Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 5,615, for William Jennings, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va. Sea Service
Jennings William
S. 5615
carded
CONTENTS

D.B. Duncan. Mch. 16/58 Same July 16/59 Same Apr 9/60 Same June 16/60
D, Aug. 21, 1932
47.18 Virginia
William Jennings of Elizabeth Co. in the State of Virginia who was a Sailor in the vessel commanded by Captain Barron of the by in the Virginia State Navy line for three years aboard the "Patrick" Va Sea Service
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 96 Dollars 25 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of Jan- uary 1837 and due to Joseph Leigh Esq Present
Arrears 4th of Sept. 32 - $144 - Semi-annual allowance ending 4th of Sept 32 - 48 -
$192.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. H. Wilson Clerk, Book D. Vol. 8 Page 102

Elizabeth City County Court 23 d August 1832, Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the Seventh of June 1832.
State of Virginia
Elizabeth City County S.S.
On the 23 d day of August 1832 personally appeared before the County Court of Elizabeth City aforesaid William Jennings a resident of said County and State in the eighty first year of his age, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That he enlisted in the year 1777 as a Seaman on board of the Patriot under the command of Captain Richard Barron and remained continually in service in that vessel till the arrival of the French fleet under Count De Grasse, a short time before the siege of Little York. Captain Barron then put him on board the French 74 called the Northumberland as a pilot, where he continued till after the arrival of that ship at Martinique to which port the Northumberland sailed after Little York surrendered to the com- bined American and French forces. At Martinique he was discharged with a letter from the Commander of that ship whose name he has forgotten to Count Rochambeau re- questing him to pay him said Jennings for his services, but on his return home in the Schooner Sally of Matankin belonging to Col o Brucker of the Eastern Shore he was taken prisoner by the Chatham a British fifty gun Ship Commo- dore Douglas when being fearful that if known as a pilot he might be compelled to act in that capacity on board the Chatham or some other armed vessel belonging to the enemy, he destroyed that letter. He was removed from the Chatham to the Old Jersey prison ship at New York where he was detained four months. He was discharged from the prison ship through the interposition of a Mr. Denvs a British Commission- er with whom he became acquainted while Denvs was a prisoner on board the Northumberland of which he Jennings was the pilot as above stated. He returned to Virginia just before peace in his health and as soon as he was able to perform duty he reported himself to Captain Barron who still commanded the Patriot and was again received on board that vessel as a Seaman in which capacity he served till after the proclamation of peace. He hereby

relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Wm Jennings
The said court doth hereby declare their opinion to be that the above named applicant was a revolutionary seaman and served as he states -
I Westwood S Armistead clerk of the Court of Elizabeth City County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of William Jennings for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of office this 27th day of August 1832
Wm Armistead clerk

Council Chamber 21 st Nov 1783
I do certify that William Jennings is entitled to the proportion of Land allowed a Sailor of the State Navy who has served three years
The undersigned
Benjamin Harrison
”
The foregoing is a copy of an order of Council in pursuance of which a military warrant No 1949 for 100 acres of Land issued to the said Jennings on 22 nd Nov 1783
Sealed, my hand & seal of Office
W President off Virginia
Dec 13 1832.

M. M. G. Am
January 2, 1926
Mrs. Hazel M. Kohlorgan Curren Terrace Norristown, Penna.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 5615 it appears that William Jennings enlisted in 1777 and served as seaman under Captain Richard Barron on the ship "Patriot" in the Virginia State Navy until a short time before the Siege of Yorktown, when he was placed as pilot on the French ship "Northumberland" from which he was discharged at Martinique; while returning on the schooner "Sally" he was taken prisoner by the British ship "Chatham", placed on the prison ship "Jersey" at New York and held four months. He then returned to the "Patriot" under said Captain Barron and served thereon until peace was declared.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 23, 1832 while a resident of Elizabeth City County, Virginia aged eighty years. He died August 21, 1838.
There is no data on file as to his family.
In order to obtain the date of the last payment of

pension and the name of the person paid, you should apply to the Record Section, Civil Division, General Accounting Office, 1800 E Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. citing all of the following data: " William Jennings, Certificate No. 4718, issued January 26, 1833, rate $ 96 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Virginia Agency".
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

September 5, 1923
Mrs. P. J. Gantt 557 West 134th St., New York City.
Madam :
I, have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 5615 it appears that William Jennings enlisted in 1777 and served as seaman under Captain Richard Barron on the ship "Patriot" in the Virginia State Navy until a short time before the Siege of York, when he was placed as pilot on the French ship "Northumberland" from which he was discharged at Martinique; while returning on the schooner "Sally" he was taken prisoner by the British ship "Chatham" placed on the prison ship "Jersey" at New York and held four months. He then returned to the "Patriot" under Captain Barron and served thereon as seaman until peace was declared.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 23, 1833 while a resident of Elizabeth City County, Virginia aged eighty years. He died August 21, 1838. There is no family data on file.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of William Jennings a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. Y. 5615
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.  LENGTH OF SERVICE.  RANK.  OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.  STATE.    CAPTAIN.  COLONEL.      1777  1  Seaman  Richard Barron.  on ship "Patriot" Va  Navy     on which he served until a short time before the siege of York when he was placed as pilot on the French ship "Northumberland" from which he was discharged at Martinique, and while returning from Martinique on the Schooner "Doll" was taken prisoner by the British ship "Charlotte", was placed on the prison ship Jersey at New York and released after 4 mos; when he returned to the "Patriot", Capt. Barron and went to them as seaman until peace was declared. Battles engaged in, not stated. Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated. Date of application for pension, Aug 23 1832. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Elizabeth City Co. Va. Age at date of application, 80 years. Deed Aug 21, 1835. (from A B) Remarks: No family data.    
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev.
INVALID.
Navy
File No. 5615
William Jennings Sailor
Act: June 7, 1832.
Index: Vol. 84, Page 102.
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1914. Feb. 18. Hist to Mrs. Ollie
B. McKeever. M.B.H.
1916, Mch 9: History to Mrs. J.H. Baker. MARK
1923. Sept. 5 - Hist. to Mrs. P.J. Gant - minutes
1926 - Jan. 7 - Hist. to Mrs. Hazel M. Hollingsworth - minutes

Rev Sec
Mr. P. H. Baker, 1101 First Street, Louis- ville, Ky, desires to know something of the record of great-great grandfa- ther James Lynch who served in the Revolutionary War, Continental line, 3d, 11th, and 7th Virginia Regiments. Can in- formation be furnished, at once, as to coun- ty from which enlistment was made, age at time of enlistment, and as to bounty warrant application. Are there any records also of my grand- 99 father, William Jennings, as to service as Naval lieutenant, commissioned from Virginia. Information on both instances to establish record for application to Daughters of American Revolution.

Norristown, Pa.
November 23, 1925.
U.S. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
I am tracing my lineage for application to membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution.
My kinsman, William Jennings, enlisted as seaman in 1777 under Capt. Richard Barron. I do not have a very well established record of his service, and what I have is not verified as completely as it should be.
My papers say that he was a pensioner and that his claim was
allowed August 23, 1832.
Can I verify this thru your office?

To whom was the claim allowed? And where were they living while the pension was being paid? When did the pension cease?
In what capacity does your record show that William Jennings served? My papers say that he was a Captain but do s not give any verification of that position.
How can I find that out?
My ancestor enlisted from his home in Fauquier Co. Virginia. He served in the Virginia Navy.
Any information that you will be able to give will be so gratefully appreciated; and any fees necessary to investigating this inquiry, or for copying records which I greatly desire, will be cheerfully paid.
Cordially and Sincerely yours, (Mrs) Hazel Moran Kohlmorgan, Curren Terrace, Norristown, Pa.

Southland Club
WALDORF ASTORIA HOTEL MRS. PLEASANT JORDAN GANTT, PRESIDENT 557 WEST 124TH STREET NEW YORK CITY TELEPHONE: 5780 MORNINGSIDE
Bureau of Pensions. Washington - D. C.
557 W 124
July 19-1923
✓ Wm Jennings Mariner Virginia State Navy Elizabeth City Virginia - was pensioned Jan 26 - 1833 was put on 1831 - age 83 - Will you kindly give me beneficiaries of this man - and greatly oblige.
I am Regent of the Knickerbocker Chapter - Daughters of American Revolution N.Y. Hoping you will give this attention as early as possible
Sincerely Mrs P. J. Gantt.
Pension also of Thomas Jennings - Corp. Vol 3 Pensioners in A. C. June 1818 - Paid $378.39 died 1834 (I think).
James Jennings A.C. Mil - Buncombe Co. 240 - 1833 77 yrs of age.
not paid my 2 mos. out etc.

1844 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY Washington  Daniel Boone William Jennings - Va. in Rev. War - Va. Ky - Va. 1750-1820 - 70 years old  William Jennings - Va. ad. 32 - 1780 - 1812  William Jennings - Va. ad. 32 - 1780 - 1812  William Jennings - Va. ad. 32 - 1780 - 1812

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Winter Haven Florida
February 16 th 1914.
Friend
Mrs. Ollie Ballinger McKeen Winter Haven, Florida.
To
Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Subject - William Jennings, pension for service in the Revolutionary War.
Will you kindly inform me if William Jennings of Virginia, who served as Captain in the Army of the Revolutionary Army was a pensioner? If so, state the fee necessary to secure a statement of his military history and I will remit at once.
I wish to make application for member- ships in the Daughters of the Revolution.
Very truly
(Mrs.) Ollie T. Ballinger McKeen.