Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 8868, for Parker Lucas, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Lucas, Parker
S 8868
CONTENTS
Carded

See letter to P. Agt. of Lancaster, Derby H o Oct. 29. 1835
Died 27 March 1835.
Order to pay the letter to J. J. May 9. Jan'y 1838
12.228
Virginia
Parker Lucas of Giles Co. in the State of Vir- who was a Pri in the Com commanded by Captain Wood of the Reg commanded by Col. in the Virginia line for State Troops & etc
Inscribed on the Roll of Virg at the rate of 30. Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9. day of April 1838 and sent David Frederick Col. Giles Co. Virg
Arrears to the 4th of March 33. $ 60.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept. 33. 15.00
$75.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by E. D. Ruccon Clerk, Book 60 Vol. 64 Page 16

Parker Lucas
Virginia
No 11812,
Alma of 9 mo 6
General — $30.
Cape Book 7a
from 1717 —

BRIEF in the case of
Parker Lucas  in the State of Virginia  (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? 76 years  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.     Summer In 1777 1 3 " Indian Sty Gen. Capt Thomas Smith   1778 " 3 " " Capt Lucas   1779 " 3 " " Capt Wood  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Montgomery  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Testimony witnesses in part & traditionary  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
C. Little Examining Clerk.

State of Virginia So.
On the 28 th day of September 1839. Personally appeared in Open Court before the Justices of the Court of Giles County Now Telling Parker Lucas a resident of the County of Giles 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 (Parker June 7 th 1839) —
That in the summer of 1777 he entered the service of the United States as he believes under Capt Thomas Buck in the then County of Montgomery, who then commanded a Company of soldiers for the protection of the frontier settlers of the County of Montgomery from the depredations of the Indians — and was stationed at Hatfield's fort, and in that Company he performed the duties of Scout or Spy, that he continued in that Company, served for three months — when he was again called into the service of the United States in the year 1778. under the command of John Lucas (Capt.) and stationed at a place, known by the name of Robertson bottom on New River at which place he served three months — And in the year of 1779 he was again called into the service and stationed on Red Bank (under the command of Captain Michael Wood) at a place called & known by "Woods fort" at which place he performed three months service, from which place he was called upon to go to the Head Minn Kyura then from falling into the possession of the British forces — from the Head Minn he was marched to the Monocian Town in North Carolina as a guard to the waggon loaded with lead for the use of the Army of the United States and was in service at the Head Minn as a guard to the lead waggon — when he was discharged which discharge he has lost
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 or agency of any State
Parker Lucas
Sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid —

Col Christian Snidow being sworn in Open Court, Stated that he knew that the said Parker Lucas had served three months under Capt Thomas Bark, he also stated that he knew that the said Parker Lucas assisted in guarding some lead wagons from the Lead mine for some six or seven weeks - the time not particularly recollected. He further stated that the said Lucas served about three months at "Hatfield's fort."
Thomas Farley being also sworn in Open Court stated that he knew that the said Parker Lucas served at Calcutson's bottom under Capt Tho Bark, the length of time not recollected. 36th Division Snidow & Thomas Farley
And the said Court do hereby declare their Opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was an indian spy and served as he stated, - And the Court further certifies that Col Christian Snidow Sen: & Tho Farley, who have referred to the foregoing Certificate, are residents of this County, & are Credible persons, that their statements are entitled to Credit -
I David French clerk of the County Court aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Parker Lucas, for a pension -
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 26 th day of September A D, 1832 of the Common wealth The 57 th Year
David French Clk

July 14, 1931
Honorable Hugh L. Shott House of Representatives Washington, D.C.
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section EPL
My dear Mr. Shott:
Reference is made to your letter of July 11, 1931, with citations attached relative to pensioners Parker Lucas and Robert Wilson, of the Revolutionary War.
It appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.8863, that Parker Lucas enlisted in Montgomery County, Virginia, in the summer of 1777, served three months as a scout and Indian spy in Captain Thomas Bark's Virginia Company and was stationed at Hatfield's Fort.
He enlisted in 1778, exact date not stated, and served three months in Captain John Lucas' (no relationship to soldier shown) Virginia Company and was stationed at Culbertson's Bottom on New River.
He enlisted in 1779, exact date not given, and served three months in Captain Michael Woods' Virginia Company at Woods Fort; from there "was called upon to go to the lead mines" and guard them from the enemy, and from the lead mines marched to North Carolina as a guard to the wagons loaded with lead for the use of the army, length of the last named service about six or seven weeks.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 23, 1832, while residing in Giles County, Virginia, and aged seventy-six years.
He died March 27, 1835.
It is not stated that soldier was ever married.
* * * * *

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
Aug. 13, 1924.
William B. Snidow, Pearisburg, Va.
Sir:
I have to advise you that it is not the practice of this Bureau to furnish typewritten copies of papers in Revolutionary War pension claims, If you desire photostat copies of the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 8868, of Lucas 2 Parker of the Virginia Troops, the same will be furnished you at the rate of fifteen cents a page, with twenty-five cents extra for certification, if that is desired. The number of pages to be copied is two.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Respectfully,
Wayo Haymaker
Acting Commissioner.

Dear
Robert L. Gray.
I am sorry to trouble you so often - but the agent here compels me -
Leah is another claim he urges for apprehension before the next pay day
Truly Yours J. I. Fox

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Parker Lucas , which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

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

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
† QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡ QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
☞ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Parker Lucas No Act 7 June 1832
To What time last paid
Pension Office
9 Jany 1838
To No 4 Sep 1833
U/A

Rev War
8868
INVALID.
File No. 8868
Parker Lucas
Pri Rev War
Act: June 14 32
Index: Vol. 1st , Page 230
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1924 Aug. 13. Mrs. B. Snidow ad. of cost of copies aw 1904 Aug. 28. Copies of Mrs. B. Snidow, Ad. 1931 July 14 - Deist. to Hon. Hugh S. Shett. E.E.

HUGH IKE SHOTT
5TH WEST VIRGINIA DISTRICT
COMMITTEES:
MINES AND MINING CIVIL SERVICE ACCOUNTS PRINTING
OFFICE: ROOM 216, HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
C. J. FARRINGTON SECRETARY MISS ELIZABETH BOND ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
July 11, 1931
Mr. E. W. Morgan, Director of Pensions, Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Morgan:
With further reference to my recent request, I am enclosing herewith your letter with a notation that may be valuable in locating these records.
Thanking you very much for your attention to this request, I am
Yours very truly,
A handwritten signature in cursive script that reads "Hugh Ike Shott".
Hugh Ike Shott, M. C.

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
BUREAU OF PENSIONS July 3, 1931
WASHINGTON
Soldier Subdivision
Hon. Hugh Ike Shott House of Representatives
THIS LETTER REFERS TO YOUR FILE NUMBER:
IN REPLY REFER TO:
My dear Mr. Shott:
In reply to your enclosed letter, it may be stated that this office has been unable to identify any claim for pension filed in behalf of Parker Lucas or Robert Wilson, mentioned by you.
If you will furnish information as to the company and regiment in which each soldier served, a further search will be made and you will be advised of the result.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Director
JTA hal
The 8th Annual Report of the Va. State Library has the following Parker Lucas (Giles) Secretary of War 1835, Pen. 2, 140
Robert Wilson (Monroe) Secretary of War 1835, Pen. 2, 172.
This means "Report from the Secretary of War in relation to the Pension Establishment in the United States" Vol. 2, Washington 18
1835

M 233
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
Aug. 20, 1924.
Chief Rev. Sect. Division.
Sir:
I have this day received from W.B. Snidow M.O. No. 37689 for $ 100 , requesting post office address as per letter herewith.
Copies marked for Finance Div. noted Aug 28, 24
Respectfully,
O. J. RANDALL
Chief Finance Div.
W.C.L.

Request for Photostating (To be prepared in duplicate)
M 6
Ex. cut
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CLERK
Job No. 0248 Date Aug. 23 24
Subject Parker Lucas Rev. 88565-
1 copies of 1 pieces consisting of 2 pages to be (No.) (No.) (No.) forwarded when completed to the REV. WAR SECTION Division
Remarks: .....
Approved:
W.H. Wilson
Chief REV. WAR SECTION
Chief clerk.

WILLIAM B. SNIDOW ATTORNEY AT LAW PEARISBURG, VIRGINIA
AUG 13 1924 BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Aug. 15 th 1924.
Hugh Haymater, Esq., Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Please find enclosed money order for fifty five cents for which send me copies of the papers in Revolutionary War Pension Claim of Parker Lucas (I note in your letter you had the name reversed). You say there are two pages.
Very Truly Yours,
W. B. Snidow

IN REPLY REFER TO
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section 3-1865
aw
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON
Aug. 13, 1924.
William B. Snidow, Pearisburg, Va.
Sir:
I have to advise you that it is not the practice of this Bureau to furnish typewritten copies of papers in Revolutionary War pension claims, If you desire photostat copies of the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 8868, of Lucas Parker of the Virginia Troops, the same will be furnished you at the rate of fifteen cents a page, with twenty-five cents extra for certification, if that is desired. The number of pages to be copied is two.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
respectfully,
Hayo Haymaker
Acting Commissioner.

WILLIAM B. SNIDOW ATTORNEY AT LAW PEARISBURG, VIRGINIA
July 21 st 1924.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
I want a copy of the records of the claim for a pension of Parker Lucas who I believe was a soldier in the Revolutionary war in the Virginia militia.
I prefer a typewritten copy to photo.
Please let me know the cost and the way you prefer remittance.
Yours very truly
W.B. Snidow
decla - 2 pages

Pension Office Official Business.
Commissioner.
By
David Hamilton S.C. to 32 Charles G. Brown May 20th - 1867 Mr. Cole Feb 11 1867
James E. Heath, Esq. Commr of Pensions.

11/24 40 100 14 Dec
No Wray John S.
J Edwards Esq Comt of Pensions Washington D.C.

Richmond Va Oct 28 th
1873
The Hon Lewis Nap. Secretary of War, War Department Washington City D.C.
Oct 4 1872 Va.

In his aff ce in case of William Lucas
72 _____ 3 73 _____ 3 74 _____ 3 77
William Lucas his aff ce in case of William Lucas