Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. F. 16422, for Wm Irvine, Virginia
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[Handwritten document]
S.F. 16422 Rev. War VA
Wm. Irvine
[  ] of service
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Camp [   ]

I do hereby testify that William Irvine as sergeant in my company of Virginia military has sworn a three months [  ] of Duty faithfully was given under my hand this 12th day of August 1779. Peter Rogers Capt.
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September 23, 1935
Henry Brooks-S.16655
William Irvine-S.16422
BA-J/AWF

Mrs. Eva McFarlin
Williams
Indiana

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the records of Henry Brooks, served from Virginia, and William Irvine, also served from Virginia, both pensioned on account of service int he War of the Revolution, while residing in Orange County, Indiana.
Their records follow as found in claims for
pension, based upon service in the Revolutionary War.
Henry Brooks-S.16655
The Revolutionary War record of Henry Brooks
furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 16655, based upon his service in that war.
The date and place of his birth are not given, nor are the names of his parents stated.  
He enlisted in Bedford County, Virginia, in the
spring of 1775, served as a private in Captain James Bluford's (?) company, went to Richmond then to Williamsburgh, and from there against the Indians on the frontier on the Holston River, returned to Bedford County,
where he guarded a "large number" of Tories, and [handwritten-was] discharged having served six months.
He was allowed pension on his application exe-
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-cuted March 25, 1833, then aged seventy-eight years and living in Orange County, Indiana.
Lynch Brooks stated in 1834 that the soldier, Henry Brooks, had moved with him from the state of Indiana to the state of Missouri, and at the time was residing with him in the state of Missouri.  The soldier stated in 1834 that he had moved to Missouri to reside with his sones who were living in that state; the solder's address at this time: Blackwater Post Office, Lafayette County, Missouri.
There are no further data in this claim concerning the family of Henry Brooks.  
In order to obtain information relative to the last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records division, Washington, D.C., and cite the following:
Henry Brooks
Certificate # 13596
Issued May 29, 1833
Rate $20.00 per annum
To commence March 4, 1832
Act of June 7, 1832
Missouri Agency. 
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William Irvine-S.16422

The data pertaining to William Irvine which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 16422, based upon his Revolutionary War service.of
William Irvine was born September 26, 1763 in Halifax County, Virginia, names of his parents not shown.
While residing in Halifax County, Virginia he
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served in 1779, three months as 1st sergeant in Captain Peter Rogers' company, Colonel Mason's Virginia regiment and was discharged August 12, 1778; this service was as substitute for his brother, Samuel. William enlisted the latter part of May, 1780, served three months as wagoner in Captain Paul Waddleton 's company, Colonel Richardson's Virginia regiment. He enlisted the last of September, 1781, served as orderly sergeant in Captain James Hill's company, was transferred to Captain Watkins' company, Colonel Joseph Crockett's Virginia regiment, in which he acted as ensign, was at the surrender of Cornwallis, and marched with British prisoners to Noland's Ferry on the Potomac River, where he was discharged, after a service of three months. He enlisted in February, 1782, served three months as wagoner under Major McCraw. 
He continued to live in Halifax County, Virginia until sometime in 1795, when he moved to Fayette (later Jessamine ) County, Kentucky, and in 1815 moved to Orange County, Indiana. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed February 13, 1833, then a resident of Orange County, Indiana. 
There is no reference to wife or children. 
In order to obtain information in regard to the last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of William Irvine, you should write the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and cite the following: 
William Irvine 
Certificate #13601 
Issued May 29, 1833 
Rate $45.00 per annum 
To commence March 4, 1831 
Act of June 7, 1832 
Indiana Agency. 
Very truly yours 
A. D. HILLER 
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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Dec. 12, 1925.
E. F. Oliver, 
Wainwright, Mo. 
Sir:  
I have to advise you, that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 16422, it appears that William Irvine was born September 20, 1763, at Irvine's Ferry, on the Dan River in Halifax County, Virginia. 
While residing in [said county - crossed out] Halifax Co., Va [handwritten], he enlisted and served in the Virginia Troops as follows: 
In 1779, for three months as First Sergeant in Captain Peter Roger's Company, Colonel Mason's Regiment and was discharged August 12, 1779. 
From May 1780, for three months in Captain Paul Waddleton 's Company, Colonel Richardson's Regiment. 
From September 1781, for three months as Orderly Sergeant in Captain James Hill and Captain Watkins' Companies, Colonel Joseph Crockett's Regiment. 
From February 1782, for three months as Waggoner under Major William McCraw. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed February 13, 1833, while living in Orange County, Indiana. It is not stated whether he was married. 
Respectfully, [smudged] SCOTT, 
Commissioner.
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3- 2027 
UNITED STATES 
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 
BUREAU OF PENSIONS 
Washington
Oct. 21.25
B. F. Oliver 
Wainwright
Mo.
Sir   
I have to advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to any soldier named Abraham Irvine under any spelling of the name.
In order to make a proper search of said records for any particular William Irvine, some of the following data is essential: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment & after service, given name of widow 
Respectfully, 
Winfield Scott [signature]
WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner
[stamp:]
U.S. PENSION OFFICE
R
NOV
9
1925
[handwritten note:]
The Wm Irvine who lived in Halifax Co. Va - who had a son named Samuel who was born about 1783 or '84
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Wars Section.
February 16, 1925.
Mrs. Robert Gibson, 
Corydon, IND. 
Madam: 
I have to advise you that from the papers in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.16422, it appears that William Irvine was born September 26, 1763, at Irvine's Ferry upon the Dan River, Halifax County, Virginia. 
While residing in said county, he enlisted and served in the Virginia Troops as follows: 
In 1779 for three months as First Sergeant in Captain Peter Roger's Company, Colonel Mason's Regiment and was discharged August 12, 1779. 
From May 1780 for three months in Captain Paul Waddleton 's Company, Colonel Richardson's Regiment. 
From September 1781 for three months as Orderly Sergeant in Captains James Hill and Watkins' Company, Colonel Joseph Crockett's Regiment. 
From February 1782 for three months as wagoner under Major William McCraw.
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He was allowed pension on his application executed February 13, 1833, while a resident of Orange County, Indiana. 
It is not stated whether soldier ever married. Respectfully, 
Commissioner.
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War Section. 
April 12, 1924. 
Mrs. Edgar L. Miles, 
Corydon, IND. 
Madam: 
I have to advise you that from the papers in Revolution ary War pension claim, S.16422, it appears that William Irvine was born September 26, 1763, at Irvine's Ferry upon the Dan River, Halifax County, Virginia. While a resident of said County, he enlisted and served in the Virginia Troops as follows: 
In 1779 for 3 months as First Sergeant in Captain Peter Roger's Company, Colonel Mason's Regiment, and was discharged August 12, 1779. 
From May 1780 for 3 months in Captain Paul Waddleton's Company, Colonel Richardson's Regiment. 
From September 1781 for 3 months as Orderly Sergeant in Captains James Hill and Watkins' Company, Colonel Joseph Crockett's Regiment. 
From February 1782 for 3 months as Waggoner under Major William McCraw. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed Feb-
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ruary 13, 1833, while a resident of Orange County, Indiana.
It is not stated whether soldier ever married. 
Respectfully, 
Acting Commissioner.
[handwritten note:]
Death not on A.B.
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you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. 
Wm. Irvine 
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. 1779. 
May 10 
Sept 1781 
Feb 1782 
LENGTH OF SERVICE. 
3 mos
''
''
''
RANK. 
1' sgt
Ord. Sgt.
Waggoner
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. 
CAPTAIN. 
Peter Rogers
Paul Waddleton
James Hill
Watkins
under Major McCraw
COLONEL. 
Mason 
Richardson 
Joseph Crockett 
STATE. Va 
In first tour he substituted for his brother Samuel 
Battles engaged in [check mark]
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Halifax Co. Va. 
Date of application for pension, Feb. 15, 1833  Claim allowed - [not legible] Jessamine Co. Ky from 1795 to 1815 
Residence at date of application, Orange Co. Ind.
Age at date of application, b. Sept 26, 1763 Halifax Co Va Sept 26 1763 Halifax Co Va {at Irvine's Ferry upon Dan River
Remarks: No data as to family 
No claimss for David and Christopher Irvine or Irvin - 
This Bureau has no data in regard to Genealogical matters except that filed in individual pension claims 
Very respectfully, 
Commissioner.
[handwritten note:] His aprox. Feb. 13, 1833 
UM
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606 -- Sixty Seventh Avenue, 
Oak Lane, Phila., Pa. 
April 12, 1938
United State Pension Office, 
Washington, D. C., 
Gentlemen:  
Will you please let me know the names of the children of the following:....
William Irvin who was a Revolutionary War pensioner from Orange Co. Indiana in 1840 
William Irvin who had Revolutionary War bounty land in Kentucky 
William Irvin who was in the Revolutionary War from Pennsylvania. 
The name Irvin is sometimes spelled with E as Ervin - Erwin, 
I will appreciate any information you may desire to give me. 
Thanking you, I am 
[handwritten:] no signature
Yours very truly, 
(Mrs.)  I. H. A. Krimmel
[Stamp:]
RECEIVED
APR 13 1938
MAIL SUB-DIV
[not legible]
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606 -- Sixty - seventh Avenue 
Oak Lane, Philadelphia, Pa. 
March 28, 1938
Veterans Administration, 
Washington, D. C., 
Gentlemen:  
Will you please let me know the names of the children of 
William Irvin who was given Revolutionary War Bounty Land in Kentucky 
William Irvin who was a Revolutionary War Pensioner in 1840 in Orange County, Indiana 
William Irvin who was in the Revolutionary War from Pennsylvania. 
The name is sometimes spelled Ervin, Erwin. 
I will greatly appreciate any information you may be able to give me. 
Thanking you in advan[c]e, I am, 
Yours very truly,
[handwritten note:] no signature
( Mrs. )  Irene H. A. Krimmel 
[Stamp:]
RECEIVED
MAR 29 1938 
MAIL SUB_DIV
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SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE. 
1-681
[initials] RPS [?]
PHONE Branch 476
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 
WASHINGTON
CHIEF, Division of Publications, 
Room G 137. 
December 22, 1928
Please furnish work specified below.
Bureau ordering PENSION Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.) 
Title and description of job  photostatic copies of six pages from Rev. War pension claim of William Irvine, S.16422. 
No. of copies 1 of each Shall form be kept standing? _____ days
For further information see Mrs. Finch 5033  Room No.  541 Phone No. 
Approved:
[signature not legible] Clerk of Bureau. Margaret M H Finch [signature]
Chief of Branch or Division. 
NOTE: No order made "SPECIAL" unless statement showing necessity is written below and approved by Chief Clerk of Bureau ordering 
CHECK WORK DESIRED
Duplicate 
Multigraph   single or double space? Facsimile signature?
Mimeograph one side or both sides?  Facsimile signature?
Folding  once or twice?
Assembling 
Stapling Once?  Twice?  Side?  End?
Electric typewriter  Fill in addresses?  Dated?
Addressograph from lists 
Envelopes, size 
Proof list 
Labels (submit sample) 
Fill in letters 
Cards, size
Pay rolls
Corrections 
Tabulation sheets
Photostat x Size actual Official use?  Repay? yes  $ .90
Blue Print. Size. Official use? Repay?  $
Remarks
(OVER)
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NOTE: Routine changes of addresses may be made on this blank without reference through or initialing of chiefs of branches or chief of bureaus. 
( Date ) 
INDICATE BY AN X IN PROPER SQUARE ACTION TO BE TAKEN. 
Make new addressograph plate 
Change present addressograph plate 
Destroy present addressograph plate 
as follows: 
Now reads 
Should read 
FOR USE OF DUPLICATING AND ADDRESSING SECTION 
ADDRESSOGRAPH 
The above change was made. ...192
Operator
MULTIGRAPH 
Operator...Date...Type set by ... Date...
Remarks:
MIMEOGRAPH
Operator... Date... Cut by 
Remarks:
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15822
32233 
OF PENSIONS 
ivision 
Dec. 20 1828 
Chief Rev and 1812 Wars Section Division. 
I have this day received from B. Jeter 
Am Exp MO in the amount 
of $1.15, requesting 
photostat copy as per letter herewith.
O. J. BANDALL 
Chief, Finance Division. 
N.C. L. 
[handwritten note:]
To CC
Dec 22
Law
Dec 31
Photosmailed 
& Fin. Div. mtg of. [?]
A.D.Y. [?]
Jan 4, 1929
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IN REPLY REFER TO 
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section 
MMHF/eel
3-1865
American Express Co.
M.O.# P-8971908 - $1.15
[Stamp]
FINANCE DIVISION 
BOOK-KEEPER'S DESK 
DEC 20 1928 
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
UNITED STATES 
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 
BUREAU OF PENSIONS 
Finance D
WASHINGTON 
December 11, 1928
B. Jeter
P.O. Box 51
Brookfield, Illinois
Sir: 
I advise you that photostatic copies of original paterson on file in Revolutionary War pension claim of William Irvine, Virginia Troops, S. 16422, will be furnished you upon request, at the rate of fifteen cents a page with twenty-five cents extra for certification, if that is desired. 
The number of pages to be copied is six. 
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior. 
Respectfully, 
Winfield Scott 
WINFIELD SCOTT 
Commissioner. 
[Handwritten note:]
Com Pensions
Sir:
Herewith money order for certified copy. Will you also please advise me when this certificate (the number of which I would like to know) was surrendered or pension discontinued.
B Jeter
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December 11, 1928
B. Jeter 
P. O. Box 51 
Brookfield, Illinois 
Sir: 
I advise you that photostatic copies of original papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim of William Irvine, Virginia Troops, S. 16422, will be furnished you upon request, at the rate of fifteen cents a page with twenty-five cents extra for certification, if that is desired. 
The number of pages to be copied is six. 
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior. 
Respectfully, 
WINFIELD SCOTT 
Commissioner.
[handwritten note:]
15
6
---
90
25
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1.15
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Brookfield Ill
Dec 1st 1928
[smudged] Pensions 
[smudged] Washington, DC 
Dear Sir 
Please advise me what a certified photo static copy of the application for pension of William Irvine, Orange County, Indiana will cost me. He was a member Virginia troup from Halifax County in Revolutionary war. I then survivers file 16902. 
I am
Yours truly 
B. Jeter 
PO Box 51
Brookfield Ill
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[stamp:
U.S. PENSION OFFICE
L
JAN 22 1925]

Corydon, Indiana Jan 20, 1925

Pension Department
Washington D.C.

Will you please inform me if there is on record of a pension for Revolutionary service for a William Irvine (or Ervine) of Rockingham County Virginia who later moved to Orange County Indiana and died there, and can I get a certified copy? and at what expense
Respectfully
Mrs [?] Robert Gibson
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Corydon, Indiana
Mar. 10, 1924

U.S. Pension Dept.
Washington, D.C.
[partially legible stamp:
U.S. OFFICE
M 12 1924]

Gentlemen:
Will you please send me a copy of the pension papers for William A. Irvine, who fought in the Revolutionary War. This Wm. A. Irvine was from Virginia and his pension is mentioned in Chalkley's Manuscript.
The above will be greatly appreciated, as the writer is a descendent of this Wm. A. Irvine and this information is needed
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[continuation of letter]
in preparing D.A.R. papers.
Thank you - 
Very truly yours,
Mrs. Edgar L. Miles
Corydon, Indiana
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Commissions of Pensions
Dear Sir
Will you kindly inform me if there is on record in the Pension Office, any land bounty, or Pensions, granted to Christopher Clark of Louisa County Va. for services in the "French and Indian War," and to William Irvine of Pennsylvania or Virginia for services in the Revolutionary War.
Also, if any land bounty or pension, was granted to
[letter continues on following page]
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[continuation of letter]
David Irvine of Bedford County Va. for services in the Revolutionary War.
Very Respectfully,
George B. Saunders
29 East Harris St.
Atlanta, Ga.
Nov. 11th 
1898

[stamp: 
U.S. PENSION OFFICE
H
NOV 14 1898]
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[Stamp:
U.S.P.B.
OLD WAR & NAVY FILES
FEB 10 1906]

Athens. Games. Feb. 7th 1906
Pension Office.
War Department 
Washington
D.C.

I write to ask for information of the Irvin's or Irvines's of the Revolutionary war. 
Can you tell me what General Col William and Capt. Christopher Irvine served under[s]. I have read that they were early pioneers to Kentucky in 1778-79. I think it was in Virginia. Can you tell anything about their parents, David and Jane Irvine also of their grandparents. Some of the
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generations were said to have come from Halifax county Virginia.
I have read that Jane and David Irvine belonged in Bedford County Virginia in Colonial days, and that a daughter married into the Galbott family. Would like to know w what relation if any, this Jane & David Irvine were to Col. William and Capt Christopher Irvine.
I have read of Lydia the widow of Christopher Irvine who married Gen Richard Hickman. he was a Revolutionary soldier from Virginia, and emigrated to Kentucky. Don't know the above whether Christopher Irvin is a relative, o Col Christopher Irvine himself.
Have you any record of the Irvin family of Pittsburg
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[stamp:
U.S. PENSION OFFICE
FEB 10 1906]

Pa. Any information you can give of the Irvin or Irvine family will be very thankfully received and highly appreciated. I hope for an early answer.
Very Respectfully.
Mrs. M. I. McKnight
Box 15, Athens,
Alabama