Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18,798, for John Reiley, Virginia
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Service
Number
VA. 
Reiley, John N. 18,798
or
Rieley, Christiana
Contents
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Dead
Paid at this treasury under the Act of the 6th April 1838 from 4 Sept. 1839 to 29 Nov. 1839, Agt notified  9th July, 1844. 


2010
Richmond, Virginia
Christiana Reiley widow of John Reiley who died in the year 1819 of Fauquier Co. in the State of Va. who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Blackwell of the command by in the Va. line for 2 years. VA. 
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents, per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 day of May 1838 and [illegible] W. G. Settle Menassas [illegible] Va.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1838 $560.00
Semi-annual allowance. ending Sept. $ 40.00
$600.00
Revolutionary Claim, 
Act July 4, 1836, Section 3
{Recorded} by D.D. Addison Clerk, 
Vol. 30 Page 159
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Christiana Reiley
widow of John 
Va 
Married 1775
Died 1819
Allau $80 per [illegible] 

VA Congene
[illegible] 25th 
Cap Blackwell

W. G. Settle
Manassas Gap
Va
July 7 1837
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State of Virginia
Faquier County 

On this 6 day April 1837. Personally appeared before me Abraham Hickerson a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of addressed, Christiana Reiley, a resident of Fauqier County in the State of Virginia, aged eighty seven years, who bring first d
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Virginia
Fauquier County
The deposition of Jesse O'Bannon aged Seventy three years the 2d day September 1836 - Testifies that he was well acquainted with John Rieley, that the said John Rieley was married to Christiana Boden before the commencement of the Revolutionary War, affiant lived in the same neighborhood with John Rieley and Said Christiana his Wife aforesaid, affiant further declares that the said John Rieley served in the War aforesaid, and that the said John Rieley's Service in said War was after he was married to the said Christiana Boden, but how long he served, and in what Corps affiant cannot say, affiant States that the said John Rieley is dead, and that he believes, he has been dead Sixteen or Eighteen years, and that the said Christiana Rieley has never married since the death of her said Husband
Jesse x his mark O'Bannon

This day Jesse O'Bannon personally came before me Richd. Rixey, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Fauquier in the State of Virginia and made Oath that the facts set forth in his deposition above and by him Subscribed are true, - I certify that the said Jesse O'Bannon is a man of truth and entitled to confidence, and that he appears to be the age Stated in his deposition above-
Given under my hand and seal April 6th 1837-
Richard Rixey seal

State of Virginia
Fauquier County towit I Alexander J. Marshall, Clerk of the County Court of Fauquier County aforesaid, in the State of Virginia aforesaid, do hereby certify that Wm. R. Smith and Richard Rixey who have given the preceding Certificates, and that Abraham Hickenson, who hath given the succeeding Certificate, are and were acting justices of the peace, for the County and State aforesaid, at the time of doing the same - duly Commissioned and qualified to act as such, as well in Courts of Justice as thereout, and that the Signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine
In testimony whereof I hereto subscribe my name and affix the Seal of the said Court, this 28th day of June 1837
A. J. Marshall D.C.
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The deposition of William Tomblin aged 79 years, Certifies that he is well acquainted with John Riley before the Commencement of the Revolutionary War, that in the year 1776 the said John Riley performed Service as a private in Capt. John Chilton Company of the 3d. Virginia Regiment. afterwards Capt. John Blackwell's company, affiant belonged to the same Company, at the same time, and knows of his own Knowledge, that the said John Riley performed Service in sd. Company and Regiment from the year 1776 as aforesd. till the 23d. day Decr. 1779, at which time the affiant enlisted in a Troop of Cavalry Commanded by Col. Milar, on the 23d. Decr. 1779 This affiant left Said John Riley in the Service of afsd. and affiant believes said Riley served till the end of sd. War, - This affiant knows that the said John Riley immediately on his return from the army aforesd. lived with Christiana Boden, they were [illegible] and lived together as man and Wife, and from the number and size of their children at the close of the War the said John Riley and Christiana Boden, most certainly of been married before the said John Riley enlisted as aforesd. in the War aforesd. if were married, affiant knew the sd. John Riley from the time aforesd. till the day of his death, that the said John Riley and Christiana Boden lived together as man and wife, till the death of sd. John Riley, affiant never heard the facts of the sd. John and Christiana being man and Wife, questioned or disputed, the only reason why affiant Cannot say positively, that they were legally man and Wife is, that he was not an eye Witness to their marriage. affiant believes, that they were legally man and Wife from the facts aforesd.
William Tomblin x his mark

This day William Tomblin came personally before me William R. Smith a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Fauquier in the state of Virginia, and made oath that the facts set forth in his deposition above and by him Subscribed, are true - I Certify that the said William Tomblin is a man of truth and veracity, and fully to relied on, - Given under my hand and seal this 28th day June 1837-
Wm R Smith seal
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Treasury Department, 
Second Comptroller's Office, 
June 23, 1841.

Sir: 
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," the adm of Christiana Reiley, dec. a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va Agency, at the rate of Eighty Dollars and cents per annum, inder the law of the 4th July 1836, has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of Sept. 1839 to the 29th Nov. 1839. 

Respectfully yours, 
Albion K. Parris
Comptroller
To the Commissioner of Pensions, 
Present.
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Christiana Reiley
Widow of
Jno Reiley
Va
[illegible] W. G Settle
July 31 1837 do do
Nov 17th '37
Act 4 July 1837
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The deposition of George Rieley aged 80 years, Testifies that he was well acquainted with John Rieley and Christiana Boden of Fauquier County Virginia, before the commencement of the Revolutionary War, that he lived in the immediate neighborhood of the said John Reiley and Christiana Boden, that the said John and Christiana were married several years before the commencement of the Revolutionary War, The Father of this deponent claimed the said John Rieley, as his Kinsman, and deponent will here state, that his Father did contribute, a large Turkey toward the Wedding dinner, of the said John Rieley and Christiana Boden, after said marriage sd. John and Christiana lived together, & were respected as man & Wife,
George Rieley x his mark

This day George Reiley personally appeared before me John Rust a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Warren in the state of Virginia, and made Oath that the facts set forth in his deposition above and by him Subscribed, are true - I certify that the said George Rieley appears to be the age stated in his deposition above, and that he is a man of truth, and entitled to confidence,
Given under my hand this 27th day July 1837
John Rust
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Virginia to Wit
I, Robert Turner Clerk of the County Court of Warren do hereby Certify that John Rust Esquire before whom the foregoing deposition of George Rieley appears to have been taken is & was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and sworn and that his signature thereto I believe is genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County at Fort Royal the 28. day of September 1837
Robt. Turner Clerk WC
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Manassas Gap - Warren County Va. Oct 2d. 1837
Sir
yours of the 31st July in relation to the application of Christiana Rieley for a pension came to hand, enclosed I send you such additional evidence as I have been able to obtain; that of George Rieley and George Monroe 
William Tomblins depositions: there can be no attestation or explanation had he died in September past - to prove Identity of applicants husband may not Tomblins deposition be relied on to prove that he was the same John Rieley who served in Capt. [illegible] and Capt. Blackwells Company, 3d. Va. Regt. - William Tomblin was considered a respectable and truthful man, though [illegible] as to dates appear in his declaration [illegible] compared with his declaration in behalf of himself, - I can forward evidence of the life and station of Rieley, if [illegible] be very under the common Height, he [illegible] strong - I have not been able to ascertain that Rieley left my Register of marriage in the [illegible] of his Children
Mr. Rieley handed me the enclosed papers, certified by William Brown, Brown has seen them, [illegible] to Marshall, [illegible] is living [illegible] Blackwell and [illegible] all lost, those papers [illegible]
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in his lifetime if so, his evidence may be on file in the department, Mr. Marshall died about three years since and had undertaken to receive bounty and pay (if any was due) for John Rieley's Revy Services, John Rieley at the time of his death, lived in Fauquier Cty, if he filed any papers in the department, they were certified probably from Fauquier, as he Rieley and the aforesaid Gentleman, who appears to have had some agency in his behalf, at that time lived in Fauquier.
The depositions of Jesse O'Bannon, William Tomblin, George Rieley and George Monroe all prove that John Rieley and Christiana Bodin were married before the commencement of the Revy War, but neither can with Certainty name the year, - as stated in a former communication, I do not believe the clerks office of Fauqr. Cty affords any evidence of the marriage
The evidence of Christiana Rieleys claim, is now being before you, unless, the enclosed papers [illegible] other enquiry - if so please inform me - as before stated A Polard is living, Doctr. William Brown who appears to have copied General Blackwell's Certificate is dead, probably his hand writing, can be proved if necessary
I am Sir
Very Respy yr. obt. Servt.
Winford G. Settle

J. L. Edwards Esqr
Commr. of Pensions
W. City
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Va Oct 13
Addl. pff
Christiana Riley

Manassas Gap Va
Octbr 5
J. L. Edwards Esqr.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
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Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 18798
Christiana Reiley
Widow of
John Reiley
Priv. Rev. War
Act: July 4th 1836
Index:-Vol. M, Page 156
Arrangement of 1870.
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Thomas Marshall Esqr,
Mrs. Riley ) Oat Hill

10 Sept 1827
Dr Sir
Mrs. Riley, placed in my hands some few years past, a paper, and I think signed by Genl Blackwell certifying, that John Riley had served as a regular soldier in the revolutionary war.
I sent this paper by Colo. Buckner to Richmond, for the purpose of procuring a pension for Mrs. Riley, but nothing could be done as the Colo. informed me and whether he returned the paper to me or not, I do not know but I have made several searches amongst my papers, & cannot find it
I am Dr Sir yr Ob Sert
A. Pollard
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Recd. from Christiana Riley
W.G.S.
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I do certify that Ryley served as a soldier in my company in the third Virginia Regiment on continental establishment in the Northern Department two years and with some other Captain afterwards for the Souther department for some years. He was a brave soldier and is now about eighty years old and incapable of maintaining himself. He certainly deserves to be supported [illegible] for of the short period he has [illegible] in this world by Government. His service was in the war of the revolution - Given under my hand in the county of Fauquier in the state of Virginia the 31st day of January 1818
John Blackwell Col a
Captain the 2d Virga Regt. [illegible]
The above is a true copy of a certificate given by Genl. John Blackwell to John Rieley, lately Deceased. 
as witness my hand the 3d May 1819 Wm Brown.
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The deposition of George Monroe aged 78 years Testifies, that he was well acquainted with John Rieley, that the said John Riely, resided upon a plantation adjoining the plantation occupied by affiants Father, at the time affiant was six or seven years old, Since which time affiant allways knew said Reily till the day of his death, affiant knows that said Riely was married to Christiana Boden before the commencement of the Revolutionary War. Several years before the War aforesaid Commenced said John Riely and Christiana his Wife removed from the plantation aforesaid, some fifteen or twenty miles, affiant understood that said Rieley enlisted into the Virginia Continental line, affiant has ever since understood that said Riely served the greater part of said War, and affiant Verily believes said Riely was engaged in Revolutionary service, a Considerable part of sd. War,
George Monroe

This day George Monroe personally came before me Joseph Chilton a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Fauquier in the state of Virginia, and made Oath that the facts set forth in his deposition above, & by him subscribed are true - I certify that the said George Monroe appears to be the age above, and that he is a man of truth and entitled to full Confidence
Given under my hand this 20th day Sept. 1837.
The word War Interlined before Signed-
Joseph Chilton
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Virginia, Fauquier County to wit:
I Alexander J. Marshall Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Joseph Chilton whose name is subscribed to the preceding Certificate is and was at the date thereof a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified to act as such, and that full faith and credit are due to all his official acts as such as well in Courts of Justice as thereout - and that the said signature purporting t be his is genuine.
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of Office this 23rd day of September 1837 and in the 62d year of the Commonwealth
A. J. Marshall C.C.
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The deposition of William Lawrence Testifying that he was well acquainted with John Rieley, the Husband of Christiana Rieley, that the said John Reiley died in the year 1818 as affiant verily believes, that for several months previous to the death of said John Reiley he the sd. Rieley was incapable of attending to business, to any extent, from home in consequence of age and bodily infirmity, and that he was the same John Reiley who was reputed and believed to have been a Revolutionary Soldier
William M Lawrence

This day William Lawrence came personally before me Daniel R Flowerree a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Fauquier in the state of Virginia and made Oath that the facts set forth in his deposition above and by him the said William M. Lawrence is a man of truth, and entitled to full Confidence - 
Given under my hand and seal this 27th day of February 1838-
Daniel R. Flowerree Seal

State of Virginia
Fauquier County towit. I Alexander J. Marshall clerk of the County Court of Fauquier in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that Daniel R. Flowerree is a Justice of the peace for the County and state aforesaid duly Commissioned and qualified, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said Court, this 14th day of March 1838.
A. J. Marshall C.C.
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State of Virginia
Fauquier County towit. I Alexander J Marshall clerk of the County Court of Fauquier aforesaid, in the State of Virginia aforesaid, do hereby certify that the will of John Blackwell deceased, which is on record in the Clerk's Office of the County Court aforesaid, is dated on the 10th February 1822 - And recorded in Said Office on the 23d day of June 1823 - And I do further Certify that administration on the estate of the said John Blackwell decd. was on this 23rd day of June 1823 granted to Mark A. Chilton one of the executors named in the Said will, who gave bond and Security according to law.
In testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the Seal of the Said Court this 28th day of November 1837.
A. J. Marshall C.C.

Virginia
Fauquier County Sct.
This day John P. Kelley personally came before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Fauquier aforesaid and made oath in due form of law that he was well acquainted with Genl: John Blackwell late of Fauquier County aforesaid that he the said John P. Kelley was one of the witnesses who proved the last will & Testament of the Said Genl. John Blackwell before the County Court of Fauquier County aforesaid and that the Said Genl: John Blackwell died between the 10th day of Feby. 1822 and the 23d. day of June 1823 and that he was the Same Genl: John Blackwell who was reputed to have been a Revolutionary Officer of the Virginia line - Given under my hand this 28th day of November 1837 -
John Walden J.P.
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State of Virginia
Fauquier County towit I Alexander J. Marshall clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that John Walden who hath given the preceding Certificate, is and was at the time of so doing an acting Justice of the Peace for the County and State aforesaid, and that the Signature purporting to be his is genuine -
In testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and affix my Seal of Office this 28th day of November 1837.
A. J. Marshall CC
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I, Rachel Shaffer, of the count of Fauquier & State of Virginia, do hereby certify that to the best of my recollection and belief, John Riley, the late husband of Christiana Riley, died nineteen years ago last Spring. I was at his house at the time of his death, and recollect that I was then nursing my Son Thomas Shaffer, who was then about two years old. I weaned my Son the next fall, when he was between two & three years ld. My Son was twenty one years old last Spring. I also distinctly recollect that my mother died twenty two years ago last April, and it is my belief that Mr. Riley died about three years after my mother. Given under my hand this 31st day of November 1837.
Rachel Shaffer. x her mark

Fauquier County Sct.
I, Robert E. Peyton, a justice of the peace for the said county, do hereby certify that the above named Rachel Shaffer, personally appeared before me, and made oath that the above statement is true to the best of her recollection and belief. Given under my hand and Seal this 31 day of November in the year of Our Lord 1837.
Rob: E. Peyton Seal
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State of Virginia
Fauquier County towit. I Alexander J. Marshall Clerk of the County Court of Fauquier County, in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that Robert E. Peyton is a Justice of the peace for Fauquier County in the state aforesaid, duly Commissioned & qualified as such, and that the preceding signature purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said Court, this 21st day of December 1837.
A. J. Marshall C.C.
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Christiana Reiley
John by 7.
Va
4 July '36
3d. Sec
Addl pff in another
Case
Fauquier Co Va
Wilford G Settle

V 2,226

Manassas Gap Va
July 4 37 Free
J. L. Edwards Esqr.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
(D.C.)
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Manassas Gap, Warren County Va. July 4, 1837.
Sir
I herewith enclose the affidavits of Doctr. addressed James and Lewis Shumate Senr. in support of William Huffman character, as to truth and Veracity, which affidavits are intended as further evidence in behalf of Winefred Elliot's claim to a pension under the act of Congress passed July 4th 1836. (Declaration &c. now on file)
Agreeable to your instructions I made a laborious search in the Clerk's office of Fauquier Cty. Va. for Parsons Returns of Marriage Certificates, there were no returns Previous to the year 1785, nothing appeared in the office with regard to the marriage of Samuel Elliot and Winifred Lee, the Records appear to be very imperfect as to Marriages previous to the year 1785, I requested a Certificate from the clerk stating the satisfaction of the records, he was rather at a loss to know what kind of a Certificate to make, having lately given a Certificate which you are respectfully referred to in the Case of - Dean Widow of John Dean from Va., who is an applicant for a pension under the same law, which Certificate I am informed is now on file among Mrs. Dean's papers;
I also enclose the declaration of Christiana Rieley, accompanied with the affidavits of Jesse O'Bannon and William Tomblin - I made search in the Land office for evidence of Mrs. Rieley's marriage, but with no better success, than in the case of Mrs. Elliot, - 
I do believe both those old Ladies were married, as they state, and from all that I could learn in their respective neighborhoods, the same belief prevails among their Neighbors, though you can only judge their claims agreeable to evidence adduced, - the cases are respectfully submitted, as I believe they never can get evidence of the precise date of their marriage,
Respectfully
Yr. Ob't Servt
Wilford G. Settle

J. L. Edwards Esq.
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Free
J. L. Edwards Esqr.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D.C

Va Mar 19
Addl. p'ff
Christiana Riley
Admd No 2010
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Mch 16, 1838
Sir
I enclose the affidavit of Wm. M. Lawrence, further proving the time of the death of John Rieley, a soldier of the Va. Conl. line, - to be used and in behalf of the claim of his Widow Christiana Riely whose papers are on file, you will please examine it, with the vouchers on file, - Should be pleased to hear from you as early as your Convenience will Permit, and say if the letter containing the affidavit of Pollard & Kelley came to hand, in the aforesd. case
Resp.y yrs &c
W. G. Settle

J. L. Edwards Es.
NB., direct answer - Manassas Gap Va
W.G.S.
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I do hereby certify that some ten or fifteen years past Mrs. Christiana Riley or her daughter placed in my hands a certificate signed by Genl. John Blackwell purporting to establish the services of John Riley the husband of Christiana as a revolutionary soldier, said certificate remained in my possession. several years after endeavouring to establish the claim in which I failed I do think that it was, and do now believe that it was the act of Genl. Blackwell's and I have further a distinct recollection of having found said certificate amongst a mass of old papers. in a closet, and delivered the same to Catharine Riley the daughter of the said Christiana Riley
Given under my hand this 29th day of Novr. 1837
A. Pollard

Fauqr County Sct.
Abner Pollard personally appeared before me, a Justice of peace for said County. and made oath in due form that the contents of the above certificate, was just & true to the best of his recollection Given under my hand this 29th day of Novr. 1837
Rob. E. Peyton.

State of Virginia
Fauquier County towit.  I Alexander J. Marshall clerk of the County Court of Fauquier County, in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that Robert E. Peyton is a Justice of the Peace for Fauquier County in the state aforesaid duly commissioned & qualified as such, and that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of the said Court this 21st day of December 1837
A. J. Marshall C.C.
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The National Archives
Form VAN-51
12-5-41
Bounty Land Warrant Record Card*
Division of Veterans' Administration Archives

Name, Reilly, Patrick 
Grade Private
Line Maryland
 
Warrent Number 11649
Acreage 100
Issued September 20, 1799 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.