Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 31,080, Lewis Green, Va.
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(3-1776)

SERVICE  NUMBER
Va. Green, Lewis S. 31,080

CONTENTS
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23210
Kentucky
Lewis Green of Harlan Co in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the comp commanded by Captain Moore of the regt commanded by Col Shelby in the Virginia line for 1 year

Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 40 Dollars 00 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.

Certificate of Pension issued the 10 day of Dec 1833 and [illegible] [illegible]

Arrears to the 4th of Sept [$] 100.00
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 March [$] 20.00
[$] 120.00

{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}

Recorded by Dan Boyd Clerk.
Book E Vol. 7 Page 11

[written sideways on opposite page] Date of death not on a B
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28.348

[crossed out: Lewis Green]

Please Address Frank Ballinger Barborville Kentucky (pensions Agent)

[illegible] [illegeble]
$40

[written sideways] allow for one year 10th on [illegible] 33 Ph[illegible] Johnson

Johnson
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Declaration

In order to obtain the Benefit of the act of Congress
of the 7th of June 1832

State of Kentucky}
County of Harlan} I. T.

On this 4th day of November 1833 personally appeared before the undersigned an acting Justice of the peace for Harlan County Lewis Green a Resident of Cumberland River in the County of Harlan and State of Kentucky aged 82 years the 5th May [crossed out: illegible] last who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of this pension made by the act of Congress passed June the 7th 1832

That I [crossed out: he] enlisted in the spring of 1776 as well as I remember in the County of Russel and state of Virginia on Clinch river about nine miles from the county seat for and during the revolutionary war under John Blackmon Capt William Moore Lieut Joseph Moon (Brother of William) Ensign - Isaac Shelby Col I believe his name was Isaac I know it was Shelby- I was forted at Blackamon's fort on Clinch River after wards I was forted at Duncan's fort also - 10 mile higher up on the Clinch - Our constant Business was to guard the Frontiers from the Indians-- I can give no distinct history of my service for it was our continual employment from these forts to scour the surrounding country and spy out the hiding places of the indians and keep them from Annoying the Frontier Settlements I served seven years and was discharged when the war was over. I think in 1783 I rec. [received] my discharge from - Shelby I belive
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Declaration
In order to obtain the Benefit of the act of Congress of the 7th of June 1832
State of Kentucky
County of Harlan
On this 4th day of November 1833 personally appeared before the undersigned an acting of the peace for Harlan County Lewis Green a Resident of Cumberland River in the county of Harlan [added between lines] aged 82 years the 5th May last, and the State of Kentucky who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed the 7th 1832.
That he [crossed out] I enlisted in the spring of 1776 as well as I remember in the county of Russell and the state of Virginia on Clinch river about nine miles from the county seat for and during the revolutionary war under John Blackmon Capt William Moore Lieut Joseph Moon (Brother of William) Ensign Isaac Shelby [illegible].  I believe his name was Isaac - I know it was Shelby- I was forted at Blackmon's fort on Clinch River afterwards I was forted at Duncan's fort also - 10 miles higher up on the Clinch - Our constant business was to guard the frontiers from the Indian - I can give no distinct history of my service for it was our continual employment from these forts to scour the surrounding country and spy out the hiding places of the Indians and keep them from annoying the Frontier settlements.  I served seven years and was discharged when the war was over [added] I think in 1783.  I rec. my discharge from [illegible] I believe
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his name was Evan Shelby- I do not know what has become of this discharge - I never was in a General Battle - but many of the times, when in the discharge of my duties as a spy in reconnoitering the surrounding country that my fellow soldiers when least expecting it fell by my side - I do not know any living with by whom I could prove my service - if Congress had passed their law a few years earlier I could have formed Witness a plenty but now if any with whom I served are living it is unknown to me - After my enlistment I served under different Captains - I remember no other Col than Shelby.
Query 1 I was born in
Query 2 I have no record of my age but
3rd I was living in Russell County Virginia when I enlisted
4th I enlisted
5th I served no regular officers or continental regiments
6th In a written discharge for my service signed by - Shelby which is lost
7th I am known to the Rev James Hall, Jacob Lasher, John Jones, Nelson Salyers, Solomon Saylor, Larkin Howard, William Howard and many more who would testify as to my character for veracity and their  belief of my service as a soldier of the revolution
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I hereby relinquish any claim to a pension or annuity except the present and declare that my name is not on the pension roll or agency of any state--I further declare that from old age and bodily infirmity I am not able to travel to the court house a distance of 17 miles from where I live  Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Lewis Green We James Hall a clergyman residing in Harlan county Kentucky about 2 miles from the above applicant and William D. Green residing in the same county and state hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Lewis Green (having known him 21 years) who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be 82 years of age--that his 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 signed and sworn to the day and year above written before Elijah Green J. P. James Hall William D. Green And I do hereby declare my opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogations proscribed by the war department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states, and that from Bodily infirmity he is unable to attend court being a distance of 17 miles--And I further certify that James Hall who has signed the foregoing certificate is a clergyman of my own knowledge and that he together with William D. Green
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who has also signed the preceding certificate an all residents of Harlan County and are credible persons and their statements are entitled to credit given under my hand this day and date above written Elijah Green J. P I Henry Tuggle clerk of the Harlan County court do hereby certify that Elijah Green who has signed the preceding affidavit is a magistrate of Harlan County Kentucky and by virtue of his office one of the justices of the Harlan county court and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine sworn under my hand & deal of office this 5th day of November 1833  Henry Tuggle clerk of the Harlan County court
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May 23, 1939. 

Stella R. Miller 
Route #1
Pineville, Kentucky.

BA-J/ILL
Lewis Green  
S. 31080 

Dear Madam:  
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Lewis Green, who was a pensioner of Harlan County, Kentucky.  

The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 31080, based upon service of Lewis Green in the Revolutionary War.  

Lewis Green was born May 5,1751; [underlind] the place of his birth and names of his parents are not shown. [handwritten on side: Correct date of birth/J.L.L.]

While a resident of Russell County, Virginia, he enlisted in the spring of 1776, and served as private under Captain Blackamon and other captains, names not given, and Colonels Isaac and Evan Shelby in the Virginia troops and was discharged at the close of the war in 1783.  His service consisted in scouting and protecting the inhabitants on the frontier from the Indians, principally at Blackamon's and Duncan's Forts on Clinch River.

Lewis Green was allowed pension on his application executed November 4, 1833, at which time he resided in Harlan County, Kentucky.  He made no reference to wife or children.

In 1833, Elijah Green was a Justice of the Peace for Harlan County, Kentucky; William D. Green resided in Harlan County, also.  No relationship between these persons and the soldier's family was stated. 

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
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pensioner, you should address the Comptroller Genera, General Accounting Office, this city, and furnish the following data:  Lewis Green Certificate #25210 Issued December 10, 1833 Rate $40 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 Kentucky Agency.  Very truly yours, A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrater.
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August 5, 1932
BA-J/EEL

Mrs. Garland R. Ferrell
310 E. Elm Street
Wichita, Kansas

Dear Madam: 
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to several soldiers of the Revolutionary War. 
 Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims made to the United States for pension and bounty land based upon military service of soldiers of that war. 
A careful search of the Revolutionary War records has been made in your behalf and no record found of such claims having been made on account of the services of Northup Fuller of Henry Bayne or Bain. 
It is suggested that as a possible means of securing information in regard to the military service of soldiers of that war, you apply to The Adjutant General, War Department, this city.
The histories of Lewis Green and John Davis are furnished herewith.
Very truly yours 
A. D. HILLER 
Assistant to Administrator.
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August 5, 1932

BA-J/EEL
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Lewis Green-S.31080

Mrs. Garland R. Ferrell
310 E. Elm Street
Wichita, Kansas

Dear Madam:
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, S.31080, based upon the military service of Lewis Green in that war.
Lewis Green was born May 5, 1761, place not stated. [handwritten note ILL / [illegible] 1939 | should be 1751] 
While a resident of Russell County, Virginia, he enlisted in the spring of 1776, and served as a private under Captain Blackamon and other captains, names not given, and Colonels Isaac and Evan Shelby in the Virginia Troops, and was discharged at the close of the war in 1783. His service consisted in duty at Blackamon's and Duncum's Forts on Clinch River and in scouting and protecting the inhabitants of the frontier from the Indians. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 4, 1833, while residing in Harlan County, Kentucky, In 1833, Elijah Green was a magistrate of Harlan County, Kentucky, and William D. Green was then a resident of same county; no relationship of either Elijah or William Green to the soldier was shown.
Very truly yours
A.D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator.
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July 18, 1932
Lewis Green-S.31080
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BA-J/KEL

Mrs. Lucinda Green Aikman
323 S. Fountain
Wichita, Kansas

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request information
relative to Lewis Green, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.

The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file
in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, S.31080, based upon the
military service of Lewis Green in that war.

Lewis Green was born May 5, 1761, place not stated.

While a resident of Russell County, Virginia, he enlisted in the
spring of 1776, and served as a private under Captain Blackamon and
other captains, names not given, and Colonels Isaac and Evan Shelby
in the Virginia Troops, and was discharged at the close of the war
in 1783. His service consisted in duty at Blackamon's and Duncan's
Forts on Clinch River and in scouting and protecting the inhabitants
of the frontier from the Indians.

He was allowed pension on his application executed November 4,
1833, while residing in Harlan County, Kentucky.

It is not stated that soldier was ever married. There is no
claim for pension on file by any person as the widow of the above
named Lewis Green.

In 1823, Elijah Green was a magistrate of Harlan County, Kentucky,
and William D. Green was then a resident of same county; no
relationship of either Elijah or William Green to the soldier was
shown.

Very truly yours
[NO SIGNATURE]
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator.
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December 9, 1931
BA-J/EEL

Mabel Green
Box 343
Harlan, Kentucky

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request information
in regard to James McGeorge, William McGeorge (2), William Le
Force and Lewis Green, soldiers of the Revolutionary War.

Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained
from claims made to the United States for pension and bounty land
based upon military service of soldiers in that war.

A careful search of the Revolutionary War records has been made
in your behalf and no record found of such claims having been made
on account of the services of James McGeorge and William Le Force. [handwritten on side: searched illegible MMHF]

The full history of Lewis Green, and that of the only William
McGeorge follow:

The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file
in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, S.31080, based upon the
military service of Lewis Green in that war.

Lewis Green was born May 5, 1751, place not stated.

[Strikethrough 'He enlisted in'] [handwritten:] While a res. [resident] of  Russell County, Virginia,  [handwritten]^he enlisted in the spring of 1776,
served as a private under Captain Blackamon and other captains, names
not given, and Colonels Isaac and Evan Shelby, in the Virginia Troops,
and was discharged at the close of the war in 1783. His service
consisted in duty at Blackamon's and Duncum's Forts on Clinch iRver,
and in scouting and protecting the inhabitants of the frontier from
the Indians.

He was allowed pension on his application executed November 4,
1833, while residing on Cumberland River, Harlan County, Kentucky.

[Handwritten in blank space:] Date of death not on AB

It is not stated that soldier was ever married.

Elijah Green was a magistrate of Harlan County, Kentucky in 1833
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[Top left is an oval seal with the words: MORE THAN A CENTURY...remainder illegible]

[Top right, handwritten:]
Rev. + 1812
No. 72

[Remainder of page is typed:]

Rev. &1812 Wars Section
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

February 4, 1932
541

Rev. War claim for pension of Lewis Green,
File No.S.31080

Actual     1 of each page.
 
UNCERTIFIED.

75¢ ......................... 5 pages.
xxx
Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2
in. at top of each page and return
papers in each case in foldier ['i' crossed out] with
corresponding name and number.
The word "omit" written in
pencil on those pages which are not
to be copied. 

[to the right of the above paragraph]
Chief,Rev.&1812 Wars Section.

[At the bottom of the page there appears to be backward handwriting, most likely showing through from the reverse sid of the page.]
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[Letterhead]
LEWIS, NOEL & JONES
INCORPORATED
INSURANCE
FIRST STATE BANK BLDG.
HARLAN, KY.

[Oval seal in upper lefthand corner with the motto "MORE THAN A CENTURY OF SERVICE" on the radius and "[cutoff]H. B. President" above and W. N. ACHENBACH MANAGER
WESTERN DEPARTMENT
410 N. MICHIGAN AVE. CHICAGO, ILL. printed below]

[Round stamp on righthand side of page: Received Jan 28 1932][Remainder illegible]
[Stamped: 33763]

January 21, 1932

Mr. A. D. Hiller
Veterans Administration,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir: Re: BA-J/MMHF- Rev. War. 1-18-32

Enclosed find money order for 75¢ which
please send me photostate copy of pension papers 
of Lewis Green S-31080.

Very truly yours,
[Signature] Mabel Green

Mabel Green
Harlan, Ky
Box 343
['add' handwritten beside the address]

[Handwritten:]
Fee - copy of
pension record

[Typed] WHNg

[round stamp at bottom of page:]
Received
JAN 25 1932
RECEIPT SECTION
PENSION FILES SUB-DIVISION
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January 18, 1932.
BA-J/MMHF

Mabel Green,
Harlan,
Kentucky.

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you
request photostatic copies of original papers on
file in Revolutionary War claim for pension of Lewis
Green (S.31080) whose full record was furnished you
on December 9, 1931.

The number of pages to be copied in that claim
is five. The cost is fifteen cents a page.

The proper amount should be forwarded to this
office by money order drawn to the order of the
Treasurer of the United States,

Very truly yours,

[UNSIGNED]
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator.
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[Letterhead:]
ACCIDENT AND LIABILITY DEPARTMENT
AETNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
THE
AETNA CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY
AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT.
MORGAN B. BRAINARD, PRESIDENT

LEWIS, NOEL & JONES, Inc., Agents,
FIRST STATE BANK BUILDING.

HARLAN, KY.,

January 5, 1932


Commissioner of Pensions,
Washing, D. C.

Gentlemen:

Kindly refer to letter of December 9, 1931
" BA-J/EEL" and give the amount of photostat copy
of Pension 4-31080, Lewis Green, Rev. War.

Very truly yours,
[signed] Mabel Green

Mabel Green
Harlan, Ky

[round stamp:]
Received 
JAN 7 1932
[Partially obscured] SUB-DIV
U.S.V.[illegible]
[illegible]
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[Oval stamp with words: 
REVOLUTIONARY & 1812 WARS
SECTION
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
JULY 21 1932]

Wichita Kansas
310 E. Elm St
July 19 - 1932

Bureau of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Dear Sirs: Do your files show Revolutionary
service for [strikethrough] any or all of the
following - 

1. Northrup Fuller - b N.Y. State married there
about 1777 - to Mary Winters - moved to Virginia
early in 1784 to Montgomery Co - and later
to Clark Co. Ohio where he died 1839 - Had 7 children.

2. Lewis Green who enlisted in Russell Co. Va
Later went to Kentucky - near Harlow -

3. Henry Bayne [handwritten Baill] of Prince Georges Co. Md. who married
Sophia Duvall - Their 3rd child Samuel Bayne 
was born Nov 8 - 1781 - 

4. John Davis - Bucks Co. Penna [Pennsylvania] - b 1760 - d 1831
married - 1783 - Ann Simpson (1764-1851)
Very Sincrely [sincerely]
Helen B. Ferrell (Mrs. Garland R)
Registrar Eunice Sterling Chapter DAR.
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Wichita Kans [Kansas]
June-21-1932. 

Pension Department Washington, D.C. 

Dear Sirs: - 
Would you please send me record you have of Lewis Greens [underlined] application for pension of Revolutionary war He was living in Harlan Co. Ky when he rec'd pension He enlisted Russell Co. Ky. Did [underlined] his [underlined] widow [underlined] recieve pension?  
And Oblige 
Mrs. Lucinda Green Aikman 
323. So. Fountain Wichita Kans.

[stamped: RECEIVED JUN 23 1932 RECEIPT SECTION PENSION illegible/ SUB-DIVISION]
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[handwritten] Had been ans. when this came F 

Route 1, Pineville, Ky, May 23, 1939 

H. D. Hiller, Esq, 
Administrator., 
Veterans Administration., 
Washington, D. C.  

Sir:  
Will you please give me all the information available concerning my great-great-grandfather, Lewis Green [underlined], who received a Revolutionery pension while a resident of Harlan County, Kentucky?  

I wrote you for this information about two months ago, but have had no reply to my letter.

I trust you will be kind enough to give this present inquiry your early attention as I desire to use the information as a basis for my application for membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution.  

mWith my sincere thanks, I am, 
Yours cordially, 
Stella R. Miller 
(Mrs) Stella R. Miller 
Route 1., 
Pineville, Kentucky.

[stamped: RECEIVED MAY 25 1939 MAIL SUB-DIV, VETS ADM. READER 36]
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April 1. 1939

Veterans Administration,
Washington D.C.

Sirs:-
Will you kindly give me the complete military history of my great-great-grandfather, Lewis [underlined] Green [underlined], a soldier of the American Revolution, who was a Revolutionary  [underlined] Pensioner [underlined], living in Harlem [underlined] County [underlined], Kentucky [underlined] in 1830. [underlined]
ThankIing you in advance on your courtesy, [illegeble],
Sincerely,
Stella R. Miller
Route #1.
Pineville, 1 Kentucky
Bell County

[stamped: RECEIVED APR 5 1939 MAIL SUB-DIV  MAIL SUB-DIV, VETS ADM. READER 15]
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OLDEST IN THE WORLD FOUNDED 1710  JOHN F. STAFFORD, MANAGER E. C. SMITH, ASST. MANAGER J.A. BENZ, ASST. MANAGER C. W. OHLSEN, ASST. MANAGER LEWIS-NOEL & JONES INC., AGENTS FIRST STATE BANK BLDG HARLAN KY ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE COMPANY Sun [illegible] Office Limited of London WESTERN DEPARTMENT WRIGLEY BUILDING 410 NORTH MICHIGAN AVENUE CHICAGO October 26, 1931 Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C. Gentlemen:  Re:  Rev. Soldier.  Will you kindly send me a report on the following who are listed in the Revolutionary soldiers of Virginia:  o McGeorge-James---Acct. XV-493 only 1 nm?} William (King William) S. of W.1835-Pen.2.75 William-B.W.-war 4-267 o Laforce-Wm.-I. P. D.55.  Very truly yours, Mabel Green Mabel Green, Harlan, Ky Box 343 P.S.  Also will you give me a report on Lewis Green-(Kentucy Sons of Revolution)of Virginia, on pension 4oll 12-10-1833, pension began 3-4-1831-age 83.  Also give me the price of photostat copy of each.
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31080 Revy INVALID.  File No. 31,080 Lewis Green Prv Rev War Act:  June 7" 32" Index: --Vol. 2, Page 165 [Arrangement of 1870] 1931-Dec 9-Hist. to Mabel Green-EEL 1932 Jan. 18. Mabel Green adv. cost of photos, M.M.H.J. 1932 Feb. 11. Photos mailed to Mabel Green & account. Div. ntfd. A. D. Y. 1932 -July 18 Hist. to Mrs Lucinda G. Aikman--EEL 1932-Aug 5 - Hist to Mrs Garland R. Ferrell-EEL 1932-Oct 25-Miss Luke's letter copied & sent to Mewo.. Br. See Pen. I. Perry Cawood J.37817 1939- May 13- Hist. to Mrs. J. C. McNutt-EEL/ILL