Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 17,677, for Joel Simmons, Virginia
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SERVICE: Va.
Simmons, Joel
NUMBER: S. 17,677
carded
CONTENTS
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Order to pay. 13. Nov 1837.

19323
Indiana
Joel Simmons
of Henry Co in the State of Indiana 
who was a pr in the co commanded by Captain Davis of the regt commanded by Colo Henry in the Va line for 10 mos

Inscribed on the Roll of Ina
at the rate of 33 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of Augt 1833 and Hon L. McCarty Connersville

Arrears to the 4th of March 66.66
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept 16.66
$83.32
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by Danl Boyd Clerk
Book E Vol. 7 Page 129
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Joel Simmons
20562
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I Asahel Neal A Clergyman resident of the County of Henry And State of Indiana do hereby Certify that I am well acquainted with Joel Simmons who has subscribed & sworn to the attached Declaration and that I believe him to be seventy five years of age that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution & I concur in that opinion Sworn to & Subscribed in open Court this 21st April 1833 Asahel Neal -

The Court do hereby Certify that it appears to them that Asahel Neal who has signed the proceeding Certificate is a clergyman Resident of the County of Henry and State of Indiana and is a credible Person and that his statements are entitled to Credit
Byrem Cadaralader A,J,H,C, {Seal}
John Anderson A,J,H,C, {Seal}

I John Elliott Clerk of the County of Henry & State of Indiana do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of application of Joel Simmons for a pension 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal at New Castle this 25th of April AD 1833
Witness John Elliott Clk. H.C.C.
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State of Indiana
Henry County Sct

On this 13th day Nov A.D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the honorable Jesse H Haly 
Judge of the probate Court of the county of Henry and state of Indiana now setting Joel Simmons aged seventy five years of the County of Henry and State of Indiana 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 June 7th 1832.

That he entered the service of the united states in Albemarle County in the state of Virginia he thinks in the year 1776 the precise time he does not recollect and he lived in the State of Virginia and Albemarle County aforesaid when he entered and was born in the County in the County and state last aforesaid on the tenth day of June 1757 and was raised in Albemarle 
and Orange Counties, and state last aforesaid 

and served under Col. John Henry, Lieut. James Garland. The other officers that he Served under that towres [tours] he does not recollect and that he served for the space of three months a guarding burgoyne's [British General John Burgoyne] troops who were taken prisoners and his place was supplied by other Officers and he received no discharge from service.

The first tower [tour] and sometime in the year 1777 or 8 he does not distinctly recollect he was called into service of the united States again by Capt William Davis and served under him the said [William] Davis a guard for one month all which service were in the state Of Virginia aforesaid and other officers that tower [tour] he does not recollect And in the year 1779 or80 he was called into
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service by Capt Henry Burk and that he served six months under Capt. John Martin and Col Holt Richardson  Major John [illegible] and Lieut Richard Darrett, Ensign William Dickerson  Seargent [Sergeant] James Blane, and that he marched from Albemarle county to the [illegible] Hills on James River in Hanover County in the state of Virginia aforesaid and there remained some two or three weeks and marched from there to New Castle Oaldfield in Hanover County in the the state last  aforesaid 

and remained there about two weeks and marched from there to New Kent County Oald [Old] court house in the State of Virginia aforesaid 

And there he remained until he served out the last Six months, and then recd [received] a discharge by Capt John Marton. and that he knows of no person whose testimony he can produce to testify to his service 

he hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state 

Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid 
Witness John Elliott Clerk
[several illegible words]

State of Indiana
Henry County Sct
I, John Neal of the County of Henry and Thomas Hilman of the county and state aforesaid do hereby testify that we are well acquainted with Joel Simmons who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be the years of age he represents that he is believed and reputed in the neighborhood where he lives to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion 
sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid
Thos [Thomas] Hilman
John Neal
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And the said Court now hereby do declare their Opinion after the investigation of the Matter, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary Soldier and Served as he states, and the Court further Certifies that it appears that Thomas Hillman and John Neal who Signed the preceding certificate are creditable Persons of the County & State aforesaid and that there statements are entitled to full faith and credit
Jesse H. Haly P.J.H.C

I John Elliott Clerk of the Court of the County of Henry and State of Indiana do hereby Certify that the foregoing Contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of application of John McDonald for a Pension In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal of Clerk's Office this 12th day of Novbr AD 1832
Witness John Elliott CHPC -
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Joel Simmons
Indiana
from 1776 private
10 months
$33.33/100

Hon. Mr. McCarty
Connersville
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BRIEF in the case of Joel Simmons
of Henry County in the State of Indiana
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

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

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

3. How old is he? 75 years

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

Period.
[1] In 1776.
[2] 1777 or 8.
[3] 1779 or 80
Duration of Service. Years, Months, Days.
[1] 3 Months
[2] 1 Month
[3] 6 Months
Rank. As a
[1] private
[2] "
[3] "
Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served. Gen.
[1] Lieut James Garland; Col. John Hony
[2] Capt Davis
[3] Capt Burk, Capt. Martin & Col Richardson

5. In what battles was he engaged? None Stated

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

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary Evidence

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct

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

F. F. Franciosi
Examining Clerk.
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December 8, 1933.
BA-J/ILL Joel Simmons S. 17677
Mr. M. L. McBride Dickinson, North Dakota.
Dear Sir: Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Joel Simmons, a pensioner.
The record of Joel Simmons is furnished herein as shown in the papers on file in his claim for pension, S. 17677, based upon service in that war.
Joel Simmons was born June 10, 1757 in Albemarle County, Virginia; the names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of Albemarle County, Virginia, he enlisted in 1776 and served three months as private under Lieutenant James Garland, Colonel John Henry's Virginia regiment; he enlisted in 1777 or 1778, and served one month in Captain William Davis' Virginia company; he enlisted in 1779 or 1780 and served six months as private Captain Henry Burk's and Captain John Martin's companies, Colonel Holt Richardson's Virginia regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 13, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Henry County, Indiana.
There are no data relative to the soldier's family in this pension claim.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name of person paid, and possibly the date of death of Joel Simmons, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, citing the following:
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Joel Simmons-S.17677.
Joel Simmons Certificate #19323 Issued August 26, 1833, Rate $33.33 per annum, Commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832. Indiana Agency.
Very truly yours, A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.
2.
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17,677
INVALID
Rev War
File No. 17,677
Joel Simmons
Pri Rev War
Act: June 7” 32
Index:—Vol. 1, Page 343
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1909 July 24 Hist to Stella Trees V.L.M.
1909, Aug. 24. History to Mrs. Effie Hinkle F.W.
1909, Nov. 29 Stella R. Trees that name of Soldier’s widow & date & place of his death are not stated & application showed or made to and for Int. Dept. &c. V.L.M.
1920 July 9 Hist. to Mrs. R. W. Wagoner
1924, Oct. 11 - Hist to Clarence H. Smith, see let cl, S. 16951, John McDonald. [ ]M.[ ]
1925 - July 7. Hist to E.A. Simmons
1926 Sept 28 Mrs. [ ] S. Albright infd [informed] how to obtain date of death. AW
1927. Jan. 19. Tombstone data to Q.M. Gen. [Quarter Master General?] AW
 1927 - Oct. 13 Two hist. to Mr. L.A. Fulevider [illegible]
1933 - Dec. 8 Hist to Mr. L. McBride - J.L.L.
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Branch State Bank of Indiana
Richmond 11th Month 4. 1837

J.L. Edwards 
Commisr. of Pensions 
Resp [illegible]
I enclose herewith for liberty of payment the Vouchers of Joel Simmons a Pensioner of our district it having been more than a year since he last applied for his pension
and am 
very respectfully 
Elijah Coffin, Cashier
Acting for Samuel Merrill 
Pension Agent, Inda:
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Joel Simmons
oly. 12th
Feby. 28 - 1833
B 274
Hon. W. McCarty.
H. of R.
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Joel Simmons which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any 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? Yes
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes
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? Yes
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XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? Two Citizens certified to be credible persons
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining 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?
XIV. *If the applicant's name is 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 or 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?
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
*QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how 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, deposeth 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 recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For __year __months, and __days, I served as a __. For __months and __days, I served as a __; and for such service I claim a pension.
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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 indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are 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 objectionable. 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 employed 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 magistrate 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 certificate 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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[illegible]
[Revolutionar]y, & 1812 Wars Section
October 13, 1927
Mrs. L. A. Fulwider 
634 W. Lincoln Blvd., 
Freeport, Ills.

Madam: 
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 17677, it appears that Joel Simmons was born June 10, 1757 in Albemarle County, Virginia.

While a resident of Albemarle County, Virginia he enlisted in 1776 and served three months as private in Lieutenant James Garland's Company, Colonel John Henry's Virginia Regiment.

He enlisted in 1777 or 1778 and served one month under Captain William Davis in the Virginia Troops.

He enlisted in 1779 or 1780 and served six months under Captains Henry Burk and John Martin in Colonel Holt Richardson's Virginia Regiment
.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 13, 1832 while a resident of Henry County, Indiana. There are no data on file as to his family.
Respectfully, 
WINFIELD SCOTT
 Commissioner
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[illegible]
1812 Wars Section
October 13, 1927
Mrs. D. A. Fulwider 634 W. Lincoln Blvd., Freeport, Ills.
Madam: I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 17677, it appears that Joel Simmons was born June 10, 1757 in Albemarle County, Virginia.
While a resident of Albemarle County, Virginia he enlisted in 1776 and served three months as private in Lieutenant James Garland's Company, Colonel John Henry's Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted in 1777 or 1778 and served one month under Captain William Davis in the Virginia Troops.
He enlisted in 1779 or 1780 and served six months under Captains Henry Burk and John Martin in Colonel Holt Richardson's Virginia Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 13, 1832 while a resident of Henry County, Indiana. There are no data on file as to his family.
Respectfully, WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.
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[illegible]
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section January 19, 1927.
F. H. Pope, Colonel, Q.M.C. Office of Quartermaster General, U.S.A. War Department, Washington, D.C.
Sir. I have to advise you, that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 17677, it appears that Joel Simmons was born June 10, 1757, in Albemarle County, Virginia.
He served as a private in the Virginia Troops, War of the Revolution as follows:
In 1776, for three months under Lieutenant James Garland and Colonel John Henry.
In 1777, or 1778, for one month under Captain William Davis.
In 1779, or 1780, for six months under Captains Henry Burk and John Martin and Colonel Holt Richardson.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 13, 1832, while living in Henry County, Indiana. Date of death not on record.
Respectfully, WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.
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[illegible]
Rev. and 1812 Wars Section July 7, 1925 
E. A. Simmons Kokomo, Ind.
Sir: I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 17677 it appears that Joel Simmons was born June 10, 1757 in Albemarle County, Virginia.
While a resident of his native county he enlisted in 1776 and served three months as private under Lieutenant James Garland and Colonel John Henry (or Harvy) in the Virginia Troops.
He enlisted in 1777 or 1778 and served one month under Captain William Davis in the Virginia Troops.
He enlisted in 1779 or 1780 and served six months under Captains Henry Burk and John Martin (or Mortin) and Colonel Holt Richardson in the Virginia Troops.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 13, 1832 while a resident of Henry County, Indiana. There is no data on file as to his family.
Respectfully, WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.
Date of death not on AB
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[Re]cord Division. November 29, 1909.
Miss Stella R. Trees, 530 Mulberry Street, Kokomo, Indiana.
Madam: In reply to your letter dated the 16" and received the 18" instant, you are advised that in the claim of Joel Simmons, Sur. File No. 17,677, War of the Revolution, the name of his wife and the date and place of his death are not stated.
For date of last payment of pension, person to whom paid, and probable date of death, you should apply to the Auditor for the Interior Department, U.S. Treasury Department, citing the following data: Joel Simmons: Certificate No. 19,323; issued August 26, 1833, under Act of June 7, 1832; at the Indiana Agency.
The Revolutionary War pension records fail to afford any information in regard to John Little and Joseph Kellar described by you.
Very respectfully, Commissioner.
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[header]
North Dakota Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
PRESIDENT, M. L. McBRIDE, DICKINSON
VICE-PRESIDENTS, A. H. YODER, GRAND FORKS
JOHN D. CARR, JAMESTOWN
VINE D. LORD, CANDO
NATIONAL TRUSTEE, E. D. LUM, WAHPETON
REGISTRAR, A. H. YODER, GRAND FORKS
SECRETARY, CAP E. MILLER, FARGO

DIRECTOR OF CORRESPONDENCE AND SAFETY, B. F. SPALDING, FARGO
TREASURER, W. C. MACFADDEN, FARGO
CHAPLAIN, REV. CHARLES T. ENSIGN, SPIRITWOOD
HISTORIAN, GEORGE S. REGISTER, BISMARCK
PATRIOTIC EDUCATION, HOWARD SIMPSON, GRAND FORKS
STATE BUGLER, LELAND S. BURGUM, ARTHUR
PATRIOTIC MUSIC, H. L. CHAFFEE, AMENIA
PRESIDENT EMERITUS, WALTER L. WILLIAMSON, LISBON
PRESIDENT EMERITUS, B. F. SPALDING, FARGO

1933-1934
DICKINSON, NORTH DAKOTA.

[stamp]
RECEIVED
MAY 28 1933

[typed body]
Nov. 24, 1933.
U.S. Veterans Administration Bureau
Washington, D. C.

Gentlemen:
Re: Pension Record Revolutionary War -
Joel Simmons.
I am searching for the military record of one Joel Simmons who served in the Revolutionary War under different commands in Virginia.
He applied for a pension in 1832 while a resident of Henry County, Indiana and his claim was allowed. He was born in Albemarle County, Virginia. I presume that his application for pension cites the different commands in which he served and that is what I would like to secure. For while the fact that he received pension as a veteran of this war entitles his descendants to join the Sons of the American Revolution, we would like to have his military service to complete our records. None of the rosters to which I have access to out here given this service.
Your prompt attention will greatly oblige.
Very truly yours,
[signed] M. L. McBride.
M. L. McBride.
MLM:FM.
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AW
Rev. & 1812 Wars
Section.
S. 17677.

Sept. 28, 1926.

Mrs. Georgia S. Albright,
213 Hill St.
Marion, Ind.

Madam:
I have to advise you, that there is no data on file as to family, in the Revolutionary War pension claim, of Joel Simmons of the Virginia Troops, nor does it appear that pension was claimed either by widow or other heirs of said soldier. The date and place of his death are not on record.
For the date of last payment, name of person paid, and [illegible] soldier's death, you should apply to the Civil Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D. C. citing all of the following data: Joel Simmons, Certificate 19323, issued August 26, 1833, rate $33.33 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Indiana Agency.
Respectfully,

E. W. MORGAN,
Acting Commissioner
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OFICE OF THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL
WASHINGTON
IN REPLY REFER TO QM 293 A-C
(Simmons, Joel)
January 15, 1927.

Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:
In order that a headstone may be provided for the grave, it is requested that the organization of the soldier mentioned below be given.
Joel Simmons
Revolutionary War veteran
Pensioner - S 17677
Buried at Sulphur Springs, Henry County, Indiana.
Very truly yours,
[signed] F. H. Pope
F. H. POPE, 
Colonel, Q.M.C.,
Assistant.

[stamp]
PENSION OFFICE U.S. F
JAN 19 1927
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Farmers Trust & Savings Bank
CAPITAL $150,000,00
KOKOMO, IND.
E. A. SIMMONS, PRES.
E. B. SEWARD, CASHIER
CHAS. C. PRICE, ASST. CASHIER
L. J. KIRKPATRICK, VICE-PRES. 
W. W. DRINKWATER SEC'Y AND TREAS.

May 8, 1925.
Pension Department,
Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen:
Please send me the record of the service of my great-grandfather, Joel Simmons, of the American Revolution. He was living in Henry County, Indiana, in 1835. The name may have been spelled Simmonds. He was born in Albemarle County, Virginia June 10, 1757. His death is of record after Sept. 24, 1838.
Very truly yours,
[signed] E. A. Simmons.
E.A.Simmons.
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For proper action
Wheeler

September 25, 1926

Hon. Commissioner of Pensions:
Herewith is referred for your consideration a letter of inquiry relating to Revolutionary data supposed to bear on the ancestry of Mrs. Georgia S. Albright, 213 Hill St., Marion, Indiana.  The writer was formerly a neighbor of mine and any information that may be afforded her from the records of your office will be appreciated.  For your knowledge, I may add that I was formerly a member of the field force of your Bureau, stationed in Marion, Indiana a number of years and that inquirer has no doubt assumed that I am still an employe of your Bureau.
Very respectfully,
Charles E. Paul
25 Girard St., N.E.,
Washington, D.C.

[STAMP]
Office
The Commissioner
Sep 28, 1926
U.S. Bureau of Pensions

Mr. Wheeler,
Pri. Secretary
Would you be kind enough to refer this letter to the Rev. War Section with request for proper reply and oblige.
HDS
[illegible]
9/27/26
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Mr. Charles Paul
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:
No doubt you will be surprised to receive a letter from an old Fifth Street neighbour but I am in a little difficulty and thought you might be able to help me out of it.

I am Mrs. Georgia Simmons Albright and for over a year have had my application papers in Washington D.C. trying to become a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, but I lack my Revolutionary ancestors wifes name from the Pension Department  they sent his record No. 19333, issued November 13, 1832, but it fails to tell me when it expired.  I thought I might
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be able to find a little more family history if I could find whether or not his widow drew a pension after his death.
My ancestor's name is Joel Simmons and his son's name is Joab Simmons [illegible] fought in the War of 1812

[in right margin]  she does not ask for his record, nor would it help her if found

I have written to Virginia but they do not answer, so I am at a loss to know what to do.  If you can help me in any way, Mr. Paul I shall be very grateful.

Thanking you for any information you may be able to give to me, and with kindest regards to you and Mrs. Paul, I am,
Yours Sincerely,
Georgia S. Albright

September twenty-third

[STAMP #1]
Office of the Commissioner
Sep 28 1926
U.S. Bureau of Pensions

[STAMP #2]
Assistant Chief's Desk
Law Division
Sep 27 1926
U.S. Bureau of Pensions
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Rev Sec
[illegible]

Knightstown, Ind.
June 10, 1920.

[STAMP]
US Pension Office
D June 12 1920

Dept. of the Interior
Comr. of Pensions
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:

Will you please send me a copy of the pension of Joel Simmons, a soldier who fought in the Revolutionary War.  He was a pensioner of Indiana, Henry County.  I wish a copy of his services to enable me to join the D.A.R.

Thanking you I am
Very truly
Mrs. R.W. Wagoner
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Rev

Enc


Kokomo, Ind.
Nov. 16, 1909

Pension Bureau
Wash. D.C.

Sirs:
As per answer to my request you kindly sent me place and date of birth of Joel Simmons, and sufficient proof that he was an enlisted soldier of the Revolutionary War:  but I am now anxious to have place and date of his death or the name of his widow.  If you can give me either of these I will consider it a favor should you send it.
Will you also please look up the same data and proof concerning whether
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Joseph Kellar [written above - negative] of Virginia or Kentucky or John Little of Kentucky were either or both enlisted in the Revolutionary War.
Yours Resp.

(Miss) Stella R. Trees
530 E. Mulberry St.
Kokomo, Ind.


[STAMP]
U.S. Pension Office
A
Nov 18 1909
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Greensburg Ind
Aug 16. 09.

Pension Office

Will you please give me a record of the service of Joel Simmons of Virginia.  I do not know what county only that he was in the Revolutionary war and drew a pension from the government.
And Oblige
(Mrs.) Effie Hinkle
Greensburg
Indiana
514 N.E. St.
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L.F.W.


[STAMP #1]
U.S. Pension Office
A
Aug 17 1909


[STAMP #2]
Record Division
Aug 18 1909
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Kokomo, Ind.
AJuly 15, 1909.

Pension Department
Wash. D.C.

Can you give me any information regarding the proof that my ancester, Mr. Joel; Simmons was enlisted in the Revolutionary War.

If not where can I get this necessary history that I may be a member of the Daughters of the Revolution?

He enlisted either in North Carolina or in Virginia.
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Yours Resp.
(Miss) Stella Trees
530 E. Mulberry St.
Kokomo, Indiana.
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L.S.W.

[STAMP #1]
U.S. Pension Office
Q
Jul 19 1909

[STAMP #2]
Record Division
Jul 19 1909
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Freeport High School
L.A. Fulwider, Principal
Freeport, Illinois

October 10 '27

The Bureau of Pensions
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:-

Some time ago, I wrote you asking for a copy of the war record or copy of pension made to Joel Simmons Revolutionary War soldier, who enlisted from Virginia.  I am a great, great, grandaughter of Joel Simmons, and I would like a copy to use in my application for membership in the D.A.R.

I think I did not properly address my other letter.  I would be pleased to get two copies & will remit charges if you will let me know how much.

Thanking you
I am yours truly
Augusta Simmons Fulwider
(Mrs. L.A.F.)
634 W. Lincoln Blvd.
Freeport, Ill.

[STAMP]
U.S. Pension Office
F
Oct 12 1927