Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1485, for Daniel Rhoads, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn.
Rhoads, Daniel
N. 1485
Rhodes or
Elizabeth
CONTENTS

Wn to pay May 27, 1837 Dead. let to G. Woodruff May 20, 1841. let 14 July 41 Rev. D. Miller
Letter to G. Woodruff of 3 rd Audit 18 Oct 1841
Dead
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6. April 1838, from 4 Sept 1837 to 8 April 1838. Agt Notified 10. Nov 1841.
(21.142)
Indiana
Daniel Rhoads
of Vigo County in the State of Indiana who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Blagden of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Thompson in the Pennsylvania line, for the term of one year from June 1775 to June 1776
Inscribed on the roll of Indiana at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 3 rd day of May 1830
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th of March 1830 and sent to the Hon. William Hendricks. Senate U.S.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1830 $32.54 Semi-annual allowance ending
$32.54
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. }

Daniel Rhoads
The following endorsement was made at the Pensions Office —
The enlistments in '65 prior to December , were only for eight months .
The applicant could not have served, under enlistment, the period required by Law.
Rejected.
enlisted in June 17, 1865.
The above remarks still hold good.
27 Sept. 1891.
Rejected.
awarded: 1/4 share of land. enrolled: $143.50. —

United States of America, Indiana District P. & G.
Be it remembered, that on the first day of August, eighteen hundred & eighteen, personally came before me the undersigned Judge of the District Court of the United States in and for the said District Daniel Rhoads, of the County of Knox, State of Indiana, who being duly sworn, declareth & saith, that in the month of June (the day he does not recollect) of the year seventeen hundred & seventy five, at Bedford in the State of Pennsylvania, he enlisted for one year, in a company of Riflemen, commanded by Captain Robert Clugages of the First Pennsylvania Regiment commanded by Col n Thompson. That shortly after he enlisted, he was marched & joined the army under General Washington, before Boston, where he remained until the evacuation of that place by the British, when he was marched to Long Island. That he continued in the service in the said corps, until the month of June (the day he does not recollect) of the year seventeen hundred & seventy six, when he was discharged the service near Flatbush, on said Island, in the State of New-York. That he lost his discharge, and has no other evidence in his power of his said services. That he is in reduced circumstances, the whole of his property not amounting to more than two hundred & fifty dollars. That he is in the sixty third year of his age, has five children with him, & but one of them of an age to labour - & from his assistance is able to subsist his family. That he therefore needs the assistance of his country for support, & applies for a pension under the 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" Sworn to before me the day & year } First before written — }
I Benjamin Parke, Judge of the District Court of the United States in & for the said District, do certify that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Daniel Rhoads did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declarations, against the common Enemy — & I now transmit the proceedings and testimony had & taken before me to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress —
Given the first day of August eighteen hundred and eighteen —

The State of Indiana Vigo County
Vigo Circuit Court
April Term for the year 1821.
2 nd Day of Term.
This day personally appeared in open Court (the same being a Court of record by the laws of the State of Indiana) Daniel Rhoads an applicant for a pension under the laws of the United States, and a citizen of the County and State aforesaid and took and subscribed the following affirmation and schedule thereunto annexed, that is to say;
I Daniel Rhoads do solemnly affirm that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the eighteenth day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever disposed of my property or any part thereof with an intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress intitled "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 eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property, securities, contracts, or debts due to me nor have I any income other than is contained in the schedule hereunto annexed and by me subscribed.
The Schedule of Daniel Rhoads an applicant for a pension under the Government of the United States.
One Gr. Section of Land on which one installment has been paid in the Land Office.
One Horse 18 years Old worth $ 10.00
One Mare 10 years Old worth $ 30.00
Three Cows together worth $ 24.00
Two Young Steers worth $ 5.00 each
Three Calves worth $ 2.50 each
Eight Sheep $ 2.00 each
Twenty Hogs & Shoals worth $ 20.00
One Old Plow worth $ 5.00
Three Axes worth $ 1.50 each
Not more than $ 15.00 due me, I owe about $ 57. besides what I owe the United States for the aforesaid Gr. Section of land, the necessary clothing and bedding excluded in the above schedule.
Daniel Rhoads
Sworn to in open Court this 21 st April 1821.
Curtis Gilbert Clerk
We the undersigned Judges of the Vigo Circuit Court (Indiana) are of opinion from what information we could obtain that the property contained in the foregoing schedule is worth the sum of One hundred and Forty-three dollars and fifty cents.
In Testimony Whereof
we have hereunto set our hands and seals.

J. Doty Pres. Judge Seal D. Deming A. C. P. John Jenckes
State of Indiana Vigo County ss
I Curtis Gilbert Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Original on file in my Office
In testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court at Terre-Haute the 9 th Day of April 1854.
C. Gilbert

3 d (111) Dec: 10/5-9 Lt. Manly, " " "
1860. Union B d Special order to pay let to Hon. G. B. Robinson Mar 3/60
Feb 28 1855
102 Illinois
Elizabeth Rhodes
widow of
Daniel Rhodes who served in the Revolutionary
Pen n
war, as a private Increased from 40 dollars per An.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars —
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 day of April 1837 and sent to
J. Lumpkin Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29, 1848, Page 184 Vol. A.

State of Illinois } Edgar County } ss-
Be it Known that on this 9 th day of March in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty six, before the subscriber one of the Judges of the County Commissioners Court in and for said County, personally appeared Elizabeth Rhoads a resident of said County aged seventy three years, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, clothed on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress passed 7 th July 1838 and the several Acts amendatory and explanatory of said Act. That she is the widow of Daniel Rhoads, who was a private in the Army of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States at the rate of ninety six dollars per annum on the Indiana Roll in the County of Vigo - She refers to the application of her said husband for the particular in relation to his service - That she was married to the said Daniel Rhoads on the 22 nd day of March seventeen hundred and ninety four (1794) - That she was not married to him previous to his leaving the service, but that the marriage took place prior to the year Eighteen hundred, to wit: at the time above stated - That she is still a widow - that her husband the aforesaid Daniel Rhoads died in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight on the 25 th day of April
Joseph Martin Jacob Rhoads Subscribed and sworn to before me on the day and year first above written George Redmon Esq. Judge
Elizabeth her Rhoads mark

I certify that the above applicant is unable from old age and bodily infirmity to attend said Court
George Redmon Judge
Also personally appeared before me at the same time Newman Rhoads who is a resident of said County and a credible witness, who being first duly sworn as the law directs, on oath says, that he is thirty four years old, and a son of said Daniel and Elizabeth Rhoads - That since his earliest recollection they have been regarded as husband and wife, - that his father the said Daniel Rhoads died on the 25 th day of April in the year Eighteen hundred and thirty eight and she is still his widow
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9 th day of March 1846.
Newman Rhoads
George Redmon Judge
State of Illinois } Edgar County }
J. Robertson Dickerson Clerk of the County Commissioners Court in and
for the said County (the same being a Court of Record and so declared by the law establishing the Court) do hereby certify that George Redmon is one of the Judges of said Court duly Commissioned and qualified and that the several foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the official seal of said Court at Paris in said County this 10 th day of March 1846
J. Robertson Dickerson Clerk

Jacob ... was B ... 1780
Catharine Sarah Rhoads born the 6 th April 1789
Sarah Rhoads was born 1789 and deceased May ... Ever Rhoads ... the Life ... 1795
It may reveal ... take our flight ... there receive ... of ... Spirit of our great ...

1863 1864 David R. ... ... the year of our Lord 1863 ... Elizabeth ... ... 1864

Daniel Roads was born October the 5. 1755
Elizabeth Newman was born March the 20 1773 My son was born
My son Samuel Roads was born July the 13 1795
My Son Jonathan Roads was born September the 3 1808
Joseph Roads was born January the 17 th 1805
Isaac Roads was born February the 2 nd 1809

Daniel Rhoads
Was Married in the Year of our Lord 1777 Feb: 10
To Eve Foulk. Aged 15 years and three months
and she Deceased the 15: of
15 1792
Aged 30 years & some months

Elizabeth Rhoads and Benjamin In the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and 1700
Elizabeth Rhoads was born September the 25th In the Year of 1700
Elizabeth Rhoads was born September the 25th
1700

John Howard was born Dec 19th 1807 in a man. He was son of Daniel & Sarah and Elizabeth his wife Married Oct 3 1841 George who was born Dec 11 1811

State of Kentucky } ss. Nelson County }
I Nathaniel Wickliffe, clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid, certify, that, the the following is a true extract, from the Records and Register of Marriages in my office:—
"Daniel Rhoads & Elizabeth Newmans, March 15 th (fifteenth) 1794 (seventeen hundred and ninety four)—Josiah Dodge, Minister."
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 14 th day of March 1826.—
Nath l Wickliffe clerk of The Nelson County Court.—

March 30, 1939
am BA-J/AWF Daniel Rhoads W. 1485
Mrs. Donald Hildebrandt 816 Peck Street Muskegon Heights Michigan
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to your Revolutionary War ancestor, Daniel Rhoads who was born October 5, 1755 in Bedford, Pennsylvania.
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, W.1485, based upon the military service of Daniel Rhoads in the Revolutionary War.
Daniel Rhoads was born October 5, 1755, place not shown, nor are the names of his parents given.
Daniel Rhoads enlisted in Bedford, Pennsylvania, sometime in June, 1775, served as private in Captain Robert Cluggage's company, in Colonel Thompson's First Pennsylvania Rifle Regiment, and was discharged sometime in June, 1776.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 1, 1818, at which time he was living in Knox County, Indiana. He was living in 1821 in Vigo County, Indiana.
He died in Edgar County, Illinois, April 8, 1838, or April 25, 1838, or April 26, 1839. These dates are all shown in the claim, but no explana-

tion given as to the use of them.
The soldier, Daniel Rhoads, married February 10, 1777, Eva Foust who was then aged fifteen years and three months. She died January 15, 1792.
He married March 15, 1794 in Nelson County, Kentucky, Elizabeth Newman. She was born March 20, 1773, place not stated, nor are the names of her parents shown.
The widow, Elizabeth Rhoads, was allowed pension on her application executed March 9, 1845, at which time she was living in Edgar County, Illinois, where she continued to live in 1851. She died February 28, 1855.
The following data in regard to the children of Daniel Rhoads and his first wife, Eva, are shown in the claim-
   David  born  November  20,  1778     Elizabeth  "  February  —,  1779     Rachel  "  November  25,  1780     Susana  "  August  16,  1783     Jacob  "  May  10,  1786     Catharine and Sarah  "  April  6,  1789     Hanah  "  November  13,  1791,  died May 8—   
The following data relative to the children of Daniel Rhoads and his second wife, Elizabeth, are shown-
   Thomas  born  July  13,  1796     Jonathan  "  September  3,  1798     Joseph  "  January  17,  1801     Isaac  "  February  2,  1803     John  "  February  7,  1807     Newman  "  October  3,  1811     George  "  December  11,  1814.    
The son, Newman Rhoads, was living in 1846 in

Edgar County, Illinois.
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible data relative to family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Act 29 July 1848
Inc d to p 96 , ded p 41 . Comg 4 March 1848
J. Lampkin Present

State of Illinois, ) Before the Subscribers Essex County ) a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally on this day, came Elizabeth Rhoads a resident of said County who being first duly sworn upon her oath says - that she has been allowed a Pension of Forty dollars her annum under the Act of 29th July 1848 - that she is the widow of Daniel Rhoads who was a pensioner on the Indiana Roll at the rate of Twenty six Dollars per annum and she refers to her application under the Act aforesaid for further particulars - that she makes this application for the purpose " of obtaining an "Equal Amount per " annum that her husband could have " been entitled to if living under existing " pension laws" under acts of 29th July 1848 and joint Resolution of 1. July 1848 - subscribed and sworn to the 17th day of April 1857 } Elizabeth Rhoads before me Saml. Cornely } Atty. Newman Rhoads } Clerk

State of Tennessee County of Davidson ss
Robert V. Dickerson Clerk of the County Court in and for the County of Davidson do hereby certify that Samuel Connely Esq. is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified — that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his, are genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said Court at Paris Tenn — 17 th day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty one (1851)
Robt. V. Dickerson Clerk.

102 Minors Elizabeth Phelan widow of Daniel Phelan who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Report Sister Mrs Manly 13 th Aug t 1849
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of March and sent to Hon. A. B. Field M. C.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act 1848, Page 443 Vol. 1 29 th July, 1848

Family record-

V
No. 12605
Elizabeth Rhoads Ind.
Rejected
Lot 6 No 6 B. H. Klein Apr 10 '46
act 7 July 1838

Daniel Rhoads Ind. act 18 March 1818 #96 00 Penn-
To what time was he last paid? 66.4
Pension Office March 13 1849
Died 8 th April 1838
Paid to his death.
B. L. Rogers

Richmond Ray County Mo April 29 th 1841
Hon J. S. Edicards Comr. of Pensions
Sir Elizabeth Rhoads widow of Daniel Rhoads dec d has made application to know whether she is entitled to a pension on account her husband who was a Revolutionary pensioner the History of her case as related to me as follows Daniel Rhoads her late husband was a Revolu- tionary Pensioner as appears by a Pension warrant exhibitted to me dated 5 th May 1830 Signed by Wm H. Eaton Secy. of War at the rate of 96 dollars per annum said Rhoads died some time in the month of April 1838 in Edgar County state of Illinois within 3 Miles of Paris the County seat She was married to said Rhoads in the Year 1794 and continues a widow since the death of her husband She is about 68 Years of age and states they were married in Nelson County Kentucky
And further the said widow Elizabeth Rhoads states that at the time of her late husbands death there was some arrears of Pension due him as it can be proved the last payment made him was in September 1837 and from that time until his death in the month of April 1838 is due his heir or legal representatives as appears by her statements

I have thus communicated the facts hoping from the Gentlemanly course heretofore pursued in your correspondence You will give her the necessary directions to proceed to the proof of these matters in order to establish her just claims and that you will please transmit the proper blank to enable her to bring this business regularly before the Pension Bureau
In conclusion I would respectfully call your attention to the Original Certificate of Pension granted to Daniel Rhoads to wit
War Department Revolutionary Claim
I certify that in conformity with the laws of the United States of the 18 th March 1818 1 st May 1820 & 1 st March 1823 Daniel Rhoads late a private of Captain Cleggage's Company of Colonel Thompson Regiment in the Army of the Revolution is inscribed on the Pension List. Roll of the Indiana Agency at the rate of Eight Dollars per month to commence on the 3 rd day of May 1838
Decl. of War Office N o 5
Given at the War Office of the United States this fifth day of May One thousand eight hundred and thirty
Signed M c A. Eaton Secy of War
Ex o . by J. L. Edwards
I have thus exhibited to your view all the facts as disclosed to me hoping that I may not be considered as intrusive I would hope for an answer at your earliest leisure
I Remain with the highest respect
Your O bt Serv t
George Woodward

16
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commr of Pensions Washington City D.C.
Mr. March,
Sept 26, 48. John G. Chapman Physician

Treasury Department Second Auditor's office, Aug 23. 1848.
Sir:
Herewith I send you a printed circular, which will show what proof is required in applications for arrears of pay. Very respectfully John McCalla Second Auditor
W. Manly Esq. Marshall Ills

November 23, 1938
BA-J/AWF Daniel Rhoads W. 1485
Mrs. Manley Stevens 528 West Fourth Ottumwa, Iowa
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Daniel Rhoads of Bedford County, Pennsylvania, after the Revolution lived in Indiana, and in Illinois.
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, W.1485, based upon the military service of Daniel Rhoads in the Revolutionary War.
Daniel Rhoads was born October 5, 1755, place not shown, nor are the names of his parents given.
Daniel Rhoads enlisted in Bedford, Pennsylvania, sometime in June, 1775, served as private in Captain Robert Cluggage's company, in Colonel Thompson's First Pennsylvania Rifle Regiment, and was discharged sometime in June, 1776.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 1, 1818, at which time he was living in Knox County, Indiana. He was living in 1821 in Vigo County, Indiana.
He died in Edgar County, Illinois, April 8, 1838, or April 25, 1838, or April 26, 1839. These dates are all shown in the claim, but no explana-

tion given as to the use of them.
The soldier, Daniel Rhoads, married February 10, 1777, Eva Foust, then aged fifteen years and three months. She died January 15, 1793.
He married March 15, 1794 in Nelson County, Kentucky, Elizabeth Newman. She was born March 30, 1773, place not stated, nor are the names of her parents given.
The widow, Elizabeth Rhoads, was allowed pension on her application executed March 9, 1845, at which time she was living in Edgar County, Illinois, where she continued to live in 1851. She died February 28, 1855.
Daniel Rhoads had the following children by his first wife, Eva:
   David  born  November  20,  1778     Elizabeth  "  February  —,  1778     Rachel  "  November  25,  1780     Susana  "  August  16,  1783     Jacob  "  May  10,  1786     Catharine and Sarah  "  April  6,  1789     Hanah  "  November  13,  1791,  died May 8-   
Daniel Rhoads had the following children by his second wife, Elizabeth:
   Thomas  born  July  13,  1796     Jonathan  "  September  3,  1798     Joseph  "  January  17,  1801     Isaac  "  February  2,  1803     John  "  February  7,  1807     Newman  "  October  3,  1811     George  "  December  11,  1814.    
The son, Newman Rhoads, was living in 1846 in

Edgar County, Illinois.
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible data in regard to family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

July 1, 1937
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Mrs. F.J.Hall 2715 Washington Avenue Racine, Wisconsin
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Jacob Baker, John Rowland, Benjamin Hall, Wright Redding, Isaac Tyson and Daniel Rhoads.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited, trained clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is impossible to comply in full with each request pertaining to soldiers of that war. The records of Benjamin Hall and Daniel Rhoads are furnished you herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Copied for ILL
July 1, 1937
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RLJ/REL Daniel Rhoads-W.1485
Mrs. F.J.Hall 2715 Washington Avenue Racine, Wisconsin
Dear Madam:
The data furnished herein relative to Daniel Rhoads were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W.1485, based upon his service in the Revolution.
Daniel Rhoads was born October 5, 1755.
He enlisted in June, 1775, in Bedford, Pennsylvania, and served as a private in Captain Robert Cluggage's Company, Colonel Thompson's Pennsylvania Regiment until June, 1776.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 1, 1818, while a resident of Knox County, Indiana. In 1821, he resided in Vigo County, Indiana.
He died April 8, 1838, in Edgar County, Illinois.
The soldier married February 10, 1777, Eva Foust, aged fifteen years and three months. She died January 15, 1792.
He married March 15, 1794, in Nelson County, Kentucky, Elizabeth Newman, who was born March 20, 1773.
Elizabeth Rhoads, soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed March 9, 1845, at which time she resided in Edgar County, Illinois. She died Feb 28 - 1855 A B
The soldier had the following children by his first wife:
 David Rhoads. . . . . born November 20, 1778.  Elizabeth Rhoads. . . . . " February --, 1779.  Rachel Rhoads . . . . . " November 25, 1780.  Susana Rhoads . . . . . " August 16, 1783.  Jacob Rhoads. . . . . " May 10, 1786.  Catharine & Sarah Rhoads. . . . . " April 6, 1789.  Hannah Rhoads. . . . . " November 13, 1791, died May 8--- 
Adelphi Custody

Daniel Rhoads had the following children by his second wife:
Thomas Rhoads . . . . . born July 13, 1796(?) Jonathan Rhoads . . . . . " September 3, 1798. Joseph Rhoads . . . . . " January 17, 1801. Isaac Rhoads . . . . . " February 2, 1803. John Rhoads . . . . . " " 7, 1807. Hannah Rhoads . . . . . " October 3, 1811, in 1846, a resident of Edgar County, Illinois George Rhoads . . . . . " December 11, 1814.
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Benjamin Hall S.44895
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.44895, based upon the military service in that war of Benjamin Hall.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of Benjamin Hall are not shown.
Benjamin Hall was commissioned January 1, 1776, ensign and served as such officer in Captain Elisha Woodbury's Company, Colonel John Stock's New Hampshire Regiment; he left the service February 20, 1777; he stated that subsequently he served as an officer until the close of the war but gave no further data in regard to those services. The place of his residence at time of entering the service was not given.
Benjamin Hall was allowed pension on his application executed April 6, 1818, while living in Johnstown, Montgomery County, New York.
On October 18, 1830, he stated that he was aged seventy-eight years and that his wife died October 3, 1830, she being his second wife. He did not give the name of either wife and no data concerning them.
Soldier died December 24, 1830, place not stated.
In 1849, three children of Benjamin Hall were living, only name given is son James Hall.
*****
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

January 9, 1932.
BA-J/ENT/ILL
Miss Anna E. Rhodes Saegertown, Pennsylvania.
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to Daniel Rhoads and Christian Darr, soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
The data furnished herein relative to Daniel Rhoads are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 1485, based upon his service in the Revolution.
Daniel Rhoads was born October 5, 1755.
He enlisted in June, 1775, in Bedford, Pennsylvania, and served as a private in Captain Robert Cluggage's Company, Colonel Thompson's Pennsylvania Regiment until June 1776.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 1, 1818, while a resident of Knox County, Indiana. In 1821, he resided in Vigo County, Indiana.
He died April 8, 1838 in Edgar County, Illinois.
The soldier married February 10, 1777, Eva Foust, aged fifteen years and three months. She died January 15, 1782.
He married March 15, 1784, in Nelson County, Kentucky, Elizabeth Newman, who was born March 20, 1775.
Elizabeth Rhoads, soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed March 9, 1848, at which time she resided in Edgar County, Illinois.
The soldier had the following children by his first wife:
David Rhoads born November 20, 1778. Elizabeth Rhoads " February — 1779. Rachel Rhoads " November 25, 1780. Susanna Rhoads " August 16, 1783.

   Jacob Rhoads  born  May  10, 1786.    Catharine Rhoads)  "  April  6, 1789.    and Sarah Rhoads)  "  November  13, 1791, died May 8, ---.    Hannah Rhoads      
The soldier had the following children by his second wife:
   Thomas Rhoads  born  July  13, 1796 (?)    Jonathan Rhoads  "  September  3, 1798.    Joseph Rhoads  "  January  17, 1801.    Isaac Rhoads  "  February  2, 1803.    John Rhoads  "  February  7, 1807.    Newman Rhoads  "  October  3, 1811.    George Rhoads  "  December  11, 1814.   
His son, Newman Rhoads, was a resident of Edgar County, Illinois, in 1846.
Very truly yours,
A. D. MILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
EW November 14, 1923.
Mrs. J. W. Rhoads, 202 11th St., Pacific Grove, Calif.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 1485, it appears that Daniel Rhoads was born October 5, 1755 and enlisted at Bedford, Pennsylvania in June 1775 and served as a private in Captain Robert Cluggage's Company, Colonel Thompson's Pennsylvania Regiment until June 1776.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 1, 1818, while a resident of Knox County, Indiana. He died in Edgar County, Illinois, April 8, 1838.
Soldier married February 10, 1777, Eva Foust, aged fifteen years and three months, and she died January 15, 1792.
He married March 15, 1794, Elizabeth Newman, who was born March 20, 1773, she was allowed pension on her

application executed March 9, 1846, while living in Edgar County, Illinois.
Children by first wife-
David Rhoads born November 30, 1778. Elizabeth Rhoads " February -- 1779. Rachel Rhoads " November 25, 1780. Susana Rhoads " August 16, 1783. Jacob Rhoads " May 10, 1786. Catharine Rhoads) and Sarah Rhoads) " April 6, 1789. Hanah Rhoads " November 13, 1791, died May 8,--.
Children by second wife-
Thomas Rhoads born July 13, 1796 (?) Jonathan Rhoads " September 3, 1798. Joseph Rhoads " January 17, 1801. Isaac Rhoads " February 2, 1803. John Rhoads " February 7, 1807. Newman Rhoads " October 3, 1811. George Rhoads " December 11, 1814.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Daniel Rhoads a soldier 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.
N. 1485
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     June 1775 June 1776 Private Robert Cluggage Thompson Penn.        
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, ✓  Enl. at Bedford, Penn.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 1, 1818. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Warr. Co. Indiana
Age at date of application, born Oct. 5, 1755
Remarks: Soldier married Nelson Co., Ky., Mch. 15, 1794, Elizabeth Newman b. Mch. 20, 1773. He died Apr. 8, 1838, Edgar Co., Ill., & she was allowed pension on her application executed Mch. 9, 1846, while a resident of Edgar Co., Ill. See supplemental sheet for family data.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

December 1, 1914.
Mr. George W. Brown, 438 W. Madison Street, Paris, Illinois.
Sir:
In addition to the military history of Daniel Rhoads, Wid. File No. 1,485, Rev. War, you are furnished the follow- ing family data from the papers on file.
this is already on circular Daniel Rhoads born October 5, 1755, married February 10, 1777. Eva Foust aged fifteen years and three months, and she died January 15, 1782, aged thirty years.
Children.
  David Rhoads  born  November 20, 1778.    Elizabeth Rhoads  "  February ---, 1779.    Rachel Rhoads  "  November 25, 1780.    Susana Rhoads  "  August 16, 1783.    Jacob Rhoads  "  May 10, 1786.    Catharine Rhoads and Sarah Rhoads  } "  April 6, 1789.    Hanah Rhoads  "  November 13, 1791, died May 8, ---  
Daniel Rhoads married March 15, 1794, Elizabeth Newman born March 20, 1773.  this is already in circular
Children.
  Thomas Rhoads  born  July 13, 1796 ?.    Jonathan Rhoads  "  September 3, 1798.    Joseph Rhoads,  "  January 17, 1801.    Isaac Rhoads  "  February 2, 1803.    John Rhoads  "  February 7, 1807.    Newman Rhoads  "  October 3, 1811.    George Rhoads  "  December 11, 1814.  

Feb 15 - 39
Dear Sirs -
would you please give me any in - formation pertaining to the military record etc of my revolutionary ancestor -
Daniel Rhoads born in Bedford, Penn - October 5 - 1755
I am interested

in joining the D.A.R. & would appreciate any help you can give me in this matter.
Thank you -
Yours very truly
Mrs Donald Hildebrandt 816 Beck St Muskegon Hts Michigan

528 West Fourth Ottumwa, Iowa Oct 13, 1928
Veterans Bureau Washington
Dear Sir:-
I am interested in becoming a member of D. A. P. Will you please tell me if you have a record of the name of Daniel Rhoads, pensioned 1830, age 79, Vigo County Indiana? Did he have a son Newman Rhoads? I copied this genealogy from a monument in Edgar Co. (Paris, Illinois).
Daniel Rhoads (enlisted Penna) (son) Newman (NEWMAN) Rhoads (son) William Rhoads (my grandfather)
I have information that a Daniel Rhoads served in the company of Capt. Paxton, Bedford Co. militia and in company of Col. William Thompson, Rifle Regiment Continental Line (Penna). There is also a record of a Daniel Rhoads in Berks County but I do not have a record of him. If the Daniel Rhoads of Bedford Co, 1779 Cumberland Valley Township is the man pensioned, and had a son Newman, then I will not need to

trace the Berks Co. Rhoads. Any information you can give me as to names of children, birth and death records will be greatly appreciated.
Respectfully
(Mrs. Manley) Ruth W. Stevens 528 West Fourth Ottumwa, Iowa.

MRS. FRANK J. HALL 2718 WASHINGTON AVENUE RACINE, WIS.
Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen -
Have you any information regarding pensions or bounty land based on military services of these men? one here born in Phila. Feb 1744 Jacob Baker of Philadelphia born Mar 29-1744 not on John Rowland of Valley Forge - died Feb 8-1783- Benjamin Hall of New York State born 1741, one here about this age 1744, but B. N. J. Wright Redding born Oct 21-1759 - New York State Isaac Tyson of Philadelphia born Aug 21-1718. Daniel Rhoads, born Bedford, Pa. Oct 5, 1755. Any information will be gratefully received.
Very sincerely, (Mrs. F. J.) Philadelphia Hall, Regent, Racine Chap. D. A. R.

REC'D NOV 18 1920 DIVISION

24 Stant Rec'd Rev. cler Paris, Ill. Nov 15, 1920 Bureau of Pensions, Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Not receiving any reply from my letter sent some six weeks ago, I am writing again for information regarding the military history of Daniel Rhoads, a Revolutionary soldier. Also the family data from papers on file in widows file No. 1485, Revised War

records section.
Awaiting an early reply I am
Yours Sincerely Mrs. Geo. Gillespie Paris, Ill P. 10.

RECORD OCT 14 1920

Rev 142
Paris, Ill. Oct 6, 1920
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Please send me the military history of Daniel Rhoads who was a Revolutionary soldier, also the family data from papers on file in widow's file No 1485. Rev War records section.
I would also like information regarding — Ripple who had a daughter Elizabeth and at one

answered by calling for full names & addresses. also
time resided in Kentucky.
Also desire information regarding — Walls who came from Wales and had a son named Levin .
Also one — Curry who came from Ireland and had a daughter named Fanny .
The two latter at one time resided, it is thought, in the state of Ohio.
And oblige
Mrs Geo. A. Gillispie Paris, Ill.

c. R. 10.

Pacific Grove Oct 1- 1923
Department of the Interior or Com of Pensions, -
Gentlemen
Will you kindly give me information regarding Daniel Rhoads, date of marriage and to whom. He was granted a Pension in Vigo Co. Ind. May 5 th 1830 (Ref Pa. Archives, 3 rd . Series Vol 23, p 596 Said man having served as a private in Pa. - I believe he was born 1751 Any information you can give me will be thankfully received
Most Respectfully
Rosa A Rhoads 202- 11 St
Pacific Grove
California

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 11485
Elizabeth Rhodes Widow Daniel Rhodes Rev. Rev. Mrs.
Act: July 29, 1848
Index: Vol. M , Page 160
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1914 Dec. 1. Hist. to Geo. W. Brown letter in S. 32 135, Matthew Brown 1920 Nov. 10. Hist to Mrs. Geo. a. Gillespie aw 1923 Nov. 14. Hist to Mrs. J. W. Rhoads - 1932 - Jan. 9 - Hist to Miss Anna E. Rhodes see lett. Rev. W. - Christian Dork - S 42 153. 1937 July 1. Hist to Mrs. P. J. Hall Oct 20 1937 Nov. 23 - Hist to Mrs. Manley Stevens & Oct 30 - " " Mrs. Donald Hildebrandt

Washington May 1. 1830
Dear Sir
In the case of Darius Rhoads the subject of your letter of the 24 ult. allows me to express hope that the objections stated may be removed by reference to the testimony appended to the second declaration. That declaration is said to be "defective in not particularly setting forth the claimant's services". The witnesses on this point are quite special. J. Doty who attifies the affidavit of James Knight was the presiding Judge of the first circuit of the state. That of the other is attested by the clerk of the county etc. His first application does has time long set forth his services
With much respect Your obed Servt
William Hendrick
Mr Edwards

Off. State Bank of Indiana Due March May 15. 1837.
Sir, I forward herewith papers of Mand. Lord Revolutionary Pensions for your inspection
Very Resp. G. W. Burnett W. B. Tinker (as he)
Hon. J. S. Edwards Commr. of Pensions Washington City

Richmond Mo. June 27 th 1841
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Pensions Washington City D.C.
Sir I regret very much I am under the necessity of giving you any further trouble on business of others, in which I have no pecuniary interest, under date of 29 th April last I wrote you about the case of Elizabeth Rhoads widow of Daniel Rhoads a Revolutionary pensioner with a statement of the facts of the case with copy of warrant &c. and ac- companied with a request to give your Opinion of the case, and if found capable of drawing a pension (when the proof is complete) to send me blanks to enable her to draw the same It also appears there was a portion of the pension due Daniel Rhoads at the time of his death to wit. from the 4 th September 1837 to April 1838 at the rate of $96 dollars per annum I have been led to this case by looking into the Opinion of Attorney General B. F. Butler see page 125 62 Pension Document. You will please answer at your earliest convenience very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt.
Geo. Woodward
Comm r of Pensions P.S. If Judge Edwards would enclose Washington City to me a copy of the Pension laws in Pam- phlet form it would much oblige J. L.

and add to the very many Obligations conferred by your Politeness And Attention Yours E.W.

Pension Office,
May 20. 1841.
Sir,
Your letter of the 29 th Ultro. has been received, and in reply I have to inform you that Elizabeth Rhoads, widow of Daniel Rhoads, dec d , is not entitled to a pension. The law of July, 4. 1836 embraces those widows who were married before the termination of their deceased husbands service; and the Act of July 7. 1838 provides for those only who were married subsequently to the performance of the service, and before the 1 st of January 1794.
The arrears of pension due from the time the deceased Pensioner was last paid up to the day of his death, can be obtained at the Office of Peter Wagner, Esq. Third Auditor of the Treasury, on transmitting to him such vouchers as the enclosed printed sheet direct.
I am very respectfully, Your Ob t Serv t . J L Edwards
George Woodward, Esq. Richmond Missouri.

Washington City July 13 th 1841
Sir
I enclose you herewith a letter from George Woodward of Mo, in reference to a pension claimed by Elizabeth Rhoads - will you have the goodness to examine her claim and, let me know the result - If anything is found to be due, be pleased to enclose me the necessary blank forms, so as to enable her to make out her account - or rather a legal statement of her claim - Be pleased to return Mr Woodward's letter - you very respectfully will see for it, and be desirous of your Oth Servt John Miller
J. L. Edwards Esq Comm r of Pensions
ref to Comm r for copy of Pension laws and charts to info Mr Miller that we have done

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
October 21 st , 1841.
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," the widow of Daniel Rhoades, dec d , a Pensioner on the Roll of the Madison, Ind. Agency, at the rate of Eight Dollars and  Cents per month  annum , under the law of the 18 th March 1838, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1837, to the 8 th April 1838.
Respectfully yours,
Wilson B. Harris
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Home of Papers March 30th 46
Sir
Enclosed please find the Declaration of Mrs Rhoads made under the Bill Trial paper on Home but has not yet passed - Tho doubtless it will soon become a law.
I sent you some papers yesterday without getting the Certificate of the Member representing Brown Co. La. which I had intend- ed to do. Please return them that I may supply the defect. The name of the law not recollected but it is the best sent by me.
Yours very respectfully Island B. Fulham

Payment to be made at
Springfield by
C. N. Hurst, Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Illinois
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February  July 7th 1828, Page 443 Vol. 1. book D. T. Rumpkin , Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
July 29 th
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2 nd , 1848, Elizabeth Rhodes, of Illinois, widow of Daniel Rhodes, who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Forty dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 4 th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior this 16 th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and forty - nine.
T. Emory
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

All over d
3 May 1830
P. A. Caton

State of Indiana
Vigo County } to wit
This day personally appeared before me the undersigned one of the Judges of the Vigo circuit Court in the State aforesaid James Wight a respectable citizen of Clark County of in the State of Illinois, aged about seventy one years, and made oath that Daniel Roads, aged about sixty five years, (and an applicant for a pension under the Government of the United States,) regularly enlisted and served faithfully for one year in the first Reg Pennsylvania Refle Regt under the command of Col. Thompson, in the company of Capt Robert Glasgow in the years 1773 & 1776 in the Revolutionary war, and that said Daniel Roads faithfully performed his duty as a soldier & was honorably discharged by Col. Edmund or Edward Hand at Flatbush on Long Island at the end of the time for which he enlisted in 1776
Given under my hand & seal this J. Doye 24th day of Apr 1821
State of Indiana } Jefferson County }
Personally appeared before me one of the Associate Judges of the Jefferson Circuit Court for the County aforesaid in the third Judicial Circuit of the State of Indiana Henry Smith

State of Indiana ss Sullivan County ss
Personally appeared before me one of the Associate Judges of the Sullivan Circuit Court for the County aforesaid in the third Judicial Circuit of the State of Indiana Henry Smith
a Citizen of respectable standing of the County aforesaid who being duly sworn de- poses to & saith that he was well acquaint- ed with Daniel Rhodes who has made application for a pension, that he was lawfully enlisted & served faithfully for one full year in the first Pennsylvania Rifle Regiment under the Command of Col.
Thomson in the Company of Capt. Robert Cluett in the year of 1775 and 1776 and that the s d Daniel Rhodes faithfully performed his duty as a Soldier and was honorably discharged by Col. Edmund or Edward Hand at Flat-Bush on Long- Island at the end of the time for which he enlisted in 1776 — Henry Smith
Given under my hand and seal this thirteenth day of Jan y . 1821 —
Thos. Douglas Associate Judge

The State of Indiana
I, Richard C. Saltonstall Clerk of the Superior Court do hereby certify that Thomas Dugdale Esquire before whom the within deposition of Henry Smith was taken and who has been affirmed the same was at that time and now is an acting Justice of the peace for the County of Spencerville duly commissioned and sworn and that to all his official acts as such free faith and credit is due and ought to be given
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of our said Court at Madison this 20th day of January 1821.
R. C. Saltonstall

Daniel ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

12,605, Elizabeth Rhoads widow of Daniel She act 7 July 1838
Resided Married after 1 st . January 1844 Adm rs act 29 July 48

Marshall Ill.
Sept. 29 th 1888
Sir.
I enclose Mrs. Rhoads Application under act Sept July 48.
The Amade Application for a pension which I forward to your department, under act of 7. July 1888 to which the refers in this Application I wish her last the Cate sent to me when allowed
Very Resp s
U Wm andy
J. L. Edwards Esq.

Marshall Ill. Sept. 20 th 1848
Sir I wrote you some time since in relation to the claim of Mrs. Simpkins widow of John G. Simpkins of Illinois - also in relation to the claim of Elizabeth Rhoads of Ill. and have had no reply. Both are under the act of 7 th July 38 or 3 March 1843 -
I should be happy to have some information of them as soon as to know the authorities, forms & instructions of the acts of 19 th & 29 th July 1848
Very Respectfully
W. M. only
J. L. Edwards Jr.

Col Edwards Be so good as to give me this information
very respect O. B. Ficklin
Hon. O. B. Ficklin H. R. Washington D. C.

Dear Sir,
Will you do me the favour to inquire after the claim of Mrs. Elizabeth Rhoads widow of Daniel Rhoads of Merion's where application I sent some months ago - the application under act of 7. July 1838 and under that application full proof of marriage &c was made and that proof is in file -
Yours
K. W. Mays

Dear Sir
Be so good as to give me the desired in- formation
Very respectfully
Orlando B. Ficklin

Marshall Me. Feb. 17. to 1829
Dear Sir,
Some months ago I sent the claim of Elizabeth Richards in son of Daniel Richards for a Pension under act of 2 d Feb. 1828 I have not heard of it for a long time & wish you to ascertain why it is not allowed.
Respectfully W. Wm. only
Hon. C. B. Litchfield

April 18th 1879 Miss Elizabeth Rhoades & Miss Mary J. Lamb
free
L. Earmonds Esq. Commr of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Marshall W. April 7. 1849
Sir.
M. Elizabeth Rhoads last year's cat has been sent to me under act 29. July 1848 and is only for $440. Her husband was a Pensioner at $96 a year, how is it that she gets only $440?
I send the papers that some new rules & regulations & some new acts have been enacted by you & proposed by the Congress. I respectfully ask that a copy of all such may be sent to me Very Respectfully
W. Manly
J. Edwards Jr.

137
Elizabeth Rhoads
wid of Daniel
Ill.
act 29 May 1848
Mammal 1794
husband died 1837
admo. 12 mo in
$40 00 per
pm. 4 March 1848
Hon O. B. Ficklin
M.C

State of Illinois ss Edgar County ss On this 28 th day of September one thousand eight hundred and forty eight personally ap- peared before the subscriber and me the Judges of the County Commissioner's Court in and for said County, the said Court being a Court of Records and so declared by the law creating it, Elizabeth Rhodes a resident of the County of Edgar in the State aforesaid aged seventy four years who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following decla- rations in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 29 th day of July one thousand eight hundred and forty eight - That she is the widow of Daniel Rhodes who was a pensioner of the U. States on the Indiana Roll at the rate of $96. per year - That his name was placed on the said Roll on the 8 th May 1830 and his pay commenced May 30 th 1830, and he was of the Pennsylvania Line in the Revolutionary war, and that she is unable to give any more explicit account of his services - That she made an application for a pension under the act of 7. July 1838 and adduced with said application proof of the date of her husband's death and of her marriage to him at a date subsequent to 1794, and she refers to said application and proof and prays they may be made part of this application, the same being on file in the Pension Office - That her husband the aforesaid Daniel Rhodes died on the 26 th day of April and thousand eight hundred and thirty nine - That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but that the marriage took place previous to the records of January Eighteen hundred viz at the time herein stated. She further declares that she was married to the said Daniel Rhodes on the 15 th day of March and thousand seven hundred and ninety four - She further swears that she is now a widow

and that she has never before made any application for a pension except the one above referred to under the act of 7. July. 1838 Test James W. Parrish Elizabeth her X Rhoads mark Sworn to and subscribed before Josiah Martin on this 28 th day of Septem r 1848 James W. Parrish Judge
Also at the same time and place before the same Judge personally came Newman Rhoads who I certify is a credible witness and made oath in due form of law that Daniel Rhoads the husband of the above named applicant who was personally known to this affiant, is dead - that he died on the 26 th day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine And that the above named applicant has not intermarried, but is still the widow of the said Daniel Rhoads Newman Rhoads Subscribed and sworn to before me this 28 th day of September 1848 James W. Parrish Judge
I further certify that the said Elizabeth Rhoads from bodily infirmary is not able to attend said Court in person James W. Parrish Judge

State of Illinois Edgar County ss I Robert N. Dickerson Clerk of the County Commissioners Court in and for said County do hereby certify that James W. Parrish is one of the Judges of the County Commissioners Court in and for said County duly commis- sioned and qualified and that his signatures to the foregoing proceedings are genuine, it is further certified that said Court is a Court of record
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the official Seal of said Court this 28 th day of September Anno Thousand Eight hundred and forty eight
Robt. N. Dickerson Clerk.

The State of Indiana      Vigo Circuit Court April term for the year Vigo County              1821— 5 th Day of term—
This day personally appeared in open court (the same being a court of record by the laws of the state of Indiana) Daniel Rhoads an applicant for a pension under the laws of the United States and a citizen of the county and state aforesaid and took and subscribed the following affidavit and schedule thereto annexed that is to say, I Daniel Rhoads do solemnly affirm that I was, a resident citizen of the United States on the eighteenth day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner whatever disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby to diminish it 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 eighteenth day of March one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property securities contracts, or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
The schedule of Daniel Rhoads an applicant for a pension under the Government of the United States—
One 2 d Section of land for which an installment has been paid into the Land Office.
One Horse eighteen years old worth $10.00—
One Mare ten years old worth $30.
Three Cows worth all together $24.
Two young Steers worth $5. each—
Three Calves worth $2.50 each—
Eight Sheep worth $2. each—
Ten Hogs & Sheats worth $20.—
One Old Plow worth $5.
Three Axes worth $1.50 each—
Not more than $75. due me—

I owe about $8.57 besides what I owe to the United States for the aforesaid quarter section of land. my necessary clothing and bedding excepted in the above schedule.
Daniel Throck.
Sworn to in open Court this 21 st . April 1821.
Curtis Gilbert, Clerk
We the undersigned Judges of the Tipton Circuit Court, Indiana) are of opinion that from which information we could obtain that the property contained in the foregoing schedule is worth the sum of one hundred and sixty three Dollars and fifty cents.
In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals.
J. Riley Presiding Judge
D. Deming
John Smokes
Judge
State of Indiana
Tipton County
I Curtis Gilbert, Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County do hereby certify that the foregoing is truly equal to the original application on file in this office & that Jonathan D. Riley Esq. whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate and annexed affidavit, and also Demas Deming and John Smokes whose names are also subscribed to the foregoing certificates are Judges of said Court, duly commissioned and qualified and acting as such under the authority of said State.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Terre Haute the first day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty one.
Curtis Gilbert, Clerk