Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 38081, for Richard Jones, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental
Jones, Richard
S. 38081
Penn.
CONTENTS
enl. at York Pa -
In 1820 aged 80 yrs. res. Harrison Co. Va -

Died Sept. 1, 1822
(5986. -)
Virginia
Richard Jones private Capt. Hops
Pennsylvania Line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 15 of June 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 of Jany 1819 and sent to J. B. Jackson Esq. Clark Robins Va
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818 2.30 $ 21.32 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 March 1819 48.
$ 69.32
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Nonpayment sent to Wilson Jr Esq 14 July 1820, Clarkburg April '19 Virginia

Virginia Court
At a Court held for the County of Harrison on the 22 nd day of June A.D. 1820 144 th Year of the Commonwealth (being a Court of records by an act of the General Assembly of this Commonwealth) Personally appeared before the Court affiant Richard Jones aged 80 Years resident of Harrison County Va. who being first duly sworn doth on his oath declare that he served in the revolutionary war as follows viz that he enlisted in the Year 1775 in the 1 st Regiment of Guards under the Command of Col. Marklay Capt. Hops Company Pennsylvania line Original declaration was made June 15 th 1818. the number of his pension certificate is 5986. and he the said Richard also took the following oath viz "I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March One thousand eight hundred and eighteen & that I have not since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of the an act of Congress, entitled An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war, passed on the 18 th day of March One thousand eight hundred and eighteen that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property, or securities, contracts, or debts due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule herunto annexed and by me subscribed. viz Town 1 house (not

all paid for) 1 Cow & Calf 1 Year old Calf (Cows not paid for) 1 Cow & 8 Shoats - a few Barn door fowls, - no debts due me. am in debt $70. Richard R. Jones Mark
And the said Richard doth also declare that he is by occupation a weaver but unable to work, that he has 4 in family Myself 80 Years, Wife 75 Years of age One Orphan Child Sally 10 Years and one named Mary Beck aged 15 Years & that their labour would not support them Sworn to & declared, on the 22 d day of June 1820. before said Court.
I John Wilson Clerk of the County Court of Harrison County do hereby certify that the foregoing oaths and schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of said Court; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the foregoing schedule is 15 Dollars. In testimony whereof
I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court on this 22 d day of June 1820. J. Wilson Clerk
Richard R. Jones Declaration p. 6
Continued 5986
29 Jan 1819

Virginia Towit (At a court held for the county of Garrion on the 15. day of June 1818 & 42 year of the commonwealth Present John Davenport. Benjamin Robinson. Elias Stillwell James Fleming. & Daniel Morris Gentlemen Justices Before the court aforesaid personally appeared Richard Jones and being duly sworn according to Law on his oath doth make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions of the late act of Congress entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war." That he the said Richard Jones enlisted in York Pennsylvania in the regular service in the year 1775 under the Com- =mand of Captain Hops attached to the Regiment denomi- =nated the first Regiment of Guards under the Command of Col. Wardlaw for three years and remained in the service of the United States for three years & upwards & was regularly Discharged was at the Battles of Brandy- =wine, Germantown & Paoli and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of  his county for support and has now no other means of his said service -
a Copy Vests
Wilson J. H. B.
It appearing to the satisfaction of the court that Richard Jones served in the revolutionary war against the common enemy and from the declaration here filed and their delivery in its truth from Examination of the said Richard before the court and his standing as a citizen in this county It is ordered that the said declaration with the opinion of the court be certified to the honorable secretary of war The court being fully satisfied that the said Richard did serve in the army of the united states more than nine months against the common enemy and that he is in reduced circumstances and needs the assistance of his county for support -
a Copy Vests
Wilson J. H. B.

Virginia P. S. John Wilson Esq. Clerk of the County Court of Harrison do certify that the foregoing is truly Copied In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 8th day of the seal of said Court this 26 July 1818.
J. Wilson Esq.
R Jones Declaration
Admitted
J. Jackson

February 13, 1934
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Richard Jones--S.38081 BA-J/ANF
Copy E. E. G.
The Quartermaster General Memorial Branch War Department Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of Richard R. Jones, who served in the Pennsylvania troops, and later moved to Western Virginia.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 38081, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Richard Jones.
The data and place of his birth are not stated, nor are the names of his parents given.
Richard Jones enlisted in York County, Pennsylvania in 1775 and served as a private in Captain Hopes' company, Colonel Hartley's Pennsylvania regiment, was in the battles of Brandywine, Paoli, and Germantown; length of service three years.
He was allowed pension on his application executed, June 15, 1818: said application was made in Harrison County, Virginia.
In 1820, he was residing in Harrison County, Virginia and was aged eighty years; his family residing with him at that time consisted of his wife, aged seventy-five years, her name and the date of their marriage not given; one orphan child, Sally aged ten years, and and "one named Mary Beck", aged fifteen years. He did not give the names of the parents of the above named

Sally and Mary Beck, nor did he state that they were related to him.
The soldier, Richard Jones, died September 1, 1822.
The application for headstone for Richard R. Jones is returned herewith, there was no correspondence enclosed.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

38 081 INVALID.
Rev
File No. 38 081
Richard Jones Rev Rev Rev
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index: Vol. 2 , Page 259
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1931-Apr 9 - Hist. to M.A. Childs - Lecter in cage James Hanlon. B. 37994- EEL 1933-Dec 6 - Hist. to Mr Harry Hawter - old 1934-Feb 13 - Hist. to Memorial Branch - copy from E.S.L. - copy

Grange Hall UNION DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL
HARRY SLAWTER, PRINCIPAL
AURORA, WEST VIRGINIA
November 19, 1933.
U. S. Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:
I am anxious to obtain some definite information concerning Richard R. Jones, or possibly Richard Ralph Jones , a Revolutionary War soldier. As far as my information goes he enlisted in York, Pa. at the beginning of the War.
Very truly yours,
Harry Slawter

VP answered Feb 13-34
copy from S.S.L.

WAR DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL WASHINGTON
FEB 5 1934 1933
Memorandum for The Surgeon General, Bureau of Navigation, Navy Department, Commandant, United States Coast Guard, Treasury Department, The Commissioner of Pensions, Interior Building, General Accounting Office, F Street, between 4th & 5th, N. W.
1. The attached application has been submitted to this office for Government headstone to be erected at the grave of the decedent named thereon. In order that the proper inscription may be placed on the stone it would be appreciated if your office would verify the name and service on the application, checking and making such corrections in red ink as may be necessary to show the correct spelling of the name and complete designation of the organizations.
2. In addition, please advise State from which decedent came.
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December 7, 1933
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BA-J/REL Richard Jones-S.38081
Mr. Harry Slawter Union District Grange School Aurora, West Virginia
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Richard R. Jones, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, who enlisted in York County, Pennsylvania.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.38081, based upon the military service of Richard Jones in that war.
Richard Jones enlisted in York County, Pennsylvania, in 1775, served as a private in Captain Hopes' Company, Colonel Hartley's Pennsylvania Regiment, and was in the battles of Brandywine, Paoli, and Germantown; length of service, three years.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 15, 1818; said application was made in Harrison County, Virginia.
In 1820, he was residing in Harrison County, Virginia, and stated that he was eighty years of age and that his family then residing with him consisted of his wife, aged seventy-five years, her name and the date of their marriage not given; one orphan child, Sally, aged ten years, and "one named Mary Beck", aged fifteen years. He did not give the names of the parents of the above named Sally and Mary Beck, nor did he state whether or not they were related to him, and there are no further family data.
He died September 1, 1823, place not stated. The date and place of soldier's birth and the names of his parents are not shown in the papers in the pension claim.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

April 9, 1931
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section EEL
M.A. Childs P.O. Box 765 Clarksburg, West Virginia
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.38081, that Richard Jones enlisted in York, Pennsylvania, in 1775, served as a private in Captain Hopes' Company, Colonel Hartley's Pennsylvania Regiment, and was in the battles of Brandywine, Paoli, and Germantown, length of service three years.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 15, 1818. Said application was made in Harrison County, Virginia.
In 1820, he was living in Harrison County, Virginia, and then stated that he was eighty years of age and that his family residing with him consisted of his wife, aged seventy-five years, her name and the date of their marriage not given; one orphan child, Sally (surname not stated), aged ten years and one named, Mary Beck, aged fifteen years. There are no further family data.
AB He died September 1, 1822.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.
Sol. said Hardlay or Hartley but as I found Capt. Hopes in Col. Hartley Regt. I used those names - Hartley was Col. of one of the additional Cont. from Jan 1777 to Dec 1778. but as sol also served before & after that period, I said Pa Regt.