Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 15122, John Floyd, Va.
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SERVICE
Va

Floyd, John

NUMBER
S15122

Carded
CONTENTS
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4531
Kentucky.
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John Floyd (5)
of Garnard in the State of Ky.
who was a pr: in the Compy commanded by Captain Parnell of the Regt commanded by Col: Richard in the Va. line for [crossed out: Va] 10 mo: from 1779
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Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 33 Dollars 33 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 25 day of Jan: 33
and sent Hon: R. P. Letcher, House of Reps.
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Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1832 49.99
Semi=anl. allowance ending 4 Mar: 33 16.66
$66.66

{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk
Book D Vol. 9 Page 39 -
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John Floyd

from 1779 private
10 months.

$33.00/100
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BRIEF in the case of John Floyd (3)
of Lynard Co in the State of Kentucky
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge?
[Handwritten answer:] A Court

2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?

3. How old is he? 
[Handwritten answer:] 72,

4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.

Period.
In 1779 - 80; "; "
Duration of Service.
Years,
1
Months,
2; 4; 1; 3
Days.
"; "; "
Rank.
As a
pt.; "; "; "
Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.
Gen.
Capt Parrell; " Quarles, ; " Jameson, Col Richardson "

5. In what battles was he engaged?

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? 
[Handwritten answer:] King Wm Va,

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?
[Handwritten answer:] witness [illegible]

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?

I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.

Examining Clerk.
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State of Kentucky
Garson County Sct

On this 20th day of Nov 1832 personally appeared in open Court, before the County Court of Garson County now in session John Floyd a resident Citizen of said County aged about 72 years, who being first duly sworn doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed 7th June 1832. That he served in the War of the Revolution, as a Militia soldier, ten months, in the state of Virginia, as follows - In the year 1779 he entered the service of the U. States, in the County of King William state of Virginia as a volunteer for two months under Capn David Parnell, and served out his time He does not remember the names of his other officers. That he again
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In the 1780 served as a volunteer from the same County four months, the time for which he engaged, under Capn Quarles, Kirk Patrick was his Majr, and Innis his Col.
He was marched to Williamsburg Virg.a, he remained there however but a short time, before he was marched to Hampton, where he finished the period of his engagement.
He again volunteered under Capn David Jimmerson, and served one months. Quarles was his Majr Richardson his Col., and he was attached to Genl. Lawsons Brigade 
He went this Tour from the County of Caroline state of Virginia, and before he returned home, he again volunteered at the Maubin Hills, (There
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being a call for volunteers,) for three months, under Capn D. Jimmerson, Stephens was Majr, Innis Col, - They were attached to the Command of the Marquis La Fayette - He serv.d all his tours of duty faithfully but has no written evidence of the same, yet he can establish all the facts, by his brother George Floyd, who served with him every tour herein enumerated & set forth.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a Pension, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any State. Sworn to & subscribed.
Jno Floyd
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On the 20th day of November 18
George Floyd came into Court and made Oath that the statement contained in the foregoing application of John Floyd are true.
And Reuben Tarrent also came into Court and made Oath that he has been acquainted with John and George Floyd for many years but he has always understood and believed that he (John Floyd) was a Revolutionary soldier, and that his statements are entitled to Credit, and also that George Floyd who made the foregoing afdt is a man of unquestionable character [crossed out: and that his statements are entitled to Credit]

And the 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 applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that George Floyd and Reuben Tarrent who made the foregoing afdt are Credible persons and that their statements are entitled to Credit -

State of Kentucky} Sct
Garrard County}
I James H. Letcher Clerk of the County Court in and for the County aforesaid do Certify that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Floyd for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office at Lancaster this 21st day of Nov, 1832 and 37th year of American Independence
James H. Letcher Clerk

[Vertical]
I know John Floyd - He is a man of excellent character so is also is his brother George
by him he proves his services - paper to George Floyd declaration to show he knows that his brother served 21st Jany 33

Nov. 1832 swore to & ord
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I know John Floyd - He is a man of excellent character so is also is his brother George
by him he proves his services - paper to George Floyd declaration to show he knows that his brother served 21st Jany 1833

[Vertical]
On the 20th day of November 18
George Floyd came into Court and made Oath that the statement contained in the foregoing application of John Floyd are true.
And Reuben Tarrent also came into Court and made Oath that he has been acquainted with John and George Floyd for many years but he has always understood and believed that he (John Floyd) was a Revolutionary soldier, and that his statements are entitled to Credit, and also that George Floyd who made the foregoing afdt is a man of unquestionable character [crossed out: and that his statements are entitled to Credit]

And the 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 applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that George Floyd and Reuben Tarrent who made the foregoing afdt are Credible persons and that their statements are entitled to Credit -

State of Kentucky} Sct
Garrard County}
I James H. Letcher Clerk of the County Court in and for the County aforesaid do Certify that the
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September 30, 1934.
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BA-J/ady
John Floyd
S.15122

Mrs. Georgia Floyd Ballard
501 Powell Street
Henderson, Kentucky

Dear Madam:

The data contained herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary war claim for pensions, S.15122, based upon his military service in that war.

John Floyd enlisted in King William County, Virginia, in 1779 and served two months as private in Captian David Pannell's Virginia Company. He enlisted in 1780, and served four months as private in Captain Quarles' Company, Colonel Norris' Virginia Regiment. He again enlisted, date not stated, and served one month as private in Captain David Jimmerson's Company, Colonel Richardson's Virginia Regiment. At the expiration of this service, he enlisted and served three months as private in Captain D. Jimmerson's Company, Colonel Innis' Virginia Regiment.

He was allowed pension on his application executed November 30, 1832 at which time he was aged about seventy-two years and a resident of Garrard County, Kentucky.

It is not stated whether soldier was ever married.

Soldier's brother, George Floyd, served with him in the Revolutionary War.

This is the history of the only John Floyd who served from Virginia and settled in Kentucky, that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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1907 Feb. 13. Hist to Mrs Ray Jensks
1920 - June 21. Hist to Bertha Stephens AW
1922 Aug 26 " " Mrs. C. A. Warner. EW
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1933 Oct. 30. Hist. to Mrs W. K. Freudenberger. A.D.Y.
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1934 Sept. 20. Hist. to Mrs. Georgia F. Ballard. See her letter in Henry H. Floyd, S.31030, Rev. War. Chris
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1935 - June 29. hist to Mrs.. J. Frank Thompson - see his letter in [illegible] Alexander W. 2899 AWF

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15122
INVALID.

File No. 15.122
John Floyd
Priv. Rev. War
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Act: June 7" 1832
Index:-Vol. 1, Page 127
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of John Floyd which require further proof or explanation.

I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides?
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides?
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served?
V. *Has he mentioned 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 amout [sic] of pension he is entitled?
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations?
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832?
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion?
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate?
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished
from any other seal?
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XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?
two witnesses
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
N0
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. +If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility?
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
No  The witness should make a full statement of the claimant services,
XVI. Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
1.2.5.7.

EXPLANATORY NOTES.
QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection
he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For ___year ___months and ___ days, I served as a ___. For ___ months and ___  days, I served as a ___; and for such service I claim a pension."
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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the 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 for months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
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 claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which be 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.
QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end 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.
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3-049.  Rev  2 J.C.

Ex AW  Div.  Rev. War Section
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 1, 1925

The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
[marked out: No. of claim]  Name of widow ____
Name of soldier, John Floyd
I think born in 1750 in Virginia
[marked out P.O.] address of claimant  after service Garrard or Garrett Co Kentucky
Company ___
Regiment ___
State where enlisted Virginia
John Floyd died in Garrard Co Kentucky
If unable to furnish company and regiment give name of commanding officers.
Approximate dates of birth & death only two reports to each inquirer
Return attached letter with reply.
G M Saltzgaber
Commissioner

This man was known as Colonel John Floyd-

6-2409
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Finance Division
Jul 24, 1922
Bureau of Pensions

Columbus, Ga.
July 17, 1922.

Com. of Pensions
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir,

Will you kindly give me copy of pension papers for John Floyd, Garrard Co. Ky 1840. I wish this information for D. A. R. membership

Very Truly,
Mrs. C. A. Warner
1445 Second Ave
Columbus, Ga.
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Rev ,[?]

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir.
Will you, please give me the Revolutionary War record of the John Floyd who inlisted [sic] in Virginia
Respectfully
Bertha Stephen
Bolckow   Bolckow, Mo.  
Andrew Co.

[post mark:  U. S. PENSION OFICE  D  APR 12 1920]

[post mark:  U. S. PENSION OFICE  D  MAY 14 1920]
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The John Floyd I want to Revolutionary War record, I think, must have received payment for War services in land in Garrard, or Garrett Co. Kentucky, as he lived there many years & die there at a very old age, But I don't his regiment or commandy [sic] officer.  He must have inlisted [sic] in Virginia.

[post mark:  U. S. PENSION OFFICE  D  MAY 14 1920]
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MRS. WILLIAM A GUTHRIE
INDIANA STATE REGENT
N.S.D.A.R.

317 N. Penn. St. Indianapolis Ind.
Feb. 2nd 1907

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C>
Dear Sir:
Will you please send Mrs. Ray Jencks 625 South 6th St., Terre Haute Indiana the copy of her gt grandfathers, John Floyd of Va and Ky. pension record?
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The Floyds imigrated to America from Wales about 1675. They settled in Accomoc {Accomack] Co,. Va.  John Floyd lived in Ky. but she thought later moved back to Va.
Thanking you in advance for this favor.
Respectfully
Sarah Lewis Guthrie
Indiana State Regent.

[postmark:  U.S. PENSION OFFICE  A  FEB 4 1907]
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4496 Maryland Avenue,
St. Louis, Missouri,
October 21, 1933.

Commissioner,
Veterans Administration
Washington,D. C.

Dear Sir:
Will you please send me the Revolutionary War record of John
Floyd who, I believe, received a pension, and was living in Garrard
County, Kentucky in 1840. I should like to have whatever the record shows as to where he lived, where he enlisted, where he served and any information relative to his family.
Very truly yours,
Ruby W. Frendenberger,
(Mrs. W. K. Freudenberger)

[ink stamp:  RECEIVED OCT 23 1933  Mail Sub-Div. Vets. Adm. 15 [?]]
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September 20, 1934.

BA-J/ady
John Floyd
S. 15122
Henry H. Floyd
S. 31030

Mrs. Georgia F. Ballard
501 Powell Street
Henderson, Kentucky

Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the records of John Floyd and Henry Helm Floyd, soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
Their records are furnished you herewith as found in the respective claims for pension based upon service in the Revolutionary War.

Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of John Floyd, a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his [marked out:  (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.

Dates of Enlistment or Appointment.  |  Length of Service.  |  Rank.  |  Officers Under Whom Service Was Rendered.  |  State.
1799  |  2 mos. |  Pvt.  |  Captain David Parnell  |  Colonel.  ____  |  Va.
1780  |  4  "  |  "  |  Quarles  |  Norris  |  "
__  |  1 "  |  "  |  David Jimmerson  |  Richardson  |  "
--  |  3 "  |  "  |  "  "  |  Innis  |  "
Battles engaged in, [check mark]
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Eul. in King William Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, Nov. 20, 1838.  His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Garrard Co. Ky.
Age at date of application, 72.
Remarks:  It is not stated whether he was ever married
above mentioned to [?]
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October 30, 1933.
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BA-J/ADY
John Floyd
S. 15122

Mrs. W. K. Freudenberger
4496 Maryland Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to one John Floyd, a soldier of the Revolutionary War. 
The data contained herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, S. 15122, based upon his military service in that war.
John Floyd enlisted in King William County, Virginia, in 1779 and served two months as a private in Captain David Pannell's Virginia Company. He enlisted in 1780 and served four months as a private in Captain Quarles' Company, Colonel Norris' Virginia Regiment. He again enlisted, date not stated, and served one month as a private in Captain David Jimmerson's Company, Colonel Richardson's Virginia Regiment. At the expiration of this service, he enlisted and served three months as a private in Captain D. Jimmerson's Company, Colonel Innis' Virginia Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 20, 1832 at which time he was aged about seventy-two years and a resident of Garrard County, Kentucky.
It is not stated whether soldier was ever married.
[Marked out: His] Soldier's brother, George Floyd, served with him in the Rev. War.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator.
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January 29, 1935
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Isaac Alexander-W.2899
John Floys-S.15122
BA-J/AWF

Mrs. J. Frank Thompson
11 Kuhlman Court
Columbia, Missouri
Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to two Revolutionary War pensioners Isaac Alexander of Mercer County, Kentucky, and John Floyd of Garrard County, Kentucky
The data which follow were obtained from claims for pension, based upon their service in the War of the Revolution.

Isaac Alexander - W.2899
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The date and place of birth of Isaac Alexander are not found in the claim, nor are the names of his parents shown.

He enlisted in Tyrrell County, North Carolina, in 1781 and served six months as a private in Captain Jones' company, Colonel Javis' (probably meant for
Jarvis) North Carolina regiment.

He moved in 1795 from Georgia to Mercer County, Kentucky, with his father-in-law, Reuben Ballard.

Isaac Alexander was allowed pension on his application executed May 6, 1833, at which time he was in the seventieth year of his age and living in
Mercer County, Kentucky. He died in Mercer County,


[vertically in margin:  See her letter in Isaac Alexander w 2899]
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August 10, 1938.
The soldier, Isaac Alexander, married December 1, 1789 in Wilkes County, Georgia, Chloe.

The widow, Chloe Alexander, was allowed pension on her application executed February 27, 1844, at which time she was aged seventy-four years and a resident of Boyle County, Kentucky.

The children of Isaac Alexander and his wife, Chloe:
Sally Born December 14, 1790
Joshua " March 9, 1793
Reuben " December 19, 1797
Polly " October 16, 1800
Elizabeth " September 14, 1802
William " January 15, 1805
Nancy " October 1, 1807
Jesse " November 28, 1809
Isaac " August 17, 1812
Jeremiah " October 25, 1815, a resident of Boyle County, Kentucky in 18

The following data is also shown but relationship to the family is not stated:
William Jeffries  Born July 27, 1824
Jeremiah Jeffries " September 11, 1826
James Hary (?) Jeffries " July 9, 1828
Sariah (?) Jeffries " August 4, 1830
Nancy Jeffries " October 6, 1834.
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John Floyd-S. 15122

The date and place of birth of this soldier are not shown in the claim, nor are the names of his parents given.

John Floyd enlisted in King William County, Virginia in 1779 and served two months as private in Cap-
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tain David Parnell's (probably meant for Pannell) Virginia company. He enlisted in 1780, served four months in Captain Guarles' company, Colonel Innis' Virginia regiment. He enlisted (date not given) in Caroline County, Virginia, served one month in Captain David Jimmerson's company, Colonel Richardson's Virginia regiment, and immediately enlisted and served three months in Captain D. Jimmerson's company, Colonel Innis' regiment.

He was allowed pension on his application executed November 20, 1832, at which time he was seventy two years of age and living in Garrard County, Kentucky.

It is not stated that the soldier, John Floyd, was ever married. His brother, George Floyd, served with him in the Revolutionary War.

Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator