Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7856, for Jacob Hyre, Virginia

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Heyre, Jacob Elizabeth
W 7856
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Virginia 23.039
Set. Aug. 22 nd Aug. 31
Isaac Hays
of Lewis Co in the State of Va
who was a In Sp y in the Comp y commanded
by Captain Cunningham of the ... commanded
by ... in the Virginia
time for 7 Months
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 23 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of Aug t 1835 and Scutty R. H. Camden, Westmore. Va
Arrears to the 4th of Mar ch 1833 $93.32 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sep t r 11.66
$104.98
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. W. Clagett Clerk, Book E. Vol. 62 Page 18

4564.
Virginia Wheeling Elizabeth Hyre widow of Jacob Va who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 23 Dollars 33
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of March 1849 and sent to
M. Edmiston Weston
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 154 Vol. 3,
Let to G.W. Berlin 22 Nov 1852
Rate of pension per mth 23-

10,217
Elizabeth Myse Ira
at 7. July 38
10

State of Virginia County of Lewis S S
On this the Thirtyfirst day of March Eighteen hundred and forty three Personally appeared before David P. Haselden a Justice of the peace in and for the County and state aforesaid Mrs Elizabeth Hyre formerly Elizabeth Povers a Resident of the County and state aforesaid aged Eighty three years Widow of Jacob Hyre deceased who being first duly sworn according to law Wots on her Oaths make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Provision made by an act of Congress passed July the Seventh Eighteen hundred and thirty eight entitled an act granting half pay and Pensions to Certain Widows
That she is the Widow of Jacob Hyre who was a Private in the war of the Revolution and Pensioner and who died she thinks in March Eighteen hundred & forty one. She has often heard her husband the said Jacob Hyre before his death speak of being in the service during the Revolutionary war but cannot say what battles he was engaged in with certainty But would Refer to the evidence upon which he established his claim That she was married to the said Jacob Hyre in the County of Hardy in August Seventeen hundred and eighty three by Parson Povers and that she was married to the said Jacob Hyre by Publication and she cannot produce any marriage bond or licence as there never was either and that she has remained a widow ever since the death of her above mentioned deceased husband as will more fully appear by Reference to the Proof hereto annexed
Elizabeth her Hyre mark.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me
David P Haselden J.P.

I further Certify that Mrs Elizabeth Hyre the above named Widow of Jacob Hyre deceased is a lady of good standing and that her Declaration is entitled to full Credit that from her age &c it would be inconvenient for her to attend Court Given under my hand this the Thirtyfirst day of March Eighteen hundred and forty three
David. S. H. as elder S.P.
The Court held for the county of Lewis, at the court house thereof, on Tuesday the 11 th day of April 1843
The Court having examined the proceedings of David S. H. a member of the body in regard to the declaration of Mrs Elizabeth Hyre, disapproved the same, and do order it to be referred to the war department.
Copy
True
John Talbot Clerk
Virginia
Lewis County, ss
I John Talbot Clerk of the Court of Lewis County Certify that David S. H. a member as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his are genuine, as I truly believe.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 20 th day of April 1843
J. Talbot Clerk of the Court of Lewis County

The original papers in this case sent to Mr. G. Singleton, U.S. Dist. Atty. Va. Aug. 9. 1834

Jacob Hyre ✓
23,039

(Copy) State of Virginia } County of Lewis } S
On this 20. th day of August A. D. 1833 personally appeared before me the subscri- -ber a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Lewis Jacob Myre a resident of Lewis County in the State of Virginia aged Seventy six 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. 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated In Hampshire County in the State of Virginia in the month of May in the year 1778 he volunteered in a company of militia commanded by Capt. Robert Cunningham, Ezekiel Bogard Lieut. was marched to Romney in the said County was there attached to a regiment commanded by Col. Van Meter, thence marched to Fort Pitt arrived there in the early part of the Summer of 1778 the day or month not recollected but thinks it was in June, was at Fort Pitt attached to the army commanded by Genl. McIntosh From Fort Pitt descended the Ohio in boats & canoes (some part of the army by land) to the mouth of Big Beaver Creek was here stationed and built a Fort, called Fort McIntosh, remained stationed here until the beginning of Winter in the year 1778, then returned to Fort Pitt, and was there (at Fort Pitt) discharged by his Captain Robt. Cunningham some time in the month of December 1778 having served as a private militia man 7 months.
In Hampshire County in the State of Virginia on the 14 day of June 1780, he was drafted as a private in a company of militia commanded by Capt. Skidmore was marched to Richmond by way of Winchester, was there attached to a Regt. commanded

by Col. Stricker Genl Campbell - was stationed here 3 months - was on the 29 th day of Sept. 1780 discharged by Capt. Skidmore. Served this tour 3 mo. & 15 days.
In Hampshire County in the State of Virginia on the 9 th day of Aug. 1781 he was again drafted as a private militia man and placed under the command of Capt. Jesse Berry was marched to Capen from thence to Winchester V a was there stationed to guard the provisions at the Winchester Barracks under command of Col. Hopkinson remained here until the 22 nd day of Nov. 1781 was then discharged by Capt. Berry served this tour 3 mo. & 13 days as a private militiaman.
In February in the year 1782 in the County of Monongalia in the State of Virginia he volunteered under Capt. George Jackson as a private Indian Spy - was stationed at a Fort on Buchanan River now Lewis Co. Va. and from thence was engaged as an Indian Spy in ranging and spying through the Countries now Lewis, Harrison, Wood & Nicholas Counties - was on the 5 th day of November 1782 dismissed by Capt. George Jackson having served 10 months.
In Monongalia County in the State of Virginia in February 1783 he again volunteered as a private Indian Spy under the same Capt. (Geo. Jackson) was stationed at the said Fort on Buchanan and served until the end of the Revolutionary War, in spying in the same manner and through the same countries as in the year 1782 - but as Indian aggression did not terminate with the British war he was not dismissed until the beginning of Winter 1783.
He has no documentary evidence, and knows of no person whose testimony he can procure, who can

testify to his service. He was born in Hampshire County in the State of Virginia on the 25 th day of May 1757 was living there when first called into service, moved to Monongalia Co. W a in the fall of 1781 to the settlement on Buchanan, has lived there ever since. Was in no general battles.
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 and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
(Signed) Jacob his  X  mark Ayre
The following are his answers to the Interrogatories prescribed by the War Dept.
 1 st In Hampshire Co. W a on the 25 th day of May 1757  2 o My age is recorded in my Father's Bible which is in my possession.  3 o When called into service I was living in Hampshire County W a & in Monongalia W a  4 th The second and third tours I was drafted - the first, fourth & fifth I volunteered  5 th At Fort Pitt I was acquainted with Genl. M c Intosh, Col. Broadhead, Col. Vanmeter, Capt. Cunningham. the two former were regular officers - the latter militia. At Rich d . W a I knew Genl. Campbell, Col. Stricker - At Winchester W a Col. Hopkinson.  6 th I received a discharge at the termination of the three first tours, the first signed by Capt. Cunningham the second by Capt. Skidmore the third by Capt. Berry, which are all lost at the end of my service as an Indian Spy was dismissed.  7 th I am known to John B. Drake and Robt. H. Lowther who reside in my neighborhood & can testify to my character for veracity &c.  We John B. Drake and Robert H. Lowther

residing in Lewis County and State of Virginia hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Jacob Weyer who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be seventy six years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution & that we concur in that opinion. Sworn and subscribed the (signed) { John B. Brake } day and year aforesaid { R. Lewthun }
And I the said Justice of the Peace hereby declare my opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he stated and I the said Justice further certify that it appears to me that John B. Brake & Robt. H. Lewthun who have signed the preceding certificate, are residents of Lewis County and State of Virginia, and are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit. And I the said Justice certify, that there is no Clergyman residing in the neighbourhood of the above named applicant. And I the said Justice do further certify that the above named applicant from bodily infirmity is unable (without great inconvenience) to travel to the Court House of the said County of Lewis, and I the said Justice do further certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of myself in the matter of the application of Jacob Weyer for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 20 th day of August 1833- (Signed) Jacob Lorentz { Seal }

5 Virginia 3 Lewis County 3 ss I John Talbott Clerk of the County Court of Lewis County aforesaid, do hereby certify that Jacob Lorentz Esq: whose signature to the foregoing certificate appears, was at the time of signing the same, and still is an acting Justice of the Peace, duly commission and qualified according to law, and that the signature above purporting to be the signature of the said Jacob Lorentz is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of our said Court at Weston this 26 th day of August 1833. (Signed) J. Talbott Clk.

Virginia Lewis County to wit
I Eve Clark of the County & state aforesaid do hereby certify & declare That I was well acquainted with Jacob Hysre & Elizabeth Pown before their intermarriage, that I saw them married together, in August 1783 in the County of Hardy & state of Virginia, That they were married by Valentine Pown, a regular Minister and that they were married by Publication & not by License. That I have known them well ever since their intermarriage that they have lived together as husband & wife ever since till the death of said Jacob Hysre which was about the 6th of March 1821. That it is the same Jacob Hysre that was allowed a pension for Revolutionary services by virtue of the acts of 7th June 1832. I further state that the said Elizabeth Hysre has not married since the death of said Jacob Hysre her husband. Given under my hand this 10th day of May AD 1845.
Eve her Clark mark
Virginia Lewis County to wit
This day Eve Clark of the County aforesaid a witness of credibility personally appeared before me John Lorenz a justice of the peace for the county aforesaid, and sworn to and subscribed her mark after acknowledging the writing of her name to the above certificate & affidavit, and declared that the same was

correct & true. Given from under my hand this the 10 th day of May 1845.
John Lomax J. P.
Virginia Lewis County to wit
I William Clarke of the County of Lewis & state aforesaid do hereby certify & declare that I knew Jacob Hype del d and Elizabeth Power, before their intermarriage together, that I did not see them married together, but that I have known them well ever since they were reported to have been married and know that they always lived together as husband and wife and raised a large family of Children That I have no doubt but they were lawfully married, their eldest child would be sixty years of age at least if alive. That they were respectable people. I further state that it is the same Jacob Hype that was allowed a pension for Revolutionary services, under the act of Congress 7 th June 1832. That he died in the County of Lewis & state of Virginia about the 6 th day of March One Thousand eight hundred & forty one, That the said Elizabeth Hype widow of said Jacob Hype del d has remained single & unmarried ever since the death of her hus- band
Given from under my hand this 10 th day of May 1845.
Wm Clarke

Virginia Lewis County to wit
This day William Clark of the County of Lewis and State aforesaid, a witness of credibility personally appeared before me, John Sorrenty, a justice of the peace for the County of Lewis & State aforesaid, and signed the annexed certification and affidavit in reference to the marriage of Jacob Rhyne & Elizabeth Rhyne and made oath that the said certificate & affidavit contained the truth to the best of his knowledge.
Given under my hand this 10th day of May 1845.
John Sorrenty J. P.
State of Virginia
Lewis County B. J.
John Maltbie Clerk of the County Court of the County of Lewis, in the state of Virginia, do hereby certify that John Sorrenty, who has signed the foregoing, is a justice of the peace for the County of Lewis in the state of Virginia, and that the above is his signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my seal of Office, the 15th day of March in the year 1845 at Webster in the County of Lewis and state of Virginia.
John Maltbie. Clerk.
Rec. G. A. Pritchard S. C.

May 19, 1938
Jacob Hyre W. 7856 BA-J/AWF
Mr. S. V. Hunnings Avon Park Florida
Dear Sir:
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, W. 7856, based on the military service of Jacob Hyre in the War of the Revolution.
Jacob Hyre was born May 25, 1757 or in August, 1757, in Hampshire County, Virginia. The names of his parents were not given.
While residing in Hampshire County, Virginia, Jacob Hyre enlisted in the year 1778, and served as private in Captain Robert Cunningham's or Captain John Harniss' company, Colonel Van Meter's Virginia regiment, went with General McIntosh down the Ohio River, and assisted in building Fort McIntosh at the mouth of Big Beaver Creek, length of service three and one half months. He enlisted sometime in August, 1781, served as a private in Captain Jesse Berry's company, was stationed at Winchester Barracks under Colonel Hopkinson, and was discharged November 22, 1781. He moved to Monongalia County, Virginia, from sometime in February, 1782 served as Indian Spy under Captain Jackson, at various times until the fall of 1783, in all about eight months.
Jacob Hyre was allowed pension on his application executed August 20, 1833, then a resident of Lewis County, Virginia. He died in said Lewis County,

March 6, 1841.
The soldier, Jacob Hyre, married the latter part of August, 1783 in Hardy County, Virginia, Elizabeth Powers. They were married by "Parson" Valentine Powers; it was not stated that he was related to Elizabeth Powers.
The widow, Elizabeth Hyre, was allowed pension on her application executed March 31, 1843, while living in Lewis County, Virginia, and then gave her age, eighty-three years. She continued to live in Lewis County, in 1848, and then stated she was ninety-one years of age.
Jacob Hyre and his wife, Elizabeth, reared a large family of children, no names designated.
Reference was made in 1834 to the soldier's sons-in-law, Henry Jackson and John B. Brake.
In 1848 John B. Brake and Sophia Brake were of Lewis County, Virginia.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this widow, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and furnish the following data:
Elizabeth Hyre, widow of Jacob Hyre Certificate #4564 Issued March 26, 1849 Rate $23.33 per annum Commenced March 4, 1848 Act of February 2, 1848 Virginia, Wheeling Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Hick to
Mr. Harner
1923-July 18- Hist. to Mrs. C.M. Green- ning Park - added - only Jacob Hyre mentioned of Mass. Va. or N. Va. in the records.
1925-June 17- Hist. to W. Bury Schuchert
1928-Sept. 8- Fred D. Harner
1931-Apr. 9. Tombstone data to A.S.O. memo Br. Aug
1933 Oct. 4- Hist. to Mrs.
S.R. Wilumotte
1933 Nov. 22- Hist. to Mrs.
Charles E. Ward
1938-May 19- Hist. to Mr. S.V.
Hunnings
1938-Nov. 12- Hist. to Maria
J. McKenna
Rev Y WIDOW, &c.
File No. 7856
Alfred H. Gyp William James H. Gyp John H. Gyp
Act: Phil. & Me.
Index:—Vol. 21, Page 362
[Arrangement of 1870.]

V
10.217
Elizabeth Hyse
OW
let to Mr. J. Barnett July 10. 1843
Act 7 July 1838

9452
Virginia
Elizabeth Ayre
widow of Jacob Ayre who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 6 March 1841 of Lewis in the State of Va who was a Pri in the Company commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the Va line for 7 Months
Inscribed on the Roll of Wheeling at the rate of 23 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th day of June '45 and sent to Matthew Edmiston
Weston Pa
Total amount, $ 116.63
[Act July 7, 1838]
Recorded by P. L. Swann Clerk, Book Vol. 1 Page
269

Wheeling 7097 Virginia
Elizabeth Ayre widow of Jacob Ayre, who was a Private in the Va Line, 7 Months
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 23 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of June 1848 and sent to
Matthew Edmiston, Weston Lewis, Co: Va
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 140.
Letter to Hon. Joseph Johnson & Co Agent 20 June 1846.
2 Certificates
1 act 1838
1 " 43 & 44
rep "P
Letter to Mr. Edmiston of Pension Agent 22 May 1847.
Letter to Pension Agent May 31 1848

Virginia 23.039
at 20 March - Parker . " 12 Augt. " Adams  McLaughlin
Dacob  Hyre - of Linns - in the State of La who was a En: Spy. in the Army commanded by Captain Cunningham of the --- commanded by --- in the La: line for 2 years -
Reduce to $23.33
Entered on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 50 Dollars --- Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of Oct. 33. Weston, La and Deer  La  Dennett .
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1833: 2.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 1 Mar. 34.  40
$2.40
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Chas. Rice Clerk, Book E Vol. 6 Page 17

State of Virginia Lewis County to wit
On this the fourteenth day of May eighteen hundred and forty five personally appeared before me the subscriber a justice of the peace in for the County of Lewis and State aforesaid, Elizabeth Klyre a resident of the County and State aforesaid aged Eighty four years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath make the following declaration as supplementary to her former declaration heretofore made and on file in the Pension Office, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 7. 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay and pension to certain Widows" The benefit of which was taken from her preventing  preventing her from drawing a pension for the same period during which her husband was a pensioner, but which has been restored to her by the resolution of Congress of the 23 rd day of January 1845, explanatory of "An act making appropriations for the payment of Revolutionary & other pensions of the United States for the fiscal year ending the Thirtieth of June, One Thousand eight hundred & forty five"
And also to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed March 3 rd 1843 entitled "An act granting a pension to certain Revolutionary soldiers" and also of an act of Congress passed June 17 th 1844 entitled "An act to continue the pensions of certain Widows" That she is

the Widow of Jacob Hylre decd? late of Lewis County, who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War; and for a more particular specification of his services as such she refers to his declaration by him made, together with the evidence accompanying the same on file in the Pension Department at the City of Washington, for the purpose of obtaining the benefit of the provision of the Act of Congress, approved 7 th June 1832 in reference to Revolutionary soldiers, &c. - which was extended to him by granting him a pension for his natural life.
She further declares that she was married to the said Jacob Hylre sometime in the latter part of August seventeen hundred and eighty three. That her husband the aforesaid Jacob Hylre died on the sixth day of March eighteen hundred & forty one; That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred & thirty four by at the time above stated
Elizabeth her mark Hylre
Sworn to before me the subscriber a justice of the peace for the County of Lewis & State of Virginia, and the said Elizabeth Hylre acknowledged her name to be written & made her own mark with her own hand. And I do further certify that in my opinion the said Elizabeth Hylre is unable from age & bodily infirmity to attend before the County Court of Lewis County to make said declaration. May 14 th 1845 Geo. Pastable Jr a justice of the peace
I certify that the declarant is personally known to me and that she is the same individual she represents her-

-self to be in the foregoing declaration. Given under my hand this 14 th day of May 1845
Geo. Bastable Jr a justice of the peace
Virginia Lewis County to wit
I John B Bratton do certify on oath that I was acquainted with Jacob Hays deceased a pensioner, who resided in Lewis County Virginia, and that he died on the sixth day of March 1841. May 14 th 1845 John B Bratton
Virginia Lewis County to wit
This day John B Bratton a witness of credible re- putation, appeared before me and made oath that the above affidavit subscribed by him was true to the best of his knowledge Given under my hand this 14 th day of May 1845
Geo: Bastable Jr a justice of the peace
State of Virginia Lewis County
I John Sallott Clerk of the County Court of Lewis County, in the state of Virginia, do hereby certify, that George Bastable Jr has signed the foregoing is a justice of the peace for the County of Lewis, and

State of Virginia, and that the within are his signatures In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of Office, this 15 th day of May, in the year 1845. at West in the County of Lewis and state of Virginia
Rev. Geo. Wallick A.M. G. H. Pulcher D.D.

Payments to be made at Richmond by the B. & O. Bank Agent for paying Pension- ers in the Agency of Va.
Isaac Heyne
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E Vol. 6th Page 1 st by Nat. Rich Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Jacob Frye — of the State of Virginia — who was an Indian Spy in the war of the revolution
is entitled to receive — Eighty — — — dollars and — — — cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 29 th day of October one thousand eight hundred and thirty- three —
J. W. Cooper
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

No. 10217 Elizabeth Szyne Niece of Jacob va
act 7 July 1838 and Joint Resolution of the 23 rd January 1844
Adm d 7 mo fin $23 33 / 4 per Ann n o 7968
Adm d Act March 1843 and 17 June 1844 n o 715- $23 33 / 4 per Ann
Mathew Edmiston Weston va

House of Representatives July 15 th 1846
Sir,
I enclose the letter of Mr. Edmiston, together with the accompanying papers, and ask that you will furnish the necessary information to enable him to draw the Pension as therein specified.
And oblige Most Respectfully Yours &c.
Isaac Johnson
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm. of Pensions Washington

June 14 1845 Resp d Eliz th Ayne
11
J. L. Edwards Commission of Revenue Washington City D. C.
7

Weston Va. June 8 th 1845.
J. L. Edwards
Sir - Near one month since I sent you the declaration, accompanied with the evidence to sustain it, of Mrs. Elizabeth Blynn of this County asking a pension, in due the laws of the United States. To which I have not had the pleasure of receiving any answer from your department. Has it not been received? Or has there not been time to examine & report upon it? Or do you not give any information to applicants or their agents in reference to such things? Your attention to this is earnestly & respectfully solicited at an early time.
Yours of
Mat. Gornston

May 22 nd
Newbury
Office of Bureau
J. L. Edwards Esq Commission of Pensions Washington City D. C.

Winston Va. May 17. 1867.
J. L. Edwards Com r of Pensions
Enclosed you will find a power of Attorney executed by Elizabeth Hays to George S. Thompson as agent in the City of Wheeling - I suppose it to be necessary that the payment of it should be allowed through your Department - Please act upon it & return to me Yours &c
Met Edmiston

Pension Agency,
Whaling, May 23 d 1848
J. L. Edwards Esq Commissaire of Pensions Dear Sir,
I enclose for examination, copy return Elizabeth Hoyre, pension voucher for 12 months under acts of 3 d March 1843 and 1 st June 1844. Your early attention will oblige
Yours Resp. & c.
Yours Affec. Son
A. Newman Pension Agent

Report in the cause
Jacob Ayers -
a Perfidious
If there be a Jacob Held from Lewis. In is not Subtle

Jacob Ayre. Pension aged 76. years. Served two years -
Called at the office of Jacob Ayre on the 27 th June 1836 - I received from him the statement here following to wit - That he is 77 yrs old next August. That he served in the 8 th month's campaign in the western part of Pennsylvania for three or one half months. That he marched under Capt. John Harnis. whose company rendered service at Brandy wine & Red Bank. That on returning from this campaign to his place of residence (which was in Dauphin county) he lay sick all winter. was extremely ill - that eight or nine months (not certain as to time) after he served under McIntosh as before stated. he volunteered to go to Winchester Frederick county Virginia to guard the prisoners taken at the defeat of General Brant at Brandy town. and was in that service three and a half months. This is all the service he done whilst he lived on the east side of the Allegany Mountains - That when he marched in the 8 th month's campaign he was in his nine & twenty year of age. That when he left Hardy county and settled in Lewis (then Randolph) where he now resides. he was in his 26 th or 27 th year of age. (this was in the year 1783 or 1784.) That after his removal to Lewis county. for more than two years. he was out fighting against the Indians in western Virginia for eight months. - in this latter service don't recollect who was commander. but suppose it was Edward Sackman. he Sackman furnished the men with beef and corn meal. - Ayre further stated that Robt H. Smith wrote his declaration. that it was written at his Ayre's own house. Smith took it with him. don't recollect whether he Smith read it after it was written. but of one

thing he is emphatic: that the statement made to Smith of his revolutionary and other services is substantially the same. with that now given, and that he only refers to the services here related. That if his declaration claims for other or further services he has been prepared upon.
The two undersigned were present when the above statement was made to Smith. Eyed to W. G. Kinglton. on his Eyed revolutionary and other services. — after the statement was written and read to him. Eyed. he said it was all correct. June 19. 1834.
Stephen Goff M c R. Brisco
I the undersigned M c R. Brisco. at the request of W. G. Kinglton. do hereby state that two or three days previous to the one which John D. Smith called at the house of Jacob Eyed to write his declaration for a pension. I was at said Eyed's house and heard him relate to said Smith his (Eyed's) revolutionary and other military services. — on that occasion said Eyed gave precisely the same history of his military services which he has this day given to said Kinglton. and which is appended to this certificate and witnessed by the undersigned. — The undersigned distinctly recollects that said Smith brought to said Eyed's house a declaration already written. and when the old gentleman saw it. he distinctly remarked that he had only sworn to the substance. that he Smith should make from little amendment before he sent it on. — Smith told the undersigned that he had contracted with Henry Jackson (a son of Langdon) for procuring a pension for

Here, and that by the terms of the contract, he & his estate was to have fifteen thousand dollars, and all that he could get on and above fifteen thousand dollars for the first year.
Given under my hand this 14th day of June 1832.
John B. Braker
Mrs. Mrs. B. Braker is a daughter of Jacob Braker.
• 9/21/32
A very old and infirm man, hard of hearing - he seems to be an honest & frank man. I have no doubt about the statement given by him. I believe it to be strictly true.
All which is Respectfully Reported.
W. P. Linsley, Special Agt.

State of Virginia County of Lewis S S
On this the 4 th day of April Eighteen hundred and forty three Personally appeared before David J Haselden a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and state aforesaid William Clarke a President of the County and state aforesaid aged 73 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following statement That Elizabeth Powers was married to Jacob Hyre in the County of Hardy and state aforesaid he thinks by Publication and that they have been living together as man and wife in the County of Lewis and state aforesaid ever since it was a County and that he has known them as man and wife for fifty five or sixty years and that the said Elizabeth Hyre has Remained a Widow ever since the death of the said Jacob Hyre her Husband
William his Clarke mark
Sworn to and Subscribed the day and year above written before me
David J. Haselden Justice of the Peace
I further Certify that William Clarke is a man of good standing and that his statement is entitled to full Credit Given under my hand this the 4 th day of April Eighteen hundred and forty three
David J. Haselden Justice of the Peace

Virginia Lewis County 3 S.
We John Talbot Clerk of the Court of Lewis County certify that David S. Hamilton is a magistrate as within, and that his signature purporting to be his is genuine as far as I know.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 20 th day of April 1818
J. Talbot Clerk (the Court of Lewis County)

Aug 2 10 Sylvester Weston Va Aug 2 4
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L. G. Edwards Esq. Commission of Pensions Washington City
June new set of 7ms $2333
Full Name etc
93.32 11.66 104.98

Aug 27 10 Sylvester
Alston Va Aug 4
Free
L. Edwards Esq. Commission of Pensions Washington City
Yrs. obedt. Servt. Jno. M. [?] #2333
93. 32 11. 66  104. 98
Full Name pr.

Weston Va August 4. 1835
Dear Sir
At the request of Mr. Skyles I here enclose his original pension Certif- =icate it being in compliance with your request
Your Ob st Serv t R. P. Hander

Weston Va Mar 6 th 3
J. L. Edwards Esq Comm r of Pensions Washington City D.C.
Va 7097

Weston Va 3 Mar 6 th 3
Via 7097
J. L. Edwards Esq Comm. of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Weston Va
March 2, 1849
Mr. S. S. Edwards
Enclosed you will receive the declination of Mrs. Hays.
Yours &c
Mr. Edmiston

State of Virginia } Lewis County } ss
On this 11 th day of October 1848 personally appeared before me Adam Spitter a justice of the peace in and for the County of Lewis & State aforesaid Elizabeth Hyre a resident of Lewis County & State aforesaid aged ninety one years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 nd February 1848. granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Jacob Hyre who was a private in the army of the Revolution. and that she has been allowed & received a pension as such widow, under the provision of the acts of Congress of March 3 rd 1843, & 17 th June 1844, at the rate of Twenty Three dollars & Thirty Three Cents per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day & year above written Elizabeth Hyre Adam Spitter. J.P.
Test
John B. Bratton
Sophia Bratton
I do certify that the above named affiant is personally known to me, and she is the identical individual who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing affidavit & declaration.
Adam Spitter a justice of the peace for Lewis County State of Virginia

State of Virginia
Lewis county
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I John Morrow clerk of the county court of Lewis county, certify that Adam Spiller is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have here- unto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this first day of March in the year 1849
John Morrow clerk of Lewis county court.

1711 2
570 Stauley Av. Clarkburg W. Va.
Pension Dept. Washington D.C.
Kindly send me the Revolutionary record of Jacob Hyre (or Hire or Hieri) wife Elizabeth —, Residence during service Mass. or W. Va., not sure which. He was a pensioner at Buckhannon Upshur Co W. Va. Born about 1750 to 1755. His father, also Jacob Hyre of Hardy Co Va., also a soldier — I wish both histories please.
Mrs C. M. Cunningham

Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D. C. Sir; Will you do us the very great favor of ascertaining if the name of Jacob Hoge appears on the records of the Revolutionary war. in a History of Upshur Co. W. Va. we find the name among the census of Revolutionary pioneers of 1841. You will be conferring a very special kindness if you may give us this information; Respectfully
Mrs Jacob H. Heavner Buchannon
Upshur Co. W. Va.
Feb. 7-1910.

Avondale Park, Fla 4/18/1938
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Sir:—
Will you please send me the military record of the following Revolutionary soldiers:—
Engrs Christian Balsly, Capt Penna & Penna Militia ✓ John Balsly, fute, Capt Morris & Leicester Co, Penna ✓ John Balsly, fute, 4th Reg. Penna Continental Line ✓ Jacob Balsly, fute, York Co, Penna Militia ✓ Capt Jacob Ayre, Virginia Troops (Lewis Co.)
Respectfully—
St. H. HUNNINGS (S.V. HUNNINGS)

THE EXPONENT COMPANY
J. HORNOR DAVIS, President JAMES M. WHITE, Vice Pres. W. GUY TETRICK, Secy.-Treas. and Mgr
PUBLISHERS OF
THE CLARKSBURG EXPONENT PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING EXCEPT MONDAY
Book and Commercial Job Printing
CLARKSBURG, W. VA. April 13th. 1925.
United States Pension Office, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Please send me the military record of one Jacob Hyre, who in the census of Revolutionary Soldiers of 1840, was listed as "Jacob Hyse" and resided in Lewis County, Virginia, now West Virginia.
Thanking you in advance for any information you may be able to give me, I am,
Very truly yours.
W. Guy Tetrick.

Tombstone Data all steps returned
Apr 9-31
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WAR DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL WASHINGTON
4/4/21 19
MEMORANDUM TO:
Bureau of Navigation, Navy Department, Washington, D.C.
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Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, Treasury Building, Washington, D.C.
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The Surgeon General, Washington, D.C.
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Rev
In order that headstones properly inscribed may be furnished, it is requested that the "Service" of the decedents named on the enclosed applications be verified and returned as soon as practicable to this office.
The regulations provide that the name of the State from which the decedents came be inscribed on the headstones. It is requested that this information be given, and that any corrections be made in red ink on the form.
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The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
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The General Accounting Office, Washington, D.C.
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In order that headstones properly inscribed may be furnished for the graves of the decedents named on the enclosed applications, it is requested that you furnish this office the correct spelling of the names and complete designation of the organizations.

MRS. CHARLES CRESAP WARD 360 SOUTH CLOVERDALE AVENUE LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
11/10/33.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Sir:
Please send me data in re Jacob Hyer, Revolutionary pensioner, aged 83, living in Lewis Co. Va (now West Va), for use in D.A.R. membership.
Respectfully,
Horn L. Ward, Chairman Genealogies Eschscholtzja Chapter D.A.R.

314 Davis St. Clarksburg, W. Va. November 9, 1927
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Please give me record of Jacob Hyre , a Revolutionary Pensioner, who lived in what is now Upshur County, West Virginia, and formerly either Barbour, Lewis, Harrison, or Upshur County, Virginia.
Thanking you, I am
Yours truly,
Fred D. Harper

Bx 261 Belington, W. Va. Sept. 22, 1933.
Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C. Gentlemen:-
The census of pensions of 1841 shows that Jacob Hyre eighty-three, was a Revolutionary pensioner. Will you kindly send me his war record. Should also like to know from where he came to Upsher County, W. Va.
Thanking you, I am Yours truly, (Miss) S. R. Wilmoth

Eve
512 E. Main St
Madison, Indiana
September 15, 1938
Pension Bureau
War Department
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:
I am completing lineage for D.A.R. membership and require the pension record of Jacob Hyre (Hyre) who served in the revolutionary war in the Virginia militia and was placed on the pension roll in 1833.
they are of
Respectfully,
Martha Jean McKenna
Martha Jean McKenna (Miss)
Received SEP 20 1938
as

sion on file in this Bureau
A 7-1-1856
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1778 3 1/2 yrs Private Col. Washington Genl. Mifflin Pa.   1781 3 1/2 yrs Private Col. Washington Genl. Mifflin Pa.   Aug. 1781 3 1/2 yrs Private Col. Washington Col. Hopkirk "   after this was had stay under Capt. Jackson for about 8 mos.  
Battles engaged in, _____  Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____ ✓  Date of application for pension, _____  Residence at date of application, _____  Age at date of application, _____
Remarks: _____  _____  _____  _____  _____
Very respectfully,
_____  Commissioner.  Hardy's Va

A.G. 201 Hyre, Jacob (9-15-38) OED
1st Ind.
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War Department, A.G.O., Oct. 6, 1938. - To the Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C., Attention Miss Nevitt.
1. The writer has not been informed of this reference. 2. The name Jacob Hyre or Ayre has not been found on the records of Virginia soldiers in the Revolutionary War. 3. It is deemed proper to state that the collection of Revolutionary War records on file in this office is incomplete.
W. B. ADAMS Major General, The Adjutant General. By M. O. Holdridge

Rev. and 18 War Section.
June 17, 1925
W. Guy Tetrick "The Clarksburg Exponent" Clarksburg, West Va.
Sir:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 7356, it appears that Jacob Hyre was born May 25, 1757 in Hampshire County, Virginia.
While residing in said county, he enlisted in 1778 and served three and one half months as a private in Captain Robert Cunningham or Captain John Harris' Company, Colonel Van Meter's Virginia Regiment, and was in General McIntosh's Expedition to the Ohio Valley.
He enlisted in August 1781 and served three and one half months as private in Captain Jesse Berry's Company, Colonel Hopkinson's Virginia Regiment.
After this he was Indian Spy under Captain

Jackson and served about eight months.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 30, 1833, while a resident of Lewis County, Virginia, and he died there March 6, 1841.
Soldier married in August 1783 in Hardy County, Virginia, Elizabeth Powers. She was allowed pension on her application executed March 31, 1843, while a resident of Lewis County, Virginia, aged eighty-three years.
A large family of children are referred to, one married Henry Jackson, no names are stated.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

Aug
September 8, 1928.
Fred D. Harper, 314 Davis Street, Clarksburg, West Virginia.
Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 7856, it appears that Jacob Hyre was born May 25, 1757 in Hampshire County, Virginia.
While residing in said county, he enlisted in 1778 and served three and one half months as a private in Captain Robert Cunningham or Captain John Harriss' Company, Colonel Van Meter's Virginia Regiment, and was in General McIntosh's Expedition to the Ohio Valley.
He enlisted in August 1781 and served three and one half months as private in Captain Jesse Berry's Company, Colonel Hopkinson's Virginia Regiment.
After this he was Indian Spy under Captain Jackson and served about eight months.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 20, 1833, while a resident of Lewis County, Virginia, and he died there March 6, 1841.
Soldier married in August 1783 in Hardy County, Virginia,

Elizabeth Powers. She was allowed pension on her application executed March 31, 1843, while a resident of Lewis County, Virginia, aged eighty-three years.
A large family of children are referred to, one married Henry Jackson, no names are stated.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

April 9, 1931
War Department Office of Quartermaster General Memorial Branch Washington, D. C.
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section AWF:MLB
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 7856, that Jacob Hyre was born May 25, 1757 in Hampshire County, Virginia.
While residing in said county, he enlisted in 1778 and served three and one half months as a private in Captain Robert Cunningham or Captain John Harriss' company, Colonel Van Meter's Virginia regiment, and was in General Mc Intosh's expedition to the Ohio Valley.
He enlisted in August, 1781, and served three and one half months as private in Captain Jesse Berry's company, Colonel Hopkinson's Virginia regiment.
After this he was Indian spy under Captain Jackson and served about eight months.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 20, 1833, while a resident of Lewis County, Virginia.
He died in Lewis County, March 6, 1841.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner
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October 4, 1933
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Jacob Hyre-W.7856
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Miss S. R. Wilmoth Belington, Box 361 West Virginia
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Jacob Hyre.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W.7856, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Jacob Hyre.
He was born May 25, 1757 or in August, 1757 in Hampshire County, Virginia; the names of his parents not stated.
While residing in Hampshire County, Virginia, Jacob Hyre enlisted in 1778 and served as private in Captain Robert Cunningham's or Captain John Har-niss' company, Colonel Van Meter's Virginia regiment, went with General McIntosh down the Ohio River, helped to build Fort McIntosh at the mouth of Big Beaver Creek, length of service three and one half months. He enlisted in August, 1781 and served as private in Captain Jesse Berry's company, was stationed at Winchester Barracks under Colonel Hopkinson and was discharged November 22, 1781. He moved to Monongalia County, Virginia and from February, 1782 served as Indian Spy under Captain Jackson at various times until the fall of 1783, in all about eight months.
Jacob Hyre was allowed pension on his application executed, August 20, 1833, at which time he was living in Lewis County, Virginia. He died in

Lewis County, Virginia, March 6, 1841.
The soldier, Jacob Hyre, married in August, 1783 in Hardy County, Virginia, Elizabeth Powers. They were married by "Parson" Valentine Powers, no relationship to the widow stated.
The widow, Elizabeth Hyre, was allowed pension on her application executed, March 31, 1843, while living in Lewis County, Virginia, and gave her age, eighty-three years. In 1848 she continued to live in Lewis County, and then gave her age, ninety-one years.
They reared a large family of children, no names stated. In 1834 Henry Jackson and John B. Brake were both referred to as sons-in-law of the soldier, Jacob Hyre.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

November 22, 1933
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Jacob Hyre-W.7856 Philip Reger-S.7383 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. Charles Crespap Ward 360 South Cloverdale Avenue Los Angeles, California
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letters in which you request the records of the Revolutionary War pensioners, Jacob Hyer and Philip Reeger, both of Lewis County, Virginia (West Virginia).
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claims, based upon their service in the War of the Revolution.
Jacob Hyre-W.7856
Jacob Hyre (as the name appears in the claim) was born May 25, 1757 or in August, 1757 in Hampshire County, Virginia; the names of his parents not stated.
While residing in Hampshire County, Virginia, Jacob Hyre enlisted in 1778 and served as private in Captain Robert Cunningham's or Captain John Harniss' company, Colonel Van Meter's Virginia regiment, went with General McIntosh down the Ohio River and helped to build Fort McIntosh at the mouth of Big Beaver Creek, length of service three and one half months. He enlisted in August, 1781 and served as private in Captain Jesse Berry's company, was stationed at Winchester Barracks under Colonel Hopkinson and was discharged November 22, 1781. He moved to Monongalia County, Virginia and from February, 1782 served as Indian Spy under Captain Jackson at various times until the fall of 1783,

in all about eight months.
The soldier, Jacob Hyre, was allowed pension on his application executed, August 20, 1833, then a resident of Lewis County, Virginia. He died in Lewis County, Virginia, March 6, 1841.
Little Hawk Jacob Hyre married in August, 1783 in Hardy County, Virginia, Elizabeth Powers. They were married by "Parson" Valentine Powers, no relationship to the widow stated.
The widow, Elizabeth Hyre, was allowed pension on her application executed, March 31, 1843, while living in Lewis County, Virginia, and gave her age, eighty-three years; she was still living in Lewis County, in 1848 and gave her age, ninety-one years.
They reared a large family of children, no names shown. In 1834 Henry Jackson and John B. Brake were both referred to as sons-in-law of the soldier, Jacob Hyre.
John B. Brake & Sophia Brake
Philip Reger-S.7383
Philip Reger (as the name appears in the claim) was born in the year 1767 in Hampshire County, Virginia; the names of his parents not stated.
While residing in said Hampshire County, Philip Reger enlisted on the South Fork of the South Branch of the Potomac River, in the spring of 1782 and served two tours of three months each as a private in Captain James Simmeral's company of Virginia militia, and guarded the prisoners taken at the siege of Yorktown, at the Barracks near Winchester, Virginia.
The soldier, Philip Reger, was allowed pension on his application executed, November 6, 1832, then a resident of Lewis County, Virginia.
John Reger John Reger, brother of the soldier, was sixty-six years of age in 1834.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

November 12, 1938
Miss Martha J. McKenna 512 E. Main Street Madison, Indiana
BA-J/AWF Jacob Hyre W. 7856
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Jacob Hyre who served in the Virginia militia, and was a pensioner.
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, W. 7856, based on the military service of Jacob Hyre in the War of the Revolution.
Jacob Hyre was born May 25, 1757, or in August, 1757, in Hampshire County, Virginia. The names of his parents are not given.
While residing in Hampshire County, Virginia, Jacob Hyre enlisted in the year 1778, and served as private in Captain Robert Cunningham's or Captain John Harniss' company, Colonel Van Meter's Virginia regiment, went with General McIntosh down the Ohio River, and assisted in building Fort McIntosh at that mouth of Big Beaver Creek, length of service three and one half months. He enlisted sometime in August, 1781, served as private in Captain Jesse Berry's company, was stationed at Winchester Barracks under Colonel Hopkinson, and was discharged November 22, 1781. He moved to Monongalia County, Virginia and from sometime in February, 1782 served as Indian Spy under Captain Jackson, at various times until in the fall of 1783, length of this service about eight months.
He was allowed pension on his application

executed August 20, 1833, then a resident of Lewis County, Virginia. He died in Lewis County, March 6, 1841.
The soldier, Jacob Hyre, married the latter part of August, 1783 in Hardy County, Virginia, Elizabeth Powers. They were married by "Parson" Valentine Powers; it was not stated that he was related to Elizabeth Powers.
The widow, Elizabeth Hyre, was allowed pension on her application executed March 31, 1843, while a resident of Lewis County, Virginia, then gave her age eighty-three years. She continued to live in Lewis County, in 1848, and then stated that she was ninety-one years of age.
Jacob Hyre and his wife, Elizabeth, reared a large family of children, no names designated.
Reference was made in 1834 to the soldier's son sons, Henry Jackson, and John B. Brake. In 1848 John B. Brake, and Sophia Brake were of Lewis County, Virginia.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this widow, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and furnish the following data-
Elizabeth Hyre, widow of Jacob Hyre Certificate #4564 Issued March 26, 1849 Rate $23.33 per annum Commenced March 4, 1848 Act of February 2, 1848 Virginia, Wheeling Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

May 18, 1938
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Mr. S.V. Runnings Avon Park Florida
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Ensign Christian Balsly, two soldiers named John Balsly, Jacob Balsly, all of Pennsylvania and Captain Jacob Hyre, of Virginia.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited trained clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is impossible to comply in full with each request pertaining to soldiers of that war.
You are furnished herewith the records of Christian Balsley and Jacob Hyre.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.