Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File B. L. Wt. 34581-160-55, for William James, New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER
New Jersey
James William
BLH 34581-160-55
CONTENTS

100366 Samuel Knight July 11/56
William James
Capt James Arrian Rev. Townsend
Private  Coleloy
At Mila { St Resolutio man { Mila
Ad. 160 acres July 12/56
Dr Dp
Samuel Knight Present
S. M. Knight Feby 23/56
July 13/56 Went plus with H. Jenkins agent to Haver... Sept. 12/56, let to Postmaster de Haver - 24/9 P.R.P.
See No 26965-100 to Haver
Nov 25/56 W. to Hon. R. K. Hall
Vol 1-6

State of Illinois } ss. County of Hancock }
On this 30 th day of April A. D., 185 5
before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace duly authorized by law to administer oaths within and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared William James aged 71 years, a resid-
ent of La Salle County, of Hancock and State of Illinois who being first duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical William James who was a late Private  Corporal  Sergeant in the Company, commanded by Captain James Brewer in the 1 st Regiment of New Jersey  Infantry commanded by Col. Freeman in the War of the Rebellion
That he volunteered into the United States service at Emery, Iowa County of Monmouth and State of New Jersey ; on or about the first day of January 198 2 to serve for the term of one Month months, continued in actual service at The Battle of Shiloh during
said war, for the term of one Month received from U. S. Paymaster about $ 80 pay; and was on or about the first day of Feb 198 2 at James River in Monmouth Co. N. Jersey honorably discharged by being with the entire 1 st Regiment to which he was attached, mustered out of the service by Captain Brewer of the U. S. Army. All of which will more fully appear by reference to the Muster Rolls of said Company; 18
In addition to the actual service above described, he claims for 10 miles from 10 at which he volunteered, to 11 where he was mustered into service. And for 12 miles from 13 at which he was discharged, to 14 the said place of his enrolment
He makes this Declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which he may be entitled under the act of March 185 5 never having received or known himself entitled to Bounty Land under any Act of Congress.
He hereby revokes any application for Bounty Land previously made, or that may have been heretofore presented in his name at the Department; and he does by these presents irrevocably constitute and appoint SAMUEL M. KNIGHT , of Washington City, his true and lawful attorney, with power of substitution, to prosecute the within mentioned claim, and to receive for the benefit of this deponent, upon this, or supplementary applications, the Bounty Land Certificate or Warrant to which he may be entitled, whenever the same may issue.
Edward James
Sworn to, Subscribed and Acknowledged before me, and I hereby certify, that I believe the said William James to be the identical man who served as aforesaid, and that he is of the age above stated.
Witness my hand and seal _____ the day and year first above written.
Edward James J. A. Lander J. P. Seal
State of Illinois } ss. County of Hancock }
I Hereby Certify , that James A. Sester Esq., before whom the foregoing Declaration and Power of Attorney were made and acknowledged, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing an authorized Justice of the Peace, in and for the County aforesaid, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County Court, for the County aforesaid, this 7 th day of May 185 5
C. Winston Clerk of Hancock Co. Court - Illinois
NOTES.
1. "Notary Public," or "Justice of the Peace."—2. Insert the soldier's full name.—3. Give the Post Office address.—4. Insert the soldier's full name again.—5. State what rank the soldier held.—6. Captain's full name.—7. Name the Regiment.—8. Commanding Officer's name.—9. State what War the soldier served in.—10. Give the name of the Town, or Post Office where recruited.—11. State where, whether in camp, or elsewhere.—12. Paymaster's name, if known, and amount of pay received.—13. Name of place where mustered out.—14. Company, Battalion, or Regiment.—15. Give Officer's name, by whom mustered out.—16. Here make mention of "Certificate of Discharge," whether lost, destroyed, received none, or sent with the claim.—17. Name of place where mustered in.—18. Leave these two lines blank.—19. Soldier's signature in full.—20. Magistrate's or Notary Public's signature.

SAMUEL M. KNIGHT, Agent for Gov't Claims, WASHINGTON CITY, D. C.
144334 Claim of Wm. Paves TO BOUNTY LAND. Sept 30th Nov. 1850
State of Illinois County of Franklin } ss.
On this 10 th day of April 185 5 , before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, duly authorized to administer oaths, personally appeared 1  William Paves , aged 2  47 years, and 3  John Boyer , aged 4  27 years, whom I know to be respectable residents of 5  La Salle County of 6  Illinois and State aforesaid, and fully entitled to credit; who made oath in due form of law, that they were present and saw 7  William Paves execute the foregoing declaration, by making oath and affixing his 8  signature thereto.
They further swear that they are acquainted with the said 1  William Paves that they have every reason to believe, and do believe from the appearance of the applicant, and from their knowledge of him, that he is the identical person he represents himself to be, and who has not heretofore received Bounty Land for his services in the war of 5  The Revolution under 6  any act .
They further swear that they are disinterested witnesses.
7  William Paves John Boyer
Witness:
Sworn to, and subscribed before me, the day and year above written.
K. D. [unintelligible] J. P.
NOTES.
1. Witnesses' full name. 2. Insert the witnesses' Post Office address. 3. Claimant's name. 4. "Signature," or "mark," as the case may be. 5. State what war. 6. Insert the title of the act. 7. Witnesses' signature. 8. Magistrate's signature.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

P O La Grange Sept 30 th 1862 W m Melnick Esq
Dear Sir
Your letter of inquiry was duly recd. After making inquiries I am informed that the person for whom your inquiry was formerly a resident of this place. He died May 15 th 1855
Resp d yours H. W. Bliss Esq

Pension Office 12. Sept. 1862,
Sir
On the 30 th day of April 1855, an Application for bounty land was presented to this Office in favor of William James, of your town, aged 91 years a Revolutionary Soldier,
Shall I trouble you to inform me whether the old gentleman is still living, or, if he be dead, will you please state the date of his death, and return this letter with your reply.
Very Respectfully W m Belurick, Acting Commissioner
Postmaster La Grange
Ills. 32/428
L.T.P.

Orange, Mo.
Nov. 12 o 1870
Hon. H. Van Aernam, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I would respectfully call your attention to the Bounty Land claim of William James No. not known under the Act of March 3d, 1855, and ask for action.
Service was rendered in the Revolutionary War. It is claimed that a warrant issued in this case and was recalled
Respectfully yours,
Damon E. Kinney G. A. M.

Wm James No 34,581 - 160 - 55
Suspicious
From a lot of suspicious claims by same attorney

34581-160 UT
Mr James

160 ACRES
Beauty
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Land
160 ACRES
Department
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS
of the Interior
It is hereby certified that under the Act of March 3 rd 1855 entitled "An Act in addition to certain Acts granting bounties to certain officers and soldiers who have been engaged in the Military Service of the United States"
is entitled to have ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY ACRES , of any Land Office of the United States reserved for her and in conformity to the legal requirements of the public lands upon any of the public lands subject to sale at the time of her application for said granted lands.
Given under my hand and seal this 16 th day of July 1856
No 34051
D. P. Johnston
W. H. McLain Commissioner
You endorse this Certificate at any of the United States Land Offices or it will be used properly by the General Land Office on the return of the with your required legal and satisfactory proofing the time and land I intend to claim the location made. If you locate it fill up and sign the following application.
to the Register of the Land Office
I want the Certificate in the
quarter of section
18
West
of Range
Register

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Bounty
Land
Department
of the Interior
OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS
It is hereby Certified that under the Act of March 3rd 1855, entitled, "An Act in addition to certain Acts granting Bounty Land to certain Officers and Soldiers who have been engaged in the Military Service of the United States."
William James Private Revolutionary War
is entitled to locate ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY ACRES, at any Land Office of the United States, in one body, and in conformity to the legal subdivisions of the public lands, upon any of the public lands subject to sale at either the minimum or lower graduated prices.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the Department, this 16th day of July 1856.
No 34881
D. F. Jones
A. Minot Commissioner
Note. You can locate this Certificate at any of the United States land offices, or it will be located for you by the General Land Office on the return of it with your request to that effect endorsed thereon, specifying the State and Land District in which you wish the location made. If you locate it, fill up and sign the following application.
To the Register of the Land Office at _____ 18____
I locate this Certificate, in the _____ in Township _____
Range _____ quarter of section _____
Witness
Register.

160 acres
1855
William James
Rev. War.
No 34581
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