Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 17707, for John Stivers, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Vi.
Stivers, John.
8 17 707
CONTENTS
Carded

Ohio. 19.628
John Stivers
of Adams Co. in the State of Ohio. who was a Private in the C. o commanded by Captain Daniel of the Reg. t commanded by Col. Spencer in the Virginia line for 8 months.
5. Do Infantry. - 16.66. 3. Do Cavalry. - 12.50 $29.16.
Inserted on the Roll of Ohio. at the rate of 29 Dollars 16 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8. day of August, 1833 and sent to Hon. Wm Russell. M c Kinney. Ohio.
Arrears to the 4th of March. 1833 58.32 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. 33. 14.58.
$72.90
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. H. Palmer Clerk, Book Vol. 8. Page 25,

John Stiverg

The State of Ohio, Adams County, ss
On this twenty fifth day of October in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty two, personally appeared in open Court, before the Court of Common Pleas, of the County of Adams and State of Ohio, now sitting at West Union in said County, John Stevens, a resident of Spicely Township in said County of Adams, aged sixty seven years, sometime my mouth, who being first duly sworn according to Law, sets on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7. 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
At the time of his first entering the service he resided in Pennsylvania, in the State of Virginia; but he entered the service as a substitute for a class of men living in Orange County Virginia. The class being required to furnish a man, three or four men belonging to the class came out to Pennsylvania to procure a substitute; and finding their volunteer in his neighbors district confined, the more easily prevailed on him to enter the service, as four of his older Brothers were enlisted at the same time. He accordingly engaged as a substitute for the class from Orange for a five months term. He entered the service as a substitute as aforesaid, in the month of May 1780; - but the day of the month he cannot recollect. From Pennsylvania he went to Orange County Court House, where he joined his Company commanded by Captain Robert Daniel; his Lieutenants, Young; his Ensign, Dennis. From Orange Court House, Virginia, he was marched to Hillsborough, North Carolina, Colonel Spencer in Command, - the troops crossing the Roanoke the Dan, the Little & Big Rivers. There was no troops at Hillsborough at the time of

Colonel Spencer reaching that place; - tho' this De- clarant understood that troop had but a short time before left Hillsborough, and appearance seemed to confirm the information. Shortly after reaching Hillsborough, other Militia joined them under Col- onel Spencer. Colonel Spencer and those under his command including this Declarant, remained at Hillsborough a considerable length of time, but for what reason or object he is unable to state, as he never knew. From Hillsborough Colo- nel Spencer with his command set off on the march to join the Army under General Gates. They crossed the Deep River, where they encamped for a few days - perhaps three, four or five days. They then proceeded to Little Pedee, where they encamp- ed a short time; thence to Big Pedee. Just as the troops under Colonel Spencer had crossed the Big Pedee, an express arrived from General Gates. Colonel Spencer and those under him able to march at once set off to join General Gates; but this Declarant, his Captain, and sixty other men from sickness and debility being unable to march, re-crossed the Big Pedee, for safety as he supposed. His Lieutenant Young and Ensign Garrison, marched on with Colonel Spencer. Colonel Spencer, as this Declarant understood, was taken pris- oner at Camden - Gates' defeat. This

Declarant remained at Big Pede until he was again able to march - but how long he cannot re- collect (Colonel Spencer's Command by sickness and the disaster of a sudden line so much thinned & scattered that they returned to their homes in small squads. This declarant set off from Big Pede for his home, in company with fifteen others, Captain Daniell still remaining at Big Pede with a few men. He cannot tell precisely at what time he reached home; but he is under a strong impression that on the third week after reaching home he was at a "corn husking" - having so far recovered as to recollect that sometime after reaching home, an advertisement appeared notifying them who had been out under Colonel Spencer to attend at Or- ange Court and receive discharges - but he has no recollection of having attended, or of having received a discharge.
In 1781, - about the first of June as well as he recollects, but the very day he cannot recollect - he again enter- ed the service in Rockingham County, Virginia, in Colonel Harris's Mounted Company - He entered for a three months' term, as a substitute for a little Dutchman named Peter Koger. Colonel Harris's Mounted Company rendezvoused at a small town called Harrisburg. Thence they were marched to Albemarle Court House and on the direction to Old Richmond, falling in with the troops

under Generals Lafayette and Wayne. From the time of falling in with Lafayette, Colo- nel Harris's Mounted Men remained with the regular troops and near them to the end of the three months term - the whole mar- ching the through Richmond, down to Chickahominy. General Lafayette and Colonel Harris's Mounted Men remain- ed in the vicinity of Chickahominy till the end of the three months for which this declarant entered the Service. Colonel Harris's Mounted Company was then dischar- ged, and this declarant distinctly recollects of to- day receiving of Colonel Harris a written dis- charge. What became of his written dis- charge, he has no recollection. He recol- lects, however, very distinctly the circumstances of his receiving - the officers were sitting un- der a small protection from the sun made by planting forks, and laying across and over them the tops of little pines. The officers of the Mounted Company this declarant does not recollect, if any there were - nor can he tell wherefore a company of about sixty mount- ed men should be commanded by one

bearing the title of Colonel - he supposes, however that the Command had previously borne that title. In the last term, Colonel Harris's Mounted Men were generally kept on the scout and at hard service as this declarant thought. They were often sent out on night expeditions when the regular Mounted Men remained in Camp. This Declarant became well acquainted, by sight only, with Genl. Fayette and Wayne - tho' he had no particular personal acquaintance with either. He recollects to have seen Colonel Morgan come with his Men marching into Richmond. He cannot state anything particular about the different Regiments - he looked up to his immediate Command and did not know any distinctly nor did he enquire much beyond - being quite young. This Declarant has three Brothers living - one living in Potyloama County Virginia, named Peter Stivers - one on Red River, a branch of Kentucky River, in Estill County Ky. named William Stivers - and one living near the falls of Ohio, named Edward Stivers. Either of those Brothers, if still alive, could prove this declarant's service. Except them he knows of no person by whom he can prove his

Service. He has served in all eight months and for that length of time claiming a pension. He hereby relinquishes any 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.
And the said John Stunkling hereby asked by the Court made to the following questions the subjoined answers.
1 st Where and in what year was you born?
I was born in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, in the year 1750.
2 nd Can you any record of your age, and if so where is it?
I have no record of my age. The family record I understand is in possession of my Brother Edward.
3 rd Where were you living when called into the service where have you lived since the Revolution and War and where do you now live.
At the time of first entering the service I lived in Spotsylvania County, Virginia; thence I removed to Redstone Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania; thence to Kentucky; thence to Adams County, Ohio, where I have lived for the last thirty seven years, with the exception of one year spent in Brown County, Ohio.
4 th How was you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute; and if a substitute, for whom.
I entered as a substitute both times — first for a class of men, and next for Peter Boeger.

2 nd 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.
On my first term of five months there were no regular troops, with them with which I served - nor can I tell what officers commanded the Militia that fell in with us at Hillsborough. On my second term Generals La Fayette and Wayne commanded the regulars, with whom Colonel Davis's Mounted men served. Particular Regiments I cannot name. Col. Davis is now Mounted, and generally acting engaged on short excursions - frequently in the night.
Did you ever receive a discharge, and if so by whom was it given, and what has become of it?
I have no recollection of having received a written discharge from my first term - Colonel Davis gave me a written discharge from my second term - but what became of it I know not.
3 rd State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood and who can testify as your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a Soldier of the Revolution.
I will send this headnote to William

Edginton, Peter Pierce, Michael Rowle, Wil- iam Raper, Mimbly of Gengup, William Hook, William Watton, Cardiff J. Rawlings, John Ryan, James Dork, John P. Connell, &c. Thom- as Kirtler &c.
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid attest
John A. Rivers
Joseph Darlington Clerk A.C.
We Thomas Walker and residing in Adams County, Ohio, and William Edginton residing also in Adams County, Ohio, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Living who has subscribed and and sworn to the above and foregoing Declaration that we believe him to be sixty seven years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neigh- borhood where he resides, to have been a sol- dier of the Revolution and that we con- cur in that opinion.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid attest
William Edginton
Thos. Walker
Joseph Darlington Clerk A.C.
And the Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interro- gatories prescribed by the War Department

that the aforesaid applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states. And the Court further certify that William Foynton who has signed the pre- ceding certificate is a resident resi- dent in the County of Adams and State of Ohio, and that Thomas Firkus who has also signed the same is a resident of Adams County Ohio, and that they are  are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit and that there is not a clergyman living in applicant's vicinity. Joseph Darlington, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Adams County, Ohio, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of John Stiney for a Pension.
In Witness whereof I have here- unto set my hand and seal of office this twenty fifth day of October one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
Joseph Darlington Clerk A.C.

19008 John Slivers
Ohio -
Adm 8 months & thereof Cavalry
See a letter of Hon Wm Rupple enclosed in the papers of John McHaffey as to authen- tication.
Hon Wm Rupple West Union Ohio

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
26 th July
1839
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 subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will show 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 John Shivers
   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.     1780 5 pm Capt. Daniel 67 years   1781. 3 Car Col. Spencer Col. Harris Spotsylvania Va ordinary  
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) 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 enquiry 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 annex 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 services, 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 three or four months , in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, 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 embodied 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 [e] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule 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.

November 1, 1935
John Stivers-S.17707 BA-J/ATF
Mrs. Ivan R. Stubblefield 200 West Ash Street Normal, Illinois
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to the following Revolutionary War soldiers: John B. Lawrence, who married, Elizabeth Eves, December 28, 1809 in Clark County, Kentucky, and John Stivers, who married Peggy Conaway, February 2, 1809 in Clark County, Kentucky.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims for pension and bounty land made to the United States, based upon service in that war. A search of the records fails to show such claims on file on account of the services of a John Lawrence as described by you.
The record of John Stivers which follows was obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S.17707, based upon his service in the War of the Revolution. This is the record of the only John Stivers, found on file in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
John Stivers was born in November, 1765 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; the names of his parents not given.
While residing in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, John Stivers enlisted sometime in May, 1780 and served about five months in Captain Robert Daniel's company, Colonel Spencer's Virginia regiment. He enlisted sometime in June, 1781 and served three months in Colonel Harris' regiment of cavalry.
He moved after the Revolution to Redstone Gap,

Fayette County, Pennsylvania, thence to Kentucky, and from there to Adams County, Ohio.
The soldier, John Stivers, was allowed pension on his application executed October 25, 1832, then living in Sprigg Township, Adams County, Ohio.
The soldier stated that "four of his older brothers" were in the Revolution, and in 1832, he referred to his brothers: Peter, living in Spotsylvania County, Virginia; William, living in Estill County, Kentucky; and Edward, living near the Falls of the Ohio.
It is not stated that the soldier was ever married.
If you desire information in regard to the last payment of pension, 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., and cite the following:
John Stivers Certificate 19628 Issued August 8, 1833 Rate $29.16 per annum To commence March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 Ohio Agency.
Very truly yours
A. B. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

17/4/89 INVALID.
File No. 11747
John Vines
1913 Oct 30
Act: June 7 th 82
Index:—Vol. / , Page 368
[Arrangement of 1870.]
May 6 1920-21 Ennui D. Storer Monday Dec
1913 Oct 30: Heir to Mr. W. J. Pattle. M.B.H.
1914, March 29: To B. Mr. Gen. U.S.A. For Tombstone.
1930 Jan. 9: Tombstone
Data la Cienega Br. Ariz.
1935: not list to Mrs. Ivan R. Subtlefield

1891 Nov 11 1891 Nov 11 1891 Nov 11
Thos J. Brink Sey

Pension Office, Sept. 9. 1857.
The Third Auditor will please certify the date to which within named pensioner was paid, and name of his widow if she drew the annuity due at his death.
Very respectfully,
J. Hall Chief Clerk
Scades

Rev. and 1812 War Section AWT/eal
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
January 6, 1920
Comterial Branch Office of the Adjutant General War Department Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.17707, it appears that John Stivers was born in November, 1765, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
While residing in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, he enlisted in May, 1780, and served five months in Captain Robert Daniel's Company, Colonel Spencer's Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted in June, 1781, and served three months in Colonel Harris' Virginia Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 25, 1932, at which time he was residing in Sprigg Township, Adams County, Ohio.
Very truly yours
Ebenezer D. Church Commissioner.
Double file
Soldier stated that 4 of his older brothers enlisted in the regular army. Brothers in 1832 - Peter living in Spotsylvania Co VA. William Estill Co Ky Edward near the falls of Ohio.

BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Stine 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. S. 19207
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May 1778 3 mos Robert David James Pa   Jan 1779 3 mos Harris  
Battles engaged in, _____ Residence of soldier at enlistment, St. Mary's Co. Va. Date of application for pension, Oct 25, 1834. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, St. Mary's Co. Va. Age at date of application, Nov. 1765 in Lancaster Co. Pa.
Remarks: /
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

OCT 22 1935 IVAN R. STUBBLEFIELD
Funeral Director
NORMAL, ILLINOIS
Oct, 21, 1935
Veterans Administration Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Please send me Revolutionary War data as obtained from claims for pension or bounty lands made in United States for
Lawrence , John B. married Elizabeth Eirle 12-28-1809 and
Stivers , John married Peggy Conaway 2-2-1809 These marriages taking place in Clark Co. Ky.
Very Truly
Mr. Ivan R. Stubblefield.
Normal
200 W. Ash St.
Ill

WAR DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL WASHINGTON
Dec 31 1929
MEMORANDUM TO:
Bureau of Navigation, Navy Department, Washington, D.C.
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Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, Treasury Building, Washington, D.C.
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The Surgeon General, Washington, D.C.
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JAN 6 1930
In order that headstones properly inscribed may be furnished, it is requested that the "Service" of the decedents named on the enclosed applications be verified and returned as soon as practicable to this office.
The regulations provide that the name of the State from which the decedents came be inscribed on the headstones. It is requested that this information be given and that any corrections be made in red ink on the form.
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The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
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The General Accounting Office, Washington, D.C.
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In order that headstones properly inscribed may be furnished for the graves of the decedents named on the enclosed applications, it is requested that you furnish this office the correct spelling of the names and complete designation of the organizations.

This memo with request from Cemeterial Branch - War Dept Wash D C for record of John Stivers Va. soldier - after Rev living in Ohio - all slips returned as requested Went Jan 9-1930

EMMONS B. STIVERS.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF OHIO.
SENATE CHAMBER.
Columbus
[Faint, mirrored handwritten text, likely bleed-through from the reverse side of the page. The text is mostly illegible but appears to be a formal statement or letter.]

OFFICE J 1900 S
RECEIVED J 1900 S

NICHOLSON & PIRTLE LAWYERS COUNCIL GROVE, KANSAS
October 25, 1913.
The Honorable
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Kindly give me the military service of John Stivers , in the Revolutionary War, as some of his descendents desire to become members of the Daughters of the Revolution, and their family tradition is that John Stivers served in the Revolutionary War, from Virginia, but whether as a private or an officer they are unable to state.
Very respectfully,
A handwritten signature in cursive, appearing to read "W. J. Pirtle", written in dark ink on the right side of the letter.

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