Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 16010, Joseph Vanmeter, Va.

SERVICE
Va.
Vanneter, Joseph
NUMBER
S. 16010
CONTENTS
carded

Virginia 23.45%
Joseph Vannatter of Hardy - in the State of Va who was a Br  Gen : in the _____ commander by Captain _____ of the Regt - commanded by Col  Hite - in the Va line for 2 years -
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 193 - Dollars 19 7 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th day of Jan y 1844 and sent to Mr. Lucas - J. H. R.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Act June 7, 1832. Recorded by Nathl Pease. — Clerk, Book C Vol. 64 Page 37

9861
Joseph Varnmeters Declaration
Sp: Letter - in this case
Hon. W. Lucas

State of Virginia. Hardy County to wit
On this day 23 rd day of August 1882 personally appears before me the subscriber a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid Joseph Baumeter a resident of the County and State aforesaid aged seventy eight years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to make obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed June the 7 th 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year 1776 with Capt. William Fouse and served in the 12 th regiment of the Virginia line under the following named officers Cols and John Neville James Wood, Maj. — Lyons. and since Capt. Fouse. Lieut. Abraham White and David Williams. That he left the service in 1782 or 1783. That he enlisted for three years but was returned by his Officer for the war. That while stationed at Valley Forge with Genl. Washington and Lafayette he was promoted to an Ensign and so continued throughout the war. That he resided in Hampshire County Virginia when he entered the service, That he was engaged in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, Brifords defeat, That That he marched through Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and into New York to the Hudson and returned through the same States. Through Virginia North Carolina and into South Carolina.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension-roll of any agency in any State. Sworn to and subscribed the day 23 rd
year aforesaid
William Snodgrass
Joseph Baumeter
And the said being so hereby declare their opinion, from the declaration aforesaid, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and serves as he states.
James Earl Gamble Clerk of the County Court of Hardy

do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Joseph Varmater for a pension.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of my office this 23 rd day of Aug. 1832.
Richard Gamble
I James Van Gamble do hereby certify that the above named applicant Joseph Varmater was, at the time of his said declaration made before William Snodgrass Esq., was still is confined in the jail of Henry County for debt.
James Van Gamble

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Joseph Vanmeter a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's ) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. S. 16,010
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1776 Sergeant William Vance James Wood 12 th Va. regt.   July 4, 1779 Insign John Neill 8 th " "   surv to 1782 or 1783 James Wood " " "      
Battles engaged in, Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth & Buford's  Defeat. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Hampshire Co., Va. Date of application for pension, Aug. 23, 1832. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Hardy Co. Virginia. Age at date of application, seventy-eight years. Remarks: There is no family data on file.
Respectfully,
Wayham's Creek
Commissioner.

This is to Certify , That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line, during the Revolutionary War, 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, that a Certificate issued on the 27 th day of February 1783 , in the name of Joseph Wauschauer as Ensign of Infantry for £ 94. 15. 9 , which Certificate appears to have been delivered to Col. Hite and was given for services prior to the 1st January, 1782. Soldier No Ens from 1 st July 79 to 25 Sept. 1780
{ No Seal of Office. }
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 11 th day of January 183 4 .
J. E. Heath AUDITOR.

This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line, during the Revolutionary War, 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, that a Certificate issued on the 27 th day of May 1783 , in the name of Joseph Rammeler as a Sergeant of Infantry for £ 63. 11. 4, which Certificate appears to have been delivered to Col. Hite and was given for services prior to the 1st January, 1782.
{ No Seal of Office. }
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 17 th day of January 1834.
GE Heath AUDITOR.

This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line, during the Revolutionary War, 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, that a Certificate issued on the 27 th day of February 1783 , in the name of Joseph Wanmote as Ensign for £ 94 15. 9, which Certificate appears to have been delivered to Col. Hite and was given for services prior to the 1st January, 1782. To wit. — Ens from 14 July 79 to 25 Sept 1780
{ No Seal of Office. }
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 20 th day of January 183 4 .
J. M c Call AUDITOR.

March 16, 1914.
Miss Sadie Triplett. 831 West Waldo Avenue, Independence, Mo.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the fifth instant, you are advised that the pension and bounty land records of the Revolutionary War fail to show any claim for Joseph Vanmeter, other than Sur. File No. 16,010, and that the papers in said claim fail to show that he emigrated to Ohio.
For the date and place of his death, or last known residence, application should be made to the Auditor for the Interior Department, U. S. Treasury Department, giving him all of the following data:
"Joseph Vanmeter, Certificate No. 23,457, issued January 24, 1834, for $193.19 per annum from March 4, 1831, under the Act of June 7, 1832, at the Virginia Agency."
For information relative to bounty land granted by the State of Virginia, you should apply to the Secretary of that State at Richmond.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

March - 5-1914.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Sir: -
I greatly appreciate your letter of Jan. 30 containing the Revolutionary War record of Joseph Van Meter, of Hardy, Co., Va. Can you tell me whether or not Joseph Van Meter drew a land warrant and if so, where did he lay the claim? I am especially interested in locating him at the time of his death as my ancestor emigrated from Hardy Co., Va., to Pickaway Co., Ohio.
Is there another Joseph Van Meter on record? If there is, will you kindly send me all the information you have concerning him?
Thanking you in advance for your kindness, I am,
Respectfully (Miss) Sadie Triplett
831 W. Waldo Av. Independence, Mo.

The Honorable Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Sir: - It is a family tradition that my great-great-grandfather, Joseph Van Meter served in the Revolution but have no record of his services - He enlisted from Hardy Co. Virginia. Did he draw a pension and if so where was he located at the time he drew the Pension? Joseph Van Meter died in Pickaway Co. Ohio.
Thanking you in advance for an early reply.
I remain Respectfully (Miss) Sadie Triplett Independence, Mo. 831 W. Walds Av.

IN RE.....
VS.....
No.....
D. S. VAN MATRE, ATTORNEY AT LAW AND REAL ESTATE AGENT, 331 JULIANA STREET.
LAND TITLES EXAMINED, ABSTRACTS FURNISHED, TAXES PAID AND RENTS COLLECTED.
Parkersburg, W. Va., Sept 12 th 1892
Hon Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you please give me what information may be contained in your office relating to Joseph Van Metre of Hardy Co Pa who was an Ensign and Sergeant in the Virginia Militia and who was entered on the pension rolls Jan. 24, 1834.
What I more particularly want to know is the date of enlistment and discharge, where he served, his age, date of death, and name of his widow and heirs, or rather children.
I am preparing a genealogical history of the family and desire to procure all the authentic information I can regarding the different members.
Trusting that it will be your pleasure to comply with my request at your earliest convenience, I am,
Very Respectfully D. S. Van Matre.

16.010 INVALID.
1893 - Feb. 7, Hist to L. B. Vern Maitre, Parkersburg, W. Va. F.S.
File No. 16.010
1914 Jan. 30. Hist to Miss Sadie Triplett. P 1914 Mch. 16. Miss Sadie Triplett referred to and for date of death, & to secty. of va. for volunt p.
Joseph Bennett Ensign & Serjt. Geo. War
Act: June 7 th 82
Index: — Vol. 1 , Page 428
[Arrangement of 1870.]

North Cape Vans Co As Sept 1779
Admit as a
Foreign 14 mo 21d, 14b. 69
Sept. 9. 9 4b. 50
24. $193.19
Mr. Ed Lucas W.R.

Auditors Office of U a January 20 1834.
Sir,
I enclose you the papers of W m Vanmetre according to promise. It appears by the certificates forwarded that there were either two Joseph Vanmetres or that he was both a sergeant and Ensign. The Ensign received 2666 2 / 3 acres of land for 3 years service.
Yours very respectfully, J. H. Heath.