91st PA: John Bisbing

John Bisbing

Before the war

He was born in 1824/25, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [sources: date: 7 (36 in 1861), 17 (38 at death in 1863). place: 7]

On 23 February 1845, he married Elizabeth Freeman, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was born in October 1854, in Pennsylvania. They were married by the Reverand Joseph H Kennard. They had four known children:

[sources: 15, 16 (4 children, 1 alive, in 1900)]

In 1860, he was living in ward 12, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was living with his wife Elizabeth, and their children John, Mary, George, and Harry. He was a cooper, and owned $300 in personal property. [source: 11]

Description

When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 11-1/2 inches tall, and had a fair complexion, blue eyes, and brown hair. He had scars on his right leg and his right forefinger. [source: 7]

During the war

He enlisted and was mustered into service on 27 August 1861. He was enlisted for three years, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Colonel Reiff. He served in company C. [sources: 1, 7, 8 (Lt Col Reiff), 15 (mustered in 25 Sep), 22 (corpl), 23 (corpl)]

He was appointed corporal on 21 September 1861. [source: 4]

He was promoted to fifth sergeant on 15 August 1862 [?]. [sources: 3, 5]

He was killed by a musket ball on 3 May 1863 at Chancellorsville, Virginia. His body was left on the field. He was a sergeant in company C. [sources: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 15, 17, 18, 19, 22 (corpl), 23]

After the war

On 21 May 1863, his widow, Elizabeth Bisbing, applied successfully for a pension. She was then living at 5 Mendin Place, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was granted a pension on 29 September 1863, commencing 3 May, at $8 per month. (She received an additional $2 per month while Henry was less than 16.) [sources: 9, 10, 15, 21]

In 1870, his widow, Elizabeth Bisbing, was living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was living with their children George and Harry. [source: 12]

In 1880, his widow, Elizabeth Bisbing, was living at 911 15th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was living with her son George M and his family. [source: 14]

Effective 19 March 1886, Elizabeth's pension was increased to $12 per month. [source: 21]

In 1900, his widow, Elizabeth Bisbing, was living at 1222 13th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was living with her son Harry and his wife. [source: 16]

In 1910, his widow, Elizabeth Bisbing, was living at 1720 North Sydenham Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was living with her daughter-in-law Mary and granddaughter Elsie. She had had four children, only one of whom was living. [source: 13]

She received an increase in her pension to $20 per month, effective 8 September 1916. The certificate was dated 25 September 1916. [sources: 15, 21]

Effective 6 October 1917, Elizabeth's pension was increased to $25 per month. [source: 21]

Elizabeth Bisbing died on 9 April 1918, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [sources: 15, 20, 21]

Sources

1 Bates, Samuel Penniman. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5. Harrisburg: B. Singerly, state printer, 1869-71. 5 volumes. 'Ninety-first regiment', volume 3, pages 186-233. (In the roster) (John Bisbing)

2 consolidated morning report, 91st PA, 7 May 1863 (Sergt Bisbing [?])

3 company C, List of non-commissioned officers, page 1, sergeants (John Buisbing)

4 company C, List of non-commissioned officers, page 1, corporals (John Bisbing)

5 company C, List of non-commissioned officers, page 2, sergeants (John Bisbing)

6 company C, register of deaths (John Bisbing)

7 company C, descriptive roll, number 6 (John Bisbing)

8 company C, untitled list, probably of status at muster out, entry 77 (John Bisbing)

9 pension index, by name (John Bisbing)

10 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company C (John Bisbing)

11 1860 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 12, microfilm series M653, film 1162, page 133 = 133 handwritten (John Bisbing)

12 1870 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, microfilm series M593, film 1406, page 368 = 58 handwritten (Elizabeth Bisbing)

13 1910 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 47, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 1200, microfilm series T624, film 1414, page 30 = 2 A handwritten (Elizabeth Bisbing)

14 1880 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 29, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 610, microfilm series T9, film 1188, page 1 A = 1 handwritten (Anna E Bisbing)

15 widow's pension certificate file, Elizabeth widow of John Bisbing, certificate 6,530; available on Footnote (viewed January 2009) (Elizabeth Bisbing)

16 1900 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 414, ward 20, microfilm series T623, film 1461, page 257 = 3 A handwritten (Elizabeth A Bisbing)

17 death notice, Public Ledger 13 May 1863 page 2 (John Bisbing)

18 'The ninety-first Pennsylvania volunteers', Philadelphia Press, Wednesday 13 May 1863, page 2 (John Bisbing)

19 'The Ninety-first Pennsylvania at Chancellorville', Philadelphia Inquirer 13 May 1863, page 8 (John Bisbing)

20 Pennsylvania death indices, 1918 ("Bisbing,Elizabeth;--48674;Phila;Apr.9.")

21 US Veterans administration pension payment cards, 1907-1933, National Archives and Records Administration, microfilm series M850, film 176 (Elizabeth Bisbing)

22 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (John Buisbing)

23 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (John Bisbing)

Sources checked unsuccessfully

1850 US census
FamilySearch index (accessed January 2009)
note that the John M Bisbing (31, carpenter, born PA) living in Blockley Township, Philadelphia PA (series M432, film 824, page 41) is living with Mary (30), Emma (7), George MD (5), Charles (2), and Elizabeth (21), which doesn't match the family of my John Bisbing, and is the John Bisbing living in 1860 in Philadelphia PA ward 24, precinct 9 (page 1107 = 9 handwritten), with Mary, Emma, George, and Charles
1890 US census, veterans schedule
Ancestry index (accessed ?) and FamilySearch index (accessed 14 Dec 13)
note John M Bisbing, who served in E 18 PA Inf from 24 April 1861 to 16 August 1863, living at 4426 Osage Avenue (FamilySearch)
1920 US census
HeritageQuest index (accessed January 2009)
1930 US census
Footnote (now Fold3) index (accessed 19 September 2010)
1940 US census
FamilySearch index (accessed 14 Dec 2013)
RootsWeb WorldConnect
accessed 14 Dec 2013
records of headstones of deceased Union veterans, 1879-1903
FamilySearch index (accessed 14 December 2013)
headstone applications for US military veterans, 1925-1949
FamilySearch index (accessed 14 December 2013)
Find a grave
accessed 14 December 2013
Philadelphia Pennsylvania death certificates
FamilySearch index (accessed 14 December 2013)

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1860 US census

[1860 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 12, microfilm series M653, film 1162, page 133 = 133 handwritten]
[identification is confirmed by the widow's name, and the children's names and ages, in the widow's pension certificate file below]
line303132333435
Dwelling number731      
Family number952      
NameJohn BisbingElizabeth doJohn M doMary doGeorge doHarry do
Age3837 [sic]1613116
SexMFMFMM
Color       
OccupationCooper Printer   
Value of real estate owned       
Value of personal estate300      
Place of birthdo [sc. Penna]New YorkPennaIndianadodo
Married within year       
Attended school within year   111
Cannot read & write      
Deaf, dumb, blind, etc.      

1870 census

[1870 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, microfilm series M593, film 1406, page 368 = 58 handwritten]
[I have not transcribed other entries in the household; the first line is for Luther Gilman, a house painter; Caroline and Carrie Humberger also lived there]
[identification is confirmed; see the note on the 1860 census entry transcribed above]
line789
Dwelling-house number[411]  
Family number[417]  
NameBisbing Elizabeth- George- Harry
Age422016
SexFMM
ColorWWW
Occupation Printer 
Real estate value   
Personal estate value   
BirthplaceNew JerseyIndianaIndiana
Father foreign born   
Mother foreign born   
Birth month if born within year   
Marriage month if married within year   
Attended school past year   
Can't read   
Can't write   
Deaf, dumb, blind, etc.   
Male US citizen at least 21 years old   
Male US citizen at least 21 years old who can't vote ...   

1880 census

[1880 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 29, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 610, microfilm series T9, film 1188, page 1 A = 1 handwritten]
[identification is confirmed; see the 1870 census entry transcribed above]
line12345678
street nameFifteenth Street
house number911       
dwelling visit #1       
family visit #1       
nameBisbing Geo M" Mary E" Charles A" Emma F" Anna EFreeman FrancisThomas TennesseeGillman Hary [?]
colorWWWWWWWW
sexMFMFFFFM
age30264352842514
month born if born in year        
relationship WifeSonDaughterMotherGrand MotherBoarderBoarder
single  11  11
married11      
widowed/divorced    11  
married during year        
occupationPrinterKeeping House At HomeAt HomeAt HomeUmbrella MakerAt School
months unemployed        
currently ill?        
blind        
deaf/dumb        
idiotic        
insane        
disabled     1  
school this year       1
can't read        
can't write        
birthplaceIndianaPennaPennaPennaN.J.N.J.TennPenna
father's birthplacePennaPennaPennaPennaN.J.FrancePennaMass
mother's birthplaceN.J.S.C.PennaPennaN.J.PennaPennaOhio

1900 census

[1900 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 414, ward 20, microfilm series T623, film 1461, page 257 = 3 A handwritten]
[identification is confirmed; see the 1860 census entry above]
line293031323334
street13th
house number1222     
dwelling number32     
family number50     
nameBisbing, Harry K- Eliza- Elizabeth AKnoll Peter FLehmann Oscar EBrown Frank M
relationshipHeadWifeMotherLodgerLodgerLodger
colorWWWWWW
sexMFFMMM
birth dateMay 1854Oct 1854Apl 1825July 1872July 1876Apl 1846
age464575272354
married?MMMSSS
# years married202051   
mother of how many children? 04   
# of children living 01   
birthplacePennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaNew JerseyGermanyPennsylvaniaPennsylvania
father's birthplacePennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaNew JerseyGermanyPennsylvaniaIreland
mother's birthplaceNew JerseyPennsylvaniaNew JerseyGermanyGermanyIreland
immigration year   1873  
# years in USA   27  
naturalized citizen?      
occupationPlumber  Tin SmithBar tenderMachinist
# months not employed0  00 
# months in school      
can readYesYesYesYesYesYes
can writeYesYesYesYesYesYes
speaks EnglishYesYesYesYesYesYes
owned/rentedO     
free or mortgagedF     
farm/houseH     
# of farm schedule      

1910 census

[1910 US census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, ward 47, supervisor's district 1, enumeration district 1200, microfilm series T624, film 1414, page 30 = 2 A handwritten]
[identification is confirmed; see the 1880 census entry transcribed above]
line373839
streetNorth Sydenham Street
house nr1720  
dwelling nr44  
family nr45  
nameBisbing Mary- Elsie- Elizabeth
relationshipHeadDaughtermother-in-law
sexFFF
colorWWW
age562385
marital statusWdSWd
#years present marriage   
mother of # children3 4
mother of # living children2 1
birthplacePennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaNew Jersey
father's birthplacePennsylvaniaIndianaNew Jersey
mother's birthplaceSouth CarolinaPennsylvaniaNew Jersey
immigrated   
naturalized/alien   
speaks EnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish
occupationOwn IncomeBookkeeperNone
nature of industry etc. Dep't Store 
employer etc. W 
out of work 15 Apr 1910? No 
# weeks out of work 1909 0 
can readYesYesYes
can writeYesYesYes
school since 1 Sep 09   
owned/rentedO  
owned free or mortagagedF  
farm/houseH  
nr on farm schedule   
civil war vet   
blind   
deaf & dumb   

index to compiled service records

[index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania]
[transcribed 13 Mar 2014, from Fold3]


Buisbing, John
Co. C, 91 Pennsylvania Inf.
Corpl. | Corpl.
REFERENCE CARD.
Original filed under
Bisbing, John

GENERAL INDEX CARD.


[card 2, transcribed 16 March 2014]

Bisbing John
Co. C., 91 Pennsylvania Inf.
Corpl. | Sgt.
See also [blank]

GENERAL INDEX CARD.

death notice

[death notice, Public Ledger 13 May 1863 page 2, John Bisbing]

BISBING--Killed at the battle of Chancellorsville, Sergt. JOHN BISBING, Co. C, 91st Regiment P.V., in the 38th year of his age.

If his remains are recovered due notice will be give of the funeral.

widow's pension certificate file

[widow's pension certificate file, Elizabeth widow of John Bisbing, certificate 6,530; available on footnote (viewed January 2009)]

[page 1]

Cert No. 6530
Elizabeth Bisbing
Box No. 31403
Bundle No 75

[page 2]
[this is a list of scanned documents]

[page 3]

6530
WAR OF 1861.
Brief in the case of Elizabeth Bisbing, widow of John Bisbing, decd Sergt. in Co. "C" 91st Regt. Pa. Vols.
Philadelphia County, and State of Pennsylvania.
Act of July 14, 1862.
Post Office address of Applicant, No. 5. Mendin Place, Phila Pa.
Claim for widow's pension.
Declaration and Identification in due Form.
PROOF EXHIBITED.

I. The marriage of John Bisbing to Elizabeth Freeman at Phila Pa. Feby 23d 1845 by the Revd Jos. H. Kennard, is proven by a verified copy of the clergyman's record.

II. The Rolls show that John Bisbing, the above soldier was enrolled Aug. 27. and mustered into service Sept 25, 1861, and that he was killed in action at Chancellorsville Va May 3d 1863.

III. He left three children whose names, ages, and place of residence are given.

IV. Power of Attorney in due form to Laughlin and Maddox

Admitted Sept 29, 1863, to a pension of $8.00 per month, commencing May 3, 1863.

Name and Residence of Agent: Laughlin + Maddox Philadelphia, Pa.
EXAMINING CLERK. James A. Morgan

[stamped at top:]
Entitled to $20 per month, Commencing Sept. 8, 1916, Under act of Sept. 8, 1916. Wife During Civil War service. SEP 22 1916

[page 4]

Adjutant General's Office,
Washington, D.C.,
August 1st 1863
Sir:

I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt from your Office of application for Pension No. 22,122, and to return it herewith, with such information as is furnished by the files of this Office.

It appears from the Rolls on file in this Office, that John Bisbing was enrolled on the 27th day of August, 1861, at Philadlephia Pa in Co. C, 91st Regiment of Penna Volunteers, to serve three years, or during the war [sic], and mustered into service as a Corporal on the 25th day of September, 1861, at Philadelphia, Pa., in Co. C, 91st Regiment of Penna Volunteers, to serve three years, or during the war [sic]. On the Muster Roll of Co. C of that Regiment, for the months of May and June 1863, he is reported Killed in action at Chancellorsville Va May 3d 1863.

I am, Sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
Sam G Preck [?], Assistant Adjutant General.

The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Memoranda.
Name of applicant, Elizabeth Bisbing
Address, No 5 Menden Place Phila Pa.

[page 5]

Application for Widow's Pension.
State of Pennsylvania County of Philadelphia SS.

On this Nineteenth day of May A.D. one thousand eight hundred and sixty three personally appeared before me, Prothonotary Supreme Court of Pa for the E District Elizabeth Bisbing a resident of Philadelphia in the County of Philadelphia and State of Pennsylvania aged Thirty Eight years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, approved July 14, 1862: That she is the widow of John Bisbing who was a Sergeant in Company C commanded by Captain Parsons in the Ninety first 91st regiment of Pennsylvania in the war of 1861, who was killed in the battle of Chancellorville [sic] near Fredericksburg Va. on the 3rd day of May A.D.1863 She further declares that she was married to the said John Bisbing on the twenty third day of February in the year 1845; that her husband, the aforesaid John Bisbing died on the day above mentioned, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, she has four children the issue of her marriage with said John Bisbing deceased viz: John M. aged 17 years. Mary F. aged 15 years. George aged 13 years. Henry aged 8 years as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. She also declares that she has not in any manner been engaged in, or aided or abetted, the rebellion in the United States.

Elizabeth Bisbing
Applicants [sic] P.O. Address
No 5 Mendin Place
Philadelphia Pa

Also personally appeared Fannie M Whitecar and Elizabeth Simons residents of Philadelphia persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say they were present and saw Elizabeth Bisbing sign her name to the foregoing declaration; and they further swear that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of the applicant and their acquaintance with her, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.

Fannie M Whitecar
Elizebeth Simons

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this nineteenth day of May A.D. 1863; and I hereby certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim.

Sam Rob [?] Saunder [??]
Prothy Supreme Court of Penna

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that I, Elizabeth Bisbing do hereby constitute and appoint LAUGHLIN & MADDOX, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, my true and lawful attorneys, authorizing them to prosecute this my claim to a pension, and to receive the certificate to be issued thereon.

Dated this Nineteenth day of May A.D. 1863

Elizabeth Bisbing
Witness:
Fannie M Whitecar
Elizebeth Simons

And also, at the same time and place, personally appeared the said Elizabeth Bisbing who acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be her act and deed.

Sam Rob [?] Saunder [?]
Prothy Supreme Court of Penna

[page 6]

Application for Widows [sic] Pension
Under Act of July 14th 1862
in the case of
Elizabeth Bisbing
Widow of Sergt John
Bisbing of Co C 91st P.V.

Laughlin + Maddox attny
Philadelphia Pa

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR May 21 1863 PENSION OFFICE

[page 7]

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, ss.
EASTERN DISTRICT.

I, JAMES ROSS SNOWDEN, Prothonotary of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, for the Eastern District, DO CERTIFY, That J. Plankinton Esqr before the foregoing affidavit was made was at the time the same was made, and now is an Alderman and ex-officio Justice of the Peace of the City and County of Philadelphia, duly commissioned and qualified to administer oaths and affirmations, and to take acknowledgements, &c., and to all whose acts as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, as well in Court of Judicature as elsewhere, and that his signature thereto is genuine.

In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court, at Philadelphia, this 18th day of September A.D. 1863

James Ross Snowden.
Prothonotary

[page 8]

Record here.
Married Feby 23d 1845
John Bisbing
and Elizabeth Freeman
By me
Jas [?] H Kennnard
Minister of the Gospel

STATE OF Pennsylvania CITY OF Philadelphia ss.

On this Twenty Eighth day of August 1863 personally appeared before me an alderman an [sic] Ex officio a Justice of the Peace in and for the City and State aforesaid Joseph H Kennard, a minister of the Gospel + resident of said City who being affirmed, according to law, declares that the foregoing is a true copy from the record of the marriage of John Bisbing of Philadelphia to Miss Elizabeth Freeman of the same place that said record is in his custody and possession, and that said extract and copy was made by him, and in his own proper handwriting, and he declares that he is a disinterested witness.

Jos H Kennard
Affirmed to and subscribed before me on the day and year aforesaid, and I CERTIFY, That the affiant is a credible person, well known to me, and is a minister of the Gospel, in good standing in said City, and that I have no interest in the claim of Mrs A Elizabeth Bisbing for pension
J Plankinton
Alderman and Justice of the Peace
13 Ward

[page 9]

[this page is blank except for a stamp; the two legible lines read: ] Sept 25 1863 [?] PENSION OFFICE

[page 10]

GROUP 2
See letter
3--1081
PENSIONER DROPPED
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
APR 13 1918
Certificate No. 6,530
Class GENERAL LAW
Pensioner Elizabeth Bisbing
Soldier John Bisbing
Service Sgt. C 91" Pa
Dup
The Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir:
I have the honor to report that the name of the above-described pensioner who was last paid at $25, to FEB 4 1918 has this day been dropped from the roll because of death. April 9.1918
ELIZABETH BISBING
PHILADELPHIA PA
6530 C W WID
1222 N 13TH ST
Very respectfully,
[illegible]
Chief, Finance Division.
NOTE.--Every name dropped to be thus reported at once, and when cause of dropping is death, state date of death when known.
87216
M. W.

Check No. 6687216 dated MAY 4 1918 cancelled

[page 11]

[this page has two stamps:]
Finance Division Bureau of Pensions. APR 17, 1918

SECTION FIVE
RECEIVED
APR 13 1918
DISBURSING OFFICE

[page 12]

WAR OF 1861. Act of July 25, 1866.
CLAIM FOR INCREASE OF WIDOW'S PENSION.
Supplemental to case in which certificate No 6,530 was issued October 2", 1863.
BRIEF in the case of Elizabeth Bisbing, Widow of John Bisbing Sergeant Co. C. 91" Penna. Vols.
Resident of Philadelphia County, and State of Penna.
Post Office address: 1238 Girard Avenue, Philadelphia
DECLARATION AND IDENTIFICATION IN DUE FORM.
PROOF EXHIBITED.
Abandonment or adoption. Neither
Date of Marriage of Parents. February 23" 1845
Names and dates of birth of children. Henry Bisbing, born May 13" 1854, who will be 16 years old May 12", 1870
Proof of ages. Shown by affidavit of the attending M.D.
Only children. Shown
Agent and his P.O. address. H. H. Laughlin Philadelphia Penna.

Issue certificate for Eight dollars per month, commencing May 3", 1863, and two dollars per month additional for each of the above-named children, commencing twenty-fifth day of July, 1866, deducting former payments.

T. M. Thomas, Examiner
Passed June 3", 1867.
APPROVED [illegible]

[page 13]

6530
No. 22122
ACT OF JULY 14, 1862.
Elizabeth Bisbing, Phila Pa. wid. John Bisbing. Sgt Co. C. 91. Pa. Vols. Killed in battle at Chancellorsville Va. May 3. 1863.

Pension Office,
May 25, 1863.
Respectfully referred to the Adjutant General for official evidence of service and death.
Joseph H. Barrett
Commissioner.

[page 14]

Aug 7 /63. marriage

[page 15]

[No. 330.] Printed and sold by John C. Clark & Son, 230 Dock Street, Philadelphia.
Widow's Claim for Increase of Pension.
Act of July 25, 1866.
State of Pennsylvania City and County of Philadelphia ss.

On this First day of October A.D. one thousand eight hundred and sixty six before me, the Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County and State above named, personally appeared Elizabeth Bisbing a resident of Philadelphia County of Philadelphia State of Pennsylvania aged 39 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the 2d section of the Act of Congress increasing the Pensions of Widows and Orphans, approved July 25, 1866; that she is the widow of John Bisbing who was a Sergeant in Company "C" commanded by Captain Parson in the 91st Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers commanded by Colonel Gregory in the War of 1861, and that by reason of his death in the service aforesaid, she has been granted a pension of $8.- per month, in accordance with the certificate, numbered 6530 bearing date the Second day of October 1863, and that she is a Pensioner of the United States, duly enrolled at the Pension Agency at Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania. She further swears that she has the following named children of her deceased husband and herself, under sixteen years of age, who are now living. That the following are the name, date of birth, and present place of residence of all of the children of her deceased husband and herself, who are now under sixteen years of age, to wit:
Harry Bisbing was born May 14, 1854.
That she surrenders the aforesaid Pension Certificate, No. 6530 She further declares that she has not remarried since the death of her said husband, nor has she abandoned the support of any one of the children above named, nor permitted any one of the same to be adopted by any other person or persons as his, her or their child. That she hereby constitutes, makes and appoints H. H. Laughlin of Philadelphia Pa. her true and lawful attorney, and authorizes [blank] to present and prosecute this claim, and to receive and receipt for all orders or certificates that may be issued in consequence thereof, hereby revoking all Powers of Attorney, if any, heretofore given by her for a like purpose. My Post Office address is No. 1238 Girard Avenue Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
Elizabeth Bisbing

[page 16]

Also personally appeared before me, at the time and place aforesaid, Elizabeth Simons of Philadelphia City and Mary J. Jackson of Philadelphia Cty both in the County of Philadelphia State of Pennsylvania whom I certify to be credible persons, who being duly sworn according to law, declare, each for himself, that they well know Elisabeth Bisbing widow of John Bisbing deceased, who signed the foregoing declaration in their presence, and that she is the identical person she represents herself to be; that they have been acquainted with the said applicant and the said deceased for Twenty years, and believe the foregoing statement relative to the names, birth, and ages of their children to be true and correct, and that the said statement is believed to be true and correct by the community in which they resided. That the following are the name, age, date of birth, and present place of residence of all of the children of her deceased husband and herself, who are now under sixteen years of age, to wit: Harry Bisbing was born May 14. 1854. That she is still remaining the widow of the said John Bisbing

They further swear that they, or either of them, have no interest in this claim, either present or prospective, and that they are not concerned, directly or indirectly, in its prosecution.

Elizabeth Simons
Mary J Jackson

Sworn and subscribed to before me, this First day of October 1866; and I hereby certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. And that the contents of the above was made known and explained to applicant and witnesses before signing.

Fred G horbert [??] Prothy

[page 17]

6530
Bisbing Minors
No. 330. Widow's Increase of Pensions.
Printed and sold by John C. Clark & Son, 230 Dock St. Philadelphia.
APPLICATION
Widow of [blank]
Late a [blank] Co. [blank]
Captain [blank]
[blank] Reg't [blank]
Col. [blank]
War of 1861.
For Increase of Pension under Act of Congress, approved July 25th, 1866.
No. of Certificate [blank]
Children under 16 years of age. [blank]
[stamped: ] DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OCT 27 1866

[page 18]

Affidavit as to Births of Minor Children.
State of Indiana County of Marion County SS:

On this 14th day of May 1867, personally appeared before me, City [?] Judge of the City of Indianapolis in the County and State aforesaid, Lawson Abbott, of Indianapolis in the County of Marion and State of Indiana personally known to me, whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being duly sworn accoiding [sic] to law, declares that his age is Fifty one years; and that he is well acquainted with Elizabeth Bisbing who was the wife of John Bisbing late of the 91st Regiment Pennsylvania Vol Infty, and that he was present at the birth of the following children of said John Bisbing and Elizabeth Bisbing at the time and place as follows, to wit:

Harry Bisbing born at Indianapolis in the State of Indiana on the 13th day of May 1854
and that he acted at the time in the capacity of Physician, and that he has no interest in the prosecution of the claim for pension this affidavit is sought to establish.
Signature of Affiant, Lawson Abbott M.D.

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 14th day of May A.D., 1867; and I hereby certify that the contents of the forgoing affidavit were made known to the affiant before authentication; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of the claim this affidavit is sought to establish.

Official Signature, Jn N Scott
City Judge

I Certify, that John N. Scott, before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit were made, is City Judge of the City of Indianapolis duly authorized to administer oaths, and that the above is his signature.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal, this 15" day of May, 1867.
Wm C Smock
Clerk of the Marion Civil Circuit Court

[page 19]

Additional Evidence.
Claim No. [blank]
FILED BY [blank] Attorney.
[stamped: ] DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE. MAY 21 1867

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State of Pennsylvania City and County of Philadelphia ss

On this 27th day of May A.D. 1867 Before me the Prothonotary of the Supreme Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Personally Appeared Elizabeth Bisbing of the City of Philadelphia and State of Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of John Bisbing who was a Sarjent [sic] in Capt. Parsons Co. "C" 91 Regiment Pa. Vols. Col. Gregory, and the mother of "Henry Bisbing" for whom she claims the increase of Pension. That her sons [sic] name is "Henry" as inserted in the Original Declaration, and not "Harry" as named in the Application for increase of Pension. That the insertion of the name "Harry" in the application for the increase of Pension was inattention in her in giving that name instead of Henry his true name in said Application, and as her Son was always called Harry among the boys that it became so familiar that he was always called Harry in the family.

As to the decrepancy [sic] in the dates of birth of the child Henry Bisbing, it can only be reconciled in this way, the Attending Physician Lawson Abbott, was sent for on the evening of the 13th of May 1854 to attend on her, He remained until after the child was born, which fact occurred after Twelve o'clock at night, or in the morning of the 14th soon after mid night. The name "Henry Bisbing" was



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recorded the same Morning--"May 14th 1854"--in the Register of the family Bible where it remains to the present time. She thinks the Physician Recorded the birth of the child on the date he was sent for viz May 13th 1854, or the descripancy [sic] might in regard to the date have occurred in the difference in the time indicated by the watches, at the time of the birth.

Elizabeth Bisbing

Sworn and Subscribed before me the day and year aforesaid, and I hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing affiant [sic] were made known to the affiant before authentication; and that I have no interest direct or indirect in the prosecution of the claim, this affiant [sic] is sought to Establish.

Sam [?] Rop [?] Snowden
Prothy Sup. Court of Penna.

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[this page is blank except for a stamp: ] DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR MAY 31 1867 PENSION OFFICE

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Increase
No. 6530
Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Bisbing
WIDOW OF
John Bisbing
Rank Sergeant Co. C
Regt. 91st Penna Vol
Phila Penna Agency.
Rate per Month, $8.00
Commencing 3d May 1863.
Additional sum of $2 per Month for each of the following children, until arriving at the age of 16 years, commencing July 25, 1866, viz:
Henry 12th May 1870
Former payments to be deducted
Certificate dated 8th June 1867
Sent to H. H. Laughlin
Phila Pa
Act 14th July, 1862.
Book C Vol. 13 Page 58
Shaw Clerk.

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1222 N 13" St
Phila. Pa.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir,

Acting on information published in this evening's issue of The Bulletin I am writing for Mrs Elizabeth Bisbing, who being past 91 years old is too ill and feeble to do so, to make application for the increase in


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Pension.

The number of her Certificate is 6530, Husbands [sic] name was John Bisbing, Sergeant Co C 91st Regiment Pa.

I believe I have given all the necessary information if not would be glad to give any thing necessary and might further add the increase in this instance is really a blessing for one in her condition.

Trusting this meets with approval, I am,

Very Respectfully
Carolyne B Ogle
1222 N 13th St

September 13, 1916.
[stamped: ] U.S. PENSION OFFICE. SEP 15 1916

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[stamped: ] Form 2-1081 to Reimbursing Office. APR 13 1918
1222 N. 13 St
#6530
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
[stamped: ] FINANCE RECEIVED APR 12 1918 [?]
Dear Sir,

Elizabeth Bisbing passed on to the other world Tuesday April 9, kindly advise what steps are necessary for the final adjustment



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Thanking you in advance we are,

Very Sincerely
Mrs + Mr H K Bisbing
per CBO

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No. 6530
Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Bisbing
Wid of John Bisbing
Rank Sergeant
Company "C"
Regiment 91st Pa. Vols
Philadelphia Agency.
Rate per month, $8.
Commencing 3rd [?] May 1863
Certificate dated 2d Oct 1863
and sent to Laughlin + Madden
Phila
Pa
DEAD
Act 14th July, 1862.
Book A Vol 5 Page 3
H. H. Loughlin
Philadelphia Pa.

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Feb 20 /67 Cert set [?]
May 1" /67 cir 27.
May 22" / letter for expl of [illegible; looks like 'drsiras']
Date of birth + name of the child
Entitled to $20 per month,
Commencing Sept. 8, 1916,
Under act of Sept. 8, 1916.
Wife During Civil War service.
DROPPED
APR 16 1918
FINANCE
APR 18 1918
Act March 2, 1895 [?]
A + H. K. Bisbing
[illegible initials]

Veterans administration pension payment card

[US Veterans administration pension payment cards, 1907-1933, National Archives and Records Administration, microfilm series M850, film 176]
[transcribed from FamilySearch, 14 December 2013]


103
NAME: Bisbing, Elizabeth
Certificate No. 6530
ARMY WIDOW.
Law: CIVIL WAR.
Name of Soldier: John
Service: Sgt C 91 Pa

ISSUES.
CLASS.RATE.DATE OF COMMENCEMENT.DATE OF CERTIFICATE.
 8May 3 1863June 8, 1867
 12Mar 19 1886 
INCREASE20SEP 8 1916SEP 25 1916
INC25OCTOBER 6, 1917 

MINORS--$2 PER MONTH ADDITIONAL.
[blank]

Fees: [blank]
Transferred from: PHILADELPHIA
Transferred to: [blank]
DIED: April 9 1918
Bureau notified APR 16 1918 Check No. 6687216 Dated 5-4-18 Canceled.
Remarks: [blank]
Former Roll No. 21

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