Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 5686, for Boling Jolley, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Jolley Boling
R 5 686
CONTENTS
Born in Dinwiddie Co., Va.
Mar. Chatham Co., N.C.
1842 a resident of Morgan Co., Ill.

55,569 Boling Jolley Illinois

State of Illinois Morgan County ss.
On this twenty fourth day of June in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and forty two, personally appeared in open court, before the Circuit Court of said county now sitting Boling Jolley a resident of said county of Morgan, aged sixty five 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 1832 - That he entitles the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. 1 st . He entitles to serve in the Regular Army in Mississippi County Virginia. It was before the time of planting corn, and the date he cannot state, but it was about eight months before the surrender of Lord Cornwallis. Capt. Gossnell was the Recruiting officer with whom he enlisted, after Enlisting, he was directed to, and did join a company at Natchez's Barn church, in said county, his enlistment he believes was for Eighteen months but in this he is not positive, from Natchez's Barn church he was marched

From Hatcher's Run Church to the he was marched with the company to Old James Town on James River, at this place several companies went, etc and the whole of the troops here were under command of Col Lucas and Major Boyle or Forbes . - From James Town the he marched with the other troops to Williamsburg, he remained some time at each of the foregoing places, but he cannot state the time. - At Williamsburg there was a number of Troops, but who had the Chief command he does not remember. - From Williamsburg he marched with the Army to York, and was engaged in the Siege of York, here and remained there until after the surrender of the British, he was subsequently discharged and returned home, the only Battle that he was in, was at the Siege, he cannot state the precise length of time, that he was in Service, he believes, he was enlisted as early as April of the year of the Surrender of at York, and he did not reach home, until December following. - He has no documentary evidence to prove his Service, he received a discharge from Col Lucas, but the same is lost or destroyed, - he knows of no person by whom he came from his Service, - 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 or Territory.
Sworn to and subscribed the day Boiling Jolley and year aforesaid. -
Saml Lockwood Judge of said Court -
We Newton Cloud and Franklin Minor clergymen, residing in Morgan County Illinois hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Boiling Jolley who has sworn and subscribed to the foregoing declaration, that we believe him to be at least seventy five years of age; that he is respected and beloved 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 29 th Saml Lockwood Judge of said Court -
Newton Cloud Franklin Minor

and your information.
Gen. W. D. Lockwood Judge of Probate Court
Winton Cloud Franklin Minor
The said Betsy Jolley being interrogated by the court, as required by the Regulations of the War Department, states, that she was born in Dinwiddie County Virginia and lived with her father in that county until after the Revolutionary War, - she has no record of her age, and does not know, that there is any in existence, she arrives at her age by computing the time of the siege of York, she was about fifteen years old when she entered the service, - she has stated her place of residence when she entered the service, since she left the service her residence has been as follows. First, her father removed from Virginia to Chatham County North Carolina, she married in that county, she removed from that North Carolina to Kentucky Warren County where she resided several years, from that place she removed to Lincoln County Tennessee, and remained there some time or ten years, she removed to Morgan County Illinois from Tennessee about fourteen years since and has continued to reside in said county. - she recollects to have been in the service Genl. Washington, but had no personal acquaintance with him, she was acquainted with some of the officers except those under whom she served,

Capt Generaly, Colt Lucas, Major Boys or Forster, - he recd a discharge signed by Colt Lucas, but it is lost or destroyed, - He is personally acquainted with the following named persons residing in his neighborhood, who can testify to his character for veracity, Norton Glenn, Frankline Minn, Ransom Vanwinkle, Miles Bolin, James B Strong, and Robert Woods.
And the said court doth hereby declare its opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories presented by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states, And the court further certifies, that it appears that Norton Glenn and Frankline Minn who have signed the preceding certificate are legally residents of the said county of Morgan; and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Saml Larkwood Judge of the Circuit Court of Morgan Co. Illinois
State of Illinois Morgan County ss.
I Dennis Rockwell Clerk of the circuit court of said county, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains, the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Robert Jolly for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this twenty fifth day of June 1842.
Dennis Rockwell Clerk H

March 25, 1940
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Mr. Theo. E. Merritt 1958 - 42nd Avenue Oakland, California
BOLING JOLLEY R. 5686 BA-J/MLB OW
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Boling Jolly (Jolley) who was born in 1766 in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, enlisted from Virginia in 1781 at Yorktown under Captain Connoly and Colonel Lucas, later lived in North Carolina, and died in Morgan County, Illinois.
You are furnished below the record of Boling Jolley (as he signed). The data therein were obtained from the papers in pension claim, R. 5686, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
Boling Jolley was born in Dinwiddie County, Virginia; the date of his birth and names of parents were not given.
During the Revolutionary War, Boling Jolley lived with his father in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. After the Revolution, he moved with his father from Virginia to Chatham County, North Carolina.
Boling Jolley married in Chatham County, North Carolina. The date of marriage and name of his wife are not shown, nor are any further data given in regard to his family.
Boling Jolley applied for pension June 24, 1842, while a resident of Morgan County, Illinois, aged seventy-six years. He stated then that he served in 1781 under Captain Connolly and Colonel Lucas in the Virginia troops and was at the Siege of Yorktown.
Boling Jolley's claim for pension was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of service of six months as required by the pension law.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

2686
P. O.
Boling Jolly
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: REJECTED _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
The printed list of 1852 shows reasons for rejection. Alleges: "not 6 mos. service"
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18
1914 Mar. 24. Recd. to Mrs. C. T. Ruffe. 1914 May 4. To Dr. J. M. L. U.S.A. for Monument 1915 April 2. Recd. to Mrs. Julia P. Mayfield and Hon. Henry J. Fanning Co. District 1915 May 10. Recd. to Mrs. Effie Epler 1106 W. State St. Jacksonville Fla. see her letter re claim of default judgment Va. Ross 29. and 1917 Jan. 10. Recd. to Mrs. Henry J. Fanning and 1917 May 19. Recd. to Mrs. J. F. Walke. and over
Signature

1921-Feb-11- Hict. to Mrs. J. M. Walker. ms 1933 Sept. 8- " " Margaret Macfield Officer, whose ltr of Aug 8. rel. to Civil War sol. pms rep. for reply to T. D. Adkins. NMHJ: NLSB 1940 Mar. 25- Hict to Theo E. Merritt- ms B. 
1925 Aug 11- Hict to Mary C. Norbman ms 

4 Boling Golley Illinois
Rejected
See let. 8 Aug. 1822 H. Sherman,
(did not perform six months actual service)
5686
Act 7 June 1832

Pen. Office 122. Aug. 8, 1842
Sir,
The declaration of Robert Folley has been ex d . He alleges to have enlisted in Virginia in April 1781, for eighteen months under Col. Lucas and Major Brooks, and that he was discharged in December after the surrender of Cornwallis. There were no such officers as Col. Lucas and Major Brooks belonging to the Virginia line, and the records in this office afford no evidence of the claimant's service. If he served in a military capacity it must have been as a militia man, and the militia of Virginia did not serve so long under one engagement as six months, six months actual service is required under act 7 th June 1832, to be entitled to its benefits. The

claim has been rejected and the papers filed in this office.
Mr. Thomas
8 Aug. 1842
William Thomas Esq Jacksonville Ill.
OC 35.369 at 3 3/4

Aug 5. 1842
Yrs.
Making Golly
Rev. J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City
FREE

Jacksonville Me 25 July 1842
Wm J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.
I Enclose the application of Boling Golly for Pensions, - The proof was taken as though he had served with the Militia, though Mr Golly believes he served as a Regular Soldier, - The applicants for pensions in this country are very old and infirm, and their Memory much impaired, it may often happen that they mistake the Service.
Very Respectfully
W. Thomas

Env. says 1106. W. State St. Joe Mansville, Illinois, May 13/1918. 1106 W. State St.
Pension Department;
Will you please send the record of the Revolutionary War soldier, Bowling or Burnland Jolly to this address,?
Mrs. H. J. Walker, Hotel Congress, 8 & Flower Sts, Los Angeles, California.
And oblige Effie L. Epler.

REPRODUCED AT THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
S C H

REV. JAMES CALDWELL CHAPTER JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS
March. 18 th 1914.
Commission of Pensions Washington D. C.
We are trying to trace the Rev. Record of Bourland Jolly. and write to you hoping his name may be found on the Pension list.
Respectfully
Mrs. O. F. Buffe, 1854 W. La Fayette Ave
Jacksonville Illinois

Henry Cabot Lodge
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON D.C.
April 12, 1915
Mr. Chairman, I have the honor to submit the following report of the Committee on Ways and Means...
Respectfully, Henry Cabot Lodge

HENRY T. RAINEY ILLINOIS
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WASHINGTON, D. C.
March 30, 1915.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Please oblige me by sending to Mrs. Julia R. Mayfield, 627 Park St., Trinidad, Colorado, what your records show with reference to the service of her Great Grandfather in the Revolutionary War. His name was Bourland Jolly, and after the War he lived in Illinois. This is about all she knows with reference to him.
Very truly yours,
Henry T. Rainey

HENRY T. RAINEY
ILLINOIS
House of Representatives U. S.
Washington, D. C.
January 8, 1917.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Please oblige me by advising me what the records show as to the service in the Revolutionary War of Bourland Jolly who was born in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, was married in Chatham County, North Carolina, and died in Morgan County, Illinois.
Very truly yours,
Henry T Rainey

Forest Park Hotel West Pine Boulevard and Euclid Avenue Saint Louis
Dec. 26/30-
Pension Dept.
Washington. D.C.-
Guillemot -
I am trying to trace the lineage of my family - so as to be eligible to the D. A. R. organization -
My uncle - Mr. John (Jack) Jolly was connected with your Pension Dept. for years - and is buried in Arlington Cemetery - His son - Mr. Frank Jolly - was connected with the War Dept. during the World War - I understand he has traced the family back

several generations - Could you give me his last address - so that I may get in touch with him?
If you have any records pertaining to my uncle's family - will you please send them to me - It is known the Jolly family had a small powder factory in Virginia some where near York and during the Revolution gave powder and shot to the government - so when the war was over the U. S. in return for loyal service - deeded them a grant of land in Ohio - which grant was lived and settled on until after

Forest Park Hotel West Pine Boulevard and Euclid Avenue Saint Louis
The death of my grand-father - Phillip Jolly - Ripley Ohio -
I shall appreciate any record you may be able to give me - also my Cousin's Mr. Shade Jolly - address - if you have same -
Thanking you in advance Sam. Respectfully -
Georgia Jolly Walker - Mrs. J. M. Walker Forest Park Hotel - St. Louis. Mo -

Springfield, Illinois,
June 20, 1925.
Pension Department, Washington D. C.,
Dear Sirs:
I wish to apply for membership in the D. A. R.'s under my great Grand father, Boling Jolley.
He enlisted from Virginia, Dinwiddie County in 1781. He removed to North Carolina after the war and later to Illinois. He applied for a pension from one of these states, but the pen- sion was not granted as he had not served six months in the war.
If you have a record of this application would you please advise from what town he applied for same.
Very truly yours,
Mary Clark Workman

1958 42d Ave. Oakland, Calif. Oct. 22, 1939
Veterans Administration Washington D. C.
Gentlemen:
Will you kindly furnish me the Revolutionary record of Boling Jolly (Jolley) , born in Dinwiddie County, Va., 1766; enlisted in the Va. Militia, Rev. Army, 1781; at Yorktown under Col. Lucas and Capt. Connoly; lived in N. C.; died in Morgan Co., Ill.
Thanking you, I am
Yours very truly,
T. E. Merritt
Theo. E. Merritt
m. 1 B.

R 5686
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Robert Jolley 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.     1781 ✓ ✓ Lowally Shaw Va.            
Battles engaged in, siege of York
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Dinwiddie Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, June 24, 1842.
Residence at date of application, Morgantown W. Va.
Age at date of application, 76 years old. Dinwiddie Co. Va.
Remarks: After the Rev. he moved with his father from Va. to Chatham Co. N.C. where he married. The names of his father and wife are not stated and there is no further data as to family on file. His claim was rejected on the ground of insufficient proof of service as reg by the Act of June 1832 under which he applied for pension.  Respectfully,
Commissioner. Over
He is so uncertain about his dates and as the claim was rejected on length of service I have omitted everything but the facts.

In sending the record on May 10, 1910 to Miss Effie Epler of the James Caldwell chapter. I did not send the family data as in former correspondence only her see letter in miss. files under E. She distinctly states that she wants the records for tombstone purposes -

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
awj
August 11, 1925
Mary C. Workman Box 16, Springfield, Ill
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 5686, it appears that Boling Jolley was born in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, date not stated.
While residing, with his father (his name not given), in said Dinwiddie County, he alleged that he served in 1781 under Captain Connally and Colonel Lucas in the Virginia Troops and was at the Siege of Yorktown.
He applied for pension, June 24, 1842, while a resident of Morgan County, Illinois, aged seventy-six years, but the claim was not allowed, as he failed to furnish satisfactory proof of six months service.
After the Revolution, soldier moved with his

Virginia to Chatham County, North Carolina, where he married. The names of his father and wife are not stated, and there is no further data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

March 25, 1940
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Mr. Theo. E. Merritt 1958 - 42nd Avenue Oakland, California
BOLING JOLLEY R. 5686 BA-J/MLB
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Boling Jolly (Jolley) who was born in 1766 in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, enlisted from Virginia in 1781 at Yorktown under Captain Connoly and Colonel Lucas, later lived in North Carolina and died in Morgan County, Illinois.
You are furnished below the record of Boling Jolley (as he signed) as found in the papers of pension claim, R. 5686, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War
Boling Jolley was born in Dinwiddie County, Virginia; the date of birth of this soldier and names of his parents were not given.
John B. ... Dinwiddie Co. Va. ... While living with his father in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, he alleged that he served in 1781 under Captain Connolly and Colonel Lucas in the Virginia troops and was at the Siege of Yorktown.
for pen. Boling Jolley applied for pension June 24, 1842, while a resident of Morgan County, Illinois, aged seventy-six years. He stated then that His claim was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of service of six months as required by the pension law. Boling Jolley's
After the Revolution, Boling Jolley moved with his father from Virginia to Chatham County, North Carolina, where he married. The name of his wife is not stated and there are no further data on file as to his family.
P B J M - claim no. 11,001 Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

September 8, 1933
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Margaret Mayfield Officer 304 South 5th Street Raton, New Mexico
BA-J/MWHF:MLB BOLING JOLLEY R. 5686
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Bourland Jolly who served in the Virginia troops, the records of other soldiers with surname Jolly and with surname Wyatt, also, record of Lieutenant Manning Mayfield, Civil War soldier.
There is no claim for pension on file based upon service of a Bourland Jolley or Jolly. The only similar name found is that of Boling Jolley, of Virginia. His record is furnished you herewith. No claims for other soldiers with that surname and surname Wyatt can be identified without full names and other data relative to births, deaths, residences, etc.
Your letter has been referred to the proper division for reply in regard to Lieutenant Manning Mayfield, the Civil War veteran.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

September 8, 1933
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Margaret Mayfield Officer 304 South 5th Street Raton, New Mexico
BOLING JOLLEY R. 5686 BA-J/MMHF:MLB
Dear Madam:
The data contained herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, R. 5686, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Boling Jolley.
Boling Jolley was born in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, date not stated.
While residing with his father (his name not given) , in said Dinwiddie County, he alleged that he served in 1781 under Captain Connally and Colonel Lucas in the Virginia troops and was at the siege of Yorktown.
He applied for pension June 24, 1942, while a resident of Morgan County, Illinois, aged seventy-six years. His claim was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of service of six months as required by the pension law.
After the Revolution soldier moved with his father from Virginia to Chatham County, North Carolina, where he married. The name of his wife is not stated and there are no further data on file as to his family.
This is the history of the only soldier with surname Jolley (Jolly) who served in the Virginia troops that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

February 11, 1931
Mrs. J. M. Walker Forest Park Hotel Saint Louis, Missouri
That. about from that of Aug. 11, 1925
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section MMHF:MLB
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 5686, that Boling Jolley was born in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, date not stated.
While residing with his father (his name not given), in said Dinwiddie County, he alleged that he served in 1781 under Captain Connally and Colonel Lucas in the Virginia troops and was at the siege of Yorktown.
He applied for pension June 24, 1842, while a resident of Morgan County, Illinois, aged seventy-six years, but the claim was not allowed as he failed to furnish satisfactory proof of six months service. as required by the new laws
After the Revolution soldier moved with his father from Virginia to Chatham County, North Carolina, where he married. The name of his wife is not stated and there are no further data on file as to his family.
From this pat. on, MMHF
This is the history of the only soldier with surname Jolley (Jolly) who served in the Virginia troops that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau. (This bureau has no record that a warrant for bounty land was issued on account of his services.)
It is suggested that the land which you state your ancestor received might have been granted by the State of Virginia, in

which instance information in regard thereto might be obtained from the Librarian, Virginia State Library, Richmond, Virginia.
In an effort to locate Mr. Wade Jolly, who, you state, was connected with the War Department during the World War, a call was made by telephone to the home of Judge George W. Jolly, of 2400-13th Street, N. W., this city, but his name is not Wade and he did not know of a Wade Jolly. His daughter stated that they would be glad to give you any information they might have in regard to the Jolly family that might help you in your research.
It is suggested that the Personnel Division, War Department, might be able to furnish the address of Mr. Wade Jolly.
Very truly yours
Mr. Michels of the Genl. Land Off- was making a search for this inquirer & found record of land in Ohio Military Dist., Warrant 1157 issued E. W. MORGAN May 12, 1796 for 300 acres & they Acting Commissioner so informed her. That warrant was for a Charles Jodley

CW Rev. War Section.
March 24, 1914.
Mrs. O. F. Buffe, 1054 W. La Fayette Avenue, Jacksonville, Ills.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 18" instant, you are advised that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford information in regard to any soldier named Boul- land Jolly.
One Boling Jolley who lived in Morgan County, Illinois, and was 76 years old when he applied for pension on June 24, 1842, alleges that he was born in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, where he resided when he enlisted some months before the siege of Yorktown in which he participated, he served under Captain Connally and Colonel Lucas.
His claim was rejected upon the ground of insufficient proof of six months service, as required by the Act of June 7, 1832, under which he applied for pension.
Very respectfully,
G. M. Steelgaber Commissioner.
This woman is writing for pensions of Morgan Co Ills. see letters in Mss. under heading "Illinois"

aw Rev. War Section.
January 10, 1917.
Hon. Henry T. Rainey, House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Rainey:
In reply to your letter of the eighth instant, I have the honor to advise you that in the rejected Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 5635, of Boline Jolley, it is alleged that he was born in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, date not stated and while residing there in 1781 he enlisted under one Capt. Connally, a recruiting officer, upon reaching Jamestown was put under Col. Lucas and was at the Siege of York.
After the Revolution he moved with his father from Virginia to Chatham County, North Carolina, where he married. The names of his father and wife are not stated nor is there any further data on file as to his family.
He applied for pension on June 24, 1842, while living in Morgan County, Illinois, aged 76 years, but his claim was rejected on the ground of insufficient proof of six months service as required by the Act of June 7, 1832 under which he applied.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
see memo at bottom of circular relative to service

April 2, 1915.
Honorable Henry T. Rainey, House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Rainey:
In response to your letter of the thirtieth ultimo, I have the honor to advise you that Mrs. Julia R. Mayfield, of 627 Park Street, Trinidad, Colorado, has this day been furnished the record of Boling Jolley, a Revolutionary War soldier, as requested by you.
Very truly yours,
Commissioner.