Walrod all of New York State.
You are advised that such copies are furnished at the rate of fifteen cents a page. The number of pages to be copied is as follows: Frederick Lepper, W.20447, 29 pages. Jacob Leber or Lepper, W.1300, 14 pages. John Lepper, W.8043, 44 pages. Wyant Lepper, S.10980, 9 pages. John Walrod, Wt.108972-160-55, 7 pages.
Should you desire to have them certified allow twenty-five cents additional for each of the five claims.
John Walrod's claim is for bounty land and not for pension. His claim was allowed.
Your remittance should be made by money order drawn to the order of the Acting Commissioner of Pensions.
For information in regard to the Census of 1790, it is suggested that you address the Director of the Census, this city.

It is regretted that your letter could not have been answered sooner. Letters are taken up for consideration and reply as rapidly as possible in order of receipt."
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

PERMANENT RELIEF FROM CHRONIC HEADACHES
THE LEPPER OPTICAL COMPANY
PHOTO TAKEN DEC. 21ST, 1929
J. H. LEPPER OPTOMETRIC EYE SPECIALIST
10 FIRST STREET S. E.
CROSSED EYES STRAIGHTENED WITHOUT AN OPERATION OR DRUGS
PHONES— OFFICE—128 RES.—2321-W
GLASSES FITTED FOR THE FAMILY NO DRUGS USED
PHOTO TAKEN FEB. 4TH, 1930
MASON CITY, IOWA
Feb 21st 1931
Department of the Interior. Bureau of Pensions. Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:-
About a month ago I wrote you asking what would be the expense of Photstat copies of the papers of Enlistment and pension papers of my Grand Father John Lepper, Revolutionary Soldier. Your Claim Number # W 8043.
Your answer will be greatly appreciated, as we are waiting this information, as we are compiling a more complete family History
If permissable make these copies and forward C O D, or advise and I will mail you a money order for the amount in advance.
As he enlisted three times, no, your letter of the 10th of Feb 1930 says first August 1780, and and April 1st 1781
He also as allowed a pension on his application dated Oct 17th 1832, while living in Greerfield Twp Erie Co Pa.
I would also like photstat copies of this application for pension.
Your promptness will be greatly appreciated as it is holding our work on the matter.
I am Yours truly.
J H Lepper.

PERMANENT RELIEF FROM CHRONIC HEADACHES
THE LEPPER OPTICAL COMPANY
1929
J. H. LEPPER OPTOMETRIC EYE SPECIALIST
10 FIRST STREET S. E.
CROSSED EYES STRAIGHTENED WITHOUT AN OPERATION OR DRUGS
PHONES— OFFICE—128 RES.—2321-W
GLASSES FITTED FOR THE FAMILY NO DRUGS USED
PHOTO TAKEN FEB. 4TH, 1930
MASON CITY, IOWA
Feb 14th 1931
Department of the Interior. Bureau of Pensions. Washington D. C.
Gentlemen:-
Will you please give me what information you can concerning the enlistments, age, place of enlistment, if Married or single of the following named Lepper's
If they did not apply for pension, and enlistment papers not in your office, will you please refer this letter to the proper department.
    Regt  Company      ✓ Frederick Lepper  Prvt Col Hooper  Capt Putnam.    ✓ Jacob Lepper  Sgt Col Fisher  Veeder.    ✓ Wyand Lepper,  Prvt Col Klock  Miller.    ✓ John Lepper  Prvt Col Fisher, Capt  Veeder.   
All from Tryon County. N.Y. Revolutionary soldiers
I am
Yours very truly,
Please advise cost of Photostat copies of these Enlistment papers and oblige.

PERMANENT RELIEF FROM CHRONIC HEADACHES
THE LEPPER OPTICAL COMPANY
J. H. LEPPER OPTOMETRIC EYE SPECIALIST
10 FIRST STREET S. E.
TAKEN DEC. 21ST, 1929
CROSSED EYES STRAIGHTENED WITHOUT AN OPERATION OR DRUGS
PHONES— OFFICE—128 RES.—2321-W
GLASSES FITTED FOR THE FAMILY NO DRUGS USED
PHOTO TAKEN FEB. 4TH, 1930
MASON CITY, IOWA
Jan 30th 1931
Department of Interior. Bureau of Pensions. Washington D.C.
Subject. John Lepper. Rev Soldier. Claim W.8043.
Gentlemen:-
Please advise cost of photostatic copies of papers concerning John Lepper. Claim as above, who enlisted Aug 1780.
I am interested in All enlistment papers, as he served two enlistments Also application papers for Pension. possibly copies of all papers relating service, discharge etc. Advise cost of Census of 1790.
I am
Yours very truly,

Charlotte, Iowa, July 12, 1907.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Sir:--
I am a descendent of John Lepper, who was a pensioner for service in the revolutionary war and died at DeWitt, Iowa, in 1840.
I desire an official statement of the facts of his service as contained in the records of your office for the purpose of establishing the fact of such service so as to enable me to become a member of the society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Respectfully yours,
(Mrs.) Sueba Corbett-Kault.

Historical Department of Iowa
TRUSTEES
Governor ALBERT B. CUMMINS CHIEF JUSTICE CHARLES A. BISHOP JUDGE H. E. DEEMER JUDGE JOHN C. SHERWIN JUDGE EMLIN McCLAIN JUDGE S. M. WEAVER JUDGE SCOTT M. LADD HON. W. B. MARTIN,
Secretary of State HON. R. C. BARRETT, Supt. Public Instruction
CHARLES ALDRICH, Curator
Des Moines, Iowa,
Oct. 26, 190
Sir:
Have you any record of a revolutionary soldier by the name of John Lepper? I understand that he was buried near De Witt, Iowa. I cannot learn what State he was from, or in what branch of the Continental Army he served. Great efforts are being made just now to ascertain what revolutionary soldiers lived and died in Iowa. If you have any record of the service of John Lepper, I will be glad to get it for this public purpose.
Very respectfully yours,
The Honorable Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.

PRESIDENT WILLARD SECOR, Esq. FOREST CITY  FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT DR. EDWARD RIDGEWAY HUTCHINS DES MOINES  SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT GEORGE COLVIN KENNEDY, Esq. WATERLOO  TREASURER FRANK BENJAMIN CLARK, Esq. OTTUMWA
Sons of the American Revolution OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
SECRETARY CAPT. ELBRIDGE DREW HADLEY DES MOINES
REGISTRAR-HISTORIAN DR. EDWARD HAMLIN HAZEN DES MOINES
CHAPLAIN REV. DAVID ROBERTS DUNGAN DES MOINES
DES MOINES, IOWA,
Feb 4 1908
Hon. V. Warner, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.,
Sir: The enclosed letter so kindly sent at my solicitation for the benefit of a descendant of John Lepper, a Revolutionary soldier, does not treat of the John Lepper whom I had in mind.
A little more than four years ago your office furnished to the Hon. Charles Aldrich, Curator of the Iowa Historical Department, a statement of the services of our John Lepper which was so completely different from the one enclosed as to render this one entirely unavailable for our purpose. It is apparent that there were at least two John Leppers serving who drew pensions. The following statements were taken from the letter of four Johns Lepper: enlisted in August 1780, in Captain Harrisons company of New York troops (regiment not given) and served 27 1/2 months: enlisted again in April 1781 in Captain French's company of Col. Marinus Willet's regiment and served nine months: enlisted and served later in Captain Cannon's company of same regiment 14 months.
He was engaged in the battle of Johnstown October 1781. Lepper resided at Johnstown when he enlisted. He applied for pension which was allowed Oct. 17 1832, his residence being Greenfield, Erie County Pa.
He married Mary Prime Aug 28 1803 at Stone Arabia, N.Y. and died at De Witt, Iowa, Aug 17 1840.
This is our John Lepper concerning the services of whom we desired a statement from the records of your office.
The letter to Curator Aldrich is lost.
Trusting that I have made my meaning clear that the letter enclosed is not applicable to our John Lepper, and that I may receive a statement along the lines of the one sent to Curator Aldrich more than four years ago I am
Very Respectfully Yours
Elbridge S. Hadley
Letter referred to above which was submitted has been filed in files of Margaret widow of John Lepper, U.S. file 204433.
Feb. 12/1908

FARMERS ELEVATOR COMPANY
GRAIN DEALERS
C. P. ENRIGHT, Manager
REFERENCE Quimby State Bank, Quimby
Quimby, Iowa, April 12-1922
Gentlemen:
For your further information - We have found that John Lepiper served under Cpts. Abner French and under Col. Marcus Vincent. Other records claim him serving under Col. Cortlandt & Col. Regnier but I am not sure this is the same man. Am very grateful for any help you can give me. Answr. as soon as possible
Yours very truly Marie Lepiper Swanner (Mrs. N.E.)

Rev. War Section
3-049. Ex. J. G. H. Div. W
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., Apr. 8, 1922
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.
First name of widow Mary P. Lepper No. of claim, Mary P. Lepper Name of soldier, John Lepper
Post address of claimant, at Whitinsville and after service Johnstown, N.Y. Jessupfield, Pennsylvania Company Under Col. Marmaduke Wilts, 9 Regiment Infantry State where enlisted Johnstown
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers.
Approximate dates of birth & death born 1765 - died 1840
Return attached letter with reply.
Washington D.C. Commissioner.

Recd 24 stamp M rs J. S.
Quincy Iowa. March 4 - 1922
Pension Office Washington D.C. Gentlemen.
It is reported that John Pepper of the Revolution + the war of 1812 was pensioned in 1832. Can you tell me if that is correct. Am trying to get data to prove eligibility to the Daughters of the Revolution
Yours Truly
Marie L. Swanner (Mrs H.C. Swanner)

Juniper Ia -
Dec. 19-22.
Pension Office - Washington D.C.
Gentlemen -
We have information from the Sons of Revolution that my great grandfather John Lepper, a Revolutionary soldier was pensioned in 1832. Can you furnish me with a statement the records of your office. His home was in Greenefield Penn. there and he fought under Col. Mearns Willets. I believe that ought to identify the correct one.
Yours truly,
Mrs. H. B. Warner.

MRS. GEORGE A. ELDER DE WITT, IOWA
Pension Bureau Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen - As an officer of the local chapter of Daughters of American Revolution I am asking for definite information to use toward establishing a Memorial Marker for a Revolutionary Soldier buried near De Witt.
John Lefler, a Revolutionary Soldier died in 1840, was buried on a farm near De Witt - which we have located. As yet we have no authentic record that he was

a Revolutionary Soldier - just tradition - but we have found a great grandson who says Johann Lepper received a Pension, and his widow also received a Pension after his death for the short time she lived. Your help in getting a record of this will be greatly appreciated.
Yours truly
Mrs. George A. Eder De Witt, Iowa.
August 6 - 1928 -

THE YOUNGER THEY ARE—THE EASIER THEY ARE TO CORRECT
J. H. LEPPER
OPTOMETRIST
WITH LEPPER OPTICAL CO.
10 FIRST ST. S. E.
CROSSED EYES STRAIGHTENED WITHOUT AN OPERATION OR DRUGS
PHONES— OFFICE—128 RES.—2321-J
GLASSES FITTED SPECIAL ATTENTION TO CHILDREN NO DRUGS USED
MASON CITY, IOWA
Feb 5th 1930
U.S Pension Dept. Washington D.C.
Gentlemen:-
Will you please look up the records and give me such information on any kind, as to place of residence, Beneficiary Date and place of Birth, in fact any and all information of any kind whatsoever of
JOHN LEPPER.
Who joined the Revolutionary Army, supposedly at Johnston, N.Y August 1780. Supposedly in Capt Harrisons Regt Company.
He applied for a Pension which was allowed on Oct 17th 1832 and his address at that time given as Greenfield, Pa according to family history,
As I am compiling a history of John Lepper, Revolutionary Soldier, for the D A R and Sons of Veterans, as well as our own Family, I would appreciate such information as you can give me or tell me where I can get more.
Also want to know who his parents were and where they lived. They are supposed to have lived in Stone Arabia, as I have copies of some records there, but nothing to link Grand father to these records.
Will gladly pay an expense connected with this matter.
Yours truly,
His Grand Son,

THE YOUNGER THEY ARE—THE EASIER THEY ARE TO CORRECT
J. H. LEPPER
OPTOMETRIST
WITH LEPPER OPTICAL CO.
10 FIRST ST. S. E.
CROSSED EYES STRAIGHTENED WITHOUT AN OPERATION OR DRUGS
PHONES— OFFICE—128 RES.—2321-J
GLASSES FITTED SPECIAL ATTENTION TO CHILDREN NO DRUGS USED
FEB 18 1930 MASON CITY, IOWA
Feb 15th 1930
Dept of the Interior
RECEIVED Washington D.C. TO MR. PENSIONS OFF. - APPS. MAIL & FILE
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Referring to yours of Feb 10th Rev 1812 Wars Section by MMHF/HMM
Thanks for the information given me. In every communication, I get a connecting link altho not all the information needed.
Re John Lepper. Rev Soldier.
Can you tell me where it might be possible to get a copy of his enlistment papers, or possibly the names of his parents ?
You say it "appears" that he was born in 1766. That is where the missing link or connection comes in. He was 60 yrs old according to family history, when my father was born, and my father was born August 31st 1824, deducting 60 years from 1824 gives us 1764.
I was informed by my mother years ago that Grand Father was born at Tribes Hill, But the records show he was Married at Stone Arabia, not the Church records, but more than likely, My Mother, Father, or Grand Mothers statement, for we do not find any official records, church or State to verify it, and this is one of the items I wish to corroborate.
a Johannes Lepper was born, or baptised at the old Stone Arabia Church May 22 1763 and the parents names given as Jacob Lepper and Anna Sabina, This from Vol 1 Page 40.
If Grand Dad was 60 yrs old, when my father was born, then this family date would take us back to 1764 and I find in my professional practice, a great many people do not know what year they were born in, it makes me skeptical as to his year of Birth. so am trying to hook the 1763 date on him if I can ascertain if his fathers name was Jacob, and WHY NOT , my Dad had a Brother Jacob, and he a son Jacob, and the name Jacob runs down the family.
If you can tell me where I might possibly get this information it will be greatly appreciated.
ALSO Grand Father was Married twice. Do your records show this information. Mary Prime, or I am inclined to think it BRAME, was his second wife. John Lepper at that time being about 38 to 40 yrs old. He had three children by his first wife, Henry, Peter, and Ann, Would your records show anything of reference to his first marriage. when and where and who to?
Do your records give the BIRTH PLACE of Mary Prime, (BRAME) John Lepper's Widow, date of Birth given as Sept 1st 1780 Montgomery Co., That possibly village or town given.
WHAT WAS THE DATE OF HER DEATH ? We do not have it? WHERE WAS SHE BURIED ? Yours truly,
J. H. Lepper

Brynton
Recd Nov 17 th 1891

100-11 a ct Feby 53
Washington No 10/54
S. P. Waldo Esq. Comm of Pensions Sir
In compliance with your letter of 6 th Ultro. I herewith enclose amended application of Mary Sipper - if sufficient please issue certificate.
Very Resp ly Your M st Serv t Hamilton J. Frank

act July 53
Washington Jan 11/54
S. P. Haldor Esq. Commr of Pensions Sir
In compliance with your letter of 6 th inst. I herewith enclose amended application of Mary Sipper if sufficient please issue certificate.
Very Respect ly Your M c Serv t Hamilton J. Frank

Brief in the case of Mary Soper, wid: of John, Clinton County and State of Iowa, act 3 d Feb: 1853.
Claim, ("original," or for increase )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Substantia wa, pensioned under the Act of 7 th June, 1832, at the rate of $80. per Anm. Three witnesses testified, to the fact of marriage, that the parties lived many years together in a State of Chastity in the said family of children. Pensioned on 17 th August, 1840, as per the Affidavits of four Credible Witnesses & report of the 21 st Auditor. Widowhood & Identity, established by the Affidavits of nine Credible Affiants.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Hamilton G. Grant, Esq., Present, Name and residence of Agent
H. B. Dyer, Jr., Examining Clerk.

Please return answer at the ear- liest conven-
J. Lippin-

Bloomington Iowa Apr. 8 th 1848 Hon. S. L. Edwards
Sir
I have been requested by Mrs. John Lepsper - widow of John Lepsper deceased - To make some enquiries of you respecting her right to a pension - or arrearages. under the laws of Congress. & regulations of the office there of which you are the head -
Her right - if any she has - is based upon the following statement of facts - Mrs Lepsper. was born in Montgomery Co. New York Sept. 1 st 1780. her maiden name was Mary Prime - On the 28 th of August 1803 she married to John Lepsper in the Town of Stone Arabia - Montgomery Co. New York - Some time after they removed to the State of Pennsylvania - where they lived in the Town of Greenfield. Erie Co. Pa. in 1833. when the said John Lepsper received his first paymt. as a pensioner for services rendered in the revolutionary war. - as will appear by the pension rolls of your office - Mr John L. moved to this State and located in Clinton Co. where the widow now resides - John Lepsper died at Drift Clinton Co. Aug. 17 th 1840. in the Spring of 1841, Mrs L. recd the last paymt. due her husband.

Mrs L. is in indigent circumstances, and has also been severely indisposed for years and if she is entitled by law to receive any monies on account of her husband's services by informing me at your earliest convenience you will confer a favor upon her and greatly oblige,
Yours very Respectfully W. E. Leffingwell

Woyamensing Bank Phila. May 18 th 1840.
Sir,
Your letter of the instant is received. John Lupper, a Pensioner under Act of the June 1832, at Eighty Dollars per annum, was last paid to 4 th September 1839. Agreeably to instructions, no further payment will be made him at this Agency, and I will note his name on the roll as being transferred to the Iowa Agency.
I am, Sir, respectfully
Your Obs. Servt.
J. Adams P.W.
John Ma c Kinley (Clk)
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commission of Pensions, Washington.

Quincy
October 20th, 1844
Dear Sir,
I have the honor to give the disposition of a bond of $1000 for the sum of $1000 from Pennsylvania to New York - made out as far as I can able, in accordance with your instruc- tions. I have the honor to make the transfer as early as possible, as Mr. Lipsey is in great want of his money.
Respectfully Yours D. D. Root
William D. Durand
To the Hon. J. L. Edwards Count President Washington City

House of Reps Jan 31 st 1842
W Hon. G. Edwards Chair of Pensions
Sir I have
take it as a singular favor if You will read the enclosed letter of Dr. W. Bannister (a highly respecta- ble Constituent of Mine) it relates to a Pension and the case is pretty fully set forth in his letter.
Any advice or suggestions which You may feel Yourself at liberty to make will be most thankfully received By Your very obedt Servt. J. P. Dodge

May 3 rd 1843 Hon. Cornelius P. Van Klief John C. Calhoun Washington D.C.

Keokuk Iowa 12 April 84,
Dear Sir,
John Sepper formerly drew a pen- sion from the United States, and last resi- ded in Clinton county.
He has died and his wife Mary desires to know, if she can obtain a pension as his widow, and I shall be much obliged to you, if you will send to me an ans- wer directed to Keokuk Iowa, and if she is entitled to a pension, please enclose to me the proper forms.
Yours affec- t-
Geo Grant
To Hon Commrs of Pensions Washington.

Rockingham Vt April 15 th 1840
Sir -
Herewith you find enclosed the necessary affidavits for a transfer of Pension papers of John Lefler from the Philadelphia to the Cincinnati Mound Agency which you will please transmit as soon as practicable.
The papers were drawn with the power of Attorney in order that I might present them in person at your Office, which will not be in my power to do & therefore request that you transmit the necessary document to Genl G. M. Jones Cincinnati Mound, that I may procure the pension of Mr Lefler as soon as possible -
Most Respectfully Your Abt Secy
Willard Banows ATB for John Lefler
To Hon J L Edwards Washington City

J. L. Polanco has Commissions of Persian — Turkish etc

Quincy Penn te June 26. 1833.
Sir,
The Papers relating to the Purge-ap- -plication of John Lapp, with the addi- -tional testimony of Goodlit Pitcher, John Converse Smith, and Evan Miller who di- -rectly testify to the purity of the service of John Lapp, two of the said Witnesses having stood with him, in the former Reformed Church - Mr Lapp has obtained the above testimony by great labor and research, and it is hoped it may prove satisfac- -tory to the Department - It is respect- -fully requested that an answer may be returned to me, as soon as is convenient.
I am, respectfully
Your most obedt Servt Munroe H. Sice
A. L. Colburn Esq. Commr, and of Purge. }

State of New York Oneida County, ss
Godlieb Sitshier of Palermos in said County knowing duly sworn deposes and saith that he was acquainted with John Lippner who is now said to be a Resident of the town of Greenfield in the County of Erie & State of Pennsylvania during the latter part of the revolutionary war in the years 1780 and onwards to the end of said war. This deponent recalls that about the first of April 1781 said John Lippner enlisted for the term of nine months in the line of the New York troops under the command of Colonel Mannus Willett saw the said Lippner in the service at different Forts along the Mohawk River in the County (then called Union, now Montgomery. This deponent served with the said Lippner during this time as a corporal. That sometime about the close of the aforesaid term the said John Lipp- ner enlisted for a further term of two years in the said Colonel Willett's Regiment in a company commanded by James Cannon. That this deponent frequently saw the said Lippner in the service during the said two years at the different Forts following to wit Fort Herkimer, Fort Plain, Fort Hunter & Fort Stanwix in the Mohawk Country and also at Schenectady.
That this deponent did — serve in the same com- pany with the said Lippner during the last two years, and he has no doubt from what he said of him that he served out the whole of both terms. That he was dis- charged about the first of January 1883.
Sworn & subscribed This 18 th day June 1883
before me Lowell Johnson J.P.
Godlieb Sitshier
I Lowell Johnson one of the Justices of the Peace of Palermos in the County of Oneida and State of New York certify that Godlieb Sitshier who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing affidavit has lived long in this place that I am well acquainted with him and that he maintains a good character for truth and veracity & that this statement is entitled to credit. June the 18 th 1883
Lowell Johnson J.P.

State of New York County of Allegany
Si Eric Poor Clerk of the said County do hereby certify that Cornel Johnson Esqr before whom the within affi- davit purports to have been sworn, and also by whom the within certificate purports to have been subscribed was at the date of the same one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County; and that I am well acquainted with his handwriting, and verily believe his name subscribed to the said affidavit and the said certificate to be his proper handwriting and Signature — Witness my hand & Seal of office this Nineteenth day of June A.D. 1833
the words "date of the same" interlined by me June 19 th 1833 D. W. F. H. S. A. A. Clerk
Eric Poor Clerk By D. W. F. H. S. A. Clerk

State of New York Herkimer County
Eva Miller widow of Henry Leonard, of the town of Germantown, county and State aforesaid, aged eighty one years and upwards, being duly sworn deponent and saith that she is acquainted with John Lipp, who this deponent believes lives in the town of Greenfield, county of Erie, State of Pennsylvania, and knows that said John Lipp, in the year 1780, about the first of April listed for nine months and served in said service in the New York line of troops - that served in the regiments commanded by Col. Marinus Willett stationed at Fort Herkimer on the Mohawk River in the State of New York during the Fall of 1782 and the winter & summer of 1783, and that the said John Lipp was in the detachment sent against Oswego in the winter of 1783. and further this deponent saith not -
Eva her Miller mark.
Sworn and subscribed to before me James Cleland a justice of the peace in and for said county this 10 th day of June
1833
James Cleland. Justice -
I James Cleland a justice of the peace, before whom the above affidavit was made, do certify that I am well acquainted with the above deponent, and believe her character good for truth and veracity.
James Cleland Justice

Salina County Clerks Office Feb 28 1853
I, James Wilson, Clerk of the said County do certify that General Gilman Dyer before whom the within Affidavit was sworn to have been sworn to, on the day of its date one of the subscribers of the poem in and for said County, and was authorized to act as such, and that I am a competent with the hand writing of the said person and verify believe his name subscribed to the said Affidavit and Certificate to be his proper hand writing and signature.
A Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this Eleventh day of June 1853.
James Wilson Clerk

State of New York County of Schenectady John Conrad Smith Resident of the town of Schoharie County and State aforesaid aged 82 years who being first duly sworn deposes and saith he was acquainted with John Lippin who is now a resident of the town of Greencastle, County of Erie in the State of Pennsylvania - during the last part of the Revolutionary War, and recollects that in the year 1781 said John Lippin about the first of April tested for the term of nine months in the New York State troops and in the line of said State under the Command of Colonel Morris Willett saw him in the service at different forts on the Mohawk River in the County at that time Callie Prison, now Montgomery - and in the fall or first part of the Winter of same year recollects the said John Lippin enlisted for the term of two years in the same Regiment under Col. Willett in Capt. James Cannons Company of New York State troops. Saw him as aforesaid, and saw him doing duty as a Soldier at different forts and at different places such as fort Schuyler fort Plain fort Hunter fort Stanwix in the Mohawk County and saw him at Schoharie in the service and feel confident said Lippin finished his term and was discharged recollects the said Lippin was discharged about the first of January in the year 1783 at Schoharie - This Deponent says he was first Sergeant in the same Company and was then during said time there and was a Soldier during said nine months in said Regiment - the war was over I was and subscribe the 6th day of June 1833 before me John Conrad Smith his mark Silvanus Parkinson Justice -
I Silvanus Parkinson one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Schoharie certify that John Conrad Smith subscribed his name by making his mark and made Oath to the above Affidavit before me. I further certify I have been acquainted with him about twenty five years and that he is a man of probity, a man of truth and veracity - June 6th 1833 Silvanus Parkinson Justice

State of New York } I John Gebhard Jr. Clerk of the Court County of Schenectady } and of the County of Schenectady do Certify that Silvanus Parkinson whose Name appears to the within affidavit and Certificate of Credibility was at the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for said County. I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice and hereby believe his Name subscribed to the said affidavit and Certificate to be his proper hand writing and signature -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County and of my said Office
Dated June 24th 1833
John Gebhard Jr. Clerk of Schenectady County

Lepper

War Department Pension Office March 27 th 1833
Sir
The papers in the case of Sam Sapp, have been examined, and are herewith returned to you for further evidence of service. He alleges that he entered the army at the age of 14. This renders the case doubtful. Persons of that tender age were not subject to military duty. We should produce some direct proof to satisfy the Department upon this point.
I am respectfully Your obed Servt J L Edwards
Thos. H. Sill Esqr
Eric
Ho

John Lepper Iowa at 32 - 18,300
Oct 3/54 J. P. Miller, Esq. Present.
Oct 3/53

Mary Lepper, wid: of John.
Clinton Co: Iowa.
Act / 53 $91 $800 per An: Com: Feb: 3. 1853.
pay:
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. Pension Office, Official Business.
Hamilton G. Smith Present.

Mr. the Master.
Henry L. Duffey William G. Duffey Clement G. Duffey
William G. Fant Attorney

State of Iowa Clinton County In the matter
6
of Mary Soffer Clinton County
In open Court before Hon. Edward Graham Judge and presiding.
On this 30 th day of October A. D. 1752 personally appeared before me Edward Graham Judge of the County Court of of Clinton County. A Court of Record in and for said County and State afore- said Mary Soffer a resident of the Town- ship of Centre Grove in said County of Clinton State of Iowa aged 74 years, who being first duly sworn in open court according to law with an her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of January 1841.
That she is the widow of John Soffer who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution; And that the said John Soffer at the time of his death was a Revolutionary Pensioner and resided in Clinton County Iowa and held a certi- ficate of Pension as stated in the affi-

avit of Jacob Sepper on file with the Department at Washington and which Certificate of Pension was surrendered to George W Jones then Agent for the United States for paying pensions in the Territory of Iowa. That she is the widow of the said John Sepper the identical person who held the Certificate of Pension from the United States as aforesaid.
She further declares that she was married to the said John Sepper on the 17 th day of August Eighteen Hundred and Three (1803) that her husband the aforesaid John Sepper died in the said County of Clinton State of Iowa on the (17 th ) Seventeenth day of August One Thousand Eight Hundred and Forty (1840) and that she has remained a widow ever since that period - as will appear more fully by papers on file with the Department at Washington & hereto annexed.
Subscribed and sworn to before me on the day and year above written in open court
Mary T. Spurr
Edward Graham County Judge Clinton Co., Iowa
Alvin G. Harrison aged 35 years and a

Thomas F. Battlefield aged 30 years do upon oath declare that we have each been long acquainted with Mary Sepper who hath subscribed the above decl- aration and will know that she is the identical person she therein represent- herself to be
Most before me in open Court Alvin G. Hovey this 30 th day of October 1834 - Thos F. Battlefield Cassius Graham
Cassius Graham Clinton Co Iowa
Seth Gouin aged 40 years and Amos R. Biffell aged 42 years Being duly sworn according to law on oath say that we are personally acquainted with Mary Sepper and were personally acquainted with her previous to the death of her hus- band John Sepper who died August 12 th Eighteen hundred and forty (1840) at DeWitt Clinton County Iowa. And know her to be the identical person who executed the above declaration that she was and is now the widow of said John Sepper Deceased and know the said John Sepper to be a pensioner of the United States of America at the time of his death
Sworn to and subscribed before me in open Court this 30 th day of October A. D. 1840 Cassius Graham Clinton Co Iowa

The State of Iowa } (Clinton County) }
I Edward Graham, County Judge Court of of Clinton State of Iowa a Court of Record hereby certify that Mary Suffer is well known to me as a woman of respectability and truth and who is entitled to belief and credit and likewise personally appeared Alvin G. Garrison and Thomas H. Butterfield who have subscribed to the above certificate of identity are to me well known to be men of respectability and truth and likewise Anna B. Giffell and Seth Lunn are to me well known to be men of truth and respect- ability and have made solemn oath in open Court to the truth of the deposition. Subscribed to them above
Attest
Edward Graham County Judge Clinton Co., Iowa
United States of America
State of Iowa
Clinton County
In testimony that the above Edward Graham is Judge of the County Court of Clinton County a Court of Record and that his name was subscribed thereto in open Court is correct and true
I have herunto subscribed my name and quality and offered the seal of said Court Done at Dobb's Clinton County State of Iowa this 20th day of October A.D. 1852
George Warren Clerk County Court Iowa

6806 ack June 7. 1832
In Matter
of Mary Lepper widow of John
Claim for arrears of pension due her husband from March 4. 1831 to 1840
Hamilton G. Frank Attorney

The State of Iowa
County of Clinton
On this 6 th day
March 1855 personally appeared in the County Court of Clinton County in said State a Court of record and in open Court Honorable Edward Saben County Judge presiding - Mary Lupper of Center Township in said County of Clinton State of Iowa aged 74 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make her declaration as follows in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed June the 7 th 1832 That she is the widow of John Lupper a Soldier in the Revolutionary War of the United States of America with Great Britain and who died at De Witt in the County of Clinton in the State of Iowa August 1840 - And for further proof refers to the proof on file with the Department at Washington District of Columbia upon which she received her last Pension - Under the act of Congress deponent believes herself entitled to the amount of Pension due her said husband a revolutionary Soldier of the United States of America from March 4 th 1832 to the day of his death.

and she further declares that her name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency except the Agency for the State of Iowa Sworn to and subscribed to the day & year aforesaid } Mary X Lupper before me in Open Court } mark
Edward Graham County Judge of Clinton Co. Iowa Presiding in open court.
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named Applicant is the wife of the late John Lupper a revolutionary Soldier deceased in the house my hand this 6th day of February 1855
Edward Graham County Judge S.C. Dunn
I Loring Wheeler Clerk of the County Court of Clinton County State of Iowa do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Mary Lupper widow of John Lupper a Revolutionary Soldier for arrears of Pension from the United States due her husband at the time of his deceased
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 6th day of February 1855
Loring Wheeler Clerk Clinton County

State of Iowa Clinton County ss. I know all rightly that I sent the last money order to expressed to Mary Smith the wife of Hamilton L. Frank my true and lawful Attorney to demand and receive from the proper Department at Washington D.C. of the United States of America  to receive the sum of pension and her as widow of her said Revolutionary pension from March 1 st 1852 to day of his death as Witness my hand and seal this 6 th day of March A.D. 1855 Attest Mary for L. Frank C. Graham
State of Iowa Clinton County
Personally appeared before me A Notary Public in & for said County & State on this 6 th day of March 1855 the above named Mary L. Frank known to me to be the identical person who subscribed the foregoing power of Attorney and duly acknow- ledged the same as her free & voluntary act. Witness my hand & official seal the day & year above written Geo. H. Blocker Notary Public of Clinton Co. State of Iowa