Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 10,276, for Robert Strother, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
Strother, Robert
R 10,276
CONTENTS

State of Kentucky Carroll County
On this First day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty four, personally appeared before me Henry Clayton a justice of the peace for the County and State aforesaid. William Strother aged seventy four years - who being by me duly sworn according to law, states that he is the brother of Robert Strother deceased who was from the best information that  he  has had a soldier in the war of the revolution - that he entered the army near the beginning of the war & served in it until its close - This affiant states that he has heard the said Robert Strother speak frequently of the time he served in the army, He also heard him say frequently that he was at the battle or storming of Stony Point, and also at the battle of the Clouds under General Washington - This affiant states that it is his impression at this time that the said Robert Strother when he entered the army went from Calpepser County in Virginia - He further states that he has often heard his parents speak of his brother Robert aforesaid being in the war - and it was a fact notoriously admitted in the neighborhood of his early residence in Calpepser County that the said Robert Strother had been in the war, and that he served in the army from near the beginning of the war to its close - This affiant further states that said Robert Strother had five children, to wit, Fanny who married John Sargent - Lucina who married William Patterson, Sarah who married Richard H Price - John R Strother & Stephen Strother - that said Sarah Price has departed this life leaving

The following named children - Stephen, John William, Robert, Anderson, Laurence & Polly, Martha, and Price who are all living - Laurence who intermarried with William Patterson is supposed to be dead, also his children. The said Robert Strother as near as this affiant recollects died about eighteen years ago (leaving no widow) in Lawrence County Ohio, and further this affiant states that he has no interest in the application, and further this deponent saith not. Philip Strother
Subscribed and sworn to before me the day and year aforesaid by the said Philip Strother and I further certify that the said Philip Strother is well known to me - and that his evidence is entitled to credit on oath, and I further certify that I believe him to be of the age set forth in his affidavit given under my hand the first day of April 1854 the day of year aforesaid Henry W. Clinton
State of Kentucky, Carter County
I Ephraim B Elliott Clerk of the Carter County Court do hereby certify that Henry W. Clinton is an acting justice of the Peace for said County & State & that his acts as such justice is entitled to full faith & credit - In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my said office this 27 th day of April 1854 -
E.B. Elliott Carter County Court Clerk By Allen Nance N.C.

State of Kentucky - Clark County ss
In this first day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty four person who appeared before me Henry A. Brenton a justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid - I then & there swor- ing under oath being duly sworn according to law - States that he is the son and one of the heirs of Robert Strother who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, that from the best best information this affiant has received, his father, the said Robert Strother entered the army at or near the beginning of the war and continued in the army until the close of the war, and that he was honor- ably discharged - He states further that the said Robert Stro- ther was from Pulaski County in the State of Virgini- a - was a soldier in the Virginia Troops - He is in- formed that his said father was in the battles of the Carpers & at the Storming of Stony Point -
He states that said Robert at the time of his death left the following Children & heirs to wit - Fanny who intermarried John H. Scarfent - Stephen Strother - Lucina who is supposed to be dead - John (this affiant) Sarah who intermarried with Richard W Price - The said Sarah is dead - & has left the follo- wing named Children - her heirs - to wit - Stephen, Anderson, William, Robert, James Martha - James & Price -
He states that it was generally un- derstood & believed in the neighborhood in which said Robert Strother lived - until his death that he was a soldier in the revolution - & this affiant supposes his name is on file in the War Department

ments as one of the troops from the State of Virginia He makes this declaration in order to obtain himself & his Co-heirs. Whatever amount of money was due his said father at the time of his death - as Pension Money - and also for any bounty laid to which they may be entitled J. P. S. brother
Subscribed and sworn to before me the undersigned a justice of the Peace in & for the County aforesaid & further certify that said John R. Struthers is in full to credit on oath - April 1 st 1854
Henry R. Austin J.P.C.
State of Kentucky Carter County I Ephraim B. Elliott Clerk of the Carter County Court do hereby certify that Henry B. Newton is an acting justice of the Peace for the County & State aforesaid & that all his acts as such justice are entitled to full faith & credit - In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of my said office this 27 day of April 1854
E. B. Elliott Carter County Court Clerk By Allen Duncan D.C.

December 2, 1937
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Mrs. Gene Elderman 2209 - 40th Place, N. W., Washington, D. C.
ROBERT STROTHER R. 10276 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your personal request of November 30, for the record of Robert Strother (R. 10276), a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The record of Robert Strother follows as found in pension claim, R. 10276, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth and names of the parents of this soldier are not shown.
Robert Strother died about 1836 in Lawrence County, Ohio. His wife, whose name was not stated, did not survive him, but he left the following children: Fanny who married John W. Sargeant or Searjent; Stephen Strother; Lucina who married William Patterson and who, with her children, died prior to 1854; John R. Strother and Sarah who married Richard W. Price.
Soldier's daughter, Sarah Price, who died prior to 1854, left children as follow: Stephen, Anderson, William, Robert, Martha and James K. Polk Price, all of whom were living in 1854.
Robert Strother's son, John R. Strother, applied April 1, 1854, for pension which might have been due on account of the service of his father. At that time he was aged forty-seven years and made his application in Carter County, Kentucky, his place of residence not stated. He applied in behalf of himself and the other surviving heirs. He alleged that the soldier in his early life was a resident of Culpeper County, Virginia, and was living there when he entered the service near the beginning of the Revolutionary War, and that he served in the Virginia troops, was in the battles of Stony Point and Cowpens and that he continued to serve until the close of the war; the names of his officers and other details of his service not given.
The claim for pension was not allowed as proof of service was not furnished in accordance with the requirements of the pension law.

In April, 1854, Robert Strother's brother, Philip Strother, was aged seventy-four years and made affidavit in Carter County, Kentucky, his place of residence not stated.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

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no 38,786 Robert Strother, Kentucky. Ky. Mr. L. M. L. 8/17/54
June 7, 1832.

Pension Office. July 7, 1854.
Sir:
Your letter of the 28 th inst. to the Secretary of the Interior, accompa- nied by an application from the repre- sentatives of Robert Trotter, late Col. of Kentucky, for the annuity of pension alluded to in same to her, has been referred to this office, and said ap- plication filed under the Act of June 7, 1832. The claim however, is not presented in the manner required by The later registration, which requires a declaration to be made in open Court, and the particular sum claimed to be set forth and sustained in the manner indicated on the accompanying printed sheet: and

While the claim is thus presented, we cannot determine whether it is, or is not embraced by the Pension Law. If Robert Strother served under the authority of Virginia, it is probable he belonged to the militia & that Note (of which we have no copy) or our Records of the Colonial & State Lines do not contain his name
Hon L. M. Cox, Mem of Reps

✓ Hon. S. M. Cose N. Rep. 29 th June 1854.
Encls: Declaration of John R. Southworth for the benefit of the poor of Annapolis in favor of the heirs of the soldiers of the Revolution. re see etc.
30/✓
John R. Southworth Declaration for the poor of Annapolis
Approved John R. Southworth
John R. Southworth 80 State Street

Washington City D.C.
June 29 th 1854
Hon. Robt. McLellan
Sir
I send herewith the dec n , of John R. Stother less of Robt. Stother and for the benefit of the acts of congress in favor of the heirs of revolutionary soldiers, together with the affidavit of Philip Stother - which I most heartfully ask may be transmitted to the Com ee of Revis for examination
I am Sir your obed t serv t
L. H. Cox

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
June 9, 1934.
Mrs. M. E. Hogan, 1249 S. First St. Louisville, Ky.
Madam:
I have to advise you that in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 10276, it is alleged that Robert Strother who was from Culpeper County, Virginia, enlisted in the Virginia Troops near the commencement of the Revolution, was in the battles of Stony Point and Cowpens and served to the close of the war.
He died in Lawrence County, Ohio, about 1836, leaving no widow, the following children survived him; Fanny who married John W. Sarjent, or Sarjeant; Stephen; Lucina who married William Patterson; John R., and Sarah who married Richard W. Price, she was not alive in 1854, her children were Stephen, Anderson, William, Robert, Martha and James K. Folk Price.
Soldier's son John R. applied for the pension in behalf of the heirs, on an application executed April 1, 1854, while a resident of Carter County, Kentucky aged 47 years, but the claim was not allowed on account of insufficient proof of service.
Respectfully,
Hayo Haymaker Acting Commissioner.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
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April 28, 1924
Mrs. Minnie E. Hogan 1349 South First St., Louisville, Ky.
Madam:
I have to advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to Robert Strother who was killed in said war. The only Robert Strother found on said records died about 1836 in Lawrence County, Ohio.
The claim for pension was not allowed his children on account of insufficient proof of the alleged service.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Law Division JP
September 5, 1914.
Mrs. Donald Beach,
St. Petersburg, Florida.
Madam:
In response to your request received the 24th ultimo for certified copies of affidavits filed in the Bureau in the claim for pension based upon the service of Robert Strother, alleged service in Virginia Troops, Revolutionary War, Ref. File No. 10376, you will find the same herewith.
Respectfully,
J. P. [unclear] Acting Commissioner.
JP/BOA

Law Division
September 5, 1914.
Chief Finance Division, Bureau of Pensions.
Sir:
Referring to your slip of the 24th ultimo showing that you have received money order No. 141008, for $1.65 from Mrs. Donald Beach, of St. Petersburg, Fla., you are advised that the same was forwarded to pay for certified copies of papers in the claim based on the service of Robert Streibers, in the Virginia Troops, Revolutionary war, R.P. No. 10875, which have been furnished and such money should be disposed of in accordance with the instructions of the Secretary of September 23, 1912.
Respectfully,
L. S. Cameron JP Chief, Land Office Acting Commissioner.
JP/EOA

WDC
March 19, 1913.
Mr. H. R. Dyeard, Ashland, Ky.
Sir:
In compliance with your request of the 11th inst., received the 12th, you will find herewith certified copies of a declaration for pension of J. B. Strother as minor of Robert Strother, Revolutionary War File No. 10,276, and the affidavit of Philip Strother in support of said claim.
Respectfully,
J. L. DAVENPORT. Commissioner.

Law Division. gp
WDC
March 19, 1913
Chief of Finance Division,
Sir:
Referring to your slip of the 12th inst., wherein you state you have received a check for $1.75 from H.R. Dysard of Ashland, Ky., you are advised that the same was forwarded to the Bureau to pay for certified copies of two papers filed in the claim of J.R. Strother as minor of Robert Strother, Revolutionary War File No. 10,276, and should be covered into the Treasury under the instructions of the Secretary of Sep. 23, 1912, and the provisions of the act of Aug. 24, 1912.
Respectfully,
D A Cuddy
Chief of Law Division.

E.W. Rev. War Section.
January 20, 1913.
Mrs. H. R. Dyeard, 224 Lexington Avenue, Ashland, Ky.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 15" and received the 17" instant, you are advised that in the papers in the claim, R. File No. 10,275, it is alleged that Robert Strother who was from Culpeper County, Virginia, enlisted in the Virginia troops at or near the beginning of the Revolutionary War, was in the battles of Stony Point and Cowpens, and served to the close of the war.
He died in Lawrence County, Ohio, about 1836, leaving no widow. The following children survived him. Fanny who married John W, sergeant or serjeant; Stephen; Lucina who married William Patterson; John R., and Sarah who married Richard W. Price. Sarah was not alive in 1854, her children were Stephen, Anderson William, Robert, Martha and James K. Polk. Price, Soldier's son John R. applied for the pension due his heirs, on an application executed April 1, 1854, while a resident of Carter County, Kentucky, aged forty-seven years, but the claim was not allowed on account of insufficient proof of the alleged service.
This Bureau is unable to furnish the record of a soldier

of the Revolution, unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been filed on account of his services, and in order to identify such a claim for any other soldiers named Strother, his first name and some of the following data is essential: names of some officers under whom he served, places of residence at enlistment and after discharge, approximate dates of birth and death, given name of his widow.
Very respectfully,
A handwritten signature in cursive, appearing to read "J. C. Clancy".
Commissioner.

ar Section.
January 28, 1913.
Mrs. H. R. Dysard, 224 Lexington Avenue, Ashland, Ky.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 22 d and received the 27 th instant, you are advised that in the Revolutionary War pension claim, Robert Strother, Rej. File No. 10,276, there is no paper showing his discharge from the service nor any letter from his colonel nor any data relative to his service or children other than that furnished you on January 20, 1913, which was taken from the two papers which constitute the claim, and which are the application of his son John R. executed April 1, 1854, and the affidavit of his brother Phillip Strother, executed April 1, 1854, at which date he resided in Carter County, Kentucky, and was seventy-four years of age; said Phillip gives no information in regard to himself or the family other than what you have been informed of.
Very respectfully,
J. C. Klavunfort Commissioner.

FINANCE DIVISION
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Whe DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS WASHINGTON
August 18, 1914.
Mrs. Donald Beach, St. Petersburg, Florida.
Madam:
Herewith are returned your letter dated October 3, 1913 asking for certified copies of affidavits in the case of Robert Strother, and draft No. 7225 for $1.60 drawn August 15, 1914 by the American Bank & Trust Co. St. Petersburg, Fla. on the Seaboard National Bank, New York, N.Y. to the order of G.M.Saltzgaber, in payment for the information, and you are advised that as the Department has no facilities for collecting checks or drafts drawn on banks outside of this city, it is requested that remittance be made by post office money order on the post office in this city payable to the Secretary of the Interior, unless you are in a position to transmit the amount by check or draft on a bank in this city.
Very respectfully,
G. P. Tieman
Acting Commissioner.
(Enclosures)

3-7-13 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON, D. C.
March 8, 1913
Mr. H. B. Dysard, Ashland, Ky.
Sir:
In response to your letter of the 4th, received on the 6th instant, in which you request a verified copy of the two papers which constitute the pension claim of Robert Strother, Revolutionary war, rejected, File No. 10,276, you are advised that the same consist of over 9 folios, and that under the provisions of the act of August 24, 1912, a verified copy thereof may be furnished at 15 cents per folio, or the sum of $1.50, plus 25 cents, for the certificate of verification; and that upon receipt of a certified check, draft or money order to the order of the Secretary of the Interior, and the return of this letter, said copies will be made and certified.
Respectfully,
Commissioner

18 D.R.S.
August 27, 1913.
Mrs. Donald Beach, 121 Seventh Ave. North, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Madam:
In response to your letter of the 17th, received the 21st instant, requesting certified copies of two affidavits filed in the claim of Robert Strother, Revolutionary War, Rejected File No. 10,276, you are advised that the Act of August 24, 1912, provides that the Bureau shall charge 15¢ per folio for copying any portion of the records, with 25¢ additional for the certification thereof. The cost of copies of the two papers requested will be $1.60, which should be forwarded by certified check, draft, or money order, drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Upon receipt of said amount, the copies will be forwarded to you.
Respectfully,
G. M. SALISBURY
Commissioner.

Please furnish abstract of Robert Strather file no R-10276
Mrs Mary Gibbs 105 Ballengee St. Hinton West Virginia
Nov Nov 30, 1937.
Mrs Irene Elderman 2209 - 40 th place N.W. City

JOHN MARSHALL CHAPTER D. A. R. MRS. MINNIE E. HOGAN REGISTRAR 1249 SOUTH FIRST STREET LOUISVILLE, KY.
May 5th. 1924.
Hon. Washington Gardner, Commissioner, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Rev. & 1812 Wars, Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Gardner:
Replying to your letter of April 28th last, I wish to say that in my opinion the certificate of service in your office for the service of one Robert Strother, that was never allowed for lack of sufficient proof of his service, was claimed by the wrong family, there were many Robert Strothers and more than one served in the Revolution, as did many other members of the Strother family. I would certainly appreciate a copy of all that there is in your office relative to his record and family.
The women of the D.A.R. have done much in helping to straighten out family history in the U.S. much that would never have been straightened but for their untiring efforts. I myself have done much, but it is hard work, why? because there has been so much destroyed by fire and otherwise. In Georgia I had to go down in the basement of the Capitol and get the original indexes to land lottery and head rights in many cases to establish some families. But I did it.
Please send me a copy of this certificate &c. and there is the record of one Anthony Strother I would like so much to have.
ded, I am,
Thanking you for any courtesy exten-
Yours very respectfully,
Minnie E. Hogan

JOHN MARSHALL CHAPTER D. A. R. MRS. MINNIE E. HOGAN REGISTRAR 1248 SOUTH FIRST STREET LOUISVILLE, KY.
March 25 th 1924.
Secretary of War U. S. A., Department of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I am in receipt of a letter stating that there is in your office an affidavit on file stating that one Robert Strother was due some pension money and bounty land which he did not receive. I am looking up one Robert Strother who was killed in the Revolutionary War and I need this to establish his service. Please give me all the information you have in your office as to where he was born, enlisted &c. and any family data. It is important that I find the place of his (date of birth) &c. Trusting to hear favorably and hoping you can help me out, I am with thanks for any courtesy extended. Respectfully, (Mrs.) Minnie E. Hogan.

P.O. Money order #194280 Paris, Ky. $1.50 ✓ April 10, 1922, TC
Dear Sir:
I wish you would send me a certified copy of the Pension application of Robert Strother, a Revolution ary soldier. I need this to file with an application to join the D. A. R.
I am sending a signed check to cover notary charges Thanking you, Hulda Clark 1223 Main St. Paris, Ky.

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Name Robt. Strother Date Apr 17, 1922 War Rev No. R10276
Photographic copies wanted of 2 pieces, consisting of 4 pages.
Remarks:
By Dr. A.B. Wilson Chief Rev. Wm. Lee
Serial No. 6454
Law Clerk.

W 235 BUREAU OF PENSIONS Finance Division
APR 12 1927 19 —
Chief of Rev. War Section Sir:
I have this day received from Julia Clark  W. R. No. 194280 for $ 1. 50 / 100 requesting post office address as per letter herewith.
Apr 14/1927 Law Dept. 194280 making of copies 85 cts 4 pages book etc. = refund the surplus 65 cts
Very respectfully, O. J. RANDALL Chief of Division.
Rev War Section

Finance Division.
W.W.
..... August 24, 1914.
Chief Law Division
Sir:
I have this day received from Mrs. Donald Beach  740 No. 144008 for $ 1.60 , requesting post-office addresses as per letter herewith.
..... ..... ..... ..... Very respectfully,
W. Campbell
Chief of Division.

R.7. 10276
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St. Petersburg Fla. Oct. 31 1913.
Mrs. J. M. Saltzman - Dear Sir, Enclosed please find (.60) for the Certified copies of two affidavits filed in the claim of Robert Strother Re alt No.
Your truly Mrs. Donald Beck

Reserve check for $1.40 11/15

Rev. War Sec. Div. Ex'r.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., Aug. 25, 1913
Respectfully To the Chief of the Law Division inviting attention to the enclosed letter from Mrs. Donald Beach and his letter of March 8, 1913 to Mr. H. R. Dypard.
J. S. Chamberlain - In charge Rev. War Sec. Commissioner.

St. Petersburg, Fla.
August 17-1913.
Pension Bureau
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Please send me certified copies of the two affidavits, one by Philip Strother, one by John R. Strother, which were filed in the claim

for Pension for Revolutionary service of Robert Stricker, of Culpeper, Virginia Reg. File No. 10,276.
Yours truly-
(Mrs.) Donald Beach-
121 Seventh St. North- St. Petersburg, Fla.

H. R. DYSARD, LAWYER, ASHLAND, KENTUCKY.
Ashland, Ky., March 11th, 1913.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Certified copies mailed mch. 19/13. 98 Law Div Yours of March 8th at hand in regard to the Revolutionary Pension claim of Robert Strother R. file No. 10276. I am aware that the claim was rejected. We want these records for the purpose of confirming certain genealogical research in my wife's family.
Please send certified copies of the two papers constituting the claim, namely the application of soldier's son John R. Strother and the affidavit of his brother, Phillip Strother.
Find enclosed draft for $1.75 for copying and verifying.
Very truly,
H. R. Dysard.
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11-110.
Bureau of Pensions,
FINANCE DIVISION.
May 12, 1905
Chief of Land Office
Sir:
I have this day received from
W. M. Riggs at the No. _____
for $ 1,750.00 representing refundment of an improper payment.
Case of _____
Certificate No. _____
Two certified copies in pension claims
Very respectfully,
W. H. Campbell Chief of Division.

22nd January 1913 U. S. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:
Yours, at hand with information of Pension Claim Revolutionary File No. 10,276, Robert Strother, Culpeper, Virginia, applicant his son John R. Strother of Carter County Kentucky, this claim being refused on account of insufficient proof.
Please inform me if there are filed with the above papers any papers showing his discharge, an old letter from his Colonel (there was such) or, in short, anything whatever except the applicant's affidavit. If anything else is found, please write me a complete description of same.
You state that claim alleges that he enlisted early in the war and served until its close, was in the battles of Corners and Stony Point, died in Lawrence County, Ohio about

2 1836 and gives the names of his children and the names of children of one daughter who was dead. If there is any other information whatever, let me have it, and oblige.
Very truly
Mrs. H. R. Deyssard
224 Lexington Avenue Ashland, Kentucky

13th January 1913
U S Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir,
Please inform me if any of the records in your department contain the name of Robert Strother (Strother) a Revolutionary soldier of Culpeper Virginia originally but at the time of his death he may have have lived elsewhere, possibly in what is now West Virginia.
It is important to my husband and myself to obtain this information, so I hope you can make a thorough search. We will be glad to return the usual fee if such is customary.
It would be of value to us to know if any of the name of Strother, whether Robert or another, is on your rolls.
Respectfully
Mrs H. R. Dysard
No 224 Lexington Avenue Ashland Kentucky,

1913 Jan 10 sent to Mrs. H. R. Dysard, V. L. H.
1913 Jan 27. Mrs. H. R. Dy- ard info. no further data in regard to service or children than that furnished her. aw
1913 Mar 17. Certified copies of affidavits of John R. Strother and Philip Strother sent thru Law Division to Mr. H. R. Dysard, Ashland Ky. (in accordance with requirements of Act Aug 24, 1912.) aw
1914 Sept. 4. To Law Div. for transmit- tal to Mrs. Donald Beach, P.
1922 Apr. 19. Copies mailed to Julia Clark. aw
1924 - Oct. 28. Mrs. Minnie E. Brown claims no record of Robert Strother in her files etc. M.W.H.E.
1930 June 7. Writ to M.E. Hogan (W)
1937 Dec. 2 - Writ to Mrs. J. M. Gibbs also to her sister, Mrs. Gene Elderman. W.P.
10,976.
P. O. Robert Strother
Service: _____
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____ , 18
Discharged: _____ , 18
Application filed: _____ , 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____ , 18

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD
NAME Brother, William GRADE Private LINE Virginia (Lee's Legion)
WARRANT NUMBER 12540 and 13962 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED November 2, 1792 To Robert Means, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.