Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 37,960, John Green, Va.
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Va  Green, John S  37960
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Virginia, 17,801 John Green, Rockl e C,o, in the state of Virginia, who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Matthews, of the Virginia line, for the term of 22 months, scribed on the Roll of Virginia,  at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 15 of September, 1818. Certificate of Pension issued the 20 of Sept. 1820 and sent to Andrew Reid, agt. Lexington, Virginia, Arrears to 4th of Sept: 1820 $189.33, Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4 March 1821 23 ms, 20/30.} $48" $237.33 {Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818.} 4 March 1821. [illegible] J. Letcher, 14' March 1851, 1884 Auft 22 G.G. Green, --history of Soldier for gravestone, Pror
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Virginia Rockbridge County towit On. This. 15th Day of September 1818 Before Me the Subscriber one of the Judges of the General Court of Virginia Personally appeared John Green aged 66 years & Resident of the County of Rockbridge and State aforesaid & made the following Declaration on oath.(In order to obtain the provisions made by the Late act of Congress Enabled an act to provide for certain persons Engaged in the Land & naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War.) That He the said John Green Enlisted Either in the month of January of February in the Year 1775 in the County of Goochland & State of Virginia as a Private Soldier in the Regular Army of the United States on the Continental Establishment in the Company Commanded By Capt. Samuel Woodson of the 9th Regt. Wirginia Line & Lor.  He Remained attached to S Company & to the Service of the U .States untill His Discharge which He Received on the 14th of December 1777. Signed By Brig.r Gen.l  P. Muhlenburg (& which Discharge is Herein the Exhibited--) [illegible] the Gulph Mills in Pennsylvania
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and that while He was in the Sd army He was in the Battle of Brandywine White House and another the Name of Which not now Recollected. & That He Has No other Evidence of His Having Been in the Sd Revolutionary Army. Nor knows of none other than this Declaration and His Discharge [illegible] from his Reduced Circumstances He needs the assistance of His Country for Support.
Sworn to Before me the Day and Year aforesaid.
Witness my hand the day and year first above written.
Arch Stuart
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John Green
Rockbridge Co. Va
Andrew Reid, 6th Je.
Sgt.
Lexington, Va
Reed 7 Sep. 1820
The original declaration of John Green was returned for Judge's certificate as to service to Archibald Stuart Eogn at Stanton, Va on the 14 June 1820
Pension Office
7 Sept. 1820
Worth $4
Col Geo Matthews
Reg. 9th Virg a reg.
Feb. 1776 to Dec. 1777
Found on the rolls
Returned for the nig issal declaration, or the certificate of the judge, of the day and year, on which it was sworn to before him.
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Virginia, Rockbridge County SS
On this 31 day of July 1820 personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record for the County aforesaid which proceeds according to the course of the Common law with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount keeping a record of their proceedings and having the power of fine and unprisonment, John Green aged sixty eight years resident in sd county who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows. That he enlisted either in the month of Jan or Febr in the year 1776 in the County of Goochland and State of Virginia as a private Soldier in the regular Army of the U States on Continental establishment in the Company commanded by Capt. S Woodson of the 9th Regt Virginia line & that he served in said company and army until his discharge which was on the 14th day of Dec. 1777 That he was in the Battles of Brandywine White Horse and one other as will appear by his formed declaration dated 14th Sept 1819.  I the said John Green do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818 & that I have not since that time by gift, sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with an intent hereby to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congrefs entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and Naval Service of the United States during the Revolutionary War. Pafsed o the 18th.
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day of March 1818 and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed & by me subscribed to wit Six Cups & Saucers two pots and one oven and nothing more except my bed and wearing clothes that his occupation is that of a planter but that he is entirely unable to pursue it that none of his family s living with him but that he lives with one of his sons who is about 28 years of age and who is in indigent circumstances
John Green X his mark
Virginia Rockbridge County fet
I Andrew Reid clerk of the court of said county do hereby certify that the foregoing oath of John Green [illegible] the schedule therein contained are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I further certify that it is the opinion of the said court, the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is four dollars
In testimony whereof I have herein to subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at Lexington in said county the 1st day of September 1820 and in the 45th year of the Commonwealth
Andrew Reid
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November 14, 1933
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John Green-S.37960
BAJ/AWF [illegible]
Mrs. Cleve H. Miller
3327 N.E. 20th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which 
You request the Revolutionary War record of John
Green of Goochland County, Virginia.

The data furnished herein were obtained from
the papers on file in pension claim S.37960, based
upon the Revolutionary War service of John Green.

The date and place of his birth are not shown,
nor are the names of his parents given.

John Green enlisted in Goochland County, Virginia,
In January or February, 1776 and served as a
private in Captain Samuel Woodson’s company in the
Ninth Virginia Regiment; he was in the battles of
Brandywine and White Horse, and one other “name not
recollected”; he was discharged from the Ninth Virginia 
Regiment, December 14, 1777.

John Green was allowed pension on this application 
executed, September 15, 1818, then a resident 
of Rockbridge County, Virginia and aged sixty-six
years. In 1820 he was living in Rockbridge County,
with one of his sons, who was about twenty-eight 
Years of age. Names of his children and of his wife
are not stated.

Very truly yours

A.D. Hiller
Assistant to Administrator
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M.E.E.
Copied from
letter by AW
December 20, 1929
Lida Smith Clark
422 South Main Avenue
Springfield, Missouri
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary war pension claim, S. 37960, it appears that John Green enlisted in Goochland County, Virginia in January or February, 1776, and served as a private in Captain Samuel Woodson's Company, Virginia Troops, until discharged December 14, 1777. He was in the battles of Brandywine and White Horse.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 15, 1818, while a resident of Rockbridge County, Virginia, aged sixty-six years.
His children are referred to, no names stated. In 1820 a son was aged about twenty-eight years. There are no further family data.
Earl D. Church
Commissioner
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Rev. and 1812
Wars Section
AWF/eel

August 17, 1929

Miss Willamette Green
924 Hickman Road
Augusta, Georgia

Dear Madam:

I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 37960, it appears that John Green enlisted in Goochland County, Virginia, in January or February, 1776, and served as a private in Captain Samuel Woodson’s Company, Virginia Troops, until discharged December 14, 1777. He was in the battles of Brandywine and White Horse.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 15, 1818, while a resident of Rockbridge County, Virginia, aged sixty-six years.
His children are referred to, no names stated. In 1820, a son was aged about twenty-eight years. There are no further family data.
Very Truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH
Commissioner.
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Rev. and 1812
Wars Section
AWF/eel

August 17, 1929

Miss Williamette Green
924 Hickman Road
Augusta, Georgia

Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 37960, it
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Hon. Clarence Cannon,
House of Representatives,
Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Cannon;
I have to (crossed out) advise you that (crossed out) from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 37960, it appears that John Green enlisted in Goochland Co., Virginia, Jan. or Feb. 1776 and served as a private in Captain Samuel Woodson's Company, Va. troops, until discharged Dec. 14, 1777. He was in the battles of Brandywine and White Horse.
He was allowed pension on his application executed Sept. 15, 1818, while a resident of Rockbridge Co., Va., aged 66 years.
His children were referred to, no names stated. In 1820, a son aged about 28 years is referred to. No further family data on file.
The pension records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to a James Sewell of Cumberland
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Co. Ky., under any spelling of that name, on account of services rendered at any time prior to 1840. The Revolutionary War pensioner of said county, whose surname was Sewell, was Joseph not James.
The census of pensioners of 1840 was compiled from the returns of the marshals of the several judicial districts, under the Act for taking of the sixth census and without reference to the records of this Bureau and it is not always possible to verify the data contained therein. The name James which appears in said list is presumed to be erroneously quoted.
Sincerely,
Commissioner.
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John Green a Soldier in the of Virg Regt. is hereby discharged from the Service, the term for which he enlisted being expired, given under my hand at Camp this 14th of Decembr 1777
P. Muhlenburg BG
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John Green
Rockbridge Co. Virga
15. September, 1818
70 to Decr. 77
Col. Jay 2 hy news's regt
9th Virginia
on roll
Reqt.
Services admitted
But, before the Pension can be allowed, the Judge will please to certify his belief of services of affiant as stated in the declaration

[Crossed out] This case will be admitted and a certificate of pension issue for the applicant so Soon as the Judge certifies, that, he needs the assistance of his Country for support
Are [illegible] it to be duly filed as, is herewith sent

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Admitted
Andrew Reed, agent,
Lexington, Va
Rec'd 18. Sept. 1820:
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Virginia. Rockbridge County towit
On this 14th Day of September 1819 
Before me one of the Judges of the General Court of Virginia Personally appeared John Green, aged 67 years. & Resident of the County & State aforesaid & Made the following Declaration on Oath (in order to obtain the Provisions made By the late act of Congress Entitled an act to Provide for Certain Persons Engaged in the Land & Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War.) - that He the Sd John Green Enlisted Either in the month 7. January or February in the year 1776 in the County of Goochland & State of Virginia as a private Soldier in the Regular army of the United States on Continental Establishment - in the Company Commanded by Capt. Samuel Woodson of the 9th Regt Virginia Line & there He Remained attached. to Sd Company & the Service of the United States. Until His Discharge which he Received on the 14th of December 1777. Signed by Brig. Genl P Muhlenburg
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& Which Discharge is Herewith Exhibited which was Given to Him for the Joseph Mills in Pennsylvania. & that Which in sd service - He was in the Battles of Brandywine & White Horse & another. the Name of Which he does not Recollect - But was Commanded in the Same by Genl Muhlenburg - This affiant further Declares on Oath - that then he made His former Declaration on the 15th of Sept. 1818. Hereto annexed - which was Rejected By the Department of War - that further His Memory - (which is frail) - Led Him into the Mistake in Stating his Enlistment to know taken Place in the year 1775 - or that the Error was made. By the Person who wrote His Declaration - & His Memory is Still uncertain as to Precise Details Enlistment May Have taken Place Somewhat Sooner - that he Stated
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But is under the Baliy War. He Enlisted in one of the Months Heretofore Stated.
for the term of two years - & then His Charge was Procured By Majr Loyd one of the aids of Genl Green - - short time Before The Term of His Enlistment Expired - in order to accompany Sd Loyd in the Capacity of a Servant - to His Home - He further Declares - that he knows of no other Evidence or then [illegible] the Sd Service - Which is now Living & not from his Extreme Indigent Circumstances & old age He Needs the assistance of His Country for Support -
Sworn to before me the day & year first above mentioned ~
Arch. Stuart
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I do Certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the within mentioned John Green is in the lowest grade of poverty & is entirely dependent upon his children for subsistence & requires the Aid of his Country
Arch. Stuart
one of the Judges of Genl. Court Virginia -
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Virginia superior Court of Land for Rockbridge County Vir
on this 11th day of april 1821 personally appeared in open Court (being a court of Record for the County aforesaid which proceeds according to the course of the common law with a Jurisdiction unlimited in part of amount keeping a record of the proceedings & having the power of fine & imprisonment - John Green aged about sixty eight years resident in sd county who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare that he served in the revolutionary war on continental establishment as follows
that he enlisted either in the month of January or February in the year 1776 in the county of Goochland and state of Virginia as a private soldier in the regular army aforesaid in the company Commanded by Capt S. Woodson of the 9th regiment of Va line that he served in sd company & army untill he was discharged which was on the fourteenth of december 1777 & that he was in the battle of Brandywine white horse & one other as will appear by his former declaration & that he is now inscribed on the pension list Roll of the virginia agency by certificate dated 20th day of September 1821 & numbered 17.801 & I the said John Green do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818 & that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of any property or any part thereof with an intent thereby to diminish it to bring myself within the provisions of an act of congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States during the revolutionary war passed on the 18th day of March 1818 & that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts
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due to me nor have I any Income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed & by me subscribed Schedule towit six cups & saucers two pots & one oven & nothing more except my bed & wearing Clothes that my profession is that of a planter but that being entirely unable to pursue it that none of his family is living with him but that he lives with one of his sons who is in indigent circumstances.
John Green
x his mark

Sworn to & declared on the 11th day of April 1821 before Archibald Stuart one of the Judges of the general Court for the State of Virginia at the April term for the county of Rockbridge

I Andrew Reed clerk of the superior court of law for Rockbridge county do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of said court and that the court was of opinion that the property contained in the said schedule does not exceed in value the sum of eight dollars
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at Lexington in said county on the 23rd day of April 1821 and in the 45th year of the Commonwealth
Andrew Reed
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old case
John Green,
Rockbridge Co Va
Andrew Reid Clk Va
Agent
Lexington, Virginia
Recd 2d Oct 1820
1 & 20 Deductions filed together - Enclosed

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Honble John C Calhoun
Secretary War
Washington City
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Lexington 30th Septem 1820
Judge Stuart informs me that the original declaration has been returned to the war department of the United States
With great respect
Andrew Reid
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Hon J. Letcher,
March 14/36
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Pension Office
March 14, 1856
Sir
I return herewith the papers in the case of John Green late of Rockingham Co. Va. and have to state that it appears he was allowed a pension of $8 per month from the 15th September 1818, and continued in receipt of the same until the 4th September 1849.
The only claim the heirs have is the pension due from the 4th Sept 1849 to the date of his death. application therefor must be made to the Third Auditor of the [illegible] Knight has had nothing to do in this case.
J. [illegible]
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Pension Office
March 10th 1836

Sir,
Please inform this office to what date John Green was last paid,
Yours
J. Cole
C.C.

3d Auditor

3d Auditors Office
Mrch 13 1836

Sir,
John Green, Act 1818, Richmond Va. Roll, has been paid to 4 Sept 1847
Very Resply
John Ordent
Auditor

J. Minot Esq
Commr of Pensions
Mr Kandall
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House of Reps
March 10th 1836.

Dear Sir:
I enclose a letter from Mr Harris, in regard to an application on behalf of John Greens heirs for arrears of Pension. The case has been under the management of S. M Knight an agent of This City. Let me know what he has done, and what is necessary to be done, to secure whatever may be due.
I enclose you Greens Certificate also. With your reply return these papers.
Very Truly
Your friend
J. Letcher

S. Cole Esq Ch Clerk
Pension Office
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In answer to your request of the 24th lett for information of your grandfather John Green, a Revy Soldier, you are advised that in Sept 1818 a John Green was residing in Rockbridge Co Va aged 66 years, who enlisted in Goochland Co Va in Feby 1776 under Capt Samuel Woodson in the 9th Va regt Colo George Matthews & was in the battle of Brandywine (Sept. 11 1777) White Horse & one other the name not recollected
His discharge dated Dec 14. 17777 is Signed by Genl Peter Muhlenburg. In July 1820 he state his age as 68 years & that by occupation he was a planter & that he was living with one of his sons aged about 28 years - There is no statement of the date & place of his birth or other there above where living. The person employed in obtaining his pension lived in Lexington Rockbridge Co Va The date of his death is unknown but he must have deceased after Sept 4 1849 & before Mch 4 1850
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Portland, Oregon
3327 NE 20 Avenue
November 2, 1933.

Commissioner of Pensions,
Pension Bureau,
Washington D.C.

Will you kindly send me the pension record of John Green of Goochland County, Virginia, who served in the war of the Revolution.
Thank you for this information.
Mrs. Cleve H. Miller,
3327 NE 20 Avenue,
Portland, Oregon.

[Stamp]
RECEIVED
NOV 7 1933
MAIL SUB-DIV.
[illegible] 65
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IN REPLY REFER TO
Rev. and 1812
Wars Section.
AWF/eel 
3-2562
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS WASHINGTON 
July 22, 1929
Miss Willamette Green
924 Hickman Road
Augusta, Georgia
Madam:
I advise you that the data furnished by you are not sufficient to enable the bureau to make intelligent reply to the queries contained in your letter. Please fill out such of the blank spaces below, as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this bureau.
First name of widow  Jane Morrison
Full name of soldier John Green
Residence of soldier at enlistment Prince Edward Co. VA.
Residence of soldier after service Petersburg, Va.  Name of state from which he enlisted 
Virginia
Approximate date of birth_____________
Approximate date of death May 1819 May 1819 [listed twice]
Kindly return attached letter with your reply.
Respectfully, [signature] Earl D. Church Commissioner.

[Seal of Bureau]
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CLARENCE CANNON
9TH DISTRICT MISSOURI

Congress of the United States
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.

August 9, 1923.

Honorable Washington Gardner,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
My dear Mr. Commissioner:
I will be glad if you will send me at an early date any information on file in the archives of the Bureau of Pensions relating to the services in the Revolutionary War of James Sewell of Cumberland County, Kentucky, and John Green of Rock Bridge County, Virginia. An early reply will be appreciated.
Very truly yours,
Clarence Cannon

CC:SW
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Macadonia
Illinois
July 24th 1884

Honorable Commissioner of Pentions Dear Sir
Would you Be So kind as to Let me No where & when John Green enlisted in the Revolution war I Dont No Exactly when he Died & the Last Pention he provided. was The 4th of September 1849 & Then Died & Promised it son Lexington Rockbridge Co Va If Con Shease Give me this Native State & Birth & where Enlisted full Description as Can
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& if possible stamped envariably for Pention answer [illegible] satisfies is Mabadonia Atty
Hamillton Co
yours very truley
G. G. Green

John Green is my Grand Father & I want to have a Grave Stone Set up

John Green C 17 801
6904 Revy 35990 Pen" Virginia 2612
6917 Revy 37960 Va in Georgia 4216Va
13216 Md 42756 Md in Elizth 8870 Va
23659 Con   "Hannel 19540 NC
25 555 1812
32766 Mss
36 562 NY
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37690
INVALID.
Revy
File No. 37,760
John Green
Priv Rev War

Act: 18th March 18
Index:-Vol. 2, Page 203

[Arrangement of 1870.]

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1923 Aug 14 - Hist to Hon. clarence Cannon AUF
1929 Aug 17 -  " " Miss Willamette Green AUF.
1929 - Dec 20. " " Lida S. Clark, her letter in claim of 
1933 - Nov. 14 " " William Smith W. 2629 M.E.E.
Mrs Cleve H. Miller AUF