Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 4536, for Michael Lebkicher, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn
Loebkicher, Michael
S. 4536
carded
CONTENTS

511 (1) Pennsylvania
* Michael Lebkicher
in the State of Pennsylvania who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Behr of the Regt commanded by Col. Clots in the Pennsylvania line for Pennsylvania 8 Mos. $26.66
* Michael Lebkicher. Records corrected April 11 1849
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd day of Feb y 1833 and sent to Hon. L. D. Van Horn Rep.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1831 $39.99 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 th Mar 1833 - 13.33 $53.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Viral Luce Clerk, Book 8 Vol. 6 Page 67
Letter to J. P. McLean 5 June 1838. Paid at the Treasury under the act of the 6 April 1838 from 4 March to 4 Sept 1837 as notified 26 June 1838.
Paid as above from 4 March 1838 to 4 th Sept 1838. Age no -tified 17 June 1839.

Declaration of Michael Lebacher
12.679.
1

Pennsylvania } Union County } }
On this twenty fourth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two personally appeared in open Court before the judges of the Court of Common Pleas at New Berlin in and for the County of Union now sitting Michael Lebketcher a resident of Union Township in the County of Union and State of Pennsylvania aged 73 - years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his solemn oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated.
I was born on the 19 March 1759 and entered the service of the United States in August 1776 as a volunteer for two months, in Capt Henry Beeler's Company and marched from Lebanon in now Lebanon County, Pennsylvania to Myerstown, to Hohenwaldorf, to Reading, to Bethlehem thence to Elizabeth Town in New Jersey thence to Pawel Hook, where I enlisted in the Flying Camp for six months under Capt  Fricker and marched to New Ark, thence to Amboy, and thence to Staten Island where we had a skirmish with the British and Hessians, we took fifteen of the British prisoners and a train of the British, prisoners. we then marched under command of Col. Cloy to Fort Lee, and from there to Fort Washington. The British attacked the fort and after a hard battle we were obliged to surrender the fort, and with others I was made prisoner of war, I was taken to New York and kept in the Presbyterian church for two weeks, and then put on board a prison ship which lay at anchor six weeks in the East River & then moved to the North River and lay at anchor two weeks, then we were taken to South Amboy where we were released and

parole, being weak and unable to walk was with some others of the prisoners taken in a Wagon to Philadelphia and placed in the Hospital, and in about a week a neighbour of mine named Peter Spitzer who was in Philadelphia with a Wagon took me to Lebanon where I got a horse and rode home about three quarters of a mile - having been in the service eight months -
I never received any written discharge nor do I know of any person now living who can prove my actual service, except it be George Engle of this county who I believe was at Fort Washington when I was taken prisoner & whose deposition is hereto annexed.
I was born on the 19 th March 1759 near Lebanon in Lebanon Co. I have a record of my age in a Book in my possession.
I lived near Lebanon in Penn a when I entered the service, since the revolution I lived about three years in Berks county and about three years in Lancaster county, and about twenty years in Dauphin county and then removed to the place where I now live in Union Township Union county where I have resided about ever since.
I never received any written discharge -
Christopher Leibold, Joseph Swartz, Jacob Klein and many other respectable citizens of my neighbourhood can testify as to my character for veracity and their belief of my services as a Soldier of the Revolution -
I hereby relinquish any claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declare that my name is not on the present roll of the pay of any state.
Given under my hand in open
court the 24 September 1832
Joseph Silverell Brother
Abijah and Lab. Boice

We Michael Walter a clergyman residing in Union Township Union County and Jacob Kline — residing in Union Township — in the same County, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Michael Lebecke — who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be 73 — 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 & subscribed in open
Court the 24 th September 1832
Joseph Stilwell Trustee
Michael Walter Jacob Kline
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the questions prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as such, and the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Michael Walter who has signed the proceeding certificate, is a clergyman, residing in Union Township Union County and that Jacob Kline — who has also signed the same is a resident in the same — and is a creditable person, and that their statement is entitled to credit
Hugh Wilson Adam Light
I Joseph Stilwell Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Union County, do certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Michael Lebecke — for a pension
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 24 th day of September 1832
Joseph Stilwell

November 22, 1932.
Mr. Robert Earl Lebkicher 1223 Lindley Avenue Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
RA-J/ILL Michael Lebkicher S. 4536
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of Michael Lebkecker, a Revolutionary War soldier and a pensioner of the state of Pennsylvania.
The record given below is obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 4536, based upon the service of Michael Lebkicher in that war.
Michael Lebkicher was born March 19, 1759, near Lebanon, in what was later Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
While living near Lebanon, Pennsylvania, he enlisted in August 1776, served as a private in Captain Henry Buehler's Pennsylvania Company and in Captain Tricker's Company under Colonel Klotz in the Flying Camp, was in a skirmish on Staten Island, and battle of Fort Washington where he was taken prisoner and held two weeks in a Presbyterian Church in New York City and eight weeks on a prison ship, then released on parole; the entire length of service, eight months.
After the Revolution, he lived in Berks, Lancaster and Dauphin Counties, Pennsylvania, and in Union Township, Union County, Pennsylvania, where he resided when he was allowed pension on his application executed September 24, 1832. His pension certificate was issued February 2, 1833.
There are no data on file as to his family.
A tracing of his signature is attached.
Very truly yours,
By Mrs. Fritch Hert. OK - by Mrs. Fritch
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

January 8, 1940
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Mr. Robert E. Lebkicher 1223 Lindley Avenue Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
MICHAEL LEBKICHER S. 4536 BA-J/MHF:MLB
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request certain exact quotations from the application for pension of Michael Lebkicher, S. 4536, whose record was furnished you November 22, 1932.
The quotations you cite are as follow: "I was born on the 19 March 1759 and entered the service of the United States in August 1776 as a volunteer for two months, in Capt. Henry Beelers company and marched from Lebanon in now Lebanon County, Pennsylvania to Myerstown", etc. Further quotation: "I was born on the 19th March 1759 near Lebanon in Lebanon Cty.P." ----- "I lived near Lebanon in Penna. when I entered the service."
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

1223 Lindley Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. Nov. 26, 1939.
Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:
I will appreciate the favor if you will quote me from the pension record of Michael Lebkicher, S. 4536, the following excerpts verbatim:
First paragraph of affidavit:
("Imarched from what is now Lebanon, in Lebanon Co., Pa., to Myerstown, )
Second Paragraph of affidavit:
("I was born on the 19th of March, 1759, ? Lebanon, in Lebanon County, Pa. )
("I lived near Lebanon in Pa. when I entered the service.)
I desire only a quotation of the words in parenthesis. Some difficulty is being experienced in finding the residence of Michael Lebkicher, and I feel that a check on the exact phraseology of his application will help.
Permit me to express my thanks for your kindness.
Yours respectfully,
ROBERT E. LEBKICHER
Robert E Lebkicher

June 27, 1931
Mr. John E. Upp U. S. Veterans Bureau Washington, D. C.
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section MMHF:MLB
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 4536, that Michael Lebkicher was born, March 19, 1759, near Lebanon, in what was later Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
While living near Lebanon, Pennsylvania, he enlisted in August, 1776, served as a private in Captain Henry Buehler's Pennsylvania company and in Captain Fricker's company under Colonel Klotz in the Flying Camp, was in a skirmish on Staten Island, and battle of Fort Washington where he was taken prisoner and held two weeks in a Presbyterian Church in New York City and eight weeks on a prison ship, then released on parole; the entire length of service, eight months.
After the Revolution he lived in Berks, Lancaster and Dauphin Counties, Pennsylvania, and in Union Township, Union County, Pennsylvania, where he resided when he was allowed pension on his application executed, September 24, 1832. His pension certificate was issued, February 2, 1833.
There are no data on file as to his family. A tracing of his wife is attached.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
MMHF/UM
March 13, 1930.
Capt. Harry R. Lobkicher Headquarters First Corps Area Army Base Boston, Massachusetts.
Dear Sir
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 4536, it appears that Michael Lobkicher was born March 19, 1759, near Lebanon, in what was later Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
While living near Lebanon, Pennsylvania, he enlisted in August 1776, served as a private in Captain Henry Buehler's Pennsylvania Company and in Captain Fricker's Company under Colonel Klotz in the Flying Camp, was in a skirmish on Staten Island, and battle of Fort Washington where he was taken prisoner and held two weeks in a Presbyterian Church in New York City and eight weeks on a prison ship, then released on parole; the entire length of service, eight months.
After the Revolution he lived in Berks, Lancaster and Dauphin Counties, Pennsylvania, and in Union Township, Union County, Pennsylvania, where he resided when he was allowed pension on his application executed September 24, 1832. His pension certificate was issued February 2, 1833.
There are no data on file as to his family.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

November 13, 1928
W.H. Graham 805 East Trade Street Charlotte, North Carolina
Sir:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 4536, it appears that Michael Lebkicher (not Lepkichler) was born March 19, 1759 near Lebanon, in what was later Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
While living near Lebanon, Pennsylvania, he enlisted in August 1776, served as a private in Captain Henry Buehler's Pennsylvania Company and in Captain Fricker's Company under Colonel Klotz in the Flying Camp, was in a skirmish on Staten Island, and battle of Fort Washington where he was taken prisoner and held two weeks in a Presbyterian Church in New York City and eight weeks on a prison ship then released on parole; the entire length of service, eight months.
After the Revolution he lived in Berks, Lancaster and Dauphin Counties, Pennsylvania, and in Union Township, Union County, Pennsylvania, where he resided when he was allowed pension on his application executed September 24,

to your request for information in connection with the military service of the REVO 1832. His pension cert. was issued Feb. 7, 1823.
DATES OF REGISTERED REPORTS
It does not appear in the papers on file that he lived in Perry County, Pennsylvania.
There are no data on file as to his family.
Arch
Due to the very large number of inquiries similar to yours and the lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, only two histories are furnished each person.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

to your request of _____, received _____ statement of the military history of Michael Lebbischer of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. S. 45-36.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Aug. 1776 8 mos. Pri. Buehler Henry Recker Tricker Pa.   Taken prisoner in battle of Fort Washington, taken to N.Y. and kept in Presbyterian Church for two weeks, and then in a prison ship for eight weeks, when released on parole.  
Battles engaged in, See above.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Near Lebanon, Pa.
Date of application for pension, Sept. 24, 1832. His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Union Twp., Union Co., Pa.
Age at date of application, B. Mch. 19, 1759, near Lebanon, Pa.
Remarks: There is no data relative to family.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Nov. 25, 1932
1223 Lindley Ave Phila., Pa.
Veterans Administration Washington D.C. Mr A.D. Hiller Asst. Administrator
Dear Sir:
In re BA-J/ILL 34536 , a request for record of Michael Lebketcher , allow me to thank the Bureau for the thoroughness of your reply of Nov. 22 giving the requested data beyond expectation. The intelligent assembling of data in this record has spared me a great deal of haphazard searching and I am, of course, highly appreciative.
Yours respectfully
Robert Carl Lebketcher

Nov 7, 1932
1223 Lindley Ave Phila., Pa.
Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
I would greatly appreciate the favor if you will send me what facts you have about a pensioner, revealed on a Treasury Dept list required by Senate resolution of 1835, the pension, I believe having been granted in 1833. The pensioner's name, is given in Pennsylvania Archives as
MICHAEL LEBKECKER of Union Co., Pa.
although I suspect it is LEBRICHER. I would like to have whatever facts you have concerning birth date, death, addresses, family, service for which pension was awarded and verification of spelling name. Thanking you, I beg to remain
Yours respectfully
Robert Earl Lebkicher

Commission of Pensions -
Turner re: 75 Michael Lebkichen - File # 4536
John Ely W. J. Helen Bureau
Personal  note
June 26, 1931

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HEADQUARTERS FIRST CORPS AREA Office of the Chemical Officer.
ARMY BASE, BOSTON, MASS.
IN REPLY REFER TO
March 10, 1930.
Commissioner of Pensions, Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
For a considerable time have been trying to obtain information relative to Michael Lebkicher, who was born March 9, 1760, and died January 27, 1848.
The present records which I have obtained from various sources show that he was placed on the pension rolls February 2, 1833, at 75 years of age, and that he enlisted in 1776. Michael Lebkicher is my great-grandfather, and am interested to know his war record. Michael Lebkicher is interred in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania, where his grave has a special marker, stating that he was a "Revolutioner."
Very truly yours,
Harry R. Lebkicher Harry R. Lebkicher, Captain, Chemical Warfare Service, Chemical Officer.

United States Postoffice
MECHLENBURG, PA.
MANUAL CARRIER SERVICE
RECEIVED FOR OFFICIAL USE
GENERAL POSTMASTER, WASHINGTON, D. C.
March 15, 1915.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
In accordance with the provisions of the act "to provide for a pension to the widows and orphans of deceased soldiers, sailors and marines of the United States, and to provide for the care of the widows and orphans of deceased soldiers, sailors and marines of the United States," passed March 3, 1911, I have the honor to submit the following report:

United States Postoffice
MIFFLINBURG, PA.
MARTHA E. DOEBLER, POSTMASTER
ISABEL SCHNURE, ASSISTANT
BERTHA F. COX, CHIEF CLERK
March 13, 1915.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you please give me information regarding the service of Michael Lebkichler in the Revolutionary war. I desire this information for the historian of the D.A.R. Chapter and any data you may be able to furnish me will be greatly appreciated. Thanking you,
I am,
Respectfully yours,
A handwritten signature in cursive script, reading "Martha E. Doeblor". The signature is written in dark ink and features a large, stylized flourish on the final "r".

K
U. OLD WAR & NAVY S. JAN 10 1903 P. FILES. B.

Mifflinburg, Union County, Pa.
January 7th. 1902.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Sir:
Being desirous of joining "The National Society of the D.A.R." and since my ancestor, Michael Lebkicher , was a pensioner, thought you might be able to give, according to data, information regarding his services rendered in the establishment of American Independence during the War of the Revolution.
Thanking you in advance for information asked or any other information you may possess or can obtain in relation thereto, will be greatly received.
Most Respectfully Martha E. Doebley.
Postscript: Michael Lebkicher was born Mar. 9th. 1760 and died January 27th., 1848.

Jan. 12 - 1903 Martha E. Doebler Mifflinburg Pa.
1915, Mch. 24. History to Martha E. Doebler. Lw.
1927 - Nov. 12. Hist. to H. N. Graham See his letter in cl. (Rev. War) 7
Andrew Bird, S. 39994. MMVF
1930 - Mch. 13. Hist. to Capt. H. P.
Lebkicher MMVF
1931. June 26. Hist. to Mr. J. G. Upha
1932 - Nov. 22. Hist. to Robert Earl Lebkicher. Lw.
1940 Jan 8 Robt E Lebkicher info further in re. solt. residence. MK
Rev War
4536
INVALID.
File No. 4536
* Michael Lebkicher
Print Rev War
Act: June 7. 1832
Index: - Vol. A, Page 219
[Arrangement of 1870.]
* Michael Lebkicher. Records corrected Apr. 11 '04 9

Adm d
Hon. L. Blust
See below

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Michael Lebeck 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? 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?
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
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?
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? No see Quere 14.
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? No see Quere 16.
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.

Will Mr Edwards have the goodness to give me the necessary information to enable to comply with the request contained in the within letter
June 4. 1838
Very Respectfully your Afft Servt
P. Miller

Treasury Department,
Second Comptroller's Office,
June 21. 1838.
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," Michael Lebokecke, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Philadelphia Agency, at the rate of twenty six Dollars and sixty six Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the fourth of March 1837 to the fourth of September 1837.
Respectfully, yours,
Merion K. Parrish Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
June 5 th 1839.
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," Michael Lebkecher, — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Philadelphia Agency, at the rate of Twenty six Dollars and sixty six Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June, 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March, 1838, to the 4 th Sept. 1838,
Respectfully, yours,
Wilson B. Parry Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Joseph Stilwell Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Union County do certify that the annexed papers contain the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Michael Lebkicher, for a Rescuer —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court this 28 th day of January A.D. 1833 —
Joseph Stilwell Prothonotary

Union County Pa.
George Engel being duly sworn says he is well acquainted with Michael Liebknecht (who is now making application for the benefit of act of Congress passed 7 June 1832) That he saw said Liebknecht at Amboy and knows that he was taken prisoner of war at Fort Washington and was put aboard of a prison ship at New York —
Sworn to and subscribed 24 Sept 1832 in presence of Joseph Stillwell Pres.
George Engel

Penn a Union County, ss.
I Joseph Hellewell Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Union, before whom the within Affidavit was taken in open Court, do Certify that the witness named George Engel, the witness therein named, is a person of credibility, and that full confidence may be placed in his testimony. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office at New Berlin this 28 th day of January A D 1833.
Joseph Hellewell Protho