Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 16,560, John Upshaw, Va.

SERVICE
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Va.
Upshaw, John
S. 16, 560
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Date of death not shown on A.B.
Georgia 23.144
John Upshaw. Elbert in the State of Ga who was a Pr: in the _____ comman by Captain _____ of the Regt comman by Col: Dabney in the Va line for Beneath,
Inscribed on the Roll of Georgia at the rate of 20. Dollars & Cents per annu to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15. day of Oct: 32. Fortson. Elberton and John B. Upshaw Ga
Arrears to the 14th of Sept 1833. 57- Semi-ant. allowance ending March 34 10- $67-00
Revolutionary Claim, June 7, 1832. Recorded by Chas. Rice - Clerk Book E Vol. 6 Page 105

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John Upshaw application for a Pension ~~~~~
Adopted as a pupil 6/10/1820

We states that the names of persons to whom he is known in his present neighbourhood, and who can testify as to his character for veracity, and their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution are, Thomas Jones, Wiley Thompson, George Cook Esq., Beverly Allen, Dilliard Herndon, Isaac Almond, Valentine Smith and General Septha W. Harris,
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, (his)
Sworn to and subscribed, (mark) the day and year aforesaid.
attest Benjamin W. Horton C.M. H.C.
We Thompson S. Glenn a Clergyman, residing in Elbert County State of Georgia, and Thomas Jones residing in the same place hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with John Upshaw, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy eight years of age; that he is respected and beloved, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid attest
Benjamin W. Horton C.M. H.C.
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 Thompson S. Glenn (who has signed the proceedings certificate) is a Clergyman, resident in the County of Elbert and State of Georgia, and that Thomas Jones who has also signed the same, is a resident

of the County of Elbert and State of Georgia, and is a Creditable person, and that their statement is entitled to Credit,
Isaac Almand I.S.C
Willard Kempton J.H.C
Wm A Beck I.S.C.
Robt B Christian I.S.C
I Benjamin W Fortson Clerk of the Inferior Court, in and for Elbert County State of Georgia, do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of John Upshaw for a pension.
In testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of the Office this sixteenth day of July, One thousand eight hundred and thirty three,
Benjamin W Fortson Clk I.S.C. & C. Georgia

State of Georgia } Elbert County } ss.
On this sixteenth day of July in the Year One thousand eight hundred and thirty three, personally appeared in open Court, before Isaac Almand, Dilliard Herndon, William A. Burt & Robt. B. Christian Justices of the Inferior Court in and for Elbert County State of Georgia, now sitting, John Upshaw, a resident of Elbert County and State of Georgia, aged seventy eight years and a few months, 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 he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
That he was drafted into the service of the United States for three months as a Private under Captain William Tucker in a Regiment Commanded by Colonel Dabney, in the County of Amherst State of Virginia, then the place of his residence, in the year nineteen hundred and eighty, marched from Amherst County to Hampton in the State of Virginia, all under the Command of Marquis De la Fayette, and after serving three months as a private in said service was discharged from the same, but does not recollect the day or month when discharged.
That he also was drafted into the service of the United States for two months as a Private, under Captain Woodruff, in a Regiment Commanded by Colonel or Major Manwether in the County of Amherst State of Virginia, then the place of his residence, in the year nineteen hundred and eighty one, marched from Amherst County to Hampton in the State of Virginia, and after serving one month in said service was discharged from the same, in the year nineteen hundred and eighty one, but does not recollect the day or month when discharged.
That he also was drafted into the service of the United States as a Private for two months, in the County of Amherst State of Virginia then the place of his residence, in the year nineteen hundred and eighty one under Captain Dawson.

in a Regiment which he does not now recollect, Marched from Amherst County to the Albemarle Barracks in the State of Virginia where he was stationed as a Guard to the British prisoners then at that place, and after serving One Month was discharged as a private, in the year Seventeen hundred and eighty one but does not recollect the day or month When discharged
That he was also drafted into the service of the United States as a Private, in the County of Amherst State of Virginia then the place of his residence, in the year Seventeen hundred and eighty One, under Captain Burrows, in a Regiment Commanded by a Colonel which he does not now recollect, Marched from Amherst County to near York Town in the State of Virginia and after serving One Month was discharged discharged as a private from the service of the United in the year seventeen hundred and eighty one but does not recollect the day or month When discharged, Making in all at the different periods Six Months service that he served in the Revolutionary Army of the United States, That he has no documentary evidence and that he knows of no person, whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his services as a soldier of the Revolution
Says that he was born in Essex County State of Virginia in the year Seventeen hundred and fifty five, on the twenty seven day of February, and that he has a Record of his age now in his possession, That he lived in Amherst County State of Virginia when called into service each time; and that he lived in Amherst County State of Virginia until he removed to Elbert County State of Georgia about forty five years past, where he has lived ever since and now resides there, says that he was drafted into the service each time, he states that the names of some of the Regular Officers who were with the Troops where he served were the Marquis De la Fayette, the Continental and Militia Regiments he does not recollect at this late date, He says that he received no written discharge for any of his service which he performed, they were all verbal discharges, or disbanded from the service,

October 4, 1939.
Mrs. Z. W. Copeland "Birdwood" Elberton, Georgia.
BA-J/ILL Alv John Upshaw S. 16560
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Upshaw, who received a pension while a resident of Elbert County, Georgia.
The data which follow were found in the papers on file in pension claim, S. 16560, based upon service of John Upshaw in the Revolutionary War.
John Upshaw was born February 22, 1755 in Essex County, Virginia; the names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of Amherst County, Virginia, he enlisted and served as private on different tours in the Virginia troops, shown as follow: sometime in 1780, three months in Captain William Tucker's company, Colonel Dabney's regiment; during the year 1781, one month in Captain Woodruff's company, Colonel Merriwether's regiment, one month in Captain Dawson's company, guarding prisoners at Albemarle Barracks, and one month in Captain Burrow's company, near Yorktown. The specific dates of enlistments and discharges were not given.
The soldier moved from Amherst County, Virginia, to Elbert County, Georgia.
John Upshaw was allowed pension on his application executed July 16, 1833, at which time he resided in Elbert County, Georgia. He had resided in that county about forty-five years. He made no reference to wife or children.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name

of person paid, and, possibly, the date of death of this pensioner, you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, this city, and furnish the following data:
John Upshaw Certificate #23144 Issued November 15, 1833 Rate $20 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 Georgia Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

March 29, 1937.
Mrs. W. M. Sweeny 126 Franklin Street Astoria, Long Island, New York.
BA-J/ILL John Upshaw S. 16560 George Blane R. 929
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Upshaw, a pensioner of Elbert County, Georgia, also the record of George Blain who served from Amherst, Albemarle or Buckingham County, Virginia.
The records of these two soldiers are furnished you herein; as found in pension claims based upon their service in the Revolutionary War.
JOHN UPSHAW-S. 16560.
John Upshaw was born February 22, 1755 in Essex County, Virginia; the names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of Amherst County, Virginia, he enlisted and served as private in the Virginia troops on tours shown as follows: sometime in 1780, three months in Captain William Tucker's company, Colonel Dabney's regiment; during the year 1781, one month in Captain Woodruff's company, Colonel Merriwether's regiment, one month in Captain Dawson's company, guarding prisoners at Albemarle Barracks, and one month in Captain Burrow's company, near Yorktown. The specific dates of enlistments and discharges were not stated.
The soldier moved from Amherst County, Virginia, to Elbert County, Georgia.
John Upshaw was allowed pension on his application executed July 16, 1833, at which time he resided in Elbert County, Georgia; he

had resided in that county about forty-five years. The soldier made no reference to wife or children. -----
GEORGE BLANE-R. 939.
George Blane, the name shown also as Blaine, of Amherst County, Virginia, married Rachel Demasters (Masters) of Amherst County; the marriage bond was dated March 3, 1790, at which time he was a widower, and she was shown "Elis Ster Rachl Masters, spinster". The name of his former wife was not given.
He died in May 1817, in Amherst County, Virginia, stated by widow.
Rachel Blane, or Blaine, his widow, applied March 26, 1851, for the pension which might have been due on account of his service in the Revolutionary War. She was then aged seventy-eight years and resided in Nelson (formerly Amherst) County, Virginia; the date and place of her birth and the names of her parents were not given. It was stated then that George Blane, or Blaine, was enlisted by Captain Jacob Brown, recruiting officer in Amherst County, Virginia, that he served eighteen months in the South, that he was in the battle of King's Mountain, at Cowpens, and in the battle of Guilford Court House, also that he was in a campaign near Jamestown, Virginia: the specific dates of enlistment and discharge were not given, nor the regiments in which he rendered the alleged service.
The claim for pension was not allowed as she failed to furnish proof of the alleged service of George Blane, or Blaine, as required by the pension law under which she applied.
There are no further data regarding the soldier's family, in this claim.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

16.560 INVALID.
File No. 16.560
John Upshaw Pri Rev War
Act: June 7 th 32
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 384
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1920 May 28 Hist. to Mrs. Geo. L. Upshaw
1921, Mar. 16 Hist. to Mrs. J. O. Gresham - En
1927 Dec. 17 Hist. to Mrs. Nell U. Gannan aug.
1927 Dec. 20 Hist. to Hon. C. A. Brant - See corres- -pondence of Chas. Upshaw Rev. War - MM 18
1928 - Oct. 6 - Mrs. Nell U. Gan- non advised hist. fur- nished el - MM 18
1930 - Apr. 10 - Hist. to Henry C. Judall II aug.
1936 Jan. 27 - Hist. to Mrs. Geo. H. Ewins
1937 Mar. 28 - Hist. to Mrs. N. M. Sweeney - see letter in Rev. George Blane - R - 929 - SLH
1939. Oct. 4 - Hist. to Mrs. J. H. Copeland

January 27, 1936
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Mrs. Lois H. Givens 2021 East First Street Tucson, Arizona
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of January 2, 1936, requesting information relative to John Upshaw, a Revolutionary War soldier who was pensioned while living in Elbert County, Georgia, and Nancy Welms who was the widow of a Revolutionary War soldier.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims for pension and bounty land made to the United States and based upon the military service of soldiers in that war. A careful search of the Revolutionary War records of this office fails to show that such claim was filed by a Nancy Welms as the widow of a Revolutionary War soldier with surname, Welms.
You are furnished herewith, the Revolutionary War record of John Upshaw as found on file in his claim for pension, S. 16560.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

January 27, 1936.
Mrs. Lois H. Givens 2021 East 1st Street Tucson, Arizona.
BA-J/ILL John Upshaw S. 16560
Dear Madam:
The record of John Upshaw, the Revolutionary War pensioner of Elbert County, Georgia, requested by you, is furnished herein.
John Upshaw was born February 22, 1755 in Essex County, Virginia; the names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of Amherst County, Virginia, he enlisted and served as private in the Virginia troops on tours shown as follow: sometime in 1780, three months in Captain William Tucker's company, Colonel Dabney's regiment; during the year 1781, one month in Captain Woodruff's company, Colonel Merriwether's regiment, one month in Captain Dawson's company, guarding prisoners at Albemarle Barracks, and one month in Captain Burrow's company, near Yorktown. No specific dates of enlistments and discharges from service were stated.
The soldier moved from Amherst County, Virginia, to Elbert County, Georgia.
John Upshaw was allowed pension on his application executed July 16, 1833, at which time he resided in Elbert County, Georgia; he had been a resident of that county for about forty-five years. He made no reference to wife or children.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name of person paid, and, possibly, the date of death of John Upshaw, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office,

Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
John Upshaw Certificate 23144 Issued November 15, 1833 Rate $20 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831. Act of June 7, 1832 Georgia Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section ILL
April 10, 1930.
Mr. Henry C. Tindall, II, 343 Peachtree Street Atlanta, Georgia.
Dear Sir:
I advise you from papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 16560, it appears that John Upshaw was born February 22, 1755, in Essex County, Virginia.
While residing in Amherst County, Virginia, he enlisted and served as a private with the Virginia troops as follows:
1780 -- 3 months, Captain William Tucker's Company, Colonel Dabney's Regiment. 1781 -- 1 month, Captain Woodruff's Company, Colonel Merriweather's Regiment. 1781 -- 1 month, Captain Dawson's Company. 1781 -- 1 month, Captain Burrows' Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 16, 1833, while a resident of Elbert County, Georgia. He had served there for Va. about 40 years ago There are no data as to family.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH, Commissioner.

April 6, 1928.
Mrs. Nell Upshaw Gannon, Cherokee Hotel, Athens, Georgia.
Madam:
I advise you that this Bureau has no record of services rendered in the Colonies prior to the Revolution, hence would have no record of Forrest Upshaw who died prior to 1769.
The history of John Upshaw, Revolutionary War soldier, of Virginia, was furnished you on December 17, 1927. In order to identify the record of any other particular soldier of the Revolution whose surname was Upshaw, the full name is essential and as much as possible of the following data: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

Ad 1812 Section.
Ans
December 17, 1927
Mrs. Nell U. Gannon Social Circle, Ga.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 16560, it appears that John Upshaw was born February 22, 1755 in Essex County, Virginia.
While residing in Amherst County, Vir- ginia, he enlisted and served as a private with the Virginia Troops, as follows-
In 1780, three months in Captain William Tucker's Company, Colonel Dabney's Regiment; in 1781, one month in Captain Woodruff's Company, Colonel Merriwether's Regiment; in 1781, one month in Captain Dawson's Company; and again in 1781, one month in Captain Burrows' Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 16, 1833, while a resident of Elbert County, Georgia. There are no data as to family.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
S 16560 Washington, D. C., Apl. 6 — , 19 20 Mrs. George Linn Upshaw
In reply to your request of _____, received Mar. 19 — for a statement of the military history of John Upshaw a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1780 3 mos Pri Wm Tucker Dabney Va.   1781 1 mo " Woodruff Merriweather "   1781 1 mo. " Dawson ✓ "   1781 1 mo. " Burrows ✓ "  
Battles engaged in, None stated Residence of soldier at enlistment, Amherst Co. Va. Date of application for pension, July 16, 1833  He is ch was al Residence at date of application, Elbert Co. Ga. Age at date of application, b. Feb. 22, 1755 Essex Co. Va. Remarks: There is no date on file as to his family
Respectfully,  not sent  no address.
address afterwards sent & history forwarded Commissioner. May 29, 1920

"Birdwood"
Elberton, Ga.
Sep. 6 - 1939 -
The Quartermaster General, War Dept Washington, D.C. -
My Dear Sir:
I find that Rev. Soldier John Washam drew a pension while residing in Elbert Co. Ga - (known as Wilkes Co. during the Rev. period). He is named in the Harney list of Rev. Sol - also Bright's Roster of the Revolution, Harney list published as Appendix in 3rd Annual Report Nat. Soc. D.A.R. To Smithsonian Institute, Senate Documents - Vol-16-no 219-56th Congress pp - 369 - 379
SEP 9 1939
I'll appreciate a copy of the pension, Very Gratefully, Edna Arnold Copeland - (Mrs. Z.W.).

2021 E. 1st St. Tucson, Arizona Jan. 2, 1936
Veterans Administration Pension Bureau Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you please send me all the information you have about my ancestor John Upshaw, a Revolutionary Soldier, and his family of Elbert Co. Ga. He received a pension and his will was recorded in Wills of Elbert Co for 1830-35. He had a son James.
Also, any information you can about Nancy Nelzus of Elbert Co. She was a Rev. Widow. I wish this information for my family Record and History.
I will be glad to pay the usual fee for such service.
Sincerely, (Mrs.) Lois H. Givens

"The Frances" 343 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia. 5 April, 1930.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
My dear Sir:
Kindly forward me a copy of the pension papers, and family data contained therein - of John Upshaw - who served in the Virginia Militia. His claim was allowed in 1835 - while a resident of Elbert County, Georgia, aged 79 years. The extent of his Revolutionary services in the Virginia Militia is not known to me.
Yours very truly, Henry C. Tindall, II.

Mrs. MARY HARRIS ARMOR, President. Eastman, Georgia.
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Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Cherokee Hotel, Athens, Ga. Apr. 3, 1928.
Gentlemen:
Will you please send me the military & pension record (all data) on Capt. Forrest Upshaw of Essex County Virginia? He died before 1769 so I presume he fought in a colonial war.
There will be only a few, if any, Upshaws (or Upshurs) on your records. Will you please send me what you have? They will be from Virginia. I only want records before the Revolution or during Revolution. These are to be used for Colonial Dames & Daughters of American Revolution Societies. Very truly, Mrs. Nell Upshaw Gannon

NELL UPSHAW GANNON McCORMICK, S. C.
Social Circle, Ga. Dec. 14, 1927.
Bureau of Pensions, Department of Interior, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Several months ago I wrote you concerning some old soldiers, but have not received a reply. For fear my letter went to the wrong place, I am going to repeat my inquiry.
Will you give me all the available facts about Tinsley Upshaw, (Elbert Co. ?) Ga.? He received a pension (or else his widow did) for his services in the War of 1812. The Adjutant General wrote me that, and referred me to you for additional facts. Will you please give me all the details you have about his parentage, his widow, his heirs etc.?
The other man is John Upshaw (Elbert Co.) Ga. who fought in the Revolution (1776 - ) and who received a pension. These facts are authentic. Will you supply the data that you have.
The information must be full as it is to be used for application - eligibility paper for the D. A. R. and Daughters of the War of 1812.
Very truly, (Mrs.) Nell UPSHAW GANNON.

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION WORK IN AGRICULTURE AND HOME ECONOMICS
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE SOUTH CAROLINA AND UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE COOPERATING
McCormick, S. C. Oct. 1, 1927.
EXTENSION SERVICE
Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
I would like to get the complete record of Tinsley Upshaw of Elbert County, Ga. who fought in the War of 1812. The Adjutant General sent me a statement to the effect that he took part but I want a fuller account. In order to trace the family record (for D.A.R.) to the Revolution, it is necessary to get all the data on the Upshaws who took part in the various struggles.
There is a legend that either the father OR grandfather of this Tinsley Upshaw fought in the Revolution. If you have any Revolutionary records of a John Upshaw or Forrester Upshaw, I would like to have them. Some people say that John Upshaw, Revolutionary soldier, was given a grant of land in Elbert County, Ga. as a reward for his services. Where he lived prior to that time is unknown. The Upshaws, however, lived in Virginia--there being a Captain Jas. Upshaw from Essex County, Va. who fought in the Revolution. The Adjutant General referred me to you as the Revolutionary records in his department are very meager.
If any of these Upshaws received a pension, please let me have all the data contained on their application. I am sure Tinsley Upshaw's widow received one on account of his services. If there is any record, please let me have the facts.
Thanking you in advance for this information,
I am
Very truly yours,
Mrs. Nell Upshaw Gannon.
Mrs. Nell Upshaw Gannon.
Information on Tinsley Upshaw --1812 Forrester Upshaw--1776 John Upshaw -- 1776
for Daughters of American Revolution.

Rev. War En
No address
Pension Commn Washington D.C.
Dear Sir,
Please refer to your pension on file (revolutionary war) for the name of John Upshaw of Ga He was born about 1746-7 he died in Elbert Co Ga where he drew a pension at the age of 79 yrs his wife Anne - some of his children George Upshaw married a miss MC Muller. Catharine Upshaw and

Valatine Smith 1806. Wm Tate and Sarah Upshaw probably others. Please give me all the names of his children and to whom and also his marriage date also find his name in the Ga line of rev soldiers please let me hear from this at your earliest conveni- As I am seeking this infor- mation for D.A.R. membership I am also a descendant of the said John Upshaw. Respectfully Mrs George (Linn) Upshaw.

Pension Commissioner Washington
D. C.
Dear Sir,
Some time ago I wrote you in regard to my Revolutionary ancestor, John Upshaw who enlisted in Va. died in Elbert Co., Ga. at the age of 79 yrs. his wife Anne. Some of his children, Catherine Upshaw & Valentine Smith. 1806. Mary Tate & Sarah Upshaw. George Upshaw my great grandfather married Elizabeth Tate. Reference.

John Upshaw S of 20 1835, Perry 3, Ga 37, Vol 2.
Va. line of soldiers, page 308
Please give me all the information you can I am seeking this for D. A. R. membership.
Very Respectfully
Mrs Geo (Linn) Upshaw,
321 Church St.
Dawson Ga.

Ex. EW
Dis. War Section
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
FEB 20 1921 DIVISION
WASHINGTON, D. C. Feb. 3 , 1921
The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
Name of widow -
No. of claim _____
Name of soldier, John Upshaw
P.O. address of claimant, at enlistment and after service
Company Virginia
Regiment Militia
State where enlisted Virginia
Approximate dates of birth & death
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers.
Drew Pension at Elbert Co. Ga. - 1835
Return attached letter with reply.
J. D. Byington Commissioner.

Herald W. O.
June 2 nd Plump asw AWB
Social Circle Ga
Mr F. D. Byington.
Will you please send me copy of the Pension of John Upshaw, a Virginia Militiaman, granted pension in 1835- at Elbert County Ga. And oblige
Mrs. J. A. Gresham Social Circle Ga.