Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 16269, for Joseph Taylor, Virginia
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SERVICE: Va.
Taylor, Joseph
NUMBER: S. 16269.
Carded
CONTENTS:
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2075
Indiana
Joseph Taylor 2075
of Jefferson in the State of Indiana
who was a Private in the Compy commanded by Captain Hays of the Regt commanded by Col. Matthews in the Virginia line for 11 months from 1776

Inscribed on the Roll of Indiana
at the rate of 36 Dollars 11 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 19. day of Apr: 1832 - and sent to Gentleman Cushing, Madison, In:

Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 54.99
Semi=aml. allowance ending 4 March 1832 -- 18.33
$73.32
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk
Book D Vol. 9 Page 196-
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1988
Joseph Taylor
Indiana.
from 1776 private
11 months
$36.66 1/2
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1988.
BRIEF in the case of Joseph Taylor,
of Jefferson County in the State of Indiana.
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

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

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

3. How old is he? 55 years

4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
Period.
In 1776
Duration of Service. Years, Months, Days.
11 Months
Rank. As a
Private
Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served. Gen.
Capt. Hays; 9th. Regt. Va. Line
Colo. Matthews

5. In what battles was he engaged?

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Augusta Coty. Virginia

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? By Depositions of two Individuals -

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

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

Examining Clerk.
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Declaration of
Joseph Taylor
No. 1988.
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State of Indiana
County of Jefferson} SS
On this 13th day of August 1832, personally appeared before the Probate Court of the County and State aforesaid Joseph Taylor a resident of the County of Jefferson and State of Indiana aged 85 years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832. That he enlisted in the army of the United States in the year 1776 with Capt. Hays and served in the 9th Regiment of the Virginia line, under the following named officers Capt. Hayes & Col. Matthews he forgets the name of the other officers - he left the service in the Fall of 1777 after 11 months service - lived in Augusta County Virginia when he entered the service - Marched through Albemarle down to Northampton -
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid
Joseph x his mark Taylor {Seal}
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a revolutionary Soldier, and Served as he states-
I Richard C. Talbott Clerk of the Court aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the
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Said Court in the matter of the application of Joseph Taylor for a pension-
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 15th day of august 1832
R. C. Talbott Clerk
The undersigned judge of the Court aforesaid does hereby certify that the said Richard C Talbott was at the time of the attestation aforesaid Clerk of said Court & that sd Certificate is in due form of law
Jos G Marshall {Seal}
Aug 13th. 1832
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April 26, 1932
BA-J/AWF
xxxxxxxx
Joseph Taylor
S. 16269

Memorial Branch
Office of the Q.M. General
War Department
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to your request for information relative to Joseph Taylor, a soldier of the War of the Revolution.

The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 16269, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Joseph Taylor.

While a resident of Augusta County, Virginia, he enlisted in Staunton, February 1, 1776 and served eleven months as wagoner in Captain John Hays' company in Colonels Thomas Fleming's and George Mathews' Virginia regiment.

He was allowed pension on his application executed August 13, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Jefferson County, Indiana, and was eighty-five years of age. 

The application for headstone of Joseph Taylor, a letter from Mrs. J. F. Buck, and a copy of a letter from E. W. Morgan, Acting Commissioner - Dept. of the Interior, are all returned herewith.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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16269
INVALID.
File No. 16,269
Joseph Taylor
Pri Rev War
Act: June 7" 32
Index:-Vol. 1, Page 445
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1909 Mch. 11. Hist Capt J E. Hart. C
1911 May 13 " " " " C
1915 June 27. " " " " C
1915 May 3 " Mrs. Ed. G. Orear, letter in S. 36,824 David Taylor. C
1916 Apl. 6. Mrs. B. C. Rasmussen referred to the Auditor C
1925 Apr 6 - Hist to Hon. W. A. Ayres, see letter in case of David Taylor M.C.S.
1929 - Feb 1. Hist to J. B Demaree AWF.
1929 Mar, 21, Mrs. J. F. Buck adv. how to obtain date of death etc. M E. E, Her letter in claim of David Taylor, S. 36824 - MEE,
1932 Apl 26 - Tombstone data to Mem Br. AWF
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Hist. of
Joseph Taylor
S.F. 16,269 - Rev War.

to Capt. J. E. Hart,
Civil War Div.,
Pens. Bureau.

REV. WAR SECTION
JAN 25 1915
PENSION BUREAU
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S.F. 16269
Joseph Taylor
Capt John Hays Co
Virginia Line Col Matthews Regiment
Enlisted 1776 9 Va line
Pension ctf 2,075
&
David Taylor
same service
Ctf 17,488
Sur F. 36824

Send statement to
Capt. J. E. Hart
Southern Div.

[stamp]
RECORD DIVISION CHIEF'S DESK.
MAR 10 1909
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8-049.
Ex. MMHF Div. Rev. & 1812
Department of the Interior
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 14, 1929

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.
Given name of widow:
Name of soldier: Joseph Taylor
Address of soldier at enlistment and after service:
State where enlisted:
Date of birth:
Date of death:
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers.

Return attached letter with reply.
[signed] Winfield Scott
WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY
WASHINGTON
FRUIT DISEASES
Thomasville, Georgia
January 30, 1929

Mr. Winfield Scott
Bureau of Pensions
Department of the Interior
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:

In accordance with your request of January 14, I am furnishing additional information relative to Mr. Joseph Taylor, a Revolutionary War soldier.

Name of Soldier -- Joseph Taylor
Name of Widow -- Susan Woodin
Place of enlistment -- Staunton, Va.
Time of enlistment -- February 1, 1776
Commandry officers --

Colonel -- Thomas Fleming
Lt. Colonel -- Geo. Mathews
Major -- Mathew Donovan
Captain -- John Hays.
Attachment -- Company of Riflemen, 9th Virginia Regiment
Period of service -- 11 months
Address after service -- Emigrated to Tennessee, later to Henry County, Kentucky, and finally to Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana. Pension claim seems to have been S-16269.

I will be glad if you will verify the above data and make correction of any errors.

Your cooperation will be appreciated in furnishing the following additional information.

Place of birth --
Date of birth --
Age of soldier when pension was granted --
Year and month last pension was issued --
Date of death --
Residence at time of death --
Very truly yours,
[signed] J. B. Demaree
J. B. Demaree
Pathologist

JBD/h
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Thomasville, Georgia
December 28, 1928

Bureau of Pensions
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sirs:
I will appreciate very much if you will furnish me with what information you have in reference to Joseph Taylor, a soldier in the Revolutionary war.
I am especially desirous of having the following information: Number of pension claim; time and place of birth; date and place of enlistment; date of discharge from Army; and date and place of death.
Respectfully yours,
[signed] J. B. Demaree
J. B. Demaree

JBD/h

[stamp]
U. S. PENSION OFFICE L
DEC 31 1928
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Rev. and 1812
Wars Section
AWF/eel

February 1, 1929

J. B. Demaree
Thomasville
Georgia

Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.16269, it appears that Joseph Taylor, while a resident of Augusta County, Virginia, enlisted at Staunton, February 1, 1776, served eleven months as wagoner in Captain John Hays' Company, Colonels Thomas Fleming's and George Matthews' Ninth Virginia Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 13, 1832, while a resident of Jefferson County, Indiana, aged eighty-five years. 
There are no data relative to his family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name of person paid and possibly the date of soldier's death, you should apply to the General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, citing all of the following data:
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Joseph Taylor, Certificate No. 2075, issued November 19, 1832, rate $36.66 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Indiana Agency.

Respectfully,

WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.
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Rev. & 1812 War Section

April 6, 1925

Honorable W. A. Ayres
Wichita
Kansas

My dear Mr. Ayres:
I have the honor to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.16269, it appears that Joseph Taylor, while a resident of Augusta County, Virginia, enlisted at Staunton, Virginia, February 1, 1776, and served eleven months as wagoner in Captain John Hays' Company, Colonels Thomas Fleming's and George Matthews' Ninth Virginia Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 13, 1832, while a resident of Jefferson County, Indiana, aged eighty-five years.
There are no data relative to his family.
Very truly yours,

Commissioner
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Mrs. J. F. Buck -
Madison, Indiana
MEE.

From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.16269, it appears that Joseph Taylor enlisted at Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia, February 1, 1776, and served eleven months as a wagoner in Captain John Hays' Company, Colonels Thomas Fleming's and George Matthews' Virginia Regiment.
He was allowed pension from March 4, 1831, at which time he resided in Jefferson County, Indiana.
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 the Revolutionary War soldier, Joseph Taylor (S.16269), you should apply to the General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D.C., citing all of the following data:
Joseph Taylor, Certificate No.2075, issued November 19, 1832, rate $36.66 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Indiana Agency.

Respectfully,

E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner.

[clerk note: See her letter in claim of David Taylor, S. 36824, Beginning of this letter (1st. page) also in that claim.]
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In reply to your request of __________ received ________ for a statement of the military history of Joseph Taylor, a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his application for pension on file in this Bureau. SF. 16269

DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. 
Feby. [illegible] 76
LENGTH OF SERVICE.
11 mos.
RANK.
wagoner
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN.
John Hays
COLONELS.
Fleming & Matthews -
STATE.
9 Va

Battles engaged in, none stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Augusta Co. Va. Enl. at Staunton.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 13, 1832.
Residence at date of application, Jefferson Co. Ind.
Age at date of application, 85 yrs. date & place of birth not stated.
Remarks: His claim was allowed.

[note: See David Taylor S. File 36,824]
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Date of death of pensioner, to
Mrs. B. C. Rasmussen,
Riverton, Nebraska.

Personal request of Capt. Hart, Civil War Div.
April 5, 1916.
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April 6, 1916.

Mrs. B. C. Rasmussen,
Riverton,
Nebraska.

Madam:-
In response to a personal request on the fifth instant, you are advised, that in order to obtain the date of death or date of last payment of pension and name of the person to whom said payment was made, in the case of David Taylor Sur. File No. 36,824 Rev. War, and of Joseph Taylor Sur. File No. 16,269 Rev. War,  you should apply to the Auditor for the Interior Department, U. S. Treasury Department, giving him all of the following data:
"David Taylor Certificate No. 17,488, issued June 12, 1820, for $8. per month from April 17, 1818, under the Act of March 18, 1818, at the Kentucky Agency."

Joseph Taylor Certificate No. 2,075, issued November 19, 1832, for $36.66 per annum from March 4, 1831, under the Act of June 7, 1832 at the Indiana Agency."
Very respectfully,
[signed] G M Saltzgaber
Commissioner.
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John Brown
to} Deposition
Jo. Taylor
Feby. 27th. 1822.
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State of Kentucky: Woodford County Sct.
This day John Brown came before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid and made Oath that he was a Soldier in the Army of the United States in the year One thousand seven hundred and seventy six - That he marched with Capt. Hays Company (to which he belonged) from Staunton in Virginia to Northampton County on the Eastern shore of that State - That during the whole March Joseph Taylor drove one of the Waggons which conveyed the Baggage of the Company - That after remaining at Northampton about three Months the Regiment were ordered to March to the North & left the said Joseph Taylor sick in the Hospital, & I did not see him again during the time of his service
Given under my Hand this 27th. day of Feby. 1822.-
Rich: Fox J.P.

State of Kentucky
Woodford County Sct
As clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid I certify that Richard Fox whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Certificate is and was at the time of subscribing the same one of the Commonwealth Justices of the peace for said County duly Commissioned and qualified according to law and due faith and credit ought to be given to all his official acts as such.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this 27th day of February 1822 and in the 30th year of the Commonwealth
John McKinney Jr W.C.
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The Commonwealth of Kentucky Shelby County to wit.
This day David Taylor appeared personally before me Thomas Hornsby Justice of the Peace for said County and made the following statement to wit.
That Joseph Taylor enlisted in the service of the united states under Cpt John Hays, for the term of one year on the first of February 1776 in Augusta County Stanton Virginia and then joined the waggon department and marched under the said Cpt Hays, & Lieut Col George Matthews to Northampton Virginia and joined the 9th regiment of virginia commanded by Col Thomas Fleming and continued in the service for the time for which we were enlisted and was then honorably discharged from service at Northampton County virginia
Sworn to before me this 16th day of July 1822
Thomas Hornsby JPSC
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Commonwealth of Kentucky
Shelby County Sct-
I James S. Whitaker Clerk of the Shelby County Court do hereby Certify that Thomas Hornsby Esqr. before whom the foregoing Affidavit was made was at the time & still is one of the Commonwealths Justices of the Peace in & for the County of Shelby & Commonwealth of Kentucky Duly Commissioned & qualified according to Law & that full faith & Credit is & ought to be given to all his official acts such In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & caused the seal of said County to be hereto Affixed this 17th July 1822 & in the 20th year of the Commonwealth
James S. Whitaker
Clk SC.C
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Madison Ind.{ War Department
14" Aug 1832{ Pension Office
free
Hon. Lewis Cass
Secretary of War
Washington City

No. 1988 R,,O. 1990,
Aug 21. 32
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Madison Ia. Aug. 14. 1832

Hon. Lewis Cass
Sir - I herewith transmit to your department for examination, the applications of Astadge Cook, Charles Steward & Joseph Taylor to be enrolled on the Pension List of this State - They are all poor, infirm old men. And have not a very distinct recollection of their services - With the Declarations of the two latter are enclosed some papers that may be of Service in the investigation of their claims.
Please direct any Communication that you may think proper to make to me, their attorney -
I am with much respect
Your humble servant
Courtland Cushing atty for appt.
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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 Joseph Taylor 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 reason assigned for him not doing so? 

IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes

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 & has a device.
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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? no

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. [notation sign 1]If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? Deposition of two individuals - but whose credibility is not certified

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. [notation sign 2]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? no
_________________________
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.
[notation sign 1]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 witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[notation sign 2]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 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.
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THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Form VAM-51
12-5-41
 BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
Division of Veterans' Administration Archives

NAME: Taylor, Joshua
GRADE: Sergeant
LINE: Connecticut
WARRANT NUMBER: 6552
ACREAGE: 100
ISSUED: July 24, 1789 to - not shown -

*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.