Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File B.L.Wt. 2431-300, John Watts, Continental Va. Residence

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental
Watts, John
Va. residence
(No papers) and B.L.Wt. 2431-300-Capt. of First Regt. of Dragons. Issued Aug. 27, 1795 to Smith & Ridgway assignees No papers.
CONTENTS

May 24, 1932
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John Watts B.L.Wt.2431-300-Capt.
Emma J. Sellers 365 East Madison Street Franklin, Indiana
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information relative to John Watts, who served as captain with the Virginia troops, during the Revolutionary War.
You are furnished herewith the record of the only soldier by that name, who served as captain with the Virginia troops, that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
It appears that Captain John Watts, First Regiment of Virginia Dragoons, War of the Revolution, while a resident of Bedford County, Virginia, was pensioned at the rate of $600.00 per annum by Certificate Number 351, which was issued August 3, 1829, under the Act of May 15, 1828.
He died June 8, 1830.
His executor was William W. Watts, no relationship shown.
Warrant No. 2431, for three hundred acres of bounty land was issued August 27, 1795, on account of the services of said Captain John Watts.
There are no further data relative to this soldier, because of the destruction of papers in such bounty land claims, when the War Office was

burned in November, 1800, and also because the claims for pension under the Act of May 15, 1828, were adjudicated in the Treasury Department and not in this office.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

On the Report of the Secretary of War printed in 1835 in the list of persons residing in the State of Virginia who have received the benefits of the act of Congress passed May 15, 1828; appears as follows. John Watts of Bedford Co., Capt. 1 st regt. Va. Dragoons; Annual allowance $600; sums received $2560. Placed on the pension roll Aug. 2, 1828; Wm. W. Watts, ex'r. Died June 8, 1830.
The Rev. War Agency Book of Va. under Act of May 15, 1828 shows; John Watts, Captain of Cavalry, bdf. No. 351. $600 per Annum; bdf. issued Aug 3, 1829. Died June 8, 1830.
No papers on file.
because The claims under this act were adjudicated in the Treasury Dept.

Bureau of Pensions, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
For the purpose of settling differences of opinion in regard to one, Captain John Watts, of the Revolutionary War, I should very much appreciate a copy of what information there may be, if any, in your records in regard to this ancestor of mine.
He was cornet and lieutenant, 1776, and captain, 1778, of the 1st Continental Dragoons. He was wounded at Eutaw Springs, 1781, retained in Baylor's regiment, 1782, and served to the close of the war.
His wife is said by some to have been Elizabeth Barnett; by others, a Patterson. He is said to have been born in Bedford Co., Va., and to have died in Appomattox County, Va.; also, to have lived in Kentucky or Indiana, or both.
Possibly there were two of the same name living in the state of Virginia at the time of the Revolution. Doubtless if there are any records or references in your office to the one or the other or both, they will enable us to arrive at a more certain knowledge of his progeny.
May I thank you in advance for whatever the attention that can be taken of this letter; and with all good wishes, I remain
Yours very truly,
Wm. S. Vawter 359 Front St. New York City
9" October 1928

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section AWF/eel
May 2, 1929
William S. Vawter 359 Front Street New York, New York
Sir:
I advise you from the records of this bureau it appears that Captain John Watts, First Regiment of Virginia Dragoons, War of the Revolution, while a resident of Bedford County, Virginia, was pensioned at the rate of $600.00 per annum by Certificate No. 351, which was issued August 3, 1829, under the Act of May 15, 1828.
He died, June 8, 1830.
His executor was William W. Watts, relationship not stated.
Warrant No. 2431, for three hundred acres of bounty land was issued August 27, 1795, on account of his services.
There are no further data relative to the soldier owing to the destruction of papers in such bounty land claims when the War Office was burned in November, 1800, and also because claims for pension under the Act of May 15, 1828 were adjudicated in the Treasury Department and not in the Pension Bureau.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner,

100 5 1888
Mar. 28, 1921.
Mrs. John J. Hedrick, 108 Memorial Highway, Tampa, Fla.
Madam:
In response to your letter of the 23" instant, you are advised that Capt. John Watts, First Regiment , Virginia Dragoons, War of the Revolution, a resident of Bedford County, Virginia, was pensioned at $600 per annum, by Certificate No. 351, which issued August 3, 1839, under the Act of May 15, 1838. He died June 8, 1830, William W. Watts, executor, relationship not stated.
Three hundred acres of bounty land were allowed on account of his services, on Warrant No. 2431, which issued August 27, 1795, to Smith and Ridgway, assignees.
There is no further data on file relative to said soldier owing to the destruction of papers in such bounty land claims when the War Office was burned in November 1800, and also because claims for pension under the Act of May 15, 1838, were adjudicated in the Treasury Department and not in the Pension Bureau.
Very respectfully,
AD Wilson
Chief Clerk.

108 Munrial Highway Pensacola - Florida Mar. 22. 1921
U.S. Commissioner of Pensions. Washington D.C.
As I am in quite a hurry for the in- struction requested of you a few weeks ago, I am making

again to ask that - you please forward me the quickly as possible - I no wish to be annoying but - I am so anxious to com- plete my M. & D. papers.
The information wanted concerns Capt. John Wall of Virginia and his wife and children - their names and how many -
Also kindly send me a Certified copy of the land granted awarded him for ser- vice - If there is a charge for this service please let me know how much and I'll send the money.

I thank you for your courtesy in this matter, I am Very truly yours. Mrs. Mary W. Hedrick
Mrs. John J. Hedrick
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aw Rev. Adm. Adm. ion.
March 23, 1917.
Stella Pickett Hardy, Batesville, Ark.
Madam:
In reply to your letter of the 8 th instant, you are advised that it appears that John Watts of Bedford County, Virginia, Captain of the First Regiment of Virginia Dragoons, Revolutionary War, was pensioned under the Act of May 15, 1828, at the rate of $600 per annum, and died June 8, 1830.
There is no further data on file as to this soldier owing to the fact that claims under that act were adjudicated in the Treasury Department.
Very respectfully,
J. M. Seltzer
Commissioner.

Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.,
Dear Sir:-
Mrs. Elmer Hinkle has applied for membership in the Arkansas D. A. R. claiming to be a lineal descendant of Capt. John Watts, of Bedford Co., Va., who received a pension for his services in the Revolutionary War. I will greatly appreciate a copy of his application for pension, and any information the records may show relative to him, he died about 1832. S
Sincerely
Stella Pickett Hardy
State Regent Arkansas D. A. R.

April 2, 1915.
Mrs. Martha Stark Draper, Windsor, Missouri.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 23 rd ultimo, you are advised that John Watts of Bedford County, Virginia, a Captain of the Revolutionary Army was pensioned under the Act of May 15, 1828 and there are no papers on file in this Bureau relative to said pensioner owing to the fact that the claims under that Act were adjudicated in the Treasury Department.
Very respectfully,
G. M. Stackpole Commissioner.

202-22-1-Rev. War Section Mr G. M. Ellzey - Commissioner.
Dear Sir - In reply to yours of March 20th. I will say that the history and proof of the pen- sion of John Watts - of Bed- ford County Va - Captain Ar- my of the Revolution - Cer- tificate No. 357. Richmond Pension Agency - at $600. per an- num, to June 8th, 1830 - the date of his death - William Watts of Liberty, Bedford Co. Va - Executor - is of the John Watts I wish proof of.
John Watts was born 1752, married 2nd - Miss Patterson -
Thanking you in advance for the history and proof of this pen- sion - Very Respectfully -
Mrs Martha Stark Draper. Hindsor, Missouri, March 23, 1910. (over)

This John W. ... in Appomattox Co.

Jany. 14, 1914.
provisions of the Act of March 15, 1828. which accounts for the fact that there are no papers on file in this Bureau.
returned to the Auditor for the War Department. U.S. Treasury Department, who is advised that there are no papers on file in this Bureau relative to Capt. John Watts, Revolutionary War. of Bedford County, Virginia. His name ap- pears on the Revolutionary War Agency book of Virginia, as a pensioner under the Act of May 15, 1828, Captain of Cavalry, Ctf. No. 351, issued August 3, 1829, $600. per annum, died June 8, 1830.
The claims under said act were adjudicated in the Treasury Department as required by the
Commissioner.
The paper which was returned to the Auditor was a letter addressed to the "U.S. Treasury Dept" signed
Mrs Chas. A. Draper Windsor Mo. Dec. 29. 1913 -
Asking if there were any pension papers on file relative to Capt John Watts of Bedford Co. Va for Rev. War Services

Rev. War Section.
December 3, 1913.
Mrs. Wirt J. Carrington.
203 Solar Street,
Bristol. Va.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 29" ultimo and received the 1" instant, you are advised that there are no papers on file in this Bureau relative to Captain John Watts of Bedford County, Virginia, who was pensioned under the Act of May 15, 1828, and whose name appears as quoted by you in the Report of the Secretary of War in relation to the Pension Establishment, which was printed in 1835.
The claims under said Act were adjudicated in the Treasury Department.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
I did not give her the data from Report because she had already seen it and she wanted a "copy" of the pension
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Bristol, Va, Nov, 29th 1913,
#203, Solar, St,
Pension Bureau;
Washington, D. C.
Dr, Sirs;
Will you please send me a copy of the pension of Capt, John Watts, (of Bedford County Va) From report of secty of war, 1835 , Pen, 2,209, and greatly oblige
Very cordially,
(Mrs) Wirt Johnson Carrington.

Franklin, Indiana,
March 21, 1932.
Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
May I have the pension record of John Watts , who served as captain with Virginia troops, during the Revolution- ary War, and died in Kentucky?
only served as capt. Va. troops
Also the pension record of Joseph Ellis , who served with Virginia troops during the same war, and died in Kentucky.
Address-
Emma J. Sellers, 365 East Madison St., Franklin, Indiana.