Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7,288, Michael Fleenor, Va.
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SERVICE NUMBER
Va. Fleenor, Michael W. 7.288
Sally
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Virginia 12.609
Michael Fleenor
of Washington in the State of Virginia
who was a Private in the company commanded
by Captain Adams of the region commanded
by Col. Shelby in the Virginia
line for 15-months & 15-days-
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia 
at the rate of 51 dollars 66 Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11th day of May 33
and sent to David Campbell
Abington CH - Va
Arrears to the 4th of March 33 - 103.32
Semi-ant. allowance ending 4th Sept. 25.66
128.98
Revolutionary Claim
Act June 7, 1832
Recorded by Rush Newman Clerk,
Book E Vol. 6 Page 8
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Page illegible

Birth day of March, 1848,
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State of Virginia
Washington County
On this 21st
day of August 1842 personally appeared
before the undersigned Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Mrs Sally Fleenor a resident of said county aged seventy nine years, who being first duly sworn, according to
law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7th 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows That she is the widow of Michael Fleenor who was a
soldier in the militia of the Revolution. For the particulars of her husbands services she refers the Department to his declaration dated the 26th of March 1833 for a service in the militia of fifteen and one half months on which
declaration and proofs accompanying it a pension was granted him of fifty one dollars and sixty six cents annually, and which he drew to within a short period of his death, the balance having been received after wards up to that period. She further declares that
she was married to the said Michael Fleenor on
the 10th day of December in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty one that her husband the aforesaid Michael Fleenor died on the third day of August 1837 and that she has ever since remained a widow as will more fully appear by reference to the proof
hereto annexed; that she was not married to him prior to his last service as stated in his declaration, but shortly afterwards and previous to the first of January 1794 to wit, at the time above stated. She further declares that she was married to the said Michael Fleenor in the County of Washington
aforesaid by she thinks Rev. Taylor the record and evidence of which she had supposed was in the clerks office of the said county, but is now informed it is not to be found there, and that very few, if any, of the marriage of that early period of the county, and of the settlement of this country, were returned to the clerk by the Clergyman who celebrated them her as Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before David Campbell Justice of the Peace. her Sally Manor
mark
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   The foregoing declaration of Mrs. Sally Fleenor was sworn to and subscribed before me a justice of the peace in and for the county of Washington aforesaid on the day and in the year first above written as I have stated on the other side of this sheet.  I further certify that I am intimately acquainted with the aforesaid Sally Fleenor, who is, as she states, a resident of the county and that I have known her for the last forty years or more. She is a very reputable woman, was always acknowledged by the said Michael Fleenor (who I know drew the pension above mentioned) to be his wife and was so universally reputed. She and her husband raised a large family of children, sons & daughters, whom I personally knew, and I know also that the fact that they were all provided for and portioned off by the said Michael as his children in his last will he provided for his wife. Her statements are entitled to the most implied credit - and I further certify, that she is, from bodily infirmity unable to attend court, that she is now a widow and has so remained ever since the death of her husband aforesaid. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my name the date first above written.
David Campbell
Justice of the Peace
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state of virginia 
On this 21st day of august 1844 personally appeared before the undersigned juistice of the peace for said county mr Mary mangle aged eighty three years a resident of the county aforesaid who being duly sworn
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and a near neighbour of Mrs. Sally Fleenor above named, that the said Mrs. Mary Mungle is a most respectable old lady and a credible witness Given under my hand the date first above written
David Campbell
Justice of the Peace
State of Virginia
Washington County SS
At a Court continued and held for Washington County the 29th day of August 1844.
The declaration of Sarah Fleenor certified on the 25th day of August 1844 by David Campbell a justice of the peace for this county, being submitted to the court, the court, doth approve his proceedings and acts in said case:
And hereby direct the clerk to endorse the approval on the papers.
Jno. W. Humes. Chairman
State of Virginia
Washington County SS
I Jacob Lynch Clerk of the County Court of Washington, do hereby certify, that the foregoing proceedings, are the original proceedings had and approved of by the court of the said County of Washington, at its August term 1844 relative to the declaration of Sarah Fleenor, to obtain the benefit of Acts of Congress relative to Revolutionary pensioners. And I further certify that the aforesaid David Campbell is, and was a justice of the peace for said county, duly commissioned and qualified according to law and that the signatures purporting to be his are genuine. - In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name, this 2nd. day of September in the year of our Lord 1844. 
Jacob Lynch C.C.
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State of Virginia 
Washington County SS
On this 26th day of March 1833 personally appeared in open Court before the court of Washington county aforesaid, now sitting Michael Fleenor a resident of the said county, now seventy six years of age, according to the information which he has had having no written account of his age, who being 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 7, 1839
The said Michael Fleenor states that he was born in Burks county Pennsylvania. From this county as he has been informed, his father removed to Lancaster county in the same State and then to Frederick County in the State of Maryland. From this last county the said Michael Fleenor removed to Holston and settled in the country now Washington County in May 1775 and has lived there ever since. The said Michael Fleenor will not attempt to give an account of all the services which he performed during the revolutionary war - as he is not able from the great length of time which has elaps'd, to find living witnesses to prove all which he performed. He therefore will confine his statements to such services, as are proved by the accompanying affidavits.
The said Michael Fleenor states that in the summer of the year 1777, being the year after Christians campaign, he was so ordered out as a militia soldier to guard the Glade Hollow fort on Clinch against the Indians - That in said service he performed a tour of duty of two months under Lieut. Wm. Blackburn and Colo Evan Shelby, and was honorably discharged.
The next season, being the year 1778 he served a tour of three months on the same frontier, one month for himself, one month as a substitute for Jacob Fleenor his brother, and one month for John Funkhauser in defending it against the indians - Two months of this time he served under Capt. John Shelby and one month under Capt. Andrew Colvill - and was stationed at Moore's Fort in Castles Woods and at Cowans fort
After being honorably discharged from this service he returned
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home - and a detachment of militia being about to be ordered from this part of the country to Kentucky to defend the settlements in that quarter against the Indians, the said Michael Fleenor was ordered out and marched the first of August under the command of Capt. George Adams in a detachment commanded by Major Danl. Smith. This tour of service was intended to be only three months but the detachment were kept in service four months or upwards - The said Michael Fleenor was in service four months and was honorably discharged. Part of the time whilst on this tour he was detailed with others under the command of Colo Bowman to defend Harodsburg.
The next season being 1779 the said Michael Fleenor states that he served a three months tour of duty down the Tennessee river under Capt. Abram Bladsoe in a detachment commanded by Col Evan Shelby against the Chickamoga towns - and was honorably discharged.
In 1780 the said Michael Fleenor was ordered out by Col Arthur Campbell and served two months against the tories up New River - one month under Capt. Edmondson and one month under Lieut Willoughby. And in the fall of the year he was called upon with others from the said county to march under Colo William Campbell on the expedition which terminated in the battle on Kings mountain in the State of South Carolina. The said Fleenor, took sick and was thereby prevented from being in the battle. He was engaged in this service one month and a half and was honorably discharged
All the discharges granted at that time to militia men being verbal ones. The said Michael Fleenor therefore says that he faithfully served his country fifteen months and one half month as herein before stated during the revolutionary war - and that there is no clergyman residing in his neighborhood at this time.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or 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.
Michael Fleenor x his mark
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion, after the
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investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above applicant was a revolutionary soldier as he states. The Court further certifies that they are well acquainted with Ezekiel Hobbs John McCulloch, James Keys, William Snodgrass, James Vance and John Mobley, who have given affidavits as to the services of the said Michael Fleenor and that they are credible witnesses
I David Campbell clerk of Washington county in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Michael Fleenor for a pension. I do further certify that John Keller whose name is subscribed to the affidavits of Ezekiel Hobbs and John McCulloch - Robt. E. Cummings whose name is subscribed to the affidavit of James Keys, - Abram Bradley whose name is subscribed to the affidavit of James Vance of the 10th. of December 1832 - Samuel Chastain whose name is subscribed to the affidavit of William Snodgrass - Thomas McChesney whose name is subscribed to the affidavit of James Vance of the 29th of January 1833 - And Abram Nordyke whose name is subscribed to the affidavit of John Mobley, all of which affidavits are hereto annexed, are acting justices of the peace in and for the county aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified - and that their signatures aforesaid are genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said county this 28th day of March 1833 in the 57th year of the Commonwealth
David Campbell
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No. 24071
Michael Fleenor
Washington Co.
Virginia

Admiz as a private
for 15 months. 15 days
$57.66


David Campbell Clk
Abingdon C. Howe
Washington
Virginia
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,

Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will show what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: }). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.

A Statement, showing the Service of Michael Fleenor Washington Co Va.
Period when the service was rendered.
summer 1777
78
2 of the last mentioned was a substitution
1st Augt
1779
1780
Fall 80
Duration of the claimant’s service. Years. 
Months. Days.
2 months
3 months
4 months
3 months
2 months
1 month 15 days
15.15
Rank of the claimant.
Private
Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served.
Col Shelby 
Capt. Shelby & Captn. Colvill
Captn. Adams
Majr. Smith
Col Bowman
Captn. Bladsoe
Col Shelby
Col Campbell
Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service.
76 years - Washington Co Virga.
Proof by which the declaration is supported.
6 or seven creditable witnesses who served with the applicant by their evidence & traditional Evidence
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
JAMES L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted: This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered wand who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c, Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service. Four general classes of classes are embraced in this law: 
1. The Regular Troops. 
2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers. 
3. Persons employed in the Naval Service. 
4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claim- ing the benefit of this law its officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record. DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. 
County of 
On this ______ day of ______ personally appeared (a) before ___________ A.B. a resident (b) of ____________ in the county of __________ and State, Territory or District of ________ aged (c) _______ 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 (d) _______, with ________ and served in the _________ (e) regiment of the _________ line, under the following named officers:
 [Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service: (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.] 
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) 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, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of ________
 Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. _____________: A.B. 
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
 And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. 
I __________ of the Court of _____________ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of __________ for a pension. 
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this ________ day of ________ &c. 
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out. 
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz: (k) We, A.B., a Clergyman, residing in the _______ and C.D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. 
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid. 
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A.B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. 
I, __________ Clerk of the Court of _____________ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of __________ &c. 
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge of commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction. 
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration , (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person
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will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or if detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be ex-expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribed and be sworn to, one of the declarations also provided, according to the nature of his case. 
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia. 
1. Where and in what year were you born? 
2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it? 
3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live? 
4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom? 
5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.
 6. To a Soldier.} Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? 
To an Officer.} Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement to the applicant. 
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons-one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. -If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates. 
The traditionary evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject. 
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court. 
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature. 
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
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[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule. 
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned. 
[d] The declaration must mention the period or periods of the war when he served. 
[e] Every continual officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. 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." 
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 reconciling to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase [italicized] about three or four months, is to indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that 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. 
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable. 
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required. 
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case. 
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he 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. 
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 papers 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 not to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate. 
Proof of Service. 
[j] 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 claimant's 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. 
[pointing finger icon] The notes from [a] t [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only. 
[k] This traditionary evidence is indispensable in militia cases. 
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact. 
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
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RECORD DIVISION
REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION
AWF DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
W. 7288 BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., - , 19
In reply to your request of -, received - for a statement of the military history of Michael Fleenor a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his & his widow's application for pension on file in this Bureau.
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.
Summer 1777
1778
Aug. 1778
1779
1780
Fall 1780
LENGTH OF SERVICE.
2 mos
3 mos.
4 mos.
3 mos.
2 mos.
1 1/2
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. CAPTAIN. COLONEL.
Lt. Wm. Blackburn Evan Shelby Va.
John Shelby
Andrew Colwell
George Adams Bowman
Abram Bledsoe Aaron Lewis Evan Shelby
Edmondson Lt. Willoughby Wm. Campbell
Battles engaged in, none stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Washington Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, March 26 - 1833 - His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Washington Co. Virginia
Age at date of application, 76 years. Born in Burk (BUCKS) Co. Pa.
Remarks: He died Aug. 3, 1837 - Soldier married in Washington Co. Va., Dec. 10 - 1781 Sally Lyndar - she was allowed pension on her application executed Aug. 21 - 1844, while living in Washington Co - Va. aged 79 yrs. There was a large family of children no names stated.
Respectfully,
Subst. for bro.
Jacob Fleenor Commissioner.
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1923- May 3 Hist. to Mrs. J. Rich for Mrs. G. N. Gill

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Revy.
WIDOW &c.


File No. 7288
Sally Fleenor
Widow
Michael Fleenor
Pri. Rev. War

Act: Feb. 2, 1848
Index:-Vol. A, Page 242

(Arrangement of 1870)
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8906

Virginia

Sally Fleenor
widow of Michael Fleenor who was a pensioner under the Act of 1882 and who died on the 3 August. 1837 of Washington in the State of Virginia who was a Pri. in the Co. commanded by Captain Adams of the reg. commanded by Col. Shelby in the Vir. line for 15 mo. 15 days

Inscribed in the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 57 dollars 66 cents per annum, to commence  3 August. 1837

Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of Nov'44 and sent to Gov David Campbell, Abingdon, Va.
Total Amount. $_____

(Act July 7, 1838)

Recorded by F. S. Swann Clerk,
Book D Vol. ? Page 267
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6445
Virginia
Richmond

Sally Fleenor
widow of Michael Fleenor 
who was a Private in the Va. Line

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
51 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.

Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of Nov. 1844 and sent to Gov. David Campbell
Abingdon, Va.

(Act of March 3, 1843) and June 17 1844

Recorded in Book A, Vol 2, Page 138

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let to D. Campbell Dec. 16 1844
let to paid L. D. Crenshaw May 21, '45
Sent to L. D. Crenshaw & Pen Agt. 12 Oct 1846

2 Certs.
1838
1843
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Virginia
Washing County ss
  This day came before me a justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid, John Mobley now eighty years of age and being duly sworn deposits that he saw Michael Fleenor on reed creek in with County in the Revolutionary war and that said Fleenor was a militia soldier under the command of Capt. Edmondson and I also remember seeing Arthur Bowen who I believe was a lieutenant at the same. 

John Mobley

Sworn to & signed this 22 day of January 1833.
Abram Nordyke
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Washington County to wit
This day personally came before me a justice of the peace for said county, Colo William Snodgrass of Sulivan county Tennessee, an aged revolutionary soldier, and who being duly sworn on his oath declares That during the revolutionary war he resided in this county and that in the year 1779 he was called out having volunteered as a militia soldier to perform a tour of duty against the Cherokee Indians and that the detachment marched against the Chickemoga towns under Colo Evan Shelby and that Capt. Aaron Lewis' Company was in service four months being the first at the rendavous and the last getting home - that he well recollects that Michael Fleenor with whom he was and is now well acquainted was a soldier in that expedition and that as this affiant verily believes in service at least three months - This affiant further recollects that Michael Fleenor was in service from Washington county aforesaid in the expedition to Kings mountain. This affiant also knows that in 1775 & 1776 Col Arthur Campbell, County Lieutenant Colo of Washington County placed the whole militia of the county in requisition to guard the forts against the incursions of the Indians - and that they were kept almost constantly in service during the summer seasons
Sworn to & signed this William Snodgrass
28th January 1833.
Saml. Chastain
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Washington County towit:
This day personally came before me a justice of the peace in and for said county Captain James Vance in the seventy third year of his age and who being duly sworn deposeth and saith in addition to his affidavit given on the 10th of last month, that on more mature reflection on the subject, he recollects that Michael Fleenor and himself were militia soldiers on the frontiers of Clinch, guarding the forts and inhabitants against the Indians during the revolutionary war, one season in the glade hollow and another season at the Richlands together this affiant thinks they were part of the time in Castles woods settlement - This affiant further recollects that the militia of Washington county were ordered out every season during four or five years of the revolutionary war to guard the frontiers on Clinch.
Sworn to and signed this James Vance
29th of January 1833
Thomas McChesney
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State of Virginia
Washington County SS.
On this 20th day of November 1832 personally came Ezekiel Hobbs aged nearly seventy one years, before me a justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid and being duly sworn, doth on his oath, declare and state that in the year 1778 as well as he now recollects the date, he served a tour of service as a militia Soldier, to Kentucky under Captain George Adams, commencing about the 1st of August and ending the last of November and he well recollects that Michael Fleenor was a private in the same company with this affiant and served the same length of time Major Danl Smith commanding the detachment.
Ezekiel Hobbs x his mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day first written and I do certify that the said Hobbs is a credible witness.
John Keller.
On this 20th day of November 1832 personally came John McCulloch now in his seventy first year before me a justice of the peace for Washington county aforesaid, and being duly sworn according to law upon his oath doth declare and state that he served a tour to Kentucky in the year 1778 under Capt. Geo Adams marching about the 1st of August and returning not long before Christmas and that he well recollects that Michael Fleenor served in the same company and during the same campaign as a private Major Danl Smith commanded the detachment
Sworn to and subscribed before John McCulloch
me on the day first written and
I do certify that he is a credible witness.
John Keller
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Washington County towit
This day Captain James Keys came before me a justice of the peace and being duly sworn deposeth That he was first Sergeant in Capt. Aaron Lewis' company in the year 1779 on the expedition against the Chickamoga Towns and that he served about two months on said Campaign and he well recollects that Michael Fleenor was a soldier on said Campaign and served the same time.
Sworn to and subscribed on James Keys
this 27th Nov 1832 and I do certify that he is a credible witness
Robt E Cummings
Washington County towit:
This day Captain James Vance came before me a justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid and made oath that during the time this affiant served as a volunteer militia soldier on Clinch he recollects that Michael Fleenor was also there in the service as a militia man one season if not more
Sworn to and subscribed before
me on this 10th day of December
1832 and I do certify that he is James Vance
a credible witness
Abram Bradley
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State of Virginia
Washington county SS:
On this eighteenth day of November 1848 personally appeared before me Abram Mongle a justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid Sally Fleenor a resident of the said county in the eighty fourth year of her age as well as she can now remember, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 29th of July 1848 entitled An act for the relief of certain surviving widows of officers and soldiers of the Revolutionary Army: That she is the widow of Michael Fleenor who was a private in the militia and received for some years before his death which took place the third of August 1837, a pension at the rate of fifty one dollars and sixty six cents per annum, and that she has received a pension in conformity with the act of March 3d. 1843 and June 7th 1844. which pension terminated on the 4th of March 1848. She is too infirm to attend at court.
She further declares that she is still a widow
Sally Fleenor x her mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written before Abram Mongle
Justice of the peace
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I David Campbell a justice of the peace in and for the County of Washington in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that I am personally well acquainted with Mrs. Sally Fleenor who has made the foregoing declaration and that I was also well acquainted with Michael Fleenor who was a revolutionary pensioner and I know of my own knowledge that the said Mich drew a pension as stated by said Sally and that she has since his death drawn a pension as his widow. David Campbell 
Justice of the Peace

State of Virginia
Washington County Sc.
I Jacob Lynch Clerk of the court of the said county of Washington do hereby certify that Abram Mongle and David Campbell are justices of the peace in and for said county as before stated, and that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be theirs, are genuine. 
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said court, this 10th day of January in the year of our Lord 1849.
Jacob Lynch C.C.
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Richmond May 17, 1845.
J. L. Edwards esq
Commr. of Pensions
Washington City.
Dear Sir:
Inclosed we hand you the pension papers of Mrs. Sally Fleenor with the hope that you will authorize their payment by the Agent here - the only objection urged being that the witnesses have signed their names before entered of after the magistrates certificate to the oath of identity-
Very Respectfully
Lewis D. Crenshaw & Co
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Richmond May 17, 1845.
J. L. Edwards esq
Commr. of Pensions
Washington City.
Dear Sir:
Inclosed we hand you the pension papers of Mrs. Sally Fleenor with the hope that you will authorize their payment by the Agent here - the only objection urged being that the witnesses have signed their names before entered of after the magistrates certificate to the oath of identity-
Very Respectfully
Lewis D. Crenshaw & Co
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Richmond Octo 6 1846
J. L. Edwards Esq
Commr. of Pensions
Washington City
Dear Sir
Inclosed I hand the Pension papers of Sally Fleenor which I am advised to send you by the Agent here - please authorize him to make the payment.
Very Respectfully
Lewis D. Crenshaw
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11,324
Sally Fleenor.
Va
Act 7 July 38
admd
15 mo. 10 ds pri
57.66 from 3 Aug '37
Also Act 3 March 43
51.66 & 42
11324 Sept 9. 1844
No. Act 1843 6746
1844 274
In. att.
Va
July 7 1838
Sally Fleenor
Gov. C
David Campbell
Abingdon
VA
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11,324
Sally Fleenor.
Va
Act 7 July 38
admd
15 mo. 10 ds pri
57.66 from 3 Aug '37
Also Act 3 March 43
51.66 & 42
11324 Sept 9. 1844
No. Act 1843 6746
1844 274
In. att.
Va
July 7 1838
Sally Fleenor
Gov. C
David Campbell
Abingdon
VA

The Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
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Abingdon Va Sep. 2. 1844
Sir
I herewith enclose you the declaration of Mrs. Sally Fleenor - and will deliver her whatever certificate you may send her as evidence of her claim
Yours most respectfully
David Campbell
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Abingdon Va. Dec 12. 1844
Sir
As I wrote you by the last mail making enquiry about the pension of Mrs. Sally Fleenor, I now drop you a line saying I have just received the pension certificates
Most respectfully
Yours
David Campbell
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Abingdon Va. Dec. 10. 1844
Sir,
I enclosed to you some months ago, a declaration of Mrs. Sally Fleenor widow of Michael Fleenor decd a revolutionary soldier, in order to obtain a pension. Will you please inform me what has been done in the case?
With the highest respect
I am Your Obt Servt
David Campbell
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Mrs. J. R. Rich
State Director West Virginia
113 College Hill
Princeton, W. Va. March 19, 1923.
Bureau of Pensions,
Department of the Interior,
Gentlemen,
Would you kindly send me copies of the Revolutionary War pensions of;-
MICHAEL DECK fought from Virginia, died in Illinois.
MICHAEL FLEENOR, of Washington County, Virginia.
Both of them were pensioned 1835.
I particularly wish any family data that may be on  file concerning them and any dates.
I am making this request for Mrs. G. N. Gill who is a lineal descendant of both patriots, and who wishes these records to make out her papers for the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Thanking you very kindly,
Mrs. J. R. Rich, (Anna Gleaves Rich)
Regent Mathew French Chapter, D.A.R.
#113 College Hill,
Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia.
U S. PENSION OFFICE. G
MAR 21 1923