Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 16,566, John Vincent, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Va.
Vincent, John
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CONTENTS
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13.903 Indiana
John Vincent of Franklin Co in the State of Indiana who was a Serjt Lieut in the company commanded by Captain Younan of the regt commanded by Col Boice in the Virg. Mile stone for 6 months from 1776.
Inscribed on the Roll of Indiana at the rate of 55 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 day of July 1833 — and sent to Genl Holland, Brookville.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $ 110. — Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sep 27. 50
$ 137. 50
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Wm Ellison Clerk Book C. Vol. 7 Page 133.

e No 25506
John Vincent Franklin County Indiana
from 1776 Serjt 2 Lieutenant 6 mth Serjt 3 mo. 15. — Serjt 3 do. 40. — war Dept, $ 55. —
Geo Holland Brookville Indiana

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjóined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of John Vincent Franklin County Indiana
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Vol Aug t 1776 - 3 - Orderly Serg t . Capt Forman, Major Vanmette 82 years, Hampshire County Virginia Traditionary evidence - papers correct.   Served 1781 - 4 - Lieut. Capt Stadel, Col Voice  
I am, respectfully;
Your obedient servant;
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) 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 June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d), with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same), who has hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
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 certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. 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 following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule is note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[t] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

No 17246 M c Vincent Franklin Co Indiana
Rejected. Served but 6 months, two terms of 3 months each, 1 st term in 1774 before the war. See letter Apg 33 to.
Wm Sims Jr Brookville Franklin - Co - Indiana -

BRIEF in the case of  John Vincent  County of Franklin in the State of Indiana  (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? 82  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.     July In 1774 vol 3 during the Revolutionary war As a Sergeant Gen. Col Brown Maj Gen. Washington & Capt. Wallace   March 1782 & served 3 against The Indians Lieut Capt. Hatch  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Kenawha  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Hampshire Co Virginia  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? not correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
John C. Hinton
Examining Clerk.
His commission is herein enclosed

John Rose 17246
Please direct your communication to Brookville Franklin County Indiana. Please also to direct to William Sims Sur. at the same place.

State of Indiana Franklin County. Sect.
On this day of October A. D. 1832 Personally appeared in open Court, before the Franklin Circuit Court, for the County of Franklin aforesaid, now sitting, John Vincent a resident of the County of Franklin and State of Indiana aforesaid, aged eighty two years the 24 th day of August A. D. 1832, 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 7 th 1832.
That I entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
1. I entered the service on or about the first day of July 1774, and marched from Hampshire County Virginia, to Chillicothe now in the State of Ohio as a Volunteer under Captain Wallace; Crawford was the Major and Simon the Colonel; that I served in that tour against the Indians and was in one battle at Kanawha. I volunteered and marched to Wheeling and served three months during the Revolutionary War, but what months or years I do not recollect. Captain Simon commanded under whom this deponent served as an orderly sergeant; At Grave Creek this deponent together with a party of fifteen or twenty whites were attacked by a party of Indians by whom most of the whites were killed. On the 15 th day of March 1782 I received a Lieutenants commission, and marched under Captain Stated with the Virginia Militia from Hampshire County Virginia with the view of going to South Carolina in which tour I served upwards of three months. And that he knows of no person, whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his service.
I hereby relinquish every claim what ever to a Pension or Annuity except the present, and

declare that my name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any state. Sworn to and subscribed John Vincent the day and year aforesaid
We, Elijah Barwick a Clergyman residing in Brookville Franklin County Indiana, and Isaac Wilson residing in the said County of Franklin and State of Indiana, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with John Vincent who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration: that we believe him to be eighty two years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn, and subscribed the Elijah Barwick 6m day and year aforesaid. Isaac Wilson
And the said Court do here by 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 certifies that it appears to them that Eli- jah Barwick who has signed the preceding Certificate is a clergyman resident in the Town of Brookville in the County of Franklin and State of Indiana, And that Isaac Wilson who has also signed the same is a resident in the County of Franklin and State of Indiana aforesaid, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit
U. L. E. G. H. after P. M. Nov- John Smith associate Judge

State of Indiana Franklin County ss.
I Robert John Clerk of the Franklin Circuit Court in and for the County of Franklin aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of John Vincent for a Pension. —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and seal of Office this day of A. D. 1832.
answers to the
The following is the Questions or interrogatories propounded by the Court answered by the Applicant answer to the first interrogatory propounded by the war department. I was born in Kingston two miles of London in the year of AD 1750 and came over to Virginia in the year AD 1762 2 nd . I have a record of my age at my residence in Franklin County State of Indiana
3 rd when I was called into the service each time I lived in Hampshire County Virginia and lived there until the year of AD 1806. I then moved to the Indiana territory and have lived in Franklin County Indiana ever since the state of Indiana has been a state and now reside in Franklin County. 4 th
I volunteered every time I was in the service
5 th Major Crasford Captain Wallace Colonel Borman Captain Formon Captain Hale Major Wales
5. I was discharged by Major Wales at one time and by Colonel Rite at the last time that I was in the service
6 th I received a commission here with inclosed
7 th Elijah Barstow & Isaac Wilson with many others can testify to my character. I know of none that can testify to my service

October 26, 1937
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Lulu Reed Boss 480 West Second Street Maysville, Kentucky
JOHN VINCENT S. 16566 BA-J/EEL:MLB
Dear Madam:
You are furnished herein the record of the only John Vincent found in the Revolutionary War records of this office. The data therein were obtained from pension claim, S. 16566, based upon his service in that war.
John Vincent was born August 24, 1750, in Kingsington (probably meant for Kensington), County of Middlesex, England, and came to Virginia in 1762. The names of his parents are not shown.
While residing on the South Fork of the Potomac River, in Hampshire County, that part of Virginia later called West Virginia, John Vincent volunteered July 1, 1774, served in Captain Wallace's company, Colonel Bowman's Virginia regiment, marched to Chillicothe and was in the battle with the Indians at Kanawha, length of tour not given. He volunteered in July or August, 1776, served three months as orderly sergeant in Captain William Forman's Virginia company, was stationed at the fort at Wheeling and was in an engagement with the Indians at the narrows of Grave Creek on the Ohio River about seven or eight miles from Wheeling, where he was shot through the left leg. From this time until 1781, he was called out frequently on scouting parties against the Indians and Tories, dates of these tours and names of officers not given. On March 15, 1782, he was commissioned Lieutenant and served three months under Captain Sladel or Stadel and Colonel Voice (Vauss) in the Virginia troops.
After the Revolutionary War the soldier resided in Hampshire County, Virginia, until 1796 when he moved to Kentucky and lived there until 1800, then moved to Indiana Territory.
John Vincent was allowed pension on his application executed in October, 1832, while residing in Franklin County, Indiana. In 1833, he was a resident of Brookville, that county.
No family data are shown in the claim.

In order to obtain date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of this soldier, you should write to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
John Vincent Certificate #13903 Issued July 11, 1833 Rate $55 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act June 7, 1832 Indiana Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

I DO hereby certify, that John Vincent hath taken and subscribed the oath or affirmation of allegiance and fidelity, as directed by an act of General Assembly intitled An act to oblige the free male inhabitants of this state above a certain age to give assurance of allegiance to the same, and for other purposes. Witness my hand and seal, this 29 th day of April 1779 John Forman

The Commonwealth of VIRGINIA
To John Umun Garthman
greeting,
KNOW you that from the special trust and confidence which is reposed in your fidelity, courage, activity, and good conduct, our GOVERNOR, with the advice of the Council of State, and on the recommendation of the worshipful court of the county of Hampshire doth appoint you the said John Umun Lieutenant in the militia of the said county of Hampshire . IN testimony whereof, these our letters are made patent. WITNESS, Benjamin Harrison Esquire, our said Governor, at Richmond this 15 th  of March day of March 1782.
Registered in the WAR-OFFICE.
Benj Harrison

Hampshire Jct Nov. Court 1812 John Vincent in open Court took the Oath of Allegiance to the Commonwealth, and qualified himself to execute the within Commission.
Teste Andrew Woodrow C. Clerk
John Vincent S. J. 1812 Va.

Brooksville La Oct 23 rd 1882
Free
Acting
J. M. 17240
Hon. Lewis Cass Secretary of War Washington City D.C.

John Bensen BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of 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 war 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? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 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? no

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? Citizens only
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? no
XIII. If the applicant has no 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? no
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? no
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 5
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 following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

State of Indiana— Franklin County ss.
On this 14 th day of May A. D. 1855 personally appeared in open court, before the Probate Court of Franklin County, Indiana, now sitting John Vincent a resident of Brookville Township, Franklin County aforesaid, aged eighty two years, the 24 th day of August A. D. 1852, 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 7. 1852.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as here in stated. He resided in Hampshire County on the South branch of the Potomack, in the State of Virginia. In the year 1776 he volunteered under Captain William Sherman, sometime in July or August of said year, who by order of Major Vanmeeter raised a company to be stationed at Fort Wheeling, and this deponent avers, that he served in the army of the United States in this war as an orderly sergeant, three months, and was in an engagement with the Indians, who attacked a party of soldiers belonging to U. States service. I was one of the party. We were sent down the Ohio river a few miles, and while returning, at the Narrows of Gran creek we were attacked by the Indians as aforesaid, the narrows of Gran creek is about seven or eight miles from Wheeling. in this engagement we lost about fifteen men, among whom was our Captain Forman. I was shot through the right leg but not so bad as to make me lame. When he volunteered as aforesaid he agreed to be subject to the call of the State, and was frequently called out to go on scouting parties against the Indians, who were very troublesome at that time in Virginia. He was also often called out between the years 1776 and 1781 to suppress the Tories, but cannot tell how long he served in these

scouting parties. - In the year 1781 he received a Lieutenant's commission. (which he sent to the War Department with a former declaration) and was ordered to go to Charlestown South Carolina, in the month of June or July in said year. He was in a company commanded by Captain Slade, Col. Voice was along and was our Col. He served in this tour as Lieutenant as aforesaid as well as he can recollect four months, it may be more, but this deponent avers, that it was more than three months, he has no documentary evidence, except the Lieutenant's commission aforesaid, and that he knows of no person, whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his service.
Answers to the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department. 1. He was born in the County of Middlesex, two miles from London, in England, on the 24 th day of August 1750. 2. He has a record of his age at his residence in the County of Franklin afd. 3. He came to America in 1762, and was living in Hampshire County Virginia, when called into the service, and lived in that County until 1796, He then moved to Kentucky and resided there four years He then came to the Territory of Indiana in 1800 and has resided in the County of Franklin aforesaid until the present time. 4. He volunteered as afd. 5. He was acquainted with Capt. Forman, Major Vanmeter, Col. Voice, Capt. Slade and Col. Hite by whom he was discharged. 6. He did receive a discharge from Col. Hite, but it is lost. He also received a Lieutenant's commission signed by Gov. Harrison which is now on file in the War Department. 7. He is acquainted with Elijah Garwick and Isaac Nelson of my present neighborhood, who can testify as to my character for veracity &c - He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is

not on the pension Roll of the agency of any state Sworn to and subscribed the _____ day of year aforesaid. Robert John Clk P.S.6.7.6      John Vincent
We Elijah Barwick, a clergyman, residing in the Township of Brookville, County & State aforesaid and Isaac Wilson of residing in the same Township and County, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with John Vincent, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be a eighty two years of age; that he is respected and beloved, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution & that we concur, in that opinion. Sworn & subscribed to _____ the day of year afd. Robert John Clk P.S.6.7.6      Elijah Barwick Isaac Wilson
And the said Court, do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories presented by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certify, that it appears to them, that Elijah Barwick, who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman resident in the Township and County aforesaid that Isaac Wilson who has also signed the same is a resident in Brookville Township, Franklin County afd. and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit - Henry Berry P.S.6.7.6

State of Indiana Franklin County
I Robert John Clerk of the Probate Court of the County of Franklin aforesaid, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of John Vincent for a Pension.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 15 th day of May A. D. 1852.
Robert John Clerk P. C. F. C.
25526
John Vincent

June 17
In a
255506
Internal
Free
Levi's Camp Esq.
Secretary of War
Washington City D.C.

Brookville Ind. May 15. 1853.
Hon. Lewis Cass.
I herby enclose to the War Depart- ment the Declaration of John Vincent, for a Pension. your answer will be directed to me
Geo. Holland

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480 S. Second St., Maysville, Kentucky.
Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen: I am trying to get Revolutionary War record of one Brook Furr , of Loudoun County, Virginia. In a book pub- lished, "Revolutionary Soldiers of Va." reference is made to one Brook Furr , -gives: "Brook Furr, D. O. D. 42." Also another book published,

in Virginia Militia in 1777, Captain in 1782." , also gives: "John Vincent, Loudoun County, Virginia, Registration 33." "Court Order Book H. Loudoun Co. Va" - also - gives: George Vincent, Ensign in 1777, Captain in 1782." "1840 Census of Pensioners for Revolutionary War, Kentucky," gives, "Mrs. Vincent, -age 81 ( in 1840) was living in Fickman County, Kentucky, with one George Vincent in 1840." Can you find records for said George Vincent, John Vincent - and Mrs. Vincent.
Greatly appreciating

"1840 Census of Pensioners for Revolution, Virginia", -gives: "Brook Furr, -age 95 (in 1840), Loudoun County, Va." Also, "Court Order Book H, Loudoun County, Va." -gives: "June Court, 1781, Brook Furr -and George Rust, Ld." If you can locate his papers I would like to have all the information contained therein.
I now have another ancestor (never knew before one could have so many ancestors) "Revolutionary Soldiers of Va." -gives: "George Vincent , Ensign

your efforts in looking all this up for me, I am,
yours truly,
Lula Reed Boss.
Sept. 3, 1937.

16.566 INVALID.
File No. 16.576
John Vincent Lieut Genl War
Act: June 7 th 32
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 448
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Jany. 25 "99.
Mrs. M. J. Drummond,
Indianapolis, Ind.
1925 Nov. 2. Photo mailed to Mrs. R. J. Buchanan aw. 1926. May. 11. H. M. Stopke info no county land allowed.
1930-Oct 28 - Hist. to H. J. Herbert. EEL
1931-Jan 9 - Hist. to H. J. Herbert - EEL I had lost hist. sent him - Oct 28, 1930
1935-Oct 17 - Hist to John H. Vincent, Jr. EEL
1936-Sept 12 - Hist to Mrs Mattie Vincent Aultman EEL
1937-Oct 25 - Hist. to Rula Red Cross MFB

526 Senate Ave. South.
Indianapolis, Ind.
Dec. 30, 1898.
To the Commissioners of Pension Dear Sir;
I am an applicant for membership in the Society of the "Daughters of the Revolution" on account of my great grandfather John Vincent's services in that war; have got the necessary information, except as to his rank.
He served under Washington in the French and Indian war. After this war he enlisted, and served during the war of the Revolution, being a lieutenant when discharged. We have no documentary proof of this unless his pension papers.

will show his rank, and that is what I wish to know, whether he received a lieutenant's or private's pension.
His pension papers was unfortunately destroyed.
He served in the Virginia militia in both wars. He died at Brookville Ind. Jan 25 th 1837. His pension was granted him only a short time before he died.
Yours Truly
Mrs. Melissa D. Drummond.

September 12, 1936
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BA-J/HEL John Vincent-S.16566
Mrs. Mattie Vincent Aultman Byron Georgia
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the pension record of John Vincent, Revolutionary War soldier, who served in the Virginia Troops.
You are furnished herewith the history of John Vincent, the only soldier of that name that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.16566, based upon the military service of John Vincent in that war.
John Vincent was born August 24, 1750, in Kingsington (probably meant for Kensington), County of Middlesex, England, and came to Virginia in 1762. The names of his parents are not shown.
While residing on the South Fork of the Potomac River, in Hampshire County, Virginia (later West Virginia), John Vincent volunteered July 1, 1774, served in Captain Wallace's Company, Colonel Bowman's Virginia Regiment, marched to Chillicothe and was in the battle with the Indians at Kanawha; length of service not shown; he volunteered in July or August, 1776, served three months as orderly sergeant in Captain William Forman's Virginia Company, was stationed at the fort at Wheeling, and was in an engagement with the Indians at the narrows of Grave Creek, on the Ohio River, about seven or eight miles from Wheeling, where he was shot through the left leg; from this time until 1781, he was called out, frequently, on scouting parties against the Indians and Tories; dates of these tours and names of officers not given; on March 15, 1782, he was commissioned lieutenant and served three months under Captain Sladel or Stadel and Colonel Voice (Vauss) in the Virginia Troops.
After the Revolution, he resided in Hampshire County, Virginia,

until 1796, then moved to Kentucky, and lived there until 1800, when he moved to Indiana Territory.
John Vincent was allowed pension on his application executed in October, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Franklin County, Indiana. In 1833, he was living in Brookville, that county and state.
There are no data as to soldier's family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War soldier, John Vincent(S.16566),you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
John Vincent Certificate No.13903 Issued July 11, 1833 Rate $55 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 Indiana Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

October 17, 1935
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BA-J/REL
John Vincent-S.16566
Mr. John W. Vincent, Jr. Byron Georgia
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to John Vincent, whose record you cite as of Virginia. You are furnished herein the history of the only soldier named John Vincent of any southern state that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 16566, based upon the military service of John Vincent in that war.
John Vincent was born August 24, 1750, in Kingsington(probably meant for Kensington), County of Middlesex, England, and came to Virginia in 1762. The names of his parents are not shown.
While residing on the South Fork of the Potomac River, in Hampshire County, Virginia(later West Virginia), John Vincent volunteered July 1, 1774, served in Captain Wallace's Company, Colonel Bowman's Virginia Regiment, marched to Chillicothe, and was in the battle with the Indians at Kanawha; length of service not shown: he volunteered in July or August, 1776, served three months as orderly sergeant in Captain William Forman's Virginia Company, was stationed at the fort at Wheeling, and was in an engagement with the Indians at the narrows of Grave Creek, on the Ohio River, about seven or eight miles from Wheeling, where he was shot through the left leg: from this time until 1781, he was frequently called out on scouting parties against the Indians and Tories; dates of these tours and names of officers not given: on March 15, 1782, he was commissioned lieutenant and served three months under Captain Sladel or Stadel and Colonel Voice(Vauss) in the Virginia Troops.
After the Revolution, he resided in Hampshire County, Virginia, until 1796, then moved to Kentucky and lived there until 1800,

October 13 1932 when he moved to Indiana Territory.
John Vincent was allowed pension on his application executed in October, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Franklin County, Indiana. In 1833, he was living in Brookville, that county.
There are no data as to soldier's family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War soldier, John Vincent (S.16566) you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
John Vincent, Certificate No.13903, issued July 11, 1833, rate $55 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Indiana Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Notes on letter of Oct 28, 1950
January 9, 1931
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section EEL
Mr. W.J.Herbert 1003 West Huron Street Ann Arbor, Michigan
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.16566, that John Vincent was born August 24, 1750, in Kingsington, County of Middlesex, two miles from London, England, and emigrated to Virginia in the year 1762.
While residing on the south fork of the Potomac River in Hampshire County, Virginia (now West Virginia), he volunteered July 1, 1774, served in Captain Wallace's Company, Colonel Bowman's Virginia Regiment, marched to Chillicothe, and was in the battle of Kanawha, length of this service not stated. 9.1c1 Wheeling Va
He volunteered in July or August, 1776, served three months as an orderly sergeant in Captain William Forman's Virginia Company, and was in an engagement with the Indians at the narrows of Grave Creek, on the Ohio River near Wheeling, where he was wounded, being shot through the left leg. 218 208
From this time until 1781, he was frequently called out on scouting parties against the Indians and assisting to suppress the Tories, no definite dates or officers' names given.
March 15, 1782, he was commissioned Lieutenant in the Hampshire County, Militia, and served three months under Captain Sladel and Colonel Voice in the Virginia Troops. James F
After the Revolution, he continued to live in Hampshire County, Virginia, until 1796, when he removed to the State of Kentucky, lived there four years and in 1800,

moved to Indiana Territory.
He was allowed pension on his application executed in October, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Franklin County, Indiana. In 1833, he was living in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana.
It is not stated that soldier was ever married.
The above is the history of the only soldier named John Vincent found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

October 28, 1930
W.J. Herbert 1003 West Huron Street Ann Arbor, Michigan
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.16566, that John Vincent was born August 24, 1750, in Kingsington, County of Middlesex, two miles from London, England, and emigrated to Virginia in the year 1762.
Probably means Kingsington
While residing on the south fork of the Potomac River in Hampshire County, Virginia (now West Virginia), he volunteered July 1, 1774, served in Captain Wallace's Company, Colonel Bowman's Virginia Regiment, marched to Chillicothe, and was in the battle of Kanawha, length of this service not stated.
Battle of Point Pleasant Oct 10 1774
He volunteered in July or August, 1776, served three months as an orderly sergeant in Captain William Forman's Virginia Company, and was in an engagement with the Indians at the narrows of Grave Creek, on the Ohio River near Wheeling, where he was wounded, being shot through the left leg.
Could not identify any of these officers
From this time until 1781, he was frequently called out on scouting parties against the Indians and assisting to suppress the Tories, no definite dates or officers' names given.
March 15, 1782, he was commissioned Lieutenant in the Hampshire County Militia and served three months under Captain Sladel and Colonel Voice in the Virginia Troops.
After the Revolution, he continued to live in Hampshire County, Virginia, until 1796, when he removed to the State of Kentucky, lived there four years and in 1800,

moved to Indiana Territory.
Exact date of application given He was allowed pension on his application executed in October, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Franklin County, Indiana. In 1833, he was living in Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana.
It is not stated that soldier was ever married.
Date of death not on B The above is the history of the only soldier named John Vincent found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

May 11, 1926.
Harry M. Stoops, Brookville, Ind.
Sir:
I have to advise you, that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to a Robert Stoops.
A careful search of the records fails to show that bounty land was allowed on account of the services in the Revolution of John Vincent of Virginia, by the United States. It is suggested that you consult the State Librarian at Richmond, Virginia relative to the land bounty warrant No. 4466, which you state was received by him. It may have been granted by that state.
If however he served in some later war in which the U. S. States was engaged, and you desire another search of the records please give the name of the war and the state troops in which he served.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.
S. 16566. This is only John Vincent in files. He was a militia soldier and had nothing to land prior to 1800; but I looked on list of Va prior to 1800 and none there for a John Vincent of Va. and the no 4466 on books prior to 1800 draws an Ezekiel Jones, Mass Line.
This is no doubt a Va. State Wt. He does not say in pension claim that he ever held land.

Mrs. R. T. Buchanan, 13 1st St., N.E., Wash., D.C., desires two photostat copies (each certified) of two pages from the Rev. War pension claim of John Vincent, S. 16566.
Received payment One dollar & ten cents ($1.10) Oct. 20, 1925
M. C. Stokes
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
W. H. Wilson
1 commission 1 oath of allegiance } two copies of each & each set certified 1.10
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Request for Photostating (To be prepared in duplicate.)
3-2006
Ex. ad
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CLERK
2590
Job No.
Date
Oct. 24, 25-
Subject
John Vincent Red 516516
2 copies of 2 pieces consisting of 2 pages to be (No.) (No.) (No. 1-) forwarded when completed to the Rev. 4152 Kars Peckon Division.
Remarks: Please make two negatives of each page
Approved:
W.E. Wilson
Chief Division Sect.
Chief Clerk.

3-2233
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BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
... Oct. 29. 1925.
Chief Rev. Sect. Division.
I have this day received from Mrs. R. T. Buchanan ... cash ... No. ... for $1 50 in payment of requesting
photostat copy post-office address } as per memo letter herewith.
Copies mailed Finance Div. Ad. Oct. 2 1925
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O. J. RANDALL
Chief Finance Div.
266 L.
when returned out of office to be signed

Byron, Georgia October, 5, 1935
Veterans Administration Washington, D.C.
I want to get the pension record of John Vincent-Revolutionary soldier whose war record is as follows:
John Vincent- 4 V.R. W.D. 86-15
W.D. 294- I (8 V.R.)
W.D. 172 I-3; 4-8-12 V.R. V.R.W.D. 312-1
Thanking You Very Much,
Yours Truly,
John W. Vincent Jr. (Vincent)
John W. Vincent, Jr.

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON September 30, 1935
YOUR FILE REFERENCE:
IN REPLY REFER TO: BAHB 801
Mr. John William Vinson, Jr., Byron, Ga.
(VINSON) John Vincent
Dear Sir:
Receipt is acknowledged of your communication of September 16, 1935, requesting a copy of the pension record of John Vincent (Vinson).
The record of a veteran cannot be identified in the files with the information furnished. If you will fill out the blanks below and return this letter at an early date, further action can be taken.
In all future correspondence of this character it is important that the full name of the veteran be given, together with his file number or his rank, organization, serial number, and dates of enlistment and discharge.
By direction,
W. C. Black W. C. BLACK, Chief Clerk.
Ex-Service man's full name John Vincent (or Vinson) - Revolutionary Soldier Rank and organization _____ Serial number _____ Date of enlistment _____ Date of discharge _____ Address at time of enlistment _____ Date and place of birth _____ Date and place of death _____ Home address _____ Names and addresses of his nearest relatives _____

1931
SEARCHERS' REPORT
INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION CORRESPONDENCE INDEX SUBDIVISION — CHIEF CLERKS' DIVISION
   SEARCHED BY REMARKS NAME OF SEARCHER DATE SEARCHED     Index Sub-Division can't. Ident. DLC 7/23   Adjusted Comp. Section " " "   C & I Accounts Sub-Div. " " "   Veterans' Rec. Sub-Division (C-Files (T-K Files Pension   Gen. Records Sub-Division no 801 9/25  

9385 September 30, 1935
Mr. John William Vinson, Jr., Byron, Ga.
BAHB 801
VINSON, John Vincent
Dear Sir:
Receipt is acknowledged of your communication of September 16, 1935, requesting a copy of the pension record of John Vincent Vinson.
The record of a veteran cannot be identified in the files with the information furnished. If you will fill out the blanks below and return this letter at an early date, further action can be taken.
In all future correspondence of this character it is important that the full name of the veteran be given, together with his file number or his rank, organization, serial number, and dates of enlistment and discharge.
By direction,
W. C. BLACK, Chief Clerk.
ac:es
Ex-Service man's full name _____ Rank and organization _____ Serial number _____ Date of enlistment _____ Date of discharge _____ Address at time of enlistment _____ Date and place of birth _____ Date and place of death _____ Home address _____ Names and addresses of his nearest relatives _____
RECEIVED OCT 1 1935 File in 801 files
SEP 30 1935
INDEX
Form 3155 - Rev. July 1931 Request for Information for Purpose of Identification

Can't Ident #9 20
Can't ident.
9/23
Byron, Georgia Sept. 16, 1935
C 2006 9/23
Bureau Of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
801
Please send me the Pension of John Vincent-Vinson . This is a copy of his record:
R
4 V.R. / W.D. 86-15
W.D. 294.1 : (8V.R.)
W.D. 172 I-3 : (4-8-12) V.R.
(V.R.) W.D. 312-1
Thank You,
John William Vinson Jr.
John William Vinson Jr. Byron, Ga.
SEP 27 1935

October 25, 1937
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Lulu Reed Boss 480 West Second Street Maysville, Kentucky
Enoch Furr, W. 11030 John Vincent, S. 16566 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
one of these is in Miss. files under her name "Boss"
Reference is made to your letters in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Enoch Furr, George Vincent, John Vincent, Thomas Vincent, Edmond, Edward, Harry, Henry, James, John and William Bartlett, all of Virginia.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data, and the limited trained clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is impossible to comply in full with each request which requires so much time and research.
The record of Enoch Furr and that of the only John Vincent found on the Revolutionary War records of this office are furnished you herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Byron Ga Aug. 20-1936
Veterans Administration Washington D. C.
Gentlemen,
Please send me the Pension Record of John only Vincent Revolutionary Soldier who belonged to the S. Va. Regt and was discharged Feb. 1782 in South Carolina thank you
(Mrs)
Mattie Vincent Aultman

1003 West Huron St.
Ann Arbor, Mich.
December 6th, 1930
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington DC
Dear Sir:
Some time ago you very kindly gave me the Revolutionary War Record of John Vincent . Served in Virginia troops.
Through an accident this letter was destroyed. but I now find it is imperative that I again have the information and may I be pardoned for asking to have it looked up again and forwarded to me
Yours truly
J. J. Herbert

1003 West Huron St Ann Arbor, Mich October 16, 1930.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington DC
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly advise me if a pension was ever granted to or if you have record of service in the Revolutionary War of
John Vincent of Delaware - his wife's name was Sarah Rice -
The family later went to that portion of Virginia now known as West Virginia and it may be possible his service was from that state
Yours truly
M. J. Herbert

Brookville, Ind. May 13. 1926
Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions Winfield Scott Commissioner Washington, D. C. My dear Sir:
In reply to yours of May. 11. concerning Bounty warrant to John Vincent, No 4466, for services in the Revolution, I desire to say I received information concerning his claim from the General Land Office. Survey No 8451.
Many thanks for your kind endeavor.
Very respectfully Harry M. Stoops

Brookville, Ind. Mar. 22, 1926
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
My dear Sir:
Is the name of Robert Stoops among the names of Revolutionary soldiers on file in your office, from Pennsylvania, or possibly Virginia - he died in Va. in 1797? Did he receive a land warrant for his services? Did he ever receive a pension?
Very respectfully, Harry M. Stoops
Brookville, Ind.
P.S. - also location as to County and State of Land Bounty Warrant no. 4460 , issued to John Vincent, of Hampshire Co. Va. if Rev.
no file for him the pen was not of the H.M. S. so not entitled. under any Act before 1855 must be Va. land over

lot 4466. prior to 1800 was to Ezekiel Jones. Mass. Troops

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Vincent, Joseph GRADE Private LINE New York
WARRANT NUMBER 7903 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED October 15, 17 -- To James Reynolds, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.