Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 16433, for James Kelley, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Kelley James or Kelly.
S. 16433
carded
CONTENTS

6549
Kentucky
James Kelly
of Davis, in the State of Kentucky who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Bluford of the 1st commanded by Col. Davis — in the Virginia — line for 12 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 40 Dollars — 40 per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 day of March 1833 and Ser. No. 10. 8. 11. A. 2. 11.
  Arrears to the 4th of Sep. 1832  $ 60    Semi-annual allowance ending 4th 33  20         $ 80  
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by book
Vol. 9 Page 119
Clerk

James. Kelley
discharge is in the hands of Them
Albert G. Hawes
H. R.

BRIEF in the case of James Kelly  County of Daviess in the State of Kentucky  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? In open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 74  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. As a Gen.     Volunteer In 1778 — 2 — Private Col. Lewis St. Louis   Drafted 1779 — 2 — Private Capt. James Buford St. Louis   Drafted 1780 — 8 — Private Col. Gen. William St. Louis   Capt. John Paxton   Col. James Lucas   Capt. John Francis  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Not aware  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Bedford Co. Virginia 
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? By traditional evidence. His discharge in last war signed by Capt. Francis is in possession of John Allen, St. Louis, Mo. his attorney.
 8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? No 
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Chas. G. Wilson Examining Clerk.  21. Jan, 1833

James Kelly's Pension declarations
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adm ts 12 mo. pri 40 $

Declaration. in Order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 State of Kentucky. Daviess County SS
On this 11 th day of October 1832 perso- nally appeared in open court before the Honourable Alney McLean Judge of the Circuit Court of said County now Sittings. James Kelley a resident of said County and State aged Seventy four 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 aforesaid. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated. The first tour as well as this applicant remembers was in the year 1778 under Captain James Bluford in Colonel Lewis regiment and Genl Christy Commander in Chief. This tour was against the Cherokee Indians and lasted two months. The second tour performed by this applicant was in the year 1779 as well as now recollected under Captain John Paxton - our Col was George Skillbrow and our Commander was General Hand. This tour was against the Shawnee Indians and lasted as well as now recollected for two months. In both these tours the applicant was a citizen of Bedford - in the lower under Bedford he was a Volunteer - in the other he was drafted

The third tour performed was in the year 1780 & was for eight months & was against the British. the said appli- cant having been drafted was enrolled himself as a State Soldier. under John Graves Captain. James Lucas Colonel. General Stephens Commander. during this tour. we had a Skirmish with Tarltons horse at Sloans ferry on the Yadkin river
The fourth Tour was three months at the siege of York when Lord Cornwallis was Captured our Captain was Galloway our Col was Tucker our General was Lawson as well as now recollected from all of which Tours. your applicant was honourably discharged. and which discharges are all lost. except one signed by John Graves now in the possession of the honourable Albert G Hawes. which will be (by her promise) annexed hereto and presented herewith. your petitioner being promoted to the office of Serjeant. he has no other documentary evidence. & he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to the aforesaid Service. This applicant resided in the County of Bedford (during the aforesaid terms of Service) in the state of Virginia and continued a Citizen of Virginia untill about the year 1817 when he removed to Kentucky he was from information from his ancestors born in 1758. he now resides in Daves County Kentucky. He hereby relinquishes

every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state. he moreover annexes the corroborating proof of Jno Pinkston & Joseph Hale as required sworn To subscribed in open Court
James Kelley
And the said John Pinkston a clergyman residing in Davie's county and Joseph Hale residing in the same County do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with James Kelley who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration. That we believe him to be 74 years of age: That he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution that we concur in that opinion. Sworn to subscribed the day & year aforesaid
John Pinkston
Joseph Hale
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigating the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War department. That the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier & served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that John Pinkston who has signed the preceding Certificate is a clergyman resident in Davie's County and that Joseph Hale who has also signed the same is a resident of said County and is a credible person and their statement is entitled to Credit
Henry M'Lean
Judge

State of Kentucky. Daviess Circuit Court Sec. I John S McFarland Clerk of the court of said Circuit. do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings in the matter of the application of James Kelly for a pension In Testimony whereof. I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 11 th day of October 1832 and 41 st year of the Com- monwealth of Kentucky
John S McFarland

I do hereby constitute Albert G. Haines, William B. Guffett or either of them my agents with power to use my name in all needful ways to enable them to obtain & receive the pension within claimed Octo 1832
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James Kelly E D
Daniel Haines

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July 25, 1929
Dean Mrs. Mary H. Dear 413 Frederica Street Owensboro, Kentucky
Dear Madam:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.16433, it appears that James Kelley (pensioned as Kelly) was born in 1758, place not stated.
While a resident of Bedford County, Virginia, he enlisted and served with the Virginia Troops as follows: In 1778, two months under Captain James Bluford in Colonel Lewis' Regiment; in 1779, two months under Captain John Paxton in Colonel George Skillron's Regiment; in 1780, eight months under Captain Graves in Colonel James Lucas' Regiment, served as a Sergeant and was in a skirmish against Tarlton at Sloan's Ferry on the Yadkin River; in 1781 three months under Captain Calloway in Colonel Tucker's Regiment and was in the s Siege of York.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 11, 1832, at which time he was a resident of

Davies County, Kentucky. He moved to Kentucky from Virginia about 1817.
There are no data relative to his family.
Very truly yours
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

Rev. an Wars Se d 1812 MCS/ee Section
US/HRI
July 12, 1929.
Mrs. Anna M. Halsey, 2738 Crown Point Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska.
Dear Madam:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 16433, it appears that James Kelley (pensioned as Kelly) was born in 1758, place not stated.
While a resident of Bedford County, Virginia, he enlisted and served with the Virginia Troops as follows: In 1778, two months under Captain James Bluford in Colonel Lewis' Regiment; in 1779, two months under Captain John Paxton in Colonel George Skillron's Regiment; in 1780, eight months under Captain Graves in Colonel James Lucas' Regiment, served as a Sergeant and was in a skirmish against Tarleton at Sloan's Ferry on the Yadkin River; in 1781 three months under Captain Calloway in Colonel Tucker's Regiment and was in the Siege of York.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 11, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Davies County, Kentucky. He moved to Kentucky from Virginia about 1817.
There are no data relative to his family. //

The Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information relative to a James Kelly of Greenbrier, County, West Virginia.
Respectfully,
EARL D. CHURCH, Commissioner.

and 1812 Section MCS/eel
February 15, 1929
Mrs. N.J.Bell Waterloo Nebraska
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.16433, it appears that James Kelley (pensioned as Kelly) was born in 1758, place not stated.
While a resident of Bedford County, Virginia, he enlisted and served with the Virginia Troops as follows:
In 1778, two months under Captain James Bluford in Colonel Lewis' Regiment.
In 1779, two months under Captain John Paxton in Colonel George Skillron's Regiment.
In 1780, eight months under Captain John Graves in Colonel James Lucas' Regiment, served as sergeant and was in a skirmish with Tarlton at Sloan's Ferry on the Yadkin River.
In 1781, three months under Captain Calloway in Colonel Tucker's Regiment and was in the siege of York.
He was allowed pension on his application executed

October 11, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Daviess County, Kentucky. He moved to Ky. about 1817. There are no data re his family.
His widow did not apply for pension and there are no data on file relative to his family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of the pension of James Kelley and possibly the date of his death you should apply to the Records Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D.C., citing all of the following data:
James Kelly, Certificate 6549, issued March 1, 1833, rate $40 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Kentucky Agency.
For information relative to the family of James Kelly it is suggested that you consult the civil records in the various states in which he lived.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

August 7, 1928
Mrs. W. J. Bell Waterloo Nebraska
Madam:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 16433, it appears that James Kelley (pensioned as Kelly) was born in 1758, place not stated.
While a resident of Bedford County, Virginia, he enlisted and served with the Virginia troops as follows:
In 1778, two months under Captain James Bluford in Colonel Lewis' Regiment.
In 1779, two months under Captain John Paxton in Colonel George Skillron's Regiment.
In 1780, eight months under Captain John Graves in Colonel James Lucas' Regiment, served as a sergeant and was in a skirmish with Tarleton at Sloan's Ferry on the Yadkin River.
In 1781, three months under Captain Calloway in Colonel Tucker's Regiment and was in the siege of York.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 11, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Daviess County, Kentucky.

His widow did not apply for pension and there are no data on file relative to his family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of the pension of James Kelley and possibly the date of his death you should apply to the Records Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D.C., citing all of the following data:
James Kelly, Certificate 6549, issued March 1, 1833, rate $40 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Kentucky Agency.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

U.P.S. & 1812 War Section
May 25, 1928
Mrs. Walter N. Halsey 2738 Crown Point Ave. Omaha, Nebraska
Madam:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 16433, it appears that James Kelley (pensioned as Kelly) was born in 1758, place not stated.
While a resident of Bedford County, Virginia, he enlisted and served with the Virginia troops as follows:
In 1778, two months under Captain James Bluford in Colonel Lewis' Regiment.
In 1779, two months under Captain John Paxton in Colonel George Skillron's Regiment.
In 1780, eight months under Captain John Graves in Colonel James Lucas' Regiment, served as a sergeant and was in a skirmish with Tarleton at Sloan's Ferry on the Yadkin River.
In 1781, three months under Captain Calloway in Colonel Tucker's Regiment and was at the siege of York.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 11, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Daviess County, Kentucky.
There are no data on file relative to his family.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

Owensboro Ky - April 10 - 1929
Commissions of Pensions -
Dear Sir -
Kindly send me the record you may have of James Kelly - private - Virginia Line - March 1 - 1833 - $40. - age 76 yrs -
for service in Revolution also of Zachariah Bryant - private - Virginia Line - Jan. 24 - 1833 -
$80 - age 68 yrs - for service in Revolution - They were residents of Daviess Co. Ky - when pensions were granted -
Thanking you -
Sincerely -
Mrs. Mary H. Dean. 413 Frederica St - Owensboro - Ky -
Historian of the Gen. Evan Shelby Chapter. D.A.R.

Stamp Enclosed
2738 CROWN POINT AVENUE
OMAHA, NEBRASKA
March 12, 1929
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:-Last year you sent me the pension record of a James Kelly of Daviess Co., Ky. I do not have it now. May I ask you to refer again to that data.
The James Kelly for whom you sent me the record may not be the James Kelly I seek, I fear.
Have you a pension record for James Kelly of Greenbrier Co., West Virginia?
One of these James Kellys at the time of his application for a pension was found recently by J.J.Richardson, who has personally just done some research in your office. He found that one of these James Kellys had filed his declaration for citizenship at the time of making his application for pension.
but did not get a copy of it. Can you send me a copy of that declaration of intention? The James Kelly I seek came to Virginia from Ireland about 1773. I would like the record of pension of the Greenbrier County James Kelly.
I shall appreciate your kindly service.
Most respectfully yours,
C/o Rev. Walter N. Halsey, Omaha, Nebr.
(Mrs.) Anna M. Halsey

2738 Crown Point Ave Omaha Neb.
May 15-1928
Com. of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir,
Several times lately I have written you concerning Pensions and receive no reply. I am doing this work for the N.G.R. and am in need of response one way or the other. Perhaps I do not understand the requirements of your department.
Can you give me the Pension record of James Kelly (or Kelly-) Private Virginia Line - Pensioned (under Act of June 7, 1832) March 1-1833 $40 00 Age 76-
Rockeys Co Kentucky-
Recorded in
Page 135-1896 Year Book of Kentucky N.G.R.
Wanted all the data you have with name of wife and date - Where did he enlist? It may have been in Shenandoah Valley or Greenbrier Co Va. He came from Kilkenny Ireland possibly by way of Penna.
Wanted also the Pension record of describe John Nicholas - who was a Bounty recipient Page 77, same Year Book.
Yours truly (Mrs Walter N.) A. M. Halsey
P.S. Has Reuben Rader Star of 1812 stationed at Richmond Va 1813. ever Pensioned: so want his data, please.

Waterloo Nebraska
Aug 3 1928
Pension Department for Revolutionary War.
Can you give me any data concerning James Kelly who fought in Revolutionary war in Virginia Continental line & recd pension (under act of June 7-1832) on March 1st 1833 of $40. 00 a month at age of 76. His pension was granted in Daviess Co. Kentucky - I should like to know date of his death & all you know of him. Can you tell me whether

his widow recd a pension after his death & all data you have of her.
Respt Yours
Mrs. N. J. Bell Waterloo Neb.
Plan ans. as soon as possible for I would like to have my papers ready for Oct. Board meeting of H. A. R. provided I can get all my proofs

Waterloo N.Y.
Febr. 11 - 1927
Pension Department
Will you give me all you have of James Kelly whose record I saw some thing of in a S. A. R. year book for 1896 Page 135 Warren Co. Kentucky
Pension under act of June 27 '32
Began Mar. 4 - 1831
James Kelly private age 76 at this time
Please tell me where to write for record of last pension paid to him you gave me this information

about a year ago & I let my genealogist have it & she can't find it
I desire so much to be come a D. A. R. & must have proofs of the record of James Kelly who was my gr. gr. grandfather Can you tell me of any way that I can find record as to who his wife & family were - so I can be sure this is my James My James wife was Rose Kiser & children were John, James, Joseph, Woodie, Cai, Samuel, Absalom, Charles Lucius, Elizabeth, Mary

Nancy & Jerry-
Please let me know any thing you may hear
Mrs. H. J. Bell
Waterloo
Nebraska

16.433 INVALID.
File No. 16.433
James Kelly Sp. Gen. West
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. 69 , Page 204
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1928, May 25. —list. to Walter M. Halsey "M.P.S." 1928, Aug 7 list. to Mrs. W. J. Bell "wid" 1929, Feb. 15. list. to Mrs. W. J. Bell. "M.P.S." 1929 July 13 list. to Mrs. Anna M. Halsey "wid" 1929 July 25. list. to Mrs. Mary H. Dean "wid"