Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 2102, George Coffman, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
or Hoffman George Raffman
R 2102
B.L. Reg. 60915-55
Christina
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Rev. J. G. Walker Oct. 30 1855, Let. " " Dec. 21 " " " " " Oct. 8 1856
60.915 } Soc Mar 3 1855 Rec Oct 12 1855
Christina Hoffman mid of George Hoffman private bapt - Alb } Va Mil
Ent about Sept 1781 dis - 1782
War Revolution
• No Papers
Bryanton
J. G. Walker Edenburg Va

14,275
Christiana Coffman
mo. of George.
Va.
July 1. 1838.
"
Jeremiah S. Walker,
Woodstock,
Va.

In order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress of the 7 th July 1838, entitled an act granting half pay, and pensions to certain widows
State of Virginia } ss. Shenandoah ss.
On this 15 th day of Nov r 1850 personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace within and for the county of Shenandoah and State aforesaid, Christina Coffman the resident of Shenandoah county and state of Virginia, aged eighty three years who being first duly sworn according to 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 7 th 1838, entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows, that she is the widow of George Coffman, who was a private in the company commanded by Capt. All in the war with Great Britain 1781
She further declares that she was married to the said George Coffman in the year 1782 or eighty three that her husband the aforesaid George Coffman died in the month of January 1833. that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, that the marriage took place previous to the first day of January 1794, viz. at the time above stated. She further swears that she is now a widow and that she has never before made any application for a pension
Christina Coffman mark
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written, and I further certify that the above named Christina Coffman is unable from bodily infirmity to appear in open court
Philip H. Colley J.P.

State of Virginia } Shenandoah county } ss
On this 15 th day of Nov r 1850
Personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace within and for said county and state, Christian Dillinger aged Eighty six years, a resident of Shenandoah County Va. who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, To wit:
That he was well acquainted with George Coffman, (or Kauffman), the husband of Christina Coffman, whose name appears in the foregoing declaration. That he the said George Coffman was drafted in Shenandoah county (then Frederic) for the term of Three months, that they marched together from Woodstock Shenandoah county Va in the company commanded by Capt George Rinker. That they passed by way of Front Royal, Fredericksburg, then to Yorktown Va, and were then put under the command of Capt. A. Lee. That he was engaged in the Battle at Yorktown, at which time Lord Cornwallis and his army were taken prisoners, and afterwards he was afterwards employed to guard and convey the prisoners to the Town of Winchester and soon after peace being made he married Christina Dillinger (now Coffman). I further declare that I have known said Coffman and wife for more than sixty years, and have lived in the same neighborhood and that they have always been regarded as man and wife, and that the said Coffman died in the year 1833.
Christian his Dillinger mark
Sworn to and subscribed this 15 th day of November 1850
Philip. Helbley J.P.

I Peter Helsley of Shenandoah County and State of Virginia do hereby certify that I am a resident of Shenandoah County Virginia and that I am Eighty five years of age that I have lived in the same neighborhood where Christina Coffman resides for the last sixty years, that her husband George Coffman was reputed believing to have been a soldier of the revolutionary war. and that I concur in that opinion and that the above Christina Coffman who makes the foregoing declaration, and the above named George Coffman have been regarded as man and wife and that she is a credible woman, and that her statement is entitled to credit and that the said Geo. Coffman died about or in the year 1833 and his widow did not marry. I swear to and subscribed this day and Year Afore said June 29 1850 Peter his Helsley mark
Sworn to, and subscribed the year just written.
Peter his Helsley mark Philip Helsley J.P.
State of Virginia Shenandoah County to wit
"The names of those persons who have been joined in holy matrimony in the year and months & below mentioned (all having license from Shenandoah office & by me Simon Karr Seventeen hundred and eighty six June 20. George Coffman and Christina Bellinger"
I Samuel G Williams clerk of the County Court of Shenandoah certify that the foregoing extract is a true copy from the record of marriages in my office. And I further certify that Philip Helsley before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavits were made is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County and that his signature thereto are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 21 day of November 1850
Sam l G Williams To S l

State of Virginia County of Shenandoah 3 ss .
On this 2 nd day of April, A.D. one Thousand eight hundred and fifty-five personally appeared before me a justice of the peace within and for the county and State aforesaid Christina Coffman aged 88 years a resident of Shenandoah County, in the State of Virginia, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of George Coffman, deceased, who was a private in the company commanded Captain All in the 1 st Regiment of commanded by in the revolutionary war with Great Britain, declared by the United States on the 4 th day of July 1776; that her said husband was drafted at Woodstock, Shenandoah County Virginia on or about the day of Sept 1781 for the term of three months and continued in actual service in said war for the term of and was honorably discharged at Winchester Virginia on the day of A.D. 1782. She further declares that she was married to the said George Coffman in Shenandoah County Virginia on the day of A.D. by one a minister and that her name before her said marriage was That her said husband died at Columbia Furnace Shenandoah County Va. on the day of A.D. 183, and that she is now a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3 rd 1855.
Witness John A. Fry
Christina Coffman (Seal) mat

We Benjamin F. Nesbitt and Rebecca Coffman residents of Shenandoah County in the State of Virginia upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Christina Coffman in our presence; and that we believe from the appearances and statements of the applicants, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Witnesses
John A. Fry
Benjamin F. Nesbitt
Rebecca her Coffman mark
The foregoing declaration and affidavit was sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be and that I have no interest in this claim.
John A. Fry J.D.
State of Virginia Shenandoah County to wit
Personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace within the county and state aforesaid Joseph Ludwig & George Coffman mentioned in the within declaration who being duly sworn according to law, declare that they were personally well acquainted with George Coffman during his lifetime that the said George Coffman and Christina his wife lived together as Husband and wife, & were reputed as such, that the said George Coffman Died on the day of 1854 and that the said Christina is yet a widow
Joseph Ludwig sworn George Coffman sworn

State of Virginia County of Shenandoah ss.
The foregoing affidavit as to the death of George Coffman & his marriage & widowhood of Christina his wife were sworn to before me this 9 th day of April 1885 & I certify that they witnesses are credible persons.
Jacob Leamy J. P.
State of Virginia County of Shenandoah ss.
I Sam l C Williams Clerk of the County Court of Shenandoah County do hereby that Jacob Leamy Esq. before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and who has thereto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing an acting Justice of the Peace duly Commissioned and sworn and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this 9 th day of April 1885.
Sam l C. Williams A.M.C.
60.915
Christina Coffman. Application for Dower Land
J. G. Walker agent Edenburg Virginia

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section MFF/eel Cur
May 24, 1929
Allen B. Coffman 4017 Taylor Avenue Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania
Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R.2102 , it appears that George Coffman married June 20, 1786, in Shenandoah County, Virginia, Christena Dellinger . He died there about January 31, 1833.
His widow, Christena, applied for pension November 15, 1850, at which time she was a resident of Shenandoah County, Virginia, then aged eighty-three years, and it was stated that her husband, George Coffman, enlisted at Woodstock, Shenandoah County, Virginia, in August or September, 1781, served three months or more as a private in Captain Awl's Virginia Company, and was in the siege of Yorktown.
Her claim was not allowed as she failed to furnish proof of service as required by the pension law.
No reference is made to children.
The above noted George Coffman is the only soldier by that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Respectfully,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

Auditor's Office Richmond 8 th Oct-1852
Dear Sir
Yours of the 6 th instants. came to hand this morning.
The Registers, containing the names of those persons, who served in the Continental and State lines, during the Revolutionary War have been examined, and the name of "George Hoffman" or "Kaufman" is not found.
From the fact, that this soldier was drafted. I infer he served in the Militia, if such be the case, it is almost impossible, that evidence of his service, can be obtained in this Office; the Books in relation to the Militia, on file in this Office are voluminous, and without any general arrangement or indexes, and the time required to make an examination of them, is longer, than can be spared from the regular duties of this Office. If an examination was made, it is probable that nothing definite could be found, as the entries in relation to the Militia, are usually made in the name of the Captains, of their respective companies.
Sam l . C. Williams Esq r
Yours Respectfully E. S. Hovitt Q l Clerk

Woodstock Va Oct 12 th /82
James E. Heath Esq Com r of Pensions
Sir: you will perceive that I have made inquiry of the Auditor of Virginia for information relative to the services of Geo. Coffman who who was a revolutionary soldier, I have done all in my power to satisfy the department of the Justness of his Widows claim, and will await your decision
Very Respectfully yours &c
J. G. Walker agent for Christina Coffman

State of Virginia Shenandoah County } ss
At a Court held for the County of Shenandoah on Monday the 11 day of October 1852
It appearing to the Court by the evidence of W m Mc Conn, John Haas George Koffelt, Daniel Stickley and Joseph H Samuels that they are acquainted with Christian Dellinger and that his character for honesty and veracity is unquestionable which is ordered to be certified - And the Court further certify that said Conn, Haas, Koffelt, Stickley, and Samuels are persons of respectability and their statements entitled to credit -
I Samuel G Williams Clerk of the said County Court of Shenandoah Certify, that the foregoing is a true copy from the minutes of said Court
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 12 day of October 1852 and in the 77 year of the Commonwealth - Sam d G Williams Ex. D o

Woodstock March 14 th 1857.
James E Heath Esqr Com r of Pensions Sir
You will find the claim of Mrs Coffman enclosed. I have prepared the papers in best manner that was in my power, the long lapse of time, and the death of Comrades so render it very difficult to establish a claim (however Just), of so long standing. The present is one of the few instances that remain, the surviving partner of him who is now gone, but in his day contributed much to the establishment of our independence. Mrs Coffman is very aged infirm & needy.
It is hoped that her claim will receive an early examination, Yours Respectfully
J. G. Walker agt for Christiana Coffman
We please inform me as soon as convenient.
J. G. W.

March 4 th 1851
Respecting a letter from this Office in case of Christina Coffman
va J. G. Walker Woodstock va Jas. P. Heath Secy (Com. of Pensions) Washington D.C.
Steel

Woodstock Feb 22 d 1881.
J. E. Heath Esq.,
Dear Sir,
Your communication of date 20 th inst. was duly rec d & the contents noted. There seems to be an inconsistency between the " Index " number 5 sent & the explanatory note (d). The one recognizes the act of a Justice of the Peace as valid & the other expressly denies that it is so. Will you be kind enough to inform me, which is the law of the Department?
It seems from your statement that the evidence of the Service rendered by Christina Hoffman - in this that it "affords no data on which reliance can be placed in adjusting the claim. Please inform me what data not in the declaration forwarded are required. If you will inform me at an early date in regard to these matters & forward me the papers sent you or copies of them I think I shall have no difficulty in complying strictly with requisitions of the law & the forms. Will a declaration made before a Judge when not sitting as a Court

be sufficient? An early reply will be very acceptable.
Yours Very Respectfully,
J. G. Walker
Ag. for Christina Hoffman
[Faint, mirrored text from the reverse side of the page, likely bleed-through from the original letter.]

Augt 12. 52
Additional Evidence of Christina Hoffman Deed Widow of Geo. Hoffman Revolutionary claim
J. G. Walker, agt Woodstock Va.

State of Virginia } County of Shenandoah } 3/4
On this 27 th day of July 1852 personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in said state & county Christian Dillinger aged 88 years a resident of Shenandoah county in the state of Virginia, who being duly sworn according to law, says that he was a private in Capt All's Company in the war of the revolution that he was personally well acquainted with George Hoffman Deceased the husband of Christina Hoffman who makes application for a pension, and that the said George Hoffman was drafted and entered the service as set forth in said Christina Hoffman's declaration, and that the requisition was made for three months only, but when the state of the continued in service longer and did not receive his discharge until in the month of April May following being a period of time & service longer than six months, he further states that upon mature reflection, he is certain that he did not receive his discharge until the spring in in summer the fall that the draft was made they excepting being detained to guard the prisoners He further states that the said George Hoffman is the identical person who was a private in Capt All or Rinker's Company, and that the said Christina Hoffman is the widow of said George Hoffman, attest J.B. Walker
John Murnan
his Christian Dillinger mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written,
Jacob Lantz 3/4
State of Virginia Shenandoah county 3/4
I Samuel C. Williams clerk of the county court Shenandoah county do hereby certify that Jacob Lantz Esq., before whom the foregoing affidavit was made and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was an acting Justice of the peace at the time of so doing in and for the county aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn and that his signature is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the court for the county aforesaid this 30 day of July 1852 Sam l C. Williams Ex o S ec

He has been informed of the result, which 26 1853 ,
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Woodstock Va. April 2 nd 1853
Dear Sir
Yours of a since date has been rec d and its contents noted; in relation to Christina Coffmans claim for a pension, you say it is useless to protract a correspondence inasmuch as the case or claim has been before the department for several years; and the necessary proof to sustain the claim is still wanting. The in the first place Christina Coffman has proven in Open court that the Geo. Coffman was a revolutionary soldier, that he served six months in said war that she was legally married to said Coffman prior to the war of the revolution, that she is his Widow and was not married after his death, the credibility of Mr Dillinger was made to appear to the satisfaction of the court, & certified to you, I wrote to the Auditor of Virginia to ascertain the amt. of pay paid over to Mr Coffman and rec d his letter, which I enclosed with other papers to the Pension Office; I as Agent for Mr Coffman I dare all I could do in support of her claim, and I must confess had flattered my self that I had complied with the requisitions of the act of congress under which it was prepared. I have done all I intend to do in her case; and but for the aged Lady herself I would not have troubled you with a perusal of this letter; she complains of the treatment her claim has received; being as she believes predicated upon the services of her Husband who contributed by his aid to some the blessings we now enjoy. You can dispose of her claim in any manner you may deem proper & inform me of the result.
Very Respectfully yours &c
J. G. Walker Agt for Christina Coffman

No 14.275.
Nov 26/30
Recd
M rs H. Christiana Hoffman and George
Woodstock N.Y.
Nov 21 st
Original like I have
Edward Count of Paris
Washington City
26/11
see

Woodstock May 25 th 1851.
James E. Heath Esqr
Sir
If I am not considered too importunate I will again cite your attention to Mrs Christina Coffman's papers asking a pension; She is very needy and infirm and still entertains the hope that her claim will receive a favorable consideration, but for her frequent and urgent enquiries, I would now trouble you with these lines, her last declaration was made before a court of record, and the supporting testimony of Mr Bellinger made out as clear as could be at this very remote period,
I hope I will not be asking too much by saying, that your answer at as early a day as convenient will be very acceptable in reference to her case.
Respectfully yours &c
Jeremiah G. Walker for Christina Coffman

Woodstock Va. November 21 st 1850. J. L. Edwards Esq - Com te of Pensions Sir
The papers herewith presented, in favor of Mrs. Coffman are Respectfully Submitted for your examination, any communication that it should be your pleasure to make on the subject, please direct to the undersigned,
Jeremiah G. Walker
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Served in '81
Marry in '8 1  82 83 Record —
Coffman died July 1833
Christian Dillinger testifies that Coffman was drafted for 3 mos
Peter Helsey 85 yrs old, knows they lived as man & wife 60 yrs - poor reputation of service
Christian Dillinger in a subsequent affidavit says Coffman served more than six months
Triflett

March 24/57
Free Claims of Mrs Coffman
James E. Walker Broadstock Va
Lock 9 March 14

J. J. Walker
Sept 28/52

368
Pension Office
Sep 28 1852
Sir
I have re examined the claim of Christiana Hoffman widow of George of Va. for the benefit of the Act of July 7 1838—
Application should be made to the Auditor of Virginia for such evidence of her husband's service as he may pos- sess. In case evidence of this grade can not be obtained, his services must be proved by comrades, who served with him or by those who were in a posi- tion to know that he served as alleged. She must furnish a certificate of death showing the date of his death,
J. G. Walker Esq Present,

J. H. Walker March 26 th 1833

219.
Pension Office March 26 1853
Sir
It is useless to protract the correspondence, upon the case of Christiana Coffman of Va. It has already been continued through several years and the claim is scarcely more complete than upon its first presentation, I need not point-out to you the character of proof necessary for its completion, as you are in possession of all the correspondence.
J. G. Walker Esq Woodstock Va.

14275 Christiana Coffman wid George Co
Let. J. G. Walker Feb 20/55 Since May 31/57 Let to J. G. Walker Aug. 30/57 Reqd. 3 mo. term J. G. Walker Sept 28 1852 July 7. 1858 (over)
aged ev. Oct 14 Case of Christiana Coffman, wid of George Coffman Recd pen.
Oct 14/52
Adol 3. Heath. Esq. Common Pleas of Washington City D.C.

Christiana Coffman
To the commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
FREE
J. G. Walker

May 29. 1857
Rel: to Mrs. Christina Hoffman's estate.
Perkins & Walker Oakland, Va. John B. Woodstock Esq. Washington
George Hoffman's deeds May 11 1853 60,975
not at all due from him Aug 16 1856 1856 Edenburgh VA AUG 13 1856 Washington City D.C.

Received Apr 29 th
1857
Thos Ewing Jr.
John
Pen. Clerk
Atch

Thomas Ewing Jr Esqr
Sir
The claim of M rs Coffman was not adjusted, inasmuch as her declaration was made before a Justice of the peace, I have had her declaration taken in Open court, as required by the rules of the pension office and I think her papers are now properly authenticated you will please urge the consideration of her claim at as early a day as possible
Very Respectfully yours &c
J. G. Walker
Ag t for Christina Coffman

Acts of July 14, 1802, and March 3, 1873.
REJECTED
2102
P. O. _____
Christian Coffman
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18____
Discharged: _____, 18____
Application filed: _____, 18____
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18____
1929-May 24 - Wrote Allen B. Coffman, M.E.E.

State of Virginia } ss. Shenandoah County
At a court held for the County of Shenandoah on Monday the the 11 th day of October 1852.
"It is proven by evidence satisfactory to the Court that George Hoffman who was a Revolutionary soldier died about the first day of January 1833 which is ordered to be certified"
I Samuel M Williams Clerk of the said County court of Shenandoah certify that the foregoing is a true copy from the minutes of said court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 12 th day of October 1852 and in the 77 th year of the Commonwealth Sam l M Williams To Do

State of Virginia } County of Shenandoah } ss
On this 15 th day of December A.D. 1853 personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace within the county and state aforesaid Christian Dillinger a citizen of Shenandoah County aged 93 years who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he was a soldier in the revolutionary war in the company commanded by Capt. M c L. & Lieutenant Rinker was present at the  drafted in Shenandoah Co. Va siege of Yorktown and surrender of Cornwallis October 18 th 1781. and was personally well acquainted with George Coffman deceased whose widow, Christina makes application for bountyland under the act approved March 3 rd 1855 and that the said George Coffman did was the the Husband of the said Christina Coffman, and served a term of Duty of Three months, in the said revolutionary war and received an honorable discharge therefor.
Witness my hand and seal the day and year above written 2 Philip C Dellinger Christian his Dellinger Philip Helsley (mark)
The foregoing Declaration or affidavit was sworn to before me the day and year above written, and I certify that the above named Christian Dellinger is a credible witness and reputed to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Philip Helsley. S.P.
State of Virginia County of Shenandoah } ss I Samuel C. Williams clerk of the county court of Shenandoah county do hereby certify that Philip Helsley Esq. before whom the the above affidavit was sworn to and who has therunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing an acting Justice of the peace duly commissioned and sworn and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have set my hand and affixed the seal of the said county court This 14 th day of December 1855
Sam l C. Williams For S.C.

In order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress of the 7 th July 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" State of Virginia Shenandoah county ss
On this 11 th day of March A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty one Personally appeared before the County Court of Shenandoah in the State aforesaid. Christina Goffman a resident of the state of Virginia in the county of Shenandoah aged eighty three years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows;" That she is the widow of George Goffman who was a private in the company of Capt. All, that he was drafted at Woodstock in the county of Shenandoah in the year 1781 that he marched from the county of Shenandoah under the command of Lieutenant George Rinker, and passed by way of Front Royal Fredericksburg and thence to Yorktown Virginia, at which place he was transferred to Capt. All's Company which formed a part of the Army at Yorktown, All under the immediate command Genl. George Washington, that he was present at the siege of York Town and was engaged in actual combat, during the siege, and which finally resulted in the capture of Cornwallis & his army; that that he was detailed to guard, and assist in conducting the prisoners to Winchester va. and likewise that she has no documentary evidence in support of the claim. She further declares that she was married to the said George Goffman on the 20 th day of 1784, and her Husband the aforesaid George Goffman died on the day of 1833 that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four viz the time above stated.

She is not certain is not certain for what length of time the draft in requisition was made, in which her Husband served, but served but one Tour and returned home after the Army was disbanded. She further swears that she is now a widow, and that she has never before made any application for a pension. Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written Christina Hoffman before
Teste J. G. Walker J. G. Glower
I Samuel C. Williams clerk of the County Court of Shenandoah in the State of Virginia certify, that the above named Christina Hoffman personally appeared before the court aforesaid on the 11 day of March 1851 and subscribed and made oath to the foregoing declaration in open court and which by said court is ordered to be certified.
and I further certify that the following is a true copy from the record of Marriages in my office.
The names of those persons who have been joined in holy matrimony in the year and months to be here mentioned, all having license from Shenandoah office by Rev. Simon Barr
1786 June 20 George Hoffman and Christina Dellinger
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 11 day of March 1851
Sam d C. Williams S. C.
Virginia Shenandoah County to wit
I Samuel C. Williams clerk of the County Court of Shenandoah, certify that Jacob Sautz before whom the annexed affidavits of Christina Dellinger and Peter Welsley were sworn to and subscribed, and William Moreland before whom the annexed affidavit of Catherine McRees was sworn to and subscribed, were at the time of taking the same acting Justices of the Peace in and for said county and authorized by law to administer oaths &c.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 14 day of March 1851
Sam d C. Williams S. C.

State of Virginia Shenandoah county 3 rd On this 13 th day of March 1851. personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the county and state aforesaid Christian Dellinger aged eighty seven years, a resident of Shenandoah county in the state of Virginia, who being duly sworn according to law says that he was a soldier of the revolution in the year 1781. and that he was personally well acquainted with George Coffman named in the within declaration, that said Coffman entered the service with him as a comrade, that said Coffman was drafted at Woodstock in the county of Shenandoah in the month of August or September 1781. and that they marched by way of Front Royal Fredericksburg thence to Yorktown, that they entered the service for three months and that the said Coffman continued in actual service for the term of three months, or longer, and that the said Coffman was engaged in the battle at Yorktown, and returned home after the army was disbanded, The said Coffman marched from Wood stock under the command of Lieut. George Rinker and after reach ing Yorktown was placed under the command of Capt. All en Aul, he like wise swears that Christina Coffman who makes and signs the within declaration, is the widow of the said George Coffman and that she did not marry after his death which took place in the year 1833.
J. G. Walker
Philip C Dellinger
I swear and subscribed the day and year above written and I do hereby certify that the above named Chs. Dellinger is a man of truth, and that he is of the age above stated Jacob Lantz S O
Christian his Dellinger mark

Shenandoah County Virginia 3 rd
On this 13 th day of March 1857 personally came before me a Justice of the peace in & for the county and state aforesaid, Peter Helsley aged eighty four years, a resident of said county & state who being duly sworn according to law says that he is personally well acquainted with Christian Dillinger who is reputed to have been a soldier of the revolutionary war, & he swears that he has been acquainted with Christian Dillinger for more than seventy years and that he has always been reputed have been a comrade of the within named George Coffman in the service of the united states, and that the said Dillinger is a man of credit and truth,
his Peter Helsley mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written and I do hereby certify that the above named P. Helsley is a man of truth, and that he is of the age above stated
Jacob Lantz 80
Shenandoah Virginia) 4 th
On this 14 th day of March 1857 personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for the county and state aforesaid, Catharine McFee aged sixty one years who being first duly sworn according to law, declares that the said George Coffman named in the foregoing declaration died in the month of January 1834.
her Catharine McFee mark
Just J. G. Walker
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written, and and I do hereby certify that the above named Catharine McFee is a woman of truth, and that she is of the age above stated
W. Moreland J.P.

STATE OF VIRGINIA
County of Shenandoah
On this 8 th day of August A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty six personally appeared before me, a Justice of the peace within and for the county and State aforesaid, Christina Coffman aged 92 years, a resident of Shenandoah county in the State of Virginia who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of George Coffman deceased, who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Hall & Lieut. Rinker in the regiment of Virginia commanded by Genl. Lee in the war with Great Britain, declared on the 18 th day of July 1776 was drafted at Woodstock Shenandoah County Virginia on or about the day of A. D. 1781 for the term of Three months and continued in actual service in said war for the term of Three months and was honorably discharged at Winchester Virginia on the day of A. D. 1781. She further states that she was married to the said George Coffman in Shenandoah county on the day of January A. D. 1834 by one name before her said marriage was Christina Dillinger and that her husband died in Shenandoah Virginia 1834 on the day of
She further declares that she has not heretofore made application for bounty-land under the act approved March 3 1855, and obtained a land warrant for said bounty which she has legally disposed of and it cannot now be returned under any act of congress passed for that purpose.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the "act approved March 3, 1855," and the supplementary acts passed therefor.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 8 th day of August 1856. J. G. Walker John Kefler Christina Coffman (mark) Rebecca Coffman (mark) of Shenandoah County and residents of the State of Virginia do hereby declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Christina Coffman in our presence; and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, and that the said George Coffman died, on the day of 1834 and that the said Christina Coffman is now a widow. J. G. Walker (mark) Rebecca Coffman (mark)
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons: that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
State of Virginia County of Shenandoah ss.
On this 8 th day August 1856 personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for said county, Christina Dillinger aged 92 years, a resident of Shenandoah county, who being duly sworn according to law declares that she was personally well acquainted with George Coffman deceased, and that he is the identical George Coffman who was a private in Capt. Hall's militia having served at the battle of Brandywine with the said George Coffman exceeding Fourteen days in the year of the revolution in the year 1781 and that the said Coffman and Christina lived together as husband and wife and were reputed as such and that the aforesaid George Coffman died in the year 1834 and that the said Christina Coffman is now a widow. J. G. Walker John Kefler Christina Dillinger (mark)

The foregoing declaration and affidavits was sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year first and within written, and I certify that I believe the affiants to be credible persons, and that the applicant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
John Hepler
State of Virginia County of Shenandoah ss
I Samuel C. Williams clerk of the county court of Shenandoah do hereby certify that John Hepler before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit was sworn to, and who has theretofore signed his name was at the time of so doing an acting Justice of the peace in and for said county duly authorized to administer oaths, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine and that I have no interest in this claim.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of the said county court this 10 th day of August 1856 Sam d C. Williams
It will be seen that Christina Hoffman's application was forwarded early in April 1855 No. 60. 915, where in the list of Mary's death etc. will appear. Reference being made will appear that papers may be attached to her former application J. G. Hepler agent

4017 Taylor Ave
Drexel Hill
Del. County,
Pa.
Apr 29 1929.
Dept. of the Interior,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington D.C.
Gentlemen:
On the 25th inst you not only advised me that George Coffman , Washington Township, Penna Cumberland County, Penna, did not have a record in the Pension office. His wife was Elizabeth Baker, Coffman date of birth were approximately 1753 and death of George Coffman was approx 1844, His wife died about 1834.
Perhaps you can find a record of George Coffman and wife Magdaline Eyer Coffman in Franklin County, Ind, Marriage was June 9 1802, death of George Coffman was 1837.
Kindly advise me of any further records you may find.
Yours truly,
Allen B. Coffman