Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 35903, John Dunn, Va.
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[Column 1] Va [Column 2] Dunn, John [Column 3] S 35903
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9,035
Kentucky 4
John Dunn
of Clarke Cy in the state of Kentucky
who was a private in the regiment commanded by
Colonel Mason of the Virginia 
line, for the term of 3 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky
at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on
the 3d of July 1818.
Certificate pf Pension issued the 3d of April 1819
and sent to James Clark, Esq
Winchester, Ky
Arrears to 4th of March 1819 8 ms. 2/31 $64.51
Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4 Sept 1819 [$]48.
$112.51

{Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818}

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Notific Sent to Samuel Hanson Esq 9 May 1821  
Winchester Ky
Date of Death not on A B
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John Dunn private
Colonel [David] Masons Regiment
Virginia line 1777-3 years

on Roll
aomd.
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY,
of
Clarke
County, Sct.
On this 26th
day of June
1818, before me the
subscriber, one of the Judges of the circuit court, in and for the state aforesaid,
personally appeared in
John Dun
aged
seventy
years;--who being by me first duly sworn according to
law, doth on his oath, make the following statement and declaration, in order
to obtain the provision made by the late law 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 is a citizen of the state of Kentucky,
and resident in the county of
Clarke
enlisted for three years
and that he was
at Amelia County
in the state of Virginia 
on or about the ____ day of 
February
1777.
---
by one James Foster
day of
and served in the company commanded by captain, James Foster
of the 15th Virginia Regiment
commanded by Col. David [illegible]
an continental establishment
that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States, in the continental army, against the common enemy, until about the
day of November or December 1780 when he has honorably discharged from service at Lancaster town
in the state of
Pennsylvania
---
that he was in service two years
& nine months
any moment,
and was in no battles of
any moment, as it happened that he was on
duty with the Commissary at Lancaster when
the Battle of Brandywine was fought and
he never had chance of being in any other
and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of
his country for support; and that he has lost his discharge, and has no evidence
in his power, of his services and discharge, other than that which is here transmitted
.
Sworn and declared before me the day and year aforesaid,
Jos Clark
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Samuel Tribble states on oath that he is
well acquainted with the within named John
Dun, and says that said Dun is a very
poor man old and infirm, and has no
visible property, but is supported by his grandchildren
Sworn to the day and year
[illegible]

Jas Clark Circuit
Judge

I, Jos Clark Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify
, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said John Dun
did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the
preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months
and upwards, on the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings
and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department
of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress
and it further appears to my satisfaction, that said applicant is in such indigent
and reduced circumstances, as to require the aid of his country, pursuant to the
above recited act.
Jos Clark
SEAL OF
THE COURT.
Circuit Judge
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State of Kentucky
Clarke Circuit Sct
I Samuel M. Taylor clerk of the Circuit Court for the county of Clarke and state aforesaid do hereby certify that James Clark Esquire whose signature is affixed to the within instrument of writing is and was at the time the same. bears date one of the Circuit Judges for the state aforesaid and appointed by law to preside in said Circuit.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court
this 27th day of February 1819 and in the 27th year of the Commonwealth
Sam M. Taylor C.C.C.C.

[illegible seal attached]
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September 12, 1930

Rev.& 1812 Wars Section 
AWF:MLB
[illegible initials]
Mrs. E. F. Rudolph
Fulton Heights
Pueblo, Colorado

Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the 
papers in the Revolutionary War pension 
claim, S. 35903, that John Dunn or Dun 
was born February 10, 1749, place not 
stated.

He enlisted in Amelia County, Virginia, in February, 1777, served in Captain James Foster's company, Colonel David Mason's 
15th Virginia regiment; was transferred to 
the 4th Virginia regiment and served until in January, 1780.

He was allowed pension on his application 
executed June 26, 1818, at which time he 
was living in Clark County, Kentucky.

I n 1820, he stated that his wife was 
sixty-seven years of age. Her name is not
given. A son, John, is referred to, and 
grandchildren are also referred to but their names are not stated and there are no further data as to family.
Very truly yours
E. W. Morgan
Acting Commissioner
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35,903
Revy
INVALID.
File No. 35,903
John Dunn
Pri Rev War
Act : 18" March 18"
Index :-Vol. 2, Page 492
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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1930- Sept 12 Hist to Mrs E. F Rudolph aus.
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
Clarke County, SCT.

On this third day fo July 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the circuit court, in and for the state aforesaid personally appeared John Dunn aged about 69 years; who being by me first duly sworn according to  law, doth on his oath, make the following statement and declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late law 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 is a citizen of the state of Kentucky, and resident of county of Clarke; and that he was enlisted for three years at Colo Wood James [James Wood] in the state of Virginia on or about the day of February (he thinks) 1777 by one Capt James Foster and served in the company commanded by captain James Foster of the fifteenth regiment Virginia line and continental establishment and after was turned over to the 4 Virginia Regt 

that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States, 
in the continental army, against the common enemy, until about the 10th or 11th day of January 1780 when he was honorably discharged from service and unable to do service at Lancaster in cause, reason of sickness in the state of Pennsylvania; that he was in service for two years and about 11 months and was in no battles of destruction.

That he makes these statements from memory only which is very much impaired from sickness and age he is not therefore [illegible] positive as to the time of his enlistment or discharge and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has lost his discharge in the far away memory. He gave it to Colo John Coleman of Virginia to process for him his land warrant that Coleman died without processing his warrant to his [illegible] this has never since seen [illegible] the discharge and has no evidence in his power, of his services and discharge, other than that which is here transmitted. 

Sworn and declared before me the day and year aforesaid.
Jas. Clark 
Circuit Judge
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John Dunn who is the son of the aforesaid John 
Dunn, being first sworn deposeth and saith that he knows of his own knowledge the afsd [aforesaid] John Dunn was in the continental army but the length of time he does not know, nor the company or Regt as he was small at that time.
He well recollects his return from the army & as the the circumstances of his bad health and ragged and lousy conditions that he has repeatedly seen and heard and the sd [said] John Dunns discharge and well recollects of his puting it into the hands of the said Colo John Calehoun as stated by the said John his father
John Dunn [his mark] X

I James Clark Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said John Dunn did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months and upwards, on  the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress and I know of my own knowledge that said applicant is in such indigent and reduced circumstances, as to require the aid of his country, pursuant to the above recited act. 
I further certify that the foregoing deposition of John Dunn the son of the applicant was taken and sworn to before me. Given under my hand this day and year first afs.
Jos Clark Esq
Circuit Judge

[black ink rectangular seal stamped at bottom]
SEAL OF THE COURT.
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John Dunn
private
15 regt Vira line comd by
Colo Mason
Feby 77. 3 years
Mason commanded 15th regt
WMiller
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State of Kentucky
Clarke Circuit Sch
I Samuel M. Taylor clerk of the Court held for the circuit aforesaid do certify, that James Clark Esq. whose signature is affixed to the written instrument of writing is appointed by law to preside in said circuit,
In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court this third day of July in the year 1818.
Sam. M. Taylor.

[illegible round seal attached]
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John Dunn
Declaration 
No. 9035
Sep 1819
Con
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Commonwealth of Kentucky
Clarke Circuit Clarke County Sct.

On this 29th day of september in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty, personally appeared in open Court (being a Court of record for said Circuit in the County aforesaid, the said Court being expressly considered a Court of record by the laws of the Commonwealth and moreover, having the power of fine and imprisonment, and keeping a record of its proceedings which are according to the cause of the Common law with a jurisdiction limited in point of amount) John Dunn, aged seventy one years, since the 10th day of february last, resident in Clarke County, in said state, 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 as a private in Capt. James Foster's company of Col. David Mason regiment
and under the command of Genl [William ] Woodford of the Virginia line of infantry and that he is inscribed on the Pension list, Roll of the 
Kentucky Agency, by a war office certificate, 
bearing date
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on the third day of july one thousand eight hundred and eighteen and [crossed out: Ma] 9035 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 manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with the intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of the 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 annuities, contracts or debts due me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed to wit

Two cows - one mare - one half dozen split bottem chairs - two spinning wheels - one pot and kettle and some other household furniture of small value - 

That he is indebted to sundry persons about forty two dollars - and that other persons owe him about ten dol[lars]
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lars which he expects to collect, but that thems who are insolvant and run away also owe him some small sums which he never expects to collect - 
John Dunn [his mark] X

That he is by trade a cooper but owing to his age and infirmity he is unable to support himself by its pursuit - and his health is much 
impaired and he is generally sick and afflicted with pains in his back hips and thighs - that his wife is still alive, aged sixty seven and very infirm and incapable of supporting herself and that he and she are incapable of supporting themselves, without the aid of the government except by private or public charity -  
Sworn to and declared at the above date, before said court
signed Jos Clarke Circuit 
dridge
[his mark] X
[crossed out: John Dunn] 

I Samuel M. Taylor Clerk of the Clarke Circuit  
court aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of said Court and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total
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amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is forty five dollars and fifty cents - 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 29th day of September 1820 and in the 29th year of the Commonwealth 
Samuel M. Taylor
Clerk County

[illegible seal attached]
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Winchester Ky
Free
March 16
John C. Calhoun Esq
Secretary of War
City of Washington
District of Columbia

[written in left margin]
Kty 5
Recd 31 March 1821
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Winchester Ky
March 16 
Free
John C. Calhoun Esq
Secretary of War
City of Washington 
District of Columbia

[written along left margin]
Kty 
[illegible] 5
Rec. 31 March 1821
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Win - march 15th 1821 -

Sir
I am requested to forward the enclosed 
to you - and when acted on, should like 
to be notified of the result -
Yours respctfully 
Sam Hansom
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Pueblo - Colorado
August 16 - 1930

Bureau of Pensions
Washington D.C. 
Gentlemen:
Will you please advise me whether there is any record of a pension granted to one John Dunn? 
He was married in 1772 to Prudence Freeman. He lived in Virginia or Kentucky. He was born about 1750. Had a son Edwin that I know of.
Gratefully yours,
(Mrs. E. F.) Marian Rudolph 
Fulton Heights
Pueblo Colorado

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REVOLUTIONARY & 1812 WARS
SECTION
AUG ? 1930
BUREAU OF PENSIONS