Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 38137, for George Lemon, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Lemon, George
S 38137
CONTENTS

1877
Letter to J. J. Gray 28 Sept 1839.
Virginia
George Lemon
of Albemarle in the state of Virginia who was a Soldier in the Company commanded by Captain Wallace of the regiment commanded by Colonel Buchanan in the Virginia line, for the term of 12 months . M. Roe
scribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 17 of August 1820
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 of Sept 1820 and sent to Henry Bowyer Esq Fauquier, Virginia
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1820  4.00 Semi anl. all'ce ending 1 March 1824  48.00
14.40 131.20 3.61 11.60 160.81
$52.50
{ Revolutionary claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. }
March 1 1820

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George Lemon, Va.
Henry Bowyer Fincastle, Va.
Recd. 28 Dec. 1822.
on roll page 385

Virginia St. David's County to Wit:
On the 9 th day of December 1822 Personally appeared me Combs of said County being a Court of record George Simon who being first duly sworn according to law, on oath, on his oath makes the following declarations (in pursuance to the provision made by the act of Congress of the 18 th of March 1818 and the 1 st of May 1820) that he the said George Simon in the year 1778 was enlisted into Continental Baltimore Battery Artillery in the 7 th Virginia Regiment at that time commanded by Colonel Langford or later. Buttermore then that enlistment was for the term of 18 months. That before the said term of enlistment expired he again enlisted during the War and continued without enlistment in the service until the Battle of Cowpens in the South Carolina in which action he was wounded and made a prisoner by the enemy & then was exchanged until the army was embarked I do hereby swear that I was at the time of my enlistment of the United States of the 18 th March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any other manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with an intent to diminish it, so as to bring myself within the provision of an act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons

engaged in the land and naval services of the United States in the War of the rebellion passed on the 18 day of March 1818 and that I have not, nor has any person on whom you are any property or security less or contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than is contained in the Schedule herewith annexed dated by me September -
I believe that I have nothing that is in my possession as a separate kind or account by reason of his age & infirmary to make a living that he has no other than I have Mark
I want to be substituted for the 9th Day of December 1873. Substitute of the name  Resubmitting  Scanned  Count
1822 Minutes of the Second Conference of the Free Will Baptist Association of the State of New Hampshire held at the house of Deacon John Goss in the town of Goffstown
Isaac Lemon knew but only some of the facts & said that he saw the said Geo. Lewis march out of Staunton under the command of Capt Adam Wallace who then had the command of a company of Continental soldiers that he never saw the said Geo. Lewis until some year after when he returned from Buford's Creek wounded which wound was then unhealed and that he is now without prospect of any amputation. Henry Porter knew but only some of the facts that he acted as Acting Lieutenant & Adjutant to a detachment of continental troops of the Virginia line which marched to South Carolina under

under the command of Col. Abraham Bunker and was defeated at a place called the Gungwa rock near the Blackwater settlement, that he knew the said George Simon to be a soldier in that detachment and has been informed since has reasons to believe that he was wounded and taken prisoner by the British troops at the defeat of our army, that he knows nothing of the length of his service in the army - all which is to the best of his knowledge, and this being a Court of record doth also certify that the said Jacob Simon is Henry Bunker an credible witness
I Henry Bunker Clerk of the Court of Session for the County of Fife do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and full copy of the record of the said Court, and that it is the opinion of the said Court that the amount in value of the property in said schedule is nothing
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said Court this 9 day of December 1822
G. Bunker Clerk

May 16, 1940.
Mr. Sam K. Leming Waldron Arkansas.
BA-J/ILL George Lemon S. 38137
Dear Sir:
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 38137, based upon service of George Lemon in the Revolutionary War.
George Lemon enlisted sometime in 1776 , in Staunton, Virginia, as private in Lieutenant Wallace's (later captain) company, Colonel Dangerfield's 7 th Virginia regiment, served continuously until Buford's Defeat in South Carolina, in which engagement he was wounded, taken prisoner and held to the close of the war.
George Lemon was allowed pension on account of his service in the Revolutionary War on his application executed December 9, 1822, at which time he resided in Alleghany County, Virginia, which county had formerly been a part of Botetourt County. He had resided in Botetourt County, Virginia, for many years. This soldier did not state the date and place of his birth, the names of his parents, nor his age. In 1823, his occupation was that of a carpenter; he stated then that he had no wife. It is not shown that he was ever married and no reference was made to children.
In 1823, Jacob Lemon stated before the Clerk of Court of Alleghany County, Virginia, that he saw George Lemon march from Staunton, Virginia, when he entered service and again after his return but did not state any relationship between them.
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 pensioner, you should address the Comptroller General, General

Accounting Office, this city, and furnish the following data:
George Lemon Certificate #19077 Issued September 23, 1823 Rate $8 per month Commenced August 18, 1823 Act of March 18, 1818 Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

38 137
INVALID.
Rev
File No. 98/157
George Lemmon Rev Rev
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index: Vol. 2 , Page 404
[Arrangement of 1870.]
June - 24 - 1904 - Mrs. Chas. S. Shand ha Mobile Ala.
1925 - Apr 23 - Hist. to Miss Alice Epperly - MMH
1930 - May 7 - Hist. to Mrs. H. F. Chumley EEL
1938 - Mar. 30 - Hist. to Clark G. Park, Sr. J.L.L.
1939 - June 15 - Hist. to Mrs. C. M. Albin - J.L.L.
1940 - May 16 - Hist. to Sam L. Lemning - J.L.L.

28 Sept 1839 J G Story G. C.
Record (198) page 491

War Department Pension Office
28 th Sept 1889.
Sir
The vouchers in the case of George Simon, are herewith returned. I regret to inform you that I cannot instruct the Agent to make the payment, as it would be a  in violation of the reg- ulations of this Department, - The Magistrate who executed the vouchers can supply the defect, and make that the intention was made by him, which have been furnished for his guidance.
I am Sir Very Respectfully Your Obed Serv t
J. J. Story Esq Richmond Virginia

Sept 28
Mr Evans
J. L. Edwards Esq Counl of Paving Washington

Rutland 26 Feb 39.
Henry
The agent here requested I shall send the enclosed to you to say it may be p d There is one word left out which does not seem necessary (See x Revolutionary) I saved the old man from this expense and will pay it
Truly Yrs
J. D. Fry

May 16, 1940.
Mr. Sam K. Leming Waldron Arkansas.
BA-J/ILL George Lemon S. 38137
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letters in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Abram Fine of Somerset County, New Jersey, also, information in regard to George Leamon who served from New Jersey and a George Lemmons who served from Augusta County, Virginia, and was a pensioner of Monroe County, that state. You state further that you desire to locate an Elizabeth Fine of New Jersey, who married one of your ancestors, and to establish connection between George Lemming of Holland who settled in Connecticut and served in the wars between 1758-1764, and G. T. Liming of New Jersey, and George Lemmons of Virginia, whose descendant spells his name Layman.
A search of the Revolutionary War records of this office has been made in your behalf and no claim for pension found based upon service of any Abram (Abraham) Fine, nor of any soldier with that surname who served from New Jersey or applied for pension while a resident of that state; nor has a claim been found based upon service of a George Lemon of New Jersey. The surnames Leamon, Liming, Layman and Lemon were searched under various spellings. The record of George Lemon of Virginia is furnished you herewith, in the hope that it may aid you in your research.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
This George Lemon-S. 38137- had never been sent to Mr. Sam K. Leming from this office. Another carbon in Leming file - Misc corr. - some file

June 15, 1939
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Mrs. C. W. Alwin 216 South George Street Charles Town, West Virginia
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Kesler who served in the New York artillery; the record of George Lemmons who served in that war in the Virginia line, and the Civil War records of Barney E. Layman and John Leonard of Virginia, and a soldier with surname Schaaf who served from New York.
Revolutionary War data furnished by the Veterans Administration are obtained from claims for pension and bounty land which have been made to the United States based upon service in that war.
The record has been found of only one John Casler or Cassler, of New York, and that of only one George Lemon. All spellings of those surnames have been used in the search of the records. The records of those two soldiers are furnished you herewith.
For information in regard to the Civil War soldiers cited by you, you should write to The National Archivist, this city.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

June 15, 1939.
Mrs. C. W. Alwin 216 South George Street Charles Town, West Virginia.
BA-J/ILL George Lemon S. 38137
Dear Madam:
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim-S. 38137, based upon service of George Lemon in the Revolutionary War.
George Lemon enlisted sometime in 1776, at Staunton, Virginia, as a private in Lieutenant Wallace's (later captain) company, Colonel Dangerfield's 7 th Virginia regiment, served continuously until Buford's Defeat in South Carolina, in which engagement he was wounded, taken prisoner and held to the close of the war.
George Lemon was allowed pension on his application executed December 9, 1822, at which time he resided in that part of Botetourt County, Virginia, which was incorporated in Alleghany County. He had resided in Botetourt County for many years. The soldier did not state the date and place of his birth, nor the names of his parents. In August 1823, his occupation was that of carpenter; he had no wife at that time. It is not shown that this soldier was ever married, and no reference was made to children.
In 1823, Jacob Lemon stated before the Clerk of Court of Alleghany County, Virginia, that he saw George Lemon march from Staunton when he entered service, also, that George Lemon was a permanent resident of Alleghany County, Virginia, but he did not state any relationship between them.
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 pensioner, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General

Accounting Office, this city, and furnish the following data:
George Lemon Certificate #19077 Issued September 23, 1823 Rate $ 8 per month Commenced August 18, 1823 Act of March 18, 1818 Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

March 30, 1938.
Claude A. Park, Sr. 1901 Mulberry Street Chattanooga, Tennessee.
BA-J/ILL George Lemon S. 38137
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of George Lemmon, born, probably, in Frederick County, Maryland, and resided later in Augusta County, Virginia, whose brother was Jacob Lemmon, pension claim, W. 3698.
The record of George Lemon is furnished herein as found in pension claim, S. 38137, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
George Lemon enlisted sometime in 1776, at Staunton, Virginia, as a private in Lieutenant Adam Wallace's (later Captain) company, Colonel Dangerfield's 7 th Virginia regiment, served continuously until Buford's Defeat in South Carolina, in which battle he was wounded, taken prisoner and held to the close of the war.
He was allowed pension on his application executed December 9, 1822, at which time he resided in that part of Botetourt County, Virginia, which was incorporated in Alleghany County. He had resided in said Botetourt County for many years. The soldier did not state the date and place of his birth, nor the names of his parents. In August 1823, he stated that he was by trade a carpenter, and he then had no wife. No reference was made to children, nor is it shown that he was ever married.
In 1823, Jacob Lemon stated before the Clerk of Court of Alleghany County, Virginia, that he saw George Lemon march from Staunton when he entered service, further, that George Lemon was a permanent resident of Alleghany County, Virginia, in 1823; he did not state any relationship between them.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name of person paid, and, possibly, the date of death of this pensioner, you

should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, this city, and cite the following:
George Lemon Certificate #19077 Issued September 23, 1823 Rate $8 per month Commenced August 18, 1823 Act of March 18, 1818 Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section EBL
May 7, 1930
Mrs. H.F.Chumley Decherd Tennessee
Dear Madam:
I advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to George Layman or Lemmon.
You are herewith furnished the history of George Lemon, the only soldier of that name found on said records:
From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.38137, it appears that George Lemon enlisted in 1776, in Staunton, as a private in Lieutenant Adam Wallace's (later Captain) Company, Colonel Dangerfield's Virginia Regiment, served continuously until Buford's Defeat, at which battle he was wounded, taken prisoner and held to the close of the Revolution.
He was allowed pension on his application executed December 9, 1822, while a resident of Botetourt County (that part which was later Alleghany County), Virginia.
At the date of his application, he stated that he had no wife and there is no other reference to family.
In order to identify the record of a particular soldier named McGee or Magee, in whom you are interested, the full name is essential with as much as possible of the following data pertaining to him: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow.
Very truly yours
Date of death not on file E. D. Church EDWARD D. CHURCH Acting Commissioner.
E. D. Church was then ill & d. May 9

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April 23, 1925
Alice Epperly Bluefield, Box 35 West Va.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 38137 it appears that George Lemon enlisted in Staunton in 1776 as a private in Lieutenant Adam Wallace's (later Captain) Company, Colonel Dangerfield's Virginia Regiment, served continuously until Buford's Defeat, at which battle he was wounded, taken prisoner and held to the close of the Revolution.
He was allowed pension on his application executed December 9, 1822 while a resident of Botetourt County (that part which was later Alleghany County), Virginia.
At the date of his application he stated that he had no wife. No other reference to any family.
Respectfully,
WILDER S. METCALF. Commissioner.

Waldron, Ark., April 23, 1940
Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
I respectfully request the service and family data of the following Revolutionary Soldier:
Abram Fine, of Somerset County, New Jersey, according to Stryker's list.
Remarks: My grandfather left the statement with us that his ancestor married Elizabeth Fine, of New Jersey, and I am endeavoring to trace her.
Very respectfully,
Sam K Leming Sam K. Leming
Vet 1st World War

Waldron, Ark., April 23, 1940
Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
I respectfully request your kind consideration to the following Revolutionary Soldier or soldiers if he is more than one:
/ George Leamon , Second Battalion, Second Establishment, Capt. Bowman's Company, Second Regiment, listed in Stryker's Secretary of State report, of New Jersey
Remarks: Aaron Leaming's diary as Chairman of Committee of Safety, published by Stillwell, explains that the surname varies Leaming, Leming, Liming, Lemmon and other misspellings. 1757
Will of William Liming, Sr., 1786, Upper Freehold, Monmouth Co. N.J. is witnessed by one G.T.LIMING .
However, immigrant George Lemming sailed from Amsterdam, Holland to New York 1753. Passenger list shows his former residence was at Lemington, Hampshire, Wales (a village dating back to 600 B.C.) He seems to have settled on Connecticut River near Hartford, and served in General Whitney's Brigade, French and Indian War 1758-1764 U.S. Census of Connecticut enumerates George Lemmin 1790. But the census consumed 18 months and a settler could have moved several times, or left behind him a tax, which was enumerated when the person could not be found. Which may account for G.T. Liming being in New Jersey 1786.
But George Lemmons enlisted in the Augusta County, Virginia Regiment, served in the north, and was captured at Charleston, S.C. and pensioned in Monroe County, Va. His present descendant, a lawyer spells the name Layman . I have his pension record. I desire, however, to ascertain if this was one and the same person.
Very respectfully,
Sam K. Leming Sam K. Leming
1st World War Vet.

216 South George Street, Charles Town, West Virginia. November 21, 1938.
The Veteran's Administration, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:
Will you please send me record of the following persons: ✓ John Kesler , (Kasler - Kaisler) Ninth Company of Light Artillery, in Revolutionary War. He enlisted Jan. 28, 1776. George Lemmons , who served in the Revolutionary War in the Virginia Line on Continental Establishment. Barney T. Layman , (Lemmon - Laman) who died or was killed in service in War between the States, 1861-65. He enlisted in Botetourt County, Va. John Leonard , of Botetourt County, Virginia. A soldier by the name of --- Schaaf , from Germany, 25th New York Reg. 1861- 1865.
Any information you may give me in regard to service of above persons, I shall greatly appreciate.
Sincerely yours,
Mrs. C. W. Alvin
Mrs. C. W. Alvin.

CLAUDE A. PARK, SR. 1901 MULBERRY STREET CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE
March 25th, 1938
Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Att: Rev. and 1812 Wars Section. File 3-1865.
Rev. service record is desired of GEORGE LEMMON : who probably, was born in Frederick County, Maryland and later a resident of Augusta County, Virginia. Above soldier was a brother of Jacob Lemmon, whose record appears in War pension claim W.3698.
I wish to verify the mother wife of above George Lemmon, which is presumably a "Miss Young"
Your usual prompt attention will be highly appreciated.
Very respectfully,
A handwritten signature in cursive that reads "Claude A. Park Sr." in dark ink.
CLAUDE A. PARK SR.

CABLE ADDRESS "MURADEC"
C. E. MURRAY
MANUFACTURER
SLACK COOPERAGE STOCK TIGHT & SLACK BARRELS
DECHERD, TENNESSEE, U.S.A. March 12 - 1930
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
ALL QUOTATIONS SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE, CONTRACTS TO FIRES, STRIKES, CAR SUPPLY AND OTHER CAUSES BEYOND MY CONTROL.
Dear Sir;
Will you please inform me whether or not George Sayman , of Virginia I think, or any of the Megee family of Kentucky were pensioners. I would also appreciate any information you could give me that would help in securing my D.A.R. papers.
Sayman, is the same as Lemmon or Lemmon, and I feel sure that Megee would be the same as M c Gee or Magee. Perhaps
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, THESE QUOTATIONS ARE FOR STRAIGHT CAR LOAD LOTS OF EITHER STAVES, HEADING OR HOOPS.

CABLE ADDRESS "MURAD E C"
C. E. MURRAY
MANUFACTURER
SLACK COOPERAGE STOCK TIGHT & SLACK BARRELS
DECHERD, TENNESSEE, U.S.A.
ALL QUOTATIONS SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE, CONTRACTS TO FIRES, STRIKES, CAR SUPPLY AND OTHER CAUSES BEYOND MY CONTROL.
you could give me this information. Thanking you very much Yours very sincerely; Mrs H. F. Chumbley
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, THESE QUOTATIONS ARE FOR STRAIGHT CAR LOAD LOTS OF EITHER STAVES, HEADING OR HOOPS.

Miss Alice Epperly President West Virginia State Society Memorial Ave. Bluefield, West Virginia
Commissioner of Pensions, Bureau of Pensions, War Department, Washington, D.C.
My dear Sir;
Have you any record of service in the American Revolution of the following three men of Virginia?
1, William Oney (Southampton) S. of W. 1835, Pen. 2, 114. 2, George Lemon (Allegheny) " " " 2, 38. 3, Christian Shank, (Morgan) " " " 2, 174.
Any data pertaining to these men or their families would be greatly appreciated.
Thanking you,
I am,
Yours truly, Alice Epperly, Box 35, Bluefield, W. Va.

254 North Conception Street
U. S Commissioner of Pensions.
Dear Sir -
Will you be so kind as to let me know if you have the names of any Leamon's or Maupin's who served in the Revolutionary War . I am sure Robert Leamon served & was at the surrender of Cornwallis . I have a copy from the Secy of War at Albermale Co Charlottesville Va from Order Genl Page 125 stating that Daniel Maupin was granted the right as a Revolutionary soldier to draw a

pension in 1832-1834. You will confer a great favor upon me if you will let me have an reference made to any man or the name of Lemuel or Mawpkin. Can you give me his Daniel Mawpkin's date of birth & death & where you died. Hoping to hear from you by return mail, as I am anxious to join the P.O. at free) and thanking you in advance for this kindness I am
This will be returned if there is any charge made
Very truly yours -
Francis Taylor Mawpkin Branchham
Address Mrs. Chas L. Branchham Mobile Ala.

Virginia
Allegany County, to wit, — On the 18 th day of August the Year 1893, personally appeared in Court of said for being a Court of record, George Lemmon, who being first duly sworn according to law, both on his oath makes the following declaration, — (in order to obtain the provision made by the Act of Congress of the 18 th of March 1878 & the 1 st of May 1890) that he the said George Lemmon in the Year 1776 enlisted with Lieutenant Adam Wallace in the 7 th Virginia Regiment at that time commanded either by Col o Hanger — field or Col o Buckner. His first enlistment was for the term of 18 months, — that before the said term of enlistment expired, — he again enlisted during the war, — & continued without intermission in the service until the period of Col o Buford's defeat in South Carolina, in which action he was wounded & made a prisoner by the enemy & was never exchanged until the Army was disbanded. —
I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18 th March 1878 & that I have not since that time, by gift Sale, or in any other manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with an intent to diminish it, so as to bring myself, within the provision of an Act of Congress, entitled "an Act to provide for certain persons, engaged in the land & naval services of the United States, in the war of the Rebellion, passed on the 18 th day of March 1878," & that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, or contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income, other than is contained in the schedule hereto annexed & by me subscribed. Schedule, — I have nothing. — That he is, by occupation, a Carpenter, but is unable by reason of age & infirmity to make a living. —

He has no wife.
His George X Lemon marks. —
Sworn to & subscribed in Open Court the 18 th day of August in the Year 1823. — Justices of the peace composing said Court. John Peringer, William Haynes, Michael Arrell, Stephen Hook & Charles Gallagher.
Jacob Lemon being first duly sworn deponeth & saith, — That he saw the said George Lemon march out of Starretton under the command of Capt Adam Wallace, who then had the command of a Compa- ny of Continental Soldiers, — that he never saw the said George Lemon, until some years after, when he returned from Buford's Defeat, wounded, which wounds were then unhealed, that he is now with- out property of any description, — That the said George Lemon has resided in the County of Bot- etourt for a considerable number of years, but at the division of said County of Botetourt, he was thrown into the County of Alleghany, that he has since resided in the said County of Alle- ghany, and is a permanent resident of said Alleghany County.
I, Oliver Callaghan, Clerk of the said County of Alleghany, do hereby certify, that the foregoing Oath & Schedule hereto annexed, are truly copies from the records of said Court, that it is the Opinion of said Court, that the amount in value of the property in said Schedule

Nothing. -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed my private seal this 18 th day of August in the Year 1823. -
Oliver Callaghan of Allegheny County