Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 17266, William Berry, Va.
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(3-1776)
Service
Number
Va.
Berry, William
S. 17266
carded
Contents
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Missouri 22.3 (cut off)
William Berry
of (illegible) in the State of (illegible)
who was a (illegible) in the (illegible) comm [presumably "commanded" with half the word cut off]
by Captain McClanahan of the Regt. commanded
by Col. Lewis in the Virginia
line for 9 1/2 mos.
(Sept?) - 5 (illegible) - 25.
(illegible) - 4 1/2 (J?): 15./40

Inscribed on the Roll of Missouri
at the rate of 40 Dollars 00 Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.

Certificate of Pension issued the 9th day of Oct.
1837. and (sent?) to John Y, Darley: (illegible)

Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 1833 - 100.
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Mar. 34 20.
$120.
{Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by Wm. R. Palmer Clerk,
Book (illegible) Vol. 8 Page 70
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(Entire page blank or illegible)
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Declaration,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 (crossed out word) 1832.
State of Missouri
County of St. Louis
ss.
On this twenty-first day of February in the year of our Lord, eighteen hundred and thirty-three, in open court personally appeared before the County Court, of the County of Saint-Louis now sitting, William Berry [misspelled "Birry"], a resident of the County of Saint Louis, and state of Missouri, aged seventy-seven years, on the tenth day of October, 1832.  Who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the pension made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832.  That he entered the service/enlisted in the Army of the United States, under the following named officers & served as herein stated-in the year 1774-that is to say, he was drafted to serve a tour with the militia [spelled "malitia" throughout] of Virginia, in the County of Augusta & state of Virginia, that he served under Captain Alexander Long, who belonged to a regiment commanded by (illegible), of the Virginia militia, in which he served three months, in a tour to what was called (Tiger's?) Valley-That immediately after his return from Tiger's Valley, of the same year, he volunteered to serve a Campaign with the Virginia militia, under Captain Alexander McClanahan, and was attached to Col. (illegible) Lewis' regiment, -he started on this Campaign from Augusta County, Virginia, and was absent about six months, and was at the battle of the Point so called, with the Indians, between the Ohio and (illegible) rivers, after the battle at the Point with the Indians, he (illegible) with his Company to the Old Chilacotha Town north of the Ohio river, where a treaty of peace was concluded between the whites and the Indians-& this deponent- returned home to Virginia.
That in August 1778 he was drafted to serve a turn with the Virginia militia, from the County of Augusta, Virginia, and that he served under Capt. William
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Anderson, in whose company he was an acting serjeant, and was attached to Col. William Boyers regiment of the Virginia militia [spelled "malitia" throughout].  In this tour, his company proceeded westward & crossed the Ohio river, twenty-five miles below fort Pitt, and joined the main Army, under the Command of General McIntosh, at fort McIntosh, from thence the main army proceeded across the Muskingum river and built a fort called "Tuskarora" or "Lawrence", & returned home to Augusta County, Virginia, about New-year of the year 1779-
He was again drafted, in Augusta County, Virginia, to serve an other tour, & left home under the Command of Capt. Thomas Smith, and attached to Col. Samuel McDowel's regiment of the Virginia militia, & was put under the Command of General Green, of the United States Army, and was in the battle at Guilford Court House in North Carolina, between the British and Americans-after which he was discharged & sent home-
This deponent was again drafted to serve with the Virginia militia, in Augusta County Virginia, & left home under the Command of Capt. James Bell of the Virginia militia, attached to Col. Samuel Lewis regiment of Virginia militia, and attached to the main body of the United States Army under the Command of General Washington-in this tour he was at the battle of York Town between the British & Americans, and at the surrender of Cornwallis to the American Army-& was in the service of the United States until he was discharged after the close of the revolutionary war,-This deponent has no documentary evidence to substantiate these facts-The precise dates of his entering and being discharged from service he does not recollect, on account of the length of time which has elapsed, since he was so engaged in the service.
Some of the facts in the foregoing declaration, this deponent states that he can not prove by any of the soldiers who were acquainted with him in the several tours
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(top line illegible and partially cut off)
in which he served, because, he believes they are mostly or perhaps entirely all dead-
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, of the United States, or any territory thereof.
Sworn to & subscribed in open court, this 21st day of February 1833.
Henry Chouteau, clerk
William Berry
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We Thomas A Hensley a clergyman, residing in the county of Saint Louis, and state of Missouri, and John Lee also, a clergyman residing in the same, County and state, above written, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Berry who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be seventy seven years of age as stated in said declaration; that (illegible) and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this twenty seventh day of February 1833.
Henry Chouteau, clerk
Thos A Hensley
John Lee
And the St. Louis County Court, being now here in session for the February term of said Court, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and thirty three, performed the following interrogations to William Berry an applicant for a pension on account of services as a soldier in the Revolution, as stated in the foregoing declaration.
1. Where and in what year were you born?
Answer- I was born in Augusta County Virginia, near Stanton, on the tenth day of October 1755.
2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?
Answer- I have no record of my age; but I have seen my birth recorded in my fathers family Bible, but he has been dead more than twenty-five years, and what became of his Bible, in which my
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ago was so recorded, I have not been able to learn-
3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live?
Answer- I lived in Augusta County, near Stanton Virginia; about forty years ago, I removed to the state of Kentucky, and settled in Fayette County about five miles south of Lexington, where I resided for some years, when I removed to Gallatin County in the same state, where I resided until about ten or eleven years ago when I removed to the state of Missouri, and settled on the River Jc's Pere's in St. Louis County where I have resided over since and where I now reside.
4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute?
Answer- This is fully stated in the foregoing declaration;
5. State the names of the Regular officers, who were with the troops where you served; such Continental and malitia (sic) Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your sources-
Answer- This is fully done so far as I can recollect in the foregoing declaration.
6. Did you receive a discharge from the service and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it?
Answer- I did receive a discharge, but it has been so long ago, that I have long since lost or mislaid it but by whom it was given, I do not recollect
7- State the names of persons by whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your service, as a soldier of the Revolution-
Answer- I am personally known to the three honorable Judges who now preside in this court, to the ministers or clergymen who have given the above certificate & to all my neighbors with whom I now reside who can testify to those facts-
Sworn to & subscribed before me in open court this 27th February 1833.
Henry Chouteau clerk
William Berry
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 named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certify, that it appears to them that Thomas Hensley, and John Lee, who have signed the preceding certificate, are clergymen, residents in the County aforesaid, and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
State of Missouri, County of St. Louis.
I, Henry Chouteau, clerk of the county court, within and for the county aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court, in the matter of the application of William Berry for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said court, at the city of St. Louis, this twenty seventh day of February, in the year eighteen hundred and thirty three.
Henry Chouteau clerk
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State of Missouri
County of St. Louis
(Fs.?)
Personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, William Berry, who being duly sworn, deposeth and saith that by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he can not swear positively as to the precise length of his service, (as set forth in the foregoing declaration) but according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For three months, in the drafted malitia (sic) of Virginia in the year 1774 I served as a private under Captain Alexander Long: from Augusta County Virginia: to what was called "Tiger's Valley". For six months, as a volunteer, of the Virginia militia, in the year 1774 immediately after the above tour; under Captain Alexander McClanahan, who was attached to Col: Lewis' regiment, from Augusta County Virginia, as a private, I served, as stated in my declaration: For five months, in the drafted militia from Augusta County Virginia: in the year 1778, under Captain William Anderson, who was attached to Col: William Bayers regiment, & who were under the Command of General McIntosh I served as sergeant: For one month and a half, in the drafted militia from Augusta County Virginia: in the year 1779 under Captain Thomas Smith, who was attached to Col: Samuel McDowel's regiment, & who was under the Command of General Green, I served as a private: For three months, in the drafted militia from Augusta County Virginia; in the year 1779: under the Command of Captain James Bell, attached to Col: Samuel Lewis regiment, who was under the Command of General Washington: I served as a private, and for such above stated service I claim I claim a pension:
Sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the peace within and for the County of St Louis, aforesaid the 12th day of August 1833
Wilson Primm J.P.
William Berry
State of Missouri
County of St Louis
(Fs.?) I, Henry Chouteau, clerk of the county court, within and for the county aforesaid-Do hereby certify that Wilson Primm, whose name is subscribed to the preceding affidavit as the magistrate before whom the same was sworn to, was at the time of signing the same, and now is, a Justice of the peace within and for the county aforesaid, and that due faith and credit are due to his acts as such; being duly commissioned and qualified as such; and further, that the signature subscribed to said affidavit, is the genuine signature of the said Wilson Primm
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at the city of St Louis this seventeenth day of September in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and thirty three
Henry Chouteau clerk
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22305
("24589" crossed out)
William Berry
Missouri

(illegible crossed out word)
(Admi?) 9 months 15 days
5 months (serf?)
25.00
13.33 (illegible)
1 (illegible)
$40 -

Jno Y Darley
Saint Louis.
Missouri
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office.
10 May 1833
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 shew what is necessary to be done.  These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (this: }).  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 William Berry
County of St. Louis State of Miss.
Period when the service was rendered.
(Listed in column) draft 1774, Vol, draft 1778, draft 1779 (twice, indicated by " marks)
Duration of the claimant's service. Years. Months. Days.
(Column) 3 months, about 1 mo., time not given, time not stated, time not stated
Rank of the claimant.
(Column) Priv., same, Sergt. (not listed for last two times)
(illegible) and rank of the Field officers under whom he served.
(Column) Capt Long, Capt McClanahan Col Lewis, Capt Henderson Col Boyer Genl McIntosh, Capt Smith Col McDowel Genl Green, Capt Bell Col Lewis Genl Washington
Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service.
(Column) 77 years State of Virginia
Proof by which the declaration is supported.
(Column) (illegible) evidence. Papers not authenticated
(illegible)
4 / P.
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. 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 and 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 cases 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 claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, mucicians (sic) 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
County of} ss.
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.  (illegible) 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 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 this 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 that C. D., who has also signed the same is a 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 or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the part 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
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alleged service, as they are known at the Department.  A very full account of the services of each person 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 of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected.  All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above 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 of 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 the 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.

[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 declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental 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 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 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 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.
The notes from [a] to [j] 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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In reply to your request of (illegible), received ...
for a statement of the military history of William Berry a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his ("or his widow's" crossed out) application for pension on file in this Bureau. S. F. 17266.
Dates of enlistment or appointment.
(Column) 1774, Immediately after, Aug. 1778, 1779 (written twice)
Length of service.
(Column) 3 mos., 6 (months indicated by " mark), 5 ", 1 1/2 ", 3 "
Rank.
(Column) Pri., same ("), Sgt., Pri., (private again, " mark)
Officers under whom service was rendered.
Captain. (Column) Alexander Long, Alexander McClanahan, Wm. Henderson, Thos. Smith, James Bell
Colonel. (Column) Andrew Lewis, Lewis, Wm. Boyers, Saml. McDowel, Samuel Lewis.
State. Va. (for all terms of service)
Battles engaged in, Point Pleasant, Guilford, Yorktown (crossed out words).
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Augusta Co, Va., near Staunton.
Date of application for pension, Feb 21, 1833, (illegible).
Residence at date of application, St Louis Co, Mo.
Age at date of application, B Oct. 10, 1755, Augusta Co., Va.
Remarks: There is no data relative to family.

Respectfully,

Commissioner.
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William Berry
(OW?) (illegible)w 17266
Enlisted
Augusta Co Va
of St Louis Co Mo
w. 1833.
Mrs. M. Borden Carter
1725 Q st nw
(illegible)ty
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1774- 3 mos Pri Alexander Long Anderson Lewis
after 6 McClanahan Lewis
1778 5 Sgt Wm Henderson Wm Boyer
1 1/2 Pri Thomas Smith Saml McDowel
3 James Bell Saml Lewis
Guilf + Yorktown

(illegible)
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17.266
INVALID.
(illegible)
File No. (illegible)
William Berry
(illegible)
Act: (illegible)
Index:-Vol. / , Page 1123
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1893 Sept (illegible)
to Mrs M Borden (illegible)
(illegible)
1914, Aug. 11. History to
Mrs Mattie R. Davis (fw?)
1916 Nov. 9. Hist. to Mrs. Samuel
W. Hughes. (illegible)
1918, June 3. History to
Mrs. Jona B. Wilson F.W.
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Saint Louis Missouri.
19th September 18(illegible)3.
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City:
Sir:
Herewith I hand you enclosed the papers of William Berry, w. support of his claim for a pension under the act of June 7, 1832: together with the printed letter sent by you from the Department when papers were returned to me: I have drawn up the (illegible) or supplemental declaration, in as strict compliance with your directions contained therein, as it was possible to be done, under the existing state of facts. I hope, therefore, they may be approved of by, and acceptable to the department. The individual making the claim, is very poor, aged & infirm, & the (illegible) which he may secure from the government, will be most opportune & acceptable to his present (illegible)- The interest I have taken to prepare & for(illegible) claim to the department, has been prompted solely (by?) (illegible)ity for the claimant. I (hope you will?) be pleased to give me as early a notice of this claim as practicable.
I am, Sir; with (illegible)
respect.
John F. De
(illegible)
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No-(O?)CL-3.
(illegible)3
W.
J.L. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
(illegible sideways text above "Esq.")
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St Louis May 26 -1918
R(illegible) S(illegible),
Pension Dept.
Washington D.C.
Gentlemen:-
Will you please send me Pension Record of Wm. Berry, enlisting in Revolutionary War from Virginia and receiving his pension in Missouri.
Also of Samuel Sale of Caroline Co. Virginia.
Thanking you I am (Mrs.) Jona Berry Wilson
5547 Waterman Ave
St Louis
Mo
(seal): PENSION U S. OFFICE. L May 29 1918
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Pension Dept., (Rev?) (on?) (illegible)
Dear Sirs:
Will you please mail me the complete Revolutionary record of William Berry, of Augusta Co., Virginia.  He died in St. Louis County, Missouri about 183(illegible)
Thanking you in advance
(sir?)
Respectfully,
Mrs. Samuel W. Hughes.
503 West 121st St.
New York,
N.Y.
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(Leving?) Fo(illegible) Rep
July 27/14
Mr. G. M. Saltzgaber
Comm of Dept of Interior.
Sir
William Berry Va. Ensign.
12 Va. 8 of Jan. 1777. Resigned 9th of Dec 1777. Received Pension from June 7, 1832 till death.
Was born Oct 10, 1754 died Dec 19, 1838 Married Rebecca McCleary 1776 ("Margaret Collins" crossed out) Fairfax Court House, Augusta Co Va. Married secondly Margaret Collins so his
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He settled in Ky, 1778 was one of the "Long Hunters" who named Lexington 1775, later movet (sic) to St Louis.
Widow was Margaret Berry of St Louis Mo. if she outlived him.
He was allowed a pension ("Oct 10, 1754" crossed out) as a private and as a Sargeant Recieved (sic) $40 per month beginning March 4th 1831.  Signed by John Robb, acting Secty of War. Oct 9-1833.
I wish to know if any thing further is given of him as I wish every thing possible.
Jacob McConathy my other ancestor was born Nov 4, 1766 at Wilmington Del. served as Captain of the malatia (sic) in Va. between the years 177(illegible) and 1797 his Commission
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was signed by Patrick Henry. He moved to Lex Ky. 1797 and 1810 was Capt. of the 10th Ky. Regiment. Signed by Chas Scott. Gov. Oath given 25 Sept. 1810. I wish to know if he served in the War of 1812. and all given about him. He died March 29, 1827. Married Betsy McCarty in Va. Mar 19, 1789 and Eunice Holley marr Jan 11, 1809.
Very Truly
Mattie R. Davis (miss)
212 E Maxwell St.
Lexington
Ky.