Philadelphia County PA Archives Military Records.....Jesse J. SHIBER
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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
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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
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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
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Declaration for Original Invalid Pension.
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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)
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 ro 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
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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)
Signature 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, 1912.
J. Davenport (sig)
Commissioner
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REPORT
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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 thia 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.
K Wm F. Paddock (sig)
è 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)
è Notary Public
4169 Lancaster Ave.
Phila, Pa.
Commission expires
Mar 18, 1913
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