Luzerne-Philadelphia County PA Archives Military Records.....Shiber, Jesse J. February 1876 Civilwar - Pension Co. D, 61st Regt. PA Vol. Infantry ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/pafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Eugene Shiber gshiber@comcast.net January 10, 2011, 2:15 pm Pension Affidavits CIVIL WAR: Soldier: Jesse J. Shiber: Pvt. Co. L, 23rd Regt., Pa. Vol. Inf. (3-Months Service), 8/18/1861 to 2/16/1862 Transferred to Pvt. Co. D, 61st Regt., Pa.. Vol. Inf., (3-Years Service) 2/17/1862 to 9/28/1864 Discharged. Sgt. Co. C, 3rd Regt., U.S. Vet Vol. 3/ 1/ 1865 to 2/28/1866 ......................................... Invalid’s Pension. (Feb., 1876) Jesse J. Shiber Application No. 215,041 Certificate No 146,141 Widow's Pension. (Feb., 1912) Kate Shiber Application No. 981,210 Certificate No. 741,749 ......................................................... This submission consists in chronological order the following documents that I consider to be of genealogical value: DECLARATION for ORIGINAL INVALID PENSION: 2/26/1876 DEPARTMENT of the INTERIOR, BUREAU of PENSIONS: 1/15/1898 WAR DEPARTMENT – The Military Secretary’s Office. (Stamp – Mar 19, 1907, US Pension Office) DEPARTMENT of the INTERIOR – Bureau of Pensions (Stamp – Mar 20, 1907, US Army Division) GENERAL AFFIDAVITS: – Increase of Pension Claim (6) Jesse Shiber, 3/13/1899. David S. Ayres, 3/13/1899. James G. Clark, 3/13/1899. James McConnell, 11/18/1899. A. H. Nichols, 11/18/1899 Dr. Duncan MacFarlan, 12/20/1899 DECLARATION for WIDOW’S PENSION: 2/23/1912 DROP ORDER and REPORT (Jesse Shiber): 3/11/1912 AFFIDAVIT – Pension, 4/10/1912 – Kate Shiber, (Widow of Jesse J. Shiber) GENERAL AFFIDAVIT – Kate Shiber, (Widow of Jesse J. Shiber), David A. Biggard, 4/12/1912 ............................................................................... Declaration for Original Invalid Pension. .............................................................................. State of Pennsylvania ) Philadelphia County, )SS. On this 26th day of February 1876 before me, a clerk of a Court of record in and for the County and State above named, personably appeared, Jesse Shiber a resident of 4034 Lancaster Ave. In the County of Phila and State of Penna aged 39 years, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Jesse Shiber who was a Private of Company D in the 61st Regiment of Penna Volunteers, in the war of 1861, fore the suppression of a Rebellion. That he volunteered at Wilkes Barre in the State of Penna on or about the 18 day of August 1861 for the term of 3 years and was honorably discharged at Phila on the 28 day of September 1864. He enlisted Co. C 1st Vet Army Corps at Phila Mar 1, ‘65. Discharged Springfield. Ills Feb 28, 1866. That while in said service in the line of his duty at Fair Oaks in the State of Virginia on or about the 31 day of May 1862 he was wounded by a gunshot wound in the left arm in action for which he was treated at General Hospital 22nd & Wood Sts., Phila, and General Hospital, 16th & Filbert Sts., Phila., and McClellan General Hospital, Phila. He makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the Invalid Pension Roll of the United States, by reason of the disability above stated; and hereby constitutes and appoints JOHN H. SCHREINER, of Philadelphia, his Attorney, with the power of substitution, to process this claim and procure a Pension Certificate. [1] Jesse Shiber (sig) Claimant Sworn to, subscribed and acknowledged before me, the day and year first above written, and on the same day personally appeared James D. McArau and Theodore Hoover residents of Phila. who being duly sworn according to law, declare that they are personally acquainted with Jesse Shiber, who has made and subscribed the foregoing declaration in their presence, and that they have every reason to believe from the appearance of the applicant, and their acquaintance with him, that he is the identical person he represents himself to be, that they reside as above stated, and are disinterested in this claim for a Pension. [2] James D. McArau (sig) [3] Theodore Hoover (sig) Sworn to and subscribed before me; and I certify that I am not interested in their claim or concerned in its prosecution; that I believe the affiants to be credible persons, and the claimant is the person he represents himself to be, and that the foregoing was read and explained to the applicant and his witnesses before signing and swearing. [4] E.J. Lindsay (sig) Deputy Prothonotary DEPARTMENT of the INTERIOR Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C., January 15, 1898. Certificate No. 146.141 Name, Shiber, Jesse Sir: In forwarding to the pension agent the excused voucher for your next quarterly payment please favor me by returning this circular to him with replies ro the questions enumerated below. Very respectfully, (?) Evans (sig) Commissioner First. Are you married? If so, please state your wife’s full name and her maiden name. Answer. Kate Shiber, Maiden name Kate Cornwell. Second.. When, where, and by whom were you married? Answer. 6 day of October 1881 by the Rev J G Walker Pastor of Mantuos Baptist Church, 40th & Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. Third. What record of marriage exists? Answer. Our marriage certificate & perhaps a record at the church. Fourth. Were you previously married? If so, please state the name of your former wife and the sate and place of her death or divorce. Answer. Lizzie Linker died 25 day of March 1867 in Philadelphia, Pa. Fifth. Have you any children living? If so, please state their names and the dates of their birth. Answer. One child by first wife. Name Wm P. Shiber born in the later part of Dec 1864 or Jan 1865. Not certain as to date. Jesse Shiber (sig) Date of reply, May 1st, 1898 WAR DEPARTMENT – The Military Secretary’s Office, Washington. Respectfully returned to the Commissioner of pensions, with the information that in the case of Jesse Shiber, Co. C, 3 Regt. US V(et) Vol Inf., the records show personal description as follows: Age 24, height 5 feet, 8 inches, complexion dark, eyes brown, hair dark, place of birth Susquehanna, Pa, occupation plasterer. No personal description found of Jesse Shiber Co. D., 61 Pa Inf. F.C. Ainsworth The Adjutant General (stamp) DEPARTMENT of the INTERIOR – Bureau of Pensions, Washington, DC March 14, 1907. Respectfully referred to the Adjutant General US Army for report showing personal description and age at enlistment. Cert. 146141 Jesse Shiber Co. D 61 Pa Vol Inf Co. C 3 US V Vols. V. Warner (sig) Commissioner GENERAL AFFIDAVIT – by Jesse Shiber, 3/13/1899 State of Pennsylvania, County of Philadelphia ss: IN THE MATTER OF Increase of {Pension claim of Jesse Shiber) On this 13th day of March, AD 1899, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid County and State, duly authorized to administer oaths Jesse Shiber, aged 60 years, a resident of Philadelphia in the County of Phila in the State of Pennsylvania, whose Post-Office address is 421 Preston St, Philadelphia, who, being duly sworn, declares in relation to aforesaid claim as follows: I have never served in any Army or Navy excepting in the Co. D 61st Pa. Vol three years service and one year in the Co. C 3rd US Vet Vol, Hancock’s 1st Army Corps which were not assigned to any State. Jesse Shiber (sig) State of Pennsylvania, County of Philadelphia, ss: Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 13th day of March, AD 1899, and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration &c., were fully mad known, and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing including the words (none) erased, and the words (none) added, and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. Price I. Patton (sig) Notary Public My commission expires February 1909 I further certify: Jesse Shiber to be reputable and entitled to credit. Price I. Patton (sig) Official signature (Stamp - Mar 16 1899, US Pension Office) GENERAL AFFIDAVIT – by David S. Ayres, 3/13/1899. State of Pennsylvania, County of Philadelphia ss: In the matter of Increase of {Pension claim of Jesse Shiber On this 13th day of March, AD 1899, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid County and State, duly authorized to administer oaths Jesse Shiber, aged 60 years, a resident of Philadelphia in the County of Phila in the State of Pennsylvania, whose Post-Office address is 421 Preston St, Philadelphia, who, being duly sworn, declares in relation to aforesaid claim as follows: I have never served in any Army or Navy excepting in the Co. D 61st Pa. Vol three years service and one year in the Co. C 3rd US Vet Vol, Hancock’s 1st Army Corps which were not assigned to any State. Jesse Shiber (sig) State of Pennsylvania, County of Philadelphia, ss: Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 13th day of March, AD 1899, and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration &c., were fully mad known, and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing including the words (none) erased, and the words (none) added, and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. Price I. Patton (sig) Notary Public My commission expires February 1909 I further certify: Jesse Shiber to be reputable and entitled to credit. Price I. Patton (sig) Official signature (Stamp - Mar 16 1899, US Pension Office) GENERAL AFFIDAVIT – by David S. Ayres, 3/13/1899. State of Pennsylvania, County of Philadelphia ss: In the matter of Increase of {Pension claim of Jesse Shiber On this 13th day of March, AD 1899, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid County and State, duly authorized to administer oaths David S. Ayres, aged 59 years, a resident of Philadelphia in the County of Phila in the State of Pennsylvania, whose Post-Office address is 11 Lehtier (sp) St, Philadelphia, who, being duly sworn, declares in relation to aforesaid claim as follows: I have known Jesse Shiber since 1866. He is a man of good moral character and habits and I have always known him to be such. I also believe his disabilities which he claims or hernia and a severe gun shot of the left arm were nor due ro any bad or vicious habits or to his negligence on his part. My knowledge of the facts to which I testify are gained through my personal acquaintance with Jesse Shiber. He further declares that he has no interest in said case and he is not concerned in its prosecution. David S. Ayres (sig) (Signature of Affiant) State of Pennsylvania, County of Philadelphia, ss: Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 13th day of March, AD 1899, and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration &c., were fully mad known, and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing including the words (none) erased, and the words (none) added, and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. Price I. Patton (sig) Notary Public My commission expires February 1909 I further certify: David Ayres to be reputable and entitled to credit. Price I. Patton (sig) Official signature (Stamp - Mar 16 1899, US Pension Office) GENERAL AFFIDAVIT – by James G. Clark, 3/13/1899. State of Pennsylvania, County of Philadelphia ss: In the matter of Increase of {Pension claim of Jesse Shiber On this 13th day of March, AD 1899, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid County and State, duly authorized to administer oaths James G. Clark, aged 56 years, a resident of Philadelphia in the County of Phila in the State of Pennsylvania, whose Post-Office address is 720 N. 2nd 421 Preston St, Philadelphia, who, being duly sworn, declares in relation to aforesaid claim as follows: I have known Jesse Shiber since 1866. He is a man of good moral character and habits and I have always known him to be such. I also believe his disabilities which he claims or hernia and a severe gun shot of the left arm were nor due ro any bad or vicious habits or to his negligence on his part. My knowledge of the facts to which I testify are gained through my personal acquaintance with Jesse Shiber. He further declares that he has no interest in said case and he is not concerned in its prosecution. James G. Clark (sig) (Signature of Affiant) State of Pennsylvania, County of Philadelphia, ss: Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 13th day of March, AD 1899, and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration &c., were fully mad known, and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing including the words (none) erased, and the words (none) added, and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. Price I. Patton (sig) Notary Public My commission expires February 1909 I further certify: James G. Clark to be reputable and entitled to credit. Price I. Patton (sig) Official signature (Stamp - Mar 16 1899, US Pension Office) GENERAL AFFIDAVIT – by James McConnell, 11/18/1899. State of Pennsylvania, County of Philadelphia ss: In the matter of Increase of {Pension claim of Jesse Shiber On this 18th day November 1899, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid County and State, duly authorized to administer oaths James McConnell, aged 59 years, a resident of Philadelphia in the County of Phila in the State of Pennsylvania, whose Post-Office address is 1941 Poplar St, Philadelphia, who, being duly sworn, declares in relation to aforesaid claim as follows: Having known Jesse Shiber intimately since 1887 and having a knowledge of his life all of these years, I can say that he is a man of excellent character and habits and I am confident that his disabilities were in no way due ro vicious habits. He further declares that he has no interest in said case and he is not concerned in its prosecution. James McConnell (sig) (Signature of Affiant) State of Pennsylvania, County of Philadelphia, ss: Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 18th day of November, AD 1899, and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration &c., were fully mad known, and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing including the words (none) erased, and the words (none) added, and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. Price I. Patton (sig) Notary Public My commission expires January 6th 1901 I further certify: him to be reputable and entitled to credit. Price I. Patton (sig) Official signature (Stamp - Nov 21,1899, US Pension Office) GENERAL AFFIDAVIT – by A. H. Nichols, 11/18/1899. State of Pennsylvania, County of Philadelphia ss: In the matter of Increase of {Pension claim of Jesse Shiber On this 18th day November 1899, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid County and State, duly authorized to administer oaths A. H. Nichols, aged 39 years, a resident of Philadelphia in the County of Phila in the State of Pennsylvania, whose Post-Office address is 1310 Federal St, Philadelphia, who, being duly sworn, declares in relation to aforesaid claim as follows: I became acquainted with Mr. Jesse Shiber in 1891, since which time I have seen him almost every day, and to the best of my knowledge I believe him to be a man of good moral habits and feel confident that his disabilities were not the result of vicious habits. He further declares that he has no interest in said case and he is not concerned in its prosecution. A. H. Nichols (sig) (Signature of Affiant) State of Pennsylvania, County of Philadelphia, ss: Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 18th day of November, AD 1899, and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration &c., were fully mad known, and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing including the words (none) erased, and the words (none) added, and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. Price I. Patton (sig) Notary Public My commission expires January 6th 1901 I further certify: him to be reputable and entitled to credit. Price I. Patton (sig) Official signature (Stamped - Nov 21, 1899, US Pension Office) GENERAL AFFIDAVIT – by Duncan MacFarlan, M.D., 11/18/1899. State of Pennsylvania, County of Philadelphia ss: In the matter of Increase of {Pension claim of Jesse Shiber On this 20th day December 1899, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid County and State, duly authorized to administer oaths Duncan MacFarlan M.D., aged 44 years, a resident of Philadelphia in the County of Phila in the State of Pennsylvania, whose Post- Office address is 3924 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, who, being duly sworn, declares in relation to aforesaid claim as follows: I have been acquainted with Jesse Shiber in the capacity of his family physician since 1886 and during that time he has been disabled by inguinal hernia on the right side and he is still suffering with the same disability. I would also state that during all this time his habits have been good. Duncan MacFarland, M.D. (sig) (Signature of Affiant) State of Pennsylvania, County of Philadelphia, ss: Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 18th day of November, AD 1899, and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration &c., were fully mad known, and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing including the words (none) erased, and the words (none) added, and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. Price I. Patton (sig) Notary Public My commission expires January 6th 1901 I further certify: Duncan MacFarland to be reputable and entitled to credit. Price I. Patton (sig) Official signature (Stamped - Jan 2, 1900, US Pension Office) DECLARATION for WIDOW’S PENSION 2/23/1912 Act of April 19, 1908 --------------------------------------- State of Pennsylvania, County of Philadelphia, ss: On this 23rd day of February A.D. one thousand nine hundred and twelve personally appeared before me, a Notary Public within and for the County and State aforesaid Kate Shiber aged 71 years, a resident of Philadelphia County of Philadelphia State of Pennsylvania who, being duly sworn according to law, makes the following declaration in order to obtain pension under the provisions of the ACT OF CONGRESS APPROVED APRIL 19, 1908. That she is the widow of Jesse Shiber who was enrolled under the name of Jesse Shiber at (none) on the (none) day of (none) 18 (none) as a Pvt & Sergeant im Co D 61st Regt Pa Inf and Co C 3rd Regt US Vet Vols and honorably discharged (none) 18 (none) having served ninety days and or more during the war of the Rebellion. That the said soldier was not in the MILITARY OR NAVAL SERVICE of the United States except as stated above. That she was married under the name of Kate Evans to said soldier at Philadelphia Pa, on the 6 day of October 1881 by Rev J.G. Walker; and there was no legal barrier to the marriage; that she had been previously married; that the soldier had been previously married. Claimants first husband - James Evans died in Phila Pa; soldiers first wife Elizabeth Shiber died in Philadelphia Pa. That said soldier died Feb 17th 1912, at Philadelphia Pa; that she was not divorced from him; that she has not remarried since his death. That the NAMES and DATES OF BIRTH of all children of the soldier, now living and under SIXTEEN YEARS IG AGE are as follows: NO Children. That she has not heretofore applied for pension. Her husband was a pensioner by cert 146141. That she appoints with full power of substitution and revocation, Harry S. Kaestner of Philadelphia, Pa her true and lawful attorney to persecute this claim, and directs that the sum of Ten Dollars be paid him for his services. That her Post-Office address is 2523 E. Norris St., Philadelphia County of Philadelphia, State of Pennsylvania. Kate Shiber (sig) ignature of claimant - full name ATTEST: 1. Jennie Corson 2. William Savery Evans, Jr. Also personally appeared Jennie Corson, residing at Phila Pa and William Savery Evans, Jr. residing at Phila Pa, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and, who, being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and saw Kate Shiber the claimant, sign her name to the foregoing declaration; that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with her of 50 years and 20 years respectively, that she is the identical person she represents to be, and that they have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. 1. Jennie Corson (sig) 2. William Savery Evans, Jr. (sig) Sworn and subscribed before me this 22nd day of February, A.D. 1812, and I do hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing declaration, &c, were fully made known and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing, including the words (none) erased, and the words (none) added; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. Wm F. Paddock (sig) Notary Public 4169 Lancaster Ave. Phila, Pa. Commission expires Mar 18, 1913 (Stamped: Feb 24 1912 US Pension Office.) DROP ORDER and REPORT Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Finance Division Washington, D.C., Mar 11, 1912 Jesse Shiber 146, 141 ACT FEBRUARY 6, 1907 Pvt, D, 61 Pa Inf & 3rd C, 3rd US V. Vols. US Pension agent, Philadelphia Sir: You are hereby directed to drop from the roll the name of the above- described pensioner who died Feb. 17 J. Davenport (sig) Commissioner REPORT ------------------------ Commissioner of Pensions. Sir: The name of the above-described pensioner, who was last paid at $ 15 per month to February 4, 1912, has this day been dropped from the toll of this agency. L. McCauley (sig) US Pension Agent (Stamped Mar 14m 1912) AFFIDAVIT – Pension, 4/10/1912 State of Pennsylvania County of Philadelphia. In the matter of Kate Shiber widow of Jesse Shiber, Co. D, 61st Regt Penna Infantry. On this 10th day of April A.D., 1912; personally appeared before me a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid County, duly authorized to administer oaths, Kate Shiber aged 71 years, a resident of Philadelphia in the County of Philadelphia State of Pennsylvania, whose Post-Office address is 2523 E. Norris St., who being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says in relation to aforesaid case as follows: Applicant states that she is the identical person who is applying for a widow’s [pension under the law by application No. 981,210 and in answer to the attached letter from the Hon. Commissioner of Pensions dated March 14, 1912. Applicant states that her first husband James W.(?) Evans never entered any military or naval service in the United States. Kate Shiber (sig) (Signature of Affiant) State of PENNSYLVANIA County of PHILADELPHIA. Sworn and subscribed to before me this day by the within named affiant, and I certify that I have read said affidavit to affiant and acquainted affiant with its contents before the same was executed. I further certify that I am in nowise interested in this case, nor am I concerned in its prosecution. Wm F. Paddock (sig) Notary Public 4169 Lancaster Ave. Phila, Pa. Commission expires Mar 18, 1913 (Stamp - April 27, 1912, Received - Army and Navy Division) GENERAL AFFIDAVIT – by David A. Biggard, 4/12/1912. State of Pennsylvania, County of Philadelphia ss: IN THE MATTER OF Kate Shiber widow of Jesse Shiber Co. D 61st Regt Penna Infantry. On this 12th day of April, A.D. 1912, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid County and State, duly authorized to administer oaths, David A. Biggard, aged 67 years, a resident of Philadelphia in the County of Phila in the State of Pennsylvania, whose Post-Office address is 1534 W. Tioga St, Philadelphia, and who, being duly sworn according to law, depose and say in relation to aforesaid case as follows: Affiant testifies that he was well and intimately acquainted with Jesse Shiber deceased husband of the claimant Kate Shiber and was personally and intimately acquainted with the soldiers first wife Lizzie A. Shiber who was a sister-in-law of applicant. Affiant therefore testifies by reason of his ultimate acquaintance that the soldier Jesse Shiber never remarried from the date of the death of his first wife Lizzie A. Shiber in1867 until his marriage ti the claimant Kate Shiber. Affiant testifies to the above facts by reason of his intimate acquaintance with both the deceased soldier and his first wife aforesaid. Affiant further declares that he has no interest ib said case and is not concerned in its prosecution. David A. Biggard (sig) (Signature of Affiant) State of PENNSYLVANIA County of PHILADELPHIA. Sworn and subscribed to before me this day by the within named affiant, and I certify that I have read said affidavit to affiant and acquainted affiant with its contents before the same was executed. I further certify that I am in nowise interested in this case, nor am I concerned in its prosecution; and that said affiant is personally known to me and that he is a credible person. Wm. F. Paddock (sig) Notary Public 4169 Lancaster Ave. Phila, Pa. Commission expires Mar 18, 1913 Additional Comments: Kate Shiber, widow, Pension Data included. This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/pafiles/ File size: 27.7 Kb