Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 9276, Leonard Beasly, Va.

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Service                                                      Number
Va.                Beasly, Leonard                     S.9276
                      Beazle, Len.


                                                                  Carded
Contents

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ont[illegible] today 28 July 1837                                                                       5457
Settle for 30 [illegible] 11th Dec 1840.
Paid at the Treasury under the                             [underlined] South Carolina
Act of the 11th April 1838 from
4 March 1837 to 4 March 1840.                               Leonard Beasly
Agt Motified 24th Dec 1840 [underlined] [illegible] Dish in the State of S.C.
Order to pay 10th April 1841.       who was a pri[illegible] the Company commanded
Order to pay 18 March 1842.        by Captain Dupree of the Req. commanded
Order to pay 9 May 1843.             by Gen. Lawson in the Virginia Militia
"          "     "   25 March 1844        Line for Sir [illegible] from 1781


Date of death not                         Inscribed of the Roll of South Carolina
                                                      at the rate of 22 Dollars 50 Cents per annum,
on [illegible]                                  to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. 

                                                      Certificate of Pension issued the 20th day of July
                                                       1833 and sent Hon MR
                                                       Griffin H.R.

                                                       Arr[illegible] to 4th of Sept 1832                  33.75
                                                       Semi=anl. allowance ending 4 March 1835  11.25
                                                                                                                             $45.00
                                                                                                    Revolutionary Claim,
                                                                                                  { Act June 7, 1832.       }
                                                        Recorded by Henry H Sylvezter                   Clerk
                                                        Book   20     Vol.  8   Page 81

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Leonard Beasly} app
                           for
                      Pensions

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State of South Carolina
Laurens District}                                              In the Commons Pleas

On this 15 day of October 1832 personally appeared in open Court Order His Honor Richard Gaut one of the judges of the court of common pleas now sitting Leonard Beasly a resident of Laurens District & State aforesaid, aged 65 years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declarations in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7th 1832 [illegible] That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. He entered the service of the United States, as a substitute for one George Cabiness under Capt James Dupree, 1st Leut- Oversheet - 2nd Leut Thos Mitchell 3rd Leut Thomas Brown Company officers & Genl Lawson field
officers on the [blank] day of 1781 and served a town of three months: He was at [insert word] the Battle of Guilford Genl. Green commanding.  marched from Amilia County Virginia & [illegible] Genl. Green on his way to Guilford. He volunteered & served, another tour of 3 months, in a troop of Cavalry
in the State of Virginia under Capt Thomas Jones. Leut Henry Ward & Leut Daniel Barnes Company officers, and in a Regiment commanded by Col Dick during this period
of service he marched through Hannover, Culpepper, Louisa Albemarle and other counties in the State of Virginia. He has
no documentary evidence and is unacquainted with any person whose testimony he can procure, who can testify his services - He was a resident of Amilia County (Virginia)
when he enlisted his service

I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity entitled present, and declare that my name is not on the pension
roll of the agency of any state

I was born of 11th day of April 1764 in [begin crossout] 1764 [end crossout] [written above] Amilia County State of Virginia

I have a copy taken from the original record of my age made by my father - the original is lost

I was a resident of Amilia County (Virginia) when I entered the service. I moved to Laurens District So Carolina in 1800 where I have lived ever since

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I entered the service the first time I served a period of 3 months as a substitute for one George Cabiness. I entered the second
time & I served a second period of 3 months as a volunteer. I have no recollection of the names of regular officers or of the continentals or militia regiments - with which I served more than is set forth in the forgoing declaration - I do not recollect to have received discharge, if any, it has
been lost

The Rev. Gabriel Philips and Mr. Charles Allen are persons to whom I am known in my neighbourhood (sic) and can testify to my character for veracity & good behavior.  I know of no person who can testify as to my revolutionary services - sworn to subscribed this day & year aforesaid

Richard Gautt
(unknown signature)

One Gabriel Philips a clergyman, residing in the District of [unknown] and Charles Allen residing in the same hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Leonard Beasly who has subscribed and sworn to the above declarations: that we believe him to be about sixty five years of age: that he is respected & believed in the neighbourhood (sic) where he resides to have been a Revolutionary soldier & that we concur in that opinion - 

Sworn to & subscribed this day & year aforesaid

Richard Gautt (signature)
Gabl Phillips (signature)
Charles Allen (signature)

And the said court do hereby enclose their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting their 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 Gabriel Phillips who has signed the preceeding certificate is clergyman  resident in the District of Lawrence (?)

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and that Charles Allen who has also signed the [illegible]
is a resident in the district of Loureny and
is a cridible[sp] person and that this statement
is intitled [sp] to credit    Richard Gautt
I, john Garlington clerk of the court Laurence District , do
hereby that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the
said court in the matter of the application of Leonard Beasley
for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto       sit [sp] my
hand and seal of office at Loureny Court
House the 15th of October 1832
John Garlington
Clerk  L  Dis

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Leonard Beasley
of 
South Cara

Admt
3 mo left 10.-
3 mo (?) 12.50

Total = 22.50

Capt. Dupre
Gen Lawson

1781
Va. Militia

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BRIEF in the case of Leonard Beasley of Lawrence District in the State of South Carolina

(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1.  Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge?  Court

2.  If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  (blank)

3.  How old is he?  65

4.  State his service, as directed in the form annexed.

Period. - In 1781
Duration of Service. - 3 months
Rank. - Private
Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served. - Capt. Dupre Genl Lawson

Period. - in 1781 another tour
Duration of Service. - 3 months
Rank. - Private
Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served. - Genl Green. Capt Jones Col Dick

5.  In what battles was he engaged?  Guilford

6.  Where did he reside when he entered the service? Amelia County, Virginia

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 except no date to his 2nd tour

I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.

Jas [unknown] Examining Clerk.

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August 9, 1932 
BA-J/MLB
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
LEONARD BEASLY 
S. 9276

Me. Elmer W. Beasley 
192 South Marshall Street 
Hartford, Connecticut 

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to your letter relative to Leonard Beasley, a soldier of the Revolutionary war.

The data contained herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 9276, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Len Beazle.  He signed Len Beazle but was pensioned Leonard Beasly.

He stated that he was born April 11, 1764, in Amelia County, Virginia, and that this date was taken from the original record made by his father (name of father not stated) and that the original record has been lost.

While a resident of Amelia County, Virginia, he enlisted in 1781 and served three months as a private in Captain James Dupre's Virginia company and was in the battle of Guilford. He volunteered, date not stated, and served three months as private in Captain Thomas Jones' troop of cavalry, Colonel Dick's Virginia regiment.

In 1800 the soldier moved to Laurens District, South Carolina. 

He was allowed pension on his application executed October 15, 1832, while a resident of Laurens District, South Carolina; at that time he stated he was sixty-five years old, no explanation made of the discrepancy in age.

There are no family data in the claim. 

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator

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REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION. 3-525
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _________, 19__
S9276

In reply to your request of _______, received _______ for a statement of the military history of Leonard Beasly a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his application for pension on file in this Bureau.

DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.
1781
LENGTH OF SERVICE.
[1] 3 mos
[2] 3 "
RANK.
Pvt
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN.
[1] James Dupre
[2] Thos Jones
COLONEL.
Dark
STATE.
Va

Battles engaged in, Guilford
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Amelia Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, Oct 15 [illegible] His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Laurens District S.C.
Age at date of application, April 12 1764 in Amelia Co Va
Remarks: No fam. data

Respectfully,
Commissioner.

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[Page 1]
9276
Rev War
INVALID.

File No. 9276
Leonard Beasly
Priv. Rev. War

Act: June 7th 1832
Index:-Vol. 1, Page 28
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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Aug. 24. 1904, Hist to Geo. A. Copeland, Clinton, S.C.

May. 8. 1905 - Hist to St. Clarence B. Smith
Ft Sheridan ICC

Jan. 23, 1912. 
To Dr. M Gen. U.S.A.
for Tombstone FW.

1921. Oct. 11, Hist to E. M. Beasly AW
1932 - Aug 9 - Hist. to E. W. Beasley MLB

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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
December 15th, 1840.

Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Leonard Beasley, - a Pensioner on the Roll of the South Carolina Agency, at the rate of Twenty two Dollars and fifty Cents per annum, under the law of the 7th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of March 1837, to the 4th March 1840.
Respectfully yours,
[Signed] Albion K. Parris
Comptroller.

To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

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Charleston 12 March 1842

J. L. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions

Sir
I herewith forward you for Authority to pay the vouchers of John Parker and Leonard Beasely -
I am sir Respy
Your observ
Jno,, Cochran
Pension Agent

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Charleston 5th May 1843

Sir
I herewith forward for authority to pay, the vouchers of Leonard Beasly a pensioner under Act 7 June 1832 -

I am Sir Respy
Your Observ
Jno,, Cochran
Pension Agent

J L Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
D.C.

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South Western Rail Road Bank
Charleston S.C. 20 March 1844

Sir
I herewith forward for Authority to pay, the voucher of Leonard Beaseley a pensioner under Act 7 June 1832.
I am sir respectfully
Your Ob Servt
Jno C Cochran
Pension Agent

J. L. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
D.C.

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Own
ECC
1904
Charton S.C. Aug 12th 
Mr E. T. Ware
Commissioner
of Pensions,
Dear Sir
Please find and transmit to me the military history of Leonard Beasley a Soldier of the Revolutionary War who enlisted either from Amelia or [illegible]

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Co Virginia I think his widow drew a pension as [illegible] S 1844
Your kind & prompt attention will greatly oblige
Yours most respectfully
Mrs George A Copeland
Charston
S.C.

[Stamp]
PENSION
A
AUG
U. 12 S.
1904
OFFICE

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[Stamp]
REVOLUTIONARY
MAY 4 1905
FILES.

[Letter body]
Ft. Sheridan, SC.
May 1, 1905.

Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Sir:
I have the honor to request that you please furnish me with all the data on file in your bureau in regard to my great great grandfather, Leonard Beasley. who was born April 11, 1764 in Amelia Co. Va. and drew a pension as a soldier of the Revolution until his death in 1844.
Kindly tell me if your records show it, in what organization and in what capacity or capacities he served, in what battles he participated, dates of service and for what cause he was pensioned. In fact I should like as complete an account of his services as your office shows.
This will greatly oblige me as I desire to Join the Sons of the Revolution.
Very respectfully
Clarence B. Smith, 1 Lieut. U.S. Army

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Rev Sec

85 Briar Cliff Pl.
Atlanta. Ga.
Sept. 20, 1921.

Com. of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:
Will you kindly send me the information contained in the application

[Stamp]
PENSION
D
SEP
U. 22 S.
1921
OFFICE

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for Pension of one Leonard Beasley, Laurence District, S.C. 1835.
I will appreciate your immediate reply as this is in connection with D.A.R. reference work.
Thanking you

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for your kindness.
Yours truly
(Miss) Ethel M. Beasley.

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192 S. Marshall St.
Hartford, Conn.
July 18, 1932.

Bureau of Pensions
Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Will you please consult the record of Leonard Beasley, Revolutionary War Veteran, and advise me who he listed as his dependents? This information is wanted in order to establish the fact that I am a direct descendant of Leonard Beasley.
The record of Leonard Beasley is as follows: born 1764, died 1844, enlisted 1781, as a private under Captain Thomas Jones, Colonel Alexander Dick. He was placed on the pension roll in 1832, from Laurens District. S.C.
Any information you can furnish concerning the descendants of Leonard Beasley will be greatly appreciated.
Thanking you in advance, I am.
Very truly yours.
Elmer W. Beasley.

[Stamp]
RECEIVED
JUL 2 1932

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THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Form VAM-51
12-5-41
BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
Division of Veterans' Administration Archives

NAME: Beasly, William
GRADE: Private
LINE: Pennsylvania
WARRANT NUMBER: 8935
ACERAGE: 100
ISSUED: January 12, 179- (torn)
to Sarah Shepperd,
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 resolution of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the application 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.