Matthews / Conner / Covey / Salts [Solt] Family History - Person Sheet
Matthews / Conner / Covey / Salts [Solt] Family History - Person Sheet
NamePaulus “Paul” SOLT, M
Birth Date20 Oct 1768
FatherDaniel SOLT , M (1726-1791)
MotherAnna Catharina SHAFFER , F
Notes for Paulus “Paul” SOLT
1778-1783 - Paul Sold - served as a ranger on the frontiers 1778-1783.
1781, March 28th - Paul Solt, Ens., can be found listed along with Col. Nicholas Kern in the Pennsylvania Archives 1781, pages 39 and 40: from Col. Brodhead to Gen. Washington, 1781. Fort Pitt, March 27th, 1781 (Extract. No. 1). Source: Pennsylvania Archives, Series 1, Volume IX, Pennsylvania Archives 1781, page 39/40.
1781, October 3rd - Paul Solt - served in the Third Battalion of Northampton County, Pennsylvania Militia commanded by commanded by Lieut. Colonel Christain Shouse, Oct. 3, 1781.
1783, November 20th - A return made by John Craig, Lieut. of Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Identifying Nicholas Kern, Captain, John Solt, Lieut, Paul Solt, Ensign.
1785, April 19th - Pennslvania Archives, Series 6, Volume III, Militia Rolls - 1783-1790, page 793 - Northampton county: Tomensing Township April the 19th, 1785 A Classen roll of Capt. Nicholas Kerngue Compy, being the Fourth Company in the Fourth Battalion of Northampton county Millitia Given under my hand, Nicholas Kernger, Capt., Lieut, John Solt, ENs. Paul Solt, the first class, Daniel Solt, Jurn, the fourth class, Petter Solt, Sergend.1194
1786, January 14, along with, Jan 31st, 1786 - Jno Nicholson certifies that the state of Pennsylvania is indebted to Paul Solt for his servies in his company.1195
1788, Federal Tax List of Towamensing Township, Leigh County, Pennsylvania -
Arner, Martin - 50 acres, no horses, no cattle, tax 2.0
Balliet John - 450 acres, 2 horses, 4 cattle, tax 1.11.0
Solt, John, s.m. - 200 acres 3 horses, 2 cattle, tax 1.0.0
Solt, John, Ju’r - 150 acres, 2 horses, 2 cattle, tax 7.6
Solt Daniel, s.m. - 250 acres, 1 horse, 1 cow, tax 1.0.0
Solt, Paul - no land, no horse, 1 cow, tax 2.0
Solt, Daniel Ju’r, - no land, 2 horses, 2 cows, tax 2.91190
1790-1817 - Military Abstracts - 1790-1817, Pennsylvania Archives, Series 6, Volume IV, Military Abstracts from Executive Minutes, Vols. 1-9, Inclusive, 1790-1817, page 394. Paul is listed as Lieutenant.
1832, June - Payment of 36.66 pounds1195
1834, May 26th - Affidavit of Martin Arner was made about Paul Solt - He makes another attempt to give his affidavit to Jonas Buss.
1838, October 20th - Declaration made by Paul Solt, filed October 20, 1838 - with two months under Captain Roth, two months under Captain Jacob Clater and two months as insign in the same company under Captain Ritter, and one month under Jesse Washburn when he was Lieutenant. He served at Chestnut Hill, East Penn.1195
1847, April 28th - Daniel Heberling swore that Paul Solt of Townmensing Township of Carbon County, Pennsylvania was a member of the Revolutionary War. He also said that at this time he was in advanced age / aged eighty-nine.
All of this letter was written as a declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed on June 7th, 1832. Heberling started that in about the year 1780-81 Paul Solt was drafted to serve in the Pennsylvania Militia under Captain Peter Roth for two months, during which time he was stationed along the frontiers of the township to repel the incursions of the Indians, and part of the time at ?Gnaddenhutter?, now Wesport? about two miles from where he now resides.
After returning home six or seven months, he was again drafted for two months duty under Captain Jacob Clader. After being discharged, he returned home for three or four months, but was drafted again under Captain John Ritter. He was given the rank of Ensign. His troops were assembled in front of Martin Arner’s House. With his new command, they numbered about 110 men and were stationed along East Pennsylvania near Chestnut Hill and Towamensing Township. While Captain Ritter marched, Paul Solt was left in command of twenty-five men.
At being discharged and returning home for six months, he was again drafted under Lieutenant Jesse Washburn where he served for one month and a few days. At that time, he thinks that it was Peace with England that brought forward his discharge.
Seven years later Paul Solt made a trip to Philadelphia and took Henrick Bauman with him to prove his identity and collect the amount of his pay that was due to him. He also says that Paul collected the amount due to him. He was owed the rate of five pounds per month as a private and fifteen pounds for the two months he served as an Ensign.
When Paul went to Philadelphia to collect his pay, the Commissioner/Controller Nicholson said that he didn’t have papers on him. He could see that he had been mustered, but nothing else. But there was no on alive who could account for Paul’s services.
Around 1834 Paul made another attempt of application to the Legislature of the State of Pennsylvania, this time, with Martin Arner’s help.
Around the year 1839 Heberling said that Paul Solt made application to the Legistation of the State of Pennsylvania for a pension. He said at that time, Martin Arner was known to him, and was a Revolutionary War soldier himself. Martin was also alive and still living in the Towamensing Township area.
The conclusion to this application was, he gave up all other claims and was allowed pension, for five months serving as private and two months service as Ensign, In Pennsylvania troups on his application dated April 28th 1847, while a resident of Townmensing, Carbon county, Pennsylvania.1195
1847, April 30th - Letter from Charles Broadhead to J.L. Edwards, Com of Pensioners - top letter stating that inclosed are the application of Paul Solt for a pension, declaration from Martin Arner, certificate of Chester Butler M.C. of the 11th Penn District. It also states that Solt was pensioned in 1839 and he offeres to get a copy of the original documents from Harrisburg if needed.
1847, May 3rd - Letter of Richard Brodhead, May 3, 1847, seems like a reference letter, but it also states that Paul Solt was a German.1195
1847, May 6th - Ctf. of Sec. of the Commonwealth of Pa., dated May 6, 1847 - Paul Soult is mentioned along with others who have been awarded payment from the State Treasurer as soldiers of the Revolutionary and Indian Wars. Payment requested is $40.001195
1847, May 6th - Letter from the Clerk of House of Reps of Penn - he states that he approves papers sent in regarding Paul Solt, Martin Arner and Chester Butler. He passes the papers on to the Committee on Pensions and Gratuities.1195
1847, May 15th - Martin Arner’s letter of reference for Paul Solt -two months under Captain Peter Roth, two months under Captain Clater, two months under Captina Jno Ritter and Ensign, and one month under Lieut Jesse Washburn. And that in 1834 and 1839 he made and affidavit as to the services of the said applicant, Paul Solts. Signed Martin Arner.1195
1847, May 19th - Cover page with:
37.809
Let. C. Brodhead 19 May ‘47
Let. same May 27, ‘47
Let R. Broadhead
to Charles Brodhead June 11 ‘471195
1847, May 21st - Letter from Charles Brodhead to J.L. Edwards, Com of Pensions - papers have been examined and filed. He is also asking for more information and particulars.
1847, May 27th - Letter from Charles Brodhead to J.L. Edwards, Com of Pensions - refers to the papers of Nicholson and Paul Solt’s pay. Also mentions the first certificate and the affidavit of Martin Arnes. Also encloses another affidavit of Martin Arner, who is now and old gentleman.1195
1847, May 29th - Ctf. of Secretary of Com., of Pa, as to service, May 29, 1847 [1 page]
1847, May 31st - Affidavit of Daniel Arner, May 31, 1847 - Reference made by Daniel Arner for Paul Solt.1195
1847, May 31st - Affidavit of Thomas Kemerer, May 31st, 1847 - Reference made by Thomas Kemerer for Paul Solt.1195
1847, June 2nd - Letter from Charles Snyder, Court of County Pleas - acknowledges that Thomas Kemerer is known to him.
1847, June 6th - Letter from Jno Nicholson, recorded by John N. Purviance, regarding Paul Solt - Nicholson is requesting that payment be made to Paul Solt for his part in the War. as is due to him.1195
1847, June 11th - Reference made to this day in the letter written below, dated June 16th, 1847.
1847, June 9th - Letter from Charles Brodhead to J.L Edwards, Comis of Pensions regarding Solt’s Nicholson’s Papers, which had been found and associated with his 4th tour. Also mentions his previous letter of May 27th.1195
1847, June 16th - Document discussing the blunder of his application and that documents can not be found relating to Paul Solt’s four tours. It states that Martin Arner/Orner, who was a witness, states that he was also in the War, but never applied for a pension. [Letter written by Charles Brodhead.] Brodhead refers to depositions written by Marin Arner in ‘34, ‘39, & ‘47. He also mentions a ‘39 certificate by Chester Butler, M.C.1195
1847, June 17th - Letter from Charles Brodhead to J.L.Edwards
1847, June 22nd - Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application File - Paul Solt of Pennsylvania, 32.578 of Carbon County, in the state of Pennsylvania who was a ? & En. in the Co. commanded by Captain Robert ? of the ----- command by ----- in the Penn life for 5 months ? 2 mo. En. Inscribed on the Roll of Philadelphia at the rate of 36 Dollars 66 Cents per an--- to commence on the th day of march, 1831. Certificate of Pension issued the 22nd day of June 1847 and sent to ? Broadhead, of Easton, Penn. Arrears to the 4th of Mar. 47 - $586 Semi=anl. allowance ending Sept - $18. Total $604. Revolutionary Cl???? Act June 7 18?? Recorded by DH Wood, Book E2 Vo. S. Page 57?1195
1847, June 29th - Court of Common Please of Northampton County, Pennsylvania - Acknowledgement that Paul Solt was in the Militia and should be entitled to make use of the Act entitled “An Act for the regulating of the Militia of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,” issued on the 20th day of March. A.D 1780 and published by order of the General Assembly A.D. 18721195
1848, April 29th - Declaration, executed April 29, 1847 [4 full pages]
1909, Aug 11th - Letter written to the Commissioner of Pensions in Washington D.C by J. B. Driesbach of 330 S. Burlington Ave, Los Angeles, CA - Dear Sir, Please inform me if the name of Paulus Solt appears on the revolutionary Pension roll. He was born March 17th 1758 in Northampton County (now Carbon) Penn. and oblige.1195
1910, Aug 17th - Letter dated and stamped. Also has recorded stamp with date of August, 18th, 1909.
1923, November 30th - Letter from James H. Solt requesting information on Paul Solt’s war records and pension.
No date - Certificate of Indebtedness, State of PA [1 page]
1781, March 28th - Paul Solt, Ens., can be found listed along with Col. Nicholas Kern in the Pennsylvania Archives 1781, pages 39 and 40: from Col. Brodhead to Gen. Washington, 1781. Fort Pitt, March 27th, 1781 (Extract. No. 1). Source: Pennsylvania Archives, Series 1, Volume IX, Pennsylvania Archives 1781, page 39/40.
1781, October 3rd - Paul Solt - served in the Third Battalion of Northampton County, Pennsylvania Militia commanded by commanded by Lieut. Colonel Christain Shouse, Oct. 3, 1781.
1783, November 20th - A return made by John Craig, Lieut. of Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Identifying Nicholas Kern, Captain, John Solt, Lieut, Paul Solt, Ensign.
1785, April 19th - Pennslvania Archives, Series 6, Volume III, Militia Rolls - 1783-1790, page 793 - Northampton county: Tomensing Township April the 19th, 1785 A Classen roll of Capt. Nicholas Kerngue Compy, being the Fourth Company in the Fourth Battalion of Northampton county Millitia Given under my hand, Nicholas Kernger, Capt., Lieut, John Solt, ENs. Paul Solt, the first class, Daniel Solt, Jurn, the fourth class, Petter Solt, Sergend.1194
1786, January 14, along with, Jan 31st, 1786 - Jno Nicholson certifies that the state of Pennsylvania is indebted to Paul Solt for his servies in his company.1195
1788, Federal Tax List of Towamensing Township, Leigh County, Pennsylvania -
Arner, Martin - 50 acres, no horses, no cattle, tax 2.0
Balliet John - 450 acres, 2 horses, 4 cattle, tax 1.11.0
Solt, John, s.m. - 200 acres 3 horses, 2 cattle, tax 1.0.0
Solt, John, Ju’r - 150 acres, 2 horses, 2 cattle, tax 7.6
Solt Daniel, s.m. - 250 acres, 1 horse, 1 cow, tax 1.0.0
Solt, Paul - no land, no horse, 1 cow, tax 2.0
Solt, Daniel Ju’r, - no land, 2 horses, 2 cows, tax 2.91190
1790-1817 - Military Abstracts - 1790-1817, Pennsylvania Archives, Series 6, Volume IV, Military Abstracts from Executive Minutes, Vols. 1-9, Inclusive, 1790-1817, page 394. Paul is listed as Lieutenant.
1832, June - Payment of 36.66 pounds1195
1834, May 26th - Affidavit of Martin Arner was made about Paul Solt - He makes another attempt to give his affidavit to Jonas Buss.
1838, October 20th - Declaration made by Paul Solt, filed October 20, 1838 - with two months under Captain Roth, two months under Captain Jacob Clater and two months as insign in the same company under Captain Ritter, and one month under Jesse Washburn when he was Lieutenant. He served at Chestnut Hill, East Penn.1195
1847, April 28th - Daniel Heberling swore that Paul Solt of Townmensing Township of Carbon County, Pennsylvania was a member of the Revolutionary War. He also said that at this time he was in advanced age / aged eighty-nine.
All of this letter was written as a declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed on June 7th, 1832. Heberling started that in about the year 1780-81 Paul Solt was drafted to serve in the Pennsylvania Militia under Captain Peter Roth for two months, during which time he was stationed along the frontiers of the township to repel the incursions of the Indians, and part of the time at ?Gnaddenhutter?, now Wesport? about two miles from where he now resides.
After returning home six or seven months, he was again drafted for two months duty under Captain Jacob Clader. After being discharged, he returned home for three or four months, but was drafted again under Captain John Ritter. He was given the rank of Ensign. His troops were assembled in front of Martin Arner’s House. With his new command, they numbered about 110 men and were stationed along East Pennsylvania near Chestnut Hill and Towamensing Township. While Captain Ritter marched, Paul Solt was left in command of twenty-five men.
At being discharged and returning home for six months, he was again drafted under Lieutenant Jesse Washburn where he served for one month and a few days. At that time, he thinks that it was Peace with England that brought forward his discharge.
Seven years later Paul Solt made a trip to Philadelphia and took Henrick Bauman with him to prove his identity and collect the amount of his pay that was due to him. He also says that Paul collected the amount due to him. He was owed the rate of five pounds per month as a private and fifteen pounds for the two months he served as an Ensign.
When Paul went to Philadelphia to collect his pay, the Commissioner/Controller Nicholson said that he didn’t have papers on him. He could see that he had been mustered, but nothing else. But there was no on alive who could account for Paul’s services.
Around 1834 Paul made another attempt of application to the Legislature of the State of Pennsylvania, this time, with Martin Arner’s help.
Around the year 1839 Heberling said that Paul Solt made application to the Legistation of the State of Pennsylvania for a pension. He said at that time, Martin Arner was known to him, and was a Revolutionary War soldier himself. Martin was also alive and still living in the Towamensing Township area.
The conclusion to this application was, he gave up all other claims and was allowed pension, for five months serving as private and two months service as Ensign, In Pennsylvania troups on his application dated April 28th 1847, while a resident of Townmensing, Carbon county, Pennsylvania.1195
1847, April 30th - Letter from Charles Broadhead to J.L. Edwards, Com of Pensioners - top letter stating that inclosed are the application of Paul Solt for a pension, declaration from Martin Arner, certificate of Chester Butler M.C. of the 11th Penn District. It also states that Solt was pensioned in 1839 and he offeres to get a copy of the original documents from Harrisburg if needed.
1847, May 3rd - Letter of Richard Brodhead, May 3, 1847, seems like a reference letter, but it also states that Paul Solt was a German.1195
1847, May 6th - Ctf. of Sec. of the Commonwealth of Pa., dated May 6, 1847 - Paul Soult is mentioned along with others who have been awarded payment from the State Treasurer as soldiers of the Revolutionary and Indian Wars. Payment requested is $40.001195
1847, May 6th - Letter from the Clerk of House of Reps of Penn - he states that he approves papers sent in regarding Paul Solt, Martin Arner and Chester Butler. He passes the papers on to the Committee on Pensions and Gratuities.1195
1847, May 15th - Martin Arner’s letter of reference for Paul Solt -two months under Captain Peter Roth, two months under Captain Clater, two months under Captina Jno Ritter and Ensign, and one month under Lieut Jesse Washburn. And that in 1834 and 1839 he made and affidavit as to the services of the said applicant, Paul Solts. Signed Martin Arner.1195
1847, May 19th - Cover page with:
37.809
Let. C. Brodhead 19 May ‘47
Let. same May 27, ‘47
Let R. Broadhead
to Charles Brodhead June 11 ‘471195
1847, May 21st - Letter from Charles Brodhead to J.L. Edwards, Com of Pensions - papers have been examined and filed. He is also asking for more information and particulars.
1847, May 27th - Letter from Charles Brodhead to J.L. Edwards, Com of Pensions - refers to the papers of Nicholson and Paul Solt’s pay. Also mentions the first certificate and the affidavit of Martin Arnes. Also encloses another affidavit of Martin Arner, who is now and old gentleman.1195
1847, May 29th - Ctf. of Secretary of Com., of Pa, as to service, May 29, 1847 [1 page]
1847, May 31st - Affidavit of Daniel Arner, May 31, 1847 - Reference made by Daniel Arner for Paul Solt.1195
1847, May 31st - Affidavit of Thomas Kemerer, May 31st, 1847 - Reference made by Thomas Kemerer for Paul Solt.1195
1847, June 2nd - Letter from Charles Snyder, Court of County Pleas - acknowledges that Thomas Kemerer is known to him.
1847, June 6th - Letter from Jno Nicholson, recorded by John N. Purviance, regarding Paul Solt - Nicholson is requesting that payment be made to Paul Solt for his part in the War. as is due to him.1195
1847, June 11th - Reference made to this day in the letter written below, dated June 16th, 1847.
1847, June 9th - Letter from Charles Brodhead to J.L Edwards, Comis of Pensions regarding Solt’s Nicholson’s Papers, which had been found and associated with his 4th tour. Also mentions his previous letter of May 27th.1195
1847, June 16th - Document discussing the blunder of his application and that documents can not be found relating to Paul Solt’s four tours. It states that Martin Arner/Orner, who was a witness, states that he was also in the War, but never applied for a pension. [Letter written by Charles Brodhead.] Brodhead refers to depositions written by Marin Arner in ‘34, ‘39, & ‘47. He also mentions a ‘39 certificate by Chester Butler, M.C.1195
1847, June 17th - Letter from Charles Brodhead to J.L.Edwards
1847, June 22nd - Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application File - Paul Solt of Pennsylvania, 32.578 of Carbon County, in the state of Pennsylvania who was a ? & En. in the Co. commanded by Captain Robert ? of the ----- command by ----- in the Penn life for 5 months ? 2 mo. En. Inscribed on the Roll of Philadelphia at the rate of 36 Dollars 66 Cents per an--- to commence on the th day of march, 1831. Certificate of Pension issued the 22nd day of June 1847 and sent to ? Broadhead, of Easton, Penn. Arrears to the 4th of Mar. 47 - $586 Semi=anl. allowance ending Sept - $18. Total $604. Revolutionary Cl???? Act June 7 18?? Recorded by DH Wood, Book E2 Vo. S. Page 57?1195
1847, June 29th - Court of Common Please of Northampton County, Pennsylvania - Acknowledgement that Paul Solt was in the Militia and should be entitled to make use of the Act entitled “An Act for the regulating of the Militia of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,” issued on the 20th day of March. A.D 1780 and published by order of the General Assembly A.D. 18721195
1848, April 29th - Declaration, executed April 29, 1847 [4 full pages]
1909, Aug 11th - Letter written to the Commissioner of Pensions in Washington D.C by J. B. Driesbach of 330 S. Burlington Ave, Los Angeles, CA - Dear Sir, Please inform me if the name of Paulus Solt appears on the revolutionary Pension roll. He was born March 17th 1758 in Northampton County (now Carbon) Penn. and oblige.1195
1910, Aug 17th - Letter dated and stamped. Also has recorded stamp with date of August, 18th, 1909.
1923, November 30th - Letter from James H. Solt requesting information on Paul Solt’s war records and pension.
No date - Certificate of Indebtedness, State of PA [1 page]