Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 7,985, John Yeager, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
Yeager, John
S. 7985
CONTENTS
carded.

John Yeager's Application for a Pension Certificate
Write Mr. G. H. G. H.

Virginia, Wythe County to wit. This day John Yeager personally appeared before me J Lindenberger a magistrate for said County, and made oath, that he is the same person, who formerly belonged to a Detachment from the seventh Virginia Regiment under the command of Genl Morgan, that he was placed on the Pension roll of the State of Virginia at the rate of $6. \frac{66}{100}  \frac{2}{3} per month for wounds recd. during the revolutionary War, and that he has never received a certificate to that effect.
John Yeager
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 15 th day of Nov. 1823.
John L Lindenberger
State of Virginia Wythe County } ss
I John P. Matthews Clerk of the County Court of Wythe do hereby certify that John L Lindenberger before whom the foregoing affidavit of John Yeager was made and whose name is signed to the certificate thereof was at the time of taking said affidavit and of signing said certificate an acting Justice of the Peace in for said County duly Commissioned Sworn as such and that full faith & credit is due & ought to be given to all his Official acts as such
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the public seal of said County at my Office this 15 th day of November in the year of Christ 1823. and of the Commonwealth the 48 th
J. P. Matthews Clk ( )

Virginia
John Yeager, Private in the U. S. Army 7 th Va. regt.
Inscribed on the roll of the Virginia Agency at $ 4 16 2/3 / 100 , and increased to $6 66 2/3 / 100 per month, by act 24 th April 1816
Formal certificate of Pension issued 21 Jan y 1824, and sent to Hon. Alexander Smyth, R. R. —

Miss Lydia Dyer Dover
Massachusetts Sept 31
AB
Edward S. G. Tremont Street New Bedford

James City P. O. Madison County Va
Sir,
My late husband John H. Yager, was a soldier of the revolution, and a pension was allowed his representation some time past.
About two years ago, I gave Thomas Yager a power of attorney to receive the money, but he reports that he has received no money in consequence of the want of funds. This if so, is strange, and I therefore desire to know if the pension has been ordered if not, why? With any other information that may inform an ignorant woman of her rights - Respectfully M c Farrah Yager

Hannah Yeager
Sept 22 1837
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Record V 12 Page 460

War Dept.
Pension Office,
Sept 22. 1837.
Madam,
In answer to your letter of the post marked the 19 th inst, I have to inform you that it does not appear from the books of this office that a pension has been allowed to any one named John H Yeager. I discover that the name of John Yeager who an invalid pension was granted to John Yeager; an invalid ; but he died in 1831, and the amount due up to the day of his death, was long since paid.
Mrs Hannah Yeager Culpeper Co Va.

July 22, 1938
AWF BA-J/AWF John Yeager S. 7985
Mrs. Don Harper South Henry Avenue Elkins, West Virginia
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letters in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Adam Arbogast of Virginia, and John Yeager, private in Augusta County, Virginia militia.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited trained clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is not possible to comply in full with each request which requires so much time and research.
You are furnished herein the Revolutionary War record of John Yeager as found in papers on file in claim for pension, S. 7985, based on his disability incurred while in service during that war. This is the record of the only John Yeager (Yager) found on file in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
The date and place of birth of John Yeager (as his signature is shown in the claim) were not given, nor were the names of his parents stated.
John Yeager served as a private in Colonel Morgan's Seventh Virginia Regiment, and was wounded in the service, dates and details not shown.
He was allowed pension from November 1, 1786,

on account of disability resulting from the wound referred to herein, at which time he was a resident of "Augusta", aged about thirty-six years.
The soldier, John Yeager, was living in 1823 in Wythe County, Virginia. He died January 3, 1831.
It appears that one Mrs. Hannah "Yager", James City P. O., Madison County, Virginia, stated in September, 1837 that her late husband, "John H. Yager" was a soldier of the Revolution, and she at that time referred to one "Thomas Yager". It was not shown that these persons were related to the pensioner, John Yeager.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Let to Hannah Yages, Sept 22 1837

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May 13, 1938
John Yeager S. 7985 BA-J/AWF
Mr. Robert M. Duke 489 E. Jackson Martinsville, Indiana
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Adam, Godfrey, John, Michael, and Nicholas Yager.
The Revolutionary War records of this office have been searched and no claims for pension found based on the service of Adam, Godfrey, Michael, or Nicholas Yager or Yeager.
The record of John Yeager is furnished herein as found in papers on file in pension claim, S. 7985, based on his disability incurred while in the service during the War of the Revolution. This is the record of the only John Yeager (Yager) found on file in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
The date and place of birth of John Yeager (as his signature is shown in the claim) were not given, nor were the names of his parents stated.
John Yeager served as a private in Colonel Morgan's Seventh Virginia regiment, and was wounded in the service, dates and details not stated.
He was allowed pension from November 1, 1786, on account of disability resulting from the above mentioned wound, at which time he was a resident of "Augusta", aged about thirty-six years. He was living

in 1823 in Wythe County, Virginia.
John Yeager died January 3, 1831.
It appears that one Mrs. Hannah "Yager", James City P. O., Madison County, Virginia, stated in September, 1837 that her late husband, "John H. Yager" was a soldier of the Revolution, and she at that time referred to one "Thomas Yager"; relationship to the soldier, John Yeager, not shown.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLERR Executive Assistant to the Administrator

NO. 78 BA-3/ILL
February 24
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
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Chief, Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
John Yeager claim 1812 Revolutionary War S. 7985 24 Feb 193 45 cents 3 pages

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No. 78
February 24, 1932.
BA-J/ILL
Administrator of Veterans Affairs
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Please furnish me uncertified photostatic copies of 3 pages from Rev. War, John Yeager, S. 7985, and 5 pages from War of 1812, Joseph Stiles, W.C. 701.
Very truly yours,
Remitter---
Kate S. Curry 1420 Girard Street, N.W. Washington, D.C.
Send to:
Miss Kate Curry 1420 Girard Street, N.W. Washington, D. C.
Received payment:
$1.20
Dune L. Leach
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section.

February 28, 1931
Mabel Gresh Green Terrace Harlan, Kentucky
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section AWF/eel
Dear Madam:
You are advised that you were furnished October 21, 1930, the full history of John Yeager, War of the Revolution, S.7985, who is the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
This bureau cannot aid you further in regard to said John Yeager.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

October 25, 1930
Mrs. Alice V. D. Pierrepont Violet Bank Petersburg, Virginia
Dear Madam:
Rev. War You are advised that it appears from the records of this bureau that John Yeager served as a private in Colonel Morgan's Seventh Virginia regiment, and was wounded in the service, dates and details not stated.
He was allowed pension from November 1, 1786, on account of disability resulting from the above mentioned wound, at which time he was a resident of "Augusta", aged about thirty-six years.
In 1823, he was a resident of Wythe County, Virginia.
He died January 3, 1831.
The above noted John Yeager is the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

October 22, 1930
October 21, 1930
Mabel Green Box 343 Harlan, Kentucky
Dear Madam:
Per War You are advised that it appears from the records of this bureau that John Yeager served as a private in Colonel Morgan's Seventh Virginia regiment, and was wounded in the service, dates and details not stated.
He was allowed pension from November 1, 1786, on account of disability resulting from the above mentioned wound, at which time he was a resident of "Augusta", aged about thirty-six years.
In 1823, he was a resident of Wythe County, Virginia.
He died January 3, 1831.
The above noted John Yeager is the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Mrs. Hannah Yeager's post office address on September 22, 1837, was Culpeper Court House, Virginia. There is no relationship shown, and there are no further family data.
Do not use again
Very truly yours
It appears that one Mrs. Hannah Yager, James City P.O., Madison Co., Va., stated in 1837 that her late husband John H. Yager was a soldier of the Revolution and that a pension was allowed on acct. of his services.
E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner
Her letter was postmarked Culpeper C.H. but the address she used was James City P.O.

Box 242 Rupert Gleason
October 27 th 1930
May 6, 1930.
Mrs. Wilma Beard Harper Box 1032 Elkins, West Virginia.
Madam:
I advise you from the records of this Bureau, it appears that John Yeager served as a private in Colonel Morgan's Seventh Virginia Regiment, and was wounded in the service, dates and details not stated.
He was allowed pension, from November 1, 1786, on account of disability resulting from above mentioned wound, at which time he was a resident of "Augusta", aged about thirty-six years.
In 1823, he was a resident of Wythe County, Virginia. He died January 3, 1831.
The above noted John Yeager is the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Do not use again { Mrs. Hannah Yeager's post office address on September 22, 1837, was Culpeper Court House, Virginia. There is no relationship shown and there are no further family data. }
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH, Commissioner.

February 9, 1926
Mrs. Clarence T. Jones 200 Glenwood Drive Chattanooga, Tenn
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the records of this Bureau, it appears that John Yeager served as a private in Colonel Morgan's Seventh Virginia Regiment, and was wounded in the service, dates and details not stated.
He was allowed pension, from November 1, 1786, on account of disability resulting from above mentioned wound, at which time he was a resident of "Augusta County, Virginia", aged about thirty-six years.
In 1823, he was a resident of Wythe County, Virginia. He died January 3, 1831.
The above noted John Yeager is the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau. X
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Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.
Mrs. Hannah Yeager's post office address on Sept. 22, 1837, was Culpeper Court House - Va. There is
no relation between the two John Yeager data.

Rev. 41812 no. 12.
July 24, 1931.
Rev. 41812 Wars Section.
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Rev. War claim for pension of John Yeager, File No. S.7985.
Actual 1 of each page.
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60¢.....4 pages
Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2 in. at top of each page and return papers in each case in folder with corresponding name and number.
The word "omit" written in pencil on those pages which are not to be copied.
Chief, Rev. 41812 Wars Section.

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July 24, 1931.
Miss Mabel Green Box 343 Harlan, Kentucky
Rev.&1812 Wars Section. MMHF
Dear Madam:
You are advised that photostatic copies of papers on file in Revolutionary War claims for pension of John Yeager, S.7985, and Christian Seybert, S.7475, will be mailed to you as soon as completed which will be soon.
Kindly refer to your files and you will note that on February 11, 1931, you were advised that this office has no claim for pension based upon service of the John Clark whose record you again request.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

Wilma Beard Harper South Henry Avenue Elkins, West Virginia
June 24, 1938
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
I would like to have a statement of the military history of John Yeager who served in the capacity of Private in Capt. Peter Hull's Company, Second Battalion, Augusta Militia, 1779.
Yours very truly,
Mrs. Wilma Beard Harper (Mrs. John Yeager)
Send only one

Wilma Beard Harper South Henry Avenue Elkins, West Virginia
June 24, 1938
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
I would like to have a statement of the military history of Adam Arbogast who served as Private in Capt. Peter Hull's Company, Second Battalion, Augusta Militia, 1779, and as Indian Spy, under Capt. John McCoy & Joseph Guinn, 1776, 1777 and 1778.
He made application for pension, from Pocahontas County, Virginia, now West Virginia, in 1832.
Also advise if any bounty land or grants was issued to him for his services.
Yours very truly,
Mrs. Wilma Beard Harper (Mrs. Don Harper)

OLIVER M. HAWKINS Department Commander 532 S. W. "A" St. Richmond
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ORLANDO CORVELL Press Correspondent 117 N. W. Third St. Richmond
DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Veterans Administration Washington D.C.
Replied by M.P.B.
DEPARTMENT COUNCIL
GEO. O. DEWEY Martinsville
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6. FRANK RICHART 419 S. 17th St. Terre Haute
7. CHARLES ELLIS Martinsville
8. WILLIAM V. COOPER 519 New York Ave. Evansville
9.
10. GEORGE MATTHEWS 524 S. W. "A" St. Richmond
11. E. E. PIEGLEY Anderson
12. RUFUS O'HARROW 111 E. 16th St. Indianapolis
I will greatly appreciate your help in getting the Revolutionary record of the following soldiers
Michael born 1728, John only one born 1732, Nicholas Jr. born 1735, Adam, & born 1738
Godfrey Yager born 1747.
Nicholas Yager & wife Mary (Wilhart) Yager Came from Germany to Virginia 1718. Nicholas was born 16 1678 in Wickersbach in Hesse Germany, a son of his, Adam married Susana Cobler (Kobler) Oct Oct 1727 Their children were Michael, John, Nicholas Jr. Adam & Godfrey. all these sons were Revolutionary Soldiers, Thanking you in advance for your assistance, which will be greatly appreciated
Very Respectfully Robt. M. Duke Martinsville Ind

The Home Insurance Company
NEW YORK.
ORGANIZED 1853.
CASH CAPITAL $24,000,000.
WILFRED KURTH, PRESIDENT
June 29, 1931
LEWIS, NOEL & JONES, INC. FIRST STATE BANK BLDG. HARLAN, KY.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
One John Clark 1781-1865 who resided in Wythe County, and died 1865 was in the war of 1812. He was mustered out at Norfolk, and walked back home to Wythe County. His first wife was named Mary Seybert died 1838- second wife was Mary Crawford. Will you please let me know how much a copy of his pension would be?
Very truly yours,
Mabel Green
Mabel Green Harlan, Ky Box 343
THE HALLMARK
OF INSURANCE

LEWIS, NOEL AND JONES
INCORPORATED
GENERAL INSURANCE
HARLAN, KY.
July 15, 1931
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C. Gentlemen:
Under date of June 30, I sent a money order in the amount of $1.20 for copies (photostat) of pensions of two men:
Christian Seybert S-7475- 1779 -refer to letter written January 3, 1931 initials MMHF under Rev. & 1812 Section. According to this letter you say that the price is 15 ¢ per page and that the number of pages is four, so I allowed sixty cents for that one.
* John Yeager (Yagar) S-7985-1786- refer to letter written last October initials AWF-MLB wherein John Yeager served as a private in the 7th Va. Reg. under Col. Morgan. allowed pensions Nov. 1, 1786 resulting from wound received at battle of Stillwater. Sept. 1777. residing at Augusta-aged 36 years. In 1823 a resident of Wythe County, Va. died Jan. 3, 1831. "
I allowed 60 cents for a photostat copy of each pensioner making a total of $1.20. Kindly let me know if that is not enough. I was not advised the length of John Yeager's pension but I estimated four pages, same as Seyberts.
Please let me have an answer.
Very truly yours,
Mabel Green
Mabel Green. Green Terrace Harlan, Ky
Rec - July 17 1931

LEWIS, NOEL & JONES, INC. INSURANCE BOX 7
FIRE, TORNADO, WINDSTORM, HAIL, EXPLOSION, RENTS, PROFITS, EARTH- QUAKE, COMMISSIONS, AUTOMOBILE, MOTORCYCLE, LEASEHOLD, WAR RISK, HULLS, CARGOES, INLAND MARINE, RIOT AND CIVIL COMMOTION, FLOATERS, INLAND TRANSPORTA- TION, MARINE, REGISTERED MAIL, MAIL PACKAGE, TOURIST BAGGAGE, SPRINKLER LEAKAGE, USE AND OC- CUPANCY.
HARLAN, KY.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Re: Rev. 1812 Wars Section. MMHF January 3, 1931.
29237
Please refer to the above letter and mail me copy of pensioner named Christian Seybert S.7475 . According to that letter the pension is four pages long at 15¢ a page, and I want only one copy.
Re: Rev. Section AWF-MLB-
Also send me a copy of the pension of John(Yagar)Yeager, S7985 . He was allowed pension from 1786- died Jan. 3, 1831 at Wythe County, Va. was a soldier of the 7th Va. Reg. and resided in Augusta County when a young man.
I enclose money order for $1.20 for one copy each of Christian Seybert and John Yeager. I requested the amount of a copy of John Yeager, but have never received any answer, so am allowing the same for his copy as Seyberts.
Very truly yours,
Mabel Green
add Mabel Green Harlan, Ky Box #343
encl.
Fee - copy of pension records S-7475 + S-7985

Hartford Fire Insurance Company Western Department A. G. Dugan, General Agent
LEWIS-NOEL & JONES, INC., AGENTS PHONE 106 FIRST STATE BANK BLDG. HARLAN, KY.
May 14, 1931
Veteran's Bureau, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen: Re: Rev. Section
Will you kindly refer to section S.7985(1930) correspondence AWF-MLB and let me know what the cost of a Photostatic copy of the pension records of John Yeager (Yagar-Eager) who resided in Wythe County in 1823, applied for pension about 1780.
"Chalkley" Vol. 1 page 230 O.B. 18 May 20, 1783 John Yeager a soldier in the 7th Va. regiment who lost his arm at the battle of Stillwater allowed a pension." also page 246.
Very truly yours,
Mabel Green
Mabel Green, Harlan, Ky

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section. MMHF
January 3, 1931.
Miss Mabel Green, Harlan, Kentucky.
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in regard to obtaining photostatic copies of papers on file in Revolutionary War claim, S. 7475, of Christian Seybert, a pensioner on the Virginia Roll.
You are advised that such copies are furnished at the rate of fifteen cents a page.
The number of pages to be copied is four.
You stated that you wanted four copies of the proof, which would mean five sets of four pages each, or twenty pages at fifteen cents a page.
Should you desire to have them certified, the cost is twenty-five cents additional for each of the five sets.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Commissioner of Pensions.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.
for this case, but excluded in her payment 60¢ (guess work) for John Yeager S. 7475 60¢ Ordered only 1 set + no ctf.

December 16, 1930.
Bureau of Pensions. Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
541
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Rev. War claim for pension of Christian Seybert, File No.S7475.
Actual
1 of each page. 5 of each page 1 neg. & 4 pos.
Mabel Green, Harlan, Kentucky.
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45¢..... 4 pages 60¢
Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2 in. at top of each page and return papers in each case in folder with corresponding name and number. The word "omit" written in pencil on those pages which are not to be copied.
Chief, Rev.&1812 Wars Section.

Lions. Section.
Over Fire Insurance Co. of New York.
LEWIS, NOEL & JONES, Inc., Agents
August 4, 1930
HARLAN, KY.
Commissioner of Pensions, U. S. Dept. of Interior Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Please send me any data regarding Christian Seybert , of Siebert , of Christopher Seybert who was allowed a pension about 1830, in Virginia. ✓
I enclose addressed envelope as I do not know what the charges will be, and would like to get four copies of the proof.
Very truly yours,
Mabel Green
Mabel Green, Harlan, Ky

RALPH B. IVES, PRESIDENT
W. N. ACHENBACH, MANAGER WESTERN DEPARTMENT 410 N. MICHIGAN AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL.
Lewis, Noel & Jones INCORPORATED INSURANCE
FIRST STATE BANK BUILDING
CENTRAL STREET
HARLAN, KY.
February 25, 1931
Veterans Administration, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Re: S.7985-Rev. and 1812 Wars Section AWF;MLB
Kindly refer to the above and let know whether the John Yeager in question received his pension or to whom was it paid?
Very truly yours,
Mabel Green
Mabel Green, Green Terrace, Harlan, Ky

Petersburg Va "Violet Bank" Oct. 11. 1930
Dept of the Interior Bureau of Pensions
I should appreciate very greatly your service in copying for me the record of John Yeager Kythe Co. Va. S of W. 1835- Pen. 2 24 invalid Pension + any family data on file as to him + his service. The Va Regt.
+ the record of Solomon Yeager S of W. Pen 3. Pen - 110. I do not know their relationship but am trying to find

out, with a view to tracing their line for D. & R. membership.
Thanking you very much for any aid ex- tended.
Sincerely yours (Mrs) Anna D. Shipport

Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company
HOME OFFICE - HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
LEWIS, NOEL & JONES, INC., AGENTS
Harlan, Ky.
Oct. 4, 1930
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:            Re:    Revolutionary Soldiers on clark William Lawrence Clark John Clark born 1781-1865 John Yeager-Eager-Yager
Can you give me any information on William Lawrence Clark, from one source I learn that he served as a Private in 3rd trogp, commanded by Lieut. Henry Bowyer, 1st Reg. of Light Dragoons, Cont. Troops. That he was paid for Jan. 1783. Certificate received April 21, 1783 for balance of full pay.
From another source I learn that he served as a private in War of 1813, Captain Eleazar Hedden's Co. 8th Reg. Ky Mounted Vol. Mil. He entered service Aug. 27, 1813, died Oct. 25, 1813 at Franklinton, widow Sally Clark. Could this be the same man. His son John Clark born 1781-1865 served in some war, his wife was named Mary Rebecca, and they resided at Wythe Co. Va.
John Yeager, also spelled Yagar, Yeger, Eager and Yager, after Rev. lived at Wythe County, Va. We think his wife was name Effie. He lost his arm as a result of the Rev. and we think he received pension about 1792 to 1803. He was a private. Can you furnish me with a copy of the pension? and whatever data available?
Very truly yours,
Mabel Green Box 343 Harlan Ky

Elkins, W. Va. January 4, 1930
Department of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
I am writing to ascertain if the name of the wife of John Yeager, who was allowed a pension, according to notes given below, shows on the pension papers filed at the time.
In Chalkley's records of Augusta County, Virginia, Volume I, page 410? and page 230, John Yeager made Declaration for pension in 1783, Order Book of the Proceedings of the County Court, f that year, page 51. At that date he declared he had lost an arm at the battle of Stillwater on the 19th day of September 1777. In Order book of 1786 at page 76, another Declaration, same Order Book, page 81 for the year 1888. In Order Book No. XXI, page 81, John Yeager was to be paid his pension for 1788.
I am desirous of verifying the name of the wife of this John Yeager, and would appreciate a prompt reply, in the enclosed self-addressed envelope.
If the names of any children are listed in the Declaration, together with any dates, would like to have this information also, as well as the age of the wife of John Yeager. If the name of his wife does not appear on the pension papers for 1783, it is quite likely that it will appear on all the later Declarations.
Thanking you in advance for your prompt reply, I am
Very truly yours,
Mrs. Wilma Beard Narfer
P.S. I will remit promptly for any charge covering the above.

CLARENCE T. JONES ARCHITECT CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
Jan. 2 nd 1926
Pension Bureau Washington D. C.
Gentlemen,
Will you kindly send me the Pension record of John Yeager only Private from Highland Co. Va. also record of William Jones - Casey Co. Ky. Pension received June 7 - 1825
Thanking you
Yrs Clarence T. Jones 200 Glenwood Drive Chattanooga Tenn.

For the Benevolent Assistance of
Alexander Smith
How Secretary of War

John Raper $40
Mr. Yeager
Army
Penson West

I do with the advice of the Council, hereby certify that John Yeager of Augusta, about thirty six years of age late a private in the Seventh Virginia Regiment appears to have been disabled in such a manner while in the service of the United States as to entitle him to the sum of fifteen pounds yearly; which allowance is accordingly made him, to commence from the first day of November 1786.
Given under my hand at Richmond this first day of November 1786.
P Henry.
The above is a true copy of an original certificate granted to John Yeager.
Given under my hand as Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia at Richmond, this 8 day of December 1869.
M. Tyler.