Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 35176, William Bates, Va.
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Service Va. Bates, William Number S35176
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[typed fom with handwritten information filled in]

6943
Kentucky X
William Bates
of Bath Co in the state of Kentucky who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Davis of the Virginia line, for the term of 8 years 6 months

Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of - 8 -  Dollars per month, to commence on the 7 of July 1818

Certificate of Pension issued the 18h of July 1819 and sent to Hon. D. Trimble H. of Reps

Arrears to 4th of Sept 1818 1 mo 25/30 6/30 = 15 .. 51
Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4 Mar 1819 - 48 
$63''51

[in brackets] Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818

Con O Nov. 29.1822
[?] J. A. Turner
Owingsville, Ky

let to Hon A. Trumber Jan 29 '46
(see ltr in clm P'40 730 of pelas P. Norton)
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[Text is very faint]

William Bates
Virga. line Regmt. Davis Feby '79 [illegible] 3 yrs Declaration [illegible] by the testimony of Jos. Hensley [illegible]
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[Printed document with handwritten entries]

THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY,

Montgomery County, Sct. On this 7th day of July 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the circuit court, in and for the state aforesaid, personally appeared William Bates
aged fifty two years;-who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following statement and declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late law of Congress entitled, "an act to
provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States
in the Revolutionary War;" that he is a citizen of the state of Kentucky, and resident in the county of Bath; and that he was enlisted for during the war at Prince Edward Court House in the state of Virginia on or about the fall
the year 1779 by one John Davison a Soldier,
and served in the company commanded by captain White of the Regiment Virginia troops Commanded by Col. William Davis-

that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States, in the continental army, against the common enemy, until about the Spring 1783 when he was honorably discharged from service at [left blank] in the state [left blank]; that he was in service about three years and one half and he was in the battles of Guilford James Town, + at the taking of Lord Cornwallis, after which he fell sick and his officers neglected giving him a discharge the war being over and no need for troops, + the other troops discharged and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance his country for support; and that he has no evidence in his power of his services and discharge, other than that which is here tranmitted.

Sworn and declared before me the day and year aforesaid,

JP Clark circuit Judge
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[Printed document with handwritten entries]

Joseph Hensley Esq. States on oath that he served in the same Company with the above named William Bates and was orderly Sargent of the Company and knows that said Bates served as a soldier for during the war from the date of his Enlistment.

Thos William States on oath that said Bates is
in very indigent circumstances, and owns only one horse worth about thirty five Dollars and no other property, except Clothes -

The foregoing depositions of Joseph Hensley + Thos. Williams were sworn to before me the
day & year afsd.

I, JosJ. Clark Judge, &c. as aforesaid do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said William Bates did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months and upwards, on the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress
and it further appears to my satisfaction, that said applicant is in such indigent and reduced circumstances, as to require the aid of his country, pursuant to the above recited act.

Jos Clark circuit Judge

{SEAL OF THE COURT. is outlined]
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State of Kentucky Montgomery Circuit Sct.

I Hugh Lee Deputy Clerk of the Court of
the circuit aforesaid do hereby certify that James Clarke Esq. whose name appears to the foregoing certificate of the claim of William Bates was at the time of signing and certifying the same and now is of the Judges of the circuit courts in this State, and that due faith and credit is and ought the given to all acts by him so certified as well in all courts of Justice as thereout

[Possible image of a seal which is illegible]

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Court  aforesaid to be hereto affixed at Montgomery the 14th day of Sept 1878. In the 27th year of the Commonwealth.

H. Lane
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William Bates'
(underlined) Schedule.
6943
John A Turner
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State of Kentucky, Bath Circuit Sch: Aug: Term 1822.
William Bates, a Revolutionary pensioner proonced [pronounced] in Open Court a Schedule of his Estate and made oath to the same agreeably to Law, whereupon it was examined and the court being satisfied therewith ordered the same to be recorded in the words and figures following towit; "Bath Circuit Sch On this 17th day of August 1822 personally appeared in Open Court it being a Court of Record for said Circuit William Bates aged 57, Years the 14 July 1822 resident in the County of Bath in said Circuit, who being first duly sworn, according to Law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows:  In the Second Regiment Virginia line commanded by Colo. William Davis and was enlisted by William Davidson ano individual and was attached to a company commanded by Captain William Reed, he was enlisted about three years and a half before the close of the War the precise time not now recollected.  the number of his pension certificate is 6940. and his original statement bears date the 7th day of July 1818 and I do solemnly swear that I was a Resident Citizen of the United States, on the 18th of March, 1818; and that I have not since that time, by gift sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with an intent  thereby so to diminish it as to bring my self within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War,, passed on the 18th day
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of March 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person for Mr, in trust any property or securities or debts, due to Mr; Nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed.  and by Mr subscribed, to wit; Two Guns $28–  That he is by occupation a saltpetre maker that is is unable to make a living owning to age and infirmity; he has no family except himself
    William Bates-,,
Sworn to and declared on the 17th day of August 1822 before the Hone. Silas M. Robbins Circuit Judge of the 11th Judicial District, State of Kentucky
State of Kentucky, Bath Circuit Sch:
    John A. Turner  Clerk of the Court for the circuit aforesaid do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the schedule, thereto annexed, are truly copied from the Record of said Court; and I do further Certify, that it is the opinion of said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is Twenty Eight dollars
    In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this 21st day of September 1822.
J. A. [illegible] C.B.C.C
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October 2[number obscured - 8?], 1923.

Robert L Bates,
Lexington, Va.

Sir;

I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 35176, it appears that William Bates was born July 14, 1765, and enlisted at Prince Edward Court House, Virginia, in the fall of 1779 and served as a private in Captain White's company, Colonel William Davis' regiment of Virginia troops, he was afterwards attached to Captain WIlliam Reed's company and served until the spring of 1783. He was in the battles of Guilford, Jamestown and taking of Cornwallis.

He was allowed pension on his application executed July 7, 1818, while a resident of Bath County, Kentucky. 

There is no data on file as to his family.

Respectfully,
Commissioner.
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35176
Revy INVALID.

File No. 35176
William Bates
Pri Rev War

Act: 18th March 18th
Index:—Vol. 2, Page 28
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1907 Jun 27. Hist to Mrs. Will Eberhart letter in S. File "32122." 1914 Apl.IP.To Hon. Carl Hayden. [illegible] 1923-October. 22-Hist to Robert L. Bates 1930-Dec 12"  "Mrs. E B. Crane [illegible]
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Blank page with a round stamp

PENSION OFFICE.
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U.S.
APR 10 1914
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Carl Hayden
Arizona

House of Representatives
Washington

April 9, 1914.

Hon. G. H. Saltzgaber, Commissioner,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

My dear Sir:

I inclose herewith a letter I have received from Mr. James P. Bates, 1133 East Willetta Street, Phoenix, Arizona, and will greatly appreciate any information you may be able to furnish me regarding the military records of William Bates and Bennett Duncan who, as stated in Mr. Bates' letter, served in the Revolutionary War.

Yours very respectfully,
Carl Hayden [signature]
M.C. Arizona.
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Lexington, Va.
Sept. 10, 1923

Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:

In a communication from the Adjutant General's office reference was made to you as one possibly able to supply information relative to one James Shirley and one William Bates of the Revolutionary War. James Shirley is the only one of the name appearing on the roll of Virginia soldiers of that period. If you have a record of him, does it disclose where he came from? The William Bates, I think there are two of the name upon the Virginia soldiers, who I am interested in entered the Continental Army as a young man of about 18 years. He was present at Yorktown at the time of the Surrender. His youth, family tradition has it, prevented him from entering the Army at an earlier date. Any information your records might supply as these men would be appreciated if transmitted to me.

Very truly yours,
Robert L. Bates [signature]
Robert L. Bates.

Round stamp
PENSION OFFICE
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US
Sep 11 1923
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November 23 - 1930
To the Commissioner of Pensions
    Washington D.C.
Will you kindly write me if you have any information concerning the war record of the following heroes of the Revolutionary War.
One William Bates, (who was the son of Joseph Bates of Halifax Co. Va.) and his son James Alexander Bates, (my great-great Grand-father), who was born in Prince Edward Co, Va. in Dec. 1764.
I[sic] in a booklet of the Virginia Bates genealogy, that I have, it states that William Bates served in some of the most important battles, especially mentions that of Kings Mountain.
    His son James Alexander Bates

[postmark]
PENSION OFFICE U.S. DEC. 1 1930
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also served three years in Virginia line troupes.
    Stories handed down of his having been bugler - in this fathers army –
    I would like the details of their service and any dates of birth or death, these are not included in the booklet.
    Please state if possible, in whose regiment or company they served and in whose capacity also where they lived at the time of the war.
    I will be most grateful to you for any information you may give of either or both the above.
    Very Truly
    Mrs. Ellenia Bates Crane
    718 N. 16 Street
    Ft Smith, Ark.

[postmark]
PENSION OFFICE U. S.
DEC 1 1930
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In reply to your request of [blank], received [blank] for a statement of the military history of WIlliam Bates [name handwritten] a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) [information in parenthesis is crossed out] application for pension on file in this Bureau.

Sur. File 35176 [handwritten]

Chart with column headings
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.
Pr. Edw. C.H. Va Fall 79 to Spring 83 [handwritten]
LENGTH OF SERVICE.
RANK.
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN.
White [handwritten]
Wm Reed [handwritten]
COLONEL.
Wm Davis [handwritten]
STATE.
Va [handwritten]

Battles engaged in, Guildford, Jamestown + taking of Lord Cornwallis. [handwritten]
Residence of soldier at enlistment, v Enl. at Prince Edward C Ct., Va. [handwritten]
Date of application for pension, July 7 1818. [handwritten]
Residence at date of application, Bath Co. Ky. [handwritten]
Age at date of application, 52 born July 14, 1765 [handwritten]
Remarks: No data as to family - [handwritten]
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April 11, 1914.

Hon. Carl Hayden,
House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Hayden:

In response to your letter dated the ninth instant, requesting information for Mr. James P Bates, 1133 East Willette Street. Phoenix, Arizona, I have the honor to furnish you the military history of the only two William Bates of the Virginia troops, found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau, and advise you that said records fail to afford any information in regard to Bennett Duncan.

Sur. FIle No. 35,176. William Bates was allowed pension on his application executed July 7, 1818. at which time he was a resident of Bath County, Kentucky. It appears that he was born July 14, 1765. enlisted at Prince Edward Court House Virginia. in the Fall of 1779. in Captain White's company. Colonel William Davis' regiment: he was afterwards attached to Captain William Reed's company; was in the battles of Guildford, Jamestown and taking of Lord Cornwallis. and served until the Spring of 1783.

There is no family data on file.
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R. File No. 623[number looks like 1/2] William Bates applied for pension April 21, 1845, while a resident of Amherst County, Virginia. He stated the he was born in 1764. in Stafford County, Virginia but resided in Louisa County, Virginia when (being very large for his age) he was drafted for three months about Christmas 1779. in Captain Garrett's company, under Colonels Nelson and White.

Enlisted for six months in May 1781. in Captain Hughes' company. under Colonels Ennis and Taylor.

This claim was never allowed. for the reason that claimant failed to furnish satisfactory proof of six months' actual service. required by the Act of June 7, 1832. under which he applied.

Very respectfully,
G. M. Saltzgaber
Commissioner.
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Mrs. Ellenia Bates Crane,
718 North 16 Street,
Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Dear Madam:

You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.35176, that William Bates was born July 14, 1765 and enlisted at Prince Edward Court House, Virginia in the fall of 1779 and served as a private in Captain White's Company, Colonel William Davis' Regiment of Virginia Troops, he was afterwards attached to the Captain William Reed's Company and served until the spring of 1783. He was in the battles of Guilford, Jamestown and taking of Cornwallis.

He was allowed pension on his application executed July 7, 1818 while a resident of Bath County, Kentucky.

There are no data on file as to his family.

Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN,
Acting Commissioner.