Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 7740, for Daniel Nunally, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Vai.
Nunally, Daniel Nunnally
R. 7740
CONTENTS

State of Virginia, Dinwiddie County to:
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned a Justice of the Peace for the said County, on this 17th day of June 1833, Daniel Mannally, who being duly sworn, deposeth (and saith in addition to his former declaration hereto annexed) that by reason of his age and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, more explicitly than he has done in his former declaration, but according to the best of his recollection he served in all not less than Three months, as a private, for which service he claims a pension. That he was born in the County of Dinwiddie, and has resided in it ever since. That he has no record of his age but does not doubt from what he was told when young that he was either 69 or 70 years of age the 26th day of September last; but although he is clear about his birth day, he is not positive as to which of these numbers is really his age. That from the defect of memory aforesaid he is unable to state the names of any other regular officers who were with the troops where he served, or of any other Continental or Militia Regiments engaged in the same service further than he has already done. That he has no recollection of ever having received a discharge in writing, but on one occasion when he received a letter from Gen. Dawson who by his letter gave him the impression that the company was discharged by written orders to the officers only. of this however he is by no means certain but if he ever had any other written discharge, it cannot have been long since lost as he has none such now & does not recollect ever to have had. That as for the names of persons in his present neighbourhood who can testify as to his veracity and their belief of his services as a soldier in the Revolution, besides the Rev. Isham E. Hargrave, Norman R. Wells and

Wm Mannally whose certificates have already been taken he refers to Col. Joseph Goodwyn, Gardner Leubett, J. T. Goodwyn, H. Fitzhugh Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid
Daniel G. Hatch
I the undersigned Justice of the peace as aforesaid do hereby certify that the above men viz Col. Joseph Goodwyn, G. Leubett, J. T. Goodwyn & H. Fitzhugh appeared before me on the same day and having been first duly sworn stated respectively that they were well acquainted with the applicant Daniel Mannally - residing in the same neighbour- hood that he bears the general character of a man of veracity and integrity and that it is generally believed in the neighbourhood that he was a soldier in the revolution - and that they, while they have no personal knowl- -edge of his services concur in that opinion. And I further certify that the aforesaid Col. Joseph Goodwyn, G. Leubett, John T. Good- wyn & Hartwell Fitzhugh are credible and respectable witnesses whose testimony is entitled to credit and that I myself concur with them as to their evidence in relation to the declarant Daniel Mannally. Given under my hand the day first above written. Daniel G. Hatch
J. P. Crump Clerk of the County Court of Dinwiddie County, do hereby certify, that Daniel G. Hatch is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his, is genuine. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office, and subscribed my name, this 20 th day June 1833 in the 57 th year of the Commonwealth. J. P. Crump B.D.L.

15,396-
Daniel Murnally
2. Mch 1833
obj. 5. 16
Rejected
Served July 28 th no. 12 all see let: 17 July to
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Mr. Alexander
re. re
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BRIEF in the case of  Daniel Murrelly  County of Dinwiddie  in the State of Virginia  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 69  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days. As a Gen.     drafted October In 1779 not stated — — private Col Joseph Frenchman, Brig Gen Capt Geo. Poyner, Major   drafted 2nd time January 1781 not stated — — — Capt Brice Poyner   drafted 3rd time Fall of 1781 not stated — — — Capt Gilliam's Bcty  
5. In what battles was he engaged?
not any
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?
not stated
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary evidence — living witnesses
as to 1st & 2nd time
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
not properly attached
X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Chas. G. Winan Examining Clerk.
24th July 1833

May 23, 1934
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Daniel Nunnally R. 7740 BA-J/MCS
Honorable Ralph F. Lozier House of Representatives Washington D.C.
My dear Mr. Lozier:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of Daniel Nunnally.
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, R. 7740, based upon the military service of Daniel Nunnally or Nunnally, the only soldier by that name that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Daniel Nunnally or Nunnally was born September 26, 1762 or 1763, in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, and he always lived there.
He applied for pension on October 15, 1832, and stated that he enlisted in October, 1780, and served at various times until late in 1781, amounting to not less than three months in all, as private with the Virginia troops under Captains George Pegram, Baker Pegram and Gilliam Boothe, and Colonel Joseph Jones.
His claim was not allowed as the pension law under which he applied provided only for those soldiers who had rendered military service of at least six months.
His brother, William Nunnally, was living in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, in 1832. There are no further data relative to the soldier's family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

David Sinnally
No
77410
Rejected - Suleh
17 July 1833. th
Hon: Mr. Alexander
7 June 1832

REJECTED
1934 May 23, hist. to Hon. Ralph A. Sozier, MCS
yy40
P. O. Daniel David Simmally
Service: _____
Enlisted: At 5  Aug. 23, 1906 , 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18 1852 Act gives for reason for rejection. "Did not serve six months."
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

Hon: M. Alexander
Va
July 17. 1833
O. B.
Re. vol 9
Pa 300.

Dept. of War Pen. Off July 17 1835
Sir
Upon re-examining your the declaration of David Nunnally, I find that he only alleges to have passed but three months service — His claim is therefore rejected and his paper placed upon the file in this Office. —
Yours
Ans.
Mark Alexander
Yrs

RALPH F. LOZIER SECOND MISSOURI DISTRICT
HOME ADDRESS: CARROLLTON, MISSOURI
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C.
COMMITTEES: CENSUS, CHAIRMAN INSULAR AFFAIRS INVALID PENSIONS ELECTION OF PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, AND REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS
May 20, 1934.
Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C..
Gentlemen:
Kindly advise me as to whether or not Revolutionary War records service by Daniel Nunnally of Virginia.
Yours very truly,
Ralph F. Lozier
M. C.
RFL-cm

David Munnally.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
Daniel H. Hensley David 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? No - See Quere 5 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?
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?
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? Yes
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? Yes
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? 1st & 2nd long y. -
XVI. † Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? No, see Review 11
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 1st & 2nd & 3rd & 4th & 5th & 6th & 7th
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.

State of Virginia County of Dinwiddie
ss.
October September 1832
On this 15th day of September October 1832 personally appeared in open Court, before the Justices of the County Court of Dinwiddie County, now sitting Daniel Nun- ally a resident of the County of State aforesaid aged 69 years or 70, the 20th day of November Sept. last, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7th 1832. —
That about the 1st of January 1880 he entered the service of the United States as a private in a Militia company called from the County of Dinwiddie by regular draft, the Company in which he was formed at that time, has ever since, resided under the Command of Capt. Baker Pyram, Lieutenant Peter Eppes, & Ensign Gibson. That the Company was marched to different portions below Petersburg & ultimately to Isle of Wight County, where he was taken sick & remained until on the expiration of his time near this town he was there discharged & returned home. That he recollects during this tour that Col. Joseph Jones commanded the Regt. he was attached to that the Maj. was named Hamlin. He remembers also to have seen Brig. Genl. Lawson during the time Brig. Genl. Lawson, who com- manded all the Va. Militia at the time in that neighborhood.
That in 1787 he was again called out by regular draft in a Militia Company commanded by Capt. Gilliam Broth, but the names of whom he at present he

(2) is unable now to recollect - that the company was marched to Williamsburg on its way to York during the siege of that place - that he becoming ill was left there with the troops stationed there while the rest of his company under Boote marched on to York. That Genl. Lawson was in command of the forces left at Williamsburg - that his time of service having terminated, he was discharged. That some time in the year 1780 he was called out to serve a term of duty in the Revolutionary War, and served under Capt. George Pegram who commanded the company to which I was attached which company belonged to the regiment under the command of Col. Joseph Lonep. We marched from Petersburg to Smithfield and then returned to Petersburg and were discharged. I served a second term of duty in January 1781 under Capt. Baker Pegram. Being stationed at the same places as in the first term and was discharged by Genl. Lawson who commanded the troops at that time. And in the latter part of the year 1781 and I served a third term of duty under Capt. William Boote and marched from Dinwiddie Court house to Supers Court house Petersburg, thence to Supers court house and from there was marched to Williamsburg to the station called the new Magazine and was there taken sick and put into the hospital (below Williamsburg) and remaining there some short time received a time furlough from Capt. William Boote just before the surrender of Cornwallis.
He the said Daniel Namely hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension, or annuity except the present & declares that his name is not on the pension rolls of the army of any state whatever. Sworn to, & subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Daniel Namely

(3) I, W m Munnally, a resident of Dinwiddie County, do hereby certify that I was myself a private belonging to the same company, & performed the same tour of duty on both  two occasions that my brother Daniel Munnally has above petitioned for. That I know that he performed both as he has represented — except that for a short time on each occasion was he was taken sick — in Isle of Wight on the first tour — & Williamsburg on the second — I was with that part of the company which marched on — but with these exceptions I was with him throughout both services. I know that he performed that as to the third tour he has no record & I know of it two tours. — that he does not fully recollect the day and year aforesaid. William Munnally
We, I have E. Hargrave, a clergyman residing in the County of Dinwiddie, in the State of Virginia, and Donald R. Wells, a partner resident of the said County, do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Dan l Munnally, who has subscribed & sworn to the above Declaration; that we believe him to be 69 years of age; that he is respected & believed, in the neighbourhood in which he resides, to have been a soldier in the revolution; that we concur in that opinion. Sworn & subscribed, the day & year aforesaid. William E. Hargrave Donald R. Wells mark
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant, was a soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies that I have E. Hargrave who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman resident of Dinwiddie

County, & is a credit, respectable person to whom state- ments full credit is due. And that W m Stannally & who have also signed certificates above, are residents of the County aforesaid - that they are credit, respec- table persons, & that their statement is entitled to credit.
I John P. Crump Clerk of the Court of Dinwiddie County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original pro- ceedings, of the said Court in the matter of the appli- cation of Dan l Stannally for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and the seal of my office, this 15 th day of October, in the year of our Lord 1832 & of our Independence the 57 th .
W m Crump C.D.C.
Rev. Dan l Stannally Declaration for a Pension 13396