Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 26491, Joseph Wasson, N. C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
966
Wasson Joseph
S. 26 491
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Joseph Wapson's Claim for new cut!

State of Indiana } Wayne County } ss
Be it known that Joseph Watson a Prisoner of the United States Resident within the
County and State aforesaid personally appeared Before the Subscribers a Justice of the Peace within and for the County aforesaid and made oath that he is entitled to a Pension of eight Dollars Pr Month on account of wounds and Disabilities received in the Revolutionary war in the United States in the year - 1780 eighty, 22nd June, at Ransours Mill - under Major Davison, then commanding, and that he cannot draw his aforesaid Pension for want of an original certificate from the War office, and that he never has yet obtained one, to his knowledge - and if - obtained by a friend it has not come to his knowledge Sworn & Subscribed this 4th July 1818
Sworn & Subscribed Before me the day and date above written
Joseph Watson
A. M. Boyd Justice of the Peace for said County
Attest Henry P. Thornton John Vawter

Teaming of W.C.D.M. January 23
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5.50 James Noble Esq.
In Congress

January the 15 th day 1819
Indiana State Wayne County
Kind friend { I would wish you to do some business for me in the war office if you please, as you have been recommended to be a fit and safe person. I want you to take my Affidavit which I send to you to the war office, and get me an original certificate or voucher, that I may be enabled to draw my pension from the marshal of the state, for he has refused paying any money to the pensioners until a voucher is produced. I have seen Mr. Vaatter some time ago and he said I must send on to the war office for one, and send my Affidavit also, that I have never had one or if I had it is lost, and that I could obtain one in this way. This I have done, I gave Mr. Vaatter my Affidavit and and he has sent on for it to the war office, he sent me word the other day that he had never received an answer yet, and he requested me to write on to you and get you to attend to getting me one, that I may be enabled thereby to draw my pension dues.
Sir I hope you will use every exertion in my behalf for which you shall be rewarded
Dr. B. Ser. I want you to bring a of the last payment that I have received at the treasury in Washington I want you to be very particular in getting this certificate or Voucher for me or doing my business for me so that I can get my pension drawn in this state
Joseph Watson

June 23, 1939
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Mr. W. A. Wasson 111 Broadway, 7th Floor New York City
John Wason, W. 1007 Joseph Wasson, S. 26491 William Wosson, S. 18670 BA-J/MLB
Dear Sir:
The Revolutionary War records of John Wason, Joseph Wasson and William Wosson are furnished you, as follow:
JOHN WASON W. 1007
The data which follow in regard to John Wason or Wasson were obtained from the papers on file in the claims for pension and bounty land under W. 1007, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
John Wason or Wasson was a native of the State of Pennsylvania. The date and exact location of his birth and names of his parents were not given.
While residing in Berkley County, then in Virginia, John Wason enlisted in the fall of 1777, served as private in Captain Evans' company, Colonel Campbell's Virginia regiment, stationed in Virginia and Pennsylvania, was in the battle of Brandywine, then returned to his home in Berkley County, having served a tour of six months. Shortly after his return home, he moved to Augusta County, Virginia, and while living there, enlisted, date not shown, and served between six weeks and two months as private in Captain Tate's Virginia company, was in the battle of Guilford after which he returned to his home in Augusta County, Virginia.
The soldier applied for pension September 3, 1832, while a resident of Rockbridge County, Virginia, and aged ninety-one years. His claim was allowed. He died in Rockbridge County, September 20 or 22, 1832 (both dates given).
John Wason or Wasson married Ellen or Eleanor Till, February 23, 1819, in Rockbridge County, Virginia, where their marriage was recorded in the County Clerk's Office. The date and place of birth of Ellen and names of her parents were not stated.

Soldier's widow, Ellen Wasson, was allowed pension on her application executed May 18, 1853, at which time she was aged seventy-five years and a resident of Rockbridge County, Virginia.
Ellen Wasson, while still living in Rockbridge County, Virginia, applied April 3, 1855, for bounty land which was due her on account of the Revolutionary War service of her husband, John Wasson. She was allowed one hundred sixty acres of bounty land on Warrant No. 27661, under the Act of March 3, 1855. She died December 21, 1857.
It is not stated whether John and Ellen Wason or Wasson had children, but in 1833, one David Wason and one John McLain made affidavit in Rockbridge County, Virginia, that they were heirs of the soldier, John Wason; their relationship to him was not designated.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension and name and address of the person paid in the case of Ellen Wasson, you should write to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data: Ellen Wasson, widow of John, certificate 1673, issued September 1, 1853, rate $20 per annum, commenced February 3, 1853, Act of February 3, 1853, Virginia (Richmond) Agency.
If you desire information relative to the location of the land granted soldier's widow, Ellen Wasson, you should apply to the Commissioner of the General Land Office, Interior Department, this city, and furnish that official the number of the warrant, the acreage and date of the act under which issued.
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JOSEPH WASSON S. 26491
You are furnished herein the record of Joseph Wasson as found in pension claim, S. 26491, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth of Joseph Wasson and names of his parents are not shown.
Joseph Wasson served as private in the Revolutionary War under Major Davidson in the North Carolina troops, and while serving in line of duty in the battle of Ramsour's Mill, June 20, 1780, he was wounded; the date and place of enlistment and other details of service were not given.

On account of disability resulting from wounds received in service, Joseph Wasson was pensioned from March 4, 1795, and his name was placed on the pension roll of North Carolina. His name was transferred from North Carolina in 1816 to the Indiana pension roll. In 1818, the soldier was a resident of Wayne County, Indiana. He had formerly been a resident of Iredell County, North Carolina. He died July 23, 1822.
There are no family data, whatever, shown in the claim of Joseph Wasson.
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WILLIAM WOSSON S. 18670
The data which follow in regard to William Wosson were obtained from pension claim, S. 18670, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
William Wosson was born in County Antrim, Ireland, and came to Pennsylvania in 1773. The date of his birth and names of his parents were not stated.
William Wosson volunteered, date not stated, in Bedford, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, and served as private in Captain Davidson's company, Colonel Smith's Pennsylvania regiment, marched to Trenton, arriving there soon after the battle, thence to Princeton where he went into winter quarters; was in an expedition to Raritan River where he was in a skirmish with a British vessel, and was discharged in March after serving a tour of six months. He afterwards moved to Amherst County, Virginia, and while living there, enlisted about a year before the surrender of Cornwallis, served two months as private in Captain Edmiston's company, Colonel William Campbell's Virginia regiment, and was in the battle of King's Mountain, in North Carolina.
William Wosson was allowed pension on his application executed September 26, 1832, at which time he was aged eighty years and a resident of Greenfield, Gallia County, Ohio, to which place he had moved about 1814. He was still living there in 1833.
It is not stated whether William Wosson was married.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of the person paid and possibly the date of death of this soldier, you should write to the Comptroller General, General Account-

ing Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data: William Wosson, certificate #13489, issued July 27, 1833, rate, $26.66 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act June 7, 1832, Ohio Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Rev.&1812 Wars Section. AWY. 1/24/29
February 8, 1929.
Jesse B. Wasson, 4118 Lowell Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
Sir:
I advise you that from the records of this bureau it appears that Joseph Wasson, S. 26491, served as a private under Major Davison, War of the Revolution and was wounded at the battle of Ramsours Mill. There are no further data as to his services.
He was pensioned from March 4, 1795 on account of disability resulting from said wounds.
In 1819 he was living in Wayne County, Indiana having formerly lived in Iredell County, North Carolina.
He died July 23, 1822.
His age, place of birth and place of enlistment are not stated and there are no data on file as to his family.
The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to an Archibald Wasson.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

July 11, 1924
Louise K. Wasson Richmond, R. R. "C" Indiana
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the records of this Bureau it appears that Joseph Wasson, S. 26491, served as a private under Major Davison, War of the Revolution and was wounded at the battle of Ramsours Mill. There is no further data as to his services.
He was pensioned from March 4, 1795 on account of disability resulting from said wounds.
In 1819 he was living in Wayne County, Indiana having formerly lived in Iredell County, North Carolina. He died July 23, 1822.
His age, place of birth and place of enlistment are not stated and there is no data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

ction.
October 1, 1914.
Mr. M.F. Wasson, Hayes Center, Nebraska.
Madam:-
In response to your letter dated September 25, 1914, you are advised that the records of this Bureau do not show from what state Joseph Wasson enlisted in the Revolutionary War, and there is no other data as to said soldier than that furnished you June 24, 1914. (S.F. 26,491).
Very respectfully,
Elizabeth Commissioner.

Record Division.
March 26, 1909.
Mr. George W. Wasson, Hebron, Nebraska.
Sir:
In reply to your letter dated the 3" and received the 6" instant, the records of this Bureau show that Joseph Wasson you are advised that from the papers in the claim Sur. File No. 20,491, it appears that Joseph Wasson was pensioned from March 4, 1795 for wounds received in the battle at Rameurs Mill, while serving under Major Davison. from pension list of 1835
In 1819 he was living in Wayne County, Indiana, having formerly lived in Iredell County, North Carolina. He died July 23, 1822. from pension list of 1835
There is no data as to family.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Vernon Lee 8th July 1878
FREE
Mr. Hicky The Huddle Secretary of War Washington City

Indiana
Joseph Wagon
Private under Major Davidson S.C. In the army of the U.S.
Inscribed on the Roll of Indiana at the rate of $8 per month to commence from the day on which he received the last payment from the Agent paying U.S. pensions in Indiana
Duplicate certificate of Pension issued the 29 th of Dec r 1818 and sent to John Vawter Esq r Vincennes Indiana

Wapen
Vernon 8th July 1818
Dear Sir
Enclosed Is an affidavit of Joseph Wapen who is placed on the Pension List Roll of Indiana and under the regulations of the Treasury Department, cannot draw his pension without an original Certificate of incorporation in the oath they are to make at every time of drawing their pay. you will please forward his Certificate when granted to the subscriber at Vernon Jennings County. Indiana, your attention will confer a favour on a Very old and infirm Soldier of the Revolutionary War
I am Respectfully yours
John Nawler
24 Oct 1816
The Honble Secretary of War

26491 INVALID. Rev.
File No. 26,491
Joseph Wasson Dis. N.G. (Rev. war)
Act: _____
Index: Vol. 2, Page 126
[Arrangement of 1870.]
May 14 '96 Doed Reused to Mrs DW Andrew Chicago Ills.
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1909 March 26 Hist. to Geo. W. Wasson V.L.M. 1910 Apr. 18 Hist. to Edith S. Moore. 1914 June 24 Hist. to M.F. Wasson V.L.M. 1914 Oct. 1 M.F. Wasson that records do not show from what state Joseph Wasson enlisted &c. 1924 July 11 Hist. to Miss Louise H. Wasson - mmst F. 1929 Feb. 8, Hist. to Jesse B. Wasson 1937 Oct. 23 Hist. to Miss Marguerite Wasson 1939 June 23 Hist. to W.A. Wasson (htr in clu of John Wasson, N. 1007) M.F.B.

Joseph Wason relative to his transfer
Transferred
per rolls &c Transferred from North Carolina in 1876 to take effect from 4 Sep 1876
Mr. Noble Senior Officer Washington
Honble Mr. Edwards
Has been transferred

Washington Feby. 4 th 1819
Sir
You have the affidavit of W. Mason and also his letter to me. I presume his object is to be transferred to the Pension Roll for the state of Indiana, and receive a certificate of his transfer. Your early attention to this address and notice of the same to me will be thankfully rec d
Yours Very Respectfully James Noble
Honble Mr Edwards

Indiana transf. from North Carolina
Joseph Watson Jan.
In the Army U.S. dur- ing the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the roll North Carolina at $5. Per mo: increased to $8. Per mo: by the Law of the 24 Ap r 1876.
Duplicate cert: of pen- sion issued 29 Dec r 1878

Indiana State
Wayne County Personally appeared before me one of the justices of the peace for the County aforesaid, Joseph Watson and made oath that he is the same Joseph Watson that was examined by virtue of a commission from Judge Sitgraves before Dr Lewis F. Wilson and Joseph Guy, and the commissioners - Missinine Mathew.
Richard King John Risbet, and was put on the pension Roll of the United States, and that he formerly lived in the County of Fredell North Carolina but now lives in the State of Indiana Wayne County and he received his wounds while fighting in behalf of the United States under Major Davidson in the battle of Ramsour's on the 22 day of June 1780. And that he has never received an original certificate or if he has it is lost and he wants one that will enable him to draw the money due to him from the mar-
shal of this State and further his deposition sworn and subscribed to before me January 18 1819 Joseph Watson A. A. B. aged 78

June 23, 1939
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Mr. W. A. Wasson 111 Broadway, 7th Floor New York City
Joseph Wasson
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letters in which you request to know whether or not this office has record of all Revolutionary War soldiers; if not, where could such item be checked, and in which letters you request, also, a list of all those borne on the records of this office with surname Wasson, in the effort to establish relationship to the pioneer Wassons of North Carolina and Virginia.
This office does not have record of all Revolutionary War soldiers, nor can any source of such complete record be given. The Adjutant General, War Department, this city, is the custodian of such Revolutionary War military records as have been preserved by the United States Government and this office has only the pension and bounty land records.
The demand for Revolutionary War data is so great that it has been impossible with the limited trained clerical force available for that particular work, to make for one person or organization, a series of investigations and reports pertaining to soldiers of that war, or to prepare lists of pensioners for release.
The record of Joseph Wasson (S. 26491) who, you state, was your great-great-grandfather, and the records of John Wason or Wasson (W. 1007) and William Wosson (S. 18670) are furnished you herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

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Oct. 10 - 1937,
Veterans Administration Washington, D.C.
Attention-Mr. A. D. Hiller, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
Dear Sir:
As I am doing a little family geneological research I would like to know if you have in your pension records anything concerning a Joseph  only one Wasson who served in the Revolutionary war. I know he was located in North Carolina during the war and I believe served under General Green.
If there is any record of him I should like to know how I could obtain a copy of it.
Appreciating any information you might give me,
Sincerely yours,
Marguerite Wasson
Miss Marguerite Wasson 33 Linden Blvd. Brooklyn, N.Y.

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THE BASSICK MANUFACTURING CO.
CHICAGO, ILL.
4118 Lowell Avenue, April 24th, 1928.
Department of Interior, Bureau of Pension, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:-
I am trying to trace my ancestors and find that Joseph Wasson, who was my great, great, great grandfather was of English birth, emigrated to this country with his wife before the American Revolution. No date given of his arrival. He went to Pennsylvania and finally settled in North Carolina, where he raised a large family.
He and one of his sons, Archibald by name, fought in the Revolution. Joseph was wounded in action, and was disabled for life. The following transcript was found in a volume of North Carolina Colonial and State Records concerning his pension:-
"Mr. Sharp presented the recommendation of Rowan Court for allowing Joseph Wasson twenty-five pounds for one year which, being read, was agreed to, Counter-signed by Speaker and sent to the Senate."
He resided in either Rowan or Iredell County after the Revolutionary War.
Any information concerning Joseph Wasson, parentage, birthplace, marriage, and death would be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Jesse B. Wasson

Aug 28 Returned
Richmond Ind. July 7, 1924.
Secretary Interior Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:
Can you give me the war record of Joseph Wasson who was a Revolutionary Soldier.
Thanking you in advance & am yours Respectfully,
Miss Louise R. Wasson Richmond, R.R. "C" Ind.

M. F. WASSON ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR HAYES CENTER, NEBRASKA
COUNTY ATTORNEY
September 25, 1914
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Referring you to Sur. File No. 26,491, Joseph Wasson. Is it possible to find out from the records of this file, from what State Joseph Wasson enlisted in the Continental Army, and in what regiment he served during the war? If so kindly send me this information and greatly oblige,
Yours very truly,
M. F. Wasson

M. F. WASSON ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR HAYES CENTER, NEBRASKA
COUNTY ATTORNEY
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.,
June 17, 1914
Dear Sir:
I wish to obtain the service record of Joseph Wasson private from North Carolina in the war of the Revolution. I have been referred by the Adjutant Gen'ls office to you for this information. Any information which you can give me from the records in the pension office, will be greatly appreciated,
Respectfully,
M. F. Wasson

THE WORLD'S GREATEST FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Richmond, Ind., April 7 190 0
Pension Dept. Washington D.C. Dear Sirs; -
I should like to have the war record of Joseph Wasson, born 1744, in England, who served and was wounded in the Revolution.
He enlisted from Indiana and died in Wayne County, in the above state, in 1822.
Thanking you in advance for your courtesy I am
Yours truly Edith S. Moore West 5 th & Rich. Ave Richmond Indiana.
APR 11 1910

AGENCY OF THE
WESTERN DEPARTMENT CINCINNATI, O. ESTABLISHED 1857.
J. N. Hasson
T. A. WILLMORE,
Resident Agent, 0380
HEBRON, NEB.
PHOENIX
TIME TRIED & FIRE TESTED.
INSURANCE COMPANY of Hartford Conn.
Commissioner Pension Washington D.C.
W. Feb 3 rd 1909
Dear Sir
I desire if possible to obtain public record of the Army service of one Joseph Hasson who was a revolutionary soldier, and probably enlisted from North Carolina. He emigrated to Kentucky and later to Indiana where he died - just what year is not of record - but probably about 1820. If pension were paid to the disabled soldier of the revolution - his would rightfully be among the names - as he was many times badly wounded and was buried with eight British bullets still in his body.
If you can find anything in record of his history - I would be pleased to obtain same from your department.
Truly Yours - Sincerely
J. N. Hasson Hebron Nebr

OFFICE OF DR. S. W. ANDREWS, 325 BOWEN AVENUE.
Chicago, April 30 th 1896
Pension Clerk Washington D C I write you for information in regard to Joseph Wasson; born in England, soon after his marriage he embarked with his wife for America, settled for a brief period in Pennsylvania, and removed to the Carolinas, where they resided until they had reared a family of seven sons and two daughters, a period embracing that of the American Revolution, in which Joseph Wasson was a soldier. Gen. Green, who had command of the Southern forces, detailed a party to look after the Tories who infested that part of the country. In a skirmish with them, Joseph Wasson was shot by one from behind a tree. The ball lodged in his loins, where it remained nearly forty years.
Will you please inform me if he received a pension if so under what regiment, in fact give me all the information you can in one

OFFICE OF DR. S. W. ANDREWS, 325 BOWEN AVENUE.
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Chicago, April 30 th 1896
regard to him, I desire to make myself one of the Daughters of the Revolution, I know Joseph Wasson was my great Grandfather, - it will greatly oblige me to receive an answer immediate as I expect to go away soon I much desire to attend to this before the summer vacation
Respectfully
I am Sarah Andrews M.D.