Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 8444, John Evans, Va.
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(3-1776)
SERVICE Va.
Evans, John
NUMBER S. 8444
carded
CONTENTS
died May 1834
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Virginia
Col: John Evans
of Monongalia in the State of Virginia
who was a Colonel in the -- commanded 
by Captain -- of the -- commanded 
by -- in the Virginia
line for 6 months

Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia
at the rate of 150 Dollars -- Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 6th day of May 1833 and delivered to Mr. Evans

Arrears to the 4th of March 1833-
[Se]mi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept 
300
75
$375
Cert
1208
{Revolutionary Claim}
{Act June 7, 1832}
Recorded by William Miller, Clerk,
Book E. Vol. 6. Page 7.

copies of paper sent to Tho P. Ray
Morgantown Va. Feb 22 1841.

Died May 1834
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State of Virginia
County of Monongalia} SS.
On this 15th day of February, in the year One thousand eight hundred and thirty three, personally appeared before me George McNeely a Justice of the peace in and for said county, Col. John Evans, a resident of said county aged ninety four years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed 7th June 1832,
That sometime in April or May 1778, at the county aforesaid, he as Colonel Commadant of a regiment of Virginia militia, received orders from the Governor of Virginia, to detail a certain number of men from his regiment to be joined by companies from other regiments, and march to the west in an expedition for six months. intended to act against the indians under the command of Genl McIntosh - that a short time after he received orders from Genl. McIntosh. to march his regiment to Montures bottom on the Ohio river below Pittsburgh - that as soon after as could be done, he gave the necessary notice and orders to all the officers of the regiment, at that day, scattered over a district of country now forming a great many counties - that after the men were detailed, he reondezvoused them at the farm of Major Philips, now in Fayette county Pennsylvania, and from thence soon after marched, in the direction to Montures bottom, where his regiment arrived, on the tenth or eleventh of June 1778 - that he left his regiment before they reached the rendeouz, and to Fort Pitt, in order to ascertain, whether provisions had been sent, to supply his men - he was there introduced to Genl. McIntosh by Col. John Gibson, who informed him, that the day before supplies had been sent to Montures bottom by water - that he then joined his regiment, and soon received orders to proceed to Beaver creek, about thirty miles below Fort Pitt, near to which his troops assisted to build a large fort, named after the commanding officer - that from Fort McIntosh, the army marched, out to the Tuscarawa, a branch of the Muskingum river, where he erected Fort Lawrence, the men carrying the logs - that some time after, the greater part of the army, marched back to Fort McIntosh, where he discharged his regiment. the 20th or 21st. of December 1778 - that his men suffered much in the campaign for provisions - that his own horse became so poor, that he had to walk the greater part of the way to his residence in this county - that companies of militia from the South Branch of Potomac, and from Ohio county were placed under his command - That his commission, orders, letters, pay rolls &c. were all destroyed by fire in the office of the county court of Monongalia, in February 1796 - that he was a soldier under Genl. Washington, whilst that great and good man, was an officer and served under the orders of Gov. Dunmore -
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That he was born on the 7th of December 1738 in Fairfax county Virginia - that he does not know what has become of the record of his age - that he was removed from Fairfax to Loudon county, at the age of thirteen, and in October, in the year 1770, removed to the farm, on which he now and has ever since resided - that he was appointed clerk of this county, about the year 1780, and continued to hold that office, untill he resigned in 1807 - that he recollects Col. Boyer, who commanded a regiment from Botetourt - that the eight Pennsylvania regiment he believes was commanded by Col. Gibson - that Major Springer was attached to his regiment - that he was personally acquainted with most of the officers under the command of Genl. McIntosh, but has forgotten their names - that he believes there are yet living a number of persons in this part of the state by whom his services can be proved -
That he is now unable to read or write, and is only able to distinguish day from night -
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an 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, on the day and year aforesaid -
J Evans

And I the said George McNeely, a Justice of the peace aforesaid; and a member of the County court of Monongalia, do certify that the above named John Evans by reason of bodily infirmity, is unable to appear before the said court; and I do hereby declare my opinion, after the investigation of the matter, ad after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary officer and served as he states - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, at the county aforesaid, the day and year first herein written.
Geo McNeely {Seal}

State of Virginia
County of Monongalia} SS. Major John McFarland to me personally known, aged eighty five years, as he represents to me, this day personally appeared before me, and made oath, That in the year 1778, he furnished supplies to the army, that built Forts McIntosh and Lawrence. that in the fall of that year, upon his arrival at Fort McIntosh, he found Col. John Evans of said county, with whom he had previously been acquainted, in command of a regiment of militia, that Col. Evans' regiment marched to Tuscarawa, where fort Lawrence was erected - that he understood the said regiment was detailed for a six months tour, but does not know what time the regiment was ordered to march or was discharged
John McFarland
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I George McNeely a Justice of the peace for Monongalia county aforesaid do certify that the said John McFarland, made oath to, and subscribed to the foregoing affidavit, before me at the county aforesaid. this 5th. of March in the year 1833, and I do further certify, that the said John McFarland is a man of good character. and that his statement is entitled to the fullest credit.
Geo McNeely

Col. James Scott, aged about sixty eight years, a resident of said county, and to me personally known, after being duly sworn doth depose and say, That in the year 1778, he was a private soldier in the service of the United States, at Fort McIntosh on the Ohio river. that during the fall of that year, we saw a regiment of Virginia militia, in the said service under the command of Col. John Evans, who is now alive and a resident of said county, but he does not, know how long they were in that service,-
Sworn to and subscribed,
Jas - Scott

I George McNeely a Justice of the peace for Monongalia county aforesaid, do certify that the said James Scott, made oath to and subscribed, the above affidavit before me at the county aforesaid, the 7th of March in the year 1833, and I do further certify, that the said James Scott, is a credible person. and his statement entitled to the fullest credit.
Geo McNeely

Capt. John Dent, aged seventy eight years in May next, a resident of said county, and to me personally known, after being duly sworn, doth depose and say, That in the year 1778, he was a Lieutenant, in the 13th Continental regiment of Virginia troops, that during the fall of that year, he saw a regiment of Virginia militia, in the service under the command of Col. John Evans. who, is now a resident of said county, that the said regiment marched to Beaver creek on the Ohio river, and assisted to build Fort McIntosh, near the mouth of said creek, and from thence marched to Tuscarawa, a branch of the Muskingum, where they assisted to build Fort Lawrence, that he does not know what time the said Regiment entered the Service, but believes they were discharged in December of that year
Sworn to and subscribed
John Dent

I George McNeely a Justice of the peace for said county, do certify that the said John Dent made oath to, and subscribed, the above affidavit before me. at the county aforesaid. the 7th day of March in the year 1833, and I do further certify, that the said John Dent, is a credible person, and his statement is entitled to the fullest credit ~
Geo McNeely

Virginia
I Thomas P Ray, clerk of the County court of Monongalia, do certify that George McNeely esqr. before whom the foregoing declaration of Col. John Evans appears to have been made and also before whom the affidavits appear to have been made, is a magistrate of said county, that the four signatures are genuine - In testimony whereof I have signed my name and affixed the seal of said court. the 8 of March 1833.
Thos. P. Ray
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State of Virginia} SS.
County of Monongalia} On this 25th day of March, in the year 1833, personally appeared in open court, before the County of Monongalia, now sitting. The Revd. Joseph A. Shackelford and Zackquil Morgan who respectively in the presence of said court, made oath to, and subscribed the following certificate,
We Joseph A. Shackelford a clergyman residing in Morgantown in said county, and Zackquil Morgan, residing in the same county, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Col. John Evans, who appears to have subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration, that we believe him to be ninety four years of age, that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been the commander of a Regiment of Virginia militia, in the Revolutionary War, and we concur in that opinion
Joseph A Shackelford
Zach,a Morgan

And the said court certifies, that it appears to them, that Joseph A Shackelford, who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman resident in the same county, and that Zackquil Morgan who has also signed the same is a resident of said county, and a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Thomas P. Ray, clerk of the County court of Monongalia aforesaid do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings as presented to the court, in the application of John Evans for a pension,
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said court, the 26". of March AD. 1833. Thos. P. Ray

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THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES
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November 18, 1936

BA-J/MMEF/eel
John Evans-S. 8444

Miss Edna Dickey
Box 165
Monticello, Arkansas

Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of John Evans, who served with the Virginia Troops and received a pension when he was ninety-four years of age;  James Evans, of Tazewell County, Virginia, who died in Indiana;  James Evans and Ezekiel Evans, of Abbeville District, South Carolina.
There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon the service of a James Evans, who enlisted in Tazewell County, Virginia and later moved to Indiana, or of a James Evans, of Abbeville District, South Carolina, or of an Ezekiel Evans.  The record of John Evans is furnished you herein, as found in his claim for pension, S.8444, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
John Evans was born December 7, 1738, in Fairfax, in Fairfax County, Virginia.  The names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of Monongalia County, Virginia, John Evans was ordered out in April or May, 1778, and served as colonel of a regiment of Virginia Militia during General McIntosh's Indian Expedition and until December 21, 1778.  He stated, also, that "he was a soldier under General Washington whilst that great and good man was an officer and served under the orders of Governor Dunmore," but gave no details of this campaign.
John Evans was allowed pension on his application executed February 15, 1833, while living in Monongalia County, Virginia.
He died in May, 1834.
There are no data in regard to his family.
Very truly yours
A.D. Hiller
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator.
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January 31, 1933.

BA-J/ADY
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
John Evans
S.8444

Miss Eunice Walker,
403 North Fourth,
Arkansas City, Kansas.

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter relative to one John Evans, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.

The data contained herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, based upon his military service in that war.

John Evans was born December 7, 1738 in Fairfax County, Virginia, lived there until the age of thirteen years when he moved to Loudoun County, Virginia, and in October, 1770, moved to Monongalia County, that state.

While a resident of Monongalia County, Virginia, he was ordered out in April or May, 1778 and served as Colonel of a Regiment of Virginia Militia during General McIntosh's Indian Expedition and until December 21, 1778. He stated further that "he was a soldier under General Washington whilst that great and good man was an officer and served under orders of Governor Dunmore", but gave no details of this campaign.

He was appointed clerk of Monongalia County, Virginia, about 1780 and continued to hold that office until 1807, at which time he resigned.

He was allowed pension on his application executed February 15, 1833, at which time he resided in Monongalia County, Virginia, living on the same farm to which he had moved in 1770.

He died in May 1834.

There are no data relative to his family.

Very truly yours,

A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator.
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October 8, 1932.

RA-J/ILL
John Evans
S. 8444
Philip Dunn
S. 22224

Mrs. Lamar Weathersbee
[unreadable]
Illinois.

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the records of Colonel John Evans and Philip Dunn, pensioners for service in the Revolutionary War.

The record of John Evans given below is obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 8444, based upon his service in that war.

John Evans was born December 7, 1832 in Fairfax County, Virginia, lived there until the age of thirteen years when he moved to Loudon County, Virginia, and in October, 1770, moved to Monongalia County, that state.

While a resident of Monongalia County, Virginia, he was ordered out in April or May, 1778 and served as Colonel of a regiment of Virginia Militia during General McIntosh's Indian Expedition and until December 21, 1778. He stated further that "he was a soldier under General Washington whilst that great and good man was an
officer and served under orders of Governor Dunmore", but gave no
details of this campaign.

He was appointed clerk of Monongalia County, Virginia, about 1780 and continued to hold that office until 1807, at which time he resigned.

He was allowed pension on his application executed February 15, 1833, at which time he resided in Monongalia County, Virginia, living in the same farm to which he had moved in 1770.

He died in May 1834.

There are no data relative to his family.
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
HS/eel

December 15, 1928

Mrs. R. J. Williams
12 Thomas Circle
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Madam:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.8444, it appears that John Evans was born December 7, 1738 in Fairfax County, Virginia.

While a resident of Monongalia County, Virginia he was ordered out in April or May 1778 and served as colonel of a regiment of Virginia Militia during General McIntosh's Indian Expedition and until December 21, 1778.

He also stated that "he was a soldier under General Washington whilst that great and good man was an officer and served under the orders of Governer Dunmore", but gave no details of this campaign.

He was allowed pension on his application executed February 15, 1833 while living in Monongalia County, Virginia. He died in May 1834.

There are no data on file as to family.

Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT,
Commissioner.
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[handwritten] ADY

August 28, 1928.

Zylpha Robinson,
452 North Lake Street,
Aurora, Illinois.

Madam:

I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 8744, it appears that John Evans was born December 7, 1738 in Fairfax County, Virginia.

While a resident of Monongalia County, Virginia he was ordered out in April or May 1775 and served as colonel of a regiment of Virginia Militia during General McIntosh's Indian Expedition and until December 21, 1778.

He also stated that "he was a soldier under General Washington whilst that great and good man was an officer and served under the orders of Governor Dunmore", but gave no details of this campaign.

He was allowed pension on his application executed February 15, 1833 while living in Monongalia County, Virginia. He died in May 1834.

There are no data on file as to family.

Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN,
Acting Commissioner.
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COPIED BY ADY

August 17, 1928.

Mrs. Earl Grimes,
631 Palm View Place,
Pasadena, California.

Madam;

I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 8444, it appears that John Evans was born December 7, 1738 in Fairfax County, Virginia.

While a resident of Monongalia County, Virginia he was ordered out in April or May 1778 and served as colonel of a regiment of Virginia Militia during General McIntosh's Indian Expedition and until December 21, 1778.

He also stated that "he was a soldier under General Washington whilst that great and good man was an officer and served under the orders of Governor Dunmore", but gave no details of this campaign.

He was allowed pension on his application executed February 15, 1833 while living in Monongalia County, Virginia. He died in May 1834.

There are no data on file as to family.

Your check for $1.00 is herewith returned. No charge is made for this service.

Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT,
Commissioner.
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Rev.&1812 Wars Section

December 21, 1887

Jacob Elbert Wells
145 Buffalo St.,
Elkins, West Va.

Sir:

I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 8444 it appears that John Evans was born December 7, 1738 in Fairfax County, Virginia.

While a resident of Monongalia County, Virginia he was ordered out in April or May 1778 and served as Colonel of a regiment of Virginia Militia during General McIntosh's Indian Expedition and until December 21, 1778.

He also stated that "he was a soldier under General Washington whilst that great and good man was an officer and served under the orders of Governor Dunmore", but gave no details of this campaign.

He was allowed pension on his application executed February 15, 1833 while living in Monongalia County, Virginia. He died in May 1834.

There are no data on file as to family.

The War of 1812 records of this Bureau fail to show
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that pension was ever claimed on account of the services of Dulley Evans.

Respectfully,

WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.

[handwritten] searched by Mr. Blackucar [arrow drawn to name of Dulley Evans]
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M.D.G.
Rev & 1812 Wars Section

July 23, 1925

Mrs. C. P. King
Baxter Springs,
Kansas.

Madam:
I have to advise you, that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S-8444, it appears that John Evans was born December 7, 1738, in Fairfax County, Virginia.
While residing in Monongalia County, Virginia, he was ordered out in April or May 1778 and served as Cononel of a regiment of Virginia militia during General McIntosh's Indian Expedition until December 21, 1778.
He was allowed pension on his application executed February 15, 1833, while a resident of said Monongalia County. He died in May 1834. There is no data on file as to his family.
He stated "that he was a soldier under General Washington, whilst that great and good man was an officer and served under the orders of Governor Dunmore" but gave no details of this campaign.
Respectfully,

WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.
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Rev. & 1812 War Section.

August 14, 1924.

Mrs. Maude B. Goll,
Memorial Continental Hall,
Washington, D. C.

Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.8444, it appears that John Evans was born December 7, 1735, in Fairfax County, Virginia. While a resident of Monongalia County, Virginia, he was ordered out in April or May 1776 and served as Colonel of a regiment of Virginia militia during General McIntosh's Indian Expedition until December 21, 1778. He was allowed pension on his application executed February 15, 1833, while a resident of said Monongalia County. He died in May 1834. There is no data on file as to his family.
He stated "that he was a soldier under General Washington, whilst that great and good man was an officer and served under the orders of Governor Dunmore" but gave no details of this campaign.
Respectfully,

Acting Commissioner.
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.

August 8, 1924.

Mary Emma Dunn,
Owensboro,
KY.


Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.8444, it appears that John Evans was born December 7, 1738, in Fairfax County, Virginia. While a resident of Monongalia County, Virginia, he was ordered out in April or May 1776 and served as Colonel of a regiment of Virginia militia during General McIntosh's Indian Expedition until December 21, 1778. He was allowed pension on his application executed February 15, 1833, while a resident of said Monongalia County. He died in May 1834. There is no data on file as to his family.
He stated "that he was a soldier under General Washington, whilst that great and good man was an officer and served under the orders of Governor Dunmore" but gave no details of this campaign.
Respectfully,

Acting Commissioner.
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.

March 5, 1924.

Clarence Pettigrew,
219 W. 5th Ave.,
Pine Bluff, Ark.

Sir;
I have to advise you that from the papers in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.8444, it appears that John Evans was born December 7, 1738, in Fairfax County, Virginia. While a resident of Monongalia County, Virginia, he was ordered out in April or May 1776 and served as Colonel of a regiment of Virginia militia during General McIntosh's Indian Expedition until December 21, 1778. He was allowed pension on his application executed February 15, 1833, while a resident of said Monongalia County. He died in May 1834. There is no data on file as to his family.
He stated "that he was a soldier under General Washington, whilst that great and good man was an officer and served under the orders of Governor Dunmore" but gave no details of this campaign.
Respectfully,

Commissioner.
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION. 3-525
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
S 8444 Washington, D. C., _______, 19__

In reply to your request of _______, received ____ for a statement of the military history of John Evans 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.
Apr or May 1778
LENGTH OF SERVICE.
to Dec 21 1778
RANK.
Colonel of a regiment of Va militia during Gen McIntosh's Indian Expedition
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN. | COLONEL. | STATE.

Battles engaged in,
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Monongalia Co Va
Date of application for pension, Feb. 15 1833. His cl. was al
Residence at date of application, Monongalia Co. Va.
Age at date of application, b. Dec. 7, 1738 in Fairfax Co. Va.
Remarks: There is no data on file as to his family
He died in May 1834. (from Agency Book
He stated "that he was a soldier under Genl. Washington, whilst that great and good man was an officer and served under the orders of Govr. Dunmore" but gave no details of this campaign.
Respectfully,

Commissioner.
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THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
Veterans' Administration
Old Records Div'n - Rev. War
Washington
D.C.

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MONTICELLO ARK.
OT 28 1936 6 PM

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RECEIVED OCT 30 1936
MAIL SUB-DIV. 
VETS. ADM.
READER #21
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Box 165
Monticello, Ark.
October 27, 1936
Will you please send me a copy of the war record (Revolutionary) of John Evans with the Virginia troops who got a pension when 94 years old.
If you have records of James Evans of Indiana Tazewell Co., Va died in Indiana; James and Ezekiel Evans of Abbeville Dist. South Carolina, I should like to have copies of them too. Information is to be used for D.A.R. supplementals.
(Miss) Edna Dickey
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403 North Fourth
Arkansas City, Kansas
January 12, 1933

Bureau of Pensions
Revolutionary War Section
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly advise me of the family data given in the revolutionary war pension of John Evans who died about 1834 in Monongalia County, now West Virginia.
Yours truly,
[signed] Eunice Walker
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Somonark, Illinois,
September 23 1932

Pension Dept.
Veterans Administration
Washington
D.C.

Dear Sir:-
Can you send me any data pertaining to Col. John Evans of Virginia.
Also will you please send me the names of any men by the name of Dunn from Middlesex Co. New Jersey who drew pension and if there was a Philip Dunn who drew a pension will you please send me data concerning him
Yours Respectfully
Mrs LaMar Weathersbee,
Somonark Ill.

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RECEIVED SEP 27 1932
PENSION FILES SUB-DIVISION
RECORDS SECTION

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RECEIVED SEP 26 1932
RECEIPT SECTION
PENSION FILES SUB-DIVISION
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631 Palui View Place
Pasadena -
Sec. of War
Washington DC.
Sir - 
Will yo please send to me Revolutionary war Record of Col. John Evans of Monongalia Co. West Va. Col. Evans was in the state militia, I believe.
Respectfully
Lela Thomas Grimes
Aug. 9 - 1928.

[stamp 1]
Check - $1.00
FINANCE DIVISION
BOOK-KEEPER'S DESK
AUG 14 1928
BUREAU OF PENSIONS

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U. S. PENSION OFFICE F
AUG 13 1928
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SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE. 1-681 PHONE Branch 476
All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. 29018
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
WASHINGTON
CHIEF, Division of Publications, Room G 137.
January 12, 1929.
Please furnish work specified below.
Bureau ordering: Pension
Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPIES FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job: Photostatic copies of 5 pages from Revolutionary War pension claim of John Evans, Virginia Troops, S. 8444.
No. of copies: 1 of each 
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For further information see Mrs. M. M. H. Finch 
Room No. 5033
Phone No. 541
Approved:
[signed] A. D. Wilkinson
Chief Clerk of Bureau.
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15822
2233
AU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
Jan 9, 1929
Chief Rev and 1812 Wars Section
I have this day received from
Thomas Ray Dille
check in the amount of $1.00, requesting photostat copy as per letter herewith.
O. J. RANDALL
Chief, Finance Division.
H.C.L.

To C.C.
Jan, 12
To Law Jan - 17
Photos mailed & Fin. Div. ntfd. 
Jan 18, 1929.
A.D.Y.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY
CHAPTER 67, ACTS OF
PASSED APRIL 24, 1925.
CHARLESTON, DECEMBER
FROM EACH COUNTY.

DIRECTORS
MRS. JULIAN G. HEARNE,
WHEELING, OHIO CO.
ARCH J. WELTON,
PETERSBURG, GRANT CO.
E. G. ROHRBOUGH,
GLENVILLE, GILMER CO.
JOHN T. HARRIS,
PARKERSBURG, WOOD CO.
MRS. LUTHER C. ANDERSON,
WELCH, McDOWELL CO.
J. ALFRED TAYLOR,
FAYETTEVILLE, FAYETTE CO.

f your letter of January 2nd,
ic copy of Revolutionary War
, S8444, which I figure
ould be, including the certi-
am enclosing my check, Bank
3692, payable to the
$1.00, and hope that the
y date as possible.
dvance for your kindness
, I remain,
ry truly yours,
Thomas Ray Dille

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Ck. #3692 - $1.00
FINANCE DIVISION
BOOK-KEEPER'S DESK
JAN 9 1929
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
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CREATED BY CHAPTER 67, ACTS OF LEGISLATURE, PASSED APRIL 24, 1925. ORGANIZED AT CHARLESTON, DECEMBER 30-1, 1925.
ONE MEMBER FROM EACH COUNTY.
CO.
LEY CO.
ER,
ONGALIA CO.

DIRECTORS
MRS. JULIAN G. HEARNE,
WHEELING, OHIO CO.
ARCH J. WELTON,
PETERSBURG, GRANT CO.
E. G. ROHRBOUGH,
GLENVILLE, GILMER CO.
JOHN T. HARRIS,
PARKERSBURG, WOOD CO.
MRS. LUTCHER C. ANDERSON,
WELCH, McDOWELL CO.
J. ALFRED TAYLOR,
FAYETTEVILLE, FAYETTE CO.

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Morgantown, W. Va.
January 7, 1929.

Winfield Scott, Commissioner,
Bureau of Pensions,
Department of Interior,
Washington, D. C.

My dear Sir:
I am in receipt of your letter of January 2nd, 1929, relative to photostatic copies of Revolutionary War Pension Claim of John Evans, S8444, which I figure according to your letter would be, including the certification of same, $1.00. I am enclosing my check, Bank of Monongahela Valley, No. 3692, payable to the Secretary of Interior, for $1.00, and hope that the same may be made at as early date as possible.

Thanking you in advance for your kindness and courtesy in this matter, I remain,

Very truly yours,
[signed] Thomas Ray Dille
TRD/WB

[stamp 1]
Ck. #3692 - $1.00
FINANCE DIVISION
BOOK-KEEPER'S DESK
JAN 9 1929
BUREAU OF PENSIONS

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U. S. PENSION OFFICE A
JAN 9 1929
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January 2, 1929.

Thomas Ray Dille
Morgantown
West Virginia

Sir:
I advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this bureau are open to the public for research work, under the provisions of the Act of March 3, 1901, and you, or any one designated by you, may examine and collect data from the papers on file in a reasonable number of claims by calling at the bureau.
If you desire photostatic copies of the papers on file in the Revolutionary War pension claim of John Evans, S. 8444, the same will be furnished you under the provisions of the Act of August 24, 1912, at the rate of fifteen cents a page with twenty-five cents extra for certification if that is desired.
The number of pages to be copied is five. [clerk note: this includes Ctf. jacket]
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Respectfully,

WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.
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WEST VIRGINIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
CREATED BY CHAPTER 67, ACTS OF LEGISLATURE, PASSED APRIL 24, 1925. ORGANIZED AT CHARLESTON, DECEMBER 30-1, 1925.
ONE MEMBER FROM EACH COUNTY.
DIRECTORS
MRS. JULIAN G. HEARNE,
WHEELING, OHIO CO.
ARCH J. WELTON,
PETERSBURG, GRANT CO.
E. G. ROHRBOUGH,
GLENVILLE, GILMER CO.
JOHN T. HARRIS,
PARKERSBURG, WOOD CO.
MRS. LUTCHER C. ANDERSON,
WELCH, McDOWELL CO.
J. ALFRED TAYLOR,
FAYETTEVILLE, FAYETTE CO.

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Morgantown, W. Va.
December 27, 1928.

Hon. Winfield Scott,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Department of Interior,
Washington, D. C.

My dear Mr. Scott:

I am a great-great-grandson of Col. John Evans listed as a Revolutionary War Pensioner under Claim S. 8444, and about whose papers I have had several certificates from your office. I have been working on a historical account of the descendants of Col. John Evans for a number of years and have gathered a mass of data in regard to him and his activities, and as the letter from your Department dated December 15th, 1928, to Mrs. R. J. Williams, 12 Thomas Circle, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, gives John Evans as having been born December 7, 1738, in Fairfax County, Virginia, and gives a little different data from certificates which I have in my files, I was wondering whether or not it would be possible for me to have his full military record as shown by your files copied, or even photostated, and what would be the cost of either one or the other. If copied, I would want the same certified under your office, and if photostated, of course, no such certificate would be necessary. I know that it is not customary to make out the full application without fees from those receiving the same and I am, therefore, asking if your office cannot do it, and if you cannot have it done, whether it would be possible to have my sister, who lives in your city, to have access to this application for the purpose of copying the same.

I have gone into this matter at greater length than I intended, as I am very anxious to have all the information I can get in regard to my ancestor, Col. John Evans.

Very truly yours,
[signed] Thomas Ray Dille
TRD/WB

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U.S. PENSION OFFICE A
DEC 29 1928
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Tuscaloosa Ala.
3-15-28.
Dep't - of Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Gentlemen - 
I am soliciting some information from your records, of Col. John Evans, and Capt Chas Friend of the Revolutionary War -
Col Evans or his wife applied for a pension Feby 15. 1833 - on this application was there a marriage date of Col John Evans & Ann Martin of Monongalia Co. W. Va. (now) (it was Va. then)?
I do not know what dates these applications contain and will be pleased and thank you for any information you can give me-
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Capt Chas Friend was born Monongalia Co. Va (now W. Va.) he married Nancy Gough - of Va. Also - Did either of them apply for a pension? If so would you give me any information concerning their marriage, or dates of interest - given to you at this time Capt Friend left Va in 1797 and went to Mo. he finally settled in the Southeastern part of the State & was given a grant of land by the Government (640 acres) in and around Benton, Scott Co., Mo.
The Mo, State Historical Society is trying to locate his burial place that they might erect a monument.
Both Capt Friend & Col Evans are my great great great Grand parents and with the help of Mr Thomas Ray Dille of Morgantown
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W. Va. Secy. State Historical Society, I have been trying to complete the line, I will truly thank you for any help you may give me,
Sincerely
Georgia Clemson Williams
Mrs. R. J. Williams
12 Thomse Circle
Tuscaloosa Ala.
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As Mrs. Dille had ordered photos and was [illegible] cost & [illegible] it was [illegible] to her in her behalf since she says in [illegible] she had referred all to him. Box 176 etc. So I just drop this in the claim. [illegible initials]

Oran Mo  Dec 19/28

Mr Winfield Scott
Washington D. C.

Dear Sir:-
I have your letter of the 15th. I do not remember writing you concerning John Evans. I obtained all my information about John Evans from Mr. Thomas ray Dille of Morgantown W. Va, who has gotten up the Evans data, he is Secy of Sons of Rev. for W. Va-
I  shall refer you letter to him and if Ive made some mistake, feel sure
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I did it in copying from his data I thank you for this information, & as Mr Dille Knows so much more of this than I shall ask him to write you.
Thanks for your kindness in looking this up.
Sincerely
Mrs R. J. Williams

I shall be back in Tuscaloosa about Jan 15th.

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Oran Mo.
Dec 19 /28
Mr Winfield Scott -
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir -
Since writing You for record of Chas Friend obtained from the library at Richmond Va. the following information - Someone in the Bureau of Pensions referred me to library at Richmond & Mr Dille sent it to me.
The reference in auditors Acct. Book Vol XVIII p. 651
The entry is as follows -
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Chas Friend
"Richmond Va. 13th May 1784
Sundry accts. Dr. J. S. T con't Warrant to Chas Friend for his Services in the Militia of this State - £3, 12s, 0d
The JST. stands for Jaquelin Ambler Treasurer,"
"Which means Chas Friend was paid for services in the militia performed at some time during Rev. War with exact date not given."
Ive copied this thinking you might care to have it-
Sincerely -
Mrs R. J. Williams

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May 26 - 1925

Pension Bureau
Dept. of Interior
Washington, D. C.

Gentlemen:
Kindly advise in regard to Pension Record of Col. John Evans Rev. soldier, whose name I find given as a pensioner in Vol 4, Page 78, Lineage Book N. S. D. A. R., also on page 241 McAllister's Va. Militia given his name as being a Rev. pensioner in 1835 aged 95 years.
Thanking you for your usual prompt attention, Am
Very truly
Mrs. C. P. King
Baxter Springs, Kansas  [ink stamp:  U. S. PENSION OFFICE H MAY 28 1925]
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Washington, D. C.
July 23, 1924

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:

   Please send me an abstract of the Revolutionary service, together with family data, of John Evans who was pensioned under the act of 1832 and placed on the pension roll May 6, 1833 for service as Colonel in the Virginia Militia.  At the time of his application he was a resident of Monongalia County, Virginia.
Very truly yours,
(Mrs.) Maude B Goll,

Please reply to
Mem. Con. Hall
17th & D sts N. W.
Wash. D. C.
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Office of the Clerk
United States District Court
Western District of Kentucky
Owensboro

July 14th, 192 4

War Department,
Bureau of Pensions,
Revolutionary War Section,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:-

   Will you please send me the Revolutiona ry War Service record of Col. John Evans of Va.  He bec ame a pensioner at the age of 94, having served with th e Virginia troops.
   Any family date [sic] you may have will be ap preciated.
   Any charges will be forwarded at your request.
     Yours very truly,
     Mary Emma Dunn
     D. C.
     Owensboro, Ky.
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The Public Library
INCORPORATED
919 WEST 5TH AVENUE
Pine Bluff, Ark.

Jany 27- 1924

Bureau of Pensions:
Washington, D. C.

   Will you kindly send me a copy of the pensions of the following, giving if possible the names of wives, and children of each.
   Col. John Evans d. at 95; pensioned for militia service as commander, in Monongahela [sic] Co. Va.
   John Evans, living in Laurel Co. Ky 1835, when pensioned for service of Virginia Militia man.
   Thanking you in advance,
     Yours Truly,
     Clarence Pettigrew

Per. M. D.

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FILE
SUBJECT
DATE Aug.20th.,-19
Streator, Ill.

Pension Dept.
Washington D. C.
Dear Sirs:-
   Would like to know what record you have of one Col. John Evans of Virginia who fought in the Revolutionary War. He was born in Fairflax [sic] Co. now included in Londown [sic] Co., Virginia.,1737. He was married Ann Martin. Would like to know if you know when they were married and where. Also how he served in the war.
   Would like to know also what record you have of one Capt. John Dent who fought in the Revolutionary War. He was born in London [sic] Co. Virginia in 1733.Would like his war record and any information you can give me concerning him.
   Thanking you for any information you can give me, I remain,
   Very truly yours
     Mrs. Helen Ford.

207 W La Rue St.  [ink stamp:  U. S. PENSION OFFICE K AUG 22 1919]

[left margin 1st paragraph:  S. 8444]
[left margin 2nd paragraph:  W4663

FOR THE SAKE OF BREVITY OMIT SALUTATIONS AND TITLES
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Clarence B. Dille,
Thomas ray Dille,
Attorneys at Law,
Morgantown, W.Va.

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Morgantown, W.Va.
Jan. 30" 1904

U. S. Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C. Dear Sir, In a letter from D. I. Murphy, Commissioner, dated July 28th, 1896, to Dudley Evans, No. 63 Broadway, New York City, I have in my possession the following letter:
"O. W. & N. Div.
I 8444
L. W. B.   Department of the Interior,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C. July 28th, 1896.

Sir: 
   Replying to your request for information concerning the military record of John Evans, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, your are advised that he made application for pension Feb. 15, 1833, at which time he was residing in Monongalia County, Va., and 94 years or age, and his pension was allowed for six months' actual service as a Colonel in the Virginia troops, Revolutionary War; a part of the time her [sic] served under General McIntosh and George Washington. He enlisted from Virginia, (place not stated.)
   Very respectfully,
   -signed- D. I . Murphy.
   Commissioner.

Mr Dudley Evans,
Care Wells Fargo Express Co., 
63 Broadway, New York City."

   I would like to have a similar letter from you together with any thing else in regard to the military record of Col John Evans as a Revolutionary Soldier.  I want to join the "Sons of the Revolution" and would like to have your letter in duplicate to file with the application for membership with W. Va.
   Any fees connected with the above will be paid cheerfully.
   I am in a hurry to put in my application for membership.
     Yours Very respectfully,
     Thomas Ray Dille

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Organized 1852.   Incorporated 1866.

Dudley Evans.
2d Vice-Prest. and Manager.

Wells Fargo & Co's Express.
Atlantic Department
63 Broadway New York July 20th, 1896.

Hon. William Lochren,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C. 

Dear Sir:
   Thanking you for the courtesy of your letter of April 16th, in reference to an inquiry respecting the military record of John Dent, a soldier of the Revolution, who enlisted from Monongalia County, Virginia, and who made application for a pension of August 28th, 1832.
   I am desirous of ascertaining, if possible, some record of the military services of John Evans, my Great-grandfather, who was a resident of Monongalia County, and father-in-law of the John Dent above referred to.
   According to affidavits now on file in the record or Monongalia County, West Virginia, John Evans served as Lieutenant in Dunmore's War of 1774, and Lieutenant Colonel in Mackitonsh's [sic] Campaign of 1778.  The records of that county were burned in 1796, and the affidavits to which I made reference were made November 15th, 1811, before the Judge of the County Court.  My impression is that John Evans made application for a pension, either under the Act of Congress of March 18th, 1818, or the Act of 1832- most probably the latter.  I would be greatly obliged if you would have some one look over the list, and see if his name appears upon the roll.
   With great respect, I remain,
     Yours very truly,
     Dudley Evans

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July 28 '96 sold
pensd to
Dudley Evans
63 Broadway N.Y.
LWB
July 20;96 sold
pensd to Dudley
Evans, as above,
LWB
Feby 4 - 1902
Mr. Jas. M. McCoy - Pensd
Feby. 25, 1904. His to
Thos Ray Dille
Morgantown
W.Va
1919 Aug 28. History to Helen Ford aw
1924, Mch. 5 - Hist. to Clarence
Pettigrew  um.
1924, Aug. 8 - Hist. to Mary Emma Dunn um.

Rev War 8444
INVALID
John Evans
Col. Rev. War
Act: June 7th /32
Index:- Vol. 1st, Page 117
[Arrangement of 1870]
1936 - Nov 18 - Hist to Miss Edna Dickey

1924, Aug. 14 - Hist to Mrs. Maude B. Goll. um
1925 July 23. Hist to Mrs C. P. King mdg
1927 - Dec 21 - Hist to Jacob
Elbert Wells. See [marked out: corres] his
letter incl of John Wells S6351  MMHF
1928 - Aug.17 - Hist to Mrs Earl  
Grimes & check for $1.00
returned - no chg. MMHF
1928 Aug. 28 Hist to Zylpha
Robinson A.D.Y. See letter in John Dent W.4663.
1928 Dec. 15 Hist to Mrs. R. J.
Williams M. M. H. F's letter [illegible]
1929-Jan. 2 - Thos. Roy Dille adv
Cost of photos etc MMHF
1929 Jan. 18. Photos to Thomas
Ray Dille. A.D.Y.
1932 Oct 8- Hist. to Mrs. La Mar Weathersbee ILL
1933 Jan. 21. Hist. to Eunice Walker A.D.Y.