SOUDER, Christopher of Christopher Sowder, Elizabeth, PA Line, PA Sea Srv & Privateer Srv, W8745, BLW #26668-160-55, also see War of 1812 BLW #78264-50 for Christopher Souder, sol m Elisabeth Harvey 11 May 1800 both were of Philadelphia PA & sol was b there in 1762 & always lived there & he appl there 29 Oct 1832, sol d 15 Apr 1837 & his wid appl 4 Oct 1854 at Philadelphia PA & she appl there for BLW 27 Mar 1855 & an Elizabeth Bower & Elizabeth Wilkins were witnesses to wid's BLW application.

Information submitted by Jean Danielson - JHDanielson@prodigy.net

County: Philadelphia Co.
         Name: Christopher Sowder
         Rank: Private
         Annual Allowance: 20 00
         Sums Received: 60 00
         Description of service: Pennsylvania militia
         When placed on the pension roll: April 12, 1834
         Commencement of pension: March 4, 1831
         Age: 71
         Laws under which inscribed, increased or reduced OR Remarks.: -