Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 10,035, for James Stagg, New Jersey
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Service: New Jersey Line

Stagg, James

R10,035
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1907 July 24 History to J.E. Austin
1916 Mch. 28 History to Mr.s Willis Holiman
1916 Oct. 12. History to Mrs. F.O. Wulpkuhler
1927 Mch. 21 - History to Mrs. ? Ruppent. Her letter  (words too faint to make out)
1934 Aug 2 abstract to Hon. Everett Dirksen. MCS
1936 Jan 20 Hist. to Mrs. Eugene B. Late MCS
1936 Oct 22 Mrs. Eugene B. Late inf. she as fun. all data rel. to Jas. Stagg on Jan.20 1936 MCS
1939 Sept. 26 hist. to Mrs. H.D.Wilson

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stamped on top: REJECTED

10035

B.F. Pleasant (crossed out!)
 Serice: James Stagg
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B.F. Pleasnar
27 Aug 1857

-?- -?- to a claim sub---- to has been presented 10 yrs ago in account of the Revolutionary service of James Stagg  of Ky

10035
-?- Aug 28 / 57 (37?) -?- no such man was found to have been presented then.
G.O.W.
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Washington August 27. 1857

Sir
   I was in the town of Harrisburg, Kentucky, about two weeks ago, and whilst there was called upon by Daniel Stagg and old gentleman now in his 86th year, and he begged me, on my return to Washington to make inquiry at your office in relation to a claim of this father for services in the Revolutionary War - He stated to me that his father, James Stagg, entered the service in New Jersey early in the War - he thinks as Captain,  but whether in the state or continental service he could not recollect - the he was afterwards in service in Virginia - How long he was service N. Jersey and how long in Va. he was not able to state - but that between the two he was in the army throughout the War - He spoke in general terms - and I remember him to mean, that he did little whilst ---ilities
combined (?) but save the Country - He stated about ten years ago, the necessary papers, showing......
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...the nature and particulars of the service thus rendered, were drawn up in form, as required by the general Councilor from the Pension Office - with the depositions and proof required - and all certified in due form under the seal of the Clerk of the Court of Mercer County Kentucky - all of while he stated, were then delivered to a relative Edward McGuire of Johnson County Indiana, to be forwarded to the Pension Office - and that he was afterwards informed, by letter from McGuire, that he had placed them in the hands of Mr. Wright or Mr. Bright a member of Congress from Indiana, who undertook to present said papers to the Pension Office, and have the same properly acted on.
And this is the last he has heard of the matter.
    He desired me to inquire whether said papers had ever reached the Pension Office - and if so whether any and what action had been taken in the matter - and how the case now stood.
If the papers are on file can they be withdrawn and further proof offered,  if those already furnished are insufficient to make out the case.
The forgoing is in substance the communication
made to....

sidebar to left:  * -?- the Hon. Jesse E. Bright
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...to me by Dan'l Stagg - I have only to add that he is old, for and infirmed - I knew him well when I lived in Kentucky, 25 years ago - I knew also James Stagg his other - and both were esteemed upright men of unblemished reputation - Men who I esteem it a duty as well as a pleasure to serve- and I shall be greatly obliged if you will furnish me with such information as your files will enable you, that he may at least know who the matter stands -
Hoping to hear from you at an early day, I am...
Hastily very respectfully
Yr Ob Sevt
B.F. Pleasants
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BA-J/MCS
James Stagg, R. 10025
Mr. H.D. Wilson
Post Office Box 67
Ruston, Louisiana
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to James Stagg who served in the Revolutionary War, as captain of Bergen County, New Jersey militia.
The Revolutionary War records of this office show that in a letter dated August 27, 1857, at Washington and addressed to George C. Whiting, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington City, one B. F. Pleasants stated that he was at Harrodsburg, Kentucky, two weeks previous, when Daniel Stagg, aged eight-five years, stated to him that his father, James Stagg, entered the service early in the Revolutionary War in New Jersey, as a captain he thought, and served in that state and in Virginia throughout the war; that "about ten years ago" the necessary papers stating particulars of services thus rendered were drawn up in formal application for pension, certified in due form under the seal of the clerk of the court of Mercer County, Kentucky, and entrusted to a relative, Edward McGuire of Johnson County, Indiana, for the Honorable Jesse E. Bright to present to the Pension Office.
A careful search fails to show said application on file in this office or any further information relative to James Stagg, who is the only soldier of that name found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.  
In the event that a copy of James Stagg's application for pension may have been retained at the court house, it is suggested that you address the clerk of the court at Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky, as a possible means of obtaining further information in regard to the Revolutionary War record of this soldier.  
Very truly yours
A.D. Hiller
Executive Assistant 
to the Administrator
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(some writing VERY faint)

Envelope -?- Stamp. -?-
Stmpd.  (too faint). OK plus initials 

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington DC

 Have   you James Stagg on your list of Revolutionary War men.  The War Department suggests -?- be possible of -?-  that information in the department .
He was supposed to be under...
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....a Colonel Dye. Could you give me any information regarding his service -
Yours truly
Mrs. F.O. (last name too faint to read)
232 3rd Ave.
Learen---- (?) - Kansas

Stamp marks to left: Oct 22 1916 Pension Office
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October 22, 1936
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BA-J/MCS
James Staff, R.10035
Mrs. Eugene B. Late
208 South B Street
Herington, Kansas
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for data relative to Captain James Stagg.
On January 20, 1936 you were furnished all the data on file in this office relative to the Revolutionary War soldier, Captain James Stagg, R. 10035.
Very truly yours
A.D. Hiller
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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January 20, 1936
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BA-J/MCS
James Stagg, R. 10035

Mrs. Eugene B. Late
208 South B Street
Herington, Kansas
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to James Stagg who served as captain of New Jersey troops during the Revolutionary War.
The Revolutionary War records of this office show that in a letter dated August 27, 1857, at Washington and addressed to George C. Whiting, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington City, one B. F. Pleasants stated that he was at Harrodsburg, Kentucky two weeks previous, when Daniel Stagg, aged eighty-five stated to him that his father, James Stagg, entered the service early in the Revolutionary War in New Jersey, as a captain he thought, and served in that state and in Virginia throughout the war; that "about ten years ago" the necessary papers stating particulars of service thus rendered were drawn up in formal application for pension, certified in due form under the seal of the clerk of the court of Mercer County, Kentucky, and entrusted to a relative, Edward McGuire of Johnson County, Indiana, for the Honorable Jesse E. Bright to present to the Pension Office.
A careful search fails to show said application on file in this office or any further information relative to James Stagg, who is the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.  
In the event that a copy of James Stagg's application for pension may have been retained at the court house, it is suggested that you address the clerk of the court at Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky, as a possible means of obtaining further information in regard to the Revolutionary War record of this soldier. 
Very truly yours
A.D. Hiller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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Augusts 2, 1934
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BA-J/MCS
James Stagg, R.10035
Honorable Everett M. Dirksen
418 Peoria Life Building
Peoria Illinois
My dear Mr. Dirksen:
Reference is made to your request for information in regard to James D. Stagg, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The Revolutionary War records of this office show that in a letter dated August 27, 1857, at Washington and addressed to George C. Whiting, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington City, one B. F. Pleasants stated that he was at Harrodsburg, Kentucky two weeks previous, when Daniel Stagg, aged eighty-five stated to him that his father, James Stagg, entered the service early in the Revolutionary War in New Jersey, as a captain he thought, and served in that state and in Virginia throughout the war; that "about ten years ago" the necessary papers stating particulars of service thus rendered were drawn up in formal application for pension, certified in due form under the seal of the clerk of the court of Mercer County, Kentucky, and entrusted to a relative, Edward McGuire of Johnson County, Indiana, for the Honorable Jesse E. Bright to present to the Pension Office.
A careful search fails to show said application on file in this office or any further information relative to James Stagg, who is the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.  
In the event that a copy of James Stagg's application for pension may have been retained at the court house, it is suggested that you address the clerk of the court at Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky, as a possible means of obtaining further information in regard to the Revolutionary War record of this soldier. 
Very truly yours
A.D. Hiller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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Rev.&1812 Wars Section
March 31, 1927
Mrs. J.C. Ruppenthal
1108 Lincoln St.
Russell, Kansas.

Madam:
I have to advise you the records of this bureau show that in a letter dated August 27, 1857,  one B. F. Pleasants stated that he was at Harrodsburg, Kentucky two weeks previous, when Daniel Stagg, aged eighty-five stated to him that his father, James Stagg, entered the service early in the Revolutionary War in New Jersey, as a captain and served in that state and in Virginia, no dates given; that the necessary papers stating particulars of service thus rendered were drawn up in formal application for pension and entrusted to a relative, Edward McGuire of Johnson County, Indiana, for the Honorable Jesse E. Bright to present to the Pension Office. Said application is not on file in this office.  
A careful search fails to afford any further information relative in regard to the above Captain James Stagg who is the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau. 
Respectfully,
Winfield Scott
Commissioner.
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Rev. War Section.
October 12, 1916
Mrs. F. O. Wulfekuhler
838 Third Avenue,
Leavenworth, Kansas.
Madam: -
In response to your undated communication received the twenty-second ultimo, you are advised that the files of this Bureau show that in a letter dated August 27, 1857, one B. F. Pleasants stated that he was at Harrodsburg, Kentucky two weeks previous, when Daniel Stagg, aged eighty-five years stated to him, that his father James Stagg entered the service early in the Revolutionary War in New Jersey, as a Captain, and served in that state and Virginia, no dates given; that the necessary papers stating particulars of service thus rendered, were drawn up in formal application for pension and entrusted to a relative, Edward McGuire of Johnson County, Indiana, for the Hon. Jesse E. Bright to present to the Pension Office.  Said application is not on file in this office.  
A careful search fails to afford any further information relative to the above Captain James Stagg R. File 10035 who is the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Very respectfully,
E. C. Tieman
Acting Commissioner.
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March 28, 1916
Mrs. Willis Holiman
Spencer, Indiana.
Madam:-
In response to your letter dated the fifteenth instant, you are advised that the files of this Bureau show that in a letter dated August 27, 1857, one B. F. Pleasants stated that he was at Harrodsburg, Kentucky two weeks previous, when Daniel Stagg, aged eighty-five years stated to him, that his father James Stagg entered the service early in the Revolutionary War in New Jersey, as a Captain, and served in that state and Virginia, no dates given; that the necessary papers stating particulars of service thus rendered, were drawn up in formal application for pension and entrusted to a relative, Edward McGuire of Johnson County, Indiana, for the Hon. Jesse E. Bright to present to the Pension Office.  Said application is not on file in this office.  
A careful search fails to afford any further information relative to the above Captain James Stagg R. File No. 10035 who is the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Very respectfully,
[illegible]
Commissioner.
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July 24, 1907
Mr. J. E. Auxtin
Room 65, Patent Office,
Department of Interior
Sir:
In reply to your letter dated the 12th instant and received on the 15th, requesting information about Captain James Stagg for Mis Ora Stagg of Harrodsburg, Kentucky, you are advised that in a letter August 27, 1857, one B. F. Pleasants stated that he was at Harrodsburg, Kentucky two weeks previous, when Daniel Stagg (aged eighty-five years) stated to him, that his father James Stagg entered the service early in the Revolutionary War in New Jersey, as a Captain, and served in that state and Virginia (no dates given); that the necessary papers stating particulars of service thus rendered, were drawn up in formal application for pension and entrusted to a relative, Edward McGuire of Johnson County, Indiana, for the Hon. Jesse E. Bright to present to the Pension Office.  Said application is not on file in this office.  (R. file # 10035)
A careful search fails to show any papers on file or afford any further information in regard to "Captain James Stagg".
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner
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H. D. Wilson
Post Office Box 67
Ruston, Louisiana
Aug. 28, 1939.
Veterans Administration
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:-
From the Adjutant General of New Jersey I have the following:-
James Stagg was Captain, Bergen County Militia, from Hackensack, September 1, 1775; resigned Spring of 1778.  Captain, Colonel Mark Thompson's Regiment of New Jersey Militia, detached under ordinance of July 16. 1776, for service in the Flying Camp; was at battles of Long Island, New York, August 27, 1776, and White Plains, New York October 26, 1776.
Do your records show that he ever received a pension or bounty land?  If the latter can you tell where it was located?
Respectfully
H. D. Wilson
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BAJ / MCS
Jas. Stagg
R10035

Hernigton, Kansas
October 14 ' 36

Veterans Administration
Washington

Sirs: Would appreciate overmuch if you could furnish me with all the Data that you have on your records for said Captain Jas Stagg.
Thanking you,
Mrs. Eugene B. Late
308 South B. St.
Hernigton, Kansas

Stamps received below
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Herrington, Kan.
January 5 - 36

U.S.A. Dept Interior
Beu. Pension Dept.

Sirs: In filling out my application to become a member of the D.A.R. I find I can not prove that Capt. Jas. Stagg who served as Captain under Colonel Dye of a New Jersey Regiment during the Revolutionary War did so.  So am writing your Dept for whatever Data you may be able to furnish me.  He passed away according to my record May 3 - 1826.

Thanking you in advance
Mrs. Eugene B. Late
308 South B. St.
Herrington,Kansas

stamped received Jan 9 1936
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Everett M. Dirksen
16th Dist. Illinois
Wendell E. Cable
Secretary
Committees:
District of Columbia
Immigration and Naturalization
Territories
Congress of the United States
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.
418 Peoria Life Building
Peoria, Illinois
July 28, 1934
Veterans Administration
Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Could you kindly advise as whether one James C. Stagg, who served in the Revolutionary War, and whose home was in the state of New Jersey, was ever carried on the pension rolls?
If so could you kindly advise the organization with which he served.
Thank you for your courtesy, I am
Yours very truly
Everett M. Dirksen
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March 15 1916

Department of Pensions
Washington D.C.
 Messrs: -
 I   want a statement concerning the record of James Stagg, a Revolutionary War soldier from New Jersey.  There are possibly other James Staggs in the list.  Our records show that this one served in a Hackensack regiment, and that he was born Sep[t. 18, 1737 - died near Harrodsburg, Mercer Co., Kentucky May 4, 1825.  I do not know whether he received a pension.  If he did, I desire a statement of the fact.
Respectfully
Mrs. Willis Holiman
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If not asking too much please look first in the New Jersey (Bergen Co.) records for James Stagg who was a Captain in the Revolutionary War under Colonel  Shreerves Reg. Also look in the Penn (York Co) records.  He lived in both places, and some of his descendants say he got a furlough to move during the war.  We would like to know all that is on record about him, what regiment, what division, what general, in fact all the information you can find.  It is said he  -?- the grant of land, and did not want a pension.  If you find these things recorded, we will send for a certified copy if you will please send the proper address.  He truly fought for the Independence of his country.

Above information desired by Miss Era Stagg of Harrodsburg, KY for family history only.
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U S Pension Office
Jul 15 1907
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July 12, 190? (l last number cut off)

The Commissioner of Pensions

Dear Sir
   Can you furnish me white information desired by the persons whose letters I enclose.
Respectfully
J.E, Austin
Room 65,Patent Office
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The National Archives
Form VAM-51
12-5-41
Bounty Land Warrant Record Card*
Division of Veterans' Administration Archives

Name Stagg, Jasper
Grade Private
Line New Jersey
Warrant Number 7792
Acreage 100
Issued Sept 15, 1790
To John S Hobart et al, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates.  Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed int he War Department file of November 9, 1800.  Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.
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The National Archives
Form VAM-51
12-5-41
Bounty Land Warrant Record Card*
Division of Veterans' Administration Archives

Name Stagg, John
Grade Private
Line New York
Warrant Number 7830
Acreage 100
Issued Sept 15, 1790
To John S Hobart et al, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates.  Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed int he War Department file of November 9, 1800.  Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.