Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 8689, Ambrose Haley, Va.
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(3-1776) Service Va. Haley, Ambrose Number S. 8689
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31642 Virginia Ambrose Haley of Charlotte in the State of Virginia who was a private in the [blank] commanded by Captain [blank] of the regt. commanded by Col. Holman in the Va. militia line for 6 months.

Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 20 dollars _cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 2 day of aug 1839, & sent to W. J. B. Bedford, Charlotte C.H. Virginia

Arrears to the 4th day of Mar 1839 $160.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4  Sep '39 10.00
                                                                  $170.00
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by DM [illegible] clerk, Book E. Vol. 6 1/9 Page 18.

Date of death nov of 98.
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34336 31642.
Declaration of “Ambrose Haley” for a Pension under Act June 7th 1832.
Allow 6 mos for $20. per annum 4 March 1831 Va Militia
Hon J.B. Bedford Charlotte CH Va
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Declaration 
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7th 1832.
State of Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
On this 6th day of May, 1839, personally appealed in open court, before the court of Charlotte County now sitting, Ambrose Haley, a resident of the County of Charlotte and State of Virginia, aged 80 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7th 1832.
That before the Commencement, and during the Revolutionary War, he was a resident of Lunenburg County, Virginia, and marched from the same county. that about the ninth of May, 1779,as well as he recollects, he was first drafted in the Militia from Lunenburg County, for the time of three months, under Capt Anthony Street, with a view of being stationed at Portsmouth, Virginia. He recollects that the British Navy suddenly and unexpectedly made its appearance in the Chesapeake Bay and burned and destroyed the provisions and stores of the army, deposited at Portsmouth, Norfolk and Suffolk, which occasioned the draft for troops. that upon reaching Petersburg, they understood, the Enemy had left the Bay, and as such, were stationed for the remainder of their time of service, at that place. Col. Nicholas Hopson commanded the Regiment to which he belonged. He served the said time faithfully, and was regularly discharged in writing, which discharge he has lost or mislaid. that he was again from the same county, drafted in the Militia, in the early part of the summer of 1780, under Capt. Walker, for the time of three months, and marched to North Carolina, and was at Gates’ defeat near Camden in August, 1780. General Stevens commanded the Regiment to which he belonged, and General Gates Commander in Chief. the Baron Dekalb was killed, he recollects, during the engagement. General Coswell commanded the North Carolina troops. He served the said time faithfully, and received a discharge in writing, which he has lost.
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that he was drafted again from the same County, in the early part of 1781, in the Militia, for the time of three months, under Capt Walker, and marched into North Carolina, thence to Hawkins and on to Sufford, where he met the army, and was engaged in the battle. After the battle they relocated to the Iron works, and as soon as the Troops were collected, pursued the direction the Enemy has taken, as far as Deep River, where he was stationed until his term of service expired. Peter Stokes was Lieutenant and Frederick Browder, Ensign, in Capt Walkers company. Col Cocke and Genl Stevens were commanding officers of the Regiment. Genl Stevens was wounded in the battle, and then the command devolved on Genl Lawson. General Green was Commander in-chief. He recollects the moves of Genl Huger, Col Lee and Col Washington, who were present on the occasion. He served the said time faithfully, and received a written discharge, which he has lost. He was drafted again from the same county, for the term of 6 or 8 weeks (he does not recollect which) in the summer of 1781, under Capt Knight, to march to Yorktown. at the time the company marched, he was very sick, insomuch, Capt Knight granted him a furlough to remain until able to join his company. so soon as he recovered, and gained sufficient strength to march, he pressed on to Yorktown, but did not reach there until after the surrender of Cornwallis. on this occasion, he received a viable discharge. that the reason, he has so long delayed an application for a Pension, was the difficulty of obtaining satisfactory evidence in regards to the earlier periods of his service. He has recently obtained some evidence for a portion of that service. that most of the soldiers who served with him, are dead, or moved to parts unknown to him. that he is now very old, weak and feeble, and needs assistance from his country. He merely claims a Pension for six months service in the whole. that may in a measure, enable him to pass the remainder of his days in comfort and ease. He has no documentary evidence. There is no clergyman residing in his neighborhood. He humby [humbly] relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present; and declares that his name is not on
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the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
Ambrose Haley
sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
We Overton Petters & Walker Petters residing in the County of Charlotte, do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Ambrose Haley who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing Declaration; that we believe him to be 80 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution; and that we concur in that opinion.
Overton Petters [signature]
Walker Petters [signature]
sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the afore applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to know, that Overton Petters and Walker Petters, are residents in the County of Charlotte, and credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to full confidence.
I Winslow Robinson Clerk of the Court of Charlotte, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Ambrose Haley for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 6th day of May 1839
Winslow Robinson [signature]
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July 17, 1939
Virginia F. Burks
4008 MoFarlin Boulevard
Dallas, Texas
BA-J/AWF
Ambrose Haley S. 8689
John Maddox S. 30565
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to the following soldiers in the Revolutionary Wars
Anthony Phillips of Lunenburg County, Virginia;
Henery and Elisha Jarrell of Dinwiddie and Halifax Counties, Virginia;
John Ford of Dinwiddie and Halifax Counties, Virginia;
Lewis, John, Ambrose, and Thomas Hailey (Haley) of Halifax County, Virginia;
Peter Gill of Chesterfield and Halifax Counties, Virginia;
Virgel, and Henry Buford of Spotsylvania and Lunenburg Counties, Virginia;
John Maddox of Goochland County, Virginia.
George, John, and Frederick Jude (Judy) of Powhatan and Henrico Counties, Virginia;
Mathew Watson of Charlotte County, Virginia.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited trained clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is not possible to comply in full with each request which requires so much time and research.
You are furnished herewith the Revolutionary 
see the letter in this claim Ambrose Haley S. 8689
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War records of Ambrose Haley and John Maddox.
Very truly yours
A.D. HILLER
Executivs [executive] Assistant to the Administrator
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Virginia: Lunenburg County to wit:
I do hereby certify, that I was acquainted with Ambrose Haley in the War of the Revolution. According to my best recollection and belief, at this time, the said Ambrose Haley was drafted from the county of Lunenburg under Capt Street, and marched to Petersburg in Virginia where the troops were stationed. Mr. Ambrose Haley has reminded me of circumstances during this service, which convince me most clearly, that he did serve this tour of duty under Capt Street. How long. Mr. Haley served, I am unable to say; but suppose he was drafted for three months, it being the length of time for which I was drafted. this service was rendered about the time Suffolk was burned by the Militia. the month and year not recollected. I was a soldier of the Revolution at the time. 
WM Stokes [signature]

Virginia: Lunenburg County to wit:
I do hereby certify, that Capt William Stokes personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in & for the County and State aforesaid, and under oath that the above certificate contained the truth, to the best of his recollection and belief. I further certify, that he is a worthy, credible and respectable old soldier of the Revolution, and his statement entitled to full confidence. Sworn under my hand this 25th day of February, 1839.
J. N. Poultney [signature]
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17th/350 State of Virginia Lunenberg County (to wit)
William H Taylor Clerk of the court of Lunenberg county, do hereby certify that John N Poultney who hath given the proceeding is a magistrate as herein stated & that the signature thereto purporting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have herewith affixed my seal of office; and subscribed my name, this 13 day of May 1839
W.H. Taylor [signature]
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Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
I Seth Farley of Charlotte, do hereby certify, that I was acquainted with Ambrose Haley in the War of the Revolution, both of us being in the service together from Lunenburg County. We were drafted in the Militia under Capt Walker from Lunenburg in the early part of the year, 1781, for the term of three months, and marched to North Carolin, and were engaged in the battle of Guilford. He served the said term faithfully, and was always considered a good and true soldier to his country. I for this certify, that he was drafted, as I understand, once or twice before in the Militia, and marched to Petersburg, Va. I was not with him on those occasions, and can furnish no particular information. At Guilford, Col Cocker and General Lawson commanded our Regiment. I am in the 81st year of my age, and was a soldier of the Revolution. Seth Farley [signature]
Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
This day Seth Farley came before me a Justice of the peace in and for the county and state aforesaid, and made oath that the above certificate contained the truth to the best of his knowledge and recollection. I for this certify, the he is a credible, worthy, and respectable citizen, and his statement entitled to the utmost confidence. Given under my hand this 26th day of March, 1839.
John Broockes J.P. [signature]
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Virginia: Charlotte County to wit:
I William Dupree of Charlotte County, being a Justice of the peace in and for said county, do hereby certify that I was well acquainted with Ambrose Haley in the War of the Revolution, and recollect distinctly seeing him at the battle of Guilford in North Carolina in the year of 1781. He marched from Lunenburg under Capt Walker, and was drafted for three months, and served his tour of duty faithfully. I was not attached to the same company, but had frequent opportunities of meeting with him, during the time we were in service together. He was a good soldier and served his Country faithfully. I have understood he rendered other service in the War of the Revolution, of which I have no doubt. He is a man of good character, and his statement is entitled to the utmost confidence. Given under my hand this 1st day of April, 1839.
WM Dupree J.P. [signature]
Virginia, Charlotte County to wit.
I Winslow Robinson Clerk of the County Court of Charlotte aforesaid, do hereby Certify that John Broockes and William Dupree are acting justices of the peace in and for the said County, duly Commissioned and qualified, and that the Signatures annexed purporting to be theirs, are genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of my Office this 11th day of May 1839
Winslow Robinson C [signature]
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December 8, 1939 Om
Mrs. C. O. Robinson
416 Insurance Building
Indianapolis, Indiana. 
BA-J/AWF
Phillip Austin
S. 16035
Ambrose Haley [underlined and pointed to with an arrow]
S. 8689 [underlined]
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Philip Austin, pensioned while living in Clark County, Indiana, and of Ambrose Haley, pensioned while living in Charlotte County, Virginia. The Revolutionary War records of Philip Austin and Ambrose Haley are furnished you here- [end of word crossed out]
Philip Austin-S.16035
The data which follow concerning Philip Austin were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension S. 16035, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War. Philip Austin was born November 18,1765, in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The names of his parents are not given. While a resident of Columbia County, New York, Philip Austin enlisted April 1, 1782, served nine months as private in Captains Cannon's, Harris' and Newell's companies, Colonel Willett's New York regiment, protecting the frontier settlements from the invasions of the Indians, and guarding at Fort Plain. He moved to Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
See her letter in Philip Austin S.16035
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and enlisted sometime in March or April, 1783, served as private in Captain Joseph Williams’ company in Colonel John Greaton’s Third Massachusetts regiment, and in Colonel Jackson’s regiment, was discharged July 4, 1784.
The soldier, Philip Austin, moved from Massachusetts sometime in 1810, to Somerset County Pennsylvania, and sometime in 1816, moved to Clark County, Indiana.
He was allowed pension on his application executed February 11, 1833, then a resident of Clark County, Indiana. 
Philip Austin referred in 1821 to his family as follows:
Martha, his wife, aged twenty-seven years
Albert Gallatin, his son “ twelve years
Alice, his daughter, “ nine years
Alfred, his son, “ seven years
Susanna, his daughter “ five years
Samuel P., his son, “ two years.
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible family data.
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 apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data:
Philip Austin, certificate #6220
Issued February 26, 1833, rate $30.00 per annum
Commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832
Indiana Agency.
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Ambrose Haley-S.8689
The data which follow in regard to Ambrose Haley were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S. 8689, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth of Ambrose Haley, and names of his parents are not given.
While a resident of Lunenburg County, Virginia, Ambrose Haley enlisted sometime in May, 1779, served three months as private in Captain Anthony Street’s company, Colonel Nicholas Hopson’s Virginia regiment. He enlisted in the summer of 1780, served three months in Captain Walker’s company, under General Stevens, and was in the battle of Gates’ Defeat. He enlisted early in 1781, served three months in Captain Walker’s company, Colonel Cocke’s Virginia regiment, and was in the battle of Guilford Court House. He enlisted again in 1781, served in Captain Knight’s company, marched to Yorktown, but did not reach there until after the surrender of Cornwallis.
Ambrose Haley was allowed pension on his application executed May 6, 1839, at which time he was aged eighty years, and a resident of Charlotte County, Virginia.
The papers on file in this claim contain no discernible family data.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of the person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, it is suggested that you use the same address as
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given herein, and furnish the following data:
Ambrose Haley
Certificate # 31642
Issued August 2, 1839
Rate $20.00 per annum
Commenced March 4, 1831
Act of June 7, 1832
Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours
A.D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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July 17, 1939
Virginia F. Burks
4008 McFarlin Boulevard
Dallas, Texas
BA-J/AWF
Ambrose Haley S. 8689
John Maddox S. 30565
Dear Madam:
The data furnished herein concerning Ambrose Haley were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S. 8689, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth of Ambrose Haley and names of his parents were not stated.
While a resident of Lunenburg County, Virginia, Ambrose Haley enlisted sometime in May, 1779, served three months as private in Captain Anthony Street’s company, Colonel Nicholas Hopson’s Virginia regiment. He enlisted in the summer of 1780, served three months in Captain Walker’s company, under General Stevens, and was in the battle of Gates’ Defeat. He enlisted early in 1781, served three months in Captain Walker’s company, Colonel Cocke’s Virginia regiment, and was in the battle of Guilford Court House. He enlisted again in 1781, served in Captain Knight’s company, marched to Yorktown, but did not reach there until after the surrender of Cornwallis.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 6, 1839, at which time he was aged eighty years, and living in Charlotte County, Virginia.
The papers on file in this claim contain no
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discernible data in regard to the family of the soldier, Ambrose Haley.
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 apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data-
Ambrose Haley
Certificate # 31642
Issued August 2, 1839
Rate $20.00 per annum
Commenced March 4, 1831
Act of June 7, 1832
Virginia Agency.
John Maddox-S. 30565
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S. 30565, based upon the service of John Maddox in the War of the Revolution.
John Maddox was born and reared in Goochland County, Virginia. The date of his birth and names of his parents are not shown.
While residing in Goochland County, Virginia, John Maddox enlisted and served as a private with the Virginia troops, as follows:
In the fall of 1777, three months in Captain Gideon Hacker’s company, guarding British prisoners in Albemarle Barracks; in the spring of the following year, three months in Captain Gideon Hacker’s
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company, Colonel Campbell’s regiment; in the fall of the same year, three months in Captain Thomas Hacker’s company, Colonel Nathaniel Morris’ regiment, guarding the James River, in Richmond; in the spring of the following year, three months in Captain Humphrey Parish’s company, Colonel John Pleasant’s regiment; in the summer of the same year, three months in Captain Gideon Hacker’s company; in the fall of the same year three months in Captain Elisha Leak’s company; in the fall of 1781, three months in Captain Thomas Miller’s company, under Colonels Innis and Taylor, marched down the James River to Richmond, there joined the main army, commanded by La Fayette, and marched within fifteen miles of Yorktown, was stationed at Glouoester, to prevent the escape of the British.
John Maddox was allowed pension on his application executed November 3, 1834, at which time he was aged seventy-one years, and living in Ohio County, Kentucky.
John Maddox was allowed pension on his application executed November 3, 1834, at which time he was aged seventy-one years, and living in Ohio County, Kentucky.
The papers in this claim contain no discernible data relative to the family of the soldier, John Maddox.
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, use the same address as given herein, and furnish the following data-
John Maddox
Certificate #29870
Issued March 25, 1835
Rate $40.00 per annum
Commenced March 4, 1831
Act of June 7, 1832
Kentucky Agency.
Very truly yours
A.D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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May 29 Rend 2
Veterans Administration
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:

Will you please give me all particulars, in fact, any and everything concerning the following Revolutionary soldiers - 

Warrant of: Anthony Phillips "who refused to apply for a pension as he did not need it." He lived in Lunenburg Co. Va, mentioned in his father's will there in 1761.

Henry, Elisha, Jerrell (Gerald) and John Ford (illegible) of Dinwiddie Co. Va 1782 and later in Halifax Co. 1785-1800.

Sergt. Lewis Hailey (Haley) 1st Va. Regiment [illegible] a continental line in Col. Thomas Meriwether's Co. Halifax, Va. also Ambrose Hailey, Thomas Hailey, a private in Capt. Springer's Co. in Va line and John " in Col. John [illegible] Reg.

Peter Till of Chesterfield. Halifax Co. Va. 1784

Virgel and Henry B Buford Spotsylvania & Lunenburg. & they were were [sic] also privates.

John Maddox [illegible]. will 1789 in Goochland Va. wife Mary Boyd son Wilson Maddox 1st Va. state Regiment
George Jude, (Judy) private, Henrico Co,
John Judy (Jude) and Rederick Jude, both in infantry and [illegible] Ben Jude, Powhatan & Henrico Co. Va.
[stamped in top right corner:] Reserved June 9 1939 [illegible]
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Mathew Watson, will 1779 Charlotte Co. Father Mathew Sr. sister Sarah Watson Jude.
I know that this is a pretty large order, but I have been waiting to check and double-check on these pensions and be sure of them before writing for their warrant records, etc. Anything you have at all on them will please me very much.
Sincerely,
Virginia Ford Burks,
May 29. 1939.
4008 McFarlin Blvd,
Dallas, Texas.
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8689
Perlman
Invalid
File No. 8689
Ambrose Haley
Priv. Rev. War
Act: June 7th 1832
Index:-Vol. [illegible]. Page 161
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Robinson see her letter in Philip [illegible] S.16035 any