Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 7,591, James Davenport, Va.

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Service Davenport, James Number R 7591
Nelson, Jane Former widow
Contents His name was John. Died in 1835. They lived in Halifax Co. Va.

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At a court held for Halifax County at the Court House thereof on the 22 day of March 1832 
Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress passed on the 29 day of July 1848 [illegible] an act making further provision for surviving widows and soldiers of the revolution state of Virginia (County of Halifax). 
On this the 22 day of March 1832 personally appeared in open court Joseph A. Davenport a resident of Virginia in the county aforesaid aged forty seven 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 on 29 July 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war that his mother Jane Nelson was the widow of James Davenport the identical person who was a private in the revolutionary war The places he always [illegible] that his father James Davenport was a regular soldier and served for several years in the Virginia continental line to the roll of [illegible] he [illegible] for proof [illegible] of said James Davenport deceased He further declares that he always [illegible] that his father the said James Davenport and his mother Jane were married in the County of Halifax Virginia in the year 1796 and that his father died in the year 1823. and that his mother intermarried with one John Nelson in the year 1829 and the  said John Nelson died in the year 1835 to [illegible] on the day of June  and that his mother the said Jane Nelson died on the 28 day of December (1848) one thousand

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eight hundred and forty nine having remained a widow from the day of the death of the said John Nelson until the day of her death and that she left the following surviving children to wit: James H Davenport Joseph A Davenport, Thomas T Davenport, Benjamin F Davenport and Wilson Davenport all of whom are still living. 

Virginia [illegible]
J William S. Hoolt clerk of the County Court for the County of Halifax in the state of aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing is truly transcribed for the records of [illegible] office -

In Testimony whereof I have here unto affixed the seal of the said County [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] this 6th day of Sept 1852 

[illegible]. S. Hooth clerk

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May 6, 1911. 
R. 7591 [handwritten]

Hon. S. A. Roddenbery, 
House of Representatives. 
My dear Mr. Roddenbery: 
In reply to your letter dated the 4th and received the 5th instant, and the enclosed letters from Mrs. M. C. Edwards of Dawson, Georgia, I have the honor to advise you that in the claim Rej. File No. 7,591, it is alleged that James Davenport [underlined] served as a soldier in the Virginia Line, Revolutionary War, and that he was in the battle of Guilford. 
He married in Halifax County, Virginia in 1796, Jane - - - and died in 1823. She then married in 1829, John Nelson who died in June, 1835. She died in Halifax County, Virginia. December 28, 1849, 
leaving the following children [crossed out] her children by the soldier: [handwritten]
James H.,- Joseph A.,- Thomas T., Benjamin F., and Wilson Davenport. The claim was rejected on the ground that there was no proof of soldier's service.

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1911 May 16. [illegible] to Hon. s. A. Roddenbery for Mrs. M. C. Edwards V. L. M [handwritten]

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873. [crossed out]

REJECTED 
7591
P. O. Jane Nelson 
Service: former widow James Davenport 
Enlisted: [illegible], 18 .
Discharged: ,18 .
Application Filed: , 18 . 
Alleges: 
Re-enlisted:
Attorney:
P. O. 
Recognized. Contract. 
Cert. of Dis. Searched for , 18 .

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1181
Jane Nelson [illegible] widow [illegible] Davenport
VA
7591
L.B. Novall Mar 24 1853
H.E. Bank [illegible] [illegible] 6/56
P. M. Henry 
May 11/58
His attn [illegible] 15th apr. lend to Mr. [illegible]
July 29. '48

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State of Virginia)
County of Halfax)  SS
I Howturb Griffen aged 59 years, Testify that I was well acquainted with James Davenport - Dee husband of Jane (uncertain) and there frequently heard him speak of King in the revolutionary was and I have no doubt from what I have heard him say, in his life time, that he was a regular soldier in the VA Continental line.
Given under my hand this the 16th day of Dec 1857. Harton Suffer
Sworn and subscribed to bef me, the day and year afore written
Wm Lydon JD

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State of Virginia)
County of Halifax) SS. 
I William S. Holt Clerk of the County Court for the County of Halifax in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that William Syduor before whom the foregoing affidavit was made was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the peace for the said County duly commissioned & Sworn and that the foregoing Signature purporting to be his is genuine-  In testimony whereof I have hereto affixed the seal of the said County and subscribed my name this 24th day of August 1852 
Wm S. Holt Clerk

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Jane Nelson

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State of Virginia)
County of Halifax) SS. 
I William S. Holt Clerk of the County Court for the County of Halifax in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that William Burton before whom the foregoing affidavit was made was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the peace for the said County duly commissioned & Sworn and that the foregoing Signature purporting to be his is genuine-  In testimony whereof I have hereto affixed the seal of the said County and subscribed my name this 24th day of August 1852 
Wm S. Holt Clerk

Virginia 
Halifax County to wit 
I, William Burton of the County of Halifax County aged seventy two years do hereby certify that I was well acquainted with James Davenport deceased the late husband of Jane Nelson deceased and know that he was reported to be in the neighborhood in which he lived to have been private soldier in the Revolutionary war I remember to have heard him speak of being at the battle of Guilford. I know that the said James Davenport & Jane his wife lived together as man & wife for many years and that they so lived together prior to the year 1800 & till he died, and then the said Jane Davenport married John Nelson who afterwards died. I have no interest in the claim of the children of the said James Davenport.
Given under my hand this the 21st day of April 1855.
William Burton
I Jno. W. Sutphin a Justice of the peace in & for said Halifax County Virginia do hereby certify that William Burton to me well known this day appeared before me & made oath that the foregoing certificate is true & I certify that the said William Burton is a respectable man & entitled to full credit.
Given under my hand this the 21st day of April 1835.
 Jno. W. Sutphin  JP

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State of Virginia:
Halifax County, to wit:
I, William S. Holt, Clerk of the County Court for the County and State aforesaid, hereby certify, that John M Sutphin, before whom the above and annexed affidavid were made, and who has thereto subscribed his name, was at the time thereof, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and State, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signatures thereto are genuine. 
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court, the 20 day of June, 1855. 
Wm S. Hoth clk

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State of Virginia
Halifax County To wit
I
Hampton Griffin of the County of
Halifax aged 62 years do hereby certify that I was well
acquainted with James Davenport Deceased and late
husband of Jane Nelson deceased and know that he
was reputed and believed in the neighborhood in which he lived to have been a private soldier in the revolutionary war
. I remember to have heard him speak of being
at the battle of Guilford. I know that the said James
Davenport and Jane his wife lived together as
man and wife for many years and that they so
lived prior to the year 1800 & till he died and
then the said Jane Davenport married Mr. Nelson
who afterwards died. I have no interest in the
claim of the children of the said James Davenport
Given under my hand this the 14th day of April 1855.  
Hampton Griffin
I J. W. Sniphin a justice of the peace in and
for the County of Halifax in the State of Virginia do
hereby certify that Hampton Griffin to me well known this day appeared before me and made oath that the foregoing certificate is true and I hereby certify that the said Hampton Griffin is a respectable man and entitled to full credits.
Given under my hand this 14th day of April
1855
J. W. Sutphin J.P.

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Rev. Pension
Act July 29, 1848.

Jane Nelson
former widow of
Thomas Davenport
Virginis Continental Line
Rev. War.
Virginia
-
Capt P. M. Henry
Washington City
DC
Respectfully referred
to Commissioner of Pensions
P.M. Henry
Present
April 15 1838

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Pension Office
February 6, 1856.
Sir I have examined the evidence transmitted
by you in support of a claim for arrears of pension
presumed to be due Jane Nelson, decd, formerly the
widow of James Davenport under act of July 29, 1848.
This evidence does not satisfactorily prove that the husband of Jane Nelson was the soldier of his name shown by our records to have served in the Virginia Continental Line, in the revolutionary War. 
Evidence that he was reputed to have served
in the revolutionary army, is not sufficient to
prove a specific service. The soldier noted
on our rolls was entitled to bounty land from
the State of Virginia. Did the father of the present
claimants, or his representatives, receive land
from said State? 
Respectfully,
R. McRae
(illegible)  & and at time Shall have
it attended to & fowarded to you .This Book
came safe & you have my thanks for your
prompt attention to my request.  (illegible) will be
in Washington (illegible) next week & I will get
him to call & pay for it.   Will (illegible)you again
over  the (illegible) from (illegible)
Yours truly
E Barksdal  Jr

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Dear M.
Can you ascertain whether this man received his     from State of Va?  And if so, can you locate (underlined) him so that I may identify him as the widow of this applicant? Please ascertain and let me know.  Return this to me.
April 8/  )      P.M.H

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____ville Halifax
 April 10th 1858
Capt P.M Henry
Dear Sir
 I received your letter of the 6th Just this morning. B Ray is named Bazel Ray is a son of Geo Ray who was a Musician in the Company commanded by
 Capt Wallace of the " Regiment in States Infantry to Ray died in the service. I expect to see Col Ranley next Monday & will endeavor to get the information you desire.. Mrs Jane Nelson widow of Daverport never made applied on for Bounty Land please examine her Declaration for a Pension make out a Declaration for Bounty Land send it to me I will have it attended to forward to you the Book came safe & you have my thanks for your prompt attention to my request. Mr. Stovall will be in Washington next week & I will get him to call & pay for it. Will unto you again soon & (uncertain) 
E Barksdal Jr

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Declaration of
Davenport-

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At a Court held for Halifax County the 22 day of March 1852
There has satisfactory evidence been exhibited to the Court that Jane Nelson Widow of Jno Nelson and late widow of James Davenport is a resident of Virginia in the County of Halifax and died therein on the 28th day of December 1849 Eighteen hundred and forty nine leaving only five surviving children whose names are James H Davenport Joseph A Devenport Thos I Davenport, Benjamin T. Davenport and Wilson Davenport who are still living.
 I William S Holt Deputy Clerk of the County Court for the County of Halifax in the State of Virginia certify that the foregoing is truly transcribed from the record of my office In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court this 15th day of April 1852.
Al J Holt

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Meadville Halifax County VA
January 29th 1836
Dear Sir
J.B. Stovall Esq the present Treasurer of Virginia has turned over to me the claim of Jane Nelson heirs. I therefore enclose the evidence required by your the circular of 24th March 1833. Please give of the matter your attention & let me hear from you.
Very Respectful
 Henry E Barksdale
PS
Please acknowledge the receipt of the enclosed papers & say if they are satisfactory 
HEB

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Jane Nelson

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Pension Office
March 29th 1853
Sir
The application of Jane Nelson former widow of James Davenport of Va. has been Examined and filed under the act of 29th July 1848. 
No Examination of the rolls in the office can be made until the officers under whom her husband served are designated. The date of her marriage (sic) must be shown by Record evidence, if such is in existence, if none of this grade can be obtained, paid testimony will be received.-- A certificate of Court must be furnished showing the date of her death and the number and names of the children surviving her.
 I am Respectfully
 Your it servt
SP Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions

J.B.Stovall Esq.   )
Halifax C. H.      )
                 VA.    )

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Jane Nelson

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NO SEAL   )
OF OFFICE.) 
This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line as settled their Accounts and received Certificates for the balance of their full pay, according to An Act of Assembly, passed the November Session 1781, directing the Auditors of Public Accounts to settle and adjust the pay and accounts of the said Officers and Soldiers from the 1st January 1777 to 31st December 1781, (See Hening's Statutes at Large, Vol. 10, p. 462,) that a settlement was made on the 10th day of July 1783 in the name of James Davenport as Sol Inf and evidence of the indebtedness of the State to him for $16, 15 " 6 delivered to James Hawkins but as the original settlements or copies thereof are not to be found in this Office, the term of service embraced therein cannot be stated.
 Given under my hand, at the First Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 11th day of January 1855
G. W. Chitter
Avr P. Acts

( NO SEAL )
(     OF       )
(  OFFICE.   )

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Halifax CH
Oct 7th 1852

JE Heath Esqr 
Dear Sir 
Enclosed I hand you the application of the heirs of Mr. Davenport for a pension under the act of July 1838 please examine it & let me hear from you.
Very Respectfully
 J.B. Stovall

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May 4, 1911.

S. A. RODDENBERY 20 DIST. GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WASHINGTON

Hon. J. L. Davenport, 
Commissioner of Pensions, 
Washington, D. C. 
Dear Sir:
Inclosed find two letters from Mrs. M. C. Edwards of Dawson, Georgia, requesting certain information as to the military record of one of her ancestors in the Revolutionary War . Investigation at the War Department has failed to disclose the desired information. 
Will thank you to cause an investigation to be made of the records at the Bureau of Pensions in regard to this subject, and advise me. 
Please return Mrs. Edwards' letters with your reply.
Truly yours,
St Roodling  (signature)

2 Inclosures 

(Stamp on page)
Congressional
MAY 5-1911
(unreadable)
U.S. Bureau of Pensions.