Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1618, for Adam Keeblinger, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Keeblinger, Adam Elizabeth
No. 1618.
CONTENTS
Name also appears Keblinger, Kiblinger and Kettlinger.

Virginia 16.66A
Adam Keehlinger (13) of Henrico in the State of Va
who was a Pr. in the Regt commanded by Captain ... of the Regt commanded by Col: Stevens in the line for 6 months —
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 20 — Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th day of Sept 1833 and sent Alex H. Arthur Charlottesville, Va
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1833. 50 — Semi-ant. allowance ending June 1834 10 — $ 60 —
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by N. Rice Clerk, Book E Vol. 6 Page 15
Paid at Treasury, under act 6 April, 1838, from 4 March, 1841 to 15 th July 1844. Agt notified 11 April, 1845.
Letter to Hon P. Porsell May 4/50
" To same — 1 st June 1850 " to same 25 th Aug 1850.

669.
R
Virginia.
Elizabeth Weeblinger widow of Adam Weeblinger (14) who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private Virginia
Inscribed on the Roll at the rat 20 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th day of Sep r 1850 and sent to
Hon. Paulus Powell Home of Ripe
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2/1848, Page 125 Vol. 1
July
B.W.H.
Reported

No. 787. R Elizabeth Keblum mo of Adam Pa at 29 May 1848
Marr d before 1800 husband died 1845 adw d $20 00 per m d 4 March 1848
Hon Pauline Powell Home of Mrs

State of Virginia } } }
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Albemarle County, Set } Be it known that before me Chapman W. Mansfield a justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Elizabeth Keblinger, and made oath in due form of law, that she is the widow of Adam Keblinger dec d , the identical person who was a pensioner under the laws of the United States on account of services in the war of the Revolution and who is now dead, and to whom a certificate of pension was issued of which the original has been forwarded to the Pension Office in Washington City and of which a copy cannot now for that reason be given, and that the said Adam Keblinger resided in Albemarle County, Virginia, for forty five years before his death, and in Shenan- doah County, same State, previous to his residence in Albemarle. Affiant further makes oath that she was married to the said deceased pensioner prior to the year 1790, and is still his widow.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 18 th day of September 1880.
Chapman W. Mansfield J.P.
I, Ira Garrett, Clerk of the court of the County & State aforesaid, do certify that Chapman W. Mansfield was, at the time of subscribing the above certifi- cate, a justice of the peace for said County, duly quali- fied, and that his signature is genuine. Witness my
hand & seal of office, this 21 st day of Sept r 1880.
Ira Garrett

Adam Keeblinger
Declaration
copy
Examined

State of Virginia;
(1)
At a Court held for Albemarle county, the 3 rd day of October 1837.
On this second day of October 1837 personally appeared in open court before the Justices of the court of said county, now sitting. Adam Keebleringer a resident of said county & State aged seventy years on the 15 th day of August last, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1837.
That he was born in the county of Shenandoah State of Virginia on the 15 th day of August 1767 and when he was about seventeen years old in the year 1779 in the month of January he was drafted in the militia and marched from the said county of Shenandoah under Captain Martin Root, there was no Regiment to which he was attached, when he first marched from Shenandoah, he marched to Fredericksburg where he joined a body of militia and staid there about two months when he was discharged and returned home. He does not recollect the names of the officers who commanded him at Fredericksburg besides the Captain as they were frequently changed. There was a depot of arms at Fredericksburg at the time. He was again called into service in the militia about the 1 st of May 1781 and marched under Capt George Prince & Major Lewis Lieutenant to Yorktown and the neighborhood where he was stationed for two months and was discharged and came home. He recollects the names of Genl. Macklenburg & Genl. Stevens under whose command he was during this tour. He was again drafted in the militia about the month of January following (he thinks) and marched under Capt. ——— (his christian name not recollected) to the neighborhood of Winchester to guard

the prisoners of Cornwallis' Army and assisted in guarding the prisoners until the Potomac. He was in the service about two months. He recollects the names of Welch who was a Major over him; He was discharged in the Potomac and came home. He received certain discharge which he took home, but he has been unable to find them and supposes they are lost. He has a family register in his Bible at home. He has no positive proof of his service as those who served with him are he believes all dead. He knows of no one now living who served with him. If his character and reputation he enjoys in his neighbourhood among those who have known him for more than thirty years cannot procure for him the aid of that country which he faithfully served, he must die without it. He removed to this County from Shenandoah about thirty five years ago.
His name is not on the pension Roll of any state and he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present.
Sworn to Subscribed the day & year aforesaid
Adams + Kieblinger mark
Thereupon the following Interrogatories were propounded to the applicant by the court.
1 Where and in what year were you born?
A I was born in the County of Shenandoah Virginia the 15 th August 1762
2 Have you any record of your age, and if so where is it?
A I have a record of my age in my Bible at home
3 Where were you living when called into service where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?
A When called into service I lived in Shenandoah County Virginia.
I lived there until about thirty five years ago when he removed to Albemarle County Virginia where he now lives.
4 How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer or were you a substitute? and if a substitute for whom?

11. I was drafted
12. State the names of some of the Regular officers who were with the troops where you served; such Continental & Militia Regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your service.
13. Capt Martin Arrol, Capt George Prince & Walter Lewis Lieut Genl Macklenburg, Genl Stevens, Capt Fry & Major Welch
The undersigned Wm Mansfield Cornelius Mansfield, Nelson Roberts & James Fannan Citizens of Albemarle County and State of Virginia do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Adam Koellinger who has signed Oath to the above declaration; that we believe him to be about seventy years of age; that he is respected and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to & subscribed in open Court
C. Mansfield Wm Mansfield Nelson Roberts James Fannan
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 certify that it appears to them that Cornelius Mansfield Wm Mansfield Nelson Roberts James Fannan who have signed the proceeding Certificate are residents in the County of Albemarle and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.

I Ira Garrett Clerk of the County Court of Albemarle County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Adam Kecklinger for a Pension.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand Seal of Office this 15 th day of November 1839 in the 57 th year of the Commonwealth Ira Garrett C.C.

Know all men by these presents that We Adam Kettlinger and Jacob Kettlinger are held and firmly bound unto his excellency Patrick Henry Esq: Governor of Virginia his successors in the sum of Fifty pounds current money, to the which payment well and truly to be made to his Excellency the Governor his successors We bind our & each of our heirs Execrs & admrs jointly & severally firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals & dated this 22 day of October 1785.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas John Williams Clerk of the County Court of Shenandoah hath this day issued a license for the marriage of the above bound Adam Kettlinger & Elizabeth Prince of the County aforesaid. If therefore there is no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage and that damage accrue by means of the said license being issued then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force & virtue.
Sealed and delivered In the presence of }
Adam Kettlinger Jacob Kettlinger
There is filed with this bond a certificate written in the German language which appears to be signed by Daniel Kettlinger and Philip Pritz (or Prince) the fathers of said Adam & Elizabeth, authorizing the clerk to issue license dated Oct 21 1785 but not being able to procure a correct literal translation it is not furnished. No certificate of marriage is recorded in my office.
Sam d Williams Clk. S.C.
State of Virginia } ss. Shenandoah County }
I Sam d Williams Clerk of the County Court for said County certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the bond filed in my office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court and subscribed my name this 22 day of January 1849
Sam d Williams Clk. S.C.

Adam Keblinger
Admiral as a private 4 mo. $20= 5 11/12 13.
28 Jan 1833
P 225
Hon Wm H Gordon

(3)  BRIEF in the case of  Adam Keeblinger  of  Albemarle Co.  in the State of  Virg a .  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court 2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? 3. How old is he? 70 years — 4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     Jan s In 1779 — about 2 — — Mil 2 Gen. Muhlenberg & Stevens   1 May — 1781 — — 2 — — Capt. M. Avel; Co 2 drafted   about Jan s following about 2 — — Capt. Geo. Prince 8 o 8 o Capt. Fry 8 o } 8 o Major Welch — 8 o }  
5. In what battles was he engaged? none stated 6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Shenandoah Co 2 Virg a 7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? by the traditional evidence of several witnesses — Certified by the Court to be credible persons — 8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Correct  E. Stephens Examining Clerk.

January 19, 1932
Mrs. W. S. Crum 428 N. Salisbury Street West Lafayette, Indiana.
BA-J/AWF
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to Adam Kiblinger, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data contained herein are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 1618 , based upon the military service of Adam Kiblinger during the Revolutionary War.
Adam Keeblinger (the name also appears as Kebblinger, Kiblinger, and Keltlinger), the son of Daniel, was born August 15, 1762 in Shenandoah County, Virginia.
While a resident of said Shenandoah County, he enlisted and served as a private with the Virginia troops, as follows- from sometime in January 1779, two months in Captain Martin Awl's company; from May 1, 1781, two months in Captain George Prince's company; from from sometime in January 1782, two months in Captain Fry's company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed, October 2, 1832, while a resident of Albemarle County, Virginia.
He died July 15, 1844 in said Albemarle County.
He married, the date not stated, but the marriage license was issued, October 22, 1785 in Shenandoah County, Virginia, Elizabeth Prentz or Prince, the daughter of Philip Prentz or Prince.
The widow, Elizabeth, was allowed pension on her

application executed, September 18, 1850, at that time a resident of Albemarle County, Virginia, her age is not given.
There is no reference to children.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

1918 Oct. 16 Hist. to Ella G. Shields.
1919 Jan. 17 Hist. to Mary L. Little
1926 Jan. 2 - Hist. to E.C. Klebinger MMST#
1932 Jan. 19 " " Mrs. W.S. - claim Aug.
DeV
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 1618
Elizabeth Leebinger.
Widow.
Adam Leebinger
Prs. Rev. War.
Act: July, 29th 1848.
Index: — Vol. 2 Page 390

Aug 18 1845
Rev. Elizabeth Kilbride, Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
5
Wm. M. [unclear]

(8) Charlottesville Va: Aug. 12. 1845.
Sir.
Adam Keblinger of the County of Albemarle, died on the 15th. July 1844, leaving a widow Elizabeth Keblinger surviving him. He was a Pensioner of the Feal. Government, entitled to $20 per Annum which was paid him semi-annually. He had drawn up to the 1 March 1844.
I believe that the law makes some provision for the widow in a case like this: but what it is I do not know, nor can I have access to the law here. May I therefore respectfully ask of you, Sir, that you will, if convenient, furnish me with a copy or at least an abstract of the law, and also with the forms, and any other information which may be necessary to enable a very worthy, old lady to obtain the benefit of whatever provision may exist.
Not replying to ob: lo.
Egbert. R. Watson

State of Virginia.
Albemarle County Court Office, to wit.
I, Ira Garrett, clerk of the County Court aforesaid do hereby certify, that James Jarman Esq. whose name is subscribed to the within certificate, is and was at the time of taking said affidavit, an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, as such, and that his signature annexed, I believe to be genuine.
In testimony whereof I have set my name & affixed the Seal of said Court at my Office aforesaid, this 16 th day of August 1833 in the 58 th year of the Commonwealth.
Ira Garrett C.C.

Adam Keblinger Adam Keblinger
Declaration & Papers
Albemarle County va
Certified & to be sent to Dept. A. H. Arthur

Albemarle County Set:
(7)
We the undersigned citizens of the County of Albemarle and State of Virginia, do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Adam Keblinger who has lived in our said county for upwards of thirty years, and we consider him a man of strict truth and integrity & should place implicit confidence in any statement he might make
16 th July 1833
Daniel Maupin
William Maupin
Cornelius Maupin
John Weir
by Frederick Weir
Charles Brown
Chapman H. Maupin
Geo. R. Edmonds
Jesse Garth
12 th February
Abner Wood
by J. Wood
J. Maupin
Thomas W. Gilmer
Alex. H. Arthur
4

(4) BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Adam Heeblinger which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? V. * Has he mentioned 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? — no — VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? — no —
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? none stated
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? — no
XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? none produced
II Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. 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 the 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.
† QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
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 claimants 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.
‡ QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end 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.

Albemarle County, State of Virginia Set:
(5)
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a justice of the peace for said county Adam Reblinger who being duly sworn, deponeth & saith, that by reason of old age & 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, in the following grades.
In the year 1779- and months of January and February a tour of two months - as a private -
In the year 1781- in the months of May and June a tour of two months, as a private -
- In the fall of 1781 or winter of 1782. he cannot say which, but soon after the surrender of Cornwallis at York - he served a tour of two months again as stated in his declaration. He cannot be positive as to the months, when this service was performed. He served as a private - for which service he claims a pension. He has no witness living to prove his service - those who served with him having either died or removed from the State. Given from my hand this 6 th day of June 1833 for Commissioner Justice of the Peace

I do hear by birth that I believe I have known (6) a man Methuen of the County of Albermale and State of Virginia for about 16 years and have read myself in said county about that time in about five miles of him and have always understood him to be a man of truth faith as witness my hand as a minister of the gospel of the Baptist Church this 10 th day of July 1833
Test
Benjamin Ficklen
John Loni
A. Mansire
A. Mansire
John Loni
Addison M. Brown

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
Nov. 11 th 1845.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, The widow of Adam Kleblinger, ad. a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va. Agency, at the rate of Twenty Dollars and _____ Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1844 to the 15 th July 1844.
Respectfully, yours,
Geo. M. Brooks Acting Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

Sept 25/80
Mr Ames
Adam Koblitzer Dr ad 32 N. 16, 2 64 —
Hon.
Paulus Powell
M.C.

State of Virginia
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At a Circuit Superior Court of Law & Chancery continued & held for the County of Albemarle on the 18 May 1849.
The Court doth certify that satisfactory evidence was this day adduced to the Court by Dabney M. Tarran, that Adam Kiblinger late of this County, departed this life on the 15 th July 1844, leaving a widow named Elizabeth, yet unmarried. The Court doth also certify that it appeared to the Court that the said Dabney M. Tarran is a person entitled to full credit.
In Witness whereof Alexander Garnett Clerk of said Court have hereto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court, this 23 d day of September one thou- sand eight hundred & fifty and the 75 th Year of the Commonwealth.
Alex Garnett

mmhf
January 2, 1926
E. C. Klepinger Room 1333 Stock Exchange Bldg., Chicago, Ill.
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 1618 it appears that Adam Keeblinger (the name also appears as Keblinger, Kiblinger and Keltlinger), the son of Daniel, was born August  August 15, 1762 in Shenandoah County, Virginia.
While a resident of said Shenandoah County he enlisted in January 1779 and served two months as private in Captain Martin Awl's Virginia Company.
He enlisted May 1, 1781 and served two months as private in Captain George Prince's Virginia Company.
He enlisted in January 1782 and served two months as a private in Captain Fry's Virginia Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 2, 1832 while a resident of Albemarle County, Virginia. He died July 15, 1844 in said said Albemarle County.
Soldier married, the date not stated, but marriage license issued October 22, 1785 in Shenandoah County, Virginia, Elizabeth Prentz or Prince, the daughter of Philip Prentz or

Prince. She was allowed pension on her application executed September 18, 1850 while a resident of Albemarle County, Virginia. Her age is not given. There is no further data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
H.F. 1618
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of * Adam Keebleringer a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. *name also appears Keblinger, Kiblinger & Kettlinger .
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Jan'y 1779 2 mos. Pvt. Marthin Col. ✓ Va.   May 1. 1781 2 mos. " George Prince ✓   Jan'y 1782 2 mos. " Fry ✓        
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Shenandoah Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, Oct. 2. 1832 His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Albemarle County Va.
Age at date of application, born Aug. 15-1762 in Shenandoah Co. Va.
Remarks:
(died July 15-1844) Soldier was the son of Daniel Keebleringer He married (date not stated, but marriage license issued Oct. 22. 1785) Elizabeth dau. of Philip Reitz or Prince. She was al. pension on an application executed Sept. 18. 1850 while a les. of Albemarle Co. Va. (age not stated.) There is no other data of file as to his family.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

4287 Salisbury St. West Lafayette, Ind. Dec 4, 1931
Department of Interior Revolutionary Records
Washington, D. C.
I wish to establish new lines in the "Daughters of the American Revolution" Can you furnish any military records or other information concerning
1. James Parnell (South Carolina)
2. Adam Kiblinger (Keebler) whose widow was en- rained about 1850 while resident of Albemarle Co, Virginia (from family records)
Family records and traditions state the name has been spelled
1. Kiblinger 2. Keebler (Daniel whose son was Adam) 3. Keplinger 4. Koefflinger Germany 5. Loplinger (after moving to Va.) 6. Keplinger (while family in Pa.)
I shall appreciate any assistance you can furnish, thanking you,
Mrs. W. S. Crane 4287 Salisbury Street West Lafayette Indiana

Room 1333 Stock Exchange Bldg., Chicago, Ill.
Chicago, Nov. 18, 1925.
Bureau of Pensioners, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you be so kind to furnish me with a certificate of service on my ancestor
Adam Keblinger who served in the Revolution from Virginia or North Carolina, and lived in Fredericksville Parish, Albermarle Co., Va. He was granted a pension and received it from Va. I would like to have all the data that is shown of record. We spell the name Klepinger and show it that way now. Is there anything to help us out on this spelling and it sounds so much alike it is not surprising at the change in spelling.
Thanking you very kindly for a prompt reply,
Very truly yours,
E. C. Klepinger
Room 1333 Stock Exchange Bldg., Chicago, Ill.

Rev for 324-2 and 58 South St Petersburg Fla Jan 8, 1919
Indian Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:
Would you kindly send me a copy of the pension papers of Adam Kehlinger #1618 of Albemarle Co. Va. and of his widow, the latter application executed Sept 18, 1850
Thanking you in advance I am very truly yours
Mary A. Little
324-2 and 58 South St Petersburg, Fla.

PRACTICES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS MANY YEARS EXPERIENCE
ADVICE GIVEN FREE
NO FEE UNLESS SUCCESSFUL ENCLOSE STAMP FOR REPLY
Rev E. G. SHIELDS
PENSION ATTORNEY
263 MONADNOCK BLOCK
PHONE HARRISON 6133
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Oct 5-1918.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir;--
I very much wish the service together with all the facts given in the application for pension of Adam Kiblinger in Albemarle Co. Va. in 1840. He was then 77 years old- born in 1763 about.
Will very much appreciate any information you can give me from his application- name of wife and children if possible.
Yours very truly,
Ella G. Shields 855 Eastwood Ave. Chicago.