Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 5802, for Christopher Keatley, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn
Beatley, Christopher Beatly Esther
R. 5802
CONTENTS

Revolutionary.
Act 7. July 1838.
Esther Keatley Wid. Christopher.
Pennsylvania.
Suspended.
Power of Attorney to examine papers.
Ch. C. Tucker, Atty.
18. Sept. 54. }
Present.

Power of Attorney
Know all men by these presents: That I John Keatly of the County of Clarion and State of Pennsylvania do hereby constitute and appoint Chas. C. Secker, of Washington City, D.C., my true and lawful Agent and attorney to prosecute the claim of Christopher Keatly, of Penn a for any amount of Revolutionary Pension or increase of Pension that may due under the provisions of the Act of June 7 1830 or any other Act or Resolution of Congress, and I hereby Authorize my said Attorney to examine all papers and documents in relation to said claim on file in the Department at Washington City, or elsewhere, to file Additional evidence or arguments, and to receive the certificate which may be issued for said claim, and to appoint one or more Substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed and to do all things that I might or could do, were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney may lawfully do in the premises.
Witness my hand and seal this 14 day of August 1854 In presence of Peter Clorver } ss John Keatly.
State of Penn a Clarion County ss
On this 14 day of August 1854, before me a justice of the Peace in and for the County and State above mentioned personally appeared John Keatly and acknowledge the foregoing power of Attorney to be his act and deed for the purpose therein mentioned.
Peter Clorver ss
State of Penn a Clarion County } ss

On this 14 day of August 1854, before me the undersigned a justice of the Peace in and for said County and State, personally appeared John Keatly a resident of said County and made oath according to the law that he is the identical John Keatly who executed the foregoing power of Attorney, and that he is directly interested in said Claim, and makes this affidavit to be filed with additional evidence or arguments as my said Attorney may use in prosecuting said Claim.
John Keatly
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written.
Thos Conner Esq.
State of Pennsylvania } County of Clarion } ss
I John H. Boggs Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas do hereby certify that Peter Conner Esq., before whom the foregoing affidavit and acknowledgment were made and who has thereunto signed his name, was at the time of so doing a justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn, and that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my official seal this 14 th day of August 1854.
J. H. Boggs Pro.

Y. Pitkin Centre Kealy, Petz & Co for Pension for Rev. Services
Oct. 2. 1826
Claims
Bill
Bill
Other Kealy - will of Christopher P. ...
J 802'

To the Hon: Senate of House of Reps of Pennsylvania
The Petition of Christopher Keatly of Potter Township, Centre County Humbly Represents
That in the month of June 1776 he joined a Comp y Commanded by Captain William Hays at Elizabeth Town in Lancaster County Penn ya and marched to Long Island and was attached to what was termed the Flying Camp — At Long Island a Regiment was formed of which Hays Company was a part (and Capt l Hays appointed Lieut l Col: — The Petitioner was in all the Battles that was fought previous to its evacuation by the American Army — In the fall of the Year he was discharged at Philadelphia — In the Summer following the Regiment again marched under Capt l Thomas Robinson in the Brigade Commanded by Genl Potter and was in the Battle of Brandywine — In October of the same Year he was discharged & returned home — About 5 or 6 Weeks afterwards he volunteered under Capt l Patrick Hays in the Regiment of Col: Cloby for some months and was in the Battle of the German town in which he was received a Bayonet wound in the Arm — In April following he received a discharge — returning home having been disabled for further service at that time by his wound — When Genl Sullivan marched for Wyoming the Petitioner belonged to the Militia part of the Army (and served two months when he was again discharged — The respective Discharges he received he has long since lost — The Petitioner further states that he is now seventy four years of age, and a Mason by trade but is unable to follow it on account of his infirmities of old age received from accidents & his wound, particularly in his right hand which is totally disabled, and that he is unable to make a livelihood for by bodily labour, for himself & his Wife who is also far advanced in life — He therefore prays the Legislature to grant him such a gratuity and annual annual Pension as in its wisdom it shall think right of propriety to give to one who has rendered his such services as he has to obtain an Independence of who is now in indigent circumstances —
Christopher Keatly
The above Petition being duly sworn saith that the facts contained in the above Petition are true — Sworn & subscribed the 26th Jan: 1826 — Before me a Justice of the Peace for Centre County — James Rothrock

Center County Pa
I Certify that I have been acquainted with the within Petitioner Christopher Keatly for about 35 years during which period he resided in Penns Valley, and know him to be a man of truth, worthy of Credit, and otherwise of good Moral Character — I have also been acquainted with Robert Moore who is also, I have been for a considerable length a resident of the Center County, and know him to be also a man of truth and of general good Character —
Belleville 26 Jan: 1826
Andrew Gregg
I Certify that I have been acquainted with Christopher Keatly and for several years, and know him to be a man of good Moral Character — His Circumstances were comfortable, but he is now very poor & infirm —
Larry M. Petrukin
WB — I have also seen & examined the Scar of the wound he speaks of in his Pet n — His hand is now totally disabled —

19.898.
Christopher Heatley.
Pen
Re? Feb 18. 1826
ms 38
Bellefonte Pa July - 12 th 3
Rejected - See letter of May 1826.
Off P.M.
James Barber Esquire Secretary of the War Department Washington City
Wm Rankin Esq Bellefonte, Centre County Pennsylvania

State of Pennsylvania } January Term 1826 Centre County } At a Court of Common Pleas held the
day to wit the 28 th day of January A.D. 1826 at Bellefonte in and for said County Before, The Hon: Charles Huston President & Adam Harper & Isaac McHenry Esq rs his Associates Judges of said Court (the said Court being a Court of record) Personally appeared in open Court Christopher Kealy, who being duly sworn deposed and saith that in June 1776 he joined a Company commanded by Captain Wm Hays and Marched to Long Island and was attached to what was called the flying Camp - at Long Island a Regiment was formed of which Hays's Company was a part and Captain Hays appointed Lieut. Col.
The Deponent was in all Battles that was fought previous to its evacuation by the American Army - In the fall of the year he was discharged at Philadelphia - In the Summer following the Deponent again Marched under Captain Thomas Robison in the Brigade Commanded by General Potter, and was in the Battle of Brandywine.
In October the same year he was discharged & returned home about 5 or 6 weeks afterwards he voluntarily under Captain Patrick Hays, in the Regiment of Colonel Blotz for seven months and was in the Battle of Germantown in which he received a Bayonet wound in the arm - In April following he received a discharge & returned home having been disabled by his wound - When Genl. Sullivan Marched for Wyoming the Deponent belonged to the Militia part of the army and served three months, when he was again discharged - His discharges he has long since being lost.
And he also makes the following declaration on oath I Christopher Kealy do swear that I was a Resident Citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift sale, or in any way manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with an intent thereby so to diminish it so as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and Naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war passed on the 18 th of March 1818 and that I have not nor has any person for me or persons in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts due me, nor have

have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule annexed and by me subscribed — The said declarant also states that he is seventy five years of age and that he is a beaver by trade but is unable to follow it on account of his infirmities & injurious received from accidents & his wounds, particularly his right hand which is totally disabled and that he is unable to make a livelihood by labour for himself and wife, who is also far advanced in life —
Sworn & Subscribed the 26 th January — 1826 — in open court — att d  In Rankin Proth.  his mark Christopher R Keatly
Schedule of Petitioner's Property
  1 Horse (Old) $10 ✓   2 Horses & bolt & Horse gears 100 ✓   4 Cows 4 Calves 44 ✓   14 Sheep & lambs 14 ✓   5 head of Hogs 7.50   2 ten plate Stoves 25.00   1 Loom & tacklings 8.00   1 Yankee Clock 5.00.   2 Common Beds & Bedding 20.00   Kitchen furniture 6.00   1 Old Waggon 2.00   2 Old Ploughs & Harrows 10.00   $269.50 
The applicant owned a tract of land of 100 acres partly Mountain & partly valley land, He also claims another tract of 100 a s which is in dispute and is principally Mountain, but the following Judgment Bonds have been duly executed by him for debts which the applicant owes — viz —
  John Irvin $2095.00   also to same dated 1821 being a refunding 744.00   Bond with Judgment Clause   Note to John Binns, paid by Mr Irvin and assigned 32.78 
Sworn & Subscribed this 26 th day of Feb 1826 In Rankin Proth.
his mark Christopher R Keatly

Centre County ss John Irvine & Robert Watson of Potter Township which Centre County being duly sworn according to law do depose and say that they are well acquainted with the before mentioned Christopher Keatly & his circumstances & property and estimate the the said property to be worth — two hundred & fifty sixty nine dollars \frac{56}{100} which the Respondents believe to be the utmost extent of its value
Sworn & subscribed in open Court 26 th Jan. 1826 Attest
J. Rankin Prothonotary
John Irvine
Robt. Watson
The Court approve of the above valuation
By the Court 26 th Jan. 1826
Pennsylvania ss Centre County ss
I John Rankin Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Centre (being of record) do certify that the and foregoing declaration & proceedings thereon is a true copy of the original as filed among the records of this Court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this tenth day of February in the year of our Lord one thou- sand eight hundred and twenty six. 1826 —
J. Rankin Prothonotary
N.B. If C Keatly's Pension is granted you will please send it directed to me at Bellefonte Centre County
J. Rankin

Made by act of Congress. passed July 7. 1838. Entitled An act. granting half pay and pensions to certain widows That she is the widow of Christopher Keatty who was a Soldier in the Revolution and that he entered a Company Commanded by Capt. Hays at Elizabeth town Lancaster County Penn a in the year 1776 - and at Long Island he was attached to a regt. of which Capt. Hays Company (under whom he served) formed a part and over which Capt. Hays. was appointed Lieut. Col. that he was in all the Battles fought. previous to the evacuation of Long Island by the American Army, that he was discharged in the fall of 1776. at Philadelphia and in the summer of 1777. he again Marched under command of Capt. Thos Robinson in Genl. Potts brig- ade. and was in the Battle of Brandywine in October of same year 1777. he returned home being discharged. Shortly afterwards he again Marched under Capt Hays. as a volunteer in the regt of Col. Blobs under whose Command he served seven months he was in the Battle of Germantown where he received a bayonet wound in the wrist - and in Sept. following he rec d . a discharge and returned to Lancaster County being disabled by his wound for further service She further declares she was married to said Christopher Keatty in the month of October in the year nineteen hundred and Ninety. that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but that the marriage took place in October 1790. as above stated and that the aforesaid Christopher Keatty. died on the 18 day of October 1831. and that said C. Keatty applied for and received a pension from the State of Penn a from the winter of 1826. up till the time of his death in 1831. and that she the above petitioner is his Identical widow - Sworn and subscribed before me the day and year first above written - Charles Evans \frac{1}{2} Judge Witness. A. G. Workman Margaret Potts Esther A. Keatty M on R

State of Pennsylvania
Clarion County ss.
William Wilson a disinterested and reputable citizen of Clarion County being sworn by the subscriber according to law by the subscriber a Justice of the peace in & of the County of Clarion deposeth and saith that he was well acquainted with Christopher Keaty, the person mentioned in the foregoing petition and that he was always reputed and believed to have been in the Revolutionary war, and that he knew him from the year Seventeen hundred and eighty six 1786 up till the time of his death which took place in the year 1831, in October and the said Christopher Keaty was the identical person to whom the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania granted a pension as on further states that he can not state the precise time when the marriage took place between Christopher Keaty and Esther Keaty the above named petitioner but knows and believes they were married some time in the fall of Seventeen hundred & ninety 1790, and that and that the foregoing petitioner (Esther Keaty) is the identical person who is the widow of S d Christopher Keaty, and that she has continued to be his widow ever since his death, deponent states that she is in poor and needy circumstances and a proper person to receive aid of Government.
Sworn & subscribed before me } Mrs Wilson this 12 day of May A D 1845 } James Swiny Justice of the peace }
Clarion County ss. State of Pennsylvania
William H Bonkang a reputable and disinterested witness appeared personally before me a Justice of the peace in & of the County aforesaid and being sworn according to law deposeth and saith that

that he was well acquainted with Christopher Keatly the person before named, and he was always reputed to have been in the American army in the Revolutionary war, and that he concurs in that opinion and that he knows that he is the Identical person to whom the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania granted a pension which he continued to receive till the time of his death in the fall of 1831, he further states that he was acquainted with the aforesaid Christopher Keatly and his widow (your petitioner) Esther Keatly since the year 1793 and that they were married when he first became acquainted with them, and that the petitioner Esther Keatly is the Identical widow of the aforesaid Christopher Keatly, and that she is now very old & infirm and a proper person to receive aid from Government,
Sworn & subscribed before } William M c Beirne on this twelfth day of May 1845 }
James Smalley S.D.
Blair County ss I James Gae Pritchard of the county of common Pleas of Blair County do hereby certify that James Gae Esquire before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken was at the time of taking the same & now is an acting Justice of the peace duly com- missioned and sworn to all whose official acts as such full faith and credit are due and whose signature thereto annexed is genuine and in his own proper handwriting.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Blair this 12 th day of May A.D. 1845
James Gae P u

6. Wm. L. Thompson
March 18. 49

Esther Keatley = aka
Let. to Hon. James Thompson
March - 18 - 1847 -
Let. for, Keatley, April 13/55
act 5 th July 1838

Esther Keatley, (Act 7 th July 1838) widow of Christopher Keatley, deceased, Pennsylvania Case suspended .
I wish to see the papers.
April 18 th 1857.
S. J. Rowen

RECORD & PENSION OFFICE
FEB 16
539710
1898
WAR DEPARTMENT
Washington D. C., Feb. 16, 1898.
Christopher Keatley Lancaster Batty, Pa., Rev. War.
J. H. Martin, Office Auditor for War Dept.
Leaves this letter and verbally requests military record of the above named soldier.

Ref 5802
CLARION, PA Feb 6"
189 9
Thomas H. Martin Esq Washington D.C.
My Dear Tom
Would you
Kindly send me copies of Papers filed at War Dept in Pension case of Christopher Heatley. Private - then Sergt. 1st Lancaster Battalion Penna. Enlisted at "Flying Camp" Long Island about 1778.
Yours truly W. Day Wilson
Did Esther his wife draw her pension from Penna or the United States
Mr. Martin (address Office and also for War Dept.) recently requested Rev. Mic. record of above named soldier who was his grandfather.
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Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
Christopher Kealley
5-802
P. O. Ester Kealley
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: REJECTED , 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18
1871 June 12 7th Martin history Prior

Account of Robert Morr

Cutter County ss
Robert Moore being duly sworn before the Subscribers one of the Justices of the Peace for Cutter County South That he was acquainted with Christopher Keatly in the Year 1776, that he belonged to the American Army and in the same Regiment in which the Deponent served viz the Regt Commanded by Lieut Col: Hays - that the said Christopher Keatly was in all the Battles which preceded the abandonment of Long Island on which the American Army lay - That he left him at Brunswick in Jersey, and did not see him afterwards until May 1787 from which time until the present the Deponent has known the said Christopher Keatly, who is a man of truth and general good Character - That altho' the said Christopher was once in easy Circumstances yet he has become greatly reduced and is at this time very very infirm -
Sworn to Subscription the 26th January AD 1826 Before me - John Patton
Robert his R Moore mark

May 21, 1845.
May 28, 1845.
Strettonville Pa. May 22 nd
Recd Esther Keatley.
Hon. Robt. J. Curran
Com te of Pennsylvania
Washington City D.C.
Recd
Recd

Strattonsville May 15. 1845
Wm Lloyd Edwards -
Sir, Wm Lloyd Joseph Bruffington forwarded you the petition and application of Mrs Esther Keatley for a pension and after he had mailed the petition and accompanying documents he suggested to me that it might be well perhaps to forward a line to you stating that the petition of Christopher Keatley and affidavit of Robert Moore which accompanied her petition are the original papers and evidence upon which the Legislature of Pennsylvania granted said Keatley a pension. They were procured for Mrs Esther Keatley by Dr. Jas. Dowling one of our Representatives in Harrisburg last winter on his motion for leave to withdraw the papers and papers from the public Archives at Harrisburg, and Mr Moore is now dead and Mrs Keatley states that there is not any person now living by whom she could prove the services of her husband Christopher in the Revolution and she offers the petition of said Christopher Keatley, the affidavit of Robert Moore as the only evidence. She can procure
Respectfully yours &c
John Keatley

Dear J. L. Edwards -
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13 May 1845-
Hon J. L. Edwards.
Dear Sir
I herewith enclose the papers of Esther Wheatly for a Pension as the widow of a Revolutionary Soldier - Will you have the goodness to examine them at your earliest convenience and inform me of the result. The old Lady is now well nigh and her extreme age and infirmity the call on the Government for an immediate action as you are enabled to bestow on it.
Please write me at Kittanning, Armstrong County - Pa.
I have the honor to be Sir most respectfully your obedt Servt
Jos. Buffington

Harrietburg March 13th 1847
Col Edw. Evans
Dear Sir - The case of Esther Keating, which I left for your consideration - since I have not since heard from, Mr. Commerce says he sent up a paper to your office, to prove the marriage of Mrs. Keating, which will not be clearly or fully proved before, but is testified beyond doubt by the paper in question - so me the power to look for that paper and with the other papers on file see if the claimant is not entitled to a pension - She is very old and waiting, but poor - and the pension is only valuable on account of the present relief it will afford - I sincerely hope you may find her claim sufficiently substantiated - Please alldays me at E. P. Q on the subject With great respect truly yours
James H. Thompson
Col J. L. Edw. Evans

House of Reps. 18 March 1846.
Wm. J. L. Edwards. Sir
I enclose you a disposition and letter to me on the subject of the application of Elizabeth Keally a widow of a soldier for a pension. The application I believe has been before the Department but I do not know action was had.
Will you please have the matter examined and apprise me of the result at your earliest convenience. I am also inclined to bespeak your respectful consideration of the paper.
Please also return me the letter enclosed directed to me.
I have the honor to be most respectfully
Yours, &c.
J. S. Buffington

17 Treasury Department of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Harrisburg March 26 1855
I Joseph Baile, State Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby certify that the name Christopher Keatley of Centre County in the Commonwealth aforesaid appears upon the Pension Books of this Department that a pension of Forty Dollars per annum was regularly paid to him from the first day of January AD 1826 to the eighteenth day of October AD 1831 when he was reported to this department as having died - which pension was paid him by virtue of An Act of the General Assembly approved the fifth day of April AD 1826.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my Office at Harrisburg this 26 th day of March AD 1855
J. Baile State Treasurer
Over

Treasury Department of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
I Joseph Baily State Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby certify that the name of Esther Keatley of Clarion County in the Commonwealth aforesaid widow of Christopher Keatley deceased a pensioner per Act 5 th April 1826 - appears upon the Pension Books of this Department and that a pension of Forty dollars per annum has been paid her from the first day of January AD 1843 to the first day of July AD 1853 by virtue of An Act of the General Assembly approved the Eighteenth day of April 1843 -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my Office at Harrisburg this twenty sixth day of March AD 1853
Jos. Baily State Treasurer

Strattanville, Clarion Co., Penn a
April 4 th 55,
Genl S P Waldo (Comm r of Pensions)
Dear Sir
a few days ago I forwarded, by mistake, to Hon R McClelland Secy of the Interior, two Certificates from the State Treasury of Penn a Certifying that Christopher Keatley a Soldier of the Revolution, and Esther Keatley his widow, both drew pensions from the state, (will you be kind enough to call on Mr McClelland), and get the papers.
Some years ago Mrs Esther Keatley made application for a U. S. Pension, and forwarded some documentary evidence to the Pension department, to establish her claim, but for some cause the Pension was not granted, I would be glad if you would examine the Evidence which I suppose is on file in the Pension department in connection with the Certificates above referred to and write me at your earliest convenience how the matter stands, the applicant Mrs Esther Keatley is dead, please state in your letter whether her heirs, providing her claim is established would be entitled to draw her Pension or not, write me fully on the matter soon as convenient,
Very Respectfully your obed Servt
John Keatley

Strattanville, Clarion County Penn a
Dear Sir
Some years ago Mrs Esther Keatly Widow of Christopher Keatly a Revolutionary Soldier made application for a U.S. Pension but for some cause the pension was not granted. Will you be kind enough to examine the papers and evidence which she forwarded to Washington to establish her claim. Which is on file (I suppose) in the Pension Department and inform me at your earliest convenience how the matter stands. Accompanying this I forward you two certificates from the State Treasurers of Penn a which may have some bearing on the case
Please write me fully on the matter and if there is any more evidence wanted to establish her claim it may possibly be procured if attended to soon, March 28, 1855-
Hon Robert. McCalland Secy of the Interior
Very Respectfully Your obed t Serv t John Keatly

Clearfield County Pa.
Personally came before me a Justice of the peace in for said County Francis Graham a reputable & disinterested Witness Citizen of Clearfield County Who being duly sworn according to Law deposes and saith that he was acquainted with Christopher Keatty previous to the Revolutionary War. deponent saith that he resided in Elizabethton Lancaster County Penn a in the year Seventeen hundred and seventy six 1776. when the aforesaid Christopher Keatty enlisted in the United States Service in a company commanded by Captain Hays. that he saw him marching from Elizabethton in said company & that he did not see said Keatty again until after the Battle of Germantown when he returned to Lancaster County being rendered unfit for service in consequence of a wound he rec d . at Germantown in the wrist. deponent says that he again saw said Christopher Keatty in the fall of Seventeen hundred and seventy nine 1779. when General Sullivan returned from the Wyoming Expedition he the said Keatty was under his command and was discharged by Genl. Sullivan at Easton Penn a . deponent further saith that he knew said Christopher Keatty from 1774 up till the time of his death which took place in the fall of 1851. and that the said Christopher

Treaty was married to your petitioner in Centre County Penn a . in the Fall of the year Seventeen hundred Ninety And that the said Christopher Treaty and Esther Treaty your petitioner lived together and was recognized as man and wife from the time of their marriage in 1790 until the time of the death of said Christopher Treaty in the Fall of Eighteen hundred & thirty one And that your petitioner Esther Treaty has remained his widow Ever since and that he believes your petitioner Esther Treaty is a proper person to receive a United States pension.
Sworn & Subscribed before me this 2 day of March 1846
Francis Graham
Francis Pearce S.P.
Clearfield County Pa.
I testify that Francis Graham the above witness is a man of excellent character and that his testimony would be relied on and believed in any court.
Francis Pearce

Clearfield County ss
I William G Welch Prothonotary of Common Pleas of Clearfield County do Certify that Francis Pease is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for Said County In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of Said office at Clearfield the 2 nd day of March AD 1846
W G Welch, Prothon

11917.
May 21. 1845.
Esther Keatley
Pa
act 7. July 38-

The Petition of the undersigned respectfully represent that she is now a citizen of Clarion (formerly of Centre) County, State of Pennsylvania and now aged seventy eight 78. years, that she is the Widow of Christopher Keatley decd. who was a Soldier in the Revolution and lived in the American Army upwards of two years that her husband the aforesaid Christopher Keatley in June 1776 Formed a company commanded by Captain William Hays at Elizabethtown Lancaster County Penn a that he marched to Long Island when a regiment was formed of which Capt. Hays was appointed Lieutenant Colonel; that he was in all the Battles fought previous to the Evacuation of Long Island by the American Army in the in the fall of 1776: he was discharged at Philadelphia in the summer of seventy seven and seventy eight, 1777 he again Entered the service and marched under command of Capt. Thomas Robinson in the brigade commanded by General Potter and was in the Battle of Brandywine in October of the same year 1777 he was discharged & Returned home to Lancaster County, Pa. and about six weeks afterwards he volunteered under Captain Patrick Hays in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Gloyd and served seven months, was in the Battle of Germantown in which he Received a Bayonet Wound in the right arm or wrist, in April following he received a discharge and returned home, being disabled by the wound in his wrist for further service at that time. When Genl. Sullivan marched to Wyoming the said Christopher Keatley served two months under him, and was again discharged the respective discharges he received has long since been lost. She the said petitioner further represents that in October in the year nineteen hundred and ninety 1790, she was married to the above mentioned Christopher Keatley, in Centre County Penn a , by the Revd John Chambers, where she continued to reside with her

husband, Christopher Treathy until his death which took place on the eighteenth day of October Eighteen Hundred and thirty one 1831. aged seventy nine years four months & fifteen days. 79 y. 4 m. 15 days She further states that she has remained the widow of said Christopher Treathy ever since his death and that her husband C. Treathy made application for a state pension in January 1826 which was granted and which he continued to receive from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania up till the time of his death which took place as above stated in Centre County, Pa. in October 1831. Your Petitioner further states that Jany 1843. She made application to the legislature of Pennsylvania for a pension. and that a pension of forty dollars was granted. Your petitioner further states that she is now become very aged and infirm and that she is in poor and necessitous circumstances or she would not now ask for aid. She therefore prays your Honorable Board to grant her a pension and she will ever pray &c.
Witness present A. G. Workman Margaret Peter
Esther her  X Treathy Mark
State of Pennsylvania
Clarion County D.D.
1845
On this 10 th day of May A.D. 1845. personally appeared before the subscriber one of the judges of the court of quarter sessions of Clarion County, State of Penn a Esther Treathy who being first duly sworn according to law a resident of Strattanville Clarion County, who being first sworn according to law before me doth make the following oath or declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision