Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 31208, for John Lee, Virginia

SERVICE
Lee, John
NUMBER
S. 31208
CONTENTS

7358  Kentucky John Lee
enlisted in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Buchanan of the Rifles commanded by Col. Boerne in the Virginia line for 9 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 30 Dollars 83 3/4 Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd day of April 1833 and unto Mr. Harrison Mount Pleasant Kentucky
  Arrears to the 14th of March 1833  $60.00    Pension allowance ending 1 st September  15.00    Death not paid  $75.00  
A. B.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Daniel Boyd Clerk Book 8 Vol. 7 — Page 17 —

Valerio Nuncio
1818 Königliche Preußische 58.

He hereby relinquishes ever claim whatever to a pension except the or annuity except. The present and declares his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state. Sworn to and subscribed this day  John Lee Dec 21 and year aforesaid. Mr. Garrison clerk N. 66.
We Henry Darnall a clergyman residing in Montgomery County State of Ky and William Gray residing in the same hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Lee who has sworn to and sub- scribed the foregoing Declaration that we believe him to be of the age of 77 years that he is reputed and believed to have been a Revolutionary soldier and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn to and subscribed this day aforesaid Mr. Garrison clerk N. 66. Henry Darnall H.D. William Gray W.G.
John Lee 19230

And the said execs 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 and served as a soldier and the said execs further certify that that it appears to them that Henry Lammer who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in Montgomery County Ky. and that William Gray who has also signed the same is resident in the same and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Joseph Bonaventura Sam Williams Robert Trimble
State of Kentucky } set. Montgomery County } I, Neicajah Harrison clerk of the county court for the county aforesaid do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of John Lee for a pension - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 13 th day of November 1832 N. Harrison C.M.O.

19230
John Lee
Kentucky
- from 1780 private 9 months,
A 88
Col. Harrison CCH M c Sterling Montgomery

   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days. As a Gen.     Vol In 1787 — 9 — Private Capt Buchanan, Col Bowyer  
5. In what battles was he engaged? Siege of York 6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Augusta Co. Va 7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? living witness in part. Extra depository 8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? correct
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Chas. Ingersoll Examining Clerk.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
November 30, 1923.
Hon. C. C. Dickinson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Dickinson;
In response to your letter to the Adjutant General of the U. S. A., and the copy of a letter from Mrs. Rube Oglesby, Warrensburg, Missouri, which were forwarded to this Bureau, for a reply on November 30, 1923. I have the honor to advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to any John Lea of Woodford County, Kentucky. You are herewith furnished the history of the only John Lee of Kentucky, found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 31308, it appears that John Lee was born in Pennsylvania, June 6, 1755 and when thirteen years old

moved to Augusta County, Virginia.
He enlisted in 1781 and served as a private in Captain Buchanan's Company, Colonel Bowyer's Virginia Regiment, was at the Siege of York and was discharged in November 1781, having served nine months.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 1, 1832, while a resident of Montgomery County, Kentucky.
There is no data on file as to his family.
Sincerely,
Commissioner.

31 208 Rev INVALID.
File No. 31,908
John Lee Rev Rev War
Act: June 7 th 89 th
Index:—Vol. 9 , Page 241
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Lang - 11 - 1901 - ct. to a Miss Helen Lee. Van Buren Ark Febry 8 - 1901 Miss Ruth Lee. Van Buren Ark Febry 23 - 1900. - Mrs. Mary Lee Evans Bloomville Ark Aug 26, 1901 Mrs. J. H. Evans. Bloomville Ark. Oct. 26 - 1901 Miss Lillian Lee - McAlester I. T. Oct. 12, 1903 - H. to Miss Ruth Lee. So. McAlester I. T. May 26, 04 - Amelia Skeig (Copy) June 21, 1904 H. to L. V. S. Mr. W. R. Lee Bloomville Ark July 26, 1905 H. to E. E. Skeig, So. McAlester I. T. letter in m. 9117 Mrs Lee. 1923 - Nov. 30 - H. to Cong C. C. Dicken son for Mrs Ruth Eggleston Aust.

AG 201 Lea, John (11-24-23) WAR DEPARTMENT, THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, WASHINGTON
MEMORANDUM
November 28, 1923.
Respectfully referred to the
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.,
inviting attention to the within request.
Honorable C. C. Dickinson, House of Representatives, has been advised of this transmission.
Robert C. Davis The Adjutant General.
By JA
1 incl.

Warrensburg, Missouri.
Dear Mr. Dickinson:
Will you kindly get for me a statement of service rendered in the Revolutionary War and such family data as is given in the application for pension made by
John Lea, Woodford County, Kentucky.
I shall appreciate this favor.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Rube Oglesby.

J. H. EVANS, JUDGE 15TH CIRCUIT, ARKANSAS.
BOONEVILLE, ARK. June 12 1904
Commission of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir; Do your previous rolls show that one James Lee (Lee) who served in the Revolutionary War from the Virginia line received a pension or bounty land, & was an applicant for same.
I wish to know the soldier's full name , Place and date of birth , When and where application was made from , where he resided .
Any mention of family that may be made. I wish this for genealogical purpose.
I also would like the full name and date of birth of any John Lee from Va. line that may have made his application from Ky.
Very Resp't
Dr. W. R. Lee
Booneville Ark.

Sarah McAlister I.S.
Jan 31, 1904
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
from Va.
Will you have me furnished with an abstract of what your records show concerning bounty land given one John Lee who served as private in the Revolutionary War, The bounty was given in Pulaski Co. Ky. I wish especially to know any mention of place and date of birth or mention of family.
Also.
Land bounty received by one James Pillows (Pillen) (Pilliers) who served in same war from same state.
Asst Amelia Sheig So. McAlister J.J.

South McAlister St.
Oct. 3, 1903 Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir; - I enclose you services of John Lee of Rev. War- furnished by War Dept. Will you from data given fur- ish me the record you offer will show concerning said soldiers. And especially as I wish that information concerning date and place of birth also any men- tion that may be made of mem- bers of family. Any mention about any one or more of them who went to any state other than Ky. I do not care to know.
I am descended from one of their soldiers and wish the information for genealogical purposes. My Resp. & Miss Ruth Lee South McAlister St.

Jep. N. Evans Judge 15th Judicial Circuit OFFICE JUL 22 1908 PENSION
16 16 G. M.
Ans. Ark., July 17 1908.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you please have me furnished with what your Virginia Revolutionary Pension Records will show concerning one John Lee who, when he obtained his pension lived at in Pulaski Co. Kentucky. Also
What the same record will show concerning James Pillerst or Pilliers His place of residence was Randolph Co Ill.
Very Resp!
Mrs. J. H. Evans Goreville Ark.

31262
Booneville Ark.
Feb. 2, 1901
Commissioner of Pensions Washington
Dear Sir:
Will you please furnish me with abstract of what your Revolutionary records of Virginia will show concerning the pension of one John Lee who served as a Private, and who applied for a pension from Pulaski Co. Ky. Very Resp't.
Mrs. Mary Lee Evans
Booneville Ark.

Van Buren Ark.
Sept. 15 1901
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you please have me furnished with what your Revolutionary Records of Virginia will show concerning the pensions of John Lee who served as a private in the 4 th , 12 th & 8 th Virginia Regiments, with special reference to any mention of his widow or children. I believe his place of residence at time of application for pension was Pulaski Co. Ky.
Also of James Lee who served as a seaman in the Virginia Navy of the same war.
Very Respct.
Miss Ruth Lee, Van Buren Ark.

O. W. AND N. DIVISION.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Searched by Summons
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier John Lee
Service Va. - Rev.
Additional service _____
Remarks No bounty land
papers found as above.
Febr. 8, 1904.
C. B. Boylan

Full name of soldier, _____
John Lee
Where did he enter service? _____
Augusta Co. Va. (One enlistment)
(Town, county, and State.)
Under what officers did he serve? _____
Col. Orrery and Capt. Buchanan.
Place of residence after service, _____
He moved to Ky. after war. Date unknown
(Town, county, and State.)
Approximate date of death, _____
About 1835.
Given name of widow, _____
Malinda (Shirts)
Did either the soldier or his widow receive a pension? _____
John Lee did.
Additional information, _____
He received a Land Bounty in Montgomery County Ky. where he lived til his death.
7358-32
Signature, _____
Miss Lillian Lee
(Mrs. or Miss to be prefixed if a lady signs.)
Post-office address, including street and number, town, county, and State, _____
Waalaka I.T.

Sam Insper Ark. Dec. 30, 1900 Comt. Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you please have me furnished with abstract of what your Revolutionary Pension Record will show concerning John Lee (Private) Va. who served in the 8th and 4th Va. Reg., and his name last appears on roll of 2nd Va. Brigade, 1780.
Also John Lee (Private) 7 Va. who served in the 11th 13th and 7th Va. Reg. and his name last appears on roll for Nov. 1779.
Also John Lee (Private) 2 Va. who served in the 12th , 4th , 7th Va. Reg. , and his name appears last on roll for Nov. 1779.
I would like to know of any Census

referring to place of County from which they served, also to wife or minor him.
Very Resp.
Miss Nelson Lee
Van Buren Ark.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of John Lee which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? yes XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? untrue XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? yes in part If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? The Court have Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 6,
 EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
☞ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Saml. W. Kees
Depo. "

State of Kentucky
Manzaney County Ky James Wilson of said County State came into open court and made oath that he is well acquainted with John Lee who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration. That he became acquainted with him in the year 1781- he states that he knows of said Lee's having lived two months during that time and was there during the Battle at that place as to any other time I am not certain but have no doubt he lived at the State. Said Lee also went with the prisoners to Winchester but further this affiant will not say given under my hand this 8th day of Nov. 1832
Sworn to in open court Nov. 8th 1832
Sam J McKee
W. Harrison clk

Which said Statement being sworn to and as aforesaid I, Reuben Harrison, clerk of said County Court further certify that it is the opinion of said Court, that said Samuel McKee is a man of veracity & entitled to credit. — W. Harrison Clerk.