Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 35,561, for Joshua Phipps, Virginia
Page 1

Va Phipps, Joshua S.35.561
Page 2

Notification sent November 21. 1821 to
John Barret, Greenburg, K.Y.
Death not on A.B.

12,766 R
Kentucky
Joshua Phipps-
of Green County in the state of Kentucky
who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Matthews of the Virginia line, for the term of One Year
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky
at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 25th. of May 1818-
Certificate of Pension issued the 25th. of June 1819. and Sent to Christopher Tomkins Esqr.
Greensburg
Kent.
Arrears to 4th of March 1819. 9ms. & 4/31 - 74:83
Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4th. Sept. 1819 - 48:-
$122:03
{Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818.}
Continued
Page 3

District of Kentucky Green County sct
On this 25th. day of September 1820 personally appeared in open Court, it being a Court of record for the County of Green Joshua Phipps aged 75 years resident in Green County and district aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his Oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows; in the Regiment Commanded by Colo. Mathews (afterwards General) in Capt Thomas Bowyers Company of the Virginia line which will more fully appear by my affidavit filed in the Secretary of War office dated 25th. May 1818 and on which Issued a Pension Certificate Numbered 12766 dated 25th June 1819 And I do solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 28th. 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 act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval Service of the United States in the revolutionary war passed on the 18th. day of March 1818 and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities, Contracts or debts due to me, nor have any income other than what is Contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me Subscribed towit, One mare two head of Cattle, two head of Hogs, one ax one old hoe, one bond for $400 upon a man who is a known insolvent, I am indebt about forty dollars, I am a farmer by Trade
Page 4

but at this advanced age cannot support myself, and family by my labor, I have a wife aged 73 years quite helpless
Joshua Phipps
Sworn to and declared on the 25th. day of September 1820 before the Green County Court in Session
John Barret clk.

At a County Court held for Green County at the Courthouse in Greensburgh this 25th day of September 1820
It is ordered to be Certified to the Secretary of War, that it is the opinion of said Court from Creditable and disinterested Testimony produced before them, that the total value of the property of Joshua Phipps in the Schedule Subscribed by him to which he made oath as required by an act of Congress is reasonably worth the sum of forty five dollars, In Testimony of the foregoing being truly Copied I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of office this 18th day of October 1820 and 29th year of the Commonwealth
Test John Barret CGC

Joshua Phipps
Schedule
12.766
Page 5

Joshua Phips
Affidavit
fee $1-00
Further evidence of service + the [illegible]
Admd.
~
Greensburg,
Ken.
Page 6

Joshua Phipps, aged seventy two years, this day personally appeared before me Christopher Tompkins, one of the Circuit Judges for the state of Kentucky, and Judge of the Green Circuit Court, & made oath; That in the year 1776 he enlisted as a soldier in the American Continental Army in the revolutionary war with Great Britain,- he enlisted & served one year in Captain Thomas Bowyer's Company in the Regiment of Col. (afterwards Genl.) Matthews of the Virginia line. After having served one year as aforesaid, he obtained a regular written discharge at the White Plain in Chester or Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, which discharge has been mislaid, lost or destroyed, so that it cannot now be produced. The said Joshua Phipps further declared & made oath, that from his reduced circumstances he needs the assistance of his Country for support. - His place of residence is in Green County, Kentucky. 25th May 1818
Joshua Phipps {seal}
The foregoing affidavit was sworn to & subscribed before me this 25th May 1818
Christopher Tompkins
Page 7

Kentucky Sct
I John Barret Clerk of the Circuit Court of the County of Green do certify that Christopher Tompkins before whom the foregoing affidavit of Joshua Phipps was taken is and was at the time of making the same, one of the Circuit Judges for the State of Kentucky therefore full faith and credit ought to be given to all of his official acts In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the County this 4th day of August 1818 and 27 year of the Commonwealth
Test John Barret CGC
Page 8

DISTRICT OF Kentucky, SS.
On this 14th day of May 1819, before me, the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Green County Court for the said district, personally appeared Joshua Fips (also Phipps) aged 73 years, resident in Green County in the said district, who, being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war:" That he, the said Joshua Fips (or Phipps) enlisted for the term of one year in March or April in the year 1776 in Botetourt in the state of Virginia in the company commanded by Captain Thomas Bowyers of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Mathews in the line of the State of Virginia on the Continental Establishment; that he continued to serve in said corps, or in the service of the United States until the full end of twelve months, when he was discharged from service in Bux, Chester, or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that he was in no particular battle but after his discharge raised a Volunteer Company & served as a Lieutenant & was in the Battle of Guilford and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.
Joshua Phipps
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid
James Murray JGCC

I, James Murray Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify that it appears, to my satisfaction, that the said Joshua Phips did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy, for the term of nine months at one time, on the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. I am also satisfied that he needs the assistance of his country for support. Given under my hand this 14th day of May 1819
James Murray JPGC

{SEAL OF THE COURT.}
Page 9

Kentucky Sct
I, John Barret Clerk of Green County Court certify that James Murray who signed the foregoing affidavit is one of the Judges of the Green County Court duly Commissioned and qualified as such and that due faith and credit is to be given to all of his official acts In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of the office this 12 day of May 1819 and 27" year of the Commonwealth
John Barret CGC
Page 10

This claimant will make a declaration according to this form & return the other papers, with it to the Dept. of War -
28 June 1819
Page 11

October 9, 1936
xxxxxxxxxxxxx
BA-J/MCS
Joshua Phipps, S. 35561

Kate P. Hale
Rogersville
Tennessee

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your request for information concerning Joshua Phipps who served in the Revolutionary War from Botetourt County, Virginia.

The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 35561, based upon the military service of Joshua Phipps.

The date and place of his birth and the names of his parents were not given.

He enlisted in Botetourt County, Virginia, in March or April, 1776, and served one year as private in Captain Thomas Bowyer's company in Colonel Matthews' Virginia regiment. He afterward raised a volunteer company and served as lieutenant, other officers and length of service not stated, and was in the battle of Guilford.

He was allowed pension on his application executed May 25, 1818, at which time he was seventy-two years of age and a resident of Green County, Kentucky.

In 1820 he stated that his wife, name not given, was seventy-three years of age. There are no further data on file relative to his family.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
Page 12

Frances Phipps
The Sherman - Apt. 605
City
Personal request Mch 14 - 1925
Joshua Phipps S. 35561
Page 13

35561
Revy INVALID.
File No. 35,561
Joshua Phipps
Priv Rev War
Act: 18th March 18
Index:-Vol. 2, Page 322
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1922 Mch 4 Hist. to Ms. Kate P. Tipton
1925, Mar. 2 Hist. to Joshua Phipps M.C.S.
1925 - Mch. 19 - Hist to Frances Phipps AWS
1930, Aug. 19. hist. to Mrs. Pella Phipps, also, Miss Helen Phipps adv. hist sent M.C.S.
1936, Oct. 9. hist. to Kate P. Hale M.C.S.
Page 14

United States Post Office -CLASS
IN REPLYING MENTION INITIALS AND DATE
Rogersville, Tennessee.
Sept. 1, 1936.

Dept. of the Interior,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sirs:
Can you send me verification of the Revolutionary War pension claim S.35561. I think, of Joshua Phipps, who enlisted from Botetourt County, Virginia, on or about April 1776, in Captain Bowyer's Company, Col. Matthews' Virginia Regiment?
Very truly,
Kate P. Hale.
MCS.

[stamp]
RECEIVED SEP 3 1936
MAIL SUB-DIV.
VETS ADM READER #5
Page 15

37 West 53 St.,
New York, N. Y.,
July 28, 1930.

U.S. Pensions Office,
Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen:
I should like to have you mail to Miss Pella Phipps, 1506 Jackson St., Amarillo, Texas the revolutionary record of Joshua Phipps. I am not sure whether he served from Pennsylvania or Botetourt Co., Va. I know that he drew a pension after the Revolution. Also I should like to have you mail her the record of Joshua Phipps' son, William Phipps, if any exists; I am uncertain about him.
This information is wanted for D.A.R. membership. Thanking you in advance for the courtesy, I am
Very truly yours,
Helen Phipps.

[stamp]
PENSION O U.S. OFFICE
JUL 29 1930
Page 16

Austin, Texas, Jan. 25, 1925
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
I am writing you to procure the Revolutionary Pensions Application of Lieut. Joshua Phipps of Botetourt Co. Va.
I am interested also in the following:
To know if similar application by Edward Edwin or Capt. James Surguine or others of these surnames appears in the Revolutionary Section from either Augusta or Botetourt Co. Va. or from Hawkins Co. Tennessee. Ancestors of mine from these Va. counties migrated to Tenn. during or shortly after the Revolution. Of course I should say that I am especially interested in the name Phipps in this connection as touching Penn., Va., or Tenn.
Yours truly,
Joshua Phipps

[stamp]
PENSION L U. S. OFFICE
JAN 29 1925
Page 17

REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION. 3-525
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
S.F. 25,561
Washington, D. C., _______, 19__

In reply to your request of ______, received ____ for a statement of the military history of Joshua Phipps 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.
[1] Mch. or Apr. 1776
[2] 1781
LENGTH OF SERVICE.
[1] 1 year
[2] [checkmark]
RANK.
[1] Pvt.
[2] Lieut.
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN.
[1] Thomas Bowyer
[2] and was in the battle of Guilford
COLONEL.
[1] Matthews
STATE.
Va.

Battles engaged in, See above
Residence of soldier at enlistment, enlisted in Botetourt Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, May 25. 1818 His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Green County, Ky.
Age at date of application, 72 years
Remarks: In 1820 his wife was 73 years old her name is not stated and there is no other data on file as to his family.

Respectfully,
Commissioner.
Page 18

August 19, 1930
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section
MCS:MLB

Helen Phipps
27 West 53rd Street
New York, New York

Dear Madam:
In compliance with your request of July 28, 1930, you are advised that on this date the history of Joshua Phipps, S. 35561, was sent to Miss Pella Phipps, 1506 Jackson Street, Amarillo, Texas. She was also advised that the Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to William Phipps.

Very truly yours

E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner
Page 19

August 19, 1930
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section.
MCS:MLB

Miss Pella Phipps
1506 Jackson Street
Amarillo, Texas

Dear Madam:

You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim,  S. 35561, that Joshua Phipps enlisted in Botetourt County, Virginia, in March or April, 1776, and served one year as private in Captain Thomas Bowyer's company, Colonel Matthews' Virginia regiment. 

He afterward raised a volunteer company and served as lieutenant; other officers and length of service not stated; and was in the battle of Guilford.

He was allowed pension on his application executed May 25, 1818, at which time he was seventy-two years of age and a resident of Green County, Kentucky.

In 1820 he stated that his wife, name not stated, was seventy-three years of age. There are no further data on file relative to his family.

The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to William Phipps.

Very truly yours

E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner
Page 20

M.C.S.
Rev. & 1812 War Section
March 2, 1925

Joshua Phipps
1300 Son Jacinto St.
Austin, Texas

August 19, 1930
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section.
MCS:MLB

Miss Pella Phipps
1506 Jackson Street
Amarillo, Texas

Sir:

I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 35561, it appears that Joshua Phipps enlisted in Botetourt County, Virginia, in March or April, 1776, and served one year as private in Captain Thomas Bowyer's Company, Colonel Matthews' Virginia Regiment.
He afterward raised a volunteer company and served as Lieutenant, other officers and length of service not stated; was in the battle of Guilford.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 25, 1818, at which time he was seventy-two years of age and a resident of Green County, Kentucky.
In 1820 he stated that his wife, name not stated, was seventy-three years of age. There are no further data on file relative to his family.

Respectfully,

Commissioner
Page 21

[stamp 1]
RECORD DIVISION.
FEB 7 1922

[stamp 2]
PENSION A U S. OFFICE
FEB 6 1922
Page 22

2 - 1 ct. stamps
Enclosed
returned Mch. 4. 1922
Rev/AW Stony Point, Tenn.
Feb. 3rd, 1922.
The Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Please give me the Revolutionary Pension Records of Joshua and William Phipps, I do not know exactly from which of these three states they were

[stamp]
A U. S. PENSION OFFICE
FEB 6 1922
Page 23

2
from. They lived in Penn. Virginia and North Carolina but I do not know which one at the time of The Revolution. If these men were not pensioners, please give the record of any other men by the name of "Phipps".
Thanking you very much for this great favor and information,
I am very sincerely,
Mrs. Kate Phipps Tipton,
Stony Point,
Tenn.
Page 24

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Form VAM-51
12-5-41
Division of Veterans' Administration Archives
BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*

NAME: Phipps, Samuel (Fipps)
GRADE: Private
LINE: Massachusetts
WARRANT NUMBER: 4797 (See 4120 under F)
ACREAGE: 100
ISSUED: July 22, 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.