Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2977, Lewis Vallandingham, Va.
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(3-1776)
SERVICE  NUMBER
Va.  Vallandingham, Lewis or Vallandigham W.2977
Elizabeth
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CONTENTS
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5535
Kentucky
Lewis Vallandigham
Owen in the State of Kentucky
who was a private in the company commanded [by] Captain Alexander of the regt commanded [by] Cob Gilpin in the Virginia line for 2 years.
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Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 80 Dollars and --- Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 9th day of Feby 1833 and Sent to Hon R M Johnson   H  R
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Arrears to 4th of Septr 32   $120.00
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4th March 33 - 40.00
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$160.00
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{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832}
Recorded by Daniel Boyd  Clerk,
Book 2  Vol. 9   Page 64

Sent to Hon G. Davis
February 7th 1846
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Lewis Vallandigham
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from 1776 private
2 years. --
$80.
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The department will please direct an answer to me at Owenton Owen County Ky.
Thos. A. Berryman
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Hon. R.M. Johnson
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Commonwealth of Kentucky}
County of Owen } Sch.
On this 3d day of Decemberr 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Justices of the Owen County Court now Sitting Lewis Vallandigham a resident of said County of Owen aged 71 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein Stated. That on or about the -- day of Jany 1776 he volunteered as a private soldier upon a tour of three moonths in a company commanded by Capt. Jackson who was appointed to guard the Town of Alexandria in the County of Fairfax Virginia - that he went with his said company to Alexandria where they were stationed during the whole of the said Tour of Three months - that they expected the arrival of Dunmore the British Commander &  former Governor of Virginia and that they were there stationed in order to repel any attempt he might make upon the county but he did not make his appearance, that he was not during said period commanded by any Colonel or Major the Capt. being the highest in Command - that at the seperation of his said Term of service vz: three months, Tour having fully served out the same he  was discharged by his officers and returned to his residence in the said County of Fairfax and State of Virginia where he resided when he entered the service as above mentioned upon his said three months Tour.
He further states and declares that shortly after
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his three months service as above mentioned to wit about the __ day of September 1779 being still a resident of the said County of Fairfax and State of Virginia he again volunteered as a private soldier upon a three months tour in a company commanded by Captain Alexander and was attached to a regiment under the Command of Col. Gilpin - that he rendezvoused with his said company and regiment at Alexandria in the said county of Fairfax and from thence marched through Maryland to George Town in the State of Maryland- Now District of Columbia from thence to Fredericktown where he was taken sick - with the small pox and lay sick for one or two months, that he was informed the army marched to Philadelphia - that soon after he recovered from his said sickness his said term of service expired and he was discharged having served three monthsupon this his second tour and returned to his residence in the said county of Fairfax.
He further states and declares that in the latter part of the year 1779 he left his residence in the said county of Fairfax and moved to the then county of Kentucky State of Virginia and arrived at Boonsborough on the Kentucky river early in January 1780 where he remained a week or ten days and then went to Boons Station a distance of 6 or 8 miles from Boonsborough which station was then under the Command and Control of Col Danl Boone at which station he continued under the command of Col. Boone fighting the Indians and assisting to Keep them in subjection until about the month of May 1780 during all which time he furnished his own rifle flints and ammunitions and
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clothing and that the situation of the frontier Inhabitants and hostility of the indians made it necessary for him and all three with whom he was associated to use the utmost activity against the Indians. He further states and declares that about the  __ day of May 1780 he turned out as a private volunteer soldier from Boons station and went under the command of Capt John Morgan to Shrouds Station which place had been attacked by the Indians - He states that he continued at Shrouds Station under said arrangement for two months - that he volunteered for said term of two months and served the said tour out fully & faithfully - and at the expiration thereof returned to Boons Station -
He further states and declarez [sic] that soon after his return to Boons Station as above mentioned to wit in the month of August 1780 he volunteered as a private soldier in a company commanded by Capt William Hays upon a tour of six months and marched with his said company to the mouth of Licking at which point they joined [illegible] George Rogers Clarke who had [diverted] the [ohio] river upon an expedition against the Indians - that he marched with said Army from thence to Chilicothe which place was taken by the army from the Indians and all the corn belonging to them at that point was [concerned] and destroyed - that from thence they marched to Licking where they had an engagement with the Indians and lost 15 men killed dead on the ground - amongst the number was Capt. McAfee - that many of the wounded after they returned to the falls of [ohio] died - that immediately after the defeat of the Indians at Pickaway and the destruction of their corn, the Army returned to the falls of [ohio] - He states that he served faithfully during the whole of this campaign in his said Company and after having fully completed his said tour of six months and served the same out he was discharged and returned to Boons Station where he remained but a few days when there was a call for men to go and assist in the defence of Bryans Station (about 10 or 12 milez[sic] from Boons Station which station was likely to be attacked by the Indians and he volunteered as a private and went to
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to Bryans Station under the command of Capt. Craig and as one of his company - He states that this service was [illegible] at the time and expected to be of uncertain duration - but that he did serve upon that occasion in the relief of said station and assisting in guarding it for the term one month and at the expiration of said period of time the said stations being there supposed out of immediate danger those who volunteered with him to go to its relief went away and he this declarant remained - He states that Bryans Station was under the Command and control of Col Robert Johnson and Captain John Craig - He states that the time of his going to Bryans Station as aforesaid was in the month of February or March 1781. He further states that he continued to make Bryans Station his place of station and residence till the spring of the year 1780 from the time he first went to it as of aforesaid and that during said period he was almost constantly engaged in Scouting parties and other small expeditions against the hostile Indians in punishing them for their frequent depredations upon the Inhabitants - That in the month of May 1782 he recollects to have acted as an Indian Spy for about the Term of two weeks. [ left margin written 2 weeks] 
He states and declares that from the time of his arrival in Kentucky in January 1780 till the Spring of the year 1783 his rifle was his constant companion and he does not recollect to have slept one single night during the whole of said period without having it in his army - 
He states and declares that from the great [lapse] of time, his old age and consequent loss of memory he cannot make positive statements as to the particular times at which he entered the service nor the precise period or length of and those services but from  his best recollection he served at the times and in the manner above stated and set forth that from his best recollection he served in the revolutionary war not less than 15 months, as a private volunteer soldier two weeks as an Indian Spy and twenty months as a private soldier
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at [crossed out the station] Boons and Bryans stations when he was not engaged upon his aforementioned special Tours - 
He states that he knows os no person living whose testimony he can procure to prove his aforementioned services and that he has no documentary evidence whatever of the said services -
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any States in the Union -
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid 
Lewis Vallandigham
His mark
I do certify that I have been intimately acquainted with Lewis Valandingham [sic] all my life as a son almost knows his Father & I do certify that for the last 40 years & more he has been a member of the Baptist Society & the most  implicit belief may be given to his statements & recollect myself part of his services in the indian war after the Revolution
Rh Johnson
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Interrogatories put to the above named Lewis Vallandigham by the court 
1st Where and in what year were you born?
Answer - I was born in Fairfax County Virginia on the 10th day of March 1761 according to the best information which I have on the subject
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2d Have you any record of your age and if so where is it?
Ansr. I have a record of my at home in my Bible which makes me the aforesaid age
3d. Where were you living when called into the service where have you lived since the revolutionary war, and where do you now live?
Answer. When I was called into the service upon my two first Tours of three months each I lived in Fairfax County, Virginia. When called into the service upon each of my three last Tours I lived in Kentucky Since the revolutionary War I have lived in the county of Scott part of what was formerly called Fayette County Ky. up to the year 1830 when I moved to the county of Owen where I now live
4th. How were you called into the service were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were  you a substitute and if a substitute for whom?
Answer - I was a volunteer soldier in all the tours of duty which I performed
5th. State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the Troops where you served; such continental and militia regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your service.
Answer - The first Company to which I belonged in Virginia, there was no Col. only a Capt to guard Alexandria, - the second Tour I went under Capt Alexander and Col. Gilpin in Virginia - I was taken sick with the small pox before I joined any other Regiment than that to which I belonged when I was under Capt William Hays in the two Tours of duty which I performed under Genl Clarke, I recollect that there was no other brigade
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than Clarkes, I recollect Col Logan in Clarkes Brigade. [following is crossed out - When I was with Genl Harmer, I recollect that Col Hardin was a Militia officer and so was Major Fountain; Harmer was a regular officer] During all the services which I performed I received no pay whatever - In the first expedition I went with Genl Clarke to Pickaway & I received no rations except a little dry corn. [following is crossed out - On the second Tour with him I received nothing but a little flour at illegible] - In all the three I never received one stitch of clothing from the Government.
6th. Did  you ever receive a discharge from the service and if so by whom was it given and what has become of it?
Answer - I do not recollect whether I got a discharge from the Two tours of duty which I served whilst a resident of Fairfax County Va., - I got discahrges from Capt. William Hays for [crossed out - both] tours of duty which I performed under Genl. Clarke, but I do not know what has become of [crossed out - them & I recollect to have gotten a discahrge from Captain Craig for the Tour I served with Genl. Harmer but have lost the illegible] - 
7th. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood and who can speak and testify as to  your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the revolution?
Answer - I will name James Herndon William Harrison and Sherwood Maddox  Thos V. Bruce as persons to whom I am Known and who are my neighbors
Sworn to & subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Lewis Vallandigham
his X mark
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1
We Thos. V. Bruce a clergyman residing in the county of Owen and state of Ky. & William Harrison Sherwood Madden & James Herndon residing the same county and State hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Lewis Vallandigham who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be 71 years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day & year aforesaid
William Harrison
Thos V Bruce
Sherwood Madden
Jas Herndon
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after pulling the interrogatories prescribed by the War department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that the said Thos. V. Bruce who has signed the preceeding certificate, is a clergyman resident in the said county of Owen and State of Ky and that William Harrison Sherwood Madden and James Herndon who have also signed the same are residents in the same county and State and are credible persons and that this statement is entitled to credit -
Jas. N. Salt
N M Bacon
J.W. Smith
Justices of the Owen County Court
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I John C. Bacon Clerk of the Court for the County of Owen in the State of Kentucky do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the Matter of the application of Lewis Vallandigham for a pension as the Same Remains of Record in My office
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 3d. day of Dec 1832
J.C. Bacon, Clk
Owen County Ct. 
[seal and ribbons]
Lewis Vallandingham
Declaration
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Soldier
of Revolutionary War
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The Affidavit of T.M. Snelson H. Blanton, John T. Snelson John Bonds taken in the Townof Owenton Owen County Ky. on the 3d. day of Dec 1832
These affiants state that they are residents of Owen County and are well acquainted with Lewis Vallandigham who they are informed is an applicant to be placed on the Pension Roll of the United States as a soldier of the revolution - They state that they have Known him for a long time and they believe him to be a Man of [crossed out illegible] undoubted truth and honesty. They state that he is a member of the Baptist Church and from their information & belief has been for a number of years [crossed out and] - They state that he has the reputation of being amongst the moral and upright of our citizens - They have understood and believ that he was a soldier of the revolution and have never heard the fact of his having served in the revolutionary war doubted - They believe him to be 71 years of age.
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid
T.M Snelson
H. Blanton
John Bonds
Commonwealth of Kentucky }
Owen County }  Set
I Jacob H. Smith a Justice of the
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peace in and for Owen County do hereby certify [and] the foregoing affidavit of T.M. Snelson, J.T. Snelson John Bonds and H. Blanton
Was this day taken subscrived and sworn to in the Town of Owenton before me - I do further certify that [crossed out I find] the affiants were first duly cautioned charged and sworn by me And that they are persons of credibility and that their statements are entitled to credit - Given under my hand this 3d. day of Decr 1832. 
Jacob H. Smith J.P.O.C.
Commonwealth of Kentucky}
Owen County ........................}  Sch-
I John C. Bacon Clerk of the Court for the County of Owen do hereby certify that Jacob H. Smith who has copied the above certificate is a Justice of the Peace for Owen County and a member of the Court of which I am Clerk and that the signature is his genuine signature
[seal]
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 11th day of Decr. 1832
J.C. Bacon Clk
Owen County Ct
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2188
Kentucky
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Elizabeth Vallandingham
widow of Lewis Vallandingham
who served in the Revolutionary was as a Private
Va Line
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Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars -
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 29th day of Sept. 1848. and sent to James Vallandingham
Owenton Kentucky
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Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 264 Vol . 3

[right side]
Reported
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12480
Mr. Davis of Ky requests this early attention of Col. Edwards to the Elizabeth Vallandingham within application
[Hand] 28th Jan 1846
Ken:
Act 7. July '38
[illegible]
Jun 21
Honl. Garrett Davis 
Mail {Washington City
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1
State of Kentucky}
Owen County }  Set
On this 21st day of January Eighteen hundren and forty six personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Elizabeth Vallandingham a resident of said County, aged Seventy five years who first being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 4th 1836. That she is the widow of Lewis Vallandingham dec? late of said County & who at the time of his death was on the Revolutionary Pension roll & for a particular description of the Services of the said Lewis Vallandingham the said Elizabeth Vallandingham refers to his declaration and other papers on file at the War Office in Washington City. The said Elizabeth Vallandingham further declared that she was married to the said Lewis Vallandingham on the 20th day of June Seventeen hundred and eighty seven & that her husband the aforesaid Lewis Vallandingham died on the 2d day of Febr Eighteen hundred & forty five & that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof annexed 
Elizabeth Vallandingham  X
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Sworn to & subscribed on the day and year above written before me
Joel Herndon Justice of the Peace for the County and State aforesaid
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2
State of Kentucky}
Owen County}  Set

This day 21st of January eighteen hundred & forty six James Vallandingham personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace for the County & State aforesaid and made oath that to the best of his information and belief he is fifty six years of age that he is a Son of Elizabeth Vallandingham and Lewis Vallandingham named in the written statement of the Said Elizabeth Vallandingham - that according to his information & belief his said Father and Mother was intermarried on the 20th day of June Seventeen hundred and eighty seven, that her husband the said Lewis Vallandingham died on the 2d day of Febr eighteen hundred and forty five & that his said Mother has remained a widow ever since that period. Said James Vallandingham further declares that his Father at the time of his death was a resident of the County and State aforesaid & that he was then drawing and have been for sometime before drawing a Pension from the Government of the United States for his services in the Revolutionary War
James Vallandingham
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Sworn to and Subscribed on the day & Year above written before me
Joel Herndon a 
Justice of the Peace for the County & State aforesaid
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3
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State of Kentucky
Owen County Crt
I Smith Wingate Clerk protens of the Court of Owen County Certify that Joel Herndon is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing Signature purporting to be his is genuine
{In Testimony whereof I have herewith affixed my {Seal of Office and Subscribed my name this {21st day of January 1846
{Smith Wingate
{Clerk of the Court of Owen County
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[677]
FAMILY RECORD
MARRIAGES.
Lewis and Elizabeth Vallandingham was Married the 20 of June in the year of our Lord 1787
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George Vallandingham and Winy Davis was married the 12th October in the year of our Lord 1812
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Thomas Vallandingham and Jane Berry was married the 2d of December in the year of our Lord 1813
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John Vallandingham and Anna Bainbridge was married the 9 of May in the year of our Lord 1816 
[illegible Jepthah Cigargter]
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James Vallandingham and Judy Scruggs was married the 13th of June in the year of our Lord 1816
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William Vallandingham and Almeda Bainbridge was married the 30 of March in the year of our Lord 1819
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Peter Wiggenton and Polly Vallanding was married the 19 of December in the year of our Lord 1821 
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Henry B Vallandingham and Armilda Bainbridge was married on the 13th day of January in the year of our Lord [illegible] 1899 HBV age 21 AB age 16
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86    4R
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[678]
FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
1 Lewis Vallandingham was born the tenth of March in the year of our Lord 1761
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2 Elizabeth Vallanding was born the 9 of Aprile in the year of our Lord 1770
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1 George Vallandingham was born the 10 of Aprile in the year of our Lord 1789
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2 James Vallandingham was born the 17 of January in the year of our Lord 1790
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3 Thomas Vallanding was born the 15 of August in the year of our Lord 1791
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4 Nancy Vallanding was born the 10 of December in the year of our Lord 1792
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5 John Vallandingham was born the 13 of September in the year of our Lord 1794
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6 William Vallanding was born the 23 of October in the year of our Lord 1796
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7 Lewis Vallandingham was born the 11 of  October in the year of our Lord 1799
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8 Polly Vallandingham was born the 14 of Febuary [sic] in the year of our Lord 1802
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9 Henry B Vallanding was born the 20 of June in the year of our Lord 1807
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10 Edward G Vallandingh was born the 27 of August in the year of our Lord 1809
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11 [Nathaniel ? Bainbridge] was born 13th of October in the year of our Lord 1812
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section

July 25, 1924
Mrs. R.P. Satterfield,
2908 Hudson,
Dallas, TEX.

Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W, 2977, it appears that Lewis Vallandingham or Vallandigham was born March 10, 1761 in Fairfax County, Virginia.
While a resident of that place he enlisted and served in the Virginia Troops as follows:
From January 1776 for 3 months as a private in Captain Jackson's Company and guarded Alexandria.
From September 1776 for 3 months as a private in Captain Alexander's Company, Colonel Gilpin's Regiment.
He moved to the then County of Kentucky, Virginia, and soon after his arrival he enlisted in January 1780, served as a private at Boons Station under Colonel Daniel Boone and continued there fighting the Indians until May 1780.
From May 1780 for 2 months as a private in Captain John Morgan's Company.
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From August 1780 for 6 months as a private in Captain William Hays' Company and was in Colonel George Rogers Clark's Expedition.
From February or March 1781 for one month as a private in Captain John Craig's Company under Colonel Robert Johnson.
In May 1782 for 2 weeks as an Indian Spy at Bryan's Station.
He was allowed pension on his application executed December 3, 1832, while a resident of Owen County, Kentucky.
Soldier married June 20, 1787, Elizabeth --- who was born April 9, 1770. He died February 2, 1845 and the widow, Elizabeth, was allowed pension on her application executed January 21, 1846, while a resident of Owen County, Kentucky.
Their children were:
George B. born April 10, 1788, married Winy Davis October 1, 1812.
James born January 17, 1790, married Judy Scruggs June 13, 1816.
Thomas born August 15, 1791, married Jane Berry December 2, 1813.
Nancy born December 10, 1792.
John born September 13, 1794, married Anna Bainbridge May 9, 1816.
William born October 23, 1796, married Almeda Bainbridge March 30, 1819.
Lewis born October 11, 1799.
Polly born February 14, 1802, married Peter Wigginton December 19, 1821.
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Henry B. born June 20, 1807, married Armilda Bainbridge Janaury 13, 1829.
Edward G. born August 27, 1809.

Respectfully,
Commissioner.
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164.
Kentucky.
Elizabeth Vallandingham, widow of Lewis Vallandingham, who was a private in the Virginia line.
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Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the [crossed out 4th day of March, 1844] 2d of February 1845.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 3d day of April, 1846, and sent to Hon: Garret Davis, Home of R.
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[Act of JUNE 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book D.
Vol 1 - Page 379.-
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[stamped PENSION OFFICE US. D JAN 7 1920]
347 Military St
Georgetown KY  
Rev Dec 2d
U.S. Pension Office
Washington D.C.
Can you give me any information concerning James Dulie  Duley  Duly  Dooley who I understand was a soldier in the Revolutionary War - he lived & died in Scott Co Ky - but I think (am not sure) came from Maryland - Do you know the names of his children? Think his wife was A Sheckler - Where can I find any record or information concerning  him (James Duley) - he died in 1841 or 42 - Thanking you for any information you can give -
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Also can you furnish or tell me where to obtain records or other information of Lewis Vallandingham W.2,977 and of George Berry S.36411 - as to revolutionary soldiers - both Kentuckians who came from Virginia -
Thanking you again; I am, one of the descendants of these men. 
Miss Dora Vallandigham
Georgetown KY
Jan 5 - 1920
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1920 Jany 19 Hist. to Miss D Vallandigham.
1924, July 25 - Hist to Mrs. R.P. Satterfield.  NM.
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1927 July 23, Miss Dora Vallindigham adv as to names [illegible] parents, etc. MCS

WIDOW, &c
Revy
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File No. 2977
Elizabeth Vallandingham
Widow
Lewis 
Priv Rev War.
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Act: Febr 2d 1848,
Index: -- Vol. M., Page 294.
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Increase 169
Kentucky
Elizabeth Vallandingham
widow of Lewis Vallandingham
who was a Private
in the Revolution
Increased from $40. Deduct all former payments.
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Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 
80 Dollars ----
Cents per annum, to commence on the [crossed out 4th] 2nd day of [crossed out March, 1844.] Feb. 1845. 
______________________
Certificate of Pension issued the 29th day of Sept. 1848. and sent to 
James Vallandingham,
Owenton, Kentucky
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[Act of JUNE 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 2 Page [crossed out 277] 187

Reported
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[No]
Elizabeth Vallandingham
widow of Lewis
Ky
Act 7 July 1838
Rejected, husband died 2d Feb, 1845
Admd Act 17 June 1844
12 mo per
$40 -00 per anum
from 2nd Feb 1845
Hon Garret Davis
House of Reps
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Owenton Decr 12th 1832
Dr Sir
The three cases enclosed of Bonds Vallandigham & Maddox I hope will be found to correspond with the regulations of the department and that the applicant will also be found such as were designed to be provided for - In the cases of Vallandigham & Maddox I wish an answer directed to me at Owenton Owen County Ky as soon as they meet with the action of the department - Mr Wm H. Todd of Frankfort will be in the City in Jany I expect and if he should be will give some attention to these cases - 
Thos. A. Berryman
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J. L. Edwards Esq
Washington City
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M.R.S
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
W. 2977

July 23, 1927
Miss Dora Vallandigham
1458 Vinton Ave.
Memphis, Tenn.

Madam:
I have to advise you that in the papers of the pension claim of Lewis Vallandingham or Vallandigham who was born March 10, 1761, in Fairfax County, Virginia, the names of the parents of said soldier do not appear.
The full history of this soldier was furnished you January 19, 1920, and owing to the great pressure of current work and the lack of clerical force available for the purpose it is not the practice of the Bureau to send the same history more than once to each inquirer.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION.
  3-525
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W. 7.2977
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D.C., _____________. 19_______
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In reply to your request of ____________, received ____________ for a statement of the military history of Lewis Vallandingham or Vallandigham 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.
[table follows with the following headings]
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.
LENGTH OF SERVICE.
RANK.
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN.  COLONEL. 
STATE.
Jany 1776 / 3 mos. / Pvt./ Jackson / guarded Alexandria/ Va.
Sept 1776 / 3 mos./ Pvt./ Alexander / Gilpin/
Jany 1780/ May 1780 / Pvt. / at Boons Station under / Daniel Boone 
May 1780 / 2 mos. / Pvt. / John Morgan / 
Aug. 1780 / 6 mos. / Pvt. / William Hays / George Rogers Clark/
Feby or Mch 1781 / 1 mo / Pvt. / John Craige / Robert Johnson/
May 1782 / 2 weeks / Indian [Step] / at Bryans Nation
Battles engaged in, against Indians on frontier
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Fairfax County, Va
Date of application for pension, Dec. 3, 1832
Residence at daate of application,  His claim was at Owen County, - Ky since 1830.
Age at date of application, {born Mch. 10, 1761, in Fairfax Co. Va. died Feby 2, 1845
Remarks: He mar. June 20, 1787 to Elizabeth - born Apr. 9, 1770. She was allowed pension on an application executed Jany 21, 1846 while a resident of Owen Co. Ky. See supplement herewith for other family data. 
Respectfully, 
Commissioner.
6-285C
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January 19, 1920.
Miss Dora Vallandigham,
Georgetown, Kentucky.
Madam:
In addition to the military mistory of Lewis Vallandingham or Vallandigham W. File No 2977 you are furthished the following data as to his family.
George B. Vallandingham born Apr. 10, 1788, mar. (Winy Davis Oct. 1, 1812.
James Vallandingham born Jan'y 17, 1790, mar. (Judy Scruggs June 13, 1816.
Thomas Vallandingham born Aug. 18, 1791, mar. (Jane Berry Dec 2, 1813.
Nancy Vallandingham born Dec. 10, 1792. 
John Vallandingham born Sept. 13, 1794, mar. (Anna Bainbridge May 9, 1816.
William Vallandingham born Oct.l 23, 1796, mar. (Almeda Bainbridge Mch. 30, 1819.
Lewis Vallandingham born Oct. 11, 1799. 
Polly Vallandingham born Feb. 14, 1802, mar. (Peter Wigginton, Dec. 19, 1821.
Henry B. Vallandingham born June 20, 1807, mar. (Armilda Bainbridge Jan'y 13, 1829.
Edward G. Vallandingham born Aug. 27, 1809.

Very respectfully,
[illegible]
Commissioner.
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Memphis Tenn
Apl 9 - 1927
Pension Dept.
I am seeking to learn the names of the parent or parents of Lewis Vallandigham my Rev. War ancestor who was born in Fairfax Co Va - in 1761. Not living in Ky in 1841. when he died. Am told that the Pension papers should have his information - should be more than pleased to have a copy of the papers -
Is there anything concerning James Duley also a participant in the Rev.? he was born in Georgetown Maryland or thereabout in 1734 & died in Ky 1841. 
Hope you can help me out in
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this at your earliest opportunity -
Very respectfully
(Miss) Dora Vallandigham

1458 Vinton Ave
Memphis Tenn.
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Rev.
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[stamped]
PENSION
OFFICE
U.S.
R
APR
11
1927
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Pension Bureau
Washington, D.C.
Please give me the Revolutionary record of my ancestor Lewis Valandingham. He was born in Virginia but died in Kentucky.
Thanking  you in advance I am
Yours truly
Isabel Satterfield
Mrs. R.P. Satterfield
2908 Hudson
Dallas Texas
[stamped]
PENSION 
OFFICE
U.S.
S
JUN
21
1924
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Lewis Vallandingham W 2977
(Vallandigham) Va.
[applied] 6 Sept 1848
Elizabeth Vallandingham, resident of Owen Co Ky age 80 yrs -
Elizabeth X Vallandingham
_____________________
Owen Co Ky - 
[applealend] cited 3 Dec 1832
Lewis Vallandigham age 71 year -
-Jan 1776 [calentered] [enlisted?] in Capt Jackson Co to guard Alexandria; Fairfax Co Va - for 3 mo
[illegible] under Capt [Alexander?]
etc - 
latter part of 1779 left his residence in Fairfax Co Va & moved to Kentucky Co Va - arriving at Boonsborough on Ky R early Jan'y 1780 [crossed out then] stayed week or 10 days thence to Boons Station
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Increase
Elizabeth Vallandingham
widow of Lewis
Ky 
Acts 17 June 1844 and 
[Service] Resolution of 1s July 1848
[Owed] 2 years pai $80.00 per annum.
from 2 July 1845 to 4 March 1848. deducting what has been paid at the rate of $40. per annum for service [time]
Admd Act 2 July 1848 $80.00 per annumb from 4 March 1848
James Vallandingham
Owenton
Ky
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State of Kentucky
Owen County Sct.
On this the 6th day of September 1848 before me Joel Herndon an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid. Personally appeared Elizabeth Vallandingham a resident of the County of Own and State aforesaid Aged about Eighty years who after being first duly Sworn according to Law doth on her Oath make the following declaration in Order to obtain the benefit of the Acts of Congress passed 17th of June 1846 and 2d February 1848 and the Resolution of Congress passed and approved 1st July 1848 granting allowances as pensions to certain Widows of Officers and soldiers of the Revolution (Viz) That she is the Widow of Lewis Vallandingham deceased late of the County of Owen state aforesaid who was as she Verrily believes a private in the Army of the Revolution and in Consequence of his Services therein was allowed a Pension under the Act of Congress passed 7th June 1832 at the rate of Eighty dollars per annum that since his death she applied for a pension which was allowed her at the rate of Forty dollars per annum Commencing on the 2d day of January 1845 and terminating on the 4th of March 1848 and to the evidence Contained in her application she asks leave to refer in Support of her Marriage to her said husband [crossed out she asks] that reference may be had to her former declaration. That her husband the aforesaid Lewis Vallandingham died on the 2nd day of February 1845 and that since his death she has not again married but remains his Widow. She now most respectfully
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asks the Honorable Commissioner of Pensions that an allowance may be made under the said Act of the 17th of June 1844 for the balance of Eighty dollars per Annum from the 2nd day of January 1845 and that an allowance may be made under said Act of the 2nd February 1848 and the Resolution approved 1st of July 1848 at the rate of Eighty dollars per Annum and that the Certificate evidenceing [sic] the allowance may be enclosed to her son James Vallandingham Owenton Kentucky and with him only and such others as he may Authorize does she wish the Honl. Commissioner to hold Correspondance in reference to her said claim
Elizabeth Vallandingham her X mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year aforesaid before me
Joel Herndon JPOC

I Joel Herndon a Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Owen & State of Kentucky do Certify that the above Declaration was on this day made and acknowledged before me. I also Certify that the above named Elizabeth Vallandingham is the Widow of Lewis Vallandingham deceased who drew a Pension of Eighty dollars per Annum and that they lived as man and wife for many Years of my own Knowledge. Given under my hand and Seal this 6th day of September 1868
Joel Herndon {JP}
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State of Kentucky Owen County Sct
I Rankin R. Revill Clerk of the Owen County Court of Said County do Certify that Joel Herndon is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and Sworn that this Commission was dated on the 19th day of April 1843 and Continues during life on good behaviour and that his Signature above written is genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seeal of Offfice and Subscribed my name this 6th day of September 1848
R R Revill
Clerk of the Court of Owen County
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Paid 11
Owenton Ky Sept 7
J.L. Edwards Esq
Comr. of Pensions 
Washington D.C. 
[left margin] 164. Ky - 44
Mo [crossed out Colo &]
Mr Ames 
Sept 13

Application for a Pension
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w
Elizabeth Vallandingham
widow of Lewis 
Ky
Act 7 July 1836
Rejected, husband and 
2nd July 1845
Married 1787
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Commonwealth of Kentucky
Owen County..........................} Sct
The affidavit of James Vallandingham who being duly sworn according to law states on his oath that he is the son of Lewis Vallandingham decd. late of Owen County Ky. who was a pensioner of the United States. that he has now in his care and custody his fathers family Bible and has been familiar with it. that in that Bible was kept the family Register & record and he has extracted a leaf from that record which is here to annexed which in faith comprises the whole of the family record and which has been recognized by the family and referred to by them as such. Sworn to and subscribed this 17th day of March 1846
James Vallandingham
Owen County Sct - I Joel Herndon a justice of the peace in and for said county of Owen Ky hereby certify that the above named Jas. Vallandingham  who is personally known to me this day personally appeared before me and made subscribed and was duly sworn to the foregoing affidavit Given under my hand this 17th day of March 1846 - I also certify that said J. Vallandingham is a [crossed out] credible and respectable person - 
Josh Herndon J.P.O.C
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Commonwealth of Kentucky
Owen County }fct
I Smith Wingate clerk pro.[Len:] of the Owen County do hereby certify that Joel Herndon whose name appears to the foregoing certificate is a justice of the peace for said county and that the signature purpoting to be his genuine: And I do further certify that that the foregoing declaration made by Elizabeth Vallandingham in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the Act of Congress of July 1836. together with the certificate thereunto annexed was presented to the Owen County Court on the 16th day of March 1846 it being the regular Term of said Court and duly inspected and approved and Sanctioned by the said Court and ordered to be [spread] on the records of said Court at full length which has been accordingly done
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed my seal of office this 17th day of March 1846.
Smith Wingate [O.Q.C.C.p.L.]
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THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Form VAM - 51
12-5-41
Division of Veterans' Adminstration Archives
BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Vallaw or Vallow, John  GRADE Private LINE Maryland
WARRANT NUMBERS 11579 and 11787
ACREAGE 100
ISSUED June 11, 1795
to Samuel Johnson or Johnston assignee
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*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 registrars 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.