Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 6507, for William Lucas, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Wa
Lucas William
R 6507
CONTENTS

John Camp, March 10, 1842
It is the wish of the undersigned that all of his real estate be sold and the proceeds therefrom be divided equally between his children share and share alike. If any of his children are deceased at the time of his death, then the share of such deceased child shall be paid to the heirs of such deceased child. The names of his children are as follows: 27.421/2
Original
Declaration of Marriage
Anthony Lawson Logan Co. Ga.
Given under my hand and seal this 10th day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-two. Anthony Lawson

Logan County November the 7th 1832
We the undersigned Justices of the peace for the County of Logan and State of Virginia, Do hereby Certify, that at the request of William Lucas, who, from age and infirmity, is at present unable to attend at the Court-house of said County; We attended at the house of his son, where he now lives; And he the said William Lucas, being duly sworn, according to Law, made the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of an act of Congress, in favour of revolutionary soldiers, passed on the 7th day of June 1832. That he enlisted in the Company of Virginia Militia, commanded by Captain Abraham Payne, in Montgomery County, Virginia; (The regiment was then commanded by Col. Shelby; at an early period in our revolutionary War; and served in said Company, and in said Regiment, under the orders of General Campbell, in Carolina until the end of his eighteen months term of service, when he again enlisted, into Captain Burns Company, in the Regiment commanded by Col. Preston; (debts mount some hundreds) for some time, when he was discharged. He also served with his two Brothers in Montgomery County, in hiring men as substitutes, as the Law required, and he has never received any remuneration for his services. He is now 82 years of age, very infirm & poor, & certainly well entitled to his Country's aid; for he is entirely dependent on Charity for his support. Given under our hands & seals this 7th day of September in the year eighteen hundred & thirty two. 2 Nathl. McMillan (S) Anthony Law (S)

Logan County Va November the 1 st day 1834
We the undersigned Justices of the peace, for the County of Logan, in the State of Virginia, Do hereby certify, that at the request of William Lucas who, from old age and infirmity, is unable, to attend at the Court house of said County; We attended at the house of his son John Lucas, where he now lives, and the said William Lucas, being duly sworn, in form of Law, made the following, declaration, in order to obtain, the benefit of an Act passed by Congress on the 7 day of June 1832. That he was drafted, in the year 1772, to go on a tour of service; to protect the frontiers of Virginia, against the Indians, and also in 1773, and again in 1777, he was drafted, for the same service, & was stationed at Fort Lyle, fort on New river, for 3 months; and in 1778, he was stationed at Woods fort; for 3 months; He was shortly after drafted, into the Virginia militia, & served a term of three months, in the Regiment Commanded by Colonel Shelby; in the Company of Captain Abraham Triggs, was united with the army, under Genl Campbell, at the end of this term He volunteered, into the regiment Commanded by his neighbor Col. Preston, and served a term of three months, in the Company of James Burson; Lieut. Snidow, when he was discharged! He also, united with his brothers, in having, Substitutes, as the Law required; and altho' his brother in Giles County, in better circumstances have, received a pension, he has received nothing, in payment for his services, whatsoever; He is now 84 years of Age, and very infirm, and poor; and certainly, well entitled, to his Country's aid; in the time of his great need; and, utter inability to help himself; He relinquishes, any other Claims; except the present, to any pension; & his name is, on no pension Roll, whatever, in any State —
William Lucas mark
Anthony Lawson J.P. Nathl Mullins J.P.
The following integrations were then put by us as are required by the War office; regard of pension.

va In Logan County Clerks office
I Edwin Robertson clerk of Logan county court in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that Anthony Lawson & Nath l Mullins whose names are subscribed to the foregoing Decla- =ration of William Lucas, & also to the list of interrogatories propounded to him, are now, and were then acting justices of the peace in and for said county duly com- =missioned and qualified and that their said signatures are genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County Court This 7. Novr. 1834.
Edwin Robertson CLK

1 st Question. Where, and in what year were you born? P
Answer. I was born in Pitylow in County Va in the year 1749.
2 nd Question. Have you any record of your age. &c - P
Answer. I have no record of my age, nor do I know of any.
3 rd Question. Where were you living when called into service, where have you lived since, and where do you now live - P.
Answer. I was living in Botetourt County, Va. - I have lived chiefly since in Montgomery, County! And now, & for 7 years last past in Logan County Virginia -
4 th Question. How were you called into service, were you drafted, or were you a Substitute, and if a Substitute for whom P.
Answer. I was drafted frequently & also volunteered -
5 th Question. State the names of some of the regular officers, who were with the troops, when you served; such Continental, and Militia Regiments, as you can recollect, & the general circumstances of your services. P.
Answer. I remember the names of Col. Shelby, Col. Preston, Capt. Trigg, Capt. Burke, Capt. Lucas, Capt. Burns, & Lieut. Sridaw.
6 th Question. Did you ever receive a discharge, from the service, & if so; by whom was it given; and what has become of it? P
Answer. I believe that I received a discharge from Col. Preston but have lost it many years ago.
Sworn to! and answered before us. -
Anthony Lawson. S.P. Nath l Mullins S.P.

Richard Brooks, a Clergyman, residing in the County of Logan hereby Certify, that I am well acquainted with William Lucas who, has, subscribed, and sworn, to the above declaration, that I believe him to be from 82 to 86 years of Age; that he is respected and beloved, in the neighborhood, where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that I freely concur in that opinion; Given under my hand this, 3 d day of Nov r . 1834-
Subscribed & sworn to before us this 3 d day of November 1834.
Richard Brooks
Anthony Lawson, J.P.
Nath l Mullins J.P.
We the undersigned Justices of the peace, do declare our opinion that the applicant William Lucas, who has sworn to, and subscribed the declaration annexed, was a revolutionary Soldier (and servant as he states) — Given under our hands this 3 d day of November 1834.
Anthony Lawson, J.P.
Nath l Mullins J.P.
And we further Certify, that Richard Brooks, who has subscribed & sworn to the above Certificate, is a Clergyman residing in the County of Logan, and State of Virginia; and that his statement is entitled to full Credit, Given under our hands this 3 d day of November, 1834.
Anthony Lawson J.P.
Nath l Mullins J.P.

*** * From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 6507, it appears that William Lucas was born, July 25, 1749, in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
He stated that while residing in Botetourt County, Virginia, he served in 1772 and 1773 in McGriff's (?) Fort, and in Lucas' Fort to protect the frontier of Virginia against the Indians; that in 1777, he served three months at Farley's Fort; in 1775, three months at Wood's Fort, and served in the Virginia Militia under Captains Abraham Trigg, James Burns, Thomas Buck or Burk, Colonels Shelby and William Preston.
He applied for pension, September 17, 1832, at which time he was living in Logan County, Virginia. His claim was not allowed as he did not prove six months service in an embodied military corps as required by the pension

law under which he applied.
In 1834, he was residing with his son, John Lucas, in Logan County, Virginia.
The name of soldier's wife is not stated, and there are no further data as to children.
Very truly yours,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.
The beginning of this letter is in Aaron Kendall 5-15909 addressed to Hon James -3-  Shelton Esq.

Virginia Giles County to Wit We Ralph Lucas and Wm. Snidow two of the Justices of the peace in and for the said county of Giles do hereby certify, that Christian Snidow personally appeared before us in said county and he first being duly sworn according to Law the said Christian Snidow deposeth and says that in year 1776 he served as a private under the command of Capt Thomas Burke on a call of the militia from the county of Montgomery that the company in which he served continued in service about three months. And he further saith that that Wm. Lucas (who he now understands resides in the county of Logan) and State of Virginia) served as a private with him in the said company commanded by Capt. Thos. Burke which tour of service Lucas he believes was about three months. And he further saith that he served as Lieutenant under the command of Capt Lucas, knows that the company in which he served continued in service about two months and the said Wm. Lucas served as a private under the command of Capt Lucas during the same period above mentioned. Christian Snidow Virginia Giles County To wit

We Ralph Lucas and William H. Snodgrass Justices of the Peace in and for our County appeared before us and made oath the above affidavit contains the truth, Given under our hands this 28 th day of January 1833.
Ralph Lucas J.P.
Wm H Snodgrass J.P.
Virginia Clerks office Giles County the 29 th Jan y 1833 I David French, Clerk of Giles County do hereby certify that Ralph Lucas and William H Snodgrass before whom the affidavits of James Johnston Parker Lucas Christian Snodgrass and Thomas Farley were taken as evidence in favor of William Lucas who is an applicant for a pension under the act of congress passed June 7 th 1832 were at the time of taking the same and now are Justices of the peace for the County of Giles duly commissioned and sworn into office and that due faith is and ought to be given to all their official acts given under my hand & seal of office this 29 th day of January 1833
David French Clerk

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remain the within let me have oblige Rh. Johnson

Wm Lucas
dec Sept 17 1832
Enlisted in a militia company Capt. Fogg and Lieut. Col. Shelby at an early period of the war, and served in said company and in said Regt. under the order of Genl. Campbell in Carolina until the end of the war. 1830 term of service; when he again enlisted into Capt. Burns Co., 6th. Benton Regt (S.W. Division) for some time , when he was discharged.
dec 16. Feb 33
diff in 1781 by order of Col. Preston, and served 3 mos. in company commanded by Capt. Buck at Culpeper bottom, and was then ordered by Col. Patton to march with company commanded by Capt. Buck Burns, S.W. Division, and served 3 mos. & discharged.
dec 1 Nov 34 diff 72, 73. a of the indicating
- 77 diff to protect the frontiers of Va., stationed at Forbes fort Boone .
78 stationed at Woods fort Boone , - diff in 1781 to protect the frontiers of Va. and served 3 mos.
He was made Col. Shelby in Capt. Fogg's Co. in the army under Genl. Campbell in Carolina.

at the end of that term he vol. with Col. Rurton and served 3 mos. in Capt. Brown Co.,
Witness,
Parker Lucas ad. State, Jan 7 1833 that when served in Capt. Brown Co., which term he believed was about 3 mos. - in M c , and 3 mos. at Galveston, Col. Brown with Capt. M c - served the term together -

War Dept
Inspection Office
Jan: 26 1834
Sir
Your obed Servant

Miss Andrews, May 1976 S a for mch
Memo book - May 1976 at 3200-
Si a S 1978 and C of Bury, etc.
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for Helen Sue at pg
1. Near at 2200 on Old Hilly Gap Road the bridge 18 mms after and under (of Bury)
2 1981 1 km 3 1 - 2 mms
3 1972 off 13. 200- 77- 9. 3000 78 - 3000 - 0 3000 Old Hilly Gap Road 3 Old Bury (of Bury)

William Lucas Virginia
Rejected —
see let to R. T. in J. Sturges for 10/12 1831
6507
Act 7 June 1832

Department of War Pension Office
February 10 1835
Sir
The claim of William Lucas has again been long since rejected, as I had the honor to inform you by my letter of the 12th ult o ; and as then stated, the grounds of its rejection were within the knowledge of W m Lawson, the agent for Mr Lucas. Mr Lucas has made three several statements, in relation to his service, not any two of which correspond upon that point. To examine the claim
as you request in your note upon the back of Mr Lawson's letter to examine this claim
as if it had never been rejected; will be impossible but this I cannot do, consistently with a proper regard to what I conceive to be my duty.
Mr Lucas in the first instance alleged to have enlisted in a militia company under Capt. Brigg, in a regiment commanded by Col. Shelby, at an early period of the war, and served in 1 st company and in said regiment , under the order of Gen l Campbell in the Carolina until the end of his 18 months term of service, when he again enlisted into Capt. Purvis 6 th , 6 th Purvis regiment for some time, when he was discharged.
The foregoing statement in part wholly insufficient not being in conformity with the rules of the Department, and accompanied by a brief statement of an itself highly improbable, the papers were returned for the preparation of a fuller explanation, and a specification of his alleged term of 18 months. To this requisition Mr Lucas stated in a supplemental declaration, that he was drafted by order of Col. Purvis in the

year 1781, and serve three mo s in a company commanded by Capt. Burke — and was then ordered by Col o Preston to march with a company of commanded by Capt. Burns and served two months: having relinquished entirely the alleged term of 18 mo s , The term then claimed amounting to only 5 mo s . the claim was rejected.
Subsequently Mr Lucas renewed his application. and submitting another statement of his services in which he sets forth an indefinite term in the years 1772 and 1773. a 3 months term in the year 1777 in protecting the frontier of Va. and a 3 months term in 1778 in Capt Trigg company, and in Col o Shelby's reg t , under the command of Gen l Campbell. in the  fact that at the end of that term, he volunteered under Col o Preston and served 3 mo in Capt Burns company.
It will be thus observed, that Mr Lucas abandoned all the terms before claimed under Capt Trigg , excepting 3 mo s . — reduced his whole term to nine months, having added one month to the term under Capt o  Burns .
From the contradictory statements thus exhibited the support of the the Department did not feel warranted in receding from the position it took:  in reaching a former decision ; fully putting the most favorable construction upon the statement of Mr s Lucas, and from the evidence presented, it is clearly established that his

Service did not amount to more than four months . Christian Snidan who was a Lieut. in Capt. Burns Co. in which Lucas alleges to have been a private, states that the term before mentioned under that officer was " about two months ". Thos. Farley, states that he served as a private under Capt. Burns with said Lucas, that he served about two months .
Parker Lucas another witness states in his affidavit made July 1833, that the term of service under Capt. Burns he believes was about three months ; yet in a subsequent affidavit, he states that "the term lasted for the term of 3 mo s ". One or two other witnesses state the term to have been about 3 mo s . But Jas. Johnson another witness states expressly that it was about two months , and this was the statement of the claimant himself in his second declaration.
The facts here stated are in the possession of Mr. Lucas who drew the declaration, and to whom the reasons for the rejection of the claim have been given.
I have now gone more  thus fully into the subject, in order that you may judge of the propriety of Mr. Lucas pressing this claim further without producing better proof in support of it.
Over

I return herewith, Mr Lawson's letter And have the honor
Col. H. M. Stanley
Sept. 1, 1885
Stanley
O. G.
Gen
Q. Vol. 40. P. 103-4.
Hon Recd Mr Johnson A. O. Key.

Giles County To Wit
We Ralph Lucas and Wm. F. Johnston two of the Justices of the peace in and for the said County of Giles do hereby certify that James Johnston & Parker Lucas appeared personally before us in said county and each being duly sworn according to Law the said James Johnston deponeth and said that in the year 1781 1781 he served as a private in the army of the revolutionary war under the command of Capt James Burns on a call of the militia from the county of Montgomery that the company in which he served continued in service about two months and he further saith that Wm. Lucas (who he understands now resides in the county of Logan and State of Virginia) served as a private with him in the said company commanded by Capt James Burns which company  together  they  company served by Lucas he believes was about two months and further this Deponent saith not
James F. Johnston mark
And the said Parker Lucas doth state that William Lucas he understands and believes now resides in the County of Logan

and State of Virginia served as a Private in the Virginia Militia Company in the Revolutionary war which Company was commanded by Capt. James Burns which term of service he believes was about three months and rendered in the State of North Carolina and he states further that the said William Lucas served three months at Gilbertson's Bottom under Capt. Thomas Burk which term of duty the said William Lucas served with this deponent and further this deponent sayeth not
Parker his Lucas mark
Virginia Giles County To wit We Ralph Lucas and William H. Snodgrass Justices of the peace in and for said Coun- ty and State before mentioned that James Johnston and Parker Lucas appeared personally before us on this 18 th day January in the year 1833 and made oath that the foregoing affidavits contained the truth given under our hands and seals the day and year above written
Ralph Lucas J. P. Wm H Snodgrass J. P.

No. 352
William Lucas
Registered letter
6 Feb 1883
Anthony Lawson Logan Co. W. Va.
to the Hon. J. P. Kennedy Postmaster General Washington D. C.
to the Hon. J. P. Kennedy
the General Postmaster General Washington D. C. Sir: In accordance with the provisions of the act "to provide for the safe delivery of registered letters" please accept the enclosed letter from the undersigned and cause the same to be delivered to the person to whom it is directed.

State of Virginia } To Wit. Logan County }
On this 16 th day of February 1833 Personally appeared before me a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid William Lucas a resident of the County of Logan and State of Virginia aged eighty three years on the 25 th day July 1832 Who first being duly sworn according to law doth on his Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed the 7 th day of June 1832 That he was drafted in the Militia Service in the year 1781 draft  there order of Col. William Preston and that he served three Months in a Company commanded by Capt Thomas Burk at Culvertons bottom in the County of Montgomery Virginia there and was then marched to Muddy fort Greenbrier County and served there three Months under the same Capt Burk against the Indians and was then ordered by Colo Wm Preston to march in the Company commanded by Captain James Burns to fort Chissell and then marched into North Carolina in the same Company of Capt James Burns and Lieutenant Snidow and after serving two Months was discharged by Colonel William Preston in North Carolina in the year 1781
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity (except the present) and he declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of any agency in any State.

Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid before me Joshua Butcher J. Peace
William his L Lucas seal Marks
Logan County Va. February Term 1833
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion. That the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states and the Court being satisfied that the said Wm Lucas could not attend the Court from bodily infirmity Edwin Robertson clerk of the County Court of Logan do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Lucas for a Pension In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this the day of February 1833
Logan County Virginia February Term 1833
William Lucas this day made his declaration in writing which being sworn to before a Justice of the peace for Logan County (said Lucas being prevented from bodily infirmity from attending here) in order to obtain a pension for revolutionary services which was accompanied by the affidavits taken before just of the peace in Giles County) of James Johnson Parker Lucas Christian Snidow and Thomas Early and the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier

and served as he states the Court being satisfied that the said William Lucas could not attend the Court from bodily infirmity which is ordered to be certified —
I Edwin Robertson clerk of the County Court of Logan do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Lucas for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this June 19 th 1833
Edwin Robertson C. C.

Layon. let Va Acts 2 a 1833
Isaac Canova Esq
Dr. Sir
Since addressing the line to you last week, I have found, the original Declaration of Wm Lucas, made in September 1832, before Mr Mallory & myself as Justices of the peace for this County; Lucas at that time, being unable to attend at the Court-house.
You will perceive that the old man, at that time, supposed, that he deserved, more than 18 months you will be so good, as examine the accompanying paper, & the evidence of the documents, that accom- panied his papers, & I doubt not, that, you will find him entitled, to a small pension — which he will not, need long, as he is very feeble. —
I remain very respectfully Your obedt. Servt.
Anthony Lawson

Transcript of Wm Lucas, Lyon Co. Ia
Wm R. M. Johnson

Logan Co OH Oct 2 nd 1833 3
Free
J. L. Edwards Esquire
Ans 27.421 Wm Lloyd
War Office
Washington City
Mr. Secy of War Lucas up to date
Appointing to the care of Mr. Lucas of you

Virginia Cabell county to wit
This Day came Hezekiah Atkins, dear personally appeared before me the under signed Justice of the Peace in and for said County and made oath in due form of law that William Lucas now of the County of Logan who he understands is now applying for a pension that the said William Lucas he believes was fortified at Mcgriff's fort but don't recollect how long the fore said H. Atkins to the best of his recollection The said Lucas was so fortified at Lucas fort for a time about three months and that the said Lucas was fortified at Woodson's fort for the term of about three months and that the foregoing services were rendered in defence of the white people against Indians and this affiant believes that the said Lucas served two towers and he believes one of them under Preston and don't re recollect how long
Hezekiah Atkins sworn
Sworn over see the Certificate of Justice

I do certify that the said Hezekiah Watkins senr is a or claimed preacher of the gospel and do also certify that the forgoing affidavit was sworn to before me in County of Cabell and State of Virginia this 13 th day of October 1834
Hezekiah Watkins junr

Virginia
Giles County to wit
This day Parker Lucas for personally appeared before the undersigned justices of the peace in and for said County, and made oath in due form of law, that William Lucas now of the County of Logan, who he understands is now applying for a Pension, that the said William Lucas was forced at McGriff's Fort in the year 1772 to the best of his recollection, for a term of something like three months, and that in the year 1778 the said Lucas, was forced at Lucas's Fort for a term of about three months, and in the year 1774, the said Lucas was forced at Bangers Fort for a like term of about three months, and that in the year 1777 to the best of his affiant's recollection, the said Lucas was stationed at Farleys Fort for three months, and that in 1778, (as he believes) the said Lucas was stationed at Woods' fort for the term of three months, and that the foregoing services were rendered in defence of the white people against the Indians, and that in the year 1781, (as this affiant believes) the said Lucas served a tour of service in the militia under the command of the Captain James Burns in the State of North Carolina which tour he thinks lasted for the term of three months.
Parker Lucas Jr

We do certify that the foregoing affidavit was sworn to before us in the County of Giles and State aforesaid this 18 th day of April 1831
Ralph Lucas J.P.
Wm. H. Smith J.P.

1929. Feb. 2. Hist & Hon James F. Shetler. any.
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
REJECTED
65072
P. O.
William Lucas
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
The printed list of 1852
Alleges: shows reasons for rejection
Re-enlisted: "Did not serve six months"
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

JAMES FRENCH STROTHER 5TH DIST. WEST VIRGINIA
LEE PENDLETON SECRETARY
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
January 30, 1929.
Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Mrs. Strother is looking into some matters pertaining to her line and would like to ascertain if there is a record of pension having been filed by William Lucas, of Logan County, Virginia, now West Virginia. She thinks the claim was disapproved on account of Lucas not having performed the required service.
She also desires to know if you have any record of a claim of payment of pension to Aaron Kendal, of Stafford County, Virginia.
Very truly yours,
James French Strother

Virginia - Giles County To Wit
We Ralph Lucas and Wm. Snidow two of the Justices of peace in and for the said County of Giles do hereby certify that Thomas Farley appeared personally before us in said county and being first sworn duly according to law the said Thomas Farley deposeth and said that in the year 1781 he served as a private in the army of the Revolutionary war under the command of Capt James Beirnes on a call of the militia from the county of Montgomery, and that he he lives said Thomas lasted about two months, and that he also knows that the said William Lucas served a term of three months under the command of Captain Thomas Bark, and further the deponent sayeth not
Thomas Farley Mark
Virginia
Giles County Town
We the undersigned
Ralph Lucas and Wm. Snidow Justices of the peace in and for said County Thomas Farley appeared before us and made oath

The above affidavit contains the truth, given under our hands this 28 th day January - 1833
Ralph Lucas JR
Wm H Lucas JR

Thos. Farley, in Smedaw case says that he ser d 3 mo. in the year 1776 with Smedaw , under capt. Burke , Station at Woodsfield .
That in mid 77 he ser d 3 mo. at Cullaten bottom, under capt. Burke with Christian Smedaw .
That he with Smedaw in 1781 marched to H. under capt. Burns . 3 mo.
Thos. Farley, in Lucas case, says that in 1781. he ser d capt. Boyer Berry Co. and he believes ser d  about 2 mo. , and that Lucas ser d 3 mo. under capt. Burke .
Christian Smedaw , in Lucas case, says that Lucas ser d with him and capt. Burke  year 1776. about 3 mo. and in 1778 under capt. Burns  about two months .
In his own case he says that in May 1776 he ser d in capt. McClanahan and ser d . In Lucas , as the Cherokee Indians 3 mo.
Also in March 1778 he ser d 3 mo. under capt. In Lucas .
In July 1778 he marched to the lead mines as ser d .
In Lucas case he says Lucas ser d under capt. Burns , himself as ser d in 1778. about two months . W. Lucas ser d with him W. Smedaw says that he ser d 2 mo. to 1781. in Land. Pease Pat. or near nm.