Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 35,837, John Cline, Va.
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(3-1776)

SERVICE
Va.

Cline, John

NUMBER
S. 35,837

CONTENTS
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Cond
May 14, 1822
& sent to 
Jas Noble 
U. S. S. 
Brookville
Indiana
Date of 
death not on AB

15,990 R
Indiana
John Cline.
of Floyd Co in the state of Indiana
who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel J. Wood of the Virga. line, for the term of 3 years from 77
Inscribed on the Roll of Indiana
at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 25th of Augt. 1819.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30th of Nov 1819
and sent to Davis Floyd [illegible]
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1819. - 3.38
Semi anl. all/ce ending Mar 1820. 18.00
9/31 [illegible] Dollars. 51.38
{Revolutionary claim,
Act 18th March, 1818.}
Continued
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John Cline
12 Remt Col James Wood
3 yrs

Found on Roll
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District of Indiania for
On this 23d day of August
1819  before me the Subscriber, President of the Second Judicial
Circuit State of Indiania Personally appeared
John Cline aged about Sixty Seven years resident in
Harrison County State aforesaid who being by me firstly
duly Sworn according to Law, doth on his Oath make
the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision
made by the late act of Congress, entitled, An act
to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and
Naval Service of the United States in the revolutionary
War, that he the said John Cline enlisted for the
Term of three years, the Time of his enlisting not remembered
on the North Branch of Potomac in the State
of Virginia in the Company Comanded by Capt
Stephen Ashby of the Regiment Commended by
Colonel James Wood in the line of the State of
Virginia on the Continental Establishment that
he continued to Serve in the Said corps, or in the Service
of the United States until Shortly before the Capture of
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Cornwallis, when he was discharged on the march from
Philadelphia to Frederick Town in Maryland that
he was in the Battle of Brandywine and that he
is in reduced circumstances and Stands in need the assistance
of his Country for Support, and that he has no other evidence
now in his power of his Said Services.

Sworn and declared before me the day and year afforesaid.
Davis Floyd

I Davis Floyd president of the 2d Judicial circuit
as afforesaid do certify that it appears to my Satisfaction
that the Said John 
Cline did serve in the revolutionary
war as Stated in the preceding declaration, against the
Common Enemy for the Term of Nine months at one
Term on the Continental Establishment, and I now
Transmit the proceedings and Testimony taken and
has before me to the Secretary for the Department
of War pursuant to the directions of the afore mentioned
act of Congress. I am also Satisfied that he needs the assistance of his Country for Support.
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Given under my hand and Seal this 23d August 1819
Davis Floyd
State of Indiana
Harrison County} Second Judicial Circuit
I Henry W Heth clerk of the circuit
court of Said County do certify that the above named
Davis Floyd before me has appeared to wose 
name appears to the above Instrument of writing
was on the 23d of August 1819 - presiding Judge of
the Second Judicial circuit and that full faith
and credit is due and ought to be given to
his official acts as Such In Testimony
Whereof I have here to Set my hand
and affixed the Seal of our Said
Court at Corydan the 23d day of August
1819 & this third year of the State
H. W. Heth clk
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State of Indiana Harrison County ss
On this 11th day of February 1822 personally appeared in open court being a court of Record in the second Judicial circuit of the State of Indiana John Cline aged 72 years resident of Harrison County of the second Judicial circuit aforesaid; who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare that he served three years in the Revolutionary War as follows (towit) that he enlisted some time in the year 1777 in Captain Stephen Ashbys Company of the twelfth regiment of the Virginia line commanded at that time by Colo. Wood; the date of his first declaration was the 23d day of August 1819 the number of his certificate 15990; and I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any other manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as 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 in the revolutionary war" passed on the 18th 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 and by me subscribed (towit) two sorrel mares one colt two cows two yearlings one hog one pot and one oven; that I am by occupation a farmer but am so much worn down
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by age and infirmity as to be at this time unable to support myself and children by labour; have five children yet living with me the eldest of whom Nancy Cline is about 24 years of age; Peggy Cline aged 21 years; Bennet Cline age 18 years Jesse Cline aged 13 years; and Polly Cline aged 7 years all of whom except the two eldest girls and eldest son are unable to support themselves by labour;

my wife departed this life near three years since and I have with much difficulty kept my family from suffering; expecting relief from my country.
John Cline [his mark] X

Appraisement of the property of 
John Cline made by the Court aforesaid the date above written
1 sorrel mare $23.00
1 " do ditto18.00
1 " Colt $18.00
1 " Cow $12.00
1 "  Cello ditto$9.00
1 "  Yearling heifer  $1.50
1 " dittodo $1.50
1 " Hog do $1.50
1 " pot $1.50
1 " Oven $1.00

Total $87.00

Sworn and declared to by John Cline on this 11th day of February 1822 in open Court before 
H. W. Heth clk
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State of Indiana
Harrison County} Set
I Henry, W, Heth clerk of the
Harrison Circuit Court in the State aforesaid and in the
Second Indiana circuit do hereby certify that the foregoing
Oath and the Scheudle thereto annexed are
truly copied from the Records of the Said court and
I do further certify that it is the opinion of the Said court
that the Total amount in Value of the property scheduled
in thea foresaid Schedule is Eighty seven Dollars
In Testimony whereof I have hereto Set my
hand and affixed the Seal of the Said court
on the 15th day of March 1822.
H. W. Heth clk
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July 18, 1928

[illegible]/EEL
John Cline-S.35837

Mrs. Ed. G. Keller
#621 N. Market Street
Corydon, Indiana

Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the
Revolutionary War record of John Cline, who received pension
in 1819 on account of his service in that war.

The data which follow were obtained from the papers on
file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 35837, based upon
the military service in that war of John Cline.

The date and place of birth and names of the parents of
John Cline are not shown.

He enlisted on the North Branch of the Potomac River in
Virginia, in 1777, served as a private in Captain Stephen Ashby's
Company, Colonel James Wood's Virginia Regiment, was in the battle
of Brandywine and served three years.

He was allowed pension on his application executed August
23, 1819, at which time he was aged about sixty-seven years and
resided in Harrison County, Indiana.

In 1832, soldier stated that his wife had been dead about
three years; there are no further data in regard to her. He
stated, also, that he had five children residing with him at
that time, namely, Nancy, Peggy, Bennett, Jesse and Polly, aged respectively twenty-four, twenty-one, eighteen, thirteen and seven years.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the
name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of Revolution War soldier, John Cline (S.35837), you should
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address The Comptroller General, General Accounting office,
Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:

John Cline
Certificate No. 15990
Issued November 30, 1819
Rate, $8.00 per month
Commenced August 23, 1819
Act of March 18, 1818
Indiana Agency.

Very truly yours
A.D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator.
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Rev.&1812 Wars Section

January 7, 1927

John S. Cline
Pikeville, KY.

Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary
War pension claim S.35837 it appears that John
Cline enlisted on the North Branch of the Potomac in Virginia
in 1777, served as a private in Captain Stephen Ashby's Company,
Colonel James Wood's Virginia Regiment, was in the battle of
Brandywine and was discharged shortly before the surrender
of Cornwallis.

He was allowed pension on his application executed August
23, 1819 while a resident of Harrison County, Indiana
aged about sixty-seven years.

In 1822 he stated that his wife, name not given, had died
about three years before, and referred to his children--Nancy,
Peggy, Bennet, Jesse, and Polly, aged twenty-four, twenty-one,
eighteen, thirtee, and seven years respectively.

Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section

March 26, 1926

Archibald N. Hall
226 West Maryland St.,
Indianapolis, Indiana

Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the
Revolutionary War pension claim S.35837 it appears that
John Cline enlisted on the North Branch of the Potomac
in Virginia in 1777, served as a private in Captain Stephen
Ashby's Company, Colonel James Wood's Virginia Regiment,
was in the battle of Brandywine and was discharged
shortly before the surrender of Cornwallis.

He was allowed pension on his application executed
August 23, 1819 while a resident of  Harrison County,
Indiana aged about sixty-seven years,

In 1822 he stated that his wife, name not given, had
died about three years before, and referred to his children, Nancy, Peggy, Bennet, Jesse and Polly, aged twenty-four,
twenty-one, eighteen, thirteen and seven years respectively.

Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner

Date of death not
on OB
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RECORD DIVISION
REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION 3-525
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D.C., ___, 19__

In reply to your request of ___, received ___
for a statement of the military history of Jno. Cline
a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired
information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension
on file in this Bureau. S35837

Dates of Enlistment of Appointment
1777

Length of Service
3 yrs

Rank
Pvt.

OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED
Captain Stephen Ashby
Colonel Jas. Wood

State
Va.

Battles engaged in, Brandywine
Residence of soldier at enlistment, enl in Va.
Date of application for pension, Aug 23, 1819 [illegible]
Residence at date of application, Harrison Co- Ind.
Age at date of application, about 67 yrs
Remarks: In 1822 he stated that his wife (name not given) had
been dead nearly 3 years and that 5 of his children were
aged as follows:- Nancy 24, Peggy 21, Bennet 18, Jesse
13 and Polly 7 years
The above noted is the only Jno. Cline (or Clyne) etc -

Respectfully,
Commissioner.
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RECEIVED
JUN 23 1938
Mail Sub-Div.

Corydon, Ind.
June 22-1938

Veteran's Administration
Washington, D.C-
Sirs -
Will you please send
me anything you may have on
Revolutionary War service of John Cline
He was pensioned in 1819.
Yours truly -
Mrs Ed. G. Keller
621 N. Market
Corydon,
Indiana
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Pikeville Commandery, K.T., No. 45
J.S. CLINE, EMINENT COMMANDER
PIKEVILLE, KENTUCKY

LINTON TRIVETTE, TREAS.
TOBIAS J. KENDRICK, RECORDER


PENSION
F
NOV
12
1926
OFFICE

Hon Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir
If not asking to much I would be pleased
to have the Military Service Record of John Cline
a Private in Capt Stephen Ashby Co of the 12th Va
Regiment Commanded by Col James Wood
about 1777 - also he was a private in Capt.
William Vance's Co. of the 8th Va Regiment
Commanded by Col. Jas. Wood also John
Cline was a private in Capt Abraham
Kirkpatrick Detachment of the 2d
Va. Brigade Commanded by Col Febiger
also he was a private in Indian BOrder
Wars, under Capt Richard Chenowith
Col Isaac Cox Battallion, John Floyd Co, Lieut,
also he Served under General George Roger
Clark. I would be pleased to have his
full Military Record as a Revolutionary
Soldier - where enlisted and where Discharge
and whether any Military Grants of Lands were
made - and whether or not he ever was on
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Pikeville Commandery, K.T., No. 45
J.S. CLINE, EMINENT COMMANDER
PIKEVILLE, KENTUCKY

LINTON TRIVETTE, TREAS.
TOBIAS J. KENDRICK, RECORDER


the Pension Rolls,
I am Willing to pay for this Service
and you may send charge -
Respt
John. S. Cline
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Indianapolis, Ind.
Feb. 10. 1926

Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington,
D.C.

Dear Sir,
The published list of Revolutionary
soldiers - shows the name of
John Cline. Harrison Co. Indiana.
Will you kindly provide the writer
with the military services record of
this soldier in in the War of the
Revolution and all family data
you have.
I will greatly appreciate receiving
this information.
Your very truly,
Archibald M. Hall
226 West Maryland St
Indianapolis
Indiana.
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3-049.
Ex. En. Div. Rev War.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D.C. Jan. 9, 1923

The attached letter is respectfully returned
with the information 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. of claim [crossed out] / Name of widow, I do not know
Name of soldier John Cline or Clyne
P. O. address of claimant, Soldier at enlistment 
& after service Perhaps Va- or Ohio
Company Do not know
Regiment Do not know
State where enlisted Va or Pa
Date of enlistment [crossed out] birth Don't know
Date of discharge [crossed out] death Do not know
If unable to furnish company and regiment
give names of commanding officers
I do not know

Return attached letter with reply.
Washington Gardner
Commissioner.
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WALTER M. CLINE
Commercial Blue Printing Commercial Photography
Kodak Finishing, Motion Picture Work
Enlargements
Rooms 12 - 14 Ferger Building Telephone Main 1876
Chattanooga, Tennessee Dec 17 1922

Commissioner of Pensions
Dept Interior
Washington
D.C.

Dear Sir: -
Please advise me if John Cline received a Pension for
Revolutionary service.

Yours very truly,
Walter M Cline

PENSION
G
JAN
18
1922
OFFICE

Dear Sir: -
I am filling out the enclosed blank to the best
of my ability. There was at least two John Clines served in
the Revolutionary War from Va. My Ancestor John Cline served
in the Revolutionary War I do not know which one or the regiment
he served in. The information I asked of you may designate the
one.
Walter M Cline

PENSION
DEC
19
1922
OFFICE
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35837
INVALID.
Revy
File No. 35837
John Cline
In Rev War
Act: 18 March 1800
Index:-Vol. 2, Page 75
Arrangement of 1870.

1923. Feb. 5. hist to Walter M. Cline En.
1926-Mch. 26 - Hist to Archibald M.
Hall [illegible]
1927-Jan-7-Hist. to John S. Cline
[illegible]
1938. July 18-Hist to
Mrs Ed. G. Keller