Southern Div.
M A K Ex'r.
No. 774915
John Stollar
Co "B" 1 W Va CAV

SIR:
It is alleged that John Stollar enlisted August 6th, 1861 and served as a private in Co. "B" 1 Reg't W Va Cav also as a (blank) in Co. (blank) Reg't (blank) Commanded by Capt Brown and was discharged as Wheeling W Va, July 8, 1865. It is also alleged that while on duty at Winchested Va on or about October 16th, 1864, he was disabled by fever and ague, disease of stomach and malarial poisoning, rupture and weakness in back, rheumatism and was treated in hospitals of which the names, locations, and dates of treatment are as follows: ___________

In case of the above named soldier the War Department is requested to furnish an official statement of the enrollment, discharge, and record of service so far as the same may be applicable to the foregoing allegation, together with full medical history. Please give the rank he held at the time he is claimed to have incurred the disability alleged, and if records show that he was not in line of duty during that period, let the fact be stated.
Very respectfully,
Green B Rassim (Commissioner.)
The Officer in Charge of the
Record and Pension Division,
War Department

DES MOINES AGENCY
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D.C. January 15, 1898
Certificate no. 560999
Name John Stollar

SIR:
In forwarding to the pension agent the executed voucher for your next quarterly payment please favor me by returning this circular to him with replies to the questions enumerated below.
Very respectfully,
H. Clay Evans
Commissioner of Pensions
John Stollar
Lushton
Neb

First. Are you married? If so, please state your wife's full name and her maiden name.
Answer. Rachel Stollar Rachel Riggs

Second. When, where, and by whom were you married? Nov 2nd 1865
Answer. Boardtree W. Va. By Rev. William J. Davis

Third. What record of marriage exists?
Answer. None only what I keep myself

Fourth. Were you previously married? If so, please state the name of your former wife and the date and place of her death or divorce.
Answer. No

Fifth. Have you any children living? If so, please state their names and the dates of their birth.
Answer. James W May 11th 1867, Henry S. Oct 11th 1868, Ida M. May 29th 1871, Aletha D Jan 1st 1873, Clarence H Dec 1st, Bertha M Jan 22nd 1881, Zelma Fern March 24th 1891

John Stollar (Signature)
Date of reply, July 3rd, 1898

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 28, 1898

Southern Div.
W.H.P. Ex'r,
Inv Ctf No. 560999
John Stollar
Co "B" 1 W Va CAV

Sir:
Will you kindly answer, at your earliest convenience, the questions enumerated below? The information is requested for future use, and it may be of great value to your family.
Very respectfully,
H. Clay Evans(Commissioner)
John Stollar
Lushton
Neb.

No. 1. Are you a married man? If so, please state your wife's full name, and her maiden name.
Answer: Rachel Stollar Rachel Riggs

No. 2. When, where, and by, whom were you married?
Answer: Nov 2nd 1865 Boarainee W.V.A. By Rev William J. Davis

No. 3. What record of marriage exists?
Answer. Only what I keep myself

No. 4. Were you previously married? If so, please state the name of your former wife and the date and place of her death or divorce.
Answer. No

No. 5. Have you any children living? If so, please state their names and the dates of their birth.
Answer: James W. May 11th 1867; Henry S October 11th 1868; Ida M. May 29th 1871; Aletha D January 1st 1873; Clarence H. December 1st 1876; Bertha M January 22nd 1881; Zelma Fern March 24th 1891.

Date of reply, July 3rd, 1898
John Stollar (Signature)

DECLARATION FOR PENSION ACT OF FEBRUARY 6, 1907
THE PENSION CERTIFICATE SHOULD NOT BE FORWARDED WITH THE APPLICATION

State of Nebraska
County of York ss:

On this 28th day of February, A.D. one thousand nine hundred and seven, personally appeared before me, a notary public within and for the county and State aforesaid, John Stollar who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 66 years of age, and a resident of Lushton, county of York, State of Nebraska; and that he is the identical person who was ENROLLED at Wheeling, West Virginia under the name of John Stollar, on the 6th day of August, 1861, at a Private, in Company B, First Regiment of Virginia Mounted Volunteers in the service of the United States, in the Civil war, and was HONORABLY DISCHARGED at Wheeling, West Virginia, on the 12th day of February, 1864.
That he also served in Co. B First Regiment of West Veteran Mounted Volunteers and discharged on July 8-1865 at Wheeling West Virginia.
That he was not employed in the military or naval service of the United States otherwise than as stated above.
That his personal description at enlistment was as follows: Height, 5 feet 8 3/4 inches; complexion, fair; color of eyes, blue; color of hair, black; that his occupation was farmer; that he was born May 17, 1840, at East Findley Township, Washington County, Nebraska.
That his several places of residence since leaving the service have been as follows; East Findley Township Washington County, Penn. until 1867. In Moulton, Iowa until 1871, at Lushton Nebraska since 1871.
That he is a pensioner. That he has heretofore applied for pension Pension Certificate No. 560999.
That he makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the pension roll of the United States under the provisions of the act of February 6, 1907.
That his post-office address is Lushton, county of York, State of Nebraska

John Stollar
(Claimant's signature in full)
Attest:
(1)E. van Gabain
(2) A D Cocken

Also personally appeared L. Allison, residing in Lushton Neb. and J O Payne, residing in Lushton Neb., persons whom I certify and saw John Stollar, the claimant, sign his name (or make his mark) to the foregoing declaration; that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of the claimant and their acquaintance with him of 12 years and 40 years, respectively, that he is the identical person he represents himself to be, and that they have no interest in the prosecution of this claim.
L. Allison
J. O. Payne
(Signature of witnesses)

SUBSCRIBED and sworn to before me this 28 day of February, A.D. 1907, and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration, etc., were fully made known and explained to the applicant and witnesses before swearing, including the words ____, erased, and the words _____, added; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim.
PK Moore
Notary Public
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ACT OF MAY 11, 1912
DECLARATION FOR PENSION
THE PENSION CERTIFICATE SHOULD NOT BE FORWARDED WITH THE APPLICATION
State if Nebraska, County of York, ss:

On this 20th day of May, A.D. one thousand nine hundred and Twelve, personally appeared before me, a notary public within and for the county and State aforesaid, John Stollar who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is 72 years of age, and a resident of Lushton, county of York State of Nebraska; and that he is the identical person who was ENROLLED at Wheeling, West Virginia, under the name of John Stollar, on the 6th day of August, 1861, as a Private, in Company B, First Regiment of Virginia Mounted Volunteers in the service of the United States, in the Civil war, and was HONORABLY DISCHARGED at Wheeling, West Virginia, on the 12th day of February, 1864.
That he also served Reenlisted to become a Veteran- at Wheeling , West Virginia, on the 4th day of February 1864 as Sergeant of Company B, First Regiment of West Virginia, Vet Mounted Volunteer and discharged at Wheeling West Virginia on the 8th day of July 1865.
That he was not employed in the military or naval service of the United States otherwise than as stated above.
That his personal description at enlistment was as follows: Height, 5 feet 8 3/4 inches; complexion, Fair; color of eyes, Blue; color of hair, Black; that his occupation was Farmer; that he was born May 17th, 1840, in Washington County, Penn.
That his several places of residence since leaving the service have been as follows: Washington County, Penn. from July 1865 to March 1867 - Butrace, Shonoose County, Iowa from March 1867 to March 1871 - and at Rushton, York County, Nebraska from March 1871 to Date
That he is a pensioner under certificate No. 560999. That he has applied for pension under original No. 560999.
That he makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the pension roll of the United States under the provisions of the act of May 11, 1912.
That his post-office address is Lushton, county of York, State of Nebraska

John Stollar
(Claimant's signature in full)

Attest: (1) Justus A Smith
(2)Wm M Babcock

SUBSCRIBED and sworn to before me this 20th day of May, A.D. 1912, and I hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration were fully made known and explained to the applicant before swearing, including the words (blank), erased, and the words (blank), added; and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim.
J L. Ashmore
Notary Public

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON, D.C., January 2, 1915

SIR: Please answer, at your earliest convenience, the questions enumerated below. The information is requested for future use, and it may be of great value to your widow or children. Use the inclosed envelope, which requires no stamp.
Very respectfully,
GM
Saezgabey (Commissioner.)

JOHN STOLLAR
LONG BEACH CAL
560999
ACT MAY GEN DEL

No. 1. Date and place of birth?
Answer. May 17, 1840 East Finley, Washington Co., Pennsylvania

The name of organization in which you served?
Answer. First West Virginia Calvary

No. 2. What was your post office at enlistment?
Answer. West Finley, Washington Co., Pennsylvania

No. 3. State your wife's full name and her maiden name.
Answer. Rachel Stollar - maiden name Riggs

No. 4. When, where, and by whom were you married?
Answer. Nov 2, 1865, in Nob Run, Green Co., Pennsylvania, Rev. Davis

No. 5. Is there any official or church record of your marriage? No
If so, where? Answer_____________.

No. 6. Were you previously married? Is so, state the name of your former wife, the date of the marriage, and the date and place of her death or divorce. If there was more than one previous marriage, let your answer include all former wives.
Answer.____________

No. 7. If your present wife was married before her marriage to you, state the name of her former husband, the date of such marriage, and the date and place of his death or divorce, and state whether he ever rendered any military or naval service, and, if so, give name of the organization in which he served. If she was married more than once before her marriage to you, let your answer include all former husbands.
Answer.___________

No. 8. Are you now living with your wife, or has there been a separation?
Answer. My wife is dead.

No. 9. State the names and dates of birth of all your children, living or dead.
Answer. James William Born May 11, 1867; Henry Sheridan Oct. 11, 1868; Ida May May 29, 1871; Alethia Della Jan. 1, 1873; Fred Herman Jan. 8, 1875; Clarence Herbert Dec. 1, 1876; Bertha Maude Jan. 22, 1881; Elmer Leroy Nov. 7, 1882; Zelma Fern Mar. 24, 1891.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Washington, D.C. June 29, 1915
Respectfully returned to
The Adjutant General
War Department

Requesting a report showing the full personal description of soldier all ages of record not heretofore reported and any absence without leave in desertion, in confinement or in violation of military regulation I.C. 560999.

John Stollar Troop B 1 W. Va. Cav
E.C.Truman
Commissioner

WAR DEPARTMENT
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE
WASHINGTON JUL 1 1915
Returned to
COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS

In the case of John Stollar, Co. B 1 Reg't W. Va Cav. the records show personal description as follows:
Age 21, height, 5 feet, 8 3/4 inches,complexion fair, eyes blue, hair fair, place of birth Washington Co, Pa., occupation farmer age at re enl 23 years no other age or further mil. record format.

H.P. McCain
The Adjutant General
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LAW OFFICES OF CARL E. CAMERON
SUITE 514 FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK BLDG.
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA

January 25, 1925

Bureau of Pensions,
Department of the Interior,
Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen:

John Stollar of 367 Redondo Avenue, Long Beach, California, who had a pension of $ 50.00 per month which I believe was IC No. 560999, died in this city on the 21st day of October, 1927.

Payments of $50.00 per month for this pension were made up to and including October 1, 1927. No payment has been made for the period between the 1st of October and the 21st of October, 1927, the date of his death.

The executrix of his estate, Mrs. Zelma F. West, has requested me to make application for the amount of the pension which had accrued to the date of death.

His estate is in process of administration in Los Angeles County, California, and his daughter, Mrs. Zelma F. West, was appointed the executrix thereof, on the 5th day of December, 1927.

Yours very truly,
Carl E. Cameron
CEC:RA
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