Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 9504, George Vandever, Va.

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5713 South Carolina
George Vandercoy of Pickens Dist in the State of South Carolina who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Lane of the Regt. commanded by Col. Eskridge in the Virginia militia time for 11 mo. from 1780.
Inscribed on the Roll of South Carolina at the rate of 31 Dollars 66 Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 111 day of Febry 1833 and sent Hon Wm R Griffin 24. R.
Arrears to 14th of September 1832 54. 99 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 March 1833 18 33
Diff 73 32
Seal June 6, 1833.
{ Revolutionary Claim. Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Henny H. Syngle Clerk Book D. Vol. 18 Page 100

George Vandiver

The State of South Carolina } On the day of October Pickens District. } Personally appeared in Open Court before the Judge of Pickens District George Vandiver resident of the State and District aforesaid, aged sixty eight years the 28 th Dec r next. 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 the seventh of June 1832. that he entered the service in the State of Virginia. Loudoun County as a Substa- tute in October 1780 under Capt. Lane. Col. Eskridge with whom I remained one month dismissed until further orders. my next tour was under commenced 4 th Ap r 1781 under Capt. Bevers. Col. Alexander. for a tour of three months at the ex- piration of which time was discharged at Brock- bridge on Potomac River, Orange County, Virginia my next tour commenced about 1 st July under Capt. Linton, Col. Summers, rendezvous at Lacey's Tavern Loudoun County Virginia for three months at the expiration of the time was discharged near York Town Virginia my next tour of three under Capt. McClannan for three months rende- vous at Winchester Barracks. discharged at said place after the expiration of the time about the 1 st Jan y . about 18 th Jan y commenced another tour under Capt. Anderson, Col. Holmes. served about a month and half at Winchester Barracks was discharged. my discharges are all lost and I know of no documentary evidence that I can procure to testify to my services before State and thereby relinquish every claim whatsoever to a Pension or annuity except the present and de- clare that my name is not on the Pension Rolls of the agency of any State 1 st Where and in what year were you born In the State of Virginia Loudoun County and in the year 1754.

2 d Have you any record of your age
I have a written record of my age
3 Where were you living when called into Service where have you lived when called into Service where have you lived since the revolutionary War and where do you now live.
I lived in Loudoun County in Virginia when I entered the Service I removed to South Carolina in 1783. to Fairfield District removed from thence to Pendleton  Heffern District in 1794 and now live in Pickens District being a part of Pendleton District.
4 How were you called into Service, were you drafted did you volunteer or were you a Substitute
I substituted the the first I was my fourth I was drafted my fifth I was a volunteer was in no general engagement.
5 State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the Troops, when you served such continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your Service
This Interrogatory is answered in the body of my Statement, except I was under Genl Stevens, Genl Nelson
6 Did you receive any discharge and if so by whom was it given and what has become of it.
I received three written discharges one near York one at Brandy Bridge one at Winchester Barracks do not recollect correctly by whom one I think was by M c Anderson

Sworn to and subscribed in open Court William L. Keith Clerk George Vandever
We Thomas Dawson a clergyman residing in the State of South Carolina Pickens District and David Sloan residing in the same place hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Rev. George Vandever who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be sixty eight years of age that he is respected and beloved in his own neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written
In open Court William L. Keith Clerk } Thomas Dawson D. Sloan
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states and the court further states certifies that it appears to them Thomas Dawson who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in the State of South Carolina Pickens Dist. and that David Sloan who has also signed the same is a resident in South Carolina Pickens Dist. and are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit. Richard Gault

I William L Keith Clerk of the Court of Genl Sessions and common Pleas do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of the application of George Vandam for a Pension In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of office the day and date heretofore mentioned —
William L Keith B.C. S.W. C.P.

George Bundiver of South Carolina admit for N o private 34.66
Gen Griffin

BRIEF in the case of  Richd Geo Vandiver of Pickens 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?  3. How old is he? 68  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.   Years, Months, Days.     Oct In 1780 1 Pri Gen. Capt Lane. Col. Oskriage   Apl 1781 3 “ Rivers Col. Alexander   July “ 3 “ Linton Col. Sumner   Nov “ 3 “ McAlnaghan   Jay 1782 1 “ Anderson. Col. Holmes   Full Thomas & Nelson  
 5. In what battles was he engaged?  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Southdown 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 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
James M c Cl intock Examining Clerk.

June 10, 1931
Mr. George G. Beaman Taylorville Illinois
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section EEL
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.9504, it appears that George Vandever was born December 23, 1764, in Loudoun County, Virginia.
While residing in Loudoun County, Virginia, he enlisted and served as a private with the Virginia Troops as follows:
From in October, 1780, one month in Captain Lane's Company, Colonel Eskridge's Regiment; from April 4, 1781, three months in Captain Bever's Company, Colonel Alexander's Regiment; from about July 1, 1781, three months in Captain Linton's Company, Colonel Summers' Regiment; after the expiration of this service, three months in Captain McClannan's Company, and was discharged in January, 1782; from about January 10, 1782, one and one-half months in Captain Anderson's Company, Colonel Holmes' Regiment.
After the Revolution, he moved to Fairfield District, South Carolina, locating there in 1783; in 1794, he moved to Pendleton District, South Carolina, and then to Pickens District, South Carolina, where he was residing when he was allowed pension on his application executed in October, 1832.
He died June 6, 1833.
It is not stated that soldier was ever married.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

Revhan
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9504 INVALID.
File No. 9504 George Vandiver Brv. Rev. War.
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index: — Vol. 1 , Page 388
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1914 Oct. 1 Hist. J. Wellington Vandiver.
1922 Nov. 14 History to Lora Bronaugh Saut.
1923 March 6 Hist to Mrs. Robert Sheets. aut.
1929 - Aug 22 - Hist to Mrs Nelson Frazier - Etch
1931 June 10 - Hist to Geo O Beaman - Etch.

MRS. ROBERT SHEETZ Orrick, Missouri
Rev Sec at
To the Commission of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir. Please give me all records you have of George Vandever a private in Virginia Militia - died a pension when 70 yrs of age 1833 - also record of John Whorter of North Carolina.
Very Sincerely
Mary Vandever Sheetz (Mrs Robert Sheetz)

Higginsville Mo.
May 31 - 1929.
United States Pension Department, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:-
I have the honor to request the Pension Record of George and William I. Vandiver of Virginia (State) who were Revolutionary Pensioners.
Yours truly,
Mrs. Wilson Frazier Higginsville, Mo.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section REL
August 22, 1929
Mrs. Wilson Frazier Higginsville Missouri
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.9504, it appears that George Vandever was born December 28, 1764, in Loudoun County, Virginia.
While residing in Loudoun County, Virginia, he enlisted and served as a private with the Virginia Troops as follows:
From in October, 1780, one month in Captain Lane's Company; Colonel Eskridge's Regiment; from April 4, 1781, three months in Captain Bever's Company, Colonel Alexander's Regiment; from about July 1, 1781, three months in Captain Linton's Company, Colonel Summers' Regiment; after the expiration of this service, three months in Captain McClannan's Company and was discharged in January, 1782; from about January 10, 1782, one and one-half months in Captain Anderson's Company, Colonel Holmes' Regiment.
After the Revolution he moved to Fairfield District,

South Carolina, locating there in 1783; in 1794, he moved to Pendleton District, South Carolina, and then to Pickens District, South Carolina, where he was residing when he was allowed pension on his application executed in October, 1832.
He died June 6, 1833.
It is not stated that soldier was ever married.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.
Date of MB death not MB

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J. W. VANDIVER
Lawyer
Talladega, Ala.
Sept. 24, 1914.
Adjutant General, U. S. A. Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly send to me copy of the pension application of George Vandever , granted a pension by the U. S. Government for services in the Virginia militia.
His name appears in a report of the Adjutant Secretary of War, issued in 1835 as follows:
"George Vandever, 70 years of age, now (in 1835) residing in Piccens County, S. C., services in Virginia militia."
Thanking you for your courtesy, I am Very truly Yours,
J. Wellington Vandiver.
Received A.G.O., SEP 28 1914

2501 East 37 Street Kansas City, Missouri. October 9, 1922.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
I am writing for the record of George Vandeveer or Van Der Veer, one and the same person who was a Revolutionary soldier. He entered the service from Virginia. After the war he removed to South Carolina where he received a pension . He was about 70 years old when he received this pension,
If his wife or any member of his family is mentioned in your pension records I wish you would send same information to me. I thought perhaps something would be said about the last pension received by his wife, Her name given. I want every scrap of information you may have of George Vandiver. I do not know in whose command George Vandeveer served during the Revolutionary war.
Very truly,
-Miss. Cora Bronaugh
Please give me the County in South or rather North-Carolina - I think it was Pickens, N. C. and the name of the town if mentioned in the pension record -

PRESIDENT—GEO. G. SEAMAN VICE PRESIDENT—V. V. SEAMAN
WM. T. VANDEVEER CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
VICE PRES. & TREAS.—W. E. DEMING SECRETARY—L. A. TEDROW
THE CORN BELT JOINT STOCK LAND BANK OF TAYLORVILLE INCORPORATED
CAPITAL $250,000.00
TAYLORVILLE, ILL.
April 16, 1931.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
On February 14, 1833, there was placed on the C D pension roll of the United States, the name of George Vandeveer of the State of South Carolina, who is credited with having served in the Virginia militia during the Revolutionary War. The Historical Commission of South Carolina informs me you can probably give me his record. Will you please do so?
I remain
Rev.
Very truly yours,
Geo. G. Seaman Geo. G. Seaman.
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