Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9,621, for David Reamer, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (Penn.)
Reamer David
W.9621
or Reamer.
or Reamer
CONTENTS
Nancy

repts 30 Sept 13
Indiana 1518
David Reamer
Switzerland in the State of Indiana who was a Officer in the company commanded by Captain Wiley of the Regulars commanded by in the Pennsylvania line for two years
Inscribed on the Roll of Indiana at the rate of 144 Dollars 25 Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 day of July 1832, and South W. B. Keene Printer Retreat Indiana
Arrears to the 14th of March $288.00 Sem-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept 072.00 $360.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by David Boyd Clerk, Book E Vol. 7 Page 127

David Reamer. = 12053
Direct to Wm C Keen Printer's Retreat J
Ex.

In the matter of David Reamer.
An applicant for a pension, under the act of Congress of June 7, 1832—Recorded in Book A page 316 Edward Patton clk
WHEREAS, it has been represented to me, WILLIAM C. KEEN , Judge of Switzerland Probate court, that David Reamer , of said county, is a REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIER —that he resides in the township of Cotton and is unable to appear at court, in consequence of bodily infirmity; whereupon, I attended at the residence of said David Reamer , and after examination, do certify that said David Reamer is unable to, and cannot, appear at court, in consequence of BODILY INFIRMITY , caused by general debility and an old and severe rupture and quite decrepit. Given under my hand, this 5 th day of Sept. A. D. 1832.
William C. Keen
The state of Indiana, Switzerland county, ss. On this Sixth day of September , A. D. 1832, personally appeared, at his own house, in Cotton township, county aforesaid, before William C. Keen Esq. Judge of the Switzerland Probate court, David Reamer , aged Seventy Eight years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his said oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of congress, passed the 7th of June, A. D. 1832—that he, the said David Reamer , entered the service of the United States, during the AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR , under the following named officers, and served as herein stated—That he, the said David Reamer In the fall of 1779, he enlisted as an artificer being a Blacksmith by trade, in a company of artificers under the command of Thomas Miley, of the Pennsylvania troops. and that he the said David Reamer served as such artificer for two years and nine months And, that he hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state.
The Judge, then propounded the following interrogatories to the said David Reamer .
 1. Where, and in what year were you born? I was born in Dec. A.D. 1754, in Somerset county New Jersey.  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it? I lost it in the Ohio river.  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war; and where do you now live? I lived near Carlisle Penna. & resided in Penna. about fifteen years I resided in Ky. about twenty two years & since that in Indiana.  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted—did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? and if a substitute, for whom? I enlisted  5. State the names of some of the Regular officers, who were with the troops where you served; such Continental and Militia regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service. General Stewart (the Irish beauty), General Irvine, General Morgan General George Link horn or Lincoln, served as a general commander of the artificers = General Knox, was frequently superintending the workman that the said David Reamer enlisted at 

Carlisle, Penn a . I resided in Penn a about forty years I resided in Pa about twenty two years & 8 m. that is during the war was out of the United States. 1. How were you called into service; were you drafted—did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? and if a substitute, for whom? I enlisted
5. State the names of some of the Regular officers, who were with the troops where you served; such Continental and Militia regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service. General Stewart (the Irish beauty), General Irvine, General Morgan, General George Linkhorn or Lincoln, served as a general command of the artificers = General Knox, was frequently superintending the workmen
Also the said David Ream, enlisted at Carlisle, in Cumberland county, state of Penns a in the fall of A. D. 1779, he enlisted as an artificer (being a blacksmith by trade) in a company of Artificers, commanded by captain Thomas Wile After enlisting he was, placed to work at Carlisle and continued to work at Carlisle for something more than two years (said Wile was absent for a short time, when capt. Gibson who had charge of the wagon makers, took charge of the blacksmiths also) from Carlisle, I was ordered to Philadel- phia, where I was set to work to drill out the spikes in the cannon taken from Cornwallis and was discharged at Philadelphia in March or April of A. D. 1782. Capt. John Irish, commanded a company of Shoemakers or tailors or the artillery com- pany that was stationed with us at Philadelphia, but I be- lieve he was a shoemaker.
Said David Reamer was pro- mised twelve dollars per month as such artificer.

6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? I received a written discharge. I had some difficulty in getting a discharge as a major personal application to General Washington and he after examining my testimony ordered me to be discharged. 7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. Henry Wallicks John Gibbons, William Kelly and Pascale Early General Dill, col. A. C. Pepper. Amos Lane etc. etc. 8. Have you any documentary evidence of your services, and do you know of any person now living whose testimony you can procure to testify to your services? I have none, having long since lost my discharge and know of no person now living by whom I can prove my services.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid
William C. Reen
Probate Judge.
his David R. Reamer Mark
We George Dugan a clergyman, residing in Dearborn county and state of Indiana and Paschal Early , residing in Dearborn county, state of Indiana hereby certify that we are well acquainted with David Reamer , — who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration—that we believe him to be Seventy-Eight years of age—the he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier in the REVOLUTION, and that we concur in that opinion—said Reamer , living on the country adjoining Dearborn .
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
William C. Reen
Probate Judge.
George Dugan Paschal Early
And the said Judge, does hereby declare his opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named David Reamer , — was a REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIER, and served as he states. And the Judge further certifies, that it appears to him that George Dugan who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman, resident in Dearborn county and state of Indiana and that Paschal Early who also signed the same, is a resident in Dearborn county and state of Indiana and is a credible person, and their statement is entitled to credit.
William C. Reen
I, EDWARD PATTON, clerk of the Switzerland Probate Court, do certify that the "Switzerland Probate court," is a court of record—that William C. Reen is the judge thereof, duly elected, commissioned and sworn into office, and the above signature is in the judge's own hand writing—and I further certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Judge, in the matter of the application of David Reamer , — for a pension, which is ordered of record by said Probate Judge.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, at Veyay, this Twelfth day of September one thousand, eight hundred and thirty- two .
Edward Patton Cld

5730
Indiana Madison widow of Nancy  Spencer  accd who died on the 20 Sept. 1836 of David  Spencer who was a sergeant in the Comp y commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg t commanded by Col _____ in the Revolution for two years
Inscribed on the Roll of Madison at the rate of 240 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of Dec r . 1857 and sent to L. M. Drury Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance Annandale N. Y.
One from  $144 { Revolutionary Claim, { Act July 7, 1838. W. B. Weighman Clerk. Recorded by _____ Book _____ Vol. 1 Page 429
A.2.221

The State of Indiana Switzeland county 3 rd .
On the 5 th day of November A.D. 1838, personally appeared before me William C. Reene judge of the Switzeland Probate court, Nancy Reamer a resident of Posey township county aforesaid, aged Seventy Six years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of congress, passed July 7. 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to cer- tain Widows" - that she is the widow of David Reamer who was a revolutionary pensioner un- der the act of June 7. 1832, and whose certificate was numbered 7508 - that her husband, said David Reamer, who departed this life, on the 21 st day of September A.D. 1831, enlisted at Carlisle, in the State of Pennsylvania, in the fall of the year 1779, as artificer, he being a blacksmith by trade, in a corps of artificers, under the command of Thomas Pyle, of the Pennsylvania Militia - that said David served in the capacity of an artificer for the space of two years and Nine Months, a part of the time in Carlisle aforesaid and the balance of the term aforesaid in the city of Philadelphia, where he was discharged. She further declares that she was married to said David Reamer, on the day of September, on thousand seven hundred and eighty 1780 - that she was married to said David Reamer prior to his leaving the service - and is still a widow, never having been married to any person except said David

That she was married to said David Neame Carlisle, State of Pennsylvania, by the Rev. W. Kin- cade, And that the record of her marriage has been lost for many years, and said Kincade has been dead for a long time. Nancy Renner
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above writ- ten before
William C. Rees Probate Judge
The State of Indiana Switzerland county } ss.
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned a justice of the peace within and for said county, Henry Kelly of the county aforesaid, of lawful age, who after being duly sworn deposes and saith that he has been acquainted with David and Nancy Renner, since the year 1808 - that the family record, now here shown , is the family record of said David - that said record contains the names and ages of all his children that Catharine Renner, daughter of said David and Nancy was born A.D. one thousand seven hundred and eighty two on the 28 th of December - that Jane Renner, daughter of said David and Nancy, was born July 22 nd A.D. 1788 - that George Renner, son of said David and Nancy, was born Oct. 10, 1786 - that Betty Renner, daughter of said David and Nancy was born Sept. 22 A.D. 1788 - and that James Renner, son of said David and Nancy, was born January 22 nd A.D. 1790 and that Mary Renner, daughter of said David and Nancy, was born on the 16 th August A.D. 1793. all before the 1 st of Jan. 1894 - to- gether with the names of all born after that period

The State of Indiana Switzerland county ss
I William C. Keen, judge of the Switzerland Probate Court, hereby Certify that Nancy Reamer, is unable to attend court, from bodily infirmity, incident on old age. Given under my hand, this 5 th day of November A.D. 1838.
William C. Keen Probate Judge
State of Indiana, Switzerland county ss.
I Edward Patton, clerk of the Switzerland Probate, holden at Vevay, in and for Switzerland county aforesaid, on the 12 th day of November A.D. 1838, do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has this day been exhibited to said court, that David Reamer, late of said county, deceased, was a pensioner of the United States, at the rate of one hundred and fortyfour dollars per annum = that he was a resident of the county aforesaid, and died in Posey township, co. aforesaid on the twentyfint day of September A.D. 1834, and that he, said David, left a widow, whose name is Nancy Reamer.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office, at Vevay, this 12 th day of November, in the year of our Lord 1838.
Edward Patton Clerk

The State of Indiana Switzerland county ss
Be it remembered that on this 12 th day of November A.D. 1838, personally appeared in open court in the Switzerland Probate Court George March, of said county, aged fifty years, who after being duly sworn, deposed and saith that he was acquainted with David Parker and Nancy Parker his wife since the year A.D. 1804 - that said David Parker always acknowledged said Nancy to be his lawfully wedded wife - and that said Nancy still remains a widow and further saith not
George March Sworn to and subscribed in open court the day and year aforesaid Edward Patterson Clerk "
And is now here proven to the satisfaction of the Court that the said George March is a credible person which is ordered to be certified
Edward Patterson Clerk "

The State of Indiana Switzeland county, ss.
I Edward Patton, clerk of the Switzeland Probate court, do hereby certify that the foregoing application for a pension made by Nancy Reimer, Widow of David Reimer, decd. is truly copied from the records of said court being recorded in Record book C. of said court on page 112.
I further certify that William L. Reem, who administered said estate to said Nancy Reimer, is the judge of our said Switzeland Probate Court, duly elected, commissioned and sworn into office, according to the laws of the State of Indiana, and that the signatures pur- porting to be his are genuine and in his own proper hand writing.
Os further certify that Ar- burt Gofay is an acting justice of the peace in and for the county of said - that his commis- sion is dated the 5 th day of December A D 1833 and will expire on the 5 th day of Dec r 1838 - that the signatures purporting to be his are genuine and in his own proper hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office at Vevay, this 12 th day of No- vember A D 1838.
Edward Patton Clerk

Know all men by these presents that I Nancy Reames, of Posey township, Switzerland county, Indiana, widow of David Reames, who was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States, do hereby constitute and appoint William C. Keen, my true and lawful at- torney for me and in my name to receive from the treasury of the United States, my pension from the 4 th day of March A.D. 1836 to the 4 th day of Sept r . 1838.
Witness my hand and seal, this 5 th day of November A.D. 1838.
Sealed and delivered in presence of Robert Gogley Elizabeth Gogley
3 1/2
Nancy Reames
The State of Indiana, Switzerland county, ss.
Be it known that on the 5 th day of
November A.D. 1838, before the subscribers, a justice of the peace in and for said county, personally appeared
Nancy Reames, above named, and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and deed
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year last above mentioned
Robert Gogley V.P. Justice
The State of Indiana, Switzerland county ss.
Be it known that on this 5 th day of November 1838, before the subscribers, a justice of the peace in and for said county, personally appeared William C. Keen the attorney named in the foregoing power of attorney and made oath that he has no interest in said money by any pledge, mortgage, transfer, agreement, understanding or arrangement, and that he does not know or believe that the same has been or is disposed of to any other person
Subscribed and sworn to this day and year in last mentioned before me Robert Gogley V.P. Justice William C. Keen

That said David always acknowledged said Nancy to be his lawfully wedded wife - that said Nancy Renner has never been married since the death of said David, and further saith not
Witnesses
William C. Reen
Henry X his Relly mark
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year first above written, before me and I certify that said Henry Relly is a credible person.
Robert Goglay V.P.
The State of Indiana, Switzerland county ss Personally appeared before me William C. Reen judge of the Switzerland Probate Court, this 6 th day of November A.D. 1838, Jacob M. Harris of the county aforesaid, of lawful age, who after being duly sworn deposes and saith that he has been acquainted with David Renner and Nancy Renner his wife, for the last twenty years that said David and Nancy lived together as man and wife, and raised a large family of children - that said David always ac- knowledged the said Nancy to be his lawfully wedded wife
Jacob M. Harris
Sworn to and subscribed the 6 th day of November A.D. 1838, before me, and I certify that said Jacob is a credible person
William C. Reen
Probate Judge I.C. S.

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
BIRTHS.
Catery Reemer was born born on December 23 rd 1782
Sean Reemer was born July the 22 nd 1784
George Reemer was born October the 11 th 1786
Betsey Reemer was born September the 22 nd 1788
James Reemer was born January the 22 nd 1791
Mary Reemer was born August the 16 th 1793
Vansey Reemer was born January the 6 th 1796
David Reemer was born February the 1 st 1798
Sary Reemer was born the 6 th 1800
Rebecca Reemer was born June 29 th 1802
Frankey Reemer was born October the 10 th 1804
Samuel Reemer was born in July 1807
Mary Reemer was born May the 2 nd 1810
William Reemer died October 4 th 1893

FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES
George Marchand - Cathy March was Married December the 23 rd 1805 -
Peter Lott and Elizabeth Brown were Married March the 29 th 1809
William Kelly
1865
Henry Kelley and Mary Bremer was Married March the 26 th 1848
MARRIAGES
Caliph Hayes and Rebecka Bremer was Married July the 27 1820
Henry with Bremer was born August the 25 - 1812
David Bremer died Sept 19 th 1836

Francis Henry and Lucinda Steele
Frances Marie was married here the 18 th in 1824
John H. Reimer was born
October the 16 1825
James H. Reimer was born
July the 21 st 1827
James H. Kelley and Mary Kelley was married February the 27 - 1837
THIS BIBLE Is the Property of This Bible is the property of David Reimer
Alfred McCormick and Franky Reimer was Married May the 22 nd 1830
William McCormick was born the 1 st of Dec 1827
David H. McCormick was born 23 rd of Dec 1828
Franky McCormick departed this Life the 26 th day of May 1830

A TABLE OF OFFICES AND CONDITIONS OF MEN.
PATRIARCHS , or Fathers of Families , such as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob , and his sons.
Judges , temporary Supreme Governors, immediately appointed by God over the children of Israel .
Kings , and they either of the whole nation, or, after the falling off of the ten tribes, of Judah or Israel .
Elders , Senators, the LXX, or Sanhedrim.
Officers , Provosts, Sheriffs, or Executioners.
Judges , Inferior Rulers, such as determined controversies in particular cities.
Israelites , Hebrews, descendants from Jacob .
An Hebrew of Hebrews , an Israelite by original extraction.
A Proselyte of the Covenant , who was circumcised, and submitted to the whole law.
A Proselyte of the Gate , or Stranger, who worshiped one God, but remained uncircumcised.
Officers under the Assyrian or Persian Monarchs .
Tirshatha , or Governor, appointed by the kings of Assyria or Persia .
Heads of the captivity , the chief of each tribe or family, who exercised a precarious government during the captivity.
Under the Grecian Monarchs .
Superior Officers .
Maccabees , the Successors of Judas Maccabeus , high priests, who presided with kingly power.
Under the Roman Emperors .
Presidents , or Governors, sent from Rome with imperial power.
Tetrarchs , who had kingly power in four provinces.
Proconsuls , or Deputies of Provinces.
Inferior Officers .
Publicans , or Tax-gatherers.
Centurions , Captains of an hundred men.
Ecclesiastical Officers, or Sects of Men .
High Priests , who only might enter the Holy of Holies.
Second Priests , or Sagan , who supplied the high priest's office, in case he were disabled.
High Priests for the War , set apart for the occasion of an expedition.
Priests , Levites of the Sons of Aaron , divided into twenty-four ranks, each rank serving weekly in the temple.
Levites , of the tribe of Levi , but not of Aaron's family;
of these were three orders, Gershonites, Kohathites; Merarites , several sons of Levi .
Nethinims , inferior servants to the Priests and Levites (not of their tribe) to draw water and cleave wood, &c.
Prophets , anciently called Seers , who foretold future events, and denounced God's judgments.
Children of the Prophets , their disciples or scholars.
Wisemen , called so in imitation of the eastern Magi, or Gentile Philosophers.
Scribes , Writers and expounders of the law.
Disputers , that raised and determined questions out of the law.
Rabbies , or Doctors , Teachers of Israel .
Libertines , Freed men of Rome , who, being Jews, or Proselytes, had a synagogue or oratory for themselves.
Gaulonites , or Galileans , who pretended it unlawful to obey an heathen magistrate.
Herodians , who shaped their religion to the times, and particularly flattered Herod .
Epicureans , who placed all happiness in pleasure.
Stoicks , who denied the liberty of the will, and pretended all events were determined by fatal necessity.
Simon Magus , author of the heresy of the Gnosticks , who taught that men, however vicious their practice was, should be saved by their knowledge.
Nicolaitanes , the disciples of Nicolas , one of the first seven Deacons, who taught the community of wives.
Nazarites , who under a vow abstained from wine, &c.
Nazarenes , Jews professing Christianity.
Zelots, Sicarii , or murderers, who, under pretence of the law, thought themselves authorized to commit any outrage.
Pharisees , separatists, who, upon the opinion of their own godliness despised all others.
Sadducees , who denied the resurrection of the dead, angels, and spirits.
Samaritans , mongrel professors, partly Heathen, and partly Jews, the offspring of the Assyrians sent to Samaría .
Apostles , Missionaries, or preachers; those who were sent by our Saviour, from their number were called, The Twelve .
Bishops , successors of the Apostles in the government of the church.
Deacons , officers chosen by the Apostles to take care of the poor.

State of Indiana, County of Switzerland  Ohio
Randolph
Elizabeth Losteller of Fort township in said County being duly sworn doth de- -pose & say that she is a daughter of David Reamer deceased late of Dearborn County - This deponent states that the said David Reamer was a Prisoner of the United States at the rate of $12.00 per ann. that he died on the nineteenth day of September in the year eighteen hundred and thirty six that he left no widow now living & that he left five children now living whose names are Elizabeth, David, Sarah, Permelia & Mary Reamer
Sworn & subscribed to this fourth day of October 1858.
Elizabeth L. L. L. L. MARTIN
Before me Daniel Mose Justice
I hereby certify that the above named Eliza- -beth Losteller is known to me & that she is a person of credibility.
Daniel Mose Justice of the peace
State of Indiana, County of Switzerland  Ohio
Peter Losteller of the town

ship of Randolph  Ray in said County being duly sworn doth depose & say that he knew David Reamer in his life time that he was this deponent's wife's father that he was a Resider of the United States at the date of #1444, for area and that he resided in Plotters  Randolph township Switzerland  Sevier County in said State at the time of his death and that he died on the nineteenth day of September in the year eighteen hundred and thirty six that he left children no widow now living & that he left five children now living whose names are Elizabeth David, Sarah, Permelia & Malinda Reamer Peter Postler
Sworn & subscribed this fourth day of October 1857.
Before me Daniel Mose Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that the above named Peter Postler is personally known to me & that he is a man of credit & truth.
Daniel Mose Justice of the Peace

The State of Indiana Ohio County ss I John R Ross Clerk of the Ohio Circuit Court do certify that Daniel Moseley before whom the above affidavits, to which this certificate is attached, were made and sworn to, was at the time thereof, as acting Justice of the Peace in for said County, duly Commissioned and sworn and to all his Official acts such full faith and credit are due and ought to be given. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the Seal of said Court at Rising Sun this 24 th day of February A.D. 1851 John R Ross clk
person of Credibility.
Daniel Moseley

The State of Indiana Ohio County Set.
I John R Rops clerk of the Probate Court of said County, the same being a court of Record, do certify that on the 26 th day of November 1851 it was duly proven by the exhibition of testimony satisfactory to said court that David Reimer deceased, late a resident of the township of Posey, County of Switzerland and State of Indiana was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States at the rate of $144. per annum, that he died on the 20 th day of September 1836, that he left a widow who died January 3 rd 1848 and that he left five children only now living, whose names and ages are as follows Sarah Elizabeth Hostetter formerly Elizabeth Reimer aged 63 years David Reimer aged 53 years, Pamela Hodges formerly Pamela Reimer aged 44 years, Malinda Smith formerly Malinda Reimer aged 42 years.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of said Court at Rising Sun, this 27 th day of November A.D. 1851.
John R. Rops, CLK.

1812. 1853.
Laird Reamer.
Lurlyland
Penn Artificer.
late at Whippan Rolls
on Roll as an Artificer
from 1779 Artificer to the year of 1844.
Capt Wilby
Penn
Wm C. Reamer (Inaugurated) Printers Retreat 15 th Oct. 1833.

BRIEF in the case of David Reamer  of Switzerland County in the State of Indiana  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? a Judge.  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? Yes.  3. How old is he? 78 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. As a Gen.     In 1779. 2. 9. — artificer Col. Thos. Wray  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? —  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?  Traditional evidence  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
No.
X  Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
B. F. Reasner
Examining Clerk.

July 31, 1939
BA-J/AWF AWF David Reamer W. 9621
Reverend Harmon Kelly Hansfield Illinois
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of David Reamer, who served as artificer with the Pennsylvania troops and later lived in Indiana.
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, W. 9621, based upon the service of David Reamer, in the War of the Revolution. The name is shown, also, Reamer and Reemer.
David Reamer was born in the month of December, 1754, in Somerset County, New Jersey. The names of his parents are not given.
While residing near Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, David Reamer enlisted in the fall of 1779, served as an artificer in Captains Thomas Wylie's and Gibson's companies of Artificers, stationed in Carlisle and Philadelphia, and was discharged in Philadelphia, sometime in March or April, 1782.
David Reamer moved from Pennsylvania, to Kentucky, where he lived about twenty-two years, and moved to Indiana.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 6, 1832, at which time he was a

resident of Cotton Township, Switzerland County, Indiana.
The soldier, David Reamer, died September 19, 20 or 21, 1836, in Posey Township, Switzerland County, Indiana.
David Reamer married in the month of September, 1780, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Nancy Smith. The date and place of her birth and names of parents are not given.
The widow, Nancy Reamer (as she signed), was allowed pension on her application executed November 5, 1838, then aged seventy-six years, and living in Posey Township, Indiana. She moved to Dearborn County, Indiana; she died January 2, 1848.
The following data relative to the children of David Reamer, and his wife, Nancy, are shown in the claim-
   Catharine (Catey)  born  December  23, 1782    Jean (Jane)  "  July  22, 1784    George  "  October  11, 1786    Betsey (Elizabeth)  "  September  22, 1788    James  "  January  22, 1791    Mary  "  August  16, 1793    Nansey  "  January  6, 1796    David  "  February  1, 1798    Sary (Sarrah)  "  May  6, 1800    Rebecca  "  June  29, 1802    Frankey  "  October  10, 1804    Pamely (Parmelia)  "  July  8, 1807    Malindy (Malinda)  "  May  2, 1810.   
George March and Caty March married December 23, 1803; Peter Lostutter and Elizabeth Reamer married March 19, 1809, they were living in 1850, in Ohio County, Indiana;
William Herrill(?) and Pacey B--- married August 21, 1808;
William Kally(?) and Polly Reamer married May 19, 1815;

Family data continued
Henry Kelley and Mary Remer married March 26, 1818; Calip Hayes and Rebeckey Remer married July 27, 1820; David Remer and Lucinda Helm married November 18, 1824; James A. Kelley and Mary K--- married February 27, 1837.
The following is shown, also-
Henry Remer born August 25, 1812; John H. Remer born October 16, 1825; Lewis H. Remer and Alfred M. Remer born July 21, 1827; Hannah McCormick born February 1, 1827; David H. McCormick born December 23, 1828; William Kelly died October 5, 1833; David Remer died September 19, 1836; Franky McCormick died May 26, 1830.
Reference was made in 1851 to the following children of the soldier, David Reamer, and his wife, Nancy, as then surviving- Elizabeth Lostutter, David Reamer, Sarrah---, Permelia Hodges, and Malinda Smith. The said Permelia Hodges and Malinda Smith, were living in 1852 in Schuyler County, Illinois.
It was stated that the soldier, David Reamer and wife, Nancy, had "ninety-nine children & grand & great grand children."
One Michael Smith stated that he was well acquainted with, both, the soldier and his wife, Nancy, but did not give any relationship to the said Nancy.
Very truly yours
G. H. SWEET Acting Executive Assistant to the Administrator

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.
    DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Dec 1861 1 yr 10 mo Private Thomas H. Tylee of 5th Regt Stationed at Carolina & Fla La.   * Same also enlisted 1 yr 10 mo Private Remer & Remer   
Battles engaged in,
Residence of soldier at enlistment,
Date of application for pension,
Residence at date of application,
Age at date of application,
Remarks:
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

1909 Nov. 23. Hist to Mary E. Ramsey & son. 1922 Feb. 14 Hist to Mrs. J. C. Payne 1924 July 30. Hist to T. P. Acher & check for one dollar re- turned. cur. 1930 Jan. 20. Hist to Miss Chloe Pete ams. 1939 July 31. Hist to Harriet
Rey WIDOW, &c.
File No. 9621  Nancy Reamer  Wid. of  David Reamer  Artif. Res. War Act: Mech. & Eng. & Farmer War Index: —Vol. Me , Page 154
[Arrangement of 1870.]

M 233
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
July 28, 1924.
Chief Rev. Sec. Division.
Sir:
I have this day received from Virginia Scheer ..... check No. .... for $ 1.00 , requesting copy  post office address as per letter herewith
1934 July 30 check returned Finance Div. AW.
REV. WAR SECTION
Respectfully,
O. J. RANDALL
Chief Finance Div.
26.6.2

12/11/22 Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir: In the published list of revolutionary pensioners I find, on p. 44 - Indiana: William Henderson, Dearborn Co. David Reamer, Dearborn Co., 1833. These are my ancestors and I would like to get the re- cord of their service and all family records in the papers. Thanking you for the same, I am
Yours Very Truly Mrs J. Carroll Payne 1301 Peachtree St Atlanta, Ga.
Jan 17-1922

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by Geo M Moore
Claim No. Nov. 17. 1909
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier David Remer
Service _____ Res
Additional Service. _____
No _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
No O.W. I. W. or R. as above except W.F. 9624.

Commissioner of Pensions - Washington, D. C. Dear Sir -
Will you kindly inform me if Christian Lasterber (from Penn) and David Reiner (from Indiana or Kentucky) both Revolution- ary soldiers, were pensioners, and gratefully oblige, Yours very truly -
Mary E. Ramsay.
1128 E. 32 nd St
Nov. 13 th 1909 - Indianapolis, Ind.

Nancy Reamer of David Indiana.
Suspended
See let: 18 th Dec: 1839 to G. N. Dunn,
The above letter cannot be found Nov 21, 1840
Act y July 1838

David Reamer Ind ts Act 7 June 1832 to what time paid?
Pin Offici
p to 4 th Sep 1836
Feb 18. 1839
24
due 21 Sep 1836
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David Reamer-Inde Act of June 1832 to what time paid?
Pen Office
Feb 18. 1839
10 th to 4 th Sep 1836
24
due 21 Sep 1836
David Reamer-Inde Act of June 1832 to what time paid?
Pen Office
May 21. 1840
10 th to 4 th Sep 1836
24

7508 Kentucky
David Reamer of Sartain in the State of Kentucky who was a Artificer in the company commanded by Captain Wiley of the Pa commanded by  in the Pa line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 144 Dollars  Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of April 1833 and Num No 6 . Keene Printer's Retreat
Arrears to the 14th of March 288.00 Semi-annual allowance ending Sept  72 00 360 00
{ Revolutionary Elaim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Daniel Boyd Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 25

Madison Indiana. — 5730.
Nancy Reamer widow of David Reamer, deceased.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June, 1832 and who died on the 21 st Sept. 1836 - of Fortyland in the State of Indiana who was a Artificer in the company commanded by Captain Wiley of the Regt commanded by Col. Baldwin in the Penn a line for 2 years service
Inscribed on the Roll of Madison at the rate of 144 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 1st 22 day of Sept. 1836. }
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of Septem- ber, 1840 and sent to S. Burk Rising Sun, Indiana.
to the 14th of March, 1841 = Semi-annual allowance ending
$646.40 Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by S. A. Elliot Clerk, Book 4 Vol. 2 Page 221.
See letter to P. Agt. at Madison (disapproving of his paying without order the Pension Nancy Reamer) Sept. 30. 1840 -

Indiana - 12074 - Madison Agency
Nancy Reames widow of David Reames who was an artificer in the Pennsylvania line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 144 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the day of July 1843 and sent to Wm C. Keen New York Indiana
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 — Page 180 —
Reg. Act June 17 1844 sent to Wm C. Keen, New York, Ind a . Aug 30 1844.
Letter to W. C. Keen Nov 12 1845.
Same person Nov. 26. 1845.
Letter to B d Auditor 28 Aug 1846.

Left Lick May 19 1822 " " 20 " "
Certificates made payable to A. Dury and Pen. Agt. revised Feb 1822
Certificates under act '38 corrected and new provisions sent to P. Agt. Billings 1842
J. W. Spencer Apr 6 1835 3. S. S. July 23/35 J. H. H. H. July 20/35
N o 54 Indiana Madison
Nancy H. H. H. widow of David who was an Artificer
in the Revolution
Dec 1844
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 240 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Glencoe 2 o Jan'y 1848 Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of Decr 1837 and sent to
L. M. Dury Canandaigua N. Y.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2, Page 220
A. 1. 180

7508 Indiana Madison David Hamer deceased of Ohio Co in the State of Indiana who was an Artillerist in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col _____ in the Revolution line for two years
Inscribed on the Roll of Madison at the rate of 240 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. & ending 20. September 1836 Certificate of Pension issued the 8th day of Decr 1857 and sent to L. M. Drury Esq Attoreys to the Ath of Semi-annual allowance ending Ananadaigua New York Paid from $144
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. } Recorded by Wightman Clerk, Book E. 2 Vol. 7 Page 135
E. 7. 127

Nancy Reamer, widow of David Reamer, whose certificate of pension was No. 7508, and dated April 20, 1833 and who drew her pension up to Sep't 4, 1836, and died 21 st day of Oct. 1836 = leaving a small balance of $18.80 due. I presented a power of attorney, to receive the same to J. F. D. Davis Esq. at Cleveland; he said he could not pay it; it being of so large standing without orders from your department will have the goodness to instruct him upon the subject.
Yours Most respectfully.
William G. Ream.
N. Y. Jan d 20
Hon. Samuel L. Edwards Commr of Pensions Washington City D.C.

On Public Building March 1832 Washington
William Lawrence New York

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Daniel Hearn which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes.
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes.
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?
yes.
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?
yes.
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations?
yes.
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832?
yes.
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes.
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes.
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? yes.

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?
Yes.
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?
Yes.
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
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? Yes.
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
Yes.
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, deposeh and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
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 authenticates 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 ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section AWF/cel
January 20, 1930
Miss Chloe Pate Box 69 Falls City, Nebraska
Dear Madame:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.9621, it appears that David Reamer or Reemer was born in December, 1754, in Somerset County, New Jersey.
While residing at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, he enlisted in the fall of 1779, and served as an Artificer in Captains Thomas Wylie and Gibson's Company of Artificers stationed at Carlisle and Philadelphia, and served until March or April, 1782.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 6, 1832, while a resident of Cotton Township, Switzerland County, Indiana.
He died September 19 or 20 or 21, 1836, in Posey Township, Switzerland County, Indiana.
Soldier married at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, September 1780, Nancy Smith.
She was allowed pension on her application executed November 5, 1838, while a resident of Posey Township, Indiana, aged seventy-six years.
She died January 2, 1848.
Their children were:

   Catey  born  December  23, 1782.     Jean  "  July  22, 1784.     George  "  October  11, 1786.     Betsey or Elizabeth  "  September  22, 1788,  married March 19, 1809, Peter Lostutter.    James  "  January  22, 1791.     Mary  "  August  16, 1793.     Nancy  "  January  6, 1796.     David  "  February  1, 1798,  married November 18, 182-, Lucinda Helm.    Sary  "  May  6, 1800,  married March 26, 1818, Henry Kelley.    Rebecah  "  June  29, 1802,  married July 27, 1820, Calif Hayes.    Frankey  "  October  10, 1804,  married May 25, 1826, Alfred McCormick.    Parmaley or Parmelia  "  July  8, 1807,  married ---Hodges.    Malindy or Malinda  "  May  2, 1810,  married ---Smith.    Henry  "  August  25, 1812.    
Very truly yours
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
July 30, 1924.
Virginia P. Acher, 2301 College Ave., Terre Haute, Ind.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 9621, it appears that David Reamer or Remer or Reemer was born in December 1754 in Somerset County, New Jersey.
While residing at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, he enlisted in the fall of 1779 and served as an Artificer on Captains Thomas Wylie and Gibson's Company of Artificers stationed at Carlisle and Philadelphia, and served until March or April 1782.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 6, 1832, while a resident of Cotton Township, Switzerland County, Indiana. He died September 19 or 20 or 21, 1836 in Posey Township, Switzerland County, Indiana.
Soldier married at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, September 1780, Nancy Smith, far she was allowed pension on her application

executed November 5, 1838, while a resident of Posey Township, Indiana, aged seventy six years. She died January 2, 1848.
Their children were-
Catey born December 23, 1782. Jean " July 23, 1784. George " October 11, 1786. Betsey or Elizabeth " September 22, 1788, married March 19, 1809 Peter Lostutter. James " January 22, 1791. Mary " August 16, 1793. Nancy " January 6, 1796. David " February 1, 1798, married Nov. 18, 182- Lucinda Helm. Sary " May 6, 1800, married March 26, 1818 Henry Kelley. Rebecah " June 29, 1802, married July 27, 1820 Calif Hayes. Frankey " October 10, 1804, married May 25, 1826 Alfred McCormick. Parmaley or Parmelia " July 8, 1807, married -- Hodges. Malindy or Malinda " May 2, 1810, married -- Smith. Henry " August 25, 1812.
As no fee is charged, herewith is returned your check for one dollar on the National Bank of Terre Haute, Indiana.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev. War Section Record Division
February 13, 1922.
Mrs. J. Carroll Payne, 1301 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia.
Madam:
In addition to the military history of David Reamer W. File No. 9,631 Revolutionary War, you are fur- nished the following data as to his children:
Catey born December 23, 1783 . Jean " July 23, 1784. George " October 11, 1786. Betsey ( Elizabeth ) " September 23, 1788 mar. Mar. 19, 1809 (Peter Lostutter?) James " January 22 1791. Mary " August 16, 1793. Nancy " January 6, 1796. David " February 1, 1798, (mar. Nov. 18, 182- (Lucindia Helm. Sary " May 6, 1800, (mar. Mar. 26, 1818, (Henry Kelley. Rebecah " June 29, 1802, (mar. Calif Hayes (July 27, 1820. Frankey " October 10, 1804, (mar. May 25, 1826, (Alfred McCormick. Parmaley or Parmelia " July 8, 1807, mar. ----Hodges. Malindy or Malinda " May 2, 1810, mar. ----Smith. Henry " August 25, 1812.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

The Methodist Church
Mansfield - Illinois
Harmon Kelly, Minister
June 16, 1939
Veterans Administration United States Revolutionary War Pension Records Washington, D. C.,
Gentlemen:
I am writing to secure any information you may be able to supply relative to the pension, and attending data, of Mr. David Reamer (or Remier) whose Revolutionary War Record supplied me by the department of archives for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is as follows:
"David Reimer was a Matross in Capt. Thos Wylie's company of Artillery and Artificers stationed at Washington, near Carlisle, Pennsylvania, under the command of Col. Benj. Flower, the date of his enlistment - Sept. 27, 1778. Information from Pennsylvania Archives, Fifth Series, Volume III pages 1087-1088; 1091-1093. A Third muster roll includes the following data alongside the name of David Reimer, that he resided in Dearborn County, Indiana, 1833, aged 80 years. A Federal pension roll substantiates this statement. This roll states that David Reamer, Artificer, was a pensioner residing in Dearborn County, Indiana; services: Penn.Militia; placed on roll July 30, 1833; pension commenced March 4, 1831; age 80 years; Act of Congress, June 7, 1832; from the Indiana Pension Roll."
This gives some information, but fails to give any dates which might have been submitted upon his application for pension. I should like the date of his birth; marriage; death; if these are revealed by the pension record. Also place of his birth if given, and any other data concerning his person that is available.
Thanking you in advance for any consideration you can give to this request, and for any information you may be able to supply, I am
Very sincerely yours,
Harmon Kelly Mansfield, Illinois

Box 69
Falls City, Nebr. Nov. 30, 1929
Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Do you have any record of a pension granted in recognition of the services of David Reames , a Revolutionary War soldier from Pennsylvania? If so, I would appreciate greatly any data that you can give.
Respectfully, (Miss) Chloe Pate

2301 College Ave.
Terre Haute, Ind.
July 23, 1924.
Pension Office, War Department, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Reamer I am writing to get the record of one David Reamer who enlisted from New Jersey in the Revolutionary War and was a member of the Jersey Blues or at least that is the story that has been handed down in the family. The story has also been handed down that he drew a pension of $8 a month the remainder of his life after the war was over. I do not know what you charge for giving this information but I am enclosing a dollar to pay for the time it may take to look this up on the records. If this is not enough I shall be glad to send  pay more. I am anxious to know if David Reamer was a pensioner of the Revolutionary war. I am almost sure he enlisted from New Jersey.
Sincerely,
Virginia Pate Acher.

Payments to be made at Lexington by the Post of A. B. Banks Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Kentucky
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 25 by Daniel Aggle Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, David Reamer _____ of the State of Kentucky _____ who was a Artificer in the Army of the Revolution,
is entitled to receive One hundred and forty four dollars and _____ cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this Twentieth day of _____ April - one thousand eight hundred and thirty-
Lew. Cass
Secretary of War.
Exam. Counter.
J. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Stearns 7508
Payments to be made at Corydon Ind a by Thomas Posey Esq Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Indiana.
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice in Book E Vol. 7
Page 127 by Dan B. G. Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832,
David Reamer of the State of Indiana who was an Officer in the Army of the Revolution
is entitled to receive One hundred forty-four dollars and cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this Thirteenth day of July one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three
Acting John B. B. Lee Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.

Ind.
Na...
FREE
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Rising Sun Pa. Aug. 13 th 1842
Sir
I Received your esteemed favor of the 5 th on the 14 th in which you say that Mrs Nancy Reamers papers have been examined and her proof is still insufficient under the act of July 4 th 1836. but her claim may be allowed under the act of July 7 th 1838 I have used due diligence for her but cannot obtain any more proof. Therefore she excepts under the acts of July 7 th 1838
2. will she have to make out a new declaration, or will the proof & her declaration, which you have, be sufficient from yours of the 5 th which I have before me. I am at a loss to know what to do, whether this letter will authorize her to draw under the act of July 7 th 1838. or whether she will have to make a new declaration or except by letter under the last mentioned act, I then for wait your answer

Also please state whether her name will (or is already) placed on the pen- sion rolls, at the rate of Madam yours Respectfully
J. L. Edwards Pension Office
to short her current in part A. Burk for Young Reamer

Greensburgh Pa May 14 1860
May 20 1860
Wallins
J L Edwards Esq Commission of Peace Washington City

Laurensburg Ind. a
May 12 th 1840
Dr Sir
In addition to the papers furnished some time ago in behalf of Mr Reamer for a pension as widow of David Reamer I now forward his pension certificate.
We have as yet received no answer from you as to this application. Will you please favor me with one at your earliest convenience.
Yours very Geo. H. Dunn
J. L. Redmond
Am. Pensions

Oct 12. 1824.
Conr.
J. L. Edwards Esq Com: of Pensions Washington D.C.

Madison Oct. 6. 1840
J. G. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Sir
Your letter of the 20 th Sept in relation to the case of Nancy Reamer is rec d and shall in future be attended to.
My sympathies prompted me to the payment rather than my judgement. I did not however think I was violating instructions. Your letter of the 11 Oct. 1839 only related to those original certificates which should bear date between the 4 Sept. 1839 & 4 March 1840.
I understood yours of the 23 of April last to be confined to those certificates which should bear date between 4 Mar and 4 Sept. 1840. A close examination of the last letter however leads me to think that you intended it to settle a principle that no original certificates issued after the 4 March or 4 Sept of any year is payable until the half yearly payment next succeeding its date. This letter reads. "No pension certificate issued after the 4 of March is payable until the 4 of Sept next."
I think it best to make the above explanation as I wish to be right in the observance of instructions.
Very Respectfully
J. H. Adair
Pen. agent

Sept 29, 1820
Con.
Nancy Resner
Miss
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Com d of Pension
Washington
D.C.

Shadwell Sep r 23 rd 1840
J. L. Edwards Esq. Com d of Museum Sir
Mrs. Reamer widow of David Reamer dec d . Her day presented me for payment a pension certificate granted her for £144 per year dated 8 th inst. Not having Mr. Edwards from your department to pay the same I hesitated whether or not I should do so the lady being very infirm and having some con- siderable distance to pass. And being in a lacking condition for the want of the money I did pay her and her advise you of the fact hoping my so doing will meet your approbation.
Very resp ly J. D. Edwards Fin. Agt.

3279 Nancy Reames of David Indiana
admitted
Artificer 2 nd p 144. Capt Wiley Col. Baldwin Pa.
died 21 Sep 1830
Act 7 July 1838
A. Burks Rising Sun. Indiana

Brief in the case of David & Nancy Reamer, dec d , late of Ohio County and State of Indiana acts of June 1832 & 7 July 1838 & subsequent acts
Claim, ( "original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Artillery Artificer in Col Flowers Regiment. increased from $144 to $240.
Name and residence of Agent.
L. M. Murray Canandaigua N.Y.
S. Cole Examining Clerk.

Aug 21 Sept 1836
L. H. Dury Canandaigua NY

Ganandaigua - Feb. 27. 1852 -
Sir;
I enclose the certificate in the case of Anna in compliance with the request contained in your letter of the 20 th inst.
I also enclose papers in the case of Joel W. Church, Artificer 2 d , N.Y. - for an increase.
very respectfully
Your obedt Servt.
L. M. Drury
J. E. Head Esq - Comm ee of Pensions Washington D.C.

Canandaigua
Feb 14. 183-2
Sir:
Be pleased to insert the name of John B. Craft as administrator in the case of Nancy Runner, to whom the certificate may be made payable, and notify the agent at Madison, Indiana.
Very respectfully
Your obed. servt.
L. M. Brown
J. E. Head Secy
Court of Pensioners
Washington
D.C.

Feb. 6. 1840
Ind. 4963
4 July 1836
FREE
James P. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Rising Sun Pa. Mar 28 th 1840 To James L Edwards, Sir
I have submitted to you proof to substantiate Mrs Nancy Reames claim as a widow under the act of congress July 4 th 1836. Her husband was a revolutionary soldier he drew his pension rather where it was paid, at Lowreyburgh Dearborn County, and in reference of the the names paid at that agency you will be able to find his name, all of which is respectfully submitted, and await your answer O Yours
A. Brink for
Mrs Nancy Reames As please direct your communications to me at Rising Sun Dearborn Co. Pa

David Reamer, dec d Ia,
Act 7 June 1832
Sec to p 240 per an, dec dy p 144, Comy 4 March 1831 Vendg 20 Sept 1836, payable to Elizabeth Sastutter
Pamela Hodges Melinda Smith &
Leah Reamer, only surviving children
Jincy Reamer, dec d
Sec to p 240 per an, dec dy  to p 144, Comy Act 21 Sept 1838
2344 endg 2 Jany 1848, payable as above
J. M. Brury Circumstances MS,

A965
Nancy Reames of David Indiana

State of Indiana } Dearborn County } ss On this the thirty first day of October A.D. 1857 personally appeared before the com- petent court of Dearborn County aforesaid Nancy Reimer a resident of said County and State of the County of Dearborn in said County aged seventy seven years, who first being duly sworn according to law with an her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the pension made by the act of Congress passed July 15 1836 that she is the widow of David Reimer who was a pensioner of the United States drawing twelve dollars per month for services rendered as a soldier in the war of the revolution and whose pension was on the roll of the Indiana agency at the time of his death. She further declares that she was married to the said David Reimer some time in the month of September in the year One thousand seven hundred and Eighty and while the said David was yet in the service of the United States. The day of the month she has now no rec- ollection nor is there any record evidence of said marriage that she knows of. That she was so married to said David in Carlisle in the State of

Pennsylvania That her husband the said David died on or about the nineteenth day of September in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty five, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed -
Nancy Reamer
Sworn to in open court Oct. 31 st 1839 J. M. Ross - Deputy Clerk
Be it remembered also that at the same time personally appeared in open court aforesaid David Reamer who being duly sworn, doth upon his oath say that he is the son of David Reamer and Nancy Reamer who are named in the foregoing Affidavit That he this deponent is now forty two years of age and that he has seven brothers & Sisters older than him this deponent & the children of said David & Nancy Reamer. That there is a regular family record of the Births of said children kept in

The family bible of said David Reiner now in the possession of the family from which it appears that the first child of said David & Nancy was born on the 22 nd day of December one thousand eight hundred and eighty two. That the said David Reiner was for many years and to the day of his death a pensioner of the United States for services rendered as a soldier in the war of the Rebellion. That Reponent has always understood from his said father and mother and has frequently heard it stated by said David that he was married to the said Nancy then being Nancy Smith at Carlisle in the State of Pennsylvania before the close of the war of the Rebellion while he said David was yet in service of the U. S. as a soldier. That said David and Nancy have always since Reponents recollection lived together as man & wife until the day of said David's death. The said Nancy has always acknowledged as the lawful wife of said David by him & all others and have raised together thirteen children & have now  spent grand  lived  had ninety nine children & grand children. That said Nancy has always remained and still is the widow of the said David who died about the

As stated in the foregoing affidavit of Nancy Reamer and this deponent fully & entirely believes that the facts set forth in the foregoing deposition of Nancy Reamer are true as there stated David Reamer
Sworn to in Open Court Oct 31 st 1839 Thos. R. Ross Deputy clerk
Filed Oct 31 st 1839 Spencer Heath Clerk
Official at law to Sherborne Deputies

State of Indiana, Dearborn County ss. Dearborn Circuit Court, October 31 st 1839. October Term, A.D. 1839. ) 4 th Judicial day.
Now on this day comes into Court, Nancy Hemsr and proves to the satisfaction of the Court by her own affidavit and the affidavit of David Hemsr, sworn to & filed in Court, that she is the Widow of David Hemsr deceased, who was in his lifetime a Pensioner of the United States, drawing twelve dollars per month for services rendered as a Soldier in the War of the Revolution.
The State of Indiana, Dearborn County ss. I, William V. Check, Clerk of the Dearborn Circuit Court hereby certify the above and foregoing to be a true Copy from the Records of said Court, and I do further certify the affidavits attached to be the same above referred to.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the seal of said Court, at Wilmington, this 13 th day of January A.D. 1840.
William V. Check, Clerk

State of Indiana S.S. Dearborn County 3
On this the 16 day of November 1839 personally appeared Henry Kelly of lawful age who being by me first duly sworn deposes and saith that was acquainted with David Reamer and with Nancy Reamer and was acquainted with David Reamer about thirty three years and that he lived with the said Nancy Reamer during all of that time and that during all that time he recognized the said Nancy as his lawful wife and that I was acquainted with the said David Reamer and he lived with the said Nancy as man and wife until the day of his death and I have frequently heard him the said David Reamer say that he never had any other wife that he was married to the said Nancy in the year 1780 and that his first child Cotty Reamer was born whilst he was in the army and he believes him to be the same man that the said Nancy Reamer has mentioned in her said affidavit
his William X Kelley mark.
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 16th day of November 1839 Isaac DeCoursey Justice of the peace
State of Indiana Dearborn County 4 S.S. I first duly sworn deposes and saith that the foregoing affidavit was made to certify that William Kelly who made and subscribed the same is a man of good character and worthy of credit under oath. Isaac DeCoursey Justice of the peace

State of Indiana ss. Dearborn County } On this the 16 th day of
November 1839 personally appeared Michael Smith of lawful age who being by me Joel Debourcy a justice of the peace in and for said county duly sworn deponeth and saith that he was acquainted with David Reamer and Nancy Reamer, and was acquainted with David Reamer about 19 years and that he lived with the said Nancy Reamer during all of that time, and that during all of that time he recognized the said Nancy as his lawful wife. I was acquainted with the said David Reamer until the day of his death and that he always recognized and lived with the said Nancy, and he frequently had David Reamer say that he was married to the said Nancy in the year 1840 and that his first child Katy Reamer was born whilst he was in the Army and he believes the said David Reamer to be the same that Nancy Reamer has mentioned in her said Certificate
his Michael Smith mark
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 16 th day of November 1839
Joel Debourcy justice of the peace State of Indiana Dearborn County ss. I for Secondary justice of the peace in and for said County before whom the foregoing affidavit was made do certify that the said Michael Smith who made & subscribed the same is a man of good moral character and worthy of credit in all his dealings Joel Debourcy justice of the peace

State of Indiana, ss. Dearborn County
On the 8 th day of June 1840 personally appeared Peter Lootaher who being of lawfully age and who being by me duly sworn deponeth and saith that he was acquain- ted with David & Nancy Reamer ever since the year 1808 and that at that time they lived together as man and wife and until his death and that he believes that they were married in the year 1780 that both David Reamer and Nancy Reamer have both frequ- ently told him that they were married in Carlisle Pennsylvania in the year 1780 and that he became acquainted with them in the year 1808 and that he was married to Elizabeth Reamer daughter of the said David and Nancy Reamer in the year 1809 and about that time I became acquain- ted with the Records in their fam- ily bible and that their first bib- le was given to me which I be- lieve had the Records of their marri- age and believe that it stated to have taken place in the year 1780 which bible has since been destroyed but before I got the old bible they got a larger one and I believe they was copied from the bible that I got in to the large one which was done I think some time in the year 1803 or 1804, which leaves is now with attached. And I believe that said bible has ever since the

The death of the said Homer been in the hands of his widow Nancy Homer Peter Lobstutter
Sworn and Subscribed to before me This 8th day of June A D 1839
I do hereby certify the justice of the poem
State of Indiana Dearborn county ss
I do hereby certify the justice of the poem in and for the county aforesaid and before whom the foregoing affidavit was made as certify that Peter Lobstutter who made and subscribed the same is a man of good character and worthy of credit under oath
I do hereby certify the justice of the poem
State of Indiana Dearborn County ss I William Roberts clerk of the Dearborn Circuit as hereby certify that I do hereby certify that the within to the document that has been is an exact copy of the original and that nothing to the contrary has been done or as such full faith and credit are due and ought to be given as said full discovery is duly comprehensive qualified according to law In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the court at Richmond the 11th day of June A D 1840 William Roberts Clerk

State of Indiana } S th Dearborn County } ss
On this Eighth day of June 1840. appeared David Kelley who being of lawful age and who being by me Joel DeCoursey a Justice of the peace in and for said County, duly sworn deposes and saith.. that I was since what acquainted with David Reumer in the Town of Carlisle Cumberland County & State of Pennsylvania and at that time he as I understood was married to a Woman whom he called Nancy - Since that time I have known the same David Reumer and the said Woman Nancy whom he called his wife and of her the said man called his wife, and the said Nancy being called his wife I never heard Contradicted by any person, and from all circumstances I Verily believe the said Nancy to be his true and lawful wife according to law Also I have been acquainted with the said D Reumer & Nancy his Wife in the State of Indiana from the year 1815. until the time of his death which took place in the year A D 1836. and I always understood that the said D Reumer always from his actions both publicly and privately acknowledged the said Nancy to be his lawful Wife, and it was never understood that he ever married or was married of any other
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 8 th day of June A D 1840
David Kelley
Joel DeCoursey Justice of the peace
The State of Indiana } ss I Joel DeCoursey justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid and before whom the foregoing affidavit was made do certify that Samuel Kelley who made and subscribed the same is a man of good character and worthy of credit under oath
Joel DeCoursey Justice of the peace

3279 NW 22 Inda 7 July 1838 Mrs. Raper
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L. Edwards Esq. Commission of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Troy Nov. 13. 1838
Sir
Indorsed I have the Honor to send the claim of Nancy Parker for a pension under the act of Congress of July 1838; if correct you will please send the accompanying power of attorney to the proper officer that a warrant may issue
Yours Most respectfully William B. Keen
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm. of Pensions

The State of Indiana Ohio County ss
I John R Ross Clerk of the Probate court of said County, hereby certify that John B. Craft has been duly appointed administrator on the estate of Mrs. Nancy Reamer deceased who was widow David Reamer deceased, a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States at the rate of $144. or per annum In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said court at Rising Sun this 7 th day of February 1852
John R Ross clk

Nancy Reamer
Direct to Wm C Dean New York, Ind.

The United States of America
The State of Indiana
Switzland county ss.
Be it known, that before me James M c Henry, a justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid Nancy Reames, and made oath in form of law, that she is the identical person who drew a pension under the act of the 3 rd of March AD 1843, on account of the Revolutionary service of her husband, the late David Reames at the rate of one hundred & 44 dollars per annum - that her pension certificate was dated the day of AD 1843; that she now makes this affidavit for the purpose of drawing a pension under the act of Congress, passed on the 17 th of June 1844 entitled "An act to continue the pensions of certain widows" that she has not intermarried, but continues to be a widow - that she now resides in Posey township in the county of Switzland and State of Indiana and has resided there for the space of Twenty Nine years past and that previous thereto she resided in the State of Kentucky - Nancy Reames
Sworn to and subscribed this 14 th day of August AD 1844 in presence of
Peter Loshutter
Elizabeth Loshutter
Before me
James M c Henry
Justice of the peace I certify that the above affidavit is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual who drew a pension, as stated by her, in her foregoing affidavit.
James M c Henry Justice of the peace

The State of Indiana } Switzerland county } ss.
I Edward Patton clerk of the Switzerland Circuit court do hereby certify that James M. Hearn Esq. is an acting justice of the peace in and for said county and that the signature to the within affidavit and power of attorney purporting to be his is genuine and in his proper handwriting
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at Vevay this 27 th day of August A.D. 1844
Edward Patton Clerk

State of Indiana Switzerland county ss.
Know all men by these presents that I Nancy Reamer within named, do hereby constitute and appoint William C. Ream, my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to receive from the Commission of Pensions, at Washington City my certificate of pension, under the act of Congress of 17 th of June 1844.
Witness my hand and seal this 14 th day of August 1844
Witness present Nancy Reamer (Seal)
Other Sealable
The State of Indiana, Switzerland county ss.
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a justice of the peace in and for said county Nancy Reamer, and acknowledged that the above power of attorney to her herein set and sealed given under my hand and seal this 14 th day of August A.D. 1844
James M. Hengen Justice of the Peace

May
Drift to Mr. G. Stone New York City
5730
1961

State of Indiana Switzerland county ss.
On this 8th day of May A.D. 1843, personally appeared before me the undersigned a justice of the peace in and for said county Nancy Reamer, a resi- dent of Posey Township, County aforesaid aged eight years; who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by act of Congress, passed on the 3 rd March A.D. 1833, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War - that she is the widow of David Reamer who was an officer in the army of the Revolution and that she said Nancy Reamer received, under the act of July, 7, 1838, a pen- sion of One hundred and forty four dollars per annum. She further declares that she is still the widow of said David Reamer - said David Reamer, was a pen- sioner of the United States, and his certi- ficate was numbered 7508, and dated April 20. 1833
Nancy Reamer
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me and I hereby certi- fy that the above declarant is personally known to me. Witness my hand and seal
Jamie M'Henry Justice of the Peace

State of Tennessee 3 rd Pickett, Clinton County
I Edward T. Allen Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County do hereby certify that James M c Henry before whom the within affidavit was made and subscribed was and is now an acting justice of the peace duly commissioned & qualified and that full faith and credit are due him Ought to be given; In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and attached the Seal of said said Pickett, Clinton County Court At Knoxville in said County State the 11 th day of May A D 1863 Edward T. Allen Clerk

Know all men by these presents, that we Pernelia Hodges and Malinda Smith of the County of Schuyler and State of Illinois do hereby constitute and appoint Samuel M. Knight of Washington City our true and lawful attorney for us and in our names, to prosecute our claims as heirs at law of David Rener, and Nancy Rener deceased for any and all arrears of Pension that may be due, and our said attorney is hereby fully authorized to examine all papers in relation to said claim on file in the departments at Washington or elsewhere, and to do all lawful things in relation to said claim, that we might or could do, were we personally present. Witness our hands and seals the 25 th day of May AD 1852
In presence of George Greer Nathan Moore
Pernelia Hodges Seal Malinda Smith Seal mark
State of Illinois } County of Schuyler } ss
On this 25 th day of May AD 1852 personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Pernelia Hodges, and Malinda Smith who acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be their free act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned
Edward Bertholf (J.P. Seal)

State of Illinois Schuyler County } ss
Be it known that on this 25 th day of May A.D. 1852 before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Pernelia Hodges and Malinda Smith residents in said County and State, and made oath according to law that they are children of David Rorer and Nancy Rorer who were Revolutionary Pensioners, that they are directly interested as claimants to any arrears of Pension that may be due as aforesaid, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence as our said attorney above mentioned may be used in the prosecution of said claim.
sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year afore written
Pernelia Hodges Malinda Smith
Edward Berthoff P. Seal
Witness George Green Nathan Moore
State of Illinois Schuyler County } ss
I Nathan Moore Clerk of the County Court in the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Edward Berthoff Esq. before whom the foregoing papers were executed was at the date of the same a Justice of the peace in and for said County duly authorized by law to administer oaths, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal at Rushville this 26 th day May A.D. 1852 Nathan Moore CLK