Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 10594, for Joseph Tibbs, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Ua.
Tibbs, Joseph
Tr. 105-94
also served in 1786-1787 and 1794.
CONTENTS

Commonwealth of Ky. I To wit.
Made by
This Day personally appeared before the undersigned a justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Spencer, Joseph Tibbs who being sworn according to Law, Depreth and Saith:
That from Parental Need, he was born on the 10th Day of Jany. 1765; in Cecil County Md. consequently is now in his 89th year. That in his 16th year he crossed the Alleghany, with his parents, and found a home on the Monongahela River in the State of Va. That two years after, the Indians in that quarter being troublesome he was called into the Service of the United States, under a certain Col. Evans, and served under him a Service of Sixty Days. That in the year 1786 and 1787 he was again called into Service, he then being in Wilson City Ky. as an Indian Spy. Serving three months in each year with James Crevine Havings, a Line of Vigilance given them by a certain Col. Hines. which began at the Mouth of Salt River on the Ohio, thence down said River, to the Mouth of Wolfe Creek; thence up the Southern Fork of said Creek to a turners point in the Panners, called Hill Grave, thence to Jacky's Grave, thence to Pee Shoal, and thence by Valley Creek, to the Nipissing point being little short of a circle of 100 miles, and this Mission to be traversed once weekly and which Duty was performed faithfully, through rain & Sunshine to the full satisfaction of his officer. That after this he volunteered twice to repel Indian Depredations, under a certain Col. Hordie. First he was out fifty four Days, and secondly, he was out sixty four Days, and that the fruits of these two tours were 67 horses, 8 guns, and 11 Indian Scalps taken from the enemy.

That in the year 1790. he served a four Months Tour under Coln. Hamtramck, the Company he belonged too being commanded by Capt. M c Call. That in the year 1791. he served in a Company of Kentuckians commanded by Capt. Thomas, in Oldham's Regt. and was in the Bloody Battle of the 4 th of Nov. of that year. That in 1794. he was again called upon to defend the frontier under the worthy and Heroic Thomas, was attached to Darbe's Brigade and fought old Mad Anthony Wayne on the 20 th Day of August 1794 to reap his Laurels, and that he was honorably Dis- charged from all the Service, he had performed. That for some of these toils and sufferings he was paid by Gov- ernment, and for some of them he was not paid. That from first to last, Soldier like He M- arched through the "Dark & Broody ground" During a period of 11 years, then too, and looking for a foe who heeded not a mother's supplication or the Infant's Dying Sigh, in maternal arms. That then and there, he encountered Danger, fatigue & Hunger, and That no wonder that the  of other Daring Days Pioneer should ask of his Country at the age of 88 for something to buy bread with; after all these watchings & fastings. Yes, He has fought for his Country, and that man and age has laid its hand upon him and with old age, an entire loss of sight. That for the last ten years, this infirmity has prevented him earning any thing, whatever, to support himself with. That he is and has been since that period, wholly dependent on the charity of friends & Relations, for bread & Raiment. That it has pleased the Mother of the American People to place the Lot of his Relations in that order of Society, where there is the the found, for the inferior or indigent. That from all his Govern- mental Service, he has been honorably discharged but all these Discharges have been lost and destroyed, not thinking they would be of any use to him. That he has never received a pension, from the United States, and never until now, have asked for one.

That in conclusion, he sincerely prays the Commissioner of Pension at Washington, to have his claim  filed  on the Pension List, and should his request be admitted, He hopes his official officer, will have an eye on his past Ind- igence, occasioned by his blindness, and by wishing this matter will allow, for times that have gone by, if consistent with Law. & usage. and further Saith most,
attest.
Signed by making his mark in presence of
Abraham Gibson John Gibson
his Joseph T. Tibbs mark
Sworn to, and Subscribed before me by making his mark. This 18th Day of Nov. 1857.
James G. O'Callaghan J.P. M.C.

Joseph Tibbs Ky.
Rejected
1832.

Commonwealth of Ky. To wit. Meade City.
This Day Personally appeared before the undersigned, a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Meade, Ma- rgaret M c Vay, who being Sworn according to Law, Depar d th and Saith.
That she is in the 85 th year of her age. That when a girl of about twelve years of age, she with her parents, settled in Nelson County Ky. That she there became acquainted with Joseph Tibbs. That about the year 1786. or 1787, he was called upon by the United States as an Indian spy. That she knew of his going, on this service time with one James Ennone. That she knew of his going out after this under Capt. Wm. Hoodin, after the Indians. That she knew of his going out under St. Clair. and that the aforesaid Joseph Tibbs, remained in Wayne

as my in 1794 in the same Nest. her Husband John M c Vay belonged to, if not in the same Company, and was in the Battle that Wayne had with the Indians. That she believes he was hon- orably Discharged, from each and every Service. She knows of his free farming. That he is now Blind, & Dependent. and has been so for the past Ten years or there about. proven That she gives this information. That the Authority at Washington City, may grant him a Pension, and that finally, from her own knowledge of the hardships, Tribes had to encounter, in Drawing Indian war- fare, whatever the Government may plan to bestow, will be an act of Righteousness, and further saith not. Margaret her M c Vay
Sworn to and subscribed before me by mark, this 5 th Day of June, 1853. James T. Pollock, J. P. M. C.

✓ Commonwealth of Kentucky Meade County Insl I William Fairleigh Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid do Certify that James T. Sollock Esq whose signature appears to the foregoing is and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly elected qualified and commissioned as the law directs, and that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and Credit.
In Testimony Whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said County in my office at Henderson this 6th Nov 1853 W m Fairleigh Clerk Meade County Court Ky

state of Indiana } to wit Crawford Co This Day Personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of said James Vanmunkle who being Duly sworn according to Law Depareth & saith. That he is in the 87th year of his age. That he h. new Joseph Tille's prior to St. Clairs Campaign in 1791. That the said Joseph Tille remained in the same Company with him in Wayne com- paign of 1794. That he was a good Soldier and was honorably Discharged from the Service of the United States. That he is now Blind & poor and Dependent on his Relati- ves for Support. That he has been Blind for several years past. That the reason why he makes this declaration is, That he is informed, That Tille is about to apply to Government for a pension, and if had in arching and fighting for his Country enti- tled to a support from Government He to his knowledge should be recompensed and that too with a liberal Hand and further saith not. James Vanmunkle

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 19 th day of November 1853 Asa Kendall J.P. C.C.
State of Indiana Crawford County Set
I, Wm A Jackson Clerk of the Crawford Circuit Court in said State do hereby certify that Asa Kendall Esquire, whose genuine signature is attached to the foregoing instrument of writing, was at the time of signing the same, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified according to law.
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court at Leavenworth this 19 th day of November 1853.
Wm A Jackson Clerk C.C.C.

Concordia, Meade County Ky.
Novm 24th 1853.
Sir, The foregoing Evidence, in relation to the Service of Joseph Tibbs as being an old Man, and a true and faithful in years that have passed to his country, I have thought proper to forward to your Department, your Decision of its force and Virtue, will be awaited, patiently,
My yours &c.
James T. O'Callaghan,

No. 38,665. Joseph Tibbs Ky
J. W. T. Pollock Dec 10. 1853
1059 ST Rejected
ad June 7 1832

REJECTED
10.594
P. O.
Joseph Tilly
Service:
Enlisted: _____, 18 .
Discharged: _____, 18 .
Application filed: _____, 18 .
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.