Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7,717, Michael Hensel, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Var.
1 Hensel Michael or 1 Hentzel or 1 Hansel
W. 7.717
CONTENTS
Barbara

Ohio. 19. 722
Michael Hensel of Fairfield in the State of Ohio. who was a Private in the Co. — commanded by Captain Morgan of the Regt. commanded by — in the Virginia line for 18 Mo.
Hensel Hentzel Hansel
Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio. at the rate of 62 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th day of Aug. 1833 and sent to Hon. W. W. Brown Lancaster, P.B. Ohio.
Arrears to the 4th of March. 1833. 12 0 — Semi-ant. allowance ending 4th Sep 33. 3 0 —
$150.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Wm. Palmer Clerk, Book 8 Vol. 8 Page 10.

Let to Picket 30 March 1852 " " " 9 April "
5867 Ohio 47 Cin
Barbara Hensel widow of Henry Michael Va who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 60 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. Ending 26 June 1851.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of Feby. 1852 and sent to
J. C. Living Jr. Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 343 Vol. 4

19.722
Michael Hensel Fairfield Co Ohio
Return
Adm. 1 year 8 months
Rev W. W. Irwin Lancaster Fairfield Co Ohio

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
28 th May 2 1832.
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Michael Hensel. Fairfield Co Ohio.
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Jan 1776 1 " " Priv Col. Capt. Morgan 79 years Buckley Traditionary.   Jan 1777 " 6 " " Gen Worthington Capt Morgan Lt Lucas. 60 Va.  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers :
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 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.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
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 to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or place where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
5, 7.
Joseph Rowan

No. 708 Declaration
S.D. Finch Wm Dept

State of Ohio.
County of Fairfield, ss.
On this Twenty fourth day of January, A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty one personally appeared before me a Notary Public within and for the county and State of aforesaid, Barbara Wensel, a resident of Bernet Township, in the county of Fairfield, in the State of Ohio, aged eighty seven years on the 14th day of May, A. D. 1850, who being 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 14, 1836 - That she is the widow of Michael Wensel, who was a soldier, and served in the Virginia line (as she believes) of the Army of the Revolution - and it may have been in the Pennsylvania line, but she is certain it was in one or the other of said lines - She further states that her said deceased husband was a Pensioner of the United States at the time of his death, and for several years previous thereto - That his Pension papers granted him by the Government were surrendered by his Administrator on or about the 19th of July A. D. 1850, when he procured the back pay of said deceased.
She further states that she was married to the said Michael Wensel on or about the 17th day of March A. D. A. D. one thousand seven hundred and seventy eight.

at the county of Washington, in the state of Pennsylvania - That her husband, the foresaid Michael Koensel died at the county of Fairfield in the state of Ohio on the 15th day of July AD 1856. and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto attached -
Barbara her Koensel mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal
Geo. Sanderson.
Notary Public.
State of Ohio,
County of Fairfield ss.
On this Twenty fifth day of January, AD one thousand eight hundred and fifty one, personally appeared before me a Notary Public within and for the county and state aforesaid. William Cook, Esqr. aged Seventy seven years past, a resident of Fairfield County, in the state of Ohio, who after being duly sworn according to law, declares - That he knew Michael Koensel, deceased, for about thirty years of his life time, and up to the period of his death - and also the said Barbara Koensel, the above applicant for a pension, - That they, said Michael and Barbara lived together, in his apartment, neighborhood, as husband

and wife, and were so separated during said thirty years acquaintance. That said Michael Koenzel, died at the county of Fairfield in the state of Ohio, on the 10th day of July, AD 1856. and that the said Barbara Koenzel, still survives unmarried. That said Michael Koenzel, to his affiant, certain knowledge, was a Pensioner of the United States at the time of his death - and was for several years previous thereto - and that his Pension papers were surrendered, after his death by him, affiant, who was one of the executors of the estate of said deceased, when application was made for back pay. Affiant further states that he has no interest in the application of said Barbara Koenzel for a pension.
W. Smith
Sworn to and subscribed on this the day and year first above written. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal -
Leo Sanderson,
Notary Public -

Translation.
Recording of Ages.
1753, I, Michael Hentzel was born into this woful world on the 9 th of November and my sponsors were Michael Dewalt and his wife
Marie Barbara Hirsch born 1765 May 4 th at 4 o'clock in the morning.
1781. Is born to me into this woful world a little son March 27 th and in holy baptism was given to him the name of Henry Hentzel . His sponsors were: Simon Hirsch and his wife.
1782 Is born to me a little son, into this woful world on the 16 th of September and in holy baptism was given to him the name of George Hentzel , and his sponsors were George Fruth and his wife.
1784 I born to me a little son, into this woful world on the 10 th of June and in holy baptism was given to him the name of John , and his sponsors were: his father and mother.
over.

1786 = Is born to me a little daughter into this woful world on the 21 st of May and in holy baptism was given to her the name of Catherina and her sponsors were George Hirsch and his wife.
1789, Is born to me a little daughter into this woful world on the 26 th of May and in holy baptism was given to her the name of Anna Maria and her sponsors were Simon Hirsch and his wife.
1792 Is born to me a little daughter into this woful world on the 25 th of March and in holy baptism was given to her the name of Sarah and old Henry Hirsch and his wife were her sponsors.
1794 Is born to me a little daughter into this woful world on the 19 th of March and in holy baptism was given to her the name of Elizabeth and her father Michael Hentzel and his wife Barbara were her sponsors.
1796, on the 3 d of March is born to me a daughter and at holy baptism, her father and mother, acting as sponsors gave her the name of Margaretha .
1800 - on the 12 th of September is born to me a daughter, named Maria . over

and Christoph Braun and his wife were her sponsors
1798, on the 29 th of May is born to me a daughter, and she was called Magdalena -
From the German, by Fred J. Braendle, January 8 th 1917.

8th March 1862 The National Archives of the United States Sehr geehrter Herr! Ich bitte Sie, mir ein Exemplar Ihrer Schrift über die Geschichte von Preußen zu übersenden. Ich habe Ihnen schon einmal gebeten, mir ein Exemplar Ihrer Schrift über die Geschichte von Preußen zu übersenden.
1798 Ihnen schon einmal gebeten, mir ein Exemplar Ihrer Schrift über die Geschichte von Preußen zu übersenden. Ich habe Ihnen schon einmal gebeten, mir ein Exemplar Ihrer Schrift über die Geschichte von Preußen zu übersenden.
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1786 Ist mir ein Tochterlein auf unsrer Farmen Volle wall geboren d. 21 May und war ist in der heiligen Tauffe der Herrn mit Gaffill Dalsimma und ist Herrs nun groß wird von Georg Herz und seiner Frau Sohn.
1789 Ist mir ein Tochterlein auf unsrer Farmen Volle wall geboren d. 26 May und war ist in der heiligen Tauffe der Herrn mit Gaffill Anna Maria und ist Herrs nun groß wird von Simon Herz und seiner Frau Sohn.
1792 Ist mir ein Tochterlein auf unsrer Farmen Volle wall geboren d. 25 May und war ist in der heiligen Tauffe der Herrn mit Gaffill Dassa und ist der alte Herz groß und seine Frau Sohn wird ist Herrs nun groß.
1794 Ist mir ein Tochterlein auf unsrer Farmen Volle wall geboren d. 19 May und ist in der heiligen Tauffe der Herrn mit Gaffill Elisabeth und ist Herrs nun groß wird von Simon Herz und seiner Frau Sohn Dassa geboren wird sie Tauffe geboren
1796 d. 3 May ist Maria ein Tochter geboren und ist in der heiligen Tauffe der Herrn mit Gaffill Maria und ist Herrs nun groß wird von Simon Herz und seiner Frau Sohn Maria geboren wird sie Tauffe geboren

Auf Zinsung des Altars 1753 bin ich Michael Gantzl auf diese Kammer Rollen welt gestorben d. 9 Novembris und mein Pfarrer ist Michael Durandt und sein Junge Ivan.
Morgens 11 Uhr starb ich d. 11. Novembris 1763 d. 11. Novembris 1763
1781 bin ich ein Populin auf diese Kammer Rollen welt gestorben und was ihm das Pfarrer in der Kirche Ernst und Herrn Gantzl sein Pfarrer war Dreyer
1782 bin ich ein Populin auf diese Kammer Rollen welt gestorben am d. 16 Novembris und was ihm das Pfarrer in der Kirche Ernst mit Galtzell Georg Gantzl und sein Pfarrer war Georg Dreyer und seine Frau.
1784 bin ich ein Populin auf diese Kammer Rollen welt ge- storben d. 10 Juny und was ihm in der Kirche Ernst das Pfarrer war Galtzell Johannes und sein Pfarrer war Michael Dreyer und seine Frau die Kirche Ernst gestorben.
Hessel, Michael Vater 1791
J. V. Sauer...

Declaration showing discharge of all debts and liabilities
for Pension

State of Ohio Fairfield County
On this
day of March A.D. 1833
Personally appeared in open court before the honorable the judges of the court of common pleas in and for the county aforesaid now sitting at Lancaster in the said county Michael Hensel a res- ident of the said county of Fairfield aged between * seventy nine and eighty years who being first duly sworn according to law, told me that he made the * following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832.
That he was born on the 9 th day of November A.D. 1753, as he believes, and as appears from a written record known in his possession in Berks Co- unty in the state of Pennsylvania - that he removed from thence to Berkeley County in the state of Virginia That whilst residing at the latter place he was drafted  drafted or drafted as a minuteman in the service of the said state of Vir- ginia or state of Virginia  was placed in  and joined a company commanded by Captain William Morgan, Lieutenants William Lucas and Ensign Henry Bedinger sometimes in company as he believes, in the year A.D. 1776. That having so drafted or drafted or supposed he was sworn in by one Robert Reddyard, (who held some office in the county ) and agreed to serve as so supposed during the term of two years - That the said company, including said de- ponent continued to parade and kept themselves con- stantly ready to obey the orders of the proper authorities in marching against the Tories and never showed any rebellious disposition place a danger since from those some- -times until about the latter part of December which which following. That at the latter period being about a near one year after the first draft or classification  time supposed a proposition was made to the said company inclu- -ding said deponent to march to the scene of the Rev- -olutionary war, and aid the forces of the U. States in the state of Kentucky, by the officers of said company upon condition that if they should so serve for a period of six months, they would receive a full discharge for the two years service which they had bound themselves

to perform in the state of Virginia so as before first stated - That said deponent understanding that the said proposition was authorized by Officers commanding the armies of the United States, accepted the same. The Company was in part reorganized by appointing at that time Lieut. 1st Lieutenant and the said William Lucas as 2 d Lieutenant - That he commenced his march about the time aforesaid, to wit about the first of January A.D. 1777 and passing through Shepherdstown, Middletown, Fredericktown, Hagerstown, Little York, Lancaster. Then a detour to the state of New Jersey -
That there he joined the U. States forces at the residence of Lord Sterling, That they then marched to Quibbletown and from there to Brunswick, and was present and fought in the Battle which took place at the last named place. That after said Battle he returned to the residence of Lord Sterling and from there went to Quibbletown where he remained until about the time of the first of July next following to wit, in the year A.D. 1777 making a period of six months in the latter town and one year and six months in the whole, from the time he first joined  joined until he was discharged at Quibbletown as aforesaid.
That before he left Quibbletown he was furnished with a written discharge by his Capt. William Morgan which discharge was signed by General Washington but that said discharge has since been destroyed with other papers which were consigned or defaced by the spilling of Exp. Belief , a few years since.
That after being so discharged he returned home to his former residence in Virginia where he continued to live during the next eighteen months when he removed to Washington County in the State of Pennsylvania and at which place he resided about twenty one years from whence he removed to this County in or about the year A.D. 1801 when he still resides.
That he has now no documentary evidence of his services aforesaid nor is he certain of any person living by whom he could prove the same.
That he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present and defers that his reward is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state to his knowledge nor has it ever been returned & subscribed to the day of Michael's  Michael's  year aforesaid .
Attest John Boyle etc
Hensel, Michael Va. W 7717

We George Wise a blacksmith residing in the county of Fairfield and state of Ohio and William Brock residing in the same county and state hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Michael Hessel who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration, that we believe him to be of the age which he therein states himself to be, 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.
Sworn to and subscribed the 10th 11th day of March 1833 George Wise William Brock
And the said board do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department that the above applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the board further certify that it appears to them that George Wise who signed the preceding certificate is a blacksmith resident in Fairfield county and state of Ohio and that Michael Hessel who also signed the same, is a resident in the same county and state, and is a credible person and that this statement is entitled to credit.
I Hugh Boyle, Clerk of the board of Common Pleas in and for Fairfield county state of Ohio aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said board in the matter of the application of Michael Hessel for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 7th day of March one thousand eight hundred & thirty three
Hugh Boyle Clerk of court of Common Pleas for Fairfield county Ohio

May 2, 1932
BA-J/AWF XXXXXXXXXXXX
Michael Hensel S. 7717
Mr. John Hensel 308 S. 15th Street Corsicana, Texas.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Michael Hensel, a soldier of the War of the Revolution.
The data contained herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 7717, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Michael Hensel, the name also appears Hentzel and Hansel.
He was born November 9, 1753 in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
While residing in Berkeley County, Virginia, he enlisted sometime in January, 1776 and served until sometime in July, 1777 as a private in Captain William Morgan's Virginia company, and was in the battle of Brunswick.
After the Revolution he lived in Washington County, Pennsylvania, and in 1801 moved to Fairfield County, Ohio.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 7, 1833, then a resident of said Fairfield County.
He died July 15, 1836 in Fairfield County, Ohio.
He married March 17, 1778 in Washington County, Pennsylvania, Barbara Harsh ( Barbara Barbara Hirsch), who was born May 4, 1763 or 1765.
Pension was allowed on her application executed

January 24, 1851, at which time she was living in Fairfield County, Ohio.
She died in said county June 26, 1851.
The children of Michael Hensel and his wife Barbara:
Henry born March 27, 1781 George " September 16, 1782 John " June 10, 1784, died November 24, 1817 Catherina " May 21, 1786 Anna Maria " May 26, 1789, married George Engle Sarah " March 25, 1792, married Samuel Stukey Elizabeth " March 19, 1794, married Jacob Erik Margaretha " March 3, 1796 Magdalena " May 29, 1798 Maria " September 12, 1800 Susanna, date of birth not given.
The following children survived their mother: Anna Maria, Elizabeth, Magdalena, and Susanna.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

1917, Jan. 9. History to Mrs. H. A. Meikle, Br.
1917, Feb. 6. History to Mrs. H. A. Jensen. Br.
1932 - May 2 - list to John Hensel, exec 1934 - Oct 17 - " " Miss Elizabeth Whitwell exec
Rej WIDOW, &c.
File No. 7777
Barbara Hensel
Wid.
Michael Hensel
Pat. Rev. War
Act: Feby. 28/48
Index: — Vol. 84 , Page 324
[Arrangement of 1870.]

John Hensel 308 S. 15 th St. Corsicana, Tex.
THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
Bureau of Pensions Veterans Administration Washington D. C.

308 S. 15th St Corsicana, Tex. Mar. 15, 1932
Gentlemen:-
Please send me information concern- ing Michael Hensel who drew pension for services rendered in Virginia Militia in Revolutionary War.
Sincerely Yours John Alend 308 S. 15th St. Corsicana, Tex.

Col J H
Lancaster Pa. Dec. 3/16
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir: —
Please send me the service of Michael Hensel, who drew a pension in Fairfield Co. Ohio, for Revolutionary service, and would like a copy of pension

certificate.
Yours Respectfully
Mrs. H. A. Winkle 316 E. Mulberry St. Lancaster Ohio.
17

No 7. 708
Barbara Hensel widow of Michael.
Ohio
Act of 4 th July 1830.
Letter to Thomas Ewing Jr. May 29 th 1851 T. Ewing Jr. Dec 4/57.

Ohio 9168
Barbara Hensel widow of Michael who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 60 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 day of Feb and sent to
J. Hensel Jr Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 — Page 204.

11.243
Ohio Cini: Barbara Hensel died widow of Michael Hensel who died on the of in the State of Ohio who was a Private commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the Revolution line for
Inscribed on the Roll of Cincinnati at the rate of 60 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 day of Feb 1837 and sent to Fleming Jr
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by R McKee Clerk, Book D Vol. 1 Page 389.

12243
Ohio Cincinnati.
Barbara Hensel deceased widow of Michael who died on the 4 of Mar 1836 of Enfield in the State of Ohio who was a private in the Comp commanded by Captain Morgan of the Regt commanded by in the Virginia line for 18 Months
Inscribed on the Roll of Cincinnati at the rate of 60 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. and ending 26 June 1857.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 day of January 1857 and sent to J Ewing Jr. Washington
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by Book D
A Van Wyk R Clerk. Vol. 1 Page 389

Brief in the case of Barbara Hensel wid of Michael Garfield County and State of Ohio act July 7 1838
Claim, ("original," or "for increase" )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Documentary & parole evidence of marriage service that of the husband who was a pensioner
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent.
J. Ewing Jr Esq Washington
J. H. Davis
Examining Clerk.

Washington D.C. Oct 5. 1851
Sir,
I enclose you herewith a letter from the Rev. Dr Kreider in relation to the date of the birth of Barbara Hensell widow Michael Hensell and claimant for revolutionary pension under Act of 1838, and I respectfully request a reconsideration of her claim.
Very Respectful
Your Obedt Servt -
Thos: Ewing Jr.
James E. Heath Esq Counsel of Petitioner
[Handwritten signature]

Lancaster July 12 th 1857
J. Ewing Jr Esq.
Dear Sir,
I have just had an interview with Col. Crook. He says that the Com t of Pensions is in error - the date of the Family Record is 176 3 instead of 176 5 - that a close inspection of it will show the fact so to be - besides, Mr. Hensel has always spoken of being born in '63 & married in '78.
I think it probable that Mr. Vinton will be able to furnish you the necessary certificate, or refer you to a proper person.
Have you ever looked for the papers filed in the House of Rep s . relative to the claim of my Grandfather? You may find them under letter C as the name is spelled both Kreider & Cryder .
Very Truly Yours
M c Creider

The State of Ohio, Fairfield county, ss.
The Associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the county aforesaid,
To William Crook of said county, send Greeting:
WHEREAS, At a Court of Common Pleas, holden by us, at Lancaster, in and for said county, on the 27 th day of December A. D. 1857 having information before us, that
Barbara Hensel late of the county aforesaid, died intestate; and having, whilst living, and at the time of his death, goods, chattels, rights and credits, within the said State and county, by means whereof the ordering and granting administration of the goods, &c., and also, the auditing, allowing, and final adjusting, of the accounts of the said deceased, doth appertain to us, and we being desirous that the goods, &c., of the deceased may be well and truly administered, do grant unto you, William Crook full power and authority to administer and faithfully dispose of all, and singular, the goods, chattels, rights and credits, which were of the said deceased at the time of his death, with power to ask, demand, and receive the debts due and owing unto him ; as well as to pay the debts due by him at the time of his death, if the goods, &c., will thereto extend, and the law require, according to the true value thereof, which you will ascertain by the oath or affirmation of James R. Pearce, George Beery & Reuben Shellenberger and, in all other, and every thing, conforming yourself to the Statute law of the State aforesaid, in such cases made and provided.
In testimony whereof, we have caused the seal of the said Court to be hereunto affixed, the day and year aforesaid, at Lancaster aforesaid, and order these presents to be attested.
ATTEST:
Isaac Radcliff Clerk F. C. Pleas.

The State of Ohio } Joel Radbough Clerk of the Fairfield County } Court of Common Pleas hereby Certify the within to be a true copy of the original Letters of Administration granted and issued to Wm. Crook as Adm r on the Estate of said Barbara Kneisl deceased - as appears of Record in my office -
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Lancaster this 27 th day of December A.D. 1857
Joel Radbough Clerk

Cincinnati 3 rd Apr 1852
Sir In the absence of Judge Hale the Pension Agent I take the liberty of asking you for information relative to the claim of Barbara Hunsell the Widow of M c Hie Hunsell when her certificate came to the office, I entered her name for pay under acts, 7 July 1838, 17 June 1844 & 2 Feby 1848 paying her through the Adm r , M c Cook, under the
July, act from 4 March 1836 To 4 March 1841 - $318.36
June act from 4 March 1843 to 26 th June 1851 - $2198 36 and Feby act from 4 March 1843 to 26 June 1851, $2198 36 In all $1315.08 on the 15 th

March last Instructions were called for relative to this case and on this day the letter of the Hon. S. D. Heath Esq. has been received stating that it required but Two Vouchers in this case, I would infer from that, that she should have been paid only under two Acts, that of July 1838 & July 1848, If this be so.
She has been overpaid acting for Judge Stule the Agent, I am held responsible for all overpayments made I would therefore request that you would soon as possible apprise me if I was correct in paying under the Acts, If not that I

May take steps to have the over payment refunded Your immediate answer will much oblige Yours ob t & serv t Wm B. Bang
Also similar certificate to that of Mrs Hinsel has been entered under P. A. C., W. V. P. Q.

Pension Agency Cincinnati 18 th March 1852
J. L. Heathcliff Commr of Pensions
Sir In the case of Barbara Hensell (Widow of Michl. Hensell, whose Certificate Calls for Sixty dollars pr. Ann, from 11 th March 1836 to 11 th March 1841, under Acts 7 July 1838, 3 March 1843, 17 June 1844, and 2 nd Feby 1848 Please inform me if One Voucher is sufficient for the total amount due; or shall there be a separate Voucher for each Act
Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt
Samuel Hall
Pension Agent

Duplicate
Pension Agency Concord 22 nd Jan y 1852
Heathfield Esq r Comp d of Pensions
Sir The Certificate of Barbara Hensel Just received for pension under Act 7 July 1838, called for pension for 15 years, and as the pensions under that Act are usually paid for 5 years I think it advisable to enquire whether there is not a mistake in this case in respect to the time of the pension, and will delay making any payment on it untill I receive further instructions Very Respectfully your Ob t Serv t .
N. Ames Hall Pvt. Agent
The original Certificate was sent on

Pension Agency
Cincinnati Jan. 22. 1852
Jas. E. Heath Esq Com r of Pensions.
Sir
The certificate of Barbara Haskell, just received, for a pension under the Act of 7 July 1838, calls for a pension for 15 years, and as the pensions under that act are usually paid for 5 years, I think it proper to inquire whether there is not a mistake in this cert. in respect to the term of the pension, and will delay making any payment on it until I receive further advice.
Very Resp y
Your Obed t
James Hall
Pension Agt.

Barbara Martin pension papers =
Barbara Hensell Pension Papers
Mr Cole Will please see if Mr E has papers on them to see the papers, if so let them be gotten out in turn.
E
E. B. Mr Ewing — July 18-51

To the Gov of Penna. Sir,
I desire to examine the papers of Barbara Hussell  Hustin , which have been recently examined & suspended - They will be found among the Ohio documents under the act of 1836 - I have been acting as her attorney in the Com -
Respectfully Thos. Ewing Jr.
July 1. 1851.

Mr Cole
Michael Hensel
Mr Cole Ohio 3 rd
Feb 11 1857.
I have seen the Authority.
E
Ex by Mr Ewing Feb 51

The Court of Pensions
Will let me examine the papers on file in the Pension Office in the case of Michael Hensell who was placed on the Ohio Roll under Act of 1832. In my authority to act in the case reference may be had to a power of atty from the widow which is filed this day with her claim for a pension -
It is believed that an application was made for her many years ago - if so I wish to see those papers also.
Mrs. Emma St. Feb 11. 1857

Washington D.C. Jany 7. 1852
Sir,
Please find enclosed additional evidence in the case of Barbara Hensel claiming a revolutionary pension under the act of 7 th July 1838, which will be found, I hope, to fully meet the requirements of your letter of 4 th ult o
Very Respectfully
Your obed t Serv t
Theo: Ewing Jr.
James E. Heath Esq Comm ee of Pensions.

Washington D.C. Feb 21. 1857
Sir,
I enclose you herewith the claim of Barbara Hensel of Ohio for a pension on account of the service of her husband Michael Hensel a soldier in the War of the Revolution Respectfully
Your obedt Servt.
Thos. Ewing Jr.
Atty for claimant
James E. Heath Esq Comm of Pensions
3

PENSION OFFICE, January 12 1852
SIR: Be pleased to inscribe on your roll under the act below mentioned the following names, and pay the pensions as directed opposite the names.
Respectfully,
J. Kirtland
Commissioner of Pensions.
To James Hall
Esq. Pension agent Cincinnati Ohio.
   NAMES. RANK. ACT. ANNUAL AMOUNT. COMMENCEMENT OF PENSIONS. CONTINUATION OF PENSIONS.     Barbara Hoensel deceased widow of Michael and payable to { William Crook { admr to Barbara { Hoensel for the { benefit of — { private  Resolutonary 7 July 1838 60 4 Mar 1836 Ending 26 June 1851.  
{ Anna Maria Hoensel, { Elizabeth Hoensel, { Magdalene Hoensel, { Susanna Hoensel, only surviving children of said { Barbara.
Entered 17th March 1852 G. B. B.

State of Ohio, } Fairfield County } ss.
Be it known, that before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County and State aforesaid, now in session, on this 27 th day of December 1851, personally appeared William Crook, of said County, who being duly sworn according to law, declares, that he is administrator of the estate of Barbara Hensel, late of said County, deceased, who in her life-time claimed a pension, as the widow of Michael Hensel, late of said County, deceased. That the said Michael Hensel, in his life-time, received a Revolutionary pension at the rate of sixty dollars per annum, and died in said County, of Fairfield, on the fifteenth day of July 1836, leaving the said Barbara his widow, who survived him until the 26 th day of June eighteen hundred and fifty-one, when she died in said County, leaving the following named surviving children who are her only surviving children, to wit: Anna Maria, Elizabeth, Magdalene, & Susanna.
That, as he is advised, the said Barbara, in her life-time, claimed a pension under the act of 4 th July 1836; but he believes the claim was erroneously made under said act, and should have been made under the act of 7 th July 1838.
He makes this declaration, for the purpose of obtaining, for the benefit of said surviving children, the pension which was due to the said Barbara at the time of her decease, under the Acts of Congress of 7 th July 1838, and subsequent acts of 1843, 1844 and 1848; and he refers to the evidence on

file in the Pension Office to prove that the said Barbara was married to the said Michael Hensel long previous to the first day of January 1794. And he hereby authorizes and empowers the said Thomas Ewing Jr. to prosecute said Claim and receive such pension certificate or certificates as may be issued in the case, and gives him full powers of substitution - Wm Brooks
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 27 th day of December 1851. Wm Brooks Joel Radbough Clerk
And it is hereby ordered to be certified by said Court, that satisfactory evidence has been presented to the Court, now in session, that the said Michael Hensel, who was a revolutionary pensioner on the Ohio roll at the rate of sixty dollars per annum, died in said County on the fifteenth day of July Eighteen hundred and thirty-five, leaving Barbara Hensel his widow, who survived him until the twenty sixth day of June eighteen hundred and fifty-one, when she died in said County, leaving the following named surviving children, who are her only surviving children, to wit: Anna Maria, Elizabeth, Magdalene, and Susanna.
In testimony whereof I Joel Radbough Clerk of said Court, have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, This 27 th day of December 1851. Joel Radbough Clerk

State of Ohio,
County of Fairfield } ss.
Personally appeared in open court Geo. Sanderson of lawful age, who being duly sworn and cautioned, according to law, deposes and says—
That he was well acquainted with Michael Hensel, reputed to have been a soldier of the Revolutionary War, and who deceased about the year 1836, leaving a widow, Barbara Hensel who survived him until within a short time past, and who was a very aged woman at the time of her death. Deponent was acquainted with some of the children of said Michael & Barbara, to wit—Henry Hensel, now deceased—Geo. Hensel, also deceased, as he believes. Also Sarah Hensel, also intermarried with Samuel Steetley, who is also now deceased—Also Elizabeth Hensel Hensel intermarried with Jacob Dicks, who is yet in life—And further, the deponent, deposes, that judging from his long acquaintance with the children above named, he verily believes they were all born previous to the year 1794. And further saith not— Geo. Sanderson.
Also at the same time came the Rev. George Weiss of lawful age, who being duly cautioned and sworn according to law, deposes and says—
That he was well acquainted with John Hensel, son of Michael and Barbara Hensel, who died Nov. 25th 1817 aged thirty four years, four months and fifteen days—as he verily believes that he deponent preached his funeral sermon.

and desires his knowledge of the age of said deceased from an entry made in his records at the time, and which is still in his possession - The deponent, also verily believing that George Wensel, Henry Wensel, now both deceased - Anna Maria, Sarah and Elizabeth other children of said Michael Wensel and Barbara Wensel, were all born previous to July 1794 - And deponent says further that the said Anna Maria, intermarried with George Engle, was born as he believes, about the year 1789 - and is yet in life - And further saith not - George Weisz
The State of Ohio } I Joel Radbough Clerk of Fairfield County } the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County aforesaid do hereby Certify that the foregoing Testimony of George Sanderson Esq. & Rev. George Weisz (who were duly sworn in open court) was reduced to writing in open Court at a special session this day held for that and other purposes in & for said County.
Witness my hand and seal aforesaid Court at Lancaster this 27 th day of December A.D. 1857.
Joel Radbough Clerk

Power of attorney
S. D. Finkle
Clerk in law
Dept

I Barbara Kensei, widow of Michael Kensei, late a Prisoner of the United States, deceased, do hereby constitute and appoint En. M. S. Fraider of Lancaster, Ohio, my true and lawful agent, for me and in my name to present my claim for a Pension, and to receive and receipt for all money's awarded me under the Pension Laws.
Given under my hand and seal this 24th day of January, A.D. 1857-
Executed in presence of Barbara Kensei marks.
Wm. Groth Second witness
State of Ohio,
County of Fairfield, ss
Be it remembered that on this twenty fourth day of July A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty one personally appeared the above named Barbara Kensei and acknowledged the signing and sealing of the foregoing Power of Attorney to be her voluntary act and deed.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my official seal this the day and year first above written.
Leosanderson,
Notary Public.

Thos Ewing Jr Esq & c is hereby authorized to act for me under the within Power of Atty. Given under my hand at Washington the 10 th . Feb. 1857
W. H. Horner

State of Ohio } ss County of Hocking }
On this twenty third day of January A D One thousand Eight hundred and fifty One personally appeared before me a Notary Public within and for the State and County aforesaid John Hash a resident of the State of Ohio and County of Hocking who being ly One duly Sworn according to law deponeth and says that he is and for more than eighty years last past has been well and intimately acquainted with Barbary Hensel now the widow of Michael Hensel deceased that he was present and saw said Barbary married to the said Michael which said marriage took place as this deponent believes on or about the 17 th day of March A D One thousand Seven hundred and Seventy Eight at Washington County in the State of Pennsylvania that the said marriage was solemnized by One Henry Hyde a Minister of the Gospel that said Barbary Barbary name before her said marriage was Barbary Hensel that he knows that said Michael and Barbary lived together as husband and wife up to about the 15 th day of July A D 1836 when the said Michael died at Fairfield County Ohio that said Barbary remains the widow of the said Michael never having been married to any other Man - deponent further states that he is the Brother of the said Barbary that said Michael and Barbary lived together as husband and wife as aforesaid in the County of Fairfield and State of Ohio from about the year A D 1803 to the time of the death of the said Michael in the year A D 1836 and that this deponent has resided within fifteen Miles of the said residence of the said Michael & Barbary (still the residence of the said Barbary ) during all the time aforesaid and that this deponent is over Eighty Six years of age } John his  Hash Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 23 rd day of January

A.D. 1851, and I hereby certify that the said John Hauck , is a credible witness, being of Sound Mind and memory and sustaining an Excellent Character for truth and veracity
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Affixed My Seal of Office at Logan Hocking County Ohio this the day and year aforesaid
Henry R. Saunders Notary Public

Payment to be made at Cincinnati by James Hall Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of
Ohio
at Cincinnati
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book D Vol- ume 1 Page 389 by A Van Wyk Clerk.
Thos Eising Jr Washington

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Claim for Military Service.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 7 July 1838. Barbara Heusel, deceased, widow of Michael, who was a soldier of the Revolution, was entitled to a pension at the rate of sixty dollars per annum, and having died on the 26 June 1857, her children are entitled to the amount, from the 4 th March 1836 to the 26 June 1857. when she died: and payable to Anna Maria Heusel, Elizabeth Heusel, Magdalene Heusel, and Susanna Heusel, only surviving children of said Barbara. Payable to William Crook administrator to the estate of said Barbara Heusel deceased for the benefit of the said children.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this Ninth day of January one thousand eight hundred and fifty-two.
Alex H. H. Stuart
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned. } J. D. Heath
Commissioner of Pensions.

In reply to your request of _____, received 1-1-1873 for a statement of the military history of Michael Hessel a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his and (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. vid. file 7717  Hessel
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Jan. 1776 to July 1777 Pvt. Wm Morgan v. Va.                                     
Battles engaged in, Brunswick  to Red Bank Pa. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Berkeley Co., Va. Date of application for pension, Mch. 7, 1833 His cl. was at Residence at date of application, Fairfield Co., Ohio  1801 Age at date of application, B. Nov. 9, 1753, Berks Co., Pa.
Remarks: He mar Mch 17, 1778 in Washington Co., Pa.  Barbara  thru gh  Farsh who was born May 4, 1765 . He died July 15, 1836 in Fair-  field Co. Ohio and she was at pension her ap. ex Jan 24, 1851 while a resident of  Fairfield Co. Ohio , where she died June 26, 1851 . leaving Anna Maria  Elizabeth - Magdalena & Susanna Hessel
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

October 17, 1934
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George Hensel-S.6990 Michael Hensel-W.7717 BA-J/AWF
Miss Elizabeth Whitesell 4110 Crestwood Road Richmond, Virginia
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letters in which you request the Revolutionary War records of George Hensell, private in the Virginia militia, and Michael Hensell, private in the Virginia militia. A self addressed stamped envelope was enclosed with your letters, which envelope is returned herewith.
The records of George and Michael Hensel which follow, were obtained from claims for pension, based upon their service in the War of the Revolution.
George Hensel-S.6990
George Hensel was born in the year 1758 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, names of his parents not given.
While residing near Shepherdstown, Berkeley the fall of 1776 County, Virginia, he enlisted in Boeheim's of 1776 and served three months in Captain William Morgan's company, Colonel Thruston's Virginia regiment and was in an engagement at Brunswick, New Jersey. He enlisted in April, 1781, served three months in Captain Vestal's company under Colonels Willis and Stricken.
After the Revolution he lived in Alexandria, then moved to Frederick County, Virginia.
He was allowed pension on his application exe-

cuted April 2, 1833.
There are no data in this claim relative to the family of the soldier, George Hensel.
*****
Michael Hensel-W.7717
Michael Hensel (the name also appears Hentzel and Hansel) was born November 9, 1753 in Berks County, Pennsylvania, the names of his parents not stated.
While residing in Berkeley County, Virginia, he enlisted sometime in January, 1776 and served until sometime in July, 1777 as a private in Captain William Morgan's Virginia company and was in the battle of Brunswick.
After the Revolution he lived in Washington County, Pennsylvania, and in 1801 moved to Fairfield County, Ohio.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 7, 1833, then a resident of Fairfield County, Ohio.
He died July 15, 1836 in Fairfield County, Ohio.
Michael Hensel married March 17, 1778 in Washington County, Pennsylvania, Barbara Harsh (Marie Barbara Hirsch), who was born May 4, 1763 or 1765; the names of her parents are not given, nor is it shown where she was born.
Pension was allowed on her application executed January 24, 1851, at which time she was living in Fairfield County, Ohio. She died in Fairfield County, Ohio, June 26, 1851.

The following is a list of the children of Michael Hensel and his wife, Barbara:
Henry born March 27, 1781 George " September 16, 1782 John " June 10, 1784, died November 24, 1817 Catherina " May 21, 1786 Anna Maria " May 26, 1789, married George Engle Sarah " March 25, 1792, married Samuel Stukey Elizabeth " March 19, 1794, married Jacob Erik Margaretha " March 3, 1796 Magdalena " May 29, 1798 Maria " September 12, 1800 Susanna, date of birth not given.
The following children survived their mother: Anna Maria. Elizabeth, Magdalena, and Susanna.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Feb 6, 1917. To Mrs. H. A. Jenner 3619 Park Ave., Kans. City, Mo
January 9, 1917
Mrs. W. A. Meikle, 316 East Mulberry St., Lancaster, Ohio.
Madam:
In addition to the military history of Michael Hensel, Wid. File No. 7,717, Rev. War, you are furnished the following family data from the papers on file:
Henry Born March 27, 1781 George " September 16, 1782 John " { June 10, 1784 { Died Nov. 24, 1817 Catherina " May 31, 1786 Anna Maria " { May 26, 1789 { Married George Engle Sarah " { March 25, 1792 { Married Samuel Stukey Elizabeth " { March 19, 1794 { Married Jacob Erik Margaretha " March 3, 1796 Magdalena " May 29, 1798 Maria " September 12, 1800 Susanna (Date of birth not stated)
Very respectfully,
G. M. Saltzgeber
Commissioner.

Rev. - 1-6-96
3619 Park Ave. Kan. City Mo.
Commissioner of Pensions. Washington D.C.
Please give me information in regard to Michael Hensel, who was an officer in the war of the Revolution, lived in Virginia and owned land, died in Ohio near Lancaster.
I shall be very glad to get any information at all.
Respectfully yours. Mrs H. A. Cenner 3619 Park Ave. Kansas City Mo.

Nov 14 14.5.34
Barbara Hensel wid of Michael Ohio Act July 7. '38
Admitted
18 mo priv $60.00
from Mar. 4. '36 to June 26. 1851.
Anna Maria Hensel Elizabeth Hensel Magdalene Hensel Susanna Hensel payable to Mrs. Crook adm. for the benefit of above children
J. Ewing Jr Esq Washington

John Shetaw says William Haynie served 3 tours of 6. months service.
Elisabeth Duncan,

4110 Crestwood Road, Richmond, Va., September 28th, 1934.
can't identify pens. 10/1/34 S
Pension Bureau, Department of Interior, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
I enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope, and shall appreciate your letting me have any information you can obtain in your records concerning Michael Hensel who served with the Virginia Militia and was placed on the pension roll in 1833. I understand he was living in Fairfield County, Ohio, at the time pension was received by him, but I am endeavoring to establish his connection with Berkeley County, West Virginia, where I believe he was born, or lived earlier than the time he received a pension.
I am very anxious to obtain any information I can regarding the Hensel, or Hensell, family and shall appreciate any aid that you can give me. Thanking you,
Very truly yours,
Elisabeth Whitesell
(Miss) Elisabeth Whitesell.
It's envelope enclosed as

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON
September 27, 1934.
YOUR FILE REFERENCE:
IN REPLY REFER TO: BA-G
HENSELL, George
Miss Elizabeth Whitesell, 4110 Crestwood Road, Richmond, Va.
Dear Miss Whiesell:
The postage enclosed with your letter of recent date is herewith returned. No postage is required on replies to official inquiries.
Your communication is being given attention.
By direction,
W. C. BLACK, Chief Clerk.
self addressed stamped envelope returned with letter - Oct. 17 - 1934 accf
chp
Enclosure: (1) stamped envelope
Veterans Administration Form 3158 Return of Postage.

The State of Ohio Fairfield County 388
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, an acting justice of the peace within and for the county of said Michael Hensee, who being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that by reason of age and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the period, mentioned in the accompanying, or foregoing declaration or application for pension, to wit, one year as a minute man in the service of the state of Virginia in the company of Captain William Morgan, - and six months as a volunteer in the service of the United States under the said Captain William Morgan, and under the command of Lord Sterling, and that for such service he claims a pension. The said Michael Hensee further states that during the time of his service as a minute man he cannot recollect the names of any other officers except those named in his declaration or application for pension belonging to the said service with himself, except Captain Scott, and Lieutenant Jackson. He recollects the names of Col. Leuaring and Captain Charles Morrow. Captain Josiah Switzer, and Capt. John Vanmeter, who resided in the neighborhood, and commanded in the militia about the time of his

(the said Michael Hornbeck's Service. During his second tour of Service of six months he recollects the names of Lord Sterling, Col. Wine keel Stricker - Rev. further states that he is known by Col. William Brooks, Rev. George Wise Rev. William W. Sevin. Rev. El Nathan Schofield Rev. Thomas King, John H. Gressy Esq. and George Sanderson, who resides in his neigh- borhood, and who can testify to his character for veracity, and belief of his service as a soldier of the Revolution - And further he saith not - Michael Hornbeck
Sworn and subscribed to before at Lan- caster, in the county and State aforesaid this 25th day of June A.D. 1833.
Geo: Sanderson, Just. Peace
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The State of Ohio Fairfield County SS
I M. L. Reider, clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the county aforesaid do hereby certify that the above named George Sanderson before whom the deposition was taken and signed was at the time of taking the same an acting Justice of the Peace in the said county of Fairfield, legally authorized - and that full faith and credit ought to be given to all his official acts as such throughout the United States as elsewhere -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of our said Court at Lancaster in said county this 25th day of June A.D. Eighteen hundred and thirty three - and of the Independence of the United States the fifty-seventh
Attest M. L. Reider, clk. of C. Pleas