Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 5680, for Jesse Lewis, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Lewis, Jesse
S. 5680
CONTENTS
Carded

Virginia 16.439
Wesse Lewis
of Alb County, in the State of Virginia who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Harris of the Reg't commanded by in the Virginia Continental line for 14 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 46 Dollars 66 Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10th day of Aug. 1833 and claimant (Charlotte Co. Va.)
Arrears to the 1st of March 1833 93.66 Semi-ant. allowance ending 11 Sept 1833 23.33
$ 116.99
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Henry H. Saylor Clerk Book E. Vol. 6. Page 16.

Virginia
Leese Lewis . 5
Declaration
$46.66 per ann
£91.5.10  Same in Pounds
Examined

Virginia
At a Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery held for Albemarle County the thirteenth day of October 1832
State of Virginia County of Albemarle ss
On this thirteenth day of October in the year 1832 personally appeared in open court before Lucas P. Thompson, Judge of the Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery for the county of Albemarle and in the State aforesaid now sitting. Jesse Lewis, a resident of the county and State aforesaid, aged forty-seven 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 passed 7 th June 1832 — That he was born on the 13 th day of May in year 1763 and in the county of Albemarle and State of Virginia in which county he has resided to the present time. That in the year 1780 he was drafted in the Militia from the county of Albemarle in the State aforesaid the day and month not recollected, and served a term of two months at Cabin Point under Captain John Henderson, Major. Quarles and Colonel Richardson — That he does not remember the day and month of his discharge — That early in the year 1781, he undertook as a substitute for William Cashin who had been required by draft to perform a term of eighteen months in the regular service, and marched from the said county of Albemarle in the requisition aforesaid under Captain Benjamin Harris who had been detailed for that purpose to Chesterfield Old Court House — That being the place of rendezvous for the eighteen months men, the Officer who commanded at this Station was Genl. Shubrick, after having remained there some time they marched to the point of Fork in the county of Fluvanna where the military stores were deposited — that upon the arrival of Tarleton at this place they retreated to the south as far as Shannard's river, and from thence to the county of Hanover, where they joined as he believes the main army under Genl. Lafayette — That from Hanover they marched to the siege of York where he performed such duty as was assigned to him — That after the capture of Cornwallis they marched to Cumberland the Court House for winter quarters, That whilst there he was taken sick, and thereby rendered unable to proceed further — That whilst in the hospital at that place he procured a substitute for the balance of the time, and received a written discharge from — Fabaker which discharge he is not now able to find, or account for having performed duly more than twelve months in the regular service. That from the frequent change of Officers during the period of this service, he cannot recollect all of their names but he remembers to have been under the command of Lieutenant — Stewart and Captain Kirkpatrick for several months, and that his field Officers be Belvoir during the greater portion of the time were Major Polton and Colonel Cashin, he further states that he has no documentary evidence but he can prove that he was in the eighteen months service by Samuel Peckinsdale who served with him and who is a resident of the county of Albemarle and State aforesaid. He has no proof of the last month's term. He further declares that 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 State, Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Jesse Lewis

We John Goff, a clergyman residing in the county of Albemarle, and Richard Harrison residing in said county, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Seps Lewis who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be sixty seven years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
John Goff
Richard Harrison
Samuel Parkdale a resident of the county of Albemarle, being first duly sworn saith, that he was in service with Seps Lewis who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration in the year 1781 in the regular service as stated in the said declaration, and that he believes the statements made in said declaration are true. S. Parkdale
Thereupon the following interrogatories were propounded to the said Seps Lewis and were answered by him.
1 st Where and in what year were you born?
Answer. I was born in the county of Albemarle, on the 10 th day of May 1763.
2 nd Have you any record of your age, and if so where is it?
Answer. I have a register of my age in my possession.
3 rd Where were you living when called into service where have you lived since the revolutionary war, and where do you now live?
Answer. I was living in the county of Albemarle and State of Virginia, when called into service, I have lived in said county since the revolutionary war, and still live in it.
4 th How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, and if a substitute for whom?
Answer. I was called into the two months line by draft. I undertook as a substitute for William Partlow in the eighteen months service.
5 th State the names of some of the regular Officers who were with the troops where you served, such Continental and Militia regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service.
Answer. I remember Captain Warner, Captain Field, Captain Lacey, Colonel Davis, I cannot recollect either the Continental or Militia Regiments, and the general circumstances of my service have been stated in my declaration.
6 th Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so by whom was it given and what has become of it?
Answer. I did receive a discharge from service given by Trebley an officer whose grade I do not recollect, but I can not tell what has become of it.
7 th State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood and who can testify to your character for veracity and their belief of your services as a soldier of the revolution.
Answer, John Goff, Richard Harrison and Samuel Parkdale.
Seps Lewis
And the said court, do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states, And the court further certifies

that it appears to them, that John Goff, who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman resident in the county of Albemarle, in the State of Virginia, and that Richard Harrison who has also signed the same, is a resident in the county of Albemarle and State aforesaid, and is a creditable person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Alexander Garrett Clerk of the Circuit Superior court of Law and Chancery for the county of Albemarle, in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court, in the matter of the application of Jesse Davis for a pension. In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, at Charlottesville, the thirteenth day of November, in the year of our Lord, One thousand eight hundred and thirty two, and in the fifty seventh year of the Commonwealth.
Alex. Garrett C.C.

You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 5680, that Jesse Lewis was born May 13, 1763 in Albemarle County, Virginia.
Addressed to Hon. Louis Ludlow 436 House Off. Building
Jan. 24. 1931

While a resident of said county, he enlisted in 1780 and served two months in Captain John Henderson's company, Colonel Holt Richardson's Virginia regiment. He enlisted early in 1781 and served one year in Captains Benjamin Harris' and Kirkpatrick's companies, Colonel Gaskin's Virginia regiment; was at the siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 13, 1832, while a resident of Albemarle County, Virginia.
There are no data on file as to his family.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner
Jesse Lewis L-57680

Reuben
5680
INVALID.
File No. 3680
Jesse Lewis Pri Rev War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. 12 , Page 219
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1917 Dec. 4. Hon. John W. Edgins given data as to Capt. John Henderson etc. Aut 1917 Dec. 17. Hist of Jesse Lewis to Hon John W. Edgins on circular. aut 1920 Mar. 19. Hist. to Mrs. J. Thos. Bolt 1925 Mar. 20. Hist. to Mrs. C. H. Wine M.S. 1931 Jan. 24. Hist. to Hon. Louis Ludlow. M.S.

Washington Jan'y 4 th 1833.
To the Honble
Lewis Cap.
Secretary of War
Sir,
I send the declaration of Jesse Lewis. f. Virg. s for a pension & am respectfully Yr ob d Serv t
Wm Lloyd

AB AUG 8
Free
To Samuel L. Edwards Esq Com: of Pensions Washington City D.C. $46.66 per annum

Chattanooga, 8 Aug. 83.
Sir,
Some time during the last winter General W. H. Gordon filed, in your office, my declarations for a pension. May I inquire whether it has been called upon, and if not, when it can conveniently receive your attention?
Very Respectfully Ezekiel Lewis "

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 _____ 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.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1780 2 mos. John Henderson Full Colonel Pa.   1781 12 mos. Major Francis Colonel   Major      
Battles engaged in, _____  Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____  Date of application for pension, _____  Residence at date of application, _____  Age at date of application, _____
Remarks: _____  _____  _____  _____  _____
Respectfully,  _____  _____  _____  _____  _____  _____  _____
Commissioner.

Dec. 13, 1917. NASHVILLE, TENN.
Dear Sir:
Jesse Lewis Rev. Ral. of Va., you write me, declared in his declaration that he was "under Capt. Jno. Hender- son, Major Quartermaster & Col. Holt Richard- son". Since receiving your letter, I learn, that this Jesse Lewis was "mustered", from 4 day of Mid 831. Hence the Department must have found, that he was a Rev. Ral. & also incidentally or directly, that John Henderson was his "Captain", & therefore that John Henderson was a captain in the Rev. Ral. nothing I am trying to prove. I regret to further burden you, I assure you, but I compelled to ask you, to send me a digest full as you can, of the papers of Jesse Lewis, so as to state that

This Jarse Louis was pensioned & John Henderson was his cap- tain; I have, and many others will be duly obliged Yrs. J. N. W. Gains.
Hon.
J. M. Satzygaber, Commissioner, Washington, D. C.

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Rec'd
JOHN NEV. WAR SECTION. ATTORNEY AT LAW WASHINGTON
Dec. 4, 1917.
Hon. John W. Gaines, 208 1/2 Fifth Ave. N. Nashville, Tenn.
Sir:
In reply to your letter of the 28" ultimo, you are advised that in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. File 5680, of Jesse Lewis, Virginia Troops, the soldier states, "that in the year 1780 he was drafted in the militia from the county of Albemarle in the State aforesaid, the day and month not recollected; and served a tour of two months at Cabin point under Captain John Henderson, Major _____ Quarles and Colonel Holt Richardson."
There is no further mention of Captain John Henderson in the above noted pension claim and a careful search of the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fails to show a claim for pension or bounty land on file on account of the services of said Captain John Henderson.
There is no data as to the family in the pension claim of said Jesse Lewis.
Very respectfully,
[Handwritten signature]
Commissioner.
In connection with this see attached correspondence.
Also see correspondence about Capt John Henderson in John Bradshaw 86738

10/29/71
NASHVILLE, TENN.
Sir: Since my last to you, re John Hudderson of Albermarle Co. Va., Rev. W. or, I am informed, that Jesse Lewis of said County enlisted in 1780 under Captain John Hudderson, of Col. Holt Richardsons regiment, one Lewis being "major," and that said Lewis, in 1832, filed his declaration setting out his services in the Rev. W. or & states what I have quoted, supra.
Please send me, at my expense if necessary, a digest of this Jesse Lewis' file of papers, so far as may be pertinent to the matter I seek, viz: the Rev. W. or service of John Hudderson of Albermarle County Va., include the names of all the officers Lewis served under in that will aid me to work out the subject. This Lewis family, or

a Louis (Edmund & Elizabeth -) were my good parents, who were also related to the 5th Jno Henderson, son of Jno. & Bro. of Capt & Col. Bennett H - are living in Albermarle Co Va during (* before) & after the Rev. war closed, but there is so many of the Races given names in this work , that it is a task that has baffled me of a large connection & the task has fallen to my lot. I regret to burden you further but if I could avoid avoid Yours truly
H.W. Court of Records Washington D.C.
J.W. Gaines

JOHN W. GAINES ATTORNEY AT LAW 208 1/2 FIFTH AVE., N.
TELEPHONE MAIN 50
NASHVILLE, TENN.
November 13, 1917.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
In re, John Henderson, (Jr.) and yours of the 7th last, I beg to say: He was Revolutionary Soldier of Albermarle County, Virginia in 1775 and later, died 1790, in that county, wife Frances Moore, Dau. John Moore. He was son of John H., Sr. (died 1786) and brother of Bennett (died 1793) in same war and all lived in the same County. The sons of John H., Jr. were Bennett, William and Matthew, & Lucy my grandmother. The Ann. Rept. 1911 and 1913 of the Virginia Librarian says this John (or a Jno. of Albermarle County) was pensioned as a Revolutionary soldier (of Virginia.)
Yours truly,
Jno. W. Gaines

November 20, 1917
John W. Gaines, Atty at Law, 208 1 / 2 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville, Tennessee.
Sir:
In response to your letter of the thirteenth instant, you are advised that a careful search of the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fails to afford any information in regard to John Henderson who served from Albemarle County, Virginia and who died in 1790, in that County.
The only two Revolutionary War pensioners of Virginia named John Henderson, did not live in Albemarle County, Virginia, and were alive and applied for pension, one in 1818 and the other in 1832.
It is proper to add that the report of the Virginia State Librarian, referred to by you, was not compiled from the original records on file in this Bureau.
Very respectfully,
E. M. Clegg Commissioner.

Jno. W. Gaines, 8-871 208 1/2 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville, RECORD DIVISION Tenn.
Department of the Interior BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Briefed by J.W. Nov. 20, 1917.
Claim No. Mar. Frances Moore Certificate No. 2nd died in Albemarle Co., Va., in 1790. Claimant  or anyone who went from Albemarle Co. Va. in 1775. Soldier John Henderson. Service Va.
Additional Service Rev. War.
No claim, State records 191
No claim, combination records 191
REMARKS:
No claim as above, in files 1835 List searched. Census of Pensions (1840) searched. Invalid List of 1813. " Agency Book. "

LOUIS LUDLOW 7TH DIST. INDIANA
COMMITTEES: WORLD WAR VETERANS' LEGISLATION LIBRARY INSULAR AFFAIRS
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
January 9, 1931.
Dear Mr. Morgan:
Kindly send me all information shown in the files of your office about Jesse Lewis, of Albemarle County, Virginia, who served during the Revolutionary War.
Very sincerely,
Louis Ludlow
436 H.O. 1324
Hon. E. W. Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.

PENSION FEB 7 U. 1925
Leesburg Va Feb 6/25-
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
My dear Sir: Will you kindly send me the Service of - "Jesse Lewis" Albemarle S. of W. 1835- Pen 2. 138. War 2. 25-2.
and Jesse Lewis (see side) Andrew Lewis of (Mason) S. W. 1835- Pen 2. 173 15-
With all possible regarding their families. is Andrew Lewis of Montgomery County. (Pen 2- 173 was) was the same Andrew Lewis of Mason Co. Thanking you. Yours Very Sincerely, Mrs C. H. Wine.

Rev. Sec.
Anderson S.P. Mar. 1, 1920
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Please send me the Revolutionary war records of the following soldiers. Jesse Cerris and John Gannbull, the latter served under Francis Marion and the former probably enlisted with the Virginia Troops -
Sincerely
Mrs. J. Shoo. Bolt
735 W. Market St.
Anderson S.P.

Rev. & 1812 War Section
March 20, 1925
Mrs. C. H. Wine Culpeper — VA.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.5680, it appears that Jesse Lewis was born May 13, 1763, in Albemarle County, Virginia.
While a resident of said county, he enlisted in 1780 and served two months in Captain John Henderson's Company, Colonel Holt Richardson's Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted early in 1781 and served one year in Captains Benjamin Harris' and Kirkpatrick's Companies, Colonel Gaskins' Virginia Regiment; was at the siege of Yorktown.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 13, 1832, while a resident of Albemarle County, Virginia.
There is no data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner