Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8534, for James Pritchard, Virginia
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(3 - 1776)
SERVICE
Continental
VA
Pritchard or Pritchett, James
Phebe
NUMBER
W.8534
CONTENTS
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6864
Kentucky
James Pritchett of Burbon County in the State of Kentucky who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Davis of the Virginia Line, for the term of 5 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 16th of July 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13th of Feby 181 and sent to Hon R. M. Johns H. Reps
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1818 to 20/31  = 13.16
Semi-anl. all’ce ending 4 Mar 1819 48.00
$61.16
{Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818.}
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James Pritchett
Virginia Line 
1779 - 4 years
16th July 1818
A man of this name on VA rolls
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James Pritchett
Virginia Line
1779 - 4 years
16th July 1818
as man
of this name
on Va. rolls

(written sideways)
The Hon: John C. Calhoun
Secty of Washington
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District of Kentucky City
On this 16th day of May 1818 before the subscriber one of the Circuit Judges for the State aforesaid personally appeared James Pritchett aged 55 years and resident in Burton County in the said District, who being by the 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 enlisted in the service of the United States in the year 1779 in the State of Virginia the Captain of the Company he cannot recollect but it was in Colo Davis regiment [Illegible]  in the continental establishment and remained in that service about nine months, at the expiration of said service. He reenlisted in Captain or Lieutenant Francis Davis troop of horse belonging to Col. William Washington’s Regiment of
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Light Dragoons, during the war and served in said Regiment until the close of the war and was discharged in 1783  at Samt Nelsons Ferry in South Carolina. That he was in same Company during the Battles of Cowpens, Guilford Courthouse, Eutaw Springs and many skirmishes. That he received a wound in his right leg at the battle of Eutaw Springs. That he is in reduced circumstances and needs the assistance of his country for support that he now offers all the evidence in his possession of his said services. 
Sworn to and declared before me this day and year aforesaid.
Benjamin Johnson, Circuit Judge
I, Benj. Johnson Judge &c do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said James Pritchett did serve in the Revolutionary War against the common enemy in the United States service on continental establishment as stated in the preceding declaration for the term at least of nine months and further certify that he the said James Pritchett.
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is in reduced circumstances in life and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the act of Congress witness my hand this 16th of July 1818
Benj Johnson
[illegible] Judge

[Personally] appeared before me the undersigned John Jacobs aged 55 years who deposeth and saith that he knew the said James Pritchett in the Revolutionary War as he served [with the said James Pritchard in Col. William Washington’s troop of horse during those years.] 
That he knows that he the said James Pritchard in the years 1780-1783 as he served in the same Troop with him during those years, under Francis Dade in Colo. Washingtons Regiment of Light Dragoons.
Witness my hand this 16 of July 1818.

Benj Johnson
Court Judg
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Pritchett [Illegible]
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Schedule of the estate of James Pritchett alias Pritchard
Four slaves, to wit, a female aged about 15 years-- female aged about 11 - years, a female aged about 7 years - and a male at five years old all of tolerable size & quality.
3 Horses to wit, two mares and one colt aged 10 years - another 4 - and the
cates of about 4 months. I have 4 others in possession which belongs to his daughters and associations about 18 or 20 head of net cattle
About 30 head of Sheep
About 100 head of hogs-
4 hoes 2 axes - 4 ploughs- 1 wedge-
Household furniture
Kitchen do-
4 pots- 1 oven -- 5 or six bands
cupboard.  1 Sugar dish
[Illegible]
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Debts due to him
$2500
Debts due from or by him $2500
Scott Court as guardian to orphans
In Bourbon Court 160 as guardian also
He lives on rented land. has a wife five them of age the daughters & a son living with him 

Commonwealth of Kentucky
Circuit Court of Bourbon 
On this twenty day of August in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of record in and for the Circuit aforesaid, James Pritchard aged about fifty eight years, resident of Borbon County who being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows, to wit, three years and four months, nine months in the infantry under Capt. Scott of as near as he can remember the member, of third Virgina Regiment of the Virginia line, then the residue of the time in the troop of Francis Dade of the third Virginia Regiment of Light Dragoons commanded by Col. William Washington, as detailed in his original declaration dated the 16 July 1813 now on file in the War Office, by virtue of which he is inscribed on the pension list roll of Kentucky agency of which he has received
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Certificate dated 13 Feby. 1819 - No. 6684
And he did solemnly swear that he was a citizen of the United States on the 18 March 1818 and that he has not, since that time by gift sale, or in any manner, disposed of his property or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring himself 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 18 March 1818, and that has not, nor has any person in trust for him any property or securities, contracts or debts due to him, now has he any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed except his bedding, wearing apparel & his pension from the United States.
Kentucky Set
I, Thomas Arnold, Clerk of the Bourbon Circuit Court do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the record of the said Court and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is [$1700.75].
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the so Court this 21st September 1820
Thomas Arnold, Clerk Bourbon Circuit Court
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1785
Kentucky
Phebe Pritchard
Widow of James Pritchard decd who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 28th June 1833 of Bourbon Co in the State of Kentucky, who was a Private of Cavalry in the Company commanded by [Col. William Washington] of the Virginia Line for 4 years. 
Inscribed on the Roll of at the rate of 100 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. 
Certificate of Pension issued the 7th of Feb 1839 and sent to Hon. R. M. Johnson, US Senate.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1838 $250.00
Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar 1839, $59.00
$300.
{Act July 7, `838}
Recorded by D. D. Addison Book A, Vol. 20, Page 21
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Phebe Prickett
Widow of James
Kentucky
3619
Admitted
[Illegible] $100
[On VA Roll]
Hon. R. M. Johnson
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FAMILY RECORD
BIRTHS.
James Pritchard was Born June 30 1763
Phebe Pritchard was Born May 3 1762
William C. Pritchard was Born October 23 1789
Francis H Pritchard was Born March 13, 1792

Charlott R Pritchard was Born December 10 1792
Nancy A. Pritchard was Born December 28 1794
Elizabeth A. Pritchard was Born November 12 1796
John A Pritchard was Born September 17 1798
Mahala H Pritchard was Born March 18 1800
Paulina J. Pritchard was born April 20 1806
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James and Phebe Pritchard were married in December 28 1788
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In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of July 7th 1838, Entitled an act
granting half pay and pension to certain Widows.
County of Bourbon
State of Kentucky
On this day personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid Phebe Pritchard a resident of Bourbon County Kentucky, aged Seventy five years, who being duly sworn according to Law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain this benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7th 1838, entitled an act granting half pay and pension to certain widows. 
That she is the widow of James Ritchard, who drew a pension, as a private in Bourbon County Kentucky, and she was informed by him, that he was a private in the army during the War of the Revolution, and she refers to the Record and his papers for evidence of his service, and prays a pension may be granted to her according to his rank she was married to the said James Pritchard on the Twenty eighth day of December Seventeen hundred and Eighty eight, and presents her true and genuine family record as the best evidence in her possession of her marriage; and her husband the aforesaid James Pritchard died on the Twenty eighth day of June Eighteen hundred and thirty three, and she has remained a widow ever since his death; That she was not married prior to his leaving service, but the marriage took place in Culpeper County Virginia, previous to the first day of January, Seventeen hundred and ninety four viz: at the time above stated, and the foregoing family record is in the handwriting of French H Abbott, her husband not being a scholar or able to write. 
Given from under my hand this 23rd day of November 1833.
Phebe Pritchard
Will P Hume, Justice of the Peace
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County of Bourbon
State of Kentucky
On this day personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, Phebe Pritchard a resident of the County of Burton, State of Kentucky and is well known to me to be an aged and respectable lady, and a woman of truth and piety, and cannot by reason of bodily infirmity attend the Court, and subscribed and made oath that to the truth of the foregoing declaration before me. I do further certify I believe it contains the truth, and believe that her husband, the said James Pritchard, was a pensioner as stated by her, and that he died at or about the time stated by her, and she has remained a widow  since his death, and the foregoing leaf was taken from her Bible in my presence, which states she was married as stated by her in her declaration, which I believe to be her true and genuine family record from my long trust\ personal acquaintance with her and her late husband James Pritchard. 
Given from under my hand this 23rd day of November 1838.
Will P. Hume, Justice of the Peace
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We the undersigned neighbors, State, that we have examined the declaration made by Phebe Ritchard, and from our personal acquaintance with her and her husband James Pritchard, we do most fully concur in the belief of the truth of it, we believe he was a pensioner stated by her, and that he died at or about the time stated by her and she has remained a widow ever since his death and is a woman respectability, truth, and piety; Having been a member of the Baptist church about thirty eight years, and now has her membership at Elizabeth meeting house, in Bourbon County Kentucky. And we believe the foregoing leaf contains her true and genuine family record, from our personal acquaintance with her and her family, which states that James and Phebe Pritchard were married December the Twenty eight, Seventeen hundred and Eighty eight 
Given under our hands this in day of November 1838.
Joseph H Clay
S. A. Clinkenbeard
On this day personally appeared before me the undersigned Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, W. Collins Joseph H. Clay and T.J. Clinkenbeard all well known to me to be persons of truth and respectability, and subscribed and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit before me. 
Given from under my hand this 23rd day of November 1838
Will P Hume J.P.
State of Kentucky County of Bourton
I, Thomas P Smith, Clerk of the County Court of said County do certify that William P Hume Gent whose name is above signed was third and still is an acting Justice of said Court and County that his [Incomplete text].
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Phebe Pritchard 
Widow of James
Kentucky
Admitted 
$100
On Roll
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November 1, 1938
James Pritchard
W. 8534
BA-J/AWF

Mrs. Harry D. Pritchard
231 Eastern Avenue, S. E.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Dear Madam:
The data furnished herein were obtained from claim for pension, W. 8534, based on the military service of James Pritchard or Pritchett in the War of the Revolution. James Pritchard was born June 30, 1763, place not stated, nor are the names of his parents given.

James Pritchard enlisted in Virginia, in the year 1779, served nine months as private in Captain Scott's company, Colman Davis' Virginia regiment; he reenlisted and served in Captains Francis Dade's and Bowyer's companies in Colonel William Washington's Third Regiment of Light Dragoons, and was in the battles of Cowpens, Guilford Courthouse, Camden, Ninety Six, and Eutaw Springs, where he was wounded in the right leg, was discharged in 1783 at Nelson's Ferry on Santee River, South Carolina
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 16, 1818, at which time he was living in Bourbon County, Kentucky, where he continued to live in 1829.
He died June 28, 1833.
James Pritchard married December 28, 1788 in
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Culpeper County, Virginia, Phebe, her maiden name not designated. She was born May 23, 1762, place not shown, nor are the names of her parents given.
The widow, Phebe Pritchard, was allowed pension on her application executed November 23, 1838, then a resident of Bourbon County, Kentucky.
The following data in regard to the family of James Pritchard, and wife, Phebe, are shown in the claim:
Charlott R Pritchard December 10 1792
Nancy A. Pritchard December 28 1794
Elizabeth A. Pritchard November 12 1796
John A Pritchard September 17 1798
Mahala H Pritchard March 18 1800
Paulina J. Pritchard April 20 1806

The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible data in regard to family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this widow, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and furnish the following data: 
Phebe Pritchard, widow of James Pritchard
Certificate # 1785 
Issued February 7, 1839 
Rate $100.00 per annum
Commenced March 4, 1836
Act of July 7, 1838
Kentucky Agency.

Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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We the undersigned Citizens of Lee County and State of Kentucky State that we had been acquainted with the late James Prichard and his wife Pheba Prichard for men than fifty years and was Present when their marriage took place in Culpepper County Virginia and knows of our own personal Knowledge that they were married in the Latter part of December Seventeen Hundred and Eighty Eight and that they lived together as man and Wife from that time until sometime in the sum me of Eighteen Hundred and Thirty Three at which time the said James Prichard Departed this life and the Phebe Prichard has remained a widow ever since his death we know that the said James Prichard Drew a Pension during his life and resided in Bourbon County Kentucky at which place his Widow now resides the said Phebe Prichard and is a woman of Respectability Truth and piety and is well know to us.
Given under our hands this 1st day of Decr 1838.
Joseph Abbott
Charlotte Abbott
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County of Scott.
State of Kentucky 
Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid Joseph Abbott and Charlotte Abbott aged and respectable Persons and well known to me to be persons of truth and Piety and subscribed and made oath to the Truth of the foregoing affidavit before me this 1st day of December 1838
Andrew Cart JP

State of Kentucky
State County Set
I, Ben B Ford, Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that Andrew Call Esq before whom the foregoing affidavit purports to have been taken was at the time taking the same, and now is one of the being Justices of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly confined and qualified and the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Seal of my said office to be affixed in Gagetown the 8th day of December 1838 and 47th year of the County.
Ben B. Ford, Clerk
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Georgetown Scott Co Ky Nov 28th 1838
Dear Sir

The enclosed Papers in the case of Phebe Prichard, widow of the late James Prichard to obtain the benefit of the 7th July 1838.
We the Family Record should not be entirely satisfactory as to her Marriage Pleas to be given to me as early information as possible as there was a living Witness who was present at the Marriage
I presume the Vice President of the United States was personally acquainted with her and her late Husband James Pritchard Previous to 1794 and how they were living together as man and wife and both were considered a Person of great Respectability and piety they formerly resided in this County and were well known to him for many years.
Yours with great Respect
Lewis C. Leggett

Hon James L Edwards
Washington City
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Georgetown Scott, Co. December 8, 1838
Dear Sir,
The enclosed Affidavit is part of the Claim of Mrs Phebe Pritchard Widow of the late James Pritchard for the benefit of the declaration and only having been forward to the department some weeks ago by me.
Yours with great respect,
Lewis C. Leggett

Hon. James L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.
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Revolutionary Widow 
File No. 8534
Phebe Pritchard Widow of James Pritchard 
Private VA Line my heard 
Act: July 7, 1838 
Index: - Vol. M, Page 140 
{Arrangement of 1870.}
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October 31, 1938.
Mrs. Harry D. Pritchard
231 Eastern Avenue, S. E.
Grand Rapids, Michigan.

BA-J/ILL
James Pritchard
W. 8534

Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letters in which you request the Revolutionary War record of James Pritchard, a pensioner of Bourbon County, Kentucky, in 1818, also, information in regard to Bathasor Kramar, who applied for pension November 28, 1822 and died September 15, 1823.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War and War of 1812 data and the limited clerical force available for furnishing information in regard to soldiers of those wars, it is impossible to comply in full with each request for data pertaining to pensioners of those wars. The record of James Pritchett, or Pritchard, the Revolutionary War soldier is furnished you herewith.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER,
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator.
Balthazar Kramer - See 1812 flat file -- O. W.W.R. #15742
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January 10, 1931

Miss Hattie M. Scott
402 Shelby Street
Frankfort, Kentucky

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
AWF: MLB

Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 8534, that James Pritchard or Pritchett was born June 30, 1763, place not stated.
He enlisted in the State of Virginia in 1779 and served nine months as private in Captain Scott's company, Colonel Davis' Virginia regiment, and reenlisted in 1780 and served in Captains Bowyer and Francis Dade's company, Colonel William Washington's light dragoons, was in the battles of Cowpens, Guilford Courthouse, Camden, Ninety Six and Eutaw Springs, where he was wounded in the right leg, and was discharged in 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 16, 1818, at which time he was living in Bourbon County, Kentucky. 
He died June 28, 1833.
The soldier married December 28, 1788 in Culpeper County, Virginia, Phebe, her maiden name not stated. She was born May 23, 1762.
She was allowed pension on her application executed November 23, 1838, at which time she was living in Bourbon County, Kentucky.
record:
You are furnished herewith the following copy of his family record:
William C. Pritchard born October 23, 1789
Francis H. Pritchard born March 23, 1791
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Charlott R Pritchard December 10 1792
Nancy A. Pritchard December 28 1794
Elizabeth A. Pritchard November 12 1796
John A Pritchard September 17 1798
Mahala H Pritchard March 18 1800
Paulina J. Pritchard April 20 1806
Very truly yours,
E. W. Morgan
Acting Commissioner
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information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
James Pritchard or W.F. 1534
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.
1779
1780

LENGTH OF SERVICE.
9 Months
[3 Years]

RANK.
Private

OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN.
Scott
Bowyer 

COLONEL.
Davis
William Washington
Frances Dade Light Dragoons

STATE.
VA

Battles engaged Cowpens, Guilford Courthouse, Camden, Eutaw Springs where he was wounded in right leg, and Siege of Ninety Six. 
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Enlisted in Virginia
Date of application for pension, July 16, 1818
Residence at date of application, Bourbon Co., Kentucky
Age at date of application, born June 39, 1763; died June 28 1833
Remarks: Soldier married December 28, 1788 to Phebe Abbott who was born May 23 1762. She was allowed pension on application executed Nov. 23, 1838 while a resident of Bourbon Co. Kentucky
Family record herewith
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Record Division.
Mrs. Jennie Fox,
Thomaston, GA
December 9, 1911.
Madam:
in addition to the military history of James Pritchard,
Wid. File No. 8, 534, Rev. War, you are herewith furnished
the following copy of his family record:
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December 9, 1911.
Mrs. W. E. Yates,
Thomaston, GA.
Madam:
In addition to the military history of James Pritchard, Wid. File No. 8534, Rev. War, you are herewith furnished the following copy of his family record:
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Mrs. Minnie E. Rogan,
College Park, GA
November 18, 1971.

Madam:
In addition to the military history of James Pritchard, Wid. File No. 8.534, Rev. War, you are herewith furnished the following copy of his family record: 
William C. Pritchard born October 23, 1789.
Francis H. Pritchard born March 23, 1791.
Charlott R. Pritchard born December 10, 1797.
Nancy C. Pritchard born December 28, 1797.
Elizabeth A. Pritchard Born November 12, 1796.
John A. Pritchard September 17, 1798.
Mahala H. Pritchard March 23, 1800.
Paulina J. Pritchard April 20, 1806.

Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
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Mrs. Harry D. Pritchard
231 Eastern Ave. S. E.
Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Oct. 26, 1938

Veterans Administration
Washington, D.C.
Rev. War Rec.
My dear Sirs --
Several weeks ago I wrote to your department asking for transcripts of Revolutionary War pension applications and as no reply has come to me I am writing again for fear my letter was not received.
“James Pritchard of Bourbon county Kentucky was placed on the pension rolls of that state in 1818, for service in the Va. Line. Ref. Published Records of the 1st Session, 23rd Congress of the U. S. A. His widow Phebe Pritchard was a pensioner in the Northern District of Burbon county, Ky. in 1840. (Ref. Census of Pensioners in the United States 1840 ).”
We are very anxious for copies of these pension applications to aid us in establishing record of this family.
We also asked for a copy of the data in the record of Bathazor Kramar, of Harrison Co. Ky. who was an applicant for pension Nov. 28, 1822, and died Sept. 15, 1823. (Ref. Records of the 1st Session 23rd. Congress U. S. A.
Sincerely yours,
(Mrs. H.D.) Gail W. Pritchard
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Veterans Administration
Washington, D.C.
231 Eastern Ave. S. E.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Sept. 29, 1938
Dear Sirs:
We are searching for data on the Revolutionary War service of JAMES PRITCHARD ( Prichard Prichett) who applied for a pension and was placed on the rolls in 1818, when a resident of Burbon county Kentucky, He served in the Va. line. He died ca 1832 and his widow Phebe Pritchard was a pensioner living in Burbon Co. Kentucky 1840. We will be very grateful for a copy these applications and the facts they contain.
Allied with this Pritchard family is that of BATHAZOR KRAMAR of Harrison county Ky. who was placed on the rolls of pensioners in Kentucky Nov. 28, 1822, (Invalid pensioner) and died Sept. 15, 1823, after receiving some of his pension money.
His records as found on your files will be most helpful to us.
Very Sincerely,
(Mrs. Harry D.) Gail W. Pritchard
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Thomaston, GA
Nov. 30, 1911
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C

Dear Sir,
Will you kindly examine the VA. records of pensioners or lists of soldiers and furnish me a copy of the Revolutionary service of William Fox of VA. and James Pritchard also of VA, and oblige.
Most Respectfully,
Mrs. Jennie Fox
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Thomaston, GA
Nov 29 - 1911
The Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C
Sir,
Will you please furnish me the Revolutionary service of James and William Pritchard of Virginia and will also be grateful for any data which you may have concerning the soldiers.
Most Respectfully,
Mrs W.E. Yates [Illegible]
John Houston Chapter D.A.R.
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College Park, GA 16 /8 /1911
Hon. J. L. Davenport, Commissioner,
Department Interior
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:
In Senate document 15157, 23rd Congress Vol. III Ky. Pension Roll, p 147- Bourbon Co. Ky, Oct 5/28/1828 I find James Pritchard, Col. Washing Cavalry Dragoons Entered 6/18/829 commenced 3/3/826, Please give all information you have on record when pension was applied for, Also certificate number, if his death is not filed in your office.
He is also reported in Hartman’s Vol. Page 65 as Capt. in 3rd Reg. Ky. 
Also will you please
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Send me the record of Wm Tuttle of Morris Co. N.J. listed in Senate Document [515] 23 Congress Vol. 1 Page 82 New Jersey Pension Roll - William Tuttle, Ensign 3rd Reg. N.J. line 7/29/828 3/3/826- A. Ogden and James Nourse, Atty’s. Also the number of his certificate. 
Thanking you for this courtesy, I am, 
Very respectfully Mrs. Minnie E. Hogan
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(stamp)
Pension Office
US 
JAN 10 1902
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H. T. KRAMER
(SUCCESSOR TO S. H. NELSON )
Crockery, China, Glass and Plated Ware Table Cutlery, Lamps, Rich Fancy Goods, Etc.
222 NORTH MAIN STREET
Wichita Kansas January 6, 1907

To Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir,
I wrote to the Record & Pension Office some time since for information concerning one James Pritchard or Pritcharett [sic.]. He joined the light Dragoons under Morgan, when 17 years old, served five years.
It seems that the records are not explicit enough to as to name. James P. could not write and the party writing his name may have spelled it "Pritchart” instead of Pritchard, send the enquiry made of the Record Department.
I have information from John W Raynum, a Grant son, who told me that he married one Phoebe Abbott of Virginia, and after his [James Pritchard’s]) death Phebe Pritchard drew a pension as a Widow of a Revolutionary Soldier. Will it be possible from the application of Phoebe Pritchard to get the company and Regiment of which James P. was a member. He also had a land warrant of $100 issued to him. 
Any information will be thankfully received.
Very Respectfully,
H. T. Kramer
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Act 1828
Settled at 
Treasury
Consd. with Act [illegible]
File #8534
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REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
3d January 1829

James Pritchard in the County of Bourbon in the State of Kentucky has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled “An Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution,” approved the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he enlisted in the Continental line of the army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued until its termination, at which period he was a Private in Captain [Blank]'s company, in the regiment of the Virginia line; and that he received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, provided by the resolve of the 15th of May, 1778; and further, that he was not on the 15th day of May, 1828, on the pension list of the United States, and that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, nothing the Third Auditor is requested to report how far the several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
By order of the Secretary
F. A. Dickins

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFIE,
January 1829
It appears by the records in this office, that a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars has been issued to James Pritchard in the Virginia line (Dragoon) It further appears that James Pritchard is now on the pension list of the  agency, and has been so since the 3 March 1826.
Peter Hagner, Auditor
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Col R M Johnson
for the purpose of obtaining the benefit of "An act for the relief of certain surviving officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution approved the 15th March 1828
I, James Prichard, of the County of Bourbon in the State of Kentucky do hereby certify that I enlisted in the Continental line of the Army of the Revolution for and during the war and continued in its service until its termination at which period I was a Private Soldier in Captain Bowyer Company (and I think in the third then commanded by Francis Dade) of light Dragoons of the Virginia line, Commanded by Colo William Washington, and I also declare that I afterwards received a certificate for the reward of Eighty dollars to which I was entitled under resolution of Congress passed the 15th day of March 1788 and I do further declare that I was not on the 15th day of March 1828 on the Pension list of the United States
James Pritchard
Before me Henry Timberlake a Justice of the peace in the County of Bourbon in the State of Kentucky duly empowered to administer Oaths personally appeared Will B. Branham and of said County who did severally make oath that James Prichard by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed is generally reputed and believed to have been private Soldier Army of the Revolution in manner
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as therein stated. Witness my hand this 18th of December in the year 1828.
Henry Timberlake

I, Tho. P. Smith, Clerk of the Court of the County of Bourbon in the State of Kentucky do certify that Henry Timberlake whom the foregoing affidavits were sworn was at the time a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly empowered to administer Oaths.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this 18th day of December in the year 1828 [Illegible].
Thomas P. Smith, Clerk