Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 15,904, for James Johnson, Virginia

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Johnson, James
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Virginia N o 23,583
James Johnson Sr. of Wright Co. in the State of Virginia who was a Captain in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt. commanded by Col. Fordice in the Virginia line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 480 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of March 1834 and sent to Hon. J. G. Mason (M.R.)
Arrears to the 4th of March 1834 1440.00 Sem-ant. allowance ending 1 Sept. " 240.00 $1680.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D Brown Clerk, Book E. Vol. 67. Page 20
Date of death not AB.

State of Virginia Isle of Wight County to wit. On this fourth day of February in the year 1833 personally appeared before Deacons Morrison William C. Edwards, Wm. H. Ballard & David Roberts, Justices composing the court of Isle of Wight aforesaid James Johnson Sen. a resident of the said county of Isle of Wight and State of Virginia aged Eighty five years the 27 th day of April last past who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of congress passed June 7 th 1832 That he was called out in the Virginia militia by a draft, in the service of the United States under Capt. Josiah Parker (who was afterwards a major in the continental Army) in the year 1775, that the company he belonged to was ordered & marched to the Great Bridge in Norfolk county, & got there a few days after Col. Forster was killed, that he remained in the service on duty about three months that tour, was then permitted to return home to Isle of Wight county which is the place of his nativity. When he has always resided, that about the latter part of the year 1775 he got the commission of Lieutenant's commission in the militia of the aforesaid State, and as Lieutenant served a tour of duty at Fort Nelson near Portsmouth in Norfolk county in the company commanded by Capt. Robert Holland, that in a few months after the last said tour had expired, he received a captain's commission in the aforesaid militia, & to the best of his knowledge & belief he received the commission of captain as aforesaid, in the early part of the year 1776 and from that time he was on duty with his company every other six weeks till the capture of Cornwallis. That he served with his company one tour at Portsmouth under the immediate command of General Mullenbury - that he was sent with his company, on their several tours to all the posts, or cantonments, between Smithfield in Isle of Wight county, to Portsmouth in Norfolk county, that he was sometimes immediately on the British lines, but did not come into action with them - He is confident that after he received the commission of Captain he was on duty considerably more than two years before the capture of Waller - He has

having lost of miles his commission his Documentary evidence, but Robert Turner & Henry Mumble Jacob Carr and who serve under him as captain can testify to the correctness of this declaration, as to his services while acting as captain - he relinquishes every claim what- ever claim whatsoever to a pension or an annuity except the present the declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state - sworn to & subscribed the day and year aforesaid - Jas. Johnson Senr.
We Daniel Whitley a clergyman residing in the said county of Bishop Wright and state of Virginia, Robert Turner, and Henry Mumble of the said County & State hereby certify that we are well acquainted with James Johnson Senr. who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration, that we believe him to be eighty five years of age; that he is reputed & believed in his neighbourhood where he resides to have been a captain in the militia of the state aforesaid during the Revolutionary war and that we concur in that opinion. We the said Robert Turner, Jacob Carr & Henry Mumble further certify that we know that the said James Johnson Senr. did serve as captain of militia in the Revolutionary war more than two years because we served in the company commanded by him at least two years during said war and before the capture of Genl. Cornwall - sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Daniel Whitley
Robert Turner
Jacob Carr
Henry Mumble
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war.

State of Virginia, Isle of Wight County (ss)
Personally appeared before me
David Roberts a Justice of the peace in and for the county of Isle of Wight aforesaid James Johnson Sen. who being duly sworn deposith and saith, (as amendatory to his annexed declaration) by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory he cannot swear positively as to the precise length & place of his services, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: for three months as first sergeant in Capt Josiah Parkers company of Minute men in the year 1775 - for six weeks as Lieutenant in Captain Robert Hollands company in the last of the year 1775 and first of the year 1776 - And that in February 1776 he was commissioned Captain and from that time, till the capture of Corn Wallace he served eighteen tours of six weeks each, (though frequently the tours were seven weeks) under the command of Colonel John S k . Wells. That sometimes he was stationed, at Smithfield in Isle of Wight County, sometimes at Mackie's Mills, also in Isle of Wight, sometimes at Scott's old Field, in Nansemond County, sometimes at Service also in Nansemond county, and sometimes at Portsmouth in Norfolk county: that he was called into service every four by the order of the said Col: John S k . Wells & Major Epe Brown. And for his said services as captain he claims a pension - Given under my hand and seal this 14 th day of December 1833 -
David Roberts
A Statement showing the service of James Johnson Sen. as Capt &c
   Period when the service was rendered Duration of the claimant's service Rank of the claimant Name & Rank of the field officers under whom he served Age at present & place of abode when he entered the service Proof by which the declaration is supported   Years Months Days     1775 3 1 st Sergeant Capt Josiah Parker 86 - Isle of Wight County   1775 & 1776 42 Lieutenant Capt. Robt. Holland   1776 - 3 tours of 42 days each 126 Captain Col. Jno S k . Wells & Maj. Epe Brown my own affidavit and the evidence of Robert Turner Jacob Carr & Henry Mumble   1777 - 3 tours of 42 days each 126   1778 - 3 tours of 42 days each 126   1779 - 3 tours of 42 days each 126   1779 - 3 tours of 42 days each 126   1780 - 3 tours of 42 days each 126   1781 - 3 tours of 42 days each 126   Total 2 4 28  
And for such services I claim a pension
James Johnson Sen.

State of Virginia S ole of Wright County (Writ) Nathaniel Young clerk of the Court of the said county of Silef Wright, do hereby certify, that David Roberts who signed the within certificate of James Johnson's statements, relation to his services in the revolutionary war, is an acting Justice of the peace in and for the aforesaid county of Silef Wright, duly commissioned & qualified, that his signature is genuine, & that full faith and credit is due to his acts as a Justice as aforesaid. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of my said County this 14 th day of December 1833.
Nath l Young Ck. W.W.B.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section AWF/eel
December 11, 1929
Mr. H.H.Mingus 581 Franklin Avenue Columbus, Ohio
Dear Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.15904, it appears that James Johnson, Senior, was born April 27, 1747, in Isle of Wight County, Virginia.
While residing in said county, he enlisted in 1775, and served three months as first sergeant in Captain Josiah Barker's Virginia Company of minute men. He also served in 1775 six weeks as Lieutenant in Captain Robert Holland's Virginia Company.
He was appointed in February, 1776, Captain of the Virginia Militia and served at various times in Colonel John Sek. Wills' Virginia Regiment for over two years until the capture of Cornwallis.
He was allowed pension on his application executed February 4, 1833, at which time he was living at Isle of Wight County, Virginia.
There are no data as to his family.
The above noted is the only soldier named James Johnson who served as a Captain with the Virginia Troops found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau, and the War of 1812 records fail to show that pension was ever claimed on account of the services of a James Johnson as described by you.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

15904 INVALID.
File No. 15904
James Johnson Capt Pre War
Act: June 7" 32
Index: Vol. 1 , Page 447
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1912 Apr. 27 Hist to Mr. C. H. Hart. V.L.M. Dec. 8 Hist. to Harriet Talbot. Dec. 6 Hist. to Mr. C. E. Burke. Aug. 1 - Hist to C. H. Hart.
1929 Feb. 1 - Hist to W. F. Byers.
1929 Dec. 11 - Hist to H. H. Mingus.
Nov. 17 - Hist to Mrs. Miracle. Dec. 23 - Hist to Mrs. May E. Byers.

Virginia 23.583
James Johnson Jr of Wight in the State of Va who was a Pr in the ————— commands by Captain ————— of the Rgt commands by Col. Fordice in the Ca line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of Feb. 34. and Supt H. V. Mason. H. R.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 33 2 00 Semi-ant. allowance ending Jan 34 4 00 $ 6 00 —
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nath. Price Clerk, Book E Vol. 64 Page 20-

James Johnson Sen.
27. 885
Accom. 12
Hon. J. Y. Mason.

H. J. G. O'Neal
Account of D. C.
27.085
James Johnson Secy.

Nathaniel Young clerk of the county Court of Isle of Wight aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court, in the matter of the application of James Johnson Sen. for a pension. In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and seal of my said County court this 4 th day of February Eighteen hundred and thirty three
Nath l Young C o V.M.C.

Department, that the above named applicant James Johnson Sen. was a revolutionary Officer in the militia of Virginia and served as captain as he states. And the said court further certifies, that it appears to them that Daniel Whitty who has signed the foregoing certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the aforesaid county of Isle of Wight and that Robin Turner Jacob Barr and Henry Mumble, who have also signed the same certificate are residents of the said county of Isle of Wight and are credible persons, and that their statements are entitled to credit; That there is no doubt but the said James Johnson served as captain more than two years in the Revolutionary war.
E. Morrison
Wm C. Edwards
William H. Ballard
David Roberts

I am a native of Hampton in Virg a and was during the whole of the war of the Revolution, in the lower part of the state, was frequently in Isle of Wight and Southampton, and have a perfect recollection, that during the whole period from 1776 to Oct. 1781, the militia of the counties bordering on the Tide in that part of Virg a were constantly liable to be called out, and were called out, to protect the country against prin- =teen & the marines of the enemy, and to resist invasion of made, which was at all times feared & expected — I am very confident that the militia of Isle of Wight were called out in '77 & '78 as well as after the invasion in 1779 — L. Washington Feby. 26 th 1834.
James Barron

War Department Pension Office February 7 th 1854
Sir:
The amended declaration of James Wilson Sen r has been examined, but I regret to find that the applicant has not complied yet with the rules of the Department, which require that the period and duration of each term of service shall be distinctly stated - the place or places where the service was performed and the nature of the service; and by what authority he was called out.
The applicant's attention is particularly drawn to that portion of the rules requiring a specification of service upon the 3 rd page of the accompanying brief. The paper is again returned. -
I am very Respectfully Your obedt Servant J L Edwards
Hon: A. H. Mason Secy of Reps.

I have had occasion to attend to the preparation of many declarations of old soldiers in the Counties stretching along the south side of James River from the falls to the sea Board, I have too conversed with Com. Dawson of the Navy and I entertain the confident opinion, that altho' Virg a was not invaded until the spring 1779, after the evacuation in 1776, that portion of the State was perpetually liable to outrage from the British marines & privateers, and ac- tually threatened with the invasions which were after- wards made, and that during the whole war, the
Militia were constantly liable to be called, sections of them & were in fact constantly in actual service. I have no doubt that Capt Johnson in fact served considerably longer than his full memory now enables him to specify. Feby. 17 th 1834.
J. H. Mason H o Rep.

Respectfully Jan. Johnson

27.085 Ja: Schuendorf 10-
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Immediate attention
$480 per ann $80 per ann
Hon. Jn o Y. Mason H R

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office.
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.              
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____, who has hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the inquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about here a four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the time, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an organized corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

Hon Conn d Pensions U.S.A - W - D.C. Connet V. 4/20/12,
My dear sir. I wish you would do me the favor to examine the records of your office to Aug. 16 th 45 , when Capt. Jas Johnson from Isle of Wight Reg t Va who was a soldier in the revolutionary war, & was to be in the 6 th Reg t of Va & was promoted from Capt y to Major in 1777. The clerk of our Co. who died in Aug 1896. over 80 yrs old. told me he knew Capt. J. well, & that he not only drew land war- -rants for his services, but for many years drew a pension from the U.S. for same. I want you to give me all the information you can find out from your records as my wife who is a great grand

daughter wants to join the  D.A.R. Capt. or Majr J. died Aug. 16/45 said to be 99 years old. we have right much of his civil records. Kindly let me know if you find on yr. records, any other Capt. or Majr. Jas Johnson from Isle of wight Co. Va or any other part of the state we never heard until a few days ago that he was ever promoted to Majr. as he was always known as Capt. Johnson. so I thought there might have been an -other Capt. or Majr. Jas Johnson from Va. Thanking you in advance I am S. Yrs' truly. C. A. Hart

25 Highland St., Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 29 th 1913.
Commissioner of Pensions: — Dear Sir: —
Please examine your pension rolls for the Rev. services of two men of Va., each named James Johnson.
One James Johnson was in the 6 th Va. Regt., in 1786; became a Major in 1777.
" — The other James Johnson

was 2 nd Lieutenant in Captain Robert Holland's Company in 1777.
If their applications for a pension contain any family data, please be sure and give me same.
Resp'tfully, Miss Harriet Talbot.

2.2 8-3 8 th ST
CHARLES W. HART 430 WEST YORK STREET NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
Norfolk Va
6/30
My dear Sir
My daughter wants to join the D.A.R.
I want you to send me a copy of the record
in your office of Capt. James Johnson of Isle of Wight Co. Va. in the Revolutionary war
he died in 1845 , nearly 100 years old,
and had been getting a pension of $40.00 per
mo. , for many years before his death, he was
Army, the last Survivor of said War in

Va., if not in the U.S. , he was also the last or one of the last of the Delegates to the Convention of 1787 to form the Constitution of the U.S. , to die. I think he was the very last one . My wife had a copy - but she died before she joined the D.A.R. and in some way it got lost. Please send at earliest date and very much oblige me very truly Yours sincerely L. A. Hart Please excuse my eye right my pen

P. W. Maud
Fredonia Kansas
November 8- 1916.
Department of the Interior: Washington D.C.
Gentlemen:
Will you kindly send me the military record of James Johnson Capt. Va. - Ala. Militia which appears in the Secretary of War's Report for 1838. Pension Roll Vol 2. Virginia list, page 155.
Will you also send record of military services of Richard Richardson who married Sarah Gainer in Culpepper Co Va. Richard Richardson was the

2 son of Richard Richardson and he was the son of William Richardson who married Margaret Smith July 15 - 1689.
Rich. William Richardson was the son of William Richardson who came to America from Eng. some time prior to 1840. He married Elizabeth Ewen Talbott , widow of Richard Talbott .
Any information you can give me concerning James Johnson or ( Johnston ) or Richard Richardson will be gratefully received.
Respectfully Mrs. B. C. Burke . Fredonia Kan.

Burke
Rev. War
1
Oct 20
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Columbus, O. 10-28-1929
Pension Department Rev Washington D.C.
Will you send me the War Record of James Johnson Enlisted in Virginia in the War 1812 Seems to have been a captain.
State Library has a Virginia War Record. Pension started Nov 19/1832 Revolution?
H. H. Mingus
581 Franklin Ave Columbus, O.

Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
January 29, 1929
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Sir:
Below is information furnished me by the War Department:
"The records show that James Johnson (surname also borne as Johnston) served in the Revolutionary War as captain of a company designated Captain James Johnson's Company, 6th Virginia Regiment, commanded at various times by Colonel Mordicai Buckner, Lieutenant Colonel James Hendricks, Lieutenant Colonel Charles Simms, and Colonel Thomas Elliott. He was commissioned February 16, 1776; was promoted to the rank of major of the same regiment April 1, 1777, and resigned August 15, 1777."
This was in reply to a request for the military record of James Johnston, Major, 6th Virginia Regiment, Revolutionary War.
Please furnish me any information that you might have on the above case.
Respectfully,
2106 "F" St.N.W.

2106 "F" St. N.W.
W. J. Bybee
Respectfully,
This was in reply to a request for the military record of James Johnston, Major, 6th Virginia Regiment, Revolutionary War. Please furnish me any information that you might have on the above case.
"The records show that James Johnson (surname also borne as Johnston) served in the Revolutionary War as captain of a company designated Captain James Johnson's Company, 6th Virginia Regiment, commanded at various times by Colonel Mordaial Buckner, Lieutenant Colonel James Hendricks, Lieutenant Colonel Charles Simms, and Colonel Thomas Elliott. He was commissioned February 16, 1776; was promoted to the rank of major of the same regiment April 1, 1777, and resigned August 15, 1777."
Below is information furnished me by the War Department:
Sir:
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
January 29, 1929
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C.

Okemah, Oklahoma September 16 - 1938
Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Do you have any record of a James Johnson or Johnston who served in the Revolutionary war as captain of a company in the 6th Virginia Regiment commanded by Lieutenant Colonel James Hendrick? He was commissioned Feb 16, 1776; was appointed Major in the same regiment April 1, 1777 and resigned August 15, 1777.
Does the record list a son or other children? Do you have any record of any other Major James Johnston ?
I will certainly appreciate any information you may give me. Thanks Mrs Jess Miracle 410 N. 3rd Okemah, Oklahoma

Date : February 10th, 1939
From : May M. Frost, 2001 Veteran Ave., Los Angeles, Calif.
To : Veterans' Administration, Washington, D.C.
Subject : Captain James Johnson , Lunenburg Co. Va. Commanded Capt. James Johnson's Co. 5th Va. Reg. Commissioned Feb. 16th, 1776. Promoted Major (same reg.) April 1st, 1777. Resigned Aug. 15th, 1777. Died 1783.
only Capt - He died not lie 1783
Gentlemen:-
With reference to the above entitled soldier. Do your records show any additional data on him? I am anxious, for D.A.R. purposes, to get some information that will show his age, or about his age while he was in the service.
If your pension records show any data on this Captain Johnson, I will appreciate it very much if you will send me a copy.
Yours truly.
(Mrs.) May M. Frost
MAY M. FROST.

in his (or his) James Johnson for pen- sion. Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1775 8 mos. 1 st Sgt. Isaac Parker co of minute men Va.   1775 6 weeks Lieut. Robert Holland ✓   Feby 1776 Served at Capt. of Militia John Sch. Mills   various times over 20 years until 1781.  
(all militia service)
Battles engaged in, _____ Residence of soldier at enlistment, Isle of Wight Co. Va. Date of application for pension, Feby 4. 1833. His el. was ab. Residence at date of application, Isle of Wight Co. Va. Age at date of application, Apr. 27. 1747 in Isle of Wight Co. Va.
1833 83 4
Remarks: It does not appear that Soldier was ever a Major
The Rev War Pension Records fail to show a claim filed for Major Johnson of Va. or for any other Captain of Va. than the above noted Soldier.
Very respectfully,
_____ _____
Commissioner.

Rev. and 1813 War Section.
August 1, 1924.
Charles W. Hart, 338 38th St., Norfolk, Va.
Sir;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 15904, it appears that James Johnson, Sr. was born April 27, 1747 in Isle of Wight County, Virginia.
While residing in said county, he enlisted in 1775 and served three months as First Sergeant in Captain Josiah Parker's Virginia Company of Minute Men. He also served six weeks six weeks in 1775 as a Lieutenant in Captain Robert Holland's Virginia Company.
He was appointed in February 1776 a Captain of the Virginia Militia and served at various times in Colonel John Sck. Wills' Regiment, over two years until the capture of Cornwallis.
He was allowed pension on his application executed February 4, 1833, while a resident of Isle of Wight County, Virginia. There are  is no data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev. Wars Pension AWE/eel
February 1, 1929
W.F. Sykes 2106 P. Street, N.W. Washington, D.C.
Sir:
In response to your letter of January 29, 1929, I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.15904, it appears that James Johnson, Senior, was born, April 27, 1747, in Isle of Wight County, Virginia.
While residing in said county, he enlisted in 1775 and served three months as first sergeant in Captain Josiah Parker's Virginia Company of minute men. He also served in 1775 six weeks as lieutenant in Captain Robert Holland's Virginia Company.
He was appointed in February, 1776, Captain of the Virginia Militia and served at various times in Colonel John Sok. Wills' Virginia Regiment for over two years until the capture of Cornwallis.
He was allowed pension on his application executed February 4, 1833, at which time he was living at Isle of

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Wight County, Virginia.
There are no data as to his family.
The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to show a claim filed for Major James Johnson or Johnston of Virginia, or for any other Captain James Johnson of Virginia, than the above noted soldier.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.
The War of 1812 records fail to show that you were ever in the service of a J.J. ... for you

November 17, 1938
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James Johnson, S.15904 BA-J/MCS
Mrs. Jess Miracle 410 N. 3rd Street Okemah, Oklahoma
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to James Johnson or Johnston who served as captain of a company in the 6th Virginia Regiment commanded by Lieutenant Colonel James Hendricks and was later appointed major in the same regiment, also information relative to any other Major James Johnston.
You are furnished herewith, the record of the only James Johnson or Johnston who served as an officer with the Virginia troops during the Revolutionary War, that is found in the records of this office.
As means of identification of the record of any other James Johnson or Johnston who served as a major or as an officer during the Revolution, it is essential that you furnish as much as possible of the following data: approximate date of birth and death, place of residence at enlistment and after service and first name of widow.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

November 17, 1938
BA-J/AWF James Johnson S. 15904
Mrs. Jess Miracle 410 N. 3rd Street Okemah, Oklahoma
Dear Madam:
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S. 15904, based on the military service of James Johnson in the Revolutionary War.
James Johnson was born April 27, 1747 in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. The names of his parents are not given.
While residing in Isle of Wight County, James Johnson enlisted early in 1775, served three months as first sergeant in Captain Josiah Parker's Virginia company of minute men. He was appointed, late in 1775, lieutenant, and served six weeks in Captain Robert Holland's Virginia company. He was appointed, early in 1776, captain in the Virginia militia, and served eighteen tours of six weeks each until after the capture of Cornwallis, part of the time in Colonel John Sek.Wills' Virginia regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed February 4, 1833, at which time he was living in Isle of Wight County, Virginia.
The papers on file in this claim contain no discernible data in regard to family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment

of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and furnish the following data-
James Johnson, Sr.(as he was pensioned) Certificate #23583 Issued March 13, 1834 Rate $480.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

OM March 23, 1939
BA-J/AWF See James Johnson S. 15904
Mrs. May M. Frost 2001 Veteran Avenue Los Angeles, California
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to James Johnson who served as captain of a company in the 5th Virginia Regiment, Revolutionary War, was appointed major and served until August 15, 1777.
You are furnished herein the record of the only James Johnson or Johnston who served as an officer with the Virginia troops during the Revolutionary War, found on file in the records of this office. The data were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S. 15904, based upon his service in that war.
James Johnson was born April 27, 1747, in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. The names of his parents are not given.
While residing in Isle of Wight County, James Johnson enlisted early in 1775, served three months as first sergeant in Captain Josiah Parker's Virginia company of minute men. He was appointed, late in 1775, lieutenant, and served six weeks in Captain Robert Holland's Virginia company. He was appointed early in 1776, captain in the Virginia militia, and served eighteen months of six weeks each, until after the capture of Cornwallis, part of the time, served in Colonel John Sok. Wills' Virginia regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application

executed February 4, 1833, at which time he was a resident of Isle of Wight County, Virginia.
The papers on file in this claim contain no discernible data in regard to the family of James Johnson.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data-
James Johnson, Sr. (as he was pensioned) Certificate # 23583 Issued March 13, 1834 Rate $480.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
no interest accrued up to date of death the balance on this account given over to heirs in case of death of pensioner. Allowing executed February 4, 1833, at which time he was

executed February 4, 1853, at which time he was living in Isle of Wight County, Virginia.
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible data in re
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Johnson, James, S-16 168. See
Johnston, James, S-16 168