Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 38129, for John Lane, Connecticut

SERVICE
Conn. Cont. Va.
Lane, John
NUMBER
S 38/29
CONTENTS

Let to Rev G. Taylor 6 May 1831 Rev S. Taylor Dec 4/52
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John Lane
of Charles City in the State of Virginia who was a Private in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Willis of the Connecticut line, for the term of three years
scribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 5 th of July 1817
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th of Oct 1818 and sent to the Hon. Andrew Stevenson  Name of Representative
  Arrears to 4th of Apr 1820  $ 208.02    6 mi-anl. all'ce ending 1 st Mar 1824  48.    3/31 4/30      $ 256.02  
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. }
21 May 1820.

Virginia Roll. — John Lane, Act 18 th March 1818, Dies 14 th July 1823, Paid to his death. The arrears to his death $34.32 were drawn and receipted for by Elijah Brown, administrator. —

I John Lane of the City of Richmond in the State of Virginia do make this declaration which to the best of my recollection contains the truth. Viz. In the year 1776 I enlisted in the Continental line for 3 years and served in a Company commanded by Capt Lucas in Genl. Putnam's Brigade. I was in many of battles of the Revolution. Viz. at White Plains, at German Town, at Prince Town, at Trent Town, and at Savannah; and in the Battles of White Plains and at Savannah I was severely wounded; and at the latter place I was taken Prisoner; After being exchanged I joined the army and enlis- ted for during the war with Majr. Nelson of the Cavalry and continued in service until the end of the war and was honourably discharged at Hampton by which discharged Majr. Nelson. I am now very old, very infirm, and very needy, and entirely unable to get a support by labour and am dependant on the bounty of my friends and the aid of my Country for Subsistence. Given under my hand this 5 th day of July 1819
John Lane
Witness my hand to wit,
The above declaration seems to be the  the  same  one  as  the one as just recd of the bearer for the aforesaid County in due form. Given under my hand this 11 th day of July 1819
William Coxe

I William Price of the City of Richmond do hereby certify that I was an officer in the Revolutionary war, and that I know the above named John Lane and have reason to believe that the above statement given by him is in general correct and true and that he is certainly indigent and incapable of Labour.
Sworne to before me George Tucker District Judge of the United States for the Lower District of Virginia William Price Thirteenth day of December 1819 in the forty fourth year of the Independence of the United States 5 July 1819 Virginia S. Beckner
At a monthly Court held for Henrico County at the Courthouse on Monday the fifth day of July One thousand eight hundred and nineteen.
This declaration of John Lane a Soldier in the Revolutionary War was presented in Court and together with the certificate of William Price a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid and Ordered to be certified. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County this 5 th day of July 1819 in the 44 th year of the Commonwealth.
Hard B. Whillock Clerk

John Longes, Oath, Declaration and Schedule.
The Papers in this case will be transmitted to Supt. Elijah Benson at the City of Richmond Virginia
The Abolitionist has com- mitted an error in stating that Col. Willis commanded a W.H. Hark shire Regt. - but for some slight typo line cor- rectly, but in the following line as in the schedule admitted by the be. officer.
21 Sept. 1861.
Wm. C. Stevenson, of V o 14. & Regt.
Col. Elijah Benson Richmond Va.

ORIGINAL CLAIM.
District of Virginia ss.
On this Third day of April 1821, personally appeared in open court, being a court of record for the County of Henrico  John Lane aged ninety four years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress of the 18th March, 1818, and the 1st of May, 1820, that he, the said John Lane enlisted for the term of three years on the  day of  in the year 1776 in the State of New Hampshire in the company commanded by captain Asa in the regiment commanded by colonel Wills in the line of the State of New Hampshire on the United States continental establishment; that he continued to serve in the said corps until the expiration of three years when he was discharged from the said service, at the White Plains in the State of New York and re-enlisted and served during the war, when he was discharged from the service at Hampton in the State of Virginia by Major Robert Nelson of the Calvary whose corps he was attached and that he was in the Battles of White Plains, Brandywine, Red Bank, Red Bank, and Savannah where he was severely wounded and made that he was in the battles and that he has no other evidence, now in his power, of his said services, except what is here Exhibited
And, in pursuance of the act of the 1st May, 1820, I do solemnly Swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. (d) That he has no real nor personal Estate is by occupation a labourer but possesses no ability to pursue it in consequence of loosing the use of his limbs he has not walked for six years that he depends on the private charity of his friends for support, he stands in need of a pittance of his Country for Support Sworn to, and declared, on the 3rd day of April 1821. before
William Price
John Lane Mark
I, Edward B. Whittacker clerk of Henrico County Court do hereby certify, that the foregoing declaration and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is  dollars and  cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 6th day of April 1821.
E. B. Whittacker
Clerk of the Court of the County of Henrico

Richmond Va Feb 11th 1857
Dear Sir
I am anxious on my Wife's account to ascertain something about her father who for many years was a Pensioner. His name was John Lane (of the Revolutionary Service) and it is presumed that he was made a Pensioner under Act "March 18th 1818."
I found by your  the Circular that
That Rules of this Department forbid my giving such information respecting Military Service as is frequently sought. So. in any case. However, information is asked as to the Service of a particular individual, for the purpose of substantiating a claim not to be presented to the Executive offices at the seat of Government, and the Regt. Company and line to which the Claimant sit forth as well as the rank which he held. The necessary proof will be furnished if within the reach of the Department, and not incompatible with the regulations.
The object of the foregoing enquiring is to Establish his claim for Bount Land from the State of Virginia, containing the hope & belief that the John Lane referred to is the identical John Lane on page 30. Doc No 44 Smith's Report to Virginia Legislature 1834. 1835.

My impression is that the information sought by the borrowing engine will not conflict with the Rules & Regulations of your Dept. and that your known politeness while under the of this state will prompt a speedy reply. I have the honor to be Very Respectful.
To the Hon.
Tom O'Leary
Secy of Health
Wm Clarke
Comm. of Tensions
Washington D.C.
P.S.
My wife's Grand Father John Lane Died in this City some time in the summer of 1823.

June 5, 1934
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Mr. F.W. Sydnor 3320 North Avenue Richmond, Virginia
BA-J/SEL John Lane-S.38129
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letters of March 29 and May 26, in regard to the record of John Lane, whose wife was Ann Maria Lane, both of whom, by an Act of the General Assembly of Virginia, received pensions.
This office has no record of the pensions noted above.
The United States pension records of the Revolutionary War have been searched and the record found of one John Lane, of Richmond, Virginia, who died July 14, 1823, the date cited by you. His history is given below as found in pension claim, S.38129, based upon the service of John Lane in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of John Lane are not shown in the papers in the pension claim.
John Lane enlisted in 1776, in the state of New Hampshire, exact place not designated, served three years as a private in Captain Lucas' Company, Colonel Willis' Regiment, General Putnam's Brigade, was at the battles of White Plains, Trenton, Princeton, Germantown and Savannah, where he was severely wounded, nature of wound not stated, and taken prisoner, length of time held in captivity not stated; after his exchange, he re-enlisted for the war, and was discharged at Hampton, Virginia, by Captain or Major Robert Nelson, to whose corps of cavalry he had been attached.
He was allowed pension on his application executed December 4, 1819, at which time he was aged ninety-three years and resided in Manchester, Chesterfield County, Virginia. He had lived previously in Richmond, Virginia, and in 1821, in Henrico County, Virginia. There is no record of a claim for bounty land based upon his service.
John Lane died July 14, 1823, in Richmond, Virginia.

A daughter of John Lane is referred to; her name is not given nor is the name of soldier's wife shown. In 1851, a granddaughter, who was the wife of William Clark, was residing in Richmond, Virginia. Her maiden name and the names of her parents are not given and there are no further family data.
It is regretted that reply to your letter of March 29 could not have been made sooner.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

June 28, 1933
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John Lane-S.38129
Mr. Steph. Gutowski 1008 E. Marshall Street Richmond, Virginia
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request a copy of the Revolutionary War pension claims of John Lane and his wife, Anna Maria Lane; said John born in New England, died in Manchester, Virginia, and his wife, Anna Maria, died in 1810 in Richmond, Virginia.
A search of the Revolutionary War records has been made in your behalf and no claim for pension found which was made to the United States based upon service of John Lane or his wife, Anna Maria Lane, who has been referred to as "A Virginia Heroine". The pension to which you allude was possibly paid by the state of Virginia.
The Revolutionary War records of this office do show a claim for pension on file based upon service of a John Lane, of New England and Virginia, in whom you may be interested. His record is given below as found in pension claim, S.38129, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
John Lane enlisted in 1776, in the state of New Hampshire, exact place not designated, served three years as a private in Captain Lucas' Company, Colonel Willis' Regiment Regiment, General Putnam's Brigade, was at the battles of White Plains, Trenton, Princeton, Germantown and Savannah, where he was severely wounded, nature of wound not stated, and taken prisoner, length of captivity not stated; after his exchange, he re-enlisted for the war, and was discharged at Hampton, Virginia, by Captain or Major Robert Nelson, to whose corps of cavalry he had been attached.
He was allowed pension on his application executed December 4, 1819, at which time he was aged ninety-three years and resided in Manchester, Chesterfield County, Virginia. He had previously lived
most in future letter

in Richmond, Virginia, and in 1831, in Henrico County, Virginia. There is no record of a claim for his services in the war.
John Lane died July 14, 1833, in Richmond, Virginia. The date and place of his birth are not shown in the papers in the pension claim.
A daughter is referred to; her name is not given nor is the name of soldier's wife shown. In 1851, a granddaughter, who was the wife of William Clark, was residing in Richmond, Virginia. Her maiden name and the names of her parents are not shown and there are no further family data.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Assistant to Administrator.

June 27, 1932
BA-J/1831F
Mrs. D.A.Lehmann 105 North Granger Street Harrisburg, Illinois
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you refer to the article in the May, 1928 issue of the D.A.R. magazine, written by John Archer Carter, subject: "A Virginia Heroine", who was Ann Maria Lane, wife of John Lane, both of whom rendered service in the Revolutionary War and received pension from the state of Virginia, also, that your ancestor, John Lane, of Virginia, was born in 1729 and his wife, Mary, was born in 1733, whose record you desire or that of any John or James Lane of Virginia, or North Carolina, War of the Revolution.
A search of the Revolutionary War records has been made in your behalf and there is no claim for pension on file made to the United States based upon the service of either John Lane or his wife, Ann Maria Lane named in the above named article, or of a John Lane, of Virginia, who was born in 1729 and whose widow, Mary, was born in 1733.
The record of one John Lane, of Virginia, who was born about 1726 is furnished you herewith and may aid you in your research.
The record, if on file, of the particular James Lane in whom you might be interested, cannot be identified without some of the following data: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

The reason "Continental" is on jacket is because it is believed that it was Col. Saml. Taylor & he was Continental NY 776 & Comm. later & Va on jacket because we could not tell which Nelson it was under whom he served.
June 27 1932
It was probably
John Lane- S.38129
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Mrs. D.A. Leinen 105 North Granger Street Harrisburg, Illinois
Floyd J. Lane Cont. Drags
Dear Madam:
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, S.38129, based upon the military service of John Lane in that war.
John Lane enlisted in 1776, in the state of New Hampshire, place not designated, served three years as a private in Captain Lucas' Company, Colonel Willis' Regiment, General Putnam's Brigade, was at the battles of White Plains, Trenton, Princeton, Germantown and Savannah, where he was severely wounded, nature of wound not stated, and taken prisoner, length of captivity not stated; after his exchange, he re-enlisted for the war, and was discharged at Hampton, Virginia, by Captain or Major Robert Nelson, to whose corps of cavalry he had been attached.
He was allowed pension on his application executed December 4, 1819, at which time he was aged ninety-three years and resided in Manchester, Chesterfield County, Virginia. He had previously lived in Richmond, Virginia, and in 1821, was residing in Henrico County, Virginia.
He died July 14, 1823, in Richmond, Virginia. The date and place of his birth are not shown.
A daughter is referred to, her name and the name of soldier's wife are not given. In 1851, a granddaughter, who was the wife of William Clark, was residing in Richmond, Virginia. Her maiden name is not stated and there are no further data as to family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

Richmond, Va., 3320 North Ave., May 28th, 1934.
Mr. A. D. Hiller, Assistant Administrator, Veteran's Administration Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Under date of March 29th, the undersigned addressed your office with the request for certain information, per attached carbon copy of that letter, however; to date I have received no reply thereto, and shall appreciate being advised as promptly as possible.
In respect of the fact that I have received replys to my much more recent requests I fear the letter was misplaced for which reason I address you at this time.
Very truly yours,
F. K. Sydnor F. K. Sydnor.
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Richmond, Virginia, 3320 North Avenue, March 29th, 1934.
Mr. A.D.Hiller, Ass't. to Administrator, Veteran's Administration Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Sir:
Under Act 18 March, 1818, John Lane received a pension for services in the Army during the American Revolution of '76.
Information in hand (which is not official) states that in 1776 and 1777 he served in the Northern Army, at White Plains, Princeton, Trenton and Germantown, afterwards in the Southern Army, at Savannah wounded and taken prisoner. After discharged joined the army and enlisted for and during the war with Major Nelson of the Cavalry and continued in service until honorably discharged at Hampton by Major Nelson.
John Lane died 14th July, 1823.
By Act of the General Assembly of Virginia, 1807, he received a pension of twelve pounds per year thru 1811 and from 1812 thru 1816 received the sum of eighteen pounds.
By the same Act of the General Assembly, his wife, Mrs. Ann Maria Lane was voted a pension of thirty pounds per year, in respect of the fact that "in the garb and with the courage of a soldier (she) performed extraordinary services and received a severe wound at the Battle of Germantown." Mrs. Lane was paid thru 1810; which appears to be about the time of her death.
This couple had two children, John and Thomas Lane, the former died unmarried. Thomas the latter married Sally Kelly, at Mrs. Clash's in Henrico County, Va., and they had issue two children, in 1851 only one of these was living, Louisa the wife of William Clark.
One record shows that John Layne served in the Navy, while this may be the same man, it would not seem so in respect of the amount of time shown for service in the Army.
In addition to the pension to John Lane, your records may show a claim for bounty land either by his son or granddaughter.
I am very anxious to learn something of the early life of John Lane and Ann Maria, his wife, especially the place of their early residence, marriage, etc., and family.
Appreciating the kindness, I am
Very truly yours,
F. W. Sydnor F. W. Sydnor

Kindly return
Richmond, Virginia, 3320 North Avenue, March 29th, 1934.
Mr. A.D.Hiller, Ass't. to Administrator, Veteran's Administration Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Sir:
Under Act 18 March, 1818, John Lane received a pension for services in the Army during the American Revolution of '76.
Information in hand (which is not official) states that in 1776 and 1777 he served in the Northern Army, at White Plains, Princeton, Trenton and Germantown, afterwards in the Southern Army, at Savannah wounded and taken prisoner. After discharged joined the army and enlisted for and during the war with Major Nelson of the Cavalry and continued in service until honorably discharged at Hampton by Major Nelson.
John Lane died 14th July, 1823.
By Act of the General Assembly of Virginia, 1807, he received a pension of twelve pounds per year thru 1811 and from 1812 thru 1816 received the sum of eighteen pounds.
By the same Act of the General Assembly, his wife, Mrs. Ann Maria Lane was voted a pension of thirty pounds per year, in respect of the fact that "in the garb and with the courage of a soldier (she) performed extraordinary services and received a severe wound at the Battle of Germantown." Mrs. Lane was paid thru 1810, which appears to be about the time of her death.
This couple had two children, John and Thomas Lane, the former died unmarried. Thomas the latter married Sally Kelly, at Mrs. Clark's in Henrico County, Va., and they had issue two children, in 1851 only one of these was living, Louisa the wife of William Clark.
One record shows that John Layne served in the Navy, while this may be the same man, it would not seem so in respect of the amount of time shown for service in the Army.
In addition to the pension to John Lane, your records may show a claim for bounty land either by his son or granddaughter.
I am very anxious to learn something of the early life of John Lane and Ann Maria, his wife, especially the place of their early residence, marriage, etc., and family.
Appreciating the kindness, I am
Very truly yours,
F. J. Sydnor

May I have a copy of the Revolutionary war pensions of John and Anna Maria Lane.
JOHN LANE was born in New England died in Manchester Chesterfield Co Va.
Anne Maria Lane wife of John who lived in Richmond after the Revolution and died I think about 1810
Signature? Steph. Gutowski 1005 E. Marshall St Richmond Va.

MRS. D. A. LEHMAN 105 NORTH GRANGER STREET HARRISBURG, ILLINOIS
June Fourteenth
Pension Department Washington, D.C. Gentlemen:
In the May 1928 issue of the D.A.R. magazine I find the article "A VIRGINIA HEROINE". It tells of Ann Maria Lane, who fought in the Revolution as a man and was the first and only woman to receive a pension. Also her husband John Lane was a soldier and did valient service.
I have an ancestor John Lane and wife Mary from Virginia-John born 1729 and Mary born 1733 and I am anxious to have the records of these two from this article.
Will you please send me what information you have of them or any John or James Lane from Va. or North Carolina.
Thanking you for your kindness and past help, I am
Very Truly Yours
Herzl Lane Lehman

1932-June 28- Visit to Mrs D.A. Lehman Elk 1933-June 28- Visit. to Mr Eph. Sotoroski 1934-June 5- Visit Elk to F.H. Sydney - Elk
38 129  INVALID.
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John Lane  Rev Rev Mrs
Act: 18 th March 187
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 338
[Arrangement of 1870.]

James C. Heath Esq.
Conc. of Pensioners
Sir,
Mr. & Mrs. Clark are very estimable members of the Church of which I have the pastoral charge, I would not seek to establish any claim which they do not conscientiously believe to be just. In this case, they are confident, but lack the necessary evidence. Their circumstances in life, would attach great value to a small amount which they might realize from this source. I therefore resolved to avail myself of my acquaintance with you to ask your earliest attention to the accompanying letter without however, opinion respecting the case, as coming within the scope of your official charge.
Yours with cordial
Stephen Taylor
Nishawana Feb'y 13 th 1851

To what time has the pension of John Lane who was inserted on the Virginia Roll under the Act of March 18, 1818, at the rate of $86 per Annum been paid? If paid to the period of his death, please state to whom paid.
M. B.
Pension Office Dec. 3, 1852
Decr 14 th July 1823, and paid in full to his death. B. Bryan.
N. B. — The Books do not show to whom whom paid, but if im- -portant, we can refer back to the times of '23, and let you know. Yours obedt Servt B. Bryan
W. O. N. Ex. Pension Office

Will ch Bogan be so kind as to look at the inner letter, and be sure then see the kind of information required in the case of John Lane, Virginia Road Oct. 1878.
Yours Affecly N. W. M. Dec 3/82 3

Brimstone Nov. 27 th 1852
James E. Heath Esq. of the U. States Department
Dear Sir,
I would not trouble you with a letter but at the earnest request of a poor but very worthy widow of my flock, & with the concurrence of the Administrator of her husband's estate, Judson Crane Esq. who has written to you but thinks that his letter may have failed of its proper destination. The point of enquiry is 'Did Elijah Brown, as Administrator of John Lane, sometime about A. 1825-6 draw the pension which was due to John Lane at his death, for services performed as a soldier in the U. S. service? Lane is supposed by his daughter to have belonged to the Cavalry under Genl. Nelson, but certainly received a pension & as the said Elijah Brown never settled up his administratorship, so it does not appear what application he made of the money — If he drew that money, how much? If you can give early

attention to this subject you will again confer a great favor, & I would here grate- fully acknowledge your kindness in so promptly replying to former communication. Yours with the highest regard
Stephen Payton

United States of America District of Virginia to wit: §
On this fourth  December day of November 1819 before me the Subscriber one of the judges of the United States for the District of Virginia for the said District personally appeared John Lane aged ninety three years resident in Manchester Chesterfield County in the said District, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth on his Oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War." That he the said John Lane enlisted for the term of three years on the 10th day of March in the year 1776 in the state of North Carolina in the company commanded by Captain Lucas, 4th Regiment commanded by Colonel Willis, in the Brigade under General Putman on the continental establishment, that he continued to serve in the said Corps or in the service of the United States until the expiration of said three years, during which time he was made a prisoner at Savannah, that after his release he re-enlisted & served during the war when he was discharged from the service in Hampton Virginia by Captain Nelson of the cavalry whereon Corps he was attached, and that he was in the Battles of the White Plains, Savannah Bernan Town Brundon & Trenton, and was severely wounded at Savannah when made prisoner, and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support, and that he has no other kind care now in his power of said services — Sworn to and declared before me the day and year aforesaid
John Lane
Tucker Judge  mark as aforesaid I hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction in said John Lane did serve in the Revolutionary War

revolutionary war, as stated in the preamble of the act, against the Common Enemy for the term of some months at one time, on the Continental establishment and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary of the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid Act of Congress - I am also satisfied that he needs the assistance of his country for support - and refer the Secretary of War to the Deposition of William Price of the City of Richmond this day sworn to before me and hereto annexed. Given under my hand & seal at Richmond in the District aforesaid this fourth day of December 1809. in the forty fourth year of the Independence of the United States.
J. P. Tucker