Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 31452, Joshua Vick, Va.

SERVICE
Vick, Joshua
NUMBER _____
NUMBER S-31452
CONTENTS

to Dougherty, June 28. 40
Dear,
Dear Letter to Rev. R. Smith, & Rev. L. L. " Same 20. Dec. 1825.
Glencoe 1940.
Joshua Nick.
Union Co. in the State of Illinois who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Whiting of the Regt. commanded by Col. Wells in the Virginia line for six months,
Enscribed on the Roll of Illinois the rate of 20 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 day of April, 1833 and sent to W. H. Murray, foreborough, Ill.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar. 1833. 40- Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 Sept. 1833. 10-
B. 50.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Mrs. B. B. Babb Clerk Book 8 Vol. 8. Page 63

State of Illinois ss County of Union
I Lorenzo P o Wilcox
Clerk of the County Commissioners Court held at Jonesborough in and for Union County and State of Illinois do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court, that Joshua Vick, was a pensioner of the United States, at the rate of Twenty dollars per annum. That he was a resident of the County of Union in the State of Illinois and that he died in the County of Union in the State of Illinois in the year One thousand eight hundred and thirty three on the twentyfifth day of February of said year, that he left no wid- ow. That he left children who are to wit; Lewis Vick, Milly Mcbrave formerly Milly Vick, and Benjamin Mcbrave his husband; Fanny Palmer formerly Fanny Vick and her husband John Palmer, Sarah Hutton formerly Sarah Vick and her husband Moses Hutton, who are the son and only daughters of the said Joshua Vick deceased. And that the Certificate of Pension of the said Joshua Vick has been lost so that after diligent search and inquiry it cannot be found.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office at Jonesborough. Illinois this the 3 rd day of December in the year of our Lord 1835.
Lorenzo P o Wilcox Clerk of the County Commissioners Court Union County Ills

State of Illinois Union County Be it known that on this the 4th day of December AD 1846 before me George Hunsaker an acting Justice of the peace in and for Union County & State of Illinois personally appeared Lewis Vick and made affidavit he is the son of James Joshua Vick the identical person who was a pension- er, and to whom a certificate of pension was issued as he has been informed and believed but after diligent inquiry and search he has been unable to find the same that the same is lost - so that he can neither give a copy or surrender the original Certificate. That the said Joshua Vick the deceased pensioner resi- -ded in Union County State of Illinois for the space of three years before his death and that previous thereto he resided in the State of Virginia Lewis Vick
Sworn and subscribed
this 4th day of December
1846 before me
Geo: Hunsaker JP
State of Illinois Union County So I Lorenzo P. Wilson Clerk of the County Court do hereby certify that George Hunsaker whose signature appears to the foregoing sheets of writing is & was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County & that the signature purporting to be his are genuine given under my hand & seal of office at Jacksonville this 10th day of July 1846. Lorenzo P. Wilson Clerk

Affidavit of identity
Vict.
[Faint, mirrored handwritten text, likely bleed-through from the reverse side of the page]
Dear Sir, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 10th inst.
in the matter of the above entitled matter. I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant, [Signature]

Known all men by these presents that we Lewis Vick Benjamin Mcbranns and Milly Mcbranns his wife John Palmer and Fitty Palmer his wife, Moses Hutson and Sarah Hutson his wife, the only heirs at law of Joshua Vick deceased a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States do hereby constitute and appoint Robert Smith our true and lawful attorney for us and in our names to receive from the Treasurer of the United States at Washington City or such other officer of the United States as by law is authorized to pay the same the balance of said Joshua Vick's pension or arrears of pension from the 4th day of March A.D. 1831 to the 25th day of February A.D. 1833, being the day of his death.
(Witness our hands and seals this the 8 day of Nov  Decr 1834
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of Geo: Hunsaker John Vick
John Palmer (seal) Fitty Palmer (seal) Lewis Vick (seal) Sarah Hutson (seal) Moses Hutson (seal) Fitty Hutson (seal) Benjamin Mcbrann (seal)
State of Illinois County of ... The it is known that on this 8 day of November 1834 before the subscribers a justice of the peace in and for said County personally appeared Lewis Vick Benjamin Mcbranns & Milly Mcbranns his wife John Palmer & Fitty Palmer his wife Sarah Hutson and Moses Hutson: all are named and acknowledged to forgoing papers of attorney to be then and there in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this day & year last above mentioned
Geo: Hunsaker J.P. (seal)

21378 7940.
Joshua Vick Union Co. Illinois
Adm for 6. Months from 1879-
W. H. Ramsey Esq. Jonesborough Union Co Illinois

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 subjoined 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 Joshua Vick - Union Co. Illinois
    Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1778 or 1779 " 2 " Private Col. Whiting Col. Wells Gen. Mue lenburg. None Virginia 70 years 2000. May G. Washington Col. Va. Traditionary   1780 or 81 " 2 or upwards " Not stated Gen. Mue lenburg Col. Dula " "   Later after " 2 or upwards " " Gen. Mue lenburg " "   
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 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) _____ 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 day 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 clergymen, residing in the
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 (1) 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 he 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 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 _____; 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 in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
Joseph Rowen Ex Ch.

Joshua Vick. 21258

State of Illinois } County of Union }
On this 20 th day of October in the year 1832: personally appeared in open court, before the Hon. Thomas C. Browne Judge of the Circuit Court in & for said County now sitting. Pashina Chick a resident of the County and State aforesaid aged seventy years. On the 20 th May 1833 who being first duly sworn affirmed  deposed 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 he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as therein stated. He entered the service in the year 17 1725 8, at the age of sixteen years, under Captain Pille Whiting, in the following manner, the County in which he resided (to wit, Southampton County Virginia) was divided into districts, and each district being also called a division (of which his was the 3 rd ) furnished by Draft. a company, and the regulation was then understood that those divisions or one or more of them went to perform, by turns, their respective duties of duty, that he was called out a short time after he was first drafted and performed a tour of duty under his above named Captain for the space of two months, the regiment to which he belonged was under the command of Colonel - Wells, Genl. Muhlenburg was the commander of the detachment, during all the periods for which he served. on the first their duty  it was to drive in the British pickets town, at which were thickly posted in Isle of Wight & Maryland

Counties, during the expedition we were joined by one company of regulars under the command of Captain Scott, this object effected we returned homewards, the next term of duty, was undertaken about ten  two years months after the former term we were ordered out again, and marched to the lower end of Southampton, where the British fleet moved up James River, and the troops moved up also, Genl. Minto being commanding the Militia again, on arriving at Petersburg, the British having put out some of their troops at the mouth of Appomattox River, some coming by land and others in small boats up the river to Petersburg Petersburg, attacked the Americans, when a severe engagement ensued, of which this applicant, however was not a witness nor a participant, because he was part of a detach- ment, ordered to take charge of the baggage and ammunition wagons, after this engagement the Americans fell back into Amelia county and up the Appomattox River crossing the Appomattox at a place called Good Bridge, and thence to Richmond thence down James River, to Williamsburg where, about this time the British made fell down upon Little York, from Williamsburg they went down James River, and marching upwards, we were all ordered home from a place called Chickahominy Bridge, this term comprised a space of two months or upwards there were no regular officers with us during this period, and this applicant's company was attached to the Regiment commanded by Colonel McDaniel I was, at that time after this term ended almost all the forces of Southampton County were called out to march against Lord Cornwallis, who had by this time possessed

himself of Little York, Genl. Mendenbury again commanded us. The troops from Southamp- ton were engaged in getting timber and materials for erecting works for the siege of York. After the the surrender of Cornwallis we were again ordered home after having served a term of two months or upwards, the whole comprising a term of six months or upwards of actual service.
He further states that he was born in South- ampton County State of Virginia and resided there when he entered the service as above stated. He states that he has a record of his age at home in his bible which he has kept for upwards of forty years which he believes to be true by which it appears he was born the 20 th May 1762. and entered the service in July 1778. That since the period of his service he resided in his native county until with his family he moved to North Carolina Nash County, where he resided twelve or thirteen years, thence he removed to the State of Georgia, resided there about four years, thence moving to Tennessee Smith County, resided there until he came to the County of Union State of Illinois about three years previous to this time, where he now lives. He states that he knows of none of the regular or Continental regiments except those at Little York not having been in the service with any, he recollects Genl. Washington whom he knew, and although recollects of seeing many others, and hearing of many celebrated names, but he is not able to say whom he saw or knew, being a private. He further states that he never recd. any discharge or any pay for his services, understanding at the time that the captain had a discharge for his company generally. He further states that he has no documentary evidence thereof and that

he knows of no person, whose testimony he can procure, who can testify as to his services.
He hereby relinquishes every claim what- ever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any State or Territory.
Sworn to and subscribed this day and year Joshua Vick afore said
We John Palmer no clergyman being to us had conveniently residing in the county of Union & State of Illinois & Pilgrim Vick residing in the same do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Joshua Vick, who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be 70 years of age; that he is reputed & believed, in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Rev- olution, & that we concur in that opinion. Sworn to, & subscribed John Palmer the day & year aforesaid Pilgrim Vick
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion on, after the investigation of the matter & after the interrogatories prescribed by the War Depar- tment, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, & served as he then was. And the said Court further certifies, that it appears to them, that John Palmer who has signed the preceding certificate, is a resident in the county of Union & State of Illinois & that Pilgrim Vick who has also signed the same is a resident of said county & State & is a credible person, & that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Minstred Daire clerk of the Circuit Court for the County of Union State of Illinois, do hereby certify
That the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of the application of Joshua Vick for a pension.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 13 th day Novr A.D., 1832.
Minstred Daire clerk

January 30, 1939
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Mrs. R. E. Matthews McClure Illinois
JOSHUA VICK S. 31453 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you requested the Revolutionary War record of Joshua Vick who was born May 20, 1768 or 1765, in Southampton County, Virginia, served in the Revolution from that county and after the war moved to Nash County, North Carolina, later lived in Georgia, then Smith County, Tennessee, and about 1820 moved to Union County, Illinois.
The data which follow in regard to Joshua Vick were obtained from pension claim, S. 31453, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
Joshua Vick was born May 20, 1768 or 1765, in Southampton County, Virginia; the names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of Southampton County, Virginia, Joshua Vick enlisted in 1778 or 1779, and served two months as a private in Captain Jesse Whiting's company, Colonel Willis' Virginia regiment; about two years later, he served two months in Colonel Duval's Virginia regiment, and about the time of the siege of Yorktown in 1781, he served two months as a private, names of officers not shown.
After the Revolution, the soldier lived in Nash County, North Carolina, for twelve or thirteen years, in Georgia for about four years, and in Smith County, Tennessee, until about 1820 when he moved to Union County, Illinois.
Joshua Vick was allowed pension on his application executed October 20, 1833, while residing in Union County, Illinois. He died there February 23, 1835.
Soldier's wife, whose name was not stated, did not survive him, but he left children named as follows: Lewis Vick; Milly, wife of Benjamin McCravens; Piatty, wife of John Palmer, and Sarah, wife of Moses Hutson, all of whom were living in 1845.

In 1844, reference was made to one Susannah Vick as one of the heirs of the soldier, Joshua Vick, but it was not stated whether she were the wife of Lewis Vick, soldier's son. In the same year, one John Vick witnessed the signatures of soldier's heirs, but his relationship to the family was not shown. In 1853, one Pilgrim Vick was living in Union County, Illinois, her relationship to soldier's family also not stated.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Washington Dec 16 th 1845
Sir
I herewith enclose to you the papers in the case of the heirs of Sarah Vick sent to my care by John Dougherty Esq of Union Co. Ills. Will you please give the case an early examination and advise me of the result. Will you also advise me of the condition of the case of Mrs Elizabeth Roach of Williamson Co Ills submitted to you a short time since by Mr Dougherty
I have the honor to be very respectfully your Obt Servt
Robert Smith
Rev J. L. Edwards Comm ee of Pensions

Joshua Vick, Minis Roll, act June 7. 1832, at $20 pr annum.
Bepleased to say to what time he was last paid
Deputy Office
June 27. 1844
no payment
JH

House of Rep Feb 25 th 1845
Sir
I am requested by John Dougherty Esq to enquire into his application for arrears of Pension due Cashua Vick at the time of his death will you please advise me in the premises
I have the honor to be your most obedt Servt
Robert Smith
Hon J. S. Edwards Comm te of Pension

J Dougherty June 28 1844
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599 Pension Office June 28. 1844
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 12 th inst. I have to inform you that a certificate at the rate of $20- per Annum under the act of 7 June 1832 was issued in the name of Joshua Vick on the 25 th April 1833 and sent to W. H. Ramsey Jonesboro Ill.
The pension is payable at the Third Auditor's Office in this City to the Chieftains from 4 th March 1831 to the day of their Father's death.
The enclosed impartial sheets forms will afford the necessary instructions for perfecting the papers. Your attention is particularly called to the 7 th rule of the regulations of November 1833, providing the pension certificate cannot be obtained for summary.
J. Dougherty Esq Jonesboro Illinois

Jamesboro Ill June 10 th
Fred
June 27 Dear
Friend
Mr. Edwards (Carmel Mission) Washington City. District of Columbia.

Lancaster Pa June 12 th 1846.
Dear Sir
The heirs of Joshua Vick a Revolutionary soldier and pensioner under the act of 1831. of this County. request me to inquire whether a pension was ever granted to him by this State. That he was a Revolution- ary soldier and employed a Mr. Mr. Runsey an Attorney formerly resident at this Village to get his pension. That after they learned a pension had been granted to him and before he drew or authorized any one to draw his pension for him, he died leaving four children at the time of his death and no widow. They desire me to inquire whether a pension was granted to Joshua Vick of Berks County. Penns. in the year of 1833 or 34 and if so whether the Certificate has ever been sent from the Office, & if so to whom sent? also the amount of the pension granted?
I also desire to know what course is to be pursued by them, what proof is requisite to identify the heirs in this case. They not having the Certificate of pension cannot surrender it, which the department still requires yours truly David L. Edwards Can for heirs,
J. D. [?]

1. March 1845. Keep Roberts Smith

24 Pension Office March 1 st 1846.
Sir, In answer to your letter of the 25 th ulto, in the case of Joshua Vick, and I have to inform you that it appears from the books of the Third Auditor of the Treasury that no payment has been made. He was unenrolled in the Pension rolls of Illinois, under the Acts of June 7 th 1832, and the 23 rd April 1833, at the rate of 20 per annum.
I herewith enclose the necessary forms and instructions in order to obtain the amounts due up to the period of his decease.
I have the
Hon Robert Smith House of Reps.

Pension Office 365 Decr 20 th 1845.
Sir In answer to your letter of the 18 th inst n enclosing the numbers of in the case of Joshua Vick, dec d . I have the honor to state, that by the law of the 3 rd March 1845 the accounting officers of the Treasury are prohibited from dictating any accounts which shall not be presented within six years from the date when the claim first existed. As Mr Vick, died on the 25 Feb. 1833 the amount claimed cannot be paid, and the papers are placed in our files.
Hon Robert Smith Ho of Rep.

31452 Ray  INVALID.
File No. 144-2
Joshua Vick His Rev. Mrs.
Act: June 7 th 82
Index: —Vol. 2 , Page 495
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1929. June 18. Visit to Mrs. R.E. Matthews, M.E.E. Her letter sent to Record Division for info. rel. to pension of Black Hawk War.
1931. Aug. 8. Visit to Wapigine Mr. Royen Bunck
1937. Jan. 20. Visit to Mrs. R.E. Watson

McClure Ill Dec 17-38
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir - I desire a copy of the record of military service of one Joshua Vick, born Southampton County Virginia May 20 - 1762 or 1763 - served in the Revolution 2 m. in 1778 or 1779 - also 2 m. in 1780 and 2 m. in 1781. After the war was over he moved to Nash county North Carolina until about 1796 - later lived in Georgia about four years - then to S. with Co. Tenn About 1829 moved to Union Co. Illinois Applied for pension Oct 22 - 1832 in Union county where he died Feb 25 1833.
This copy is wanted by direct descendants.
Mrs. R. E. Matthews

Mc Clure, Ill.
July 23-31.
Dept. of Interior. Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:—
Will you please give me the information you have about Joshua Vick, a Revolutionary Soldier, who enlisted in Virginia and died in Union County Illinois.
I will appreciate anything you can give me about him and his family.
Yours truly
Mayme McRae Bunch Mc Clure Ill.

Washington August 7, 1951
Mayne McRaven Bunch McClure Illinois
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section M.B.
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 51488, that Joshua Vick was born May 20, 1768, or 1765, in Southampton County, Virginia. 10/10/51
While residing in Southampton County, Virginia, he enlisted in 1778 or 1779, and served two months as a private in Captain Jesse Whiting's company, Colonel Willis' Virginia regiment; about two years later he served two months in Colonel Duval's Virginia regiment and in 1781, about the time of the siege of Yorktown, he served two months as a private, names of officers not shown.
After the Revolution he lived in Nash County, North Carolina, for twelve or thirteen years, in Georgia for about four years, and in Smith County, Tennessee, until about 1820.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 20, 1832, while a resident of Union County, Illinois, where he had lived for three years.
He died February 25, 1835, in Union County, Illinois, leaving no widow (the name of his wife is not given) but was survived by the following children: Lewis Vick; Milly, wife of Benjamin McRavens; Piaty, wife of John Palmer; and Sarah, wife of Moses Hutson. All were living in 1845.
In 1844, the name Susannah Vick appears as one of the only heirs of Joshua Vick, but it is not stated whether she was the wife of Lewis Vick. more

In 1882, one Pilgrim Vick was a resident of Union County, Illinois, and the name of John Vick appears in 1846, no relationship to the soldier is stated.
Very truly yours
A. B. KILLEN Assistant Administrator

ad 1812 Section EE/col
June 18, 1929
Mrs. R.F. Matthews McClure Illinois
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.31452, it appears that Joshua Vick was born May 20, 1762 or 1763, in Southampton County, Virginia.
While residing in Southampton County, Virginia, he enlisted in 1778 or 1779, and served two months as a private in Captain Jesse Whiting's Company, Colonel Willis' Virginia Regiment; about two years later he served two months in Colonel Duval's Virginia Regiment and in 1781, about the time of the siege of Yorktown, he served two months as a private, officers names not shown.
After the Revolution he lived in Nash County, North Carolina, for twelve or thirteen years, in Georgia, for about four years and in Smith County, Tennessee, until about 1829.
He was allowed pension on his application executed

October 20, 1832, while a resident of Union County, Illinois, where he had lived for three years.
He died February 25, 1833, in Union County, Illinois, leaving no widow (the name of his wife is not given) but was survived by the following children: Lewis Vick; Milly, wife of Benjamin McCravens; Piaty, wife of John Palmer; and Sarah, wife of Moses Hutson. All were living in 1845.
In 1844, the name Susannah Vick, appears as one of the only heirs of Joshua Vick, but it is not stated whether she was the wife of Lewis Vick.
In 1832, one Pilgrim Vick was a resident of Union County, Illinois, and the name John Vick appears in 1844, no relationship to the soldier is stated.
Your letter requesting information concerning Samuel Miller Phillips, a soldier of the Black Hawk War, has been referred to the proper division for reply.
Respectfully,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.