Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File B. L. Wt. 2142-300, Daniel Alexander Cuthbert, Ga.
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SERVICE Ga   
Cuthbert, Daniel Alexander  
              "        Alexander
              "        Daniel
NUMBER B L Wt 2142-300
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[mostly illegible handwriting]
Capt Danl Alexr Cuthbert
Georgia Line
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Personally appeared before me Joseph Stiles of the City of Savannah and State of Georgia who being duly sworn deposeth that he knew well Daniel Alexander Cuthbert to have been in the Georgia Continental line, during the revolutionary war. That the said Daniel Alexander Cuthbert, was known as, and called Alexander Cuthbert, as frequently as he was by the name of Daniel Cuthbert. Despondent further states that he was well acquainted with all the Cuthberts at that time in Georgia (one of the Cuthberts and himself having married Sisters) that he knew no other Alexander Cuthbert than Daniel Alexander Cuthbert, and is firmly convinced that the Alexander Cuthbert of Georgia, on the records at Washington, can mean and must allude to none other than Daniel Alexander Cuthbert. 
                            Joseph Stiles
Sworn to before me
this 29th feb 1836
William H Stiles
Not. Public
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Georgia City of Savannah
Personally appeared before me Sheftall Sheftall of the City of Savannah and State of Georgia who being duly sworn deposeth that he knew Daniel Alexander Cuthbert to have been in the Georgia Continental Line, in the revolutionary war.  That the said Daniel Alexander Cuthbert was known as and called by the name of Alexander Cuthbert as frequently as he was by that of Daniel Cuthbert. Desponent is further enabled to state that he was well aquainted with all the Cuthberts at that time in Georgia that he knew no others and is convinced that there could have been no other Alexander Cuthbert than the our above spoken of & called at one time by the name of Daniel and at other times by that of Alexander Cuthbert of Georgia on the records at Washington can allude to no other than Daniel Alexander Cuthbert.
s/   Sheftall  Sheftall 1836
Sworn to before me this 29 Feb   1836     Joseph Felt J.D.
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Department of War
Bounty Land Office
Jany 26th, 1836
Sir,
 Yours of the 21st inst addressed to the Commissioner of Pensions, enclosing a letter of sundry papers from J A Cuthbert Esqr, relating to a claim for Revolutionary Services in right of "Daniel Alexander Cuthbert", who is stated to have been "Major" in the Georgia line, was referred to this office on the 22d inst.  In reply have to inform you that, the name of  Daniel Alexander Cuthbert", is not returned on the list of Revolutionary officers on file in this office, among those, entitled to bounty lands from the U. States.  The name of "Alexander Cuthbert", is returned on said list, as a Captain of the Georgia line, in service at the close of the war, and as such, entitled to 300 acres Military bounty land: his claim for which, appears never to have been satisfied.  If it can be satisfactorily shown to the Department, that Daniel Alexander Cuthbert, referred to in your letter, and Alexander Cuthbert, whose name is returned as a Captain in the Georgia Line, are one, and the same individual, then, the claim of the present applicants will be allowed, as it regards the land bounty. The only officer of the Georgia line, by the name of "Cuthbert" having been settled with in regard to his claim for Commutation pay, under the name of Alexander Cuthbert, the necessity for evidence of identity, or the means for correct discrimination, is rendered the more essential.
Mr Jno. A. Cuthberts letter to you is herewith returned.
I have the honor to be
Very respectfully Yr Obt Svt
Wm Gordon 
Hon S. Grantland Ho of Reps
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State of Georgia City of Savannah
Personally appeared before me Joseph Stiles a native of the city of Savannah and State aforesaid aged sixty-six years who being duly sworn deposeth that he was formerly acquainted with Daniel Alexander Cuthbert, that he was reputed and believed to have been an officer in the revolutionary Service, and deponent thinks in the continental line, That the said Daniel Alexander Cuthbert died leaving neither wife nor legitimate child. Deponent further states that the next of kin to the said Daniel Alexander Cuthbert at the time of his death were his brother Isaac Cuthbert and Alfred and John A Cuthbert sons of a deceased brother Seth John Cuthbert. That Isaac Cuthbert died leaving neither wife nor legitimate child. That Alfred Cuthbert and John A Cuthbert are the nearest of kin, and the only heirs of the Deceased Daniel Alexander Cuthbert.
Sworn to before me  Jos Stiles
this 19th Feby 1935
William H Stiles
Not. Public Savannah
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State of Georgia
City of Savannah
Personally appeared before me Sheftall Sheftall Esq a native of the city of Savannah and State aforesaid aged seventy two years, who being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he formerly knew Daniel Alexander Cuthbert, that he was an officer of the Revolutionary service, in the Georgia Continental Troops. That he does not distinctly recollect whether the said Daniel Alexander Cuthbert was a Lieutenant or a Captain in said service, or whether be belonged to the first or Second Regiment. That he never knew the said Daniel Alexander Cuthbert to have been married but believe him to have died without wife or legitimate issue. Deponent further states that the next of kin to the said Daniel Alexander Cuthbert were his brother Isaac Cuthbert, and Alfred and John A Cuthbert sons of a deceased brother Seth John Cuthbert. That Isaac Cuthbert desponent knew, but can not say whether he died without wife or legitimate child, and that Alfred  Cuthbert and John A Cuthbert are the nephews to the deceased Daniel Alexander Cuthbert. 
s/ Sheftall Sheftall 1835
Sworn to before me this 19th day Feb 1835 William H Stiles Not. Public Savannah
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Daniel Alexander Cuthbert
No. 2142.
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[Prepreinted form] 
DEPARTMENT OF WAR.
Regulations for the heirs of Officers and Soldiers of the Revolutionary Army, who were slain by the enemy, or who have died since the war, and have not received land from the United States.
By an act of Congress of the 16th September, 1776, it is provided that the Officers and Soldiers who engaged for, and continued to serve during the war, or until discharged by Congress, and the heirs of such Officers and Soldiers as shall be slain by the enemy, shall receive land in proportion to their rank.
N. B. Those who engaged for three years, or for any other period than during the war, or who died of sickness, fatigue, or casualty, are not entitled to land from the United States.
The following declaration and enclosed blank form of heirship) must be filled up and signed by the proper authorities:
State of Georgia County of Baldwin 
I, John A. Cuthbert, heir at law of Daniel Alexander Cuthbert do, upon oath, testify and declare, to the best of my knowledge and belief, that the said Daniel Alexander Cuthbert
did enter the service in 17_  for the term of_ and served as a Captain in the Regiment No._ under the command of Colonel _ of the Georgia Continental line; and that he continued in the service aforesaid until the end of the Revolutionary War.
I further declare that I have never received a warrant for the bounty land promised to the said Daniel Alexander Cuthbert on the part of the United States; nor do I believe that he ever received it, or transferred his claim to it in any manner whatsoever: therefore,
Know all men by these presents, That I, John A. Cuthbert aforesaid, do hereby constitute and appoint Seaton Grantland to be my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name to demand and receive from the Secretary of War of the United States, a warrant for the quantity of land due to me as aforesaid; and my said attorney is hereby fully authorized and empowered to constitute and appoint one or more substitutes or attorneys under him, for the special purposes above expressed.
Attest, March 29th 1836
Thomas H Kenan JIC  
s/ John A. Cuthbert {Seal}
Personally appeared the abovenamed John A. Cuthbert subscriber to the foregoing declaration, and made oath to the same, and in my presence acknowledged the power of attorney thereto subjoined to be his free act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned. Attest, March 29th 1836
Thomas H Kenan JIC      
In testimony that the above written Thos. H. Kenan was a magistrate authorized to administer oaths, and take acknowledgments, &c., in the State of Georgia at the above date, and that his name there subscribed appears to me to be his usual signature, I have hereunto affixed the county seal, and subscribed my name and quality, at Milledgeville
this 29th day of March 1836
William Cook C. Clerk of Infr. Court
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Treasury Department
3d Auditors Office
22nd January 1836
Sir
Your letter of the 20th instant addressed to the Commissioner of Pensions was, with Mr John A. Cuthberts letter to you, and its accompaniments, in relation to the Revolutionary services of Major Daniel Alexander Cuthbert, referred this morning to this office. I have accordingly the honor to inform you, that the Revolutionary records, on file in this office, furnish no evidence of the services of a Major Daniel Alexander Cuthbert, but they show that a Captain Alexander Cuthbert served to the end of the war, in the Georgia Continental line, and that he was settled with in full for his services, including the commutation of Five years full pay in lieu of half-pay for life. I have sent your letter with the other papers, to the Bounty land Office, in accordance with the endorsement made on the envelope containing them, by the Commissioner of Pensions.
With great Respect
Peter Hagner Aud
Hon. S. Grantland
House of Reps. U. States.
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War Department,
Pension Office,
January 22d 1836.
Sir,
I have examined the case of Daniel Alexander Cuthbert, deceased. The only information which the books of this Office afford in relation to this claim is found on a list of the Officers who made application to the Governor and council of the State of Georgia, in pursuance of the 2d section of an act of the General Assembly, passed the 17th February 1780, entitled an "Act for opening the Land Office and for other purposes therein mentioned, for processing a certificate in pursuance of the section above referred to, and a resolution of Congress of the 16th September 1776, of the bounty of Land due them respectively for their services during the late war with Great Britain in what was termed the Georgia Continental Establishment." On this List appears the name of Daniel Alexander Culbert, a captain. It is evident, I think, from the reference in the caption of the law to the resolution of Congress of the 16th September 1776, that Captain Cuthbert served to the end of the war, because the resolution of Congress recommends donations in land to such officers only. On the List of Officers entitled to land from the U.S. the name does not appear, but
the name of Alexander Cuthbert, a Captain of the Georgia Continental line does appear, and I learn from the Officer who has charge of the Bounty
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Land Office in this Department, that the warrant for the bounty Land due to said Alexander Cuthbert has never been issued.
Whether or not there is an error in the List of Officers in the Bounty Land Office, I am unable to determine. It is possible that the name of Alexander Cuthbert was intended for Daniel Alexander Cuthbert. And if so, the reason why the land warrant has never been issued is very obvious. If no one ever knew such an Officer as Alexander Cuthbert, no claim could well be exhibited in his right. I have referred the letters and affidavit which you enclosed to me to Peter Hagner, Esqr, Third Auditor, and to Mr Gordon, of the Bounty Land Office; both of whom may perhaps be able to furnish some additional information.
I have the honor to be,
with great regard,
Your Obt Servt
J. L. Edwards
Hon. Seaton Grantland,
House of Representatives.
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H R. Jan'y 20th 1836.
James L. Edwards, Esquire,
Sir,
I enclose a letter from John A. Cuthbert, Esquire, with other papers, to which I request your attention, and ask for such information as your office may afford, in regard to the claim, which Mr. Cuthbert supposes he has, as heir at law of Major David Alexander Cuthbert, an officer of the Revolutionary army.
I am Sir respectfully yours,
S. Grantland.
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Georgia Liberty County   In Superior Court April Term 1835
Personally appeared in open Court Recd Samuel S Law who being duly sworn, deposeth & saith that he was acquainted with Daniel Alexander Cuthbert for the space of two years that the said Daniel Alexander was reputed & believed to be an officer of the Revolutionary war and this deponent has no doubt but that such was the fact. The said Daniel Alexander Cuthbert died at Sunbury in the State and County aforesaid in or about the year Eighteen hundred and four, leaving neither wife nor legitimate child. His next of kin at the time of his death were his brother Isaac Cuthbert & two nephews Alfred & John A Cuthbert. The said Isaac Cuthbert died in Sunbury in the County & State aforesaid in or about the year Eighteen hundred & nine leaving neither wife nor legitimate child. The said Alfred Cuthbert & John A Cuthbert are the only heirs of the above mentioned Daniel Alexander Cuthbert. s/ Saml. S. Law
Sworn to & subscribed in open Court this 27th April 1835.
Thos J Shepard, Clk

Georgia  Liberty County 
I Thomas J Shephard Clerk of Superior Court of said County do certify that the foregoing is a true copy
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from the minutes of said Court. Given under my hand & the seal of Office this 27th of April 1835
Thos J Shepard Clk
Georgia Liberty County
I John C Nicoll Judge of said Superior Court do certify that Thomas J Shephard whose name is signed to the foregoing certificate is the Clerk of said Court & that his attestation thereto is in due form & entitled to faith as such. April 17th 1835
Jno C Nicoll
Judge of the Supr Court
of the State of Georgia