Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 37,502, Joshua Wayland, Va.

SERVICE
Va.
Wayland, Joshua
NUMBER
S. 37.502
CONTENTS
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papers copied & sent to Lewis Way- land, Fishersville, Va Nov. 1. 1834
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Joshua Wayland of Shelby Co. in the state of Kentucky who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Stephens of the Virginia line, for the term of One Year
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 5 of April 1819
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 of Dec 1819 and sent to Henry Gugg 27 New Castle Kentucky
Arrears to 4th of September 1819 $39.90 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Mar. 1819 48. 4 mo 30/30 $87.90
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
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44 th Judicial District of Kentucky
Personally appeared before me the Subscribed Judge of the Circuit Courts for the said District Joshua Wayland aged 59 years resident in Shelby County in said District who being by me first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war That he the said Joshua Wayland enlisted in the winter of 1777 in Culpeper County in the State of Virginia in the company commanded by Capt John Gilli- -son of the 1 st Va g Dist t Co o E o E o E o Stephens (afterwards General Stephens) of the Virginia line and that he continued to serve in said company or in the service of the United States until the winter 1780 he afterwards to served 3 years in militia service this applicant  service was in no battle which in the regular service - he being a fifer - he was at the siege of Cornwallis in York Town which in the militia service - He was dis- charged as per his disch ce by Col. Fiebacker. In further proof and that he is in

Redoubt circumstances and stands in mid of appearance of his country for support and has no other evidence than accompanying this Declaration of his said services - sworn to and declared before me this 5 th day of April 1819
Thomas Montgomery Leicester Judge
Personally appeared before me Thomas Montgomery Judge. For said John Miles and made oath that he was in the same company with the said Joshua Wayland and that he did serve as he has stated in paper of Capt John Gilmore's company belonging to the Virginia line given under my hand This 5 th day of April 1819
Thomas Montgomery

I Thomas Montgomery Lupton do hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said John Warfield did serve in the Revolutionary War as and that he is reduced to circumstances apparent the and that he is reduced to circumstances  and that he is reduced to circumstances  circumstances  circumstances the common enemy for the term of nine months or more on the continental establishment and that he is reduced to circumstances  and that he is reduced to circumstances  circumstances  circumstances the proceedings and testimony taken and laid before me to the following for the Department of War pursuant to the direction of the aforementioned act of Congress - Given under my hand this 5th day of April 1819
Thomas Montgomery
State of Kentucky 4th District Court
I William Clark Sheriff of Henry County within the State & District aforesaid do hereby certify that Thomas Montgomery who has signed the foregoing Certificate was then known to me to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing Certificate and that his said signature is true and correct as such.
Witness my hand & the seal of said Court this 10th day of May
1819
William Clark

Wayland & Colins on Gov Revolutionary Joshua Wayland Virginia line 70 Regts. Col. 10 Kentucky Winter 1777 & 1778 Winter 1780 & 1781
The foregoing is one of the Chubb papers which has always the Judge's mark entitled to the Cre- dibility and auth- ority of a witness
I do further certify that John Miles whom affidavit is taken within is a hereditary member Given under my hand this day This 9th day of August 1869
Samuel McKee Esq. Circuit Judge

Witnesseth as chas d of the Circuit Court of Henry County within the 4 th Judicial District of Kentucky Do Certify that the Standard Patent No. 11,660 who have signed the Writings endorsed hereon or as there is known is in the District & Circuit aforesaid duly Commissioned Witness my hand this 31 st August 1879 R. M. Thomas

22 My County Set State of Kentucky personally appeared before me Samuel McClellan Judge of the 4 th Judicial district of Kentucky (Judge Montgomery before whom this de- -claration was made being Judge in another cause but not in this present at the time as Judges have privilege to change causes in this State) Henry Carter (whom I Certify is altogether disinterested as to the claim of the applicant) (and witness made oath that he was acquainted with the said Joshua Wayland who has  and that he made the within declaration as stated in the same Com- -pany with this deponent  affiant and that the said Carter is a credible Witness Given under my hand seal this 9 th day of August 1819
Samuel McClellan Judge

personally appeared before me Samuel McKee the Judge of Circuit Courts for the fourth Judicial district of Henry  Clark Kentucky, who being by me first duly sworn, doth on his oath state that Joshua Weyant (and him enlisted in the same company Herbert Campbell County in the State of Virginia in the Company commanded by Capt John Gilliam and that said Weyant served three years in said company as a fifer from 1777 to 1780. (and was discharged By Col Lee at the City of Philadelphia. (and that he never deserted) during the time. (and I do certify that said Clark is a Creditable distinguished Witness. Given under my hand and Seal this 12 th day of November 1819
Sam McKee Circuit Judge

March 8, 1933
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Joshua Wayland-S.37502 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. R. B. Lewis 51 East Penn Street Germantown, Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Joshua Wayland of Culpeper County, Virginia.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S.37502, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Joshua Wayland;
The date, place of birth and names of his parents are not stated.
Joshua Wayland enlisted in Culpeper County, Virginia, in the winter of 1777 and served as a fifer in Captain John Gillison's company in Colonel Edward Stevens' Virginia regiment, length of service three years. He subsequently served three tours in the militia, and was at the siege of Yorktown, no further details of this service given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 5, 1819, then aged fifty-nine years and living in Shelby County, Kentucky.
There is no reference to wife or children.
In order to obtain the date of the last payment of pension, the name and address to whom sent, and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War

pensioner, Joshua Wayland, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., citing all of the following data-
Joshua Wayland Certificate No. 16140 Issued December 3, 1819 Rate $8.00 per month To commence April 5, 1819 Act of March 18, 1818 Kentucky Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

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[Arrangement of 1870.]
1929. Oct. 31 - H est to Mrs W. E. Blakeley See letter in Edward Wortleyglap R. 1920's- 1932. June 13 - list to Mrs. W. K. Freundberger cont. 1932. Oct 4 - list to Mrs. P. W. Skenning cont. 1932. Jan 11 - " " " Len V. Day - See letter 1933 - Jan 11 - " " " S. 31278 - cont letter in Skemus roll 1933. Mar 8 - list to Mrs. R. B. Lewis cont

1831 Ashland Avenue, St. Joseph, Missouri, April 30, 1932.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you please send me such record of the Revolutionary War service of James Watson of Prince George's County, Maryland is shown by your files:
He seems to have been in Captain William D. Beall's Company, 6th Maryland Regiment, commanded by Colonel Otho Holland Williams. Also in the Company of Lieutenant Nathan Williams, same Regiment..
A James Watson of the same place was in Capt. Robert Harris' Company of Flying Camp Militia, enlisted Oct. 4, 1776. Are these two records of the same soldier?
Also please send me any data in your records relative to birth and death dates, marriage and members of his family.
Also please send me any record you may have of the service of Joshua Wayland of Virginia. He was a fifer and drummer in the 10th Virginia Regiment, also designated the 6th Virginia Regiment. He enlisted Feb. 10, 1777; was transferred in 1779 to Capt. John Steed's Company in a detachment of the 2nd. Virginia Brigade. Please send what facts you have relative to his family also.
Very truly yours,
Ruby W. Freudenberg (Mrs, W. K. Freudenberger)

621 East 35th Tacoma Washington. Sept, 16. 1932.
Commissioner of Pensions. Washington D.C.
Dear Sir
Have you any record of Edward or  Northington , Captain in Clarke Illinois Virginia State Troops. he having been appointed by Thomas Jefferson Jany 24. 1780. to recruit a Company of men to serve in the Infantry, his name also appears in the War records in 1781.
And Joshua Hayland who was a fifer and drummer in Captain John Gillison's Co Joshua Hayland enlisted Feb'y 10 1777 for 3 years. was transferred December 1779 to Captain John Stead's Company in a detachment of the 2nd Virginia

Brigade commanded by Colonel Webiger and his name last appears on the Company pay roll December 1779 and January 1780 and March 1780. If you can add anything of historical ancestral value to the facts outlined above I will appreciate the information very much.
Yours truly.
Mrs Barrie Huntington Leekings

new york city Feb. 10 th 1933
Mr. E. W. Morgan Director of Pensions
Dear Sir: .
Joshua Wayland , pension claim S. 37502, Revolutionary War Service, enlisted in Culpeper county, Virginia winter of 1777 & served as fifer in captain John Gilliam's company. This Joshua Wayland is a relative of mine.
He was allowed pension April 5/1819. While residing in Shelby county, Kentucky. Would you please look on your files and see what you have pertaining to his wife, family, or any dates or history pertaining to him or them.
Enclosed find stamped envelope for speedy reply. Thanking you
Mrs Lew O Day
211 Central Park west apt 17c - 18
new york city. stamped envelope enclosed

MRS. R. B. LEWIS 51 EAST PENN ST. GTN., PHILA., PA.
Feb 13 - 1933
The Bureau of Pensions, Revolutionary War Dept, Washington D. C.
Will you please send me the pension record of Joshua Wayland of Culpeper Co Va. enlisted in 1777, and allowed pension in Culpeper Co. Apr 5 - 1819 at the age of 59. Any other information you can give will be greatly appreciated,
Sincerely Abelata Lewis
Mrs R. B.

March 1, 1933
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Joshua Wayland-S.37502 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. Lew V. Day 211 Central Park West Apt. 17c-18 New York City
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request further information in regard to Joshua Wayland, pension claim, S. 37502, War of the Revolution.
You were furnished, January 11, 1933, the full record of Joshua Wayland as found in his claim for pension, S. 37502. You were also advised on that date that "there are no data in this claim relative to the family of said Joshua Wayland."
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and probably the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Joshua Wayland, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., citing all of the following data-
Joshua Wayland Certificate No. 16140 Issued December 3, 1819 Rate $3.00 per month To commence April 5, 1819 Act of March 18, 1818 Kentucky Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

January 11, 1933
BA-J/ANF XXXXXXXXXXXXX Thomas Noel-S.31278 Joshua Wayland-S.37502
Mrs. Lew V. Day 211 Central Park West Apt. 17c-18 New York City
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Thomas Noel and Joshua Wayland, soldiers of the War of the Revolution and pensioners from Kentucky.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S.31278, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Thomas Noel.
He was born in 1763 in Essex County, Virginia. The day and month of his birth are not given, nor are the names of his parents stated.
While residing in Essex County, Virginia, Thomas Noel enlisted in May, 1780 and served three months in Captain Hale's company in Colonel Griffin's Virginia regiment. He enlisted in July, 1781 and served under the same officers was at the siege of Yorktown, and was discharged after the surrender of Cornwallis.
Thomas Noel moved ten or twelve years after the Revolution to Jefferson County, Kentucky, where he lived six or seven years and then moved to Gallatin County, Kentucky.
He was allowed pension on his application executed, October 15, 1833, then a resident of Gallatin County, Kentucky.
John Noel was a resident of Gallatin County, in

1833. There is no relationship to Thomas Noel shown, and it is not stated that said Thomas Noel was ever married.
Joshua Wayland S.37502
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S.37502, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Joshua Wayland.
He enlisted in Culpeper County, Virginia, in the winter of 1777 and served as a fifer in Captain John Gillison's company in Colonel Edward Stevens' Virginia regiment, length of this service three years. He afterwards served three tours in the militia, and was at the siege of Yorktown, no further details of this service given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 5, 1819, then aged fifty-nine years and living in Shelby County, Kentucky.
There are no data in this claim relative to the family of said Joshua Wayland.
Very truly yours
A.D. MILLER Assistant to Administrator

October 4, 1932
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Mrs. B.W. Gerking 621 East 35th Street Tacoma, Washington
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Joshua Wayland and Edward Worthington, both of Virginia.
Joshua Wayland S.37502
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 37502, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Joshua Wayland.
He enlisted in Culpeper County, Virginia, in the winter of 1777 and served as a fifer in Captain John Gillison's company in Colonel Edward Stevens' Virginia regiment, length of this service three years. He afterward served three tours in the militia, and was at the siege of Yorktown, no further details of this service given. details
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 5, 1819, then aged fifty-nine years and living in Shelby County, Kentucky.
There are no data in this claim relative to his family.
Edward Worthington R.19205
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, R. 19205, based upon

the Revolutionary War service of Edward Worthington.
He was Captain in the Illinois Regiment of the Virginia State Line, and continued to serve in that capacity until April 22, 1783.
After his death, the date of which is not shown, commutation of pay for his services was allowed for the benefit of six heirs. Charles Worthington is the only name that is stated.
In 1853 it is stated that Charles Worthington left seven heirs, their names are not shown nor is the date of his death given.
It is suggested that you consult the Old Records Division, War Department, Washington, D. C., for further information relative to the above noted Edward Worthington, citing number 050197.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

June 13, 1932
BA-J/AWF XXXXXXXXXXXX Joshua Wayland S.37502
Mrs. W. K. Freudenberg 1831 Ashland Avenue St. Joseph, Missouri
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Joshua Wayland, a soldier of the War of the Revolution.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S.37502, based based upon the Revolutionary War service of Joshua Wayland.
He enlisted in Culpeper County, Virginia, in the winter of 1877, and served as a fifer in Captain John Gillison's company in Colonel Edward Stevensen's Virginia regiment, length of service three years.
After this service, he served three tours in the militia and was at the siege of Yorktown, no further details.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 5, 1819, at which time he was living in Shelby County, Kentucky, and was fifty-nine years of age.
There are no data as to his family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

October 31, 1929
Mrs. W.L. Blakely 801 Iowa Street Neodesha, Kansas
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.37502, it appears that Joshua Wayland, en while residing in Culpeper County, Virginia, enlisted in the winter of 1777, and served three years as a fifer in Captain John Gillison's Company, Colonel Edward Stevens' Virginia Regiment.
After this service, he served three tours in the militia and was at the siege of Yorktown, no further details given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 5, 1819, at which time he was living in Shelby County, Kentucky, aged fifty-nine years.
There are no data as to family.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.