Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7677, John Hatcher, Va.
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3-1776
SERVICE                             NUMBER
Va.            Hatcher John.    W. 7677  
                              Nancy.

CONTENTS
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[Left side of document]
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6th April 1838 from 4 Mar 1837 to 21. July 1837, the day of his death. Agts notified 24 April 1839.

[Right side of document]
Virginia 12,225
John Hatcher
of Powhatan in the State of Va:
he was a Pr. & Lt. in the -- commanded 
by Captain -- of the Regt commanded
by Col. Parker in the Va
line for 13 months --

Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia
at the rate of 80 - Dollars -- Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 10 day of April
1833 and Sent to Jno. W. Nash. Dickinson, Va.

Arrears to the 4th of March 1833         160.--
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept- "     40.--                                                           
                                                             $200. --
Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk,
Book E Vol. 6 Page 11
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5872.
Richmond Virginia
Nancy Hatcher
widow of John Hatcher
Va
who was a Pr. & Lieut.
in the Revolution

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
80 Dollars --
Cents per annum, to commence
the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued th
19 day of July 1844
and sent to Thomas Green
Richmond, Va
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A,
Vol. 1, Page 155

Rep'd
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State of Virginia Cumberland County to wit
On this 27th day of August 1832 personally appeared before the Justices of the County
Court of Cumberland John Hatcher a resident of the said County in the State of Virginia who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed June the 7th 1832. That he is a native of Cumberland
County and State of Virginia and has always resided in the said County, That he is now in his 76th year of age that in the year 1778 he enlisted in the Continental Army in said County
under Captain William Cummingham in the first Virginia Regiment on Continental establishment and that he enlisted for twelve
months and served his time out, and was discharged in the following year by Colo. Richard Parker, That the company to which he
belonged joined the Army at Valley Forge, from thence they went to Monmouth Court House, from thence to the White plains
from thence to West Point, & from thence to Middlebrook, at which place he with others were discharged. That at the time of his discharge he was a Corporal & had been for some time. That after his return home he obtained a commission in the Malitia Service,
and in the summer of 1780 marched as first
Lieutenant in a Company commanded by Captain Robert Anderson from Cumberland County to join the Marquis De Lafayette's Army near Richmond, that they joined the army hear Tuckahoe above Richmond and continued with it and in service untill its juncture with Genl. Wagner army near the Raccoon Ford at which time the company was discharged. This tour of duty to the best of his recollection was above three months.
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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 the Agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
John Hatcher

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We Joseph Jenkins -- a clergyman residing in the County of Cumberland -- and State of
Virginia and Wm T. Ballow also residing
in the same County and State hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Hatcher
who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be 76 --
years of age that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where to resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Joseph Jenkins
W.T. Ballow
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13,824
John Hatcher's
declaration

The rolls of the regular
Army and the statement
on Oath of Jno. Robinson
as contained in his declaration 
shewing that he served one
year to the north with Maj 
Hatcher is rely'd on to hear 
his claim.
Jno. W. Nash
April
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And the said Court do 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 states.  And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Mr P. Joseph Jenkins who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman residing in the County of Cumberland and State of Virginia and that Wm. T. Ballow who has also signed the same is a resident in the same County and State and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Chas Womach
Presiding Justice

I Miller Woodson Clerk of the County Court of Cumberland in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that the forgoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of John Hatcher - for a pension.
 
In testimony where of I have here unto sit my hand and seal of office this 25th day of September, eighteen hundred and thirty two.

Miller Woodson _________
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress
of the 3rd of March 1843, granting pensions for
1 year to certain widows who have received pensions
under the act of July 7th, 1838.
State of Virginia Cumberland County to wit.                                    On this 6th day of February 1844
personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace
for the said county, Nancy Hatcher a resident of
the county and state aforesaid aged seventy seven
years, who being first duly sworn according to the law
doth on her oath, make the following declaration in
order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made
by the act of congress passed on the 3rd March 1843;
granting pensions to widows of persons who served
during the revolutionary war.
That she is the widow of John Hatcher who
was a private and a lieutenant in the army and
that she received eighty dollars per annum pension
which was paid semiannually under the act of the
7th of July 1838.  She further declares that she is still
a widow.
          her
Nancy X Hatcher
          mark
Witnesses
James W. Flippen
Richard O Woodson
Sworn to and inscribed on
the day and year above written before me.  As I further certify 
that the applicant is personally known to me, Wm E. Carrington J P
State of Virginia Cumberland County to wit.
I, B. B. Woodson    Clerk of the County of Cumberland
County, do certify that Wm. E. Carrington is a Justice
of the Peace of and for said County, and that the
foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto
inscribed my name and affixed the
seal of said Court this 6th day of
February 1844.
B. B. Woodson, C.
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13824
John Hatcher
Virginia
See Va rolls
On the Rolls as pt.
admit for 15 mo as
private from 1778
Capt Cunningham
Colo. Parker
Allow'g W. Ea $50--
1 yr as pri    40--
3 mo. Lieut  40--
                    80--
HHL
Jno W Nash
Dickersonville
Powhaton Co.
Va
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BRIEF in the case of John Hatcher of the County of Cumberland 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? Seventy six
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
[Column 1] Period.
Enlisted In 1778
Militia 1781
[Column 2] Duration of Service.
Years,     Months,      Days
     1            --              --
     --            3              --
[Column 3] Rank.
As a
Private 1st Virga. Reg't - Corporal
lst Lieut Militia
[Column 4] Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.
Gen.
Col. Ric'd Parker, Capt. Wm. Cunningham
Gen LaFayette, Capt Ric'd Anderson
5. In what battles was he engaged? was at Monmouth C H  White Plains  &c
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Cumberland Co Virginia
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary evidence & refers to the rolls and statement in John Robinsons application
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? right
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J M Duncan
Examining Clerk.
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November 8, 1937

John Hatcher 
W. 7677
BA-J/AWF

Mrs. J. D. Tweedy
402 Seventh Avenue
Dawson, Georgia

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Hatcher, of Virginia, pension claim, W. 7677, and wish to be advised if Curtis King of Georgia, and William Mitchell of Georgia drew pensions.

The Revolutionary War records of this office have been searched and no claim for pension found based upon the service of Curtis King.  In order to identify the record of the William Mitchell in whom you are particularly interested, as much as possible of the following data in regard to him are essential - approximate dates of his birth and death and place of residence at enlistment and after service.

The data furnished herein concerning John Hatcher were obatined from papers on file in pension claim, W. 7677, based upon his service in the War of the Revolution

John Hatcher was a native of Cumberland County, Virginia, the date of his birth was not stated, nor were the names of his parents given.

While residing in said Cumberland County, John Hatcher enlisted in the year 1778 and served as private and corporal in Captain William Cunningham's company in Colonel Richard Parker's 1st Virginia Regiment, march to Valley Forge, to Monmouth Court House, thence
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to Middlebrook, where he was discharged by Colonel Richard Parker, having served twelve months. He served in the summer of 1781, three months as 1st lieutenant in Captain Richard Anderson's Virginia company.
John Hatcher was allowed pension on his
application executed August 27, 1832, then in the seventy-sixth year of his age and living in Cumberland County, Virginia, where he had always lived.
John Hatcher married in the month of September, 1780, Nancy; her maiden name was not given, nor was it stated where they were married.
John Hatcher died July 21, 1837 in Cumberland
County, Virginia. His widow, Nancy Hatcher, was allowed pension on her application executed September 22, 1838, at which time she was aged seventy-two years and living in Cumberland County, Virginia. She was still living there in 1844; she died September 6,
1845.
Their son, Samuel Hatcher, was living in Cumberland County, Virginia in 1852. There is no further reference to children.
Benjamin Hatcher in 1838 aged about seventy-eight years and living in Cumberland County, Virginia, stated that he was well acquainted with John Hatcher and his wife, Nancy; but no relationship to the family was shown.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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John Hatcher Va. act 7 June 80$ when cashed?
G.W.C.
9 Feb 35
Pd to 4th March 1837
JH

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January 20, 1933
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John Hatcher-W.7677
John Williamson.W-6523
BA-J/AWF

Mrs. J. J. Moore
Pikeville, Box 252
Kentucky

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which
you request the records of the Revolutionary War pensioner, John Hatcher of Cumberland County, Virginia, and the record of the Revolutionary War pensioner, John Williamson of Botetourt County, Virginia.
You are furnished herewith the record of John
Hatcher, as found on file in the papers in the claim for pension, W. 7677; and the record of John Williamson, as found on file in the papers in the claim for pension, W. 6523.
John Hatcher- W. 7677
John Hatcher was a native of Cumberland County, Virginia, the date of his birth is not stated, nor are the names of his parents given.
While residing in said Cumberland County, John Hatcher enlisted and served with the Virginia troops, as follows: from in the year 1778, one year as private and corporal in Captain William Cummingham's company,
Colonel Richard Parker's Regiment; in 1781, three months as first lieutenant in Captain Robert Anderson's company of militia.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 27, 1832, then in the seventy-sixth year of his age and living in Cumberland County, Virginia, where he stated he had always lived.
The soldier, John Hatcher, married in September,
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2-
1780, Nancy, her maiden name is not given.
John Hatcher died July 21, 1837 in Cumberland
County, Virginia.
His widow, Nancy Hatcher, was allowed pension on her application executed September 22, 1838, at which time she was living in Cumberland County, Virginia
and was aged seventy-two years. She died September 6, 1845.
Their son, Samuel Hatcher, was living in Cumberland County, Virginia in 1852. There is no further reference to children.
One Benjamin Hatcher in 1838 was aged about
seventy-eight years and living in Cumberland County, Virginia; no relationship to the family shown.

John Williamson-W. 6523
The date and place of his birth are not given nor are the names of his parents shown.
John Williamson served with the Virginia troops, as follows: one year as a private in Captain Brunt's company; in Captain Robert Walton's company, no dates of this service given; from in the year 1777 in Captain Thomas Thweat's company in Colonel William Davies' Fourteenth Virginia Regiment, length of this service three years.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 9, 1818, while a resident of Botetourt County, Virginia and was aged sixty-seven years,
The soldier, John Williamson, married November 5, 1786, Martha Davis. The marriage bond was dated October 12, 1786 in Lunenburg County, Virginia.
John Williamson died February 15, 1828.
His widow, Martha Williamson, was allowed pension
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on her application executed September 21, 1840, then a resident of Roanoke County, Virginia and was aged sixty-nine years.  On May 26, 1854 she was living in Botetourt County, Virginia.  She died December 6, 1854.

In 1820 the soldier John Williamson referred to the following children:  two boys aged fifteen and thirteen years, and three daughters aged twenty, eighteen and eleven years, but he gave no names.

Very truly yours, 

A. D. Hiller
Assistant to Administrator
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WASHINGTON
September 11, 1931

Miss Alva Hatcher
Cuthbert Georgia
BA-J/AWF

Dear Madam:

You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 7677, that John Hatcher was a native of Cumberland County, Virginia, the date of his birth is not given.

While residing in said Cumberland County, he enlisted and served with the Virginina troops, as follows - from in 1778, one year as private and corporal in Captain William Cunningham's company, Colonel Richard Parker's regiment; in 1781, three months as first lieutenant in Captain Robert Anderson's company of militia.

He died July 21, 1837 in Cumberland County, Virginia.

The soldier married in September 1780, Nancy, her maiden name was not given.

She was allowed pension on her appllication executed September22, 1838, then a resident of Cumberland County, Virginia, and was aged seventy-two years.

She died September 6, 1845

Their son, Samuel, was living in Cumberland County, Virginia, in 1852.  There is no further reference to children.

Very truly yours

A.D. Hiller
Assistant to Adminnistrator
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Rev. and 1812
Wars Section
AWF/eel

April 9,1929

Miss Elsie Wills
5415 Bryan Street
Dallas, Texas

Madam:

I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 7677, it appears that John Hatcher was a native of Cumberland County, Virginia, the date of
his birth is not given.
While residing in said Cumberland County, he enlisted and served in the Virginia Troops as follows:
In 1778, one year as a private and corporal in Captain William Cunningham's Company, Colonel Richard Parker's Regiment; in 1781, three months as First Lieutenant in
Captain Robert Anderson's Company of Militia.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 27, 1832, at which time he was living in Cumberland County, Virginia, and was in the seventh-sixth year of his age.
[In 1839, the soldier was referred to as Major, no explanation given as to this statement. - This sentence was stricken from document.]
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He died, July 21, 1837, in Cumberland County, Virginia.
The soldier married in September, 1780, Nancy, her maiden name not given.
She was allowed pension on her application executed September 22, 1838, while residing in Cumberland County, Virginia, aged seventy-two years. She died, September 6, 1845.
Their son, Samuel, was a resident of Cumberland County, Virginia, in 1852.

Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C.,_________, 19_____
W. 7677
In reply to your request of __________, received __________ for a statement of the military history of John Hatcher a soldier of the  EVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pensionon file in this Bureau.
[Column 1] DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.
1778
1781
[Column 2] LENGTH OF SERVICE.
1 yr
3 mos
{Column 3] RANK.
Pvt. & Corp.
1st Lieut.
[Column 4] OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
(Column 4A] CAPTAIN.
William Cunningham
Richard Anderson
[Column 4B] COLONEL.
Richard Parker
Ia. Neil
[Column 5] STATE.
Va.
  "
In 1839 the soldier was referred to as Major but no statement of service under this rank was given.
Battles engaged in, ____________________
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Cumberland Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, Aug 27, 1832 His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Cumberland Co. Va.
Age at date of application, In his 76th yr, native of Cumberland Co. Va.
Remarks: He married Sept . 1780, Nancy. She 
was al. pension on application executed Sept. 22, 1838, while a resident of Cumberland Co., Va. aged 72 yrs. He died July 21, 1837 in Cumberland Co., Va. She died Sept. 6, 1845.
A son Samuel was a resident of Cumberland Co., Va. in 1852.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
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Dawson Ga
Oct. 18, 1937
Adj. General's Office
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir
Please send me a copy of John Hatcher's Revolution War (Va.) pension claim - W. 7677,
File B.A.-J./A.W.F.
Also if Curtis King of Ga. drew a pension and William Mitchell of Ga. William Mitchell's wife was Ruth Jackson.
I thank you
Sincerely
Mrs J.D. Tweedy
402 Seventh Ave
Dawson Georgia

[Stamped RECEIVED 11:00 OCT 20 1937 MAIL SUB-DIV. VETS. ADM. READER # 16]
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Pikeville, Kentucky
Jan. 7, 1933,
Mr. A.D. Hiller
Asst. to Veterans Administration
Washington, D.C
Dear Sir
Please give me name of wife and children of each of the following two men who drew Revolutionary War Pensions, if they are mentioned in pension. I do not know where John Hatcher, Lt., enlisted or lived but no doubt it tells in the pension. Would like to know.
John Williamson, 1st April 1777 enlisted in 14th Va. Regiment, Continental Army, discharged 1st April 1780.
On wars Report Vol. 2 p. 44, on Pension list for Botetourt County, Va, appears name John Williamson, & shown he a private, Va Line, placed on pension roll April 27, 1819, pension commenced June 9, 1818. Died Feb 15, 1828.
John Hatcher (Lt.) (Cumberland), S. of W. 1835. Pen. 2,129.
Yours truly
Mrs. J. J. Moore
Pikeville
Pike Co
(Box 252)
Kentucky

[Stamped RECEIVED 2:30 JAN 10 1933 MAIL SUB-DIV. VETS. ADM. READER # 17]
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July 21st, 1931
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Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen;       [only one - handwritten]

Will you please look your records of War Pensions, and write me what you can find on the Revolutionary Soldier by the name, Of JOhn Hatcher, who served from the state of Virginia.
My great grand Father was name John Hatcher, and he lived in th the state of Virginia. I am working hard on my record to join the D.A.R.
I will appreciate any information you can give me on this man from the records you find.
Thanking you many times for this kindness. I am,
Yours very truly,
Miss Alva Hatcher
Major John Hatcher born in Cumberland Co. , Va. 1757- Died July 21st , 1837-
John Hatcher Married Nancy Gentry.
Also Major John Hatcher born in Henrico Parish about 1750.
Married Miss Mary Brady of Va. 1772.
He enlisted and fought through Ga. I have been told.
After Rev. he lived in Columbia Co.,
then in Warren, and later in Wilkerson. This is what I have been told. I would like to have War record of what you can give me.
Would like to have his will if you can give same to me. Thanks.
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VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
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WASHINGTON  August 5, 1931.
THIS LETTER REFERS TO
YOUR FILE NUMBER:
IN REPLY REFER TO:
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section
ILL
RE: John Hatcher.
Miss Alva Hatcher
Cuthbert, Georgia
Dear Madam:
You are advised that the data given by you are not s sufficient to enable this office to make a proper search of the records.
As a means of identifying the particular record in which you are interested, should it be on file, the full name of the soldier is essential and as much as possible of the following data: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow.
Please return these letters with your reply
Very truly yours,
A. D. Hiller
A. D. HILLER,
Assistant to Administrator.
Am enclosing information I have been given.
Hope you can help me.
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[Stamped RECEIVED 11:30 AUG 28 1931 MAIL SUB-DIV. U.S. V.B. READER 27]
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[Stamped DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION]
[Stamped RECEIVED AUG 29 1928. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR DIV. OF PENSIONS SECYS OFF OF U.S. MAILS & FILES]
[Stamped AUG 31 1928 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CLERK BUREAU OF PENSIONS]
Rev. & 1812 Wars.
The Jane Douglas Chapter
Dallas, Texas
5415 Bryan St
AUG 29 1928 
Department of the Interior
Rev. and 1812 War Section
Dear Sir:-
Will you please give me the Revolutionary War record of John Hatcher born in Cumberland
Va. 1757 died 1837, married Nancy Gentry 1778-
Many years represented Cumberland County in the Virginia Legislature.
Was commissioned Major of the 17th Regiment Virginia Militia - April 29 - 1794-
Thanking you,
Sincerely
Miss Elsie Wills
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HOSPITAL SANTO TOMAS    M__________    
REPUBLICA DE PANAMA
PANAMA.
PRIVADO       Panama_____________________
[Red Cross Symbol]
Dept. of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Sir:
To be admitted to certain colonial societies I am forced to submit official proof of war service of certain members of our family.
Please furnish me with the records of the following:
(1) Capt. Richard Wilson
of Cumberland Co. Va
Revolutionary War 
Prominent in the Battle of Guilford Court House
(2) Willis Wilson
Ensign 1st Va. Reg. Sept. 30th 1776
(over)
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2d
(3) Allen Wilson of Va.
War 1812
(4) Major Jno. Hatcher of Va.
Revolutionary War

Very truly,
Benj. H. Frayser, M. D.,
Ancon,
Canal Zone,
Panama.
{1st Lieut., M.R.C.,
U.S. Army, Inactv.}
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S. S. PARMELEE, PRESIDENT
A. S. HATCHER, VICE-PRESIDENT
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Office of Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Please advise me if you have any record of
application for pension or of pension granted to John Hatcher or his relatives for services in the Revolutionary War.  He was a resident in the State of Virginia at the time he enlisted in the Revolutionary service.
You will please also advise what rank he had as stated in the application for pension in
case you find any record of such application.
You will also give me the same information
with reference to Jacob Rumph who enlisted in the Revolutionary State Militia from Orangeburg District, South Carolina.
Awaiting your reply, I remain,
Yours truly,
A. S. Hatcher
ASH/MCR
[Stamped U.S. PENSION OFFICE L JUN 14 1913]
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{Left side of document]
1913 June 20 Hist. to A. S. Hatcher V.L.M.
1915 June 1 Hist to Dr. Benj. H. Frayser V.L.M.
1929 - Apr 8 - Hist to Miss Elsie Wills 
Elsie Wills AWF
1931 - Sept 11 - Hist to Alva Hatcher AWF
1933 - Jan. 20 -     "    "  Mrs. J. J. Moore AWF
1937 - Nov. 8 Hist to Mrs. J. D. Tweedy AWF

[Right side of document]
Revy WIDOW, &c.
File No. 7677
Nancy Hatcher
Wid:
John Hatcher
Lieut Rev: War
Act: Mch. 3d of 43
Index: -- Vol. A Page 305
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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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
John Hatcher 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 his 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? Yes. Time of service defined but it is not distinctly specified how long he served as Corporal.
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? Yes
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? --
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? --
XIV. If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? refers to the rolls
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath,
certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? --
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? --
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. 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?
2d

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 laws 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 shewn 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 neither in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.

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 the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.

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 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.
In every case where the clerk of court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
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State of Virginia, Cumberland County SS--
Be it known, that before me Hez. Ford a justice of the peace in and for said County, personally
appeared Benjamin Hatcher, a resident of said County, and made oath in due form of law, that he was personally acquainted with John Hatcher Decd late of said County of Cumberland, a revolutionary pensioner,
and was, and is now, well acquainted with his widow, Nancy Hatcher; that the said John and Nancy was legally joined together in wedlock, many years ago, at a time too remote for this affiant to speak from memory, as to a particular date, that from his personal
knowledge, the said John and Nancy lived together as man and wife, in the said County of Cumberland, from the time of their marriage, up to the time of the death of the said John, which took place in date 1837, and
that the said Nancy, still a resident of Cumberland County, now remains his widow. Given under my hand and seal the 11th day of Decr 1838 --
Hez Ford JP.          {Hand Drawn Seal]
Cumbd County, to wit,
I hereby certify that Benj Hatcher, as above
named, aged about 78 years, is an Honest and respectable man. Given under my hand this 11th day of Decr 1838
Hez Ford JP.
Virginia Cumberland County SS.
I Miller Woodson Clerk of the County Court of Cumberland do hereby certify that Hez Ford
whose name is affixed to the foregoing certification is now and was at the time of signing the same an acting justice of the peace for said County and that the signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand & caused the seal of my office to be
affixed this 14th day of December 1838 in the
63rd year of the Commonwealth.
Miller Woodson Clk.
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State of Virginia SS --
on the 22nd day of September 1838, personally appeared before me Hez Ford, a justice of the peace in and for the County of Cumberland, Nancy Hatcher, a resident
of the State of Virginia, in the County of Cumberland, aged Seventy two 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 the 7th 1838, entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" that she is the widow of John Hatcher, who was a private and Lieutenant in the army of the revolution.
She further declares that she was married to the said John Hatcher, in the month of September 1780, that her husband, the aforesaid John Hatcher, died on the 21st day of July 1837, that she was married to him
during the Revolutionary War, and that the marriage took place previous to the first of Jany Seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz: at the time above stated.
Nancy Hatcher [X and the words "her mark" appear between first and last names]
Sworn to and subscribed
on the day and year above
written, before me
Hez Ford JP.
Cumberland County, to wit,
I Hez Ford, a justice of the peace
in and for said County, do hereby certify, that Nancy Hatcher above named, is from old age and bodily infirmity, unable to attend the Court Given under my hand this 22nd day of September 1838
Hez Ford JP.
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1800
4255
V
Nancy
Hatcher
act 7 July 38
d 37. m 80.
Admd
12 mo. pri
  3  --   Lt.
80$
died - 21 July 37 -
Pen. Com: 22 July 37.
Hezekiah Ford Esqr
Cumberland H.
Va
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Copy order certifying the death of Jno. Hatcher &c
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Cumberland County Court 28th of January 1839.
Ordered to be certified to the Secretary of War
that John Hatcher was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States, at the rate of Eighty dollars
per annum, was a resident of the County of Cumberland in the State of Virginia, and died in the said County of Cumberland and State of Virginia on the 21st day of July 1837, and that he left a widow, whose name is Nancy Hatcher.
A Copy Teste,
Miller Woodson, C.
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Cumberland CoHo. Va.                            Free
Feb 1st 1839


Dr. George W Crump --
Acting Comsr. of Pensions
Washington City

[Pension papers (lined through)]

[Left margin} 4255 Va 7 July 38 Ne05
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Jany 31st 1839
Dr Sir
In behalf of Mrs Nancy Hatcher, Widow of
Major John Hatcher decd - I inclose to you her
papers, claiming a pension from the United States, under the act of Congress of the 7th July 1838 - that Major Jno Hatcher was a revolutionary Pensioner, can be surely
reference to the War Department, granting him $80 pr annum - certificate dated 10th day of April 1833 - Mrs Hatcher (if she has right of choice) prefers the five years pay to the pnpay for life - If there is any informality in the papers, or any thing lacking that can be supplied you will please inform me - I have undertaken this for her and have promised my attention, so you will please communicate with me upon the subject -
Respectfully
Yr Obt Servt
Hez Ford
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Second Comptroller's Office
March 5th, 1839.
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," The Widow of John Hatcher, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Va. Agency, at the rate of eighty -
Dollars and ---------- Cents per annum, under the law of the 7th June, 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of March, 1837, to the 21st July, 1837, the day of his death.
Respectfully yours,
Albion K. Parris
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.
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Nancy Hatcher
act 1843
$80 per ann
Cert: to
Thomas Green, Esq.
Richmond 
Va. 

[Upside Down]
Free
Col. J. L. Edwards
Comm of Pensions
Washington

[Right Margin]
4158 July 12, 44
Va
Mar 3 1843
Mary Hatcher

[Postmarked RICHMOND VA JUL 10]
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Richd. 10 July a844
Col. J. L. Edwards
Comr of Pensions
Sir
Enclosed is the application of Mrs. Nancy Hatcher
for her pension under the Act of 3 March 1843 as widow of John Hatcher of Va. and has recd. $80 pr. annum under Act of 7 July 1838. 
I am yr. obt servt
Thomas Green
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Hatcher
Nancy
Preston
Oak Forest               Paid 18 3/4
7th July  45
Mr J L Edwards
Washington Cty
Reg 44 Sub Feb 11 '45

[Left margin]
Feb 11 '45
Nancy Hatcher
Sec of on Va roll
43
5872 '43
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Cumbd County Va 5th FJuly 1845
Dear Sir
be pleased to send me a form under last act of Congress allowing widows of the revolutionary soldiers a pension Mrs Nancy Hatcher widdow of John Hatcher decd who was a private & Lieutenant in the army is now living
you will find John Hatcher name on the pension list who died in 1837 Mrs Hatcher recd a pension last year 1844 direct your answer to this to Oak Forest post office Cumbd Cty Va & able your obt 
St
Sam Hatcher
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STATE OF Virginia
COUNTY OF Cumberland   SS:
Be it known, that on this 26th day of Oct. A. D. eighteen hundred and fifty two, before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Samuel Hatcher, a resident of
Cumberland County, and made oath according to law, that he is a son of John Hatcher a Revolutionary Pensioner at the rate of
$80 per annum: under act 7th June 1832 and who died 23 July 1837: and that he is a son of Nancy Hatcher (widow of the said John Hatcher) a Revolutionary Pensioner at the rate of $80 per annum under the act of 7 July 1838
and who died 6th September 1845.
that he is directly interested, as aforesaid, as a claimant, and makes this affidavit for the purpose of obtaining such Increase of Pension as may be due under any of the Laws, Regulations, or decisions that have been or may hereafter be adopted. The said Affiant further declares that he hereby constitutes and appoints JOHN K MARTIN, of the City of Richmond and State of Virginia, to be Attorney and Agent to prosecute said claims with power of substitution, to examine all papers and documents in relation to these, and to do all things necessary and lawful in the premises; except drawing the money, which will be hereafter provided for.
Sam Hatcher
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid, before me,
Willis Sanderson J. Peace.
I, Willis Sanderson a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Samuel Hatcher, above named, is a respectable resident of this County, and is, as I believe, directly interested in said claims as therein set forth, and acknowledges the above Power of Attorney to be his act and deed.
Willis Sanderson J. Peace
In testimony that the above-named Willis Sanderson was a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, at the date of the same, I hereby subscribe my name and affix the County Seal.
B.B. Woodson - County Clerk.
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Virginia-      1800
Nancy Hatcher widow of John Hatcher, Decd -
who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June 1832 and who died on the 21st of July, 1837
of Cumberland Co. in the State of Virginia -
who was a pri. & Lt. in the compy commanded
by Captain __________ of the Regt. commanded
by Col. Parker in the Virginia line for 15 months pri. & Lt.
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond
at the rate of 80 Dollars ----- Cents per annum
to commence on the 22 day of July 1837
Certificate of Pension issued the 11th day of February 1839 and sent to Hezekiah Ford, Esq - Cumberland C.H. Va.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1838            $88:09
Semiannual allowance ending 4 Mr '39  40:00
                                                            $128:09
{Act July 7, 1838.}
Recorded by S. A. Elliot Clerk
Book A. Vol. 2 Page 178.