Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5,625, David Anderson, Continental Va
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(3-1776)

SERVICE
Continental 
Va.               

Anderson, David
Lucy

NUMBER
W. 5,625

CONTENTS
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12.074
Virginia

David Anderson
of Pr Edward, in the State of Va
who was a pr. In: Cao in the ______ Commanded
by Captain ________ of the Regt commanded 
by Col. Baylor in the Va
line for 2 years

Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 90 Dollars 82 Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 21st day of March 1833 and sent to B. J. Worshaw , Pr Edward C. H.


Arrears to the 4th of March 1833        181.64
Semi-anl.  allowance ending 4 Sept     45.41
                                                            __________
                                                               $ 227.05

Revolutionary Claim, }
Act June 7, 1832   }
Recorded by Nathan Rice   Clerk,
Book E   Vol.   6    Page (?)
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David Anderson
No 6776.
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State of Virginia,  County of Prince Edward 

On this 22nd day of August 1832, personally appeared before the Justices of the county court of said county, David Anderson a resident of the Parish of Saint Patrick in the County of Prince Edward and State of Virginia, aged Seventy six 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 pension made by the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832.  That he enlisted in the army of the United States in the year 1777 with Capt Cadwallader Jones and served in the Regiment of the Dragoons of the Continental line under the following officers, Col George Baylor, Cadwallader Jones Captain, John Stith 1st Lieutenant, William Barret 2nd Lieutenant, that at the time he enlisted he lived in the County of Chesterfield, he thinks the time was May 1777 and to continue for three years or during the war, they were stationed at Fredericksburg till November, then left there and went to Fredricktown in Maryland, and to Lancaster in Pennsylvania and Redenton on the Schuylkill where he had the small pox, they then crossed the Delaware and went to Princeton & Trenton in New Jersey where he was discharged in Consequence of a rupture which he had and which continues on him to this day, having served thirteen months from his enlistment, that he has not his discharge nor does he know of any person at this time who can attend court to testify as to his services, he further states that in the year 1776 he volunteered as a minute man under Capt Frank Goode of Chesterfield and went to Portsmouth Virginia, where he remained according to his best of his recollection about six months in Service, when he as discharged & came home; That immediately after Gates' defeat in March 1781 he (living in Price Edward County Virginia) was passed into the Militia  Service by Harry Lepner the Company stationed at Prince Edward b house as a wagoner, in which he was employed for some time, after which he acted as guard over the military stores stationed there, also as a collector of provisions for the army engaged in service at Yorktown Virginia he continued in service from a few days after the battle of  Guilford (or Gates defeat) until Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown, with the exception of about a month or six weeks; that Major Mazant was the commanding officer of the troops while stationed at Prince Edward court house.  He hereby relinquishes any claim whatever to a pension or an annuity
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except the present, an he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. David Anderson
We John Simmons amd Charles Woodson residing in the country of Prince Edward, hereby certify, that we are well regarded with David Anderson who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be 76 years of age, that he in respected and beloved  in the neighborhood in which he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur on that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
John Simmons
Charles Woodson
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion, after investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogations 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 John Simmons and Charles Woodson who have also signed the same are residents in the County of Prince Edward and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Branch J. Worsham clerk of the court of Prince Edward county do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original procedings in the matter of the application of David Anderson for a pension.
Testimony where of, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of the office this 28th day of August 1832.
B. J. Worsham
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6776
David Anderson
Admit 13 mo Cavy 54.16
11 - July 36.66
$90.82
Capt. Jones
Col Baylor
Va Militia from 1777
Branch J Worsham
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6776
BRIEF in the case of David Anderson
County of Prince Edward in the State of Virginia
Act 7th June, 1832.
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court

2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?

3. How old is he? 76

4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
Period.
May In 1777 Enlisted
1776 volunteer
1781 - p into service &

Duration of Service. Years, Months, Days.
1 Year, 1 Month
6 Months
5 Months
Time not stated precisely
2 Years

Rank. As a
Private

Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served. 
Gen.
Capt Cad Jones in the Regmt. of the Dragoons of the Con: line Col Geo. Baylor
Capt Frank Goode
Harry Lepner

5. In what battles was he engaged? none mentioned

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Chesterfield County

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct

I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
T. Waugh
Examining Clerk.
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David Anderson
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1.
Additional proceedings and evidence in the Case of David Anderson, a resident of the County of Prince Edward int he state of Virginia, aged seventy six, years, who made his declaration before the County Court of said County on the 22nd day of August in the present year (1832) In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June the 7th 1832.
I John Baldwin a Clergyman of the Methodist Episcopal Church, residing in the County of Prince Edward, int he state of Virginia, hereby Certify, that I am well acquainted with David Anderson who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that I believe him to be seventy six years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides (and where he has resided for near fifty years) to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that I concur in that opinion, 
Done at my residence in the County of Prince Edward, and state aforesaid this 1st day of December 1832.
John Baldwin
And I Charles Woodson a justice of the peace in and for the County of Prince Edward in the state of Virginia, do hereby Certify, that it appears and is known to me, that John Baldwin who has this day signed and sworn to the foregoing certificate before me, is a Clergyman and has been known to me as such for more than thirty years, resident in the said County of Prince Edward, in my neighborhood, & that his statement is entitled to the fullest Credit. That he resides in the neighbourhood of the applicant David Anderson, and in my opinion his age and infirmity renders it improper and very inconvenient for him to attend court in order to make his Certificate and affidavit in open court. Given under my hand this 1st day of December 1832.
Charles Woodson, J.P.
And at a court held for Prince Edward County in the state of Virginia, the 21st day of January 1833. The above named David Anderson
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2.
again personally appeared in open court, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth in his oath make the following additional declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the Act of Congress, passed June 7th 1832, that he enlisted in the army of the United States, as stated in his former declaration, according to the best of his present recollection, in the month of May in the year 1777, and served under the Command of Capt. Cad (or Cadwallader) Jones in the Regiment Command by Colo: George Baylor, till the Month of June in the year 1778, when he received a written discharge from Major Clough of said regiment commanding in the absence of Colo Baylor, having served thirteen months as a private in said regiment, this discharge aforesaid has been since lost. He further states that he volunteered as a Minute Man under the Command of Capt Frank Goode of Chesterfield County Virginia, in the month of June or July 1776, and marched to Portsmouth Virginia where he remained in service until about the 20th of December of the same year; when he received as he thinks a verbal discharge, having served according to the best of his present recollection 6 months as a private. That in March 1781 he then living in the County of Prince Edward was pressed into the Militia service as a wagoner by Henry Lepner a Commissary at Prince Edward Court house, and made one trip Conveying stores to Pennsylvania Courthouse; then called Halifax old town; returning to Prince Edward Courthouse. he acted as guard in the Military stores there; also as collector of provisions for the army engaged in service at Yorktown, Virginia, until the surrender of Cornwallis, with the exception of a month or 6 weeks; when he was verbally discharged, having served altogether during that year certainly not less than five months as a private...
He further states that he was born in the County of Cumberland, in Virginia, in that part which now forms the County of Powhatan, on the 16th of July 1756, according to his fathers Register, which Register fell into the hands of Thomas Anderson a younger brother, who removed to the state of Georgia, but he does not know what has become of the record of his age, He received only one written discharge from the service which is stated above. That he is known to the Reverend William Johnson, the Reverend Charles Venable, the Reverend John Baldwin, Mr. James Moss,-
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3.
Colo: Charles Woodson, Mr. Nathaniel Venable Senr, Mr John Tuggle Capt. Robert Venable, Major James Morton and Many others, all of whom he supposes would testify as to his character for veracity, and their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution.
Subscribed and sworn to in David Anderson.
court this 21st Jany: 1833.

And the court hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, that the above named applicant is a highly respectable and credible person, and was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states, and the Court further Certifies that Charles Woodson who took the affidavit of the subscribing clergyman is a Justice of the peace in this County.-
I Branch J. Worsham clerk of the court of Prince Edward County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the additional proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of David Anderson for a pension.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 24th day of January 1833.-
Br. J. Worsham C,C,
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4402
Declaration of
"Lucy Anderson"
for a Pension,
under Act 7th July, 1838
Hon J W Bonldin
HR

Virginia, At a court held for Prince Edward County December the 17th 1838. On motion the declaration of Lucy Anderson for a pension under the Act of Congress passed 7th July 1838, with the accompanying documents was presented in Court, and the same were read in Court, and the whole written notating to the subject fully referenced, to the entire satisfaction of this Court: Ordered that the declaration and accompanying papers be Certified to the War Department.
I Branch J. Worsham clerk of said County Court do hereby Certify under my hands with the seal of the said Court affixed, accordingly Certified the same, the date first above.
B. J. Worsham C,C,
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Declaration-
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th July, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows-"
State of Virginia: Prince Edward County to wit:
On this 10th day of December, 1838, personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Lucy Anderson aged 70 years, who being first 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 7th 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows-"
That she is the widow of David Anderson late of Prince Edward, who was a soldier of the state line of Virginia on continental establishment, and also the Militia service, in the War of the Revolution - That she does not pretend to know any thing as coming within her personal knowledge, respecting the services of her late husband in the Revolutionary war; but has always understood, and verily believes the same, that he served in the Virginia Continental line and Militia for a considerable length of time: for evidence of which, grade in line, Regiments Officers &c she refers to the Army Records of the period, and the accompanying certificates of old and reputable soldiers who served with him: all of which she prays may be considered a part of her declaration - He was a Pensioner of the United States-
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She further declares that she was married to the said David Anderson on the 21st day of September, 1785; that her husband the aforesaid David Anderson died on the 5th day of August 1835; that she was not married to him, prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January, Seventeen hundred and Ninety four; to wit, at the time above stated
Lucy Anderson
sworn to and subscribed before before me this 10th day of December, 1838-
Moses Tredway JP.
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State of Virginia. Prince Edward County to wit:
I do hereby certify as coming within my personal knowledge, that David Anderson late of Prince Edward, departed this life on the 5th day of August, 1835 - and that he left at the time of his death, Lucy Anderson his widow, who is still alive resident in the County of Prince Edward, State of Virginia-
Jesse Bradley
sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the Peace in the County and State aforesaid this 10th day of December, 1838-
Moses Tredway JP.

I Branch J. Worsham clerk of the county court of Prince Edward County in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that Moses Tredway is a Justice of the peace in and for said County as above and on the preceding page stated, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court of said County this 11th day of December 1838.
B. J. Worsham C,C,
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Virginia. At a court held for Prince Edward County November the 19th 1838.
On motion satisfactory evidence were adduced in Court to prove that David Anderson was a pensioner of the United States, at the rate of ninety dollars and eighty Cents per annum, that he was a resident of the County of Prince Edward in the State of Virginia, and died in said County and State in the year 1835, on the 5th day of August, that he left a widow whose name is Lucy Anderson, who is still alive resident of the County of Prince Edward and State of Virginia.
I certify the foregoing is Truly Copied from the records of my office. Given under my hand with the seal of the Court affixed this 11th day of December 1838.
B. J. Worsham C,C,

Virginia. At a court held for Prince Edward County December the 17th 1838. On motion the declaration of Lucy Anderson for a pension under the act of Congress passed 7th July 1838, with the accompanying documents was presented in Court, and the same were read in Court, and the whole matter relating to the subject fully explained, to the entire satisfaction of the Court: Ordered that the declaration and accompanying papers be certified to the War Department.
I Branch J. Worsham clerk of said County Court do hereby Certify under my hand with the seal of the said Court affixed, accordingly certify the same, the date first above.
B. J. Worsham C,C,

4402
Declaration of
"Lucy Anderson"
for a Pension,
under Act 7th July, 1838
Hon J W Brildin
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Virginia to wit:
I Branch J. Worsham clerk of the County Court of Price Edward County in the State aforesaid, do hereby Certify, that it appears from the Register of Marriages in my office, that David Anderson and Lucy Horsley were married by Richard Lankey, on the 21st day of September 1785.
Given under my hand with the Seal of the Court of said County affixed this 4th day of January 1839.
B. J. Worsham C,C,
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3494 Repd.
Virginia Richmond
Lucy Anderson
widow of David Anderson Date of death
Va
who was a Pr. of Inf. & Cavalry not on AB
in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
90 Dollars 82
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 day of Decr. 1843
and sent to W. J. B. Bedford
Act of March 3, 1843.
Recorded in Book A.
Vol. 1. Page 147.
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May 4, 1934
xxxxxxxxxxxx
Mrs. Thomas B. Burns BA-J/EEL
Corning David Anderson-W.5625
California

Dear Madam:

The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.5625, based upon the military service in that war of David Anderson.

David Anderson was born in Cumberland (that part which was later Powhatan) County, Virginia, on July 16, 1756. The names of his parents are not shown in the papers in the pension claim.

While residing in Chesterfield County, Virginia, he enlisted in June or July, 1776, and served six months as a private in Captain Frank Goode's Virginia Company: he enlisted in May, 1777, served as a private in Captain Cadwallader Jones' Company, Colonel George Baylor's Regiment of Continental Dragons and was discharged in June, 1778, on account of ill health: while residing in Prince Edward County, Virginia, he enlisted in 1781, served as a wagoner and was engaged in collecting and hauling provisions for the army under Commissary Henry Lesner; after which he served as a guard over military stores at Prince Edward court House under Major Mazant; length of this service five months (Could not identify Henry Lesner & Major Mazant)
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 22, 1832, while residing in Saint Patrick's Parish, Prince Edward County, Virginia, where he had lived for nearly fifty years.

He died August 5, 1835, in Prince Edward County, Virginia.

The soldier married September 21, 1785, place not shown, Lucy Horsley.

Soldier's widow, Lucy, was allowed pension on her application executed December 10, 1838, while residing in Prince Edward County, Virginia, and aged seventy years.

There is no reference to children.
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David Anderson had a younger brother, Thomas, who moved to the state of Georgia; there are no further particulars in regard to said Thomas and no other family data.

Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator.
Date of her death not on AB
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1912 Mch. 11 Hist. to Josiah H. Shinn. V.L.M. Letter in S.F. 6515 David Anderson
1929, July 9, Hist. to Mrs. Hugh Hanna EEL
1934 - May 4 - Hist to Mrs Thos. B. Burns - EEL
Letter in case Asa Fasset
S. 43547
1935 - Aug 27 - Hist to Mrs Carlton B Rice
EL
1937 - Jan 21 - Hist to Mrs F. E. Richardson - EEL

Revy WIDOW, &c.
File No. 5625
Lucy Anderson
Wid.
David Anderson
Pvt. Rev: War
Act: Mch, 3"/43
Index:-Vol. A, Page 14
Arrangement of 1870.
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1,873
Richmond Virginia
Lucy Anderson
widow of David Anderson decd.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 
and who died on the 5th August 1835
of Prince Edward Co. in the State of Va.
who was a Pri of Inf & Cavy. in the Compy. commanded by Captain - of the Regt. commanded by Col Baylor in the Va.
line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond Va.
at the rate of 90. Dollars 82 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21st day of Feby. 1839 and sent Hon. J. W Bouldin Ho of Reps.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 1838 $227.05
Semi=annual allowance ending 4 Mar. '39, 45.41
$272.46
Act July 7,
1838.
Recorded by D. W. Addison Clerk,
Book A Vol. 2d. Page 176

Letter to Hon John Hill (of Virginia 
& 3d Auditor 26. June 1840
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6th April 1838 from 4 March to 4 Sept 1839.
Agt Notified 7. July 1840
Letter to D. P. Perkins 17. Aug 1840.
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3498
Declaration of
Lucy Anderson
for a Pension
under Act of March 3d
1843
$90.82

W J B Bedford
Charlotte C.H.
Va.
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d. March, 1843, granting Pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the Act of July 7th 1838-
State of Virginia: Mecklenburg County to wit:
On this 27th day of May 1843, personally appeared before me William C Wall a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Lucy Anderson, a resident of said County, State of Virginia, aged 75 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3d. of March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War-
That she is the widow of David Anderson, deceased, late a private in the Army of the Revolution, and pensioner of the United States under Act of June 7th 1832 - That under the act of Congress of the 7th July, 1838, she was allowed a pension for 5 years, at the rate of $90:82 per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1836 - which pension certificate has been surrendered - She further declares that she is still a widow-
Lucy Anderson x
The foregoing Declaration was subscribed
and sworn to before me a justice of
the peace for the County of Mecklenburg
This 27th May 1843 Will C Wall JP
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State of Virginia: Mecklenburg County to wit:
This day Lucy Anderson (the widow of David Anderson, deceased) with whom I am personally acquainted, came before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, and made oath according to law to the foregoing Declaration, and subscribed the same in my presence -
I farther certify, that she is the identical widow who was allowed a pension under the Act of the 7th July, 1838, and that she still remains a widow - That from bodily infirmity, old age and other causes, she cannot, without considerable inconvenience, attend the County Court, in order to make the foregoing Declaration - That she is a lady of good character, and her statement entitled to full confidence - Given under my hand this - day of - 1843-
LP.

Mecklenburg County to wit
This is to certify that the within named Lucy Anderson is the identical person, whom I qualified to a pension Certificate some year or two back, then in her possession, I am unacquainted with Mrs. Anderson. Therefore can go no farther in any Certificate. Given under my hand this 27th day of May 1843
Will C Wall
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Virginia
Mecklenburg County towit:
I Richard B. Baptist clerk of the County County for the county of Mecklenburg in the state of Virginia, do hereby certify that William C. Wall is an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine
In testimony whereof I hereto set my hand and annex the seal of the said Court this 17th day of August 1843 in the 68" year of the commonwealth
Richd. B Baptist CC
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
June 30th, 1840
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Lucy Anderson, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va. Agency, at the rate of Ninety Dollars and 82 Cents per annum, under the law of the 7th July 1838, has been paid at this Department from the 4th of March, to the 4th Sept. 1839.
Respectfully yours,
Albion K. Parris
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.
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David Anderson
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of David Anderson which require further proof or explanation.

I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes

II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes

III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for him not doing so? -

IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes

V. *Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? No (see amended decla)

VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes

VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes

VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes

IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes

X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes
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XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? two Residents Credible persons

XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? No. Supplied (see amended decla)

XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? yes

XIV. [notation sign 1]If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility?-

XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? -

XVI. [notation sign 2]Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes

XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 1-2 6-7 (see amended decla)
_________________________
EXPLANATORY NOTES.

*QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For ___________ year _____________ months, and _________ days, I served as a ______________ For _____________ months and ___________ days, I served as a _______________; and for such service I claim a pension.”
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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase "about three or four months" is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[notation sign 1]QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[notation sign 2]QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
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Charlotte Co Ho Virga
Aug 7 1840
Sir
I presented to the Pension Office a few weeks since through the Hon Mr Hill assistant my claim for pensions due me from 1st March 1839 to 1st March 1840, by some mistake or other he only received pay for six months say 45 41/100c,
I will thank you to refer to the papers and forward to this place a check for the balance
Yr Ob St
Danl P Perkins
Agent for
Lucy Anderson
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Hs. Reps
Feby 18th, 1839

Dr. Sir,
Inclosed are the papers of Mrs. Lucy Anderson asking for a pension which I Send for your consideration, also Mr. Bedfords letter to me on the subject
Respectfully
yrs.
James W. Bouldin

To Jas Edwards Esq
Commr of Pensions
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State of Virginia-
Charlotte Ct: House
August 29th 1843
Sir,
I received by the last mail, the enclosed Declaration of Mrs. Lucy Anderson for a Pension under the Act of March 3d. 1843, with a request that I should attend to it, and forward it to the Pension Office - 
You will perceive that the Magistrate has not followed the form proposed for him, but has certified enough I presume, to satisfy the Department of the identity of the widow, and the justness of her claim -
The Certificate when issued, you will please enclose to me, as her Agent and Attorney-
I am very respectfully
your Obt. Sert &c
Wm. L. B. Bedford

J. L. Edwards esqr
Commissioner of Pensions
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For D.A.R.
U. S. PENISON OFFICE O
MAR 13 1929
Weaverville
N.C.
March 11, 1929,
To the Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir:-
"Margarett Anderson"
wife of "Davidd Anderson Jr." is said to have received a Pension for his services in in Virginia in the Revolutionary War,
He was Colonial of a Regiment of Virginia & Militia, and with the 8th, Vir. Reg. commanded by General "Peter Muhlberg.
Kindly send me a record of this service from the Pension Office, and greatly oblige,
Mrs. Hugh Hanna
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REGULAR MEETING FIRST TUESDAY EACH MONTH
MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC SERVICE
COMMISSION
COMMISSIONERS
D. W. BROWN, CHAIRMAN
TUPELO, MISS.
GILLIS CATO, COMMISSIONER
HAZELHURST, MISS.
H. H. CASTEEL, COMMISSIONER
CANTON, MISS.
F. E. GILLIS, RATE EXPERT
T. P. RAMSEY, ASSISTNAT RATE EXPERT
ELMERT McINTYRE, REPORTER
SUPERVISORS
GEORGE MARSALIS, SUPERVISOR
FIRST DISTRICT
S. H. DAVIS, SUPERVISOR
SECOND DISTRICT
B. E. LYLE, SUPERVISOR
THIRD DISTRICT
J. D. MILLER, SECRETARY
LILLIAN RUNNELS, ASSISTANT SECRETARY
JACKSON

RECEIVED
MAY 6 1939
MAIL SUB-DIV.
VETS. ADM.
READER #26

Adg General.
Veterans Administration
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Please send me what Rev. War Record you have of the following:-
Fred Winters (none) - Joseph Winters (none), James Winters, John Winters - Some of these were granted land in Ga for Rev. Service - and fought under Gen. Leonard. Also Rev. War records of Daniel or Daniel Funchess - or Funchass - of Orangeberry S. C. & David O. Anderson Richmond Va-
yours truly
only one of Va H. H. Casteel
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RECEIVED
JAN 13 1937
MAIL SUB-DIV.
VETS. ADM.
READER #5 540 S. Humphrey Ave.
Oak Park, Ill.
Jan. 10, 1937.
Veterans Administration,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:
Kindly furnish me (only Va. service) with the Revolutionary War record of David Anderson, Prince Edward Co. Virginia. He may have enlisted from some other county. The record I have states he was born March 18, 1740. I would be pleased to have any data that is with the record.

Thanking you in advance for your consideration of the above, I am most sincerely yours.
(Mrs.) F. E. Richardson.
Miss Locke
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Commissioner of Pensions
Washington DC O 1812 &c.
Dear Sirs - Please send me
2 of Mars
records of Benjamin Rice - Apr. 24 - 1781
Bedford Co. Va.
of port g'ness, Va
Revol. Lieut. Nathaniel Rice
War Artillery - Dec 7 -17 
RECEIVED AUG 12 1935
MAIL SUB-DIV.
VETS. ADM. 
READER #17
David Anderson
B - 1756 - Chesterfield Co Va
D - 1832 1777
only one of Va
John Rice Va Militia in Revol
moved to Ky
Mercer Co Ky.
Thanks for information
Mrs. Carleton S Rice
Lawrenceburg - Ky.
Reg. slip made for Benj
James Rice
Nathaniel
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information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. David Anderson W.F. 5625
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. CAPTAIN. COLONEL. STATE.
June or July 1776 6 mos Minute Man Frank Goode
May 1777 13 mos. Pvt. Cadwallader Jones George Baylors Dragoons.
Mch. 1781 5 mos. as a wagoner and guard over military stores -
at Prince Edward Court House Va
Battles engaged in,
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Chesterfield Co., Va.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 22, 1832: His cl. was al. 
Residence at date of application, St. Patrick Parish, Prince Edward Co. Va.
Age at date of application, b. in Cumberland Co. Va. that part which
Remarks: is now Powhatan Co. July 16, 1756.
d. Aug. 5, 1835
Soldier married Sept. 21, 1785
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August 26, 1935

Mrs. Carleton S. Rice
Lawrenceburg
Kentucky

David Anderson, W. 5625
John Rice, S. 16515
BA-J/MLB

Dear Madam:
     Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Benjamin Rice, of Bedford County, Virginia, Nathaniel Rice who served as lieutenant of artillery; John Rice who served from Virginia and moved to Kentucky where he resided in Mercer County; James B Rice, Anderson Rice, and David Anderson who was born in 1756, in Chesterfield County, Virginia, and died in 1832
     The Revolutionary War Records of this office have been searched and no claims for pension or bounty land found based upon service in the Revolutionary War of Benjamin or Nathaniel Rice as described, and no record could be identified as that of the James Rice in whom you are interested; or of any Anderson Rice.
     Records were found for a David Anderson and John Rice of Virginia and they are furnished herewith.

Very truly yours
A. D. Hiller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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August 27, 1936

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BA-J/EEL
David Anderson-W.5625

Mrs. Carlton S. Rice
Lawrenceburg 
Kentucky 
Dear Madam:
     The data which follows are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.5625, based upon the military service in that war of David Anderson.
     David Anderson was born in Cumberland(that part which was later Powhatan_ County, Virginia, on July 16, 1756. The names of his parents are not shown.
     While residing in Chesterfield County, Virginia, he enlisted in June or July, 1776, and served six months in Captain Frank Goode's Virginia Company: he enlisted in May, 1777, served as a private in Captain Cadwallader Jones' Company, Colonel George Baylor's Regiment of Continental Dragoons and was discharged in June, 1778, on account of I'll health: while residing in Prince Edward County, Virginia, he enlisted in 1781, served as a wagoner and was engaged in collecting and hauling provisions for the army under Commissary Henry Lesner: after which he served as a guard over military stores at Prince Edward Court House under Major {?}: length of this service, five months. 
     He was allowed pension on his application executed August 22, 1832, while residing in Saint Patrick's Parish, Prince Edward County, Virginia, where he had lived for nearly fifty years.
      He died August 5, 1835, in Prince Edward County, Virginia. 
     The soldier married September 21, 1785, Lucy Hersley. The place of their marriage, date and place of her birth and names of her parents are not shown.
     Soldier's widow, Lucy Anderson, was allowed pension on her application executed December 10, 1838, while residing in Prince Edward County, Virginia, and aged seventy years. There is no reference to children.
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     David Anderson had a brother, Thomas Anderson, who moved to the state of Georgia; there are no further particulars in regard to said Thomas.
     In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the REvolutionary War pensioner, Lucy Anderson, widow of David Anderson (w.5625), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
     Lucy Anderson, widow of David Anderson, Certificate Mo.3494, issued December 8, 1843, rate $90.83 per annum, commenced March 6, 1843, Act of March 3, 1843, Virginia(Richmond)Agency. 

Very truly yours
A. D. Hiller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
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Rev. and 1812
Wars Section
KKL

July 9,1929

Mrs. Hugh Hanns
Weaverville
North Carolina

Madam
     I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.5625, it appears that David Anderson was born July 16, 1756, in Cumberland County, in that part which is now Powhatan County, Virginia.
     He enlisted in June or July, 1776, and served six months as a minute man in Captain Frank Goode's Virginia Company.
     He enlisted in May, 1777, and served thirteen months as a private in Captain Cadwallader Jones' Company, in Colonel Baylor's Regiment of Dragoons.
     he enlisted in 1781, and served five months as a wagoner and guard over military stores at Prince Edward Court House, Virginia. 
     He was allowed pension on his application executed August 22, 1832, at which time he was a resident of St. Patrick's Parish, Prince Edward County, Virginia.
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     He died August 5, 1835.
     The soldier married September 21, 1785, Lucy Horsley.
     She was allowed pension on her application executed December 10, 1836, while a resident of Prince Edward County, Virginia, aged seventy years
     There are no data as to children.

Respectfully,
Harlem D. Church
Commissioner.
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January 21, 1937

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BA-J/EEL
David Anderson{?} .5625

Mrs. F. E. Richardson
540 S. Humphrey Avenue
Oak Park, Illinois

Dear Madam:
     Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War  record of David Anderson, of Prince Edward County, Virginia, who was born March 18, 1740.
     You are furnished here in the history of David Anderson, the only soldier of that name who served in the Virginia troops, War of the Revolution, that is found on the records of this office. The date of birth as given by you is not the same as that found in this claim; however, it is hoped that this record may be of assistance to you in your research.
     The data which follows are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 5625, based upon the military service in that war of David Anderson. 
     David Anderson was born in Cumberland(that part which was later Powhatan)County, Virginia, July 16, 1756. The names of his parents are not shown.
     While residing in the Chesterfield County, Virginia, David Anderson enlisted in June or July, 1776, and served six months in Captain Frank Goode's Virginia Company: he enlisted in May, 1777, served as a private in Captain Cadwallader Jones' Company, Colonel George Baylor's Regiment of Continental Dragoons and was discharged in June, 1778, on account of I'll health: while residing in Prince Edward County, Virginia, he enlisted in 1781, served as a wagoner and was engaged in collecting and hauling provisions for the army under Commissary Henry Leaner: after which he served as a guard over military stores at Prince Edward Court House under Major Maxant: length of this service, five months. 
     He was allowed pension on his application executed August 22, 1832, while residing in Saint Patrick's Parish, Prince Edward County Virginia, where he had lived nearly fifty years.
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     David Anderson died August 5, 1835, in Prince Edward County, Virginia. 
     The soldier married September 31, 1785, Lucy Horsley. The place of their marriage, date and place of her birth and names of her parents are not shown. 
     Soldier's widow, Lucy, was allowed pension on her application executed December 10, 1838, while residing in Prince Edward County, Virginia, aged seventy years.    1842 as {?} va
     There is no reference to children

Very truly yours
A. D. Hiller
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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BA-AWY
David Anderson
W. 5525 
OU
 
Mr. H. H. Casteel
Oaston
Mississippi

Dear Sir:
      Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of the following soldiers-- Fred Winters, Joseph Winters, James Winters, John Winters, Daniel Funohess or Funohass. and David O. Anderson of Richmond, Virginia. 
     The Revolutionary War records of this office have been searched and no claim for pension or bounty land found based upon service of any one with the surname, Funchess or Funchass. In order to identify the records of the Fred, Joseph, James and John Winters, in whom you are particularly interested, should they be on file, some of the following data in regard to each soldier are essential-- approximate dates of birth and death, and places of residence at enlistment and after service. 
     The record of David Anderson which follows was obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, W. 5625, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War. This is the record of the only David Anderson found on the Revolutionary War pension records of this office, who served with the Virginia troops. 
   David Anderson was born July 16, 1756 in Cumberland (that part which was later Powhatan) County,
I copied miss -----'s letter
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Virginia. The names of the parents of David
Anderson are not given. While residing in Chesterfield County, Virginia, David Anderson enlisted in June or July,
1776, served six months in Captain Frank Goode's Virginia company. He enlisted in May, 1777, served in Captain Cadwallader Jones' company, Colonel George Baylor's Regiment of Continental Dragoons, was discharged in the month of June, 1778, on
account of ill health. He moved to Prince Edward County, Virginia, and enlisted in 1781, served as wagoner and was engaged in collecting and hauling provisions for the army, under Commissary Henry Lesner, and served as a guard over military stores
at Prince Edward Court House, under Major Mazent, length of service five months.
David Anderson was allowed pension on his
application executed August 22, 1832, at which
time he was living in Saint Patrick's Parish,
Prince Edward County, Virginia, where he had lived nearly fifty years.
He died August 5, 1833, in Prince Edward
County, Virginia. David Anderson married September 21, 1785, and place of her birth and names of parents are
Lucy Horsley. The place of their marriage, date
not shown. The widow, Lucy Anderson, was allowed pension on her application executed December 10, 1838, at which time she was seventy years old, and a resident
of Prince Edward County, Virginia. She was
living in 1843 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia.
There is no reference to children.
In order to obtain the date of last payment
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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, this city, and furnish the following data:

Lucy Anderson, widow of David Anderson
Certificate ≠ 3494
Issued December 8, 1843
Rate $90.82 per annum
Commenced March 4, 1843
Aot of March 3, 1843
Richmond, Virginia Agency.