Pennsylvania - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Little York

ronnieshell — 11 Jul 2008 1:50:58 GMT

Many of the pension papers mention "Little York" Pennsylvania. Where was it? Since there was already a "York" I am prresuming that it must have been near there.

Rev War Pension Research

dlhmda — 8 Jul 2008 1:27:12 GMT

I have an ancestor, Beniah(Benjamin) Holdren (Hauldron, Hawldren, Holden, etc) who is on the 1840 Index to Pensioners in Bucks Co PA. I have received his Pension Payment Ledgers from the PA State Archives. The payments started in 1839 "per act of 1939". I can't find him in any Pension application papers. I have searched the NARA microfilms under as many spellings I could think of and did not find him. Where do I go next? Should there not be a pension application somewhere?
Thanks

Revolutionary Soldiers Buried in New Side Church Yard

dutch132004 — 8 Jul 2008 5:00:46 GMT

New Side Church Yard Given by Cap't Joseph Sherer to Pastor John Roam(Pastor from 1745-1774) Buried there are soldiers from the French and Indian War, American Revolution and the War of 1812. (It is located on Newside Rd, about a 1/4 mile south of the intersection of Rutherford Rd. and Union Deposit Rd. in Lower Paxton Twp Dauphin County. (These men probably served in the Lancaster County Militias) Midway between Harrisburg and Hershey off the I-83 Union Deposit Rd. exit. The site is maintained by the DAR -
Richard McClure
David McClure
Wm. McClure
James Lusk
John Montgomery
Henry McElroy
James Welch
James Welch, Jr.
Wm. Duncan
John Duncan, Jr.
Rob't Humes
Thomas King
H-- McCormick
James Stewert
Hugh Stewert
Rob't Stewert
Rob't Stewert II
John Barnett
Wm. Muirhead
Jeremiah Sturgeon
Joseph Wilson
Joseph Wilson, Jr.
David McNair
Michael Graemes
---- Marshall
R--- Boyd and others

British deserters

northwestpioneer — 17 Feb 2008 8:51:32 GMT

I am looking for information on a William Cochran which according to one bio I have seen said he deserted from the British army and joined the Continental troops:

"William Cochran came to the colonies as a British soldier with his two brothers during the Revolutionary War. They deserted soon after they came over, and joined the Revolutionary army, but we have been unable to obtain the Revolutionary record of William Cochran. There is no doubt, however, but what he served in the Revolutionary War, but in what capacity we are unable to learn. The facts as to his service are known through his family."

From: A History of Adams County, Ohio, by Nelson W. Evans and Emmons B. Stivers, (E.B. Stivers, West Union, OH, 1900), page 336

I have seen reference to a book that has documented deserters:

British and German Deserters, Dischargees, and Prisoners of War Who May Have Remained in Canada and the United States, 1774-178, by Clifford Neal Smith, 1989

If anyone has access to a copy of this book, would you please see if there is a William Cochran listed in it.

Here is a little more on his service:

William Cochran - Served in Revolutionary War from PA in different regiments. Born County Antrim, Ireland in 1722. Married Elizabeth Boothe, who died in KY in 1823. Children: John, born 1781, (probably others). Sergeant in the War of 1812. Died Brown Co., OH March 1814. Buried on the farm where he lived, near mouth of East Fork of Eagle Creek near Fitch Bridge. Lived in PA, later in KY. About 1794 or 1796 came to Brown Co., OH. Died there at the age of 92 years.

From: OFFICIAL ROSTER, SOLDIERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION BURIED IN OHIO. Published in 1929 see - http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohbrown/military2.htm#William%20Coc...

Thanks,

John

Pontius family in the Rev. War.

CallResearchOne — 14 May 2008 2:38:03 GMT

Looking for information re: John Andrew Pontius, b. 1745 Tulpehocken, Northumberland County, PA, to Johannes and Catherine (Zellers) Pontius. Married Barbara Sherman. He may also have been known as Andrew Pontius. Brother to Henry, Nicholas, Peter Pontius who are buried in the National Pontius Cemetery at Mifflinburg, PA. Thank you.
Jan

Carnes in Rev. War.... need help/suggestions...

JulsGo — 4 Aug 2007 1:33:20 GMT

I am trying to find the father of my 4th great grandfather... My 4th was William Carnes b. 1792 in York County, PA. who emigrated to Ohio with his parents when he was 3 years of age ; his minority was spent in Guernsey and Belmont Counties; in the spring of 1845, he moved to Delaware county, settled in Porter Township, and died in 1876. William's wife's name was Jane Harris before marriage; she was born in Virginia, and came to this State when she was 15 years of age, and was married to Mr. Carns in Morrow Co.

According to the history of one of Wm and Jane's chilren it says "Mr. Carns' grandfather was in the Revolutionary war, was taken prisoner at the battle of Bunker Hill, and was one of three of his company who survived. His father was a participant in the war of 1812.

I have Wm's pension papers from War of 1812. His father was evidently in the Rev. War who was taken prisoner and one of three that survived...

Now I am thinking (was thinking) that his name SHOULD be easy to find... LOL... I am not having much luck...

I am not sure where he was at the start of the War... I just know that in 1792 as that is where Wm was born and then they moved to Ohio... Don't have anything on a death date for Wm's father...

From the different Rev. War sites I have looked at there were several Carnes... I am really looking at John Carnes, but again I am not for sure... Any help would be greatly appreciated if someone could lead me in the right direction!

Thanks!

Juls

Nathaniel Ignatius Swecker Sr.born sept 20,1741

DonSwecker92 — 13 Apr 2008 3:40:32 GMT

Any information at all.Nathaniel Served in the Lancaster county Pa.Militia 8th company 5th battalion under Major Henry Markley and Captain James McConnell.Any information at all would be helpfull,Thanks Don Swecker e-mail tradarch@aol.com

Rev soldier ancestors, where to research next?

johnson098 — 12 Feb 2005 5:15:00 GMT

I have a few fairly certain Rev War veteran ancestors, where do I research next to find out some more info? I want to know everything, realistically I know I can't, but I want to fill out the picture as much as possible.

Recognized by the DAR (my index 4th printing June 1973) ...

Jacob Stough b. 1753 d. 1-3-1823 m. Catherine -- Pvt. PA. (I've looked through file in Cumberland Co, PA that has a bunch of correspondance concerning application to DAR)

Joseph Watson b. 1760 d. 1836 m. Christian Ressler (2nd wife, I descend from 1st wife, Anna Maria Coke/Koch?, some
similar sounding name????) Fif (fife?) PA ... maybe either from Lancaster Co, PA or Cumberland (not probably at this period of time) ... possibly even from York Co, PA.

I have a Henry Rheem/Reehm (many spellings), age close, but death date and wife doesn't match one in book. Not certain he was veteran.

An ancestor recognized by the PA Sons of the Revolution is Jacob Koble, born Nov 1755, died 1808, married Margaret Emmerich (numerous spellings). This org., along with some others, placed a "new" stone on Jacob Kobel's grave in the 1930s in Altalaha Lutheran Church in Rehersburg, Berks Co, PA. He is not in the DAR records ... I made a request online through them.

I think that's it for PA. I've checked the PA online card file ... interesting, not much info, various spellings, not verification of sevice. I'm just not certain where I should go next and if there's a map I should follow in my research.

Thank you for any help.

Stephanie

McCrea in Revolutionary War

ronkit311_1 — 22 Jan 2008 1:07:12 GMT

Can anyone tell me how to look up military info on two British soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary War? Michael McCrea and his son Patrick were from County Antrim, Parish Newtown Crommelin in Ireland. Michael was a Captain and Patrick was a Lieutenant in Cornwallis' Light Horse Troops. Michael was killed at the Battle of Brandywine in Philadelphia in 1777. Patrick deserted and evenutally settled in Eagle Rock, PA.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Revolutionary War

ruthpalmerrober — 3 Jan 2008 5:07:28 GMT

I am seeking any information regarding:
John Palmer; Personal ID: PA00776
Rank:Quartermaster; Rank Type: Commissioned officer
3rd Pa Brigade; Regimental Staff; State: Pa;9th Pa Regiment; 2nd division.

He is on the monthly Muster Roll Status:
Dec 1777
Jan 1778
Feb 1778
April 1778
May 1778
June 1778

All listed with namne on Roll without comment

Does anyone know or have any information about his descendents?

Ruth

Military record of Peter Varner b 1730 Sttugart Germany

NOLA MILES ROGERS — 17 Nov 2001 11:43:06 GMT

Private, 8th Penn regt. Invalid corps; August 2 1779 Cont'l line
Sept 1779 to June 1781
The records of the war department show that Peter Varner (Verner), rank not stated, served in Capt. Fishburns Co. in the 4th. Penn. Reg't. commanded by Col William Butler, revolutionary War. His name appears on an account dated Jan 21 1778 of mone due to Lt. John Lewis by men of several companies of the Regiment. which account show that there was due from Peter Varner "f3-15"
Private - Capt. Fishbourne;s Co 4th Pa Regt. and from thense transferred to Regt. of Invalids.
With the 8th Penn. in 1778 he assisted in the erection of Ft. Laurens on the Tuscarawas River, the first military Fort to be erected by the continental forces in what is now Ohio. During the close of the Revolution he removed his family to Chesterfield Co Va. then to the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.
Vol 1 pg 17 Penn. Archives 5th also page 599
Vol 11 page 51 state of Penn History of Pensioners
History of Westmoreland Co Pa page 460
History of Fayette Co Pa page 80-84
service record office of the War Dept Washington D.C.
Peter Varner b 1730 Germany d 1791 Va m Eva Roth
children
Christian Varner 1763 m Barbara Milesagle
Mary b 1770
John Varner
Jacob Varner
William Varner

Enlistment Records of 2nd Regiment, 1st Battalion, Pennsylvania Line Available?

PatJohnson1985 — 17 Aug 2007 8:00:37 GMT

My ancestor is Benjamin Clifton. I find a Benjamin Clifton on the pay rolls of the above. My problem is proving it is MY Benjamin Clifton. By 1797 he was living in Delaware. Were some of the soldiers from adjoining states? Is there anywhere I can find what he stated when he enlisted?

Starr in the Rev War.

starrman82143 — 11 Dec 2006 3:53:08 GMT

Looking for information on Moses Starr sr. b. DEc 21, 1720 d. after 1794 and Moses Starr jr. b. 1756 d. July 5, 1810

I have seen a list for both in the REV War from Berks Co. PA, but they were from Cumberland Co. PA at that time. Would they have gone to Berks Co. to inlist??

Does anyone have access to DAR records ETC that would check on these two Moses's.

Thank you
Jim Starr starrman82143@aol.com

Swarts / Hessian Soldier

Philip4_1 — 1 Mar 2007 12:55:46 GMT

Looking for any information affirming William Swarts Sr. as hessian soldier.
I have him listed in tax records in 1786 in Mahoning Twp Northumberland co Pa. and the following year in Lycoming Twp Northumberland Co and then the 1790 census in Mifflin Tap Lycoming Co. He had two horses and three cattle, three sons and three daughters in the 1790 census so IF he was a soldier and hessian he married very quickly after being released and was somewhat established to have five children by 1790 and moving north to be settled.

Does anyone know of a William Swarts who came down from NY State and would have migrated throgh Mahoning Twp. Seems bit odd to me but I have an Elizabeth Swarts married Gabriel Morrison and all dates seem to fit. But she was born in NY and listed in 1850 census as 74 and living with daughter.
THis has changed my search from Chester Co to New York St for his migration initiatian point.
There is Swarts who built a mill in Berks Co and he would be a father but they give no Name for the Swarts. There are Swarts who helped build Fort Swarts and and no specific names.

Anyone else heard of this info and have any clues.
Connie

Pennsylvania Revolutionary Soldiers Disability Claims

dsegelquist — 2 May 2007 1:18:10 GMT

The men on this list all had disability claims, if you see a name and would like their information just let me know you can post your question here or at the following address.

Dennis SegelquistMilitary & Civilian Surname Searcher
dsegelquist1@cox.net

http://civilwarthosesurnames.blogspot.com

**********************************************
Here is a Example on the information you may receivce.

Oswald Kesselbach, private, Pelaski's Legion, wounded at Little Egg harbor, in 1778. He lived in the county of Philadelphia, his pension was to be half.
His disability was the following:

Wounded in action with a part of the British troops in the year 1778, with three bayonet wound in his private parts, and five in his back; that he was then put into the military hospital at Trenton and afterwards discharged by his commanding officer as unfit for duty; that he then entered into the corps of Artillery Artificers of Pennsylvania, in which he sereved four years two monts and seven days, and til the end of the war, was discharged by Brigadier General R. Hampton on Oct. 31, 1783.

List of Names.

1. John Browne, 2. William Duton, 3. Daniel Forbes, 4. William Hebron, 5. Oswald Kesselbach, 6. Robert Moscat, 7. Charles McClane, 8. Michael Ornor, 9. George Robinson, 10. Griffith Rees, 11. John Stiller, 12. Adam Sybert alias Syfat, 13. Charles McCormick, 14. Robert McGee, 15. Henry
Weiss, 16. Andrew Allen, 17. James Pickering, 18. Barney Murphy, 19. Lawrence Mipple or Hipple, 20. John Niblach, 21. Henry Tillien, 22. Samuel Lindsay, 23. Joachim J. Brandt, 24. Thomas Park, 25. John McChesney, 26. Jacob Fox, 27. Abraham Pyke, 28. James Cooney, 29. Jacob Shartel, 31. John Kerner, 32. Caspar Kuhl, 33. Adam Koch, 34. Daniel Callaham, 35. Joseph Burrows, 36. Nathaniel Cook, 37. John Cary, 38. John Graaf, 39. Johathan Burwell, 40. John Wright, 41. David Hickey, 42. Thaddeus Williams, 43. Thomas Johnson, 44. Samuel Makins, 45. William Love, 46. John Cavenaugh, 47. David Alshouse, 48. Elias Utt, 49. Robert McCullough, 50. John Holloway, 51. John Kesler.

Washington County, Pa. Militia: 1781-4

Ruth_PalmerRober — 11 Apr 2007 1:56:43 GMT

I am interested in information about this Militia or to be directed to information about the area/s in which it served.

My interest is in Peter and William Hanks who were members of the Militia.

REVOLUTIONARY WAR:
SOURCE: Pennsylvania State Archives: Arias: http: www. digital archives. state. pa. us/archive.asp?view= Archive Print...hivD=13&chkARCHIVE-ITEM-ID= 486319&cmdPrint

Hanks, William
Rank Pvt.
Lieutenancy Washington County
Battalion 4th
Company 1st
Class 2nd
Remarks (1781-1783)
Authority Class Return
Date N. D.
Published A (6),11,15d

Bedford County, Pa. Militia

Ruth_PalmerRober — 27 Feb 2007 5:17:05 GMT

The information that I have is that he served in Captain Thomas Blair's company.

The records have for Captain Blair are as follows:

Capt. 3D Co 2D Bn, Dublin Twp., 1777-80
Capt. 8th Co 2d Bn. Dublin Twp. 1780-3

Could/Would someone direct me to where I can get more information?

Benjamin Boyer 1st Lieutenant 2nd Pennsylvania

jhanks33 — 15 Feb 2007 5:21:10 GMT

Am looking for any information on Benjamin Boyer who took the Oath of Allegiance at Valley Forge in 1778 and was a 1st Lieutenant 2nd Pennsylvania under Capt. Staddle.

Thanks

Jean

Matines 1779

jhanks33 — 17 Feb 2007 10:18:54 GMT

Is there any kind of a list of the officeers in the Marines in 1779?

Thanks

Jean

Starr in the REV. WAR

starrman82143 — 11 Dec 2006 3:52:15 GMT

oath of allegiance

cahe589193499 — 22 Jan 2007 8:24:25 GMT

If I have a pa rev war soldier who took an oath of allegiance, where would I look to find this oath? Would it be listed in one of the PA Archives series?
Thanks for any help.

John Diggins

pjhuff40 — 28 Dec 2006 5:10:36 GMT

Trying to find any records for John Diggins in the Rev. War

Moses Starr

starrman82143 — 11 Dec 2006 3:50:44 GMT

LONG family of Lancaster, PA

Hugh Long — 15 Nov 2006 2:39:11 GMT

The proverbial brick wall. Looking for Patriots, James & Col. Cookson LONG who I believe to be brothers. James being my 3rd g grandfather. James' tombstone in Crawford County reads: James LONG, b. 1738, served as clerk under General Wayne under the illustrous Washington. Died April 6, 1838 in the 93rd year of his age. Crawford County History states that James, a native of Lancaster, came to the county in 1794 or 1797 with his four sons, John, James, George and Cookson.
At least 4 James LONG's were noted in Lancaster County during the War, but their ages do not match. Nor do the ages of those who are listed in NARA.
Col. Cookson LONG who died in VA in 1786, is listed in the DAR index, but I have been unable to connect the two men I believe to be brothers. The Colonel's son, George died in Warren County, next door to and about 25 miles from Crawford County.
Any suggestions that I have not already explored would be greatly appreciated.

The Bedford County Sharpshooters

Ruth Palmer Roberts — 29 Sep 2006 3:49:50 GMT

"Western Pennsylvania's MILITARY EAGLE Bedford Company Officer in American Revolution: John Vance Crawford 1744-1833" by Harold Frederic Chapter Seven, The Bedford County Sharpshooters
"The following twelve men have thus far been more or less identified to have served in the Bedford County Company:
1) Captain Andrew Mann
2) Lieutenant John Crawford
3) Private Abraham Faith
4) Private Joseph Hancock
5) Private Allen McComb
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6) Private Robert Aikens
7) Private Joseph Cooper
8) Private Jacob Justice
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9) Private Hugh Webb
10) Private Obediah MALLOT
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11) William Graham
12) Robert Crawford"

Peter Locy

LuckyLink52 — 2 Sep 2006 6:12:37 GMT

I am looking for evidence of a Peter Locy b. bet 1740-1750. He lived in Fayette Co PA in 1800. Has anyone filed for membership into the SAR or DAR based on his involvment in the American Revolution? Thank you for your help. Sally

Pennsylvania Service records

hisartist98 — 23 Jun 2006 3:19:11 GMT

I really hope that someone out there can help me. I found an "Index to Revolutionary War Service Records", I believe either at my local library or at our State Historical Society, and it had listed the following:

Wiseman, Adam, srv. in 8th PA Regt.
Adam, srv in 13th PA Regt.

However, when I search the Pennsylvania database on here, I don't find Adam, and all of the people in those lists have a rank with their names, whereas Adam did not (no idea why). There was a "Thomas Wiseman, srv. as PVT in 1st. MD Regt.", but as you can see, he has a rank with his name. I really need to know as much as possible about this Adam, as He MAY be a distant relative. Any help that anyone can give me would be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you all in advance.

Dawn Tonneman

Berks County PA Patriots

Anne — 28 Apr 2006 11:33:12 GMT

How do I find service information for men who served in the American Revolution? I have been pouring over the copies of the PA Archives that my library has, but it's definitely NOT an easy task. The books don't seem to have any kind of index of names.

Thanks for your advice and suggestions in advance.

Francis Oury & Eve Oury

dsegelquist — 3 Apr 2006 9:46:01 GMT

This is just a little lead from a helper.

Francis Oury was killed in the Revolutionary war by British and Indians. Will she was in the defence of Fort Hannahstown. One of her heirs was Eve Oury of Westmoreland county Penn.

Lancaster, PA brothers in Revolutionary War

Janell Gregson — 7 Mar 2006 1:01:43 GMT

My ancestor Johann Adam Diffenbaugh (many spellings) settled in Lancaster in 1737 and had 3 sons who were in the Rev. War according to family lore. The PA Archives lists them as George, John and Henery Diffeybough (wrong spelling) --- all in inactive duty militia in Lancaster and all in 7th battalion, 8th company. Can anyone suggest where I can get more info? I'm doing a military family history for my nephew who will become an Air Force officer in June.
Thanks for any help!
Janell in Seattle

Capt. Gaston & General Sullivan Question

Becca — 16 Jan 2006 2:20:28 GMT

Hello,
My 3rd Great Grandfather, James Burke ( abt. 1755-1829) stated in his application for pension, that he was under the command of these 3 men:
Colonel Murray, Capt. Gaston & General Sullivan.

It looks like his papers say Co J . Also says that Co. was part of the Flying Camp of Pa. Militia.
Can anyone fill me in on or point me in the right direction to gain further information ?

I want to know everything I can about this: where he was, what battles he may have been in...anything at all would be greatly appreciated.

I found myself running in circles & became overwhelmed trying to sift through information on the internet.

Additional Info:
James Burke spent his adult life in Northumberland Co.,Pa. His wife was Catherine (Unknown). His parents are unknown. 5 of his 7 children remain unknown.
I still have quite a few gaps to fill.
Also.. would there be more military information on James at NARA?

Thank you,
Becca

Berks Co. PA: Lists of Men 1777-1778 1st,2nd,3rd Bat.

Gayle — 23 Oct 2005 1:12:17 GMT

http://www.historyslice.com/crossrefs/berksjn1.htm

Capt. RITTER, Berks Co.

RuthSelf007 — 28 Sep 2005 6:03:13 GMT

I am researching several men listed as serving under Capt. RITTER, 3rd Battalion , Berks Co. I have been unable to find out who this Capt. RITTER is. Can anyone fill me in?

Bernard Slough, Pa. Rifles,Northampton Co., Pa.

David Peters — 13 Sep 2005 2:05:28 GMT

Was in active service at Coryell's Ferry Oct. to Dec. 1776. Served under Col. Samuel Miles and was in Cap't McGowan's
Co. Looking for info.

Wiilliam Ogle-Cumberland Co., Pa.

David Peters — 13 Sep 2005 1:59:49 GMT

Looking for info on Wiiliam Ogle served in the Cumberland County Miitia under Cols. John Armstrong and Frederick Watts in Cap't Edward Graham's Company

Inactive Duty Militia-Is there any other records?

DawnCarson50 — 4 Aug 2005 1:34:03 GMT

I have a copy of John Haldeman's revolutionary war inactive duty militia card. I can't find him on any other lists.
Other information: Northampton County, Pa.
Co. Captain Christopher Johnson
Batallion 1st, Class 3rd
Date May 14, 1778
Published A(5) VIII 80-93

Would there be any other records? Where is this published? Were men required to sign up for service? Where can I find more information?
Thanks, any info helpful!

Col. Joseph Wood, 3rd / 4th PA, in New Jersey, spring 1777

steve smith — 12 Aug 2005 9:37:18 GMT

Looking for anyone with a muster roll of this regiment under Colonel Joseph Wood - probably in the battles of Short Hills and/or Bound Brook early 1777 in NJ. Want to look up pension statements to see what happened to this regiment, but need a list of soldiers, sergeant and below.

Eleventh Regiment Pennsylvania

jaenglish_1 — 1 Aug 2005 4:44:12 GMT

Does anyone have any information about the 11th PA Regiment - or know where I can find this information?

Thanks.

Janet
Pittsburgh, PA

NARA Question

BDoyle6767 — 16 Jul 2005 2:05:44 GMT

Will the NARA have records on men who served in the Berks County Militia?

Josiah Bringman

angelwolf001 — 23 Apr 2005 12:44:21 GMT

I am looking for information on Josiah Bringman. I received some information from a family member who states he fought in the revolutionary war. The only other information that I have is that he was injured on July 4, 1775, but recovered and was able to fight in the remainder of the war. His grandson George Bringman was on of the founders of the Sons of the American Revolution in Richland Co., OH. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Lori (Bringman) Nichols

Information needed on 8th Battalion, 5th Reg't,Co.C of PA Line

Robin Moulton — 23 Jan 2005 6:43:50 GMT

Can anyone help me to find information on the military action of this unit? Thanks, Robin

Baker, William

JanettCalland99 — 4 Apr 2006 12:02:50 GMT

Looking for information on William Baker from Germany who elisted in the Artillery, 4 ART regiment, Rank: Matrose. Rank and File. Served from December 1777-June 1778. thank you.

Jan

Info. needed on Andersonville Prisioner from PA

JanetLWood — 22 Jan 2005 7:26:03 GMT

Ancestry shows a J. Denschler from PA as a prisoner in the Andersonville prison during the war. I would like to know more about him, as it may be an ancestor, but can't be sure without more details on him.
All it says is that he was a private in company E, 75th regement.
I need help with his first name and any other details anyone may have about this union soldier.

Thanks, Janet

Myers's Company of Berks County Militia, Guarding Prisoners

Gary W. Shaver — 5 Dec 2004 5:39:30 GMT

My 5th great grandfather served during the revolution in 1781 in Myers's Company on the Pay Roll of Ensign Nicholas Conrade's Party of Berks County Militia guarding conv(ention) prisoners.

I am seeking any information anyone may have on Myers's Company, Ensign Nicholas Conrade's Party, and the Covention Prisoners, etc.

Thanks,
Gary W. Shaver
Roanoke, VA

Lookup please - William Bracken

@@lynnraye22@hotmail.com — 10 Jul 2006 5:39:37 GMT

Is there information available about William Bracken who served with the Americans in the Revolutionary War?
Thank you.
Lynn

Widow Catherine Smith w/o Peter? helped Rev/War efforts

Kelly Smith — 30 Sep 2004 4:03:29 GMT

My SMith Lineage has a Widow Catherine Smith of Lycoming county PA that has reportedly been recognized for her supporting the war effort by boring gund for the rev.war.
she and her sons owned a grist/ gun boring mill in Lycoming county during Rev War. She was burnt out of her business twice, had a young son killed by indians,another son never seen from again during the raid and eventually had her poroperty "stolen" and sold while she was forced to take shelter at a Fort during the raids.

She historically is known for walking to Philiadelphia to try to recover her property several times to no avail. She had been told by a politician that if she would give her daughter CAssandras hand in marriage that she would get her property back,she is quoted as replying (basically) that she did want to receive her property back by any "left-handed" measure..

PA historical Society recognized her by placing a marker along the road somewhere near White Deer/ Nitteny Mts. area. She also has a mountain top named after her Catherines Crown.
She lived at Great Island, PA on the fork of the Sesquahanna River. I have a copy of the map made in the late 1700's showing this to be true.

We belive that at least one of sons served during the war, It was reported that follwing her death that one of her sons from Ohio returned , shook his head and made a statement that it was a travesty what happened and was never to return again..

I do not have a complete listing of her reportedly 11 children but am looking for any information in regards to her sons.

I am a desc.of her grandson George and Eva ( possible nee Barhtolemeuw) Smith thru their son Samual b:1805.

Is anyone familiar with this family? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Francis Huston of the 28-gun Frigate Boreas, c. 1767

Jim Houston — 2 Aug 2004 8:19:53 GMT

Francis Huston of the 28-gun Frigate Boreas, c. 1767

All,

Anyone include the Francis Huston (Houston) detailed below in their family tree? Any connection between this Francis Huston and Captain Thomas Huston (Pennsylvania Navy) of the Armed Gunned Boat (or Brig. ) "Warren" in the same time period ?

----------------------------------
Entry ADM 106/1155/105 of the British National Archives Online Catalogue contains the following text"

"Commissioner Richard Hughes, Portsmouth. Is sending the daily progress and hospital certificates for John Miles of the Superbe and Francis Huston of the Boreas. Yesterday, the Spy Sloop sailed from Spithead and today the Boreas arrived there. 17 April 1767"

The Boreas is apparently a Revolutionary era warship as indicated by this text out of, " Wars of the Americas : A Chronology of Armed Conflict in the New World, 1492 to the Present - 17 October 1760":

"[17 October 1760] At dawn the 50-gun HMS Hampshire of Capt. Coningsby Norbury, the 28-gun frigate Boreas of Samuel Uvedale -----"

Jim Houston
Fort Worth, Texas

First Battalion, PA; Capt. Folck's Company

twopipstreasures180 — 8 Nov 2004 6:36:50 GMT

My 6x grandfather, Christian Henrich Sr., and his two sons, Christian Jr. and Peter, served with the First Battalion, Berks Co. PA. Their Company is listed as being under the command of Captain Folck. I'm interested in finding out more about this Company, but have hit a dead end! Does anyone have some good info on Captain Folck's Company, and what battles they engaged in?

Thank you! :)
Stacey Henry

Need look-up, help, & military lesson....

JudyB2155 — 1 Sep 2004 2:19:46 GMT

PA Archives, 2nd Series, Vol. XIV AVAILABLE

NormanRPeters — 19 Apr 2003 10:19:56 GMT

This Volume of the PA Archives contains the Revolutionary War Muster Rolls for the counties of Phildelphia, Chester, Bucks, Berks, Northumberland, Cumberland, York, Northampton, Bedford, Westmoreland, and Washington.

If you are interested in this volume please contact petersnr@aol.com

Captain Frederick Sechler Co., Muster Rolls of 6th Class - 6th Battalion, Sol. John Hartman

MaryBoudreau51 — 14 May 2004 11:09:03 GMT

We would appreciate it if someone can find information on Captain Frederick Sechler's Company, 6th Battalion, in Northampton, County, Pennsyvania (American Revolution.) We would like to know where this company was stationed, what battles they fought, if any and where they were mustered out. We really would just appreciate to learn the history in this period in time.

My ancestor John Hartman is listed as a Patriot in the DAR Patriot Index this way:

HARTMAN, John
Birth: PA Circa 1755
Rank: Sol
Death: PA 1799
Patriot Pensioned: No Widow Pensioned: No
Children Pensioned No Heirs Pensioned: No
Spouse: Magdalina Ritter (2nd wife)
Spouse Margaret Ritter (1st wife, who I descend from and son Jacob Hartman)

The following are references only, with only min. information:

Pennsylvania Archives 5th series, volume, Page 4 shows John Hartman on Conmmitte of Chosen, 21 December 1774, Northampton County)

ibid--Pages 376--448 and on Muster Rolls of Associstors and Militia of Northampton Co., Penna.

ibid---Page 486 Muster rolls of 6th 6th Class -- 6th Battalion, Captain Frederick Sechler's Company

ibid--2nd Series, Vol. 14, Page 544 "mustered out 4 January 1781" per statement of Harry C. Hartman, Bethelhem, Penna.

We are hoping to find someone with acess to Northampton military records during the American Revolution and access to the Pennsylvania Archive's records. We would appreciate help from someone, so we can learn the history of John Hartman in the American Revolution.

Thank you,
Mary Boudreau

Pennsylvania Navy - The "Franklin"

LilaJay — 15 Jul 2003 6:53:54 GMT

Does anyone know where I can find information on the Pennsylvania Navy Ship, The "Franklin"? I would like to know where it was stationed. Where was her run from 2 June to 18 July 1776? Company was Capt. Nathan Boys. Trying to find out if a Joseph Force, who served on her during this time frame, is my Joseph Force from NorthEast Twp., Erie County, PA.

my BICE/Bise/Boyce line,

Bill A. Davison — 20 Jun 2003 4:23:46 GMT

The following is my BICE line:
My Bice is from Wayne Township, Greene County, PA.

George Bice(born 1821 in Rush Run, Greene Co.) m . Eleanor "Nellie" Burgess (my gg grandparents)
dau: Hannah "Anna" Eleanor V. Bice(born Feb 26, 1858 near Blacksville, WV) m. (1st)William H. Ponzoo, born 1861 in Perry Twp, Greene Co., the son of Harriet Wilson and Charles Ponzoo. Hannah married 2nd, Samuel Ball, born ca 1867 near Brave, PA, the son of Eliza Jane Alfred and Andrew Ball.
dau.Sarah Catherine Bice, born ca 1847, m. George Albert Davison, born Jan 6, 1846, the son of Mary Alfeus and Thomas Davison (my gg grandparents). Sarah is buried in the Moore Burial Ground, Wayne Twp., Greene Co.
dau. Nancy Elizabeth J. Bice, born 1854 in Greene Co., m. Martin Ponzoo, born 1856 in PA, son of Lovinia "Viney" ____ and Charles Ponzoo.
son: Henry David Bice, born 1869
dau.: Annie Mariah Bice, born 1873
dau: Elizabeth Eliza Bice m. 1st: ___Homer & 2nd: Ed Harris
dau. Clemmy Bice, born 1861, m.___Alpheus
dau. Rebecca Bice, born 1857
dau. Mary B. Bice, born 1845, married Peter Fagan
son John Baptist Bice, born 1859 in Greene Co.

I am looking for cousins!

Henry Drum- Continental Troops

gagampapaj — 1 Apr 2004 5:59:37 GMT

There is a Henry Drum who was a private in the continental troops. There is a Henry Drum from Pennsylvania in my line and am wondering if they are the same. I am interested in this information for SAR membership

Battle of Brandywine

TB22019696 — 8 Aug 2004 3:28:03 GMT

I am looking for list of those killed at Battle of Brandywine if such a list exists.

What are "Donation Lands"?

sharonbru6 — 1 Mar 2004 9:25:37 GMT

I am not sure how to interpret the below announcement which came from a 7/26/1806 Butler newspaper.

The questions I have are: What were "Donation Lands"? What are "Depreciation Lands"? Did "unseated" mean that the person never took possesion of the land?

The particular case I am interested in is the last name below, Murry Lackey. As you can see, his case was part of the "Second Donation District- Reputed Owners and Soldiers". However, all the other land parcels in that group have two names. Is one of them the "reputed owner" and the other the "soldier"? In Murry Lackeys case, his is the only name.

This could be very important info in linking my Butler County Lackeys to the county they originated from (which is to be determined).

Here is the item in question. I welcome any ideas about this. Thank you!

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Sheriff's Sales
By virtue of a warrant under the hands and seal of the Commissioners of Butler Co., will be exposted to sale by public venue, at the Court House in the town of Butler in said county, on Monday the ?? day of September next, and continue from day to day by adjourment until the following tracts of unseated, depreciation and donations lands, situate in said county are sold or so much of each tract may be found necessary for the payment of taxes and arrearance of taxes due thereon respectively besides costs.

John McCandless, Sheriff
July 21st 1806

Second Donation District - Reputed owners and Soldiers
Beamer Andw - Th Herrington # ?78, 200 acres
Hunt, Wils??? - in Thompson, #427, ?00 acres
John Hogg - Jas. Carnaham, #39, 500 acres
Heralde John - Geo. France #39, 250 acres
Murry Lackey, #31, 500 acres
************************************************

Rev War Military Service

Linda — 18 Feb 2004 12:56:05 GMT

Could a bond servant serve in the military in the Revolutionary War? An ancestor was sent to the Colonies as a bond servant after being convicted of a crime in 1773. Is there any way I can find out if he served in the war? Would this have been allowed? So far have not been able to find any service records for this man. Any help would be appreciated! I know that he lived in Pennsylvania after the war.

SEITZINGERS of PA

DICKSEITZINGER — 9 Nov 2005 4:24:17 GMT

If anyone has information to share relating to the SEITZINGERS of PA, please contact me.
JO-ANN SEITZINGER
TUZO@AOL.COM

James Beatty - Cumberland County, PA Militia, Revolutionary War

jaenglish_1 — 4 Aug 2004 4:50:25 GMT

I'm looking for information on James Beatty, 1744-1827. He is buried at the Beulah Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Churchill, Allegheny County, PA. His daugher, Rachel, married John Aber from Plum Township, Allegheny County PA. I don't know much else except that he was held captive by Indians for three years according to the book, "The History of Allegheny County."

Janet English
Pittsburgh, PA

John Adam Styer, Sr.

JanetMcGinnis99 — 19 Jun 2003 1:11:38 GMT

I believe my ancestor, John Adam Styer, Sr. served in the 10th battallion, Lancaster, PA militia. I have not been able to confirm this. He may have used his original German name, Johann Steuer. Are members of militias included in the DAR registry? His commanding officer was Col. David Jenkins

Lt.Col. David McClure, Virginia Militia @ Pittsburgh, 1776

android — 10 Dec 2003 5:12:54 GMT

This David McClure was at a Council of War held at Catfish Camp, now Washington County, Pennsylvania, in 1776. He among other officers were responded to Gov. Patrick Henry's order to provide him with "safe places of deposit" for six tons of lead. One of the identified men of Lt.Col. McClure was a Pvt. Joshua Shelby who is one of my wife's ancestors. I am attempting to identify the skirmishes, battles, and/or campaigns of Lt.Col. David McClure so as to more fully embellish the wife's family history. If you have any knowledge of McClure's engagements with Indians, British, or others, I would appreciate having a message from you. I am willing to share my information and sources, limited as they are.

My source for information about the shipment of lead in this message was: Samuel P. Bates. HISTORY OF GREENE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. Chicago: Nelson Rishforth & Co., 1888, pp. 251-252.

Conrad Kresge need Rev lookup

Susan T — 18 Nov 2003 4:41:16 GMT

I am trying to obtain a copy of Conrad Kresge's revolutionary record. I have read from the Kresge pages that someone sent me that he served a few times and that they are in the Pa Archives as follows:
Class 3 Northampton County Militia ( now Monroe county) The records are to be found in the Fifth Series,Volume 8;
5-14-1778-- page 305-6; 9-25-1780 page 574-5; 4-22-1782 page 493-4 page 281-2.The officers in Command Capt John Gregory.Lt Col Nicholas Kern and Col John Siegfried. Can anyone help I would like to obtain any paper work on him.

col francis johnston 5th pa regiment Company D

Cyndi Hulett — 11 Aug 2003 12:55:55 GMT

I am trying to find out what counties in PA the 5th PA Regiment was recruited from? In patrticular, I am trying to narrow down what county the DAR patriot, Robert Brady was from. Any help would be appreciate. Thank you!!

Ponteous (Pontious) John

JanettCalland99 — 4 Apr 2006 12:02:50 GMT

Would like information regarding John Ponteous (John Pontius) who was born in Berks County, PA and served in Col. Samuel Miles' Regiment. A Rifle Regiment. He was a Pvt. He is buried at Springfield Twp. Cemetery, Mahoning County, OH. Thank you.

Janett
jcall@cros.net

KITE, Anthony & Issac

CFulton2786 — 5 Jan 2006 4:01:58 GMT

interested in info. or other descendants of these 2 ancestors
from Phila area, PA 8th Co. 7 & 3 batalion militia
please email direct CRF8@aol.com

Pennsylvania Archives Research

Suzy222 — 16 Sep 2003 9:51:57 GMT

Does anyone know where/how I could find Pennsylvania Archives, Series 2, Vol. 2, pg. 320, where proof of my ancestors' Rev. War service is supposed to be ?

PA Archives Website-Card File

Gayle — 5 Oct 2003 12:22:15 GMT

http://www.digitalarchives.state.pa.us/archive.asp?view=Arch...
It takes a while to figure out how to use this -- hope it helps someone.

Looking for info on POW's Carlise Barricks Pa.

denm1 — 27 Dec 2002 10:23:15 GMT

I am trying to get information on my gggggarandfather, who was incarcerated at Carlise Barricks during Rev.War. He was a Hessian Soldier from Hesse-Kassel Germany and was born in 1741. Took the oath of allegiance after war and stayed. His name was Christian Mueller/Miller. Wife unknown. Had six children; Jacob, Abram, Christian, Elizabeth, Lydia and Martha. Son Christian born 1787, died 1866.

Please contact denm@yellowbananas.com

Supply records Valley Forge

Mary Anne — 4 Aug 2003 3:05:38 GMT

Any suggestions for verifying whether and ancestor actually supplied food to troops at Valley Forge? Have already gone through Washington's papers.

Thanks,
Mary Anne

Morton's from Ridley PA

ronimorton — 22 Jul 2003 12:44:05 GMT

I am looking for information on the Morton family from
Ridley PA or Chester Md

Early Washington Co, Pa, Marriages

Bill A. Davison — 9 Jul 2003 2:36:28 GMT

Washington Pa Reporter: Monday Jan 16, 1809
Married: On Tuesday last, by the Rev. John Anderson, Mr. Alexander WORK to Miss Jane TAGGART
Monday June 12, 1809
Married: On the 1st of June last, by the Rev. John Anderson, Mr. William MORRISON, to Miss Jane WILKEY, both of Washington County.
Monday June 19, 1809
Married: At Waynesburgh in Greene County, on Thursday evening last, by Henry POSTLETHWAIT, esq, Mr. John INGHRAM, of Greene county, to Mrs. Catharine BURBRIDGE, oy Waynesburgh.

Mrs. Tempie Ann ASBURY, Wash. Co., obit

Bill A. Davison — 9 Jul 2003 2:59:29 GMT

Early Wash Co marriages and deaths

Bill A. Davison — 9 Jul 2003 2:27:53 GMT

Washington Pa Reporter, Monday January 2, 1809
Married: On Thursday the 22d ult. by the rev. Mr. Ramsay, Mr. James BOALS of this town, to Miss Elizabeth McKIBBEN, of this county.
Married: On Thursday, the 29th ult. by the rev. Mr. Ramsay, Mr. Richard DAGG to Miss Jane TAYLOR, both of this county.
Died: On Sunday morning last, in this town, Thomas G. JOHNSTON, Esq. attorney at law. Mr JOHNSTON was a native of Ireland, from which country he emigrated about twelve years ago.
Died: This morning, after a severe illness, Mrs. Jane CANNON, consort of Mr. John CANNON, of this place. This lady has left an affectionate husband to mourn his irreparable loss. A tender infant also, which cannot yet lisp the word mother, is left to want the care of one.
Died: At Wheeling, (Va) on the 18th ult. Mr. Richard McCLURE, merchant deeply lamented by all who enjoyed the pleasure of his acquaintance.

Burials In Franklin Twp and/or County Home, Greene Co, PA.

Bill A. Davison — 8 Jul 2003 1:30:24 GMT

**found 7 July 2003**

Chapman, Wm W M 69 married born: Greene Co. died: Oct 6, 1894Franklin Twp
buried: Oct 7, 1894 County Home

Grandon, Albert C. or G. W M 21 died: Oct 26, 1898
Buried: County Home Oct 27 1898

Gladden, John W M 72 died: Jan 2, 1896 buried Jan 3, 1896 County Home

Henry, Sadie Hettie W F 5 yrs
Parents: Peter Henry – Addie B. Henry Aleppo Twp
Died: Nov 17, 1894 County Home

Kent, Mattie W F 24 died: June 27, 1893 buried: Franklin Twp June 28, 1893

Kerns, Charles W M 25 died: Aug 13, 1895 Franklin Twp buried: County Home Aug 15, 1895

Munion, Colinealious W M 65 married; died: Sept 28, 1894
buried: County Home Sept. 29, 1894

Lantz Cemetery, Brave, Wayne Twp, Greene Co.

Bill A. Davison — 27 Jun 2003 1:45:09 GMT

To the persons who were in the Greene County Courthouse this week with reference to the Lantz Cemetery, Wayne Twp., I would like to talk with you concerning your inquiry. Please contact me directly should you like.
Bill A. Davison
bad2500@alltel.net

My Bice Family...more

Bill A. Davison — 25 Jun 2003 3:42:31 GMT

Burials In Franklin Twp and/or Co Home, Greene Co, PA.

Bill A. Davison — 25 Jun 2003 3:29:12 GMT

Some of the following say "Franklin Twp., while others say Co. Home. The County Home Cemeety is located in Franklin Township.

Rhinehart, Maria W 76 27 May 1895 Franklin Twp

Rhoads, G(?) T W 33 20 Sept 1895 Franklin Twp

Rhoades, Inf. W 14 days 7 Sept 1895 Franklin Twp
parents: Wm Rhoades - Mattie Rhoades of Jeff Twp

Rhoades, Maggie W 23 19 May 1895 place of burial ?

Whipkey, Belle W F 29 born Aleppo Twp died 25 Apr 1895 Franklin Twp. burial: Co Home

Unknown, White Male Inmate 26 June 1894 County Home

Thompson. Charley S. W M 3 b. Center Twp, d. Center Twp Thomas Thompson and Ida M. Thompson 19 Nov 1893 Franklin Twp

Abraham and Absolom Hendricks - Westmoreland Co. PA

HendricksBunch — 29 Sep 2003 6:36:03 GMT

Very Old Family Graveyard on Dutch Run, Whiteley Twp, Greene Co, PA

Bill A. Davison — 4 Jun 2005 5:34:36 GMT

There is a very old family graveyard on the east side of present day Dutch Run Road (was Lantz Run Road). It is located in the woods about 125 yeards east of Dutch Run just north of Miller Lane Road (located on the west side of Dutch Run). There are three old hand carved and hand lettered tombstones. All three appear to have been cut and lettered by three different people. Most the lettering is not readable but we did manage to see dates of 1740 and 1803(?) on one stone. No names are readily visible. There is also indication of additional graves at the site and possible a old foundation (log cabin or log house maybe) a few feet east, and uphill, from the graveyard. It is our hope that someone knows more about this graveyard. The old Greene County Whiteley Twp. map does show a 'tenent' house and orchard in what appears to be the same general area.

john & anne white galbraith

terry a. lyons — 19 Dec 2001 3:11:00 GMT

Looking for info. where I might find Revol. War Pension
application filed by wife, Anne white Galbraith on behalf of her husband John between 1818, when he died and 1838 when she died. Butler Co., Pa. Clk. of Court and advised they do not have.

Jacob and George Wilderman

Leroy Wilderman — 6 Sep 2002 1:33:39 GMT

Looking for information regarding service of Jacob and George Wilderman, both of Pennsylvania, in the Revolutionary War.

George Yeakley

mtickner65 — 22 Apr 2003 1:36:37 GMT

I have found that I may be a descendant of the George Yeakley that was born ~1735 in PA. I m looking for any information people have, including information on who his children were. Also, I have read in several places that he served as a frontier ranger in PA during the Revolution and am wondering if anyone has any information about his service and if this information has been used to apply to the DAR. Any information anyone would be willing to give me would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Melissa
mtickner@mcw.edu

PETER ROUSE, Pension Application

Bill A. Davison — 21 Mar 2003 11:15:35 GMT

Giles Davis Pennsylvania Line

Arlene Gregoire — 28 Feb 2003 11:13:42 GMT

I'm trying to verify whether or not Giles Davis fought in the Revolution. He married Nancy on Nov 8, 1787 in Nelson Cty, KY; may have been born in NC or Virginia. I've read that he fought on the Pennyslvania line. He had two children: Mary Polly Davis (1775 in NC or VA); and David Davis (about 1777 in NC or VA). Thanks. Arlene

Wyoming Valley Massacre

Paul Mercer — 4 Feb 2003 1:46:17 GMT

My gggggg-grandfather, William Smith died 7/1778 in the Wyoming Valley. Reportedly of exposure after capture by the indians. I have found no info on with which company he served. (awaiting applications from DAR, five used him as thier ancestor) His son, William Jr., also served and died there. He served with Ransom's and Spalding's companies. One reference in a book said William Jr. was shot while retrieving water for a fort? Neither one is listed as killed in the massacre at the monument. Any suggestions on how I might find out how they died?

Look-up JOHN LANDERS served Rev. War in PA or NJ

Jacqueline4242 — 12 Nov 2004 7:12:45 GMT

(Just learned that my 4 great grandfather, JOHN LANDERS served in Rev. War)
HERE IS WHAT I HAVE:

JOHN LANDERS b. ENGLAND. Served in Rev War.
Married to MARY LUPTON born Maryland

their child: KEZIAH LANDERS b. 1801 New Jersey (possibly Camden area)

DAR doesn't have anything on him.

Thanks for help here.

The men of Pennsylvania Regiment of Riflemen - 1776

Lauralynn — 2 Feb 2003 7:10:00 GMT

Hello
I am interested in this son and father below. I am interested in any information, about the men of this Battallion/Regiment. I am also trying to find where George Sr went. Also how to go about finding these records in an archive.

"Enlisted with Colonel Samuel Miles' 1st Battalion, Pennsylvania Regiment of Riflemen on May 2, 1776. Assigned to Captain Lewis Farmer's Company Unit, which was mainly on Garrison duty at "Liberty Island", in Philidelphia until the end of July, 1776. Musters show that while there, George Sr enlisted with the same Battalion and was assigned to the same Company as his son."

"...only 37 were present for the muster at King's Bridge. While George Sr was accounted for, George Jr was listed as "missing since the Battle of Long Island".

Thanks
Laura

Justin McCarty PA soldier

JudyRichardson58 — 28 Nov 2005 2:35:10 GMT

Question: My Justin McCarty enlisted in PA and fought in the battles of Brandywine and Long Island. He mustered out of Falls Point MD. A fellow researcher inquired about Justin at the PA National Archives and they found no record of him as a PA soldier. Would he be considered a PA soldier or would it depend on the military district he was in? Does anyone know what district those battles were in? Might they have been Maryland's military district, since that is where he mustered out? I just don't know where to look to find proof of his service. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

James Paul CHRISTY

judiesmom — 23 Nov 2002 2:15:25 GMT

he served from Penn.
Married Elizabeth McAFEE died in Switzerland Co, Ind.
Would like to have his service number.
I don't know if he ever applied for a pension.

"Seven Mountain Men"

fmlytrz — 13 Nov 2002 10:08:02 GMT

One of my ancestors fought with this group of men. I can not find any information about this group. If some one can guide me in the right direction I would be pleased.
Thanks,
Tom.

Rev. War record for ancestor

`Eileen Bush — 7 Nov 2002 5:17:10 GMT

I need to verify the record for Samuel Pletscher, born 20 Jan 1751 in Germany;to America l756 -lived Lancaster Co. PA
wife Elizabeth Yoder; He was a weaver and family said made
cloth for Rev. War for uniforms, blankets,etc.
Samuel Pletscher died 15 Mar 1831 in Crawford Co. OHio.

Need info on a Joseph Paul (aka Powell, Powl, Powel)

Leah Sandmeyer — 16 Sep 2002 4:30:39 GMT

Does anyone have access to the original records to which the ARIAS internet files refer? I'm trying to get DAR acceptance of
an unknown patriot.
Joseph Paul (aka Powell, Powel, Powl, Poul)
b 3 Sep 1760, 'Old' Lancaster Co, PA
d 1 Sep 1844, Richland Twp, Marion Co, OH

PA Archives, 2nd Series, Vol. XIV, AVAILABLE

NormanRPeters — 19 Apr 2003 10:19:56 GMT

Revolutionary War card file; John GALBREATH

RCofiellra — 2 May 2002 9:10:17 GMT

There is a website by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (aka PA State Archives) which includes a Revolutionary War Military Abstract Card File. There are three cards for John GALBREATH (or GALEBREATH, also GALBRAITH). Two indicate that he served in the Militia from Bedford Co, receiving two certificates: one issued 4/8/1785 and one 9/21/1785. The third card does not show the county, but indicates that he received a certificate issued 10/2/1788. Has anyone obtained such records based on those abstracts?