Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1875, for William James, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
James William Frances
W1875
B.S.W.L. 26965-160-55
CONTENTS

100-105-107 Market St May 16 1876
Frances Maria Brown of Williamson County Tenn
Ref. Claimant is in Tennessee has $1000.00 to Richard D. Gray & refused to deliver her assets to form her claim
Restitutionary Man
No. July 5-3105
W. 1600 W. May 23 1876
[Signature]
Last Stated in Hayesboro Tenn
On J. Thomas for B.W. 10/15/76
W. 1600 page 5

Virginia Resolutions Pensions for widows of William McKinley who served in the Revolution
as a Private Mary Ann McKinley described on the Roll at the rate of 50 Dollars per annum, to commence on the 1st February, 1833.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of Decr 1833 and sent to
Edmund C. McLane Nashville Tenn
recorded on Roll of Pensions under act March 3, 1833, Page 125

8729
Virginia
William Janies
Gloucester Co in the State of Virginia who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Camp of the Regt. commanded by Col. W. H. Lee in the Virginia line for 15 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 50 Dollars 62 1/2 Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of April 1833 and del'd to Wm Janies Pratt
Arrears to the 14th of Mar '33 $100.00 Pension allowance ending 4 Rep '33 25.00 $125.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Geo Brownwell Clerk Book E Vol. 6 Page 13

State of Virginia County of Gloucester } On the 15 th day of July A D 1853, personally appeared before me a justice of the peace of said county, Frances James, a resident of the county of Gloucester in the State aforesaid, aged Seventy Two years, who first being duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3 rd February 1853, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War; that she is the widow of William James who was a private in the Virginia Militia, who made a declaration respecting his service in the Revolutionary War before the County Court of Gloucester in August 1832, as appears by the an- nexed marked A copy of the records of said Court, which afor- said declaration is now on file in the Pension Depart- ment setting forth his service with particularity, that the said William James was placed on the Pension Roll April 25 th 1833 at fifty dollars per annum, said pension commencing on the 4 th of March 1831, payable at the Pension Agency in Richmond under the Act of Congress of 7 th of June 1832.
She further declares that she was married to the said William James on the 15 th day of April eigh- teen hundred and fifteen, that her husband died on the 13 day of April 1841 that she was not married to him prior to the second of January eighteen hundred, but at the time above stated. She further declares that she is now a widow.
by her Frances James mark
Sworn to and subscribed with day and year over

first and before written, before me, the said Frances James being in whole from feeblemindedness, and bodily infirmity to appear before the County Court, and I also certify that she is the identical person men- tioned in the declaration as the widow of William James, and I also declare that I am not in any manner interested in the foregoing claim.
Benjamin Rowles Jr.
State of Virginia } County of Gloucester } 83
I John R. Gary Clerk of the County Court in and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Benja- min Rowles whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing declaration and affidavit here- unto annexed is and was at the time of signing the same a justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn, that all his official acts as such an entitled to full faith and credit and that the aforesaid County Court is a Court of record having general jurisdiction. In Pursuance whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name as Clerk of the said Court and affixed the seal of the said Court this 19 th day of August 1853 in the 78 th year of the Commonwealth. John R. Gary, Clerk

A
In Gloucester County Court August 1832 William James this day appeared in Court and subscribed and made oath to a de- claration respecting his services as a soldier in the Revolutionary war and the Court do 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 Thomas Hogg and William Fogg are residents of the County of Gloucester and State of Virgi- nia and that they are credible per- sons and that their statement is en- titled to credit
a copy
John R. Cary cc

State of Virginia } County of Giles } On the 15th day of July 1853, personally appeared before us, in justice of the peace for the said County Alexander Diggs and Thomas Leagle residents of said County who being duly sworn, declare that Fannie James is the widow of William James who was a private in the Va Militia during the war of the Re- -volution, and who was a pensioner for his services in the aforesaid war, that they knew the aforesaid William James during his lifetime, that the above named Fannie James was then his wife, that they lived together as such, and that to the best of their knowledge and belief they were married at the time stated in her declaration herewith. And they swear they are disinterested witnesses.
For Alexander Diggs
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 15th day of July 1853; And I hereby certify that Thomas Leagle and Alexander Diggs are credible witnesses.
Benja. Rouse J.P.

State of Virginia County of Gloucester
On this 14th day of March A.D. 1853, personally appeared widow Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, known to me to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed.  Given under my hand this 14th day of March A.D. 1853.  Notary Public in and for the State of Virginia.  My Commission Expires April 20th 1855.
That she was married to the said William ... in Gloucester County Va. on the 11th day of May A.D. 1816 ... and that her said husband died in the County of Gloucester Va. on the 15th day of April A.D. 1848 ... that she is still a widow.
That she never has applied for or received any act of Congress or any bounty allowing interest on any debt due her by the Government the sum of $30 per annum.
She makes this declaration to obtain the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the Act of Congress of March 3rd 1855. She hereby appoints her daughter, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth ... her City of Philadelphia ... as her true and lawful attorney in fact for and in her name and stead to do all things therein necessary.
Elizabeth Smith Mary Elizabeth ...

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Josephine Lovejoy
Wm F. Leuchler Alexander Dugg
Be the best Virginia } Wm Lloyd } I love you all Wm Lloyd } I love you all } I love you all Wm Lloyd } I love you all } I love you all
in keeping that about a hundred and fifty thousand dollars per annum in our account power of attorney apparently the  power of attorney  the  power of attorney
While at the Town Hall, I noticed the prominent features of the landscape during the day, and the lights during the night, when the town was
Given under my hand this 10th day of May 1856 - John R. [unclear]
By E. G. H. H. H. H. H.

State of of Virginia County of Gloucester
On this 6 th day of August 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Justices of the Court of Gloucester now sitting William James a resident of Gloucester County and State of Virginia aged Seventy Four — years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the follow- ing declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 That he entered the service of the United States under the Command of Captain John Camp of the Virginia Militia in the County of Gloucester and State of Virginia at the age of Sixteen years and five months, and served under him from time to time from October the 1777 (say Seventy Seven) until the 15 th of March 1781 at which time he went to sea, and was taken by the British and kept in confinement in the West Indies until the 22 nd of February 1782. That he served in all at least two years & Six months, but was never in any engagement. That he knew John Peyton Col l of the County, and also John Christian Capt n of a Company of Minute men. His services were of a local nature and confined chiefly to the County of Gloucester, although he was several times on duty at York Town, at which place he was on duty at one time continuously, nearly during the whole winter — Belonging to the State Militia

he was at all times liable to be called out and was accordingly from time to time.
That no discharge was ever granted and of course he has none to produce, but in evidence of his services he refers to the annexed Certificate of Witness. He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State sworn to and subscribed this day and year aforesaid.
his William + James mark
We William Figg and Thomas Hogg residing in the County of Gloucester and State of Virginia, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William James who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be seventy four years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
W m Figg Thomas + Hogg mark
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogating prescribed by the war Department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as a State.

And the Court further Certifies, that it appears to them that Thomas Dugg and William Figg are Residents of the County of Gloucester and State of Virginia, and that they are Creditable persons and that their statement is entitled to Credit
Philip Salusbury John Heath Geo. Sinclair Wm. G. Curtil
Members of the Court
I Arthur E. Davies — Clerk of the Court of Gloucester do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the Court in the matter of the application of William Davies — for a Pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 15 th day of August 1832 in the 57 th year of the Commonwealth
Arthur E. G. B.
On this 14 th day of February 1833 personally appeared before Rev. Nelson a justice of the peace for the County of Gloucester and State of Virginia William Davies who has sworn to the above declaration and does on his oath make this additional statement in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June the 7 th 1832. That his first services were at Gloucester Town under the commands of Capt a John Camp, at which place

Declaration of Service
James Washington
Military Service
1832
August 6th Entended
he served at least Nine months.
He was then stationed at Gainsboro point on York River and served at that place for three months.
That he was then taken to York Town and served at that place to the best of his recollections, at least Six months. That his next services were at Mulberry Island in Warwick County, Va. which place he served for Two months; and was then brought back to York Town and kept there on duty for two months; and from thence was brought over to Gloucester Town, and served again at that place for four months.
Besides the above named places, he served to the best of his recollection at Hubbard's old field and Turtle Neck, for at least three or four months.
That he then went to sea and was taken by the British and confined as before stated.
Given under my hand and seal the day and year before written
Phoe R Nelson 1865

On this 17th day of April 1855 personally appeared before me J. P. Sinclair justice of the peace for the County of Gloucester in the state of Virginia, William James, who has sworn to the above declaration, and made oath that he did not intend to be understood as saying, that he served a tour of nine months at Gloucester Town, another of six months at York, and another of four months at Gloucester Town; but that the idea he intend- ed to convey was this; that the nine months services at Gloucester Town, were under three successive tours, be- fore he served at any other place; and also that the six months that he alleged to have served at York Town, were under two tours in succession; That the two months at Mulberry Island was the length of that tour, and the two months again at York Town was another tour; and that the four months at Glou- cester Town were two periods of service. — And that, to the best of his recollection, he did serve at the above named places, under different periods of service, the length of time that he has stated. Given under my hand and seal, this day and year aforesaid.
J. P. Sinclair J. P. (Seal)

Know all men by these presents that we William James and Robt. Gibbons are firmly bound unto Wilson C. Nicholas Governor or chief magistrate of Virginia in the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars to be paid to the said Governor or his successors to which payment well & truly to be made we bind ourselves jointly & severally firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated this 15 th day of May 1853.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas there is a marriage intended to be had and solemnized between the above bound William James and Frances Fletcher of the parish of St. Hampton and County of York. Now if there be no lawful cause to obstruct such marriage then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Sealed & delivered in the presence of us William James (L.S.) Robt. Gibbons (L.S.)
Virginia: York County, to wit:
I Bohoar Shield clerk of the County Court of York in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the original Bond filed in the Clerk's Office of the said Court. Given under my hand and the seal of the said Court this 22 nd day of November A.D. 1853.
Bohoar Shield. clk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
W. G. 1875
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of William James a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Oct. 1777 2 years Col. John Camp John Peyton Va.   Mar. 11, 1781 He went to sea & was captured by the British & kept in confinement in the West Indies until Feb. 1782.  
Battles engaged in, None stated Residence of soldier at enlistment, located in Gloucester Co. Va. Date of application for pension, Aug. 6, 1855. His el. was also Residence at date of application, Gloucester Co. Va. Age at date of application, 74 years. (He died Apr. 13, 1861 in Gloucester Co. Va.)
Remarks: He married in 1815 or 1816 Frances Weatherlow or Mitchell. She was allowed pension on an application of July 15, 1855 while a resident of Gloucester Co. Va. aged 72 years.
Respectfully,
Office note Nat. Declaration of 1855 says married Apr. 15, 1815. Michael of 1855 May 11, 1816  Commissioner. Marriage bond dated May 10, 1815, name Weatherlow

Norfolk Nov 23 rd 1853
Hon L P Waldo
Dear Sir
Your favor of the 10 th inst. informing of the want of second proof of the marriage of Wm & Frances James, was duly received. I now enclose a certified copy of the bond given by William James and his security, in order that his marriage with Frances James might be had. It is given in the York County Court, at which place Frances James or Catherine then resided. This bond is strong presumptive proof that the marriage took place, which with the affidavits of Tho Leagle and Alex Digggs evinced you on the 23 rd inst. last, ought I think to be the concluding proof. The Ministers then and now seldom make return of the marriages they solemnize. Her poverty is great and I hope a certificate will be rendered to me for her, upon receipt of this.
Yours very Respectfully
Ed B M Lane Atty for L is James

Pension Department Washington D. C. Gentlemen - Will you please do me a kindness.
"At Bedford County Court March 26 th 1839 Elisha Barton an applicant for a Pension under the act of Congress of the 7 th of June 1832 this day appears in court and made a declaration of his services as a soldier in the Revolutionary war which together with the certificate thereto annexed is ordered to be certified to the War department. The above is copied from court."

1 2 The Records at Bedford County Court - Will you kindly furnish me with the Record of this soldier, and all that pertains there to the amount of the pension granted and the date of his death, which occurred in Bedford County Virginia, and if possible please tell me in what County he was born, and the name of his parents if mentioned.
He was married to "Dilla Watt" (Priscilla Watt) 1. of Nov. 1787 Record of marriage as County Clerk's Book - After her over - 1 FEB 1918

deaths he was married to Miss McManus and my Corporal Elisha Beaton and Priscilla Witt Beaton were my great grand parents.
Will you do me a further kindness please In McAlister's Data, Virginia Militia in the Revolution on page 187, Archive 258 is given the following James was First Lieutenant Recommended by the County Court - Oct 25th 1779 - Please tell me if he received a pension for his services and if so all particulars thereof. His will was probably over,

in this County (Bedford) in 1804.
The same Wata page 248 - mentions
James Wm - Gloucester County 75 years of age in 1835 - and receiving a pension for services for please give me all the information possible concerning him -
Same Wata page 200 - and 201 - Section 281 -
James John no insignia Va troops Ensign
Recommended by Col. G. H. Thomas
Conat Feb 23 1781
James Thomas - Second no Thomas Va troops
Lieutenant, Recommended (own)

by County Court - 1779 James Joseph vs Capt Captain Devoid in - Sept 28, 1778
My great Grand father Isaac James, married his Cousin Mary (sister) Polly James, in this County, Bedford, Nov. 27 th 1778 Both were born in Loudoun County Virginia near 1753. A number of James families came to this County & especially great after the Revolutionary War from Loudoun County Virginia - any information you can print will be (over)

concerning the services of the James from Virginia will be of greatest interest to me - I have been searching for a long time and find people are so gracious to aid me in the search - am interested for my mother who is confined to her chair - 88 years of age - She has four volunteer guardsons in the World's War - one has been a officer - Sergeant - Clerk of Regiment - Thanking you for all favors - Most Sincerely
(Miss) Maggie McManaway R. L. Stewartsville, Va. Apr. 4 th 1918.

1918 July 15 1st Natl Bank Bldg
84
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 1875 Frances James Widow
William James Pvt. Rev. War
Act. Feb. 3 1853
Index: Vol. A, Page 370
[Arrangement of 1870.]

No. 2,050.
Virginia
Francis James son of William James 1853 at Alb. Co. Va.
at 13 Feb. 1853

C
Pension Office Nov. 28, 1857
Sir
Please certify date of William James' death, Virginia roll, Act 1832, $50. pr annum.
Reply, J. M. Walker Comm.
J. Burt Esq., 3d Auditor.
William James, act 1832 $50.00 - pr. ann. — Paid to 4 th March 1841. — no date of death on our Books.
Sam d L. Birds Adj t Auditor.

This claim was probably asserted upon a vague recol- lection of terms - By consent of Mr. Lancelotti his attto the service is estimated at 15% per cent -
Accord
15% per
STH

26.965
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Charles Brannan 1816-1871
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James

Brief in the case of Francis James, widow of William James Winchester County and State of Virginia act 3 d February 1863
Claim, ("original," in  the  case )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the act of June 7, 1832, as private, at $50 per annum
Marriage proved by duly certified copy of marriage bond, and affidavits of Thomas Leagle and Alexander Diggs - certified to be credible (If for increase.) witnesses
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Edward E. M c Lane Esq. Norfolk, Va
Name and residence of Agent
R. H. H. Examining Clerk.

Norfolk Aug 23 rd 1853
Hon L P Waldo
Dear Sir
I have the honor herewith to submit the declaration of Frances James to enable her to obtain the benefit of the Act of "3 rd February 1853 granting half pay to certain widows". Accompanying the declaration is a copy of the declaration of her late husband W m James, who as you will observe was a hearer during his life time, for his services in the Revolution, under the Act of June 1832. Also the affidavit of Mrs Yeager and Miss Dagg, proving her marriage with said W m James, the whole attested by a Magistrate, (she being too old to appear in court) whose signature is certified to by the clerk of the County Court. This is the proof required by your instruction of Mar 25 th 1853.
Your early attention is requested.
Yours Most Sincere Edward E. W m Lane Attorney for Mrs James