Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8768, for William Walker Steerman, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Steerman William Walker
N 8768
or Stearman
Sturman
CONTENTS
Mary

1645 Kentucky
William W. Stearns of Gen in the State of Kentucky who was a Private in the Army commanded by Captain Duvall of the Regt commanded by Col. Rucker - in the Virginia line for 2 years from 1776
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 80 - Dollars - Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of Oct 1832 and sent to John David. Mansbaugh, Ky
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 120 - Semi-annual allowance ending 4 40 March 1833 160. -
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Lile Clerk Book D Vol. 9 Page 60

2197
Kentucky
Mary Steerman
widow of William W. Steerman
who was a Private
in the Virginia line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of December 1843 and sent to C. H. Trabue
Louisville Kentucky.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 173.
Pension at $100 per month at Frankfort Ky, up to 13 44 to H. G. A. Baldwin May 11. '44
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of 6. April 1838 from 4. Sep 1841, to 9. Nov 1841. Ag't notified 28 th Jan 1844
Date of death unknown

8009
Mr. Stearns
for 1776 private 2 years. $80.
John Barrit. Clerk Co.

8009
BRIEF in the case of William W. Steerman County of Green in the State of Kentucky (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 77  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and field Officers under whom he served.   Years. Months. Days.      In 17 enlisted and serv d 1781 again enlisted & serv d till the end of the Siege of Yorktown  2 6 — Private  in 5 th Va Reg t . Capt. H. Terrill Col. J. Parker. Capt. Robt. Adams 6 th Div. Col. Lynch   
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none mentioned 
 6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Campbell City Va 
 7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? one witness & traditional on Roll 
 8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? The Seal of the Clerk is not attached as required being on a separate paper from declaration I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned. 
T. Waugh
Examining Clerk.

State of Kentucky Green County, to wit on the 25 day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two personally, appeared in open Court before the judge of the Circuit Court holden for Green County now sitting William Walker, Sturman a resident citizen of Kentucky, in the County of Green aged 77 years the 9 day of October 1832 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 the 7. 1832, he states he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers and served as herein stated he enlisted for two years in the service of the United States under Capt Henry Service in the fifth Virginia Regiment commanded by Colonel Josiah Parker he enlisted in Campbell County Virginia where he then resided but was born in Westmoreland County Virginia but the date he does not at the date he does not recollect. he marched.

from D County to Williamsburg, from thence to Suffolk on James River, from thence to Norfolk, thence to Colham, thence he returned to Williamsburg, from thence to York River where he took Shipping and Sailed to the State of Pennsylvania, from thence to Wilmington where he with the army took winter Quarters and was stationed at that place until the winter ended, he then joined Washington army, and marched with a part of the army over the Delaware River and he believes he joined the main army again at a place called the White Horse, from thence he crossed a small river called Brandywine where the battle of Brandywine was fought, in which engagement the enemy was successful, from thence he marched to Philadelphia where he remained with the army at a place called Valley Forge during the winter, or until the 15 day of February at which time he was discharged which discharge he has lost, he then returned to Campbell County Virginia where he remained some little time, same time in 1781 he again enlisted in the Service of the United States for the term of six months under Capt. Robert Adams, in the 5 th Division, commanded by Colonel

Leitch, we marched below Williamsburg where he continued until the siege at York, had ended at which time he was again discharged. He States that he removed from the State Virginia Campbell County to Mercer County Kentucky where he resided about six years from Mercer he came to Green County where he has resided ever since.
He hereby relinquishes every claim to any pension or annuity whatever except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State whatever. Sworn to and subscribed this day and year aforesaid.
William A. his Stearns mark
W. W. Stearns affidavit

on this 27 th day of August 1832 Adam Mitchell appeared in proper person before the judge of the Green circuit court held for Green county in the state of Kentucky who being first duly sworn on his oath, makes a statement in relation to the services rendered by the applicant William W Steerman as follows That in the year 1775 or 76 he does not distinctly recollect said Adam Mitchell was at a muster in Campbell County state of Virginia where he saw said William W Steerman enlist for a term of two years in the continental army in a company commanded by Capt Terrell from whence the said Adam Mitchell states that the company was in which said Steerman enlisted was marched to the north and the said Steerman remained absent from home until the two years had expired after which time his term had expired said Steerman returned home to Campbell County Virginia
Sworn to and subscribed in the the day and year aforesaid
Adam Mitchell

At a circuit court commenced and held for the Green circuit at the courthouse in Greensborough on the 21 st day of August 1832 — On the application of William W Stearnan to be placed on the Pension list roll under the act of Congress passed the 7 th day of June 1832 who filed his declaration for that purpose and made oath to the same on a previous day of this court proff being made by Elias Barber and others as to the services of said Stearnan by report in his neighbourhood & Adam Mitchell's affidavit as to the services of said Stearnan being this day filed and sworn to by him. — It is ordered to be certified as this opinion in court that the said Stearnan was a Revolutionary soldier and served as stated in his said declaration — all which is ordered to be certified to the Secretary of War —
W. W. Stearnan Debit
I John Banit clerk of the Green circuit court do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings in the matter of the application of William W Stearnan for a Pension —
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of my said office this 6 th day of Sept r 1832 —
John Banit G.C.
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State of Kentucky Green County Set On this 27 th day of January 1842 personally appeared before me Randolph Robinson a Justice of the peace in and for said County Mary Steerman a resident of said County, and Widow of William W. Steerman deceased who was at the time of his death a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States, who being first duly sworn, doth on her oath make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress of the 4 th July 1836, or the benefit of the act of July 7 th 1838, or such other act as she may be entitled to the benefit of — she states that she is now Eighty seven years of age — that she was born in Bedford County State of Virginia on the 23 rd day of January in the year 1755, she has no record of her age, but is satisfied that her statement of it is correct — she further declares that she is the Widow of William W. Steerman deceased, who was at the time of his death a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States that the said William W. Steerman on the 8 th day of November 1832. obtained a pension of Eighty Dollars per annum, which he regularly drew up to the 4 th day of September 1841 — the pension certificate of her said Husband the said William W. Steerman, dated the 8 th day of November 1832 and numbered 1643, signed by Lew C. C. Secretary of War, and countersigned by J. L. Edwards, is now in her possession. and which certificate as evidence of her claim she files herewith as part of her Declaration marked (A). she further declared that

She was married to the said William W. Steerman in Campbell County State of Virginia on the 17 th day of December In the year 1779. with whom she lived until his death - and that her Husband the said William W. Steerman died in Green County Kentucky on the 9 th day of November 1841 - that she has not married again but is now the Widow of the said William W. Steerman deceased - she further declares that she was married to the said William W. Steerman as aforesaid, before the period of his last term of service as a soldier in the Revolutionary War - that after her marriage as aforesaid, and she thinks in the year 1780, (though of the date she is not certain) her Husband the said William W. Steerman performed a tour of service in the Virginia Militia, she was called out for a tour of three months as well as she recollects, but his services she thinks was only required a part of that time - after which he returned home - that, after the time of her Husband's last tour of service they resided in Campbell County Virginia after which, and to the best of her recollection in the year 1786 they moved from Virginia to Kentucky, and at the time of the death of her said Husband they resided, and had resided for many years previous thereto in Green County Kentucky, where she now resides - she has not applied for or received the arrearage of pension due to her Husband at the time of his death - she further states that by reason of age and bodily infirmity she is unable to attend court at the county seat of her county

for the purpose of making this declaration in open court - she hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension except the present and declares that her name is not on the pension roll of the army in any state - she files herewith in support of her claim the affidavits of Adam Mitchell and John Mitchell - sworn and subscribed The day and year first above written before me } R. Robinson J.P. } Mary her Steerman mark
State of Kentucky Green County set I Randolph Robinson a Justice of the peace further certify that Mary Steerman who has sub- scribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration is unable from age and bodily infirmity to attend court for the purpose of making a declara- tion in court - I further certify that I am well satisfied from my own knowledge and acquaintance, that said Mary Steerman of age, that she is the widow of Wm Steerman deceased, and that he was at the time of his death - and was in the fall of 1841 though the precise date I can not state - I further certify that said Mary Steerman is a woman of creditability and truth and the statements made by her on oath are entitled to credit - I further further that the blotches on this page were made by the falling of a bottle of ink in my presence - given under my hand this 27th day of January 1842 R. Robinson J.P.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section AWF:MLB
October 24, 1930
Mrs. A. Dunn 118 W. 4th Street Owensboro, Kentucky
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 8768, that William Walker Steerman was born October 9, 1755, in Westmoreland County, Virginia.
While residing in Campbell County, Virginia, he enlisted in 1776 and served in Captain Henry Terrell's company in Colonel Josiah Parker's Fifth Virginia regiment, marched to York River where they sailed to Pennsylvania, was in the battle of Brandywine and wintered at Valley Forge, length of service two years. He enlisted in 1781 and served six months in Captain Robert Adams' company in Colonel Lynch's Virginia regiment, and marched below Williamsburg where he remained until after the siege of York.
He moved from Campbell County, Virginia, to Mercer County, Kentucky, where he lived six years, and thence to Green County Kentucky.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 25, 1832, at which time he was living in Green County, Kentucky.
He died November 9, 1841 in said Green County.
The soldier married December 17, 1778 or 1779 in Campbell County, Virginia, Mary, who was born January 23, 1755 in Bedford County, Virginia. Her maiden name was not given.
She was allowed pension on her application executed

January 27, 1842, at which time she was living in Green County, Kentucky.
Their children were referred to but no names designated.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

7520.
Kentucky
Mary Steerman widow of William W. Steerman who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 9th Novr. 1841 of Greene in the State of Kentucky who was a Private in the Company, commanded by Captain Terrill of the Regt commanded by Col Parker in the Virginia line for 2 years.
Page 71
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky, at the rate of 50 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21st day of August, 1842 and sent to C. C. Trubee Frankfort Ky.
Whole amount due $400.
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Thomas Sampson Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 Page 225

4262

State of Kentucky Green County Set
Be it known that on this the 12 th day of September 1843, Personally appeared Mrs Mary Sherman a resident of the said County of Green as per above eighty eight years before the signing of this paper for of county and who after being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed the 3 rd day of March 1843 Granting Pensions to the widows of certain persons who served in the Revolutionary war to wit that she is the widow of William W Sherman who was a soldier in the Regular line of Virginia and served she thinks two years and six short time as a militiaman and On account of his said service he was granted a Pension under the act of Congress passed the 7 th June 1832 of $80. per annum and she on account of his said service has been granted a Pension under the act of Congress passed the 7 th day of July 1838 of $80. per annum and certificate thereof is dated "War Department" and the 21 st August 1843 and is now in her possession and she expects short- ly to receive the money thereon - And for a full history of the service of her said husband in said Army (That is the army of the Revolution) she will refer to the evi- dence contained in the papers composing the matter of the application of her said husband for the said Pension as filed by him. And for such other facts as are necessary in the investigation of her claim as are not contained in his papers she will refer to the evidence contained in her ap- plication for the benefit of said law 7 July 1838. She further declares that she is still a widow never having married since the death of her said husband
Sworn to and subscribed day and year aforesaid before me John G. Miller J.P. { her mark Mary Sherman

I the Just Subscribed Magistrate certify that the foregoing declarant is a Lady of no respectability and all her statements entitled to full faith and credit.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name this 12 th day of September 1843
John G. Miller JP
I also certify that there are true interlineations in the foregoing declaration which were done before signing.
John G. Miller JP
State of Kentucky Green County set
I John Banet Clerk of the Green County Court certify that John G. Miller before whom the foregoing declaration of Mrs. Mary Steiman was taken is an acting Magistrate in and for the County and State aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified and to all his official acts full faith and credit are due. And the foregoing signature purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this the 12 th day of September 1843
John Banet J.C.

State of Kentucky Graves County 3/3
11,133 On this the 3 rd day of June 1841 Personally appeared before me Leonard Maddox an acting justice of the peace in and for the County of Graves State of Kentucky Mrs. Mary Mollie Sturman a resident of the said County of Graves State of Kentu- cky and aged she thinks about eighty nine years of age who after being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath matter the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed the 9 th day of July 1838 entitled an act granting halfpay and pensions to certain widows, but that she is the widow of William Sturman who was a soldier of Infantry in the Virginia Continental Line in the army of the Revolution and she thinks served in said Line and in said army the term of Two Years and One tour - and declarant would further state that her said husband may have served as a militiaman some few days or weeks after his said tour in said Continental Line had terminated Declarant further states that her said husband on acco- =unt of his said service in the said Virginia Continental Line received a Pension of Eighty dollars per annum by virtue of the act of the 7 th June 1832 and which he re- =ceived until the 4 th day of September 1841 it being the Sep- =tember previous to his death which took place on the on the 9 th day of November 1841 -

She further declares that she is unable to state the names of the officers under whom the service of her said husband in the said Regular line was performed but would refer to the evidence composing the matter of the application of her said husband for the said Pension for the names of the officers under whom the service was performed by General Character and such other facts as are necessary in the investigation of her claim which are not herein after referred to. She further declares that her said husband was in the Battle of Brandywine if she is not much mistaken and resided she thinks in Campbell County when he entered the service and which County she thinks was originally Bedford County. She further declares that she during the past year made her declaration which she designed as her application for a Pension and which declaration and other evidence she presumes is now on file in the proper office in the City of Washington under the supervision of the proper officer and to the said papers she refers for the evidence in support of her marriage and such other facts not upon reference to as are necessary in the establishing of her claim to a Pension. She further declares that from the best of her recollection her said husband previous to the year 1790 removed to Kentucky and resided in Green County Kentucky at his death and had her resided her near fifty years old. She further declares that she was married to the said William Sturman on the 17 th day of December

seventy in Number and seventy eight it being just sixty four years ago on the 17 th day of Last December - and that her said Husband William Sturm died on the 9 th day of November 1847, that she was not married to her said husband previous to his service in the Virginia Continental Line had ter- minated. For which particular service his afore- said Pension was granted; but that the marri- age took place previous to the first day of Jan- uary 1794 (say) at the time above stated, also that she has never again married since the death of her said husband but still remains his widow - and now with the afore referred to facts, and while in de- cline of life the declarant respectfully asks that her claim to said Pension may be allow- -ed, and that a certificate of Pension may issue to her, and that it (the certificate) may be tran- -scripted to H. N. Trubee Esq. of Frankfort Kentucky -
Sworn to and Subscribed before } Molly X Sturm me the day and year aforesaid } mark Leonard Meigs Clerk
The Just Subscribed Justice hereby certify that the foregoing declarant Mrs. Molly or Mary Sturm is personally known to me and I know her to be the widow of William Sturm deceased late of the

County of Brown and who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States. For I myself was the Magistrate oftentimes before whom his acknowledgment to powers of attorney were made to persons to draw the money. I also certify that the aforesaid declarant is a Lady of some respectability and one whose statements in all matters ought to receive the fullest faith and confidence. I also certify that the above declarant is by reason of the want of physical strength wholly prevented from appearing in open Court. She is now confined to her room and bed and resides many miles from the County seat.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name this the 3 rd day of June 1843 - Leonard Mudd JP
Kentucky ss
I John Barret Clerk of the Green County Court certify that Leonard Mudd whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Certificate is and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace in & for Green County and State aforesaid and that his signature is genuine.
In In testimony whereof I hereunto sign my name and affix the seal of office this the 3 rd day of June 1843
John Barret Clk

State of Kentucky Green county S c to on this 25 th day of January 1842 before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared Adam Mitchell who being first duly sworn doth on his oath make the following declaration or statement in relation to the claim of Mary Steerman to a pension - he states that he has been well acquainted with said Mary Steerman who is about to make appli- =cation for a pension, from his childhood up to the present time, and that he said Adam Mitchell is now about seventy nine years of age - he further states that he knows of his own personal knowledge that said Mary and William W. Steerman were married in Campbell County Virginia, he was present and witnessed the marriage - he further states that said marriage took place some time in the year 1779, as to the month and day of the month he can not be certain but his best recollection is that said marriage took place sometime in the winter of the year 1779. he further states, that he knows that said Mary and William W. Steerman lived together as man and wife from the time of said marriage up to the time of the death of said William; that he said William W. Steerman was a revolutionary pensioner at the time of his death, and died in Green County Kentucky in November 1841 - and that the said Mary Steerman has not again married but is now the widow of the said William W. Steerman deceased, and from his knowledge and acquaintance with

The said Mary Steerman he believes her to be about 87 years of age - he further states, that he is satisfied that said William W Steerman was called out as a soldier after his marriage with said Mary, but cannot state how long he served after said marriage, his impression is that it was but a very short time, perhaps only a few weeks - sworn to and subscribed Adam Mitchell The day and year above written before me
Wm B Allen J.P.G.C.
State of Kentucky Green county set I Wm B Allen - a Justice of the peace in and for said county certify that Adam Mitchell who has sworn to and subscribed the foregoing affidavit, has been for many years a resident of this county, that he is a man of high Respectability and undoubted truth and the statements made in his said affidavit are entitled to full credit and reliance - given under my hand this 25 th day of January 1842 Wm B Allen J.P.G.C.

State of Kentucky Green county set on this 27 th day of January 1842 before the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said county personally appeared John Mitchell a resident of said county aged seventy years past, who being first duly sworn doth on his oath make the following statement in support of the claim of Mary Steerman. He stated that said Mary Steerman is the Widow of William W Steerman deceased - and that said William W Steerman died in Green county Kentucky in November 1841 and was at the time of his death a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States. He further states that he knows that said William W and Mary Steerman lived together as Husband and Wife in the State of Kentucky 52 years past, during which time he was well ac- =quainted with them and resided near them most the time - and some several years previous to his acquaintance with them in Kentucky, he saw them in the State of Virginia and knows that they were then living together as Husband and Wife. He further states that he is well acquainted with the children of said William W and Mary Steerman & from his knowledge and acquaintance with them he has no doubt their eldest child is now upwards of sixty years of age - and from his knowledge and acquaintance with said Mary Steerman he believes her to be now 87 years of age - sworn to and subscribed the day and date above written
John Mitchell before me R Robinson
J. P. G.
State of Kentucky Green county S.C. I Randolph Robinson a Justice of the peace in and for said county do further certify that said John Mitchell who has

has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing affidavit is a man of credibility & truth and that his said affidavit is entitled to credit and belief - given under my hand this 27 th day of January 1842 -
R. Robinson J. P. G. B.
State of Kentucky Green county set. I John Barrel clerk of the Green county Court, certify that William B Allen and Randolph Robinson are both Justices of the Peace duly commissioned and qualified, and both Members of the Green county Court and that the signatures to the foregoing affidavits and certificates purporting to be the signatures of said William B Allen and Randolph Robinson are genuine - and that full faith and credit are due and ought to be given to all their official acts, as such - In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 29 th day of January in the Year 1842 -
John Barrel
clerk of the court of green county
105523. Mary Steerman of William W. Kentucky

6008
FREE
Secretary of War Washington City
25
Abraham Lincoln Esq. President

When the Secretary acts upon this Declaration he will forward to me her decision
John Banta for W Sherman
Kentucky Grunton Ky Sept 6. 1832

Mary Steerman of William Kentucky
Suspended
See let. 12 th Feb: 1842 Hon. W. Green
Act 4 July 1836

William W. Steersman Rev: Acty June 32 to what time paid? Pen Offin. Feb 11. 32
Feb 11. 32 p.m. 4 Sept 1841 28

September 15 1843
Dear Sir
I herewith enclose you the declaration of Mrs. Mary Steeman of Green County Kentucky under the act of Congress passed the 3 rd day of March 1843 making application for a Pension under the s d act.
You will please enclose to me at Frankfort Ky the Certificate of allowance
I am Sir Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt G W Travers

Washington May 22 44
Sir,
Enclosed you will find the former contract of William Stewart Esq. His widow, Mary, I believe has papers upon your file,
I am respectfully Henry H. Sylvester
Henry H. Sylvester

10.133.
Mary Freeman Ky.
act 7. July 38 on Roll Va 5-Res advised 2300 per 80$
C.H. Crabbe Frankfort Ky.

Jan 5 th 1840
for I herewith enclose you the declaration of Mrs Mary Thurman of Green County Kentucky making her application for a Pension. You will please enclose to me at Frankfort Kentucky the Certificate of Allowance
I am Sir Very Respect your Obed Servt C W Folsom
Wm L Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City AD 6

Very  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8768
Mary Steerman Wid. of William Steerman Per. bar. line
Act: Mch. 31/73
Index:—Vol. 86 , Page 24
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1930 - C.A. 24 - His. to Mrs. C. Dunn case. 1932 - July 28 - " R. H. Steerman case

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
August 13 th 1844.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, The widow of William W. Starman, deed a Pensioner on the Roll of the Kentucky Agency, at the rate of Eighty Dollars and Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th Jan y 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1841, to the 9 th Nov. 1841.
Respectfully, yours,
W. L. P. [Signature]
Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS,
Present.

July 28, 1932
BA-J/ANT XXXXXXXXXXXXX William W. Steerman W.8768
Mr. R. K. Stearman Mora Missouri
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter requesting information in regard to William W. Stearman, a soldier of the War of the Revolution, from Virginia and Kentucky.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 8768, based upon the Revolutionary War service of William Walker Steerman (the name also appears Stearman, Sturman).
He was born October 9, 1755 in Westmoreland County, Virginia.
While residing in Campbell County, Virginia, he enlisted in 1776 and served in Captain Henry Terrell's company in Colonel Josiah Parker's Fifth Virginia Regiment, marched to the York River, where they sailed to Pennsylvania, was in the battle of Brandywine and wintered at Valley Forge, length of service two years. He enlisted in 1781 and served six months in Captain Robert Adams' company in Colonel Lynch's Virginia regiment, and marched below Williamsburg, where he remained until after the siege of Yorktown.
He moved from Campbell County, Virginia to Mercer County, Kentucky, where he lived six years, and thence to Green County, Kentucky.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 25, 1832, then living in Green County, Kentucky.
He married December 17, 1778 or 1779 in Campbell

County, Virginia, Mary, who was born January 23, 1755 in Bedford County, Virginia. Her maiden name is not given.
The soldier, William W. Steerman) died November 9, 1841 in Green County, Kentucky.
His widow, Mary, was allowed pension on her application executed January 27, 1842, then a resident of Green County, Kentucky.
Their children were referred to but no names stated.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON
July 1, 1932
IN REPLY REFER TO:
BApJ/AWF YOUR FILE REFERENCE:
R. K. Stearman Mora Missouri
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to William Stearman, a soldier of the Revolutionary War and to William Stearman, a soldier of the War of 1812.
The data given by you are not sufficient to enable this office to identify the records of those soldiers.
Please furnish as much as possible of the following data relative to each soldier: approximate dates of birth and death and places of residence at enlistment and after service.
When you reply please return these letters.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

MORA FEED STORE
R. K. STEARMAN, PROP.
FEED • FLOUR • SALT
MORA, MISSOURI
5-30-32
Bureau of Pensions. Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:- would you please give me the complete data on pension application of William - Stearman who served, in the Revolutionary war against England and also of William Stearman who served in war of 1812 against England. These were my Great, Great and Great Grand- father respectively. I want this information in order to complete a family tree I am working on. Of these are more than one William Stearmans in either case

PHONES: OFFICE 22 RESIDENCE 5303
MORA FEED STORE
R. K. STEARMAN, PROP.
FEED - FLOUR - SALT
MORA, MISSOURI
Would like very much to have their record also.
Would be willing to pay a reasonable fee on each record if it is the custom of the department to charge.
I understand there was a William Stearman wounded in 1812 war and  died in a Virginia Hospital in 1813 . Probably you have a compensation record of him which you could send me.
Yours truly R.K. Stearman
Mora, Mo.

MORA FEED STORE
R. K. STEARMAN, PROP.
FEED - FLOUR - SALT
MORA, MISSOURI
7-4-32 OK
Veterans Administration Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir: - In response to your letter of July 1 st 1932 in which you ask for additional data.
William W. Stearnan, born in Vir- ginia in 1755; Died 1841. I think he died in Kentucky. He enlisted in Virginia in the revolutionary war for two years from 1776 to 1778.
William M. Stearnan no cl. for 1812 war was born in either Kentucky or Virginia, enlisted in the war of 1812 in Kentucky in 1814 for a

MORA FEED STORE
R. K. STEARMAN, PROP.
FEED - FLOUR - SALT
MORA, MISSOURI
period of 6 months. Was discharged in 1815 and died in 1838 in Kentucky
There was also a William Stearman who enlisted in the war of 1812 in Virginia and died of wounds in a Virginia Hospital in 1813.
Would like very much to receive all the information on him as possible. Do not know his date of birth.
Full information on these three men will be greatly appreciated. Yours truly Richard K. Stearman Mora. Mo.

Greensboro, Ky. Oct-10-1930
Bureau of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Dear Sirs: -
Will you please send me the pension record of Wm Sturm in Green Co. Ky in 1840, age 85-
Thanking you, I am
Yours truly, Mrs A Dunn 118 North St., Greensboro, Ky.

May Steerman by Mrs.
proof of marriage only
Payments to be made at Lexington, Ky by the Pres t W. P. B. B. Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of - Kentucky.
Steerman Wm. Va. 12/8/18
Steerman Wm. Va. 12/8/18
Recorded by N. Rice Clerk, in Book D Vol. 9. page 65.
The Nth Gen H R
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Wm. Steerman
Steerman Wm. Va. 12/8/18

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the Law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, William W. Stearn of the State of Kentucky - who was a private in the Army 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 ————— 8 th day of November one thousand eight hundred and thirty-five.
Levi Woodbury Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards

Capt Henry Terrill
Col. Jonah Parker 5 th Virginia Regt