Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 10055, Julius Gibbs, Va.
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Service
Va.

Gibbs, Julius
Caty

Number W.10055

Contents
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663
Kentucky
Julius Gibbs
of Scott Co in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Green of the regt commanded by Col. Christy in the Virginia line for 18 months from 1775.

Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 60 -  dollars - Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 5 day of October 1832 ---- an sent to the Hon. R. M. Johnson, Georgetown, Ken.

Arrears to 4th of September 1832 $90 -
Semi=anl. allowance ending 4 March 1833 30. -
Sold. died                        $120. -
July 25, 1834
according to A.B.
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832}

Recorded by Wm. S. Allison Clerk, 
Book D. Vol. 9 Page 41

let 21 Jany [sp] 1840
Hon. John Miller
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Mifsouri [sp] [Missouri]4946
Caty Gibbs ----
widow of Julius Gibbs, dec
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 -
an who died on the 25 July 1834 - of Callaway in the state of Mifsa [sp] [Missouri]
VA
who was a private in the compy [sp] [company] commanded by Captain Green of the regt commanded by col Christy in the Virga [sp] [Virginia] line for 18 months 

Inscribed in the Roll of Mifsouri [sp] [Missouri]
at the rate of 60 Dollars ----Cents pr annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.

Certificate of Pension ifsued [sp] [issud] 25 day of Jany [sp] January 1840, & sent to Hon John Miller, H.R.
Arrears to the 4th of Septr [sp] September] 1839 $210.00
Semi=annual allowance ending 4 Mar '40 30.00
$240.00
{Act July 7, 1838}
Recorded by D.M. Curdy, Clerk
Book A. Vol. 2 Page 224

let 20 March 1840 Hon J. Jameson Letter to [illegible] St Louis & Hon LF Linn Jun 1. 1840
Letter to J.S. Henderson 3rd June 1841.
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6th April 1838 from 4 March to 4 Sep 1840.  Agent notified 21. July 1841.
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I Churchill J. Gibbs do solemnly swear the annexed family record has been in my Father Julius Gibbs (as mentioned in the accompanying affidavits of myself and Caty Gibbs) possession since my earliest recollection ([illegible] of twenty years) untill [sp] until his death in 1834 and since which time the same has been in my possession -------
Churchill J. Gibbs

Julius Gibbs was married to his wife Aggy Gibbs Dec, [illegible] the 27 in the year of our Lord 1779

Betsey Gibbs the Daughter of Julius Gibbs and Aggy his wife was born November the 13 ---1780

Milley Gibbs was born. June the 30 -- 1782 -----

Aggy Gibbs the wife of Julius Gibbs departed this life June the 9 1784

Julius Gibbs was Married to his wife Caty Gibbs in the year of our Lord December  the 2 --1785

SNH
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James Gibbs was born AD October the 13-1786

John Gibbs was born AD December the 25-1787

Polley E Gibbs was born AD December the 18 -1791
Robert F. Gibbs was born AD August the 20-1794

Churchill J Gibbs was born AD January the 31-1797

Samuel C Gibbs was born AD February the 1-1800

Judith C Gibbs was born AD September the 19-1802

State of Missouri
Callaway County
I James S Henderson as hereby certify that the foregoing affidavit of Churchill J. Gibbs was this day [illegible] and sworn to before
October 16th 1839 [illegible]
[illegible] County Court
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State of Missouri
Callaway County  Ss

On this Sixteenth (16") day of October in this year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine (1839) personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the county court in and for the County of Callaway and State of Missouri aforesaid Caty Gibbs a resident of Missouri in the County of Callaway  Aged Seventy nine years and one month  Who being first duly sworn according to the law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July the 7th 1838 entitled "an act Granting halfpay and pensions to certain widows"  That she is the widow of Julius Gibbs who was a private in the Army of the Revolution and that he Served in Said Army during a large portion of the War but cannot specify dates neither at the commencement nor the end of his Services but believes all the necessary information can be procured by refference [sp] reference to Evidence furnished The war department he having been Admited [sic] a Pensioner and paid at the Kentucky agency at Lexington during the Whole time from the commencement of his pay untill [sp] until his Death   He
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resided from the commencement untill (sp) until the end of services in the War in Culpeper County Virginia = Wheter he was Drafted.  Was a Volunteer or Substitute the Battles in which he was engaged and the county through which he marched  Must refer to the War Office as before alluded to not have a full knowledge of the facts  As to documenting evidence in support of my claim I have none in possession having returned his (Julius Gibbs) certificate after his Death to the pension agent at Lexington (Ky)

She further declares that she was married to the said Julius Gibbs on the second (2) day of December in the year seventeen hundred and eighty five (1785)  That her husband the aforesaid Julius Gibbs Died on the twenty sixth day of July in the year eighteen hundred and thirty four (1834)  That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four (1794) (to note) at the time above stated and that
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State of Missouri
County of Callaway } Ss
J.B. Grant clerk of the county 
Court withing and for the County aforesaid Do certify that James S. Henderson whose name is subscribed to the above and attached Certificate is and was at the time of making & signing the same a Justice of the County and within and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified according to law and with full faith and credit is due and ought to be given to all his official [illegible]. In testimony whereof I have hereinto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court as office affixed this 18th day of October 1839
J.B. Grand MO
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House of Representatives
Washington City
January 23rd-1830

I John Jameson do certify that James S. Henderson whose name is subscribed to the withing and forgoing two certificates is and was at the date of said signatures one of the Justices of the County Court of Callaway County.  Mifsouri (sp) Missouri  I do further certify that I am well acquainted with his hand writing (having often seen him write) and that this foregoing signatures in his name and in his handwriting.

John Jameson
Member of the 25th
Congress from Mifsouri (sp) Missouri
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hundred and eighty five ----------------------

I Churchill J Gibbs do hereby certify that the foregoing coppy (sp) copy of marriage Record is a true coppy (sp) copy from (My Father Julius Gibbs) family Records and which was kept by the said Julius Gibbs untill (sp) until his (before mentioned) Death an since which time the same has been kept in my possession and [cross out] that the same is in the handwriting of my Father the said Julius Gibbs and I further state that Caty Gibbs whose name is subscribed to the foregoing affidavit is the widow of the aforesaid Julius Gibbs as mentioned in her affidavit and that he the said Julius Gibbs did Die as by his stated on the twenty Sixth of July Eighteen hundred and thirty four (1834) and that she did return his certificate to the office of the Pension Agent of Lexington. Ky after his Death - Churchill J Gibbs

6283
Caty Gibbs
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She stills remains the widow of the said Julius Gibbs
Sworn [cross out] to [cross out] and [cross out] subscribed [cross out]
Caty Gibbs

Sworn to and Subscribed on the day and year above written before
James S Henderson
Justice County Court

State of Missouri
County of Callaway } 
I James S Henderson do hereby certify that in consequence of the Bodily infirmity of the above Caty Gibbs was unable to appear in Court
Jas S Henderson
Justice Co Court

Coppy (sp) Copy family Record
"Julius Gibbs was married to his wife"
"Caty Gibbs in the year of our Lord"
"December the Second" (1785) Seventeen
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The declaration of Julius Gibbs in order to obtain the Benifit (sp) Benefit of the act of Congrefs (sp) Congress of the 7th of June 1832 on this 20th day of August 1832 Julius Gibbs personally appeared before the  Justice of the County Court of Scott Count Resident of sd County State of Kentucky aged seventy nine since the 27th of March last being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benifit (sp) benefit of the act of Congress of the 7th June last that he was resident & Citizen of the County of Culpepper, State of Virginia, in the year 1776 - when in the month of Sept of that year he enlisted in the military service of [illegible] [cross out] state of Virginia under Capt John Green of Culpepper aforsaid for the term of one year & marched to Williamsburgh (sp) Williamsburg & was attached to the first Va. Regt under Commander Patrick Hendy. who was succeeded by Col Christy when Lt. Henry was appointed Gov_ that he faithfully served out the term of one year as aforesaid_ He was among the number who was stationed at the cart mentioned point during the whole year to guard it form Gov. Dunmore
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that he was honorably discharged which he has lost  long since, he can not say who signed the discharge at this late period _ that he also served 3 militia tours of two months each - one in 1777 he was marched to Pennsylvania & was stationed on the waters of the Schuylkill - including Sept & Oct of that year - Commanded by e. Rucker under Maj C Roberts & Col Pendleton commanded all at that time & place  The other tour at Hunters ford 1779 Stafford County - under Capt Robt Allcock does not recollect May or Col. Genl. Wedon commanded all  The other tour 1781 - at many points in the month of June & July under Capt Wood, Maj Oeclumer a Freedman 2 Col Robt Allcock commanded the Corps  It would be to tedious to mention the marches of the militia during this last tour.  This tour is proven by his third witness un staff 2 [illegible] [illegible]man
Julius Gibbs

and the said J Gibbs stated upon his oath in open Court that he relinquished every claim whatever to a pension in annuity except the present and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any agency or State.  Sworn & Sub[illegible] to the day and year aforesaid
All Ben B Ford NR
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This day came mtg event Rheuben Twyman & made oath that from various circumstances he believes this the statement made by Achilles [cross out] Staf [cross out] Julius Gibbs is to the best of his knowledge true
Reuben Twyman

Sworn and Subscribed to in open Court the day and year aforesaid by Reuben Twyman
All Ben B Ford clk

Achilles Staff sworn in open Court states that he has heard the declaration of Julius Gibbs as to his revolutionary services & of his own personal knowledge he knows that sd Gibbs served one year as stated by him & two of the 3 Tours of militia Duty stated by sd Gibbs - & has reason to believe & has no doubt he served the 3d Tour as stated by him - the said Staff knows that sd Gibbs was absent & in the army a third time in the year 1779 - The other two tours of mitia (sp) (militia) duty he knows he served as stated by sd Gibbs.  

   his
A  X  Staff
   mark

Sworn and Subscribed to in open court by Achilles Staff the day and year aforesaid
AK Ben B Ford CK
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and the said court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after making the interrogations presented 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 them that Reuben Twyman and Achilles Staff are credible persons and their Statements are entitled to _ credit

I Ben B Ford Clerk of the Court for the County of Sull do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the original preceding in the matter of the application of Julius Gibbs for a pension

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto
Set my hand and Seal of Office the 23rd day of August 1832 and 41st Year of the Comwealth (sp) (Commonwealth)
All Ben B Ford clk

Declaration of Julius Gibbs - 
3905
Vertical text:
$[illegible] [cross out] $60 per ann
(see papers David Kerr)
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June 1, 1940

Mrs. Nelson Carter
415 E. Monroe Street
Mexico, Missouri

BA-J/MCS
Julius Gibbs, W.10055

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter of April 22, 1940, in which you request information relative to Julius Gibbs who served in the Revolution and received pension while living in Kentucky and Clabourn Rothwell of Albemarle County, Virginia, who served in Captain William Phillip' Company of Volunteer Rangers from 1763 until February 14. 1780.

The Revolutionary War records of this office fail to afford any information relative to Clabourn Rothwell.

This office has no record of military services rendered prior to the Revolutionary War.

The data which follow were taken from papers on file in the pension claim, W.10055, based on the Revolutionary War service of Julius Gibbs.

Julius Gibbs was born March 27, 1753.  The place of his birth and the names of his parents are not shown.

While a resident of Culpeper County, Virginia, he enlisted and served as private with the Virginia troops as follows:  from September, 1775, one year in Captain John Green's Company in Colonels Patrick Henry's and Christy's Regiments; from September, 1777, two months in Captain e. Rucker's Company in Colonel Pendleton's Regiment; in 1779, two months in Captain Robert Allcock's Company; from June, 1781, two months in Captain Wood's Company in Colonel Robert Allcock's Regiment.

Julius Gibbs was allowed pension on his application executed August 20, 1832, at which time he was living in Scott County, Kentucky.
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Julius Gibbs died July 25 or 26, 1834.

This soler married December 27, 1779, Aggy (her maiden name not stated).  She died June 9, 1784.

The following were children of Julius and Aggy Gibbs:
Betsey   born November 13, 1780
Milley       "     June 30, 1782

The soldier married December 2, 1785, Caty (her maiden name not given).

The following were children of Julius and Caty Gibbs:
James      born  October 13, 1786.
John           "      December 25, 1787.
Polley         "      December 18, 1791.
Robert F.    "      August 20, 1794.
Churchill J.  "     January 31, 1797.
Samuel C.   "     February 1, 1800.
Judith C.     "     September 19, 1802.

As the widow of Julius Gibbs, Caty Gibbs was allowed pension on her application executed September 16, 1839, at which time she was seventy-nine years and one month of age an was living in Callaway County, Missouri.

The papers on file cantain (sp) (contain) no further data relative to the family of Julius Gibbs.

Very truly yours


A. D. Hiller
Executive Assistant
tot he Administrator
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1921, Apl. 1 Hist-to-Mrs.
E.B.Smith - Eu.
____________________________________
1921, Aug. 17 hist to Miss Lucie Bond. Es
1926 June 22 hist to Julie Lane, See
letter in case of 
[illegible] Gibbs S 13169
MCA
___________________________
1940. June hist.to Mrs Nelson Carter
M.C.S.

Revy
WIDOW, &c.

File No. 10055
Caty Gibbs
Wid. of 
Julius Gibbs
PVT VA. line

Act:  July 7 of 38
Index: -- Vol. A, Page 272

[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Julius Gibbs Rev: Act of June 1832
As what time paid?
Pen: Office
H60 died 1834         Jan: 21, 1840
Died 25th July 1834 p7 that paid
JH
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6283
Caty Gibbs
of Jralin
Kentucky [cross out]
Mis
admitted
Pn 18 mo. $60.-
Cap Green al
[illegible]
died 26 July 1834
Act 7 July 1838
Hon John Miller
N.R
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H268. 3 Oct 31st
6283
Nov. 1. 1839.
Pension Office
Mifsouri (sp) (Missouri)
7 July 1838
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Fulton Missouri  Oct 18 1837

Dear Sir
An old Lady the widow of a soldier of the Revolution here wished to Embrace the advantages offered by an act of Congress allowing certain widows pay & I have taken her affidavit together with some other evidence all of which is herewith handed     All of her important papers as you will discover have been previously sent to the War Department as she supposed but hopes inasmuch as her husband Julius Gibbs was [illegible]ing a pension at the time of his Death that the evidence offered may be sufficient   The family Record was kept in an old pocket Book and the sheet Enclosed was concerned all that was necessary is Enclosed and if of no Value after the papers are examined would be glad to have it back again - not being familiar with business of this kind may have committed an error or omitted something necessary if So would be pleased to have further instructions on the subject There is no doubt on My Mind  With regard to the justness of the claim if we can properly get the Matter up - In reply please address your letters to this off either to Me directly or to My care - 
I Am Very Respectfully
James S. Henderson

The Hon 
The Secretary of War
Washington City
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
July 14th, 1841.

Sir:

Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States,"  Caty Gibbs ----
a Pensioner on the Roll of the Mifsouri (sp) (Missouri) Agency, at the rate of Sixty ----- Dollars and --------Cents per annum, under the law of the 7th July 1838, has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of March, to the 4th Sept. 1840.

Respectfully yours,
Albion K. Parris
Comptroller.

The the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.
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Fulton Mo  May 19/41
Hon J L Edwards
Com Pensions -

Sir
I as the friend of Caty Gibbs Rev. Pensioner have been trying to draw her pension at St Louis but in consequence of her having failed to draw for 12 months airanected (sp) by the Agent to apply directly to the Dptment (sp) (Department) at Washington and not knowing precisely what apperation (sp) to make Enclose you the papers which have been returned to me from [illegible] [cross out] [illegible] and would be glad to have the necessary instructions on the Subject - The original certificate will be [illegible] at any time - [illegible] [illegible] attention will [illegible]

[illegible] [illegible] Sert
Jas S. Henderson
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FULTON             FREE
DEC 
23
Mo.

Hon John Miller
Washington City
D.C
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Fulton Decr. [illegible] 1837

Hon John Miller
Dear Sir
About the Middle of October last I wrote a letter to the War Off [sic] covering Testimony in favour [sic] of Caty Gibbs Widow of ____ Gibbs who was drawing a Pension as Revolutionary Soldier at the time of his Death and the object of the Testimony referred to was to entitle her to the benefit of a recent act of Congress giving to Widows of Revolutionary Soldiers a certain pay - Therefore permit me to ask the favour [sic] of you to have the matter determined by the Sec of War as soon as convieneint (sp) (convenient) & if the evidence offered is not sufficient would be pleased to know what other evidence is necessary to entitle her to the benefit of the act of Congress on the Subject and if it can be procured would be valuable to her at this time - Your kind attention will oblige me very much -  The weather is cold had no Eastern mail last mail day in consequence of the Ice on the Mo R[sic] and have not yet recd [sic] the presidents message
I Am Very Respectfully
James S. Henderson
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J. L. Edwards Esq
Com of Pensions
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House of Representatives
Washington City
January 23rd 1840
I John Jameson do certify that James S Henderson whose name is subscribed to the two certificates above is an was at the date of said signatures on of the Justices of the County Court of Callaway County, Mifsouri (sic) I do further certify that I am well acquainted with his hand writing (having often seen him write) and that the above signatures is his name and in his hand writing.  
John Jameson
Member of the 26th Congrefs [sic]
From Mifsouri [sicc]
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Washington May 10. 1840
D Sir
I herewith enclose you a letter from Simmonds & Morrison in relation to a pension case, please note the contents and inform me what is to be done.
Respectfully
L.F.Linne

Hon J.L. Edwards
Com Pensions
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Washington City
January 24, 1840

Dear Sir

I rem[illegible] you herewith the pension papers of Mrs Caty Gibbs, with the Certificates of the [illegible] Mr Jameson of Misfouri [sp], setting forth his knowledge of the [illegible] character of James S. Henderson before whom the proceedings in the case of Mrs. Gibbs [illegible] had one of Mr Jameson's certificates is attached to the record and I have enclosed a separate one that you may attach it to the declaration in such manner as you may judge best - I flatter myself you will be able in the papers [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] to [illegible] a certificate of pension to be if and - [illegible] of Mrs. Gibbs - I could not myself certify to the official co[illegible] & [illegible] of Justice Henderson but [illegible] the certificates of Mr Jameson he being a member of Congrefs [sp] from the same state will [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] purpose - An early reply is respectfully  solicited - 
Very respectfully
your otr Servant
John Miller

J. L. Edwards sq
Court of Pensions }
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Pension Office Mar 14, 1921
Shelbyville Ky
Mar 11 1921
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir - 
Several weeks ago I wrote asking for a statement from the pension office of a pension granted
to Julius Gibbs of Scott Co. Ky. in 1832.
as he was receiving a pension at that time
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I am anxious to receive a reply to this request as papers in the D.A.R. Society are awaiting this statement for verification - Please let me hear at your earliest convenience.  If any expense is required let me know & I will remit - 
Very truly
Mrs. E.B. Smith
Shelbyville Ky -
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PENSION
D
U. JUL  S.
30
1921
OFFICE


RECORD
AUG 8 1921
[illegible]
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3-049
Ex. Ew       Div.  Record

Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D.C. July 14, 1921

The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.  
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
No. [cross out] of [cross out] claim [cross out] Name of widow Caty Guthrie
Name of soldier Julius Gibbs
Culpeper Co. Va
P.O. [cross out] address of claimant at enlistment & after service Scottles Ky.
Company 1 year under Capt John Green, Col. Patrick Henry & Col Christy
State where enlisted

If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers.
Approximate dates of birth & death Born Mar 27, 1753
Return attached letter with reply.
Washington - Gardner
6-2169    Commissioner.
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PENSION
D
U. JUL  S.
30 
1921
OFFICE.


RECORD
AUG 8 1921
DIVISION
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1.7.[illegible]
Revo.

RECORD
JUL 5 1921 
DIVISION

PENSION 
D
U.   JUL   S.
5
1921 OFFICE.

Mrs. Lucie Bond
1912 - 3-th Ave.,
Fort Worth Texas
July 1st 1921

Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Dear sir,- Will you please give me the Revolutionary record of Julius Gibbs as I want it for information in taking out D.A.R. papers.
Resps [sic]
Mrs Lucie Bond
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PENSION
D
U.   JUL   S.
30
1921
OFFICE.

RECORD
AUG 8 1921
DIVISION
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Julius Gibbs born in Culpeper Co. Va March 27 1753 - Emigrated in 1782 to Scott Co Ky - Enlisted in Revolutionary war September 1775, serving one year under Capt. John Green, Col. Patrick Henry & Col Christy - Applied for pension Aug 20, 1832, [illegible] being allowed and his widow Caty Guthrie was granted a pension Oct 16th 1839 while residing in Callaway Co. Mo.
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Rev Sec
PENSION
U.   FEB   S.
26
1921
OFFICE.

Shelbyville Ky.
Feb. 24th.1921

U.S. Commissioner of Pensions -
Washington D.C.

Dear Sir - 
Will you kindly send to me a statement of the fact that Julius Gibbs of Scott Co. Ky. recd. a pension in 1832. in order to prove claim for service in the Revolutionary war -
Please let me hear at
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your earliest convenience
If there is a charge, advise me of amt. an I will remit promptly - 
Very truly
Mrs. E.B. Smith
Shelbyville Ky - 

Regent. Isaac Shelby Chapter
D.A.R.
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GOOD YEAR
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Inc.
4210 Forest Park Blvd.
ST. LOUIS, MO.

April 22, 1940

Veterans Administration,
Washington, D.C.

RECEIVED
APRIL 24, 1940
MAIL SUB-DIV
Reader No.18
VETS ADM

Dear Sirs:

On page 304 of "Virginians in the Revolution" Julius Gibbs is listed as a Kentucky pensioner, and the War Department at Washington has referred me to you for the record of same.

He was listed in Volume II, "Pensions" by the Secretary of War in 1835, and the places of residence of pensioners after the war is given.

If you have this information on file in your office, I would greatly appreciate a copy of same.

Also, the record of Clabourn Rothwell, of Albemarle County, Virginia, who served in Capt. William Phillips' Co. of Volunteer Rangers in 1763, till legally discharged Louisa County, February 14, 1780.  This record found on page 24, Vol. 2, Crozier's Virginia County Records "Virginia Colonial Militia 1651-1776."

Thanking you in advance for this information, I am

Yours very truly, 
Mrs. Nelson Carter

Address:
415 E. Monroe St.,
Mexico, Missouri

PRICES SUBECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
NO CONTRACT VALID UNLESS IN WRITING AN SIGNED BY DULY AUTHROIZED OFFICERS
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION 3-525
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D.C., Apl. 1, 1921

In rely to your request of ________, received _________ for a statement of the military history of Julius Gibbs a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will fine below the desired information as contained in his (and or [cross out] his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.  

DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT
Sept. 1775
Sept & Oct. 1777
1779
June & July 1781

LENGTH OF SERVICE
1 yr.
2 mos.
2 mos.
2 mos.

OFFIERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN.
Jno. Green
E. Rucker
Robt Allcock
Wood
COLONEL.
Patrick Henry}
Christy
Pendleton
[check mark]
Robt Allcock

STATE
Va.

Battles engaged in, _________________________
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Culpeper Co., Va.
Date of application for pension, Aug 20, 1832. cl. al.
Residence at date of application, Scott Co., Ky.
Age at date of application, b. Mar. 27, 1753
Remarks:  Sol. mar. Dec. 27, 1779 Aggy --- who d. June 9, 1784/ their ch. were Betsey b. Nov. 13, 1780 and Miley b. June 30, 1782.  On Dec 2, 1785 he mar. Caty ---; he d. July 26 1834 an she was al. pen in 1840 [illegible] while res. in Callaway Co. Mo. a. 80 yrs. [illegible] Their chil. were: - James b. Oct. 13, 1786; John b. Dec 25, 1787; Polley E b. Dec 18, 1791; Robert F b. Aug. 20 1794; Churchill J b Jan. 31, 1797; Samuel C. b Feb. 1, 1800; Judith C. b. Sept 19, 1802
Respectfully, 

6-2856    Commissioner.
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section       MCS


June 22, 1926

Lulu  Lane
121 Fayette St.
Nelsonville, Ohia

Madam:

I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 10055, it appears that JULIUS GIBBS was born March 27, 1753, place not stated.  
While a resident of Culpeper County, Virginia, he enlisted and served as private with the Virginia Troops as follows:
From September, 1775, one year in Captain John Green's Company, Colonels Patrick Henry's and Christy's Regiments.
From September, 1777, two months in Captain E. Rucker's Company, Colonel Pendleton's Regiment.
In 1779, two months in Captain Robert Allcock's Company, 
From June, 1781, two months in Captain Wood's Company, Colonel Robert Allcock's Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 20, 1832, at which time he was living in Scott County, Kentucky.
He died July [illegible] 26, 1834.
He married December 27, 1779, Aggy (her maiden name not stated).  She did June 9, 1784.
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The following were the children of Julius and Aggy Gibbs:

Betsey born November 13, 1780.
Milley     "     June           30, 1782.

Said Julius married December 2, 1785, Caty (her maiden name not stated).  She was allowed pension on account of his services, on her application executed September 15, 1839, at which time she was seventy-nine years and one month of age and was living in Callaway County, Missouri.

The following were the children of Julius and Caty Gibbs:
James born  October 13, 1786.
John          "     December 25, 1787.
Polley        "     December 18, 1791.
Robert F.   "     August 20, 1794.
Churchill J. "    January 31, 1797.
Samuel C.  "    February 1, 1800.
Judith C.    "    September 19, 1802.

The above noted is the only soldier of the Revolution that is named Julius Gibbs found on the records of this Bureau.

Respectfully,

Winfield Scott
Commissioner