Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 5552, for John Jameson, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Jameson, John Nancy
R. 5552
CONTENTS

State of Virginia Washington County ss:
On this tenth day of October 1833 personally appeared in open court before the Judge of the Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery for the said county Major John Samson now in the eighty second year of his age 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, 1832.
The said John Samson states that he was born in Ireland and came with his father to the United States in the year 1763. His father first settled in York county Pennsylvania and from there came to Augusta county in this State. In the year 1772 the said Samson removed to Holston where he has lived ever since. In the winter of the year 1775 he volunteered as a militia soldier and served six months under Capt. William Russell on the frontiers of this county defending them against the hostile Indians and was stationed in the Rye house - now in Scott county and was honorably discharged. In the year 1776 he again volunteered and served as a private militia soldier under Capt. James Thompson and served two months - In and during this service he was in the battle with the Cherokee Indians at the Long Island flats - And during that fall he marched as a Sergeant in a Company of militia commanded by Capt. Aaron Lewis on the Campaign against the Cherokees commanded by Col. Christian and served three months and was each time honorably discharged. In the year 1777 he served one month under Col. Arthur Campbell

as a private in pursuit of Tories on New River In the year 1781 he was drafted for a six months tour of service to guard the frontiers against the Indians and performed this tour as Lieutenant in a company commanded by Capt Samuel Newell on the frontiers of what is now Lee and was honorably discharged. Much of this service the said Garrison says he apprehends he will not be able to establish by any living witnesses and there is no clergyman in his neighbourhood who knows any thing about his service. 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
Sworn to & subscribed on the day and year aforesaid
John Garrison

Nov. 25, 1853.
Appel. of John Jamison, decd.
Washington Co., Va.
Act 1/32.
John W. Stevens Hampden Virginia

The declaration of Mrs Margaret Hayter, one of the children of John Garrison a Soldier of the Continental Line from the State of Pennsylvania, In the 3 d Regiment Commanded by Collo. Butler, In order to Obtain the Benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June the 7 th 1832 Respectfully Showeth, that John Garrison during his Natural life, made application to the pension Officer for pension, and In consequence of insufficiency of proof of service, the application stands at this time suspended,
State of Virginia County of Washington § 55 On this 3 d day of November 1853. personally appeared in Open Court, before the honorable Court Now Sitting, Margaret Hayter a Resident of said County of Washington and State of Virginia Aged fifty Eight years. Who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on her Oath Make the following declaration, in order to Obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7 th 1832, that her Father, the said John Garrison Entered the service of the United States. (Under what particular Officer she cannot say, that he Enlisted in the Continental line for during the War in the State of Pennsylvania that he belonged to the 3 d Regiment Commanded by Collo. Butler, that he served to the peace of 1783, and that he never did pension under any Act of Congress, Nor is his Name Inscribed at any Agency in the United States for paying pension, that the said John Garrison Was Married to his Wife Nancy Hayter in the year 178 0 1780 , that they had the following Children Susanah Garrison dead left one Child, Mary Garrison dead left two Children, Jane Garrison dead left two Children, Ann Garrison dead, left four Children, Sally Garrison

dead, Margaret Garrison, now Margaret Hayter William Garrison dead, left two children, Patsy Garrison, now Patsy M. Haffey, John Garrison, dead, left eight children, Edward H. Garrison dead, no issue that all the children of the said John Garrison and Nancy his wife, are dead, except, his two daughters Margaret Hayter and Patsy M. Haffey, and that the said John Garrison departed this life, in the County of Washington on the 9th day August 1837, and that his widow, the said Nancy, died in the County aforesaid on the 11th day of April 1839, and under the Act of the 7th of June 1832, the aforesaid Hirs Claim pension, in proportion to service, to wit, from the 4th day of March 1831. up to the 9th of August 1837, and under the 3rd Section of the same. They further claim in right of the widow from his death up to the time of her death, on the 11th of April 1839. and they further claim, County Land 100 acres or more, in right of said service, he having enlisted for, during said war. That they have heard the said John Garrison say - that he was a Grade above a private soldier. but what they cannot say they only ask, what may seem right and just under the same.
her Margaret X Hayter Seal mark
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day, and year aforesaid, in Open Court.
Virginia. The Circuit Court continued and held for Washington County, at the Courthouse, on
Thursday the 3 d day of November 1853.
Margaret Hayter, a daughter of John Garrison deceased, this day personally appeared in open court and sub- scribed the above declaration for a pension under

the Act of Congress, dated the 3rd day of  January 7 th day of June 1832, and made acts thereto, which is ordered to be certified.
I, Peter J. Brannan, Clerk of the said Circuit Court in and for Washington County in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify, that the foregoing Order, in relation to Margaret Wayland's declaration for a pension, is a true transcript from the records of the said Court, and that the said Circuit Court is a Court of Record, having general ju- risdiction. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and the seal of my office at Abingdon. This 16 th day of November 1853.
Peter J. Brannan C.C.

St. Louis on July 24th 1854 Hon. Comr. of Pensions
Dear Sir,
in the the Case of the Heirs, Claimants, of Lieut. Col. John Jamieson and of his Widow, Nancy Jamieson for pension. Who were Married in the year 1780. John Jamieson, died in the County of Washington on the 7th day of August 1837. Nancy Jamieson his Widow, died in said County on the 9th day of April 1838. The Heirs Claimants pension in right of both Father & Mother of John Jamieson under the act of the 7th of June 1832 and of his Widow under the act of 1838. They Claimants in right of him from the 4th of March 1831, to the 7th of August 1837. That being the day of his death. Making six years - five Months and three days, at the rate of his Monthly pay - Sixty dollars per Month, Making the sum of . . . . 4626 The Heirs, Claimants in right of the Widow Nancy Jamieson, she being alive in 1838. pension from the 4th of March 1836. to the 9th of April 1838. Two years, One Month and five days, at the rate of her Monthly pay of Sixty dollars per Month, Making . . . 1510 The Heirs Claimants four Hundred and Fifty Acres of Bounty Lands under the act of Congress Granting Bounty Lands to Certain Officers and Soldiers of the Continental line. — The Heirs Claimants half pay, under the act of Congress of the 3rd and 21st of October of 1780. to the 22nd of March 1783. Making two years and six Months, at the rate of half his Monthly pay of Thirty dollars per Month, Making the sum of . . . 900 The Heirs Claimants Interest on said Sum from the 22nd of March 1783, to the 22nd of March 1854 at Six per Cent
And Title John Jamieson of the Original Continental Line.
4626 1510 900 7036

$ $ 7036 7036
Making in time, Seventy one years, the sum of The Hirs Claime five years full pay, from the 22 d of March 1783 to the 22 d of March 1788. at the Rate of his Monthly pay of sixty dollars pr Month, Making the sum of - - - - - 3600 The Hirs Claime Interest on this Sum, from the 22 d of March 1788 to the 22 d of March 1854, at six pr Ct. - Sixty Six years, Making the Sum of - 13556 The Hirs Claime, under the Act of the 15 th of May 1828. Granting to Officers Who Remained in Service untill peace was Made, full pay for life, to commence on the 3 d day of March 1826 from Which date to the 7 th of August 1837. The day of his death, Making ten years, five Months and Three days. Will Make the Sum of - 7506 The Hirs Claime Interest on this Sum from the 3 d of March 1826, to the 7 th of August 1837. The day of his death, Making Seventeen years & Six pr Ct, Will Make the Sum of - - - - - 7758
3834 43690
Exclusive of the 450 Acres of Country Land Claimed.
$43650
Grand total of pension
Very Respectfully submitted
by 
I Enclose to your Honor. a Certificate of the service of Col. Jamesson from the Land Office at Tuscarora Certified by S. H. Parker Esqr. Register. - This Certify proves the service of Col. Jamesson, the length of service and Shows that he complied with the promise of Enlistment by remaining in the army Untill peace was Made.

this, on his part is fully fulfilled - by which he acquired the full benefits of the acts of 80-83 & 28. Exclusion of the acts of 1832. & 39. to his Widow. and Exclusion of his Claims to Dower Land. We rely fully, as I say to the Hon., on the Justice of the Government in this Case. If our Claim is Just, under the Law, it will be promptly paid. If we have erred in opinion or calculation, the Government will correct it and inform us, we want nothing that is wrong, but respectfully claim our right. Which such satisfaction will be awarded to us.
I am Dear Sir Very respectfully Your Oot 51 J. W. Shams

Virginia
At a court continued and held for Washington County the 1 st day of December 1853.
Tobias Smyth, Nickerson Snead and Abraham Beatie personally appeared in court, and being duly sworn deposed and say, that they were acquainted with John Jamison sen r deceased - that the said John Jamison resided in this county for many years before his death, and was as they understood a Revolutionary soldier. That the said John Jamison had several children, all of whom are now dead, except Margaret Hayter and Martha Mahaffey who are daughters of the said John Jamison deceased, and that the said John Jamison left a widow who is now dead. And the court doth certify that the said Smyth, Snead and Beatie are reputable persons and entitled to credit, and that it appears to the court by legal and satisfactory evidence that Margaret Hayter and Martha Mahaffey are the only two children of John Jamison deceased now living.
The foregoing is a true copy from the records of the court of the said county of Washington. - In Testimony whereof I.
Jacob Lynch Clerk of the court of the said county of Washington, have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said court this 6 th day of December 1853.
Jacob Lynch C.C.

January 26, 1938
John Jameson R. 5553 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. Paul E. Monroe Gastonia, Box 904 North Carolina
Dear Madam:
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, R. 5553, based upon the military service in the Revolutionary War, of John Jameson.
John Jameson was born in Ireland, no date given, nor were the names of his parents stated. He came, with his father, to this country in 1763, and first settled in York County, Pennsylvania, and in 1772, John Jameson moved to Holston in Washington County, Virginia, where he was a resident during the Revolution.
John Jameson applied for pension, October 10, 1833, at which time he was aged eighty-one years and living in Washington County, Virginia; he stated that he volunteered in the winter of 1775, served six months under Captain William Russell on the frontiers, in pursuit of Indians; that he served in 1776, two months in Captain James Thompson's company, and was in a battle at "Long Island flats" with the Cherokee Indians; that he served in the fall of 1776, three months as sergeant in Captain Aaron Lewis' company in Colonel Christian's Virginia regiment, in pursuit of the Indians; served in 1777, one month under Colonel Arthur Campbell, in pursuit of Tories on New River; and that he served in 1781 as lieutenant six months in Captain Samuel Nowell's company. He was referred to in 1833 as Major John

Jameson.
The claim for pension was not allowed, as proof of service as required by the pension law was not furnished.
John Jameson married in 1780 Nancy Hayter; it was not shown where they were married. He died August 7 or 9, 1837 in Washington County, Virginia, and the widow, Nancy, died April 9, 1838 or April 11, 1839 in said Washington County.
The only children living in 1853 were Mrs. Margaret Hayter, who was then aged fifty-eight years and living in Washington County, Virginia; and Mrs. Patsy or Martha McHaffy or Mahaffey, her age and place of residence were not given.
Reference was made in 1853 to the following children then deceased-- Susanna, Mary, Jane, Ann, Sally, William, John, and Edward H. There were several grandchildren, but no names were stated.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLIER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Council Chamber, March 19 th 1783.
I do certify that Lieutenant Colonel John Garrison is entitled to the proportion of land allowed a Lieutenant Colonel of Cavalry on continental establishment for Military service from June 13 th 1776 to this day.
Benjamin Harrison
Thos. Meriwether
N o 192
warrant for 6000 acres issued to John Garrison March 20 th 1783.
V. L. Office, Richmond, Jan'y 21. 1834.
I do certify the foregoing to be a copy from the Records of the Virginia Land Office.
Teste, S. H. Parker
This service does not belong to soldier who applied Oct 10 1833 & was in militia as priv. Sgt. & acting as Lieut It refers to R15404 Va. Leaf Pay.

Henry Jameson the son of John
Virginia.
Letter 5,
R. L. Stevens Sept 15 1855
J. M. Stevens Sept 15 1855
Act 4th July 1856.

Jan 8-1931
Proven Bureau Dept. Washington D.C.
Have you on file any records of Alexander Forbus , Forbes or Forbes . in Capt Ramseys Co. Washington Co Penna. Militia. 6 th class in 1782. does it give his wife name Sarah Boyd or Boyd  Forbes . & did he die in Penna. or Ohio.?
also of John Jamison . served in the Militia. Capt Wm  Leets Co - 3 rd Bat Washington Co Militia. Pennsylvania. & does it give the name of his wife? & if so please give it. as we have all data back to this. & where he was born in Ireland.
Yours Truly
Mrs Edith Cook Forbes 402 West Lincolnway Jefferson Iowa

Box 904,
Gastonia, North Carolina,
January 14, 1938.
Pension Department, Veterans Administration, Arlington Building, Washington, D. C.
In Re: Jamison, John.
(Revolutionary War)
John Jamison of Washington County, Virginia served as a Lieut. in the Battle of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, during the Revolutionary War.
I shall appreciate your furnishing me with information as to whether or not the said John Jamison or his wife, Nancy(Hardy) Jamison, or his daughters Margaret Hyter and Martha Mahaffy Jamison ever applied for or received a Pension on the service of John Jamison as a soldier in the Revolutionary War.
If available from  for /your records of Pension application or pension awards as to the above, I shall be glad if you will furnish me such information as possible as to the place and date of birth, marriage, date of death, age at date of death of John Jamison and his wife, Nancy Jamison.
Very truly yours,
Mrs. Paul E. Monroe Mrs. Paul E. Monroe.
P. S. If your Department is not the proper one for furnishing the above requested information, please forward this request to such Government Department as may have such records. Mrs. Paul E. Monroe.

January 27, 1931
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section AWF
Mrs. Edith C. Forbes 402 West Lincolnway Jefferson, Iowa.
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 5553, that John Jameson was born in Ireland and came with his father to this country in 1763 and settled in York County, Pennsylvania, and in 1772 moved to Holston, Washington County, Virginia, where he resided during the Revolution.
He applied for pension, October 10, 1832 at which time he was aged eighty-one years and a resident of said Holston, and alleged that he enlisted and served with the Virginia Troops, as follows- from the winter of 1775, six months as private in Captain William Russell's company; in 1776, two months as private in Captain James Thompson's company, was in the battle with the Cherokee Indians on Long Island Flats; in the fall of 1776, three months as sergeant in Captain Aaron Lewis' company, Colonel Christian's regiment, and was in an expedition against the Cherokee Indians; in 1777, one month as private under Colonel Arthur Campbell; in 1781, acted as lieutenant for six months in Captain Samuel Newelle's company.
In 1833 he was referred to as Major John Jameson, there is no explanation given as to the use of this title.
The His claim was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of service as required by the pension laws, was not for
He died August 9 1837 in Washington County, Vir-

ginia.
Soldier married in 1780, Nancy Hayter. She died April 9, 1838 or April 11, 1839 in Washington County, Virginia.
maiden Margaret aged fifty-eight years, who married Hayter and Patsy, who married McHaffy or MaHaffey (their first names are not given) were the only children living in 1853, and the following children were then dead: Susanna, Mary, Jane, Ann, Sally, William, John and Edward H. There were several grandchildren but no names were given.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

mmms
August 8, 1924
J. E. Jamieson Roanoke, Box 855 Va.
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim R. 5552 it appears that John Jameson was born in Ireland and came with his father to this country in 1763 and settled in York County, Pennsylvania, then moved to Augusta County, Virginia and in 1772 moved to Holston, Washington County, Virginia where he resided during the Revolution.
He applied for pension October 10, 1833 at which date he was aged eighty-one years and a resident of said Holston, and alleged that he enlisted in the winter of 1775 and served six months as a private in Captain William Russell's Company of Virginia Militia; decl.
That in 1776 he volunteered and served three months as a private in Captain James Thompson's Company of Virginia Militia, was in a little battle with the Cherokee Indians on Long Island Flats, and that in the fall of 1776 he enlisted and served as Sergeant three months in Captain

Aaron Lewis' Company, Colonel Christian's Virginia Regiment and was in the expedition against the Cherokee Indians; that is
In 1777 he enlisted and served one month as a private under Colonel Arthur Campbell; that is
In 1781 he enlisted and acted as Lieutenant in Captain Samuel Newelle's Company for six months.
In 1833 he was referred to as Major John Jameson.
His claim was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of service as required by the pension laws.
Soldier married in 1780, Nancy Hayter. He died August 7, or 9, 1837 in Washington County, Virginia, She died and his widow Nancy died in Washington Va said County April 9, 1838 or April 11, 1839.
Margaret aged fifty-eight years who married ..... Hayter, and Patsy who married ..... McHaffy or MaHaffey were the only children living in 1853, and the following children were then dead: Susanna, Mary, Jane, Ann, Sally, William, John and Edward H. There were several grandchildren but no names given.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

January 26, 1955
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Mrs. Paul E. Monroe Box 906 Gastonia, North Carolina
John Jamason, R. 5558 Richard Jones, R. 1554 BA-J/MLB Am
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letters of January 14, in which you request the Revolutionary War records of William Deane, of Montgomery County, Virginia, John Jamison, of Washington County, Virginia, whose wife was Nancy(Hardy) Jamison and their children were named Margaret Ryter and Martha Mahaffy Jamison, also, of Richard Jones who served under Captain Turner from Lincoln County, North Carolina.
There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon the Revolutionary War service of a William Deane from Virginia. Such claims are the source of data furnished by this office in regard to soldiers of that war. Information relative to his military service might be obtained from the Adjutant General, War Department, this city.
You are furnished herewith the records of John Jamason and Richard Jones.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

618 Elm Ave SW Roanoke Va
July 10 1924
Bureau of Pensions Dept of Interior Wash. D C
Gentlemen Will you please give me the record of John Jamison (deceased) who served in the Revolutionary War as Lieut or Captain in Wash. County Va I have understood he served all told seven years. He was a great grand father of the writer
Yours very truly
J E Jamison
Box 855
Roanoke Va

1924 Aug. 8 Miss J. C. Garrison 1925 Jan. 26 " " " " " " Estelle Cook Forbes copy 1925 Jan. 26 Miss J. C. Garrison Percy Monroe copy
S S S S
P.O.
U.S. Navy Service: John
Service: John
Enlisted: _____ REJECTED _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18_____
Application filed: Printed list 17/8/218
gives cause of dissatisfaction
Alleges: "For further proof"
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract

Virginia Washington county to wit:
This day Thomas Magee an old Revolutionary soldier personally came before the undersigned justice of the peace in and for said county and being duly sworn, doth, on his oath depose and say That according to the best of his recollection, in the spring after the battle of Kings mountain he was a militia soldier on the frontiers of Virginia guarding it against the Indians in that part of the frontier called Powell's valley — and that he recollects that Major John Garrison was there as an officer in the said Company — and further saith not.
Signed & sworn to this 10 th of October 1833
Abraham Bradley
Thos Magee his mark

I Benjamin Estill sole judge of the 15 th judicial circuit of Virginia, comprehending the county of Washington with others do hereby certify. That I have been long, probably 40 years, acquainted with the applicant for a pension M ajr John Jameson; and that during all that time he has maintained a high and unimpeachable character for truth, integrity & moral worth; That I have often heard my stepfather Samuel Edmondson and Col o W m Edmondson his brother, persons engaged for many years in our revolutionary war, speak of some of the services performed by the applicant in that war and mentioned in his declar- ation, and perhaps of all of them: and that from my knowledge of the applicant, and high estimate of his worth, as well as from what I have heard in the country, I do not entertain the remotest doubt that he has performed the services in his declara- tion mentioned. I further certify that I have propounded to the applicant in open court the questions presented by the war department, and that his answers were satis- factory. Given under my hand & seal at Abingdon in the county of Washington aforesaid this 10 th Oct Benjamin Estill
1833 —

Virginia
At a circuit superior court of law and chancery continued and held for Washington county at the courthouse thereof the 10 th day of October 1832.
John Jamison an applicant for a pension under the act of the Congress of the United States last mentioned approved the 7 th day of June 1832 entitled "an act supplemental to the act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the revolution;" appeared in court and made his declaration according to the provisions of the said act, and the regulations and instructions of the War department — and the court do hereby now declare its opinion that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as the States — and the clerk of this court is authorized to annex his certificate that the declaration of the said John Jamison, the affidavit of Thomas Mayage, and the certificate of Benjamin Estill Judge of said court, of the said court in the matter of the application contain the original proceedings of the said John Jamison for a pension.
I Andrew Russell, clerk of the said court, do hereby certify that the above declaration of John Jamison on this sheet, the affidavit of Thomas Mayage, and the certificate of Benjamin Estill Judge of said court, prefixed with paper to this sheet, contain the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of John Jamison for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set hand and seal of office, this first day of November in the year 1832.
Andrew Russell.
John Jamison

Washington county loquit.
This day came before me a justice of the peace in and for said county Captain James Varner now in the seventy fifth year of his age and being duly sworn doth on his oath declare and state that he is and has been for a great many years well acquainted with Major John Samson of this county who was a soldier during the war of the Revolution. This affiant recollects that said Samson was on the Campaign against the Cherokee Indians conducted under the command of Col o Christian. He also recollects that they set out on the campaign in latter part of August and that while in the Cherokee nation, there was severe frost. This affiant has no doubt but Major Samson served at least three months on that Campaign — This affiant said Capt Sam l Newill after he returned from his tour of service on the frontiers in Powell's Valley and recollects very well to hear him speak of said Samson's being with him on that tour.
Sworn to and subscribed This 6 th of Octo 1894
James Varner
Edward Latham J.P.

Virginia Washington County ss:
I David Campbell clerk of the county aforesaid do hereby certify that Edward Latham who has signed the foregoing affidavit of James Vance is an acting justice of the peace in and for said county duly commissioned and qualified and that his signature is genuine In Testimony whereof I have hereto set my name and affixed the seal of said county this 22 nd day of November 1891 in the 59 th year of the Com- monwealth
David Campbell

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How. J. ... M. ... B...

State of Kentucky, Pulasky County, S.C.
This day personally appeared before me a justice of the peace of the County & State aforesaid, Samuel Hewelle Serr, and after being duly sworn, testified as followeth, viz. that he was intimately acquainted with Major John Garrison during the revolutionary war; that he knew him ever faithful to the cause of his country, and willing to support it by his personal services. But though they were citizens of the same County, their places of residence were upwards of twenty miles apart, and at the distant period of time, I am unable to ascertain any particular hours of duty, till the year 1781, in which he acted as a Lieutenant of Horse under the command of this deponent, and, during that time, conducted himself as a good officer, and to the satisfaction of said deponent, and further this deponent saith not.
I certify that the above named Samuel Hewelle Serr was sworn according to law before me this 28 th day of December 1833 John Beatty J.P.

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Pulaski County ss. At I William Fox, Clerk of the County Court, Pulaski County, do hereby certify that the above copy of my commission as Clerk of said Court, which is now on file in my office, is a true and correct copy of the original thereof, and that the same is now in full force and effect. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my seal of Office, at Office in the Town of Somerset this 31 st day of October, 1834, and 43 rd year of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Wm. Fox, Clerk of the Court of Pulaski County.

Wales County, Ky. December 9 th 1838
Dear Sir, your communication requesting me to give some account of the services of John Garrison came to hand, and I believe could give you a deposition the particulars that I can recollect at the distant period of time. From yours &c.
Samuel Newville
Hon. John M. Fulton

Abingdon Apr 28th 1854 Hon Conner.
Dear Sir,
I have reflected much on the Claim of John Garrison Hays - Whether true in whole, or in part, I am wholly unable to say - They maintain the truth of their declaration. I had never heard of John Garrison until a few months before his declaration was made by his daughter Mrs Hays. - If consistent, I would be pleased for you to examine his suspended declaration, made in 1833 or 4, by it, will be seen what sort of service he claims for, (he then lived in our County of Washington or Smyth) and before what Court, or Magistrate it was made. If it is not just and true, I want to have nothing to do with it, but if just, will still continue Attorney for them. It would be gratifying to me to hear from you on the subject, to know at least I am not in error in making the claim for them. There may be errors in the details - but the main facts are, did he perform the service - Was he Lieut Col, and is the man the identical man - I think his former declaration will throw light on the matter, if not already clear.
I am dear Sir. Very respectfully your Obedt Servt
J. W. Lewis

Abingdon July 15th 1854. Hon Secretary of the Interior
Dear Sir,
Some months ago, I presented the Claims of the Heirs of Sub Col. John Garrison of the Virginia Continental line, for Commutation pay & pension, as recognized by acts of Congress. I had supposed the Case to be filed in the pension Office - tho never a line to that effect from the department - Since which presentation on said Case - I have addressed the department stating if said Case was not founded on Justice under the Law, We did not desire it, and respectfully asked to be so informed - and If wrong - I wished and desired to wash My hands of it entirely - but If Just. We asked and expected its admission - and never having had a line on the subject, I rested content, reasonably supposing - the department would inquire, and take time for Investigation, at the same time supposing - Much of their time was consumed in attending to the Calls of Congress; With the Very Warm Weather, preventing Constant labour, under all these Circumstances I felt no Impatience whatever, but a few days ago, I was informed by a private Gentleman President of another State, that he Was in the department on business - When the Garrison Claim was read and it Was said, no attention whatever would be paid to it, that such Claims Were Outlawed, and unless Congress directed its payment, it never would be paid, We are not pressing its immediate payment, but Must respectfully ask If the law does not recognize the Claims If it does - We have nothing to do with Congress, but If the Law has been Repealed - the department cannot recognize it, and Congress is the place of application

Whether the Claims would be successfully entertained or not - the Heirs of Jamieson are very anxious to know if the law under which the Claims (in my case) has been repeated and not repeated, Why not notice will be taken of their Claims - they have produced all the proof of service, Identity & etc etc And Most Respectfully Appeal to your Honor for such information, as will fix a basis on which to calculate in the premises. - hoping to hear from your Honor at your convenience on the subject.
I am Dear Sir Very Respectfully Your Obt St
J. M. Stevens

Abingdon Jan 17th. 1854
Hon Col. W.
Some ten days since, I stated on the application of two Grandsons of Col. Jamieson, and from what I saw on the Rolls - that John Jamieson was in the Pennsylvania line - I have just seen his two only living Children Mrs. M. Huffy & Mrs. Haylor. Who say, Their Father was Col. or. Majr. in the Virginia Continentals line, and that he recd. a large amt. of Bounty paid from Virginia for said service, and they assert that he applied for pension before he died, but for want of proof of service, his claim was suspended. I have just written to the War Office at Richmond, by which, I may learn of proof of service. I had a conversation with Ex Govr. David Campbell of this place, he tells me he knew Col. Jamieson well, that he was Lieut. Col. in the Virginia line, and the reason he was called Majr. in this County, was, he became a Majr. of Militia. You shall hear from me again soon on this claim. If I am rightly informed of Jamieson's service and time of discharge the Hrs are entitled to much more than mere pension from 1831, as well as Bounty paid.
I am Dear Sir Very Respectfully Your O.W. ST J. M. Hooms

Abingdon Sept 22. 1854. Commr. of pensions
Dear Sir.
I am Much pleased to know, that the Case of Jameson Heirs is decided. The Investigation Shows Clearly - They Were Claiming on false Grounds. Whether intentional or otherwise I do not know, but hope the latter. It has one Good Effect, that Case is forever done with & out of the Way - the at some trouble, I have little doubt, there are many such, & so far as I am concerned shall be pleased how soon they are got rid of, and take care for the future to send such to some one else. The heirs had made large calculations from what a former Judge had told them. The Vision is now over, and sober reality has taken place, to their great disappointment, expecting to buy lands with the pension. (all is right)
I am Dear Sir Very respectfully Your Obedt Servt
J. M. Lewis
They were partially misled by the Register's Certificate.

J. W. Stevens Sept 15/57
J. W. Stevens Esq. Abingdon Virginia.

Pension Office
Sept. 15. 1857
Sir
The additional proofs in support of the claim of the children of John Jameson, decd, and of his late widow, Nancy, of Va, have been examined, together with the papers filed in the life time of Jameson, under the act of 1832, (which have been found).
You have entirely misconceived the character of service rendered by John Jameson of Washington County. He alleged that he served as private six months, commencing in the winter of 1775, in the frontier defence; two months private in the militia in 1776; three months against the Cherokees in 1776-7 and; one month more in 1777; and in 1781 a six months tour as Lieut in guarding the frontier against the Indians, under Col Saml. Newell.
Of this service he made no proof whatever excepting of the last tour. Capt Newell in his own declaration called its duration four months and another thought it as much as three months. The claim never was made out and in all human probability never can be.

R. W. Gallagher Nov 30/53

Pension Office.
30 th Nov r 1853.
Sir,
The application of the heirs of Nancy Jameson deceased widow of John of Virginia, has been received and filed under Act 4 th July 1836.
No proof has been adduced as to the length of John's service; and his name is not found upon the rolls. It is asserted that he enlisted "for during the war" - his own statements contradict the assertion. Some evidence of his service may be discovered in the office of the Auditor at Richmond. There is no proof as to when the marriage of John and Nancy occurred; as to the date of their death; and the number and name of their surviving children.
R. H. Gallahue Esqr. Washington. D.C.

Department of War Pension Office
Dec 10 1834
Sir
The papers of John Jameson and Ex rs Hebb, have been rec d : the claim of the latter has been adm d and the certificate of pension will be handed to you in a few days.
The objections to the admission of Mr Jameson's claim have not been removed; the evidence now submitted is not deemed sufficient.
The affidavit of Sam l Newell is defective; he has not stated the duration of the loan in 1781; neither is his credibility established. He says that Mr Jameson "acted under him" as Sec y ; yet it is not the evidence that he was ever commissioned, or that he had an appointment which might be tantamount to a commission from any authority whatever; without which, his having acted in that capacity cannot entitle him to the pay of a Sec y .
Upon a recurrence to the papers,
Recd. Dec 11. 1834
Dec 10 1834
RE
(P. Vol 3d P 488)

Sam Nevill, now a prisoner, said that he states the loan also alluded to in 1781. to be 4 mo. only; but as no evidence was produced by him to show that he was captured or capt. the same was disallowed.
There is a remark here that Mr. Paterson says that he paid six months in 1776, commencing on the 1st of March 1775. Aside from the general objection to military loans of this duration, it will be recalled that the war did not commence until the 19th of April 1775; hence no allowance for time previous to that time can be made.
There is a the matter of 1776 some of the April 19.
The papers are placed up.
That the same
H. H. J. H. Fulton H. R.

House of Reps.
Oct 8 1834
Sir I herewith transmit to you the papers of Maj John Samson and respectfully solicit a re-examination of them, since they were returned, the evidence of James Vance has been taken, and the affidavit of Col Samuel Newell, Newell's affidavit is informal, and in the last action was sent back to Kentucky to be properly attested but he had removed to some part of Indiana,
I would be extremely gratified if Maj Samson's papers come sufficiently within the rules of the Dept. to authorize his being placed on the pension roll he is one among the most worthy men in my neighborhood, and the whole community around him would sustain his declaration so far as credit might be given on general character.
The witness James Vance is the an highly respectable man. Col Newell formerly resided in the same County with Maj Samson (Washington) and was conspicuous in the war of the Revolution.
If it is within the Rules to rely upon certificates, such as I have made, I would respectfully refer to Mr. Treasurer Campbell who is personally acquainted with Maj Samson and also with some of the witnesses.
I have the Honor to be with much respect
Yours J. H. Sutton

Examine when additional evidence is filed

Glasgow Dec. 9 th 1853
Hon Comr
Dear Sir
Enclosed is proof of identity of John Garrison Hays - we beg you to have patience with us - we are gathering the necessary proof, as Circumstances will afford - as soon as proof of error can be obtained we will forward it.
I am Dear Sir Very respectfully Your Obedt Servt J. M. Leavens

Somerset Ky Nov 1 st 186
Double D
Genl. David Campbell, Abingdon, Virginia,
Saml. Newell's off! enclosed.

Wentworth, Pulaski County August 31 st 1834.
Sir
I have directed to you, especially to the request of the Hon. J. H. Fulton, the affidavit of Samuel Knowlton in relation to Mr. John Lawrence Purvis, a lawyer, I have caused the seal of my office to be affixed to it & Mr. Fulton directed me to this place. Direct to Mr. Robert P. Brannan and in care of his assumed name, which was used by last Thursday's mail, with a request to get last Thursday's mail to have his said affidavit returned to me and to have the seal affixed, the letter I have sent as you will see, that the measurements noted for it. It is out of my power to have more, as last Thursday, has removed some work used to the State of Indiana.
I am Very Respectfully Genl. David Crockett S. your most ob.
Will B. F.

Mr McCrady I sure you this letter that you may see the contents you &c R Beatie
Miss R Beatie Seven House Smith's Creek Virginia
Jan 21

Abingdon Jan 14 th 1854
Dear Col,
Not knowing how to get a letter to Mr. John McReady, I have taken the liberty of asking the favour of you. If you can see him do send word to him - That I have at much trouble and some expense, obtained proof of Col John Garrison's service in the War of the Revolution, it is now necessary for me to know as near as possible the date of his death, and the date of Mrs Garrison's death, and probably he can furnish it. If he can I want him or yourself to enclose it at as early a day to me as possible, I hope you will pardon me for making this request of you. Like opening any favour I can render you at any moment, will be most cheerfully done.
I am Dear Sir Very respectfully
W. Stevens
1854 Jan 21 st John W Stephens Esq. Sir in answer to your request of the death of John Garrison & his wife I say John Garrison sent departed this life August the 7 th 1837 and Nancy Garrison his wife departed this life April the 9 th 1838
This is a true statement of the facts in the above cases
Any thing else that I can do if desired let me know and will attend to it
John McReady

Abingdon 17 th August 1854
Hon Power.
Dear Sir
Your favour of the 11 th Inst was rec d last Night in relation to the papers of Mary, Widow of Lieut Col John Garrison. - I hope they may be found, and have no doubt they will, in the course of business. however, after such lapse of time, as will induce you to think they cannot be found, If you will inform Mr. I will endeavour to renew them. with others. Should you find them, you will discover, in the declaration, they have Claimed , If My Memory Serves Me, under Act of 1832, which they abandon, as you will see by a subsequent Calculation sent, and even that is incorrect, but they urged the Claimed as made out. All they can Claim is his half pay, & Interest 2 years Seven Months, & Int t till p d . then his five years full pay to 88. & Int t till paid. and under Act of 15th of May 1828 from March 1826 - to 9 th of Augt 1837. and Int t from his death to payment. & his Bounty Land, the reason Int t has been Claimed , is on supposition only - in many of these Claims , there is much extraneous matter, that should not be introduced, but My Object in presenting them in such way, is to embrace every thing - like Covenants in declaration, well knowing - When the Case is Considered, all this will be discarded, and a decision be made on its true