Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 32,199, Lewis Cookson Davis, Va.
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Va. 
Davis, Lewis Cookson
S. 32.199
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25.330
Alabama
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Lewis C. Davis
[?] in the State of Al

who was a
in the Company commanded
by Captain [Breen] of the Regt commanded
by [Col] Parker in the Virginia
[???] Troopers

2 [??] $80.

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Inscribed on the Roll of Alabama
at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 19th day of May
and Sent to
1834 [?] D. H. [???]

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Arrears to the 4th of[???]  240. 00
Soman. allowance ending 4 Sept 40.00
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$280.00
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{Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by {intelligible signature] Clerk,
Book 6  Vol, 8   Page 44
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Date of death [?] on as -
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Council Chambers Apl. [?] 1783
I Do Certify that Lewis C Davis is entitled
to the proportion of land allowed a private
of the Virginia State Line for three years
Service.
Thomas Meriwether
Benjamin Harrison
A. Warrant No 417 for 200
Acres issued
to Lewis C Davis Apl. 26th 1783.
[??]
[????] off Va
L. off 10 1834
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The State of Alabama ⎬ ss.
Autauga County
On this 3rd day of December A.D. 1832.
personally appeared before the Honorable Alvin
J. McWhorter, Judge of the County, Orphans and Commissioners Courts of said County, Lewis Cookson Davis, a resident of the County of Autauga and State of Alabama, aged Seventy six years who being first duly sworn, doth on this oath, according to law make
the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed June 7, 1832-
That he was born in [x'ed out] Hanover County
in the State of Virginia in the year 1757 and
enlisted in [Fluvanna] County of the same State, in the year 1777 about the month of February, for the term of three years with Lieutenant Paine and when organised, marched to Williamsburg.
At Williamsburg I fell into [x'ed out] with Capt Brown's Company. My regiment was commanded by Maj. Meriwether and Cols. Parker and Allison, who were the officers of the first Virginia State Regiment. My regiment were then march to Alexandria and there vaccinated for the small pox we were then marched to the trap in Pennsylvania and joined the main army under Washington a few days after the battle of Germantown, thence to White Marsh when the British lay on Chesnut Hill. After skirmishing five days we retreated to winter quarters at Valley Forge. In the Spring
we marched into Newjersey, and in June we
fought at the battle of Monmouth, thence to White Plains. I joined at the White Plains the light infantry under General Scott and march to Kingsbridge,
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or Horse Neck, in New York, and there our troops guarded the lives near the City of New York - Thence we marched to Roundbrook, New Jersey, into winter quarters - In the succeeding Spring, we marched back to the State of New York, as light infantry under the command of General Wayne, to West Point, thence to Stony Point under Capt. Guess and Col. Febeger, and there stormed the port at the point of the bayonet - Thence we marched to Morristown, where we were discharged. My discharge was accidentally lost shortly afterwards, The discharge was dated at Alexandria, Virginia. The Paymaster of the troops with whom I served, I think during the whole time of my service, was named John Sutton, who I am told is yet living in Caroline County in the State of Virginia -
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency of any State -
Lewis C. Davis
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court Dec. 3rd 1832 before me -
Henry Brown Clk

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states -
Alwin A. McWhorten
J.C.C.
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I, Henly Brown, Clerk of the County, Orphans' and Commissioners' Courts of Autauga County, in the State of Alabama, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Commissioners' Court, in the matter of the application of Lewis Cookson Davis for a pension -
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this third day of December A.D. 1832 -
Henly Brown Clk
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Additional Declaration
- In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June 1832 -
The State of Alabama }
Autauga County } On this 24th day of December A.D. 1833, personally appeared before the Honorable Henly Brown, Judge of the County Orphans and Commissioners Courts of said County, now sitting as Judge of the Orphans Court, Lewis Cookson Davis a resident of the County and State aforesaid, aged as stated in his former declaration, to which this is prayed to be taken and received as an amendment, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following additional declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed June 7th 1832 -
That he knows of no fact in relation to the circumstances of his service, in addition to those he has detailed in his former declaration -
He knows of no persons, now living, by whose testimony, he can prove his service, nor any of the facts in regard to it - He cannot consequently make the proof which the note ; seemed to require -
He hopes, however, that the fact that his name does not appear on the Military Rolls or Revolutionary Archives of the State of Virginia, in full, will not be so for prejudice his claim, as to preclude the proof, which, were there no such Rolls or Archives in existence, would only be required -
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He therefore makes the answers to the questions which the Department has prescribed, and gives the necessary certificates -
Int. 1. Where and in what year were you born?
he answers - I was born in Hanover County, in the State of Virginia, in the year 1757 -
Int. 2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it -
I have no record of my age, and none exists, within my knowledge - 
Int 3. Where were you living when called into service - where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live? -
I was living in Fluvanna County in the State of Virginia, when called into service-
At the expiration of my service, I lived in Hanover County, Va. four years - I then emigrated to the State of Georgia, lived about thirty years in Wilkes County Ga. and about ten in Morgan County Ga.- about the year 1820 I removed to this State - and have since lived in Autauga County, Alabama - 
Int. 4 - How were you called into service - were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute - and if a substitute for whom? -
I enlisted as stated in my former declaration -
Int. 5. State the names of some of the regular officers, who were with the troops where you
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served - such Continental and Militia Regiment as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services -
I can only state such as I have before recited -
Int. 6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so by whom was it given and what has become of it? -
I received a regular discharge, given me by ___ Allison, I think John Allison, who was one of my Colonels, - The discharge, with all my other papers, together with my horse &c. were stolen from me a short time afterwards and never recovered -
Int. 7th - State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution -
Eli Terry [scratched out: and Timothy F. Dunnaway] Clergyman - James H. Gormon, Enoch Eilands, and Timothy C. Dunnoway.-
Sworn to and subscribd } Lewis C. Davis
the day and year aforesaid }
Henly Brown J.C.C.
We Eli Terry _____________ a Clergyman, residing in the County of Autauga, in the State of Alabama, and Enoch Eilands and Timothy C. Dunnoway residing in the same, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Lewis Cookson Davis who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration,
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that we believe him to be seventy seven years of age at this date, 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 -
Enoch Eilands
Timothy C. Dunnoway x his mark
Eli Terry Clergyman
M.P.C.
Sworn to and subscribed }
the day and year aforesaid }
Joseph Goffe Clk

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 Eli Terry _________ who has signed the proceeding certificate is a Clergyman, resident in Autauga County, Alabama, and that Enoch Eilands and Timothy C. Dunnoway who have also signed the same are residents in the same, and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit -
Henly Brown J.C.C.
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Smithfield NC 27th Dec 1855
Hon J Minot Comm of Pensions |
Washington |
DC | Sir
Herewith I forward power of atty of Rachael Butt Heir at law of Capt Jos Front deceased She alleges that a declaration has been filed & sufficient evidence made to lead to the allowance of the claim Mr Holland who now also appears in the power of atty allgs that he rendered some arrertases in proof the evidence in the case I have no knowledge of what to her claim in the affair if Said claim has been placed on file it is respectfully asked what deposition has been made of & please forward commence you think pertains to Smithfield NC
Very Respectfully yours
J. C. Codner
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September 3, 1936

Lewis Cookson Davis
S. 32199
BA-J/AWF

Mr. Thomas J. Hicks
Autaugaville
Alabama

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Lewis Cookson Davis.

The data pertaining to Lewis Cookson Davis furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, S. 32199, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.

He was born in 1757 in Hanover County, Virginia, names of his parents not given.

While a resident of Fluvanna County, Virginia, Lewis Cookson Davis enlisted sometime in February, 1777, served as a private in Captain Brown's company, Colonels Parker's and John Allison's Virginia regiments, was in the battle of Chestnut Hill, wintered at Valley Forge, in the spring marched into New Jersey, was in the battle of Monmouth, and at the storming of Stony Point was in Captain Guess' company, Colonel Febiger's Virginia regiment, and was discharged after serving three years.

Four years after the Revolution he moved to Wilkes County, Georgia and lived there about thirty years, then moved to Morgan County, Georgia and lived ten years and then moved to Autauga County, Alabama.

He was allowed pension on his application executed
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December 3, 1832, at which time he was living in Autauga County, Alabama.

The papers in this claim contain no reference to the family of the soldier, Lewis Cookson Davis.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner,  you should address the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D.C., and give the following data-

Lewis C. Davis (as he was pensioned)
Certificate # 26330
Issued May 19, 1834
Rate $80.00 per annum
Commenced March 4, 1832
Act of June 7, 1832
Alabama Agency.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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32199
Revy INVALID.
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File No. 32,199
Lewis C Davis
Pri Rev War
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Act: June 7th 39
Index:-Vol. 2, Page 183

[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Sept 1, 1908. History to Mrs. A. L. Harlan, Alexander City
Ala. 
F. W.
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1930 - May 2 - Hist to Mrs. Frank Korn AWF
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1936 - Sept. 3 - hist to Thomas J. Hicks AWF
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3-871.
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RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
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Briefed by S.D.L.
Claim No.:
Certificate No.:
Claimant
Soldier: Lewis C. Davis
Service:
Additional Service: Rev. War
No_____ claim, State records ______, 190_
No claim, combination records ____, 190_
REMARKS:
No claim, except Ind #32199
_________
Chief Division
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Auditors Office Va
10. May 1834

D Sir
I have received yours of the 8 inst, covering the declaration of Lewis C. Davis which is herewith returned.
I find on inquiry at the Land office and send you a certificate of the fact, that Lewis C. Davis received Land bounty for services as a soldier for three years in the State line. Now on the army roll of the State line in this office there is no Lewis C. Davis, but there is a Lewis Davis who regularly settled his account and drew his Certificate of pay. As but one Lewis Davis drew Land bounty and that was Lewis C. the inference is very strong that they were one & the same person, and that in Transcribing his name on the army Register, the C was omitted.
Very respectfully
Yours &c
Jas E. Heath

The Hon
Dixon H Lewis
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J. L. Edwards
Com. of Pensions ~
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Washington
May 13th,, 1834

Sir,
I have written to Richmond and requested further search in the case of Lewis C. Davis - 
The answer and enclosed certificate will I hope prove perfectly satisfactory in establishing the fact that the applicant Lewis C. Davis is one and the same person with the Lewis Davis mentioned in the communication of Mr Heath -
Very Respectfully
Yours &c
Dixon H Lewis

J. L. Edwards, Esq
Com. of Pensions -
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Lewis C. Davis
Alabama
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from 1777 pri 3 yrs
$80.

Hon D. H. Lewis
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The State of Alabama}
Autauga County}
Office of the Clerk of the County Court
I, Joseph Goffe, Clerk of the County and Orphan Court of said County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the Orphans Court as aforesaid, in the matter of the application of Lewis C. Davis for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 27. day of January A.D. 1834 -
Joseph Goffe Clk

I certify that Joseph Goffe is acting Clerk of the County Court of Autauga which is in my District.
D H Lewis
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No 7.750
Isabella Front dcd

N. C.

Act 4 July 1836

G C Ames
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Washington 11th Augt. 1857

Sir,
You will please receive herewith the declaration of Rachel Britt, only surviving child of Capt. James Frost & his wife Isabella, for a Pension under act of 4th July 1836. Also Court's Certificate of death &c. of Mrs. Frost, and testimony in this case. 
I have to ask that you will examine this case and allow this claim.
I am very respectfully
Your Obdt. Servt.
G. C. Ames

Hon. J. E. Heath Commr.
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Alexander City, Ala.,
Aug 25 - 1908.

Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you please give me the military history of Lewis C. Davis, if you know any thing of him. possibly he was pensioned by the Government as he was a Revolutionary soldier.
From Rileys "History of Baptists of Alabama" I learn that he was one of the sufferers at Valley Forge.
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He was in the battle of Monmouth, and at Stony Point, where Gen. Wayne stormed the fort with the bayonet.
I think he came from Screven Co. Ga, to Alabama and later died in Autauga County Ala.
Any information will be gratefully received.
Resp.
Mrs. A. L. Harlan

[Stamp]
PENSION
A
AUG
U. 28 S.
1908
OFFICE.
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[Header]
OKLAHOMA MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
INCORPORATED NOV. 16, 1927
Oklahoma Memorial Association
Mrs. Frank Korn, President
921 South Hoff Street, El Reno
Mrs. Litie Hailey Walcott, Secretary
Capitol Station, Oklahoma City

Vice Presidents
JUSTICE R. A. HEFNER, State Capitol
MRS. FRANK LUCAS, Ponca City, Okla.
JUDGE FRANK BIALEY, Chickasha, Okla
J. B. THORBURN, State Capitol

R. A. BILLUPS, Jr., Treasurer
1st Nat'l. Bank Bldg., Oklahoma City
MRS. FRANK FISHWICK, Auditor
Oklahoma City, Okla.
DR. E. E. DALE, Historian
Norman, Okla.
DR. E. B. RINGLAND, Chaplain
State Capitol

[Body]
Feb. 23, 1930

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Am endeavoring to trace some family genealogy - so am writing to know if you have any record of Lewis C. Davis of Hanover County Virginia? Was in the War of the Revolution - or Colonial wars and did he draw a pension - and was he given a land grant for services? Who was father of Lewis C. Davis?
Have thought Lewis C. Davis had two sons - Lewis Jr. and one who moved to Ky - supposed to be Leonard? This Leonard had a son. [note: for only (S. 12736) May 31 - 1921] Leonard Davis of Albemarle Co Va - who was a private in Rev. & got a pension and died in Rockingham Co - was, widow - Sarah Marshall -
Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated.
Hoping an early reply - I am - 
Sincerely - 
Mrs Frank Korn.

[Stamp]
PENSION
A
FEB
U. 27 S.
1930
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JAY G. HICKS  T. J. HICKS 
DEALERS IN
FARM LANDS
HICKS BROTHERS
ADVANCE MERCHANTS, PLANTERS
MILL AGENTS FOR
COTTON SEED MEAL
AUTAUGAVILLE, ALA.   Aug 18 1836



The Veterans Admistration
U.S. Pensions
Washington D.C

Dear Sirs:
Please look up the records and see
if you find the name of Lewis Cookson Davis
or Lewis A. Davis who enlisted from Georgia
and fought in the Revolutionary War for American Independence. States when he enlisted, (when discharged) and when died x If he drew a pension state how much and for how long.
Wishing for an early reply at your convenience,
I remain,
Most respectfully yours
Thos J. Hicks
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for a statement of the military history of Lewis Cookson Davis a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in hi application for pension on file in this Bureau. S. F. 32199.
Dates of ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT
Feb 1777
Length of Service
3 years
Rank 
Priv
Captain
Brown
Colonel
Parker
John Allison
State
Va
Captain
Guess
Colonel
Fibeyer
Febiger
State
Va

4 years after Rev. moved to Wilks Co. Ga - here 30 years and about 10 years in Morgan Co Ga there x
winter at Val. Forge
Battles engaged in, Manmonth, Stony  Poing
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Fluvanna Co. VA
Date of application for pension, Dec 3, 1832
Residence at date of application, Autonga Co. Ala having moved from Georgia
Age at date of application, Born in Hanover Co Va in 1757 names of parents not given
Remarks: Soldier's middle name was Cookson. 
no further data.
Date of death not on A.B.
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Rev. and 1812
Wars Section
AWF/ HMM
Mrs. Frank Korn
921 South Hoff Street
El Reno
Oklahoma.
Dear Madam:
May 1, 1930.
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension
claim S. 32199, it appears that Lewis Cookson Davis was born
in 1757 in Hanover County, Virginia. The names of his parents are
not given.
While residing in Fluvanna County, Virginia, he enlisted in
February 1777 and served as a private in Captain Brown's Company,
Colonels Parker's and John Allison's Virginia Regiment. He wintered
at Valley Forge, after which he served in Captain Guess' Company,
Colonel Febiger's Virginia Regiment, was in the battles of Monmouth
and Stony Point and served three years.
Four years after the Revolution he moved to Wilkes County, Georgia and lived there thirty years then moved to Morgan County, Georgia and was there about ten years and then moved to Autauga County, Alabama.
He was allowed pension on his application executed December
3, 1832, at which time he was living in Autauga County, Alabama.
There are no data as to family.
May 31, 1921 you were furnished the history of the only
soldier named Leonard Davis (S. 12736) found on the Revolutionary War
records of this bureau.

Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH
Commissioner.