Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 6304, for George Levisey, Virginia
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(8-1776) 
SERVICE |   |  NUMBER
Va | Levisey, George | R. 6304
     |  Livesay |
     | Livasay, Nancy
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CONTENTS
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[second page right side of documented copy is partially obscured and some print is cut off,  ie; the "cy" in agency and "ed"  after command]

13.100
Jonesborough Agen
George Levisey
of Hawkins Co in the State of Tennessee
who was a private in the company command
by Captain Hill of the regt command
by Col Arthur in the [illegible] ma
[crossed out: line] for 7 months from1778
_
Inscribed on the Roll of Jonesborough Agen
the rate of 23. Dollars 33 Cents per annum
commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
_
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 day of June
1833 - and sent to Hon J. Blair
Jonesborough.
_
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $46.66
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sep " 11 66
$58.33
_
{Revolutionary Claim,}
{Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by [signed] Wm Allison Clerk.
Book E Vol. 6  Page 128
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(1 )
State of Tennessee ⎬ SS.
Hancock County ⎬ On this 6th day of
April A.D. one thousand eight hundred
and fifty seven. Personally appeared before the County
Court of the County and state aforesaid Jesse S
Levasey a Citizen of said County of Hancock
and made oath in due form of Law that he
is a son and heir at Law of George Levasey 
and of Nancy Levasey both lots of said Hancock
( or in Hawkins) County deceased, that his said
father the said George was a pensioner of the
united States under act of 7. June 1832 at the rate
of (as well as recollected) twenty four Dollars per
annum. that he was paid at the Jonesborough

Tennessee agency up to the last service annual pay day
before his death.  That he died on the 19th day
of May -A.D. Eighteen hundred and
Thirty Seven and that his mother the said
Nancy survived him. That his said Father the
said George and his mother the said Nancy
had been married in Franklin County State of
Virginia Prior the year 1794 and that by
her said marriage she became entitled under the
act of July 7. 1838 and other subsequent acts to
a pension for the same amount, as was paid to
her husband the said George has that owing
to various causes none in bar of her claim she
never applied for nor received. That she lived
and continued the widow of said George until
the day of her death which took place on
the 21st day of November A.D. Eighteen hundred and Forty Two. And that at her death she left
the following Children Surviving to wit, James
Peter, George Enoch, Joseph, Thomas, and
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Edmond Levasy. And Rachel [and; crossed out} Margaret and
Elizabeth Three daughters.  That James was the
Eldest that he died in April 1856 and was Seventy
two years of age.  That most of said Children reside
in Hancock County Tennessee except those who
reside at a great distance.  Affiant further
States that he is administrator of the Estate of his
said mother the said Nancy Levasy deceased.
And makes this declaration for the purpose of
obtaining as administrator aforesaid for the
benefit of himself and the other surviving
Children The amount of pension to which
Their said mother was entitled as aforesaid
and to substantiate his right thereto as asks
Examination of such proof as was never
in the pension office and to these herewith
submitted. And he further states that the pension
Certificate issued to his father aforesaid is lost. that
there is no family record of the marriage of his father
and mother in Franklin County VA but that ever
since he can recollect and that has been
at least thirty   years, his father
and mother lived together as man and wife
and that after the death of my father my
mother never again married but died [illegible]
of my father, except the record of Marriage
exists in said county in Virginia he does not
believe it exists any where, the affiant though
states positively as to the dates and days upon
which his father and mother died because
he well recollects them, and the same is marked
upon the tomb stones on their graves put their

Shortly after their deaths, and in this he
cannot be mistaken, without other record
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as to said dates, he further states that some of the
aforesaid Children reside in Hancock County Ten.
some in Virginia and some in North Carolina
too remote and scattered to present a united
Claim. but state positivly that he truly
represents the relation of himself and Co-heirs
to said decedents, and that a principal
part of them are now living
     Know all men by these presents that
I Jesse S Levasey administrator of the Estate
of Nancy Levasy deceased of Hancock
County Tennessee do for the purpose of
obtaining the arrears of pension due to 
me in right of my said mother as aforesaid
and to be divided equally amongst my
surviving brothers and sisters hereby appoint
Absalom L. Burem attorney at Law Mill Bend
Tennessee my true and lawful attorney for
the purpose aforesaid.
Witness my hand & seal this said 6th
day of April A.D. 1857
Jesse S. Livsay
Witness 

1. Jacob Delp
2. John Depew
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court
this 6th day of April 1857 And
I certify that I know Jesse Lease and
his family and that his statements are
entitled to confidence
Thos R Coleman Judge [Handwritten Seal]
County Court of Hancock
County Tennessee
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And the said declarant Jessee by his attorney
amends his declaration as aforesaid and says
that Nancy Anderson was the maiden name of
his said (mother) Grandmother and before
her said marriage with the said George Levasy
the marriage aforesaid in Franklin
County Virginia prior the [illegible] February
1794. as alleged

Jesse S. Levasey
by his attorney
A.L. Burem
Mill Bend Ten
14th April, 1857 -
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Testimony
George Levisey
18762
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State of Tennessee
Hawkins County
SS.
On this 2nd day of October 1832
personally appeared before the Judge
of the Circuit Court for the county of Hawkins,
now sitting, George Levisey a resident of said
county and state aged Sixty Eight 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
7th June 1832 - that he entered the Service of
the United States under the following named
officers and Served as herein stated [illegible]
That he entered the Service of the United
States as a volunteer sometime in June 1778
in Henry County State of Virginia under Col.
Arthur, and Captain Hill, and was marched
against the tories in the Counties of Bedford and
Henry and continued two months in
in Service and was discharged sometime in
August 1778 having Served fully two months.
Again declarant entered the said Service of
the United States by being drafted in the month of
March in the year 1781 in the county of Henry
aforesaid and served in Captain Renfrois camp
and in the regiment commanded by Col.
Lynn of the militia, and after rendezvousing
at Henry Old Court House he was [illegible]
with his regiment into South Carolina on
the waters of Dan River, with the intention
of joining General Green, but his regiment
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was battered at the cross roads, on the waters of Dan River, in order to prevent Col. Tarlton from laying waste and attacking the settlements on that river, a report having instructed Col. Lyon that Col Tarlton was approaching that quarter, and after remaining about three months in Said Service declarant with the
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He furthermore states he received no written discharges that he now recollects of at Either of the periods above named -
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll or agency of any State. Sworn to & Subscribed the day & year aforesaid. He states he was born in Fort Bedford, in the State of Virginia
George x his mark Levesey
sworn to in open court
the 2nd October 1832
W B Mitchell Clk

And at the same time personally appeared in open Court Peter Anderson who being duly sworn states that he resides in the same neighbourhood of the Said applicant for a pension and further that he has been acquainted with him ever since the said applicant was a boy and lived within about two & a half miles of the Said applicant when he resided in the State of Virginia the Said applicant residing in Henry County and this afiant in Bedford County near the line that separated the two counties. that during the Revolutionary war, this affiant was intimately acquainted with said applicant and knows of his having performed the tours spoken of in his Said declaration, that this affiant had a Brother who served with the said applicant during the different periods spoken of in his declaration.
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid
Peter x his mark Anderson
W B Mitchell Clk
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We Jonathan Pridmor & Joseph Baker Esquire residing in the Same Neighborhood of the within applicant for a Pension hereby certify that we are well acquainted with the Said George Levesey who has Subscribed and Sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be Sixty Eight years of age, and that he is reputed and believed in the Neighborhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion Sworn to and Subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Jonathan Pidmor
Joseph Baker
W B Mitchell Clk

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 above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states and the Court further Certifies that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court that Jonathan Pridmor who has signed the preceding Certificate are residents in the County of Hawkins are credible Persons and that their statement are entitled to Credit
Elio Scott one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Law and Equality in & for the State of Tennessee aforesaid

I Willie B Mitchell Clerk of the Circuit Court for the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee Do Certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of George Levesey for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and private seal not having any seal of office this 5th day of October 1832-
W B Mitchell Clk

Per Testimony
George Levisey
18762
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18762
George Levisey T.
from 1778 private
7 months.
10,11,12,16,17
$23.33/100
such another long brief

Hon J. Blair
Jonesboro.
T.
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BRIEF in the case of George Levisey
of Hawkins County in the State of Tennessee.
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court.

2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?

3. How old is he? 68.

4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.

Period.
[1] Vol. IN 1778 June
[2] drafted 1781 Mch
[3] 1781 July
Duration of Service. Years, Months, Days.
[1] 2 Months
[2] 3 Months
[3] 2 Months
Rank. As a
[1] pr.
[2] "
[3] "
Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served. Gen.
[1] Col. Arthur Capt Hill Va Mal
[2] Col Lyon
[3] Col Richardson - Capt. Hal.

5. In what battles was he engaged? none

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Henry Co Va.

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Trady. & witness.

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? No Seal of Office

I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.

W L. Williams Examining Clerk.
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Ages of
George & Nancy
Levaseys Children
Hancock Co. Ten,

to be returned to A. L. Burem
Will Bond
Ten

104
6
624

1833
1802
29
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James Livesay was born October the 28 day in the year of our lord 1782

Elebeth Livesay was born September the 17 yare of our Lord 1784

Peter Lives was born March the 13 day in the yare of our Lord 1786

Reachel Livesay was born february the 6 day in the yare of our Lord 1789

Marget Livesay was born february the 18 day in the yare of our Lord 1791

Thomes Livesay was Born february the 24 day in the yare of our Lord 1793

Gorge Livesay was Born Aparl the 2 day in the yare of our Lord 1794

Mary Livesay was Born August the 14 day in the yare of our Lord 1796

Edmon Livesay was Born May the 3 day in the yare of our Lord 1799

Jas Livesay was Born the 19 of May in the
of our Lord 182 (1802)

Enoch Livesay was Born October 28 in the yare of our Lord 1804
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[3 columns]

[left column]
1821
1782
39

1821
1786
35

1833
1794
39

1833
1789
44

1833
1782
51

[center column]
1821
1791
30

1821
1799
22

Ages of
George & Nancy
Levasey s children
Hancock Co. Ten

to be returned to
A. L. Burem
Mill Bend
Ten

104
6
624
1830
1801
29

[right column]
1821
1784
37
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[initials V. L. W.]
Rev War Section

May 12, 1914

Mr. Charles J. Houston
1104 First Nations. Bank Bldg
San Francisco, Cal.

Sir:

In addition to the military history of George Levisey,
R. File No. 6.304. Rev. War, you are furnished the following
data as to his children.

James born October 26, 1782, died 1855 or April 1856
Elizabeth born September 17, 1784.
Peter born March 13, 1786.
Reachel born February 6, 1789.
Marget born February 18, 1791.
Thomas born February 24, 179.
George born April 2, 1794.
Mary born August 14, 1796.
Edmon born May3, 1799.
Jos born May 19, 1802.
Enoch born October 28, 1804.
Grand children.
John W. Livasay
Jesses S. Livery, son of Peter.

Very respectfully,
GM Saltzgaber [signature]
Commissioner.
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[written in left hand corner]
1914 May 12 Hist. to Chas
J. Houston Letter in S.F.
31081 Thomas Graham.

6302
P.O.
Nancy Sevisey
Service:

Enlisted: REJECTED, 18
Discharged:, 18

Application Filed:, 18

Alleges:
Re-enlisted:

Attorney:
P.O.
  Recognized.     Contract.
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George Levees
Pen. papers

for Jonesboro
agency by request
J Blair
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BRIEoF Objections to the admission of Pension Claim, of which those
answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
George Levisey  which require
further proof or explanation.

I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides:?

II.  Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides?

III.  If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason
assigned for his not doing so?

IV.  Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served?

V.  *Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he
served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension
he is entitled?

VI.  Has he given any names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations?

VII.  Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of
Jan 7, 1832?

VIII.  Has the Court given their opinion?

IX.  Has the Clerk given his certificate?

X.  Is the Clerk's seal affixed?  And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished
from any other seal?  No
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XI.  Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another resectable citizen as to
their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolu-
tionary service?  No. two citizens

XII.  If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtain-
ing it?  No

XIII.  If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one
living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?

VIX. +If the applicant's name s not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness
or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath,
certified to the credibility of the witness to witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the
regulations direct?


XV.  Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age,
as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?

XVI.  ++ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?  No

XVII.  Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily?  And,
if not, which of them is not answered?  2.7.

EXPLANATORY NOTES.

*Quere V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being
duly sworn, deposit and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he
cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recol-
lection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades;  For  ____
year ___ months, ____ days, I served as a months ____ For ____
and ____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.
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3

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served,
and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the
pensioner and the length of his service.  The use of the phrase about three or four months is too in-
definite, and all such qualifying expressions as objectionable.  Some persons who apply for pensions
merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the 
officers, and other particulars respecting their service.  This form of a declaration is highly objection-
able. It must  in every case be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration
of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the
applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either
in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not em-
ployed in any civil pursuit
+QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must
prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time
of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the
regiment, company, and line to which he belonged.  The magistrate who may administer the oaths
must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magis-
trate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
++QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not
written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the cer-
tificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass
under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly
attached to the certificate.
   In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of
office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the
certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
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Case of George Levisey.

No allowance can be made for additional
services, where no mention has been made of
them in the original declaration. The certifi-
is made out for 7 months, the amount due
for the services mentioned in the first declaration.
May 31
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Communication

Jessee S. Levasays
claim




Filed by
AL Burem
Mill Bend
Ten
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Mill Bend Tennessee
September 185

Sir:

With a view to [illegible] prove a marriage
by reputation and to meet the obligations [illegible] in your
letter to me of date 3d August last in this case
the additional proofs are respectfully submitted
And I insist that the original papers and proofs &
the addtional testimony herewith shows most [illegible]
=s [illegible] the following.
     1st The continuous cohabitation of George and
Nancy Levasey as man and "wife" to the day of
said Georges death which is shown to have been on
the 19 May 1837.
     2nd As to time of marriage it is shown
[illegible]only by oath of the claimant and the children
but of disinterested persons that the identify of the
said children as this  "consecutivity acknowledged and
[illegible] as legitimate" by the parties.  The genuineness
of the family record submitted being well established.
and clearly shows the birth of eleven children
in reasonable natural and regular order showing
the eldest and [illegible] of the eleven to have been
prior to 1 January 1794.
     3d.  The [illegible] has been well proven that
the party claimant is administration [illegible]
of George Levsays estate identical with the party in
questions.  and had in such capacity in 1854 drew from
the 3d audtin "arrears due at his death" and to whom
referenced is made.  JL is equally well proved that the
wife and widow of said George.  The said Nancy lived
after the death of her husband six years six months
and two days.  having dies Nov. 2. 1843. during
which time she was entitled to have [illegible] the stipend.
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allowed her husband. and which she never did recur
     And that these several points meets
in effect the objections alluded to and claimant
relys upon the scope of his proofs as in his papers
shown.  And of the decisions of the Hon. Acting Secty
D. C. Goddard made Sept 13. 1850 in the case of
Rhoda O. Quin widow of John and insists that
in that case the claims of Mrs O. Quinn would have
been allowed. "aside from the direct affidaint" of the
said claimant.
     In no case has [illegible] any proof
been [illegible] when primary was existing.
     It remains their for me to
most respectfully request that the enclosed additional
proofs be examined together with a review of the
original papers.  That such points as are not
noticed in your letter aforesaid be conceded and
that such collateral, cumulative presumptive
and conclusions evidence  of marriage as is
afforded be considered.  That the claims be [illegible]
and certificate issued.
      It is my duty to further request
that you will return to me the family record
sheet transmitted and your attention is asked
to the custody of [illegible] Stricklands letter to me herewith
included in regard thereto.
With the highest regard
I am your obedient servant
Absalom L. Burem
Mill Bend 
Ten.

Hon Geo. C. Whiting
Comm of pensions
Washington
D.C.
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P.S.  Since writing I had thought perhaps explanation
as to why a distribution of the estate of George Levasey
at his death was not formally made might be
requisite.  Therefore I submit the certificate of of the
Clerk of our County Court.  Which shows that
1st James Levasey administered upon the
estate of George as June term 1837.
2nd That he never made a settlement
3rd That the Circuit Court
then only had jurisdiction to partition
estates
I have called upon the Clerk of the Circuit
Court who is unable to find any record in
the case his certificate accordingly can
be given if necessary.
It can be shown by hand that
before partition was made James Levasey
the admi died thus lands lay in that part
of Hawkins County stricken off 1840 to erect
the new County of Hancock.  The widow
and children sold and divided amongst
themselves their several shares in said
estate without the action of any court
Believing here as I do that your office
[illegible] from all the papers submitted in the 
case be irresistibly conducted to the belief
that the marriage is by reputation without
such redundant proof will enough sustain
and fully knowing from personal knowledge
the justness of the claim the papers are
submitted with the hope of the [illegible] of
the claim upon them.

Your servant Respy
A.S. Burem
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Jesse S. Levasay
adm. of Nancy
Levasay claim to
previous due to said
Nancy at her death

Additional proofs
Filed by
A. L. Burem
Mill Bend 
Ten
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State of Tennessee  Before me a justice of the peace
Hancock County} in and for said County personally
came the undersigned subscribers and each made oath
that they have been residents of Hawkins and Hancock
Counties in Tennessee since the year 1816 continuously
till now.  They [illegible] this state that they were acquainted
with George Levasey and Nancy his wife and
widow.  Whose date of marriage identity of 6 children
He is required to [illegible] we knew all the children of
said decedents that [illegible] in this county amongst them
James and Elizabeth said to be the two eldest they
were each regarded by said George and Nancy as
their children and from their ages apparently
we have every reason to believe they were each
born prior to 1794.  We have [illegible] the proofs
herewith read case the fact, substantially
[illegible] as always stated by said George and
said Nancy in their lifetimes and such is now
and always has been generally believed in their
neighborhood when they died
                                                             Thomas Anderson
Attest
1. Wm M Strickland                             James Anderson
2.  B S Launguen                                 Eli Anderson
[illegible]

The above statement was sworn to and subscribed
by each affiant before me this 22nd day of Aug
A.D. 1857 and I certify that I know
all of the witnesses they are credible persons who
beside him and are old enough to know what
they state and the [illegible] is entitled to [illegible]

Thomas A Anderson.     J.P. [seal]
for Hancacok Co. Tennessee


B. attach this half sheet to the other under seal
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Jessee S. Levasey amends his affidaint in the several  [illegible]
[illegible] in [illegible] Stricklands letter addressed "A.L.
Burem" herewith marked Exhibit A
August 22, 1857

Jesseee S. Levasey
By his [illegible] A. L. Burem
Mill Bend
Ten.



[written sideways at bottom of page]
Jessee S. Levasey
Add of Nancy
Levasey claim to
pensions due to said
Nancy at her death
Additionaly proofs


Filed by
A L Burem
Mill Bend 
Ten
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Abington June 29th 1857.
Comm of Pensions
Dear Sir
The [illegible] of Levisey
are often writing to me in relation to
claims in right of the widow of George
Levisey who was a pensioner, they say 
in a subsequent note that the widow
never drew pension in right of her husband
after his death,  I required of them, if
George Levisy was a Pensioner to send
me his certificate, but they cannot find
it.  I however find he was Pensioned,
in Tennessee,  Will you please inform 
me if the widow drew any pensionIf she did, the presumption is they have
no claim.  
I am Sir
Very respectfully
your obt st
JW Stevens
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from R6304
Geo Levisey
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No Rev War Claim found for
Nancy Couch or Crouch.

Jonesville Va Nov 15th 1859

Dear Sir I am requesting by Mr. Edmond
Levisay to inquire of you what dispostion
was made of the application of Nancy Crouch
or Couch for a pension in right of her Husband servic
-es in the revolutionary war.  they cannot
tell me anything about the number & 
only the proof of identity & was made
in the summer of 1855 by John W. Stevens
as her attorney, who had runaway and 
given the widows children no information
of the condition of her claim.  Mr. Levisay
who is son-in-law to Mrs. Crouch or Couch thinks
that Stevens has defrauded him by
obtaining the necessary Powers to draw
the money and has departed to parts 
unknown.  Mr. Levisay is very ignorant
and can't tell what has been done only 
that Stevens wrote to him that he had
all the proof needed to establish the claim
if you will be kind enough to examine
the records of your office for the [illegible] 1855
for the applications of John W. Stevens
of Abingdon Va to see what condition 
her claim is in your [illegible] a
favor on your friend as well as a
great [illegible]indings to Mr. Levisay

I am with esteem
your obt servt
E.B. Crockett
[illegible]

Jonesville Lee C.h. Va
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State of Virginia
County of Franklin} to [illegible]
I Robert A. Scott Clerk of the County Court in and
for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that
I have reviewed the records of my office from 1786
up to 1800 and can't find any record evidence of the
marriage of George Livesay and Nancy Anderson
either marriage license bond, or the [illegible] of the
marriage.  I further certify that the records of marriages
about the above dates is quite imperfect and irregular.
In testimony whereof I have hereto
set my hand and affixed the seal
of the said Court this 18th day of
June AD 1857 in the 81st year of
the Commonwealth.
Ro. A. Scott Cll
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Ex. A

Jessee Levasay s.
claims
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Sneedville Sept 11th 1839

[illegible] A.L. Burem
Mill Bend Ten

Sir, all right
Just in time for the mail
NB in the certificates of
James  T Livsey & Peter Livsey
they say that Peter does not
live on the place where George
the soldier settled in 1816 and
lived and died but where the
widow lived after the death 
of said George and [illegible] she
died but they were both buried
on the old place about 1 mile 
from  [illegible] the said Peter now
lives and they further say that
this is one of the heirs that lives
in west Tennessee that he
does not live in Hancock as is stated
in the certificate that is [illegible]
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I have through [illegible] degree
of difficulty obtained the old family
record of George Livsey which you will find enclosed

I am Sir your
Obedient servant
and friend
Wm W. Strickland
Sneedville Tenn

Col A. L Burem
Mill Bend Tenn
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Mill Bend Tennessee
Octo 13 1857

Sirs
Being delirious to present every proof in my
[illegible] to satisfy your office of the [illegible] of the claims
of Jesse S. Levasey a [illegible] of Nancy Levasey [illegible] widow
of George [illegible] if filed.  The enclosed letter from J W
Strickland to me is submitted.  To show
First , that Nancy the widow od George in whose
right the claim is founded.  Never applied for claim as
part of said Georges estate.
Second that no partition of the lands was
made after the death of said George And therefore
[illegible] are unable to give any judicial record of
either, as required.
There is no doubt at all that Nancy the
mother of claimants was the widow of George, and
that from the ages f the children. their marriage
took place prior to 1794. I hope the claim
will be allowed.

With profound regard
your servt
A. L. Burem
Milk Bend
Te

Hon G. C. Whiting
Com of Pens..
Washington 
DC.
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Comm
Levasey claim
to Com. of Pens.
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Milk Bend Tennessee
6th July 1852

Sir:
Jesse S Levasey as a admire of Nancy
Levasey decd. Who was widow of George Levasey
a pensioner under act 7 June 1832.  Claims[illegible]
amount of pensions that was due said Nancy
at her death and for which she never made
any application.  The papers in support of
the claim are enclosed.
The claimant has recently made
application as admr [illegible] now of George Levasey
decd for arrears due said George as his death
the amount due has been paid by the third
auditor of the Levasey.
There appearing no record of the
marriage of the parties in [illegible] such proof as
is thought sufficient to prove marriage by
reputation has been taken in the County Court
of Hancock County Tennessee the domicile
of the parties as to the time of marriage the
ages of the children and referred to as conclusive
evidence of that point.
As to the precise amount of
Georges pension a reliance is placed upon
the record of your office.  expecting that
sufficient identity is otherwise afforded
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in the papers and on that point as near
the true [illegible] is given as under the
circumstances it could be thought it is
said the amount may be found 30$ per
annum 6$ being retained by the [illegible] 
agent
[illegible] the parties there are none
more respectable in the community and
Mrs Levasey having no immediate call for
the fund is the only reason probably that
she never applied. in regard to [illegible] with
her children the [illegible] is probably true this
is however given incidentally to show the facts
in order to conduct your office to the facts 
necessary
It is presumed and hoped
the claim is finally established is just and
will be upon the proofs submitted [illegible]
se be pleased to send certificate payable
at [illegible] agency

With much regard to 
your [illegible] servant
A.L. Burem
Mill Bend 
Tn
Hon Geo. C. Whiting
Comm of Pensions
Washington
D. C.
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[illegible] The oldest child was born 1782 the clerk testifies
no marriage from 1786 to 1800 the search it
would seem  [illegible]the priority in the act claimed
under 1794 the reputation being considered it
is in the  [illegible] of imperfection of the [illegible] records
thought unnecessary to have the clerks certificate
amended and is therefore submitted

A.L.B.
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Sneedville
Oct 6th 1852

Col A.L. Burem
Mill Bend Tenessee

Dear Sit
Mr. Joseph Livesay states that
his mother at the death of
his father gave her part of
the estate to Peter to take 
care of [illegible] her life time
and that she had no [illegible]
in his fathers land, but that
his brother Peter
had a deed of Trust
on his fathers land and at 
the death of his father he
sold the land and took out
of the price of the land what 
was due to him and divided
the balance between the
heirs he further states that
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he the said Joseph does not
know how much he got
in cash but he thinks that
he can tell if he [illegible] at
home and that if the receipts
Is not lost they are amongst
James Livesay the administrator
old papers and that the said
James [illegible] made a [illegible] and
sold the personal property 
paid up the debts and divided 
the balance between the
heirs and at the death of
said Nancy She had no
property that she claimed she
gave her part of the land and
personal property to her son 
Peter to support her life
-time is aforesaid
[illegible] is [illegible] on money 
matters about [illegible] is
is very [illegible]
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I am looking forward for
the [illegible] of our Seal warrant
they ask me for the remainder
of the claim every time they
see me & I am also kneeding
the money that I redeemed it
with to redeem other [illegible]
with which I have obtained
so soon as it will be advisable
I will be glad to receive
my money on it this leaves
me well and hope it 
will find you all the [illegible]

Your [illegible]
Wm M Strickland
Sneedville Tenn

A L Burem [illegible]
Mill Bend Tenn
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J W Livisy
and [illegible]
July 3 1855

J W Stevens
Abington
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June the 27 day 1855

Mr. J W Stevens  Sir I want you 
to attend to another Pention Claim
for me my Grand Father George Livesay
served in the revolution and got a
Pention before he died and Granmother
his wife lived 8 years after his death
and she died and now the money and
land worn is coming to his heirs if
it can be got he was plart on the 
Pention Role List at Jonesboroug in Ten
you will rite to me what you git hit
for and let me no as soon as you can
those lines is from J W Lievsay

I want to no whether I can't git a land
warnt for unkel William Couch he
served in the Indien War he was drafted
in Tennessee on the 12 day of January
1814 and was discharged on the 16 day of July
1814 by Lieutenant Temple Tabal near White
trace in the Cherokee nation he was under
Capt Jonas Leagh Miller Col Elison he
dide in August the 31 day 1816 and his wife
has married sense his death he had no
heir and now his claim has fel to me.
J W Lisa by are ship I want you to att[illegible]
to hit for me if you pleas J W Livery
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Mr J W Stevens  Sir here is my condition
By my servis in the Mexican Ware in the
year 1846 and 1847 I hant bin able to help
my selfe in no way sense I left Mexico
I can't stand or walk nor feed my selfe
nor can't git out of my bed by my selfe
all the doctors in [illegible] and in Tennessee
has tride to help me and can't devo in
any good I am Plast on the Knoxville
Pention Role List at $8 dollars for month
and this dont pay me half for my land
[illegible] for I am a pore man and has no home
of my one to stay at if you will help
me to git my Pention raised  I will pay
you what is rite less than $200 dollars
wont pay any body to keep me in my [illegible]
if you will help me I will be glad sir
these lines is from
[illegible] with respect   John W Livasay

J W Stevens  JP
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George Levisey
amended declaration
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State of Tennessee
Hawkins  County}

Personally appeared before me
the under signed a Justice of
the Peace in & for said county George 
Levisey, who being duly sworn [illegible] the
I saith that there was no clergyman
residing in his neighborhood when he made
out his declaration, herewith nor is there
any at this time and therefore he did not
procure such certificate of the time
of making his said declaration, That he
is acquainted with Jonathan Pridmore
Joseph Baker Esquire and Peter  Anderson
[illegible]  other refutable persons in is
neighborhood who would also if necessary
testify to his character be if necessary
That when he made out his
declaration, he forgot two months that
he served as a private under Col Arthur
in his his declaration he stated he served
two months under Col Arthur when it
should have been four months
and because of old age the consequent
loss of memory he did not recollect the
precise length. That according
to the best of his recollection he
served not less than the periods mentioned 
below and in the following grades
For four months I served as a
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private for three months I served as a 
private, and for two months I served
as private and for such service I 
claim a pension and that I was born in 1765
in Fort Bedford State of Virginia
Sworn to & submitted
before me this 24 Aprill 1833}
the foregoing was entertained before
being sworn to                            his
N Fain Justice of              George X Levisey
the peace for Hawkins.              mark
County

State of Tennessee
Hawkins County
I Stockley D Mitchell clerk 
of the court of please and quarter
sessions of Hawkins County in the state aforesaid do
certify that Nicholas Fain whose name is subscri
-bed to the foregoing affidavit is an acting Justice 
of the Peace for said County and State and that his
signature thereto is in his own proper hand writing
In testimony whereof  I have
hereunto set me hand and seal
of office at office in Rogersville this
24th day of April 1833
S D Mitchell Clk
by W B Mitchell DClk

I know Wyley Bettethall to be Deputy Clerk
for Stockley D Mitchell clerk of the County
Court of Hawkins.  J Blaiv
 May 24th 1833
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No, 15479

Nancy Levisey,
widow of George
Tennessee

Let. A. L. Burem, Aug 3 /57
[illegible]  Oct 6, 1857
Hon G W Hopkins apl 22/58
E. B. Crockett Nov 23/59

6304

Act of July 1838
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION.    3-525
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
R6304.           Washington, D. C. ,             19.     


In reply to your request of [blank], received [blank]
for a statement of the military history of George Levisey, Livesay, or Livasay
a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired 
information as contained  in his (or his widow's) application for pen-
sion on file in this Bureau.

[column headings: Dates of Enlistment or Appointment, Length of Service, Rank, Officers Under Whom Service was Rendered Captain., Officeers Under Whom Service was Rendered Colonel., State]
June 1778/4 mos/Pvt/Hall/Arthur/Va
Mar 1781/3 mos/[illegible]/Lyon
July 1788/2 mos/Thomas Hale/Richardson

Battles engaged in  [blank]
Residence of soldier at enlistment, enlisted in Henry Co, Va,
Date of application for pension, October 2 1832  HIs claim at
Residence at date of application, Hawkins Co Tenn
Age at date of application, born in 1765 at Fort Bedford Va
died May 19 1837 in Hancock Co Tenn
Remarks:
Soldier married in Franklin Co. Va Nancay Anderson
no date [illegible]  She died in Hancock Co Nov 21
1843

Respectfully,
As soldier got his pension, register of children
claim is not noted.
6-2856

Commissioner
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(2)

[illegible]  - Eli Anderson  aged about 53
years and John Crouch aged about 64 
years. both resident citizens of Hancock County
Tennessee and being duly sworn say [illegible] 
We have resided here since the year 1818
to this day. Knew  George Levasy and his
wife in their lifetime The said George was 
a pensioner of the United States from about
1832 to the day of his death as we all ways
understood, and [illegible]  from the best information
we always had said George and Nancy came
to Hawkins County now Hancock Tennessee
about the year 1816 from Franklin County
Virginia. Came here as man and wife
with several children conducted and behaved
like man and wife and was so respected
by good society generally continuously
to the day of said George' death, from
the age of James Levasey their oldest
son and their other children all or
most of whom we knew the said George
and Nancy must have been married
previous to the year 1794 because if
James their oldest son were now living
he would be over seventy years of age
if this fact there is no doubt, and he
was always acknowledged by both to be with
his other brothers and sisters all legitimate
children which was generally believed for
as the death of said George the said James
his oldest son aforesaid administered upon 
his fathers death in Hawkins County
and [illegible]  a childs part of said estate
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Declaration
& Proofs
Jessee Levasey
adm Nancy Levasey
claim to pension
act 7th July 1838

Hancock County Tennessee


Filed by 
A. L. Burem
Mill Bend
Ten.
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THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES.                                                   Division of Veterans Administration Archives
Form VAM-51.            BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
12-5-41

NAME. Leviston, David    GRADE. Private.   LINE. Massachusetts


WARRANT.   4590.      ACREAGE 100.     ISSUED Jan 26, 1790
NUMBER                                                     to James Smith
    


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The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of ""Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800"" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.