Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8390, John Bryant, Va.

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(8-1776)
SERVICE
Va. | Bryant, John | W.8390
Mary

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19298
KENTUCKY
John Bryant
Garrad [Garrard] Co in the State of Kent
who was a pr in the co. commanded
by Captain Wright of the regt commanded
by Col Randolph in the Va
line for 15 mos

Inscribed on the Roll of Kent
at the rate of 50 Dollars ___ Cents per an
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 22 day of
1833 and S [?]
Anderson Lancas

Arrears to the 4th of March  |             100--
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept |     25--
                                                            125--
Revolutionary Claims
Act June 7, 1832
Recorded by Danl Boyd Clerk
Book 8  Vol 7. Page 1

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John Bryants
application for
a pension.

August  County Court 1832
{?} to [?]
Court & ord
J.  H. Letcher  clk

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State of Kentucky
Garrard County

On this 20th day of August 1832, personally
appeared in open Count before the Justices of the Garrard County Court now sitting, John Bryant a resident of Garrard County in the state of Kentucky, aged 72 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 the service of the United States under the following named officers and decrees as herein stated--That he entered the Service of the United States in the month of May 1780, under the command of Capt Robert Hughes--That he resided in Powhattan County in the State of Virginia, when he entered the service--That he entered as a volunteer, and marched from Powhattan County to Wiliamsburg [Williamsburg], where Genl Charles Scott assumed the command as Brigadier General--That he marched from Wiliamsburg [Williamsburg] to Yorktown, under the command of Genl Thomas Nelson--That he remained in the service about 3 months at this time--That he again the service in the month of Feby 1781 under the command of Genl Robert Lawson, the regiment being commanded by Col Beverly Randolph--that he marched from Powhattan County to the South and was at the battle of Guilford during said tour--the commander in Chief at the battle of Guilford was Genl Nathaniel Greene--He continued in the service at this time for 6 months--That he again entered the service in the summer of 1781, and marched near Petersburg, under the command of Col Robert Goode--From Petersburg the company to which this appiant [applicant] was attached, was ordered to take charge of all the boats from the Point of Fork to Westhaven on James River in which duty he was employed.--That he remained in this latter course 6 months, during which time he rated as Orderly Sergeant in Capt Isaac Porters' company.
He has no documentary evidence in his possession of his service--
He hereby relinquished every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that he is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state--
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
John Bryant
We Benjamin Letcher & John Kemper residing in Garrard County in the state of Kentucky do hereby certify, that we are well acquatinted

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with John Bryant, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 72 years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to and Subscribe the day & year aforesaid--John Kemper
Benj Letcher

And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogations prescribed by the War department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states--And the said court Juristrar certifies that John Kemper and Benjamin Letcher--who have signed the foregoing certificate are resident citizens of Garrard County, are credible persons and their statement is entitled to credit.

I,  James H. Letcher clerk of the Garrard County Court do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court, in the matter of the application of John Bryant for a pension.  

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal as affixed this 20th day of August One thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
James H Letcher, clk.

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Interrogation put to John Bryant, applicant for a pension, and the answer thereto--
Where, and in what year were you born
answer--I was born in Cumberland County in the State of Virginia, on the 1st of January 1760.
Have you any record of your age, & if so where is it?
Ans--I have no record of my age, but have seen it in the church register where I was barn.
Where were you living when called into the service, where have you lived since the revolutionary war, and where do you now live?
Ans.  I was living in Powhattan County, Virginia when called into the service; about the year 17[??].  I removed to Kentucky, and have remained there ever since--and I now reside in Garrard County, State of Kentucky--
How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer or were you a substitute?
Ans--I volunteered the first tour & the second tour I was a substitute for James Bryant--
State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops where you served; such continental & militia regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service?
Ans--Upon my first tour, Genl Charles Scot was commander in Chief--after being detached to York Town, we were under the command of Genl Nelson--In the second tour, I was under the command of Genl Nathaniel Green; and Genl Robert Samson was the Major General--
Did you ever receive a discharge from the seniors?
Ans--I never received any written discharge that I can recollect--
State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood, who can testify as to your character for veracity and their belief of  your services as a soldier of the Revolution?
Ans.  I am known to Simeon H Anderson

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[marked out] & Benjamin Letcher the clerk of the Garrard Circuit Court--

State of Kentucky
Garrard Circuit & County [?] SS

This day Simeon H Anderson and Benjamin Letcher personally appeared before the Justices of the Gerrard County Court now in session & made oath, that they are well acquainted with John Bryant, who has [submitted?] the foregoing application for a pension--that he is a respectable citizen of Garrard County, having been high Sheriff of Gerrard County, and several times  a member of the Kentucky Legislature; & they believe from repeated conversations with him that he was a soldier of the Revolution and served as he states.
j. James Simeon H. Anderson
Benj Letcher

I James H Letcher clerk of the Gerrard County Court do hereby certify the the foregoing pages contain the amended proceedings of the court in the application of John Bryant for a pension--
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this    day of May 1833.
James H. Letcher  clk

[Vertically to the side]
John Bryant
Supplemental 
Declaration
for a pension

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John Bryant
Kentucky

from 1780 private
15 months
$50.--
5
P-268
only acted as Sergeant 
it does not appear that
he held the rank of a Sargt.

Letcher
S. N. Anderson
Lancaster,
Ken

[written across]
Feb 25 3?

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BRIEF in the case of John Bryant
Co of Garrard 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: 72

4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed
Period. | Duration of Service. | Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.
[blank] | Years, Months, Days.  |  As A |  Gen.
 May  in 1780 entered volunteered about |  3 [under months] | Private | Cap Hughes  Gen Scott
Feb . . . 1781 |  6 [under months] | . . .  | Col Randolph  Col. Lawson
Summer  " [1781]  |  6 [under months]  |  ord. Sergeant | Cap Porter Col Goode

5.  In what battles was he engaged?  Battle of Guilford.
6.  Where did he reside when he entered the service?  Powhatan Co.  Virginia
7.  Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?  traditionary  one living witness
8.  Are the papers defective as to form or authentication?  and if so, in what respect?
The time of service is not exactly specified

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

George [??yson]  Examining Clerk

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[left side of page]
Kentucky 1785
Mary Bryant
widow of John Bryant
    [insert sign: V]  a
who was a Private
in the Va line
for 9 months

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars [blank]
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March 1843

Certificate of Pension issued the 
5th day of Sept, 1843
and sent to
Pensioner
Lancaster
Ken.

Act of March 3, 1843
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 1  Page 166

[right side of page]
Instructions under the Act of 1844 sent to C. H. [?]
Frankfort, Ky, July 23'44
Let to [? ?} Jan 29, 50

Let. to Hon. W. J. Graves
June 1, 1840
Let. to same June 6,
1840

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State of Kentucky
                                SS
Garrard County
 
   On this Eighteenth day of May in the year of our Lord One thousand Eight Hundred and Forty, personally appeared before the County Court of Garrard County and State aforesaid being a Court of Record, Mary Bryant a resident of Garrard County Kentucky aged 71 years, who being first duly sworn according to Las, doth on her oath make to following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed 4th July 1836, and the Act explanatory to said act passed March 3d 1837, That she was married to John Bryant, who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, a pensioner under the Act of June 7th 1832 at the rate of Fifty Dollars per annum for 15 months service as such.
   She further declares that she was married to the said John Bryant on the 18th day of May 1786 (Seventeen Hundred and Eighty Six); that her husband the aforesaid John Bryant died on the 4th day of July 1833, that she has never married since, that she was a widow on the 4th day of July 1836 and still remains a widow, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before the Garrard County Court, in Open Court
attest Alex. R McKee
Clerk Garrard County 
Court

her
Mary  ["M" in different hand] Bryant
mark

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State of Kentucky
County of Garrard    Sct

I, Alex. R. McKee Clerk of the Garrard County Court do certify that the foregoing Declaration of Mrs. Mary Bryant, was swore to subscribed, and noted of Record on the 18th day of May 1840, at a County [covered by seal] held for the County and in the State [ossc ?].
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my name and affixed my seal this 18th day of May 1840 and in the 48th year of the Commonwealth.
Alex. R. McKee
Clerk of the Garrard 
County Court

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Kentucky Lincoln County Court
I Thomas Helm clerk of the County
Court of Lincoln County in the State of
Kentucky do certify that there is the
following evidence of the marriage of 
John Bryant & Mary Owsley now of 
record in my office. "I hereby certify 
that John Bryant & Mary Owsley was 
married by me  May 25th {18 marked out] 1786.
Joseph Bledsoe"

In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my  name & affixed the Seal of my office this 5th day of May eight hundred & forty.
Thomas Helm clerk
Lincoln County Court

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[typed]

February 5, 1935
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

John Bryant-W.8390
BA-J/AWF

The Quartermaster General
Memorial Branch
War Department
Washing, D.C.

Dear Sir:

     Reference is made to your request for information in regard to John Bryant, soldier of the Revolutionary War, served with the Virginia troops and died, July 4, 1833 in Garrard County, Kentucky.

     The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 8390, based upon the military service of John Bryant in the War of the Revolution.

     John Bryant was born January 1, 1760 in Cumberland County, Virginia, names of his parents not given.

     While a resident of Cumberland County (that part which was later Powhatan County), Virginia, he volunteered in May 1780, served three months as private in Captain Robert Hughes' Virginia company.  He served six months as private in Colonel Beverly Randolph's Virginia regiment, and was in the battle of Guilford Court House.  He enlisted later in 1781, served six months as orderly sergeant in Captain Isaac Porter's company, Colonel Robert Goode's Virginia regiment.

     He moved to Kentucky in 1786.  He was allowed pension on his application executed August 20, 1832 then residing in Garrard County, Kentucky.

     His postoffice address in 1833 was Lancaster, Kentucky, and in that year it was stated that he had been High Sheriff of Garrard County, Kentucky and

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several times a member of the Kentucky Legislature.

     The soldier, John Bryant, married May 18 or 25, 1786 in Lincoln County, Kentucky, Mary Owsley.  She was born in June, 1768, place not shown, nor are the names of her parents stated.

     The soldier died July 4, 1833 in Garrard County, Kentucky.  His widow, Mary Bryant, was allowed pension on her application executed May 18, 1840, then a resident of Garrard County, Kentucky.

     Their son, William O. Bryant, was living in 1840, and reference was then made to a number of their grandchildren over thirty years of age.  Names of other children not given, nor are the names of grandchildren stated.

     One W. J. Graves or Groves, born in Garrard County, Kentucky, stated in 1840 that the widow, Mary Bryant, was the daughter of his great grandfather and sister of his grandmother, but gave no names. [handwritten: and there are no further family data.]

     The application for headstone for John Bryant, which was enclosed with your request, is returned here-with; there was no correspondence attached.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator

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[Center of three panels]

Revy WIDOW, &c.
File NO. 8390
Mary Bryant
Wid. of
John Bryant
Pvt. Va. line
Act: Mach. 3rd / 43
Indes:--Vol. A, Page 84

Arrangement of 1870.

[Outer two panels together make one page--the left panel being the right part of the page and vice versa. These panels are separated by | mark below]
1898- | May 18  Hist to
L. E. | Bryant Harriman [marked through and underneath} Tenn.

1895 | Feb 2 " Hist to  
Mr. J. C. | Bryant Ashland Ky.

1897 | Mar. 27.  History to
J. C. Br | yant c/o W.B. Pettus
Pensio | n Bureau

May | 18, 1897- History to
Mr. J  |  W. H. Kemper  Muncie Ind.

[Left side only]
1911 Apl. 26. To Hon. Joshua W. Alexander
1914 Nov. 5. Hist to Mrs Chas. D. Brown[?]
1916 Feb. 8. W. T. Foster history. c and
1916 Feb 8. $1 bill returned to 
W. F. Foster. 28 T. St. N. E. Wash
D.C. by registered mail
1916 Aug. 9. Hist. to Geo. R. Bryant
1918 May 22, to Mrs. M. Am Christopher
1926-Apr. 17-letter to Margaret W. Mellette

[Right side only]
[?] 6--Hist. to Mrs. Arthur Meek     MMH
Nov. 21--Mrs. Arthur Meek
Cost of [?]     MMHF
Apr 15--Hist. to R c Bryant   MMHF
[?] 5  [ditto, i.e. Hist] to M[?] Br.
Oct 13 [ditto, i.e., Hist]  Mrs W E. Bach

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Lancaster Ky May 25th, 1833

Dear Sir,
     At the request of Mr. John Bryant
I enclose to you, the application of J Bryant for a pension - You will discover that he made an application some months ago, but his declaration was returned for some supposed defects--Since that time, he has amended the declaration, and has cured as I suppose the defects which existed at that time.

   Enclosed you will find the original declaration, as well as the amended one--
    Please to address your reply to John Bryant at Lancaster, Ky.
[?]
S. H: Anderson

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State of Kentucky
Garrard County     Sil

On this 20th day of May [April marked through] 1833, person-
ally appeared in open court, before the Justices of the Garrard County Court, now sitting, John Bryant, a resident citizen of Gerrard County in the State of Kentucky, aged 73 years, on the 1st January 1833, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration as a supplement to his former declaration made on the 20th day of April 1832, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7th 1832--
     In explanation of part of said declaration, he states, that in the  first tour mentioned in said declaration he was engaged 3 months as a volunteer, under the command of Capt Robert Hughes--
   That in the Second Tour, under the command of Genl Lawson, this affiant continued in the Service 6 months, during which time he was at the battle of Guilford--
That in the 3rd tour under the command of Robert Goode, this affiant served 6 months, during which time he acted as "orderly sergeant".  The company to which he was attached was commanded by Capt Isaac Porter--making the whole term of service 15 months--
    This affiant further states that he was born on the first day of January, 1760 in the county of Cumberland in the State of Virginia--
    That he has no record of his age in possession; but has seen it recorded in the church register where he was born--
   That he never received any discharge from the service-- and consequently has none in possession.
John Bryant

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State of Kentucky
Garrard County

    I James H Letcher, clerk of the Garrard County Court, do hereby certify, that the foregoing page, contains the supplemental declaration made by John Bryant, before the Justices of the Garrard County Court, at their April Term 1833, in order to obtain a pension under the Act of Congress passed June 7, 1832.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 15th day of April One thousand eight hundred and thirty three.
James H. Letcher

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State of Kentucky
Garrard County       SS

    On this the 2nd day of July 1844 personally appeared before Mr. James N Kemper an acting Justice of the peace in and for the said County and State Mrs Mary Bryant a resident of said County and State aged about seventy-four yr and who after being first duly sworn according to Law doth on her Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed the 17th day June 1844 Entitled an act To Continue the Pension of Certain Widows to wit that she is the Widow of John Bryant deseased [sic] late of said County and of State who was A Soldier of The Revolutionary War and on account of his said services she [? ? ?} a pension under The act of congress passed This 7th July 1838 and 3rd March 1843 at The rate of $30 per annum.  She further declares that she is still the widow of her said husband John Bryant desecesed [sic].  She will respectfully ask the [? ? ? ?] in the office of the War [?]of Pensions for such sorts as are nessary [sic] in the investigation of her claim.
Sworn to and [?] before me this day & year above writen [sic].
her
Mary X Bryant
mark

James H. Kemper JP

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State of Kentucky
     Garrard County
I the above [?] justice of the peace in and for said County and State do certify that I am personally acquainted with the fourgoing [sic] Declarant Mary Bryant the widow of John Bryant deseased [sic] and I do know that she is the identical person who Drew A pension under the Act of Congress passed the 7 July 1838 and March 3 1843 at the rate of $30. per anum [sic] and what she has stated in the fourgoing [sic] Declaration is to be relyed [sic] on for she is a lady of truth given under my hand this 2nd day of July 1844
Lance H Kemper

State of Kentucky
Garrard county SS [?]
    I, Alexander R. McKee clerk of the Garrard County Court, do certify that James H Kemper whose signature appears to the foregoing Certificate now is and was at the time of affixing the same, one of the Justices of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly nominated, commissioned and qualified as such, and full faith and credit is due to all his official acts, and that the above signature purporting to be his are genuine
On testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 2nd day of July 1844.
     Alex R McKee Clerk 
of the Court of Garrard Cty

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Kentucky 5501
Mary Bryant
widow of John Bryant, decd
who was a pensioner under the Acto f 1832 and who dies on the 4 July 1833 of GArrard Co in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the com/y commanded by Captain Hughes of the reg commanded by Col Randolph of the Virg line for 9 months.

Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 30 Dollars --- Cents per annum, to commence of the 4th day of March 1836.

Certificate of Pension issued the 11 day of June 1840, & sent Hon. W. J. Graves, House of Reps.

Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1840                $120.00
Semi=annual allowance ending 4 Sept '40  15.00
                                                                 $135.00
     {Act July 7, 1838}

Recorded by DM. Curdy, Clerk
Book A. Vol. 2, Page 21 [blot]

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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d of March 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7, 1838.

State of Kentucky
Garrard County  SS
     On this the sixth day of June 1843 personally appeared before me James H Kemper, a justice of the peace in and for the County of Garrard and State aforesaid Mary Bryant resident of the County of Garrard in the State of Kentucky aged seventy five years this present month of June, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 5 of March 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolution [?]; That she is the widow of John Bryant who was a private in the Malitia [sic] of the Virginia line and served in Colonel Hubbards regiment and Captain Porters Company, and that she received thirty dollars per annum under the act of July 7, 1838. And that she is still the widow of the said John Bryant deceased never having since married.
        her
Mary X Bryant
      mark

Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written and the said Mary Bryant is personally known to me, and is reputed to be the widow of John Bryant deceased.
Jas. H. Kemper J.P.G.C.

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State of Kentucky
Garrard County  SS
 I Alex R McKee Clerk of the Court of Garrard County, certify that James N. Kemper is a magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
     In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 8th day of June 1843.

Alex R. McKee  Clerk
Garrard County Court

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Ho. of Rep.
        9 Dec 1839
Hon J. R. Poinsett.
     Sir:
I request the following information from the Pension office in your department--viz--What was the warrant of pension granted to John Bryant of Garrard County Kentucky, under the Act of 1832? And to avoid misapprehension I would state, that there were 2 pensions of that name in Garrard County (pensioners_ one of whom died in 1833 & the other about 1838.
    This enquiry relates to the former.
          very respy,
          S. H. Anderson

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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of John Bryant 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 ware 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?
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 17, 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 brief respecting to his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason for not obtaining
 it?
XIII. If the applicant has not 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?
XIV. +If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness as to his service? Yes
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate whom administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? Yes
Has the proper official certified to make the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? Yes
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such and age, to have personal knowledge of the applicant's service? Yes
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 answered? Yes
EXPLANATORY NOTES
*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 recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the grades: For___ year___ Month, and___ days, I served as a___  For___ months and___ days, I served as a___: and for such service I claim a pension

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House of Rep
9 June 1840
Sir,
On behalf of Mrs Mary Bryan I hereby state that she claims her pension under the act of 1838 + releases any claims she may have made under the act of 1836
Respectfully
Your ob servant
W J Graves
J L Edwards esq
com of pensions
Washington

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John Bryants
application for a pension
Letcher
Feb. 5
(on) the right side: A L M this day WIlliams

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State of Kentucky
Franklin County(illegible)
This day William Forsee a resident of Franklin County, personally appeared before me James Shannon as Justice of the peace of sd county of Franklin and as such one of the judges of the county count of sd county, and made an oath that the statements contained in the foregoing affidavit are true to the best of his knowledge & belief - and I do further certify that I am an acquaintance with said Forsee, and that he is a man of good character for honesty and integrity
Given under my hand this 22nd January 1833.
James Shannon J. P.
Franklin county set I Alexander H Rennick clerk of  (illegible) court for the county aforesaid Do certify that James Shannon whose name is signed to the foregoing certificate was at the time of signing the same and now is and acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid duly commissioned and (illegible) each and that due faith and credit is and ought to be given to all his act as such.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 25th day of January 1833.
A. H. Rennick esq

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State of Kentucky
Franklin County(illegible)
This day William Forsee a resident of Franklin County, personally appeared before me James Shannon as Justice of the peace of sd county of Franklin and as such one of the judges of the county count of sd county, and made an oath that the statements contained in the foregoing affidavit are true to the best of his knowledge +  belief - and I do further certify that I am an acquaintance with said Forsee, and that he is a man of good character for honesty and integrity
Given under my hand this 22nd January 1833.
James Shannon J. P.
Franklin county set I Alexander H Rennick clerk  of the court for the county aforesaid Do certify that James Shannon whose name is signed to the foregoing certificate was at the time of signing the same and now is and acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified [partly covered by seal] as such and that due faith and is and ought to be given to all his act as such.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my (illegible) office the seal of my office this 25th day of January 1833.
A. H. Rennick esq

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The affidavit of William Forsee states that he was a soldier of the revolution, that he served in Virginia under Captain Isaac Porter + others. That while he was in said service he was acquainted with John Bryant now of Garrard County Kentucky then of the County of Cumberland Virginia where this applicant then lived and which was afterwards made the County of Powhatan Virginia. That he knew that said Bryant was in the (crossed out) service of the United States in the Virginia Militia that he served with him several times in the same companies. that he has read the Declaration of said Bryant made to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832 and that he believes the whole of it to be true as much of it came under his this applicants own observation he further states that said Bryant is a man of both and respectability and full faith is given to his statement on oath or otherwise.
William Forsee

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House of Rep
28 May 1840
Sir
I herewith forward you the papers in the case of Mrs Mary Bryant for a pension, I suppose the Certificate of the Clerk + her declaration are all the proof necessary. I know Mrs Bryant well and  there is not a more respectable lady in Ky or one more respectably related. She has a number of grandchildren over 30 years of age + descendants [?] over 100 I should suppose from my acquaintances with her family
I also forward you a letter from her son Wm O Bryant upon the subject of the claim of Old Col McKey's representation. He was the father of the Hon Saml  McKey some years ago in Congress + at his death among the most distinguished men of Ky.  May I ask your Earliest attention to these two cases + a return of Mr Bryants letter with your reply
Respectfully W J Graves
J L Edwards Com of Pens

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Washington
3 June 1840
Sir
Yours of the first came to hand stating that the declaration of Mrs Mary Bryan [sic] declaration ought to be made under the act of 1838. That which she has made contains), I suppose, all the material  necessary to be in one prepared under the act of 1838 and if so I suppose the form is not very material. Upon the subject of Mrs Bryant's identity I suppose I would testify satisfactorally. She is the daughter of my great grand father, the sister of my grandmother and lives, now within two miles of where her husband settled shortly after their marriage + within twelve miles of where I was born and grew up to manhood. I was to see her last fall + know her to be the person she represents herself to be
respectfully yr ob Servant
Wm J Graves

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House of Rep
31 March 1840
J L Edwards Esq
Com of Pensions
Sir: Please inform me whether John Bryant, of the  county of Garrard (insert) Ky who has died  
within the last four years, was a pensioner + if so what was the annual amount he drew. I wish you also to forward me a copy of the declaration which his widow will have to make, + all necessary directions to enable her to draw a pension. I enclose you a letter from the son of Mrs Bryant which you will please return with your answer
respectfully
yr ob Servant
W J Graves

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7111 5069
Mary Bryant
of John
Kentucky
Suspended
let 1 June1841
Hon. W. J. Graves
do. 6 June 1840

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7111
Mary Bryant of Johns Kentucky admitted for Pension $30.00 
Capt Huges Col Randolph Va.
Died 4 July 1833
Act 7 July 1838.
Hon. W. J. Graves
H. R

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Lexington, Ky
Jan. 24, 1940
Mr. H.D Hiller
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you please furnish me with the information contained in the Pension Certificate of the following:

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1 - Samuel Plummer, born Frederick Co., Md., 1754 died Ousley Co., Ky., 1850 according to Newman's book on Maryland Revolutionary Records - Private Militia -
2. John Bryant, private Va. Militia - 8-22-1833 Died in Garrard Co., Ky.
Thanking you for same 
I am,
Sincerely,
Mrs. W.E. Bach
163 Bell Ch West
Lexington, Ky.


[stamped:  Received Jan 26 1940]

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Louis E. Bryant.
(illegible) Tenn Apr. 24, 1893
D.T Murphy, Esq
Acting Com. Pensions
Washington D.C. 
Dear Sir - Your kind form to hand. After the close of the war John Bryant moved to Lancaster  Ky what is now Garrard Co he was married Mary Owsley a few year later and settled at Bryantsville Samuel Co. a place nine miles from Lancaster, I do (illegible) that he was a pensioner. His wifes name was Mary Owsley Bryant, she dies before he died. She was the daughter of the man who was afterwards Governor Owsley of Ky.
Since writing to the department I have run across some nine definitive information regarding John Bryants service.  He together with his brother William, his gather James and his uncle Isaac were all in the Continental army or perhaps the Va. Militia. They enlisted from the "Mannakin Town" which was the name of a district lying near Goochland Co. Va. They were all at the battle of

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Guilford C.H. N.C.  Isaac was wounded in the hand. After the war John Bryant was a government surveyor. I find  the following warrant issued to John Bryant in the record in the Council Chambers Richmond Va.
#2139. |  Dec. 16, 1783 | 100 acres | 3 yrs Service Contin. Line B1. P. 453
#6386. | Jan. 27, 1808  | 200 " | 1 m service " " " "2, "594
#6585. } Mar 21, 1823 |  200 " | 3 yrs " sergeant "  "  " 3 " 120.
This last reads, Given to Thos Miller his atty the 20th same month (see voucher), and on the back it reads Sept. 20, 1823 Rec'd of the Reg of the said office a Military Land warrant for 200 acres #6585 issued this day to Jno Bryant
Jno Watkins atty for Jno Bryant

Rec'd the above warrant of Jno Watkins to forward to Ky (illegible) to instructions re'd
Thos Miller
The Va troops who served at Guilford CH. were.
Lawson Va. Regiment Militia
Stephens " " "
Goode " "
Campbell " " Regular
Morgan " "
Huges " "
If you can help me out any in this search I will appreciate it highly, Any [?] pertaining to James, Isaac, Jno or William Bryant will be gratefully received
Yours Truly L.E. Bryant

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Mrs. W.E. Bach
GENEALOGIST AND COMPILER OF 
HISTORAL RECORDS OF THE STATE OF KENTUCKY
Specializes in Central and Eastern Kentucky Records
163 Bell Court West
Phone 3446
LEXINGTON KENTUCKY
January 23, 1940
Mr. H. D. Hiller, Administrator
Veterans Administration
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Please furnish me with all the information contained in the pension papers of Joseph Nickell, who served in Augusta County, Virginia, 1782 -Greenbriar Militia-Capt. James Henderson Company.
I do not know as to whether he received a pension or not-His is supposed to have removed to Ky., in 1788. He died in Morgan County, Ky.
Thanking you, I am,
Yours very truly,
 Mrs. W.E. Bach
P.S. Jospeh Nickell born 1750-Died 1829

[date stamped: RECEIVED Jan 25 1940 MAIL SUB-DIV Reader No. 25 VETS ADM

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Southern Railway System Office of the Chief Engineer Washington D.C.
B. HERMAN CHIEF ENGIEER
J.B. AKERS ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEER
April 8, 1932
COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
If such is available, would certainly appreciate the war records of the following Bryant's in the Revolutionary Army:
James Bryant
William Bryant
John Bryant
Isaac Bryant
Thomas Bryant
of Powhatan County, Va. or Cumberland Co, Va.
I have a record of where Thomas Bryant was killed at Guilford Court House, N.C., March 15th, 1781.
John Bryant made application for pension 138, said he was seventy two (72) years old.
Isaac Bryant was wounded at Guilford Court House.
All the above records are faint and are taken from letters.
If records of the above relatives are available, they would certainly be appreciated by me.
Yours very truly,
R. C. Bryant
Room 804 - Southern Railway Bldg.,
McPherson Square.
City.
20 LB L

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Stamp Enclosed
returned
Bethany, Mo.
Aug. 16, 1929
U.S. Dept. Of Interior,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Sear Sirs: - I would like to get the Revolutionary war record of John Bryant (underlined) who was a private and sergeant under Capt. Hughes and Poter, and under Colonels Nelson, Randolph, and Good as a volunteer in the Virginia troops. The pension certification to John Bryant dated Aug. 20, 1832. What would be the cost of this record?
I also wish to get the Revolutionary war record of James Bryant Jr. who was the father of the above John Bryant. James Bryant served in the battle of Guilford. What would be the cost of this record?
Very respectfully,
Mrs. Arthur Meek

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Commissioner of Pension
Washington - D.C.
Dear Sir
I come again for information as to the revolutionary services of an ancestor: but this time it is only concerning the place of record.
We have an old letter from the Bureau of Pensions, signed D. I Murphy, Commissioner.
This letter gives the record in full of John Bryant, but does not give the documents, volume, page or whatever is descriptive; and that is required by the D.A.R.

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for whose use I am begging your aid I learn that John Bryant made application for pension on August 20, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Garrard Co. Ky, and 72 years of age, having been born in Cumberland Co, Va, June 1, 1760. His pension was granted Aug. 22, 1932: he drew that till his death. He served under Captains Hughes and Porter, and Col Nelson, Randolph and Goode as a volunteer in the Va Troops
He enlisted in May 1780, a resident then of Powhattan Co.
He died July 4, 1833, and his widow received said pension.
If I may have the name, or number of the documents that give me this record, please believe that I will be most grateful for your kindness.
Very sincerely yours
Margaret W. Mellett (a pensioner, too)
314 West Euclid Ave
Petersburg, Kans.
March 2nd 1926.

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May 21, 1918
Mrs. M. A. Christopher
502 Florence Court
Washington D.C.
Military record of John Bryant a Rev. soldier Va W8390-

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J.N.M.I. Revo. Sec
GEO. R. BRYANT AND CO.
GROCERY SPECIALTIES
THE OLD CORNER STORE
PLATTSBURG, MISSOURI
July 29th, 1916.
Bureau of Pension,
Department of Interior
Hon Commissioner.
Mr. Gaylord Saltzgaber
Sir:- will you kindly furnish me a statement of the military record of John Bryant a soldier of the War of Revolution, I have to advise that he made application for pension on August 20th, 1832, when he was a resident of Garrard County Kentucky, and 72 years of age.
Yours very respectfully,
(illegible) Bryant

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(stamp)
Jan 25 1916

(Image)
Foster's Weather Bureau

28 T Street, N.E. 
Washington, D.C. 
Jan 22, 1916

Depart Interior
Rev War War Pensions

Herewith one dollar in currency. If not sufficient please notify me.
I desire a copy of the Revolutionary War Records of John Bryant, Sergeant in Capt Hughes' Co of Virginia troops. Pension granted Aug 22 1832:
I desire this to use in application for membership in Sons and daughters of the American Revolutionary War

Respectfully,
W.T. Foster

(Stamp)
Finance Division
Jan 25 191-
Bureau of Pensions

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Bureau of Pensions,
Finance Division.

Jan 25, 1916
Chief Law Division,

Sir:
I have this day received from W. T. Foster [Begin crossed out text] draft No. [End crossed out text] cash [Begin crossed out text] for [End crossed out text]  $1.00/100, requesting [Begin crossed out text] post office addresses [end of crossed out text] copy of record as per letter herewith.

in Rev. War pension claim of John Bryant Va troops Widow's File No. 8390.
$1 returned to Mr. Foster Feb. 8, 1916 A. Wilson Chief of Rev War Soldiers

Very respectfully,
W. N. Campbell
Chief of Division

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(Stamp)
Law Div-
Jan 25 1-
Received-

(Letter)
February 8, 1916

Mr. W. T. Foster,
28 T Street, N. E. 
Washington, D.C.

Sir:
In response to your letter of the 24th ultimo, you are furnished a report of the service of John Bryant Revolutionary War pensioner, Widow's File No. 8390, for which no fee is charged, and therefore the one dollar in currency which you forwarded to this Bureau is herewith returned.

Very respectfully,
G M Saltzgaber
Commissioner

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107 Gale Ave. River Forest, Ill.
Nov. 2 - 1914.

Pension Officer :
Gentlemen
In reply to your request for more information regarding the war record of John Bryant of Virginia I can say that he enlisted in May 1780 and was a resident at that time of Powhatan Co. Virginia. He married Mary Owsley in 1786. John was granted a pension in 1832, and after his death his wife received a pension. He was born in Cumberland Co. Virginia Jan 1, 1760, and died in Kentucky July 4, 1833. He was in the Virginia troops as a private and a sergeant under Captain Hughes and Porter and Colonels Nelson, Randolph, and Goode.

Very respectfully,
Mr. Chas D. Brown
107 Gale Ave. River Forest, Ill.

(Stamp)
Nov 3 1914
U.S. Office

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(Stamp)
Pension 
U.S. Office
Apr 29 1897

Dr. G. W. H. Kemper,
Muncie, Indiana

Muncie, Ind. April 7 1897

HOn. H. Clay Evans,
Com. of Pensions,
Dear Sir:
I would be pleased to ascertain some facts concerning my grandfather - [Begin underlined text] John Bryant [End underlined text] who was a soldier of the Revolution. He was born January 1st 1760, and died July 4th, 1833. He was a pensioner.
Would be glad to know the length of service, with whom he served, and the general facts in a concise statement.
I will gladly pay any expense. Hoping I am not asking too great a favor, I am,
Yours Truly,
G. M. H. Kemper
Former Ass't Surgeon 17th Indiana Vols.

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O. W. & N: Div.
Department of the Interior,
Bureau of Pensions,

Washington. D.C. Apr 22 1897
Respectfully returned to the writer, who is requested to furnish, for purposes of identification, as much as possible of the information called for below.
H Clay Evans
Commissioner

Full name of soldier: John Bryant
Place of residence before service: (Town, county, and State, if possible) Powhatan Co. Virginia
Place of residence after service: (Town, county, and State, if possible) Garrard Co Kentucky.
Date of death (as near as possible):
July 4th, 1833
Christian name of widow: Mary (Owsley) Bryant
Did either he or his widow receive a pension? He did at (illegible) or two years.
Remarks: Was born in 1760
Your name and address: G. W. H. Kemper
Muncie, Indiana

(Stamp)
U.S. Pension Office
Apr 29 1897

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Revolutionary Service
O. W. & N. Div.

Memoranda
Please supply as much as possible of the data called for below.

Full name of soldier: John Bryant
Place of residence before service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.) Powhatan Co Va
Place of residence after service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.) Lancaster, Garrard Co Ky
Date of death (as near as possible): Died at above place 1833
Christian name of widow: Mary
Did either he or his widow receive pension? Pension was granted 1832
Remarks: Want to know to what regiment he belonged 
how long he served 
was he an officer 
was his father James B a soldier
Your name and address: J. C. Bryant
c/o N. B. Petters
attorneys room
Bureau Pensions

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J.D. Roberts, Pres.
W. H. Russell, V. P. & Gen. M'G'R.

Coal mines and Coke Ovens,
Harriman, Tenn.

East Tennessee Mining Co.,
Miners and Shippers of 
Coal, Coke and Iron Ore.
Office of L. E. Bryant, Gen. Supt.

J.K. Hayward, Auditor.
L.E. Bryant, Gen. Supt.

Iron mines,
Harriman and Welcker Mines, Tenn.

Harriman, Tenn., June 14 1893
Hon Wm Lochen - 
Comm. Pensions
Washington D.C.

Dear Sir - In further reference to the matter of John Bryant's service in the Am Revolution it has occurred to me that I might provide copies of The paper filed with his application for a pension, as stated by you in your letter to me some days ago, I would be very willing to pay whatever charge were necessary to procure these papers. Hoping to hear favorably from you soon.
Yours Truly,
L. E. Bryant

John Bryant filed his application for pension Aug 1832, was then living in Garrard Co. Ky.

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Louis E. Bryant.
Harriman Tenn June 12 1893
Hon. Wm. Lochen, Esq.
Comm. of Pensions -
Wash D.C.

Dear Sir - Your very kind favor of May 18 regarding the military history of John Bryant. ti hand, for which accept my sincere thanks. Would it be too much trouble to get a like statement regarding the service of his father James Bryant, his uncle Thos Bryant and Isaac Bryant and his brother Wm Bryant. John, Isaac, James, and Wm. were all in The battle of Guildford C.H. & Isaac was shot in the hand. The land warrants issued to [?] Wm state he served 7 years. Those to Thomas say he was a lieutenant. Also I would like to know the service record of my maternal great grandfather General (?) Mac Elhaney who was either in The revolution or War of 1812. [crossed out text] Also [end of crossed out text] He lived after 1850 in Bath Co. Ky. Also, the record of Simon Dudley an uncle who was in The War of 1812 or 1845-46. Simon Dudley enlisted from some where near Fleming County Ky, his home up to his death in 186-(?). I am aware that such requests must be very numerous and that they entail a great deal of work, but hope you will understand how much I will appreciate any kindness from you in regards to this search.
Yours Truly,
L. E. Bryant

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Louis E. Bryant 
Harriman Tenn Jan 18 1893

The Honorable The -
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C -

(Stamp)
U.S. Pension Office
APR 27 1893

Dear Sir - It is not a desire to establish a claim for pension, but simply to complete a family record, with something authentic that I am led to bother you with the following request. I wrote the enclosed letter to the War Office. It will explain itself. Can you help me out any? I would appreciate any assistance very highly. Hoping to hear favorably from you soon.
Very Truly Yours,
Louis E. Bryant

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(First Page)
Jan 16 355701 1893
(Stamp)
U.S. Pension Office
JAN 23 1893

Harriman, Tenn
Jany. 13, 1893

John Bryant 
Lt. & Capt War of the Revolution enlisted in Cullpepper [sic] C.H. Va 1775-80

L.E. Bryant
Asks for information regarding the military service of this officer

(Stamp)
U.S. Pension Office
APR 27 1893

R&P.

(Second Page)
[Image of finger pointing to the right] Address: "Chief of the Record and Pension Office, War Department, Washington, D.C."

Record and Pension Office,
War Department,
Washington, Jany. 16th, 1893

Respectfully returned to 

Mr. L. E. Bryant,
Harriman, Tennessee.

The records of the Revolutionary war are on file in the office of the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.

(Stamp)
U.S. Pension Office
JAN 23 1893

B
[begin crossed out text] No Record [end of crossed out text]
By authority of the Secretary of War:
F. C. Ainsworth 
Colonel, U.S. Army, Chief of Office

Per
(300a)

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J.D. Roberts, Pres.
W. H. Russell, V. P. & Gen. M'G'R.
L. E. Bryant, Gen. Supt.

Coal Mines,
Byrd Mines,
Frozen Head.

Coke Ovens,
Harriman, Tenn.
Frozen Head, Tenn.

East Tennessee Mining Co.,
Miners and Shippers of
Coal, Coke and Iron Ore.
Capital Stock, $1,000,000.
Office of J.K. Hayward, Auditor.

Josephus Michell, Sec'y.
J.D. Wolstenholme, Treasurer.
J.K. Hayward, Auditor.

Iron Mines.
Walden's Ridge,
Welcker,
Eureka,
Round Island.

Harriman, Tenn., Jan, 13. 93

The Honorable -
The Secretary of War - 
Washington D.C -

Dear Sir - Pardon my bothering your department at a time when it is probably very busy, but I am exceedingly anxious for some information regarding a man who enlisted in The Continental Army at Cullpepper [sic] Court House Va some time between 1775 - 80. His name was John Bryant and he was promoted first to lieutenant and after-wards Captain. After the close of the war his record is known, and there is a tradition in the family that he served seven years and fought at a battle near Guilford Crt. House N.C. his house before coming to Cullpepper [sic].
I would appreciate very kindly any information regarding Capt. Bryant, or any information as to persons in historical societies where I could procure such additional information. Hoping to hear favorably from you I am 

Yours Truly,
L. E. Bryant

38750
35796
12299

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February 10, 1940
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Mrs. W.E. Bach
163 Bell Court West,
Lexington, Kentucky

BA-J/CC
John Bryant
W. 8390(illegible)

Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letters in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Joseph Nickell who served in the Virginia militia and in 1788 moved to Kentucky, of Samuel Plummer born in 1754, in Frederick County, Maryland, and of John Bryant who served with the Virginia troops, pensioned August 22, 1833 and died in Kentucky.
There is no claim for pension on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of a Joseph Nickell, under any spelling of that surname, who served in the Virginia troops. The Revolutionary War pension records of Samuel Plummer and John Bryant are furnished you herewith.

Very truly yours,
A.D. Hiller
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator.

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February 13, 1940

Mrs. W.E. Bach
163 Bell Court West
Lexington, Kentucky

BA-J/AWF
John Bryant 
W. 8390

Dear Madam:
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, W. 8390, based upon military service of John Bryant in the War of the Revolution.
John Bryant was born January 1, 1760, in Cumberland County, Virginia. The name of his parents were not given. 
While a resident of Cumberland County, (that part which was later Powhatan County) Virginia, John Bryant volunteered sometime in May, 1780, served three months as private in Captain Robert Hughes' Virginia Company. He served from sometime in February 1781, as substitute for James Bryant six months as private in Colonel Beverly Randolph's Virginia regiment, and was in the battle of Guilford Court House. He enlisted later in 1781, served six months as orderly sergeant in Captain Isaac Porter's Company, Colonel Robert Goode's Virginia regiment. 
John Bryant moved to Kentucky sometime in 1786. He was allowed pension on his application executed August 20, 1832, then a resident of Garrard County, Kentucky.
His postoffice address in 1833, was Lancaster, Kentucky, and in that year it was stated that he had

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been High Sheriff of Garrard County, Kentucky, and several times a member of the Kentucky Legislature.
John Bryant died July 4, 1833, in Garrard County, Kentucky. 
John Bryant married May 18 or 25, 1786, in Lincoln County, Kentucky, Mary Owsley. She was born in the month of June, 1768, place of her birth not stated, nor are the names of her parents shown.
The widow, Mary Bryant, was allowed pension on her application executed May 18, 1840, at which time she was living in Garrard County, Kentucky. 
Their son, William O. Bryant, was living in 1840, and reference was made then to a number of their grandchildren over thirty years of age, number of grandchildren not given.
One W. J. Graves or Groves, born in Garrard County, Kentucky, stated in 1840, that the widow, Mary Bryant, was the daughter of his great grandfather, and sister of his grandmother, but gave no names. 
It is not shown that the James Bryant for whom John Bryant served as a substitute was a relative.
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible data relative to family.
In order to obtain the data of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and

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possibly the date of death of the widow, Mary Bryant, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data:
Mary Bryant, widow of John Bryant
Certificate # 1785
Issued September 5, 1843
Rate $30.00 per annum
Commenced March 4, 1843
Act of March 3, 1843
Kentucky Agency

Very truly yours
A.D. Hiller
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator

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April 15, 1932

Mr. R.C. Bryant 
Room 804- Southern Railway Building 
McPherson Square
Washington, D.C.

John Bryant - W. 8390
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
BA-J/MMHF

Dear Sir:
The data furnished herein obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, w. 8390, based upon the military service of John Bryant in that war.
John Bryant was born January 1, 1760, in Cumberland County (the part which was later Powhatan County) Virginia, he volunteered in May, 1780, and served three months as private in Captain Robert Hughes' Virginia Company: he enlisted in February, 1781, served sic months as private in Colonel Beverly Randolph's Virginia Regiment and was in the battle of Guilford, he enlisted again, in summer 1781, and served six months as orderly sergeant in Captain Isaac Porter's Company, Colonel Robert Goode's Virginia Regiment. In 1786, he moved to Kentucky.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 20, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Garrard County, Kentucky. In 1833 his postoffice was Lancaster, Kentucky and in that year it was stated he had been high sheriff of Garrard County, Kentucky and several times a member of the Kentucky Legislature. 
He died July 4, 1833, in Garrard County, Kentucky.
Soldier married May 18 or 25, 1786, iN Lincoln County, Kentucky, Mary Owsley, born June, 1768.
Soldier's widow, Mary, was allowed pension on her application executed May 18, 1840, while a resident of Garrard County, Kentucky.
One son, William O. Bryant, was living in 1840 and there was a number of soldier's grandchildren over thirty years of age, no names given and no other children's names stated.
One W.J. Graves or Groves, born in Garrard County, Kentucky, stated in 1840 that soldier's widow, Mary, was the daughter of his great grandfather and sister of his grandmother but gave no names and there are no further family data.

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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
MMHF

November 21, 1929.

Mrs. Arthur Meek,
Bethany,
Missouri.

Dear Madam:
I advise you that photostatic copes of papers on file in Revolutionary War claims of John Bryant and his widow Mary (W. 8390) will be furnished you upon request at fifteen cents a page and should you desire certification allow twenty-five cents additional. 
The number of pages to be copied is nineteen.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to show a claim for pension on file on account of the services of James Bryant as described by you.
Very truly yours,

Earl D. Church,
Commissioner.

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(Stamp)
U.S. Pension Office
Oct 2 1929

Bethany, Mo.
Sept. 30, 1929

U.S. Dept. of Interior,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sirs: - Your letter of Sept. 6th at hand. I would like to know the cost of a photostatic copy of Rev. War pension claims, W. 8390 of John [beginning of underlined text] Bryant [end of underlined text] who was born Jan. 1, 1760 in Cumberland Co. Va.
Would be pleased if you will give me the Rev. record of James Bryant,. who was born 1720 and died in Va. His first wife was Jane Gurrant. Had 4 children, John, William, Jane, and Sarah.

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His second wife was Jane Forsee and was the mother of 4 children, - James, Stephen, Silas, and Mary.
Also please advise me the cost of a photostatic copy of the Rev. record of said James Bryant. This James Bryant was the son of James Bryant Sr. and his wife Elizabeth Lafever.

Respectfully,
Mrs. Arthur Meek

P.S. James Bryant Jr. was engaged in the battle of Guilford.

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Rev. &1812 Wars Section.
MMHF

September 6, 1929.

Mrs. Arthur Meek,
Bethany,
Missouri.

Dear Madam:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 8390, it appears that John Bryant was born January 1, 1760 in Cumberland County, Virginia.
While a resident of Cumberland County (the part that was later Powhatan County) Virginia he volunteered in May 1780 and served three months as private in Captain Robert Hughes' Virginia Company. 
He enlisted in February 1781, served six months as private in Colonel Beverly Randolph's Virginia Regiment and was in the battle of Guilford.
He enlisted again, in summer 1781 and served six months as orderly sergeant in Captain Isaac Porter's Company, Colonel Robert Goode's Virginia Regiment. 
In 1786 he moved to Kentucky.
He was allowed pension on his application executed in August 20, 1832 at which time he was a resident of Garrard

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County, Kentucky. In 1833 his post office was Lancaster, Kentucky, and in that year it was stated he had been high sheriff of Garrard County, Kentucky and several times a member of the Kentucky legislature. He died July 4, 1833 in Garrard County, Kentucky.
Soldier married May 18 or 25, 1786 in Lincoln County, Kentucky, Mary Owsley, born June 1768.
She was allowed pension on her application executed May 18, 1840 while a resident of Garrard County, Kentucky. 
One son William O. Bryant was living in 1840 and there were then a number of soldier's grandchildren over thirty years of age, no names given and no other children's names stated. 
In order to identify the record of James Bryant as much as possible of the following data is essential: 
approximate dates of birth and death, place of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow.
Very truly yours,

(Handwritten text)
One W. J. Graves or Groves, in Garrard Co Ky, stated in 1840 that soldier's widow Mary was daughter of his gr. gr. father and sister of his grandmother. There are no other fam. data than this & what is given in history -

E. W. Morgan,
Acting Commissioner.

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Rev. and 1812
War Section.

April 17, 1926

Margaret W. Mellette
314 W. Euolid St
Pittsburg, Kane.

Madam:
I have to advise you, that the data, which was furnished by this Bureau, relative to John Bryant (W. 8390), was obtained from the papers in his original pension claims, and that of his widow, Mary; and not from any printed documents or volume.

Respectfully,

Winfield Scott,
Commissioner.

Filed by Miss Wilson

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Rev. War Section.

February 7, 1916.

Mr. W.T. Foster,
28 Street N. E.
Washington, D.C.

Sir: 
In response to your letter dated the twenty-fourth ultimo, you are advised that the papers in claim W.File No. 8390, Rev. War, show that John Bryant was allowed pension on his application executed August 20, 1838, at which time he was a resident of Garrard County, Kentucky. 
He stated that he was born January 1, 1760, in Cumberland County, Virginia, and resided in Powhatan County, Virginia, when he entered the Virginia troops; volunteered in May 1780, under Captain Robert Hughes and served three months; enlisted in February 1781, Captain not stated, under Colonel Beverly Randolph, engaged in the battle of Guilford, served six months; enlisted in the Summer of 1781, and served as Orderly Sergeant in Captain Isaac Porter's company, under Colonel Robert Goode, six months.
Solider married in Lincoln County, Kentucky, May 25, 1786, Mary Owsley. He died July 4, 1833, and she

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was allowed pension on her application executed May 18, 1840, at which time she was a resident of Garrard County, Kentucky, and seventy-one years of age.
The only child referred to is William O. Bryant who was alive in 1840.

Very respectfully,
G. M. Saltzgaber
Commissioner.

Bryant - 2 -

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No John Bryan
of Garrard Co Ky
in flat

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April 26, 1911.

Hon. Joshua W. Alexander,
House of Representatives.

My deer Mr. Alexander:
In response to your letter dated the 23rd and received the 25th instant, requesting information for Miss Ida B. Miller of Gallatin, Missouri, I have the honor to advise you that from the papers in claim Wid. File No. 8,390, it appears that John Bryant [underlined t] was allowed pension August 22, 1838 on his application executed August 20, 1832, at which time he was a resident of [beginning of underlined text] Garrard [end of underlined text] County, Kentucky. He alleged that he was born January 1, 1760, in Cumberland County, Virginia, and resided in Powhatan County, Virginia, when he enlisted and served as follows: From May, 1780, under Captain Robert Hughes; three months. From February, 1781, under Colonel Beverly Randolph, (Captain not stated) engaged in the battle of Guilford: six months. Summer of 1781, as Orderly Sergeant in Captain Isaac Porter's company, under Colonel Robert Goode; six months.
Soldier married in Lincoln County, Kentucky, May 25, 1786, Mary Owsley; he died July 4, 1833, and she was allowed pension on her application executed May 18, 1840. at which time she was a resident of Garrard County, Kentucky, and seventy-one years of age. Only child referred to is William O. Bryant who was alive in 1840. 
(There is no Revolutionary War pension claim for John Bryan [underlined n] of Garrard County, Kentucky) 

Very respectfully,

Commissioner.