Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 9140, for James Sage, Virginia

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Sage, James Louise or Louise
R. 9140
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Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 17 th of June A.D. 1846
State of Virginia
County of Grayson
Be it known that on the 3 rd day of May A.D. 1851 before the subscriber who is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County above mentioned personally appeared Louise Sage widow of James Sage deceased - she being a resident of Grayson County aforesaid and aged ninety five years, who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the follow- ing Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of 17 th June 1846 above named - That she is the widow of James Sage deceased whose lawful wife she was at the time of his death, who was a soldier private (as is supposed) in the Revolutionary War - he was drafted in the former County of Montgomery Va - Now Wythe Co. Va for the term of eight months at least, in the year 1779 - in the Company Commanded by Capt. Robin Lawsons - after his discharge he returned home in the Fall of the year - and on the 25 th day of December 1780 we were married. in the Spring or Summer following he was drafted the second time for six months - in the Company of James Montgomery - after being discharged from this service he returned home - and before his return my first child was born - he then stayed

Stayed at home until the next Spring, and then was drafted the third time for six months in the Company of John Montgomery and under the Command of Col James Reed after being discharged from this tour of service he returned home in the Fall of the year - and stayed at home until some time in the Spring or summer following - and he then volunteered for six months in the Company of John Montgomery (according to the best of my recollection) and as I think under Command of Col. Crockett - after he was discharged in Pennsylvania, he left his several discharges in that state in a pair of buckskin pants - I do not remember all the battles that I have heard my said husband mention that he was in but I do recollect to have heard him tell of some six or eight that he was in to wit the Battles of Monmouth, Bunker's hill Sullivan's Island - and several skirmishes with the Tories - whether these battles were before or after the marriage this affiant is not able to say as her husband was in the service sometime before the marriage as well as afterwards - The marriage between myself & the aforesaid James Dye did take place on the 25 th day of December A D 1780, married in the former county of Montgomery now Luythe - by publication of the banns of matrimony without any License or Licener Bond - for marriage my name before said marriage was Lovis Ott - I have no recollection of any living witness that was present

at my marriage or saw me married to the aforesaid James Sage died - I have no record in existence of my marriage -
My husband the said James Sage died on his death bed made his last Will and Testament, appointing me one of his Executrices which will bears date March 14, 1820 - he died in two or three days thereafter said Will is Recorded in the office of the County Court of Grayson County Va March Term 1820 -
I have had the following named Children by said James Sage besides two that are dead To wit
Samuel Sage born 5 th Aug. 1781 John Sage " 24 th Oct 1782 Jas. Sage " 17 June 1784 Mary Sage " 4 Dec 1785 Catharine Sage " 5 Jan 1786 Lewis Sage " 1 March 1787 Margaret Sage " 1 Feb - 1790 Sampson Sage " 11 Feb 1792 Ester Sage " 26 Oct - 1793 Asa Sage " 26 Oct 1795 Charles Sage " 11 July 1797 Wm Sage " 11 May 1800 Ezekiel Sage " 11 May 1803 Elizabeth Sage " 12 April 1805
I further state & swear that my said husband James Sage was a Baker by Trade and that he acted as Baker to the Soldiers while he was in the service - he having stated to this affiant that he learned his Trade of Baker in London before he removed or emigrated to America

And I the said Louise Sage in conclusion of the County of Grayson and State of Virginia aforesaid hereby state that I have never heretofore made any application for a pension or annuity, and that I do hereby relinquish all title or claim to any pension or annuity except the present - and that I have remained a widow since the death of my husband the said James Sage and that I am still a widow sworn to and subscribed the day and year herein first written
Before me
Louise her Sage mark
Charles Dougherty J.P.
State of Virginia County of Grayson
Be it known that on the 5 th day of May 1857 personally appeared Louise Sage and acknowledged the above declaration to be her act and deed - & I further Certify that she the said Louise Sage is by reason of age and infirmity unable to attend court - and I further certify that she is well entitled to credit & that I believe her statement to be true
Given under my hand this the 5 th day of May 1857
Charles Dougherty J.P.

Form of allay of
Which is kind of Mr. Lewis Sep. 27

Power of Attorney. Revolutionary Pension Claim
Know all men by These presents That I. Mar- garete Sager of the County of Grayson, State of Virginia daughtr. and heir of Lewis Sager decd. Widow of James Sager decd. - a Soldier of the War of the Revolution, do hereby constitute and appoint - as my true and lawful agents and attorneys - to prosecute for me my claim for any amount of Revolutionary Pension or interest of Pension that may be due on account of the Revolutionary War service of my said Father the said James Sager decd. and that has due and coming to my said Mother the said Lewis Sager decd. And I do hereby authorize my said age- nts to examine all papers - and documents in relation to said claim - on file at the departments at Washing- ton, City or elsewhere, to file additional evidence or arguments - and to receive the certificates which may be issued for said claim - and to appoint herein their substitutes - to do therein for the pur- pose herein expressed - and to do all things that I might or could do here I personally present - hereby ratify- ing and confirming all that my said attorneys - and agents shall lawfully do in the premises - and hereby all former powers - Witness my hand and Seal this the 9 th day of Oct. 1854.
Signed and sealed in the presence of Margarete Sager Mark. Witness - C. B. Over Witness - Michael Delfe
State of Virginia } County of Grayson. } On this 9 th day of Oct. 1854, before me the Subscribed a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid personally appeared Margarete Sager and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be her free act and deed for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year aforesaid - Martin Dail J. P.

State of Virginia
County of Grayson ) Be it known That on this 9 th day of Oct. 1884. before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid personally appeared Margrate Sager, a resident of Grayson County State of Virginia, and made oath according to law that she is the identical Margrate Sager, who executed the foregoing Power of Attorney and that she is directly interested in said claim - and makes this affidavit to be filed with such other additional evidence as may be used - as said agent - may use in prosecuting said claim -
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me -
Margrate Sager Mark
Martin Nail J. P.
I. Martin Hale - a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County do hereby certify that Margrate Sager, who executed the foregoing Power of Attorney, is a respectable resident of this County - and is directly interested in said claim as herein set forth -
Martin Nail J. P.
State of Virginia
County of Grayson
I Stephen M. Hale, Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Martin Hale whose name appears to the foregoing Power of Attorney at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace for said County and that the signature purporting to be his, is genuine - and that full faith and credit should be given to all his official acts - given from under my hand and seal of office at this time the 20 th day of Oct. 1884.
Stephen M. Hale Clerk

Affidavit of Alma Wright + Elizabeth Dole - as to the death and heirs of Mrs. Louis Sager. —

State of Virginia County of Grayson.
On this 9 th day of Oct. 1854. Personally appeared and before me - Martin Hale - a Justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid - Alvin Wright & Elizabeth Delp - who after being duly sworn according to law - state that they are residents of the County and State aforesaid - That they were well and inti- mately acquainted with Mrs. Lewis Sage - D o late of said County - Widow of James - Sage. D o - That they lived close neigh- bor to her for many years - They state that the said Mrs. Lewis Sage - died at her resi- dence - in the County and State aforesaid - On the 28 th day of August - 1854 - That she was present at her death - and well recollect the time and date - We further state that Mr. Elizabeth Delp - Margaret Sage, and Ann Nelson, are the heirs and living children of the said Lewis Sage, and the said James Sage. And that they reside in the County of Grayson, State of Virginia - And they state that the said Mrs. Lewis Sage - lived to be a very old person - we think and believe she must have been near if not quite one hundred years of age -
Alvin Wright Elizabeth her mark Delp
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written - and I do hereby certify that the above Alvin Wright & Elizabeth Delp - are respectable residents of said County well known to me - and that they are respectable witnesses - well worthy of belief - in all matters -
Martin Hale J. P.

State of North Carolina County of Grayson.
I Stephen M. Hale Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid - do certify that Martin Heale, Esq., whose name subscribes to the foregoing affidavit - was at the time of signing the same - a Justice of the peace - for said County - and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine -
Given under my hand and seal of office at office this 10 th day of Oct. 1884.
Stephen M. Hale, Clerk.

Jacob (Self-Mended) Declaration as to Mrs. Louis Luge Wright Revolution

State of Virginia
County of Grayson } At Session 1834
On the 23 rd day of October 1834 personally appeared in open court Jacob Delp administrator of Louise Sage who states on his oath that to the best of his knowledge and belief and from what I have understood from said Mrs Louise Sage that James Sage of the state of Virginia late of Grayson County in said state was a soldier - and sergeant in the Virginia Continental line - that he served in said war of the Revolu- tion - for the term of two years at least that he was the lawfull husband of the said Louise Sage now De d . that the said Louise Sage died at her home in the said said County of Grayson state of Virginia on the 28 th day of August A D 1834 Jacob Delp
administrator of Louise Sage De d .
Sworn to and subscribed in open court - and I hereby certify that the said Jacob Delp is a respectable resident of the County and state aforesaid well known to me that he is a man of good character - and well worthy of credit given from under my hand 23 rd Oct 1834 Harden Cox J d Chairman
State of Virginia
County of Grayson } I Stephen M. Hale clerk of the County court for the County & state aforesaid do hereby certify that the above declaration was dictated to in open court by Jacob Delp administrator as aforesaid - and that Harden Cox is a justice of the peace & a chairman of said court and his legal qualifications to be here in genuine given from under my hand and seal of my said office at office. The 26 th day of October 1834 Stephen M. Hale

August 9, 1939
BA-J/AWT James Sage R. 9140
Mrs. Arthur Cooper Goodland Indiana
Dear Madam:
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, R. 9140, based upon the military service of James Sage, in the War of the Revolution.
The date and place of birth of James Sage are not shown. It was stated that he "learned his trade of baker in London" before he came to America. The names of his parents are not given, nor is it shown when he came to this country.
James Sage married December 25, 1780, in Montgomery County, Virginia, Lovise (Lovice) Ott or Utt. They were both then of Montgomery County, Virginia. The date and place of birth of Lovise (Lovice) Ott or Utt, and names of her parents are not given.
James Sage died about March 14, 1820, in Grayson County, Virginia.
His widow, Lovise (Lovice) Sage, applied for pension, May 5, 1851, at which time she was a resident of Grayson County, Virginia, aged ninety-five years. She alleged that her husband, James Sage, served from Montgomery County, Virginia, as a private with the Virginia troops, as follows: in 1779, eight months in Captain Robin's or Robert Sawyers' company; in 1781, six months in Captain James Montgomery's company; in 1782, six months in Captain John Mont-

gomery's company; in 1783, six months in Captain John Montgomery's company; Colonel Crockett's regiment; that he was in the battles of Bunker Hill, Monmouth, Sullivan's Island, and several skirmishes.
The claim for pension was not allowed as proof of service, as required by the pension law was not furnished.
The widow, Lovise (Lovice) Sage, died August 28, 1854, in Grayson County, Virginia.
The following data in regard to the children of James Sage, and wife, Lovise (Lovice) are shown in the claim-
   Samuel  born  August  5, 1781    John  "  October  24, 1782    James  "  June  17, 1784    Mary  "  December  4, 1785    Catharine  "  January  5, 178-(?)    Lovise  "  March  1, 1787    Margaret  "  February  1, 1790    Sampson  "  February  11, 1792    Ester  "  October  26, 1793    Ann  "  October  26, 1795    Charles  "  July  11, 1797    William  "  May  11, 1800    Ezekial  "  May  11, 1803    Elizabeth  "  April  12, 1805   
The following children survived their mother, and were living in Grayson County, Virginia, in 1854- Mrs. Elizabeth Delp, Margaret Sage, and Ann Nelson.
Jacob Delp and Michael Delp were of Grayson County, Virginia in 1853; their relationship to the above named Mrs. Elizabeth Delp is not shown.
One Elizabeth Delp in 1851 was seventy-four years of age, then in Grayson County, Virginia, and

stated that she became acquainted with James Sage and his wife, Lovise, when she was about nine years of age, and that she had always lived a near neighbor to them; it is not shown that she was related to the "Delps" referred to herein.
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible family data.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

State of Virginia County of Grayson Be it Remembered that on the 5 th day of May A D 1851 personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for the county and state aforesaid Elizabeth Dillp who being first duly sworn according to law deposeth and say as follows to wit - That she is 74 years old / affiant swears that the first formed acquaint- ance with James Sage decd and his wife Louise Sage whom was nine years of age and I have lived a near neighbor of to him up to his death and still lives near his widow and during that time it was reported and believed in the neighborhood in which he lived and died that he was a soldier who served in the revolutionary war affiant swears that she has frequently heard him say and tell of circumstances which took place while he was in the service of the aforesaid war and it was always under stress in the neighborhood where he lived and died in that he served in revolutionary war as stated in the dictation of Mrs Louise Sage and I concur in that opinion / affiant swears that Louise Sage was always in the neighborhood in which he lived and died in called and considered the lawful wife of James Sage decd and I believe they were lawfully married as much so as if I have been present and saw them married / affiant has lived a near neighbor to them them 65 years and never knew their marriage doubted and they raised a very large respectable family and still lives near the widow and Louise Sage has remained a pious lady since the death of the

foresaid James Sage deceased & still remains a widower
I worn to and subscribed before me the day and year first above written
Charles Dougherty, J.P.      Elizabeth her Delp mark
State of Virginia } Be it known that I Charles Dougherty, County of Grayson } a justice of the peace for the county of Grayson in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that Elizabeth Delp is a respectable Member of the church and that her statement is well worthy and entitled to credit on her oath or other sworn given from under my hand and seal this the 5 th day of May A.D. 1837      Charles Dougherty J.P.

State of Virginia } Be it known that on the 5 th day of May County of Grayson } 1881 personally appeared before the Subscriber and acting justice of the peace in and for the county of Grayson in the state of Virginia John S. Homer who being duly sworn according to law deponeth as follows to wit — That he is 69 years of age / and was well acquainted with James Sage deceased when I was just small / James Sage was a near neighbor to him up to his death and still lives near his widow Louise Sage affiant swears that he has frequently heard his father and James Sage are talking with each other and tiling of the circumstances that took place while they was in the wars of the revolutionary and it was reported and believed in the neighborhood in which James Sage deceased lived and died in that he served in revolutionary war / and I believe he did serve in the American war as much as if I had been present with him in the war I have no recollection of the officers under whom he now served / affiant swears ever since my first recollection that it was always reported and believed in the neighborhood in which James Sage deceased lived and died in that Louise Sage was his lawfully wife / I have never heard their marriage daughter / and I believe they were lawfully married and I have every reason to entertain that belief / They raised a very large and respectable family of children and during all of that time / never hearing of their marriage daughter and from that reason and other reason I entertain that belief and Louise Sage his widow has remained a widow ever since the death of the aforesaid James Sage and still is a widow

I sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year first above written Charles Dougherty J.P.
John P. Comer
State of Virginia County of Grayson
Be it Remembered That I Charles Dougherty a justice of the peace in and for the county of Grayson in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that John P. Comer is your qualified of the county above named and his State must decursus created on his oath or other was given from under my hand and seal this the 5 th day of May A.D. 1837 Charles Dougherty J.P.

Cole
Jamie Callaway Wilkesboro N. C. now present

This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line 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, directing the Auditors of Public Accounts to settle and adjust the pay and accounts of the said Officers and Soldiers from the 1st January 1777 to 31st December 1781, (See Hening's Statutes at Large, Vol. 10, p. 462,) that a settlement was made on the 30 th day of Novem r 1785 in the name of James Sage as Sergt. Infy and evidence of the indebtedness of the State to him for £19 11 3 6 8 delivered to Mr. Sawyer but as the original settlements or copies thereof are not to be found in this Office, the term of service embraced therein cannot be stated
Given under my hand, at the First Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 13 th day of July 1854.
{ NO SEAL OF OFFICE. }
J. M. Chittenden W. P. Beck

State of Virginia } I, Best known that on the 21 st day County of Grayson } of November A.D. 1883 personally appeared before me the subscriber a justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Mrs Rhoda Phelps a resident of Grayson county in the State aforesaid who after being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is ninety four or five years old states that she formed her first acquaintance with James Sage and his wife Lorelee before either was married and at that time, they was living in the County of Montgomery in the state of Virginia and shortly after her acquaintance with said Sage and wife they got married as she was informed and believe - said Marriage took place in the County of Montgomery in the state of Virginia before the close of the revolutionary war - she declares that she well recollects that said Sage and wife Lorelee was living together as husband and wife two or three years before the close of the revolutionary war she further states that she well recollects that in the time of the revolutionary war that Mrs Lorelee Sage going to her father and staying there while her husband said James Sage was out on duty in the service of said war and she remained at her father until her husband returned from the service of said war She further states that he served three or four different terms in said war - and at different times and he served as I was informed and believe in the Company of Captain Montgomery and Captain Sauter - he served two years at least if not more in said war and it was well under stood in the whole Country around at that time that said Sage served in the service of said war - and she states that she was still living near Mrs Lorelee Sage father when her husband said James Sage returned from the service of said war and that said Mrs Lorelee Sage has remained a widow ever since the death of said James Sage and is still a widow
for Rhoda Phelps, mark

Sworn to and subscribed on the day and date first above written before me - and I hereby certify that I believe that the said Mrs Rhoda Phelps is of the age above stated and that she is a credible witness and that her statement is well worthy and entitled to credit on her oath or else where and I further certify that she is a respectable member of the church of the baptist order
Given under my hand this 21 st day of Nov 1883 John H. Phelps L. P.
State of Virginia
Grayson County } I hereby certify that John Stephen H. Phelps Esq before whom the foregoing affidavit were made, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was, at the time of so doing a justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn according to law and his signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of my office as clerk of the county court of said county this 21 st day of November A D 1883
Stephen M. Hale

Williston, N.D. Aug. 28-1887.
Dear Sir,
Group 6. Whiting.
Dear Sir
In
reply to the letter of your predecessor of the date of the 19 th of February 1885 in the matter of Mrs. Lewis Sage, Widow of James Sage of New - for Pension I must beg leave to say - That I hope it will be found upon a re-examination of said case that the objection made have been lifted if any force - and that at all events - I hope the main objection is explained by the accompanying letter from the Archives of the State of Virginia - of the date of Dec. 13 th 1855. - Mrs. Sage is now dead - and I never saw her - but I understand from the agent who drafted her application - for Pension - that the old lady did not allege that her husband served in the army or acted as a doctor - but as that was her trade - that he was detailed to that service. and so acted - in part. etc.

That this is a just case - I have not many of doubt - from the general opinion of the Court in which the old soldiers lived - I thought I knew nothing of Mother of My Dear Friends It is rather a small matter - anyway a not with much trouble or expense - And I hope that the proof in the case generally will be considered sufficient - but if any thing more is necessary - in the way & should be required - upon being informed it shall be supplied if possible - & as soon as possible - And hope it will be taken as a small boon to the children of the old soldiers - who most certainly did not see their fathers since - going to the shades - Most Respectful. Yours etc. etc.
I am Sir Yours etc.
P.S.
Please cause this letter to be filed with the other papers in the case.
J.C.
Rev.
George C. Whiting Comr. of Pensions.

Hon. F. M c Mullen
May 28 th 52

Pension Office, May 28, 1852.
Sir:
You will perceive from the enclosed copy of a letter from this Office to Stock Long of the 27 Oct last, that the additional evidence filed by you in the case Lowrie v Page , is not such as was required. Until the requisitions of that letter are complied with no allowance can be made.
Hon T. McCallen, H of Reps.

July 28 th 1852

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Pension Office, July 28. 1882.
Sir:
I have the honor to return the inclosed letters and to inform you that Noah Long, Elk Creek P.O. Va is the agent in the case of Mrs Sage.
Hon F McMullen, H of Reps.

Pension Office 19 th Feby. 1855.
Sir,
The additional evidence in the case of Louisa Sage widow of James, of Virginia has been received.
James has been in no manner identified as the soldier who is certified by the Auditor of Accounts of Virginia to have been paid £19. 13. 8. Louisa declares her husband told her he served as a baker, while it appears by the Auditor's Certificate that the soldier who was paid £19. 13. 8. served as a sergeant of Infantry. The date of the marriage and death of James and Louisa, and the names and number of their surviving children, have not been proved in a satisfactory manner. The witnesses, who attempt to fix dates, much refer to some particular events by which to test the accuracy of their recollection. A record of the marriage may be found in the Office of the Clerk of the County where the it it is said to have occurred. It should be applied for.
James Galloway Esq. Present.

J. Calloway, Esq. Wilkesburg N. H. Sept. 8. 1837

Pension Office, Sept 8. 1857
Sir,
In relation to the application of Lucia Sage for pension under act of July 4, 1836, it is suggested that the soldier named James Sage, who is certified to have served in the Virginia Continental line probably received land from the State of Virginia, and if so, the papers filed by him at the Land Office at Richmond for that purpose might show whether he was the husband of the claimant in this case. A question to is, however, now before the Attorney General as to the rights of children and grandchildren to recover arrears of pension due revolutionary soldiers and their widows, and as Mrs. Sage appears to have died since this application was filed, it is not advised that further expense be incurred until the Attorney General shall have decided the point before him. J. Calloway Esq. Wilkesburg N. Carolina

Noah Long Sept. 2, 1833

38 Pension Office Sept. 2. 1853
Sir,
In relation to the case of Lovice Sage of Virginia, I would say that there has been no additional testimony filed by Mr. Neely. Nor is there any evidence on file in the case, of either service or marriage.
Noah Long Esq. Independence Grayson Co. Wa.

J. T. Neely
Sept 24/53

528 Pension Office
Sep 24 1853
Sir
The witness, John Wisely, whose affidavit has been forwarded in support of the case of Lovice Sage widow of James of Va. was five years old when the service was rendered, if rendered at all, I see nothing in the papers to induce me to believe that his memory is more remarkable than other persons; and if this is not very conclusively shown, I shall not place very implicit reliance upon his statements, as I should be very unwilling to trust his memory as to events that took place during the Revolution, and especially would I distrust it when he attempts to describe the service of a soldier who in whose service there does not seem to be any thing remarkable.
J. T. Neely Esq
Present

State of Virginia } Be it know that on the 30 th day County of Pulaskia } of August A.D. 1852 personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Hannah Cross aged Eighty Six years old and of five months pasted who being first duly sworn according to law deposes as follows to wit — This affiant states that she was not present at the wedding between James Sage and his wife Lovice att. but the affiant does recollect of hearing of said Sage of getting of Marriage to Lovice att at the time they was Married. said Marriage took place according to the best of my recollection in the latter part of the year seventeen hundred and Eighty or the first of the year following affiant states in October seventeen hundred and Eighty one her father Moved from the settlement where said Sage was Married and before My father Moved said Sage and his wife Lovice was living together as husband and wife — the Marriage Between James Sage and his wife Lovice took place in the County of Montgomery in the State aforesaid and that said James Sage and Lovice was Married as I was informed by publication which was the only practice to Marry in that day and it was well understood in the neighbourhoods that said James Sage and Lovice in the name of the revolution were on the American side in said war Sworn and subscribed to on the day and date first above written before me
Attest
Hannah Cross mark
Jno. Caddale J.P.
State of Virginia } Be it remembered that I John Caddale County of Pulaskia } a justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Hannah Cross is a old respectable lady of this County and that she is a very respectable Member of the Church and that her statement is well deserving of credit on her oath or other wise given from under my hand and seal this 30 th day of August A.D. 1852
Jno Caddale J.P.

State of Virginia } ss County of - Pulaski }
I Lynch. A. Burrin Clerk of the County Court of Pulaski County in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that John Caddall before whom the foregoing declaration of affidavit Hannah Brown was made is now and was at the time an acting justice of the peace in and for said County and that his signature is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the seal of said Court this 31 st day of August 1852.
Lynch. A. Burrin C

Louis Sagn - from J. Allen to Noah Lang.
J. Allen Calloway Milkerboard No. 6000

POWER OF ATTORNEY—Revolutionary Pension Claims.
Know all Men by these Presents, That I, Lucie Sage  Widow of James Sage  Res.  of each Song of 4th County. North Carolina hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint the undersigned  of Washington City, D. C. my true and lawful Agent and Attorney, to prosecute the Claim of James Sage for me, for any amount of Revolutionary Pension, or Increase of Pension, that may be due; and I hereby authorize my said Agent to examine all papers and documents in relation to said claim, on file in the Departments at Washington City, or elsewhere; to file additional evidence or arguments; and to receive the Certificate which may be issued for said Claim, and to appoint one or more sub- stitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed; and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises, and revoking all former powers.
WITNESS my hand and Seal this 20 th day of September A. D., 1853.
Lucie Sage mark
Signed and Sealed in the presence of }
Isaac P. Delp Michael Delp
STATE OF Virginia } ss.
COUNTY OF Giles — On this 20 th day of September — A. D., 1853.
before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared Lucie Sage and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be her act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand, } the day and year aforesaid.
A. J. Clark
J. Peace.
*In this blank, if the Claimant be alive, he will insert his name, and execute the power. If he be dead, the widow, if alive, will insert her name, (stating the fact that she is his widow,) and execute the power. If both be dead, then any one of the children may insert his, or her, name, (stating the fact that he or she is the son or daughter) and execute the power.
If there be neither father, mother, child, or children, then there is no person entitled under the existing rules of the Department, and the power of Attorney need not be executed.

Claim of Louisa Sage Widow of James Sage . Act of - 4 July 1836
STATE OF Virginia } COUNTY of Grayson } Be it Known, That on this 20 th day of September A. D., eighteen hundred and fifty Three , before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Louisa Sage a resident of Elk Creek - in said County, and made oath according to law that she is the identical Louisa Sage
who executed the foregoing power of attorney, and that she is directly interested in said claim, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as said Agent may use in prosecuting said claim.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid, before A. G. Clarke J. Peace.
Louisa Sage mark
I, A. G. Clarke - Justice of the Peace, in and for said County do hereby certify that Louisa Sage who executed the foregoing paper, is a respectable resident of this County, and is, I believe, directly interested in said claim as therein set forth.
J. Peace. A. G. Clarke
I, Stephen M. Hale , Clerk of the County Court in the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Andrew G. Clarke before whom the foregoing papers were executed, was, at the date of the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized by law to administer oaths; and the name thereunto subscribed, is his signature.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official Seal, this 6 th day of December A. D., 1853.
Stephen M. Hale
Clerk.

STATE OF COUNTY OF
} }
It is hereby certified that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me
that _____ was a Revolutionary _____ of the United States at the rate of $ _____ per annum, and that _____ died on the _____ day of _____ eighteen hundred and _____
leaving surviving and that
the only surviving child _____ of the aforesaid.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this _____ day of _____ one thousand eight hundred and fifty_____
NOTE. —If the original Claimant or person in whose right the claim was made, be alive, then there is no use for the above certificate, but simply the power of attorney. But if he or she (as the case may be) be dead, then the exact period of his or her death must appear. If the widow execute the power of attorney it must also appear when the marriage took place, and that she is still a widow. If there be neither father nor mother, the period of the marriage, and of the death of each, must appear; and also, the name, or names, of the surviving child, or children. If, he, or she, (as the case may be) was a pensioner, state that fact, and also the amount received per annum; but if a claimant merely, state that fact.
The above certificate must be executed by the Clerk of the Court under his seal of office.

Grayson County Virginia June the 25 th 1851
Mr. Heath By the Request of Mrs. Sages an Bla- me inform woman & Widow of James Sages arrest I State to you I believe her to be such a claimant as the Law recognizes in the case of all lawful Pensions if you may wish to know who I am that that is writing to you I was Present & a member of the Virginia Legislature at the time you was Elected Auditor of Publick accts in place of John Burfoot I well recollect you was brought in to nomination before the General assembly by Doctor Nettlett after you was Elected you went in to the Auditor's office in your Official capacity to act when you turned over the accts of Burfoot's as some question not now recollected by me & he therefor flew in to a pet & with Governor Preston Gain gave you a Blow above the eye I saw the wound in a few minutes after it was made & saw the seer after well I surely State these facts in order to let you know that I must have an acquaintance with you & voted for you when you was Elected Auditor I have no claim that you will recollect me as an individual but from the above statements you will learn that I was familiar with you & Mr. Brown Dr. Auditor. I hope therefore your Earliest attention will be given to the claim of the Above named a Widow Sages as I have no doubt she is a Lawful claimant & is in great need of the assistance the Government allows to Pensions in such cases you will please if you answer this direct to Elk Creek Post office & to Mr. Noah Long yours with our Esteem Stephen Hale Jr.

Virginia. Montgomery County Swsit.
I Rice D Montague clerk of the county court of said county and state, do hereby certify that I have carefully examined the records and files of my office, and cannot find any evidence to establish the marriage of James Sage & Louisa Utt or att. I do further certify that there is no register for marriages in my office prior to the year 1785.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 30 th day of August 1852.
R. D. Montague C.

State of Virginia Be it Remembered Wythe County } That on the 27 th day of August AD 1832 personally appeared before the subscribers a justice of the peace in and for the County and State affirming Peter Wisley aged Seventy Eight years old Who having first been duly sworn according to law Says as follows to wit — This affiant states and swears that that he formed his first acquaintance with James Sage when just Small and lived near him for several years — in or about my first acquaintance with said Sage he was in the service of the revolutionary war and according to the best of my recollection he remained in said war at different times say two years from my own personal knowledge of his services — on or about the same time my brother Daniel Wisley was drafted in said war and served his time out in said war and at that time my Brother and said James Sage said was not living for a part — It was well understood in the neighborhood that said Sage was a bare skin in said war — affiant has no recollection of the marriage Between James Sage and his wife Sarah affiant does recollect that at the time he was married said Sage & his wife Sarah was living together as husband and wife and has several children affiant was married in year 1792 they raised a very large family of children and during that length of time I never knew them married double and that I believe that they were lawfully married and I should of heard it speaking of in my acquaintance Sworn and subscribed to on the day and date first above written before me
John P. Ayers J.P.
Peter Wisley mark
State of Virginia Be it known that I John P. Ayers a justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby Certify that Peter Wisley as a respectable citizen of our County and that his statement is well deserved of credit on his oath or other wise from under my hand and seal this 27 th of August 1832 John P. Ayers J.P.

Virginia Wythe County to wit
I Harold S Mathews Clerk of Wythe County Court do hereby certify that John P. Nye before whom the foregoing affidavit of Peter Wisley was made, is now, and was, at the time an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County and that his signature is genuine
In testimony whereof I have here- unto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of our said Court this 1 st day of September
1852
H. S. Mathews Clerk of Wythe County Court

Washington D.C. Aug 12, 1853
Sir:
I herewith enclose additional evidence in the case of Mrs. Loren Sage widow of James Sage a Revol. Soldier from Virginia, for a Pension under the Act of 1838. To which I beg leave to call your attention.
Very Respectfully Yours &c M c L. Neely
To Comm ee on Pensions

Independence Grayson County Virginia 13 June 1883
Dear Sir
This will inform you that through the solicitation of some of my friends, I sent additional evidence to J. T. Keely agt of your City in Sept last - in the case of Mrs. Service Saxe the widow of James Saxe dec d who was a revolutionary soldier - he addressed me on the 14 th of Oct last that he has received the testimony and would hand them over to the commissioner of pension to be filed with her other papers - I have addressed him time after time whether the commissioner has passed and decided on the evidence sent to him in her case - and I cannot get no answer from him of the foregoing of the case - I want to know whether the additional evidence sent since the 27 th of Oct 1881 has changed her case or not - if it has in particular in what particular - so I may proceed in her behalf and send on the proof required if to be found the testimony sent J. T. Keely was obtained with great expense - hoping that you will address to me as yearly as practicable and let me understand what is the reason that Mr. Keely does not address me in the foregoing of the case - and give me such information that will enable me to proceed in her behalf - whether Keely is dead or what he is doing - that he does not right to me - because I sent some evidence to H. Mc Muller M. C. & received an answer from him was from the Comr of Pension last summer - Mrs. Service Saxe is very desirous to know what has been done in her case as she is very ill & employed in a store in great house of uncertainty - J. C. Heath City Washington City D. C. Yours Truly Noah S. Long

Affectionately to John Nesbitt.
As to the services of James- Sage -
Yours of the Revolution.

State of Virginia. County of Wythe. } B.
On this 4 th day of October A.D. 1853. personally appeared before me. John P.
My a Justice of the Peace - within and for the county and state aforesaid. Peter Wistley. - Who after being duly sworn, according to law. States in his said oath - That he lived in the county of Montgomery, State of Virginia. - during the war of the Rebellion. That his age is now Eighty one years. - That he was acquainted from his earliest recollection - with one James Sage. Who was close neighbor to him during the said war - he further states - That the said James Sage, was a private soldier in the war of the Rebellion, That he knows of his own knowledge that the said James Sage was in the service of the United States - in the war of the Rebellion. That he knows of his going - and returning several times - from the said service - They being close together - he also knows it from the statements of the said Sage to him at the time - and since afterwards that he was in said war - he also states that he had a brother in the war at the same time - by the name of Daniel Wistley - Who also said, said James Sage - was a soldier in the said war - And that was, what was always said and believed - in the country - he knows that the said Sage - was in the service at several different times - he thinks and believes, in all as much as two or three years - That he thinks he served under the Captain Montgomery? and Capt. Robert Sawyer, he further states - That the said James Sage was

Married to one Lewis Ott. Some time during the war of the Revolution - That he did not see them married - but that they were married in his immediate neighbourhood. That he was well acquainted with the said Lewis Ott before her said marriage with the said James Sage - That he heard of the marriage at the time - and he knows that they lived toge- ther as man - and wife - and was common- sally so considered - by all the country of their acquaintance - nor did it was ever intended to the contrary - up to the time of the death of the said James Sage - he knows and de- clares that they so lived - as man and wife in the time of the said war - he knows - that the said James Sage. was in the said service both before and after - his mar- riage with the said Lewis Ott - and states that he knows - that they had at least one child before the close of the said war - and before the said James Sage. left the said service - he further states that he has known. The said Lewis Sage - ever since up to this present time - and that she is the identical woman - that was so married to the said James Sage. - and that her name before her said marriage was Lewis Ott - and that she is the widow of the said James Sage. - and that she has remained a widow ever since the death of her said husband - and that she is now a widow -
Peter Wiggly

Given to And subscribed to before me the day and year above written - and I do hereby Certify - That the said Peter Nisley, is a cred- itable witness - And that I do believe him to be of the age above stated - Given under my hand This 4 th day of October 1853
John P. Nye J. P.
Weyhe County to wit
I H. Matthews Clerk of the County Court of Weyhe County Certify that John P. Nye whose genuine signature appears to the above Certificate and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Weyhe duly Commissioned and sworn and that full faith and credit are due his acts as such
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of my office this 4 th October A.D. 1853
H. Matthews Clerk,

71/20 No 7.753 Louise Sage widow of James Virginia
Act 4 th July 1835
New York Long. Oct 27/44 Hon. F. McH. May 28/51 June 29/51 Rock Long. Sep. 2, 1853 27 July Sep 24/1853 at Calloway Apr. 11/1853 at Calloway 12/1853 " " 15 Dec 1853 " " Sept 8/54
4 th July 1836

1918 Jan 19 Hist. to Francis B. Palmer
1929. Feb. 20. Hist to Gordon V. Dawson aug
1931 - July 11. Hist to P.O.
Gary W. Marley aug
1935 - Sept 25. Hist to Mrs. B. Sage Mitchell aug
1936 Nov. 2 Photos. mailed to Mrs.
W.W. Baskley aug
1939 Aug 9 Hist. to Mr. Arthur Cooper aug
9110
Service Sage
Service: James
Enlisted: _____, 18
REJECTED
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P.O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

State of Virginia } Be it remembered County of Grayson } That on the 23 day of June A D 1851 personally appeared before the Subser- ibed justice of the peace in and for the county of Grayson in the State of Virginia William Long Who being duly sworn agreeable to law deposes as follows to wit — That he is 74 years of age affiant swears he formed his first acquaintance with James Sage dec d and his wife Louise Sage when I was 6 or 7 years of age — They then lived in the county of Montgomery Now called Wythe co. Va — I lived within 2 miles of James Sage and his wife Louise for five years — Then James Sage dec d and his wife Louise and family moved to the county of Grayson in State aforesaid — and in a very short time thereafter my father removed into the same county within 3 or 4 miles where James Sage dec d lived and died — and I was familiarly acquainted with him and family up to his death and in my first acquaintance with James Sage dec d and after words even up to his death it was reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he lived and died in that he was a soldier who served in the service of the revolutionary war — and I believe he served in the aforesaid war and the reason I entertain that belief is from hearing it reported by so many old people in that day and the affiant swears he has every reason to believe that Louise Sage was the lawful wife of Jas Sage dec d and the affiant swears from his first acquaintance with James Sage dec d and wife Louise he lived within 3 or 4 miles of him up to his death and they were all of that time it was reputed and believed in the neighbourhood that Louise was his lawful wife and they raised a large and respectable family of children and I still live near the widow Louise Sage and during all of that time I never heard their marriage doubted and she has remained a widow ever since the death

of the aforesaid James Sage deceased Still is a widow Sworn and subscribed to the day and year first above written before me Stephen Hale Jr William L. Long mark
State of Virginia } Be it known that I county of Grayson } a justice of the peace in and for the county of Grayson in the state of Virginia do hereby certify that William Long is a good citizen of the county aforesaid and that his statement is well entitled to credit on his oath or other wise given from under my hand and seal this day of June A D 1831 Stephen Hale Jr
State of Virginia } I Stephen Hale a minister of the county of Grayson } gospel do hereby certify my belief that Lovina Sage is the widow of James Sage deceased who's lawful wife she was at the time of his death and I further certify that I concur in her declaration and believe it to be true and I also believe the affidavits of Elizabeth Deph and John P. Corner and William Long and believe them to be true and I further certify that I believe that Lovina Sage is entitled to a pension as set forth in her declaration given from under my hand and seal this the 21 st day of June 1831 Stephen Hale Jr

State of Virginia } County of Grayson }
Be it remembered that we the undersigned justices of the Peace in and for the county of Grayson in the State of Virginia being fully satisfied by proof before us brought that Mrs. Louise Sage of this county who has applied for a pension as widow of James Sage deceased is truly the widow of said James Sage deceased and that she was Maria as she states - and that she is yet a widow - that it is reported and believed that her said husband served as she has stated in her declaration and that she was his lawful wife at the time of his death and she is ninety five years of age is the opinion of the court and that she is entitled to a pension as set forth in her declaration and that she is well entitled to credit on oath or other wise and the court is of the opinion by reason of old age and infirmity unable to attend court and the court further entitled that Elizabeth Doffh and John P. Comner and William son is entitled to credit on oath or other wise given from under our hands in open court this 23 rd day of June A.D. 1851
Ward. - Co. J. H. Samuel Duff, J. P. Alexander Phillips J. P. Breed Duff J. P. David Cox J. P.

State of Virginia County of Grayson 33 p.
I John Dickerson Clerk of Grayson County Court in the State of Virginia do certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the Court on the application of Mrs. Lucinda Sage for a pension. And I further certify that Charles Dougherty, Stephen Hail, Harding Lee, Samuel Gustin, Alexander Phillips Reed Huckolla, & David Ross, are Justices of the peace in and for the County & State aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified as such. and that full faith and credit are due to their official acts as such. And that Stephen Hail one of the said Justices aforesaid is as requested. ordained Minister of the Gospel
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my Office at the Court House the 25 th day of June 1851.
John Dickerson Clerk.

Jas Calloway Apr 19/54

Pension Office Ap. 19 1852,
Sir
None of the witnesses in the case of Service Sage widow of James of US Act July 4 1836. Know any thing of their own knowl- edge of her husband's service, The case can not be allowed unless the service can be proved by those who were in a position to know that he served and how long he served,
James Callaway Esq Wilkesboro' N.C.

James Galloway
Dear Sir,
Auditors office Richmond December 13 th 1855
In reply to your letter of the 7 th Instant, so far as it relates to the case of James Gage I have to say that on a reexamination of the Continental Line Register, on file in this office, I find on page 285, the aforesaid name, and that a certificate for £19.13.8 was handed to Mr Gage for services rendered as Ser t Inf y by S r Gage on settlement made 30 th November 1785. it is found in no other place, either on the aforesaid Register or on the Register of the State Line. - I have no hesitation in expressing the opinion, that he served as a private instead of a Ser t , for this reason, that on the page above mentioned, out of 24 names (the whole number registered on that page) 22 consecutively are represented as having served as Ser t s
I also herewith enclose certificate of service in name of Jas s Cook.
Yours, very Respectfully P. A. Haiskell Du d Clerk

Jefferson North Carolina Ash County 14 th of March 1834
My Dear Sir
I enclose a few lines requesting you to act at Washington City as a subagent for me in the case of of Mrs Louisa Sage widow of James Sage deceased who was a Revolutionary soldier a part of her papers is on file - I do all things that I could do if I were personally present and in any other matter that I may be concerned your Compliance will very much oblige yours
I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your old Servt Isaac Long
James Calloway Long Walkersboro Wake County N.C.

State of Virginia Grayson County to wit I John Buckler of the County of Grayson in the state of Virginia above named Maketh oath before the subscribers a justice of the peace in and for said county that I was well acquainted with James Sage and his wife Lovie and that they were always reputed as Man and Wife as long ago as I can remember and this affiant being now Eighty four years of age and that I was informed in that day that James Sage and his wife Lovie at was Married by publication of the bonds of Matrimony without any banns or banns bonds for marriage which was the practice in that day, and that they was married on the 25 th day of December seventeen hundred and Eighty and I was informed and believe, and the affiant was married in April nineteen hundred and Eight Six and at that time James Sage and his wife Lovie had two or three children (this affiant swears that the James Sage was always reputed and believed to have served in the war of the revolutionary war, and this affiant from his own personal knowledge say that said James Sage did did serve in the war of the revolution at least two years not recollecting the names of the officers under whom he served but according to the best of my recollection and as I was informed under my command capt. Montgomery & Suggs Duron and subscribers Frank day of January 1852 before me attest J. Green J. P. John Buckler
State of Virginia Be it known that I Shaarack County of Grayson Green a justice of the peace in and for the county and state above named do hereby certify that John Buckler is a good citizen of our county and that he is respectable member of the church and that his statement is well worthy and intitled to credit on his oath or other wise given from under my hand and seal this 2 nd day of January 1852 J. Green J. P.

State of Virginia } Be it known that on the 13 th day Grayson County } of January 1852 personally appeared Catharine Hackler before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for the county of Grayson in the state of Virginia aged eighty two years of age who being first duly sworn agreeable to law deposes & follows that she has been acquainted with James Sage dec d and his wife Lovice Sage ever since my first recollection and that it is and was reported in the neighborhood in which said James Sage ever lived and said in that he was a soldier who served in the service of the revolutionary war and that he died here in the town of said war two years at least from my own personal knowledge and that this affiant states that it is and was reported in the neighborhood where James Sage dec d and his wife Lovice all was married that James James Sage dec d was married to the above mentioned some old  James on or about the 25 th of December 1780 and that they was married by publication without any bonds for license married as I was informed and believe and that was the practice of the day and that the above mentioned James Sage dec d & his wife Lovice raised a very large and respectable family of children and during the length of time I never heard their marriage doubted and that I was living a near neighbor to the aforesaid James Sage & his wife Lovice from my first acquaintance up to his death & still live near his widow and that she has remained a widow ever since the death of aforesaid James Sage dec d and still is a widow Sworn to and subscribed on the day and date first written before me H. Greesat J.P. Catharine her X Hackler wife
State of Virginia } Be it remembered that I of Grayson Grayson County } Greesat a justice of the peace in and for the county & state above mentioned do hereby certify that Catharine Hackler is a old and very respectable lady of the county above mentioned and that she is a respectable member of church and is recognized as such and that her statement is well worthy & entitled to credit on her oath notwithstanding given from under my hand & seal this 13 th day January 1852 H. Greesat J.P.

State of Virginia } Be it remembered that on the Grayson county } 21 st day of January A D 1882 personally appeared John Boyer before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for the county of Grayson in the state of Virginia aged twenty six years of age who being first duly sworn according to law deposed that as follows to wit - This affiant states that he formed his first acquaintance with James Sage deceased and his wife Lovice the present applicant for a pension and according to the best of my recollection and from ever circumstances and from my own age at that time as I was informed and likely was in the year seventeen hundred and eighty five or six this affiant recollects at the time above named James Sage deceased & his wife Lovice was living together as man and wife and had three or four children and from that reason this affiant believes that the above mentioned parties were married as far back as 1780 this affiant has no recollection where they were married but this affiant does recollect that he lived a very near neighbor to James Sage deceased & his wife Lovice for two years at least and then my father and James Sage deceased moved to Grayson county in the same state and at that time it was customary and the general practice to marry by publication without any bonds for license marriages, and this affiant states that he lived near neighbor to James Sage & his wife Lovice up to his death and never heard the marriage doubted and that I believe that they were lawfully married & married as she has stated sworn to and subscribed on the day and date first above written before me Stephen Hale J.P. John Boyer
State of Virginia } Be it known that I Stephen Hale a justice of the county of Grayson } peace in and for the county of Grayson in the state of Virginia do hereby certify that John Boyer is a respectable good citizen of our country and that his statement is well worthy and entitled to credit on his oath or otherwise given from under my hand & seal this 21 st day of January 1882 Stephen Hale J.P.

State of Virginia } I James Beadle Seventy eight Grayson County } years of age - and a minister of the gospel do hereby certify my belief and my personal knowledge - and that Lorena Sage is the lawfull wife of James Sage and that I believe that she was married to the said James Sage as far back as eighteen hundred & thirty and it was reported and believed in the neighborhood in which the said James Sage lived & died in that he was a soldier who served in the service of revolutionary war, as I was informed in that way and before that he also served in the army of the United States and that was general understood as above stated in the neighborhood given from under my hand and seal this 23 rd day of January 1852
James Beadle
Virginia Grayson County to wit
I William Dickey a Clerk of said County Court in the state of Virginia do hereby certify that Shadrach Greer and Stephen Hail whose names appear to the foregoing affidavits was at the date thereof duly qualified as a Justice of the peace in and for said County and that their signatures afore said are genuine. And do further certify that James Beadle is a regular or ordained minister of the gospel and that his signature purporting is genuine Witness my hand and seal of office this 26 th day of January 1852 William Dickey C.C.

125 W. 22 nd Street.
Baltimore, Md., 10 Feby 1918
The Commissioner of Pensions. Washington, D.C.
Rev. Mr. JHS
Dear Sir:
Please supply the military and personal record of James Sage , a soldier of the Revolutionary War, who (it is understood) served in Maryland or Virginia, and died in 1833 in Grayson County, Va.
Yours truly.
Francis B. Culver

August 9, 1939
BA-J/AWF James Sage-R.9140 John Sage-W.5973
Mrs. Arthur Cooper Goodland Indiana
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of James and John Sage of Virginia, and the War of 1812 record of Alexander Sage.
The War of 1812 records of this office fail to show a claim for pension on file on account of the service of Alexander Sage.
You are furnished herewith the Revolutionary War records of James and John Sage, both of whom served with the Virginia troops.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
see her letter on this claim - James Sage R- 9140

#349 Rev. & 1812 BA-J/MCS
October 29, 1936
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
War & Navy 970
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Rev. War pension claim, James Sage, R.9140
Actual
1 of each page
Widow's decl. dated May 5, 1851 under act of June 17, 1844 which contains the names of children, 3 pages ending "at emigrated to America" & last page ending with sig. J Charles Baughman JR
$1.00
4 pages
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Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2 inches at top of each page and return papers in folder with corresponding name and number.
Chief of Rev. & 1812 Wars Sect.

September 25, 1935
James Sage-R.9140 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. B. Sage Mitchell 21 Ferncliff Road Bloomfield, New Jersey
Dear Madam:
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, R. 9140, based upon the service in the War of the Revolution of James Sage.
The date and place of birth of James Sage are not shown, it is stated that he "learned his trade of baker in London" before he came to America. The names of his parents are not given, nor is it shown when he came to this country.
James Sage married December 25, 1780 in Montgomery County, Virginia, Lovise (Lovice) Ott or Utt; they were both then of Montgomery County. He died about March 14, 1820 in Grayson County, Virginia.
His widow, Lovise Sage, applied for pension, May 5, 1851, then living in Grayson County, Virginia, and aged ninety-five years. She alleged that her husband, James Sage, served from Montgomery County, Virginia as a private with the Virginia troops, as follows: in 1779, eight months in Captain Robin or Robert Sawyers' company; in 1781, six months in Captain James Montgomery's company; in 1782, six months in Captain John Montgomery's company; in 1783, six months in Captain John Montgomery's company, Colonel Crockett's regiment; and that he was in the battles of Bunker Hill, Monmouth, Sullivan's Island, and several skirmishes.
The pension was not allowed as proof of service

as required by the pension law was not furnished.
The widow, Lovise Sage, died August 28, 1854 in Grayson County, Virginia.
The children of James Sage and his wife, Lovise (Lovice):
Samuel born August 5, 1781 John " October 24, 1783 James " June 17, 1784 Mary " December 4, 1785 Catharine " January 5, 1786(?) Lovis " March 1, 1787 Margaret " February 1, 1790 Sampson " February 11, 1792 Ester " October 26, 1793 Ann " October 26, 1795 Charles " July 11, 1797 William " May 11, 1800 Ezekial " May 11, 1803 Elizabeth " April 12, 1805.
The following children survived their mother and were living in Grayson County, Virginia: Mrs. Elizabeth Delp, Margaret Sage, and Ann Nelson.
Jacob and Michael Delp were of Grayson County, Virginia in 1853; their relationship to the above-nmaed Mrs. Elizabeth Delp is not shown.
One Elizabeth Delp in 1851 was seventy-four years of age and then in Grayson County, Virginia, stated that she became acquainted with James Sage and his wife, Lovise, when she was about nine years of age and that she had always lived a near neighbor to them, it is not shown that she was related to the above noted "Delps".
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

September 24, 1935
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Mrs. B. Sage Mitchell 21 Ferneliff Road Bloomfield, New Jersey
Thomas Lewis, S. 7138 James Sage, R. 9140 BA-J/MLB
Letter to Skelton 6-5-7138
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of James Sage who served from 1779 to 1783, a part of the time under Colonel Crockett, also, of William, Charles, Thomas or Andrew Lewis, from Augusta County, Virginia.
There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon service in the Revolution of the William, Charles or Andrew Lewis described by you. Such claims are the source of Revolutionary War data furnished by this office.
It is suggested that information in regard to the military service of those soldiers might be obtained from the Adjutant General, War Department, this city.
The records of Thomas Lewis and James Sage described by you have been found and are furnished herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Rev.& 1812 Wars Section
AWF
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July 13, 1931
Mr. Guy W. Massey 309 North High Eldorado, Kansas.
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 9140, that James Sage emigrated from London to America, no date given.
He married, December 35, 1780 in Montgomery County, Virginia, Lovise (Lovice) Ott or Utt. He died in March, 1820.
His widow, Lovise (Lovice) applied for pension, May 5, 1851, then living in Grayson County, Virginia and aged ninety-five years. She alleged that her husband, James Sage, was drafted in Montgomery County, Virginia, and served with the Virginia troops as follows- in 1779, eight months in Captain Robin Sawyer's Company; in 1781, six months in Captain James Montgomery's Company; in 1782, six months in Captain John Montgomery's Company; in 1783, six months in Captain John Montgomery's Company, Colonel Crockett's Regiment.
The pension was not allowed as the widow died before furnishing the evidence necessary to complete her claim.
She died August 28, 1854 in Grayson County, Virginia.
The children of James Sage and his wife Lovise (Lovice)-
Samuel born August 5, 1781 John " October 24, 1782 James " June 17, 1784 Mary " December 4, 1785 Catharine " January 5, 1786(?)

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Louis born March 1, 1788 1787 Margaret " February 1, 1790 Sampson " February 11, 1792 Ester " October 26, 1793 Ann " October 26, 1795, referred to in 1854 as Ann Nel- son. Charles " July 11, 1797 William " May 11, 1800 Ezekiel " May 11, 1803 Elizabeth " April 12, 1805, referred to in 1854 as Eliza- beth Delp.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

February 20, 1929
Lerton V. Dawson, M.D. Amarillo Texas
Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 9140, it appears that Louise Louis Sage applied for pension, May 5, 1851, at which time she was living in Grayson County, Virginia, aged ninety-five years and alleged that her husband, James Sage, was drafted in Montgomery County, Virginia, and served with the Virginia Troops as follows:
In 1779, eight months in Captain Robin Sawyer's Company; in 1781, six months in Captain James Montgomery's Company; in 1782, six months in Captain John Montgomery's Company; in 1783, six months in Captain John Montgomery's Company, Colonel Crockett's Regiment.
The pension was not allowed as the widow died before furnishing the evidence necessary to complete her claim.
It also appears in said claim that the soldier emigrated from London to America and married, December 25,

1780, in Montgomery County, Virginia, Louis Ott or Utt.
He died in March, 1820, and she died, August 28, 1854, in Grayson County, Virginia.
Their children were:
Samuel born August 5, 1781. John " October 24, 1782. James " June 17, 1784. Mary " December 4, 1785. Catharine " January 5, 1786. (1) Louis " March 1, 1787, 7 Margaret " February 1, 1790. Sampson " " 11, 1792. Ester " October 26, 1793. Ann " " 26, 1795, referred to in 1854 as Ann Nelson. Charles " July 11, 1797. William " May 11, 1800. Ezekiel " " 11, 1803. Elizabeth " April 12, 1805, referred to in 1854 as Elizabeth Delp.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C. , _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of _____ 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.
    DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     31 st 1779 8 mos Pvt. Robin Sangers Pa.   3 rd 1781 6 James Montgomery   9 th 1782 6 John Montgomery James — ?   2 nd 1783 6 John Montgomery Brookfield   
Pension was not allowed as the widow died before furnishing the evidence necessary to complete her claim.
It is not known where he was in service at the date when these battles were fought. He fought Battles engaged in,  Chattanooga Tenn , Lookout Mountain & Chattanooga Tenn
Residence of soldier at enlistment, dist. in Rockingham Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, May 5-1851
Residence at date of application, Grayson Co. Va.
Age at date of application, She was 95 years old
1793. *Ann b. Oct. 26, 1795. Charles b. July 11, 1797. Wm b. May 11, 1800. Ezekiel b. May
* Anne Wilson 2, 15. Commissioner.
Elizabeth Delfs born 1854
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Goodland, Indiana, July 2, 1939.
Bureau of Pensions;
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs, We have traced our ancestors (Sage) to Alexander Sage born in Virginia 1792. Do you have any information which would correct them with earlier history?
The Media Research Bureau states that James and John Sage of Virginia fought in the Revolution. From what counties or towns were they? Have you any record of their widows or families?
Could you give an idea as to the method of finding such information?
Yours truly,
Ara Sage Cooper.
or (Mrs Arthur Cooper)

October 29, 1936
Administrator of Veterans Affairs Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Kindly furnish me photostatic copies (not certified) of four pages from Rev. War pension claim, James Sage, R.9140.
Very truly yours
x Mrs W.W. Badgley 926 Mass Ave NW Wash DC

Eldorado Kans. June, 16, 1931.
U.S. Pension Bureau.
Wash.D.C.
My James Sage Gentlemen:
I am writing you relative to the Revolutionary War record of James Sage .
I have records at hand stating that he served in the 3rd and 7th Virginia Regiment commanded by Col. William Hetk as a Private, from June, 1778, to October of the same year.
It also states that he served as a Private in Capt. Buckners company of the 5th Virginia Regiment under command of Col. William Russell from November, 1778 to February 16, 1779.
Would like to know whether he was pensioned, if so, would like to know, what his wifes maiden name was, and the county in which he lived.
Any information available will be very much appreciated.
Yours Respt.
Guy K. Maney
309 N. High Eldorado. Kans.

LERTON V. DAWSON, M. D.
SURGEON
AMARILLO, TEXAS
June 4, 1928.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Sirs: For the purpose of establishing data whereby one may become eligible for membership in the D.A.R. I am seeking the following information, which I shall very much appreciate such help as you will be able to give me.
Date of admission to the U.S. Army, of James Sage, who was in the Brigade of General Enoch Poor, and who enlisted from Grayson County, Virginia. Do the books show the name of his widow as Louise Sage, and a son Sampson Sage, and is there available the marriage date of James Sage, showing who he married and the date of marriage. Name of any engagement in which Sampson Sage took part.
We are in possession of in a copy of his last will and testament, dated March Court, Grayson County, Va., 1820, which mentions his wife Louise and a son Sampson.
Yours truly,
M. D.

LERTON V. DAWSON, M. D. SURGEON AMARILLO, TEXAS
6th Annual Report of the Library Board of the Virginia State Library, Richmond Va. L910-1911. Revolutionary Soldiers of Virginia, H. J. Eckenrode. Page 387. Sage, James. 3Auditors Accounts 1778-89* 48. War 4, 360.
Auditors Accounts 48.
September 1, 1779.
Army, Dr.
Warrant to James Sage in lieu of clothing. Per certificate from Board of War, 80:6 .
War 4, 360. This register contains a true abstract of all the certificates issued at the Auditors Office to Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Line on Continental Establishment.
J. Pendleton, Auditor.
Auditor's Office, August 1, 1792.
Teste, J. Carter, Page 360.
Sage, James, Soldier Infantry, Received by Mr. Talbott, Nov. 30, 1785. 19:13:8.

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Pension Office
Oct. 27, 1851.
Noah Long Esq.,
Elk Creek P. O. Va.,
Sir:
The application of Lovisa Sage has been received and filed under Act of July 1836, which is the appropriate Act if her allegations be true, but it cannot be admitted under any act unless she sustains them by the proof of witnesses who know personally the services rendered by her husband. Nor can the date of her marriage be admitted without record evidence or without showing that that is unattainable and then adducing the evidence of those who know its proper date.
(Signed) John Wilson.