Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 4439, for Edmund Jennings, Virginia

SERVICE
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Jennings, Edmund
S 4439
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West 7634 Tennessee Kentucky to
Edmond Jennings
of Owen Co., in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Dennis of the regt commanded by Col. Christy in the Va. Militia time for two years from 1777
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 day of May 1833 — and sent to H. or R. M. Johnson Great Crossings Ky.
Arrears to the 4th of March 33 $ 160 Semi-ant. allowance ending 11 Sep 33 40
$ 200
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Wm Allison Clerk Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 15 85
April 6th sent to Pen: aft 4 to Hon B.
Payton H.R. —
Transf. from Kentucky to West Tennessee 2? May 34. 8 th 4. Sep 33. Notification sent to Pensioner, care of Hon. B. Payton. H of Reps.
Paid at the Treasury under the Act 6. April 1838, from 4. Sep 1840 to 6. Dec 1840 Agts Notified 19. Oct 1844
let to Hon J. H. Payton Feb 18 '45
Aug 29/90 Paper copied by Mr R.A. Kelley P.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
Feb'y 15 th 1844.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, The widow of Edmund Jennings, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Nashville, Ten. Agency, at the rate of Eighty ————— Dollars and ————— Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1840, to the 6 th Dec 1840.
Respectfully, yours,
Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

Edmond Jennings Case for Pension
John W. Hall, from 1777 pension 2 years $80.
Rev. R. M. Johnson Miss Todd Frankfort Ky

State of Kentucky, Owen County, Set.
On this 5 th day of April, Eighteen hundred & thirty three. Personally appeared in open Court before Lyman  Alingate  Capus  Glaxon  Just  H  Smith  Spence  Larnes  H  Scale Justices Composing the County Court of Owen, now sitting as a Court. Edmund Jennings, a resident of Owen County, in the State of Kentucky, aged Eighty 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 act of Congress passed June 7 th 1872. —
That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
That he lived in the State of Virginia in the year 1774 or thereabouts, when he was in an engagement with the Indians at the mouth of the Kenhawa River, under Major Lewis, who was a Commander of the British Troops, at that time against the Indians.
That in the year 1777, He was drafted for two months to go into the war of the Revolution, that his Captain's name was Draper, the Col: was Christley who Commanded the Regiment, that the Regiment marched from Winchester County Va. to the Frontier called the Blue Stone, that this affiant served out the two months term of duty, that from this term of duty, he was discharged, and received a discharge which he has lost. — That in one month after the aforesaid draft, this affiant was again drafted for one year, to go into the war of the Revolution, that he accordingly marched into the army under the Command of Captain Dennis, and Col: Christley, who was the Commandant of the County of Winchester, That he marched to Hillsborough where he was placed to Nurse one Abraham Board who was taken sick and afterwards died, that this affiant was then himself taken sick, and so remained until the time for which he was drafted had well nigh expired, that he was after having faithfully served out his time for which he was drafted, viz: twelve months, honorably discharged by said Col: Christley.

which discharge this affiant has lost or mislaid. that he was in no battle during this tour of service. That in the latter part of the year 1778. in the fall of that year. this affiant was again drafted. for two months that he accordingly marched under the Command of Captain Draper. and a Major Russell. to Long Island in the Hudson River. where was situated. Deans fort. and Black fort. that during this tour of duty. he was in an engagement with the Indians. that this affiant after having served out his tour of two months. was Honorably discharged. which discharge he has lost or mislaid. — That in the year 1781. He came to the New State of Kentucky. to Gordons Station near the mouth of Dick's River. and was then placed in the service under the Command of Captain Gordon. and occa- sionally Captain McCaffee. as an Indian spy. That this affiant acted in the fort as an Indian spy from the summer of 1781. under the said Captains Gordon & McCaffee. until the summer of 1782. when orders came from Col. Stephen Trigg. calling upon all stations to go to the relief of Bryant's Station. which had been besieged by the Indians. That he marched under the Command of Col. Trigg. & Captain Gordon. to Bryant's Station. when the Indians had fled to the lower Blue Licks. where they were pursued by Col. Trigg. Col. Todd. Major Harland & others. where an engagement ensued. and the Indians were Conquer- ers. and Col. Trigg & Todd. and Captain Gordon were slain. that this affiant was one among the few who made a safe retreat. to Bryant's Station. That he was again marched back. to the Battle ground under the Command of Colo. Benjamin Logan. but the Indians had retreated. he from thence marched to his station. and there remained as an Indian spy. until the fall of 1782. when he was called on to go into the Campaign of Colo. Clarke which he did. under the Command of James Ray as Captain and Lieutenant Anthony Crockett. That during this expedition. Col. Clarke took many Indians

the Big Miami River, and took many Indian Prisoners, that this affiant returned to the mouth of Licking River, where all who were there at the time, made an agreement, to meet there fifty years from the year 1782. that he then came home to his station, whilst Genl. Clarke had gone down the Ohio River to the falls. - This affiant was again sent to spying, and guarding the forts & frontiers, until 1783. when peace was made between the Indians & settlers, and a general exchange of prisoners, that this affiant performed various other kinds of duty after this time, but is advised it is not passed to his Credit. He stated that he did in pursuance of the agreement aforesaid, meet at the mouth of Licking in 1832, the volunteers of the Miami Expedition, who were yet living, and but few met. Most of them having died, that he has no docu- mentary evidence, nor does he know of any living witness, whose testimony he can procure, to prove the aforesaid services. - He hereby relinquished every claim whatever, to a pension or annuity, except the present and declared his name is not on the pension roll, of any agency of the United States. - In witness whereof subscribed the day & year aforesaid. - his Edmund Jennings mark
Questions put to the applicant by the Court. - Where and when were you born? Ans. In Bedford County Virginia. In 1751. - Have you any record of your age if so where is it? Ans. I had, but have lost it, having been taken by the Indians. Where were you living when called into the service, where have you lived since the revolution, and where do you now live? - Ans. when called into the service, I lived in Fincastle County (Virginia). Since the Revolution, I have lived in West Tennessee and some time in Arkansas, and now live in Grant County Kentucky. How were you called into the service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute if so for whom

Ans: I was drafted for all the tours of duty I performed and served no tour as a substitute. -
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: I have no recollection of regular officers, or troops, the chief of them with whom I served were Militia officers & troops -
Did you receive a discharge from the service and if so by whom was it given, and what has become of it? -
Ans: I received discharges from the service for every tour of duty except the service I performed as an Indian Spy all from my Captain, and one from the Colonel, all of which I have since lost -
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.
We John Sears a Clergyman residing in Green County Smith College, Henry County, residing in the present city hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Edmund Jennings who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration and we believe him to be eighty years of age, that he is respected & believed in the neighborhood where he resided to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion - In witness whereof we have subscribed the day & year afore-said.
John Sears
Calvert Henry County
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 John Searcy who has signed the preceding Certificate is a Clergyman, resident in the County of Owen and that Smith Calcutt and Harry Coonrod who have also signed the same are residents in the same County and are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit. —
John L. Bacon clerk of the Owen County Court in the State of Kentucky. Do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Edmund Jennings for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 1 st day of April Eighteen hundred & thirty three J. L. Bacon Clerk Owen County Court

January 16, 1940.
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L. Sherman Jennings 2967 Avalon Avenue Berkeley, California
BA-J/ady Edmund Jennings S. 4439 aw
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter relative to Edmund (Edmond) Jennings or Jinnis, who served as private in Captain Hicks' Company, Colonel Van Schoonhoven's New York Regiment in the Revolutionary War and soldier of the same name who served in Captain Steenburgh's Company, Colonel Van Schoonhoven's New York Regiment.
The Revolutionary War records of this office fail to show a claim for pension or bounty land on file on account of the services in that war of any Edmund Jennings of New York, all spellings of the names searched.
The record of Edmund Jennings, S.4439, which was furnished you November 28, 1939, is that of the only soldier of that name, all spellings searched, that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office. Said soldier served in the Virginia troops.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

November 28, 1930
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EDMUND JENNINGS S. 4439 BA-J/MLB
Mr. L. Sherman Jennings 4744½ Woodlawn Avenue Chicago, Illinois
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Edmund or Edmond Jennings (Jenings, Jennens, Jinnings), who served from Virginia and later lived in Davidson County, Tennessee.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers in the pension claim, S. 4439, based upon service in the Revolutionary War of the only Edmund Jennings found in those records under any spelling.
Edmund Jennings was born in 1751 in Bedford County, Virginia. The names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of Fincastle County, Virginia, Edmund Jennings enlisted in 1774, served under Major Lewis and was in an engagement with the Indians at the mouth of Kanawha River. He enlisted in 1777, served two months as private in Captain Draper's company, Colonel Chrisley's Virginia regiment; one month after the expiration of that tour, he reenlisted and served one year as private in Captain Dennis' company, Colonel Chrisley's Virginia regiment. He enlisted again late in the year 1778 and served two months as private in Captain Draper's company under Major Russell in the Virginia troops, marched to Long Island on Holston River, and was in an engagement with the Indians. He moved to Gordon's Station, Kentucky, and served from the summer of 1781 until the summer of 1782 as an Indian spy in Captains Gordon's and McAfee's company. In the summer of 1782 he served in Captain Gordon's company, Colonel Stephen Trigg's Virginia regiment, marched to the relief of Bryant's Station, thence to the Blue Licks where he was in an engagement with the Indians. In the fall of 1782, he served in Captain James Ray's company, Colonel Clark's Virginia regiment and went on an expedition against the Indians on the Big Miami River. He continued to serve as an Indian spy and

guard to the forts and on the frontier until 1785. He stated that he served, also, on various other tours subsequent to this time, no details given.
After the Revolution, Edmund Jennings lived in Western Tennessee, then in Arkansas, and from there moved to Owen County, Kentucky, where he was residing when he was allowed pension on his application executed April 1, 1833. He was then living with a sister whose name was not stated.
In the fall of 1833, the soldier was living in Sumner County, Tennessee, with post office at Gallatin. In 1834, he was living near Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, to which place he had moved to be near his children whose names are not shown.
Edmund Jennings died December 6, 1840, leaving a widow, her name was not given.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension and name and address of the person paid in the case of Edmund Jennings, you should write to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
Edmund Jennings Certificate #7634 Issued May 7, 1833 Rate $80 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 West Tennessee Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

October 4, 1930
Mrs. Robert Houston Stickley 2305 Madison Avenue Memphis, Tennessee
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.4439, that Edmund Jennings was born in 1751, in Bedford County, Virginia.
While living in Fincastle County, Virginia, he enlisted in 1774, served under Major Lewis and "was in an engagement with the Indians at the mouth of the Kenawha River".
He enlisted in 1777, served two months as a private in Captain Draper's Company, Colonel Chrisley's Virginia Regiment, and one month after the expiration of this service, re-enlisted and served one year as a private in Captain Dennis' Company, Colonel Chrisley's Virginia Regiment.
Late in the year, 1778, he enlisted and served two months as a private in Captain Draper's Company under Major Russell in the Virginia Troops, marched to Long Island on Holston River, and was in an engagement with the Indians.
He moved to Gordon's Station Kentucky and served from the summer of 1781 until the summer of 1782, as an Indian Spy in Captains Gordon's and McAfee's Company. In the summer of 1782, he served in Captain Gordon's Company, Colonel Trigg's Virginia Regiment, marched to the relief of Bryant's Station, thence to the Blue Licks, where he was in an engagement with the Indians. In the fall of 1782, he served in Captain James Ray's Company, Colonel Clark's Virginia Regiment and went on an expedition against the Indians on the Big Miami River. He continued to serve as an Indian Spy and guard to the forts and on the frontier until 1783. He stated that he also

served on various other tours subsequent to this time, no details given.
After the Revolution, he lived in western Tennessee, in Arkansas and then in Owen County, Kentucky, of which place he was a resident when he was allowed pension on his application executed April 1, 1833.
In the fall of 1833, he was living in Sumner County, Tennessee, postoffice, Gallatin, and in 1834, he was living near Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. It was stated that he had moved there to be near his children, but their names are not given.
He died December 6, 1840, leaving a widow, her name is not stated.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
1. 4439
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Edmund Jennings 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.     1774 in battle with Indians W. Panawha Under Major Lewis Va.   1775 1 year Draper Christley   Fall 1775 2 mos Dennis Christley   Summer 1781 Summer 1782 Indian Spy Draper Major Russell   Summer 1782 Fall 1782 Cardon   Fall 1782 1783 McAfee   Gordon Benjamin   James Ray Gigg   Goldam   Colack  
Battles engaged in, with Indians in 1776. Brandy Station
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Winchester Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, 1811. His d. was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Ohio Co. Ky.
Age at date of application, in Bedford Co. Va. in 1757
Remarks: d. Dec 6 1820  He left a widow whose name is not stated  He was in Loudoun Co. Va. to be near  his children. No names are given.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner,

Ilwase April 3rd 1834
Dear Sir
I hope there will be no difficulty in complying with the within Capt. Jennings is a meritorious man was in the Revolution, & Indian wars too - This I know, as my father was his companion - He wishes to remain in the neigh- -bourhood of his children, & those of his associates in arms - He was in Ky - at a time when the Pardon was granted & now is with his children near Nashville Tennessee, to which place he wishes the house - With high regard Basil Patton Dr. Crump

Nashville 22 d March 1834
Sir
Our old friend Edmund Jennings has been placed on the Pension List Rev. of the agency in the State of Kentucky, payable at Lexington - by Certificate No 7 434 - under the act of June 1832 - dated the 7 th May 1833. at the rate of $80 per annum - and was paid up to the 4 th Septem r last at Lexington - He now wishes to be transferred to this agency, as he has come to the resolution to live in or near this place to enable him to enjoy the society of his Children in his old age - Have the goodness to present his application to the Committee of Pensions in Washington and procure his transfer, to which I presume there will be no objection - I make this request under the instruction of Mrs Jennings -
With due respect -
I have the honor to be,
Your Most obed Serv t E. Jennings
Honb. Dailey Payton House of Representatives Washington City

No. of Rep Feb the 13 th 1845
Sir
Please to send me a copy of the pension papers of Edmund Jennings & oblige your ex. I
J. W. Taylor

State of Tennessee Davidson County
On this 22 d day of March one thousand eight hundred & thirty four before me the Subscribing justice of the Peace in for said County of Davidson, personally appeared Edmund Jennings, who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company Com- manded by Captain Draper ————— in the Regiment Com- manded by Colonel Christley, ————— in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Kentucky, from whence he has lately removed back to the State of Tennessee wherein he had formerly resided many years — that he now resides in the aforesaid County of Davidson where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future — He removes his residence to Davidson County aforesaid for the purpose of residing near his Children — Sworn to and subscribed Edmund his Jennings before me this day & year M o just above written — Robert Farguharson J. P.

Mr Stewart Pension Office
Oct 20 1833
Oct 9 1833
Pension Office
Edmond Jennings requests his pension certif- icate to be altered so as to be paid at the Tenney agency
Oct 20 1833 Edmond Jennings room 10 No.
see let to E. J. Nov. 23 d 1833
EXH

Frankfort Oct 9 th 1833
Dr Sir,
Edmond Jennings wishes his pension Certificate to be changed to the Tennessee agency he has drawn on it in full up to 4 th Sept 1833, he wishes in future to draw at Nashville Tennessee he wishes the Certificate sent him at Gallatin Post Office Sumner County Tennessee
To the Sec of War 3
Wm H. Lodge

January 3, 1940
Mr. A. D. Hiller Executive Ass't to the Administrator Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Thank you for your very informative letter of Nov. 28, 1939. It has been most helpful. ✓
Do you have any record of a certain Edmond Jennings who served as a private in Captain Hicks Company, 12th regiment (Colonel Van Schoonhoven's) of the New York State Militia from Albany County in 1776? I would appreciate a brief summary of his record if you have it. ✓
I find the name of Edmund Jinnin in the muster roll of Captain Steenburgh's Company of the same regiment. Were these two privates one and the same man? Did either receive a pension and if so where were the payments sent? Were either of these men the same person as the Edmund Jennings who is recorded in your files under pension claim #S. 4439?
Very truly yours,
L. Sherman Jennings M.D. L. Sherman Jennings 2967 Avalon Ave. Berkeley, California

October 28, 1939
The Pension Bureau War Department Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:
only one unknown any further 19th Century - Pres.
I wish to obtain information regarding a certain Edmond Jennings (spelled also Edmund Jenings, Jinnings, Jennens, etc.) who died in Ballston Spa, New York, in 1835 and whose widow's name was Betsey. He is said to have come from Virginia and it is on this point that I wish to find evidence.
I find the name of Edmund Jennings listed as a private in the Virginia Militia in the Illinois Division under George Rogers Clark in 1782. Did this man receive a military pension and if so, was his pension sent to Virginia or to New York.
I also find the names of Edmon Jenings, a private in Captain Hicks company, 12th regiment (Col. Van Schoonhoven's regiment) of the New York State Militia- Albany County in 1776, and of Edmund Jinnin, a private in Captain Steenburgh's Company of the same regiment. Did either of these men come from Virginia, receive pension money in New York or in Virginia?
I also find the name of Edmund Jennings, a Revolutionary war pensioner from Davidson County, Tennessee. Where did he come from?
Over what period of time did these men receive pensions?
I realize that I am asking quite a lot but if this information is in your files I would greatly appreciate having it and am quite willing to pay appropriate fees.
Very truly yours,
L. Sherman Jennings
L. Sherman Jennings 4744 1/2 Woodlawn Avenue Chicago, Illinois
14 AGO NOV 1 1939
Received
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War Department, A. G. O., November 3, 1939.--To the Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C. Attention: Miss Nevitt.
1. The writer has been informed of this reference by letter, a copy of which is attached.
1 Inclosure. AGO letter.
E. S. ADAMS Major General The Adjutant General By 7
NOV 7 1939 REC'D DIV NOV 17 1939 E. S. ADAMS

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November 3, 1939
Mr. L. Sherman Jennings, 4744 1/2 Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, Illinois
Dear Sir:
This is in reply to your letter of October 28, 1939 in which you requested information relative to one Edmond Jennings, Edmund Jennings, etc, and whether or not he received a pension for services said to have been rendered in the Revolutionary War.
The records on file in this office of the early wars are strictly of a military character and rarely show any items of the personal or family history of a soldier, and in the case of Edmund Jinnins , Van Schoonhoven's Regiment, (Albany County), New York Militia, the place of his residence is not recorded.
The matter of Federal pensions is one which comes under the jurisdiction of the Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C., and I have forwarded your letter to that Administration, from which you will receive a further reply.
Very truly yours,
E. S. ADAMS Major General The Adjutant General By 7

MRS. ROBERT HOUSTON STICKLEY 2308 MADISON AVENUE MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
Commissioner of Pensions. To address in D.C.
Dear Sir: -
Will you kindly send me the military record of the following Revolutionary War Soldiers: -
✓ Francis M c Comick, Pensioner of Hampton Co. Ill. - in 1835-
✓ Edward Jennings U. Davidson Co. Tenn - in 1835-
I should greatly appreciate

with any facts given regarding their birth and family - in order that I may clarify some historical sketches -
Thanking you for your kindness -
Y gratefully Yours, Mrs. T. H. Stickley.

Consonville, N.C.
Room 1712
24 March 1919
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
My dear sir, Edmund Jennings was a Revolutionary soldier from Virginia. He was born about 1754. He died in Davidson Co. Tennessee. I think that his father was named Jonathan.
I think that he was a pensioner. Did he give any family data when applying for pension? Thank you.
Sincerely,
Mrs. James M. Dunlap Consonville, N.C. P.O. Box 276

1913 apr 28 Hist. to C. A. Hally Pitter in P.F. 9588 John Hally. U.S.M. 1919 apr. 1 Hist. to Mrs. Jas. H. Dunlop. 1930 - Oct 4 Hist. to Mrs. Robt. H. Stickley E.E.L. 1939, Nov. 28 Hist to Mr. L. Sherman Jennings M.L.B. L. Sherman "again adv." 1940 only one etc. adj. Jan. 16
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File No. 4439  Edward Jennings  Print Rev War 
Act: June 7 th  1832
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