Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 32292, Francis Haney, Va.
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SERVICE NUMBER
Va. Haney, Francis S. 32,292.
CONTENTS
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Illinois 13,399.
Francis HAney.
of Morgan Co. in the State of Illinois
who was a Private in the Co. commanded
by Captain Adams of the Rgt. commanded
by Colo. Shelby, in the Virginia
line for 22 months,
73.33/100

Inscribed on the Roll of Illinois
at the rate of 73 Dollars 33. Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 16th. day of July
1833 and sent to Francis
Haney. Jacksonville M. Co. Ill.

Arrears to the 4th of March 1833. 146.66
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept} 36.67.
1833}
$183,,33
{Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by Wm. R. Palmer Clerk,
Book E. Vol. 8. Page 57.
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State of Illinois
Morgan County} Anno Domini. Eighteen hundred & thirty two
On this twenty Second day of September personally appeared in open Court before William Gillham William Woods & James Greene Judges of Commissioners court - a court of record now Sitting in said Morgan County
Francis Haney a resident - in said Morgan County aged seventy Eight years - who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 AD 1832 - That he entered the Service of the United States under the following officers and Served as herein stated on the first of June AD 1776 - I Francis Haney then living in the county of Bardadoth - Virginia - volunteered and entered the Service of the United States as a private Soldier under the command of Captain Daniel Smith - Lieutenant William Bowen and Ensign Joseph Locke of said Bardadoth Cty now called Washington - the Company consisted of about thirty men we were in constant duty ranging through the State of Virginia - and over the Clynch mountains - employed against the Indians - in the fall following we rendezvoused at Long Island - Holstein - then called Virginia - and numbered about 2500 men under the command of General William Christie - from there we marched to the Cherokee nation
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2)
against the Indians - Arthur Campbell was acting as Colonel of the County - We remained in that Country employed against the Indians until December AD 1776 - at which time we returned - I received from my Captain at the time a discharge for three month Service but this discharge I have lost = I know of no living person who can testify to my Service in this campaign - 
In the year 1778 - then living in Holstein - Virginia I again volunteered about the first of September 1778 - and entered the service of United States as a private soldier under the command of Captain George Adams - Lieutenant George Maxfield - the Company conducted of about 40 men - who were mustered to defend the frontiers of Kentucky from the depredations of the Indians we marched to fort Harrodsburgh - Kentucky - where we found Capt. James Harrod with about 60 men - We remained at fort Harrodsburgh untill the first of April following. At this time Daniel Boon had about 40 men under his command at Boons fort about 20 miles up the river from us - I received no discharge for this campaign which continued for a term of seven months - I know of no living person who can testify to my service in this campaign -
Again in September AD 1779 - I volunteered and entered the Service of the United States as a private - Soldier while living at Holstein - we were called out by Colonel Shelby to act as a guard which the proper authorities were ranning
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Kentucky - from thence into Gallatin County - Illinois From thence into White County Illinois - From thence into Gallatin county Illinois - From thence into Butler county Kentucky - From thence into Gallatin county Illinois - From thence into Jefferson county Illinois - From thence into McGraggin county Kentucky - From thence Gallatin county Illinois - From thence into Shelby county Illinois - From thence into Morgan County Illinois AD 1851 where he now lives - For the above campaign I never received any compensation except a small sum of the Continental money - which so depreciated in value I lost all benefit for same - I never held any commission but always went as private = I am well known to Moses Webb John Wyatt and William Wyatt
my neighbors and acquaintances
I hereby relinquish every claim whatsoever to a pension or annuity - except the present and declare that my name is not on the pension roll of the Agency of any State - Whatsoever -
sworn to and subscribed the day
and year aforesaid - Francis Haney x his mark
Attest R Wm Dunnun
William Woody} Judges of
William Gillham} Commissioner Court
James Green} Morgan County - Ills
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I Moses Webb of Morgan County - Illinois of lawfull age depose and say - That - I am now on the pension list and receive a pension of a private soldier - I served in the year 1779 in the company commanded by Capt. Ashur in the regiment commanded by Col Shelby - when employed by the authorities to run the line between by Virginia and North Carolina - when on this campaign became acquainted with Francis Haney - the deponent abovenamed who served with us during the whole time - which was three months - I again served in AD. 1780 under Capt James Webb - in regiment commanded by Col Shelby which served in South Carolina - was present at the battle at Kings Mountain - At the Fork at Holstein I then saw again Francis Haney the identical person named in above declaration - who was a private in the company of Captain George Maxfield - said Haney was present at the battle at Kings Mountain and continued with us during the whole campaign which was 6 or 8 weeks - after returning we separated and met again in September following at Yellow Mountains - North Carolina to go on the Cherokee Expedition - At this time I served under Capt James Webb - in regiment commanded by Col Arthur Campbell - In same regiment I again saw the above named Francis Haney in the company of Capt Martin - he marched with us to the
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the line between Virginia and North Carolina- I received no
discharge for this campaign which continued for three
months. Moses Webb of said Morgan County served with
me in this campaign, and distinctly recollects the same.

In May AD. 1780 then living at Holstein I again volunteered
and entered the service of the United States as a private Soldier
under the command of Capt. George Maxfield-We were ordered
to North Carolina to build McBrooms fort-- our (illegible)
went down & performed this duty under the command of
Lieutenant Robert Cart-- We remained at this fort untill
July following-- when we were called to march to a
place called Licketty Creek in South Carolina to dislodge
a band of 4 or 500 Tories-- We rendezvoused at the Fork at Holsten
in all about 1000 men under the command of General
McDowell-- Colonel John Severe and Colonel
Shelby
we went to South Carolina to Licketty Creek succeeded in
taking the Tories who were then under the command of
Padmore - on returning those under the immediate
command of Col Shelby were attacked by about 200
Tories in English Dragoons - they were easily overcome-
We then returned to McBrooms Fort- In September
following we were ordered to North Carolina - the troops
We rendezvoused at the yellow mountains-- N. Carolina. I served then
under Captain Caldwell, in all there mustered 1000 men
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the general officers in this regiment were Colonel William
Campbell - Colonel Shelly -Col. Severe. Col Williams
Col Cleveland-- from this place we marched to Kings
mountain these defeated a force of about 500 Tories
 and English under command of one called Ferguson we
then returned which was in November to McBrooms fort.

In December same year we were ordered to the Chis-
(illegible).  I then served and this
command of Captain Martin in the regiment commanded 
by Col Severe - after ranging though the 
country against the Indians until February following
we returned home. after a campaign in which I served
for nine months. I never received a discharge for
my service- Moses Webb now living in Morgan
county served the campaigns with me (illegible)
the same in which I served under Capt Caldwell or Captain 
Martin - I know of living person who can testify
to my service in the other parts of the campaigns.

The deponent being interrogated by the Court States
that he was born in Prince Edwards County Virginia
in AD. 1754 April 19th a record of his age was made by his
parents. he distinctly recollects the same in 1775 he
removed into Bardadothe County Virginia. At the expiration
of his service as soldier. viz 1782 he removed unto the
County of Lummin, West Tennessee from them into the 
Logan County, Kentucky - from thence into Ohio County
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Cherokee Nation and then continue with us a private 
soldier during the whole of the campaign which was
nine months. I reside in Morgan County Illinois. I
am well acquainted with Frances Harry who has
subscribed and sworn to the above declaration. I believe
him to be 78 years old-- he is reputed and believed
in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a 
soldier of the revolution and I concur in that opinion.
Moses Wells

Sworn and Subscribed the day year 
aforesaid
William Woods
William Gillham
James Green
Judges of County Commissioners Court
of Morgan Co. Ill.

John Wyatt and William Wyatt both residing in the County of
Morgan aforesaid hereby certify that we are well
acquainted with Frances Haney who has subscribed and sworn
the above declaration - that we believe him to 78
years old - that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood 
where he resides to have been a revolutionary
soldier and that we concur in that opinion.
John Wyatt
William Wyatt

And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after
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 certified that it appears to them that John Wyatt
who has signed the preceding certificate is a
resident in the County
of Morgan aforesaid and that William Wyatt is a resident in
County aforesaid who has also signed the same and are both
credible persons and that their statements is entitled to credit.
William Woods
William Gillman
James Green
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State of Illinois Morgan County  SS

I Dennis Rockwell Clerk of the Commissioners
Court of said County do hereby certify that the
foregoing contains the original proceedings of the
said Court in the matter of the application of
Francis Haney for a pension. In testimony whereof
I have hereunto set my hand and seal of my
office
this twenty second day of September Anno Domini
eighteen hundred thirty two -
(SEAL)
Denis Rockwell
Clk

Francis Haney
21295
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21295

13,399

Francis Haney
Morgan Co.
Illinois

Adm 22 months

Francis Haney
Jacksonville
Morgan Co
Illinois
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WAR DEPARTMENT.
Pension Office,
22 April
1833

Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has
been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of
your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and
the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed,
before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is
necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed,
you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: ⎬  You will, when
you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and
you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your
claim.

A statement, shewing the Service of Francis Haney, Morgan Co. Illinois

Period when the
Service was 
rendered
1777
1778
1779
1780

Duration of the
claimant's service.
Years
"
"
"
"

Months
3 
7
3
9

Days
"
"
"
"

Rank of
the
claimant.
Private
"
"
"

Names and Rank
of the Company
officers under
whom he served.
Cap Smith
Lt.. Bowen
Cap Adams
Lt Maxfield
Cap Maxfield
Lt. Carl

Names and Rank
of the General
and Field officers.
Gen Christer
Col. Campbell
Col Shelby
Gen McDowell
Col. Severe
& Shelbe
& Williams 

Battles in which
the applicant was
engaged.
None
None
with Indians
& Tories

Country through
which he marched.
Virginia
Kentucky
Between
Vir & N.
Carolina
N & S. Carolina

Place of abode
when he entered
the service, and age
at the present
period
78 Years
Bardadot 

Evidence by
┃ which the decla-
78 years
Bardado
Now called 
Washington

Evidences by 
which the declaration
is supported
Traditionary
& Living Witnesses

I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832

The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
1. The Regular Troops.
2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.
3. Persons employed in the Naval service.
4. Indian Spies.
As rolla of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory or District of
County of } ss.

On this day of personally appeared (a) before A.B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1932. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d), with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he enered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched [manicule pointing right] This form is to be paired, so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. A.B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out. Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers, or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A.B., a Clergyman residing in the and C.D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resided, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the 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 A.B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C.D., who has also signed the same resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, where he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the event of the period in his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person
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will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case.  The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected.  All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
1. Where and in what year were you born?
2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?
3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?
4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?
5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.
6.{To a Soldier {Did  you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it?
{To an Officer {Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons--one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if  one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion.  If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditionary evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party.  And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
  Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
  Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, of by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
  No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in [illegible] death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
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[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity: in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resided.  If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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.  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 that the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:  __ For ____ year _____ months, and _____days, I served as a_____.  For ____ year _____ months, and _____days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
  It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service.  The use of the phrase "about three or four months" is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.  Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service.  This form of a declaration is highly objectionable.  It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement, the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
  [f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
 [g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
 [h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
 [i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has not 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

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 papers 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.

Proof of Service.
 [j] 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 claimant's 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.  Moses Webb
  The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
 [k] This traditionary evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
 [l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
 [m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration. 
Joseph Rowen Ex Ck
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32292
Revy INVALID
File No.
32292
of
Francis Haney
Pri Rev War
-
Act: June 7th 38
Index: - Vol. 2, Page 173
{Arrangement of 1870.]

1912 Jany 13 - Tombs Love 
data to Effie Epler
1915 Jan C6 Hist to Jas. M. Graham
M.C. (see letters in
Colby Creed S32194)
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State of Illinois
Morgan
County ⎬ ss
May 18th 1832

&
We William Woods-- William Gillham and James Green
commissioners of said County. Do hereby certify that 
Moses Webb (the identical person who on the 22d day 
of September 1832 before us Subscribed and les one to this 
certificate in the application of Francis Haney for a 
pension and herewith annexed) is a creditable person
and his statement is entitled to credit.
William Woods
James Green
William Gillham
James Green
County Commissioners

Morgan County ss.
I Dennis Rockwell Clerk of the
County Commissioners Court of said County certify that
William Woods-- James Green & William Gillham whose names
appear to this test above written certificate are and were at the 
time of signing the above certificate the commissioners of this
Morgan County and the papers herewith annexed contain
the original proceedings of said Court in relation to the application 
of Francis Haney for a pension. In Testimony
whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the
seal of my office this Eighteenth day of May
Anno Domini Eighteen hundred & thirty three-
Dennis Bockwell,
Clerk
(SEAL)
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THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Form VAN -51
12-5-41

Division of Veterans' Administration Archives
BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*

NAME:  Haney, Henry GRADE Private LINE 
Pennsylvania

WARRANT NUMBR 9555  ACREAGE 100 TO ISSUED June 17, 1793
to Francis Kirkpatrick
assignee

*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of ""Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are
registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent 
dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800.
Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.