Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 17517, for David Jones, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Jones, David
S 17517
carded
CONTENTS
6 Jan 1761 in Pennsylvania for Va. at out 70 days for Va. in 1823 Cooper for Mrs.
See N.A. Acc. No. 874 No. 050094 - Not Half Pay David Jones

Letter to 3 rd Auditor May 3 rd 1842
Date of death not in A.B.
Missouri 19.985
David Jones
Cooper Co in the State of Mo. who was a Pte. Infy. in the Co commanded by Captain Ferguson of the Bkt commanded by Col. Shelby in the War time for 6 mos.
3 Pensions 10. 3 Pensions 15. 25.
Inscribed on the Roll of Missouri - at the rate of 25 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd day of Oct. 1833 and sent to Hon. Wm. Lloyd Ashley St. Louis Mo.
Arrears to the 4th of Sep. 1833 - 62.50.
Semi-ant. allowance ending Jan 31, 12.50
$ 75.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Wm. Palmer Clerk, Book 8 Vol. 8 Page 83

The Declaration of Annual For a Pension of David Landers M.P.A.M.
No. 862.

State of Mississippi } County of Coopers } ss
On this 6 th day of May A.D. 1833 personally appeared in open court before the Coopers County Court now sitting David Lomax a resident of the County and State aforesaid aged seventy two years in January last, 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 entered the services of the United States in the spring of the year 1777 from Wythe Henry County in the State of Virginia in the capacity of a private and a volunteer militiaman under the command of William Ferguson Lieut. and Peter Harston Capt., that they then marched to the Long Island of Hudson River - where they united the main body of the militia under the command of Col. Shelby and Col. Christy Christy, when they held a treaty with the Cherokee Indians against whom they marched, with whom peace was concluded, and they were disbanded and returned home - after three months service; that he next entered the services from Henry County as

well, as he can now recollect, in the State of Virginia under the command of Capt. Ruble, Major Waller, the other not now recollect ed in the capacity of a second sergeant (a white man), from whence they marched to Little York where they joined the regular troops under the command of Major Boyer Col o Skipper and Col o Fletcher, General Lawson, that he then belonged to General Lawson's Brigade and all under the command of General George Washington, when a battle was fought in which this declarant was engaged; Little York was then besieged by the British when they were all discharged after the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Little York after three months service - that he then served six months - two terms - three months each - that he received a written discharge signed by Capt. Ogden Ruble by Order of General Lawson, that he served three months as a private and three months as second ser- geant as aforesaid - which discharge he sent on to an representative in Congress to hand in to the War Department with his former del- caration - besides which he has no other documentary evidence and that

by the Honor of No person, whose testimony he can procure, that Can testify to his service - except William Rose whose Affidavit is here with sent He hereby renounces every claim whatever to a Pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Army of any State subscribed and sworn to this day and year 18 David Jones
Answers by the Court
Ques 1 st when & in what year were you born? An. I was born in Pittsylvania County Va in the 1781 Ques 2. Have you any record of your age, An. I have a record that I made myself from which my parents told me, now in my possession Ques 3 rd when were you living when called into service, where have you lived since the revolutionary war & where do you now live? An. When first called into service I was living in Pittsylvania County Va & when I entered the second term I was living in Henry County Va since the revolutionary war, I have lived in Virginia, Kentucky & Missouri & now live in Jasper County Missouri

Ques 4. How were you called into service?
Ans. The first time I volunteered - and the second by an allotment of the militia when it fell to the lot of my Company to go -
Ques 5. State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops when you served, in the Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your service -
Ans. I can only state the same I have already stated in my declaration (read it)
Ques 6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service? Did you ever receive a commission?
Ans. While a private I was discharged but have lost it - I was not commissioned, but received a written discharge at Little Fork, which I have given an account of in my declaration -
Ques 7. State the names of the persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify to your character for veracity and the belief of your services as a soldier of the revolution
Ans. I can state Rev. P. Clarke, David Gushy, B. Briscoe and others - David Jones

1 1 We Benjamin Proctor of the County and State aforesaid and of the same, do hereby Certify that we are well acquainted with David Lous who has sworn to & subscribed the foregoing Declaration and that we believe him to be seventy two years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Rea- -lution, and that we concur in that opinion Benjamin Proctor Rant O. Clark subscribed and sworn to the day & year aforesaid
This day appeared in open court William W Roff a resident of the County and State aforesaid aged sixty Eight years and being first duly sworn according to law Maketh Oath and saith that he has been acquainted with the said David Lous who has subscribed and sworn to the above Declaration, ever since he can remember, that he distinctly recalls to have seen said Lous some time in the year 1877 or 1878 marching as a soldier to Capt. Harstis who had raised a volunteer company to march against the Cherokee Indians from Henry County in the State of Virginia; that his Brother John Roff

was a volunteer belonging the same Company with said Jones, and was intimately acquainted with said Jones during the whole tour - and have since heard his said Brother say that said Jones served the whole three months tour. He also spoke in the highest terms of said Jones as a soldier - that he well recalls also of hearing it said that said Jones was an in the Campaign under Capt Owen Riddle as a Sergeant; that after the return of the soldiers after Lord Cornwallis surrendered he heard many soldiers who served in that Campaign say that said Jones also served a three months tour there also and that his services afore said was a matter of public no- toriety in the State of Virginia where said Jones afterwards resided
Subscribed and sworn to to the day and year aforesaid J. W. P. M. B. P.
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after an investigation of the matter, and after perusing the interrogatory prescribed by the War Department, and also from the acquaintance each Member of the Court has with the high and good standing of said Jones, that above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it app

appears to them, that Benjamin Proctor who has signed the preceding Certificate is a clergyman resident of the County and State aforesaid and that Robert P. Clark who has also signed the same is a resident in the same and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit
A. H. Read } Green Seat } Judge
I Robert P. Clark Clerk of the County Court held within and for the County of Cooper aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said court in the matter of the application of David Jones for a license and that William Rapp who has subscribed and sworn to the above affidavit is a credible person. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this sixth day of May A. D. 1833
Robert P. Clark

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August 12, 1931
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section AWF
Mrs. J. E. French Ailey Georgia.
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 17517, that David Jones was born in January 1761 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
While residing in Henry County, Virginia, he enlisted and served with the Virginia Troops as follows-- in the spring of 1777, three months as private in Captain Peter Harston's company under Colonels Shelby and Christy; in 1781, three months as second sergeant in Captain Owen Ruble's company under Colonels Skipper and Tucker, and was at the siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 6, 1833, then a resident of Cooper County, Missouri.
There are no data as to his family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, David Jones, Ss 17517, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, citing all of the following data-- David Jones, certificate number 19985, issued October 3, 1833, rate $25.00 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Missouri Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator,

17517 INVALID.
File No. 17517
David Jones
Sergt Rev War
Act: June 7 th 82
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 447
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1911 Dec. 18. Hist. to Mrs. F. G. Sutherlin & 1926-June 25-Hist to mand Boyd. aery. 1926-Nov. 10 Hist to Mrs Marshall Ross aery. 1930, Jan 15, Hist to Col. John B. Barnes Corresp. in name of George Carr, S. 16693, M. E. E. 1931-Aug. 12-Hist to Mrs. J. E. French aery. 1932-June 17-Hist to Mrs. Shelby H. Curlee aery.

Nampa, Ida
Apr 8, 1926
U.S. Com. of Pensions - Wash. D.C.
I am making application for membership to the National Society of the D.A.R. and have been instructed to write you asking for all family data on file in the record of David Jones, whose pension certificate is No 199,985 issued Oct 3, 1833.
Very truly
Maud Boyd 504-13th ave so Nampa Ida

Pen /

Pilot Grove, Mo.
Sep. 13 th 1926
Commissioner of Pensions, War Dept. Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs, — Our D.A.R. state Chairman of Real Daughters of Soldiers of the Revolution has sent me a list of those pensioned in the state of Missouri from 1822 to 1835 and among these names is David Jones, Sergt. Va. Militia Our state Chairman

writes me that we may obtain the military & family history of these pensioners from your Dept.
Will you kindly send the military & family record of the above named David Jones and greatly oblige.
Yours truly,
Wm. Marshall Ruler Regent Pilot Lion Dist. R. Chapter Pilot Lion. Missouri.

No. 19985
David Jones.
Adm 6 Months 3 Months Hereof as Senf—
10.00 15.00 $ 25 00
Non.
Wm H. Ashby St Louis Missouri

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of David Jones which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides?
yes.
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides?
yes.
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served?
yes.
V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled?
no
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations?
yes.
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832?
yes.
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion?
yes.
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate?
yes.
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?
yes.

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?
As.
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
As.
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? Yes.
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?
Yes.
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
As.
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
Yes.
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
As.
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For _____ year _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.”

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
† QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡ QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

Missouri Society Daughters of the American Revolution
MRS. HOWARD BAILEY, STATE REGENT
MRS. SHELBY H. CURLEE, STATE CHAIRMAN CONSTITUTION HALL FINANCE COMMITTEE HOTEL CHASE, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
St. Louis, Mo. May 18, 1932.
Pension Department Washington, D.C. Sir;
✓ 3 I have a record of David Jones as a Revolutionary War soldier, and of same as having received a pension. Said David Jones having been placed on the Pension Roll Oct. 3rd, 1833, - the commencement of the Pension Mar. 4th 1831, age 73 years. His service in Va. Military as Private and Sergeant.
Will you send me a copy of his application papers? I do not know whether there will be any cost for same but if so please notify me of same and I will send same.
I am anxious to get this copy to file with papers of an applicant for membership in Society of Daughters of the American Revolution. These papers to be presented at the June Board meeting. Thanking you in advance, I am
Very Respectfully Mrs. Shelby H. Curlee. Hotel Chase, St. Louis, Mo.
signature ?

Davenport College For Young Women Lenoir, North Carolina President's Office
Ailey - Georgia July 17 - 31
Pension Bureau, Washington D.C. Dear Sir: -
Will you please give me any information regarding David Jones of Richmond Va - He served twice in Rev. War - once in Va. militia - was born in 1761 - married Jane Rubal - moved to Alabama - Late in life moved to Missouri - where he died after receiving a pension for services over

I will greatly appreciate any information,
Very Respectfully -
Mrs. Annie Thomas French

DEC 13 1911

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David Jones . born in Richmond Va. Jan. 20th. 1761 died Feb. 7th. 1838. He lived for a time in Kentucky and was married there to a Miss Mary Ruble daughter of Dr. Ruble. They moved to Missouri in 1811 where they spent the rest of there days. David Jones was part of American Army at surrender of Cornwallis He possesed a sword ( what his rank was I dont know ) His sword was kept by his family and handed down to a Grand-son who carried it to the Civil War. He never returned returned and this sword was lost to his family. Please let me hear from at your earliest, convenient convenience.
Yours Truly,
Mrs H. G. Lueherlin
6209 Nera av Spokane Wn
Send this to Mr Pegasus for transmittal

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of David Jones soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his ( or his widow's ) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
L. File 17,517
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Spring 1777 3 mos - Pri. Peter Harston Shelby + Christy Va.   1781 3 mos - 2 nd Serjt. Owen Babb Skiber + Tucker                                                          
Battles engaged in, / siege of Yorktown. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Henry Co., Va. Date of application for pension, May 6, 1833. Residence at date of application, Cooper Co., Mo. Age at date of application, born in Jan 1761 in Pittsylvania Co., Va. Remarks: His claim was allowed. No family data.  To aid for death + name of beneficiary
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
June 25, 1926
Maud Boyd 504 13th Ave. S. Nampa, Idaho.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 17517, it appears that David Jones was born in January 1761 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
While residing in Henry County, Virginia, he enlisted in the spring of 1777 and served three months as a private in Captain Peter Harston's Company under Colonels Shelby and Christy in the Virginia Troops.
He enlisted in 1781 and served three months as Second Sergeant in Captain Owen Ruble's Company under Colonels Skipper and Tucker, and the Virginia Troops, and was at the Siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 6, 1833, while a resident of Cooper County, Missouri. No data on file as to family.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

June 17, 1932
BA-J/AWF XXXXXXXXXXXX David Jones S.17517
Mrs. Shelby H. Gurlee Hotel Chase St. Louis, Missouri
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to David Jones, a Revolutionary War pensioner.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S.17517, based upon the military service of David Jones in the War of the Revolution.
He was born in January, 1761 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
While residing in Henry County, Virginia, he enlisted and served with the Virginia troops, as follows: in the spring of 1777, three months as private in Captain Peter Harston's company under Colonels Shelby and Christy; in 1781, three months as second sergeant in Captain Owen Ruble's company under Colonels Skipper and Tucker, and was at the siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 6, 1833, at which time he was living in Cooper County, Missouri, having lived in Kentucky and elsewhere to this date.
There are no data as to his family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

To Col. John B. Barnes Boonville, Mo.
Jan 15, 1930,
Aug 7.
From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 17517, it appears that David Jones was born in January 1761 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
While residing in Henry County, Virginia, he enlisted and served in the Virginia Troops as follows:
In the spring of 1777 three months as a private in Captain Peter Harston's Company under Colonels Shelby and Christy.
In 1781 three months as 2nd sergeant in Captain Owen Ruble's Company under Colonels Skipper and Tucker, and was at the Siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 6, 1833, while a resident of Cooper County, Missouri.
There are no data on file as to family.
The above noted David Jones is the only soldier of that name, who was pensioned for his services in the War of the Revolution, while living in Missouri.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name of the person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, David Jones, S. 17517, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, citing all of the following data:
David Jones Certificate Number 19986 Issued October 3, 1833 Rate $25 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 Missouri Agency.
Corresp. in claim of George Carr, S. 16693.

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
Ans
November 10, 1926
Mrs. Marshall Ross Pilot Grove Mo
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers the the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 17517, it appears that David Jones was born in January 1761 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
While residing in Henry County, Virginia, he enlisted and served in the Virginia Troops, as follows-
In the spring of 1777, three months as a private in Captain Peter Harston's Company, under Colonels Shelby and Christy.
In 1781, three months as Second Sergeant in Captain Owen Ruble's Company, under Colonels Skipper and Tucker, and was at the Siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 6, 1833, while a resident of Cooper

County, Missouri.
There are  is no data on file as to family.
The above noted David Jones is the only soldier of that name, who was pensioned for his services in the War of the Revolution, while living in Missouri.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.