Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 3,742, for Peter Protzman, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn
Protzman, Peter
S. 3742
carded
CONTENTS

1944 Pennsylvania
Peter Protzman
of Lancaster in the State of Pennsylvania who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Witmer of the regiment commanded by Col. Blotz in the Pa. troops time for 9 months
Entered on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 30 Dollars per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13. day of November 1832 and sent to Pensioner Lancaster Pa
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1832 45. 00 Pensional allowance ending 4. March 1833 15. 00 $60.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. McQuiffield Clerk, Book A Vol. 6 Page 76

Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7th 1832.
State of Pennsylvania County of Lancaster ss.
On this thirtieth - day of August A. D. 1832, personally appeared in open Court, before the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Lancaster, now sitting, Peter Protzman, a resident of the City of Lancaster in the County of Lancaster and State of Pennsylvania, aged seventy four years: who being first duly affirmed - according to law, doth on his affirmation make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
I was born in the State of Maryland in the year 1758 and removed to Lancaster in Pennsylvania at the age of 15 years: I lived in Lancaster when I entered the service was an apprentice to Philip Thomas: in the month of June 1776, with the permission of my master I joined the flying camp as a Volunteer: we marched from Lancaster to Amboy in New-Jersey under the command of Captain John Witmer: at Amboy Captain Witmer left us, and we chose George Graeff Captain: from Amboy we marched to Elizabethtown, where we were put under the command of Colonel Clotz: with him we marched to New-Ark and from that to New-York. We remained a few days in New-York, and then crossed to Long Island: where after a few skirmishes we were engaged in a general battle with the enemy: after the battle we returned to New-York: then we marched up the North River to Dallenmill, where we joined the Continental Troops under General Hand: and lay encamped there about two weeks: we were then placed in the general army and marched to White Plains: at that place we were engaged in a number of skirmishing parties, and finally in a general battle.

some short time after that the British took Fort Washington and we marched to New-Ark: during the march, and at New-Ark we had a number of partial engagements, in which I was engaged, but no general battle: from New-Ark we went to Brunswick: where in consequence of the great exposure and wet season, I took sick, and was taken to Trenton, and from that to Philadelphia, where I was put in the betting house, which was fitted up as a hospital. I remained there several days, and from that was removed to Lancaster, where I received my discharge in the month of December 1776. This discharge I had for many years, but it has been destroyed or lost, and I have no documentary evidence to prove it. Philip Neck was my messmate in the flying camp and can testify to my service. I had served for six months when I received my discharge. As soon as I got well, in the spring of 1777 I joined the militia as a substitute for my master Philip Thomas in the company of Captain App. We marched first to the head of Elk, where we were put under General Potter: from that to Sweed's ford on the Schuylkill: then to Germantown, where we arrived just towards the termination of the battle: a few days after we were discharged, having only been drafted for two months. Soon afterwards I joined a company from Lebanon as a substitute for a man whose name I do not recollect. The Captain's name was Shrauffel. We marched to Philadelphia: from that to Germantown, and then to Chestnut Hill, where there was an engagement. I was out at the time of this battle on a scouting party under Major Richart; we had a number of skirmishes with parties of the enemy, but I was not engaged in the general battle. I was soon after discharged, having served two months. The same fate has met my discharges from the militia as from the flying camp, and I have no documentary evidence, nor do I know any one whose testimony I can procure, who can testify to my service in the militia.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatsoever

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.
Peter Protzman
affirmed and subscribed in open Court August 30 th 1832 Attest Chas. Bachman Protho.
We John C. Baker a clergyman, residing in the City of Lancaster and Jacob Long, residing in the same City, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Peter Protzman, who has subscribed and affirmed to the above declaration: That we believe him to be 74 years of age: That he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. And I Jacob Long, do further certify that I perfectly recollect when Peter Protzman left this place with the flying camp and on his several tours of service in the militia: and that I have every reason to believe the truth of his statement in respect to it.
John C. Baker.
Sworn and subscribed in open Court The thirtieth day of August 1832. Attest Chas. Bachman Protho.
Jacob Long
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above-named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears that John C. Baker who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman resident in the City of Lancaster, and that Jacob Long, who has also signed the same is a resident in the City of Lancaster, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Walter Franklin Sam d Dale
I, Christian Bachman, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Lancaster, certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Peter Protzman for a pension. In testimony whereof I have here to set my hand & seal of office the 30 th day August 1832.

Lancaster County ss.
On the thirtieth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two, personally appeared before me Samuel Dale one of the associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of said County. Philip Heck of the age of 76 years; who being duly sworn declares and says that Peter Protzman, the within petitioner was his mate during the whole term of service in the flying camp; and that he has a perfect knowledge and recollection of all the facts stated in the said petition, so far as respects the six months of service in the flying camp.
Sworn & subscribed the day and year aforesaid before
Philip Heck
No 4399
Sam Dale
I, Christian Bachman, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Lancaster, in the State of Pennsylvania, hereby certify that the within and foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Peter Protzman for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereto set my hand and the seal of the said Court this thirtieth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
Christian Bachman Proth.
I, Walter Franklin, President of the several Courts of Common Pleas of the second Judicial District of Pennsylvania, hereby certify that Christian Bachman whose signature is attached to the above certificate is the Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Lancaster, duly authorized and commissioned; and that the seal annexed hereto is the genuine & authentic seal of the said Court; and also that Samuel Dale is one of the associate Judges of the said Court for the County of Lancaster.
Walter Franklin

No 4399
Pennyharra
Admulllee
Private 9 months.
£30.
To Pensioner
Lancaster
Pennyharra
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BRIEF in the case of  Peter Protzman of Lancaster  County of Lancaster in the State of Pennsylvania  (Act 7 June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 94.  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.     June In 1776 5. X Private Gen. Washington Capt. Mottmer Capt. Knapp Col. Glotzy Genl. Hand   1777 2 Substituted do Capt. Off. Genl. Potter   " 2 atto do Major Richard   9 months  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Song Island White Plains  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Lancaster, Penns yl a.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Living & traditional  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Jas. Wilson
Examining Clerk.

Rev. War Sec 1- P.H.

Oct. 7 1913
Veray Indiana
Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions. Wash. D. C.
Dear Sirs: Will you kindly inform me, if you have any records of Daniel Reckner neg Continental Soldier of Revolutionary War from 5 th Pennsylvania Regiment.
Also-
Peter Protzman or Protzman from Pennsylvania - served as Guard at Lancaster 1775 to 1776 - Any information you can give will be very gratefully received.
Respectfully, Mrs. Flora B. Morrison Veray Indiana

1913 Oct. 15 - Hist. to Mrs. Flora B. Morrison V. L. M. 1917 Apr. 3 Hist. to Mrs. James P. Everts.
Reuben
3742
INVALID.
File No. 3742
Peter Protzman
Print Rev War
Act: June 7. 1832
Index: — Vol. A , Page 30h
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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W.M.
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There is only one on file - Peter. and it is say the only one
Rev Sec Rec
Sayre, Pa., March, 18, 1919.
Commission of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Y Gentlemen:
In order that I may become a member of the Daughters of American Revolution I have been directed to write to your department for information. The state library sent the names of the following soldiers John 1 Protzman and Nicholas 2 Protzman in Northampton County Militia, also Jacob 3 Protzman in Philadelphia County Militia and Peter 4 Protzman in Lancaster County Militia also a record of a Nathaniel 15 Protzman who was a recruit from Wash Co. Maryland Aug 22 - 1781.
Protzman is the family name, and have you any record of a Ludwig Protzman My great Grand Mother was a Miss. Elizabeth Protzman- (married name) born Dec 25 1788 and it is this girls Father or Grandfather. They came from Lakeham Maryland, Moravians. Any information concerning these will be most thankfully received and greatly oblig.
Mrs. James P. Everts. 301. S. Elmer Ave. (Sayre Pa.)

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Peter Protzman 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.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     June 1776 6 mos. Pvt. John Witmer George Graff Glantz Penn   Spring 1777 2 mos. Opp   Soon after 2 mos. Shaeffer Major Richard  
Battles engaged in, Long Island, White Plains Residence of soldier at enlistment, Lancaster Penn. Date of application for pension, Aug 30 1842. He was a Residence at date of application, Lancaster Lancaster Co. Penn. Age at date of application, b. in Maryland in 1758
Remarks: No data as to family.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.