Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2182, for William Skaggs, Virginia
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Service: VA
Skaggs, William & Polly
Number: W.2182 B.L. Wt. 27564-160-55
Born in N.C
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State of Kentucky, Green County, To Wit
On this 23 day of August in the year 1832, personally appeared in open court before the judge of the Green Circuit Court holden for Green County and state of Kentucky, now sitting William Skaggs a resident citizen of Green County, Kentucky, aged 75 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 7th 1832. That he entered into the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated: He states that in the year 1778 in the month of March he was called and entered as an Indian spy and continued to serve until the last of October or first of November in the same year. He states that he entered into the service afore said in the state of Virginia. The name of the county he does not now recollect it, was near the head of Clinch River. Company commanded by Capt. Thomas Mastin. He states that while in the service he and Thomas Ray were allotted to 2 [illegible], 2 spies in the [illegible] day laid off commencing at the head of Clinch River and extending to the big cain brake on Big Sandy River a distance of about 2 miles. It was made their duty to go about one mile below the cain brake for purpose of meeting two or three spies. He states that on one excursion as they were proceeding from the head of Clinch River to the [illegible] and of their boundry and their way they discovered that some Indians had taken up another fork of Sandy along a Beffellow trace which lead toward the country settled by the whites, so soon as they made the discover, they turned their course and endeavored to reach the settlement before the Indians so that some efficient means might be effects for the purpose of repelling their invasions but when they reached
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The settlement, they were informed that the Indians had reached some parts of the settlement the night before and attempted to commit some depredation that they had attacked the father of said William as he was returning from a neighbors house and [illegible] him with such violence that he was compelled to turn and fire, by which he was [illegible ..ful] in putting and end to one of his [illegible].
The said William Skaggs further states that in the year 1779 in the spring of the year the month not recollected he enlisted in the Virginia militia in the state of Virginia and near the head of Clinch River in a company commanded by Capt. Mastin in the regiment commanded by Col Shelby and served a tower [tour] under the last time of enlistment of three months. Immediately after in his enlistment col. Shelby together with his [illegible] a tower [tour] by water down to the Chickemangy town and the south side of the Tennessee river which town was entirely settled by the Cherokee Indians: which they invaded, killing many Indians; after they put to flight to destroy the inhabitants of the place, they put fire to the town and entirely consumed it. When the destruction of the town was complete, Capt. Bean proposed raising a scouting party for the purpose of searching for some of the inhabitants of the town who had made other escape. Some thereby of the soldiers joined Bean among whom this was the said William Skaggs. The left the main way and marched a north course across the Cumberland Mountains; shortly after they had crossed the mountains they discovered an encampment of the Indians
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Which they immediately attacked invaded and killed three of the Indians and took three prisoners. The said William states that in that attack he had the good fortune to take a squaw as prisoner. After this success they marched to meet the main army and fell in with them at their encampment on a small creek. They were marched from their encampment to Parnells Valley when owing to the great scarcity of provisions, they were delayed. The army were disbanded and marched home where they were discharged. The said William Skaggs states that he received a written discharge from Capt. Mastin which kept for many years, but it was consumed in the flames of the roof which protected his family in conjunction with all his household property. He states that he no documentary evidence of his services whatever nor is any living witness within his knowledge by whom he can establish the same or any part thereof.
He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity whatever accept the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state, whatever.
Sworn and subscribed this day and year aforesaid.
Wm Skaggs [signature]
We, Charles Blevins, a clergyman residing in Green County, Kentucky & Samuel Brents, residing in the same county readily certify that we are well acquainted with William Skaggs who has prescribed and sworn to the above declaration [illegible]
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Declaration that we believe him to be 75 years of age ([written between the lines] the [illegible] be rightful) that he is reputed and believe to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion. 
Sworn to and subscribed this day and year aforesaid.
[crossed out] Wm you are herby notified to attend at the law office.
Charles Blevins [signature]
Saml Brents [signature]
At a circuit court held for the green circuit at the courthouse in Greensburg on the 24th day of August 1832. 
On the application of William Skaggs to be placed on the pension list roll under the act of Congress of 7th of June 1832 who filed his declaration for that purpose and made oath the same Samuel Brents and Charles Blevins whose affidavits also accompanies this declaration being present in court made oath to the same which is ordered to be certified to the secretary of war, Elias Barbee and Andrew Barnett two disinterested witnesses appeared in court and made oath to the services by report in this neighborhood of said Skaggs and it is ordered to be certified as the opinion of the court that the above named applicant was a soldier and deserved as stated in his said declaration.
I John Barret, clerk of the Green Circuit court do hereby certify that the forgoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of the application of William Skaggs for a pension.
In [illegible] whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of my said of [illegible] this 6th day of Sep 1832.
John Barret [signature]
William Skaggs affidavit
[illegible]
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Kentucky
William Skaggs
Of Green Co in the State of Kent who was a pr in the co commanded by Captain Mastin of the regt commanded by Col Shelby in the Va line for 11 months
Inscribed in the roll of Kent at the rate of 36 Dollars 66 cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of Augt 1833 and sent Wm T Willis Greenburg
Arrears to the 4th of March 		13.32
Semi-anl. Allowance ending 4 Sep 	18.33
$91.65
Revolutionary claim Act June 7, 1832
Recorded by Danl Boyd Clerk,
Book E Vol. 7 Page 28
Copies of paper Sent to Hm G A Calorwell apl 29 1844
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404
Kentucky
Polly Skaggs widow of William Skaggs who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private Va line 
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars 66 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February 1853
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 day of May 1853 and sent to L. T. Spencer, Greensburg, Ky
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29, 1848, Page 177 Vol. A 1832
Date of death not on A B
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59-391-act Mar 3/55
April 11/55
Polly Skaggs widow of William Skaggs 
Wm “ Revolutionary Pension 
Bagnton Ky 404
2756 up May
Ac: 160 acr May 17/56
S. A. Spencer Greensburg, KY
Cir S.A. Spencer Sept 25/55
Vol S1. Page 130
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On this 10 day of March 1853 personally appeared before the under guard a Justice of the county court for said county & by certain of his said office one of the Judges of the county court in & for said county of green. Mrs. Polly Skaggs a resident of said county aged Eighty years who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of congress passed the 3rd of February 1853. That she is the widow of William Skaggs deceased who was a Revolutionary soldier and pensioner and who deserved a pension from the united state at the rate of thirty-six dollars and 66 cents per annum which he [illegible] semiannually at the pension agency in Louisville. He resided in said county of Green for a number of years & up to the time he died that after the death after her said husband, William Skaggs she as his widow due the fraction of pension which was due from the last semiannual [illegible] to the time he died. The fact of the death and time of the death of said Skaggs & the rate of pension which he [illegible] and of said Polly being the widow of said William Skaggs was duly enrolled & proved in said county court a certified copy of which is herewith filed – She further declares that she was married to the said William Skaggs on the 2nd day of September 1802, that her said husband William Skaggs died in said county of Green on the 20th of August 1848 and that she was married to him at the time above stated
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She further swears that she was a widow at the passage of the act and is still a widow & has never intermarried since the death of said William Skaggs and that she has never before made application for a pension. She also states that from age & bodily infirmities she is [illegible] unable to travel or to [illegible] to make her declaration in court. She files herewith also a certified copy of her marriage or the reason thereof. She was married in the said county of Green.
Polly Skaggs [her mark]
Sworn to and subscribed before me, James Lewis one of the Judges of the county court for Green county, Kentucky this day & year first above written & I certify that the above named Polly Skaggs is the widow of William Skaggs and who was a Revolutionary soldier as stated by him that she is a widow and her never intermarried since the death of her late husband, William Skaggs and that she is unable from age and bodily infirmity to attend court for the purpose of making her declaration in court. She being very feeble and infirm, I [illegible] certify that I have no interest in the claim of said Polly Skaggs for a pension and am not concerned in its presentation.
James Lewis W H [signature]
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State of Kentucky Green County
On this 10th day of March 1853, personally appeared, Jane Warren & Louisa Gravatt before me the undersigned one of the judges of the Green County court for the county aforesaid and being duly sworn doth on this oath state that they are well acquainted  with Polly Skaggs above named and know that she is the identical Polly Skaggs who was the wife of William Skaggs [illegible] who was a Revolutionary soldier & pensioner who resided in Green County, Kentucky and who died on the 20th day of Augt, 1848 said Polly Skaggs was married to the said William Skaggs about the 2nd day of September 1802. That her name before her said marriage was Polly Pierce. That she is a widow and was a widow on the 3rd February 1853 and that she had never intermarried since the death of her said husband, William Skaggs and that from the time of their said marriage the said Polly & William lived together as man and wife, clamed each other as such & now so recognized by all to whom they were known up to the time said William Skaggs died. They state that they have no interest in the claim of said Polly for a pension.
Jane Warren [signature]
Louisa Gravatt [signature]
Sworn to and subscribed before me this date above written & I certify that said, Jane Warren & Louisa Gravatt are credible witnesses.
James Lewis JP [signature]
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State of Kentucky, Green County,
I Robert Marshall clerk of the county court for the county aforesaid certify that James Lewis before whom the forgoing declaration and office [illegible] made and who has thereunto subscribed in name is and was at the time of so doing the came a Justice of Green County and by certain of his said office one of the Judges of the said Green County court duly commissioned and sworn that his commission is dated 20th day May 1851 and continues for four years and until his [illegible] for in duly elected and qualified and the foregoing signature pinpointing to be [illegible] as genuine. In testimony whereof I have here set my hand and affirmed the seal of said county court which is a court of Records. This 12 day of march 1853 at Greenburg, Kentucky
Robert Marshall [signature]
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59.381
Bounty Lane claim of Polly Skaggs
Act of 3rd March 1855
Revolutionary widow of Wm Skaggs decd
Presented by S A Spencer of Greensburg, Ky
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State of Kentucky, County of Green Sch
On this 17 day of march 1855 personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for the county, Polly Skaggs a resident of said county aged 75 years who being duly sworn doth on her oath declare that she is the widow of William Skaggs who was a revolutionary soldier and pensioner and as such deem his pension at the rate of $36.66 per annum pu to the time he died. He died many years ago in Green County, Kentucky leaving her the land. Polly his widow who is still a widow and who having never intermarried since his death. She states that after this she made his application for a pension as the widow of said William Skaggs in right of his said services in the war of the Revolution under the act of February 3rd 1853 and obtained her certificate for a pension under the act and she is now drawing her pension at the agency at Louisville, Ky. Her said certificate is now in her possession and is dated at the Department of the Interior the 17th day of May 1853 and is No. 404. She refers to her land application and the proof then filed showing her to be the widow of said William Skaggs and the fact that she is now on the pension list she has never heretofore applied for or received any bounty land from the United States as the widow of said Skaggs or [illegible] nor did her husband the said William Skaggs in his life time ever apply for or receive any bounty land for said services or [illegible].
She makes this declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress passed the 3rd day of March 1855, giving
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Additional bounty land to the offices and soldiers of the war of 1812 and their widows and the widows of Revolutionary soldier and the respectfully ask the commissioner of pensions to issue to her the bounty to which she may be entitled under said act.
Attest Libby Salsman
Attest Edward Noe
Polly Skaggs [her mark]
Sworn to and scheduled before me the day and year first abovementioned and I certify that I Polly Skaggs is the widow of William Skaggs and she is personally known to me and she is the identical Polly Skaggs who is now drawing a pension as the widow of said William Skaggs decd at the date stated by her in her forgoing declaration. She is still the widow and has never intermarried since the death of her said husband and I further certify that I am not interested in any way in her claim for bounty land or pension money.
James Lewis [signature] JP
State of Kentucky, Green County March 26th 1855. We, J.A. Spencer & Henry Corum residents of Green county & state of Kentucky on [illegible] that we are well acquainted with Polly Skaggs above named who has sworn & subscribed to the foregoing declaration for her bounty land. We know her to be the identical Polly Skaggs who for a great number of years and of to the time of the death of William Skaggs. [illegible]
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William as his wife and war claims by him as his wife that they were at all times & up to the death of said William Skaggs. Taken & recorded & [illegible] by all them acquainted & others as man & wife. Said William Skaggs decd many years as & left her that said Polly his widow who is still a widow. They first [illegible] that they know said William Skaggs was a Revolutionary pension and [illegible] his pension as a revolutionary soldier up to the time he died. That said Polly Skaggs his widow some years after his death made his application to the United State for a pension as the widow of said William under the act of February 3, 1853 and that she is now deserves her pension under said act as the widow of said William Skaggs at the rate stated by her and no further declare that we have no interest in the claim of said Polly Skaggs for Bounty land.
S. A. Spencer [signature]
Henry Corum
Green county, Kentucky  
The forgoing declaration and affidavit was sworn to and subscribed by the said S. A. Spencer & Henry Corum before one at the time and date first above written and I certify that I know the applicant to be credible person. That the claimant is the person she represents herself to be and that I have not interest in her claim either for Bounty land or pension money.
Jon a. Adair [signature] JP
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State of Kentucky, Green County,
I Robert Marshall clerk of the county court in and for said county certify that James Sims and John A. Adair whose genuine signatures appear to the foregoing certificates and affidavits are now and were at the inspection dates of signing their usual names [illegible] Justices of the peace is and for the said county of [illegible] duly confirmed and known and that full faith and credit is due to all this affidavit acts on such in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said county court this 5th of April 1855 at Greensburg, Kentucky
Robert Marshall
[written sideways]
59.381 Bounty Lane Claim of Polly Skaggs 
Act of 3 March 1855
Revolutionary widow of Wm Skaggs decd
Passed D G
S. A. Spencer of Greensburg, Ky
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Polly Skaggs widow of William Skaggs dec
Revolutionary Claim Act of February 3rd 1853
S. A. Spencer atto Greensburg, Ky
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State of Kentucky, Green County set
Amongst the records of the marriage certificate and return to the clerk officer of Green county court for said county an the following by the Rev William Mathis [illegible] September 2nd 9second0 1802 (eighteen hundred and two) The following marriage was celebrated by the subscribed [illegible] 1802. Sept 2nd, Will Skaggs to Polly Pearce
William Mathias [signature]
Robert Marshall esc [signature]
A copy
State of Kentucky, Green county set
I Robert Marshall clerk of the county court in and for said county of Green certify that the foregoing is a true and correct transcript of the Records of the marriage of William Skaggs & Polly Pearce now of Record & in file in my office signed under my hand & seal of said county court this 12th day March 1853
Robert Marshall esc [signature]
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State of Kentucky, Green County Court September Term 1848
Satisfactory proff was this day made in open court by the oaths of Samuel A. Spencer & Geo N. Towles who are persons credulity & truth that William Skaggs late of Green County departed this life in said county on Saturday the 20th August 1848 that he is the identical person named in an original certificate now here to the court shown bearing date at the war of free of the United States on 21st day of August 1833 & number 19287 signed by Lewis Cass secretary of war and granting to the said William Skaggs a pension of thirty six dollars & sixty six cents per annum & it was further proven to the court that the said William Skaggs died leaving a widow whose name is Polly Skaggs and that she is still living as such widow and unmarried.
A copy test
Robert Marshall cgte [signature]
State of Kentucky, Green County set
I Robert Marshall Clerk of the court of the county aforesaid certify that the foregoing is a true and correct transcript of the records now on file in my office herein under my hand & seal of said county court this 12th day of march 1853
Robert Marshall este [signature]
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Wm Skaggs, Kentucky
From 1778 private 11 months 5. 17 $36. 66/100
Wm T Willis Greensburg, KY
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BRIEF in the case of William Skaggs County of Green in the state of Kentucky
(Act 7th June, 1832.)
1.	Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court
2.	If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3.	How old is he? 75
4.	State service, as directed in the form annexed. [form given with headings Period, Duration of Service, Rank, Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.
a.	Enlisted in 1778; about 8 months, Indian spy; Capt Thos Mastin.
b.	1779, 3 months, Indian spy; Col Shelby
5.	In what battles was he engaged? None
6.	Where did he reside when he entered the service? Virginia county not stated
7.	Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary
8.	Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? And if so, in what respect? Correct
Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Chs W. Forrest [signature] Examining Clerk
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January 30, 1937. 
BA-J/ILL Mrs. William Skaggs W. 2182

Mrs. John S. Pool 415 West 9th Street Dallas, Texas. 

Dear Madam: 
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Joseph Barnett of Virginia whose wife was Abagail Mills, Michael Myers of Virginia, James and William Skaggs, also the War of 1812 records of Abram Moredock Skaggs of Warren County, Kentucky, and Elijah Myers of Virginia or Missouri. 
There is no claim for pension on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of the Joseph Barnett cited by you, nor for service in the War of 1812 of any Abram (Abraham) Skaggs or Elijah Myers: similar spellings of the surnames were used in the search of the records. In order to identify the records of the particular James Skaggs and Michael Myers in whom you are interested, some of the following date in regard to each are essential:approximate dates of birth and death, residences at enlistment and after service, and give name of wife or widow. The record of one William Skaggs who was pensioned while a resident of Kentucky has been found; his record is furnished herein as found in pension claim, W. 2182, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War. 
William Skaggs was born in the year 1757 in North Carolina; the names of his parents were not given. 
He enlisted in Virginia, March 1, 1778 and served eight months in Captain Thomas Mastin's Virginia company, Indiana: he enlisted in the spring of 1779 and served three months in
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Captains Mastin's and Bean's companies, Colonel Shelby's Virginia regiment, during which period he was in several skirmishes with the Indians. 
William Skaggs was allowed pension on his application executed August 23, 1832, at which time he resided in Green County, Kentucky. He died August 20, 1848, in Green County, Kentucky. 
The soldier married September 2, 1802, Polly Pearce. 
Polly Skaggs, his widow, was allowed pension on her application executed March 10. 1853, at which time she resided in Green County, Kentucky, aged eighty years. The date and place of her birth and the names of her parents were not given. It was not stated whether they had children. Very truly yours, 
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
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No. 487 Appl. Of Polly Skaggs widow of William
Ky: 19287 Act 3d Feby: 1853
$36. 66/100 per annum Commencing Feby 3d, 1853 Revy:
A Spencer Greensburg, KY:
Department of the Interior, Pension Office, Official Business
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Wm. Skaggs of Green County Ky
Copy for [illegible] his declaration
G A Caldwell
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27.564 
Rev any
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[envelope with postal information]
Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C.
This side of card is for address
Received Apr 19 1933 
Mail Sub Div Vets Adm
West Men. April 17 11 AM
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Gentlemen:
Please send me the pension records for Revolutionary War for John Gorin (or Gore) who drew pension while a resident of Barren County, Ky.
Also of William Skaggs who drew pension while a resident of Green county, Ky.
Very Respt.
Mrs. C. G. Young
Proctor, Ark.
April 14 1933
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Hon commissioner of Pension, Washington City, D. C. 
Greensburg, KY Apr 6
Free
59.831
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-2233 Bureau of Pensions finance Division
Nov 17, 1925 Chief Rev Sect [Division is crossed out]
I have this day received from Mrs. F A Beverlin MO No. 39889 for $2.05 requesting photstat copy [post office address is crossed out] as per letter herewith Nov 30. 25 copies mailed Finance [illegible]
O. J. Randall Chief Finance Div. 266L
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Request for Photostating 3-2006
(To be prepared in duplicate.) Ex. CW
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CLERK 2697
Job No. _____ Date Nov. 20.25
Subject Wm. Skaggs. Rev. W2182
No: 1 copies of No: 3 pieces consisting of 12 pages to be forwarded when completed to the Rev & the Wars Section.
Remarks: ___________
Approved: Chief Division W E Wilson; Chief Clerk_____
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[Postal Seal] Pensions Oct 29 1925 U.S. Office
Tonkawa, Okla. Oct 11, 1925
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
I desire a photostatic copy of pension data of my g-g-grandfather Wm Skaggs of Green Co. Ky – Rev. War. His wife, Polly P—ce [water damage] also rec’d a pension at his death. [water damage]
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Include her data.
Notify me as to the fee in this matter and I shall remit. 
Thanking you. I ma very respectfully, Mrs. F. A. Rosalie Beverlin
Copy W2182
His decla Aug 23,32 = 6 pages
Her decla Mar 10, 1853 = 4 pages
Marriage rec & of allotment = 2 pages
3 pieces of  12 pages
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415 West 9th, Dallas, Texas Jan.19.1937.
Director
U.S. Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
I.	You will please tell me if you have on the pensions rolls of the Revolutionary War, the records of (a) James Skaggs (One S.C) and (b) William Skaggs (Va,Ky) giving me the names of their wives of these men also, if possible and give me data. (c) Michael Myers of Va.
II.	War of 1812
a.	Abram Moredock Skaggs-wife Rhoda Boone Smith Skaggs, Warren Co. Ky.
b.	Elijah Myers wife Hannah Barnett Myers who lived either in Va or in Mo.
III.	Also Joseph Barnet, Revolutionary War wife Abagail Mills who were during the Revolutionary war in Va. Or Ky. Or later there.
Respectfully – Mrs. John S. Pool 415 West 9th, Dallas, Texas
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Chicago, 4703 N. Albany Ave. Feb 22nd, 1928
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir. –
In 1832 a Wm. Skaggs was drawing a pension for service in Revolution in Green Co. Ky. And in 1853 his widow was drawing her widows pension in Green Co, also. Will you kindly give me what data both of these give of places of birth and death and names of children if given.
Widow was Polly Pearce Skaggs.
This will greatly oblige.
Yours truly
W. G. Shields [typed and signed]
4703 N. Albany Ave., Chicago, Illinois.
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[Postal Seal]
Pension Office S Aug 21, 1925
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1920 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, Colo. Aug 15th 1925
Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
To assist proving eligibility to the D.A.R, I desire data contained in the Pension record of my g-g-grandfather, William Skaggs pensioned in Green Co., Ky.
Kindly give me the dates of his birth, marriage to Polly
[Postal Code] U.S. Pension Office D Aug 21 1922
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1920 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, Colo. Aug 15th 1925
Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
To assist proving eligibility to the D.A.R, I desire data contained in the Pension record of my g-g-grandfather, William Skaggs pensioned in Green Co., Ky.
Kindly give me the dates of his birth, marriage to Polly
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Pearce, and death; birth and death dates of Polly Pearce; any mention in correspondence of a former marriage or children living or dead. I wish to know Co. & Reg. in which he served.
Thanking you I am very truly yours, (Mrs. F.A.) Rosalie Beverlin, Tonkawa, Okla.
P.S. Until Sept my address will be 1920 N. Nevada, Colo. Sprs., Colo. Then Tonkawa, Okla. [The Colorado Springs address is crossed out]
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[Postal Code] U.S. Pension Office D Mar 20 1915
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2994 The First national Bank [Letter head]
Fairbury, Neb, ___________191__
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
My Dear Sir,
Can you tell me is a man’s name Wm Skaggs of Green county, Kentucky is on the Pension Rolls for Revolutionary service. – William Skaggs born 1749 died at Buck Creek, Green Co., Kentucky 1849 aged 100 years a pioneer of the Dark and Bloody Ground.
Thanking you for any information you may be able to give. 
I remain Sincerely Yours,
Sylvia C. Mounce
Registrar Guivira C – D.A.R.
1009 – 6st Fairbury, Neb.
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1911 Nov 29 Hist to William C. Skaggs V.L. 
1915 Mar 27 Hist to Sylvia c. Mounce V.L.M
1925 Oct 7 Hist to Mrs. F.A. Beverlin MDG
1925 Oct 30 Mrs. F.A. Beverlin info of coct of copies
1925 Nov 30 copies mailed to Mrs. F.A. Beverlin
1928 Feb 27 Hist to W.G. Shields
1933 May 11 Hist to Mrs. C. G. Young
1934 Nov 10 Hist to Mrs. Retta Parson
1937 Jan 30 Hist to Mrs. John S. Pool
Revy Widow, &c. File No. 2182
Polly Skaggs, Widow 
William Skaggs Pen. Rev. War.
Act Feb. 3 /85 S.
Index: -- vol. M. Page 216
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Brief in the case of Polly Skaggs. Widow of William Green County and State of Kentucky. 
Act 3rd February 1853
Claim (“original,”)
Proof exhibited, (if original)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner, under act of 7th June 1832. Marriage proved by certified copy of the Record of said marriage in the County Clerks office of Green County, Kentucky.
(If for increase.) Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the clair? If so, what?
S.A. Spencer. Esqr. Greensburg, Ky. 
Name and residence of Agent 
S.C. Boynton [signature] Examining Clerk
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One pension Claim Free
J.L. Edwards com of Pension, Washington City, D.C.
Greensburgh, KY May 27 May 3[Postal Code]
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Wm Skaggs
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which these answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of William Skaggs 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? No
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? Yes
XIV.	If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility?                           Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under yes his seal of office? 
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? 12.7. 

EXPLANATORY NOTES. QUERE

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 recol- lection 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 1 claim a pension."
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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the 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. 
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 be belonged. The madistrate 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 authenticated 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 the 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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November 10, 1934
William Skaggs W. 2182 BA-J/MB
Mrs. Retta parsons 
4502 North Paulina
Chicago, Illinois
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of William Skaggs, who served in Captain Thomas Mastin’s Virginia company and received a pension.
The record of William Skaggs follows as found in the papers on file in pension claim, W. 2182, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
William Skaggs was born in North Carolina in 1757; the names of his parents are not given.
He enlisted in Virginia, march 1, 1778, and served eight months as an Indian spy in Captian Thomas Mastin’s Virginia company. He enlisted in the spring of 1779 and served three months in Captains Mastin’s and Bean’s companies, Colonel Shelby’s Virginia regiment, and was in several skirmishes with the Indians.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 23, 1832, while residing in Green County, Kentucky.
William Skaggs married September 2, 1802, Polly Pearce. She was allowed pension on her application executed March 10, 1853, while residing in Green County, Kentucky, aged eighty years. It is not stated whether they had children.
Very truly yours
D. Hiller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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May 11, 1933
John Gorin, W. 25643
William Skaggs, W. 2182
BA=J/MMIF:ML3
Mrs. C. G. Young
Proctor, Arkansas
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request of recent date for the records of John Gorin and William Skaggs, soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
Their records follow, as found in the claims for pension based upon their service in the Revolutionary War.
JOHN GORIN. W. 25643
John Gorin was born May 15, 1763, in Fairfax County, Virginia, near Alexandria. The names of his parents are not stated.
While residing in Fairfax County, Virginia, he volunteered in 1777, in the Virginia militia as corporal, under Captain Thomas Pollard, was attached to Colonels Ramsey and Gilpin’s regiment, and was in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown, length of this service ten weeks. Shortly after returning home, he went as a private and guarded General Washington’s house for three weeks. In 1781 he served four weeks as a press master in raising a troop of hose. A short time after, he served four months as orderly sergeant under Captain Hugh Douglass and Colonels Summers and Meriweather and was at the siege of Yorktown. He was then appointed a wagonmaster and served eight weeks conveying Cornwallis’ baggage to Baltimore. He also served some months in one of the Indian wars subsequent to 1790, no details of service given. He volunteered at Glasgow, Kentucky, and served as a major under Colonel Barbour, from August 30, 1813, to November 3, 1813. 
He married May 26, 1825, in Barren County, Kentucky, Elizabeth Duvall.
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John Gorin was allowed pension on his services in the Revolution, on an application executed September 26, 1832, while a resident of Barren County, Kentucky.
He died August 5, 1837, in Barren County, Kentucky. 
Soldier’s widow, Elizabeth, was allowed pension on an application executed September 29, 1855, while a resident of Barren County, Kentucky, aged sixty-two years.
In 1850, F. Gorin stated that he was soldier’s son by a former marriage; the name of his mother is not stated. 
In 1856, soldier’s son, Thomas J. Gorin, was a resident of Barren, County, Kentucky.
WILLIAM SKAGGS. W. 2182
He was born in North Carolina in 1757; the names of his parents are not given.
William Skaggs enlisted in Virginia March 1, 1778, and served eight months as an Indian spy in Captain Thomas Mastin’s Virginia company. He enlisted int the spring of 1779 and served three months in Captains Marstin’s and Bean’s companies, Colonel Shelby’s Virginia regiment and was in several skirmishes with the Indians.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 23, 1832, while residing in Green County, Kentucky.
He died August 20,1848, in Green County, Kentucky.
William Skaggs married September 2, 1802, Polly Pearce. She was allowed pension on her application executed March 10, 1853, while residing in Green County, Kentucky, aged eighty years. It is not stated whether they had children. 
Very truly yours
D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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February 27, 1928.
W.G. Shields
4703 N. Albany Ave.,
Chicago, Illinois.
Sir: I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 2182, it appears that William Skaggs was born in North Carolina in 1757.
He enlisted in Virginia on March 1, 1778 and served eight months as an Indian Spy in Captain Thomas Mastin’s Virginia company.
He enlisted in the spring of 1779 and served three months in Captains Mastin’s and Bean’s Companies, Colonel Shelby’s Virginia Regiment and was in several skirmishes with the Indians.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 23, 1832, while residing in Green County, Kentucky. He died August 20,1848, in Green County, Kentucky.
He married on September 2, 1802, Polly Pearce. She was allowed pension on her application executed March 10, 1853 while residing in Green County, Kentucky, aged eighty years. It is not stated whether they had children.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.
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Oct 7, 1925
Mrs. F.A. Beverlin, Tonkawa, Okla.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 2182, it appears that William Skaggs was born in North Carolina in 1757.
He enlisted in Virginia on March 1, 1778 and served eight months as an Indian Spy in Captain Thomas Mastin’s Virginia company.
He enlisted in the spring of 1779 and served three months in Captains Mastin’s and Bean’s Companies, Colonel Shelby’s Virginia Regiment and was in several skirmishes with the Indians.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 23, 1832, while residing in Green County, Kentucky. He died August 20,1848, in Green County, Kentucky.
He married on September 2, 1802, Polly Pearce. She was allowed pension on her application executed March 10, 1853 while residing in Green County, Kentucky, aged eighty years. It is not stated whether they had children.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.
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Contained in his (or his widow’s) application for pension in this Bureau, William Skaggs W. F. 2182
OF [..NTMENT OR APPOINTMENT; LENGTHS OF SERVICE; RANK, OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED (CAPTAIN, COLONEL); STATE
Mch 9, 1778; 8 mos, Indian Spy, Thomas Masatin; ; VA
Spring 1779; 3 mos; Indian Spy; Thomas Mastin; Shelby
Battles engaged in, Sks with Indians
Residence of soldier at enlistment, entered service in Virginia
Date of application for pension, Aug 23, 1832. His cl. al. 
Residence at date of application, Green Co, Ky.
Age at date of application, [illegible] born 1757, died Aug 29, 1848 in Green Co, Ky
Remarks: Soldier married Sept 31802 Polly Pearce. She was allowed pension on an application executed Mch 10,1853 while a resident of Green Co, Ky aged 80 years.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington; Finance division Nov 17, 1925 Bureau of Pensions
Oct. 30, 1925
Mrs. F. A. Beverlin,
Tonkawa, Okla.
Madam:
I have to advise you, that if you wish photstat copies of the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 2182, of William Skaggs and his widow Polly, the same will be furnished you 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 twelve.
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 [signature]
Winfield Scott, Commissioner,
I enclose money order for the above document, Thanking you Sincerely,
Mrs. F. A. Beverlin 
U. S. Pension Office Nov 16 1925
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1812 Wars Section
United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington; Finance division Nov 17, 1925 Bureau of Pensions
Oct. 30, 1925
Mrs. F. A. Beverlin,
Tonkawa, Okla.
Madam:
I have to advise you, that if you wish photstat copies of the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 2182, of William Skaggs and his widow Polly, the same will be furnished you 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 twelve.
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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4502 N Paulina, Chicago, Nov 1st, 1934
Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C. 
Sir,
Will you help me to noe service of Wm Skaggs who served in 1778 in Capt. Thomas Milton Co from Va. He drew a pension. Did his wife draw after his death? Please give me all information in her application for pension.
Yours Truly
(Mrs) Retta Parsons
4502 N. Paulina
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W.C. Skaggs
Successor to Sumner Floyd
Undertaker and Embalmer
Lady Assistant
Office and Residence 175 Winthrop Street, Winthrop, Mass. Phone, Winthrop 260
11-21-11
Pention Dept, Washington, D.C.,
Gentlemen,
In an old genealogical library in Boston, I find the following; “Wm. Skaggs Esq. Bush Creek, Green Co, Ky. Died 1848 age 100 yrs. One of the old pioneers of the Dark and Bloody ground and a private in the army of the Revolution. Please tell me all you know about his ancestors and descendants as I believe this man to be my great-grand father and oblige,
Yours Truly, William C. Skaggs
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William Skaggs
Pension claim
Amended
Copd
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State of Kentucky, Green County Set
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a justice of the peace for Green county, Kentucky, William Skaggs of said county who being duly sworn by me 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 as a soldier of the American Revolution, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the period mentioned below all in this grade of a soldier, I served for eight months the first tour as an Indian spy, being from the first of March 1778 to the first of November of the same year. The second tour was three months commencing in the spring season of the year 1779 the day of the month or months he cannot now remember. He recollects [illegible] however the whole tour was three months and that he served it out fully, nor can he recollect the day of the month or months on which he was discharged, which two tours make the term of eleven months of service for which service I claim a pension – The said Skaggs further states that he was born in the state of North Carolina, the county he does not remember it was near a place called the horse pasture as he learnt from his mother. He was born as he learnt from his parents in the year 1757, the in what month he does not know. He stated he had no record of his age, he once had but the family bible in which it was kept got burnt in his dwelling hosue when it was consumed by fire many years since.
And that he is known to many persons in his present neighborhood and who can testify as to his character for veracity and their belief of his services as a soldier in the American Revolution and amongst the number he would name Major Richard Hazle, Capt. Jacob Saltsman, & Capt. Joseph Harrison, James Sweeney & Samul A Spencer
Subscribed and sworn to before our justice of the peace for Green county, Ky third day of May 1833.
Wm Skaggs [signature]
Wm. B. Allen [signature] JPGC
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State of Kentucky, Green County Set
Be it known, that I William N Allen, a justice of the peace for said county do certify that this 25th day of May 1833 – Samuel A Spencer & James Sweeny came before me and made oath that they live in the neighborhood of William Skaggs of said county and that they are well acquainted with Wm Skaggs who has given the above petition the man and his character they stated him to be a man if veracity & upon whose statement an oath reliance should be placed, and that they believe he served as a soldier against the Indians in the time of the American revolution as he has stated such is the remour in the neighborhood and I do also certify that the said Samuel A Spencer & James Sweaney are credible persons whose statements are entitled to credit & belief given under my hand this 23th day of May 1833
Wm B. Allen [signature] JPGC
State of Kentucky, Green County Set
I John Barret, Clerk of the Green County Court do certify that William B. Allen who has signed the above and foregoing certificates as a justice of the peace is now and was at the time of signing the same justice of the peace for said county duly commissioned and qualified as such and that full fourth and credit is and ought to be given to all his official acts as such – In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed my seal of office this 25th day of May 1833.
John Barret [signature] CGC
Clerk of the Green County Court
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Greensburg, Ky May 25th 1833
Hon J L Edwards Com of pensions
Sir the petition in support of the claim of William Scaggs for a pension are respectfully returned. The Objections I hope will be found removed which will appear by reference to the Brief which is enclosed and returned with the papers.
Very respectfully yours
Obedient Servant
J L Edwards Com of pension
William t Willis
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59.381
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Greensburg, Green Co., Ky Apl 6/55
T the Hon commissioner of Pensions
Sir
I here send included the claims of 
Coley Convherd for 120 acres
Henry Corum for 80 acres
Littletury Reed for 80 acres
Polly Skaggs for 1ho acres
The last is a widow of the Revolutionary soldier and pensioner. She is now drawing her Pension under the act of 3e of Feby 1853. The Proof of her widow has her marriage & and fact states she was the wife of William Skaggs is now on file at the Pension office.
Please send to me the warrant as Early as consent.
I know the honor to be
Very Respectfully yours about such
S. A. Spencer