Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 6,456, Spievy Wyatt, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
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Wyatt Sperry or Spivney
S. 6 4 5 6
carded
CONTENTS

12.3.18
Virginia
Spivey Wyatt — of Norfolk in the State of Va — who was a Pr — in the — — commanded by Captain — of the Regt commanded by Wilson — in the Va: line for 15 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 50 Dollars  Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th day of Ap r . 33 and delivered Commo- dore Baron. Pursuit
Arrears to the 4th of March 1853 100 - Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. - 25 -
125
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice - Clerk Book 4 Vol. 6 Page 30

1 State of Virginia
County of Norfolk, to wit.
On this 17 th day of September in the Year 1832, personally appeared in open court before the Justices of the court of Norfolk County now sitting Sperry Wyatt a resident of the Town of Portsmouth in the County of Norfolk and state of Virginia, aged seventy three, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth, in his oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June the 7 th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named Officers, and served as herein stated. "In the month of July in the Year 1777 being then about the age of seventeen he entered the service of Country as a volunteer under the command of Capt John Brickel who then commanded a company of Militia, belonging to the said County of Norfolk in which company he performed duty as a private soldier for three months in the Town of Portsmouth & County of Norfolk, the said company, was attached to the Regiment of Norfolk County commanded then by Col. John Wilson.
At the expiration of the said three months, he was discharged by Capt Brickel, and in the month of December following he joined Capt William Hoffler's company of continental troops and performed duty with them in the same place (acting as the recruiting sergeant for Capt Hoffler) for about three months when he was taken sick with the small Pox, by which he was confined for nearly two months during which time Capt Hoffler was ordered with his men to the South and being there confined, and badly off with the small Pox which he had taken in service was consequently left behind, and afterwards upon the application of his father, was discharged from said service.
In the month of November 1778 he again entered the service as a volunteer , under the command of Capt. Miller, who commanded a company of Militia in the County of Norfolk, and performing

performed duty in said company until the latter part of January 1779 when he was transferred to Capt. Thomas Mathews company of State troops in which he performed duty in the same place for about five months when Capt. Mathews received a Colonel's commission took command of the Fort near a village on the Elizabeth River immediately after which, he was discharged from said company; and in the month of July or August, following, he again joined as a volunteer a company of Militia under the command of Capt. Roan, (he thinks Ches- topher) & served with him in the same place for about five months (at this time the Regiment of Norfolk County was commanded by Col. W. Godfrey) when he together with the whole company was discharged.
In the early part of the year 1780 he again joined as a volunteer a company of Militia, commanded by Capt. John Bowers of the Norfolk County Regiment commanded as before stated by Col. Godfrey, and was performing service with the said company in Portsmouth when the traitor Arnold ascended James River and continued in Portsmouth with said company until he should descend the River when we were all marched to the mouth of a Rappahannock River and should take possession of Norfolk & Portsmouth, we continued in service at the mouth of said river and along the shores of Elizabeth river to Cray Island until the month of November 1780. when we were all discharged.
He then remained at home until March 1781 when he received a letter from Col. Godfrey directing him to assemble the company formerly commanded by Richard Telford, who had turned Rebel and joined the British Army at Portsmouth under the command of Arnold. In conformity to said order, he assembled as many men as he could at Shield's hill in Portsmouth County where it was most convenient & safe to rendezvous as Portsmouth was then occupied by the British; but finding he could not assemble a full company, he informed Col. Godfrey, who ordered him to (discharge)

discharge them which he did - In August 1781 Arnold evacuated Portsmouth and carried his troops by water to Little Berk, immediately after which, he again received orders from Col. Godfrey to assemble the same company and draft one half the men for service at Little Berk who were to march under the command of Capt. Charles Cannon of the Norfolk County Regt. this duty he performed, in as short time possible and after Capt. Cannon took command of them, their being no officer to the company, he received an acting appointment from Col. Godfrey - They were then ordered to proceed immediately to James Town, and thence to Little Berk, but on our arrival at James Town we heard of the surrender of Cornwallis to the American forces, we remained at James Town however about two days for orders, when we were joined by Major Thomas Simkins of the continental Army & his Battalion, who took command of us; we were then ordered to return to Norfolk & Portsmouth and level the works which had been thrown up at these places by the British troops, which service took us about three months to accomplish, when we were all honorably discharged to enjoy the blessings of peace and liberty for which we had long and arduously contended.
He has no documentary evidence to prove his aforesaid services, nor does he know of any person now living who could do so.
In conformity to the instructions of the secretary of War the court then propounded the following interrogatories to the applicant -
1 st Question, Where, and in what year were you born?
Ans r , I was born in the County of Norfolk & State of Virginia, and in the year 1750 -
2 d Question Have you any record of your age and if so where is it?
Ans r I have it is now at home -
3 d Question, Where were you living when called into service; where (have,

have you lived since the revolutionary war, and where do you now live?
Ans d . I lived when I entered service in the county of Norfolk have lived there since the revolutionary war & continue to live there still.
3 d Question How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute for whom?
Ans d . I was a volunteer, I was never drafted or a substitute.
4 th Question 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 service. —
Ans d . — I well recollect Maj r Thomas Norristead and Maj r William Koffler, two continental officers and who were attached to our command, I also recollect Col l Harrison another continental officer who commanded a Reg t of Artillery but was not attached to our command he remained here, (that is in Portsmouth) but a short time, he soon went off to the South — There was no continental Regiment in service with us; I do not recollect the names or no s of any of the Militia Reg t s as we were never properly organized. The general circumstances of my service I have already stated in the preceding declaration.
5 th Question Did you ever receive a discharge from the service; and, if so by whom was it given and what has become of it?
Ans d . — I received two discharges, one from Captain Corner, the other from Capt n Miller, but both have been lost or destroyed.
6 th Question State the names of Persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood and who can testify as

to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution?
Answer I am generally well acquainted with the inhabitants of Portsmouth, I believe I could find fifty who would testify to my character for veracity, Capt. Richard Blue and James Skinner Esq. I have been acquainted with for more than fifty Years either of whom would testify. I am also well acquainted with the Rev. Sep. Richardson who is now sick at home and who was also a soldier of the Revolution, he would also testify as to my character, and his belief of my services. I would also add the name of Capt. John Thomson an old inhabitant of this Town, & a member of the Court, and if necessary I could mention many others who would do the same thing - also Capt. Arthur Emerson. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever 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 whatever.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. Spencer Wyatt
We David M. Watson a clergyman residing in the Town of Portsmouth Suffolk County and State of Virginia, and Arthur Emerson residing in the same place, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Spencer Wyatt who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration, that we believe him to be seventy three years of age; that he is respected and beloved, in the neighborhood where he under to have been a soldier of the Revolution & that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. D. M. Watson Arthur Emerson
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation.

b. of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories presented 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 the said David H. Watson who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman residing in the Town of Portsmouth and County of Norfolk, and that Arthur Emmerich who has also signed the same, is also a resident of the same town & County and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I William H. Wilson Clerk of the Court of Norfolk County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in matter of the application of Spencer Mayall for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of my Office this 26 th day of September in the year 1832 and of our Independence the 57 th .
Wm H Wilson

June 4, 1935
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Spievy Wyatt-S. 6456 BA-J/AWF Am
Rosa V. Hamilton Smithfield Virginia
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Spivey Wyatt of Norfolk County, Virginia.
The Revolutionary War record of Spievy (Spivey) Wyatt which follows was obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 6456, based upon his service in that war.
Spievy Wyatt was born in the year 1760 in Norfolk County, Virginia, names of his parents not given.
While residing in Norfolk County, he volunteered and served with the Virginia troops, as follows:
From in July, 1777, three months as private in Captain John Brickel's company, Colonel John Wilson's regiment; from in November following, three months as recruiting sergeant in Captain William Hoffler's company; from in November, 1778 in Captain Miller's company until in January, 1779, when he was transferred to Captain Thomas Matthews' company in which he served five months; from in July or August following, five months in Captain Christopher Roane's company, Colonel William Godfrey's regiment; from early in 1780 until in November, 1780 in Captain John Bowers' company, Colonel William Godfrey's regiment; from in August, 1781, three months in Captain Charles Conner's company, Colonel William Godfrey's regiment, and was at the siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application ex-
This list was sent her Feb. 28, 1935 - she stated that it was not a correct copy.

culated, September 17, 1832, at which time he was living in Portsmouth, Virginia.
There are no data in this claim concerning the family of the soldier, Spievy (Spivey) Wyatt.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D.C., citing the following:
Spivey Wyatt Certificate # 12318 Issued April 20, 1833 Rate $50.00 per annum To commence March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Reuben
6456
INVALID.
File No. 6456
Spencer Wyatt Pioneer War
Act: June 1 th 82
Index: Vol. 2, Page 418
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1921 May 16. Christ to Mrs. Samuel J. Coleman Jr. 1925 Oct 16 " Samuel J. Coleman Third and J. 1934 Oct 20 " Rosa v. Hamillton execs. 1944 letter sent to Vet Adm. for info. re: Bedell Hamillton. Florida War execs.
1935 June 4-H with the Rosa v. Hamillton suit in letter had copy former list - execs.

Spiny Myrtle
Memo:
Russell Beaman Washington

Some time in October last, May th Spivy Myrtle of Clatsop County, according to the act of Congress of 1832, giving to the Militia Soldiers of the Revolution, who had served six months, a pension for life, of which his declaration at the Pension Bureau in Washington, agreeably to the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury, since which time he has not heard from them - His declaration was forwarded from Portland by mail.
He would thank Genl. Barron, if he would enquire while at Washington, if any thing has been set done in the matter, and let him know by mail.

See ancestor's letter from her dated Apr. 13, 1935 in pension claim of Jonathan Jackson, S. 1836, in which she requested this record again.
February 28, 1934 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Spivey Wyatt-S.6456 BA-J/AWF
Miss Rosa V. Hamilton Warrenton North Carolina
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Spivey Wyatt and the record of Bedell Hamilton, who served in the Florida War.
Your letter has been forwarded to the proper division for reply in regard to information relative to Bedell Hamilton, Florida War.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 6456, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Spivey (Spivey) Wyatt.
He was born in the year 1760 in Norfolk County, Virginia, names of parents not stated.
While residing in said Norfolk County, he volunteered and served in the Virginia troops, as follows- From July, 1777, three months as private in Captain John Brickel's company, Colonel John Wilson's regiment; from November, 1777, three months as sergeant in Captain William Hoffler's company; from November, 1778 in Captain Miller's company until January, 1779, when he was transferred to Captain Thomas Matthews' company in which he served five months; from July or August, 1779, five months in Captain Christopher Roan's company, Colonel William Godfrey's regiment; from early in 1780 until November, 1780 in Captain John Bowers' company, Colonel William Godfrey's regiment; from August, 1781, three months in Captain Charles Conner's company, Colonel William Godfrey's regiment, and was at the siege of York-
sent this 2-28-34 to Spivey's family

town.
The soldier, Spievy (Spivey) Wyatt, was allowed pension on his application executed, September 17, 1832, then a resident of Portsmouth, Virginia.
There are no data in this claim relative to the family of this soldier.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address to whom sent and possibly the date of death of the pensioner, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., citing the following data-
Spivey Wyatt Certificate No. 12318 Issued April 20, 1833 Rate $50. 00 per annum To commence March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

On.
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October 6, 1925.
Samuel T. Coleman, Third 317 College St. Macon, Ga.
Sir:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 6456, it appears that Spiwy Wyatt was born in 1760 in Norfolk County, Virginia.
While residing in said Norfolk County, he enlisted and served in the Virginia Troops, as follows-
From in July 1777, three months as private in Captain John Brickel's Company, Colonel John Wilson's Regiment.
From in November 1777, three months as Sergeant in Captain William Hoffler's Company.
From in November 1778 as private in Captain Miller's Company, in January 1779, he was transferred to Captain Thomas Matthews' Company in which he served five months.
From in July or August 1779, five months in Cap-

tain Christopher Roan's Company, Colonel William Godfrey's Regiment.
From early in 1780 to November 1780 in Captain John Bowers' Company, Colonel William Godfrey's Regiment.
From in August 1781, three months in Captain Charles Conner's Company, Colonel William Godfrey's Regiment, and was at the Siege of York.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 17, 1832, while a resident of Portsmouth, Virginia.
It is not stated that soldier was married.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Spivy Wyatt 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.     July 1777 3 mos Pvt John Brickel John Wilson Va   Nov. 1777 3 " Sgt Wm Hoffer   Nov 1778 6 Jan 1779 Pvt Miller   Jan 1779 5 mos Thos Matthews   July 1779 5 mos Christopher Roan Wm Godfrey   Early in 1780 5 Nov 1780 John Bowers " "   Aug 1781 3 mos Chas Conner " "  
Battles engaged in, siege of York Residence of soldier at enlistment, Norfolk Co. Va Date of application for pension, Sept. 17/1832. His cl. was al Residence at date of application, Portsmouth Va Age at date of application, Norfolk Co. Va in 1760s.
Remarks: ✓ No family data
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Smithfield Va., May 17, 1935
Veterans Administration Washington D. C.
Dear Sir,
I thank you for your reply to my request for record of Jonathan Jackson Rev. Soldier.
I am needing the record of Spivey Wyatt. I recall asking for this for John Wyatt, both Norfolk Co. soldiers. But as I was moving about that time I suppose partly taking mail to my address mislaid this. I'm sorry to have to ask for this again but feel sure you will attend to this for me when you know I'm depending upon this record to identify Spivey Wyatt as my revolutionary ancestor and not for commercial genealogy. Very truly Rosa V. Hamilton.

CHEROKEE BRICK COMPANY
INCORPORATED
P. O. BOX 347
DAILY CAPACITY 300,000 BRICK 250 TONS TILE
PHONES { 3372 5226 7882
MACON, GA.,
August 10, 1925.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
I am writing in an effort to get a copy of the record of Spivey Wyatt, pensioner of Portsmouth Virginia, 1831.
I understand that only descendants can get these copies and I can substantiate my claim if so desired.
Thanking you in advance, I am
Yours very truly,
Samuel T. Coleman III
Samuel T.Coleman third, 317 College Street, Macon, Ga.

FROM Mrs. Samuel T. Coleman, Jr. 360 College St. Macon, Georgia
To the Rec'd Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
My dear Sir, -
As a descendant of " Sairy Wyatt a Revolu- tionary pensioner of Ports- mouth, Va. of about 1831" I write to ask if you will send me a copy of especially family data, any data, that may

to under his name. If there is a fee for this or any expense incurred by you I shall gladly remit same to you though I was told, a rel- ation could procure this information free.
Thank you more than I can say for any help you can give me. Very truly - Mrs. S. T. Coleman ix

Oct 30 6 1/2
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J. L. Edwards Esquire Pension Bureau Washington City D.C.
alla 15 mo
$50 per ann
Commodore Barron Percent

Portsmouth Va Oct. 2d. 1832.
J. L. Esmond Esquire,
Sir,
In behalf of M c ay? Spence layate, of this place, and late a soldier of the Revolution, I enclose you for consideration, his statement and declaration for a pension under the act of con- -gress passed 7 th June last -
I would beg leave to add, that I have been personally acquainted with M c ay? M c ay for some time past, that I believe him to be a man of unswerving integrity, and have the most perfect confidence in his statement made in the enclosed declaration, and if necessary he would be enabled to forward letters from many other Gentlemen, both here and in Norfolk, testifying to his character and veracity -
I have the honour to be Sir yr. most obt. serv t
Merit Jordan

12842
J. L. Edwards esq.
Pension Bureau
Washington. D. C.

Norfolk Octo. 1 st 1832
J. L. Edwards esq:
Sir
M c Sperry Wyatt a Citizen of the Town of Ports mouth will lay before you for consideration his statement in order to obtain a pension under the law of 3 rd March - Session of Congress. I have long been intimately acquainted with M c Wyatt - he is now more than 70 years of age - M c Wyatt is a man of character - in his statements I have the fullest confidence. - I remain with great respect
To: Hon. Serot: Thos. Newton
J. L. Edwards esq:
Pension Bureau.
Washington D.C.