Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 31314, for James Ray, Virginia

SERVICE
Ray, James
NUMBER
S. 31314
CONTENTS

880 Kentucky James Ray
of in the State of Kentucky was a Cap & Lieut in the company commanded Captain Catlett of the Vol or Inf Col Logan in the Ky time for 1 year & 9 month last 3 " before
Entered on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 340 Dollars Cents per annum to commence on the 1st day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 day of March 1833 and sent to Gen Ad McAfee  Dept
Arrears to the 1st of March 1833 $680.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept 170.00 $850.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Daniel Bayl Clerk book 6 Vol. 7 Page 25

Know all men by these presents that I Catherine Keller of the County of Mercer and State of Kentucky have made constituted and appointed and by these present, do make constitute and appoint. and in my place and stead put and depute Messrs Evans & Kent of Washington City in the district of Columbia my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name there and there to examine the papers now on file in the Office of the Commissioner of Pensions in Washington City District of Columbia of which papers was filed there by my Father Genl James Ray Dec formerly of Allen Co Ky for to obtain a pension as an Officer of the revolution- ary War. And on the evidence then filed he did obtain a pension which he drew up to his death. But since the death of my said Father Genl James Ray she has been creditably informed and believes it to be a fact that her said Father did not draw as much as he was justly entitled too. She has made this power of Attorney to the said Evans & Kent for the purpose of their having liberty to exam- ine said claim and procuring from the Commis- sioner of Pensions a certificate for the amount due the Heirs of the said James Ray Deceased The said James Ray died on the 9th day of May 1835 and left the following living Children Viz William Ray since dead Jesse Ray since dead Polly Duncan late Ray, John Ray, Catherine Keller late Ray, Jane Wilson late Ray since dead Polly Alfred late Ray, Jefferson Ray, Harvey Ray, Lucinda Frost, late Ray since dead She further states that she is directly interested as one of the claimants
Hereby ratifying allowing and holding firm and effectual all and whatsoever my said Attorney shall lawfully do in in and about the premises by virtue hereof. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 26th day of March 1852 Signed, sealed & delivered in presence of Catherine Keller (seal) John H. Hays John H. Hays

State of Kentucky Mercer County Set
Be it known That on the 26 th day of March 1852 personally appeared before me John Slaven a justice of the peace in and for the County of Mercer duly commissioned and qualified as such Catherine Keller above named and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be her act and deed. And sworn to the facts stated in the foregoing power of Attorney. In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year first above written.
John Slaven J.P.
State of Kentucky Mercer County Set
I Thomas Allin Clerk of the Court of Mercer County and State of America certify that John Slaven is a Magistrate as above duly commissioned and qualified as such and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his and genuine
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and subscribed my name this 6 th day of March 1852 Thos Allin Clerk of the Court of Mercer County

Benjamin Wilson a citizen of Mercer County and State of Kentucky being duly sworn according to law Deposeth and saith that he is fifty two years old that he has been intimately acquainted with the James Ray family of Mercer County Ky for the last thirty five years, he knows the said James Ray was a Revolutionary pensioner on the general government that the said James Ray died on the 9th day of May 1835 and left the following living children at his death viz William Ray since dead Jesse Ray since dead Polly Duncan late Ray John Ray Katherine Keller late Ray Jane Wilson late Ray since dead Patry Alford late Ray Jefferson Ray Harry Ray & Lucinda Frost late Ray since dead and these were all of the living children of the said James Ray at his death and further saith not
Benj C. Wilson
State of Kentucky
Merced County Set
Be it known that on the 26th day of March 1852 before me John Stevens a justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified as such Personally appeared Benj C. Wilson to me and subscribed to the above deposition and I certify the said Benj C. Wilson is a man of undoubted veracity Given under my hand the day and year last above mentioned
John Stevens, J.P.
State of Kentucky
Merced County Set
I Thomas Allen Clerk of the Court of Mercer County certify that John Stevens is a

Magistrate as above duly commissioned and qualified as such and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his are genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and sub- scribed my name this 27 th day of March 1852
Thos Allin Clerk of the Court of Mineral County

Sworn by James Ray Thompson Kind for Olay
Revolutionary Soldier -
100 5035 P.O. July 30, 1832
July 7 th

State of Kentucky Mercer county ss
This day Genl James Ray a resident of said county came into open court and made oath to the following statement
For the purpose of obtaining a pension under the late act of Congress providing for the revolutionary officers and soldiers approved the 7 th day of June 1832. I am now in the 72 nd year of my age and was in the country now called Kentucky in the year 1775 and was one of the first adventurers in the Western country and in the month of March 1777 I was appointed an Indian spy by Genl George Rogers Clarke and served in that capacity and was engaged in active service performing tours of duty for more than two years during which time I was engaged in many skirmishes with the enemy and often in pursuit when instigated to attack the frontiers by the British. I further state that in the year 1780 in September 1780 I was a Lieutenant in Capt Galt's company as a guard and Indian spy on the frontiers and performed a three months tour of militia service of the state of Virginia and was stationed at Bryant's station, and during part of the time I performed the duty of a Captain as Capt Galt returned from during this time we found our own Division, and again in the year 1782 I performed another tour of duty of three months as a Captain under Col Ben Logan on Genl G. R. Clarke's expedition against the Northern Indians on the Maumee in the Virginia Militia. I also performed a three months tour of duty as a spy with Col John Bowman commanding the Virginia state line troops in the Western country and marked against the Northern Indians at Old Chillicothe. In all of which expeditions and services as an Indian spy I performed the duty of a Soldier and officer faithfully and continued to hold my commission as Captain for more than two years having been a Lieutenant for one year besides my services as Indian spy previous to that time as I have stated. my commissions and appointments as well as my discharges I believe that I have long since mislaid or they are worn out by keeping them among my papers. I further state

that I am not now & never have been a prisoner of the state and I further when all claims to any other prisoner status My hand this 7 th July 1832 -
James Ray
This day I John Gritton saw make oath in open court that I am well acquainted with Genl James Ray and have known him since I came to the country in the year 1780 In April and I know that he was engaged as a spy and was in active service as such and as an officer & in 1782 he was my Captain with Genl Clarke against the Indian Tories in the Miami and I know that he acted as a faithful officer to the close of the war and peace was made in 1783. but which did not give peace to the Western Country, and so Ray was engaged in nearly every campaign until the peace with the Indians after Genl Wayne's Battle in the year 1794. I further state that Genl James Ray is a Respectable Citizen and a man of credibility and I know whom I have implicit confidence and from every thing I heard after I came to Kentucky I have no doubt that his statement as to his services as a spy in 1777 and including the year 1779 are true as I have heard him speak of his services as well as those who were with him at the time soon after I came to the country. Witness my hand this 7 th day of July 1832. Ray John Gritton mark
This day Thomas Moore saw come into open court & made oath that he is well acquainted with Genl James Ray and my first acquaintance commenced in the year 1780, he was then an active spy and in 1782 he was a Captain on Genl G R Clarke's expedition against the Indians and continued

as such to the close of the war, I further state that I have heard read the statement of Mr John Gritton and I can confirm the same as far as he has spoken in relation to Genl. Rags services as it was a matter of general notoriety when I first came to the country that he was one of the most active ships and officers in the service of the Virginia militia, Witness my hand this 7 th July 1832 -
Thomas Moore
State of Kentucky
Union Circuit Court
July Term 1832
I Philip T. Allen Clerk of the Circuit Court aforesaid do Cer- tify that on the 7 th day of July 1832 James Hays the Sub- Scriber to the Within Statement on the 1 st page of this sheet came into Open Court and Made oath to the truth of the statements by him Subscribed and I do further Certify that on the same day the two Statements Subscribed respectively by said John Gritton and Thomas Moore On this day the statements signed by James Hays were sworn to in Open Court by S d Moore & Gritton, both of whom are Credible Witnesses
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my name and affixed the Seal of said Circuit Court at Clerk's office in Harrodsburg the 12 th day of July 1832 and in the 41 st year of the Commonwealth
Phil. T. Allen
This day James Hays now in the 72 nd year of his age states that he was an Ensign with Genl. James Rags when he was a Captain in the Virginia Militia in his services as stated by John Gritton, and I came to Kentucky in March 1780 and I was then informed that he had been an Indian spy for several years before and he was always among the first men called for as a spy or officer when any danger threatened and from my knowledge of the Genl. Rags which was from March 1780 to this day I have no

doubt of his services as stated by him previous to my com- ing to the country as the statement I then heard is the same that the sd Day has now stated - Witness my hand this 12 th day of July 1832 -
Jarred Slutter

N o 5035.
3 revolutionary Clarian
Honble Lewis C. First Secy or J. L. Edwards Dunbar agent Washington City
Capt.
$160 per ann.
23, V. S. S.

Mercer County viz 3 On this 17 th day of August 1832 person- ally appeared Henry Wilson and James McCulloch of Montgomery county, before me a justice of the peace and one of the judges of the Mercer county court and being first sworn according to law doth on their oaths declare that We are both well acquainted with Genl James Ray, the s d McCulloch since the spring of the year 1778 and the s d Wilson in the year 1779 which year we respectively came to Kentucky. and the s d Ray was an active In- dian Spy engaged in constant service at Harrodsburg and its vicinity and had been employed in that capa- city for several years before as we were then informed When s d McCulloch was with s d Ray on a tour of duty with Col Bowman on his campaign in 1779. and the s d Wilson saw him a few days after his return, We also know that s d Ray was a Lieutenant in command at Bryant's Station in the year 1780 as we were both there on a tour of duty as a guard and continued in that station until after the Battle of the Blue Licks in August 1782. and on Clarke's campaign the fall after (say September & October) The s d Ray was a Captain and commanded a company on s d expe- dition against the Indian towns on the big Miami We also know that s d Ray was not only an active Indian Spy but a faithful officer after his appoint- ment in which he was always foremost and ready to pursue the enemy or meet him in the various conflicts we were engaged. We also know that s d Ray is a respected citizen, Witness our hands this 17 th August 1832
Henry Wilson James McCulloch

And the sd Henry Wilson and James M c Culloch sub- scribed and swore to the aforesaid declaration and I further Certify that I believe they are respectable & credible Witnesses, Given under my hand this 17 th day of August 1832 -
Geo S Waugh Sp 3
State of Kentucky Mercer County, ss 1833 Thomas Allen Jr Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid Certify that George S Waugh whose name is affixed to the foregoing Certificate is, and was, at the time of signing the same an Acting Justice of the Peace and for the County aforesaid duly Commissioned & qualified and as such Just Peace and Credit is and ought to be given to every of his Official acts as such
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office this 17 th day of August 1832
Thos. Allen Jr

Harrisburg (Ky) August 18 th 1832
Dear Sir In order to remove all difficulty as to the James Ray whom can I send on some time since (say 14 July last) - I enclose you two dispositions of Respectable old men to prove his services and that he was a Captain - your attention to this carries unhelpfully shield Yours with Respect Peter B. Meigs

November 10, 1939
Mrs. W. L. Treby Granville, Box 82 Ohio
BA-J/AWF James Ray S. 31314
Dear Madam:
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S.31314, based upon service of James Ray, in the War of the Revolution.
The date and place of birth of James Ray, and names of his parents are not given.
James Ray was living in the District of Kentucky in 1775. While residing there he was appointed sometime in March, 1777, Indian Spy and served under General George Rogers Clark, was in many skirmishes and continued in this service about two years. He was appointed late in August, or early in September, 1780, lieutenant in Captain Gatliff's company, was guard on the frontier, was stationed at Bryant's Station and McGary's Station; Captain Gatliff "returned home", and James Ray acted as captain and served until sometime in September, 1782, when he was appointed captain and served in Colonel Ben Logan's regiment, and was in General George Rogers Clark's Expedition against the Northern Indians on the Miami; he served as Spy in Colonel John Bowman's regiment, and was in General George Rogers Clark's Expedition to Chillicothe, served until the close of the Revolution. He was in many campaigns against the Indians, and was in service until sometime in 1794.
He was allowed pension on his application
See her letter re Frederick Cooper W. 3001

executed July 7, 1832, at which time he was living in Mercer County, Kentucky, and was referred to as "General James Ray." There is no explanation given as to the use of the rank of General.
James Ray died May 9, 1835, survived by the following children:
Catherine Keller of Mercer County, Kentucky, in 1852; William Ray, referred to in 1852 as deceased; Jesse Ray, referred to in 1852 as deceased; Polly Duncan; John Ray; Jane Wilson, referred to in 1852 as deceased; Patsy Alfred or Alford; Jefferson Ray; Harvy Ray; Lucinda Frost, referred to in 1852 as deceased.
Benjamin D. Wilson of Mercer County, Kentucky in 1852, then aged fifty-two years, stated that he was intimately acquainted with the family of General James Ray. It is not shown that he was related to the Jane Wilson cited above.
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible family data.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

31314
Rev INVALID.
File No. 31314
James Ray Capt Rev War
Act: June 1 st 32
Index: — Vol. 2 , Page 333
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1914, July 23. History to Edward W. Lee. FW
1916, Sept. 7. Writ to S.J. Dunlap.
1922. Aug. 31. Hist. to M.
Frederick L. Ray. MM
1924. Nov. 25. Writ to Mrs. C. L.
Brittania ans
1927. Aug. 29. Writ to James A. Lee apag
1934. Nov. 10. Writ to Mrs. N. E. Treby en 7 letter to Frederick Cooper W. 3001

N o 880. Kentucky.
Reported 22 nd Oct 32
Captain James Ray.
of _____, in the State of Kentucky, who was a Private, Inf'y. and Captain, in the Company, commanded by Captain Galtless. of the Reg t commanded by Col o Ben. Logan in the Kentucky. line for Righteousness out here.
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky. at the rate of 160. — Dollars 00 Cents per An num to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th day of October. 1832, and sent to General M c Afee.
Arrears to 4th of Sep. 1832 — 240 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 th Mar. '33. 80 $320.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by H. M. Walmer Clerk, book D Vol. 9. Page 58.

Gave a cut.
 2/320  160  80  40  280  60 
 112.25  04  112.21  E  804 
for 1st. Seat 49 mo. Seat 60  3 mo. Copt $340  to J. Ray  For Ga. M c Afee
 480  240  120  60 

See James Ray

State of Kentucky
• Whereas County Clerk Thomas Allison Clerk of the Court for the County of Spalding certify that George L. Waugh Esq. whose name is affixed to the foregoing Certificate is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Spalding Commissioned and qualified me as such full faith and credit is and ought to be given to every of his Official Acts as such. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office this 24 th day of November 1832
Thos Allison

Claim of James Ray for Reclamation
North Platte, N. Nebraska Washington City (copy)
Three

Harrodsburgh. Nov 28 th , 1832
Dear Col. I have promised myself that, the enclosed claim of Genl James Ray, will be the only additional case that I will trouble you personally to attend to. I will try and manage my others myself but if I get into a difficulty you must let me call on Hercules - I enclose a letter from Genl Ray also on to Genl Adair, and as soon as you receive them take Genl Adair with you and call upon Genl Capps and give him a personal explanation of Genl Rays case the balance of the papers including McCulloch and Wilson deposition will explain all - When I prepared Genl Ray papers at first I did not do him justice - I only embraced his claim as an Indian  shy from 1775-up and the particular expeditions ordered out of the State under Clark and Bowman and one tour at Bryant's station - I did not understand as was really the case that Genl Ray as a Lieutenant from 1780, was constantly on duty at  McGarry's station, McAfee's station, Liberty and on continual duty against the Indians, who were making attempts to  very real attacks . Did you know for instance you were born in Kentucky, and you also know that the people were locked up until after 1783 - and indeed in many places until 1786 - Genl Ray was a young man and was always called on and always foremost in the pursuit of the enemy. My old uncle James Ray

stand duty, and if ever Kentucky men to one man than another It was to James Ray - I made a Genl. Question you know as to all the claimants of the West. There are now but few of them alive - The Secretary of War decided in the Genl. Direction that there must be actual service in other quarters might complain, I did not complain of his discipline, but when any officer was constantly in a station or guard and liable to be called on at any moment as was actually called on in more than one hundred cases, to pursue Indians who had killed our Citizens or stolen their property, then Genl. Ray has a right to claim his pension equal to any other officer who was on Garrison duty or on the March against the Britts in the East. I have enclosed Genl. Ray's pension certificate and I have prepared an additional affidavit to embrace his case - two depositions sent are fully establishing The fact but if more is required I can procure more, but I do hope that you and Genl. Selcra can satisfy Genl. Col. that Genl. Ray ought to receive the pay of a Lieutenant at least - please to to attend to this business and in the morning and if a new Certificate is granted enclose it to me at

Frankfort - You know that Genl Ray is a host in himself, you can shew this letter to Genl Cap if you please - as explanatory of Genl Rays former character
Your friend Richd B. Leake

Payments to be made at Lexington. by the President of the W. S. Branch Bank. Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Kentucky.
Recorded by William R. Palmer. Clerk, in Book D Vol. 9. page 58.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 7th June 1832, James Ray of the State of Kentucky, who was a Private, Lieut. and Captain in the Army of the Revolution, is entitled to receive One hundred and Sixty dollars, and cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this Twentieth day of October , one thousand eight hundred and thirty two .
John P. Lewis
Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards

Always left us
Like us
(Offering)
Johnson H.R
Ky.
Nothing more
can be done

My dear Sir,
You will see the importance of taking a few minutes in deciding whether any thing can be given in this case. If not, cause the papers to be returned, as the within contains the Certificate of Pounce, which I wish Shoddy to return. I have nothing to add.
Your friend
Rh. N. Johnson

Washington April 5 th 1852
Dear Sir,
We herewith enclose form of Attorney, authorising us to examine the papers, and prosecute the claim for increase of Gen James Ray, of Kentucky, who was pensioned under the Act of June 7 th 1832.
Very respectfully Evans & Hunt.
James E. Heath Esq. Bureau of Pensions.

Capt James Ray Herod's being Pension See Mr Edwards

State of Kentucky } Mercer county ss. On this 24 th day of November 1832. Subscribed - Ray Personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for sd county and made oath to the following additional declaration for the purpose of obtaining a reconsideration of his claim for a pension under the act of Congress passed the 7 th day of June 1832. ss. - I James Ray a resident citizen of sd county believing that the extent of my services during the revolution- ary war have been misapprehended, I most respectfully request the honorable Secretary of War to reconsider my claim upon the following statement of facts which he believes to have been proven by the evidence of James McCallack of Henry Wilson, whose affidavits have heretofore been enclosed to the War Department. In the latter part of August or 1 st of September 1780 I was appointed and commissioned a lieutenant in Capt. Gatliff company and marched to Bryant's Station on a tour of three months as a guard at that point where I performed the duty of a Captain as Capt. Gatliff returned home and as soon as my term expired I was stationed at Miga- ry's Station (now in Mercer County) where I was on constant duty in commanding scouting parties and keeping Garrison until September 1782 when I was commissioned a Captain and marched upon St. Asaph Clarke's campaign against the In- dians at Piqua on the Big Miami where I performed three months service as a Captain, I further solemnly declare that the situation of our Forts and Stations was subject to continual annoyance that almost every week or two we had to run some parties of Indians who were killing the inhabitants or stealing their horses. The inhabitants in Kentucky were in stations and forts until after Clarke's Campaign in the fall 1782 and as a lieutenant I was on constant duty at Migaery's Station on Shawnee run during the whole

time from the fall 1780 until I was commissioned Captain after the Battle of the Blue Licks from which time I was in constant duty until the close of the revolutionary war in 1783. That the inhabitants of Ken- tucky did not leave their forts until after the close of the war That the expeditions and campaigns I stated in my former declaration were only such as were ordered out of the state, but The duty of keeping Garrison and commanding scouting parties he did not set forth, but now declares was such that he was upon constant duty as an officer and he solemnly declares that he was ever ready and always prepared upon every alarm or call for men which were so numerous that It is impossible I can specify every scout I was ordered out, but I solemnly aver that I was on constant duty from the time I was first commissioned until the war ended either in Garrison or in following the Indians who had either attacked the station or carried off horses - and I was not employed or engaged in any other duty except to be always on the watch at the station when I was placed & during the period I have named nearly every adjacent station was attacked by the Indians and horses were stolen so that my duty in one fort was as constant and frequently as as done, as when marching beyond the borders of the state under their consideration I most respectfully solicit a reconsideration of my case and refer to the Evidence heretofore sent on - Witness my hand this 24 th day of November 1832.
James Ray
Sworn to before me this day by Genl James Ray whose information make it very painful for him to ride so as to attend court and I further certify that I have interrogated the sd Genl James Ray and it is my opinion that he performed the services as he has set forth Witness my hand this 24 day of November 1832
Geo L Waugh J.P.

Dear Col - Mercer County K. Y. Nov. 24 th 1832
Sometime Last Summer I sent on my claim to the Board of War to obtain a pension for my services during the Revolutionary War. They granted me a small one for which I feel most sincerely thankful. But I am of opinion if they had been properly informed of my services they would have given me more. I have thought proper to send back my certificate with some additional statements with a hope that they will give me a rehearing. I have written to Gen d Adair more fully on the subject I wish you to see his letter from me and to do for me what you think right - I am with sentiments of Highest Respect - Yours
Col. John.
James Ray

Lee's Drug Store, C. H. Lee, Prop. Masonic Temple.
New Iberia, La., July 11, 1914.
Comm. of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir;
In my search for record of the service of one James Ray in the Virginia line, Revolution-ary war 1779 and 1780 I have been referred to you by the adjutant generals office.
From the Kentucky state records (which state was then a county of Virginia) I have this James Ray 8.31.314 Captain and Lieutenant Va. Line; but the only record to be found by the war dept. was in "Heitman's register" which says James Ray, Capt. Va. line 1779 and '80. Have you not in your office some rolls or pension application which would show his service.

ESTABLISHED 1857.
Lee's Drug Store, C. H. Lee, Prop. Masonic Temple.
New Iberia, La.,
Any information at all to be had concerning him would be of value.
Yours Respectfully
Edward W. Lee,
New Iberia,
Louisiana
P. O. Box 185—

[Faint, illegible handwriting]

Reuel Ky..
Jan. 30 1925-
Gentlemen:
In the enclosed papers, giving Revolutionary War record of James Ray of Kentucky, you have he was sixty one years of age in 1832 - which would make his birth in 1771 - But he was an Indian spy in 1777 -
Please make the dates compatible:
I think it only a typographical

error, The Kentucky History gives him as born about 1760. Thanking you -
I am, Yours very truly (Mrs.) C. L. Birtain
Levis Ky.,
correct history sent Feb. 5-25

Kevel Ky..
Nov. 9 th 1924
Pension Department: Washington.
Dear Sirs:
Will you please to look for Revolutionary war record of James Ray who died in Kentucky in about 1835. Also please send any family data that may be filed with the claim.
Yours Truly.
Mrs. C. L. Brittain Kevel Ky..

Rev Rec - 1-212 East Auburn, California. August 23, 1916.
The United States Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
or Revolutionary service Will you please give me the data/you usually furnish on your formula concerning the four following names. If it were possible for me to give you more data, such as you sometimes request, in giving pension records, I would do so, but it is this very data I desire. The information is desired for serious historical investigations:
(1) James Ray. He was in the Revolutionary and Indian fighting in Kentucky (then Virginia) and afterwards resided in Mercer county, Kentucky.
(2) John Clark who resided in Tennessee and received pension there.
(3) Anthony Crockett who resided in Kentucky when he received pension.
(4) Thomas Kennedy of Kentucky, residing therein when he received pension.
Thanking you for your courtesy, I am, dear Sir,
Very truly yours,
S. J. Dunlap

UNION TRACTION COMPANY OF INDIANA ANDERSON, INDIANA
Subject:
Your letter
File
Our File
7-31-22,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:-
I am seeking information as to the military record of one James Ray . Tradition has it that he was the son of an immigrant from Ireland in the early days who settled in Virginia where James Ray was born. We also have it that he served in the Revolutionary War and that one time was made a General in the United States Army and was located in some part of Kentucky.
Will you be so kind as to give me any information you can as to the military history of this man and any other history as to his date of birth and death and where buried. Thanking you in advance for your courtesy in this matter, I am
Yours very truly,
Frederick L. Ray Frederick L. Ray, 1124 Victory Court, Anderson, Indiana.

463 West Street, New York, N.Y.
April 27, 1927
Dept. of Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Will you please furnish me with a record of service in the Revolutionary War of James Ray, who applied for pension from Mercer County, Kentucky, July 7, 1832; and whose service was from March 1777 to September 1782, under Colonels Bowman and Logan. He enlisted from Virginia.
Thanking you in advance for this information. I am
Yours very truly, James A. Lee

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of James Ray a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. S. F. 31,314.
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   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     March 1777 Over 2 yrs. Ind Spv ✓ Gen. Geo. R. Clarke Va.   Aug. 1780 to Sept. 1782 Lieut. Gatcliff ✓   Sept. 1782 3 mos. Capt. ✓ Ben Logan   3 mos. Spv John Bowman ✓  
We also served on many Indian campaigns until 1794.
Battles engaged in, See Gen. Geo. R. Clarke's report to Miami & Chillicothe Ky.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Ky.
Date of application for pension, July 7, 1832. His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Mercer Co., Ky.
Age at date of application, 71 yrs.
Remarks: Soldier died May 9, 1835 - leaving the following children: William, Jesse, Polly Duncum, John, Catherine Keller, Jane Wilson, Patsy, Alfred, Jefferson, Hardy, Lucinda Frost. In 1832 he is referred to as a General but no explanation given of said rank.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

November 10, 1939
Mrs. W. L. Treby Granville, Box 82 Ohio
BA-J/AWF Frederick Cooper-W.3001 James Ray-S.31314
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Frederick Cooper who received a pension on account of his service in the Revolutionary War, while living in Wayne County, Kentucky Pennsylvania , and General James Ray of Mercer County, Kentucky.
The Revolutionary War records of Frederick Cooper and of James Ray are furnished herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
See her letter re Frederick Cooper VV 3001

September 7, 1916
See Miscel Files Bentall Dunlap Oct. 6. 1916
Mr. S. J. Dunlap, East Auburn, California.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated the twenty-third ultimo, you are advised that James Ray, S. File No. 31,314, Rev. War, was allowed pension on account of his services in the Virginia Troops, as Private under Colonel Bowman, Lieutenant under Captain Gatliff, and Captain under Colonel Logan.
In 1835, he was seventy-one years of age and a resident of Mercer County, Kentucky.
He died May 9, 1835, leaving the following children: William, Jesse, Polly Duncan, John, Catherine Keller, Jane Wilson, Patsey Alfred, Jefferson, Harvey, Lucinda Frost.
S. File No. 10,492, Rev. War, Anthony Crockett was allowed pension for his services in the Virginia Troops, under Captain Thomas Posey, Colonels Alexander McLanahan and Morgan, as Lieutenant under Captain Jesse Evans, in the Illinois Regt.

He went against the Indians under Captain Ray and Colonel George R. Clarke.
Soldier was born in Prince George County, Virginia; was a resident of Botetourt County, Virginia, in 1776; and in 1832, was a resident of Franklin County, Kentucky, aged seventy-six years.
He died December 6, 1838, leaving no widow.
S. File No. 31,185, Rev. War, Thomas Kennedy was allowed pension for services as Captain of Dragoons under Colonel Christopher Bateman and Colonel Campbell, North Carolina Troops. He received a gunshot wound of the leg in the battle of Rameours Mill.
In 1832, he was a resident of Garrard County, Kentucky, aged seventy-six years.
From the data given, no claim has been identified for John Clark, the subject of your inquiry.
Very respectfully,
E. C. Lienan
Acting Commissioner.

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
November 25, 1924.
Mrs. C. L. Brittain, Evil, Ky.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 31314, it appears that James Ray, while residing in the District of Kentucky, served in the Virginia Troops as follows-
From March 1777, was an Indian Spy under General George Rogers Clark and served more than two years.
He was appointed August 1780, Lieutenant in Captain Catliff's Company and served to September 1782, when he was appointed Captain and served three months in Colonel Ben Logan's Regiment, and was in General George Rogers Clark's Expedition to Miami.
Later he was a Spy for three months in Colonel John Bowman's Regiment, and was in General George Rogers Clark's Expedition to Chillicothe.
He also served on many Indian Campaigns until 1794.

He was allowed pension on his application executed July 7, 1833, while a resident of Mercer County, Kentucky, aged seventy-one years, and was referred to as a General, but no explanation given of said rank.
Soldier died May 9, 1835, leaving the following children- William, Jesse, Polly Duncan, John, Catherine Keller, Jane Wilson, Patsy Alfred or Alford, Jefferson, Harvy, Lucindia or Lucinday Frost. The name of soldier's wife is not on record. Respectfully,
Commissioner.
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