Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2,762, Helfer Cramer, Penn.

SERVICE
Penn.
Cramer Helfer Sophia
NUMBER
N 2,762
CONTENTS

3976 Pennsylvania
Helser Cramer
of York Co in the State of Pennsylvania who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain McDowell of the Regt commanded by Col Snipe in the Pennsylvania line for Private 8 mo — off 26. 66
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of January 1833 and sent to Hen d A. King Harm. Reps
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1832 $39. 99 Pension allowance ending 4 th Mar 1833 13. 33
$53.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Vinial Luce Clerk, Book D Vol. 6 Page 61

State of Pennsylvania York county So.
On the 12 th day of December A.D. 1832 before me one of the Judges of the court of common pleas in and for said county personally appeared Hezekiah Brannen a resident of the Township of Codorus in the county of York and State of Pennsylvania who being duly sworn according to Law doth on his solemn oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress passed June 7. 1832 That he entered the service of the United States during the Revolu- tionary War under the following named officers and served as herein after stated, That on or before the tenth day of July 1776 I was drafted, then between the age of twenty and twenty four years of age, at the Borough of York I entered the Militia company commanded by Captain John M c Dannel Soon after we marched through the counties of Lancaster and Chester to the city of Philadelphia, State of New Jersey to the Town of New Ark where I enlisted for six months in the Flying Camp I continued under the said Capt. M c Dannel Gen l Ewing Major Daily and Col o Snipe we then marched to Fort Lee where I was detained as Guard while many of our men crossed north river to Fort Washington, which was defeated on the 16 th day of November 1776. and after the Enemy began to cross north river, orders were to vacate Fort Lee, we then retreated to the village of Hackensack from thence to Trenton where a day before the Battle we crossed the river Delaware, where on or after the fifteenth day of January 1777 I was discharged and soon after re- turned to my native county of York — again on or before the fifteenth day of September 1777 I was drafted and entered the Militia company commanded by Captain John Miller we marched to the city of Philadelphia where on or after the fifteenth day of November I was sent home, I never rec d any written or printed discharge, I was born in the Year 1753 and am now 79 Years of age, I have no record but date my age from events past, from a state of my extreme deafness and bodily infirmities, I am

not well able to attend in open court, we have a place of public worship in our Township our pastor the Rev. Mr. Melsheimer died about two years since, the present officiating clergy is a young man lately emigrated from North Carolina but resides a considerable distance from the church and not in the Township and of course knows little or nothing of my character
I do hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declare that my name is not on any pension roll of the agency of any State.
Sworn and Subscribed
to the 12 th day of December 1832
Hyel for Brannon
Geo. Barnitz
The seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department were severally put and satisfactorily answered, as follows
1st I was born in York county in the year 1753 2. I have no record of my age, but date it from events part 3 I always resided in York county and resided there when I entered the service of the United States 4 I was drafted in July 1776 when I entered the Army but after I was out the first time I enlisted 5 officers were Gen d Irvine, Col e Ewing, Capt s McDaniel and others 6 I never rec d any money or a pension or annuity 7 Geo. Kreis can testify to my service
We George Kreis and Andrew Finfrock residing in the Township of Coder county of York & State of Penn a do hereby certify and solemnly swear that we are well acquainted with Heifer Brannon who has sworn to the foregoing declaration that we believe him 79 years of age from Roddy in Juniata is not well able to attend in open court that I Geo. Kreis knew him to have served in the Army as stated from the month of July 1776 to January 1779 having marched with him from the county of York in the same company commanded by Capt s John McDaniel and I Andrew Finfrock seen and became acquainted with the said Heifer Brannon in the Army of the revolution and knew him then to be a soldier at Fort Lee Sworn and Subscribed to the 12 th day of December 1832 Geo. Barnitz George Kreis Andrew Finfrock

No 3601
Suspended.
Oct 31. 1832
to Charles Weisner York Penna
Obj: 10. 11. 12. 13.
Page 13.
Adm.
8 mo
26.66
Non. A. King

BRIEF in the case of Heifer Brauner of York County in the State of Pennsylvania (Act 7 June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge?
Judge.
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
no.
3. How old is he?
79 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 July 6 private Gen. Flynn's  Cont. Capt. McDaniel Col. Devore   1777 2 " Militia under Capt. Miller.  
5. In what battles was he engaged?
none mentioned.
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?
York Pennsylvania
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?
By tradition,
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
Defective, for he swears not that he can not procure any living witnesses
I  Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. M. Duffie Examining Clerk.

Dead - 24th / 2. May 1833 S-1840
Phila 1 5509. Pennsylvania Sophia, Cramer, widow of Heifer Cramer,
who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June 1832, and who died on the 22 nd Sept r 1833. of York Co. in the State of Penn a who was a Private in the Comp y commanded by Captain M c Donnell of the Reg t commanded by Col: Swoope in the Penn a line for 8 mos:
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania , at the rate of 26 - Dollars 66 - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of June 1840, also sent to and David Gory. York, Penn a :
Arrears to the 4th of March 1840. $106.64 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept r 40. 13.33 $119.97
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by Wm. C. Kambauer, Clerk, Book A, Vol. 2, Page 148.
Rate of Pension and Arrears

6179 Sophia Cramer of Kutztown Pennsylvania

I know all men by these presents that I Sophia Craumer of the County of York & State of Pennsylvania do hereby constitute and appoint David Corey my true and Lawfull Attorney for me and in my name to ask and receive a pension Certificate for me and in my name and for my use from the Secretary of War of the United States in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal This 5 th day of Dec 1838 { Sophia Craumer mark Henry Craumer
I George Barnitz Esq Judge of the Court of Common pleas in and for said County do hereby Certify that Sophia Craumer is not able to appear in Open Court to make her declaration there in consequence of bodily infirmity
York December 6 1838
Geo Barnitz
State of Pa York County
Personally appeared before me the Subscriber one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said Sophia Craumer and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be her free act and deed for the uses and purposes therein mentioned
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal York December 5 th 1839
Geo Barnitz Esq

State of Pennsylvania
York County ss
I John W. Hettrick, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said county, do certify that George Barnitz, Esquire, before whom the foregoing Power of Attorney was acknowledged, is and was at the time of taking the same one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for said county duly commissioned, and qualified and that full faith and credit are due, and I further believe the signature to the same to be genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at York this 1st day of October A. D. 1839
J. W. Hettrick Prothonotary
George Barnitz

State of Pennsylvania County of York On this 5 day of December A.D. 1838 Personally appeared before me the subscribers one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County of York And State of Pennsylvania Sophie Crammer a resident of said County aged Seventy Six 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 & pensions to certain Widows That she is the Widow of Kiefer Crammer Crammer Who obtained a pension certificate from the War Office of the United States dated the 7 th day of January One thousand eight hundred and thirty three signed by Lewis Cass Secretary of War She further declares that she was married to the Kiefer Crammer on the 5 th of April 1785 by Parson Schrader of York County a Clergyman of the Lutheran Church of York County and that her husband the aforesaid Kiefer Crammer died in York County on the 22 nd of September 1833 and that she still remains his Widow and has not been married since his death that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January one thousand seven hundred ninety four at the time above stated
Sworn to & subscribed before me the day & year first above written
Geo. Barnitz
her Sophie Crammer mark

State of Pa } York County } ss
Personally appeared before me the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County Henry Crauser a credible witness. The son of Kiefer Crauser dec d who being by me duly sworn according to Law saith that is the family record and the only record that he left when he died was entered in an Old Book which his father left with him at his death which is an Original Book of Entry made by him as will appear by having reference to the same at the war Office. Stating the time of the Marriage of Kiefer Crauser to Sophia Metz and the date of age of three of his children.
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 13 th day of March 1840
George Klingfeller
Henry Crauser

Pennsylvania,
York County, Ss. I William Elgenfitz, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, certify, that George Klinefeller, Esquire, before whom the within Affidavit was made, was at the time of signing the same an Acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and as such was duly commissioned & qualified, and that the signature to the same purporting to be his is genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court.
May 14 1840
W. Elgenfitz Proth.

June 16, 1934
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Helfer Cramer-W.2762 Adam Wolf-S.3615 BA-J/AWF
Mr. S. B. Bellows Historical Society of York County, York, Pennsylvania
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Helfer Cramer and Adam Wolf, both pensioners of York County, Pennsylvania.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in claims for pensions, based upon their service in the War of the Revolution.
Helfer Cramer-W.2762
Helfer Cramer was born in the year 1753 in York County, Pennsylvania, names of his parents not given.
While residing in said York County, he enlisted July 10, 1776, served as a private in Captain John McDonald's company, Colonel Swope's Pennsylvania regiment and was discharged, January 15, 1777. He served in Captain John Miller's Pennsylvania company, from September 15, 1777 to November 15, 1777.
He was allowed pension on his application executed, December 12, 1832, then a resident of Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania.
The soldier, Helfer Cramer, married April 5, 1785, Sophia Neetiz or Neteiz; they were married by "Parson Shrader", Clergyman of the Lutheran Church of York County, Pennsylvania.
The soldier, died, September 22, 1833 in York

County, Pennsylvania.
The widow, Sophia Cramer, was allowed pension on her application executed, December 5, 1838, then aged seventy-six years and living in York County, Pennsylvania. She died about July, 1840.
Their children are referred to but Henry is the only one whose name is stated; he was in York County, Pennsylvania in 1840.
Adam Wolf-8.3615
Adam Wolf was born in the year 1750 in York County, Pennsylvania, names of his parents not given.
While residing in said York County, Adam Wolf was commissioned Lieutenant and served from July 1, 1776, six months and twenty-eight days in Captain Smyser's company, Colonel Swope's Pennsylvania regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed, October 6, 1832, then a resident of York County, Pennsylvania.
There are no data in this claim concerning the family of Adam Wolf.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address to whom sent, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., citing the following data-
Adam Wolf, Certificate # 2408, issued November 26, 1832, rate $92.27 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831,

Rev. and 1815 Ware & Gilson 1815
Act of June 7, 1832, Pennsylvania Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Payments to be made at Philadelphia, Penn a by the First Bank U.S. Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Pennsylvania
Helps begins 1812
Recorded by Vinal Luce Clerk, in Book D Vol. 6 page 61

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 7th June, 1832, Kelser Cramer of the State — of Pennsylvania — who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive Twenty six — dollars and Fifty six — 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 Seventh — day of January one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three
Lothrop Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. Edwards

1921 Jan'y 22 - Hist to C. E. Cramer; 1936 - Oct 16 - " " Mrs. Myra W. Thompson exec. 1934 - June 16 - last to D. B. Bell
Brn  WIDOW, &c.
Folio No. 2762  Sophia Cramer  Widow  Heifer Cramer  M. Pa. Line.
Date: July 7, 1838, Vol. A , Page 152
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Sophia V Kramer Pennsylvania
Suspended
Sus. let. 3 d Jany 1840 to Dr. Coreg do. 15 Feb. 1840
Actg July 1838

30
May 18 1820
Post Office New York
M rs Craumer,
J. L. Edwards
Washington City Commissioner of Pension

Sir
York May 17 th 1840
Last week I left you an Old Bible of Mrs. Finpock's and an Old Family record of Kiefer Kraumer for you to examine to have obtain their pensions and the Bath of Henry Kraumer the Son of Kiefer Kraumer which I now send send you it is on or about two years since I had the Declaration of these Old women were made they are becoming very impatient with me about it Will you have the goodness to examine these two cases with their Old records as soon as possible In the case of Mrs. Lehman Lehman I will send you more proof in a few days Respectfully your Old Serv t Hon. J. L. Edwards David Govey
no family record when written up Oct 15-1930-acy

July 8 1840
Sophia C. Bates park
Autumn 1840
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

(York July 6 th 1840
Sir There was placed in my hands today a certificate for a five year pension under the act of 7 July 1838 dated 15 th June 1840 in favor of Sophia Cramer. The object of the person presenting is now to ascertain in what way to proceed to obtain the money payable under the pensioner . has just died without receiving anything of the amt. due. On reference to the act it appears that the Secy. of War is directed to adopt regulations &c. under the act. a copy of which w. perhaps furnish the required information. You will oblige the un- derigned by forwarding a copy of these regulations if convenient, & also stating in a line whether the representatives (children) of the deceased are not entitled to receive the annuity & that without an administration. Very Respectfully John L. Mayer

Pennsylvania
York County, ss.
I John W. Retuck Prothonotary of the court of Common Pleas of said County do certify that Geo. Brumley Esq. before whom the within affidavit was taken, is and was at the time of taking the same one of the Associate Judges of said Court duly Commissioned and qualified and that full faith and Credit are due to his official acts as such and I further believe the signature to the same to be genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court,
the 23 rd day November A D 1839
John W. Retuck Proth.

State of Pennsylvania } York County } LS
Personally appeared before me one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County Anna Mary Dahoff a credible witness who being by me duly sworn according to Law saith that she was present at the same time when when Kasper Graumner was lawfully joined in Marriage to Sophia Metzler on the 5 th day of April A D 1785 by Parson Shrader } Anna Mary Dahoff sworn to and subscribed before } her me this 12 th day of November 1839 } mark
Geo. Barrick

I John Shorman aged 77 Years residing in the Borough of York do certify and solemnly affirm that I have for upwards of thirty Years past been acquainted with Heifer Brannon the above applicant and also with Geo. Krapf and believe them to be reputable men and believe them on their oaths, and many of the facts stated to have occurred, having been in the service of the United States at the same place and during the same time; and this statement is entitled to credit Sworn and subscribed to this 12th day of December 1832
John Shorman
Geo. Barnitz
And I the said Judge do hereby declare my opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department which were all satisfactorily answered, that the above applicant Heifer Brannon from a state of deafness and bodily infirmities is scarcely able to attend in open court that he was a revolutionary soldier and served as stated I do also certify that Geo. Krapf, Michale Finfrock and residing in Codorus Township county aforesaid and John Shorman Esq. of the Borough of York, who signed the preceding certificate are all respectable and creditable persons and that their statement is entitled to full credit
Geo. Barnitz

State of Pennsylvania York County, ss
I Richard Porter prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, do Certify, that George Barrick, Esquire, before whom the within Declaration was made, & depositions were taken, as was, at the times of signing his name thereto, One of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas aforesaid and as such is duly commissioned & qualified, and believing the signatures to the same to be in his proper hand writing. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of said Court, at York Borough, this 12 th day of December A.D. 1832.
For Rich d Porter prothon. W. H. Girtz Clerk
$26:66 for sum
Hon. A. King H. R.

Oct 5
6/17/67 6/17/78 6/17/79 pa.
July 17. 1838.
Hon Barbara Armstrong Stephen P. Williams
RECEIVED
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commr. in Chancery of Pennsylvania Washington City
Three circular postmarks or seals on the right side of the envelope, with the middle one containing the letter 'A'.

York Octob 1 st 1839
Enclosed I send you five pension Claims for Widows under the five years Act. Some of these declarations has made out almost one year as I was engaged in other business & I neglected to send them before will you please inform how long before their terms will come for Examination And oblige your humble Servant David Coney

6179 Sophia Corames of Telfer & Belfer Pennsylvania
admitted
Pa 8 m. - $26.66 107 Capt McSannell & Dwyer Pa
died 22 Sep 1833
Atty July 1838 record of marriage filed.
David Corves York Pa

Washington, Jan. 30, 1838
Sir,
Several weeks ago I sent you three applications for pensions, placed into my hands by Charles Weiser, of York, Pa. Will you be so good to inform me what has been done if acted on, and if not acted on, when it may be expected.
Respectfully yours, Heman Hine
J. L. Edwards, Esq.

Thos. Mayea July 8 1840 G. H.
Recora V 30 page 137

Pension Office, July 8. 1820
Sir, In reply to your letter of the 6 th inst. I have to inform you that the enclosed printed sheets will show what vouchers will be necessary in order to obtain the amount of pension due in the case of Sophia Cramer, &c. It is proper however to inform you that the payment in the case cannot be made until the 4 th . of September next, as the Agents have been instructed to pay no in no case where the Certificate has been issued since the 4 th . of March last until the above mentioned date.
John L. Mayer, Esq., Yrk Penn a .

Rev Sec
910 Steinway Hall Chicago, Ill., Dec 13, 1920.
The Bureau of Pensions, Dept. of Interior Revolutionary War Records Sect. Washington D.C.
Gentlemen:
I would like to receive whatever information you have concerning Helfer Kramer of York County, Pa. He was a man of middle age at the time of the outbreak in 1776 and is given as in a Militia company. He may be listed as Johann Helfrey Cramer.
Also concerning Helfer Cramer, who was in the 1 st Battalion of Associators in Capt. Hoover's Co, Col. Jas. Smith's Batt. — 1 st Batt. of Associators in 1775. He received a pension I know. What does the age "79" stand for in the Muster Roll of Penn. Militia for this period? stand for? The particular reference is "Rev. Pension Rolls, Vol. 3, New Jersey, Penn. & Delaware, pag 194.
Also John Cramer who was in Capt. Wm Lloyd's company, Benj. Beatty was Ensign also Laurence Cramer, who was in

Capt. John Erman's Co. York Co. Pa. Militia?
Whatever information you can furnish as to ages, families, amounts of pensions, etc. would be greatly appreciated.
Respectfully,
C. E. Cramer

OMER C. THOMPSON
362 O'CONNELL ST.
TOLEDO OHIO
Sept. 29, 1930.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Have you any record of a man, surname "Wickerham" - Christian name unknown - who was a Revolutionary War Veteran? If you have may I have a copy of it and if not can you tell me where I can secure it? He took up government land in Ohio where Orrville now is built, was that a grant for military service or did he buy it? Can you tell me what his Christian name was?
His son, Adams Adam Wickerham, 1812

OMER C. THOMPSON
362 O'CONNELL ST.
TOLEDO OHIO
served under Captain Clarke, from Ohio during the War of 1812 , and as a reward for that service was given land in Paulding Co., Ohio. Can you give me a copy of his military record?
Another ancestor, Helfer Cramer , served in the Revolutionary War, from York Co., Pa. Can you give me a copy of his military record? If not can you tell me where I can secure it?
Thank you!
(Mrs.) Myra W. Thompson, 362 O'Connell St., Toledo, Ohio.

OFFICERS
HON. H. C. NILES
President
S. FAHS SMITH
Vice President
RALPH S. CANNON
Treasurer
REINHARDT DEMPWOLF
Curator and Secretary
JAMES W. SHETTEL
Corresponding Secretary
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF YORK COUNTY
TRUSTEES
FRANCIS FARQUHAR
Chairman
GEORGE H. WHITELEY, JR.
S. FAHS SMITH
S. FORRY LAUCKS
J. WM. STAIR
HON. FRANKLIN MENGES
JOSEPH K. KINDIG, JR.
June 8, 1934
U.S. Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:-
Will you please send us any record you have on Helfer Cramer (John Helfrich Cramer) of York County, who we understand was granted a federal pension as a Soldier of the Revolution in 1833; and also on Adam Wolf of York County, pensioned in 1832.
Thanking you in advance for this service, we are
Very truly yours,
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF YORK COUNTY
By
S. Q. Bellows
Office Secretary
SB
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF YORK COUNTY YORK, PENNSYLVANIA

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section AWT:MLB
October 15, 1930
Mrs. Myra W. Thompson 362 O'Connell Street Toledo, Ohio
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 2762, that Helfer Cramer was born in 1753, in York County, Pennsylvania.
While residing in York County, Pennsylvania, he enlisted and served as a private with the Pennsylvania troops, as follows:
From July, 1776, to January 15, 1777, in Captain John Mc Donald's company in Colonel Swope's regiment; and from September, 1777, until November, 1777, in Captain John Miller's company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed December 12, 1832, at which time he was living in Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania.
He died September 22, 1833, in York County, Pennsylvania.
The soldier married April 5, 1785, Sophia Neetiz or Neteiz.
She was allowed pension on her application executed December 5, 1838, while a resident of York County, Pennsylvania, aged seventy-six years.
She died in 1840.
Their children are referred to but Henry is the only one whose name is stated.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
No. 7-2762
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Helfer Geramer 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.     July 1776 Long 1777 Pt. John McDonald Brooks Pa.   Sept. 1777 Nov. 1777 . John Miller ✓          
Battles engaged in, none stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, York County Pa.
Date of application for pension, Dec. 12. 1832 His ch. was of.
Residence at date of application, Lowndes Twp. York Co. Penn.
Age at date of application, born in 1753, in York Co. Pa.
Remarks:
He was. Apr. 5. 1785 Sophia Keely or Kestie. She was allowed pension on an app. of Dec. 5. 1838 while a resident of York Co. Pa. aged 76 years. Three children are referred to. Henry is the only one whose name is stated. Widow died in 1840. The only child of this name found on Rev. War Records.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.