Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 303, for James Lewis, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Lewis, James Mary C.
W. 303 B.Lt. 3067-160-55
CONTENTS

S. H. Newman May 18/55 " " " " June 18 " " next year in all books
6785 Act 3 March/55
March 22/1855.
Mary C. Lewis widow James Lewis
Revolutionary War
Pension, No 2008, Vol A. p 183.
Sergt. Major of the Pa. Cont. line.
Rev. H. O. Allen July 21/55.
Stephens.
Vol. L. 48.
3067 of July 21/55
Jas. W. Newman Winchester Tenn.

2008
Tennessee Nashville Mary C Lewis widow of James Lewis
who served in the Revolutionary Colo Fleming Va war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of Ninety Seven Dollars fifty Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. 3 rd day of February 1853 Certificate of Pension issued the 17 th day of September 1853 and sent to
J. W. Newman Winchester Tenn a
Died Feb. 1, 1858
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 28, 1818. Page 183. Vol. 4. 3 rd Feb y 1853.
Reg t , P.M.'55 - No 6785

Let R. L. Grendy Apr 1836
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6. April 1838 for service from 4 March 1838 to 4 Sept 1838. Age 68 before 28 June 1838
Letter to Lieut. Genl. and 3 rd Auditor. Jan 17 th 1842
Paid as above from March 4 th 1840 to Sept 4 th 1841. As noted July 9 th 1842
Duplicate Certificate issued 9 th May 1843 and sent to Pension Winchester Tenn
no letter received for May 1843 to pension
1181 98.925 Pension
James Davis gr. in the State of ... who was a ... in the Company commanded ... of the ... commanded ... in the ... line for
19/12 the ... 97.50
Inscribed on the Roll ... at the rate of ... Dollars ... Cents per annum, to commence on the 24th day of March, 1831.
Certificate & Pension issued the 1 st day of ... and ...
Arrears to the 1 st of ... Females allowance ending ...
$341.25
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by ... Clerk, Book ... Vol. ... Page ...

In order to procure the benefits of the act of Congress passed March 3 d 1855-
Declaration
State of Tennessee } Franklin County } S.S.
Be it known That on this 14 th day of March in the year of our Lord and Thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before the subscriber an acting justice of the Peace in and for the County and State above written Mary C. Lewis who being duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration. That she is now a widow and the widow of James Lewis who was a Revolutionary pensioner of the U.S. under act of Congress passed June 9 th 1832 That she applied for a pension under act of Congress passed February 3 d 1853 and pension certificate under said act No 2008 issued to her from the Department of the Interior dated the Seventeenth day of September 1853 Recorded in pension office Page 183 Vol. A. That she makes this application in order to procure the benefits of the act of Congress passed March 3 d 1855. Granting Bounty Land to widows of Revolutionary Soldiers. She hereby nominates constitutes and appoints Faye M. Newman of Winchester Tennessee her true and lawful attorney to prosecute her claim for Bounty Land before the proper department at Washington City -
Mary C Lewis
Sworn and subscribed before me and at the same time and on the same day personally came before me Charles Crisman and Thos. H. Finch respectable Citizens of said County and State and to me well known as credible witnesses and being duly sworn. I swear that they saw Mary C. Lewis write her name to the foregoing declaration and she is the identical person who is now appearing

a pension as she states and is the widow of James Lewis as she states and is now a widow that they have no interest in her claim for Bounty Land.
Charles Guerman Thos. H. Finch
Sworn and Subscribed before me and I am Certify that Mary C. Lewis who makes the foregoing declaration is the widow of James Lewis as she states and is now a Revolutionary pensioner of the U.S. that I have no interest in her application for Bounty Land and am in no way concerned in the prosecution thereof, my hand this 14 th day of March A.D. 1855
Thos. H. Smith Justice of the Peace
State of Tennessee Franklin County } S.S.
I, Wm E Taylor Clerk of the County Court in and for the County and State above written do hereby certify that Thomas Finch Esq. before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit was taken is an acting justice of the Peace in and for the County and State above written duly commissioned and qualified and the signature thereto purporting to be his are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said County this 14 day of March 1855 (Wm E Taylor C.W.)

185 th May 12. Let to J. W. Newman — Rural group of gravelly sand.
No 423
Tennessee
Lot 3, February 1883
2 d Section.
Mary C. Lewis, widow of James Lewis
Say 10 Newman Winchester Tenn.

In Order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress passed March 3 d A D 1853,
Declaration
State of Tennessee Franklin County S.S.
Be it known that on this 14 th day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty three personally appeared before the Subscriber an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State above written Mary C. Lewis and being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following Declaration, That she is the widow of, James Lewis, who was a pensioner of the United States for services in the war of the Revolution under act of Congress of June 7 th 1832, and was placed on the Nashville Tennessee Agency at the rate of $97, \frac{50}{100} ninety seven dollars and fifty cents per annum for services in said war, as Private and Sergeant in the Virginia Militia, that she is the widow of this deceased James Lewis above stated, that she was married to him in the County of Albemarle in the State of Virginia in October eighteen hundred and twenty six, and that her husband died in the County of Franklin in the State of Tennessee on the twenty first day of February A.D. eighteen hundred and forty nine a widow and that she still continues a widow having never intermarried and she still continues to reside in Franklin County Tennessee
Mary C. Lewis
Sworn and subscribed before me an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the 2nd County and State of Tennessee and I would certify that Mrs Mary C. Lewis who makes the above declaration

is the widow of the Identical James Lewis who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States as the States and that full faith and credit may be placed in her statements In testimony where of I have hereunto Set my hand this 14 th day of February A. D, 1853
John T. Hatter S.P. (S) Justice of the Peace for Franklin County Tennessee
Know all men by these presence that I, Mary C Lewis of the County of Franklin and State of Tennessee for divers good Causes and Considerations hereunto moving have and by these presence do Nominate constitute and appoint Tazewell, W. Newman of the City of Knoxville Tennessee my true and Lawful Attorney for me and in my name place and still to present the General Government of the United States for a pension due me on account of the Revolutionary Services of my Late husband James Lewis, and to authenticate to me all papers on file in any of the Departments at Washington City or elsewhere and to all proof necessary to substantiate my said claim and to receive all communications on said claim, and to do any and every act or acts that an Attorney may Lawfully do. In testimony where of I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed my Seal this 14 th day of February A. D, 1853,
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of
Mary C Lewis (S)
W. D. M. Burrough
John T. Hatter
State of Tennessee
Franklin County } S.S.
Be it known that on this 14 th

day of February A.D. 1853 personally appeared before the Subscriber an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State above written Mary C. Lewis & acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be her act and deed for the purposes therein contained
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal,
John T. Slatten Justice of the Peace for Franklin Co. Tennessee
State of Tennessee Franklin County } S.S.
I, Wm. E. Taylor Clerk of the County Court, in and for the County and State above written would hereby certify that Mary C. Lewis who makes the foregoing declaration is the widow of the Intestate James Lewis who died in this said County on the twenty first day of February eighteen hundred and forty nine, and that he was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States at the rate of ninety Seven dollars and fifty Cts per annum and I would further certify that in the will of said James Lewis registered in my office, it appears that he in said will mentions Mary C. Lewis as his wife and I would certify that Mary C. Lewis who makes the foregoing declaration is the Intestate person mentioned by said James Lewis as his wife, I would further certify that John T. Slatten Esq before whom the foregoing declaration and acknowledgment were taken is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and sworn and the signature purporting to be his and Seal
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the official Seal of said County on this 14 th day of February A.D. 1853
Wm E Taylor Clerk

Know all men by these presents that we James Lewis and Ira Garrett are held and firmly bound unto John Tyler Esq r Governor or chief magistrate of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and his successors in office in the just and full sum of one hundred and fifty dollars current money of Virginia, to which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated this 17 th day of October 1826.
The condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas there is a marriage shortly intended to be had and solemnized between the above bound James Lewis and Polly Marks of Albemarle County; Now if there shall be no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage - then the above obligation to be void, or else to remain in full force and virtue.
James Lewis Esq r Ira Garrett Esq r
State of Virginia
Albemarle County to wit
I Ira Garrett Clerk of the County Court of said County do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the original marriage license bond now on file in my office of said Court, I further certify that a marriage license was issued in conformity thereto, but no return of the marriage has been made
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of the said Court this 13 th day of August 1853 in the 78 th year of the Commonwealth.
Ira Garrett cc

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th June 1832. State of Tennessee Franklin County ss On this 2 nd day of June 1834 personally appeared, in open court, before the justices of the Court of pleas & quarter Sessions of said Court, at the courthouse in Nashville, James Lewis, now a resident of the County of Franklin in the state of Tennessee aged seventy eight years on the 6 th April last who being first duly sworn according to law, doth now his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7 th 1832. That he enlisted in the army of the United States, & served as herein after stated. Affiant states - That he was born on the 6 th April 1756 agreeably to the Register of his age. That at the commencement of the revolution & before Independence was declared, he joined an independent company commanded by Capt Nicholas Lewis. That a short time after this Lord Dunmore, then Governor of Virginia removed some powder from the public magazine in Williamsburg, & put it on board of one of the public armed vessels, which caused considerable excitement & numerous companies were marched to Williamsburg, Hanover Court house & elsewhere. That after marched to Williams

=length the distance being about 140 miles where they were trained & instructed in military discip- line, & after a short time we were discharged & returned to our homes, being absent from home as far as he remembers about 20 days. This was in 1775 as far as as he recollects. In the latter part of the year 1775 or early in 1776 Capt Thos Walker raised a rifle company in Albemarle & Louisa. Offiant had a nephew Wm T. Lewis who enlisted & received the appointment of Orderly Sergeant to the company. The company which was marched to the Eastern shore of Virginia Wm T. Lewis was taken sick & returned home in the fall of that year on furlough. He ob- served to aft he was afraid he would not be able to do duty again & if aft would take his place he would give me up all the pay & emoluments of his office, & I should hold his office as Orderly Sergeant to the company. I agreed to do this & joined the army in Octo 1776. Some time in November 1776 I joined the 9th Virginia regiment which was then stationed in Accomack & Northampton counties. About this time Capt Thos Walker resigned & Wm Henderson the 1st Lieutenant was appointed to the command of the com- pany. The regiment was composed of the following companies viz - two rifle companies Walker & Kay's from the counties of Albemarle

3 Louisiana, Augusta & Rockbridge. Capt S Woodruff's company from Goochland & the other companies commanded by Capts Forney Crupper, Reed, Paulsen, & Reed all of whom were musket men. The field officers of the regiment were Col Wm Fleming commandant Lieutenant Col Geo Matthews & Maj Sears. About this time say early in Decr 1776 the regiment received marching order to join the army at the north. The sick & invalids were sent to the head of Elk by water. I was one who marched by land. We got to Phila- delphia before the Invalids & same day after the battles of Trenton & Princeton. From Philadelphia we marched to New Jersey where we lost our Col Fleming who had taken the small pox in the natural way. After his death Col Matthews took command of the regiment, & Major Sears was appointed in his place. About this time there were orders issued that the whole of the troops that had not had the small pox should be inocu- lated. Headquarters were then at Morristown. We marched & countermarched over the greater part of the Jerseys that winter - after that our head quarters were removed to Valley Forge. I acted as orderly sergeant from the time I joined the regiment, until same time in July follow- ing as well as I recollect when I received the appointment of Sergeant Major to

the regiment. Some time in the summer of 1777 there was a regiment made up from the most expert riflemen the command of which was given to Col Morgan. The greater part of Hays & Henderson's companies were taken & their officers were all taken, but one Lt Hazard Martin who was on the recruiting service in Virginia. I had the charge or command of the balance of the company, which at first did not consist of more than 6 or 8 men. but from a few recruits, some that returned from furlough, & some from the hospital were afterwards increased to some 20 & 30. For then I made out the pay & muster rolls & did the duty of a commissioned officer. Some time in that summer we marched to the Highlands of York at which place Genl Washington got information of the enemy being in the Chesapeake bay. And The enemy landed at the head of Elk. About the 12th Sept the Battle of Brandywine was fought. I was in that battle. Towards the latter end of Sept the British took possession of Philadelphia. On the 4th October I fought in the battle of Germantown, where myself & the whole of the regiment to which I belonged was either killed or taken prisoners with the exception of a drummer who had charge of Col Matthews's horse. Lt Col Hays was killed & Col Matthews was badly wounded.

That evening after taking we were all safely lodged in Philadelphia New Jail where we suffered with cold & hunger. In June 1778 perhaps the 18th with others to the number of about 135 were exchanged for an equal number of British prisoners. The next day we arrived at our Camp (White Marsh) our army making preparations to intercept the flight of the British from Philadelphia. I received my discharge in a day or two after reaching camp as Sergeant Major from Genl. Muhlenburgh. I then at the same time enlisted for three years or during the war, with a promise of promotion from Genl. Muhlenburgh. I then received a furlough for three months at the expiration of which time or in a few weeks after I received my second discharge - there having been some arrangement with regard to the quantity of officers, etc. The number to be lifted, & causing some to be supernu- meraries, which prevented my promotion. I deposited my two discharges at the Auditor's office in the city of Richmond at the time I received certificates for the depreciation of my pay at the time I received my second discharge as Sergeant Major to the 9th Virginia Regt our army lay on the North River at a place called Robinson's Farm. From there I returned home to Va. After received his second discharge

about the day of October 1778. In 1778 I received from Mr John Allen the appointment of Spring Commissary to Burgayne's troops. I repaired to Albemarle barracks about 1st of Decr & issued provisions to such as were authorized to draw & same time in Decr Burgayne's troops came on. I met them at Charlottesville where they remained some short time. Returned to Albemarle Barracks & continued to furnish them with provisions until 1st Aug 1779. On the 5th Aug 1779 I got married & repaired to my farm - received from Mr Allen some 6 or 7 dollars in silver which is all I received for my 8 months services as commissary. My rank & pay as commissary was equal to the of a 1st Lt in an continental establishment. In the Spring of 1781 I served a two months two or three days prior to tour in the militia & was discharged on the 4th May 1781. I was an Ensign or 2nd Lieutenant in this tour I don't recollect which. I got home from this tour a few days before Col Earleton paid us a visit at Charlottesville with his cavalry & mounted infantry. His visit was about the 4th May 1781. In the tour I served there were three companies of militia called out from Albemarle. They were commanded by Captains Miller Wood & Saliafers. The Regiment was commanded by Col Walt Richardson. At Col Reuben Lunsford & Maj Amstead. Capt Saliafers to whose company was taken sick & went home. I made

out the pay & muster rolls, drew the money & paid the men their wages. I afterwards received an appointment to receive provisions & clothing for the army. I did not continue long in that office. I only recollect of receiving and drawing beaver & a lot of clothing which were sent on to Head quarters. I never received any consideration or pay for the same. After the capture of Cornwallis at Yorktown there was no necessity for the continuance of the office. I never received any land for my military services. I certainly am entitled to homestead land if I had never served but the tour when I enlisted for 3 years or during the war. There were more officers in proportion to the men than necessary & a part had to be sent home as supernumeraries. This was the reason Genl. Muhlenberg gave me my discharge. Aftt. served as before stated in his first tour 90 days. In his second tour as a private  as a private Sergeant & Sergt. Major 2 months. In his 3 d tour upwards of 3 months when he was discharged by becoming a supernumerary as before stated.
In his 4 th tour as commissary with the ranks of 1 st Lt 8 months as before stated. In his 5 th tour 2 months in the militia as ensign or 2 d Lieutenant. In his 6 th time not recollected & no claims nor pay for it.

Affiant hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity except the present & declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any state sworn to & subscribed in open Court 15 th June 1837 Wm B. Blagden Clerk
J. A. T. W. H.
Whereupon the court propounded the following interrogatories
1 Where & in what year were you born?
Answer - On the 6 th April 1756 agree in County Va agreeably to the Register of his age & the information he has received.
2. Have you any record of your age if so where is it.
Answer - I have a record of my age at my residence in Franklin County Tennessee.
3. Where were you living when called into service, where have you lived since the Revolutionary war & where do you now live
Answer - I was living in Albemarle County Va when called into service - I lived there till I moved to Franklin County Tennessee where I moved & settled in 1812
& where he has since lived & yet lives.
4 How were you called into service - were you drafted, did you volunteer or were you a substitute for whom.
Answer - He answers as stated in his previous declaration.

5. State the names of some of the Regular officers with whom you served, such continental & militia regiments as you can recollect & the general circumstances of your services.
Answer - He answers as stated in his declaration.
6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service if so by whom was it given & what has become of it.
Answer - He refers to his previous declaration.
7. Did you ever receive a commission if so by whom was it signed & what has become of it?
Answer - He never received any commission in the regular service - When he acted as commissary he received his appointment from the Head commissary. He had a commission as ensign or 2d Lt when he performed one of his tours - which was lost or mislaid. He about recollect who it was signed by & refers to his previous declaration.
8. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood & who can testify as to your character for veracity & their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
Answer. He refers to John Driskill a clergyman & James Campbell.
Affiant further states that he knows of no witness that he can now produce to prove his revolutionary services. And the evidence herein contained & produced is the best in his possession & power of his Revolutionary services.

We John Driskill a clergyman residing in the county of Franklin & state of Tennessee & James Campbell residing in the same hereby certify that we are well acquainted with James Lewis who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration - that we believe him to be seventy eight years of age. That he is reputed & believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution & that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to & subscribed in open court 2 nd June 1834 W. B. Wagner Clerk
John Driskill James Campbell
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter & 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 John Driskill who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in the county of Franklin & state of Tennessee & that James Campbell who has also signed the same is a resident in the same county & state & are credible persons & their statement is entitled to credit.
I W. B. Wagner Clerk of the court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions held in & for the county of Franklin & state of Tennessee do hereby certify

that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of James Lewis for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I Willie B Wagner Clerk of said Court have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at office the 2 nd day of June 1834
W m B d Wagner Clerk

Winchester Janu d 27 July 1836
I will accept a pension in the within case for nineteen and a half months for services as an ordinary sergeant and sergeant major and will relinquish the balance for the present.
J. A. Smith

February 26, 1937
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BA-J/EEL James Lewis-W.303
Judge J.B.Templeton Winchester Tennessee
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter of February 18, in which you request the Revolutionary War record of James Lewis, of Virginia, and Franklin County, Tennessee, who was granted land in said Franklin County and whose widow Mary received pension and land.
The Revolutionary War record of the only James Lewis, of Tennessee, found on the pension and bounty land records of this office is furnished you herein as found in the claims for pension and bounty land based upon his service in that war, which are on file under W.303. Land received by James Lewis and located in Franklin County, Tennessee, would not have been a United States grant, but would pertain to some state transaction.
James Lewis
James Lewis was born April 6, 1756, in Virginia. The names of his parents are not shown.
While residing in Albemarle County, Virginia, before the Revolution, James Lewis belonged to an independent company commanded by Captain Nicholas Lewis (no relationship shown). When Lord Dunmore, Governor of Virginia, removed the powder stored in the public magazine at Williamsburg and placed it on board an armed vessel, it caused great excitement in Virginia and troops were marched to Williamsburg, at which time James Lewis marched there in his company and served twenty days.
In November, 1776, James Lewis entered the service as a substitute for his nephew, William T. Lewis, and served as orderly sergeant in Captains Thomas Walker's and William Henderson's Companies, Colonel Fleming's 9 th Virginia Regiment; in December, 1776, the regiment marched to the north and reached Philadelphia a short time after the battles of Trenton and Princeton; then

marched into New Jersey, where Colonel Fleming died of smallpox and was succeeded in the command of the regiment by Colonel George Matthews; after this the regiment marched and counter-marched through the greater part of New Jersey, thence to Valley Forge where headquarters were established; in July following, James Lewis received the appointment of sergeant major to the regiment; in the summer of 1777, a regiment was made up from the most expert riflemen, the command of which was given to Colonel Morgan; the greater part of Captain Henderson's Company and Captain Hays' Company was selected and James Lewis took charge of the balance of the company and performed the duty of a commissioned officer; he was in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown in which latter engagement he was taken prisoner, placed in the jail at Philadelphia and kept in confinement until about June 16, 1778, when he was exchanged, returned to his regiment and in a few days was discharged. James Lewis immediately reenlisted for three years or during the war and was furloughed for three months at which time he was made supernumerary and left the service in October, 1778. He was then appointed issuing commissary by Head Commissary John Allen and about December 1, 1778, repaired to Albemarle Barracks and continued in service until August 1, 1779, issuing supplies to Burgoyne's troops. In the spring of 1781, he was commissioned ensign or 2 nd lieutenant in Captain Taliaferro's Company, Colonel Holt Richardson's Virginia Regiment, and left the service May 4, 1781, having served two months; immediately after his return home, the British Colonel Tarlton made a raid on Charlottesville and several companies were called out to repel the invader; this officer served at that time in Captain Taliaferro's Company, Colonel Holt Richardson's Virginia Regiment; his rank was not stated but he acted as paymaster, the length of this tour was not shown; he was afterward appointed to receive clothing and provisions for the army but stated that he served only a short time in this capacity. James Lewis claimed no higher rank than that of lieutenant. It is not shown that he ever crossed the Delaware River with General Washington at any period of his service.
In 1812, James Lewis moved from Albemarle County, Virginia, to Franklin County, Tennessee, of which county and state he was a resident when he was allowed pension on his application executed June 2, 1834. In 1834, he was referred to as Colonel Lewis, with no explanation in regard to rank. In 1843, his postoffice was Winchester, Tennessee.
He died in Franklin County, Tennessee, February 21, 1849.

James Lewis married August 5, 1779. The name of his wife was not stated and there are no data concerning her. He married in October, 1826, in Albemarle County, Virginia, Mary or Polly Marks, of said Albemarle County. The widow stated that the marriage took place October 15, 1826; the marriage bond was dated October 17, 1826.
Mary C. Lewis(as she signed) was allowed pension on her application executed February 14, 1853, at which time she was aged sixty-eight years and resided in Franklin County, Tennessee.
March 14, 1855, Mary C. Lewis, then a resident of Franklin County, Tennessee, applied for the bounty land which was due on account of the services of her husband, James Lewis, in the Revolutionary War. She was granted one hundred sixty acres of land on Warrant No.3067, under the Act of March 3, 1855.
In order to obtain information in regard to the location of the land cited above, you should address the Commissioner of the General Land Office, Interior Department, this city, and furnish that official with the number of the warrant, the acreage and the act under which said warrant was issued.
Mary C. Lewis, widow of James Lewis, died February 1, 1858, place not stated.
No reference was made to children of either marriage.
It is suggested that the Adjutant General, War Department, this city, might be able to furnish further information in regard to the service of this James Lewis.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

February 26, 1937
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BA-J/EEH/eel
Mr. Hop Taylor Winchester Tennessee
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letters of February 9 and February 10, in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Colonel James Lewis who lived near Winchester, Tennessee, said to have crossed the Delaware with General Washington; also, the Revolutionary War records of other soldiers or officers with the name James Lewis.
The record of a James Lewis is given herewith who was once a resident of Franklin County, Tennessee. He did not allege service, however, in the rank of colonel. No other record has been found of a James Lewis of Tennessee and no record of a claim for pension based upon service of a James Lewis as colonel in the Revolutionary War. If this is not the record of the James Lewis in whom you are interested, another search of the records will be made if you will furnish as much as possible of the following data: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

February 26, 1937
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BA-J/ENL James Lewis-W.303
Mr. Hop Taylor Winchester Tennessee
Dear Sir:
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.303, based upon the military service in that war of James Lewis.
James Lewis was born April 6, 1756, in Virginia. The names of his parents are not shown.
While residing in Albemarle County, Virginia, before the Revolution, James Lewis belonged to an independent company commanded by Captain Nicholas Lewis (no relationship shown). When Lord Dunmore, Governor of Virginia, removed the powder stored in the public magazine at Williamsburg and placed it on board an armed vessel, it caused great excitement in Virginia and troops were marched to Williamsburg, at which time James Lewis marched there in his company and served twenty days.
In November, 1776, James Lewis entered the service as a substitute for his nephew, William T. Lewis, and served as orderly sergeant in Captains Thomas Walker's and William Henderson's companies, Colonel Fleming's 9 th Virginia Regiment; in December, 1776, the regiment marched to the north and reached Philadelphia a short time after the battles of Trenton and Princeton; then marched into New Jersey, where Colonel Fleming died of smallpox and was succeeded in the command of the regiment by Colonel George Matthews; after this the regiment marched and counter-marched through the greater part of New Jersey, thence to Valley Forge where headquarters were established; in July following, James Lewis received the appointment of sergeant major to the regiment; in the summer of 1777, a regiment was made up from the most expert riflemen, the command of which was given to Colonel Morgan; the greater part of Captain Henderson's Company and Captain Hays' Company was selected and James Lewis took charge of the balance of the company and performed the duty of

a commissioned officer; he was in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown in which latter engagement he was taken prisoner, placed in the jail at Philadelphia and kept in confinement until about June 16, 1778, when he was exchanged, returned to his regiment and in a few days was discharged. James Lewis immediately reenlisted for three years or during the war and was furloughed for three months at which time he was made supernumerary and left the service in October, 1778. He was then appointed issuing commissary by Head Commissary John Allen and about December 1, 1778, repaired to Albemarle Barracks and continued in service there until August 1, 1779, issuing supplies to Burgoyne's troops. (present) In the spring of 1781, he was commissioned ensign or 3 d lieutenant in Captain Taliaferro's Company, Colonel Holt Richardson's Virginia Regiment, and left the service May 4, 1781, having served two months; immediately after his return home, the British Colonel Tarlton made a raid on Charlottesville and several companies were called out to repel the invader; this soldier served at that time in Captain Taliaferro's Company, Colonel Holt Richardson Virginia Regiment; his rank was not stated but he acted as paymaster, the length of this tour was not shown; he was afterward appointed to receive clothing and provisions for the army but stated that he served only a short time in this capacity. James Lewis claimed no higher rank than that of lieutenant. It is not shown that he ever crossed the Delaware River with General Washington at any period of his service.
In 1812, James Lewis moved from Albemarle County, Virginia, to Franklin County, Tennessee, of which county and state he was a resident when he was allowed pension on his application executed June 2, 1834. In 1834, he was referred to as Colonel Lewis, with no explanation in regard to rank. In 1843, his postoffice was Winchester, Tennessee.
He died in Franklin County, Tennessee, February 21, 1849.
The officer married August 5, 1779. The name of his wife was not stated and there are no data concerning her. He married in October, 1826, in Albemarle County, Virginia, Mary or Polly Marks, of said Albemarle County. The widow stated that the marriage took place October 15, 1826; the marriage bond was dated October 17, 1826.
Officer's widow, Mary C. Lewis (as she signed) was allowed pension on her application executed February 14, 1853, at which time she was aged sixty-eight years and resided in Franklin County, Tennessee.

March 14, 1855, Mary C. Lewis then a resident of Franklin County, Tennessee, applied for the bounty land which was due on account of the services of her husband, James Lewis, in the Revolutionary War. She was granted one hundred sixty acres of land on Warrant No.3067, under the Act of March 3, 1855.
In order to obtain information in regard to the location of the land cited above, you should address The Commissioner of the General Land Office, Interior Department, this city, and furnish that official with the number of the warrant, the acreage and the act under which said warrant was issued.
Mary C. Lewis, widow of James Lewis, died February 1, 1858, place not stated.
No reference was made to children of either marriage.
It is suggested that the Adjutant General, War Department, this city, might be able to furnish further information in regard to the service of this James Lewis.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

October 26, 1934
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Mrs. T. K. Williams Decherd Tennessee
JAMES LEWIS W. 303 BA-J/EL:MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of James Lewis, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, whose record was furnished you August 29, 1934, and which you state you have misplaced.
His record is again furnished as shown in the papers on file in pension claim, W. 303, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
James Lewis was born in Virginia, April 6, 1756. The names of his parents are not shown.
While living in Albemarle County, Virginia, before the Revolution, James Lewis belonged to an independent company commanded by Captain Nicholas Lewis (no relationship shown). When Lord Dunmore, Governor of Virginia, removed the powder stored in the public magazine at Williamsburg and placed it aboard an armed vessel, it caused great excitement in Virginia, and troops were marched to Williamsburg, at which time James Lewis marched there in his company and served twenty days. He enlisted in November, 1776, served as a substitute for his nephew, William T. Lewis, as orderly sergeant in Captains Thomas Walker's and William Henderson's company, Colonel Fleming's 9 th Virginia Regiment; Colonel Fleming died of smallpox and was succeeded in the command of the regiment by Colonel George Matthews; in July, following, James Lewis received the appointment of sergeant major to the regiment; in the summer of 1777, a regiment was made up from the most expert riflemen, the command of which was given to Colonel Morgan; the greater part of Captains Henderson's and Hays' companies was selected and James Lewis took charge of the balance of the company and performed the duty of a commissioned officer; he was in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown in which latter engagement he was taken prisoner, placed in the jail

at Philadelphia and kept in confinement until about June 16, 1778, when he was exchanged, returned to his regiment and in a few days was discharged. James Lewis immediately reenlisted for three years, but after serving three months was made supernumerary and left the service in October, 1778. He was then appointed issuing commissary by Head Commissary John Allen, and about December 1, 1778, repaired to Albemarle Barracks and continued in service there until August 1, 1779. In the spring of 1781 he was commissioned ensign or 2 nd lieutenant in Captain Taliaferro's company, Colonel Holt Richardson's Virginia regiment, and left the service May 4, 1781, having served two months; immediately after his return home, the British Colonel Tarlton made a raid on Charlottesville and several companies were called out to repel the invader; the soldier served at that time in Captain Taliaferro's company, Colonel Holt Richardson's Virginia regiment; his rank was not stated but he acted as paymaster, the length of this tour was not shown; he was afterward appointed to receive clothing and provisions for the army but stated that he served only a short time in this capacity. James Lewis claimed no higher rank than that of lieutenant
In 1812, soldier moved from Albemarle County, Virginia, to Franklin County, Tennessee, of which county and state he was a resident when he was allowed pension on his application executed June 2, 1834. In 1843, his Post Office was Winchester, Tenn.
He died in Franklin County, Tennessee, February 21, 1849.
June 1834 he was referred to as Colonel Lewis, with no explanation in regard to rank. The soldier married August 5, 1779. The name of soldier's wife was not stated and there are no data concerning her. He married in October, 1826, in Albemarle County, Virginia, Mary or Polly Marks, of said Albemarle County. The widow stated that the marriage took place on October 15, 1826; the marriage bond was dated October 17, 1826.
Soldier's widow, Mary C. Lewis (as she signed) was allowed pension on her application executed February 14, 1853, at which time she was aged sixty-eight years and resided in Franklin County, Tennessee. The widow was also allowed bounty land on account of the services of her husband, James Lewis, in the Revolutionary War, on her application executed March 14, 1855, while residing in Franklin County, Tennessee. If you desire the location of the land, you should apply to the Commissioner of the General Land Office, Interior Department, this city, and cite the following data: Bounty Land Warrant No. 3067-160-55.
The widow died February 1, 1858, place not shown.
No reference is made to children and there are no further family data.
No charge is made for this record. The amount of your remittance, twenty-five cents of October 10, and your remittance of thirty-five

cents of October 20, will be refunded in due time.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

August 29, 1934
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BA-J/REL James Lewis-W.303
Mrs. T.K.Williams Decherd Tennessee
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the war record of James Lewis, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, who moved to Franklin County, Tennessee, where he had received a grant of land.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.303, based upon the military service of James Lewis in that war.
James Lewis was born in Virginia, April 6, 1756. The names of his parents are not shown.
While living in Albemarle County, Virginia, before the Revolution, James Lewis belonged to an independent company commanded by Captain Nicholas Lewis; no relationship shown: When Lord Dunmore, Governor of Virginia, removed the powder stored in the public magazine at Williamsburg and placed it aboard an armed vessel, it caused great excitement in Virginia, and troops were marched to Williamsburg, at which time James Lewis marched there in his company and served twenty days: he enlisted in November, 1776, served as a substitute for his nephew, William T. Lewis, as orderly sergeant in Captains Thomas Walker's and William Henderson's Company, Colonel Fleming's 9 th Virginia Regiment: Colonel Fleming died of small pox, and was succeeded in the command of the regiment by Colonel George Matthews: in July following, James Lewis received the appointment of sergeant major to the regiment: in the summer of 1777, a regiment was made up from the most expert riflemen, the command of which was given to Colonel Morgan: the greater part of Captains Henderson's and Hays' companies was selected and James Lewis took charge of the balance of the company and performed the duty of a commissioned officer: he was in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown in which latter engagement, he was taken prisoner, placed in the jail at Philadelphia and kept in confinement until about June 16, 1778, when he was exchanged; returned to his regiment and in a few days was discharged.
Verified this Perrine
Gen Col Fleming's deat. Col. 1 st sol. Col. 1 st Fleming & it was Thomas Fleming who died in Persia

James Lewis immediately reenlisted for three years but after serving three months was made a supernumerary and left the service in October, 1778; he was then appointed issuing commissary by Head Commissary, John Allen, and about December 1, 1778, repaired to Albemarle Barracks and continued in service there until August 1, 1779; in the spring of 1781, he was commissioned ensign or 2 nd lieutenant in Captain Taliaferro's Company, Colonel Holt Richardson's Virginia Regiment and left the service May 4, 1781, having served two months; immediately after his return home, the British Colonel Tarlton made a raid on Charlottesville and several companies were called out to repel the invader; soldier served at that time in Captain Taliaferro's Company, Colonel Holt Richardson's Virginia Regiment; his rank was not stated but he acted as paymaster; the length of this tour was not shown; he was afterward appointed to receive clothing and provisions for the army but stated that he served only a short time in this capacity.
In 1812, soldier moved from Albemarle County, Virginia, to Franklin County, Tennessee, of which county and state he was a resident when he was allowed pension on his application executed June 2, 1834.
He died in Franklin County, Tennessee, February 21, 1849.
The soldier married August 5, 1779. The name of soldier's wife was not stated and there are no data concerning her. He married in October, 1826, in Albemarle County, Virginia, Mary or Polly Marks, of said Albemarle County. The widow stated that the marriage took place on October 15, 1826; the marriage bond was dated October 17, 1826.
Soldier's widow, Mary C. Lewis (as she signed) was allowed pension on her application executed February 14, 1853, at which time she was aged sixty-eight years and resided in Franklin County, Tennessee. The widow also was allowed bounty land on account of the services of her husband, James Lewis, in the Revolutionary War, on her application executed March 14, 1855, while residing in Franklin County, Tennessee. If you desire the location of the land, you should apply to The Commissioner of the General Land Office, Interior Department, this city, and cite the following data: Bounty Land Warrant No. 3067-160-55.
From JB — The widow died February 1, 1858, place not shown.
No reference is made to children and there are no further family data.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

August 31, 1929
Honorable Sam D. McReynolds Cowan Tennessee
My dear Mr. McReynolds:
In response to your letter dated August 27, 1929. I have the honor to advise you that the data herewith furnished you are found on the records of this bureau.
From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 303, it appears that James Lewis was born April 6, 1756, in Virginia.
While residing in Albemarle County, Virginia, he enlisted in 1775 and served twenty days in Captain Nicholas Lewis' Independent Virginia Company.
He enlisted in November, 1776, served as Orderly Sergeant in Captains Thomas Walker's and William Henderson's Rifle Company, Colonels William Fleming's and Mathews' Virginia Regiment; in July, 1777, he was appointed Sergeant Major in the same Company and in the summer of the same year he was transferred to Colonel Morgan's Rifle Regiment; he was in the battle of Brandywine and the battle of Germantown where he was taken prisoner and held until exchanged about June 16, 1778, soon after which date he was discharged. He

immediately re-enlisted for three years or during the war and after serving for three months was made a supernumerary.
In 1778 he was appointed by Head Commissary, John Allan, Issuing Commissary for the troops at Albemarle Barracks and he served there until August 1, 1779, length of service eight months.
In the spring of 1781 he served two months as Ensign or Second Lieutenant in Captain Taliaferro's Company, Colonel Holt Richardson's Virginia Regiment.
He was also appointed to receive provisions and clothing for the army, length of service not stated.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 2, 1834, while a resident of Franklin County, Tennessee, to which place he had moved in 1812 from Albemarle County, Virginia.
He died February 21, 1849, in Franklin County, Tennessee.
The soldier married, August 5, 1779. The name of his wife is not shown. He again married in October, 1826, (the marriage bond was issued October 17, 1826) in Albemarle County, Virginia, Mary or Polly C. Marks of that County. She was allowed pension on her application executed February 14, 1853, at which time she was aged sixty-eight years, and resided in Franklin County, Tennessee. She died February 1, 1858.
No reference is made to children.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.
Sol. nephew Wm J. Lewis also served,

June 27, 1922.
Hon. John W. Gaines, Nashville, Tenn.
Sir:
In response to your letter of the 19 th instant, you are advised that James Lewis was born in Va. place not stated on April 6, 1756 and was a resident of Albemarle County, Va. at the time of the Revolution. He was allowed pension for nine and a half months service as Private and Sergeant of Virginia Troops War of the Revolution.
The names of his parents are not on record. He married August 5, 1779, name of wife not stated. He again married October 17, 1836, in Albemarle County, Virginia, Mary, (or Polly) C. Marks, and he died February 21, 1849, in Franklin County, Tennessee. It is not stated whether he had any children.
Very respectfully,
Washington Saunders
Commissioner.
He wanted family history only see his letter.

MEMORANDUM PUBLIC VOUCHER FOR REFUNDS
Serial No. 2913 D. O. Voucher No. _____ Symbol No. 801,804
U. S. Veterans' Administration (Department or Establishment, Bureau or Office)
Location: Washington, D. C.
Appropriation or Fund: Special Deposit Account
To Mrs. T. K. Williams, James Lewis Chapter, D. A. R., Address Decherd, Tennessee.
Deposit received from the above-named depositor on Oct. 10 and Oct. 20, 19 54 for copying fees in the case of James Lewis, Rev. War - W-303
has been applied as herein stated and the balance indicated is returned herewith:
Amount of deposits _____ $ 25¢ and 35¢
Applied as explained in "Remarks" below _____
Amount _____ Balance authorized to be refunded _____ $ 0.60
Remarks:
The amount of this voucher is proper for refund to the remitter since no charge was made for copying record.
Official Receipt No. SD 3537 Official Receipt No. SD 3665
LEM:ms
FILM IN JACKET 9.8 11/8/34
Date _____, 19____ (Memorandum—Do not sign) Supervisor, Misc. Unit, Title Accounting Division.
Refund by { Check No. 15728 , dated _____ for $ .60 { on Treasurer of the U. S. in favor of payee named above. (Signature of payee) Cash, $ _____ on _____ (Memorandum—Do not sign) Other method, $ _____, _____ (Describe)

OFFICE OF COUNTY JUDGE FRANKLIN COUNTY TENNESSEE J. B. TEMPLETON, JUDGE WINCHESTER, TENNESSEE
Feb. 18th. 1937.
W 303 BA J/EEL.
Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen: Attention: A. D. Hiller.
A matter has arisen here in which I am very much concerned regarding the Revolutionary Record of James Lewis, formally a citizen of the State of Virginia, but who, after the Revolutionary War, removed to Franklin County, Tennessee and who was granted land in this county. I have seen a letter from you giving a full history of James Lewis but the letter is not available at this time and the information embodied in this letter is very important to me at this time.
James Lewis, according to the letter I saw, was twice married, the last time to Mary somebody, who, after the death of Lewis was granted a pension and some bounty land in this county, being Bounty Land Warrant No. 3067-160-55. Lewis, I believe, died in 1849 and his wife was granted this pension about 1855. I am not so much interested in who he married or the pension granted his last wife as I am the war record of James Lewis.
There is and has been a considerable controversy here as to whether or not James Lewis was a Colonel in the Revolutionary Army and as a County Official have been brought into the controversy and I am anxious to settle the matter one way or the other and will appreciate a full report along this line so that I may be in a position to act accordingly.
Assuring you of my appreciation for this courtesy, I am
Yours very truly,
J. B. Templeton
J. B. Templeton, County Judge.

Winchester, Tennessee,
February 9, 1937
Veterans Administration
Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Col. James Lewis is said to have lived at this place or near here at the time of his death and it is claimed that he was a Revolutionary Soldier and crossed the Delaware with Gen. Washington.
I will appreciate it if you will refer this letter to the proper authority to the end that I may know as well as a large number of others at this place what the records in Washington show in regard to Col James Lewis. Where he was shown to have been born, what Regiment and Company he was in and give all the information possible in regard to his Revolutionary services, if he really had any.
This is important and I will appreciate it if you will take sufficient interest in it to see that I get an early reply.
If the records show more than one James Lewis surviving the Revolution kindly give the record of each.
Yours,
Wap Taylor

Feb., 10, 1937.
Pension Bureau Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Col. James Lewis is said to have lived at this place or near here at the time of his death and it is claimed that he was a Revolutionary soldier and crossed the Delaware with Gen. Washington.
I will appreciate it if you will refer this letter to the proper authority to the end that I may know as well as a large number of others at this place what the records in Washington show in regard to Col. James Lewis; where he was shown to have been born, what Regiment and Company he was in and give all the information possible in regard to his Revolutionary services, if he really had any.
This is important, and I will appreciate it if you will take sufficient interest in it to see that I get an early reply.
If the records show more than one James Lewis surviving the Revolution, kindly give the record of each.
Yours very truly
Nap Taylor

7397
The First National Bank OF Franklin County
T. K. WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT W. F. SMITH, VICE PRESIDENT GEO. NEAL BASS CASHIER
DECHERD, TENN.
Oct 16, 1934 Cash 35 Postage 10 Postage 25 Total 70
Postmaster:
I just received receipt for 25 c for copy of record of James Lewis of Franklin Co Tenn. who had a grant of land - and lived here - for revolutionary services and who was surgeon and did commissary service. But I have not 3665 received the copy. I am enclosing another 25 c for a copy and 10 c for special delivery to assure us a copy by the first of November which thing is asked us by the state D. G. R. organization. This chapter is named for this man. I am wondering what could have become of the copy. I thanking you I am Respectfully yours,
Mrs H. R. Williams Regent
10 c for expense deliv.
25 cents for copy James Lewis Chapter D. G. R. 10 c for postage enclosure when opened in Mail Sub. Div. U.S.V.A. Gal. also self-addressed stamped envelope attached. G.A.B.
Rec SD-3577 10/17/34

7397
The First National Bank OF Franklin County
T. K. WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT W. F. SMITH, VICE PRESIDENT GEO. NEAL BASS, CASHIER
DECHERD, TENN.
Cash 25 W. F. Smith
OCT 3, 1934
Dear Sir:
Please send me the record of Jamie Lewis who lived in Franklin Co. Tennessee. He was a sergeant and had a very good record. He received a grant of 337 acres for services in the Revolutionary war.
I beg your pardon for this second request but it was borrowed, lost, stolen or otherwise and we have to have it. The first was for the state meeting 29. A. R.
I am enclosing 25 in case you can help to type it.
Most respectfully yours,
Mrs. T. H. Williams Regent James Lewis Chapter
enclosure when opened in Mail Sub. Div. U. S. V. A.
25 cash F.

7397
The First National Bank OF Franklin County
T. K. WILLIAMS PRESIDENT W. F. SMITH VICE PRESIDENT GEO. NEAL BASS CASHIER
DECHERD, TENN.
Aug 4, 1934. 64
Pension Department:
Please send me the war record of James Lewis, - there are several by the name - who was a Revolutionary soldier.
He moved to Franklin Co. , Tennessee, having received a grant of land for services in the war. Congressman McReynolds several years ago sent us this record and it was misplaced. We recall that he was sergeant and did some service in the Quartermaster department during the war.
Thanking you I am Respectfully yours (Mrs. T. K. W.) Eugenia Smith Williams Regress to James Lewis Chapter D.G.R.

SEVENTIETH CONGRESS
SAM D. McREYNOLDS 3D DIST. TENNESSEE
  STEPHEN G. PORTER, PA., CHAIRMAN  J. CHARLES LINTHICUM, MD.    HENRY W. TEMPLE, PA.  CHARLES M. STEDMAN, N.C.    JAMES T. BEGG, OHIO  TOM CONNALLY, TEX.    THEODORE E. BURTON, OHIO  R. WALTON MOORE, VA.    HAMILTON FISH, JR., N. Y.  MARTIN L. DAVEY, OHIO    CYRENUS COLE, IOWA  DAVID J. O'CONNELL, N. Y.    MORTON D. HULL, ILL.  SAM D. McREYNOLDS, TENN.    JOSEPH W. MARTIN, JR., MASS.  SOL BLOOM, N. Y.    CHARLES A. EATON, N. J.     HENRY ALLEN COOPER, WIS.     EDWARD E. BROWNE, WIS.     FRANKLIN F. KORELL, OREG.     MELVIN J. MAAS, MINN.   
EDMUND F. ERK, CLERK
COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, UNITED STATES WASHINGTON, D.C.
I. R. BARNES SECRETARY
Cowan, Tennessee. August 27, 1929.
Commissioner of Pensions, Revolutionary War Records Section, Washington, D.C.
My dear Mr. Commissioner :
I have an inquiry for the complete Revolutionary War record of one - JAMES LEWIS - who is said to have served as an officer and was born in Albermarle County, Virginia in 1755 and died in Franklin County, Tennessee on February 21, 1849.
Any information you can furnish me will be very much appreciated.
Very respectfully,
Sam D. McReynolds M.C.
SDMCR/s

JOHN W. GAINES LAWYER NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
June 19/22.
Hon. Counsel of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Mr. Court:
James Lewis (Va. & Tenn)
Mr. Lewis of Va. (Aber- marie co. I think) was Rev. Rader's & was baptized while in Tenn, it runs - Please send me a list of the files in his case, no 8 or 9 as it is genealogical - I'm trying to find his parental line.
Yours very truly
John W. Gaines

1922 Jan 26. Heir. to John W. Garris
1929 - Aug 31, Heir to Hon Sam D. McReynolds, M.E.B.
1934 Aug 29 - Heir to Mrs J.K. Williams - Est.
1934 Oct. 26 - Heir to Mrs. T. L. Williams - part of one part, and also 100 acres more - granted. M.V.H. (Est. list. copy)
1937 Feb. 2 Heir to Mrs Zaylos L. Judge J.B. Templeton - Est.
303
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 303
Mary C. Lewis Widow
James Lewis Rev. Rev. War
Act: Feb. 3, 1853
Index: -Vol. A , Page 426
[Arrangement of 1870.]

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
June 22 d , 1842.
Sir:
Under the Act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States,"
James Lewis _____
a Pensioner on the Roll of the Nashville, Ten. Agency, at the rate of Ninety Seven Dollars and 50 Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1840 to the 4 th Sept. 1841.
Respectfully, yours,
William L. Harris Comptroller
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

Non F. Grounds Apr 9, 1836
Record Vol 28. Pg 22.

War Dept. Pen. Offic April 9, 1856
Sir
I herewith enclose the papers sent by you to this office in the case of James Lewis; and have to state that the his actual service of did not as set forth in as a Sergeant and Sergeant Major, as set forth in his declaration on file did not exceed nineteen and one half months, for that time a pension has been allowed. His service as issuing commissary at Albemarle Barracks was not of that character provided for by the act of 7 June 1852, and cannot therefore be computed. Unless it can be more satisfactorily shown that he was regularly commissioned by the Governor of Virginia and the testimony of witnesses exhibited who had a personal knowledge of his services, as a commissioned officer no allowance can be made for services as such.
Thos. H. Grundy, T. W. L.

Treasury Department,
Second Comptroller's Office, June 26. 1838.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," James Lewis a Pensioner on the Roll of the Nashville, Tenn. Agency, at the rate of ninety seven Dollars and fifty - Cents per annum, under the law of the 7th. June 1832 has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of March 1837 to the 4th of September 1837
Respectfully, yours,
Merion K. Parrish Comptroller
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

Pension Office June 17 th 1842
Sir, The vouchers in the case of James Lewis have been referred to P Hagner Esq - 3 rd Auditor of the Treasury that the pension may be paid in conformity with the Act of April 6 th 1838
I am Sir, J H H
Miss Sarah Lewis Winchester Tenn

Winchester Tennessee Aug 3 d 1853
I to Waldo Esq -
Sir Inland - you will find the declaration of Mary B. Lewis - widow of James - this is return before a court of Records - and I will send the marriage bond when received by me. So you will please not examine the claim until there is furnished
Yours most Obt S t & c Seymour H. Newman Winchester Tennessee

Winchester Tennessee Feb 20 th 1853
Commission of Pensions
My Dear Sir inclosed you will find the papers in the case of Mary C. Lewis widow of James Cluney a Pension under act of Congress of Feb 3 rd 1853 you will please acknowledge the receipt of these papers
Your Obedt Svt &c
Jabez W. Newman Winchester Tennessee

Leesburg Mary C Lewis wid of James.
Act 3 Feb. 1853
Adm. #97. 50 p er ann. Commg. 3 Feb. 1853.
Nashville
J. W. Newman Winchester Ky.

Winchester Tennessee
Aug. 22 d 1853
Commissioner of Pensions-
Sir enclosed you will find the Clerks Certificate of Albemarle Co via in regard to the marriage of Mary E Lewis widow of James - claiming a pension under act of February 3 d 1853
Your Most Obt Servt
Daze, W. Newman Winchester Tennessee

Com Off. No 2524
Sept. 13. 1853.
Sir,
Please certify the date of James Lewis' death - a pensioner under Act of 7. June 1832, at $97.50 - W. Winnipeg roll. Very Respectfully,
D. McLean
for Commr. F. Burch Auditor
James Lewis ret 1832. $97.50. p. an. - Died 21 st Feby. 1849, Paid to his death.
F. Burch Auditor.

Winchester Tenn March 14 th 1855-
L. P. Waldo Esq. Washington City D. C.
My Dear Sir enclosed you will please find the application of Mary O. Lewis for Land Bounty with power of Attorny to me
Your Most obedient Servant Luze, W. Newman

Brief in the case of Mary C. Lewis wid. of James, Franklin County and State of Tennessee act XXXX XXXX 2, February 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband married 7. June 1832 Widows marriage proved by evidence of record - Her marriage identity also her husbands death, certified by the Clerk of the Court of the County, who states in the Certificate that the will of the decedent James Lewis is registered in his office, (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what? that he was the pensioner, & that the applicant is his widow
Name and residence of Agent
J. W. Durnan Esq. Winchester Va.
W. H. Ral Examining Clerk.

Mary Washington Camp 55-4388 Reg 3 m 55-4388 AD 3 7. 53-1-2008
Boyetts
FREE
Gen L P Waldo Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line as settled their Accounts and received Certificates for the balance of their full pay, according to An Act of Assembly, passed the November Session 1781, directing the Auditors of Public Accounts to settle and adjust the pay and accounts of the said Officers and Soldiers from the 1st January 1777 to 31st December 1781, (See Hening's Statutes at Large, Vol. 10, p. 462,) that a settlement was made on the 27 th day of September 1783 in the name of James Lewis as Ser t Major Inf y and evidence of the indebtedness of the State to him for £45,19,11 delivered to himself but as the original settlements or copies thereof are not to be found in this Office, the term of service embraced therein cannot be stated
Given under my hand, at the First Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 2 nd day of July ————— 1855
{ NO SEAL OF OFFICE. }
G. M. Chittenden Aud t P. Ac cts

Winchester Tennessee July 14 th 1855,
J P Waldo Esq Commissioner
Sir you will please find enclosed the certificate of the "And P Acts" which I file as "record evidence" in the case of Mary - widow of James Lewis -
Very Respectfully Your O bt Servant Fayze W Newman Winchester, Tennessee.

Dear Sir
When the case of Col Lewis is acted on I will be happy to have his papers enclosed to him
With great respect
John Campbell

No. 3. 1861/63. Leaves of Grass
By Walt Whitman

FREE
1685
L. P. Waldo Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City D.C.

Nancy Ayers Reg 3 m 55 no 2- AD - 3 Feb 53 - " 30
Mary C. Adams Reg 3 m 55 no 2- AD 3 Feb 53 - " 2000
Pennons Washin City 10/6
Boynton June 16 th 1853-

3067
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Neumann

No. 6785
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received Mch. 22, 1855
James Lewis Revolutionary War
Warrant No. 3067-160-55
Fags. H. Newman Winchester Penn

Winchester Tennessee 23 July 1834
I herewith return you Col Lewis's papers with his relinquishment as advised by Maj H C Williams. Col L informs me that his services as commissary, & the fact of his being known & recognized as such, with the rank which he claims can be proven by Maj Martin & also Holman Rice two of his old companions in arms, he informs me too that he held no commission or authority except from the Mr John Allen the principal commissary. He At present send him a certificate for his pension as Sergeant Major.
Yours &c
James Campbell

Winchester Tennessee June 11 th 55
How L P Waldo Sir
The claim of Mary Lewis being suspended by you — I would like to know upon what grounds it is done — As she is now drawing a Pension at Nashville Agency which I think is a sufficient evidence of the services of her husband — if not let me know what proof will be required to establish her claim —
Very Respectfully Yours Obed Serv Fayle W Kernan Winchester Tennessee

In order to obtain the benefits of of the 2 d . Section of the Act of 3 d February 1853.
Declaration
State of Tennessee Franklin County } S.S.
On this 22 d day of August A.D. eighteen hundred and fifty three personally appeared before the County Court of Franklin County and State of Tennessee Mary C. Lewis - a resident of said Franklin County Tennessee aged sixty eight years - and being duly sworn according to Law - doth on her oath make the following declaration In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress passed February 3 d 1853 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of James Lewis who was a private and Sergeant - in the Virginia Militia and was pensioned under act of June 7 th 1832 at the rate of ninety Seven dollars and fifty Cts per annum and was placed on the Nashville Tennessee Agency and for the fact of the same she would refer to - his papers on file in the Department
She further declares she was married to the said James Lewis in Albemarle County - Virginia on the fifteenth day of October A D 1826 - that her said husband died on the 21 st day of February eighteen hundred and forty nine  eight and she has not intermarried but continues a widow
Mary C. Lewis
Sworn and subscribed before me an acting Justice of the Peace - and Chairman of the County Court in and for said County, in open Court - and it is known to said Court it being an

(a Court of Record.) that Mrs Mary B. Lewis who makes the foregoing declaration is the widow of James Lewis who was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States - and died on the 21 st day of February A D 1849 - Signed in open Court this 1 st day of August - A D 1853 -
Thos. Francis
Chairman of the County Court for Franklin Co Tennessee
Place of Business
I Wm E. Gayton Clerk of the County Court of Franklin County, in said State: do certify that Thomas Francis Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit was sworn to & subscribed is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and chairman of said County Court, duly commissioned and qualified as appears of Record in my Office, that full faith and credit are due and should be given to all his official acts, and that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine Given under my hand and seal of office, at Offutt, in Mississippi, this 1 st day of August 1853.
Wm E. Gayton Clerk

State of Tennessee — County of Franklin, Set.
On this 25 th of April, 1843, before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Franklin, personally appeared James Lewis, who signs his name "Jas Lewis," & who, on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Rifle company commanded by Capt William Henderson, in the Regiment commanded by Col Fleming first, then by Col Matthews, Said Regiment was the Ninth Virginia Regiment in the Service of the United States during the Revolutionary War, or a portion thereof. — That his name was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of Tennessee; that he received a certificate of that fact, under the signature and seal of Lewis Cass, Secretary of War, dated the 16 th of July 1834, which certificate, at some time between the 1 st of September 1842, and the 4 th of March 1843, he accidentally and unintentionally lost or mislaid, that he has since made diligent inquiry and search for said certificate, without being able to find it or to ascertain what has become of it
J. A. [unintelligible]
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above said Nathan Frazzell Seal Justice of the Peace For the County of Franklin aforesaid.
State of Tennessee — County of Franklin Set.
On this 25 th of April, 1843, before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Franklin, personally appeared L. P. Sims, who on his oath declares, that he is personally acquainted with James Lewis — that said Lewis has been for many years, and is, a resident of said county of Franklin, and a Pensioner of the United States; and that he well knows the said James Lewis, to be the same person described in the affidavit first above made.
L. P. Sims
I certify, that the foregoing affidavit of L. P. Sims was subscribed and sworn to before me, the subscriber, a jus-

tie of the Peace for said County of Franklin, I also certify that I am personally acquainted with said G. P. Sims, and that he is a person of veracity. Given under my hand and seal April 25, 1843. Nathan Frizzell Seal Justice of the Peace For said County of Franklin.
State of Tennessee — County of Franklin Set.
I Isaac Estile, Clerk of the County Court of said County of Franklin, hereby certify that Nathan Frizzell, who attested the foregoing dispositions of James Lewis and G. P. Sims, is and was at the time of attesting the same, a Justice of the Peace for said County of Franklin, duly elected and qualified, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, at office in Winchester, this 25th of April 1843
Isaac Estile Clerk of Franklin County, Court — State of Tennessee — County of Franklin Set
I, Nathan Frizzell, Chairman of the County Court of said County of Franklin, certify that Isaac Estile who made the foregoing certificate, is and was, at the time of making the same, Clerk of our said Court, duly elected and qualified, that said certificate is in conformity of law, and sealed with our county seal. Given under my hand and private seal, there being no official seal, at office in Winchester, this 25th of April 1843
Nathan Frizzell Seal Chairman Of Franklin County Court.