Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 1871, James Chapman, Va.
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SERVICE: Va.
Chapman, James.
NUMBER: R. 1871
CONTENTS
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Declaration In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832
The State of Ohio / into Kentucky SS: - On This Twentieth day of November in the Year one thousand and Eight Hundred and thirty Four Personally appeared in open Court before the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Scioto and State of Ohio aforesaid, now in Session James Chapman a Resident of the County of Scioto aforesaid aged Seventy Four Years of age on the Sixth day of November next 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 7 1832, That in the Year Seventeen Hundred and Seventy Five He entered the Service of the Militia of the State of Virginia, And served a Tour of Six Months or Two tours of Three months each in succession that Enlisted the service of Amelia County Virginia And served Said Tour of three months Each in the Vicinity of old Williamsburgh viz the Great Bridge. That his memory has so failed him that he Cannot State the Names of his officers during this service. That afterwards he thinks in the fall of Seventeen Hundred and Seventy Nine He this deponent served a Tour of Nine Months or three tours of Three Months Each in succession, That this last service commenced at Amelia County aforesaid And that the Name of his Captain was Cadwick or Chadwick. The NAme of his Major was Boice and his Gen Stephenson. That he was first marched to Hillsborough in North Carolina when the Troops were detained for upwards of Thirty days awaiting, the arrival of Gen Gates. And that upon his Arrival They were marched to join Genl Dukalb near Campbell, That soon afterwards the Battle of Camden took place That this deponent was in said Battle. And that after said Battle they Retreated in to North Carolina and were discharged in September 1780 at a place if this deponent recollects right called Moon Creek, This deponent further states that The Reason of his being unable to Recollect the Names of his officers during this Period of his service is that a Personal affair took place Between the Major Boice and a Brother of
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this Deponent that Caused much Excitement amongst the Troops, And Caused as this affiant believes a temporary suspension of the Command of Major Boice - This deponent further states that a short time after the Return home to Amelia County sometime late in the Fall of the Year 1780 He this Deponent again Entered the service of the Militia of the State of Virginia for the Period of Nine months or three Tours of three months Each That he well recollects during this last mentioned Period of service of Being marched to the Relief of Richmond - That we found Richmond been Evacuated By the British the night previous to our arrival, But this Deponent recollects well that the Fire was still Continuing its destruction - had wheat and Tobacco that had been Collected then in Large Quantities Was still Burning in heaps - That the Troops then prisonered the British to the Meadow Bridges, And from thence we were marched to Louisa or Louica County where we remained embodied until the Expiration of said period of Nine months - This deponent further states That he again afterwards served the Period of Three Months And That He cannot state any of the Particulars of this last mentioned service other than that the service was of Prince George Church in the Vicinity of Petersburgh. which this deponent recollects only from the Circumstances of his Being Very sick for about One Week - this deponent further deposeth and saith that he served in the Militia of the State of Virginia at the time aforesaid for the Period of Two Years and upwards That he was not engaged in any civil business That he Cannot state any other or further particulars or Circumstances of his Said Service Than as above stated - That He has no documentary evidence And He knows of no person Living that can testify of his said service. This deponent hereby relinquishes every claim 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.
James x his mark Chapman
Sworn to & Subscribed the day & Year
aforesaid - Being 20th Nov. 1834-
Attest. J. R. Turner - Clk -
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The State of Ohio Scioto County SS
At this day being the November Term 1834 of the Court of Common Pleas of Scioto County aforesaid Came personally into Said Court Job Foster a Revolutionary soldier who being sworn in open Court in due form of Law deposeth and saith That he for Twenty Six Years past has been personally acquainted with the above named James Chapman - That he the said Job Foster served in South Carolina in the year 1781. And from Conversation with Said James Chapman Fifteen or Twenty years ago He this deponent became satisfied That the Said Chapman was a soldier during the Revolutionary War And had Served in South Carolina as he states - This Deponent further states that it is Reported and believed and for Years has been in the neighbourhood, where said Chapman lives and resides That the said J Chapman was a soldier of the Revolution. And further that he the said deponent has Concurred and does concur in that opinion 
Job x his mark Foster
Sworn & Subscribed in open Court
November 20- 1834 Attest:
J. N. Turner Clerk

The State of Ohio
Scioto County SS-
Nathan K Clough Esquire one of the Attorneys of this Court states professionally to the Court That he has for Years past Known the said James Chapman And lived within a few Miles of him And that he has always understood That the said James Chapman is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution - And That he the said Attorney Concurs in that opinion And further That believes the said Chapman to be seventy Three Years of age at Least -
N K Claugh
John R Turner Clk
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MMHF
Rev.&1812 Wars Section

June 16, 1926

Honorable A. A. Jones
United States Senate

My dear Senator:
In response to your request of June 14, 1926, I have the honor to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim R. 1871 it appears that James Chapman was born November 10, 1760 or 1761.
He applied for pension September 28, 1833 while a resident of Scioto County, Ohio and alleged that while residing in Amelia County, Virginia, he enlisted in 1775 and served at various times in the Virginia Militia, and was at the battle of Camden.
His claim was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of six months service as required by the Act of June 7, 1832 under which he applied.
It is not stated whether he was ever married.
Herewith is returned the letter of Mrs. E. L. Morris [clerk note: she described this soldier - Amelia Co. Va etc - Her letter was addressed to the Senator & sent to this Bu. by his secretary-] of Roswell, New Mexico.
Very truly yours,

WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.
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Indianapolis, Indiana, March 6, 1908.

Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:
Am seeking information regarding Revolutionary record of a James Chapman who was residing at Harper's Ferry, Va., at the beginning of said war. That he enlisted either from Virginia or Maryland and was in Washington's Army during the winter of 1777. He resided in Portsmouth Ohio, With his wife, Elizabeth, and children till time of his death sometime after 1834 removing there about 1790. Did he or his widow apply or receive a pension? I should be very glad to have so much of his record as is to found in your department and oblige,
Yours very truly,
Ira A. Chapman.
3537 N. Meridian St.

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O. R. & N. DIV.
MAR 11 1907
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James Chapman
Ohio
Rejected
See letter to John R. Turner
Portsmouth
Ohio
19. March 1835
1871
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1940, Oct 3 - Hist to Mrs Willis T. Hoard - MLB.
(See Salmon Carbon) "
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1907 Mar. 29, Ira. A. Chapman hist. of service AW
1907 Oct. 7. Ira. A. Chapman infd copies of papers not furnished. AW
1907 Oct. 11. Mr. B. B. Thompson infd. he can copy papers. AW
1908 Feb'y 17 Ira A. Chapman, no claim for Samuel, John or wid of John Chapman. See letter inside V.L.M.
1916 Mch. 8 Hist to Mrs. J. P. Carr
1926 - June 16 - Hist; to Hon. A. A. Jones for Mrs. E. L. Morris - MMHF -

1871
REJECTED
P.O. James Chapman
Service:
Enlisted: ____, 18
Discharged: _________, 18
Application filed: ________, 18
Alleges:
Attorney:
P.O.
_____ Recognized. _____ Contra
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _______, 18
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O. W. & N. Div
J. A. H.
Indianapolis, Indiana, Aug. 30, 1907.

V. M. Warner,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:-On Mch. 29 ult. In reply to a letter from me you gave me an outline of the Revolution War record of James Chapman as outlined in rejected claims Reg. File 187. In my research it becomes necessary to have a copy of the papers on file. Can they be obtained from your office? If so, and you will send such, it will greatly oblige,
Yours very truly,
Ira A. Chapman. 

3537 N. Meridian St.

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O W. & N. DIV. FILES
SEP 3 1907

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U. S. PENSION OFFICE A
SEP 3 1907
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1624 Riggs Place NW
Washington DC
Oct 10 1907

Chief Clerk
U.S. Pension Office
Sir:
To obtain certain family history, a kinsman of mine, J. A. Chapman, of Indianapolis, desires me to consult the records of your office in the Revolutionary War claim of James Chapman, who alleged service in the Virginia forces at various times 1775 - 1780, at battle of Camden, under Capt. Craduck & Major Boice, etc. Claim noted in given to me as "AW. Rej. file 187, Revolutionary War claims for pension." Application for pension sep. 28, 1833.
Is it compatible with the rules of your office to allow access to your records for such purpose, and if so to make suitable extracts from or copies of them? In case of affirmative reply, I have the honor to inquire how I should proceed to avail myself of the privilege
Yours very truly
B. B. Thompson.

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CHIEF CLERK BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
OCT 11 1907
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information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
James Chapman

DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.
LENGTH OF SERVICE.
RANK.
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN. COLONEL.
STATE.
Soldier alleges that he enlisted in 1775 and served at various times in the Va. Militia.

Battles engaged in, Camden
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Amelia Co Va.
Date of application for pension, Sept. 28, 1833.
Residence at date of application, Scioto Co. Ohio
Age at date of application, born Nov. 10 1760
Remarks: Rejected on the ground of no proof of 6 mos service as required by the Act of June 7, 1832
Very respectfully,
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Record Division.

February 17, 1908.

Mr. I. A. Chapman,
3537 North Meridian Street,
Indianapolis, Indiana.

Sir:
In reply to your letter dated the 4" and received the 7" instant, tou are advised that the Revolutionary War pension records fail to afford any information in regard to Samuel and John Chapman or the widow of John Chapman descried therein.
In this claim of James Chapman,R.File 1817, the name of his brother referred to is not stated, and it is impossible to identify a claim for Revolutionary War pension without the soldier's full name and some of the following data: names of officers under whom he served, places of residence at enlistment and after service, approximate dates of birth and death, and given name of Widow.
This Bureau has no records of Colonial Wars.
Very respectfully,

Acting Commissioner.
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October 11, 1907.

Mr. B. B. Thompson,
1624 Riggs Place, N.W.,
Washington, D.C.

Sir:
In response to your letter dated the 10th instant and received the 11th, you are advised that if you will call at this Bureau you may examine and copy the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim of James Chapman. Rejected File No. 1871.
Very respectfully,

Commissioner.
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October 7, 1907.

Mr. Ira A. Chapman,
3537 N. Meridian St.,
Indianapolis, Ind.

Sir:
In response to your letter dated August 30, 1907, and received September 5, 1907, you are advised that, owing to the lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, this Bureau is unable to furnish you with full copies of papers on file in the Revolutionary War pension claim of James Chapman (Rej. File No.1871).
Very respectfully,

Acting Commissioner.
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V.L.M. Rev. War Section.

March 9, 1916.

Mrs. J. P. Carr,
Fowler, Indiana.
Madam:-
In response to your letter dated the 18" ultimo, you are advised that it is alleged in the papers in the claim of James Chapman, R. F. 1,871, that soldier was born November 10, 1760, and while residing in Amelia County, Virginia, enlisted in 1775 and served at various times in the Virginia militia, and was in the battle of Camden.
He applied for pension September 28, 1833, while a resident of Scioto County Ohio, but his claim was rejected on the ground of no proof of six months service as required by the Act of June 7, 1832, under which he applied.
Very respectfully,
[signed] G M Saltzgaber
Commissioner.
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Record
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Fowler Ind
Feb 18, 1906.
To the Pension Dept.
Washington D.C.
I am writing you to ascertain Data of James Chapman. 
See application and affidavits of James Chapman and others File 1871 Rejected Claim, Pension Department. Please send material as soon as possible as we want to certify the D.AR papers
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of Miss Ruby Chapman.
Yours Sincerely
(Mrs. J.P.) Martha B Carr
Registrar
Fowler Chapter
D.AR.

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RECORD DIVISION
FEB 23 1916

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U S. PENSION OFFICE. D
FEB 21 1916
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Indianapolis, Indiana, Feb. 4th, 1908.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
I wish to inquire regarding Samuel and John Chapman, father and son, of Amelia County, Virginia. Whether either of them ever applied or received a pension from the government as soldiers of either the French and Indian war or the war of the Revolution. Samuel died in above named County and State about 1775 to 1780, followed by the death of John in 1816. 
The latter left a widow, Oney, and the following children, Viz. John James, Stephen, Benjamine, William, Jonathan, Ann, Jane and Sarah. James in 1833 while residing in Scioto County, Ohio, applied for a pension (see Old File 1871). In that application he mentioned that he had a brother in the Virginia Militia in same company. If this brother ever applied for a pension should like to know which one it was. Also should like to know if John's widow, Oney, ever applied as such for a pension.
Any information you may give me regarding above named persons will be gladly received.
Yours very truly,
[signed] J. A. Chapman.
3537 N. Meridian, St.

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U. S. PENSION OFFICE. A
FEB 7 1908

[clerk note: See Negatives for Samuel & John Chapman.]
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Declaration In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 1832-
The State of Ohio Scioto County ss.
On this Twenty Eighth day of September in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Thirty Three Personally appeared in open Court Before the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Scioto and State of Oho aforesaid now in session - James Chapman a Resident of the County of Scioto aforesaid aged Seventy three Years of age on the Tenth day of November next - 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 7- 1832 - That in the Year Seventeen Hundred and Seventy Five He entered the Service in the Militia of the State of Virginia And served about Two Years at and near Old Williamsburgh and the seat of Government of Virginia, That he was afterwards for some time stationed at Petersburgh- But his memory has so failed him that he cannot state the Names of his officers during his Service, Although he is Confident that his Name Wil be found on the Rolls of the Virginia State Troops
After Leaving Petersburgh Virginia This Deponent marched for Camden in South Carolina under Captain Gaduck or Cradick, That the Name of his Major was Boys, or Boice and under the Command of General Stephenson, until the arrival of General Gates from the North, This deponent Cannot state the Name of his Colonel - This Deponent was in the Engagement at Camden - This deponent further States that he served under Captain Cradick for the Term of Three Months. This deponent further says that after the Retreat from Camden and after the Expiration of his service of Three Months last aforesaid He was discharged in September 1780 at a place called if this deponent recollects alright Moon Creek - This deponent further states that he has no documentary Evidence and that he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure to testify to his service And He hereby
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relinquishes every claim whatsoever to a Pension or Annuity Except the present and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State
Sworn to and Subscribed This 28 day of Sept 1833
James x his mark Chapman
Attest. John R Turner Clerk
of the Court of Common Pleas -

The State of Ohio Scioto County ss.
It this day Being the September Term of the Court of Common Pleas of Scioto County came personally into said Court Job Foster a Revolutionary soldier who being sworn in open Court deposeth and saith that he has for Twenty six years past been personally acquainted with the above named James Chapman - That he the said Job Foster served in South Carolina in the Year 1781. And from conversation had with the said James Chapman Ten or fifteen years ago - He this deponent became satisfied that the said Chapman was a soldier during the Revolutionary War and had served in South Carolina as he states. This Deponent further states that it is reported and believed and for years past been - Indeed ever since this Deponent hath known said James Chapman - The said James Chapman has been reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution And that I have Concurred and do Concur in that opinion - Sworn & subscribed this 28 Sept 1833
Job x his mark Foster
Attest. John R. Turner Clerk
of the Court of Common Pleas
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The State of Ohio
Scioto County ss
Nathan J Clough Esq one of the Attorneys of this Court states to the Court he That he has for years past Known the said James Chapman - and Lived within a few miles of him - And that he has always understood that the said James Chapman is reputed and believed in the Neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that he concurs therein - And that he believes said Chapman to be Seventy three Years of age -
N K Clough

At a Court of Common Pleas continued and held in and for the County of Scioto, at the Court House thereof in the Town of Portsmouth, on Saturday the twenty eighth day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three and of our State the thirty first. Present. The honorable William Oldfield presiding aforesaid Judge, and Samuel Crull and William Givens Esquires his spaciaty - This day came James Chapman a Revolutionary Soldier and made his declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 1832, And the Court upon examination of the applicant and hearing witnesses, declared their opinion that he was a revolutionary soldier, and that he served as he states, that there is no clergyman in his neighborhood, and that Job Foster & N. K. Clough are creditable persons -
The State of Ohio Scioto County ss.}
I John R Turner Clerk of the Court of Common
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Pleas in and for said County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of James Chapman for a pension - In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & seal of my office September 30th 1833 and of our State the 31 -
John R Turner Clerk

At a Court of Common Pleas, continued & held in & for the County of Scioto, at the Court House thereof in the Town of Portsmouth, on Thursday the twentieth day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty four & of our State the thirty second - Present - The honorable Thomas Irvin President, Samuel Crull, William Givens & Joseph Moore Esquires, associate Judges of said Court This day came James Chapman a Revolutionary soldier & amended his declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the Act of Congress passed June 7- 1832, & Resubmit upon examination of the application & living witnesses, declare their opinion that he was a Revolutionary soldier & that he has served as he stated, and that there is no Clergyman in his neighborhood, and that Job Foster & N. K. Clough Esq. are creditable persons, I John R Turner Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original & amended proceedings of said Court, in the matter of the application of James Chapman for a pension, In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office - This seventeenth day of december 1834 & of our State the 33d. John R. Turner Clerk

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James Chapman
Pension
Application

Rejected, did not serve six months
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Pleas in and for said County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of James Chapman for a pension - In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & seal of my office September 30th 1833 and of our State the 31 -
John R Turner Clerk

At a Court of Common Pleas, continued & held in & for the County of Scioto, at the Court House thereof in the Town of Portsmouth, on Thursday the twentieth day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty four & of our State the thirty second - Present - The honorable Thomas Irvin President, Samuel Crull, William Givens & Joseph Moore Esquires, associate Judges of said Court This day came James Chapman a Revolutionary soldier & amended his declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the Act of Congress passed June 7- 1832, & Resubmit upon examination of the application & living witnesses, declare their opinion that he was a Revolutionary soldier & that he has served as he stated, and that there is no Clergyman in his neighborhood, and that Job Foster & N. K. Clough Esq. are creditable persons, I John R Turner Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original & amended proceedings of said Court, in the matter of the application of James Chapman for a pension, In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office - This seventeenth day of december 1834 & of our State the 33d. John R. Turner Clerk

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James Chapman
Pension
Application

Rejected, did not serve six months