VIRGINIA PENSION ABSTRACTS OF SOLDIERS OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR

WAR OF 1812 and INDIAN WARS

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CORRESPONDENCE INVITED CONCERNING RECORDS OF ANY FAMILY OF ANY STATE. 84-63600

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ANGLIN, PHILIP R225, V 26—p 1 GOWENS,Charles S31072 BARNES, BENJAMOND OR vol 26 D 59 BINGAMOND S1297O p 2 vol 26

" GEORGE S16316 p 5 vol 26 GARNETT, Smedley & OR JOHN BARNES OR BARNER Sally SC 17441 (BARNER) # s44515 p 4 vol 26 SC 10865 v 26 p31 BARNES,fiflfixxxsxxfifiifixxxfixxxflfix JOHN & MILLY W8558 page 6 vol 26 HENSLEY, SAMUEL S21278 RICHARD R526 ;p#7 v 26 "vol 26 p 32 OR BxAxRNS$_BARNS, Shadrach HARMON OR HARMAN, ADAM S5084O p 8 v 26 & BARBARA W754 BUSHONG, JACOB S9297, p 9 v 26 vol 26 page 53 BYRNE OR BURNS, JOHN S42108 page 10 volume 26 KENNEDY, THOMAS & RUTH E21 #0 6785 & WC 11998 COGHILL, JAMES s5566O, v 26 p 25 Vol 26 page 33-34 CHINN , PERRI'& ELIZABETH W665O p 11 CHRISTY, DANIEL OR CHRISTIE LANE, AQUILTA & AGNES R1944 p 12 v 26 (26) R6116 v 26 p 35-56 CHRISTIE OR, JAMES & SARAH CHARLES & SARAH or W 9782 p 15, vol 26 Sally W26195 CHRISTY, JANES R 1945 4 v(26) V01 26 p 37-58 R1946 p 14 v 26 DRURY & CAROLINE­ CHISTY, JAMES R 1945 ” " MATILDA W8015 CHISTIE, THOMAS PAGE 16,v 26 Vol 26 pafie 59-40 FORD, Jesse S51055 O 5 vol 26 GISBORN OR GISBORNE W0 16830 V 26 p 22 (Or Laine) S4496 FREEZE, JACOB & ELVIRA vol 26 page 41 FARRAR, FRANCIS 331672 v 27 HENRY R 6122 v 26 page 17 page 42 " LEONARD (OR EARAH) ISAAC & SARAH R6157 ' S17406 v 26 p 18 B1 wt 54621 V26 p45 " HATTHW R5448 v 26 p 19 & 46 " Stephen & Elizabeth W724O ISAAC S 15705 vol 26 page 20 volume 26 p 45 JAMES & RACHEI»R6155 FRY, BENJAMIN & ANN R5818 vol 26 p 46 vol 26 p 25 JAMES S55517 v 26 SAMUELs5871O v 26 p 24 paHe 47 JOSHUA s5v947 3 v 26 p 26 JAMES & TEMPERANCE NICHOLAS OR FRYE W8026 v 26 p 48 & EEXXKREXH MARGARET JOHN 4 MARGARET 2 5o VOL 26, page 27 -28 W27146 vol 26 p/49­ WILLIAM A. s 50425 JOHN S58129 V26 p51 volume 26, P 29 JOHN S4174O v26 p52 & 55/ FORD, JESSE S31055 V 26 p 5 JOHN»(SERVICE) REVO. GARNETT, LAEKIN & ELIZABETH J #5155 p 54 vol 26 No 10802 v 26 page 50 JOSEPH LANE OR LATN &REBECCA W1785 vol 26 p 55.}; &55B INDEX TO VOLUME26 of VIRGINIA PENSION ABSTRACTS PAGE 2-X.

LANE, JOSEPH W5125 vol 26 2 SARAH/ page 55-57~5e EARKIN s1e442 v 25 p so WARDEN,William & Sarah RICHARD R6156 v 26 p 61 R11155 vol 26 p 95 & 62/ . THOMAS VOL 25 p as ~h TURNER s191e v 26 p 64 WEAVER,Adam & Katharine WILLIAM S58124 v 25 p65 W0 9578 WC 4957 vol 26 p 94 CHARLES & SUSAN WO 29551 & WC 22508 McGAVOCK, Hugh S16948 vol 26 p 95 vol 26 p 66-67 GEORGE & MARY W0 50456 MILLER, Francis & WC25859 vol 26 p96 AVERILLA OWENSformer wdo JAMES SC 20589 W19951 v 26 p 68-69 & so 24512 V26 p 97 JAMES & NANCY W4581 vol 26 p 98 JOHN & NANCY W0 56757 OAKLEY, GEORGE & SUSANEAH WC51251 vol 26 p990 W5458 vol 26 p 70-71 JOHN P & ELIZABETH JAMESS4628 vol 26 p 72-25 page 100 vol 26 & 75 JOHN & PATSEY W5655 JOHN SO 5179 SC11605 vol 26 p 101 vol 26 p 74 JOHN & SARAH W9158 JOHN W0 2508 WC 10155 vol 26 p 102 vol 26 p 75 LEWIS, SO 8605 SC4586 vol 26 page 105 PHILIP S14785 vol 26 OWENS, CHARLES & SARAH page 104 W#10847 vol 26 p 76 SAMUEL & MARY W8995 ELISHA & ELIZABETH W4560 Vol 26 page 105-106 vol 26 page 77-78 g WILLIAM817770 vol 26 OWEN, FREDERICKS1578 vol 26 pa ge 107 page 79 JOHN BL WT 1591 HARRAWAY & ELIZABETH val 26 page 108 W5465 vol 26 p 80-81 WHEELER, John & Susannah JAMS or Owens S5154 W8999 vol 26 p 21 vol 26 p 82 JOHN R7849 vol 26 p 84 JOHN OR OWENS & DOROTHY W5461 Vol 26 p 85-86 JOHN R 7845 v 26 p 87 JOHN R7544 V 26 p 88

STEWART,William & Martha R W 11555 vol 26 p 89-90 WILLIAM S6167 vol 26 p 92 VIRGINIA SERVICE OF PHILIP ANGLIN R 225 page 1­ DECLARATIONwasmade in Henry County Virginia April

1834 who applied under the Act of June 7 1852. ageu) 91. States he entered service that early after the commencement of the Revolutionary war, the tories haying committed many depredations one Capt Bush raised a volunteer company of whi( 3? which he was one of the members and served five: pr w weeks and the year after this he marched from place where he now resides in Henry Co Va whxchwas then a part of fifiisiiixflifi Pittsylvania county under Capt James Shelton against the tories and served 5 months. He was stationed part of the time at Flewer Gap in tie Al eghany mountisn which at that time was as place of rendezvous and shelter for the tories. —forevidence of this service he refers to the affidavit of Stephen King marked A, and annexed who was with him during said tour. After his return homewas called out by Abraham Penn and marched against the tories into N C on the Yadkin river where he understo d the tories had collected. That he

was BORN 20 Dec 1742 in ALBEMAREECOUNTYVA- when called into service he lived wrere he now does in Henry Co Va then a part of Pittsylvania Co. He removed from Albemarle Co Va when he was about 20 years of age and lived in Amherst Co Va and Bedfcrd Col until he_was about 50. when he moved to his present place in Henry 00 Va. where he has resided ever since. He is known to N H Claiborne member of Congress fromhis distirct. AFFID.V1T WAS LADE IN PATRICL COGNTY VA Major Wm£ Ca Carter of said county states that about 18 months since he was at house of Maj Peter Hairston in STOKESCO N C & heard conversation of Anglin who was a son of Philip Anglin of Henry Co Va, that he heard the major say t.at Philip Ang Anglin was in the Revolutionary war. This was dated 1834 Dec 21. VIRGINIA SERVICE OF BENGAMONDBARNES S 12970 PAGE 2, OR BINGAMOND DECLARATIONwasmade September 10, 1852 in Gallatin County Kentucky by Bingamond or Benjamin Barns or Barnes NoSl297O pension, which pension certificate was issued May6, 1855. It appears that he was BORNFeb1, 1766 -place not stated and was the son of FRANCIS BARNESOR BARNS. While a resident of Culpepper Co Va, he enlisted and served as a private with the Virginia Troops as follows; from March 1781, 3 months in Capt H. Reed's or Stanton's Company and he was a substitute for his father; shortly afterward, 5 months in Capt Yancy's and Zimamond's companies in Colonel Edmonds' Regiment and was at the siege of Yorktown and capture of Cornwallis. One William Barns, of Bedford, Trimble County Kentucky stated in July 19 l83¢,(1857) that BingamonBarns was then deceased and that he was his administrator and one of the heirs. There are no data relative to the wife of said Bingamon or Bingamond Barns. VIRGINIA SERVICE OF GEORGE BARNES S 16316 PAGE -3­ DECLARATIONwasfiled in Christian County Kentucky August 16, 1851, by George Barnes age 45, and from the papers in the Revolutionary war Pension claim S 16516, it appears that he enlisted at Hi1lsborough2 Virginia April 1780, served as private ad wagonmaster in Capt Morris‘ company, Col Clark's (Joseph or Jonathan) Virginia Regiment, was in the Siege of 96 and at the battle of EutawSprings, shortly after which battle he was discharged. He stated that on the way, in moving to Kentucky they were attacked by Indians and two of his sons carried off by them. Soldier died prior to July 51 1854, leaving children, but no names were given except William and name of wife was notstated. co.-_\ITIms-NTAL( F R E N c H) PAGE 4--­ IN vARIoU"s' c‘o“'RPs‘OF ARMYFOR 27 Years, Of JO N BARNES OR BARNER S443l3 MARINE IN 1814.

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B TEL DISCHARGE FROM THE UNITED STATES CORPS OF MARINES. TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN "" THIS IS TO CERTIFY,that John Barner a private of Marines, being about 47, occupation a soldier, states he was BORNIN GERMANY,ishereby discharged from service of the U S under Surgeon's Certificate. signed Franklin Wharton Lt Col Comdt. of Marines, signed SamuelMiller, Adjt and Inspector Head I Quarters of Marines, Washington May2 1814 This duplicate is given in consideration of the Original Discmrge being returned to meat this time too too much destroyed for further use. signed Franklin Wharton Col Commof Marines Headquarters of Marines Washington May 1 1817 DEPARTMENT OF WAR, PENSION OFFICE, MAY 1 1817, Sir; I enclose the papers relating to John Earner, a private soldier in the Revolutionary xx army, together with printed directions prescribed by an act of Congress of the 10th April 1806, relative to applicants for pension of that description , that the testimony maybe taken and completed; according to the that form. Whenthis is done you will please to transmit, all the papers to the war department, in behalf of the claim­ ant, that they maybe laid before Congress, early in their next session, for decission thereon. I have the honor to be, Your most Obedient ser ant, si ned WmLambert. Franklin Wharten esq. Lt Col Commandantof Marines

City of Washington 71 --— John Barnes late a private in the Armyofthe Revolution is inscribed on the Pension list roll of NewYork Agency at $8 per month to commence8th June 1818. VIRGINIA SERVICE OF JESSE FORD S5lO55 Page 5 At the time of this application he was at the age of 76 —inthe year 1776 at Alexandria Va he first entered service by enlisting in the Regimental service for a tour of Syears to serve under the commandof Capt John Ashby in the regiment under the commandof Col Thomas Marshall. They first marched in a northern direction to LongIsland and there they joined Gen Washington and there they were in a battle in the year of 1776. They next marched to the Philadelphia and there were in a battle in the year of 1776. They were next marched to Philadelphia and there stationed. He was also with Gen Washington at the Grossing of the DELAWARERiver near Trenton. Thereupon in the latter part of 1780 he was drafted in the militia of Virginia as a private for 3 months and in same was under Col Edmnnds, Major Welsh and Capt Grigsby. They then joined Gen Greene at Charlotte and he next acted as a substitute for his brother WmFord and on that tour marched under commandof the same officers exceot the captain who was O'Barmn? They joined Gen Greene near Williamsburg and he acted again as substitute for his other Brother GEORGEFORDto serve under commandof Capt Bayliss in regiment under Col Churchill and he at that time was also under Major Welsh. Then in the beginning of 1781 he again enlisted to serve under Ca~t Edins in the Artillery Service at Little York in Va. They then joined the main army under Gen LaFayette and also under Gen Washington who joined them. He also served at the Siege of Yorktown as well as at the surrender of Lord Cornwallis. He had been BORN IN CHARLES COUNTY‘ MARYLAND76 years ago, He had entered service from FAUQUIRECOVA in the Va where he had moved when he was only 7 years of age. He stated in open court that he had been residing in Livingston Co, in Kentvcky. The last 26 years. Only one time was he drafted into service of his country. The other time he volunteered. AFFIDAVITSOF James Johnson, Clergyman and James Rutter & WmThompson—wereacquainted with him. CONTINENTAL PAGE -6­ VIRJINIA SERVICB‘ OF JOHN BARNES AND MILLY w 8558

Declaration was made in HARRISONCOUNTYKENTCKY by John Barnes July 11, 1818 ago i 60. It appears from the pension claim W8558, that John Barnes served in the Revolutionary war, that he enlisted in Spotsyl­ vania Co Va as a private in Capt Oliver Towles' company, Col Mordecai Buckner's 6th Virginia regiment and in Capt Page's company, Col George Bay1or's Continental regiment of Light Dragoons, served about five years, dates of enlistment and discharge were not given. He was in the battles of Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, Germantownand MudIsland;Fort, and while serving as a dragoon, was taken prisoner; the date of imprisonment and length were not given. He died Aug 5 1840 in Harrison Co Ky He married 1782, 1785 or Nov 27 1784 in Culpepper Co Va, to Milly ___whose maiden name was not given; Milly Barnes his widow was allowed pension on her application executed March 11 1841, at which time she resided in Harrison Co Ky, age then about 75. James Barnes, the eldest child of John Barnes and his his wife Milly was born about 1785 or 1786, he was living 1845 but his residence was not given. The names of 4 children who lived at homewith the soldier 1820 were Sally, 16, Armstoad, 15, Samuel 14, Betsey 11, or 12, There are no further data in regard to the children of soldier. In 1840 Sarah Baird, of Harrison Co Ky, states she was present at marriage of John Barnes and Milly, also she had resided near them for many years in Harrison Co Ky, (n~ relationship to soldier and family was stated by her) VIRGINIA SERVICE OF RICHARD BARNES R 526 PAGE -7­

DECLARATION was made in HENDRICKS COUNTY INDIANA OCTOBER 1845 6th day by Richard Barnes age 82; applied under the Act of June 7 1852. States he entered service 1781 and served under Col "Calloway, Capt wen Rubel, Sergeant Morvetee, in HENRY COUNTYVIRGINIA,where he then lived and was marched under them from Henry Co Va through Kings County into Queens? Co to Little York Va, and while at Little York, he saw General WASHINGTONANDLAFAYETTEat which place they viewed the lines or the troops, and while at Little York and Vicinity thereof there were occasional fightings between the soldiers of the U.S. and those of Great Brittain, some silled and wounded of both parties but does not recollect the numberkilled and wounded he served 5 months and reed wrmtten disckar e and has lossed his discharge. Wasdischarged a few days before surrender of Lord Cornwallis. Then after that was volunteered under Capt Edward Eggleston and marched by him back to Henry County Va, and served as a minute man for ten months, was in battles during that time but was frequently an active duty. He states he was born in BALTIMORE COUNTYMARYLAND1 1765 February 200 He lived in Henry Co Va when called to service and have lived since the Revolution in Bottetourt Co Va, Madison County and Pulasky County in Kentucky, removed from Ky to Indiana 1852 and have lived in Bush & Shelby countiefi said state and now live in Hendricks Co Ind. PAGE 8­ VIRGINIA SERVICE OF SHADRACH BARNS OR BARNES S 30840 DECLARATIONwasmade in Gallatin County 1853 September KENTUCKY/ 18th. The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S3084Obased upon the military service of Shadrach Barns, He signed as Barns but was pensioned as Barnes. He WASBORNFEBRUARY6, 1764 in Culpepper Co Va and was the son of Francis. While a resident of Amherst Co Va, he enlisted and served 4with the Virginia troops as follows: from March 1 1778, 18 month as private in Capt John Higanbottom's and Rucker's companies in Col Taylor's regiment, the first 2 months of which he served a substitute for his father; from Nov 1 1779, 5 months as a substitute for his father in Gapt WmStanton's companyin C01 Thornton's regiment, from March 1 1780, 3 motnths as a private in Capt Po11ard's Co, in C01 James Slaughter's regiment and was in a skirmish at Petersburg, from Dec 1 1780, 3 months as private in Capt Browning's Co in C01 A1lcock‘s regiment; from March 1781, 3 months as priv te in Capt Le11and's Go, from June 1781, 5 months as private in Capt Reed's Go from June 1781 3 months as private in “apt Reed's Go from Sept 1781, 5 months as sergeant in Capt Yancy's Co in Cul Edmonds' regiment and was in the Siege of Yoflztown. After teh Revolution he moeed to Bourbon CwKy, from there to Woodford Co Ky and from there to Gallatin Co Ky. He died Dec 51 1844, (see Agency Book) There are no data relative to wife and children of the soldier. VIRGINIA SERVICE OF JACOB BUSHONG S 9297 PAGE 9­ DECLARATIONwas made in Columbiana County Ohio, May 15, 1818 by Jacob Bushong, a soldier of the Revolutionary war. The data furnished below were obtained from papers on file file in the Pension Claim S 9247 based upon his said service. He enlisted - place not stated, served as private and artificer with the Virginia troops under Capt Francis Cowherd and was discharged January 17, 1782, from Capt Francis Cowherd COMPANYinthe Second Virginia Regiment, having served eighteen months. He was in the battle of Guilford Court House, was wounded in the battle of Camdenor Hobkirk's Hill, and was in the Siege of NINETY-SIXandthe battle of Eutaw Springs. In 1828 he was living in STARKCOUNTYOHIO. There are no data relative to the soldier's family. The above noted is the history of the only soldier 31 namedJacob Bushong, searched under all spellings, that is found in the Revolutionary war records of the National Archives. VIRGINIA SERVICE OF JOHN BYRNE AND OR BURNS S 42108 DECLARATIONwasmadgfiig Indiana PAGE10'' —he made this in State of Ohio, but in Wayne Co Indiana states that in 1778 he enlisted under major Webbat Middlebrook Jersey in the third Virginia Regiment, on Continental Establish­ ment, commanded by Col HEATH,in the Cempany commanded by Capt Boterf? but that under his enlistment, he continued to serve faithful until the close of the war, at which time he received his discharge from Col Crocket, and was in the battle of Monmouth, Marinack ? Hakensack, Guilford and Cowpens, that he was woundedin his head, his skull fractured and was also woundedin his ankle. That he is nearly 99 of age this month. He made this declaration 28 June 1818. Also personally appeared Join Ga‘ at same n time and place and that he m is well acquainted with the soldier above named. Onthe back side of the declaration it was shown he applied in Ridgevilie, Warren County Ohio. r VIRGINIA SERVICE OF PERRY CHINN AND ELIZABETH CHIN? ORICHIN DECLARATIONwasfiled February 12 l855w6S:OSurry County North Carolina, at the age -—Born 1765 in STAFFORDCOUNTY VIRGINIA. He enlisted in King George County Virginia. The declaration was made 12 Feb 1853 by Perry Chinn . a resident of Surry Co N C, age 70 who applied under the Act of June 7 1852; states he volunteered in 1780 under Michael Wallac Wallace and S8IV6din the regiment of Virginia line under Capt Michael Wallace Lieut Col Stith—-- Skinker. colonel commandingat the time he entered the service, he was a resident of King George Va—there he volunteered, and marched to Boyds Hole? and from there to the mouth of Mitchodock creek in the lower end of the country of King George Va, after remaining at Mitchadock creek some time he returned to Boydes Hole? after staying there sometimewas discharged. He volunteered different times afterwards in same county under same officers and took the same route but does not recollect the time of any singel tour he served. Twocharacter witness were i ThomasWilliams and Russell Shugart . He was Born in STAFFORDCOUNTYVA 1765, and since the war he has lived in King George Co Va, and since lived part of the time in STAFFORDCOVA and the Balance In Surry County North Carolina. Elizabeth Chinn filed claim in YADKINCOUNTYNORTH CAROLINAAugust 20 1855 age 75, who applied under the Act of 1853 February 5. States she is the wid w of Perry Chinn. That she was married to Perry Chinn 30 December 1825 by Thomas Williams, J P in Surry County North Carolina (that part now Yadkin Co N C ) and he died March 7 1847, in Surry Co N C. And she still remains his widow.“ VIRGINIA SERVICE AND ST. CLAIR'S INDIAN WAR, ORP%i§ Ofizlglé of DANIEL CHRISTY OR CHRISTIE #'R 1944 It appears from the Revolutionary war pension claim R1944 that Daniel Christy was living in Lumberland, Sullivan County, New York in 1830/ and in Thompson, Sullivan Co New York in 1832 at which time he was age 72. He stated that he enlisted at Hickory Town, near khiladelphia May10, 1780 under a Lieutenant or Captain James Bird, that he served in the 6th Virginia regiment, also in C01 Morgan's Rifle Regiment that he was in a skirmish at Elizabethtown point, NgwJersey at the battle of Cowpensand at the Siege of York and that he was discharged November 1783. He1 also stated he was a volunteer at the battle of General St. Clair's Defeat and was one of the party of LEWIS AND CLARKIN THEIR EXPEDITION TO THE PACIFIC, and that during the War of 1812, he was in Capt McClassin's company, 15th reaiment U S Infantry. (The following note is written in pencil: “His name is not on the book of stubs of the Donation lands. Ac t March 3 1807 granted to members of the Lewis and Clark expedition. This book is locked up in safe of INVALDE DIV.“ He applied for pension on account of his service in the Revolution and was called upon to furnish pro f of same which he failed to do and his claim was not allowed. Date and place of his birth and death are not on record nor is there any data on file as to his family. , PAGE 15--­ VIRGINIA SERVICE or JAMES CHRISTIE AND SARAH w 9782

DECLARATION was made in SHELBY COUNTY KENTUCKY SEPTEMBER 18, 1852 by said James Christie -claim no W9782 The data following are obtained from papers on file in said Claim No W 9782 based upon the military service of James Christie in the Revolutionary war. He WASBORN AUGUST16, 1758 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and while a resident of Pittsylvahia County Virginia, enlisted in May1777 and served 5 months as private in the Va company. He enlisted February 1779, served until July 23, 1779, in Capt William’, Witcher's Company. He enlisted March or April 1780, served ten months in Capt Clement's company, Col Faulkner's Va regiment and was in the battle of Camden,(Gates' defeat). James Christie movedfrom Pittsylvahia County to North Carolina to Franklin Co Va to LINCOLN COUNTYKY: THENCETO SHELBYCOUNTYKY. He died in Shelby Co Ky March 8, 1837. James Christie married Mgrch 20 1781 or 1782 in Orange County Va, to Sarah. She was born April 19 . 1762, place not stated, nor names of parents given. Sarah Christie, was allowed pension on her apgflication Sept 10 1858 while living in Shelby Co Ky, and she moved to RIPLEY COUNTYINDIANANand di­ died there March 27 1844. Their sixth child, ISRAELCHRISTIE was age 45 in 1838, and a resident of Shelby County Ky. In 1855 the following named persons were referred to as heirs of James Christie, and and his wife Sarah; James Christie of Ripley County Indiana William Christie of Hendricks county John Christie of 32 Switzerland county Isaac Christie of Ripley county; their 3 sisters, but no names we:e stated. In 1844 Abraham Christie was of Shelby Co Ky and in 1855 reference was madeto Preston Christie. It was not statd that they were related to the family. In order to obtain address of person whorecd last payment of pension, write to this compiler and quote Certificate No 4908, issued 2—9-1844, Rate $556. per annum Commenced3-4-1845, Act of Mar 5 1845, Indiana Agency trans­ fisrred_from Kentucky. PAGE 14---­ VIRGINIA SERVICE OF JAMES CHRISTY fl 1945 and R1946

DECLARATIONwas made in MONROECOUJTYVIRGINIA April ll, 1854 before Samuel Clark, an acting Justice of Peace, by James Christy, a resident in the county and state aforesaid. age 88 on the 12th Maynext, applied under the Act of 1832, June 7. Hestates entered service under the following officers and served as herein stated; that he movedfrom the Eastern Part of AUGUSTACOUNTY1774 to TURKEYCREEK, a tributary stream of INDIAN CREEKnow in the county of MONROE(Va) then he thinks called xxx WESTAUGUSTA,and better known by name of the GREENBRIARCOUNTY.that in early part of the Indian War, there was a Fort or Garrison erected and plantation belonging to James Burnsides, 2 miles north west from where he lived whichwas called Burnsides, fort, that in the early part of 1776, he commencedthe service of his country as an

INDIANSPY, under the command of Captainserved Wright andvvas stationed in Burnsides Fort; that he in this year from the first of August until 1st of Novemberfollowing; that he again fortcd and scouted as an Indian Spy in 1777 from 1st Mayuntil 1st of November; that he was stationed in Burnsides Fort under Capt Wright; and the Indians were constantly prowling about through the country and committing murder and depredations on the persons and property of the frontier sexxflxmwxxx om.spx3injxtflxxxxjfixfifixfixfixflnxfixifiétxfiwu§fififi$fiR$v _gfixgx&£fiaikCmaxflfifixfifiwfi&¥W&k£m$fiR$dxxmx£fi&fixx£mk§ifmfi9fififix§¥H¢ 1st Mayand served until 1st Nov, following; and served this year under Capt Wright. That 1st May1779 he again served VIRGINIA SERVICE OF JAMES CHRISTY R 1945 and R1946 PAGE 15--­ PAGE2 continued: in Burnsides Fort and continued until 1st Novfollowing; thinks it was in this year a party of Indians cameinto the settlement and murdered William Bradshaw's wife - the circumstances on these Bradshaw had remained at home with his family and 2 of the spys returning to CooksFort called at his cabbin to rest an and informed him when they had been and that they had seen no signs of Indians but not thinking, a family safe in such a situation advised him to leave his cabbin and go to the Fort but he did not consent to do so and in a few hours after the spys left him the house was attact by a small party of Indians and one of them firing at the door which was shut the ball penetrated through the door and lodged in the body of Mrs. Bradshaw and wounded her so badly that she died that night and on Bradshaw's firing his gun through the do r from the inside the Indians rettired without doing any further damage; and 1st Mayin 1780 he again entered service in Burnsides fort and served to 1st Novfollowing; under said Capt Wright. In 1781 he again entered service 1st April and served until Nov 1, following; and between 20 and 25th April same h year he was drafted under Capt John Woodsto go to NewRiver; and servd 3 months under Capt Woods and was discharged and returned to Burnsdies's fort; - to guard the fort and go out when commanded in pursuit of Indians. His companions in service were Matthew Patterson and John Caulty? now deceased; That he is known to John and William Robeson and Robert Christy; in Monroe Co Va. VIRGINIA SERVICE OF THOMASCHRISTIE PAGE 16--­ BOUNTYLANDWARRANT 466-400 acres as

SURGEON: ISSUED DECEMBER 19, 1795

(NO PAPERS) VIRGINIA SERVICE OF FRANCIS FARRAR s 151672 PAGE 17--­ The records of Francis Farrar, it appears in Pension Claim S 31672, that he served in the Revolutionary war, and was BORN APRIL 8 1764 in MECKLLNBURGCOUNTY VIRGINIA and while residing there enlisted in September 1780, and served 5 months as private in Capt J Fo1kner's company, Col. Moore's Virginia regiment. He enlisted in December of the same year, served 5 months as private in Capt Robert Smith's company, Col Robert Montford's Va regiment and was in the battle of Guilford. He enlisted July or August 1781, served 3 months as private in Japt Elijah Graves‘ company, Col Green's Va regiment, andwnas stationed at Gloucester on the North side of York river, opposite Yorktownat the time of the surrender of Cornwallis there. In 1783 the soldier 3 moved to GEORGIA,lived in Richmondand Columbia counties in that state until 1807 when he moved to CLARKE COUNTY'SAME STATE. Francis Farrar was allowed pension k on his applica­ tion executed October 22, 1852, while a resident of Clarke County Georgia. No reference was made in the claim to a wife or children. In 1852 he referred to a brother but did not state his name. In order to obtain date of last paymentof pension, name of person paid and possibly the date of death of Francis Farrar, you should write to the Comptroller General, General accounting office, records division, WashingtonD C and quote the following: Francis Farrar, Certificate No5451, issued Dec 22 1832, rate $30 per annum, commenced 5-4 1831 Act June 7 1832, Georgia Agency­ VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA SERVICE OF LEONARD]fi§RA;§&;_ FARAR Sl7406 DECLARATIONwasfiled in Franklin County Missouri, in Saint John Township 1855, July 22, His wife Margaret and their children are referred to but their namesare not stated. It appears that Leonard Farrar or Farar was born 1764 in Gocchland County Vir inia and resided in Pittsylvania c unty Virginia at the time of the Revolution. In the winter of 1778 he entered troops raised in Guilford County North Carolina, served in Capt James Frost's Company,Colonel Hampton's regiment for 5 months and was discharged March 24, 1779. He enlisted in Pittsylvania CountyVirginia in the spring of 1780 and served 3 months in Captain Cowdan's company, Col Tucker's Virginia Regiment. He enlisted in the spring of 1781 and served 5 months in Capt Joseph Morton's Va company. He also went to the Siege of York, in 1781 and served 5 months, namesof officers not stated. From the papers on file in the claim Sur. File No 17406 it appears that Loenard Farrar or Farar was born 1764 in Goochland Co Va and resided in Pittsylvania Co Va, at the time of the Revolution. In the winter 1778, he entered the troops raised in Guilford Co N C as a substitute for an acquaintance named James Wilson, served in Capt James Frost's company, In 3 1781 he was again drafted in Pittsylvania Co Va went to the siege of Ybrktown- and served 0r­ months. VIRGINIA SERVICE OF MATTHEWFARRAR R 3448 PAGE 19--—

DECLARATION was made in LOUISA COUNTYVIRGINIA 1855 May 11th by MathewFarrar, resident of said county and state age 72 who applied under the Act of June 7 1852. That he entered service in Spring of 1779 and that he was drafted from the militia of Louisa Co Va marched in a company from that county, the officers of which he cannot recollect to the Barracks in Albemarle Co Va guarded the prisoners of war of ti thatplace served half a months as private of infantry and was discharged —saidregular troops, there under Col Taylor who commandedand militia from Goochland County; that in the summerof same year 1780 he was again drafted in the militia of same county to go to the South; that having been afflicted with rheumatism, he affirms that as an excuse to the courtmartial it required him to swear that the pain was then on him, this he refused to do and his excuse was decided to be lie? but t at he was sent to the south but was directed to serve the tour in the south that he was accordingly ordered by Col White who commandedin Louisa Co to report himself to Capt Elisha White at Richmond, - he did so and was put under Lieut Scott and employed in making cartridges wrought in that occupation for sometime, at that place, then were arms and guards were placed regularly when ARNOLDcameto Richmond, he was employed a whole night loading boats with —ammunstionof war for the purpose of carrying them oter the river out of the reach of the enemy. Much other service is outlined. HE WASBORNIN 1760 Oct 29th.——-AFFIDAVIT OF STEPHENFARRAR1833 Aug 22 states Matthew Farrar called upon him to maze affidavit, and he knows he served a tour in the Barracks in Albemarle Co Va under Gen Burgoyne 1779. and etc. PAGE 29-~--_ VIRGINIA SERVICE OF STEPHEN FARRAR AND ELIZABHTH W 7240 Bounty land warrant 28654- for 160 acres in 1855 DECLARATIONwasfiled in 1855 October 28, while a resident of Fluvanna County Virginia and he died there August 22, 1858. It appears from the Revolutionary war pension Claim W724O that Stephen Farrar was born in Fe ruary 1762 in Goochland county Va, and moved in 1775 with his father‘s family —noname stated— to LOUISA COUNTYVIRGINIA. That while residing in said county he served as private in the Virginia Troops as follows: In 1778 2 months in Capt Robert hosby's company under Major Mcfiill. From April 1781, 5 months in Capt Watson's company, Col Charles Dabney's regiment. Later in 1781, 4 months in Capt John White's company, Col Baytop's regiment, and served until after the surrender of Cornwallis. Soldier Married December 28, 1790 in Fluvanna County Virginia to Elizabeth or Betsey, daughter to Tany Rice. She was allowed pension on her application executed August 5, 1843 while residing in FLUVANNACO'UNTYVIRGINIA. , A. VIRG‘NIA SERVECE OF JOHN WHEELER & SUSANNAH W8999, Page 21 VA & NORTH CAROLINA At the time of the application he was age 76 in June and in 1776 entered service as a volunteer under Capt Bohannon, Capt Cocke, Capt Campbell and Capt McFarland. After that tour of service he again volunteered as a private to serve under Col Christie in October and in 1776. From this tour of duty he was discharaed in Dec for six months. He then volunteered as a private to serve under commandof Capt Joseph Martin of Va. They first made a march to the RYECOVEon Clinch river and they then remained in that place until June of 1777. He then again volunteered to servce under Col Evan Shelby in March 1779 under Capt Henry Clark & Lt Ben Clark.-first marched down Tenn river to Luck ; then to an indian town; Chickamauga. He served for 2 months & was hon Discharged. He again volunteerd 1780-& commissioned a Lieutenant under Capt Ben Clark. in a regiment of horse, under col Clark and again 1781 under Capt CAVIT & Col Henry Clark. and joined under Gen Greene-marched to High Hills of Santee. He received an honorable discharge in the month of ? He received an Honorable Discharpe in Feb of 1782 after having served for 5 months. He had been born in Prince Edward County Va and he had entered service from Sussex Co (?) Stated after end of the war of the Revolu­ tion he had lived in N C and then moved to South Carolina on the Saluda river for eleven years duration and from there he had moved to Shelby Co Ky for 2 years there he had moved to LIVINGSTONCoKy where he continued to live. He served as a volunteer and had never been drafted and he had never acted in the capacitv of a substitute. Wm H. Bradley, clergyman WmStewart and James Cruce states that at one time they were both W311and favorably acquainted with him and thev also state before an open court and upon their oaths that in the neighborhood in which he resided he was reputed to have served the U S in the Revolution. The pensioner's son, Isaac Wheeler states that he h saw his commission and that he believes that he destroyed it. The wife of the said pensioner Susanna Wheeler at the age of 82 appeared in open court,stated that he had been born on July 21 1761 and that her father's name was Henry Clark. She also stated that she had been married in Greene County N C on Dec 15, 1777. Their oldest child's name is Henry Wheeler and he had been born Sept 16 1780 and her other son was named Isaac. Two years after their marriage they had movedto the Broad river for BI VIRGINIA SERVICE OF JOHN WHEELER & SUSANYAH W8999 page 21% Page 2­ a peridd lasting for 2 years and after they had movedto South Carolina to a place hi hh upon the south fork of the Saluda river for 13 or 14 years. After they moved to Shelby county Ky, and for 2 years and from there tvev had removed to Livingston Co Ky, and she stated they had lived there since 1798. At which time Livingston Co Ky was then in Christian Co Kv. That her husband John Wheeler died Nov 24 1838 in Livingston Co Ky. At m that time she was living with her son Isaac Wheeler. John Barnett clergyman states he has long been acquainted with him, for the past 30 years. Joseph Hughes, Arthur Travis and Aaron Threlkeld states, they were well acquainted with him and knowhim to have served. Before George Mayes, John Jackson, Israel H Ricking, James Brice, and Stephen Youngstates they have been acquainted with him for the past 30 or 40 years, Isaac, Henry and Mary Wheeler and H WBigham states as to authenticity of the bible records as follows: WHEELER,Henry born 11-16-1780: James born 10-15-1782 " John born Dec 9 1784; Maryann born Dec 25, 1787 Sally born May 10 1789; Benjamin born 3-22-1791 Polly born 7—28- 1793; Matilda born June 25, 1798 Matxidxxhnxnxinnxxfisrxi Isaac born June 25, 1800; Susan born March 11,1804

-._g-.-. ....—.a— Susannah Clark Wheeler b 7-21-1762 X Henry Clark, Senior born 10-8- 1732­ Sarah Jones born July 26, 1737 John Wheeler died 24 November 1838 age 86 END OF BIBLE RECORDS - ' * —- _ " "John Wheeler was on the Ky pension roll, at rate of $80 per annum; issued 9-24-1833 & sent to Thomas Haynes, Princeton, Ky; Susannah Wheeler wife of aensioner, als also on Ky pension list at $80, cornenced 11-25-1838. Certificate for that amount issued July 5, 1845 which was sent to James L Dallam at Smithland Ky. WAR OF 1812; VIRGINIA SERVICE JACOB FREEZE AND ELVIRA FREEZE W0 16850 PAGE 22---­ He served in Capt Hopkins companyof Virginia Militia CERTIFIED COPY OF MARRIAGE RECORD IS FILED BY THE CLERK of Rockingham Co Va showing that Jacob Freeze and Elvira Pierce were united in Holy Bonds of Matrimony 12th Au ust 1828 by Rev Gerard Morgan. A LETTER IN THE FILE IS OF INTEREST as foI1ews: Written 1879 Jan 1, from Singer Glen, Rockingham Co Va‘ to hr George E Lemen Dear x Sir; Mrs Elvira Freeze requested me to answer yours of Dec 16, will find that Mr. Free: Freeze did not write his nameFreeze but wrote it Frees as you can see by a receipt I send you( which receipt is attached) He was a GERMANandalways wrote his name Frees. Mrs Freeze said he had a substitute but was home on furlough when he hired his substitue, the name of which was GROVE or Jones, she had forgotten which but could establish the name of proper one. Iou will please examine names of Frees instead of Freeze as it is cal ed and written with us. Signed WP Gangwer? for Mrs Elvira C Freese “Thereceipt attached is as follows: JACOB FREES ADMINISTRATOR OF JOHN FREES DECD Oct 1829 to the Sheriff of Augusta County copies and on I Rankin 6th month? as A Rankin and 84? reed payment WmBoys La?” DECLARATIONwas made in Rockingham Co Va 1878 April 15, by Elvira C Freeze ago 69 a resident of Singers Glen Va said county tie widowof Jacob Freeze. He was drafted in Rockingham Co Va under Capt James Hopkins for 6 months and dischar ed at Richmond 1815. That her maiden name was Elvira 0 Pierce, that her husband died near Harrisonb­ -ur Va 26 Sept 1835. She made another declaration Aug 6, 1881 that he took sick at Ellicott Mills about Oct 20 1814 and hired a substitute. ; that he had been previously married to catharine * SNIDER who has long been deceased. VIRGINIA SERVICE OF BENJAMIN FRY AND ANN R 5818 PAGE 25--­ The records of Benjamin Fry which follows was obtained from the papers on file in Pension Claim, R3818based upon his ser ice in the war of the Revolution. Benjamin Fry married May 18, 1802 in Frederick County Virginia, to AnnCadwalader. They were both natives of Frederick Co Va, dates of their births not shown, nor are the names of their parents given. Benjamin Fry died July 28, 1838 in IROQUOISCOUNTYILLINOIS AGE 79 and six months. ' His widow, Ann Fry apylied for pension November 2, 1852 at which time she was residing in Iroquois County Illinois, age 69. She alleged that her husband, Benjamin Fry served 3 years and 8 months as a private under General Washington, Gates and Warren, that he was in the battle of Bunker Hill and "helped to take Burgoyne“. Her claim was not allowed as there was no proof of the alleged service furnished. Reference was made 1852 to the followin surviving chil­ dren of Benjamin Fry; ISAAC AND ABRAHAMFRY‘%TWINS)aged 64 who were children by his former wife, but her name was not given and there is no further reference to her; BenjaminFry age 49, John age 45 (45) and Joseph age 42, children by his wife ANNFRY. It is stated that BenjaminFry's brothers, John, George, Joseph and Gabriel Fry, were soldiers of the Warof the Revolution from Virginia. VIRGINIA SERVICE of JAMES COGHILL S 35860 Page 25 On November 16, 1819 in Gallatin County Kentwcky James Coghill made declaration at age 61 and stated he enlisted in Orange County Va in February 1776 to serve under Capt Joseph Spencer and in the 7th Virginia regiment under Col Mcclannahan. He was then honorablr discharged in Feb. 1778 in Valley F rge Pennsylvania by Cbl McClannahan. He served during the battle of Germantown, Brandywine, GwynnsIsland and others. He had been drafted for 18 months in Charleston While that place was being besieged and he was then imprisoned. Served under Capt Burkin and in the regiment under Col H ath and in brigade under Gen Scott. The affidavit o? Elizabeth Coghill was also given at same time and place; states he had served as he states. Aug 25 1825 in Gallatin Co Ky, age 65 again applied; states he had first enlisted for 2 years in Feb 1779 in Va under Gen Stephens. He stated he had one child, JAMESCOGHILL. Again applied in said court —stated he had disposed of his proper­ ty to the amount of $340.63. James Coghill was on the Ky roll of pensions at $8. 16, 1819 per month to commenceNov/of pensions and his certificate of pension for that amount was — issued May25 of the year 1820 and it was then sent to Harvey Gregg, the agent of the said pensioner at NewCastle Kentucky. VIRGINIA SERVICE OF JOSHUA FRY‘ S 57947 PAGE 26--­

DECLARATION was made in GARRARD COUNTY KENTUCKY January 21, 1835 by Joshua Fry, who served in the Revolutionary war as an officer in the Continental Army. The data which folow were taken from papers on file in the pension claim S 37947, based on the military service of the only Joshua Fry that is found tn the Revolutionary war records of the National Archives. The date and place of birth of Joshua Fry and names of parents are not shown. While a student at William and Mary College, Williamsburg, Virginia, Joshua Fry volunteered in the Summeror Fall of 1779, u whenthe British fleet lay in HamptonRoads, and served a little less than a month as private in Capt WmNelson's company, in Colonel ThomasMarshall's Va regiment. He again volunteered at t the time of Arnold's Invasion of Va, served 3 months as vidette i in Capt WmOCallie‘ Va company and was discharged April 1781. He enlisted early in Sept 1781, served as private in Capt Benjami Harris‘ company, in C01 Holt Richardson's Va regiment, was promoted to Lieutenant and served in that capacity at the siege of Yorktown, length of this servcice 2 months. During service he lived in ALBEMARLECOUNTYVIRGINIA. He was allowed pension 1853» William A Fry, brother of Joshua Fry, also served in the REVOLUTIONARYWAR. The date of last payment of pension of Joshua Fry, name and address of person paid and date of soldier‘; death maybe obtained by addressing this compiler, and quotmn­ the following; Certificate No 26716, issued May6, 1834, rate­ $25.55 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7 1832. Kentucky Agency. It is not stated that Joshua Fry was ever married. ‘ PAGE 27---­ CONTINENTAL SERVICE OF NICHOLAS FRY OR FRYE AND MARGARET RESIDENCE: LOUDOUNCO VIRGINIA W 1591

ENLISTED IN MARYLAND

DECLARATION was filed in LOUDOUNCOUNTYVIRGINIA. May 5, 1818, and on August 17 1820, he stated he was age 73 and 9 months. The data following were obtained from papers on file in Pension claim No W1591, based upon the service of Nicholas Fry or Frye a in the War of the Revolution. 3 The date and place of birth of Nisholas Fry were not given nor were the names of his parents stated. Nicholas Fry enlisted in Fredericktown, Frederick County, Maryland, sometime in 1776, served as a private in Captain Henry Fister's Companyin Colonel Haussegger's German Regiment, at the time of the Battle of Brandywine, he was attending the baggage wagons, and was discharged 1778 in MARYLAND.Nicholas Fry married March 11 1794 in Loudoun county Va, to MARGARnTANSELLOR ANZELLof Shelburne Parish, Reference was made to a former wife, but her name was not stated, and there are no further data relative to her. The widow Margaret Fry was allowed pension on her appli­ cation executed October 7 1848, at which time she was living in Loudoun county Va, and "upwards of 80 years of age”. The date and place of her birth were not shown, nor were the names of her parents given­ Reference was made in 1820 to the following children of the soldier Nicholas FTY3 , CUNTINUED T0 NEXT PAGE: CONTINRRTAL SERVICE OF NICHOLAS FRY 0R FRYE AND MARGARET w1591 (RRSIDRRT OF LOUDOUNco VIRGINIA) PAGE_ 2. Names V of children below: PAGE 2e-—­

DOROTHY FRY OR FRYE AGE 18 in 1820 Sally " " fifteen years J0S0Ph thirteen years Samuel twelve years Leonard and Martin (twins Seven years Rosanna six years In order to obtain the date of last payment of this pension, name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of pensioner, Margaret Fry, the reader should write to this compiler and give the following data: Margaret Fry, widow of Nicholas Fry or Frye Certificate No 242 Issued Feb 7 1851, at rate of $96. per annum commenced March 4, 1848, under the Act of July 29 1848 VIRGINIA AGENCY VIRGINIA SERVICE or WILLIAMA. FRY 3 50425 PAGE 29-" The data following were obtained from file S50425 of William A. Fry based upon the military service in the Revolutionary war. William A Fry was BORNOctober 17 1761, in Albemarle County Virginia. Namesof his parents are not stated. While a resident of Albemarle Co Va, William A Fry enlisted Jan 12 1781 and served as private in Captains John Harris‘ and William O. Callie’ Virginia Companies, and was dischrged about April 27 1781. He enlisted about May15, 1781, served as dispatch hearer, served part of the time under Capt Benjamin Harris; was in the siege of Yorktown, and was discharged Nov 1, 1781. In 1799 soldier moved from ALBEMARLECOUNTYVIRGINIA to

JESSAMINE COUNTY KENTUCKY. Hewas allowed pension on his application executed Sept. 15, 1854, at which time he was a resident of Jessamine County, Kentucky. He died September 7 1855, place not state. No reference is nmdeto wife of n children. In 1854 Joshua Fry and elder brother of soldier, his age not stated, madeaffidavi in Jessamine Co Ky. A sister of the soldier, William A Fry, was living in 1835, her name, age and residence not shown. In 1834 Mrs AnnBullett was a resident of Jefferson County , state and her age not shown. She was soldier's niece. There are no further family data. VIRGINIA SEWTIOE OF LI-«RKINGARNETTAND ELIZABETH J W0 10802 PAGE 30--—

DECLARATIONwasmade in Saline County Missouri April 7 187a, by Wlizabeth J Grrnett widowof Larkin Garnett a‘d states she was married 13 June 1812 by Rev WmNelson? or Mason at her father's in Culpep“er Co Va. that her husband x died at his home Anril 10 1838. She appointed Hawleyand Garnett of Marshall Missouri as her attorneys states her post office was Petra, Celine CoMo. and that she she lived with OwenT Willis near Petra.

One E G Garnett and Cuthhert H Hickman, were wetness to her signature. It was stated in a letter from Hawleyand Garnett, his attorneys in

187A that the name of the Capt of his fomoany and Major was Capt Butler and Ca t and Major Spillman under whomhe served.

AEFIDAVITS IN l87h March 19 in Culpepper Co Va of Tabitha Gernett and

James Garnett Tabitha was age 81 and James Ave 7h, residents of said Culpeper Co Va and state they were eye witness to the marriage of Larkin Garnett and Elizabeth Garnett. That they were married at the residence of the father of said E J Garnett in 1812 and that Larkin Garnett enlisted in he military service during the war of 1812. WAR OF 1812 VIRGINIA SERWCE OF SMEDLEYGARNETTAND SALT-YC-/,RNE1‘T page 51--­ S0 17hh1 SC 10863 "0 20357 “E 10233

Bounty land warrant 30595 for 40 acres in 1850 and 22972 120 acres in 1855.

Enlisted Ju1y 2A 1814 and discharged Se tamer 26 181A. Residence of soldier 1850 1855 Caroline County Virginia and in 1871

Caroline Co Va at Sparta. Residence of widow 1878 and 1880‘was in same county. Maiden name of widow was Sarah , who first married a . Baldwin. Marriage of soldier and widow was May 73 1850 in Carnline countv Va, and so‘dier died Jan 8 1875 in Caroline Co Va. and she died June 2Q 1895 at Sparta Va. He served a substitute for ThomasRicherson in Capt Harrison and E Royston's comany of Va militia.

The maiden name 3f widw looks like Sa11§ Baldwin

Smedley Garnett was awe 51 when he npnled in Carol ne Co Va 1850 states he was a private inCe t ThomasRoyston in 41st Regiment of Va militia under Col Vincent Branhamin the war of 1812 states he was drafted and went as a substitvte for ThomasRicherson

2h July 181A’ t“at hexwas first under Ca t WmHarrison in he the Llst refiiment and then transferred to Cant Royston and served 2 months and was discharged at Alexandria S 0 2h Sent 181A. VIRGINIA SERVICE OF SAMUELHENSLEY S 21278 PAGE 52--—

DECLARATION was made in SULLIVAN COUNTYTENNESSEE 1834 Au

August 20 by SAMUELHENSLEY a resident of WASHINGTONCOUNTY VIRGINIA but who on account of having formerly serv resided in Sullivan County Tennessee, where reputation of his Revolutionary war service can be proved, makes this his appli­ availing cation for a pension and being desmrous of aveéding himself of the provisions of the Act of Congress June 7 1852; that HE WAS BORN IN CULPEP ER COUNTYVIRGINIA 1755 according to the traditionary account of his age, the he has no record thereof, that he is nowaged 79 and entered service under following officers, having removed1775, to the frontier settle —mentof Va, where he now resides and having served against the Shawanee Indians in 1774 - that in July 1776 he volunteered in the militia under CArTSHELBYagainst the Cherokee Indian rendeab used at Shelby fort in BRIARCREEKand marhhed to Sycamore shoals on Watagu a and joined Robisons men and marched down to Nolechucky and ranged and scouted the country and killed someindians and was kept ranging until the expirati of his timeend was verbally discharged, be ng 4 months in ser service-he served under Evin Shelby and Capt Isaac Bledsoe. PAGE 53-4: VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA SERVICE or ADA;-.1HARMON OR HARMEN _ HARMEN W 754 and Barbara oounty land warrant 54541 for 160 acres in 1855 The following is furnished frvm claim for pension N0 “"54 based upon military service of said Adam Harmon or Harman. He was BORNFebruary 15, 1764 in SHENANDOAHCo VA. and While a resident of said Shenandoah Co Va he enlisted in November 1780, served in Capt Downey's Va company and guarded prisoners at Winchester Barrac s until April 1781, when whenhe was discharged. on his return from this service he movedfrom Shenandoah Co Va, to the western frontier of North Carolina, later in the state of Tennessee, and settled on the NOLICHUCKYRIVERon the Border of the Cherokee Nation. Immediately after his 3 arrival, he enlisted and served six wee weeks in Capt Campbell's Ce, Col Martin's N C regiment and marchedagainst the Cherokees; shortly after the termination of this ser-ice, he enlisted again, served 5 months in Capt Scott's companyunder Col Sevier and Christie, did guard duty and went on scouting parties against the Cherokees. He was allowed pension on his application executed Nov 8 1855, while residing in Mauk's District, Washington Co Tenn. He was pensioned AdamHarman. He died May 4 1844, at his residence in Washington Co Tenn. He married June 21 1801 in Greene County Tenn to Barbara Burnhart or Bernhart. The widow Barbara was allowed pension Feb€l6 1855, at which time she was age 70, and resided in Washington Co Tenn. It was stated they had several children in 1865; the widowstated she was residing with her daughter and son in­

law IN WASHINGTONCOTENN. She gave no names and no names °f‘m°t1ase:ach.i.;9ren are sham­ ,Yr.'.....'I..:._...J..... /1. m._... B­ Page 35--­ WAR OF 1812, VIRGINIA SERVICE OF THOMAS KENNEDY AND RUTH W0 6783 and W C 11993 He served as private in Capt Jacob Knave's company of Virginia militia and Capt Gregory's companyof Virginia Militia. The brief shows the following, Bounty land warrants Nos. 14186 for 80 acres in 1850 and 8068 for 80 acrese in 1855 Enlisted April 19 1814 and was discharged August 5, 1814 (16 days travel added to service making 4 months service. He resided in 1850 in Greene County Ohio. in 1855 Champaign County Ohio. 1871 the widow resided in North Lewisburg Champaign County Ohio. Her maiden name was Ruth Gordon They married December 18 1825, Berkeley County Va, (now West Va) Death of soldier January 1 1852, in Xenia Greene County Ohio Death a widow About 1897, North Lewisburg Ohio. Mrs Ruth Kennedy was age 76 in 1871 when she filed declara­ tion in Union county Ohio a resident of North Lewisbur1, Champaign Co Ohio. Statvs she is the widow of Thomas Kennedy ; t at he enlisted in Capt Jacob Knave's company, Col Mn Gregory's militia at Martinsburg Va, and was honorably dischd at Richmond. Va; that her husband served 9 months in the war of the war of 1812. She received bounty land warrant since the death of her husband and filed with said claim proof of her marriage and of death of her said husband. States they were married at Martinsburg Va by Rev Nathan Young, 1811 December 18. CERTIFIED COPY OF MARRIAGE WAS FURNISHED BY THE CLERK OF BERKELY COUNT WEST VA showing Thomas Kennedy minister.Married Ruth Gordon 1825 December 18th, by Nathan Young I WAR OF 1812 , VIRGINIA SERVICE OF THOMAS KEN EDY AND RUTH W0 6785 and WC 11998 Page 2 ccntinued: PAGE 54-‘­ Thomas Kennedy made declaration in GREENECOUNTYOHIO December 4th 1850 age 58 a resident of said county and state. Whostates he is the identical ThomasKennedy who was a private in company of Cagt WmGregory in the 4th regiment of Light Infantry in Va militia under Col 5 Boyd in he War of 1812, that he volunteered at Martinsburg Va about the third May 1814 for three months and x continued in actual service in said war for 3 months and was honorably dischad at Norfolk Va about Aug5 1814- He makes this declaration in order to obtain the bounty land to which he maybe entitled.

DECLARATIONmade by Ruth Kennedy 1j354 in Greene Co Ohio age 54 then; that he died in Greene Co Ohio about 1st January 1852, that n she was married to him in Berkley Co Va Jan 1825.

AFFIDAVIT MADE BY NANCY KENNEDY IN GREENE COUNTY OHIO 1854 Feb 15 age 61, who states she is personally acquain­ ted with Ruth Kennedyand was also well acquainted with her husband Thomas Keniedyg and was present when said Thomas Kennedy and Ruth were married in January 1825 by Nathan Young a minister of the gospel, and saw the marriage ceremony performed. Affidavit of James Raney in Green Co Ohio 1854 was acquainted with ThomasKennedy and testified to his 1812 war service" PAGE 55—-­

VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA SERVICE or: AQUILLA LANE AND AGNES " R6116 IT AP;EARS FROh THE CLAIMNO R6116 dated February 1, 1845 that Aquilla Lane was resident of Jefferson County Tennessee, that his widowAgnes Lane applied for pension omthis date in said county. She alleged that Aquilla Lane resided in Orange County Virginia whenhe first entered service that he enlisted 1779 in Capt Russell's company —Co1one1 Christian's regiment, and served against the Indians, six months; that he was marched from Virginia to South Carolina where where he was taken prisoner and held some time before he was enchanged; and that he enlisted the latter part of August or September 1781, under Capt Anthony Belcher Col Isaac She1by's regiment, in the state of NORTHCAROLINAand served for 6 months. She was also alleged that she was married to the soldier Feb 1 1780 in Washington County Tennessee,(then it was North Carolina) and that he died November24 1819. This claim for pension was never allowed for the reason that the claimant failed to furnish proof of the alleged service. Thefamily data in the file follows; AQUILLA LANE ANDAGNESFITZGERALDwere married February 1,1780 Aquilla Lane was born May18 fi;,,l755 Agnes Lane was born June 18 1765

ESTHER LANE: WAS BORN NOV '7 1780 Garret Lane was born June 18 1782 Ranson Lane was born October 17 1784 Jane Lane was born March 6, 1787 PAGE 56--—­ VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA SERVICE OF AQUILLA LANE AND PAUE 2 R 6116 & Agnes FAhILY'RECORDS CONTINUED:

TIDENCE LANE BORN APRIL 16 iififi 1789 Theney Lane born September 29 1791 John King Lane born January 7 1794 Clear Lane born April 4 1796 Anna Lane born April 4, 1798 Pleasant Lane born April 20 1800 Adelina Lane born Segtembor 17 1802 Thomas Jefferson Lane born October 9 1804 Thomas J Lane married July 25, 1822 to VANYPANGLE.

PLEASANT W LANE MARRIED AUGUST 21 1825 to Mary H Coltharp born Aug 6 1805

MARY'KATHARINE DAUGHTER OF P W AND MARY H LANE was born Decemoer 25 1825. In January 1852 ThomasJ Lane stated that his mother Agnes Lane had died some four years since. PAGE 57---­

VIRGINIA SERVICE OF CHARLES LAIN AND SARAH OR SALLY W 26195 Bounty land warrant 26750 for 160 acres in 1855. DECLARATION made in BRADLEY COUNTYTENNESSEE October 14, 1855 by the widow, than age 76. The soldier Charles Lane was allowed pension September 9, or 10 1852, at which time he was age 73 and living in Roane County Tennessee. He died November 6, 1845 in BRADLEY COUNTY TENNESSEE: HE MARRIED JANUARY 6 -7 or 8 1801 in COCKE

COUNTY'TENNESSE TO SARAH OR SALLY LEISTER. All data following were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim W‘26195, based pen the military service of Charles Lain. While living in AMHERSTCOUNTYVIRGINIA, he enlisted and served with the Virginia troops as follows; in the summer 1780 2 months as orderly sergeant under Capt John Jacobs and Colonel Taylor and was engaged in guarding Burgoyne's prisoners at the barracks in ALBEMARLECOUNTYVIRGINIA,after the expiration of said term he served 2 months as orderly sergeant under Cast James Pamplmng and Col Taylor and was engaged in guarding Burgoyne's prisoners at the Barrakc in Albemarle Co Va, he afterwards served six months as corporal under Capt Richard Ballinger, he afterwards served 5 months under Capt John Woodrough, Colonels John Pope, WmCavill and merriwether. PAGE 58--­ VIRGINIA SERVICE OF CHARLES LAIN AND SARAH OR SALLY W26l93 PAGE 2 continued: In 1865 the widow stated that she was age 92 and was than living in Bradley County Tennessee, having lived there with her daughter, Mrs Burton, since 1861. Samuel Burton and Lavina Burten were living in Bradley County Tennessee 1855. and Charles L Burton and Margaret I or J. Burten seraed as witnesses for the widowSarah Lain but it was not stated that they were related to the soldier or widow. One Joseph Lain or Lane served during the Revolution with the soldier Charles Lain, relationship not given. It was stated that Charles and Sarah Lain had six children but their nameswere not designated.. PAGE 39--­ VIRGINIA SERVICE OF DRURY LANE AND CAROLINE MATILDA W80l5

DECLARATION made in RUTHERFORD COUNTY TfiNNESSEE 1852 August 20, by Drury lane, who applied under the Act of 1852, June 7, at age 77. who states that he enlisted in 1780 as drafted in the militia, in Bedford CountyVirginia. He was drafted on Saturday, he thinks the 27 December of that year and joined Capt John Triage Company,Thomas Leftridge, Lieut. They marched on the Mondayafter, the draft took place. Through Petersburg, and than to Cabin Point“ Here the company joined the commandof General Lmhlenburg, Col Meriwe— ther and Maj DeClomer? He thinks the Baron Steuben had commandat that place. From this point he was marched to Saffold - he was stationed at Fort upon Elizabeth river six weeks, under Mulenburg, marched thro Dismanl Swampinto North Carolina, to Edenton and from there to Suffo1k—to Cabin point and Petersburg and at this place he was discharged by Capt Trigg. About 1781 Aug 1, he was again drafted ~ he joined company under Capt Mathew Summers and Lt Thomas Cox - rendesvoused at Red stone in Bedford Co and marched immedia­ tely to Points fork or James River 5 and then met General Washington. He was attached to Maj Holcomb, - he was in a skirmish at Hickory Creek church on the March to Ybrk. He received his discharge at Petersburg from Capt Trigg for his first tour and from Capt Cumminsat Yon: for his 2nd tour.

HE Was BORN IN BEDFORD COUNTYVA. HE DOES N~T recollect the yearBut Egfigaggg :%eM::ya%:i§: §:bWII:2nnC§tTenn 1832 States she is acquainted for a number of years with Drury Lair Laine late of Va and of Bedford Co and for last 15 years of Rutherford Co Tenn and knows he served in the Revolution PAGE 40---­ VIRGINIA SERVICE OF DRURY LANE AND CAROLINE MATILDA WBOI5 PAGE2 continued: APPLICATIONof Rutherford Co Tennessee in 1838 Dec 10, by Caroline Matilda Lane a resident of said county age 82 on this date, applied under the Act of July 4 1836, states she is the widow of Drury Lane, a pensioner in said county. That she was married to him 15 August 1778; that d Drury Lane died 28 July 1856. DECLARATIONfiled in Bedford County Tennessee 1838 by Thomas B Marshall stating that he became acquainted with Drury Lane and wife Caroline about 1781, they then lived tn Campbell County Va, they had 2 one or 2 children, Henry and perhaps Isham Lane, the former of which is dead. Knowsthey have lived together as man and wife and raised a large family. He has known them ever since. Drury Lane died two years since. His widowresides in the county of Ruther­ ford and still remains single. Affidavit in Bedford Co Tenn by Isham Lane states he has in his possession a record herewith sent, which was m made out by this deponent and taken from a record 22 years a; ago in possession of Joseph Lane an older brother of Drury Lane. From said record it will be seen that deponent was Born March 10 1780 the widow of Drury Lane has not remarried since his death which occurred 28 July 1836. -Family records follows: HENRYLANEBORNMARCH10 1780 Isham 2 H Iane was born Feb 28 1782 Sarah WLane was born Jan 4 1785 Mary H Lane was born Nov 17 1788 Drury Lane was born Feb 14 1791 RUTHERFORD XXKX LANE was born May 12 1794 Horatio G Lane born March 18 1797 Henry Lane born Oct 16 1801 William Lane born Feb 27 1804 (some of these dates are very dim and I may not have read them 12 right. i V ‘ SEVERAL OTHER PERSONS MADE STATEMENTS IN TENNESSEE­ VIRGINIA SERVICE or GISBORN LAIN OR LAINE s 4496 PAGE 41--­ or Gisborne " "

DECLARATION was made in WILSON COUNTYTENNESSEE Septem­ ber 26 1852, who applied under the Act of June 7 1852, age 79. He states he entered service 1778, as a volunteer under Capt George Durancorpis? from Prince Ann County Virginia and marched to Portsmouth where as wel as I recollect, I was mustered into service by Mcculloch, Col John Wilson were present This was about time the Garrison was first establish~ ed at Portsmouth. wewere stationed there to prevent the British from landing. Col Leridith with someregulars were stationed at Portsmouth nfi to managethe artilleryo This was about 25 or 30 miles from my place of residence and I was suffered? frequently suopened! to go home to my family, and when I was wanted, I was notified by a sergeant or corporal to return to the fort. I lived in the lower end of NORFOLKCOUNTY ADJOINING PRINCE ANN COUNTY. I was in no battles. We had sometimehad routs after the tories. I was in actual service about six or seven months in allv They sometimes had me at the light house, the salt house. Great Bridge and Black water bri bridge. There was a captain Jenning with the regulars and Joshua Grimes, there was a captain Spence West and Caitor Mulden Lieut Lieut.- He removed from Norfolk County Va to HALIFAX COUNTYNORTHCAROLINA, where I lived until 1815, when I removed to Tennessee, Wilson county, where I have lived ever since. Joshua Woolenand James Gray made affidavits in Wilsor Co Tenn. same time and placee VIRGINIA SERVICE OF HENRY LANE R 6122 PAGE 42--—

DECLARATION was made in AMHERSTCOUNTYVIRGINIA 1832 by Henry Lane a resident of Amherst Co Va age 87 who apglied under the Act of June 7 1832, stating he enlisted under Frank Coleman of Spottsylvania where he lived at that time; that he was born in HANOVERCOUNTY" UPON SOUTHANNARIVER 1745 on the 26th November. He thinks it was spring of 1780 when he entered service; that he passed through Louisa, Hanover, Henrico, count-es that he.encamped at the deep springs near Williamsbur; 4 or 5 weeks; tuat he was marched from the place to the Newhagaise above williamsburg in sight of the Marquis LaFayette“ George Stubblefield was Colonel of the Spottsylvania regiment; that Col Merriwether commanded the regiment under which he enlisted; served 3 months; that he served 5 or 4 weeks at the Barracks in ALBEMARLECOUNTY. —He has a record of his age in an old family bible which is now in the State of KENTUCKY]that he came from Spottsylvania to Amherst Co Va and has lived since that time in said county of Rockbridge and Bedford and is now living in Amherst Co. PAGE 43-—-­ VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA SERVICE QF ISAAC LANE AND SARAH R 6157 Bounty land warrant _ 54621 for 160 acres in 1855 The data which follow of Isaac Lane were obtained from the papers on file in claim for penssion and bounty land under file No R 6157 based upon his service in the Revolution - said Isaac Lane was BORNFebruary 14, 1760, place not given nor were the names of his parents given. While a resident of Pittsylvania County Va, Isaac Lane enlisted sometime in June 1776, served 2 months and 20 days as private in Capt Peter Perkins‘ Va company. He moved to WASHINGTONCOUNTYNORTHCAROLINA, near the mouth of Wautauga river, about 9 miles from the site of Jonesboro, Tenn. he enlisted in 1779 and served 14 days as private in Capt William Bean's N C company, He served from September 1, 1780 5 months and 15 days as Lieutenant in Capt George Russell's and ThomasJarnagin's companies, Col Sevier's North Carolina regiment, and was in a battle at the head of Boyd's creek. Isaac Lane movedfrom Watauga County, and there to Mcminn County Tennessee. He was allowed pension on his application executed September 5, 1852, at Which time he Was living in McMinnCounty Tennessee. Isaac Lane married in

May l782, in WASHINGTON COUNTY'NORTH CAROLINA TO SARAH RUSSEL (Russell). Date and place of her birth and names of her parents were not given, nor was it stated that the Captain George Russell under whomIsaac Lane served in 1780 was a relative of the sadd Sarah Russell­ Isaac Lane died November 9 1851, in McMinn County Tenn. His widow Sarah Lane was allowed $4160 acres of bounty land on her application executed April 14, 1855, at which PAGE 44---­

PAGE2_VIRGINIA continued: AhD NORTH CAROLINA SERVICE R OF5157 ISAAC and LANE etc, & SARAH time she was aged about 95 years, living in McminnCounty Tennessee. Reference was made to children of Isaac Lane and his wife Sarah, but the only name designated was that of a son, TIDANCE C. LANE,who was living in 1844 in McMinnCounty Tennessee, his age not stated. Reference was made, also to one Russell Lane, but his relationship to the family was not shown. The papers on file in these claims contain no further discernible data in regard to family. If you desire information in regard to location of the land referred to above, you should apply to the Commissioner of the General Land Office, this city, and furnish the following data: WARRANTNO54621 for 160 acres under Act of 1855. VIRGINIA SERVICE OF ISHAM LANE S 15705 PAGE 45- -­ DECLARATIONwas filed in Madison county Kentucky 1852 August 13, age where he had lived 23 years. Isham Lane was born in September 1757 in Louisa County Virginia. His father and family were living in ALBEMARLECO. VAduring the Revolution, but their names were not given. while a resident of Albemarle County Va, Isham Lane enlisted and served 1778, for 5 months as sergeant in Captain Wallace's companyof Virginia troops. He sered in 1789, 2 months, names of officers not given. He served 1780, 2 months in Capt Johnson's company, Col Dick's Va regiment. He served in 1781, about five months, part of the time in Capt Webb's company, Col Stevens‘ Virginia regiment, druing xx his service he was at the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown. The)papers on file in this claim contain no reference to wife or children of the soldier, Isaac Lane. In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should ap ly to the Genaral Accounting Office, Records division, Washington D C and furnish the following data: Isham Lane, Certificate No 7306 issued march 27 1853 at rate of $120 per annum, commenced March 4 1851, Act of June 7 1852. Kentucky Agency. VIRGINIA SERVICE OF JAMES LANE AND RACHEL R 6135 PAGE 46-­

AFFIDAVITS OF ELIZABETH HEARD AND THOMAS ANDERSON taken

in WILKES COUNTY GEORCIA 1856 May 20th stating they were well acquainted with James Lane a soldier of the Revolutionary war in the Viryinia Line; knew them for an many years having lived neighbors to them; that the maiden name of said Rachl Lane, was RACHELANTHONY}and knew them to live together as man and wife. Affidavits of Thomas Anderson and Chas L Bottom in Wlkes County gs 1855 Sept 5 statin 2 they are acquainted with Micajah A Lane and Mark Lane children of James & Rachel Lane and that they are the only survivin children.

FAMILY RECORDS ARE FILED AS FOLLOWS: A

MARRIAGES: JALES LANE WAS MARRIED TO HIS WIFE RACHEL LANE 2nd January 1789. PERSONA.LYappeared Micajah A Lane in Wilkes County g geor ia. .1855 that the family records of James Lane and his wife Rachel Lane, is ,enuine and has been in his possession since death of his father and mother and is in the handwritin of William T Lane. BIRTHS: JAHES LANE WAS BORN OCTOBER14 1754; Rachel Lane was born March 8th 1765 JOSEBH A. LANE WAS BORN SEPTEMBER 15 1789 Mark A Lane was born February 12 1791 b _ James P Lane was born August 22 1792, IVIICAJAHA LAD-TE WAS BORN DECEHBER 24, 1795. WILLIAH T LANEwas born October 12 1795 SARAH A LANE WAS BORN OCTOBER E9 1797 LUCINDA HOUSTIN? WASBORN :not stated. DEATHS: JAMES LANE DEPARTED THIS LIFE DEC 10 1798 Joseph A Lane died 12 151 1808; Margaret A CALLOWAY? died 21 August 1845 age 292 (29) RACHEL LANE DIED AUGUST 12 1838. _ . a ‘ MICAJAHA LANEfiled declaration in Wilkes County Ga. 1355 statinm he is one of the heirs of James and Rachel Lane. States his Father enlisted in HANOVERCOUNTYVIRGINIA. THERE ARE NO OTHER CHILDREN OR HEIRS OF MICAJAH BUT HIS BROTHER - OF COBB COUNTY GAORC-Iii. MARK A LANE OF VIRGINIA SERVICE or JA1".:ESLANE S3551’? PAGE 47 . DECLARATIONwasmade in Lewis County Kentucky, October 19, 1818, at which time he was age 69 and a resident of said county. He stated that he was a school teacher. The data following were obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary war pension claim 55517, based upon the military service of James Lane. Janes Lane enlisted July 8, 1777, in Uniontown, Pennsyl­ vania for 5 years in Capt James O'Harra' Independent company, which companywas raised by the State of Virginia to be stationed at the mouth of the Great Kanawhariver; he was in Indian Expeditions and in seeeral skirmishes with the savage —in May 1778 part of said company and part of the 9th Va regiment, were sent downthe Mississippi with a cargo of Continental provisions to barter with the Spaniards for clothir ~ing for the troops at Pittsburg, James Lane went on this expedition and returned to Pittsburg about Septemberfollowing. Whenhis companywas attached to the 9th Virginia Regiment, under Col John Gibson, soldier was appointed quartermaster sergeant and served until July 26, 1783. In 1820 James Lane stated his wife was aged 70 and that they had reared six children, all of whomwere then married. He gave no names of wife or children. In 1827 James Lane had moved to Rush Co, Indiana, to be near his chihdren, 2 sons ha ing moved to Indiana. In same year, one Joseph Land made affidavit in RashCo Indiana, no relationship to the soldier was given. The number of his certificate was lll74 issued May 31, 1819 at rate of $8 per month, beginning Oct 19 l8l8(l8l8) at rate of $ per month, commencing Oct 19 1812 under Act of March 18 1818, Indiana Agency­ PAGE 48---­ VIRGIN§AOunty SERVICE land or warrant JAMES LANE 26818 AND for TEMPERANCE 160 acres w in 8026 1855

DECLARATION WASMADE1852 August 20 by James Lane a resident of said county age 86, who apglied under the Act of June 7 1852, states he entered service in 1776 at Livin— Lexington, Rockbridge County Va under Capt Samuel Trallis and Col WmCheshare? marched to the Long Island of Holston against the Cherokee indians x and served 5 months was dischar ed and ret rned home in the fall, last of October or first of Nov- and I again entered service in Rockbridge Co Va under Capt Thomas Harrison under Col um Primble aod hajor Edmonson. ~marched to Point Pleasant on the OHIO at the mouth of Canawha. Mentions Col AndrewLewis (writing very difficult to decipher) mentions Capt WmHughes in Rockbridge Co. He stated he was BORNin Great Bre ? to Rockbridge Co Virginia —about 14 years old was born 22 Decemb.r 1746. The widowTemperance Lane filed declaration in Grainger Co Tenn 25 June 1855 age about 65 twat her husband served five years, and states she was married to James Lane by Thomas Brown, a J P for Grainger Co Tenn 17th Aug 1830 and lived with him until his death and she still remains his widov —she refers to the case of John A Blackburn at Bull Run post office, in Grainger Co Tenn. that James Lane died 4th Feb 1855. _ __ SHE MADE ANOTHER Declaration in KNOX COUNTY TENB march 5, 1866. PAGE 49-—­ VIRGINIA SERVICA QF JOHN LALM AED hARGAHuT OR MARGRET W27l46

DECLARATION was made in M0sT50mQRV.- COUJTY .. KENTJC Y J3nU3TY13; 1843 by Ma79Fret Lane a resident of sai county and state age 84 who applied under the Act of July 7, 1858, who states she is the Widowof Jenn Lane of said county and state, that he was a soldier during the war of the Revolution in the Virginia Lane as well as she can recollect, that her husband cameto her father's house just from the service— in the army as he said in companywith her brother BnnNES THOEAS / . the first time she ever saw him. She cannot state the regiment nor the Colonel he served under. Nor the length of time he did serve but thinks it was about 12 months or 17 months, and that she was married to John Lane in PRINCE GEORGECOUhTY'MARYLAND,21st February 1781; she has a record of the marriage of the age of her children all of whio which is in the handwriting of her husband, John Lane. The record shows that her son Truman was born 18 July 17829 And she was legally married to John Lane prior to the birth of of any of their children; JOHN LANEDEPARTEDTHLSLIFE January 50, 1824. She still remains widow of John Lane. Affidavit of John Jones a e about 80 states he became acquainted with John Lane and Mar aret Lune his Wife more than 50 years ago and believes them to have been mend and wife, lawfully married. also affidavits of J _ Jones and Jonatyan Jones at same time and place were well acquainteu with hargaret Lane for over 20 years» ‘ JOHN The family reccvds fgljowg 1 Lush was BORE oerossa 5, 1755, and Margaret his wife was BORN Nov 22 1761 and they PAGE 50--­

VIRGINIA SERVICE OF JOHN LAHL AND MARGARnT QR MARGARET PAGE 2 oontlnuedz MARGRETW27l46 February 21, 1781 and their flrst child TRUnANLANEWASBORN

JULY 18, 1782 arid TRLJL.-L:-»:;;.1—;r-.:;%;'-5.-"1-1:3BORNNO‘; 2 saga 1785

MARY SMITH LAFE EAS BORN AUGUST 4th 1786; JEMIMA WADDEY LANE WAS

Was BORN March 4 1789; ELIZARETR LANE WAS BORN J LY 4, 1791

MARYANNE LAKE fins BORN JANULRY 21 1794_ SARAH LANE WAS BORN SE E

September 17, 1796; HIRAMLANE WASBORN More 18 179°. MnRGAR4TLANE filed Declaration in MARIONCOUBTY KENTEOXY'FEBRUnEE‘ 9 1844 age 82, who fl)DliOd under the Act of March 5 1845; states she is the widow of John Lane who was a regular soldier on tho Va Continental line in the Revolutionary war,

" '" “PETE ‘1fio*r’J§‘ ‘f ?{lF.~;RR"ED“T6 '}T1:';'RR'I'A(—371i;-_R7EC_C"R3_3'S‘C51?’ PRINCE G5ORGES C U£T1'AnRYLAJD in the GAUSIUS BRUMBAUGH MARYLA D RECORDS AND FOUXD T33 MARRIAGH OF JOHN LANE TO MARGARATBARHES 1781 February 21st. I also referred to the TAX LIST OF KENTUCKYOF 1800 published by Glenn Clift and found John Lane living in Montgomery County K6ntacVy on that date. VIRGINIA AND CONTINNTAL COLNECTICUT SER ICE OF JOHN LANE S 58129 PAGE 5l-—-­ DECLARATIONwasmade in Chesterfield County Virginia December 4 1819. He was a resident of Manchester said county. He had lived previously in RichmondVir inia and in 1821 in ‘NRICOCOUNTY'VIRGINIA. There is no record of a claim of bounty land based upon his service. It appears from the Revolutionary war pension claims No 358129 that John Lane died July 14 1823 in Richmond, Virginia. The date and place of birth and names of his parents are not shown. John Lane enlisted l776, in state of NEWHAMPSHIRE, exact place not designated, and served 5 years as a private in Capt Lucas‘ Company,Col Willis’ regiment, General Putnam's Brigade was at the battle of white Plains, Trenton, Prince, Germantown and Savannah, where he was severely wounded —nature of woundnot stated, and taken prisoner, .length of time held in captivity not stated; after his exchangehe re-enlisted for the war, andvvas discharged at Hampton, Va by Capt or Major Robert Nelson, to whose corps of cavalry he had been attached. A daughter of John Lane is referred to; her name is not given nor is the name of his wife shown. In 1851 a grand daugh­ ter who was the wife of William Clark, was residing in Richmond Va, her maiden name and names of her parents are not stated and there is no further fafiily d3t3° ' VIRGINIA SER ICE OF JOHN LANE S 41740 PAGE 52--­

DJCLARATION was made in KNOX COUNTY T3NNESSEE OCTOBER 28, 1818 by John Lane age 64 and a citizen of WILKESCOUNTY NORTHCAROLINA.He stated that about E January 1776 he enlist: -listed under Capt GeorgeStubblefield of the 5th Virginia regiment under Col Charles Scott. That he enlisted in Spottsylvania County Virginia and serned until Jan 1778, when he was honorably dischar ed at VALLEYFORGEPENNSYLVANIA,and remained with the army sometimeafter his dischar e, during his time of service he was in the battles of TRENTON,:PRINCE­

TON % BRANDYW HE OF GERMANTCWN AND MONMOUTH AND SEVERAL other skirmies; ~ cannot prove his service except by h the affidavit of William Mead which is annexed. Affidavit of WmMeadfollows; made in Knox Co Tenn 1818 Oct 28, states he is a citizen of Roan Co Tenn and states he enlisted in the 5th Reiiment, under Col Charles Scott Feb 1776 and 001 Richard Cluffzanderson . At the time this deponent enlisted, John Inna, whomadethe foregoing declaration was then an enlisted soldier in the same regiment in the company of Capt Stubblefield. ‘his deponent was henerably personally acquainted with John Lane previously to his enlistment and continued to serve with him in same regiment until the beginning of year 1778 when they were both discharged at Valley Forge by Col Josiah Parker, who then commandedthe Regiment. He has been acquainted with John Lane and resided in same could with him, viz; LOUISACOUNTY'VA)for many years after the Revolution, about 8 years ago, Lane removed to North Carolina and the deponent to this state­ VIRGINIA SERVICE OF JO'N LANE S4l74O PAGE 53—-­

Page 21-DECLARATIONmade in WILKES coumy NORTH CAROLINA 1820 September 14 by John Lane age 66 a resident of said county and state who states he served in 5th Va regiment under Capt George Stubblefield. Thedate of his original dix declaration was October 28 1818. He stated that there was no person in his family except himself and wife. —hiswife about same age as himself ; 66 (66) He gave a schedule of his property. James Williams or wellborn? made affidavit that he was acquainted with the soldier, at same time and place. VIRGINIA SERVICE OF JOHN LANE NO 5153 PAGE VIRGINIA IREVOLUTIONARYwAR) PRIVATE 54’”' FOUR CARDSNUMBERS 59165551, 3558, 9516 and 175916

(I AM SURE THIS SOLDIER IS THE SAME ONE WHO APBLIED IN MONTGOMERYCOUNTY KENTUCKY) who had a son HIRAM IANE WALhfiR.5505androthers. This D Street, Hiram was Washington the ancestor D C) at of Seat HRS Pleasant ORAMETCALF Md. He appears in a Book (which book bears the following certifica“ certificates-C3t?2,JThiS registerissued at contains the Auditor's a true Office abstract to ofOfficers all the and soldiers of the Virginia line on CONTINENTALESTABLISHMENT. SIGNED J PENDIETON, AUDDTOR. AUDITOR'S OFFICER, AUG1 1792, Teste: J Carter.“ UNDER THE FOLLOWING HEADING: A List of Soldiers of the VIRGINIA LINE ON CONTINENTAL ESTABLLSHMENT WHO HAVE RECEIVED CERTIFICATES FOR THE BALANCE of their full pay Agreeahle to an act of Assembly passed November Session 1781* EVOLUTIONARY‘WAR: By whomreceived; "HIS FATHER"his name was not given day when received; May8 1786, Sum L25-6 -4 ' —-Anothercard John Lane, 3 ldier Infantry apgears in a book; (same wording) By whomreceived - no name given, date July 15 1785 L l5-6- . -- another card; Under the following heading, JOHN LANE OF SOLDIER OF CAVALRY. . " a list of STATE SOLDIERS ANDSEAMANwho have received certificates for the balance of their full pay. Agreeable in Act of Assembly passed Novemer Session 1781.“ drawn by himself, May8 1785, Ins. isle D 11 -—-—another card John Lane, soldier of Infantry, with same wording, and was drawn by Miles K1n%,4gpril 15 1785, sum of PAGE 555:­ VIRGINIA SERVICE or JOSEPH LANE on LAIW AND FEBECCA Wl783 DECLARATIONwasmade in Roane County Tennessee September 10 1832, at which time he was seventy six years of age. The data following were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, W1785,based upon 36 military service of Joseph Lain. He was pensioned as Joseph Lane. While living in AMHERSTCOUNTYVIRGINIA,he enlisted and serzed as private with the Virginia Troops as follows: In the summer of 1780, two months in Capt John Jacob's company in Colonel Taylor's regiment andxvas engaged in guarding prisoners at Alhemarle Barracks which were captured when BURGOYNESURHENDERED:Soon afterwards he served 2 months under Capt James “Famplain” in Colonel Taylor's regiment and was stationed at Albemarle Barracks; then served seven months in Capt Wi*liam Tucker's company, in Colonel Dabney's regiment; he afterwards served 5 months in Capt John Woodrough's Company in C01 Merriwether's regiment, he then served 4 months in Capt John Wear's company, was in the Sie e of Yorktown and at the surrender of Cornwallis. He moved to TENNESSEEABOUT1796 Joseph Lain died March 15, 1846. Joseph Lain married in Amherst County Virginia, during the latter part of the Revolution, Rebecca Bowman. She was allowed pension on her application executed June 50 1846, at which time she was living in BRADLEYCOUNTY TENNESSEE,and she stated she was then about Ninety four. In , 1849 she stated she was age 100 Years­ Referencc was madeto the following children of Joseph and Rebecca Lain; ANDERSON,Their eldest child was born about 1782 and died 1815; Sarah: their third child b°Pn 55-B A_ PAGE fifi--— VIRGINIA SERVICE OF JOSEPH LANE OR LAIN AND REBECCA Wl785 PAGE 2- continued:

June 5, 1785 and married ______3YTER on HYTEN on HYTONg John age 58 in 1846 and a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee. In 1849 one Polly Prigmore stated that she was born Sept. 18 1785 and was the daughter of Joseph and Rebecca Lain. She married Thomas Prigmoro in 1807 and the following was referred to as her family record:

TEOHAS FRIGMORE BOEH OCTOBER 6, 1787

POLLY PRIGMORE BORN SEJTEMBER 18, 1785

MAHALAPRIGMOREBORN OCTOBER 27, 1808 daughter of Thonas and Kezia ” born December 16 1809 " “ Eoliy Levinia “ born March 20 1811; “ I " ”

Sally " born April 25 1812 " ” %’" " Malinda ” born January 15 1814 “ " " Ruth Kelley Prigmore was born —-date not given

LUCINDA GREENE PRIGMORE WAS BORN JANUARY 15, 1821 One Bersheba Bowmanstated that the widow Rebecca Lain was a sister of her husband, but his name was not 3iV9D In l852 Charles Lain was living in Roane Co Tenn and in 1847 one John Lain was living in Bradley Co Tenn, but their relationship to soldier wasnot Stated­ .­ In 1849 one winiford Rentfroe,/age 66 was/ the daughter of Philip Stephens, stated that her mother, namenot given Was a sister of Joseph Lain, the soldiero PAGE 56--­ VIRGINIA SERVICE OF JOSEPH LAIN AND SARAH " W5l23

CJRTIFIED COPY OF MARRIAGE RECORD OF JOSEPH LAIN TO SARAHHALLwas filed by the countv court clerk of Halifax County showing the VIRGINIA the clerk states as followes in 1844 Ovt 25 that I, William Holt do certify that I amclerk of the county court for sadd county and have held that office for more than ten years; that I have examined the book containing a record of marriages and that I find no record of the marriage of Joseph Lain and SARAHHAL-:that the examination above certified was made from the year 1781 (the earliest records of mar ages) to 1794, I further certify that the records of marriages in myoffice do not appear to be so regular and full as to raise a presumpti: -tion against the marriage of Joseph Lain and Sarah Hd.l on 20th day of December 1775 or at any other period ixm prior to 1794.

DECLARATION made in PITTSYLVANIA COUhTY‘VIRGINIA 25 of August 1832 by Joseph Lain age 72 who applied under the Act of 1852 June 7th; who states he served under Capt James Adams John McGhehe, Lieut, Henry Eilson, finsign and or Charles Lynch, Colo in the county of Bedford (then) now Campbell Co and with that companymarched through Bottetourt Co to the Lead Mines in Montgomery County, where he with said company guarded the said M§$$S,%which tour commencedabout about last of July /._.nd ended about lst of November same year 5 months; that during that tour he was enaaaed in no battlesn when he entered the service he resided in Bedford County ­ afterwards some years in Campbell Co, then some years in Halifax COand new in pittsylvania Co where he has resided for VIRGINIA SERVICE or JOSEPH LAIN AND SARAH w 5125 PAGE '%&x*¥ PAGE 2 continued: t the Past 15 Years; that he was regularly discharged at the

LEAD MINES BY LIEUTEEANT JOHN MCGHEFCby order of the Cal Charl Charles Lynch, but his written dischsge am has become mislead or lost; that after he obtained that disehage he returned home to the county of Bedford where he remained until Jan 1781 when he entered service as a volunteer with John Trigg Captain Jno Davis, Lieut and Guy Smith Eeqa Ensign and marched through Charlotte, Prince Edward and Nottoway, Dinwiddie, —remained one week at Petersburg, thence on through Prince George and Surry remaining one week at Cabin Point where the Company received their arms and were attached to the armed forces commandedby Col Thomas Merriwether and hajor Decloman; thence marched to Stonners mill in Southampton Co (also much more service is outlined). Affidavit of Henry Brownof Campbell Go states Joseph Lain served in 1779 at the Lead Mines in Montgomery county. Joseph Lain states he was born 1759 November 17 in Bedford County Virginia. SARAHLAINMADEdeclaration in Pittsylvania County Virpinia 1841 Septmber 24th and states she is the widow of Joseph Lain a private in the Re 0lutiOn3TY W8P_and State? She married Joseph Lain December 20 1775 and he died 12 April 1857. JURIAH I M W. AFFIDAVIT OF /JGS§AH—HALL LN CAMBBELL CO VA 1844 b Stating at the house of wmBlack in said county, who states he is well acquainted with Sarah LaYn9?(SP911edthis Way) tqe Widowof Joseph Layne (spelled this way) who resided in ad’oinine countv of :Pittsylvania and has knownher for 65 yeérs,. 5: they were girls together and lived in sameneighbor­ hood Her maiden name was Hall. That she was present when she married Joseph Layne; that they were married in HALIFAX v u 1~ L -T HIS OWNHOUSE. They were then fro §:@g:§§?NC§AT§§$I§§d;:¥d go. She knows Joseph Layne served

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VIRGINIA SERVICE OF JOSEPH LAIN AND SARAH W 5125 PAGE 5 continued: '

AFFIDAVIT OF ISHAMHALL in Campebll county Virginia Stating Sarah Lain is his sister that Joseph Lain was late a resident of Pittsylvania CoVa that he was legally married by Rev Nathaniel Hall to Sarah Hall in Halifax Co Va

1775;children they ; werethat married she is now several the widow years of before Joseph they Lain had any deceased; ; that he saw Joseph Lain performing service in the Revolution at NOREolk. Va. _Williams, LETTER stating FROM PITTSYLVANIA that Sarah Lamnwas Co VA 1842 married from 7 Thomas years befvre her son PLEASANTLAIN WASBORN. The following family bible records were filed 1879 showing Joseph Lain was married By Parson Hall 12-23-1775 Patssie Lllenton Hall born 1790 Oct 25 a daughter of Joseph Lain's wife. In the month of March 1795 on the 15th a son of Joseph Lain was born, his name was John Lain. March 13 1793 a daughter of Joseph Lain was born by the name of SARE. IN 1784 a son of Drury Lain was born 8 August, named Henrie. Isaham Lain was born December 1778. The above record is taken from family bible sent to (Department of the Iuterior, Pension Office, Washington D C June ll 1879. but stated h it was sent 1841 by Sarah Lain widow of Joseph Lain to be filed in evidence of her case ""1 LATER FIND IN AN ENVELOPE IN THE FILE THE FOLLOWING FROM OLD BIBLE WHICH WAS PUBLISHED IN EDINGBURG: MCCLXXXIX PLEASANT LAIN WAS BORN 28 Nov 1782. Robert Hall Lain was born Nov 1788 1st day Bliss Lain was born alson on one ». “— ==m— ~ page showsn May 27 1800 a son of Joseph Lamn was born called Mark Eggs Fategs Will Qighgs Qgin " all these names are shown (ANOTHER PAGE SHONS TH; FOLLOWING MARCH 15 1775 or 1795. In the year 1798 a daughter of Joseph Lain was born called Sare Jan 27 ‘j _ In the year 80 May27 but nothing opposite these figures and about 2 pages too dim to be read. VIRGINIACHARLES GOWENS sanvros S# CF page5 S 51072 Bounty land warrant No’26106 for 160 acres in 1855 October 22 of 1855 in Gallatin Co Ky, age 70 Sept 1 1779 in Henry Co Va, he had first volunteered to serve in th CaP9CitY Of private for six months under Capt Jonathan Hamley and Lt Edward Taturn. They first marched to South Carolina ' and attached to regiment under Col Mimroe and marched to Ninety Six, near Charleston and then marched to guard prisoner grfizhgizggy1 2 . Six to Williamsburg and there was honorably Then in May1781, again volunteered for 5 months, in Capt Shelton'w Co and rendezvoused at Russell Creek, meeting house in Henry Co Va and marched up the Dan River and was at the Dan River Hollow. Charles Gowens was BORNin Henry Co Va 1765 and he removed to Ky 1797. Then in 1815 removed to Harrison Co Ky -to Gallatin Co Ky . - He saw Capt Small, Col Munroe & Col Martin and was dischar~ed.a t Williamsburg. Affidavit of Benj. Tiller clergyman and Javes Furnish wa given at same time and place stating they wer acquainted with the soldier. April 7 1855 in Gallatin Co Ky age 95 he stated he volunteered Sent 1 1779 in Henry Co Va for six months and was honorahly discharced at Petersbura Va. He appointed H J Asbott andof Warsaw Kv as his attorney to prosecute his claim for pension Affidavit of David Story and Whit Watkins was given at sametime and place; that they were acquainted with him. Charles Cowenswas on the Ky pension roll at the rate of $50 per annumand his certificate was issued December 14 1835 and it was sent to the Hon R M Johnson, House of Representatives. VIRGINIA SERVICE OF LARKIN LANE S 16442 PAGE 50---­ The data given below are obtained in the papers on file in Claim N0 S 16442 based UPONservice in the Revolutionary war of Larkin Lane, who was born February 22 1762 in SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTYVIRGINIA:the names of his parents are not shown. While a resident of Spotsylvania County Virginia, he enlisted sometime in July 1781 and served 5 months as private in Capt Frank Colman‘s company, Col Thomas Merriwether's Va regiment, he enlisted in November 1781, and served 3 months and seven days as private in Capt John Legg's company, Col ThomasMerriwether's Virginia regiment. The soldier movedin from Spotsylvania County Virginia, to Louisa County Virginia, thence to KENTUCKY,andfrom there to INDIANA. LARKINLANEwas allowed pension on his application executed May 22 1855, at which time he resided in PARKE COUNTYINDIANA. The soldier made no reference to wife or children. In order to obtain date of last payment of pension —nameof person padd and possibly the date of death of this pensioner you should write the compiler of this pension and quote the following; Larkin Lane, Certificate No 15900 issugd July 11 1853, rate of $20.77 commencedMarch 4, 1831, Act of June 7 1852, Indiana Agency. LANE VIRGINIA SERVICE or RICHARD / R 5135 PAGE 51--­ DECLARATIONwasmade in Spotsylvania County Virginia 25 November 1845 by Richard Lane a citizen of said county age 86 n°Xt 20th January 3D9lied under the Act of June 7 1852. States he entered service in the militia, was in a company raised by a Captain from the neighborhood in which he then resided and was marched and by Sapt John Bias, who after the said tour died on his return home; that from the best of his memory, said first tour commencedabout the first of Jan. 1781 and they marched to country in and about WILLIAMSBURG and Old Jamestown; that during said first tour his company suffered a great deal with Gold and Hunger; that in going down his company passed through LOUISA, HANOVERANDNEWKENT COUNTIES,and he remebers at one time during said tour his company was marched to the court house of NewKent county and remained a short time according to his memory, about 2 weeks -that - his Lieut was James Welch, (Muchservice is outlined) -returned homefirst of April 1781, and in a weeks‘ time before another call for men was made by Capt Of Orange C0untY and he with his neighors and former associates in arms %**joined. Whites companyunder a draft and they marched through Louisa. Hanover and NewKent counties.-again went to Williamsburg. Again on his return home was in another draft in the militia. Under Capt White, then living above his father's -the Albemarle line and went on duty and served another tour of 3 months in the militia in lower country; 2 witness to his signature were Claiborne Duvall, James Hart and James Dillard. James R Powell a clergyman and Benjamin Massey of his neighborhood’ VIRGINIA SERVICE OF RICHARD LANE R 6136 PAGE 62-—­ :PAGE 2- Continued: A letter from R°‘0e<=ayLanefiled August 11 1847 stating The C0mmiS8i0nGrOf Pensions, will please our agent and 3tt0Pfl9Y With Copyof the declaration of our father's Richard Lane filed by Mr Coleman Paine some 2 years ago, t08Gth€P with such evidence as was filed for said declaration and such inquiry as he maymake together with the same, signed Rebecy Lane, and 1=.iartha G HILMAN? %%wAletter to C01 L L Edwards, from Charlottsville Va H August 14 1847 Sir: Enclosed find authority of Rebecca Y Lane and Martha Y Hilman, authorising you to funnish me with copy of the late father's declaration for pension filed By ColemanPaine 18 months or 2 years ago. signed Coleman Paine of Fleetwood Academy, King and Queen County Va. Ifa Thepensioner following died inquiry say 15 is July submitted 1840 leaving for information; a widow to whomhe was married before the expiration of his East tour of service, is she not entitled to the benefit of the act of July 4 1836 and if so at what time would her pension commence. If a pensioner died 20 Feb last past leaving a widow tc to whomhe was married prior to his leaving service at what ti time would she be entitled to pension. One Fountain H Lane, Aug 24 1850 made affidavit; I, Fountain H Lane, executor and heir at law of RICHARDLANE . DECEASED,late of Spottswlvania county Va, who was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and filed an application for pension about ten years ago, but never received anything, do hereby authorize John Thornborry as myattorney for me and in my name to prosecurc said claim for the surviving children of Richard Lane . One witness to his signature was Margaret A. Lane. He states HE WAS BORN IN HANOVERCOUNTY VIRGINIA 20th January 1760. Richard Lane stated he was attaching the Family record,the file. of his father's bible, but I could not find it in VIRGINIA SERVICE OF THOMAS LANE R 6158 PAGE 63-—­

DECLARATIONwas made in SURRY COUNTYVIRGINIA 1354 Aug. 25th by Thomas Lane of said county and state a,e 82, who applied under the Act of June 7, 1832. States he enlisted 1776 under Col Allen Cocke, and marched to Smithfield was in ser»ice there at least six weeks and returned home after entered the service again under Liet. James Davis ad was stationed on Grays Creek in the said county of Surry and served at least six weeks, sometimeafter entering service a ain under said Lieut James Da is was marched to Williamsburg and Continued in service at least six weeks or more near the close of the war entered service under Capt Wm. Hurt and Lieut Stephen Soesberry? and marched to South qwe? and there joined Col wells and Maj Boykin's army from Southque marched to Portsmouth and from Portsmouth up James river to B Church and continued there until the battle was over at Little York and then marched to Surry Court house and was discharged and knows he was in service at that time more than six weeks, and the whole time more than six months. Has no documentary evidence but Jesse King, whose testimoney he can pro procure HE STATEDHE WASBORN l75l (or 1757?) Jesse King and Hartwell Savedge states residing in same county that we are well acquaintc with Thomas Lane and know him to be 82 years ofi age. PAGE 64-—-— VIRGINIA SERVICE OF TURNER LANE S 1916 DECLARATIONwasmade in White County Tennessee. He signed his name Turner Lane, Senior, and was allowed pension August 21, 1852, when he applied under the Act of June 7, 1852. The data contained in Pension Claim 3 1916, based upon the Revolutionary her service of Turner Lane follows: He was born January 9 1762 in HANOVERCOUNTYVIRGINIA. The names of his parents were not stated. While living in Hanover county Va, he enlisted when 3 he was age 16 and served 6 tours of 2 months each as private with the Va troops under Capt Ja es Doswell, Isaac Winstone, Edward Billock or Bullock, John Wingfield, Isaiah Hayden and Charles Russell and Colonels uilliam Dandridge and John Taylor, his service ended Just before the surrender of Cornwall wal is at Yorktown. In the fall of 1783 he moved to GEORGIAandlived there until spring of 1788 when he moved to Washington County Va - In the fall of 1795 he movedwith his family to Bourbon County Kentucky and in the fall of 1807 he mo ed to White Co, Tennessee. In 1852 the soldier referred to his children but did not give their names. He stated that a part of his service in the Revolution was as substitute for xx his elder brother, James Lane, The papers in this claim contain no further data relative to soldier's family­ Turner Lane died August 13 1840. VIRGINIA SERVICE OF WILLIAM LANE S 38124 PAGE 65--­ DECLARATIONwas made March 2 1824 at which time he was residing in Charlotte CountyVirginia. It appears that Williarn Lane was Born March 10 1754, place not stated. His pension claim is No S58l24. He enlisted about October 5, 1775, place not stated, and served as private in Captain Robert Ballard's company, C01 C01 Eppes’ Virginia regiment. he was in the battle of Great Bridge and was discharged in Octooer 1776. In 1824 he stated that his family consisted of three children, namely; Sally, who was born January 10 1779; Betsey, who was born January 24, 1781, and Esther, who was Born 1786. No reference is made to his wife. The above is the history of the only soldier from Virginia by the name of William Lane that is found on the Revolutionary war records of this bureau and said records fail to afford any information in regard to others by name Lane VIRGINIA SERVICE or HUGHMcGAVOCK s 16948 PAGE 66--­ AND VIRGINIA HALF PAY: CARDED: N. A. ACC. N 8 366 050115 Half Pay, Hugh 1'-.lcGavock O 74

DECLARATIONWasmade in Wythe County Virginia 1854 August 15, 1854.

The record of Hugh McGavockof Virginia which is as follows are found in the papers on file in pension claim 316948 Sl6948, based upon his service in the Revolutionary war. Hugh McGavockwas born September 1761; and entered ser ice the latter part of 1779, as ensign, was engaged 2 or 5 months in recruiting menfor the Virginia State service and while residing in that part of MontgomeryCo Va which later became Wythe Co, Va, he joined Feb 8 1780, the company of Capt Kenley who shortly afterwards died and was succeeded by Capt Wm. Cherry, in C01 Joseph Crockett's Va regiment at Albemarle where the soldier was appointed Quartermaster to the regiment. In the fall of 1730 he was ordered to guard prisoners from the barracks at Albemarle to Freierickbown, Maryland, where he remained through the winter of 1780, and while there was promoted to Lieutenant. Early in March 1781, he marched to Pittsburgh, where he arrived in Mayand proceeded on boats to Louisville, (Falls of the Ohionow) and arriving there the last of July 1731, and while on the way to Colonel Floyd's Station about six miles from the falls in companywith Capt Chapmanand AbrahamTipton, they were fired upon by a Party of Indians and both Captains Chapmanand Abraham Tipton were killed, In consequence of the death of both captains, Hugh Mceavockwas entitled to the rank of Captain and never receive -ce1ved his commission,due to the difficulty of obtaining VIRGINIA SERVICE CF TUGH M GAVOCK S 159 8 Page 2 continued: L O 4 PAGE 67' -­ One in such an isolated location. He served as Lieutenant and quartermaster until December22, 1781, when he become supernumerary. Hugh McGavockwas allowed pension on his application executed August 15, 1834, while a resident of Wythe County Virginia. ­ In 1855, the soldier was residing on Reed Creek in Wythe County Va, was still residing in that county in 1843, ‘and died there April 2 1844. Hugh McGavock‘swife (name not given) did survive him. Reference was madein the claim to the following chil­ dren of the soldier HughMcGavock,the nine last named of whomsurvived him: James McGavockwhodied prior to the soldier's death, leaving a widowand several children, their names not stated.

JOSEPH MCGAVOGK, JACOB, ROBERT, HUGH, RANDAL who in 1844 was living in Wythe County Va, in 1846 was aged 45 and in 1850 gave post office address as Wytheville, Va. and Sally McGavock —Polly Cloyd, who in 1844 was wife of Thomas Cloyd who died prior to 1850. Eliza Ewing, who in 1844 was wife of Andrew B Ewing. _ Margaret McNutt, in 1844 wife of Samuel H McNutt; who died prior to August 26, 1846, leaving her husband and several children, namesof children not stated. Oneof soldier's sons, name not designated, married the dau of Hon. Felix Grundy, U S Senator who in 1835 made affidavit in Davidson Co Tenn at Nashville, in behalf of soldier Hugh McGavock. Senator’Grundy stated that he and a brother of the soldier Hugh McGavockmarried sisters, but did not give name of sold" Soldierrs brotheror their wives. In 1855 soldier's younger brother David age about 72 was a resident of Davidson go Ten: Tennessee. ~Brotha in law of Hughwas Joseph Kent, in Wythe Co Va. Soldier had son Randal McGavock 1852 incwytge.oun y. VIRGI§\%§_ 0% Fizélggis MILLERA_;\IDAVERILLAowews ’ “ PAGE 68-—­ The residence of soldier at enlistment was KINGSTON

PARISH, GLOUCESTmRCOUhTY'VlRGINIA. Application was made for pension December 11 1857. in Mathews County Va formerly Kingston parish age 79 born in said parish. Soldier born and raised in said parish where he married October 6, 1776 to Miss Averilla Diggs. He died March 8, 1781 heaving 5 small children, no names stated. Averilla Miller married Sept 1796 to Thomas Owens who died Dec 24 1821 and she was allowed pension for the service of her former; husband Francis Miller.

DECLARATIONwasmade in Mathews County Va by Averilla Owins a resident of said county age 79 under the Act of July 4 l856, and the act of March 5 1857; stating she married Francis Miller a soldier of the Revolution, that he entered service l776 and was in service at time Lord Dunmore came to Guyns Island, under Capt Josiah Foster, of the Militia Co. in Lingston parish, Gloucester Co Va, now Mathews County, that he continued in the militia under different captains all the time of the Revolution, up to time of his death­ The last captain that he was under was Capt Phillip Tabb who he marched to Wiliiamsburg with, when he took cold and died directly after he returned home, leaving her a widow& 3 small children; that her husbandkept guard re ularly at NewPoint at which place the’ was a constant zuard kept all the war; that she was afterwards married to Thomas Owens September 1796 whowas well -eating at his table and died, VIRGINIA SERVICE OF FRANCIS MILLER AND AVERILI1.:fGgWE1I6S9--­ PAGE 2._§9§MER WIDOW W 19951 continued in 10 or 15 minutes afterwards. That she lived in Kingston Parish, Gloucester Go, now MathewsCo at date of marriage to Francis Miller and where she married Thomas Owens and where she has resided all the days of her life and still resides. That she married Francis Miller Oct 6 1776. That Frawcis Miller died March 8 1781 That Thomas Owens died 24 Dec 1821;

CERTIFIED COPY OF MARRIAGb RECORD FROM C1uRK OF MATHEWS CO VAis filed showing Thomas Owen m Averilla Miller Sept 3 1796 and one Gabriel Miller signed the bond with him. Affidavit by Gabriel Miller age 72 in Mtthews Co Va 1837 Dec 21, states he was born in Gloucestgr Go now Mathews Co Va, that he knew and was well acquainted with his brother Francis Miller up to time of his death in 1781, that his said brother married Avarilla Diggs in 1776; that his brother entered service as a private in the militia in 1776 and served trom two to 5 tours in each year up to 1781 at New Point where a constant guard was kept during the Revolution; that he marched to Williamsburg 1781 from which he took cold and returned home and in a few days after reaching home died leaving Averailla Miller his widow; that she remained a widow for many years and enters married with Thomas Owens, who died about 1821; that he was at his brother's marriage. ­ AFFIDAVITS OF JOSIAH PUGH1857, and Isaac Smith in said Matthews Co Va 1837. stating about the same information. PAGE 70--­ VIRGINIA SEA SERVICE or GEJRGE OAKLEY AND SUSANVAH w 5438

DECLARATION was made in WILSON COUNTYThNNESSEE 1818 1818 by George Oakley Stating he served in the Revolutionary war, states he enlisted under Capt Simon Triplett of LOUDON COUNTYVIRGINIAin the Minute service and marched from there to Alexandria nearly 12 months. then enlisted under Capt William Payne of FAIRFAXCOUNTYVIRGINIAin the Marine Service and was placed on BOARD the U S Sloop of War, the SCORPION, under Capt Wright Waiscoat, and remained nearly 12 months longer until he was discharged at Norfolk Va, then he again enlisted under aforesaid Capt Payne for the term of 5 years and was placed in the first Va State regiment under Col George Gibson when he marched in sad regiment to the North and joined General Muhlenburgh's brigade at Valley Forge, having served his time of 3 years, was discharged by Col at Philadelphia. Subsequent to his 2 last tours he served 2 short tours in the militia service. He had his arm broken. He fought at the battle of MONMOUTHANDSTONEY POINT. THE WIDOWSUSA;nAHOAKLEY filed Declaration in SMITH

COUNTY'TENNESSEE1837December 7th before Jonathan Fare J P age 79, who filed under the Act of July 4, 1856, and that she is the widow of George Oakley, who was a pensioner and drew his pension at Nashville, Tenn. -That she was married to George Oakley on the 15th Septmber 1778 died 9th September 1824 and she has remained a widow ever since, that her husband served 2 tours after their marriage, one of which was at the taki taking of Cornwallis at the Little York, they lived at that time

in LOUDON COUNTY’ OR SHANBNDOAH COUNTY VA. VIRGINIA SEA SERVICE OF GEORGE OAKLEY AND SUSANNAH W 5438 PAGE 2 continued: PAGE 71 William Lawrence age 75 made affidavit ifa in Wilson Co Tenn 1857 states he has known Susannah Oakley and her husband George Oakly for the last 50 years. Their acquaintance begab in Shandoah Co Va. They had been married about 7 or 8 years before he knew them, the oldest son William Oakley was then a about 6, they had a daughter older, her name was Nancy. That they were married in Loudon Co Va. about 6 miles from where this affiant lived. This affiant and Oakly has taked over their service in the Revolution various time until each uf’ was familiar with the service of the other. William Oakley the oldest son lives at this time a neighbor to this affiant In 1857 Susannah Oakley filed some family records as follows; William Oakley was born Jan 26, 1781. Catharine Waters was born November 20 1790. William Oakley and Catharine waters were married December 25, 1806. William Oakley in Wilson Co Tenn made affidavit 1838 agc aae 50. He is the oldest child of George And Susannah­ VIRGINIA SERVICE OF JAMES OAKLEYs 4628 PAGE '72-"

DECLARATIONwasmade in Maury County Tennessee 1842, S3Ptemb9P 5 by James Oakley, Senior, a resident of said county and state, age 87 who applied under the Act of June 7, 1832. States he entered service under following officers, that he was drafted as a private in Amelia County Virginia 1777 in August and was attached to the Companyof Capt Gabriel Fowlks and served until November 28 1777 when he was honorably discharged. He has a certificate from Capt Fowlks which he obtained as an evidence of his service when he was again about to be drafted, whichhe here files as part of the declaration, ; that Lieut was John Knight, the Militia general under whom they were placed at Hamptonand were drilled for was General Nelson after the companywas ordered over the river at Hampton and were placed as guards at the Sea Shore and at the Salt Works and back river, he saw the British Vessels of war fre­ quently pass in sight of the place they were stationed during this tour of service, which was an arduous tour, but they were in no battles, —he afterwards volunteered for service and furnished himself a horse, bridle and saddle and fire arms and went into service in AMELIACOUNTYVA1781 and attached to the company of Capt Thomas Jones and marched through the counti —ies in Va and was several times under General Wayne and among Col Dick and Major Careless and many others and was never in any.batt1e, but in hering of several engagementswith the British and tor1os—served six months-and discharged July or August 1781, He was several times after his discharge 1781

engamedO as comnissary AAA in.co11acting provisions for the Army. VIRGINIA SERVICE OF JAI-HESOAKLEYS4628 PAGE '73--­ PAGE2. Continued: TWOaffidavits in Maury Co Tenn by John B Hamilton a m methodist minister and George n FLY, James Caughron esq. residing in said county state they are acquainted with Jame: Oakley and know him to be about 87 and believe to have been been a Revolutionary war soldier.

HE STATED HE WAS BORN IN AMELIA COUNTY VA 1755. After the war he lived about 3 years in Henry County Va. (My father having moved from Amelia Co to Henry Co during the war. I then after that lived in county of Rockingham Co North Carolina some where near 20 years from there rem: removed to Williamson County Tennessee, where I made 5 crop and then moved to Maury Co Tenn where I now live. Tiat he was drafted in 1777; in 1781 was a substitute

for CHRISTOEHER ROBIHSON OR ROBERTSON. IN 1843 May 3 one Stephen Oakley in Maury Co Tenn ado statem0nt_ tint the certificate here appendedis the identical paper spoken of in the original declaration now on file in the Pension Department, Washington D C, said paper was given to Jno H Dewattorney, when he was prepar­ ing t*e pension for James Oakley and thro mistake, I carried the paper homewith me, but same is returned without alterations. WAROF 1812 PAGE 74--­ VIRGINIA SERVICE OF JOHN OAKLEY SO 5179 y so 11605 He served Capt Charles Shackford's companyof Virginia Militia. Bounty land warrants were 3851 for 40 acres in 1850 and 71765 for 120 acres in 1855. He enlisted August 11 1814 and was discharged December 17, 1814. He resided 1850 1855 and 1871 in watertown, Wilson County Tennessee. Maidenname of his wife was Sally Phillips. They married in Wilson Co Tenn July 18 1816. He was age 81 when he applied in said county in 1871. They were married at her father's house in sa‘d county- he enlisted from Culpefiper County Va June 1814 and was dischrged at Richmond Va December 1814; that the regiment movedfrom Culpepper Co to Fredericksbui -burg and he went into camp Seldon. He was in the battle of Bel; Belle Plains and marched to Richmond. That he was taken sick with white swelling in his limbs and was sent home too sick to know much of the movements. He made declaration in 1850 in Wilson Co Tenn stating about the same. Also in 1855 in same county He made these declarations in order to secure the bounty land to which he maybe entitled. PAGE 75-—­ WAR OF 1812; VIRGINIA SERVICE OF JOHN OAKLEY WC 2508 WC 10153 He served as private under Lieut Dyer, in the Virginia Militia. Bounty land warrants are 9214 for 80 acres in 1850 and 383 56531 for 80 acres in 1855. He enlisted hgrch 6 1814 and was dischaged June 22 1814. Residence 1850 and 1855 was Grainger C=>LI1’G;7‘I‘ennessee.also 1871 at Rutledge said Grainger Co. Maiden name of widow was Susan Hopper. They married Feb 17 1825 in said Grainger Co Tenn. John Oakley applied for pension in Grainger Co Tenn March 15, 1871 age 79» st ted he was drafted in Capt Bailey's company in 5th regiment in HENRYCOUNTYVIRGINIA FEBRUARY1814and as honorably discharged at Norfolk Va 23 June 1814; that he served with his regiment at Crancy? Island Va and also at Peach Orchard Va, and obtained honorably discharge which he filed majy years ago with a claim for land warrant, which he received but has not seen his discharge since filing it as above stated. Declaration was made by John Oakley in Grainger Co Tenn Nov 3 1850 age 58 when he filed for bounty land. Also he filed declaration in 1855for bounty land warrant. The discharge in the original was filed showing “Peach Orchard June June 25 1814 John Oakley a private from Henry County was honorably discharged. VIRGINIA SERVICE OF CHARLES OWENS AND SARAH W 10847

Thu'1_';‘_‘/vi. uLRTlFIED —.— COPY OF MARRIAGE RECORD CF CHARLES -_’ P383 OWENS 76"” AND SALLYELLIOTT of Fauquire County Virginia dated 15 January 1825 is filed. OneGeorge Elliott signed the marriage bond with Charles Owens. DECLARATIONwasmade by Charles Owens in Fauquire County Virginia April 14 1818 and states he enlisted March 1779 in V3 in C0mP3flYof Cfit George Waits of the Continental army in the Third Va Regiment in the continenta establishment, tuat he continued to serve in said corps until Oct 25, 1780. Whenhe was discharged from service in the State of North Carolina.

Affidavit made by Sarah Owens in PRINCE WILLIAMCOUNTY VIRGINIA1855, and states she is the widow of Charles Owens she married dated 1855. That -‘ / about 15 Jan 1325 in Fauquire County Va that her husband died between 18th Jan & 1st April 1856. T at he died in Prince William Co Va. Declaration made 1865 14 November in said Prince Wm, Co Va by Sarah Owensage 70; that she has resided since 1st of Jan 1861 in Prince William Co Va. ; 2 affidavits of H C Haislip and R H Haislip in Prince William Co Va 1865 were witness to her signature. Declaration by Sarah Owens in Prince wmCo Va 1866 AJSO DECLARATION MADE BY CIARLES OWENS IN 1821 Dec 20 in Fauquire Co Va stating he served under Col Abraham Buford Also Charles Owensmade declaration 1820 in Prince William Co Va Sept 5th age 64 resident of said county. States he served in 3rd regiment under Col Bedford and Capt Wallace; & was transferred to company of Capt Crous . . He stated then name cf his wife was LAVINAOWENSis the only person living with him age 65. (so it would seem that he married Sarah after this date). PAGE 77--­ VIRGINIA SERVICE OF ELISHA OWENAND ELIZABETH W 4560 DECLARATIONwasmade in Powhatan County Virginia August 6, 1838. The widow s pension was allowed for the services of her husband as a private in the Va troops for the period of 6 monthsactual service. Nodetails of his ser ice: are given except that he served in the companies. Wasat the siege cf Yorktown,residence of soldier at enlistment in HENRICOCOUNTYVA. Date of application by widow Aug 6,1858 residence at date of application was Powhatan Co Va. her age was 78. He married Elizabeth Johnson and died in December 1852. (The above seems to be given by Rev A E Owenof Portsmouth Va, who wrote a letter from Portsmouth Va wndwhich letter is not dated: To the Pensioner Bureau, "If not inconsistent with the duties or pleasure of the hon -orable Dept of Pensions, I will regard it as a great faior if information can be sent to me respecting Elisha Owen,who was a soldier in the Va forces during the Revolutionary war.v He belonged to what was known as Minute Men. He was with WASHINGTONET YORKTOWfi. His widow who lived in Powhatan Co Va, drew a pension for years. She died sometime about 1852. 1855. I have no record to guide me. I am sure the records in the Pension office will give the information I seek. I am the grand son of ELISHAOWENandI am anxious to establish the fact that he was a Revolufiéghaiygsgigéfrfi 8i§%::éSmOuthVa Affidavit of Elizabeth Winfree of Powhatan Co Va 1843. states she recollects of residing in samehouse with Elizabeth Owen the widow of Elisha Owen, at time of Surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, Va, durin the Re olutionary War; ~ H - ay 1 - t that time wife of Elisha Owen :32: EIi%h:1w:s):t gigtatime in the army; and Elizabetfi Owen is now a widow. PAGE 78——­ VIRGINIA SERVICE OF ELISHA OWENAND ELIZA3“TH W456O PAGE 2 continued: DECLARATIONwasfiled by Elizabeth Owen widow of Elisha Owen in Powhatan Co Va 1858 Auhust 5th. Stating she married Elisha Owenabout 2 years or 8 months prevous th the siege of Yorktown; that Elisha Owendied December 1852, that she has remained a widow ever since.

AFFIDAVIT OF ELIZABETH WINFREE OF POWHATAN COUNTY VA made in Powhatan county Va 1858 states that Elisha Owen was her brother, and served m from Henrico county Va. Tnat he was gone 6 months a d affiant was than living in Henrico Co t¢at the last time he served he did not return when the others returned; that his wife's maiden namewas ELIZABETBJOHNSON. That she is living in Powhatan co Va where her husband lived 12 or 14 years just prior to his death.

AFFIDAVIT OF AGNIS JOHNSON IN PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY VIRGINIA;1858 July 10, states she was well acquainted with Elizha Owen and she recollects he served 5 tours from Henrico Co Va; that slisha was not married when3 he served the first tour, but was married whenhe served the 2 last tours; that he married Elizabeth Johnson, who now lives in Powhatan Co Va where he has remained several years previous to his death. She also knows that Elisha Owenan removed from Henrico to to Prince Edward Go from thence to Campbell? from there to Powhatan Co; that Elizabeth Owenhas remained a widow. AFFIDAVIT OF MOSBY PULLIAM OF HENRICO CO VA 1858, stating that Elisha Owenserved with him in the militia under Captains Thos Proper and WmMosby and also Capt Marsden in varnious tours of duty which he i confidently ané veriiy believes would amount to a service by said Owenof 12 months or more; that Elisha Owenwas married to Elizabeth Johnson. VIRGINIA SERVICE OF FREDERICK OWEN S 1578 PAGE 79--­ DECLARATIONwasmade in Davidson County Tennessee May 25. 1355 personally before Thomassdmiston J P by said Frederick OwenSenior age 82 a resident of said county who applied under the Act of June 7 1852. States he entered service 1777 into a volunteer companyof Capt Nathaniel Dunn's company. They rendezvoused at Mt Hall's in Sussex Sussex county Va. They marched from Halls to Old Court House in Surry County, Va under Col Henry Gee, from there to Smithfield - He tnams in a county cal led Isle of Wite 2 joining Surry‘; thence downtoward Portsmouth; they stormed the Piquit? and drove the British into their forts. Hewas marched to several places - he served at least six months. He knows of no one to prove his service by except John Owen who lives in SMITH COUNTYTENNESSEEand does not know whether he could prove his service if he was here and it wouhdbe very inconvenient to prove his testimony.

STATES HE WAS BORN IN SUSSEX COUNTY VIRGINIA 1751. and was living in said county when he enlisted. He stated he was living in Sussex Co Va when cal ed to serve. Where he lived until 1808 when he moved to WILLIAMSONCO TENNESSEE,where he now lives and has livd ever since. PAGE 80--­ VIRGINIAbounty SERV;CE lan warrant OF HARRAWAYOWEN 26404 for AND160 ELISABETHacres in 1855 W5465

DECLARLTIJNwas made February 25 1853 by Harraway Owen reside t of Columbia Township in Jennings county Indiana age 70 a who applied under the Act of June 7 1832 and states he was drafted as a militiaman, entered service April 4, 1781 as a soldier under Capt Bhilip Lee a.d served until 19 or 20 October 1781; that he entered said service in ESSEX COUNTYVIRGINIAunder Capt Philip Lee. in the regiment of Col James babney; t at he was drafted for 5 months. But they were all under General LaFayette; that he was dischd at Gloster town Va; marched from Benjamin Jones‘ tavern in Essex Co Va, through King and Queen to Richmond Va at which place he joined the main army; thence took what was then called the wild goose chase. The british army pursuing the Americans, that after the B:itish armyleft the pursuit, Gen. Wayne took command, and marched the army to what is called Pointy fork, on James River; thence to Little York—at which place he continued until the British army capmtulated - at which place he was discharged as aforesaid; —the he is able to prove by one Charles Owenand Lewis Williams that he was drafted. This soldier was BORNin Essex county Va; that he moved to KENTUCKYFAYETTCOUNTY'l788 and lived 9 years, from theré moxed to SCOTT COUNTI KY AND THENCE TO DECATUR COU

COUNTY INDIANA: TVsNCE TO JENNINGS COUNTY INDIANA, where he his brother Harraway Owenwas drafted as a private soldier and - —. ,,de- He returned home to Essex Co Va, gzgvggtggtwirggaagtga;Ym;ATRER HENRY? OR HARVEY?MOEEDTO FAYETTEco KY 1788 with Harraway's family­ PAGE 81--­ VIR INIA SERVICE OF HARRAWAYOWEN AND ELIZABETH W5465 page 2 continued:

by AFFIDAvIT MADEIN DECATURCOUNTYINDIANA 1855 January 5. John OWGHSand Wren Grayson in said county, ages 69 and 72 respectively, state they were well acquainted with Harraway Owens and Elizabeth Owenshis widow; they were both present in Scott County Kentucky when they were married; 1802 or 1805; ; that Harruway Owenlived in Decatur county Indiana when __he died andthey finowElizabeth is his now widow. The county court clerk made an affidavit in 1854 of Scott County ’entuc?y, stating the county court clerk's office was destroyed by fire 1857 and that all the records and other evidences of marriages in said county prior to that date were destroyed. Affidavit of Elizabeth Owensin Decatur Co Indiana 185$ (1855) December 15 age 84 states she is the widow of Harraway Owendeceased. That he was a Revolutionary war pensioner in his lifetime and died about 1854, that she was married to him in Scott Co Ky about 1802 by John Evans a minister‘ One Jeremiah Owenand Malinda Owens were witness to her signature in Decatur Indiana 1855. VIRGINIA SERVICL AND SOUTH CAROLINA SERVICE OF PAGE 82- -­

JAMES ovum: on owENs (BORN IN VIRGINIA) $5154 The following is the history of James Owen, the on1y soldier of that namefound in the Revolutionary war records of the National Archives whoserved from Virginia. The data therein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim 3 5154 based spon his service in the Revolutionary war. James Owenwas born August 6, 1762 in Dinwiddie county Virginia, he stated that his age was recorded in Old Kettlestick Church in that county. Vhile residing in South Carolina, he enlisted late in May 1776 as a private and substituted for his father, VOLUNTINE

OWEN, IN CAPT WMS1‘~TOW'SCOE.iPA1\IY,COLONEL OREA*S, possibly meant for Colonel Horry's) South Carolina regiment and served 5 months In the fall of 1777, he movedback to Brunswick county Virginia. and enlisted and served about one month in Capt WmHarrison's company, Col Alexander Watson's Virginia regi*ent. He then enlisted in Capt Joseph Greenhill's Va x company, served 5 month: and was dischaged. He enlisted in the spring 1781 and served 2 months in Capt Buckstiff‘s Va company. He enlisted in the fall of 1781 and served 2 months as orderly sergeant in Capt Howell Eldridge's company,Col Richard Elliot's and Merriwether Va regiment. After the Revolutionary war, James Owenresided in warren county North Carolina, until about 1808, when he moved to Tennessee. Hewas allowed pension on his application executed August 15, 1852, while a resident of Robertson Co,Tenn. He died Feb 19 1835, in Robertson Co Tenn. He survived

by his wife9 whose nameand date of death are not stated. PAGE 83-—-­ VIRGINIA SERVICE AND SOVTH CAROLINA s -av: . re.» s 5154 PAGE 2. continued: 13 CL OP JAMS g$EEI1:TTSOR The soldier left the following children whowere all living in 1854.

N3n0Ywife of Arthur Johnson and in 1854 living in Illinois. James Owen living in Robertson County Tennessee. Henrietta wife of John Curtis " “ " Polly wife of Robert Cook " " Minor Baggett widowof Jesse I. or J. Baggett "lived in Robertson County Tenn VFrancis Baggett wife of Eli Baggett “ " Joseph W Owen " Susan Ann wife of Joseph England "Robertson Co Tenn John Owen, who in 1852 was living in Ohio and had not been heard of since that date by any of his relatives. The names of the following grand children of the soldier, James Owen, appeared in the claim in 1834, the name of their parents not stated: NANCY’SAVAGE,WILSE SAVAGE, THOMASSAVAGE,

LUCY SAVAGE, POLLY SAVAGE AND JAMES COOK. There are no further family data in the claim. VIRGINIA SERVICE OF JOHN OWENS R 7849 PAGE 84--­

DECLARATIONwas made in Ross County Ohio September 13 1354 by J0hn Owensa resident of Colrain township in Ross Co Ohio who applied under the Act of June 7 1852 who states he was BORNin Culpepper County V.rginia March 5 1755 that he enlisted in the Revolutionary war about first September 1778 for nine months term under Capt Tackett Jordan Lt Isaac McDavid and Ensign WmCampbell or Cambell and was attached to the third Va regiment under Col Holder and Maj Nicholas, that he was enlisted in Culpepper Co Va and marched to Little York; that he was in several skirmishes, but not in any battles; that he movedserved his tour of nine months, received his discharge and returned homein t having staid at home 3 or 4 weeks, he was hired by Peter Tacket of Culepper Co Va and ser ed as a substitute for him six months, being the balance of his tour of enlistment - returned to Little Yen: and joined the same comoanyunder officers which he had served his nine months, he was not in any battle but kept on duty and having ser ed out the tours of six months as a private for reter Tackett under officers above named—received his dischar c a d returned hometo Culpepper Co, both tours being in the regular armyin the Revolution. affidavit of wmRoberts l834 in Ross Co Ohio, stating he had personal knowledge of service in the Re olution of said J-hn Owens. _ PAGE as —-—­ VIRGINIA SERVICE op JOHN OWEN OR OWENS AND DOROTHY 85-­ 160 acres In_ 1855. W 5461 and bounty_1and warrant 40694 for

DECLARATIONOF JOHN OWEEmade in Wilson “ounty Tennessee De December 25, 1852, who applied under the Act of June 7 1832, by John Owens a resident of Wilson Co Tenn age about 71. States he was drafted a private in Milifia in Sussex Co Va 1777 and attached to Capt Nathaniel Dunn and Col Lee and major Foster of the 4th regiment of Va militia; and marched to from Cabin Point in Prince George County Va to Smithfield, Portsmouth, Williamsburg and other places. They were in no battles, served 5 months and was Hondischarged by Col Gee or Lee and Capt Dunn at Cabin Point in fall of 1777; he was draft -ed again spring or summer 1778 in said county of Sussex Co Va and attached to Cagt Green Hill and to re iment of Col Blount and Merryweather and Maj Foster, marched from Portsmouth to Williamsburgh, Burks hill in Prince Ann Co and marched up and downin the state for six months, he was in actual ser ice six months and was honorably discharged at Smithfield by Col Blount and Capt Hill on 1779, late in fall or first of 1779, he was again drafted a private in Sussex Co Va 1779 in summer and was was attached to under Caot WmWyrick and in regiment of Cols Merriweather and Parke and Maj F0333?’ they marchcd from Cabin Point in Prince Georges x county to Wiiliamsburg, Ports -mouth and other places, —wasdischaardged at Smithfiold in fa 1 of 1779 by C01 Parke and Capt Wyrick—again drafted 1780 for six months. AFFIDAVITS OF Chs LEDPETTER CLERGYMANAND JEREMIAHOWENSwere acquainted with John Owen. The county court Clerk of Wilson Co Tenn sent Certified copy of tholr marriage record showing John Owensmarried Dalsey Waters, n . ll * T lbert signed the marriage bond. 1818 M“rg%R$g§§'OW§§mzge geclaration in SMITHCO TENNApril 11 1856. States John Owendied 26 May 1841­ PAGE $--E36"

PXé%GIgIA SERVICE OF JOHN OWEN OR OW“W§ ASL DOROTHY W546l John Owenor Owenswas at the oapture of Cor wallis, and applied for pension Dec 25 1852, in Wilson Ch Tennessee He was age 71; and that he died May 26 or 27 1842 and he was married March 19 1818 to Dorothy widow of John Woettenu She was allowed pension on her apblication executed Feb 18 1855, while a resident of Smith County Tennessee. Age 61 . Sons Thomas I Owen and James K Owen were residents of Smith County Ten essee in 1853. Twoaffidavits of Irvin Tomlinson and Sal y Tumlinson in Smixhxfi Wilson County Tennessee 1855 May 12th ages 65 and 70 res ectively states they lived in about a mile of her in Wilson Co Tenn at time I she was married to John Owen near the Big Spring. They had been acquainted with her for several years before her marriage, was acquainted with Owenalso : saw him frequently when he was paying his address to her and was was invited to the wedding. They were married by Mayor Steel or Stul, a J P in 1818 . That she formerly was married to ___ ~ m”_ WOOTEN.She was familiarly called Dalsey find Dolly and Dulsey Waters. She also made declaration 1868 in Smith Co Tenn, for increase of widow's pensiona VIRGINIA SERVICE OF JOHN OWEN R 7845 PAGE 87---­ DECLARATIONwasmade in Greene County Georgia by John Owen states he served .18 months as a minute man under Capt Billups and Gregory as much as two years. This paper was signed October 7 1855. AndApril 6, 1855 he made another declaration in Greene Co Ga , who applied under the Act of June 7 1852. States that 2 or 5 years after he was discharged he walked to Richmond, Va from Gloucester County , or that part which was known as MathewsCo with the expectation of receiving pay for his services, that there, he was only furnished with a certifi­ cate of tge amountdue him for such services, that a short time afterwards he found employmenton board of a vessel and that he followed such employmentfor near ten years, that his certificate for pay as a soldier was figsring this time and teat he never after making application at Richmond—applied again for pay and t at if his depreciation pay in 1785 was ever paid to any other individual as agent for him and etc. that it was entirely without his knowledge. That he has n6 er r8C6iVGdany pay or been in the least benefitted by any Act of Congress for his services during the Revolutionary war.. Hewas age 80 in 1855 February 25th . He stated he was born 1755 at NEWPOINT COMFORT,GLOUCESTERCOUNTY'VIRGINIA. His services began at the time Dunmorelanded at Gwinns Island, and was under Capt Billups, toward the close of this service was under Capt Gales. that we were while in service attached to Col Peyton and remain: remained on the CHESAPEAKEBAY.In 1780 enlisted for 18 month: in Gloucester Co Va and attached to Capt Young's company at Little York under Col WmDais, under General Stueben. VIRGINIA SERVICE OF JOHN OWEN R 7844 PAGE 88~-­ Declaration of John Owenof Barren county Kentucky, May 20, 1859 who applied under the Act of June 7 1852, by John Owena resident of said county and state, age 75 and states he entered service in the Revelation Jan 10, 1781, and joined Capt Francis Degrafin Reid's Companyof drafted a men and rendezvoused at Long Honery, about 19 miles west of Petersburg Va; under Col Merriweathers, and marched from there down to the dismal swamp,where we remained until about first of April, guarding the county from the depredation of the British and tories, who were located at a fort 10 or 12 miles from York town and were committing depredations and robbing the people, that we attacked this fort on one occastion, but the British had teh their cannon well arranged and played upon us so we were unable to take the fort in this engagement- they were at Suffolk and retreated across into North Carolina, where this deponcnt was taken sick and remained in a hospital until first of May 1781, then returned home to LUNENBURGCOVA and in first part of fall 1781, was again drafted for 5 months tour and rendezvoused at Dozil's? mill in AMELIACOUNTYandunder Capt u- Joseph Knight, and col David Stokes, marched throu Petersburg to gusemes Field and received large reinforcement and marched to to siege of York or Yorktown. He was taken sick and remained until Nov 1781 when he was broughht home to Lunenburg Co. Affidgvit of Joseph Owenin Barren Ce Ky age 75 had known John Owenfrem his vouth and knows he served in the Revolution Jan 1781 1781a VIRGNIA SEWICE or WILLIAMsrmmcr PAGE 89'" & MARTHAR ‘W 11555 Bounty land warrant 58559-160 acres in 1855

DBDLARATION was made in MCNROE COUNTY GEORGIA O°t°b9r § 23, 1832, then a resident of said county. His address was

Forsyth, Georgia. He died in June l8h8 in MACONCOU“TYGEORGIA.

The data furnished below were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension Wll555, based on the military service of William Stewart

during the Revolutionary war. He was born November8, l762 in Hanover Countv Virginia. Namesof his parents were not stated.

Whi”e a resident of AMHTRSTCOUNTYVIRGINIA,William Stewart enlisted in the fall of l778, served six months as sergeant and issuing Commissary in Cant Pamnlin's companv, Colonel Daniel Gaines‘ Virginia regiment. Ghortly after the exniretion of this service, he ser"ed six

months as sergeant in Cant John Christian's company, Col Vance's Va regiment . He served in 1779 or 1780 a short tour, names of officers not given. He served about 2 months as sergeant in Capt John Stewart's com any, Col Tucker's Va regiment, and was in the Siege of Yorktown.

He moved from Amherst County Va to OGLETHORPECOUNTYGEORGIA, where he lived 30 or A0 years, and then movedto Monroe County Georgia. William Stew rt married December 17 1837 in Monroe County Georgia, to Martha B "ilson. She was his second wife; the nameof his first wife was not statd, nor mare there any data in this claim in re'ard to her. The widow, Martha B Stewart, was allowed pension on her application executed March 3, 1855, at which time shevvas living in Monroe Co Georgia, are 72 She was allowed also 160 acres of bounty and on her a ‘plication executed Dec 5, 1855­ Thomas Stewart and ThomasH Stewart, son and grand son of the PAGE 90--­

VIRGINIA SERVICE OF WILLIAM STEWARTAND NfiRTWAR W1l555 Bl wt 38559 Page 2 continued: of the soldier "illiam.9tewart, were living in MonroeCo Ga in 1855. Charles T Wilson, son 0? the widow, Mart‘a R fitewart was a resident of Jones County Georgia in 18$, and then referred to her as deceased, but did not give t e date of her death. The Captain John Stewart under whomthe soldier, ”illiam Vtewart served at the Siege of Yorktow, was his brother. The papers on file in this claim.contain no further discernible data relative to family If you desire information in regard to location of land referred to herein, you should address the Commissionerof the General Land Office, ‘Washington, D C and furnish the following data. Warrant No 38559 for 160 acres under Act of 1855. In order to obtain the date of last paynent of pension, nameand address of person paid and possibly date of death of this widowyou should ppnly to t‘e Comptroller General, General Accounting Office Records Division,‘”ashington D C and furnish the following data: Martha B Stewart, widowof'7illiam Stewart, Certificate No 5203

Issued May 2a, 1855, rate @100per annum, commenced Feb 3 1853, under Act of February 3 1853 Georgia '~”9.enc.V­ VIRGINIA SERVICE of WILLIAM STEIIYART S 39097 PAGE 91___

DECiT.AR!i-_TIONwasmade in MADISON COUNTYTVNNESSEE May 26, 1825 age 70 In 1890 he was living in MontgomeryCounty Tennessee. / The data following were obtained from the papers on file in pension Claim 3 30097, based upon the military service of “’il1iam Stewart in the Revolution.

V"iT1iamStewart enlisted in the spring 1776 as a private in Ca t K Crockett's comoany,7th Virginia Regimentand after a short tire was transferred to Captain Posey's Companyin C01Horgan's Virginia regiment, and was in the battles of White Plains and Saratoga besides a numberof battles and skirmishes of less importance and served until "about the close of the war. There are no data relative to his family in the papers in this claim. The above history is that of the only William. Stewart whowas born about 1756 and was pensioned while residing in T‘3NNESSEEfound on the Revolutionary war records of the National Archives. PAGE 92­ VIRGINIA SEPVICE OF WILLIAMSTEWART S 6167 and bounty land warrant Numfier 10005 for 160 acres in 1855 It apoears from the war pension claim No S 6167 that he served in the Revolutionary war while living in Henry CountvVirginia, enlisted 1781, a few davs after the Battle of Guilford, and served 3 months as a private in Cantain GeorgeHairston's Companyin Colonel Penn's Virginia regiment. Soon after he enlisted and served 3 months in Catt Georpe Cretz's Virginia Company,

He then enlisted and served 2 months, ending Decemher2 8, 1781, in Capt James Tarrant's Virginia Company. He was allowed pension on his application executed December 3, 1832 at which time he was age 71 and a resident of'Franklin county Virginia. In 1855; he was still a resident of that countv. There are no data on file relative to his family. ______SERVICE OF WILLIAM WARDENANDR lll55 SARAH RLVOLUTION AND WAR OF 1812 Service PAGE 93 DECLARATION LAS MADE IN ROCKCASTLE COUNTY KEHTTCKY 1844 March 27 personal y appeared before James Fish a J P in said county Miss Emeline Wardena resident of said county age about 40. States that she is the eighth child of her father William Warden deceased and her mother Sarah Warden now of the county aforesaid, t'at hmshe very believes that her - brothers near fifty six and believes her mother and father were married in 1788 and her mother has never remarried since his death which death occurred during the war with Great Brittain and while he he was on the NewOrleans Campaign. taat her mother has always continued; that her faticr served 2 years in the Rnvolution and on account of which she ought to be granted a pension. iLather mother because of her father's death in the late war has been granted an allowance over 20 odd years ago for abo about @400Affidavit sh in ks? of Jaaes Nbrooks wnostates 1 _ he verily O believes that the husband of Sarah Warden of Rockcastle Co mywas a soldier of the Revolution and served 2 years as said wi Ew 1 represents and twat wnile does not know of his persona now d- ” the a es of the children of said widow, he xx verily C 50 Oi ~ 5 V = t hu do a ed husband Wm believes that she was married 0. or _uC0u tl » ch or Harden in 1788 and further the widow is dogb teisfl agfiggimo the near 80 years 2 of age. and d01P10SS - AH 3 £3 slgf ; “ idowefcnoc of of a his soldier country. or the lateT is war 1844 and March who 27 lost James is Broocs f in y 1 3 to Wiven her. hopes t}g:o:lS0g?:§Lwas aoiointed administrator X of the eases“‘ emhreedeerieiitaaasbmio '. “ a 0. _ 1 t1 C K prosecute1355 July 28,the c inggolnts a m . an aq 01'“ V " * o 0 A Statemfint on 3 Separ“t? Pa?ernFOl1§Wié12 that can be idntified“No. claim . . — found with .-based thlu “n claim on “- servfiiiggn 1‘R _ . *3? _ 0 “ also; S2590? um Warden, filed by soldier himself not identical) PAGE 94--­ VIRGINIA SERVICE OF ADAM WEAVER AND KATHARINE WEAVER Serve d un d er Capt John MHollaWC 9578 d 1WC 4937t1 Vi i ' M'l‘ti (Alleged) n n 16 rg nia 1 1 a flT_nmNARREAG; CERTIFICATE; CERTIFIED COPY FROM FRANKLIN CLLNI1 VIReINIA showing that ADAMWEAVER AND CATY’K KOON securied marriage bond 1815 August 16th. One Henry Koon was signing the bond with AdamWeaver. DECLARATIONwasmade by Katharine Weaver in White County Indiana August 20 1872 then age 76 a resident of Monticello Indiana said White county, states Adamweaver served sixty days in the military service, was a private drafted in Capt John MHol1andBco, transferr. to ? division, at Norfolk Va and was discharged at Norfolk November? 1815, that she was married under name of Katharine Coon (spelled in the certified copy as Keen) to Adamweaver 16 August 1915 by Rev Wilson Turner at Franklin County Va, and her husband died in said county 15 May1859- and she appointed Abraham Bets of Halcsford Va as her lawful attorney.

AFFIDAVITS OF FORREST MEEKER iVD MARTHA A MEEKER 1873 in white Co Indiana, stating Katharine Weaverstill remains a widow. AFFIDAVIT OF JAMES and Martha A Meeker in White Co Ind. stating they have been acquainted with Katharine Weaverfor 25 years and that Adam weaver died May 8 1859 and that Katharine has remained a widowsince his death. Katharine weaver widow of Adam Weaver W83 Bis Lick: Roanoke County Va in 1376­ WAR OF 1812, VIRGINIA SERVICE OF CHARLES WEAVER AND SUSAN W0 29551 and W C 22508 PAGE 95--_­

Militgz served in Capt Walter Hambaugh's companyof Virginia

THE EXTRACT FROM MARRIAGE REGISTE ROCKINGHAMCOUHTYVAshowing Charles Weaver married Susanna Clemmings by Re Isaac Long 3 April 8 1841 At Harrisenburg 18th Feb 1879 signed by the clerk J G Logan. DECLARATIONwasfiled in Rockingham Co Va 12 Feb 1879 by Charles Weaver and Mary Jane weaver age 64 and 62 who states that Charles Weaveris the son of Charles Weaverdeed who was in a soldier in the service in the war of 1812, and that she Mary Jane weaver is the daughter of the Susan Weaver widow of said Charles Weaver, whose claim for pnsion under Act Act of March 9 1878 is pending in the Department of the Interir -or that Charles and Mary Jane Weaver whose widow 's name was Clemens were married 11 Jan 1858; that their respective parents were married in their presence by the Rev Isaac Long at the Dunker church in Rockingham Co Va March 1840 and 1841 That Isaac Long died in Rockingham Co Va 1850; That Charles Weaver died in Rockingham Co Va 25 May 1857; and that Susan Weaver is the idental person and wdo of Charles Weaver. Susan Stated she was married by Isaac Long, who was a German B: Laptist minister and that her maiden namewas Susan Clemens. That she was previously married in Augusta Co Va Jan 1819 to James Clemens, aid that James Clement died in Hzannesville Ohio Sept 1819. That her 2nd husband Charles weaver was pre­ viously married to Catharine Shaver of RocxinghamCo Jan 1795 1795, that Catharine weaver died in Rockingham Co 1857, that her husband Charles Leaver died in said county may 1857; that she fornerly lived in Augusta Co Va where she was born, except a short residence with her first husband. Her real maiden name was not stated. PAGE 96--­

WAR OF 1812; VIRGINIA MILITIA SERVICEOF GEORGE WEAVER& MARY WO 30436 amd W C 25859 Served under Capt Sa uel Hawkin's in Virginia Militia. The maiden name of Mary was Mary Clark who married June 28 1821 to George Weaver and soldier died April 15, 1858 DECLARATION was made in Kazan KOSCIUSKO COUNTY INDIANA 1878 May20th. By Mary Weaver age 80, a resident of said cou county and state, states she is the widow of George Weaver who served as private under Samuel Hawkins in Virginia militia in the wa of 1812; that he enlisted in Va Militia march 25 1814 and served about 71 days and was discharged June 17 1814; that his occupation was a Mechanic and farmer that she married George weaver in Fairfield Ohio 28 June 1821 by Jesse Cartwright, a J P; that her maiden name was MaryClark; that nei ther of them had been previously married. That George weaver died at Kosciusko Co Indiana. Aer 15,1858. 1858: AFFIDAVIT OF CORNELIUS CLARKSR. in Hancock Co Ohio 1879 March 14 states he was present at weddijg of George Weaver to Mgry Clark by Jesse D Courtright J P in Bloom township, Fairfield County Ohio. AFFIDAVITCF ELIZABETH CLARKIN HANCOCKC0 OHIO 1879 and states she was not present at their weddingbut was acquainted with them after their marriage and is satisfied the marriage existed and knowthev have five or six children; to wit; GEOROE:HORATIO:REBECCA AND ELIZABETH AND JACOB SIVEY and HANNAH LORAIN. PAGE 97--­ WAR OF l8l2 VIRGINIA SERVICE OF JAnES WEAVER SO 20389 and S C 24312 Virginia_ _ He militia.was a private under Capt John Jennings, in the

DECLARATION was filed in ALLEN COU TY KENTUCKY AUGST 15, 1878 by James Weaver, then age 87 of Scottsville Allen County Kentudry and states he served as private in said regiment under Col David Sanders, in the war of 1812, was drafted in HALIFAXCOUNTYVIRGINIAAug 17 1814 for 6 months and continued serving for 55 days and was discharged at Norfolk Va on 22 or 20th October 1814; that since his discharge has resided in Halifax Co Va, until sometime in November 1816, then removed to Allen County Ky, where he has resided ever since. He was age 24 when he enlisted, states he was\BORNin

HALIFAX co VA. 1 He stated he had_heretofore made application in Scottsville, Ky by WmMansfield, under Act of July 14 1871 but that Mansfield is deceased. The number of claim was 20589 —The claim was rejected because he did not serve quite 60 days. That he also obtained two land warrants. The following declaration was made in Allen Co Ky June 14 1871 by James weaver than age 80. He stated he married Martha Crowdcr, at Ann Crowder's residence. Affidavit of G MMulligan of Allen Co Ky, stating he has been acquainted with James Weaver of said county 25 or 50 years whomade application for land bounty. VIRGINIA SERVICE OF JAMES WEAVER AND NANCY W 4581 PAGE 98~—­ DECLARATIONwasmade September 1, 1818 while a resident of Lee County Virginia age 75. (He died in said Lee county Va January 21, 1825). It aDpears from the papers in the Revolutionary war Pension claim W4581 that James Weaver enlisted July 1, 1780 and served as a private in Capt John Anderson's company, Col HawesVirginia regiment, and was at the battle of Guilford, 2nd battle of CAMEN, SIEGE OF NINETY%SIX and EUTAWSPRINGS and was discha Iged January 17, 18 1782. Soldier married in Charlotte CountyVirginia in July 1767 to Nancy, whose maiden name is not stated, and who died July 18 1858 in said Lee Co Va age about 89. Their children were Judith born August 4 1768, married a CLARK Lucy born September 14 1778 married a Bishop Nancy born November 25, 1776 married a Reynolds Elizabeth born Jan 15 1779 Susannah born Feb 2 1781‘ William born Februaw 10 1783 Mary boni October 11 1785 married a Souder Sylvey born June 18 .1788 married a______Jones James Jr born May 51, 1790­ The only surviving children, Judith Clark, Lucy Bishop, Nancy Reynolds, Mary Souder and Sylvey Jones, were allowed the pension on account of service tn of their father on an appli­ cation executed June 25, 1855 by said Judith Clark a resident of said Lee County Virginia. _, , PAGE 99-.­ WAR OF 1812; VIRGINIA SERVICE OF JOHN WEAVER AND NANCY W0 56757 W C 51251 H9 W338 Private in Capt James Skelton's Virginia militia

DECLARATION made in PATRICK COUNTY VIRGINIA 25 May, 1879 by Nancy Weaver age 75 in said county and state, states she is the widow of John Weaver who served in the war of l8l2 outlined above for six months and was dischaged at Norfolk 1815; t=at he was age 25 when he enlisted; that she was married to John beaver in HENRYCO.NTYVIRGINIA 4th August 1857 by William MSchoolfield a methodist minister that her maiden name was NANCYDOSS; that her said xh husband had been previously married to Sally Wilkinson who died about 1835; that John Weaverdied at -near Horse Pasture in Va, 3 Augl867; that since his discharge they had resided in Patrick H County Va.; that her residence is Rock

Springs Patrick Co Va. AFFIDAVITS OF S W MARSHALLANDTHOS POWELLin Henry Co Va, stating they were acquainted with John “ea er; that he died 5 Aug 1867 in Henry Co Va. AFFIDAVIT OF WELLIAM R CRAIG, IN HENRY'CO VA 1879 stating ho was personally present at the funeral of SALLY WEAVERwhowas the First wife of John " Weaver and that the said affiant saw the corpse of Sally Weaverand heard her funeral preached; that she died 1835 or 1856 as this affiant has no memorandumof date but relies on memory. And the place of residence of John weaver was then in Patrick Co Va; that portion of said county has been since annexed to HENRY COUNTY VA. The CERTIFIED COPY OF MARRIAGE RECORD OF JOIN WEAVER AND NANCYDORSE(the other paper showed Doss as her maiden name) secured marriage license Aug 10 1857. one Edward Wells signed the marriage bond with him, in HENRY COUNTY VA.. AFFIDAVIT GEORGEW. WEAVER, in Patrick Co Va 1888 state he is age 41, and is the son of Nancy Weaver who died at "my house‘ 21 Feb 1887 ana—wathat Nancy Weaver was the widow of John neaver deed, ‘ Affida t of Margaret Z Weaver in Patrick Co Va 1888 stating "I am the wife of George WWeaver and a in law of Nancy Weaver who died at ‘my house‘ Feb 21 1887 and know she was vyidgvuj of J:“_‘:hn V‘~i‘J’e€‘.‘J9I'e PAGE 100--­ WARor 1812; VIRGINIA SERVICE OF JOHN P. WEAVER & ELIZABETR “ WO 2954 and W C 5671 Declaration was made in MADISONCOUNTYINDIANAApril 29 1871 by Elizabeth weaver age 80 a resident of Madison Co Indiana states she is widow of John P weaver, who ser ed in Capt wea=er‘s companyof the Virginia militia at Staunton Va and was dischr ed at Norfolk Va; states she employed John B Shepherd to obtain her land warrant and he failed to do so and that she then employed Charles mollohan who obtained 160 acres No 112398 dated 12 April 1871. That she was married under the name of filizaxath Thomason to John V. weaver on September 1808 by Ska Lemuel Page the county of Goochland Va, and her husband died in Augusta Co Va about 20 Feb 1856. One Charles H Weaver was a witness to her signature - also one Sarah D Weaver was a witness. The CERTIFICATh FROM'PE3 COGHTY‘COURT_CLERKOF GOOCHLANDCOVA who was WmMiller —was County court clerk of said count stated that an extract from a retrn of marriages solemnized by Leonard Page a licensed minister 1807 Sent 28 John weaver and Betsy Thomas married. IN ARTICIES OF AaREEnENT IN MARION COUNTY INDIANA SARAH D WEAVER, DAUGHTnR OF JOHN P ¥EAd5R IN Tin WAR OF 1812 agree to allow her agen MH Daniels of Indianapolis the fee of @25 and one Lydia weaver was a witness to her signature. A letter written by attorney Mollohanin 1871 to hrs. Elizabeth Weaver stating he had received her 160 acres &etc. ABPLICATION OF HEIRS IN MARION COUNTI'INDIAMA 1837 Sarah D weaver age 75 a resident of Indianapolis Ind. States she is the dau of John E Weaver; that her mother Elizabeth filed claim thro hgllehan of Galliopolis Ohio 1871 That Elizabeth weaverdied in the fall of 1871. PAGE lO1---­ CONTIN‘:.NTAL VIRGINIA SERVICIL or JOHN VVIIAVER&: PATSEY W 5655 B°untY land warrant 246- for 60 acres in 1855 The following record of John Weaver of Virginia as found in the claim for pension under File No W5655, based upon his service in the Re olutionary war. He enlisted at Hillsborough, North Carolina about 1779 or a short time before the defeat of General Gates, and served as private in Capt James ?unn's company, Col MnWashington's regiment of Dragoons and was disccharged near Charleston South Carolina, at the close of the Revolutionary war. John Weaver moved from Halifax County Va to Kentucky about 1815: and was allowed pension on his application executed August 18, 1819 while living in Allen County Ky. In 1820 he was still living there and gave his age than as about 64, He died at his home in Allen Co Ky Jmi 15, 1844. He married December 24 1787 in Halifax Co Va, Patsey Nichols or Nicholds. The date and place of hor birth and names of parents were not stated. Patsey Weaverwas allowed pension on account of the serv ce of her husband John cater, on her apglication executed July 28 1! 1852 at which time she was age 86 and a resident of Allen Co Ky. In 1855 she was still living in Allen Gowhen she stated she was ape 84 with no explanation of thu discrepany. She died June 12, 1857. fioferenco was made to six children of John Weaver and his wife Patsey. In 1820 the soldier stated that he had 2 dazghtcrsg one over 21 and the other about 16, and one son 18. The following names of children only were designated. Nancy who married Joel Legrand & in 1852 was 330 55 OT 54 & James who 1“ ad 62. I 1855 one Joel Weaver & one Nancy L ig:§dg§Sin°:1§:nO§oKy, bit no relationship to soldier is stated. PAGE lO2--­ VIRGINIA SERVICE OF JOHN WEAVER AND SARAH W 9158 bounty land warrant No 71029 for 160 acres DECLARATIONwas made in AUGUSTACOUNTY‘V§Ré?§IA 1832 October 2, and he died in said county December 13, 1852. It appears from the papers in the Revolutionary war pension claim.,W9l58 that John Weaver was born 1760, in Augusta County Virginia, and while living in Rockinghamcounty Va, he enlisted and served as private with the Virginia troops as follows: From November or December 1776, three months in Capt Robert Craven's company. From early in 1781 three months under Captain Michael Cogar or Cowger, Colonel Nall. In 1781 20 days under Capt John Rush. In 1781 three months under Capt George Huston; he was in the siege of Yorktown, and at the surrender of Cornwallis. He married Mgrch 5 1812 in Augusta County Virginia to SARAHHINES. She was allowed pension on her application executed April 22, 1857 at which time she was age 67 and a resident of Lawrence county Missouri. In 1857 a son James, was age 57 and a resident of Lawrence County Missouri. The above soldier is the only John W93V9rOf Augusta county Va’ found on the Revolutionary war records of the National Arohives.— WARor 1812 PAGE 105'" VIRGINIA SERVICE of LEWIS WEAVER so 8605 8c so 4586 DECLARATIONwasmade April 10, 1871 by Lewis Weaver in MontgmmeryCounty Virginia age 81 hat he married Leodocia Lucas in Montgomery County Va 22 November 1830 that he was drafted in Capt James Hoges infantry 4th regt. at Christiansburg, Va August of 1814, and was discharged at at Norfolk in February 1815; that his discharge was surrendered when he made application for bounty land, which is on file in the fension office, to which he refers for a more particular description of his serv ce, he nowbeing very old and his recollection, not as fresh as whenbe made application for bounty land. His post office was Auburn in Montgomery Co Va. VIRGINIA SERVICE OF PHILIP WEAVER s 14785 PAGE 104--­ DECLARATIONwas made in December 5, 1852, in FLEMING COUNTY KENTUCKY. The following data is from papers on file in claim for pension S 14785 based on the military service of Philip Weaver in the Revolutionary war. Philip Weaver was born October 19 1764 in LOUDOUNCOUNTY VIRGINIA- The names of his parents were not stated. A Philip weaver enlisted in Loudouncounty Virginia August 1781 and served as a private in Capt Josiah Moffett's Company in Col West's Virginia regiment, marched to the town of Gloucester Va and guarded the prisoners taken at Yorkton to Noland's Ferry on the Potomac in Loudoun County and was discharged there some­ time in November 1781. He enlisted in December 1781, served in Capt Sumrell's or Lumrel1's Virginia cnmpany, marched to Winches­ ter to g ard British prisoners, an was discharged sometime in March 1782. The papers on file in this claim contain no discernible data in regard to his family. In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, nann and address of person paid, and P08S1b1Ythe date of death of this pensioner, you should write to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington D C and furnish the following data: Philip Weaver Certificate No 7245, issued march 20 1855, rate of $20 per annum commenced March 4 1831, Act of June 7 1832, Kentucky Agency­ PAGE 105--— VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA SERVICI OF SAMUEL WEAVER AND MARY W 8995 DECLARATIONwasmade in Laurel County Kentucky April 15, 1836, and had lived in said county since 1814. It was stated in 1859 that he lived about nine miles from Laurel County Seat. The data following were obtained from papers on file in the Pension Claim W8995 based upon the military service of Samuel Weaver. This soldier was the son of DANIELWEAVER,was born Nov. 26, 1754 or 1755 in Cumberland County Virginia and was living in that county at the beginning of the Revolutionarywnar. While living in SURRYCOUNTYNORTHCAROLINA, he enlisted in the Spring of 1780 and served 3 months as private in Capt Jacdnb Camplin's N C company. Four days after discharge from this service he enlisted and served 5 months as private in Capt WmBostic's N C company and was in 5 or 4 skirmishes with the Tories; he stated that during this enlistment he was with Genl Marion, a British officer, as he was told, same into campbut for what he does not know, he was roasting and baking sweet potatoes on the coles. Genl. Marion stepped up with the British officers and remarked he believed he would take breakfast, he felt proud of the request, pulled out his potatoes, wiped the ashes off with a dirty handkerehiof, placed them on a pine log (which was all the provision they had) and General Marion and u the Briths officer partook of them. He has been told by some that this hasbeen recorded in the life of the General, as dinne: but this was a breakfast, "Samuel Weaverthen went to visit i his- uncle 3 (name not stated) in Henry ' Co Va and while there VIRGINIA AND NORTH<3AROLINA SERVICE OF SAMUEL WEAVER AND MARY PAGE2- continued: W8993 PAGE 106 enlisted and served about one month as private in Capt George George Hastin's or Hastings‘ ya company, he enlisted with the intention of taking part in the battle of Guilford but reached there just at the close of the battle. Fromsometime shortly after the battle of Guilford, he served as minutemanuntil the close of the Revolution, amounting to about 2 years ef actuals ervice, duringwhich time he was a private in Capt Jacob Camplin's N C com»any. After the Revolution he moved to WASHINGTONCOUNTYTENN. and served under Capt John Woodand Col Sevier in an expedi­ tion against the CherokeeIndians. He stated he also lived in South Carolina after the Revolution. Samuel Weaver died Nov 14, 1842 in laurel County Ky. He married October 7 1785 to MARY______? The following statement was made in regard to said marriage; "Samuel and Mary Weaver was married 1783. October 7th day. The widow Mary Weaver, was allowed pension on her application executed Oct 26 1845, while living in Laurel Co Kentucky. In 1844 it was stated that she was about 82. Joseph Weaver, the youngest of their eleven children was born Nov 24, 1808. The only other child's name that was given was HEZEKIAHWEAVER,who was born December 8 1784. Joseph Weaver made affidavit in Laurel Co KYand W33389 54 in 1845, when he made statement. VIRGINIA SERVICE OF WILLIAM WEAVER S l777O PAGE 107--­ DECLARATIONwasmade in 1852 August 2 in hadriver township, ChampaigoCounty Ohio, states that about 1792 he moved to Mason County Kentucky and 1802 moved to said Ohio county of Champaign. It m appears from the file that William Weaverwas b born December24 1759 about five miles from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. While a resident of Berkeley County Vir inia he enlisted August 1781 —served as a private in Capt Linder's Virginia company, was at the Siege of Yorktown, and was one of the guard which conducted the prisoners to Harper's Ferry, after which he returned home and in about one month enlisted as a private in Capt Stephens’ Virginia company and served until March 1782 when he was discharged, having served in all nearly seven months. It is not stated whether he was ever married. PAGE108---­ VIRGINIA SERVICE OF JOHN WEAVER BOUNTY LAFD WARRANT 1591-100 a

DECLARATION was made in HERTFORD COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA by John Weaver age 71 or 72 states he enlisted as a private fior duration of the war in regiment, under Col Davis and afterwards, served in same regiment, under Col Campbell, and continued until the close of the war when he was reaularly discharged from aforesaid regiment, commandedby Colonel QUEBECKofVirginia line, and when he was a private and he lost his discharge when he was wrecked at Sea soon after Peace. This was signed October 1828. ’ Affidavit of James Smith age 68 states he has long been acquainted with John Weaver. 26 INDEX TO VOLUME. /VlRGINIA PENSION ABSTRACTS Page 109

ADAMS, James 56 BAGGETT, Miner 85 ALBEMARLE BARRACKS 55—a 42 BARREN Co Ky 88 " Co Va 1,19,-57--45-29 42-45-26-66--61 Ballard, Robert Capt 55 Bettock, Edward 64 ALEXDRIA S C 31 Alexandria Va 24, 5, 70 Baylor, George Col 6 Barnes, Marmaret 49 Allen, Co Ky 101-97 Thomas 49 AMELIA CO VA 72-88 Barnhart, Barbara 55 AMHERST CO VA 1,8, 89­ 55a, 37-42, Ball, Erasmus 24 ANDERSON, Thomas 46 Barnes, Shadrach 2 " Richard Cluff Col 52 Baird, Sarah 6 " John 98 Barnes, James 6 ANGLIN, PHIEIP 1 Armstread 6 Anthony, Rachel 46 Milly 6 ANGLIN, PHIIIP 1 Betsey 6 ANSELT, Margaret 27 Samuel 6 ARNOLD19 came to Richmond‘ John 6 Va Baldwin, Sarah 51 ARNOLD'S INVASION or VA 26 Barnes, John & Milly 6 ASBOTT, H J 59 Barnes, Richard 7 ASHBY, JOHN CAET 5 Byrne, John 10 AUGUSTAco VA 22,14,95 100, 102 BARNES, BENGAMOND 2 or Bingamond 2 George 5 John 4 - a French soldier BARREN co KY 88 Francis 2 or Barns, Wm2 -3 BA“GOTT, JESSE I OR J 85 Wm 2 and 3 Earner or Barnes, John 4 " FRANCES 85, BAYLER, GEORGE 6 BALLlNGER, RTCHARD 37 Eli 85 Barnett, John 21-B Baltimore, Co Maryland 7 PAGE 110 INDEX TO VOLWME26 VIRGINIA PENSION ABSTRACTS:

BARKELEY OR BRANHAM, Vincent Col 31 BERKELEY CO VA now West Va lO6-107- page 55-3 Bradley Co Tenn 55—a BEDFORD CO TENN 39 Brandywinebattle 24-52 6-25 Belcher, Anthony 55 BRIAR CREEK 52 Bedford, Co Va 57-42­ BRICE, James 21B 59-56 Brown, Henry 57 Bean, William 45 " Thomas 48 BELLE PLAIN BATTLE 74 BROAD RIVER 2l—a Bets, Abraham 94 Brooks, James 95 BIAS, JOHN 61 Brumbaugh's Marvland Records BINGHAM, H W 21-B 49 Bird, James 12 BRUNSWICK CO VA 82

Bishop, Lucy 98 BUCKNER, MORDECAI 6

BLACK, WM 932.» 57 ’Buckner, Mordecai 6

Blackburn, John A 48 BUFORD, ABRAHAM 76

BLEDSOE, ISAAC 32 Bull run post office 48 BLOOMtownship, Ohio 96 Bullock, Edward 64

BOTTETOURT CO VA 56 Bullett, Ann 29 Bottetourt Co Va 7 Bunker, Hill battle 25

BOTTOM CHAS L 46 Burnsides, James 14

Bots, Abraham 94 Burgoyne" ' taking surrender of him 55a 23 Boyds, hole 11 Burton, Lavina 58 Boyd, E Col 34 Charles L 58 Bourbon Co Ky 8 Marnaret 58 BOWMAN, REBECCA 55-a I. J. 58 " BERSHEBA 55-b Samuel 58 BUSHONG, JACOB 9 Bradley Co Tenn 57 Burns , Burns, or Byrns, John " Wm H 21-a page 10 Bradshaw, Wm15 Page 111 INDEX TO VOLUME. 26, VIRGINIA PENSION ABSTRACTS: Cabin point 85-39­ CHRISTIE, ISRAEL 15 Camden, S C 98 Daniel 12 Cadwalader, Ann 25 Christy, Daniel 12 Camplin, Jacob 105 Robert 15 Callis, Wmo 29 Christie, Thomas 16 Campbell, WmEnsign 84_ Christy, James .14-15 Calloway, Margaret A 46 Champaign Co Ohio 33b CAFPBEYL CO Va 57-56 Chesterfield, Co Va 51 /Campbell Co Tenn 40 Chinn, Perry 11 CamdenBattle 9 Elizabeth 11 Callis, WmO 26 Charles County Maryland 5 Canawha river 48 CLAIBORNE, N H 1 Caroline Co Va 31 Clark, Henry Sr 21b. 21; Carter, Wm Major 1 §~’,2¥%m£‘i°‘iE 21"‘ Cartwright, Jesse 96 William 5] Judith 98 Caultv, John 15 Cavill, Wm 57 Mary 95 Elizabeth 96 CHRISTIAN CO KY 21b; 5­ Cornelius 95 ChtékumeugaJafi&sa& Sarah 15

-,o-- -_w Joseph 3 l.. I Jonathan 3 Charleston, s g 59, 101 Charlotte Co Va 64-65-98 Clarke Co Ga 17 57 Clemens, Susan 95 Christiansburg Va 105 Christian, John Capt 89 Jane 95 Char1ottsvi1‘e Va 62 Cloyd, Thoma! 67 Christie, Abraham15 John 15 Cloyd, Polly 67 Isaac 13 Preston 13 CLIFT, GLENN 49 John 13 ; INDEX TO VOLUME 26, VIRGINIA PENSION ABSTRACTS PAGE 112

CHESHARE WM coL 49 CRAVEN, ROBERT 62

CLUFF, RICHARD COL 52 Crockett, Josenh 66

Coleman, Fran 42 CROWDER, ANN 97 Coghill, Elizabeth 25 Martha 97 CUMBERLAND CO VA 105 COGHILL, JAMES 25 CRUCE, Janms 21-a CULPEPPERCO VA 5-6--84-74-50 Columbiana Co Ohio 9 2-52 CURTIS,John &Henrietta 85 Cobb, Co Ga 46 Dabney, James 80 Cogar, Michael 102 DALLAS, JAMES L 21B Coleman, Frank 60 Dan River Hollow 59

COPP OR CUPP, GEQRCE 55 Dabnev, Charles 20 Cooke, Allen 65 Davidson Co Tenn 67 Cook, Robert 85 Dandridge, WmCol. 64 Polly 83 Daniel, M H 100 James 85 Davis, John 57 Davis, James 65 Catharine 94 Davis, Wm 87 CookeCo Tenn 57 Davidson Co Tenn 79 Cooke, Fort 15 Dew, John H 75 Coltharp, Mary H 56 DeGraffin, Francis 88

COWPENS *ATTTE 12 Delaware, Crossing of 5 Cowherd, Francis 9 DIGGS, AVERTITA 68 Cox, Thomas, Lieut 59 Dillard, James 61 CORNWALLIS 70-85-17­ Dinwiddie, Co Va 82 64­ Surrender 57 -55a; 17' Dorse, Nancy 99 at Yorktown 45 Doss, Nancy 99 Crissing of Delaware 5 Doswell, James 64 Craig, WmR 99 R Dragoons, lOl Cretz, George 92 Dunmore, 87 Dunn, Nathaniel 79-85 INDEX TO VOLUME 26, VIRGINIA PENSION ABSTRACTS: PAGE 113

EDMISTON, THOMAS 79 FORD, 5 EDWARDS, L L 62 FORSYTH , GA 89 Edington Foster, Josiah 68 Edingburg 58 FREES, Jacob 22 Edenton North Carolina 59 FREEZE,Elvira JACOB 22 22 gggleston, Edward 7 FREES, John 22 ELDRIDGE, HOWELL 82 FRENCH SOLDIER 4 FREDERICK MARYLAND 27 EIJIOTT, RICHARD 82 Frederick Co Va 25 Fredericktown Maryland 66 ELLICOTT MITLS 22 Franklin Co Va 15, 18 Franklin County Missouri 18 Franklin Co Va 92-94 ELLIOTT, SALLY 76 Fredericksburg Va 74 ELIZABETHTOWN POINT N J 12 Frost, Jones 18 FRY, Benjamin & Ann 25 EILSON, HENRY 56 FREDERICKSTOWN MD 27 FRY, & Frye 28 Dorothy 28 ENGLAND, JOSEPH 85 Sally 28 Susan Ann 85 Joseph 28 Samuel 28 Leonard 28 EUTAWSPRINGS 5-98-9 Martin 28 ESSEX CO VA 80 Rosanna 28 EVANS, JOHN 81 EWING, ELIZA 67 Margaret 28 Andrew 67 Nicholas 28 ~27 FARRAR,Elizabeth 20­ WmA 29-26 Stephen 20 -19 Margaret 27 Francis 17 Joshua 26 FAIRFIELD OHIO 96 Abraham 25 FARAR OR FARRAR, LEONARD 18 Isaac 25 Fayette Co Ky 80 John 25 FAUQUIRE Co VA 5 -75 Joseph 25 FAIRFAX CO VA 70 Gabriel 25-24 FARE. JONATHAN 70 FRYE , NI CHOKAS 27 Margaret 27 FALLS OF THE OHIO 66 FURNISH, JAMES 59 FAWLKS, GABRIEL 72 GALLATIN CO KY 8-25-59­ FARRAR, MATHEWS 19 Garnett, Elizabeth 50 FIELD, NUSOMES 88 Smedley 51 FISH, JAMES S 93 Sally 51 FISTER HENRY 27 Larkin 50 FITZGERALD, AGNES 55 Elizabeth J 50 FLEMING co KY 104 E D 50 FLEETWOOD, ACADEMY 62 James 50 FLY, GEORGE w 75 Garrard Co Ky 28 26 FLOWER GAP 1 Gaines, Daniel 89 FLUVANNA co VA 20 Gates, General 25 FOLKNER, CAPT J 17 Gay , John 10 FORD, JESSE 5 GERMANTOWNBATTLE 6-51-25 GEORGE 5 24--6-52 William 5 INDEX TO VOLUME 26, VIRGINIA PENSION ABSTRACTS PAGE 114 Gee, Henry 79 German regiment 27 HAIRSTON, PETER MAJOR 1 German Soldier 22 HAMBAUGH, WALTER 95 Germany born 4 Hancock Co Ohio 96 Gibson, John 47 Hanover Co Va 64 GIBSON, George 70 Halifax Co 57 Glen, Singer 22 HASTINGS, GEORGE 106 Gloucester Co Va 87 HAUSSEGGER, COL 27 GLOUCESTER C0 VA 104 Harpers Ferry 106-107 68 Harrison 00 Ky 6 -6 Gloster Co or Gloster town Va 80 " " WmCapt 51 GOOCHLANDCO VA 18-20-100 " Co Ky 6 19 " Thomas 48 Gordon, Ruth 53b HARRISONBURG VA 95 Gowens, Charles 59 HARRIS, BENJAMIN 26 GREAT KANAWHA 47 Harrison Co Ky 59 Harmon, Adam 33 GRAVES,Elijah 17 or Harmen 53 GRAYSON, WREN 81 Harris, John 29 GRAINGER CO TENN 48 Harrison, Wm82 GRAY, JAMES 41 GRAINGER CO TENN 75 Harmon, Barbara 55 GREAT BRIDGE BATTLE 65 Hawkin, Samuel 95 GRAY'S CREEK 65 Hayden, Isaiah 64 Haynes, Thomas 21B Surry Co Hawley, 50 GREENHIIL, JOSEPH 82 Henry Co Va 75-92-1- 7-75-99 GREENBRIAR 00 VA 14 Hendricks Co Indiana 7 GREENE 00 N C 21a Henrico Co Va 51 -77-78 GREEN 00 GA 87 42 Green Co Ohio 55 b Henry Co Va 7-59 Greene Co Tenn 55 Hendricks 00 Indiana 7 GREGORY WM 54 HERTFORD C0 N C 108 GREGG, HARVEY 25 Heard, Elizabeth 46 GRIMES, JOSHUA 41 HICKMAN, CITTHBERT H 50 GRUNDY, FELIX 67 " U S Senator 67 HICKM HICKORV TOWN PA 12 Grove, or Jones 22 Hill, Green 83 Gwins Island 87 High Hills of Santee 2l—A GUILFORDBATTIE 10-92-98 Hilman, Martha G 62 Guilford court house 9-18­ Higganbottom, John Capt 8 106­ Hillsborough N C 101 Gunn, James 101 HIMES Gwyns Island 68 HALIFAXCO VA 97-101-56-41-56 HINES, SARAH 102 Pittsylvania 56 /57 Holland, John M 94 Hall, Sarah 56 Hopkins, James 22 HANOVERCO VA 42-61-62-89 HOLT, WM 56 Hall, Patasie Ellender 58 HOLLAND, JOHN M 94 Isham 58 Holston Island 48 Juriah 57 Hogan, James, Capt 103 Nathaniel Rev 57-58 Horse Pasture Va 99 HAISLIP, H C 76 R H 76 Horrys regiment of S C 82 HUGHES, WM 48 HALESFORD VA 94 Joseph 21b HAIRSTON, George 92 HUSTON, GEORGE 102 Hamley, Jonathan 59 Hurt, Wm 63 HAMILTON, JOHN B 75 Hyter, or Hyten 55b Hampton Roads 26 _ Page 115 INDEX To VOLUME 26, VIRGINIA PENSION ABSTRACTS:

INDIAN CREE?‘ 14 Jones, Thomas 72 Indiana, Shelby County 7 Sylvey 98 Indiana 60 Jones County Ga 90 Indiana Agency 47 Jones, Benjamin 80

Indiana, Decatur 81 "80 Jordan9 Tackett 84 Indianapolis Indiana 100 Kennedy, Thomas 35_b, 54 IROQUOIS CO"NTVTLLINOIS 25 §§§g§3§§f» 54 ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY 79 39”“: J°3°ph 57

Jamestown9 Old 61 Kettlestick, Old Church 82 Jacob, John 55-a K1n85t°n Parish V3 58'59 Jacobs’ John Capt 57 King & Queen Co Va 80 Jackson, John 21-B King: J°35° 53

JHHNSON, JAMES 5 Vin?” 0° Va 7

JenningsI John 97 King & Queen Co Va 62 Jennings Co Indiana 80 KING GEORGECO is 11 Jargin, Thomas 45 Jefferson County Ternessee King’ Stephen 1 35 King, Miles 54 Jessamine 00 Ky 29 King Georges Co Va 11 Jargin, Thomas 45 Knave’ Jacob 53_B Jonesboro Tenn 45 Knight, John 72 JOHNSON, ELIZABETHAGNIS 77-78-79 Joseph 88

R M 5 9 1 T A Nancy 83 Knoxvil e enn gency 24 Arthur 85 KNOXco TENN 52-48

Jennings g:wi::i:“aéOC°1*“bia KOSCINSKOcoINDIANA96 Knon, Ruth 94 JONES: Sarah 21’B Kathrine Henry 94 or Grove 22 John 49 Jonathan 49 Thomas 72 Page 116

INDEX TO VOLUME 26, VIRGINIA PENSIOE ABSTRACTS: Joseph A 46 LAIN OR LANE, Joseph 56-b LANE OR LAIN, Micajah A 46 - 57-55-A, -47--58-46 Sarah 56 -57 55a Mark 46 Gisborn 41 Mark A 46 Sally 65 Wm T 46 Betsy 65 Sarah A 46 Esther 65 Margaret 46 Turner 64 Rachel 46 William 64-65 Esther 55 Sara 58 Garret 55 Drury 58 Ranson 55 Henrie 58 Jane 55 Fountain H 62 Tidance 56 Rebecca 62 —55a Theney 56 Richard 62 John King Lane 55 Thomas 65 Clear 55 James 47 Joseph 57 Anna 55 Pleasant 58 Pleasant 55 Aquilla 55 Adeline 55 Thomas Jefferson 55 Agnes 55 Pleasant 58 Vany 55 Robert Hall 58 Mary 55 Elisa 58 Caroline Matilda 40 Mary A 46 Mark (& etc) 58 -46 Isaac 45 Mary 59 Larkin 60 Sarah 45 Richard 60-61-62 James 46 James A 46 John 49 Loucinda Houstin 46 Rachel 46 Page 117 INDEX TO VOLUME 26, VIRGINIA PENSION ABSTRACTS: LANE OR LAIN: Lane or Lain, John 55b Margaret 49 Charles 37 John 49-51 -52 Sally 57 Virginia 49 James 48 Truman 49 Temperance 48 Ann Truman 49 John 54 Jemima Waddey 49 Hiram 54 Mary Anne 49 Henry 42-40 Sarah 49 Isham 40 HIRAM 49 Charles 55b Drury 59 Joseph 553 Caroline 39 Rebecca 55b Isham 45-40 I.H.40 Gisborne 4l,G1sborn 41 Joseph 40 LaFayette, Marquis 42- 7­ Tidance C 44 LAMRERT, WM 4 Lancaster Co Penna 15 John 55a Land, Joseph 47 _ Lawrence, Wm 71 Rebecca 55a Lawrence Co Missouri 102 Loudoun Co Va 70 -104-27 Joseph 40 " 104 Sarah W 40 Laurel Co Ky 105-106 Mary H 40 Long Island 48

Drury 40 LEE, CO VA 98 Rutherford 40 " Philip 80

Horatio G 40 LEAD MINES 57

Henry 40 IEDBETTER, CHHRLES 85

William 40 LEFTRIDGE, THOMAS 39 P W 36 Legrand, Joel 101 Mary Katharine 56 Legg, John 60 Mary H 36 Leister, Sarah 37 Sally 37 Charles 37 PAGE 118 INDEX TO VOLUME 26, VIRGINIA PENSION ABSTRACTS:

LEMEN, GEORGE E 22 MARION COUNTY KY 49-so

LEWIS, ANDREW COL 48 Martin, Joseph 21a

" Col C. 24 MADISON CO KY 7 LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION 12 Marion Co Indiana 100

LEWIS, CHARLES 24 Mansfield, Wm97 LEWIS COUNTY KY .47 Macon Co Ga 89 Lexington, Va ‘48 Marshall, Thomas 26

LITTLE YORK 84-87-5-80-7-70 MARKS, JOHN 24 Lincoln Co Ky 13 Mayes, George .2lb Louisville Ky 66 McGavock, Hush 66-67 James 66 Long, Isaac 95 Jacob ,67 Joseph 67 Long Island 5 Robert 67 Polly 67 LOUISA 61 Randal 67 Sally 67 Louisa Co Va 20-52--19-45 60--'42 Elizabeth 67 Losenberry, Stephen 65 David 67

LUCAS, Co 51 Margaret 67 LUCAS, LEODOCIA 105 Mcehehee, John Lieut 57 Lunenburg Co Va 88 _McGhehee, John 56 Lumberland New York 12 MC MINN COUNTY TENN 45 Lynch, Charles 56-57 McNutt, Margaret 67 Marshall, Thomas B 40--5 Samuel .67 MARSHALL MISSOURI 30 McDaniel, Isaac 84 Madison Co Ky 45 Meeker, Forrest 94 Mauk's District 55 Martha A 94 Madison Co Tenn 90 or 91 MAURY, CO TENN 75 Marshall S W 99 Mecklenburg Co Va 17

MATTHEWS, Co Va 68-69 Mead, Wm 52 87 Mason Co Ky 106-107 PAGE 119 INDEX TO VOLUME26, VIRGINIA PENSION ABSTRACTS: MERRIWETHER, Thomas 57-60 NASHVILLE TENN 67 MILLER, Samuel 4 New Kent County 61 William lOO New Orleans 93 Miller, Francis 68 New Comfort Va 87 Gabriel 69 Nelson, Wm26‘ America or New Hampshire 51 Averilla 68-69 New River 15 MIDDLEBROOK, NEW JERSEY 10 Nichols, Patsey 101 Montgomery Co Va 66-56 Nicholds,/ 103­ Ninety Six 9 Montgomery Co Tenn 91-56 59 Montgomery Co Ky 48-49 " 98 No1ands' ferry 104 Morgan , Gerard 22 Morgan Co Ten 24 NORFOLKVA 105-70--75 Morvette, Sargeant 7 100- 97--94- 54­ Morton, Joseph Capt 18 Nolechucky 32-33 Mollehan, Charles 100 Norfolk Co Va 41 Monroe Co Ga 89-88 North Lewisburv Ohio 33b Monroe Co Va 14 Monticello Indiana 94 NUSOMS FIELD 88

MOFFETT, JOSIAH 104 O'HARRE, JAMES 47 Montfort, Robert 17 OWENOR OWENS, Frederick 79 Monmouth24 battle 52 Charles 80-81 John 79 -81 Mosby, Robert 2O Harraway 80-81 Elizabeth 80 " William 78 Henrietta 83 Frances 83 Mass ey, Benjamin 61 Polly 83 Minner 83 MudIsland Fort Battle 6 John 83 -85-84 Joseph W 83 Mulligan, G M 97 Susan Ann 83 Jeremiah E 81 -85 NA SHVILIE TENN 70 Elizabeth 81 James 82-85 Nashville Tenn 67 Valuntine 82 Nancy 83 PAGE 120 INDEX TO VOLUME26, VIRGINIA PENSION ABSTRACTS:

OWEN OR OWENS, Dorothy 85 PATRICK CO VA 99 Thomas 86 James K 86 PAINE, COLEMAN 62 John 86 -87-88 Elisha 77-78 Park Co Indiana 60 Charles 76 Lavina 76 PETERSBUR“ 57 Sally 76 " Va 8 A E 77 Elizabeth 77-78 Petersburg, Through 59

OWENS, AVIRILLA 68 :Pend1eton, J 54 Thomas 68 Penn, Abraham 1 OAKLEY,Catharine 71 Petersburg Va 59 -88 George 70-71 Perkims, Peter 43 James 72-75 PHILADELPHIA 5-12--106-107 Susannah 70-71 Phi111ps, Sally 74 Nancy 71 Pierce, Elvira 22, W illiam 71 PITTSYLVANIA 57 " Co Va 56-31--18-15-45 n Oakley, Stephen 75 PITTSBURG PENNA 66-47 John 74, 75 PORTSMOUTH VA 77

OGLETHORP CO GA 89 POWHATAN CO VA 77-78 Points Fort 59 Orange Co Va 61 Portsmouth Va 41 Orange Co Va 13, 55-25 Patterson, Matthew 15 Powel, James R 61 Powell, Thomas 99 Pangle, Vany 35 Patrick Co Va 1 :ortsmouth Va 65-85-79 Parker, Josiah Col 52 Pope, John 37 Point, Pleasant Ohio 48 Pampling, ggges 57 Powels or Pamplin's company 89 Powles, Hook 24 Painty Fork 80 Prince Edward Co Va 78 Page , Lemuel 100 or Leonard 100 Page 121 INDEX TO VOLUME26, VIRGINIA PENSION ABSTRACTS:

PRINCE ANN CO VA 41 REYNOLDS, NANCY 98

P rince 51 RENTFRO, WINEFORD 55b

Princeton battle 52 REED, H CAPT 2 Prince George Co Va 85 Richmond Va 74 -51 Prince Ann Co 85 -41 RIPLEY CO INDIANA 15 Princeton Ky 21 b Rice, Elizabeth 20 Prince Edward Co Va 21-2 Betsey 20 Prince WmCo Va 76 Tandy 20 Prince Edward Co Va 57 RICHARSON, THOMAS 51 Prince George 3 Co Maryland 49 RICKING, ISRAEL H 21-b, Prince Georges Co 57 R ICHMOND VA 19 Princeton Battle 6 RICHMOND VA 80

PRIGMORE,Thomas 55a Richardson, Holt 26 Mahala 55a Ridgeville Ohio 10 Polly 55b ROANE CO TENN 37 Kezie ¢5a-b Roanoke Co Va 94 Lavina 55a ROCKCASTLE C0 KY 93 , Rockbridge Co Va 42-48 Rockingham Co Va 95- 102-22 Malinda 55b " Co N C 77-75­ Sally 55b Ross Co Ohio 84 Colerain township 84 Ruth Kelley 55b Lucinda Greene 55b Robinson, Christopher 73 Robertson Co Tenn 82-85 Proper, Thomas 78 Robeson, John 15 Pulasky Co Ky 7 Wm 15 PULLIAM, MOSES 78 Pugh, Josiah 69 Roberts, Wm84 RANEV, Jmms 54 Rockingham Co Va 22 Roane Co Tenn 55-52 RIDSTONE; 59 ROYSTON, ROSS OR ROSE 31 PAGE 122 INDEX TO VOLUME 26, VIRGINIA PENSION ABSTRACTS:

RUSH, JOHN CAPT 102 SHAWANEE INDIANS 52 Russell, Charles 64 SHEPHERD, JOHN B 100 Russell Creek 59 SHAVER, CATHARINE 95

" Owen, Capt 7 S henandoah Co Va 70-71 " George 43-43 Shelburne, Parish 27 Sarah 45 Shelby, Evan 21-a -32

RUTHERFORD CO TENN Smma¢,mmm1lIfl Rutledge Tenn 75 Shenandoah Co Va 55 Shelby Co Ky 2l—a RUBEL, OWEN CAET 7 " Co Indiana 7 RUSH, CO INDIANA 47 ” Isaac 55 colonel RUTTER, JAMES 5RYE COVE 21-a, Shelton, James 1 Savedge,Hartwell 63 NANCY 85 Shackford, Charles 74 Saluda river 21b Sinaer, Glen Va 22 Saunder, Mary 98 Smith, Robert 17 " David 97 Isaac 69 Savannah battle 51 Smith Co Tenn 85 SALT WORKS 72 Smith, Guy 57 SAVAGE, WILSE 83 Thomas 85 Lucy 85 Swith, Cgungg Tenn 79 Polly 85 Smithfield Va 65 SALINE CO MISSOVRI 50 Smith, James 107 Saint John township Smithfi Missouri 18 Smithland Ky 21-b

Surry Co Va 65 SNIDER, CA THARINE 22

SCORPION U S SLOOP,7O SNOW, WM CAPT 82 Scott, Charles 52 SOVTHAMPTON CO VA 57 Scott Co Ky 81-80 SPOTTSYLVANIA VA 61,52 Count“ - 42, 60-61 Scottsville Ky 97 and 6­ Spencer Joseph 25 SCHOOLFIELD, WM M 99 Page 123 INDEX TO VOLUME 26, VIRGINIA PENSION ABSTRACTS:

STEWART,Wm21a, 88-90-91 SUMMERALL CAPT VA 104 Martha 88 Stephens, Philip 55b Suffolk Va 88 Stewart, John 89-90-92 Surrv Co Va 105

Martha B 89 Surry Co N C 11 Thomas 89-90 Sycamore Shoals 52

Thomas H 89-90 TATURN, EDWARD 59

STARK CO OHIO 9 TARRANT, JAMES 92 VStanton, WmCapt 8 Tabb, Philip 68 Saint C1air's Indian war 12 Tackett, Peter 84 Stafford Co Va 11 Talbert, Nelly 85 Staunton 100 Tennessee agency 35-40

SLAUGHTER , Jz’-MMJJS 8 Thornberry, John 62 Steuben, General 88 Margaret A 62 " Baron 59 Thompson, Elizabeth 100

Sparta Va 51 " Wm 5 Stony Point 24 Threlkeld, Aaron 21-b Stokes, David 59 Tipton, Abraham 66 STmES,DmHD 88 Tiller, Benjamin 59 Stoner's Mill or Towles, Oliver 6 Stonners Mill 57 Tomlinson, Irvin 86 Stubblefield, George 55 52- 42 Sally 86 SMITHFIELD VA 85 Travis, Arthur 21-b Surry Co Va 57-79 Trallis, Samuel48 Sus sex Co Va 85 Sussex 79-85-21 Trenton, battle 6 -52-51 " New Jersey 5 Sullivan Co New Vorh 12 Sullivan Co Tenn 52 TRIGG, JOH 57 Summers, Mathew Capt 59 Triage, John 59 TRIMBLE, WM 46 Surry Co N C 11 Triplett, Simon70 rage 124 INDEX TO VOLUME 26, VIRGINIA PENSION ABSTRACTS VALLEYFORGE 70-52--25 WEAVER, Wm 98 -107 Turkey creek 14 John lO8-lOl-lO2 Turner, Wilson 94 Charles 95 Susannah 95 Uniontown, Penna 47 John P 100 John 105-6 Union Co Ohio 53b Sally 99 ' Walker, Mrs Ora (W S) 54 Margaret Z 99 Waits, George 76 Elizabeth lOO WARDEN, WM 95 Daniel lO5 Emeline 95 Joseph 106 Sarah 95 Mary 105-6 Mary Jane 95 Wallace, Michael 11 Samuel 105 Warren Co N C 82 Henry lO5 Warsaw Ky 59 Keziah 106 Warren Co Ohio 10 Nancy 101 WASHINGTON, GET GEO 25—5--7­ James lO2 77­ Lewis 105 WmColonel lOl Philip lO4 Washington Co N C 45 Mary 96 " Co Va 64 Jane 95 ” ” Tennessee 52-106-35 Susan 95 WATAU“A 52 WEAR, John 55a Watertown Tenn 74 WELLS, EDWARD 99 Welch, James 61 Wellborn, James 55 Watauga river 45 West, Spence 41 Waters, Dolly 86 " Augusta Va 14 Dolsy 86 WHITE CO TENN 64 Watson, Alexander Col 82 WHEELER, James 21b Watkins, Whit 59 John 2lb—2la Wayne General 72-80 Isaac 2]b—2la Wamscoat, Wright 70 Sally 21b Waters, Catharine 71 Henry 2lb-21a WEAVER George 96 Mary 21b Horatio 96 Mary Ann 21b Rebecca 96 Susannah 21a Elizabeth 96 Benjamin 21b Jacob Si ey 96 Polly 21b Harold or Hannah Lorain 96 Matilda 21b James 97-98 Susan 2lb Elizabeth 100-96-98 White Co Indiana 94 Charles H 100 Plains 51 battle 51 Sarah D lOO John 20 Lydia 100 White Plains 91 John 101 Whorton, Franklin 4 Patsy lOl White, Elisha 19 Adam 94 Williamsburg Va68-6l-65­ Katharine 94 Wilson Co Tenn 71-7O John 99-1OO Williamson Co Tenn 79 Nancy 99 Wilson, Martha B 89 Elizabeth lOO Wilkes Co N C 53 Judith 98 ii ll Ga Marv 98 Wilson, Charles T 90 Lucy 98 Susannah 98 PAGE 125

INDEX TO VOLUME26, VIRGINIA PENSION ABSTRACTS: WINCHESTER VA 105 Williams, Thomas 57 YORKTOWN,SIEGE 55a-64 Williamsburg Va 85-61­ H 26 Wilson Co Tenn 74 York sieae 12 Wilson Co Tenn 85 Williams, James 55 Yadkin C N C 11 Willis, OwenT 50 Wilson Co Tenn 86 Yorktown, 88-102 -77 Wilson Co Tenn 59 Yorktown 45 Wilson, Co N C 52 18 Wilson, James 18 York siege John 41 Williams, Lewis 80 York Siege 107 WILPIAM AND MARY COLLEGE 26 Winchester Barracks 55 Young, Nathan 54 Wilkinson, Sally 99 Winfree, Elizabeth 77-78 Young, Stephen 21b WILLIAMS, THOMAS 11 Wilson Co Tenn 41 Young, Nathan 53b Williamson Co Tenn 75 Wingfield, John 64 Winston, Isaac 64 Witcher, Wm15 Woodrough, John 55a Woods, John Capt 15-105 END Woodford Co Ky 8 Wooten, Dorothy 86 Woodrough, John 57 Woolen, Joshua 41 Wyrick, Wm 85 Wythe Co Va 66-67

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