Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 30,865, James Bibb, Va.
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(3-1776)
SERVICE Va.
Bibb, James 
NUMBER S. 30,865
CONTENTS [left blank]
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13931
Kentucky
James Bibb
of [illegible] in the State of Kentucky
who was a private in the company commanded by Captain [Richard] Bibb of the regiment commanded by Tailor 
in the Virginia line for 
1 year 3 months & 7 ds private 
4  4[months] 13 ds Virginia

Inscribed on the roll of Kentucky
at the rate of 73 Dollars 38 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 15 day of July 1833 and Sent to Aaron Harding Greensburg

Arrears to the 4th of March $47.76
Semi-amt. allowance ending 4 Sept  36.69
$184.43

{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by Danl Boyd Clerk,
Book E, Vol. 7 Page 4

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Date of death not on A B
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Decleration 
State of Kentucky County of Barren 

On this 17th day of September 1832 personally appeared in open Court before Barren County court now sitting James Bibb a resident of Kentucky and county of Green aged  78 who being 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 the 7th 1832 

In 77 [1777] I volunteered at Goochland Court house in Virginia Richard Bibb Cptn, Walter Johnson first Lieutenant, 
James Ware 2nd Ltn, and Obadiah Smith Insign [Ensign] Those were my company officirs. Our general was Elexander [Alexander] Nelson. We marched to Williamsburgh Court house from thence to York from York we were marched to College Camps [area at College of William & Mary called "College Camp" where Virginia militia troops met] and there discharged

In 79 [1779] I vollunteered under Cptn John Ware, Walter Johnson 1st Ltn, James Ware 2nd Ltn, Insign [Ensign] not recollected State and County above mentioned and marched to Albermarl Barracks [Albemarle Barracks near Charlottesville, Virginia was a prisoner of war camp for British prisoners] Coln---Tailor commanded, and then was discharged 

I was with Lafayette [Marquis de Lafayette] and Wayn [Anthony Wayne] when they were persuing Wallace [General Charles Lord Cornwallis] before he reached York.

I served in Capt Hughes Company as a private and in Cptn [illegible] Company as Sargeant and in Cptn Pendelays company as sargeant

The places and particulars not recollected where I rec'd my discharges &c.
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I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and further declare that my name is not on the pension Roll of the agency of any State, Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid James his mark X Bibb  We Richard Ragland a clergyman and Wm. Ellis a resident in the County of Barren and State of Kentucky, hereby certify that we are acquainted with James Bibb who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration That we believe him to be 78 years of age That his is reputed and believed in his neighbourhood [neighborhood] where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that oppinion [opinion] Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Richad Ragland Wm Ellis  I Richard Fulcher of the County of Barren do certify that I am acquainted with James Bibb and I am knowing to two of the service members in the above given under my hand this day and date above written Richard Fulcher
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And the said Court do hereby declare, there oppinion [opinion] that the above named James Bibb was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states.  And the court further certifies that it appears to them that ----and that-----who has also signed is a resident in the County and is a creditable person and that there statement is entitled to credit  State of Kentucky, Barren Circuit SS Sept 17 1832 James Bibb exhibited the foregoing declaration in court, And Richard Ragland a clergyman, William Ellis & Richard Fulcher came into court & made oath to their affidavits annexed to said declaration, And said Court certify as their opinion from the declaration & affidavits aforesaid that Said Bibb served as stated in his said declaration, and that said Ragland Ellis & Fulcher the witnesses are entitled to credit on oath all of which is certified to the department of War of the United States.  I Richard Garnett clerk of the Circuit Court for the County & circuit of Barren in the State of Kentucky do certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said court in the matter of the application of James Bibb for a pension.  In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal of office this 17th day of September 1832.  Richard Garnett Clk James Bibb declaration
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James Bibb from 1777 private & 5 Sergt 1 yr & 8 mo. Pr 1 yr. 3 mo. 17 day 51.22 Sergt 1 yr 7 mos13 22.16 $73.38 return P-218
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BRIEF in the case of James Bibb County of Barren in the State of Kentucky (Act 7th June, 1832.)  1.  Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge?  Court 2.  I before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3.  How old is he?  78 4.  State his service, as directed in the form annexed.  Period.| Duration of Service.| Rank.| Names of General and Field Officers under who he served.   Vol. in 1777| Year, Months, Days not stated| As a private| Gen. Capt. Ro. Bibb, Gen. Alex Nelson |Vol. 1779 |ditto| "|Capt. J Ware, Col. Tailor Lafayette & Wayne| ditto|"|Capt. Hughes| ditto| Sergeant| Capt. Pollick| ditto| "| Capt. Kenneday 5.  In what battlse was he engaged? none 6.  Where did he reside when he entered the service?  Goochland Cty. Va 7.  Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?  traditionary & a witness *.  Are the papers defective as to form or authentication?  and if so, in what respect?  Correct I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.  F. Waugh Examining Clerk.
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Amended Declaration
State of Kentucky 
Green County Sct

On this 11th day of April 1833 personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for the county and State aforesaid, James Bibb 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 one year and Eight months I served as a volunteer under the command of the officers named in my original Declaration and some others not there mentioned Viz Captains Moesby [John Singleton Mosby], James Phillips, and Richard Winston

during nine weeks of the above named one year and 8 months I served as a Sergeant under Captain Pollock and for 10 weeks of the above named one year and 18 months 
I served as a Seargeant under the command of Captain Keneday - all the rest of the time I served as a private Soldier and for such Service
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I claim a pension - the said James Bibb further states that the reason he made his Original Declaration in Barren County instead of Green County in which he resides, was that Richard Fulcher, who served with him two tours in the Revolution, was a resident of Barren County, was old. and infirm,  and that he went there for the purpose of procuring said Fulcher's testimony 

the sd [said] James Bibb further states, 
that from information he was born in Lourde [Loudoun] County State of Virginia that he cannot state the precise date of his birth but from the best information he has he believes himself to be in his 79th year  that he once had a record of his age but left it in Virginia when he moved from that State

that the discharges named in his Original Declaration were all by word of mouth, and that he never had any written discharge - that he moved from Virginia to Kentucky about 26 years Since, for most of that time he has been a resident of Barren County Kentucky. and for 2 years last past he has resided in and is now a resident of Green County Kentucky- that he is
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known to John Barret and Thomas Moss citizens in his present neighborhood who can testify as to his character for veracity &c 
Sworn to before the undersigned the day and year first above written
Saml J. Cook JPGC

personally appeared before me John Barret and Thomas Moss residents of Green County Kentucky who being duly sworn, State that from their acquaintance with James Bibb who has sworn to the above Declaration they believe him to be a man of truth
April 11th 1833 Saml J. Cook J.P.G.C.

Kentucky Sct
I John Barret clerk of Green County Court Certify that Samuel J. Cook Esq before whom the foregoing affidavits were taken was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the peace duly commissioned and authorized to take the same, and that his said Certificate is Januine [Genuine].
I  testimony whereof I have this set my hand and seal of office this 11th day of April 1833
John Barret

[illegible seal attached]
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James Bibb S. 30863 BA-J/AWF  Mrs. Horace S. Smith 500 South Center Street Thomaston, Georgia  Dear Madam:  Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of James Bibb, son of Captain William Bibb, and brother of William Bibb, first Governor of Alabama.  The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, s. 30863, based upon the military service of James bibb in the Revolutionary War.  This is the record of the only James Bibb found on file in the Revolutionary War records of this office.  James Bibb was born in Louisa County, Virginia, date not given, nor were the names of his parents stated.  He volunteered at Goochland Court House, Virginia in the year 1777, served as a private in Captain Richard Bibb's company, served in 1779 in Captain Ware's company at Albemarle Barracks under Colonel Taylor, served nine weeks as sergeant in Captain Pollock's company, and ten weeks as sergeant in Captain Kenneday's company, also served under Captains Mosby, James Philllips, Hughes, and Richard Winston; he stated that he was with "Lafayette and Wayne when they were pursuing Wallis", before he reached Yorktown.  The length of his entire service was one year and eight months, and with the Virginia troops.  He moved from Virginia to Barren County, Kentucky,
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about 1807 and about 1830, he moved to Green County, Kentucky. 
The soldier, James Bibb, was allowed pension on his application executed September 17, 1832, then living in Green County, aged seventy-eight years.
The papers on file in this claim contain no reference to wife or children, it was not shown that the Captain Richard Bibb under whom he served was a relative. 
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and furnish the following data:
James Bibb
Certificate # 13931 
Issued July 15, 1833
Rate $73.38 per annum
Commented March 4, 1831
Act of June 7, 1832
Kentucky Agency. 
Very truly yours
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[left hand page]
30865
INVALID. Revy
File No. 30865
James Bibb
Sergt Rev War
Act: June 7th 32
Index: -Vol. 2, Page 38
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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Mch. 20, 1905.
N.L. Collaman City
1913 Oct. 7 Hist. to Stella P Hardy V.L.M.
1918 Nov. 21 Hist. to Mrs Willis Hetsing (Bessie)
1931 -Apr 1 Hist to Hon. Wm L. Nelson - see his letter in Joseph Thompson W. 9853 aug
1931- Apr 14- Hist to Mrs. Bernard C. Hunt aug
1936- Feb. 29 -hist to Robt F. Cole aug
1937 - Sept 14- [hist] Mrs Horace S. Smith
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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
James Bibb which requre
further proof or explanation.

I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes

II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides?
yes

III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reasons
assigned for his not doing so? [blank]

IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war he served?
yes

V. Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he 
served, in languages so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amout of pension
he is entitled?
No

VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations?
yes

VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of 
June 7, 1832?  yes

VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes

IX. Has the Clerk given his certificates? yes

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?  yes
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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?  yes

XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?  [blank]

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?  a witness

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?  yes
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under
his seal or office?  [blank]

XV. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?  yes

XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And,
if not, which of them is not so answered? 1.2.67.

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 phrase about three or four 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 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 office. 
QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers. 
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the paper 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 or the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
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one pension claim

[following written perpendicular to above:]

{rubber stamp]:
GREENSBURG
KY
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Free
Honourable Lewis Cass
Secretary of War
Washington City
Mail

[following written upside down to above:]
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Ky
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Greensburgh, Kentucky, April 12th, 1833

Honourable Lewis Cass Secty of War

Sir
The papers in support of the
claim of James Bibb for a
pension are respectfully returned
together with the Brief which was
returned with the claim from the
War Department, The said James
Bibb has carefully amended his
Declaration and by reference to
the Objections in the Brief and to the
amended Declaration I hope it
will appear that the objections
have all been fully and completely
answered - also the reason is
given why the applicant made
his Original Declaration in Barren
County instead of Green County
his place of residence (a matter
which has perhaps been overlooked in
making the objections in the Brief) -
I will be thankful for as early attention
to the claim, as may suit the convenience
of the Department, and please direct
your return to Greensburgh
Kentucky. 
very respectfully yours
Obedient servant
Aaron Harding jr

Hon Lewis Cass
Secretary of war}
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Commissioner of Pensions
Washington. D. C.

Dear Sir:
I 
wrote to the State Librarian of
Virginia regarding the Revolutionary
services of James and Thomas
Bibb. He sayd that he found
one reference to the service of James
Bibb in the Secretary of War Report
for 1835, showing that he received
a pension. He also found one
record for the Services of Thomas
Bibb of Lewis County, Virginia,
but suggested that I write
to you for fuller information.
I am trying to establish a
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record for service in the war
of the Revolution for these men
for D. A. R. data. Any information
that you can give 
me will be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely yours.

(Mrs. Willis) Bessie Hitsnig
1857 Centrafare
Memphos, Tenn.

Nov. 18. 1918
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627 East Main St., Batesville, Ark.,

Sep. 31, 1913,

Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.,

Dear Sir: -

Tradition says "that this great-great-grandfather, James 
Bibb served in the Revolutionary War, and received a pention for his
services." Family records say "James Bibb, was a native of Virginia,
removed after the Revolution, to Kentucky, resided in Barren Co.,
and later in Green Co., that he died in the latter county, and is
buried at Greensburg." The Family Bible of his son, Fleming Bibb
states, "James Bibb departed this life Nov. 23, 1846, age 93."
In Collins History of Kentucky, I find James Bibb listed among
the Revolutionary soldiers of Green Co., in 1840, age 87. (page 7).
I will greatly appreciate any information you can give me relating
to the Military service of that said James Bibb of Va. and
Ky., in both the Revolutionary and War of 1812.

Sincerely
Stella Pickett Hardy
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United Daughters of the Confederacy
Missouri Division
Mrs. Lewis A. Berry, President
905 S. Main Street, Independence, MO.

First Vice-President,
Mrs. George F. Longan,
Long Walk Place, Sedalia, Mo.

Second Vice-President,
Mrs. Joe F. Luckie,
1918 S. Clark Avenue, Mexico, Mo.

Corresponding Secretary,
Mrs. H. B. Wright,
1117 S. Noland St. Independence, Mo.

Recording Secretary,
Mrs. Fred C. Brown,
R. F. D. No. 6, Columbia, Mo.

Treasurer,
Mrs. J C. Crowdus,
7563 Buckingham Drive, Clayton, Mo.

Registrar,
Mrs. W. F. Woods,
702 N. Church St., Fayette, Mo.

Historian,
Miss Mary R. Ellis,
4111 Warwick Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Recorder of Crosses,
Mrs. J. J. Conlon,
220 N. 10th St., Hannibal, Mo.

Confederate Veteran and Press,
Mrs. H. E. Genser,
Higginsville, Mo.

Chaplain, 
Mrs. R. M. Reynolds,
Marshall, Mo.

Confederate Park Monument Committee,
Mrs. Bernard Bernard C. Hunt, Chm.,
1327 Wilson Ave., Columbia, Mo.

Education,
Mrs. E. Y. Burton
Mexico, Mo.

Columbia. Mo.
Mar. 11, 1931-

War Department.
Washington, DC -
Pension Dept

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PENSION
O
MAR 16
1931
OFFICE

Dear Sir:
will you please send
me all the data you have
on James Bibb. Barren
Co. Ky - Pensioner outside
of Va in 1835.? (Revolutionary Record.)
I especially wish to know
his wife's name + his children
if you have this.
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yours very truly
Mrs. Bernard C. Hunt
1327 Wilson Ave
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Room 1730 - New Justice Bldg.,
Washington, D. C. 
February 19, 1936.

Veterans Administration,
Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen:
Will you please furnish me with a transcript of the pension
record of James Bibb, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, who served from
the State of Virginia.
I will appreciate all vital statistics shown in the record
regarding the soldier as well as any family relationships which the papers
may disclose.

Thanking you in advance for this information, I am,

Sincerely yours,
[signed] Robt F Cole
Robt. F. Cole.

RFC/ms.

RECEIVED
FEB 21 1936
MAIL SUB - DIV.
VETS ADM
READER BY 11
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Mrs. Horace S. Smith
500 South Center Street
Thomaston, GA.

Aug. 29, 1937

Veterans Bureau,
Washington, D.C.
Revolutionary War,

Gentlemen:
We are interested in tracing
the Revolutionary record of
James Bibb the son of Capt.
Wm Bibb + brother of Govenor
William Bibb (first Govenor)
of Alabama. -

Thanking you for any information
you may be able to give
us.

We are 
Sincerely,
Mrs H. S. Smith.

[rubber stamp:]
RECEIVED
SEP 1 1937
MAIL SUB-DIV.
VETS. ADM.
READER # 29
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April 15, 1931

Rev.& 1812 Wars Section
AWF: MLB

Mrs. Bernard. Bernard C. Hunt
1327 Wilson Avenue
Columbia, Missouri

Dear Madam:

You are advised that it appears from the papers in the
Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 30865, that James Bibb
was born in Louisa County, Virginia, date not given.

He enlisted at Goochland Court House, Virginia, in 1777,
and served at various times with the Virginia troops, as
private and sergeant under Captain Richard Bibb, John Ware,
Mosby, James Phillips, Richard Winston, Hughs, Pollock,
Keneday and Colonel Taylor; service in all amounting to one
year and eight months.

The soldier moved from Virginia to Barren County,
Kentucky, about 1807, and about 1831 moved to Green County,
Kentucky.

He was allowed pension on his application executed
September 17, 1832, at which time he was living in Green
County, Kentucky, and was aged seventy-eight years.

[crossed out: There are no data as to his family] [written in: It is not stated
that [illegible] sol. ever near "no rela [illegible] capt Richard Bibb -]

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension,
the name of the person paid, and possibly the date of soldier's
death, you should address the Comptroller General, General
Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C. ,
citing all of the following:

James Bibb, Certificate 13931, issued July 15, 1833,
rate $73.[crossed out: 35] ^58^ per annum, to commence March 4, 1831, Act June 7,
1832, Kentucky Agency.

Very truly yours

E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner
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April 1, 1931

Rev.& 1812 Wars Section
AWF:MLB

Hon. William L. Nelson
Room 374 House Office Building
Washington, D. C.

My dear Mr. Nelson:

Reference is made to your letter of March 28, in which
you request the Revolutionary War record of James Bibb.

You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 30865, that James Bibb
was born in Louisa County, Virginia, date not given.

He enlisted at Goochland Court House, Virginia in 1777
and served at various times with the Virginia troops as
private and sergeant under Captains Richard Bibb, John War,
Mosby, James Phillips, Richard Winston, Hughes, Pollock,
Keneday, and Colonel Taylor; service in all amounting to
one year and eight months.

The soldier moved from Virginia to Barren County,
Kentucky about 1807, and about 1831 moved ot Green County,
Kentucky.

He was allowed pension on his application executed
September 17, 1832, at which time he was living in Green
County, Kentucky and was aged seventy-eight years.

There are no data as to his family.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension,
the name of the person paid and possibly the date of soldier's
death, you should address the Comptroller General, General
Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, citing all
of the following data: James Bibb, Certificate No. 13931,
issued July 15, 1833, rate $73.35 per annum to commence
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March 4, 1831, Act June 7, 1832, Kentucky Agency.
Very truly yours, 
E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner

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RECORD DIVISION

3-525.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., [blank], 19 [blank]

S.F. 30865

In reply to your request of [blank], received [blank]
for a statement of the military history of James Bibb
a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired
information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension
on file in this Bureau

DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.
1777

LENGTH OF SERVICE.
Served at Various times

1 yr + 8 mos

RANK.
Pvt + Sgt.

OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN.
Richard Bibb
John Ware
Mosby
James Phillips
Richard Winston
Hughes
Pollack 
Keneday

COLONEL.
Taylor

STATE.
Va.

Battles engaged in, [check]
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Volunteered at Goochland C.H. Va
Date of application for pension, Sept. 17, 1832, His cl. was al
Residence at date of application, Green Co. Ky.
Age at date of application, 78 yrs. [illegible] Louisa Co. Va
Remarks: Soldier moved from Va to Barren Co Ky
about 1807 and about 1831 moved to Green Co Ky
No data as to family
It is not stated that he served in the war of 
1812.

Very respectfully,

Commissioner.

6-2856
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February 29, 1936

James Bibb - S. 30865
BA-J/AWF

Mr. Robert F. Cole
New Justice Bldg., Room 1730
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to your letter in which
you request the record of James Bibb, a soldier
of the Revolutionary War, who served from Virginia.

The data furnished herein were obtained
from the papers on file in pension claim, S.30865,
based upon the service of James Bibb in the War
of the Revolution.

James Bibb was born in Louisa County, Virginia,
no date given, nor are the names of his 
parents stated.

He volunteered at Goochland Court House,
Virginia in the year 1777, served as a private in
Captain Richard Bibb's company at Albermarle Barracks
under Colonel Taylor, served nine weeks as sergeant
in Captain Pollock's company, and ten weeks
as sergeant in Captain Kenneday's company, also
served under Captains Mosby, James Phillips, Hughes,
and Richard Winston; he stated that he was with
"Lafayette and Wayne when they were pursuing Wallis
before he reached Yorktown. The length of all his 
service was one year and eight months and with the
Virginia troops.

He moved from Virginia to Barren County, Kentucky, 
about 1807, and about 1830, moved to Green
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County, Kentucky.

James Bibb was allowed pension on his application
executed September 17, 1832, then living in Green
County, Kentucky, and aged seventy-eight years.

It is not stated that the soldier ever married,
and it is not shown that the Captain Richard Bibb
under whom he served was a relative.

If you desire information in regard to the last
payment of pension, name and address of person paid,
and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you
should apply to The Comptroller General, General
Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D.C.,
and cite the following:

James Bibb
Certificate # 13931
Issued July 15, 1833
Rate $73.38 per annum
Commenced March 4, 1831
Act of June 7, 1832
Kentucky Agency.

Very truly yours

A.D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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County, Kentucky, then aged seventy-eight years.