Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R.1229, John Brobst, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn
Drobst John Catharine
R. 1229
CONTENTS

37 J. Larkins
4294
let 078
Pennsylvania
John Brobst
of _____ in the State of Pennsylvania who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Spangler of the Rifles commanded by Col Green in the Pennsylvania line for Pensions $26.66
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 th day of January 1833 and paid to Gen L. Duran Admin Rep.
Years to 14th of Sept. 1832 — $39.99 Remnant allowance ending 14 Mar 1833 13.33 $53.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Viral Luce Clerk, Book D Vol. 6 Page 48

12 1/2
John Lashells Esq.
New Berlin
Union County H

Berks County ss.
Personally appeared before me the Subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace in and for Berks County, John Boaz, who being duly sworn according to Law, Deposeth and Says, that John Boaz, & Catharine his wife were joined in Marriage by his father, the Rev. H d Boaz, on the 26 th Day of October A. D. 1780. as appears by the original Record, kept by his father for that purpose, —
John Boaz
Sworn & subscribed February 13 th 1837. before me
Peter A. Levan
I am well acquainted with Peter A. Levan & know the above to be his signature & also that he is at this time a Justice of the Peace
Southampton
No. 6
Feb y 18. 1837

Reading February 18 th 1887.
John Lashell Esq. Sir, annexed you will receive a certificate under oath from John Boas, a son of the Rev. Mr Boas, of the marriage of John Boas and Catharine his wife, taken from the original Record of his father Boas. Kept for that purpose, if that will not answer, you will draw one and send it on to me, & I will attend to have it sworn to by Mr Boas, —
Respectfully Yours &c.
Peter Guran.

Ch 12.677 John Birt
Admitted Private
8 months
26.610.
Thos. L. Dewant

BRIEF in the case of  John Bratt  County of  Union  in the State of  Penn a  (Act 7th 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? 73 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.     In 1776 2 As a private Gen. William Penn   1777 June 2 do Capt Peter Spangler   1778 March 2 do Col Baltzer Gehr   1779 Sept 2 do Major Bartle   Col Whistler   Capt do    * discharge dated 10 th Sept
 5. In what battles was he engaged?  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Albany Township Penn a  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Documentary & traditional evidence. Discharge & documents. Judgment do not conclus.  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Vincent Luce Examining Clerk.

Declaration of John Brooks
12.677.

State of Pennsylvania Union County P. B
On this Twenty Fourth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two. personally appeared in Open Court before the Honorable the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas sitting at New Berlin in and for the County of Union in the State of Pennsylvania, John Brobst a resident of said County and State, aged near Seventy three years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the United States passed the 3 rd June 1832 - That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated.
I was born on the 14 th of October 1759 and resided in Albany Township Berks County in the State of Penna. in August 1776 when I entered the service of the United States as a drafted militia man under Capt. Peter Spangler, Lieut. John Riffelhoff, 2 d Lieut. George Kiefer Col. Baltzer Geyer & Col. Michael Lindamant - we marched through Allentown to Boston, then crossed the Delaware and marched to Amboy in New Jersey, the British were at that time on Staten Island, I served out my term of two months and then returned home.
In January 1777 I was again drafted and under the same officers except the Col. who was then in the Legislature - we rendezvoused at Reading in Berks County and marched to Phila. on our way near Phila. we met the Penna. Militia returning from the Battle of Brandywine, and observed their Colours full of bullet holes, we marched on to Phila. where we remained eight or ten days and then marched back to New Town in Berks County - there crossed at Coryell's Ferry and marched to Essex County count home, slept in the count House that night - then marched to Morristown in Jersey Washington had quarters, about three miles before we reached Morristown I saw Genl. Washington riding on a Gray Horse, accompanied by his life guards - we marched on to a place called Bollins Hill and stayed all night, next day

went to a small town called Chatham and drew our Rations and returned some Evening to Botten Hill and remained there about two weeks - we were then called out on a Scouting party, went to New Ark where another Company joined us & we went out and brought in provisions of different kinds, which the Hessians were taking to the British - and then we marched back to Botten Hill where I remained until my term of two months expired when I was discharged and returned home -
In March 1778 I was drafted again under a new Capt. who was a stranger to me & I cannot recollect his name, I knew the Sargent Major whose name was Nicholas Shaver he was from Reading, the commanding officer was Maj. Bartle - we remained at Reading, and spent my term of two months in scouting parties, in Picket guards, & being Ammunition etc. -
In September 1780 I was drafted again under Capt. Wheatstone, we remained at Reading, under Col. Lindamoot - and obtained a discharge from Capt. Wheatstone dated 10 September 1780 stating that I entered the service at that time and had served my term of two months - which discharge is written in German and has not been used - which is the only discharge I ever received - making my service eight months altogether - I hereby relinquish any claim whatever to a Pension except the present, and declare that my name is not on the Pension roll of the army of any State -
Joseph Corleff
Sworn Subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Joseph Shillwell Doct.
Answer 1. I was born on 15 th October 1759. in Albany Township Berks County.
2. I have no record of my age except a Certificate of my Baptism which states the time of my birth -
3. After the war I continued to live in Berks county until the year 1812 when I removed to North. New Union county Pa where I have continued to reside ever since -
4. I have stated in my declaration -
5. also stated in my declaration -
6. I never received any discharge except one which is annexed to my declaration - nor did I ever receive any commission.
7. Ex-Kramer late member of Congress, John Ray late member of Senate, Philip Rhule late member of House of Representatives & many others

respectable citizens of my neighborhood can testify as to my veracity, and their belief of my services as a soldier of the revolution —
Unionville, Pa. September 24. 1832 Joseph Gilwell Prob.
Joseph Gilwell
We J. Henry Frey a Clergyman residing in Union County and Jacob Bickel residing the same county, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Brott, who has not recited and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be of the age he has stated; that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides, & have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion —
Given under our hands this day and year aforesaid Joseph Gilwell Prob.
J. Henry Frey Jacob Bickel
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories presented by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certify that it appears to them that J. Henry Frey — who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in Union County, and that Jacob Bickel — who has also signed the same is a resident in the County of Union, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit —
Hugh Wilson Adam Wright
I Joseph Gilwell Prob. of the Court of Common Pleas in and for Union County in the State of Pennsylvania, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Brott for a Pension —
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 24 th September A.D. 1832
Joseph Gilwell Prob.

K1005
Union County Pa Pennsylvania Catherine Brobst widow of John Brobst
M c Lachell, New Martin Union County Pa

State of Pennsylvania } Union County } vs.
On the 23 d day of December 1836 personally appeared before Judges of the Court of Common Pleas at New Berlin in and for the County of Union Catherine Brobst, a resident of Union County and State of Pennsylvania, aged seventy eight years last July, who being first sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836.
That she is the widow of John Brobst deceased, who was a Pensioner under the act of Congress of the 7 th June 1832, on account of services rendered by him as a private in the army of the revolution. That he made a declaration of his services in conformity with the said act, in the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Union aforesaid, at December Term 1832, and obtained a Certificate which entitled him to receive Twenty six dollars and sixty six cents, per annum, during his natural life; which Certificate, since his decease, has been given up to the Agent for paying Pensions at Philadelphia. She further declares that she was married to the said John Brobst on the Twenty sixth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred and eighty, at Reading Berks County Pa., which was before the expiration of the last period of her said husband's service: That she knows of no persons now living who can prove the marriage: that her husband the aforesaid John Brobst died on the nineteenth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty four; and that she has remained a widow ever since, as will more fully appear by the proof hereto annexed.
Sworn subscribed on the day and year above written in open Court before R. R. McAlay Clerk
Catherine Brobst mark

Pennsylvania } Union County }
Joseph Stilwell and Samuel Wilson Esquires of New Berlin Union County aforesaid, being duly sworn in open Court, severally say that they were well acquainted with John Brubk late of Union Township Union County deceased, and that Catherine Brubk the foregoing applicant is his widow, with whom they are also acquainted, and believe her statement as made in her foregoing decla- -ration on oath, to be entitled to full credit. That they have not heard of her marriage since the death of her husband the said John Brubk, and believe she has remained a widow ever since his decease —
Sworn to subscribed in open Court the 23 d day of December A.D. 1836 R d MacLay ProL
Joseph Stilwell Sam l Wilson
We the Judges of the said court consider the proof sufficient of the facts therein stated.
Ellis Lewis Hugh Wilson J. P. Leigh
Pennsylvania } Union County }
I Robert P. MacLay Prothonotary of the court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Union, do hereby certify that the foregoing are the original proceedings in the case of Catherine Brubk in the common Pleas aforesaid —
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at New Berlin this 26 th day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty six —
R d MacLay ProL

June 23, 1933
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John Brobst-R. 1229 BA-J/AWT
Mr. James J. Brobst Freeland Pennsylvania
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of soldiers, with surname Brobst or Probst.
The record of only one soldier, has been found with surname Brobst; the surname Probst has not been found. The record of John Brobst is given herein as found in pension claim, R. 1229, based upon his service in the War of the Revolution.
John Brobst was born October 15, 1759 in Albany Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania; the names of his parents not shown.
While residing in said Albany Township, John Brobst enlisted and served as a private with the Pennsylvania troops, as follows-
From sometime in August, 1776, two months in Captain Peter Spangler's company, Colonel Balzer Geehr's regiment; from sometime in January, 1777, two months in Captain Peter Spangler's company; from sometime in March, 1778, two months in scouting and picket duty, under Major Barlet; two months in Captain Wetston's company, Colonel Lindemuth's regiment, and was discharged, September 10, 1780.
He continued to live in Berks County, Pennsylvania until the year 1812, when he moved to Union County, Pennsylvania.
The soldier, John Brobst, was allowed pension on his application executed September 24, 1832, then

a resident of Union Township, Union County, Pennsylvania.
John Brobst married October 26, 1780 at Reading, Pennsylvania, Catharine. She was born July, 1758, her maiden name is not stated. He died August 19, 1834.
His widow, Catharine Brobst, was living in Union County, Pennsylvania in 1836. There is no reference to their children.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Assistant to Administrator

June 10. 1897 - History to Mrs. E. H. Young 424. 4 th st. N.E. Caly.
Mar 4 '98 Miss M. Bonstein W. Pittston Pa. 1917 Mch. 14 Hist. to Mrs. John C. Bovard 1923, Jan. 4 " " W. J. Stauffer - En.
1929. June 11 - Hist. to Mrs. W. J. Weinig enr.
1929. June 26 - Hist. to W. J. Stauffer enr.
1933. June 22. Hist. to James J. Brobst enr.
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873:
1229.
P. O. Williamstown Widow of John
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18 .
Discharged: _____, 18 .
Application filed: _____, 18
Ages: _____ _____
Re-enlisted: _____ _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____ _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18 .

X
Catharine B. Robert Pennsylvania
Rejected
Dec 17 Jan 1837
J. Laddell,
Set 22 Feb 1837
J. B. Anthony.
husbands service terminated previous to marriage
1839
2

BROBST, JOHN

Wann ich dich wieder sehe... 10... 1780 ist... 2 mont... als... Callat...
Jacob... (seal)

Translation of discharge
Brunswick Garrison the 10 th September 1782 John Braft entered the service and served two months as a brave soldier by me -
Jacob Wetston Capt.
Translated by me M. Aeller

Miss. Belle Po Dear -
Book's Dec 30 P.R. 4 July '36 3 Dec. Stair -
Public Service
H. B.
J. L. Belovach Esq.
Senior Officer
City of Washington

New Berlin Dec 26. 1836
Mercer County Pa
J. L. Edwards Esq
Sir.
The enclosed application of the widow of John Brebst deceased, is I believe, in strict conformity with the form you did me the favor of forwarding to me in compliance with my request, for which you will please accept of my thanks —
Mrs Brebst is a very old woman and much in need of the little aid which her country has promised giving her, to make her last days as comfortable as possible —
Your attention to this case, as soon as your convenience will permit, and remitting the certificate, (if she should be entitled to one) to me, will confer a favor on the old woman —
With sentiments of Respect
I am Sir your
most obedt
W. L. Lamelly

20 Feb New York B Anthony miss Cath Bartsch Albany
General Edwards Esq Com. of Public Washington City
Deep mine.

Washington City Feb 18 1837
Ja s S. Edwards Esq r Sir I send you an af- fidavit of John Boas, at the time of the mar- riage of John Heathcote. Prob t , which I trust you will deem satisfactory, as there is no certificate of Peter Annand being a justice the Hon Mr Muldenberg has had the kindness to state the fact that his signature is genuine.
I trust you will require any further proof of the marriage please inform me.
Yours respectfully
H. S. Northcote

War Dept: Pen. Offin Feb 22 d 1837
Sir,
The affidavit of John Boag in the case of Catharine Brobst, showing that she was married on the 26 th October 1780, as appears from the records of his deceased father the Rev. Mr. Boag, who married has been filed with her papers in this office. On the examination of Mrs. Brobst's claim it was rejected because it was believed that her husband was discharged on the 10 th Sept 1780, which was previous to the period of her marriage. The papers exhibited by the claimant's husband with his declaration under the act of 7 June 1832, dated 10 th Sept. 1780, and which is alleged to have been given by his captain as an evidence of his having served two months from that date, 10 Sept 1780, is written in the German language. Since the exhibition of Mr. Boag's affidavit, a translation of the above mentioned paper has been obtained, and from the language used, it is apparent that

The paper was given  intended as a discharge for services performed previous to the date which is some of them of the paper; The translation is as follows. "Brunswick township, 10 th September 1780, John Brost entered the service and served two months as a brave soldier by me." Jacob Wetston Capt.
The former decision in the case cannot therefore be reversed.
Wm. J. B. Anthony Feb. 22. 1887
Record Vol. 1. Pg. 19
Wm. J. B. Anthony H. R.

J. Lashalls Jan 17. 1837
Record vol 41, P 260,

War Dept. P. Office Jan 17. 1837
Sir
The declaration of Catharine Brobst has been ex o . She alleges to have been married in October 1780. It The last service of her husband terminates 10 Sept. 1780, as appear by a discharge on file with his papers, and upon which he obtained a pension. The 3 rd Sec of the act act of 4 July 1836 provides for none when the husband had terminated his services pre- vious to the period of marriage. The claim has therefore been rejected and the papers filed.
John Lashells Esq New Berlin, Pa.

RECEIVED MAY 15 1933 PENSION INDEX SECTION

Freeland Pa. May 10-1933
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
My Dear Sir
I am very anxious to get some information in reference as to whether you have, and can give me any data or information from your records, showing if any man or men by the name of Brobst or Probst  who served in the Revolutionary war, and if so, unit in which served. Time of service, Home address, And if possible parents name. I will gratefully appreciate any information you may be able to furnish me.
Thanking you I am Respectfully James J. Brobst Freeland Pa.

FEB 21 1898

Feb. 17, 1898,
Pension Office,
Dear Sir,
Will you please tell me all you know about John Brobst, Private Penn. Militia, Pensioner Mar. 9, 1831, Union Co. Pa. Pension Rolls U.S. 1834. Vol. 2 Penn. p 186.
Oblige
Francis Donstein,
336 Race St.,
W. Pittston, Pa.

OWM
2
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424 4th St. N.E. Washington, D.C. May 18th 1897
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions. Sir:-
I wish to secure the military history of ancestors of mine and wish to know whether they drew pensions, if so whether I can obtain any information from the Pension Office.
The names are from Jacob Brock who served in the Revolutionary War , and John Brock who served in the War of 1812 . Both were from Albany Township, Berks County, Penna, but I do not know anything of the companies they served in. Yours respectfully Rev. C. B. Young.

Richard 28
Jan. 1882

Rev. 16B76.
Feb 25-1917-
Record Division Dept of Interior Bureau of Pensions-
Will you please inform me when John Brobst of Penn. was given pension as Revolutionary soldier also his military record also if possible the names of his children. It was Luanna Brobst his daughter.
Will you also inform me if any of the more Boards du to Penn. were pensioners of the Revolutionary struggle.
Very sincerely
Mrs John C Borard 3826 W. 21 st andotte St Kansas City, Mo.

W. T. STAUFFER ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 303-4 LAW BLDG. NEWPORT NEWS, VA.
TELEPHONES OFFICE 230 RESIDENCE 917
Dec. 7, 1922.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C. Sir, -
I am descendant from John Brebst, born in Berks Co., Pa., and in 1759, died in Union Co., Pa., 1834. He enlisted in the Revolutionary Army when but 17, and served in the Jersey Campaign and later as a scout. He drew a pension.
Will you kindly give me what further information your office may have about him as a pensioner?
Yours truly,
W. T. Stauffer

W. T. STAUFFER ATTORNEY AT LAW 303-4 LAW BUILDING NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA
TELEPHONES: OFFICE 230 RESIDENCE 917
Feb. 21, 1929.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir,-
Kindly advise me whether any of the following Revolutionary soldiers have received a pension from the National Government:
1. Henry Brobst or Probst. 2. Martin Brobst or Probst ✓ 3. John Brobst or Probst. 4. Michael Brobst or Probst. 5. Jacob Brobst or Probst.
If any of them received a pension, I should like to have the information, whatever it may be, that your office affords concerning them.
Yours truly,
W. T. Stauffer

U. S. Pension Dept. Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:- Please give me the record of John Brabst, a Revolutionary soldier, born in Berke Co., Pa and drew a pension in Union Co., Pa - died 1834.
If your records include the name of his wife and of his children, will be very glad to have this information
Resp
Mrs. W. J. Weirig
245 Melmore St Tiffin, Ohio

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
L. W. B. R. 1229.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
March 4, 1898.
Madam:-
Replying to your recent communication you are advised that John Brobst made an application for pension on September 24, 1832, at which time he was 73 years of age and residing at New Berlin , Penna., and his pension was allowed for eight months' actual service as a private in the Penna. troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Spangler and Col. Gear. He enlisted in Berks County, Pa.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Miss Minnie Bonstein,
West Pittston, Pa.
336 Race St.

L. W. B. R. 1229.
This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
June 10, 1897.
Madam:-
Replying to your request for information concerning John Brobst, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an application for pension on September 24, 1832, at which time he was 73 years of age and residing at New Berlin, Penna., and his pension was allowed for eight months' actual service as a private in the Penna. troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Spangler and Col. Gear. He enlisted in Berks County, Penna.
The name of John Brobst has not been found upon the War of 1812 pension records on file in this Bureau.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
Mrs. E. H. Young,
424 - 4th St., N. E.,
Washington, D. C.

Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
WF
June 27, 1929.
W. T. Stauffer, 303 Law Building, Newport News, Virginia.
Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 1229, it appears that John Brobst was born October 15, 1759 in Albany Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, near Spangler's
While residing in said Albany Township, he enlisted and served as a private with the Pennsylvania Troops as follows:
From in August, 1776, two months in Captain Peter Spangler's Company, Colonel Balzer Geehr's Regiment; from in January, 1777, two months in Captain Peter Spangler's Company; from in March, 1778, two months under Major Barlet; from September 10, 1780 , two months in Captain Jacob Wetston's Company, Colonel Lindemuth's Regiment. was dis Sept 10-1780
John Brobst P. 24, 1832 United States Pension Record He was allowed pension on his application executed September 24, 1832, at which time he was living in Union Township, x Union County, Pennsylvania.
He died August 19, 1834.

The soldier married October 26, 1780 at Reading, Pennsylvania, Catharine, her maiden name not stated.
She was living in Union County, Pennsylvania, in 1836, and was aged seventy-eight years.
There is no reference to children.
This is the history of the only soldier surnamed Brobst or Probst, found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Respectfully,
EARL D. CHURCH, Commissioner.
See P. 20 and W.H.

your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the history of _____ 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.
B. 1229
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Aug. 1776 2 years Private John Shaeffer Balzer Zeche Pa.   Nov. 1777 2 years " " " " " "   Oct. 1778 2 years " " " " " "   Nov. 1779 2 years " Isaac Newton " " "  
3/2/90
Battles engaged in, ✓ Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____ Date of application for pension, Sept 24 1832 Residence at date of application, _____ Age at date of application, Jan 6 15 1832
Remarks: _____ _____ _____ _____
Respectfully,
Vol. V p. 116 p. 138 p. 243
Commissioner.
In the event of the death of the soldier, the pension is to be paid to his widow, if she is living at the time of his death. If she is not living, then to his children, if they are living at the time of his death. If they are not living, then to his heirs at law.

June 11, 1929
Mrs. W.J. Weinig 245 Welmore Street Tiffin, Ohio
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R.1229, it appears that John Brobst was born October 15, 1759, in Albany Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania.
While residing in said Albany Township, he enlisted and served as a private with the Pennsylvania Troops as follows:
From in August, 1776, two months in Captain Peter Spangler's Company, Colonel Balzer Geehr's Regiment; from in January, 1777, two months in Captain Peter Spangler's Company; from in March, 1778, two months under Major Barlet; from September 10, 1780, two months in Captain Jacob Wetston's Company, Colonel Lindemuth's Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 24, 1832, at which time he was living in Union Township, Union County, Pennsylvania.

He died August 19, 1834.
The soldier married October 26, 1780, at Reading, Pennsylvania, Catharine, her maiden name not stated.
She was living in Union County, Pennsylvania, in 1836, and was aged seventy-eight years.
There is no reference to children.
Respectfully,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.