Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 35517, for James Lane, Virginia

SERVICE
Lane, James
NUMBER
S 35517
CONTENTS

11174 16. 174 Indiana & Kentucky
James Lane
Louis County in the state of Kentucky who was a 2nd Lieut in the regiment commanded by Colonel Silson of the Virginia ne, for the term of Three years
scribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 19 th of October 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 st of May 1819 and sent to Adam Bratty Esq. Judge  Washington Kentucky
Arrears to 4th of Nov: 1819 48 3/4 $ 36.38 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 1 st Sept 1819 $ 48 $ 84.38
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Transf. to Indiana March 15. 1821 from 4. March 1821.
Due after 30 Dec 1825 to Joseph Lane on letter to Agent Joseph Lane June 24 1829. to J. Lane Nov 5 1829.
Date of death not given

Application for a transfer
State of Indiana } Rush County - }
On the thirty first day of January 1827 before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Rush personally appeared James Lane who on his oath declares that he is the same person who served in the army of the Revolution as Quarters Master Sergeant in the ninth Virginia Regiment that his name was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of Kentucky from whence he lately removed, that he now resides in the state of Indiana where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable in future, and that his reasons for removing to the state of Indiana was to live near his children two of his sons having moved to this State previous to his coming here -
James Lane
Sworn and subscribed to before me this thirty first day of January 1827 -
David Lane
Justice of the Peace -
State of Indiana } Rush County - }
On the thirty first day of January 1827 before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Rush personally appeared Joseph Lane who on his oath declares that he is well acquainted with the

above named James Lane who made the foregoing affidavit, that he well knows that he is the same identical James Lane described in the above affidavit, and that he knows the said James Lane above described was on the Pension Roll of the State of Kentucky, and has heretofore received his pension in that State—
Joseph Lane
Sworn to and subscribed before me this thirty first day of January 1827—
Daniel Lawrence Seal
Justice of the Peace
State of Indiana
Rush County— } I Daniel Lawrence a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Rush aforesaid do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Joseph Lane who has made the above affidavit, and that he is a man of truth and veracity, and that full faith and credit is and ought to be given to his testimony— Witness my hand and seal this 31 st day of January 1827—
Daniel Lawrence Seal
Justice of the Peace

State of Indiana } Rush County - } Robert Thompson clerk of the Rush Circuit court, within and for the county aforesaid do hereby certify that Daniel Lauman Esquire before whom the foregoing affidavits were made of James Lane and Joseph Lane, and who made the above certificate and was then acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid and that full faith and credit is and ought to be given to all his acts as such Justice of the Peace, and that the signature purporting to be Daniel Lauman Esq: attached to the affidavits aforesaid, and the certificate aforesaid is Genuine - In Testimony whereof I Robert Thompson clerk of the said Rush Circuit court, has hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office - This 5 th day of January February A.D. 1827-
Robert Thompson Clerk

19 th October 1818 James S  ... Declaration for Revolutionary Service.
(Certified) P. 1. D. 1. 1777 and Served in Col o G. Brown's Regt. Verg a Line - Penn a S t Fall
On roll
Double & Realty Indp.
Admitted.
Fees Paid

First Judicial District Sec
James Lane, aged sixty-nine years, this day appeared before the undersigned, sole Judge of the First Judicial District, in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and made the following declaration, upon oath, in order to obtain the pension made by a late act of Congress, in favor of certain officers and soldiers of the revolutionary war, to wit:
That he is a citizen of Lewis County within the Commonwealth and Judicial District aforesaid. That in the fall of the year 1777, at Union Town Pennsylvania, he enlisted in an Independent company, commanded by Capt. James Hana, for the term of three years, or during the war, which said company was raised by the State of Virginia to be stationed at the mouth of the great Kanawha, and was ordered to go to

Pitt the same fall, from which time the company was attached to the 9 th Virginia Regiment, on continental establishment commanded by Colonel John Gibson. That he served in said Regiment in the capacity of Quarter Master Sergeant during the remainder of the war, at the close of which he obtained a discharge at Fort Pitt, which was signed by Genl. Lincoln. That he was in several skirmishes with the Indians but in no other battle. That he has never received a pension, and that he is now incapable of doing any laborious work; That he is in reduced circumstances and needs the assistance of his country for a support.
James Lane

I, Adam Beatty, sole Judge of the Land is Circuit court, within the district aforesaid certify that the foregoing declaration of James Lane was duly sworn to before me, on this day. I further certify that it was proved to my satisfaction by the oaths of John Campbell and Saml. Crimwell that the said Land served in the Regiment of Col o John Gibson, upon continental establishment, for the term of three years, and upwards. It was also pro- ved to my satisfaction by the oath of Saml. Wilson that the said Lane is in very reduced circumstances and needs the assistance of his country for a support. Given under my hand as Judge, this 19 th of Octo- ber 1818.
Commonwealth of Kentucky. Lewis County Set. J. Beatty.
I, Joseph Robblett of the Circuit Court for the Circuit and County aforesaid - do hereby certify that Adam Beatty Esquire before whom the foregoing declaration was made of taking and certifying the same. And still as the acting and Sole Circuit Judge in the first Judicial District in the State of Kentucky including the Circuit and County of Lewis duly Commissioned and sworn in officer and that to all his official as such full faith and credit is due and ought to be given - as well in Courts of Justice as elsewhere In testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand and affixed the Seal of Office for the Circuit aforesaid this the 28 th day of October 1818. In the 27 th year of our Commonwealth. J. Robblett.

The Commonwealth of Kentucky. Lewis County.
On this 17 th day of July 1870. Personally appeared before the subscribed Judge of the first Judicial District in Kentucky and now sitting in Open Court in Lewis County being one of the citizens of the first Judicial District and a Court of Record (James Lane, aged) seventy two years and a Resident of said County of Lewis. Who being first duly Sworn according to Law. Doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows -
He enlisted on the 8 th day of July 1777. at the place called Union Town in Pennsylvania, with Captain James O'Hara, who commanded an Independent Company raised by Virginia State to be stationed at the mouth of the Great Kanawha. He enlisted to serve during the War with Great Britain - In May 1778. part of said Company and part of the ninth Virginia Regiment were sent down the Mississippi with a cargo of Continental provisions to assist with the Spaniards, for Clothing for the Troops at Pittsburgh. He the said Lane went on that expedition and exchanged their property at Arkansas for Clothing. The detachment returned to Pittsburgh about September of that year - (O'Hara resigned). Genl. Lord being in Command there - and the Company of O'Hara - said Lane, being one was attached to the ninth Virginia Regiment commanded by Col. John Gibson upon Continental Establishment. Said Lane was then made Quarters Master Sergeant. to said Regiment and continued to act as such until

We was Regularly discharged at Pittsburgh on the 26 th of July 1783. The said Lane was on different campaigns against the Indians. First under Genl. Hand against the Guyahogo Town which they failed to reach on account of high water. Secondly against the Muncel Town under Genl. Broadhead Col d Gibson himself being along. The said Lane is now on the Pension List, and has a Certificate dated the 19 th day of October 1818. N o . 11.174. The date of his original Declaration he cannot precisely Recollect, but it was under before the General Judge then of the present district. And the said Lane do Solemnly Swear that I was a Resident Citizen of the United States, on the 18 th day of March 1818. and that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale or any manner disposed of any property or any part thereof with intent thereby 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 the 18 th March 1818. 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.
  One Cow worth $14 Two Buckets & Piggins $1.00   Two year old heifer 8 Five Chains axe & Hoe 5.25   Ten head of Sheep 6 Sundry Dresser ware 10.00   One Saw & 10 Shovels 12 Boots saddle Bridle & Bell 5.00   Two Tables 6 Meal Tray Sifter Barrels 3   Pot metal 8.50 Sundry articles worth 3   Pot Travel Tongs & Griddle 4.75   Spinning wheel & Reel 4.50 add 66.25   Two Boxes linen & Hay 2.50 Total $908.50 c s   $66.25 James Lane 

This is all. (Profess or own as a true State of necessary Clothing and Bedding excepted). I have followed the occupation of a School master, ever since I left the service of my Country in its struggle with Great Britain and my discharge aforesaid -
I have no family except a wife about twenty years of age, and three family of her time laid up by infirmity and sickness - Having raised six children who are all married and settled to themselves - The said Lane, declares that he is very infirm and unable at present to attend to his occupation of School teaching - and that his circumstances are so indigent as to render him unable of supporting himself without the assistance of his Country.
Sworn to and declared before the undersigned Solo Judge of the Lewis Circuit Court this 18 th day of July 1820.
James Lane. Kentucky. Lewis County Set.
At a circuit court continued and held for Lewis County, at the court house thereof in the Town of Clarksville on Tuesday the 18 th day of July 1820. James Lane, this day came personally into Court, and made oath to his written Declaration, which is ordered to be filed. And it is further ordered that it be certified to the Department of War, that the Court is of opinion the value of the said Lanes Property is ninety Dollars, and fifty Cents, according to his schedule filed.
A Copy Teste Robt. C. L. T. C.

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Set.
I Joseph Robb Clerk of the Lewis Circuit Court, Do hereby certify that the foregoing Oath and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the Record 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 Ninety Dollars and fifty cents.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court on this 30 th day of March in the Year 1822 and in the 29 th Year of the Commonwealth aforesaid.
J. Robb Clerk
James Lane Declaration vs a Devisian
Copy Examined 1820.
J. Robb Clerk
11174 Sep 1819

Copied E.E.L. hist. 9/19/37 November 2, 1933.
Mrs. Margaret C.L. Bonhomme 901 North Seventh Street Vincennes, Indiana
BA-1/ad James Lane S.35517
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to soldiers of the Revolutionary War, Jacob Lane, James Lane, Johnathan Purcell and soldiers with the surname Langford or Lankford.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited trained clerical force available for furnishing such information it is impossible to comply in full with each request pertaining to soldiers of that war.
The Revolutionary War records of this office fails to show a claim for pension or bounty land on file on account of the services of Jacob Lane as described by you, all spellings of the names searched.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.35517, based upon the military service in that war of James Lane.
James Lane enlisted July 8, 1777, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, for three years, in Captain James O'Hara's Independent Company, which company was raised by the State of Virginia to be stationed at the mouth of the great Kanawha River; he was in Indian expeditions and in several skirmishes with the savages: in May, 1778, part of said company and part of the Ninth Virginia Regiment "were sent down the Mississippi with a cargo of Continental provisions to barter with the Spaniards for clothing for the troops at Pittsburg". James Lane went on this expedition and returned to Pittsburg about September following, when his company was attached to the Ninth Virginia Regiment, commanded by Colonel John Gibson, soldier was appointed quartermaster sergeant and served until July 26, 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 19, 1818, at which time he was aged sixty-nine years and resided in Lewis County, Kentucky. He stated that he was a school teacher.

In 1820, James Lane stated that his wife was aged about seventy years and that they had reared six children, all of whom were then married. He gave no names of wife or children.
In 1827, James Lane had moved to Rush County, Indiana, to be near his children, two sons having moved to Indiana. In same year, one Joseph Lane made affidavit in Rush County, Indiana; no relationship to the soldier was shown.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of James Lane are not shown.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of soldier, you should address the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data: "James Lane, Certificate No. 11174, issued May 31, 1819, rate $8.00 per month, commenced October 19, 1818, Act of March 18, 1818, Indiana Agency".
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

James Lane, for liquors.
Edw. Ely Hon. John D. Sleeper L. L. R.
Recd. 28 Feb. 1827.
J. Green

Washington 27 th Feb y 1827
Sir Enclosed you have some affidavits in relation to the removal of James Lane a Pensioner from the State of Kentucky to the State of Indiana — I hope they may prove satisfactory to obtain his transfer — He is poor and it is very desirable he should receive his pension —
Yours respectfully
John Test

May 18, 1937
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BA-J/EL
James Lane-S.35517
Ann Elizabeth Amos 620 W. Perkins Street Rushville, Indiana
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of James Lane, who served as quartermaster sergeant in the Virginia Line and received a pension in 1819 while living in Rush County, Indiana.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.35517, based upon the military service of James Lane in that war.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of James Lane are not shown.
James Lane enlisted July 8, 1777, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, for three years, in Captain James O'Hara's Independent Company, which company was raised by the state of Virginia to be stationed at the mouth of the great Kanawha River; he was in Indian expeditions and in several skirmishes with the savages: in May, 1778, part of said company and part of the 9 th Virginia Regiment were sent down the Mississippi with a cargo of Continental provisions to barter with the Spaniards for clothing for the troops at Pittsburgh." James Lane went on this expedition and returned to Pittsburgh about September following, when his company was attached to the 9 th Virginia Regiment, commanded by Colonel John Gibson, soldier was appointed quartermaster sergeant and served until July 26, 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 19, 1818, at which time he was aged sixty-nine years and resided in Lewis County, Kentucky. He stated that he was a school teacher.
In 1820, James Lane stated that his wife was aged about seventy years and that they had reared six children all of whom were then married. He gave no names of wife or children.
Only Capt James O'Hara could find no pension record. said he about the miss kept action.

In 1827, James Lane had moved to Rush County, Indiana, to be near his children, two sons having moved to Indiana. In same year, one Joseph Lane made affidavit in Rush County, Indiana; no relationship to the soldier was shown.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, James Lane(S.35517), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city and cite the following data:
James Lane Certificate No.11174 Issued May 31, 1819 Rate $8 per month Commenced October 19, 1818 Act of March 18, 1818 Indiana Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
Q 1 May 21, 1924.
Carrie L. Lindley, 514 East A St., Hutchinson, Kans.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 35517, it appears that James Lane enlisted July 8, 1777 in Captain O'Hara's Independent Virginia Company and served until the fall of 1778, when he was transferred to Colonel John Gibson's Virginia Regiment and served as Quartermaster Sergeant and was discharged July 26, 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 19, 1818, while a resident of Lewis County, Kentucky, aged sixty nine years.
In 1820, soldier referred to his wife, aged seventy years, her name is not on record. He stated that he had raised six children, all of whom were married in 1820, no names are given.
In 1827, he was living in Indiana and stated that he had two sons living there, no names mentioned.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Oct. 18, 1939
Veterans Administration Washington 19, D. C.
Dear Sir: Do you have any records of pensions or application for pensions of the following revolutionary soldiers from Indiana? Jacob Lane , Jane Lane who was a Quartermaster Sergeant, died and was buried in Indiana also Johnathan Purcell . Who their dependents were and where they are buried .
Also anyone by name of Langford or Lankford from Indiana who was a revolutionary soldier.
Yours truly,
Mrs Margaret Catherine Lane Conhaim 901 N 7 th St.,
Vincennes Ind.

Veterans Administration Rev. War Record Division Washington D. C.
Rushville Ind. Jan. 10. 1937
Dear Sir
✓ 3 James Lane served served as a Dr Master Sergeant in Vir- line, received a pension in 1819 while living in Rush co- Indiana. Will you please send me his Revolutionary Service.
Thanking you for past favors
Yours Truly
Ann Elizabeth Amos 520 N. Perkins St
Rushville Indiana

514 East A St Hutchinson Kans.
April 16-1924
Pension Bureau Revolutionary Dept.
Guillem:
Please will you tell me what your records show in the pension papers of James Lane. He served in the Virginia Line and was 85 years old in 1819. He d. 1831. He was transferred from Louis Co. Ky- and went to Ohio from Ky- & is listed among Ohio Pensions - ancestor of Mrs. Carrie Lane Lindly.
Much obliged for your kind help.
Mrs. Carrie Lane Lindly.

35 517 Ray INVALID.
1924 May 21 Hist to Carrie J. Lindley awz 1937. May 18. Dist to Amos T. Amos T. Est. 1939 Nov. 2. Hist to Mrs. Margaret C. L. Bonhomme
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James Lane Lester Lane
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