Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 32,584, James White, Va.

SERVICE
Va.
White, James
NUMBER
S. 32.584
CONTENTS
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25.767 Alabama James White
of Jackson Co. in the State of Alabama who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Clarke of the Regt. commanded by Col. McIntosh in the Virginia Militia
1 Yr Private $40.00
Inscribed on the Roll of Alabama at the rate of 40 Dollars each per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 day of Jan'y 1834 and sent to Hon C.C. Clay, Ho of Rep
Arrears to the 4th of Febr 1833 100.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4th Mo 34- 20.00 $120.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D.D. Sprague Clerk Book C Vol. 8 Page 53
Died. Aug. 1840
  Order to pay  17. Oct 1837    Letter to Ho  2666 lay 17. Oct '37    do. to 2 d Comp  March 2 d 1839    Letter to the 3 d  Auditor of B M    Same, 22 d April  1839    Paid at the  Treasury under the    Act of the  6 th April 1838 from    4 Sept 1837  to 4 March 1838    age notified  to June 1839.  

State of Alabama
Jackson County  On this 30 th day of August, 1832, personally appeared,
before the judges of the county court of said county James White a resident of said county & state aged seventy two 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 7 th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officer, and served as herein stated - viz. In March 1776 he entered the United States Service under Captain of the eighth Regiment of Virginia Regulars Johnathan Clark & Col. Mullenburg. He enlisted for twelve months, and left the service the first of April 1777. That he was in no regular engagement. That he lived in Shenandoah County Virginia when he enlisted - he marched through Virginia and North Carolina, under the command of Genl. Lee. That he has no documentary evidence to show his discharge - although he was regularly discharged by Col. Mullenburg which he lost some years ago - and that he knows of no person in this country by whom he can prove his service.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state. Sworn to and subscribed in open court the day and year aforesaid -
J. S. White

We Andrew Davidson & Jeremiah Brown residing in Jackson County Alabama, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with James White who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be seventy two years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to & subscribed the day and year aforesaid. Andrew Davidson Jeremiah Brown Testimony by the court.
1 Where and in what year were you born Ans. I was born in Fauquier County Virginia, and lived there, until 20 years of age
2 Have you any record of your age; and if so where is it.
Ans. I have no record in my possession of my age, my oldest sister, has my father's family Bible in which my age is recorded -
3 Where you living when called into service, where have you lived since the revolutionary war and where do you now live.
Ans. I lived where called  I went into the service in Shenandoah County, Virginia. After the revolutionary war, I removed to East Tennessee on French Broad River, & County of Sevier. There I moved about twenty years ago to Jackson  Ridgely County Tennessee.

to Jackson County Alabama where I now live -
4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer or were you a substitute Ans. I enlisted in the United States Service, in March 1776, in the eighth Regiment of Virginia Regulars, under Lieutenant Rinker, Captain Johnathan Clark, and Col. Mullenburg
5. State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops where you served; such contin- ental and militia regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your service.
Ans. I can only state the names of Genl. Lee, Col. Mullenburg, Capt. Clark of the regiment in which I served.
6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service and if so by whom was it given and what has become of it
Ans. I did receive a discharge from Col. Mullen- burg, which I believe my children accidentally destroyed many years ago.
I am well acquainted with Jeremiah Brown Andrew Davidson, John Isbell & Benjamin Rector who can testify as to my character for veracity and their belief of my services as a soldier of the revolution.
And the said Court do hereby express declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogations

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 Andrew Davidson & Jeremiah Brown who has signed the preceding certificate, are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Wm. Lumpkin J.P.
I Richard B. Blayton clerk of the county court of Jackson County Alabama, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of that said court in the matter of the application of James White for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and a private seal, there being
no public seal of office at office this 30 th day August 1832
Richd B Blayton Clk. C.C. By Ellwood Brant D.C.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section EEL
October 31, 1929
Mrs. George Wells 404 Martin Avenue Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.32584, it appears that James White was born in Shenandoah County, Virginia, date not stated.
While a resident of Shenandoah County, Virginia, he enlisted in March, 1776, served as a private in Captain Jonathan Clark's Company in Colonel Muhlenberg's Virginia Regiment, and was discharged April 1, 1777.
After the Revolution, he moved to Sevier County, Tennessee, then to Bedford County, Tennessee, and then to Jackson County, Alabama, where he was residing when he was allowed pension on his application executed August 30, 1832, at which time he was aged seventy-two years.
He died in August, 1840.
In 1832, he referred to his children, but did not give their names or the name of his wife.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.
Date of death from AB
832 584

32 584 Ray INVALID.
1926-May 18-Hist. to Helen Alexander-MNMVF 1929-Oct 31-Hist. to Mrs Geo Falls, Elk
File No. 32 584
James White Dis Rec Inv
Act: June 1 st 32 nd
Index:—Vol. 9 , Page 450
[Arrangement of 1870.]

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Second Comptroller's Office,
May 2 d , 1839.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838 entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," James White, _____ a Pensioner on the Roll of the Huntsville, Ala., Agency, at the rate of Forty _____ Dollars and _____ Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June, 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1837, to the 4 th March, 1838.
Respectfully, yours,
Glance acting
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line, during the Revolutionary War, as settled their Accounts, and received Certificates for the balance of their Full Pay, according to an Act of Assembly, passed the November Session, 1781, that a Certificate issued on the 28 th day of October 1782 , in the name of James White as a Soldier of Infantry for £66. 1. 11, which Certificate appears to have been delivered to himself and was given for services prior to the 1st January, 1782.
{ No Seal of Office. }
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 16 th day of December 1832.
Wm Heath AUDITOR.

msm
May 15, 1926
Helen Alexander Morrilton, Arkansas
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 32584 it appears that James White was born in Shenandoah County, Virginia, date not stated.
While a resident of Shenandoah County, Virginia he enlisted in March 1776, served as a private in Captain Jonathan Clark's Company, Colonel Muhlenberg's Virginia Regiment and was discharged April 1, 1777.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 30, 1832 while a resident of Jackson County, Alabama aged seventy-two years.
In 1832 he referred to his children, but did not give their names or the name of his wife.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

LIBERTY NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
AN OLD LINE LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY
W. O. SCROGGIN, PRESIDENT TOM DAVIS, SECRETARY
MORRILTON, ARKANSAS
March 16, 1926
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Would you kindly furnish me with military record of
James White , Pvt. Virginia Continental Line. Residence Jackson County, Alabama at time of death;
James Bever , Pvt. Virginia Continental Line. Residence Limestone County, Alabama at time of death.
Thanking you in advance for this information, I am
Very truly yours,
Helen Alexander
Helen Alexander,
Morrilton, Arkansas.

HOME INSURANCE AGENCY
117 MAIN STREET
"WE INSURE EVERYTHING INSURABLE"
PINE BLUFF, ARK.
GEO. M. WELLS, PRES. W. C. REYNOLDS, SECY-TREAS. DAY PHONE 121 NIGHT PHONES 428-695
September 3, 1929.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Will you please send me a copy of the pension application of James White , American Revolutionary Soldier, as I have reason to believe he is my ancestor.
Taken from Alabama Biography - Vol. IV. - James White, soldier of American Revolution, aged 73 and a resident of Jackson County; private, Va., Continental Line; enrolled for pension on January 2, 1834, under act of Congress of June 7, 1832, payment to date from March 4, 1831; annual allowance, $40.00; sums received to date of publication of list, $120.00.
Revolutionary Pension Roll in Vol. XIV. Sen. Doc. 514, 23rd Cong., 1st Session. 1833-34.
Very sincerely,
Mrs. George Wells,
404 Martin Avenue, Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

11. 397.
James White Alabama
Adm 1 year Meat $40-
Hon C. C. Clay Ho of Reps

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
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 subjjoined 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. These 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
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.              
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
JAMES 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, 1852.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion ( g ) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the
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 the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the inquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule 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] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[o] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

State of Alabama on this 17 th day of Deborah Barry } August 1833
Personally appeared before me Benjamin Purk an acting Justice of the peace in and for said Barry County While a resident of said Barry and state of said a ged twenty two years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following Supplementary Declaration which is intended as an amendment to a Declaration hereto fore made by him and foreclosed to the Department of War under date the 30 th day of August 1832 in order to attain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June the 7 th 1832 states that he knows of no living Witness by whom he can prove his service as a soldier in the Revolution
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year of our said James H. ...

We John Mason a Belgium residing in the County of Linn and State of Alabama and John Williamson a resident of the County and State of (said) do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Larry White who has subscribed and sworn to the above Declaration, that we believe him to be twenty two years of age that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion
Sworn to and subscribed John Mason & John Williamson the day and year above written of our said
And the said Justice of the Peace do hereby declare the opinion after the investigation of the matter that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states

And the said Justices of peace that it appears to them that John Mann who has signed the foregoing certificate is a clergyman resident in the County of Jackson and State of Alabama and that John Williamson who has also signed the same is a resident in the County and State of Alabama and is a credible person and that the statement is entitled to credit and the said Justices of the peace further Certify that the said Applicant by reason of bodily infirm ity is at this time unable to appear in Court & give proof under my hand and Seal this 17 day of August 1833
Benjamin Rush (Seal) Justice of the peace James Woodhead Justice of the peace

State of Alabama Jackson County      G. D. Richard Blalock Clerk of The County Court for said County do hereby Certify That Benjamin Rust & James Woodley Ergs whose names appear subscribed to the within and and foregoing Certificate no one and more at the time of subscribing the same acting Justices of the peace is and for the said County duly Commissioned and qualified and that full faith and credit is and should be given to all their official acts as such and I further certify that the signatures to the within proportion to be theirs is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my private seal there being no seal of office at office in Biloxi this 21 st day of August A D 1833 G. D. Blalock Clerk
The above signature &c of R. B. Clayton Esq. as Clerk of the County Court of Jackson County, Ala., are genuine.
C. C. Clayton
Aug. 27, 1833.