Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 32372, for Nicholas Lawler, Virginia
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SERVICE VA
Lawler, Nicholas              
NUMBER S32372
CONTENTS [blank]
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22,234
Indiana

Nicholas Lawler
of Jefferson Co in the State of Indiana
who was a private in the com commanded by Captain Winn of the regt commanded by Colo Edmond in the Va. line for 7 months and 15 days
corrected
Nov. 13, 1935
MMHF

Inscribed on the Roll of Indiana at the rate of 25 Dollars ~ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 18 day of Oct 1833 and Sent to Wm. Lyle Madison

Arrears to the 4th of Sept 62.50
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Mar 12.50
$75.00
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by Danl Boyd Clerk,
Book E Vol. 7 Page 119

Order to pay 4 Nov. 1837.

Date of death
not on AB
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State of Indiana
Jefferson County Sch.
On this day of August 1833 personally appeared in open court before the Judge of the Probate Court of the County aforesaid now sitting Nicholas Lawler aged 89 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 act of Congress passed June 7th 1832:

That he entered the service of the United States as a drafted militia man and private in the month of September 1777 in Faquier Cty [County] Va. where he then resided. 

under the command of Capt James [illegible] that he marched northward through Maryland through Fredericktown [Frederick Town, Maryland, now Frederick] having crossed the Potomac [River] at Nolands Ferry [Maryland] and joined Col, Edwards Regt [Regiment] somewhere in Maryland he cannot tell precisely at which parish and having been absent some days he was discharged and was allowed in his discharge for three months service and returned home.

That he was again drafted in April 1778 in the same County (Fauquier Va.) marched to Petersburg Va. and thence towards Charleston South Carolina with the aim of aiding is [in] the defense of that City and marched almost in sight of Charleston South Carolina and the many having left that city-

marched back to Va [Virginia] and was discharged near Bolinggreen [Bowling Green, Va.] not far from Williamsburg Va. having been  about and obtained a discharge for 3 months and returned home.

That in the last of July or first of August 1781 he was again drafted in the County of Faquier Va. marched to Yorktown [Virginia] where he was when Cornwallis [General Charles Lord Cornwallis] surrendered Oct 17, 1782 thence he went with a portion of the prisoners to Winchester Va 

That from  the time he entered the service as just mentioned with his returning home was again three 3 months. That he served  in 1778 under Capt Leonard Sharpe and Col. Armistead Churchill. That in 1781 he served under Capt. [illegible] and Col. Edwards. That the whole length of his service that he served as a private [illegible words]

That he received a discharge each tour but that a short time after the close of the War his house was casually burnt by which he lost his discharges. That he had no knowledge of any person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his services and that he has no documentary evidence 

He hereby relinquishes all claims to a pension or annuity except the present and declares his name is not on the pension roll
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of the agency of any State. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. He is acquainted with a clergyman who could certify and aid when he made application last fall but he could not at that time procure his attendance at Court
Nicholas Lawler [his mark] X

1st In Northumberland Cty Va. in the year 1743 on the 10th of September
2nd I have a record of my age now in my possession. 
3rd In Faquier Cty [County] Va. when called into the service each time and until the year 1817 when I removed to Ky [Kentucky] where I remained until 3 years ago. I came to Jefferson Cty Inda. [Indiana] where I now reside.
4th I as drafted each time and was not a substitute
5th  I cannot state the names of any Regular officers who were with the troops during the two first terms Cannot name any continental or Militia Regiments
The general circumstances of my service are stated in the foregoing declaration to which the Court is respectfully [illegible]
During the 2nd tour I recollect the following officers as have been with the troops Col. Elias Edmonds,
Genl. Marquis de Lafayette and Genl. George Washington & Capt. Leonard Sharp
6th I received 3 discharges the first from Col. William Edmonds the second from Col. Francis Triplett and the 3rd from Col. Elias Edmonds which was all actually burnt as stated in the foregoing declaration.
7th Willis Sullivan, Benjamin Fist,  John Duffy, Capt. McCarty, William cage, Benj. Anthony, James Griffy and many others
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Mr Benjamin Fewel and James Griffey residing in the County of Jefferson & State of Indiana, do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Nicholas Lawler who has sworn to & subscribed the foregoing declaration; that we believe him to be 89 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 to & subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Benj. x his mark Fewel
James Griffey

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, was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Benjamin Fewel and James Griffey who have signed the foregoing certificate are residents in the County of Jefferson & State of Indiana - that they are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit
Jos G Marshall
Judge of the Jeff. P. Court

I Richard C Talbott, Clerk of the Jefferson Probate Court do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Nicholas Lawler for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 12th day of August A.D. 1833.
R. C. Talbott Clk
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1305
Nicholas Lawler
from 1777 private 
7 per month:
$25
can only allow for 7 for mos
W. Lyle 
Madison Ind
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WAR DEPARTMENT, 
Pension Office,
May 10 1833

Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been edxamin
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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. [Et cetera] Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. [Et cetera] 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, 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 
County of
On this [blank] day of [blank] personally appeared (a) before [blank] A. B. a resident (b) of [blank] in the county of [blank] and State, Territory or District of [blank] aged (c) [blank] 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 provion [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) [blank] , with [blank] and served in the [blank] (e) regiment of the [blank] line, under the following named officers: [blank]
(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. [Et cetera] )
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 [blank]
Sworn to and subscribed the da 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, [blank] of the Court of [blank] do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of [blank] for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this [blank] day of [blank] &c. [Et cetera]
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 subscr9be a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz: [blank]
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the [blank] and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with [blank] , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be [blank] 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 day 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. [blank] who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the [blank] and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the [blank] and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, [blank] Clerk of the Court of [blank] do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of [blank] for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this [blank] day of [blank] &c. [Et cetera]
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 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 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?
6. 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 he 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 person, 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 of 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. [Et cetera] . 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 [blank] year [blank] months, and [blank] days, I served as a [blank] . For [blank] months and [blank] days, I served as a [blank] ; and for such service I claim a pension."
[THE FOLLOWING REMAINDER OF (e) IS {BRACKETED} FOR MORE INFORMATION NECESSARY]
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. [Et cetera] 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 (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.
[THE FOLLOWING (m) IS {BRACKETED} FOR MORE INFORMATION NECESSARY]
(m) The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
[signature] W. L. WIlliams Ex [Examinating] Clerk
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February 21, 1936
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BA-J/EEL
Nicholas Lawler-S.32372

Ella K. BowmanN. Walnut Street
Madison, Indiana

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Nicholas Lawler, of Indiana, a pensioner. 

The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.32372, based upon the military service in that war of Nicholas Lawler.

Nicholas Lawler was born September 10, 1743, in Northumberland County, Virginia. The names of his parents are not shown.

While residing in Fauquier County, Virginia, Nicholas Lawler enlisted and served as a private with the Virginia Troops, as follows: from September, 1777, three months in Captain James Winn's Company, Colonel Elias Edmunds' Regiment; from April, 1778, three months in Captain Leonard Sharp;s Company, Colonel Armissead Churchill's Regiment; from about August 1, 1781, in Captain Winn's Company, Colonel Edmunds' Regiment, marched to Yorktown, was at the surrender of Lord Cornwallis, after which he guarded prisoners to Winchester, Virginia, and was discharged having served more than three months. 

In 1817, the soldier moved to the state of Kentucky and lived for three years; then moved to Jefferson County, Indiana, where he was residing when he was allowed pension on his application executed August 12, 1833. 

There are no data as to soldier's family.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Nicholas Lawler (S.32372), you should address The Controller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
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Nicholas Lawler, Certificate No. 22234, issued October 18, 1833, rate $25 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Indiana Agency.

Very Truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
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June-28-1937
Veterans Administration 
Please send the pension record of Nicholas Lowler (Lawler) private S.P. State troops
Mrs. Eluien E. Scott
512 Broadway
Madison, Indiana
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Madison, Ind
Jun 24 7-AM 1937
THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
Veteran's Administration 
Washington, D.C.
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J.L.Edwards 
Test.
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???
Madison ? 28 1837

J. L. Edwards ??
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32372 
Revy INVALID. 
File No. 32 ,372 
Nicholas Lawler 
Pri Rev War 
Act: June 7 32
Index: -- Vol. 2, Page 237

[Arrangement of 1870.]

1935- Nov 12 Hist to Mrs Elmer E. Scott EL

1936 Feb 21 - Hist to Ella K. Bondman EL

1937 July 23. Ad. Mrs Elmer E Scott no further data than [?] for her. Nov 13/35. EL
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MRS. ELMER E. SCOTT - 512 BROADWAY - MADISON - INDIANA
September - 27 - 1935
Veterans Administration,
Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen,-
Please send me the pension record of
John Lott (Latt) sergeant S.C. Militia 1832 
Nicholas Lauder (Lawler) private S.C. State troops.
[clerk note: Lawler]
Our D.A.R. Chapter is making an intensive search for its Revolutionary ancestors. We shall be most appreciative - I am
Very sincerely
Miss Elmer. E Scott
address
512 Broadway,
Madison, Indiana
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[illegible] 11/27

Madison, Indiana
November 20, 1935

Veterans Administration
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sirs;
Will you kindly send me the pension record of Nicholas Lawler, [clerk note: No 801 12-9-35]who received a pension in Jefferson County, Indiana in 1832. He served in South Carolina.
Yours truly
[signed] Ella K. Bowman
(Mrs. Ford)
N. Walnut St.

[clerk note]
Red. in Rev. 17812
War Section In f. 5,1936

[stamp 1]
RECEIVED DEC 11 1935
RECORD VERIFICATION 
VETERANS, CLAIMS SERVICE

[stamp 2]
RECEIVED DEC 9 ___5
COMPENSATION SECTION

[stamp 3]
RECEIVED NOV 22 1935
MAIL SUB-DIV.
VETS. ADM.
READER #75

[stamp 4]
RECEIVED DEC 6 1935
VETERANS CLAIM SERVICE
REFERRED TO

[stamp 5]
RECEIVED
Veterans' Claim Service
DEC 9-
Case Review Sub-Division
Referred to Sec 12/11

Rev War Sect
12/10/35
MC
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Form 3229 a 2/6/36
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
MEMORANDUM
From: Director, Veterans' Claims Service
Date: January 30, 1936
To: Revolutionary War Records Division - Atten :Mrs.M.M.H. MCB-Bc Finch, R-1851 Navy Bldg.
Subject: LAWLER, Nicholas

A request has been made for the pension records of the above named man who received a pension in Jefferson Co., Indiana in 1832. It is reported that he served in South Carolina, evidently in the Revolutionary War or in the War of 1812.

Your reply should be directed to Miss Nevitt, Record Verification Unit, Veterans' Claims Service, Veterans' Administration, Arlington Bldg., Room 391, Washington, D.C.
[signed] George E. Brown
GEORGE E. BROWN.

[clerk note]
The letter from Mrs. Ford Bowman, Madison, Ind., dated Nov. 20, 1935, got in the error of Channel form mail Div. Et. Admin, When this memo dated Jan. 30, 1936, came, I called Mr. Brown's office & explained that this was Rev War corres. & should be sent to this Section. So another memo from Mr. Brown's office dated Feb. 5, 1936, was sent over with the Bowman letter attached, & was rec. in this Sect. Feb. 5, 36
MHF
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Form 3229 a
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
MEMORANDUM
From: Director, Veterans' Claims Service
Date: February 5, 1936 MCB-Bc
To: Revolutionary War Records Division, Att'n. Mrs. M.M.H. Finch, Room 1851 Navy Bldg.
Subject: LAWLER, Nicholas

Attached is a letter dated November 20, 1935 from Miss Ela K. Bowman, Madison, Indiana, in which she requests the pension record of Nicholas Lawler.
Miss Bowman has been informed of this reference.
[signed] George E. Brown
GEORGE E. BROWN.

Inc. (1)
Letter
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July 23, 1937
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BA-J/EEL
Nicholas Lawler - S. 32372

Mrs. Elmer E. Scott
512 Broadway
Madison, Indiana

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Nicholas Lowber (Lawler), private, South Carolina troops and a pensioner.

There are no further data in regard to this soldier than were furnished you November 13, 1935. In that letter you were advised that soldier's name had been erroneously listed in the Report of the Secretary of War, printed in 1835, as Nicholas Lowber and his service as of South Carolina. Nicholas Lawler served in the Virginia troops.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator.
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November 13, 1935

BA-J/EEL
Nicholas Lawler-S.32372

Mrs. Elmer E. Scott
512 Broadway
Madison, Indiana
Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of John Lott and Nicholas Lawler, both pensioners of Indiana.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is impossible to comply with each request in full which requires an amount of time and research. The record of Nicholas Lawler is given
herein as found in pension claim, S.32372, based upon the military service of that soldier in the Revolutionary War. His name has been erroneously listed as Lowber and his service as in the South Carolina
Troops. He served in the Virginia Troops.
Nicholas Lawler was born September 10, 1743, in Northumberland County, Virginia. The names of his parents are not shown.
While residing in Fauquier County, Virginia, Nicholas Lawler enlisted and served as a private with the Virginia Troops, as follows from September, 1777, three months in Captain James Winn's Company,
Colonel Elias Edmunds' Regiment; from April, 1778, three months in Captain Leonard Sharp's Company, Colonel Armistead Churchill's Regiment;
from about August 1, 1781, in Captain Winn's Company, Colonel Edmunds' Regiment, marched to Yorktown, was at the surrender of Lord Cornwallis, after which he guarded prisoners to Winchester, Virginia,
and was discharged having served more than three months. 
In 1817, the soldier moved to the state of Kentucky, and lived for three years; then moved to Jefferson County, Indiana, where he
was residing when he was allowed pension on his application executed August 12, 1833.
There are no data as to soldier's family.
[largely illegible handwriting in right margin appears to read: July 9 of. coned identify in Heitman was Col Elias Edmunds]
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In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Nicholas Lawler (S. 32372), you
should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
Nicholas Lawler, Certificate No. 22234, issued October 18, 1833, rate $25 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Indiana Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator.