Pension Roll of 1883

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Pension Roll of 1883 Source: List of Pensioners on the Roll, January 1, 1883, Volume II, pages 527 to 536. This list is not inclusive of all Civil War pensions granted by the U.S. government. First, it covers only Berks County. Second, additional pensions were granted after January 1, 1883. And, third, some Civil War … Read more

Victims of the French and Indian War

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Victims of the French and Indian War <!– –> Source: History of Berks County, Pennsylvania, by Morton Montgomery, pub. 1909, pp. 109-110. During this war, the Indians killed about one hundred and fifty, and captured thirty inhabitants of the county.  Several of those who were taken captive returned after the war.  Many persons were wounded … Read more

Pension Record for Ephraim Ruth

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Pension Record for Ephraim Ruth Ephraim Ruth was born Feb 25, 1841 in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Ephraim enlisted in Company H of the 5th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry at Philadelphia, PA on August 10, 1861. Ephraim files a claim for pensions on March 25, 1875. In the pension application, Ephraim states “That he … Read more

Roll of Capt. John Mauger’s Company

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Roll of Capt. John Mauger’s Company Muster roll of Capt. John Mauger’s company, in the First regiment, Second brigade, Pennsylvania militia, under the command of Col. Jeremiah Shappell, at York, Pennsylvania. In service from August 28, 1814 to March 5, 1815, from Berks county. Captain: John Mauger Lieutenant: Jacob Fisher Ensign: Jacob Griner Sergeants Breyman, … Read more

Roll of Capt. John Graham’s Company

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Roll of Capt. John Graham’s Company Muster roll of Capt. John Graham’s company, in the Second regiment, First brigade, Pennsylvania militia, under the command of Lieut. Col. Adam Ritcher, at York, Pa. In service from September 2, 1814 to March 2, 1815, from Dauphin, Berks, and Schuylkill counties. Captain: John Graham Lieutenant: James Porter Ensign: … Read more

Roll of Capt. John Christian’s Company

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Roll of Capt. John Christian’s Company Muster roll of Capt. John Christian’s company in the Second regiment, Second brigade Pennsylvania, militia under command of Lieut. Col. John Lotz, at York, Penn’a. (In service from September 1, 1814 to December 4, 1815, from Berks county.) Captain: John Christian First Lieutenant: Matthias Alspauch Second Lieutenant: John Swartz … Read more

Roll of Capt. Jeremiah Rees’ Company

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Roll of Capt. Jeremiah Rees’ Company Muster roll of Capt. Jeremiah Rees’ company, of the Fifth battalion, First brigade, Pennsylvania infantry, under the command of Lieut. Col. Lefever, at York, Pennsylvania. In service from August 30 and 31, 1814 to March 5, 1815; from Lancaster, Berks and Lebanon. Captain: Jeremiah Rees Lieutenant: Conrad Knepley Ensign: … Read more

A Soldier of the War of 1812

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A Soldier of the War of 1812 A SOLDIER OF THE WAR OF 1812 Who Has the Original Muster Roll of Capt. Jacob Marshall’s Company – What He Said to an Eagle Reporter Last Evening – Some Particulars of the Life of James Norton, of this City. Capt. Jacob Marshall’s company of militia who marched … Read more

Abstracts of Pension Applications on File in the Division of Public Records, Pennsylvania State Library

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Abstracts of Pension Applications on File in the Division of Public Records, Pennsylvania State Library Berks County John Bayard, servant of Joseph Wood, Berks County, who was appointed in 1776 Major of one of the Penna. Regts. In same year marched to Canada. He attended him as a waiter. Col. William Allen resigned command of … Read more