Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 6,376, Jeremiah White, Va.
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(3-1776)
SERVICE NUMBER
Va.     White, Jeremiah      S.6.376
carded
CONTENTS
tis Envelope Includes FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER Received from GAO
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Virginia 16.215

Jeremiah White
of Orange in the State of Virginia who was a pri: in the company commanded by Captain Spencer of the Regt commanded by Col: Dangerfield in the Virginia line for 10 months

Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 33 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 18th day of July '33
R Chapman (clk)

Arrears to the 4th of March '33       66.66
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept "  16.66
                                                            _____
                                                          $83.32
                                                          _______
Revolutionary Claim, 
Act June 4, 1832

Recorded by Wm Miller  Clerk, 
Book E.   Vol. 6:    Page 31
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Decd
and order to pay [illegible] 10,1857
1839 April 3. Dr. F S Nash _ History _ Prior
Date of death recd on [illegible]
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12.444
Jeremiah White


$33.33 per ann

R. D. Powell, Esq
Present
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State of Virginia,
Orange County, Se
On this 27th day of August 1832, personally appeared before the County Court of Orange, Jeremiah White, a resident of the said county of Orange, in the state aforesaid, aged seventy seven years, who being first duly sworn according to law, with on his oath make the following declaration in Order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7: 1832. - "That he entered the army of the United States in the year 1776 with Capt Joseph Spencer and served in the Seventh Regiment of the Virginia line under the following Officers Colo Dangerfield, Major Nelson, Capt Joseph Spencer - William White & Garland Burnley Lieutenant.
The declarant enlisted for two years - he lived in the County and State aforesaid when he entered the service and continued for about eight months.  then returned home having hired a substitute. afterwards entered the service again was a volunteer in the year 1777 under the following officers  Capt John Scott, Zachariah Herndon Lieutenant, and served with them the term of two months at Yorktown.  Then was drafted in the year 1781 and served with Capt Belfield Cave & lieutenant Richard White and marched to the seige of York - from hence marched with Wallis prisoners to the Barracks 4 miles west of Winchester - time of service in the draft not mostly recollected, but supposed to be about two months.  He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or or any annuity except the present and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State - hereunto subscribed the day and year aforesaid                     
signed
Jeremiah White
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"And on the same day personally appeared in Open Court Zachariah Taylor who made oath that he knew the foregoing Jeremiah White during the revolutionary war that he served as set forth on his declaration aforesaid signed Zachariah Taylor and the said Court doth hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he Sates; and the Court further Certifies, that Zachariah Taylor who has testified to the services is a person of respectability and Veracity, and that his Statement is entitled to Credit
I Reynolds Chapman, clerk of the court of Orange county do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Jeramiah White for a pension In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 21st day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty two Reynolds Chapman Cl
I Joseph a Mansfield a clergiman minister in the County of Orange and state of Va and a resident of the same hereby certify, that I am well acquainted with Jeremiah White who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration and I believe him to be sevinty seven years of age That he is reputed and believed in his neighbourhood to have been a soldier of the revolution and I conceur in the opinion Given under my hand this 4th June one thousand eight hundred and thirty three Joseph A. Mansfield
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I William Herndon of the County of Orange and State of Virginia & a resident of the same do hereby certify that I well recollect that Jeremiah White who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration was a revolutionary soldier. I have perfect recollection of his going into the service and returning from the same but do not recollect the exact date. he is generally believed and reputed in the neighbourhood to have been a soldier of the revolution and service, as he has stated given under my hand this 4th day June 1838. William Herndon

Orange county to wit. This day Joseph A. Mansfield a clergiman minister and William Herndon a citizen came before a justice of the peace for the county afsd and made oath to the foregoing certificates, to which their names are affixed. I certify that they are men of respectability in whome and in who is assertions the most implied confidence ought to be reposed and that William Herndon seams to be a man of sufficient age, to have recollections the time of the Applicants entering the service. Given under my hand this 4th day June 1833. Daniel White {sl}

State of Virginia, to wih
I Reynolds Chapman clerk of the county court of Orange do hereby certify, that Daniel White, gentleman, whose name is subscribed to the above certificate, was on the day of the date of the same, an acting justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn and as such duly authorized to administer an oath and I further certify, that from my knowledge of his hand writing, I am satisfied his signature is genuine. In Testimony of all which I hereto put my hand affix the seal of the said county this 28th day of June 1833. Reynolds Chapman
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State of Virginia Orange County ss
Be it known that before me Daniel White a justice of the peace in and for the County a foresaid personally appeared Mildred White and made oath in due form of law that she is the widow of Jeremiah White, the identical person named in an original Certificate in her possession of which I certify the following is a true copy. War Department Revolutionary Claim I certify that inconformity with the law of the United States of the [illegible] of June 1832, Jeremiah White of the State of Virginia who was a private in the war of the Revolution is entitled to receive Thirty three dollars per annum during his natural life Commencing on the 4th of March 1831 and payable semi annually on the 4th of March and 4 of September in every year. Given at the war office of the United States this 18th day of July one thousand eight hundred and thirty three.
John Robb Acting secretary of War
Examined and countersigned
JL Edwards Commissioner of pensions }
No 16.215}
Payments to be made at Richmond by the Presd US Br Bank Agent for paying pensioners in the Agency of Virginia Recorded in pension office in Book E Vol 6 Page 31 by Wm Miller Clerk. That she now resides in Orange County and has resided there for the space of More that sixty years past [illegible] James Wood
Sworn and subscribed this 26th day before me.
Mildred her x mark White
Daniel White J.P.
Rickd Sims}
State of Virginia county of Orange the 26th day of April 1837. I Daniel White a Magistrate in the County above named do hereby certify that I have the most satisfactory evidence (to wit) of my own personal knowledge that Mildred White who has this day appeared before me to take the oath of identity is the widow of Jeremiah White the identical person named in the pension certificate which she has Exibited before me number 16215 and bearing date at the war office the 18th day of July 1838, and signed by John Robb Acting secretary of war Given under my hand on the day and year above written
Daniel White JP
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Know all men by these presents that I Mildred White widow of Jeremiah White decd late of Orange County State of Virginia who was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States and departed this life on the 13th day of September 1835 having arrearages of pension due him from the 4th day of September 1834 to the 13th day of September 1835 on which day he died do here by constitute and appoint George Stephenson my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to receive from the agent of the United States for paying pensions in Richmond State of Virginia the arrearages of pension due my deceased husband at the time of his death Witness my hand and seal this 20th day of July 1837 Mildred her x mark White {seal}
Test Richd Sims James Wood
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER Received form GAO
State of Virginia Orange County ss
Be it known that on the 20th day of July 1837 before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for said County personally appeared Mildred White above named and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be her act & deed; In tistimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year last above mentioned
Note word (last) was interlined before signed} DW J. P. Daniel White J.P
State of Virginia Orange County to wit
I Reynolds Chapman clerk of the county court of Orange certify that Daniel White Gentleman is a magistrate as above and that the foregoing Signatures purporting to be his are and verily believed genuine In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 24th day of July 1837 in the 62d year of the commonwealth
Reynolds Chapman Clk
Orange County [illegible]
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February 25, 1936
Jeremiah White-S.6376
BA-J/AWF
Honorable William L. Nelson
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Nelson:

The Revolutionary War record of Jeremiah White which follows was obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 6376, based upon his service in that war.
The date and place of birth of this soldier are not given, nor are the names of his parents
stated.
While residing in Orange County, Virginia, Jeremiah White enlisted sometime in the year 1776, served in Captain Joseph Spencer's company, Colonel Dangerfield's 7th Virginia Regiment, length of service eight months. He volunteered in the year 1777, served two months in Captain John Scott's Virginia company. He enlisted in the year 1781, served in Captain Belfield Cave's company, marched to the Siege of Yorktown, and guarded "Wallis' prisoners" to the barracks near Winchester, length of service two
months.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 27, 1832, then residing in Orange County, Virginia, aged seventy-seven years.
Reference was made in 1837 to the soldier's widow, her address was then, Cavesville, Orange
County, Virginia, but her name was not given. There is no reference to their children.
William White was lieutenant in the same ser-
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vice with the soldier, Jeremiah White, in 1776 and Richard White was lieutenant in the same service in 1781. It is not stated that they were related to Jeremiah White, or that they were related to each other.
In order to obtain information relative to the last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D.C., and cite the following:
Jeremiah White
Certificate #16215
Issued July 18, 1833
Rate $33.00 per annum
To commence March 4, 1831
Act of June 7, 1832
Virginia Agency.
As requested by you the letter of Mrs. James R. Short is returned herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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MRS CONRAD F. TYNES 1 RUSSELL TERRACE BLUEFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA
July 23, 1928
Winfield Scott Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.F.
My dear Mr. Scott,
I appreciate very much your prompt reply to my request for copies of Pensions I think perhaps I had better tell you why I ask for them as frequently as I do They are organizing a local chapter of Sons of the Am. Rev. in our town and I am assisting the members in getting up their papers and of course
U.S. PENSION OFFICE A JUL 25 1928
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hav to giv official proof. Will you send me a copy of the pension of Jerimiah White (Orange) The papers are for Senator D.E. French and he is anxious to finish them at once.
Thanking you I am sincerely Ms. C. F. Tynes
RV
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MRS. W. HANES LANCASTER 1902 VINE STREET CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE
Sept. 2, 1926.
Commissioner of Pensions. Washington. D.C.
Dear Sir
Can you give me any information regarding the Revolutionary soldier Samuel Tompkins from either Halifax Co. or New Kent Co, Va. whose wife was Mourning Tompkins from Halifax co, Va. ?
Also any family data pertaining to Capt. Jeremiah White, Orange Co. Va. S. of W. 1835, Pen. 2, 181 Orange Pets
I'll appreciate any help so very much. Very truly yours, Mrs. W. H. Lancaster
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Aug 30 - 1921 "Violet Bank" Aug 30-1921
Petersburg, Virginia
Record
U.S. PENSION OFFICE SEPT 3 1921
Dept of The Interior Washington. D.C.
I am anxious to secure the statement & military history of Jeremiah White applied for pension 1832 or 34 aged 77 from Orange or Albemarle Co. Va Hi is one of my ancestors & I wish to add his record to my family bars.
also have you any record of the military record of George Duncan Va ? or Webb Kidd Va who moved to Elbert Co. Ga after the Revolution Thank you very much Truly hours Alice Vopierrepont
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HUNTINGTON W.VA. JAN 8 920PM 1918
THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
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Please send me copy of record of 'JEREMIAH WHITE, private in the Virginia Continental Line, placed on the pension roll July 18,1833 to receive $83.33 as an annual allowance. His age is given as 79. He at
that time was living in Orange Co., Va. particularly wish to know date of his death and any date on his family.
Thanking you most sincerely for the faver,
Very truly yours,
Mrs. J. R. Rich, 1215 Tenth St., Huntington, West Virginia
U.S. PENSION OFFICE JAN 10 1918
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Revy War no death 6376
INVALID.
File No. 6376
Jeremiah White
Pri Rev war
Act: June 7th "32
Index:-Vol. M, Page 403
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1918 Jany 16 Hist to Ms. J.R. rich.
1921, sept 28 " " Mrs. Alice V. D. Pierpont Eu-
1926 Oct 29 hist to Mrs. W. H. Lancaster AWF
1926 Nov. 18 Hist to Mrs. WJ Carrington
1927-July 20 _ Mrs. W. H. Lancastr advised only one [illegible] MNF
1928 July 26 Hist to Mrs. Conrad F. Tynes AWF.
1928 Nov 19 Hist to Mrs. F. R. Dow ME.E. Her letter in I. F Samuel Wilps R. 1153, ME.E.
1935 Sept 28 Hist to Mrs. Claude Harrison see [illegible] letter in Graham Blankenship W 10425 [illegible]
1936 Feb 25 hist to Hon Mrs. L Nelson for Mrs. James R. Short [illegible]
1936 Mar 16 hon Wm L Nelson advised no further information regarding Jeremiah White ILL.
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War Department Pension Office June 20. 1837.
Sir
You will also please pay the amount due in the case of Jeremiah White, deceased, late a pensioner under the sams Act.
I am respectfully your obedt servt J. L. Edwards.
J. Brockenbrough, Esq. Pension agent, Richmond
An extract Anty Robinson for J. Brockenbrough.
FINAL PAYMENT  VOUCHER Received from GAO
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At a Quarterly Court held for the County of Orange at the Courthouse on Monday the twenty seventh of March, One thousand eight hundred and thirty seven.
It being proved to the satisfaction of the Courts, that Jeremiah White, late a pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress of the 7th day of June 1832 died on the 13t of September 1835, and that he left a widow, named Mildred, who is yet alive. It is ordered that the facts to be entered of record.
In Testimony, that the foregoing is herby copied from the Records of the County Court of Orange, I Reynolds Chapman, clerk of that Court hereto put my hand and affix the seal of the said Court, this 28th day of March 1837, in the 61t year of the Commonwealth.
Reynolds Chapman, Clk
Orange County Court
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER Received form GAO
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State of Virginia to wit Orange County
I Reynolds Chapman clerk of the county court of Orange certify that Daniel White, gentleman is a magistrate as above and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his, are, as verily believe genuine.
In Testimony where of I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 11th day of May 1837 in the 61st year of the commonwealth
Reynolds Chapman Clk
Orange County Court
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State of Virginia, City of Richmond ss
Be it known that on the 8. day of August 1837 before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the said city personally appeared George Stephens the attorney named in the annexed Power of Attorney and made oath that the same was not given him by reason of any sale transfer or mortgage of the pension or arrears of pension therein authorized to be received by him.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year last above mentioned before me E. Montalant J.P.}
George Stephens
Bank of Virginia 9 day of August 1837 Received of the Bank of Virginia thirty three dollars and 83 cents being for twelve months and nine days pension due to Jeremiah White decd from the 4 day of September 1834 to the 13 day of September 1835 for which I have signed duplicate receipts. $33.83 cls Geo. Stephens Attorney for his widdow
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FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER Received from GAO
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March 16, 1936

Honorable William L. Nelson  
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C.
BA-J/ILL Jeremiah White S. 6376
My dear Mr. Nelson:
Reference is made to your letter of March 12, in behalf of Mrs. James R. Short of 297 Maryland Avenue, Columbia, Missouri, who request the Revolutionary War record of Jeremiah White, Certificate 16215 issued July 18, 1833, and that of Henry White of Lincoln or Madison County, Kentucky.
There is no claim for pension on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of a Henry White of Lincoln or Madison County, Kentucky. This office has no further information in regard to Jeremiah White, Certificate 16215, than was furnished Mrs. Short February 25, 1936.
Very truly yours,
G. H. SWEET, Acting Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
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February 24, 1936
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Honorable William L. Nelson
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.
BA-J/MOS
Jeremiah White, S.6376
My dear Mr. Nelson:
Reference is made to your letter of February 18, 1936, with enclosure from Mrs. James R. Short of 97 Maryland Avenue, Columbia, Missouri, in which she requests the records of Revolutionary War soldiers, Ambrose, Henry and Jeremiah White, of Orange County, Virginia. 
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims made to the United States for pension and bounty land based upon the military service of soldiers in that war. A careful search of the records fails to show such claims on file on account of the service of an Ambrose or Henry White of Orange County, Virginia.
You are furnished herewith, the record of Jeremiah White as shown by papers on file in pension claim, S. 6378.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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September 27, 1935.
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BA_J/ady
Mrs. Claude Harrison
Bedford Virginia
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims made to the United States for pension and bounty land based upon military service of soldiers in that war.
A careful search of the records fails to show such a claim on file on account of the services of Alexander White as described by you, or Thomas Steger,
or Hans Steger, all spellings of the names searched.
The records of Jeremiah White and Abraham Blankenship are furnished you herewith on separate pages, as found in the claims for pension based upon service in the Revolutionary War.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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September 28, 1935
Jeremiah White-S.6376
BA-J/AWF
Mrs. Claude Harrison
Bedford Virginia
Dear Madam:
The Revolutionary War record of Jeremiah White which follows was obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 376, based upon his service in that war.
The date and place of birth of this soldier are not given nor are the names of his parents shown. While residing in Orange County, Virginia, Jeremiah White enlisted sometime in the year 1776, served in Captain Joseph Spencer's company, Colonel Dangerfield's 7th Virginia regiment, length of service eight months. He volunteered in the year 1777, served two
months in Captain John Scott's Virginia company. He enlisted in the year 1781, served in Captain Belfield Cave's Virginia company, marched to the Siege of Yorktown, and guarded "Wallis' prisoners to the barracks near Winchester, length of service two months.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 27, 1832, then residing in Orange County, Virginia, aged seventy-seven years.
The soldier's widow was referred to in 1837, her address then, Cavesville, Orange County, Virginia, but her name was not given. There is no reference to their children.
William White was lieutenant in the same service with the soldier, Jeremiah White, in 1776 and Richard
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White was lieutenant in the same service in 1781. It is not stated that they were related to Jeremiah White, or that they were related to each other.
In order to obtain information relative to the last payment of pension, name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C. and cite the following:
Jeremiah White
Certificate #16215
Issued July 18, 1833
Rate $30.00 per annum
To commence March 4, 1831
Act of June 7, 1832
Virginia Agency.

Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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& 1812 Wars Section
/eel
November 19, 1928
Mrs. F. R. DOW
Public Library
Bluefield, West Virginia
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.6376, it appears that Jeremiah White, while residing in Orange County, Virginia, enlisted and served as a private in the Virginia Troops, as follows:
In 1776, eight months in Captain Joseph Spencer's Company, Colonel Dangerfield's Regiment.
In 1777, two months in Captain John Scott's Company; and in 1781, two months in Captain Belfield Cave's Company, and marched to the Siege of York.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 27, 1832, while a resident of Orange County, Virginia, aged seventy-seven years.
In 1837 his widow is referred to, her name is not stated, and there are no further family data.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.
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Rev. AWF
Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
COPIED BY ADY
July 26, 1928.
Mrs. Conrad F. Tynes,
1 Russel Terrace,
Bluefield, West Virginia.
Madam;
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 6376, it appears that Jeremiah White, while residing in Orange County, Virginia, enlisted and served as a private in the Virginia Troops, as follows:
In 1775, eight months in Captain Joseph Spencer's Company, Colonel Dangerfield's Regiment.
In 1777, two months in Captain John Scott's Company; and in 1781, two months in Captain Belfield Cave's Company, and marched to the Siege of York.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 27, 1832, while a resident of Orange County, Virginia, aged seventy-seven years.
In 1837 his widow is referred to, her name is not stated, and there are no further family data.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT,
Commissioner.
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MHF
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
July 20, 1927.
Mrs. W. H. Lancaster
1902 Vine St.,
Chattanooga, Tenn.
Madam:
I have to advise you that on October 29, 1926 you were furnished the history of the only soldier named Jeremiah White found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Your citation "B. 5473" regarding pension which you state was paid him March 14, 1781, does not apply to the records of this Bureau.
For information relative to money which may have been paid him by the State of Virginia you should consult the archives at Richmond, Virginia.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.
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Wars S.
Rev. and 1812 War Section.
October 29, 1926.
Mrs. W. H. Lancaster
1902 Vine St
Chattanooga, Tenn.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 6376, it appears that Jeremiah White, while residing in Orange County, Virginia, enlisted and served as a private in the Virginia Troops, as follows-
In 1776, eight months in Captain Joseph Spencer's Company, Colonel Dangerfield's Regiment.
In 1777, two months in Captain John Scott's Company; and in 1781, two months in Captain Belfield Cave's Company, and marched to the Siege of
York.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 27, 1832, while a resident of Orange County, Virginia, aged seventy-seven years.
In 1837 his widow is referred to, her name is not stated, and there are no further family data.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION. 3-525
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS
1.7.6.376 Washington, D. C., , 19
In reply to your request of , received fora  statement of the military history of Jeremiah White a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. | LENGTH OF SERVICE. | RANK | OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. CAPTAIN. | COLONEL. | STATE
1776 | 8 mon | Prt. | OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. | Joseph Spencer | Dangerfield | Va
1777 | 2 mon |  | OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. | John Scott | ✓ |
1781 | 2 mon |  | OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. | Belfield Cave | ✓ | 
Battles engaged in, none stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Orange Co. Va
Date of application for pension, Aug 27 1832 His cl was al
Residence at date of application, Orange Co. Va.
Age at date of application, 77 yrs.
Remarks: In 1837 his widow is referred to but her name is not stated nor any other data in regard to her, or soldiers family
Respectfully, Commissioner.
6-285C
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WILLIAM L. NELSON
SECOND MISSOURI DISTRICT
WASHINGTON ADDRESS: 225 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
HOME ADDRESS COLUMBIA, MISSOURI
Navy Bldg
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C.
MEMBER: COMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
March 12, 1936
Mr. A. D. Hiller, Assistant Administrator Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Enclosed is letter in which inquiry is made concerning the pension record of Jeremiah White and that of Henry White. Kindly advise us concerning the records of these veterans. When this enclosure has served your purpose please return it for our files.
Thanking you, I am Sincerely yours,
W. L. Nelson
1936 Feb 24 Jer.
S Enclosure OK gg
RECEIVED MAR 13 1936 CONGRESSIONAL Mail Sub-Div.
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WILLIAM L. NELSON
SECOND MISSOURI DISTRICT
WASHINGTON ADDRESS: 225 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
HOME ADDRESS COLUMBIA, MISSOURI
Navy Bldg
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C.
MEMBER: COMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
February 18, 1936
Mr. A. D. Hiller, Assistant Administrator Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
RECEIVED FEB 19 1936 MAIL SUB-DIV VETS ADM. CONG. 1
Dear Sir:
Enclosed is letter in which inquiry is made concerning the pensions of Henry White and Ambrose White, soldiers in the war of the Revolution. Kindly advise us in these premises. When the enclosed letter has served your purpose, please return it for our files
Thanking you, I am Sincerely yours,
W. L. Nelson
S Enclosure
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1902 Vine St. Chattanooga, Tenn. April 9, 1927.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
My dear Sir;
There were two Jeremiah Whites of Orange Co. Va. who received pensions but can you furnish me with a copy of the pension application of the Jeremiah White who was granted a pension March 14, 1781, (B. 5473)?
I will greatly appreciate this favor.
Very truly yours, Mrs. W. Hanes Lancaster
U.S. PENSION OFFICE F APR 11 1927
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South Boston, Virginia, Sept I8-I926.
Department of Interior. Bureau of Pensions. Washington, D. C.
Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir,
Will you do me the kindness to send me a copy of the pension of Jeremiah White, S. of W. Pension --2--181 March I4, I787. ( B, 5473 ) as soon as you can possibly make it convenient.?
I thank you in advance and will greatly appreciate your early attention to it.
Truly & Cordially.
Mrs West Johnson Carrington
Mrs Wirt Johnson Carrington.
U.S. PENSION OFFICE S SEP 20 1926
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Payments to be made at Richmond by the Presd: U.S. Br: Bank
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Virginia
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER Received from GAO
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book E. Vol. 6. Page 31 by Wm Miller Clerk
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WAR DEPARTMENT
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Jeremiah White of the State of Virginia who was a private in the war of the revolution is entitled to receive Thirty three dollars and _ cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year. 
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this _ 18th _ day of July one thousand eight hundred and thirty. three
John Robb acting Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.} J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.
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Daniel White June 20, 1837 G C
Record 42 page 293
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War Department Pension Office June 20, 1837.
Sir, [illegible] Pension April at Richmond has been directed to pay the amount due in the case of Jeremiah White, deceased, in the [illegible] of the vouchers here with enclosed.
Daniel White, Esq Caveville, Orange County, Virginia
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Orange County Va June 12th 1837
Dr Sir: you will perceive that the inclosed have been sent to the Agent for paying pensions in Richmond Va and he has directed that they should be forowed to yours for your order to pay the money, They widow of Jeremiah White has requested me to write to you on the subject, I am of the same name but am in no wise interested. I would observe if the money can be obtained for her she is at last in need,
Respectfully your 
Address Cavesville Orange County VA } Daniel White
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289
White, Jeremiah decd
Septem 4.1834 to Septem 13 1835 12 mo 9 days $33.83 Ch.
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER Received from GAO
Richmond, VA. 3rd Ju 1837
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