[74-18] JACOB HEEBNER, b Aug. 4, 1798; d Feb. 22, 1853; s John and Anna Maria (Neuman) Hiibner [74-4]; m ESTHER SCHULER, b Dec. 10, 1807; d Oct. 23, 1894.
Children (7):
According to Henry Heebner, Green Lane, Pa., the father of Jacob Heebner was a Philadelphia innkeeper who died early, leaving his children in poor cireumstances. Jacob was raised by Mrs. Susanna Dotterer, wife of John Dotterer.
Daniel Heebner enlisted Oct. 4, 1861, as a Farrier in the 8th Pa. Cavalry, and was discharged at Bealton, Va., Dec. 30, 1863. He re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer on Dec. 31, 1863, for three years and was discharged at Lynchburg, Va., July 24, 1865. His discharge papers are in the possession of his nephew, Edward P. Heebner [74-198], Green Lane, Pa. WAR PAPERS CONCERNING DANIEL HEEBNER TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
KNOW YE, That DANIEL HEEBNER A Farrier of Captain A. J. Shick Company, (‘‘M’’,) Eighth Regiment of Pennsylvania Cavalry VOLUNTEERS who was enrolled on the Fourth day of October one thousand eight hundred and Sixty one to serve Three years or during the war, is hereby DISCHARGED from the service of the United States this Thirtieth day of December, 1863, at Bealton, Virginia, by reason of Re-enlisting as a Veteran Volunteer (No objection to his being re-enlisted is known to exist.*)
Said Daniel Heebner was born in Montgomery County in the State of Pennsylvania, is Twenty Nine years of age, Five feet Seven inches high, Dark complexion, Hazel eyes, Dark hair, and by occupation, when enrolled, a Farmer.
Given at Bealton, Virginia this Thirtieth day of December 1863. *This sentence will be erased should there be anything in the A. J. Shick. conduct or physical condition of the Captain soldier rendering him unfit for Commanding the Compy. the Army. | (A. G. O. No. 99) Walstein Phillips Capt. lst Maine Con. Asst. Comp. Muster Force Div. C. C. A. of P. (written across the face)
Paid in full Wm. H. Nicols per N. W. A. (illegible)
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
KNOW YE, That Daniel Heebner a Farrier of Captain Benjamin A. Phifer Company, (C) Eighth Regiment of Pennsylvania Cavalry VOLUNTEERS who was enrolled on the Thirty first day of December one thousand eight hundred and Sixty Three to serve Three years or during the war, is herehy DISCHARGED FROM the service of the United States, this 24th day of July 1865, at Lynchburg, Virginia, as Supernumerary by G. O. 83 C. S. from War Department. (No objection to his being re-enlisted is known to exist.*)
Said Daniel Heebner was born in Montgomery County in the State of Pennsylvania, is Thirty years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, Dark complexion, Hazel eyes, Dark hair, and by occupation, when enrolled, a Farmer.
Given at Lynchburg, Va. this twenty fourth day of July 1865. *This sentence will be crased ) should there be anything in the conduct or physical condi- | Fred. A. Kendall tion of the soldier rendering Capt. 4th N. H. V. him unfit for the Army. Commanding the Reg’t. (A. G. O. No. 99) } : A.C. M. Frank A. Baker
Capt & Act Assistant
8th Penn. Cav. (stamp found on upper left hand corner) Paid in Full Aug. (same stamp found on middle of 2 sheet toward the right hand side.) 1865 W. D. Wheeler Paymaster U.S. A. (Found on the back of discharge paper of Daniel Heebner.) OATH OF IDENTITY
of Daniel Heebner of the town of Marlborough County of Montgomery in the State of Pennsylvania
On this 4th day of September in the year one thousand eight hundred and sixty-five personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace for the county and Peace above mentioned, Daniel Heebner who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Daniel Heebner who was a Private Farrier in the company commanded by Captain Andrew I. Schick in the regiment 8th Penn. Cavy commanded by Col. Gregg, that he enlisted on the 4th day of October 1861 for the term of three years and was discharged at Bealton Virginia on the 30th day of December 1863 by reason of re-enlistment as a veteran Volunteer (signed) Daniel Heavnr Sworn and subscribed to before me the day and year above written. (signed) L. E. Corson, J. P.
I certify that Lawrence E. Corson Esq before whom the above affidavit purports to have been made, is a Justice of the Peace duly authorized to administer oaths, and that the above is his signature.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal this 4th day of September in the year of our Lord 1865 at Norristown in the State of Pennsylvania Jno R. Grigg, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County and State aforesaid per (signed) Philip Quilhman, . Dep. Baltz. (Found on opposite side of Discharge paper of Daniel Heebner) OATH OF IDENTITY
of Daniel Heebner of the town of Marlborough County of Montgomery in the State of Pennsylvania.
On this 4th day of September in the year one thousand eight hundred and sixty five personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace for the county and State above mentioned, Daniel Heebner who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Daniel Heebner who was a Farrier in the company commanded by Captain Benjamin A. Phifer in the regiment 8th Penn Cav. commanded by Lt. Col. Curry that. he enlisted on the 31st day of December 1863 for the term of three years and was discharged at Lynchburg, Virg. on the 24th day of July 1865 by reason of as supernumerary by G. O. 83 C. 8. from War Dept. (signed) Daniel Heavnr Sworn and subscribed to before me the day and year above written. (signed) L. E. Corson J. P.
I certify that Lawrence E. Corson Esq before whom the above affidavit purports to have been made, is a Justice of the Peace duly authorized to administer oaths, and that the above is his signature.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, this 4th day of September in the year of our Lord 1865 at Norristown in the State of Pennsylvania Jno. R. Grigg, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Mont. County and state aforesaid (signed) per Philip A. Quillman (stamp found here) Depty. Paid in Full Aug. 2, 1865 W. D. Wheeler Paymaster of U. 8. A. (another stamp found here) Office P. M. C. Ft. Monroe Aug. 2, 1865, Baltimore.