Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 16,587, Elisha Yeager, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Pa
Yeager Elisha
S 16587
CONTENTS
Carded

Kentucky
Elisha Beager
of Jefferson Co in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Kelley of the Rev d commanded by Col l Willis in the Virginia militia for six months, from 1777
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 20 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 day of February 1833 and sent. for C.A.H. Wickliff Ky
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 30.00 Pension allowance ending 4 March 1833 10.00
Doll s 40.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Henry H. Sykes Clerk Book D Vol. 9 Page 45

State of Kentucky
Jefferson County Swis
On this twenty third day of August in the year 1832. Personally appeared before the undersigned one of the Justices of the Peace in & for the County of Jefferson State aforesaid Elisha Yager a resident of said County aged nearly Seventy One 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 act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That he was born on the 30 th day of November 1761. in the County of Culpepper State of Virginia where he resided until he entered the service of the United States as a militia soldier in the war of the revolution in the year 1777. That he first served in a Company commanded by Captain Fisher Rice, in a regiment commanded by Colonel Francis Taylor that he marched with his Company to Albermarle Barracks in Virginia & was there sixty days assisting in guarding the Prisoners taken at the surrender of Genl. Burgoyne. He further states that after his discharge he again entered the service in the County of Culpepper in Virginia

under the Command of Reuben Beall as well as he now recollects in the year of 1778 & 1779. & that he was marched with a detach- ment sent to guard the Nappahattun creek & Aspinmattos, rivers from the British Fleet, & that he served for the term of sixty days. & was discharged at the expiration of his Term of Service & was discharged in the County of Spottsylvania Virginia, That he again entered the service in the County of Louisa State of Virginia under the Command of Capt. Elijah Kirtley in a Regiment Commanded by Colonel Jack. Willis in the division or Brigade Commanded by Genl. Muhlenburgh, that after serving some time under Colonel Willis he was with his Company detached & acted as a rifleman & was in the engagement at Hot water creek in the County of New Kent, Virginia in the latter end of June 1781. From which place the British marched to Jamestown & from thence to Norfolk & that the detachment to which he belonged was in pursuit of the British when they entered Jamestown which they the British, burnt. He states that the whole period of time that he was in the

service of the United States as a militia soldier from the time he first entered until he quit the service was Six months. months, & that he knows of but one person by whom he can prove any part of his service - whose affidavit accompanied this declaration - And he further states that he had his several discharges, but that from lapse of time, his frequently moving & changing his residence the same have been lost or destroyed. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a Pension or annuity except the present & declares that his name is not on the Pension roll of the agency of any state or Territory Elisha Yeager
Commonwealth of Kentucky Jefferson County Towns
The foregoing declaration was this day subscribed & sworn to before me by Elisha Yeager who from bodily infirmity is unable to attend court - Given under my hand this date aforesaid John Williamson J.P. I.C.

I Wordin Pope Clerk of the County Court of Jefferson County in the State of Kentucky do certify that John Williamson esquire who has signed the within & foregoing certificate is an acting Justice of the peace within & for said County and a Judge of the said Court duly Commission- =ed and sworn and that to all his official acts as such full faith heredit are due and ought to be given -
In Testimony whereof I have here to set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County this 24 th day of August 1832 and in the 42 nd year of the Commonwealth.
Wordin Pope

Commonwealth of Kentucky Jefferson County S c h
We Benjamin Allen a clergyman residing in the county & state aforesaid and.
George W. Griffith residing in the same. hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Elisha Yager who has subscribed & sworn to the foregoing declaration that we believe him to be seventy years of age, that he is respected & believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution & that we concur in that opinion
Benjamin Allen George W Griffith
Sworn to & subscribed before the undersigned a Justice of the peace in & for the County of Jefferson & state aforesaid on the day & year aforesaid.
John Williamson J.P. &c

Commonwealth of Kentucky
Jefferson County, Toward,
I John Williamson an acting Justice of the Peace in & for the County of Jefferson State of Kentucky duly Commissioned and qualified according to Law. Do hereby Certify & declare as my opinion after the Investigation of the matter, & after putting the Interrogatories Prescribed by the war department, That the above named applicant Elisha Yager was a revolutionary soldier Served as he states, And I further Certify That Benjamin Allen who has signed the foregoing certificate is a clergyman, resident in the County of Jefferson, and that George W Griffey who has also signed the same is a resident in the same County & is a credible person & that their statement is entitled to credit Given under my hand this 23 rd day of August 1832 — John Williamson J.P. J.C.

I Warden Pope Clerk of the County Court of Jefferson County in the State of Kentucky do certify that John Williamson Esquire who has signed the within & foregoing Cer- tificate is an acting Justice of the Peace within & for said County and a Judge of the said Court duly commissioned therefor and that to all his official acts as such full faith and credit are due and ought to be given -
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County at the City of Louisville this 24 th August 1832. and in the 12 th year of the Commonwealth
Warden Pope

mentioned.
2. Q. I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above.
3. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication, and if so, in what respect?
incidental evidence, or by the rolls;
4. Is the statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, or by
5. Where did he reside when he entered the service?
In what position was he engaged?
Charles Yager of Kentucky
   Period. Year. Month. Day. Rank. Number of General and Field Officers under whom he served.     Alma de 1861 April 26 Private 1   1861 1861 May 1 Private 1   1861 1861 May 1 Private 1  
State his service as directed in the form annexed.
General Wickliffe

BRIEF in the case of Eliza Yager of Jefferson  County in the State of Kentucky (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Justice of Peace  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? unable to attend Court  3. How old is he? nearly 71.  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 1777 60 Pri Gen. Putnam, Col Taylor   fall 1778-1779 60 Col Kirtley, Col Willis   1781 Gen Muhlenburg   From the time he first entered until he quit was Six Months.  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Hot Water Creek  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Jefferson County Virginia  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Living & Traditionary  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Defective the third tour of service not given 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. M. [Signature] Examining Clerk. Jy 25 1832

Commonwealth of Kentucky
Oldham County, S ick
This day Personally Appeared before the Undersigned one of the Commonwealths Justices of the peace in & for the County of Oldham Samuel Yager who being duly Sworne state that he is the relation of of Elisha Yager of Jefferson County Kentucky that he knew said Elisha in the state of Virginia & that he the said Elisha upon three Tours of Duty as a Militia Soldier as he believes & that he served sixty days each tour & further states that he served himself with the said Elisha upon one of those Tours under the command of captain Elijah Kirtly in a brigade or division commanded by Genl Muhlenburgh
Samuel his Yager mark
Subscribed & sworn to before me this 10 th day of December 1832
John Redd J.P.O.C.
I do certify that Samuel Yager from his general character is considered to be a Man of truth
John Redd J.P.O.C.

State of Kentucky
Oldham County Court
I Isaac R Gwathmey clerk of the Oldham County Court in the State aforesaid do Certify that John Rudd whose name is attached to a certificate on the opposite page was at the time of signing the same and Still is an acting Justice of the peace and for said County, and that his said attestation is genuine and that full faith and credit are due & should be given to all his official acts as such
In Witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the Seal of said Court at Westport this 14 th day of Dec r 1832 in the 41 st year of the Commonwealth.
A M Ballard For I R Gwathmey o.c.c.

Rev. and 1812 Rev. and 1812 Section. Wars Section AWF/eel aw
May 27, 1930
Mrs. Lizzie Y. Bishop 822 E. Second Owensboro, Kentucky
Dear Madam:
I advise you that in order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Elisha Yeager, S. 16587 , you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D.C., citing all of the following data:
Elisha Yeager, Certificate No. 5121, issued February 2, 1833, rate $20 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Kentucky Agency.
The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to Moses Garrett.
Garrett.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

Ms. A. 9. 2. 20. 10
May 13, 1927
Mrs. Lizzie Y. Bishop 833 E. 2nd Owensboro, Ky
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 16587, it appears that Elisha Yeager was born November 30, 1761 in Culpeper County, Virginia.
While residing in said Culpeper County, he enlisted in 1777 and served two months in Captain Fisher Rice's Company, Colonel Francis Taylor's Virginia Regiment; enlisted in the fall of 1778 or 1779 and served two months in Captain Reuben Beall's Virginia Company; and served in 1781 in Captain Elijah Kirtley's Company, Colonel Jack Willis' Virginia Regiment, and was in the battle of Hot Water Creek.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 23, 1832, while a resident of Jefferson County, Kentucky. It is not stated whether

soldier was married.
The Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to any soldier named Adam Yager or Yeager.
This Bureau has no record of services rendered prior to the war of the Revolution.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT commissioner.

16587 INVALID.
1907 Apl. 24. History to Miss Catherine Casthers. 1927-May 23. Miss to Mrs. Lizzie Y. Bishop aug. 1930-May 27-Lizzie Y Bishop adv. as last get last pay of her etc aug.
File No. 16587
Elisha Yeager
Pri Rev War
Act: June 7" 32
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 421
[Arrangement of 1870.]

In reply to your request of _____, received for a statement of the military history of Elisha Yeager 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. See file 16,587
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     77 7 mos. Fisher Rice Francis Taylor va   Fall 78 or 79 7 " Reuben Beall ✓   81 7 " Elijah Kirtley Jack Willis  
Battles engaged in, Hot water creek  June 81 Residence of soldier at enlistment, Culpeper Co., Va Date of application for pension, Aug. 23. 1832 Residence at date of application, Jefferson Co., Ky. Age at date of application, B. Culpeper Co., Va Nov. 30, 1761.
Remarks: His claim was allowed.
To aud. for last paymt etc
Relative Samuel Yeager (not mentioned.)  et
Very respectfully,

Department of the Interior - Bureau of Pensions.
Dear Sir -
Will you please tell me when Elisha Yaege died - his pension was granted in Aug - 1832 - while a resident of Jefferson Co - Ky - his pension claim no. 8 - 16587 -
Have you the Res - Record of Moses Gassiot -
Thanking you -
Mrs Lizzie Y. Bishop - 822 - E - Second - Owensboro -
Kentucky
March 18 - 1930 -

State Regent MRS. EUGENE H. RAY 306 Weissinger-Gaulbert, Louisville
State Vice-Regent MRS. LOWRY BEARD Shelbyville
State Recording Secretary MRS. VICTOR K. DODGE Versailles
State Corresponding Secretary MRS. HENRY Y. OFFUTT 100 East Magnolia, Louisville
OF KENTUCKY
State Treasurer MISS JESSIE YAGER Owensboro
State Consulting Registrar MRS. WALTER MATHEWS Lexington
State Historian MRS. WILLIAM B. ARDERY "Roccligan" Paris
State Librarian MRS. A. S. CONLEY Ashland
State Chaplain MRS. LLOYD BOSWELL Fulton
To the Commission of Renacim - Dear Sir -
Have you the record of Adam Yager of Virginia - In William & Mary's Quarterly Jan 1918 - He was on the Commission Roll from 1775 & 1793 - Have you a record of Ethan Yager from Jefferson County Ky -
Where can I get - the record of Major James Ball born in 1628 - and Richard Lee who were a members of the Council in 1663 -
Where can I get - the record of the soldiers who were in the War of 1812 - I would like to find the record of Joel Yager - sent who went out from Ky -
Thanking you -
Mrs Fizzie Yager Bishop 822-E-2nd
March 9 th 1922 - Owensboro Ky -

Information from Pension Office of Revolutionary service & record in Pension Office of Elisha Yeager of Jefferson Co Ky Pensioned Feb 2-1833 $20-
desired by
Miss Catherine Cawthorn gt gt granddaughter Bardstown Ky
A. J. R.

Oleska Gager of Kontecookey
JOHNS XIX. Proof of authorship papers.
of the manuscript must be made by the author or his authorized agent. The only other must testify to the authenticity of the manuscript, and the official sponsor and publisher as to the original ownership, and time to which he belonged. The manuscript, when such evidence the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as must prove his service by the credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits in a clear and concise manner the names of the claimants, and show on the records of the Department, as JOHNS XIX. Proof of service.
preparation, and all such additional evidence as may be required. The pension and the length of his service. The name of the person against whom the claim is to be paid, and the person who can be held, as the law directs the pension to be paid, according to the rules of the Department in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the claimant is entitled.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Eliza Yager which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? V. * Has he mentioned 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? VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Not all. VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Justice Has IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility?
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
5 th only in part answered
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. 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 the 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.
† QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
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 claimants 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.
† QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end 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.