Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 35,534, for Nathan Nabors, Virginia
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Va. Nabors, Nathan S. 35534
Sec N. A. Acc.No. 874
No. 050123-Not Half Pay
Nathan "Neighbors"
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19,164
Kentucky
Nathan Nabors,
[missing] of Warren Co. in the state of Kentucky, 
who was a private in the company commanded by [missing] Captain Clay of the regiment commanded by Colonel Cabell in the Virginia [missing]ine, for the term of 18 months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 5th of May 1823.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 of [illegible] 1824 and sent to Hon. F Johnson, H.R.
Appears to 4th of Sept 1823
Semi anl. all'ce ending 4 Mar 1824
3 mos. [illegible]
B. 35.02
48.00
$83.02
{Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820
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18.[illegible]48,
Nathan alias, Nathaniel Nabors
Warren County, KY

Nabors
George Nork Esq
Bowling Green Kentucky
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State of Kentucky
Warren County Sct
On this 5th day of May 1823, personally appeared in open court (being a court of record in and for said County of Warren) Nathan alias Nathaniel Nabors, aged seventy nine years resident in said County - [unknown word] being first duly [illegible] according to law, doth, on his oath declare that served in the Revolutionary war as follows - I enlisted in the year 1778 in the state of Virginia for eighteen months - served in the 1st Virginia Regiment under General Newlanberg or Mulenburgh, commander of Brigade under Major Cabell commander of [illegible] Regiment in Capt Clays company. the whole time of which I served [illegible] was honorably discharged is lost. I know not how. And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March 1818: And that I have not since that time, by gift sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property or any part thereof - with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an
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act of [illegible] entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and navel service of the United States in the Revolutionary War [unknown word] on the 18th day of March 1818 And that I have not nor has any person in trust for me, any property, security, contracts or debts due to me - nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule following. And by me subscribed - 
1 horse 12 years old $15
1 [unknown] "20
1 stud colt 2 years old 20
9 head of cattle little & great $70
125 $125 and [illegible]
Nathan Nabors his mark
My occupation is that of a farmer my ability (from age and infirmity) is such that I am not able to perform labour = my family consists of 12. Myself of the age above written. My wife a weakly woman upwards of 50 years years old - my oldest son who lives with me aged 20 years, but he works for himself - my oldest daughter that lives with me having but one hand 1 aged upwards of 20. Eight others. 3 boys & 5 girls, who are not able to do much for my apistance Nathan Nabors his mark
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State of Kentucky
Warren County Sct.
I, Jonathan Hobson clerk of the county court for said county do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto [unknown word], are truly copied from the record of the said court In testimony whereof, I have hereinto set my brand, and affix the seal of the said court on this 15 day of May 1823
Jon [illegible] Hobson
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Rev. War Section
December 4, 1922.
Hon. Walter T. George, 
United States Senate

In re: Soldiers of the Revolution

In response to your request and the enclosed letter of Mrs. N. M. Jordan, Jr. of Tennille, Georgia, you are advised that from the papers in the claim, S. 355834 it appears that Nathan, or Nathaniel Nabors enlisted in Virginia, in 1778, and served for 18 months as a private in Captain Clay's Co., under Major Cabell.

He was allowed pension on his application executed May 5, 1823, while living in Warren County, Kentucky, aged 79 years and referred to his wife aged about 50 years and to four sons and six daughters, no names stated.

From the papers in the claim S. 31598, it appears Robert Carter enlisted in Hanover County, Virginia and served from fall of 1776, for three years, as a private in Captain John Fleming's Co., under Major Frank Epps. He was engaged in the battles of White Plains and Stony Point.
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He was allowed pension on his application executed January 7, 1833, while living in Clarke Co., Georgia, aged 75 years. There is no data on file as to his family.
From the papers in the claim S. 11260, it appears that Jeremiah Power served from the fall of 1779, to October 1793, as an Indian Spy and Ranger at [illegible] Station, Kentucky, under Captains John Morrison, David Hughs, James McMillen and James McKentire and Colonels George R. Clarke and Levi Todd. 

He was allowed pension on his application executed September 17, 1832, while living in Pendleton Co., Kentucky, aged 78 years and he died November 11, 1836, leaving six children, whose names and that of his wife are not on record. 
Very truly yours, 
Washington [illegible]
Commissioner.
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United States Senate,
Washington, December 1, 1922
Commissioner,
Bureau of Pensions, 
Washington, DC 
Stamped U. S. Pension Office Dec 2 1922
[Rev mk2]
Sir:
I have the honor to submit the following communication for your consideration, and to ask that the request made therein be complied with if possible.
When the matter is disposed of, will you kindly have the letter returned to my office, and oblige.
Truly yours, 
Walter F. George 
U. S. S. 
[letter returned]
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35534
[unknown word] INVALID.
File No. 35534
Nathan Nabors 
[illegible] was
Act: 18 March 18
Index: Vol. 2, Page 294
Arrangement of 1870
1922 Dec. 4 Heist to Carl Vinson for Mrs. N. M. Jordan
1922 Dec. 4 Heist to Walter F. George " " " " " [for Mrs. N. M. Jordan]
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Mr. Edwards
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Sir Washington
11 [illegible] 1824
[illegible] additional evidence required. Be pleased to inform me of the [illegible] when made. 
With [illegible] of High [illegible]
Fr. Johnson
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Applicate must prove his service, by two [illegible] certifies [illegible] credible by the Magistrate who administer the oath - The official character & signature of the Magistrate should be certified by the County Clerk [illegible] 
The Clerk must certify the opinion of [illegible] as to the value of the property exhibited in the schedule.
June 9, 1823
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Carl Vinson 10th District Georgia Naval Affairs
Congress of the United States
House of Representatives
Washington D. C.
Nov. 29th, 1922
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C. 
Dear Sir:
I am in receipt of a communication from Mrs. N. Jordan, Jr., of Tennille, Ga, reading as follows:
"Will you please send me the records given with application for pensions for Revolutionary Service of the following men:
Nathan Nabois [Nabors] S of W 1835 Pen 3 Ky 64
Robert Carter, Newton Co. Ga. p. 84, GA. List
Jeremiah Powers, S of W. 1835 Pen 3, Ky 135 " 
[Stamped U. S. PENSION OFFICE M DEC 1 1922]
If you can furnish me with the information desired, I shall be very grateful to you. Thank you for an early reply, I remain, Yours very truly, 
[illegible signature]
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December 4, 1933.
Hon. Carl Vinson,
House of Representatives
In re: Soldiers of the Revolution.
In response to your request for information for Mrs. N. M. Jordan Jr. of Tennille, Georgia, you are advised that from the papers in the claim, S. 35534, it appears that Nathan, or Nathaniel Nabors enlisted in Virginia, in 1778, and served for 18 months as a private in Captain Clay's Co., under Major Cabell.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 5, 1823 while living in Warren County, Kentucky, aged 79 years and referred to his wife aged about 50 years and to four sons and six daughters, no names stated.
From the papers in the claim S. 31598, it appears that Robert Carter enlisted in Hanover County, Virginia and served from the fall of 1776 for three years as a private in Captain John Fleming's Co., under Major Frank Epps. He was engaged in the battles of White Plains and Stony Point.
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[unable to read due to image covered over] application executed January 7, 1833, while living in Clarke Co., Georgia, aged 75 years. There is no data on file as to his family.
From the papers in the claim S. 11280, it appears that Jeremiah Power served from the fall of 1779, to October 1793 , as an Indian Spy and Ranger at Strode's Station, Kentucky, under Captains John Morrison, David Hughs, James McMillan and James McKentire, and Colonels George R. Clarke and Levi Todd. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed Sept. 17, 1832, while living in Pendleton Co., Kentucky, aged 78 years, and he died November 11, 1836, leaving six children, whose names and that of his wife are not on record. 
Very truly yours, Washington Gardner Commissioner.
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32713. Knoxville.
Tennessee.
William Rippeto decd
of Jefferson Co. in the State of Tennessee
who was a Sergeant in the Compy commanded by Captain ____ of the ____ commanded by _______ in the Va line for two years
Inscribed on the Roll of Knoxville at the rate of 120 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831, & end 1 February 1838 when he died
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 day of April 1850 and sent to
Hon. A. Johnson H.R.
Arrears to the 4th of
Semi-annual allowance ending
Payable to his widow
Betsey Rippeto
{Revolutionary Claim, June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by J P Chase Clerk,
Book E Vol. 7 Page 73


959.
Tennessee 
Betsey Rippeto
widow of William Rippeto
who served in the Revolutionary
Va
war, as a Sergeant
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 120 Dollars ~ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13th day of Aug 1852 and sent to
Hon A G Watkins
H of R
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act Feby 20, 1846, Page 185 Vol. E

Phillip, There's a lengthy & uninteresting pension file
If you do not have it & want a copy of mine I will send it - just let me know, please

The two jackets above are missing from the Revolutionary war pension file of William Rippeto (W2697),
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We the justices of the County Court of Warren County of the state of Kentucky do certify that

Thos. Carson
To} Certificate
N. Neighbours
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I do hereby Certify that in the time of the Revolutionary war I lived about 7 miles from Nathan Neighbours in the state of Virginia and that in the year 1778 in the beginning of that year Said Neighbor listed in the regular service of the United States in one of the Virginia Regiments for 18 months and I have all good Reasons to believe that he served his time and was discharged with honor and in good Credit given under my hand this 5th day of April 1823
Thomas Carson Senr
Witness
W. Carson

This day personally appeared before us justices of the peace for the County of Warren in the state of Kentucky (who in term time preside & hold Court for the County aforesaid) Benjamin Pendleton & made oath that Nathan Nabors enlisted as he believes about the year 1778 for the service of the Continental army - he further made oath that he knows said Nabors served eighteen months or two years in some of the Virginia Regiments. he thinks in the first - This deponent never heard any thing said to induce him to believe
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months or two years in some of the Virginia Regiments. he thinks in the first - This deponent never heard any thing said to induce him to believe that said Nabors did not obtain an honorable discharge - this deponent believes he did though he never saw it - this deponent states that sd. Nabors was always esteemed a faithful & valiant soldier
Benjamin Pendleton

From testimony produced to us we are of opinion Benj. Pendleton is a man of credibility - Given under our hands this 2 day of Nov. 1823
Elias B McFadin JPWC
John Keel JPWC
P Donaldson JPWC
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State of Kentucky
Warren County Sct November County Court 1823.
I as Clerk of the Court aforesaid do certify that the within declaration of Benjamin Pendleton was on oath, and the Certificate of the Opinion of Elias R McFadin John Keel and Presley Donaldson esquires three of the justices of the peace & members of said Court, stand truly recorded on the Order book of said Court as residents of this state
Jon P Hobson

Warren County Sct
I Jonathan Hobson Clerk of the County Court for said County do Certify that Elias B. McFadin, John Keel, Presley Donaldson & Robert W Ragland esquires are Justices of the Peace in & for said County duly Commissioned & qualified & that full faith & credit are & ought to be given to all their acts as such
Witness my hand this 13 Decr. 1823
Jona. Hobson
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Thos. Carson
To } Certificate
N. Neighbours

State of Ky. 
Warren County Set 
This day personally appeared in open Court being a court of record in & for said County - Thomas Carson Sen. And made oath that the statements in this Certificate are true - 7th day of Aug. 1823
P. Donaldson J. P. (Seal)
John Keel JP (Seal)
R W  Ragland JP (Seal)

We the Justices of the County Court of Warren County of the State of Kentucky do certify that
Thos. Carson is a man in whom the highest credit may be imposed - 7th day of August 1823
P. Donaldson J.P.
John Keel JP
R W Ragland JP.
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THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Form VAM-51
12 - 5 - 41

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*

Division of Veteran's Administration Archives

NAME Nace, George
GRADE Corporal
LINE Pennsylvania
WARRANT NUMBER 10143
ACREAGE 100
ISSUED June 20, 1789 to - not shown

*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.