Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 20896, Griffeth Dickenson, Ga. Va.
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(3-1776)
Service
Ga.
Va.
Dickenson, Griffeth
NUMBER S.20896
CONTENTS
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12714
Virginia
Griffeth Dickenson of
Pittsylvania in the State of Virg a-.
who was a Corporal in the Comp.y commanded
by Captain Scott of the Reg.t commanded
by Col Ray in the Virginia
line for two years.
                    $88.

Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia
at the rate of 88. dollars 00. Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.

Certificate of Pension issued the 20. day of May 33 and sent to Pensioner
Chalk. Level.  P. C o,    Virginia
Arrears to the 4th of March '33      176.00
Semi-ant. allowance ending  4 (    ) 44.00
                                                 1833 ________
                                                          $220.00
                                                          _________

                                         {Revolutionary Claim, 
                                         {Act June 7, 1832.
  Recorded by Wm. R. Palmer, Clerk,
   Book 8?  Vol. six , Page6
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State of Virginia
Pittsylvania County 
On this 15th day of April 1833 personally appeared in open court of said county and state of Virginia now sitting Griffeth Dickenson Sen'r. a resident of said county aged 75 years the 8 day of August 1832 (agreeable to the register of said deponent's Father, who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed June 7th 1832
That he enlisted the Army of the United States as a Musician for three years on the 26th day of October in the year of 1776 under Capt. Thos. Scott, Wm Scott, Lieut. & Nathan Abbot Ensign in the County of Hanover and State of Virginia in the first company of the 3rd Battalion of the troops enlisted in Virginia whose destination was to March to the South. the said company not being completed till about the 1st of Jany 1777 - He then marched to the South by Hillsburg . N. Carolina, Camden S. Carolina and then to Savannah Town in Georgia where he joined the other companies of said Battalion. Col. Elbert, Lieut. Colo. Ray and Maj'r. J. Lane commanded said Battalion - He with a detachment marched to the Altamaha River to Garrison a Fort. there he was detached down said River to Frederica Island 
which lies at the confluence of said River under the command of Maj’r. Lane. he with said detachment captured three British Vessels which was said to richly Laden with Articles for the fort at St. Augustine (he never rec’d. a cent of the Prize Money) – Some time after
this he with others was garrissoning a fort near Sunbury town in Georgia at the Confluence of Ogeeche River (Maj’r. Lane in command), where he was drafted by lot to go on board one of the American Galleys and continued on board about four Months. Capt [illegible] commanded the vessel[?] he was on board when the British fleet came up to Savannah Town. After firing on them one time the Gallies
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retreated up the River carrying a French Schooner before us Laden with ammunition & landed at a village in S. Carolina called Purisburg from thence he was marched up the Country in South Carolina till he arrived opposite Augusta Towne in Georgia. the British Army occupied the Towne there he with others volunteered under the command of Colo. McIntosh and captured a fort the Tories and British were building 20 or 30 Miles below Augusta in Georgia. he was on the Baggage Guard when the Battle was fought at Brier Creek. in this Battle Gen’l. Nash of
the Militia of N. Carolina commanded, then the British Army crossed Savanna River and marched toward Charlestown in S. Carolina and halted at Stono River, Gen’l [Benjamin] Lincoln in Command with a reinforcement from Virginia a battle was there fought. He was not in the Battle being in Camp sick. from thence he was marched to Augusta Town in Georgia to guard a number of Tory Prisoners. While at that place his time of enlistment expired and he was discharged by Lieut. Colo. Joseph Pannill on the 3rd day of November 1779 as a Corporal in which Capacity he acted
the most of the time while in the Services, towit, three Months as a Fifer & 33 Months as a Corporal. he sent his original discharge and the affidavit of Terry McHaney who served
with him the whole three years to Richmond Virginia in order to obtain a certificate for the Land promised him by his Country. Coppies both of his discharges and affidavit certified by Wm. H.Richardson Clerk of the Council of Virginia are herewith annexed, the original being filed in the proper Department at Richmond Virginia. He having obtained a warrant for 200 acres of Land No. 7304 signed
by Wm. Seldon Register of the Land Office of Virginia and dated 12 of Febr 1838. He served as a volunteer in the Militia in the Guilford expedition about 4 weeks
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and he served in the Militia at Yorktown Virginia till Cornwallis and the British Army surrendered. He further states he has been a resident of Pittsylvania County Virginia more than forty years and is acquainted in this section of Country with Nath’l Claiborne, Thomas Davenport members of Congress, Wm. Swanson & Vincent Witcher Delegates from Pittsylvania County to the Legislature, also to his near neighbours Walter Coles, Jno Coles, William Smith, Tho. H. Wooding &c. &c. all of who can testify as to his character for veracity and their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution. Terry McHaney is the only living Witness he knows of to testify as to his services in the Revolutionary War. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and he declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of any agency in any State except the present. 
Sworn to and Subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Griffeth Dickenson Sen’r

We Joel J. Adams a Clergyman residing in the County of Pittsylvania State of Virginia and Robert Cook residing in the same herby certify that we are well acquainted with Griffeth Dickenson who has subscribed and sworn to the above Declaration, that we believe him to be Seventy five years old, that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion -
Joel J. Adams
Robt. Cook

Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Daniel Coleman
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogato
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rs prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Joel J. Adams who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman residing in the County and State aforesaid and that Robert Cook who has also signed the same is a resident of the County and State aforesaid and is a credible person and that this statement is enclosed herein. -

I William Sansdale Clerk of the Court of Pittsylvania Virginia do hereby certify that the foregoing [illegible] being proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Griffeth Dickenson for a pension - 
In testimony whereof I have herunto set my hand and seal of Office this 1st day of April 1833

Will. Sansdale
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24732.12.14,
Griffith Dickerson
Pittsylvania Co. Virginia
Adm for 2 years from 1776 as a corporal
Griffith Dickerson
Chalk Level
Pittsylvania Virginia
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WAR DEPARTMENT.
Pension Office,
13 [183 with 8 lined thru]

Sir.
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has 
been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a 
statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with 
the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that 
objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed.
 the notes and the regulations will shew [show] what is necessary to be 
done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed,
you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: }). You will, when you 
return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; 
and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the 
investigation of your claim.
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A Statement, showing the service of Griffith Dickerson Pittsylvania Co
Virginia
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[data presented column title followed by data}
Period when the service was rendered. Dec 1776
Duration of the claimant's service. 3 Years 28 days
Rank of the claimant. Fifer & Corp.
Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served.
Col Elbert
L. Col. Ray
Maj Lane
Cap Scott.
Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service.
75 years Hanover Co. Virg
Proof by which the declaration is supported.
Traditionary with Certificates

[unclear if there were other periods of service]

I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832

The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every brand of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognizes as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
1. The Regular Troops
2. The State troops, Militia, and Volunteers.
3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.
4. Indian Spies.
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary war exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.

DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of
County of

On this day           day of           personally appeared (a) before           A.B. a resident (b) of           in the country of                and State, Territory or District of        aged (c)         years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d)      , with          and served in the        (e) regiment of the         line, under the following named officers:

[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched.     This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militea, volunteers, navy, &c.]

He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of                 
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.                          A.B.

[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
                      of the Court of                    do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of                for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of                &c.

If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A.B., a Clergyman, residing in the           and the C.D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with              , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be           years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.

[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldiers, and served us as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A.B. and that C.D. who has also signed the name is a resident in the            and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I,               Clerk of the court of                do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of             for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this             day of                &c.

Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the service of the application, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known as the Department. A very full account of the services of each person
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will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted ; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be exexpected [sic].   All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
1. Where and in what year were you born?
2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?
3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?
4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute?
And if a substitute, for whom?
5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such
Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.
To a Solder.
Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it?
To an Officer 
Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are
requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons--one of whom should be
the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion.
If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character
and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditionary evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct
proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform,
and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record,
or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.

[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fall to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite asa to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. 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 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."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each 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 length of his service.  The use of the phrase about three or four months, is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c.  
without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service.
This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement;
the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant
served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
]i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers 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 the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 he 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.
The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[k] This traditionary evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
Joseph Rowen
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December 19, 1936

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Griffeth Dickenson - S. 20896

Mrs. James S. Jones
Box 243
Chatham, Virginia

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Griffith [Griffeth] Dickeson [Dickenson], of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, who receieved pension on account of his service.

The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.30896, based upon the military service in that war of Griffeth Dickenson.

Griffeth Dickenson was born August 8, 1757.  The place of his birth and the names of his parents are not shown.

 Griffeth Dickenson enlisted in Hanover County, Virgina, October 26, 1776, under Captain Thomas Scott in the 1" Company 3" Battalion, Virginia Troops: about January 1, 1777, marched to Savannah, Georgia, and was placed in the battalion commaned by Colonel Elbert: was detached on a number of expeditions under Major J. Lane and Colonel McIntosh and assisted in the capture of some British vessels and forts: was one of the baggage guard at the battle of Brier Creek: was not in the battle of Stone, being sick in camp at that time, but afterward guarded prisoners to Augusta, Georgia: he was discharged November 3, 1779, at which time was a corporal in the 3" Georgia Regiment, his discharge was signed by Joseph Pannill, Lieutentant Colonel of said regiment.  The soldier stated that he serve three months as a fifer and thirty-three months as corporal.  Later, he served about four weeks in the Guilford expedition and was at Yorktown until Cornwallis surrendered: no dates nor names of officers are given for these last services.

He was allowed pension on his application executed April 15, 1833, while residing in Pittsylvania County, VIrginia where he had lived for more than forty years.  He signed Griffeth Dickenson Senior.
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There are no data as to the family of Griffeth Dickenson.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Griffeth Dickenson (S.20896), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:

Griffeth Dickenson, Certificate No. 12714, issued May 20, 1833, rate $88 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Virginia Agency.

Very truly yours

A.D. Hiller
Executive Assistant
to the Adminstrator.
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Copy
I certifie that Griffith Dickinson a Corporal in the 3d Regiment has Delivered up his arms [cannot read two words] one Gun 1 Cartridge box
Augusta Nova 3d 1779
John Knight Sent in the 1st GB
Griffith Dickinson a Corporal in the 3d Georgia Continental Regiment is hereby Discharged [from??] Service he having served his Country faithfully During the time of his Enlistment and therefore is Entitled to all the bounty and Emoluments promised by his Country.
Even under my hand at Augusta in Georgia this 5th [or 3d] Day of November 1779.
(sign) Jas Pannell Lieut Col.

I TerryMcHenry of the County of Pettsy[? last letters?] and State of Virginia do hereby certify and solemnly swear that I enlisted with Lieut Edem Booker and served three years as a soldier in the Revolutionary War, that I am now on the pension Roll of the United States, and that Griffith Dickinson was a Regular soldier with me and attached to the 3rd Regiment for three years the whole term for which he enlisted and I believe that the said Griffith Dickinson now a resident of the County aforesaid was honorably discharged.
Given under my hand and seal this 26th day of July 1832,  
[signature] Terry X McHenry   his mark [superscript and subscript, above and below the X]
Sworn and subscribed before me this 26th July 1832. [signature] Nelson Tucker
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I Nelson Tucker a Justice of the peace for the County of Pittsylvania and State of Virginia do certify that Terry McHaney who appeared before me and subscribed his name
and made oath to the foregoing certificate in a creditable manner and believed in his neighborhood to be a man of truth
Given under my hand this 26th day of July 1832
Signed
Nelson Tucker

Executive Department
4 March 1833
The foregoing is truly copied from the evidence filed in this department upon which Land Bounty was presented to Griffeth Dickinson

Given under my hand on the date above
Wm H. Richardson Secy Com[ILLEGIBLE]
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Pittsylvania County Va to wit
I do hereby certify that I did qualify Terry McHaney (I believe on the 26th of July 1832) to a certificate certifying the service of Griffith Dickerson as a Revolutionary Solider
Nelson Tucker J. P.
March the 30th 1833
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Revolutionary Claims
[illegible]
To the Secretary of War
 Washington City
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If a commission for a pension should be granted the applicant he requests that I be forwarded to him at Chalk Levell in the County of Pittsylvania
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March 26 1934

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Griffeth Dickenson-S.20896

Mrs. Willa B.Tredway
Chatham
Virginia

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of Griffith [Griffeth] Dickeson [Dickenson], of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.

The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.30896, based upon the military service in that war of Griffeth Dickenson.

Griffeth Dickenson was born August 8, 1757. The place of his birth and the names of his parents are not shown in the papers in the pension claim.

Griffeth Dickenson enlisted in Hanover County, Virgina, October 26, 1776, under Captain Thomas Scott in the 1" Company 3" Battalion, Virginia Troops: about January 1, 1777, marched to Savannah, Georgia, and was placed in the battalion commaned by Colonel Elbert: was detached on a number of expeditions under Major J. Lane and Colonel McIntosh and assisted in the capture of some British vessels and forts: was one of the baggage guard at the battle of Brier Creek: was not in the battle of Stone, being sick in camp at that time, but afterward guarded prisoners to Augusta, Georgia: he was discharged November 3, 1779, at which time was a corporal in the 3" Georgia Regiment, his discharge was signed by Joseph Pannill, Lieutentant Colonel of said Regiment. The soldier stated that he served three months as a fifer and thirty-three months as corporal. Later, he served about four weeks in the Guilford expedition and was at Yorktown until Cornwallis surrendered: no dates nor names of officers are given for these last services.

He was allowed pension on his application executed April 15, 1833, while residing in Pittsylvania County, VIrginia where he had lived for more than forty years. He signed Griffeth Dickenson, Senior.

There are no data as to soldier's family.
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In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Griffeth Dickenson (S.20896), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:

Griffeth Dickenson, Certificate No. 12714, issued May 20, 1833, rate $88 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Virginia Agency.

Very truly yours

A.D. Hiller
Assistant to Administrator
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May 16, 1933

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Griffeth Dickenson-S.20896

Mrs. T.T. HIll
2904 P. Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard Griffeth Dickenson, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.

The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.30896, based upon the service of Griffeth Dickenson in that war.

Griffeth Dickenson was born August 8, 1757., place not stated.

He enlisted in Hanover County, Virgina, October 26, 1776, under Captain Thomas Scott in the 1" Company 3" Battalion, Virginia Troops: about January 1, 1777, marched to Savannah, Georgia, and was placed in the battalion commaned by Colonel Elbert: was detached on a number of expeditions under Major J. Lane and Colonel McIntosh and assisted in the capture of some British vessels and forts: was one of the baggage guard at the battle of Brier Creek: was not in the battle of Stone, being sick in camp at that time, but afterward guarded prisoners to Augusta, Georgia: he was discharged November 3, 1779, at which time was a corporal in the 3" Georgia Regiment, his discharge was signed by Joseph Pannill, Lieutentant Colonel of said Regiment. The soldier stated that he served three months as a fifer and thirty-three months as corporal. Later, he served about four weeks in the Guilford expedition and was at Yorktown until Cornwallis surrendered: no dates nor names of officers are given for these last services.

He was allowed pension on his application executed April 15, 1833, while residing in Pittsylvania County, VIrginia where he had lived for more than forty years. He signed Griffeth Dickenson, Senior.

There are no data as to soldier's family.
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In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Griffeth Dickenson (S.20896), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:

Griffeth Dickenson, Certificate No. 12714, issued May 20, 1833, rate $88 per annum, commence March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Virginia Agency.

Very truly yours

A.D. Hiller
Assistant to the Adminstrator.
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Chatham _ Va.
Dec. 10. 1936.
[illegible] Administration
Washington -D.C.
Dear Sirs:-
Will you kindly give me at our earliest convenience the data concerning Griffith Dickerson given in the declaration when he applied for a pension as a Revolutionary soldier - He was a resident of Pittsylvania Co Virginia - Yours Truly
Mrs. James S Jones
Box 343 Chatham Va.
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RECEIVED
MAR 12 1934
PENSION INDEX
SECTION
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Chatham, Virginia,
March 6, 1934
War Department
Department of Pension
Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:- no pens # 3/13/34 WL
Will you please send me the record of Griffith Dickenson, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
Thanking you, I am yours truly,
(Mrs.) Nilla B. Tredway,
Chatham, Virginia.
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May 10,1933
Mr. A. D. Hiller
Washington
DC.

Dear Mr. Hiller
Would be so kind as to let me know if
you any information in your office about
Griffen (or Griffith) Dickenson, [ILLEGIBLE] in 
Central Line around 1777- 79.
I think he enlisted from Hanover Co.
Va. 1776-
Thanking you for all [ILLEGIBLE]

I am sincerely, 
Mrs F. F. Hill
2904 P St. N.W.
Washington D.C.
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Revy INVALID.
File No. 20.896
Griffith Dickerson
Corpl Va. Regt
Act: June 7 1832
Index:-Vol.____, Page___
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1933 - May16 - Hist. to Mrs T.T. Hill, EEL
1934 - Mar 26 - Hist to Mrs Nilla B Tredway EEL
1936 - Dec 19 - Hist to Mrs James S Jones EL