Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 17,638, for William Pollard, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
va,
Pollard, William
817,638
CONTENTS
carded

Missouri 22370 Kentucky
William P. Ward of Anderson in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the army commanded by Captain Berry of the reg t commanded by Col. Bowman in the Virginia line for 11 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 36 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 day of October
1833 and 1836 Johnson Lawrenceburg
Arrears to the 4th of Sept r 91.67 Pension allowance ending March 1833 $100.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Sam Bay Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 22
Let to Pat. & Fr. C. to age, Aug. 30. 1837.
To Missouri from 4 th March 1837 - 20 Oct 1837 Modification to Pensioner Palmyra Missouri
See let. 6 Feb 1838 to Pension.

State of Kentucky
Anderson Circuit Set
On this 12 th day of September 1833. personally appeared before the Circuit Court of Anderson County now Sitting William Pollard a resident of the said County and State, aged 72 years, who being first duly sworn according to Law. doth on his Oath make the follow- -ing declaration in order to obtain the benefit of an act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832, That he entered the Service of the United States under the following named Officers, and served as herein stated, — He entered the Service in the year 1777, in Winchester Frederick County Virginia, where he then resided, he was a Substitute and was employed in guarding prisoners at that place and served two months at which term was discharged, I do not recollect the Officers, He again entered the Service in the same year and served under Lieutenant Stephen Johnson for two weeks in guarding Tories from Winchester Prison to Fredericksburg, from which place, the Tories were (as he was informed) taken to Richmond for trial, in this Service he was a Substitute, in this year he was about 16 years of age, He again entered the Service of the United States, in the fall of the year 1780, but the month he does not now recollect, as a Substitute for Robert Tiler, under Capt. John Smith in the same County, and Lieutenant Calmes, for the purpose in South Carolina of going to Hillsborough in North Carolina, but the Company was ordered by the Governor to march to Richmond to which place they

immediately march'd, — In marching to Richmond they passed through Culpeper County, Orange County, and he thinks the edge of Louisa, — From Richmond Pursuant to orders joined General Steuben on the South Side of James River, and he was discharged by Genl. Steuben shortly before the end of his term of Service, which was Three months, but whether his discharge was in writing, or not, he does not recollect, but if it was he has lost it, — He was then drafted and entered the Service of the United States, from the same County in the Spring of the Year, 1781. (He thinks about the first of April) and served under Capt. William Frost, Lieutenant Abraham Lindsey, and Ensign George Barnett, Rendezvoused at Fredericksburg, Virginia, and attached to the Regiment commanded by Colonel Elias Edmunds and Major Blackwell, and marched to Richmond through Caroline and Hanover Counties, — Remained at Richmond some time, and crossed to the South Side of James River, and remained in the Neighbor- hood, of James Town and the Neighboring Country, for some considerable time, and afterwards crossed James River above Richmond, he thinks in Louisa County but not certain — and in the Mean time was detached to guard prisoners to Staunton in Augusta County and deliver the prisoners to Col. Bowyer — in marching to Staunton he marched through Charlottesville the day before Farltons Light Dragoons broke in and dispersed the Legislative Assembly, after returning from this Expedition he joined the Army at Roswell's Ordinary he thinks this place was in the lower part of Louisa County, —

This Army was under the command of Genl. La Fayette in this Army he knew Col. Darr and many others of the reg- =ular Officers, he was discharged a few miles below Richmond about five days after the expiration of his time of Service, which was Three months, we were solicited by our officers to stay until we were relieved by our own countrymen, we done. So his discharge was a verbal one and all those who belonged to the company, — He again entered the service of the United States afterwards under the following circumstances, Some time in July 1781. There was a draft and amongst the drafted men there was some Quakers, for whom there was Substitutes Employed, there was tight Horses pressed through the county, He entered as a Substitute in the room of one of those Quakers, as a horseman, the foot men went on to the lower parts of Virginia, he with the other horsemen did not for several weeks then went on and he thinks were commanded by Capt. Bell and M c Tearlieutenant, that they marched through Campbell and Goochland counties, crossed James River and went on to Cumberland Old Court House, and there delivered their horses to an officer that was there with some regular Horsemen that were without horses, and then went on and joined their Army at the mouth of Chickahominy on the North Side of James River — and then marched on down to York, and was there on duty and fatigue unloading Vessels of which was on James River which Genl. Washington had brought on

He served in this way until they were relieved by their County, which was about five days before Cornwallis surrendered himself and several others were at Burnside landing when relief came and Lieutenant Holmes came by where they were and informed the Commanding Officer, that he and those under his command were discharged, and they accordingly returned a tour of three months home. He William Pollard was born August 27 th 1761, taken from the record of his father, after the war he lived in Frederick County Virg a until Oct r 1791 and then came to Kentucky and has been here ever since;
He the said William Pollard hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State, — Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid,
Wm Pollard Seal

State of Kentucky } set Anderson County }
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states. Given under my hand this 14 th day of September 1833.
David White Circuit Judge
State of Kentucky } set.
Anderson County }
I, Gabel H. Farnworth Clerk of the Circuit Court of Anderson County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Pollard for a pension and that David White Esq. who has signed the above Certificate is now the acting Judge of said Court, and that the signature thereto is his and that it is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 14 th day of September 1833.
G. H. Farnworth. Clk

Anderson County Virg, This day we Jordan H. Walker a Clergyman residing in S d County and James  Dickson G. Deedman and William  William  Hudgins residing in the same County do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Pollard who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing Declaration and we believe him to be of the age he has stated and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood in which he resides to have been a Soldier of the revolution, and we concur in this opinion, and we further certify he is a man of veracity and respectable citizen, and in whom we have con- fidence — testify our hands this 14 th day of September 1833 —
Jordan H. Walker Dickson G. Deedman William Hudgins

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
County of Marion
ss. State of Mississippi
On this 26 th
day of September 188 7 ,
before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said County of
Marion
personally appeared William Pollard
who, on his oath, declares that he is the same
person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain John Smith  others  in the Regiment commanded by Colonel
Edmunds & others in the service of the United States; that
his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Kentucky from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State (District,
or Territory,) of Mississippi where he intends to
remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future. The follow-
ing are his reasons for removing from Kentucky
to Mississippi That my children generally are
living in this State
W. Pollard
Witnesses E. B. Lane W. H. Lane James Ritchie
Sworn and subscribed to before me, the day and year aforesaid.
J. M. [unclear] J.P. etc.
The oath to be taken before a duly qualified Magistrate, whose official character and signature must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office. The County Clerk, Secretary of State, or some other officer, must certify, under his seal of office, that the officer who administered the oath is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, Mayor, Alderman, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
The oath must be supported by the testimony of some respectable person, as to the pensioner's identity. He must swear that the person who has taken the above oath, is the person described in the affidavit. The Magistrate must certify that the witness is a person of veracity; and the affidavit must also be authenticated in the manner above directed.
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 be sent with the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.—In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officers who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or small 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.

State of Missouri County of Marion } ss } Sept.
This day personally appeared before me George M. Lane a justice of the peace for the County of Marion and State of Missouri Presley C. Lane, and Cyrus Ritchie men of accuracy and to be believed upon oath, who made oath that M c Collough the person who has signed the foregoing application and sworn to it, is the person described known to them as the applicant therein.
Witness my hand this 26 th day of September A.D. 1837 - G. M. Lane J.P. etc.
State of Missouri County of Marion } ss } I Jordan J. Montgomery Clerk of the County Court within and for the County of Marion aforesaid do hereby certify that George M. Lane before whom the the foregoing affidavits was taken and whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Certificate was at the time of doing the same and still is an acting justice of the peace with and for Marion County aforesaid duly Commissioned and qualified and that to all his official acts as such full faith and credit is due and ought to be give
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of our said County Court this 26 th day of Sept 1837
Jordan J. Montgomery Clerk

13,966
William Pollard Anderson county Kentucky
on Roll : from 1777 pri rate 11 months. $36.66 100
on roll at 1st Capt Capt 1775 Co 48th Ky Inf for 1 year mustered at Valley Forge roll made up to 9th 1778
W. C. Johnson flk Lawrenceburg Kentucky

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
May 17 th 1837
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of William Pollard, Anderson county Kentucky
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Substitute 1777 2 1/4 private Sim Johnson Fredricktown 71   do 1778 1 Capt Berry Col. Bowman Little York Frederick tradition   enlisted 1778 Capt. Cooper 8th Reg. Pa. Col. Neville Lancaster county   enlisted 1780 3 Capt. Smith Baron Steuben Valley Forge Virginia   Discharged 1781 3 Capt. Fent Col. Edmunds Middle   Subst. — about 3 Capt Bell Brooke   Ashland   Charlottesville  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) years, who being first 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 June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) 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, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
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 Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons -one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of 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 that 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 shown 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.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he 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.
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 papers 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's 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.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
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msstf
August 23, 1926
d Atella F. P. Lorry Woodward, Okla. ?
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 17638 it appears that William Pollard was born August 27, 1761.
While a resident of Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia, where he was raised, he enlisted in 1777 and served two months guarding prisoners at said Winchester, then enlisted again in 1777  again in 1777 and served two weeks under Lieutenant Stephen Johnson guarding prisoners.
He enlisted February 17, 1778 and served one year as a private in Captains Berry's and Cowper's Companies, Colonel John Neville's Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted in the fall of 1780 and served three months as a private in Captain John Smith's Company, Colonel Elias Edmunds' Virginia Regiment, then enlisted April 1, 1781 and served three months and five days as a private in Captain William Frost's Company in the same regiment.
He enlisted in July 1781 and served three months as a

private in Captain Bell's Virginia Company.
In 1791 he moved to Kentucky. He was allowed pension on his application executed September 14, 1833 while a resident of Anderson County, Kentucky. In April 1837 he removed to Palmyra, Marion County, Missouri, as most of his children resided in Missouri. The names of his children and the name of his wife are not given.
Respectfully,
EDW. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

17638 INVALID.
New War
File No. 17638 William Pollard Pr. Pr. War
Act: June 7 th 82
Index: Vol. 1 , Page 301
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1913 June 11, History to Mrs. Edna H. Keyser. & from card catalogue. 1913 Sept. 17, Hist. to Mrs. G. A. Carlson of Richmond Mo. and to Mrs. Sam Keller of Jefferson City Mo. by order of Acting Commr. E. C. Sherman 1913 Dec. 9 Hist. to A. J. Pollard 1915 Nov. 6, to Mrs. J. R. Rich, her letter in M. 9237 William Pollard 1916 Aug. 23 - Hist. to Adella F. O'Leary 1921 - Mch. 10 - Ld. Benta Bree av. cost of photos. MMNF

Department of the Interior
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
If not called for in 15 days, return to THE COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS WASHINGTON, D. C
Adella Frances Pollard. Lorry.
REASON FOR NON-DELIVERY CHANGED  UNCLAIMED DECEASED MOVED TO ANOTHER ADDRESS NO SUCH PERSON  INSIST ON CORRECT ADDRESS RETURN STATE RANK
Woodward Oklahoma
Returned twice to this Bureau

United States Department of the Interior. BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
If not called for in 15 days return to THE COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, WASHINGTON, D. C. OFFICIAL BUSINESS

Miss Wild on. Rev. War Records.
Please have two duplicates of the attached military history of William Pollard made.
Address one to Mrs G. A. Carlson Richmond. Mo & the other to Mrs Sam Keller Jefferson City. Mo.
sent Sept 17/
Send to my desk.
Respectfully E. P. Tuckerman Rev. Com.

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by L. Heisner Nov 17. 09.
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier William Pollard
Service Va.
Additional Service Rev.
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
No Old War Inv. Wid or Ref claim except W.F. 9237 which is not identical, soldier served under other officers.

Free
Jan 31.
Mr Evan P. Wallace
Comme te of Pensioners Washington City

Palmyra Missouri Jan'y 10 th 1838
Honor'd Sir, I receiv'd your letter informing me that I was transferr'd as a pensioner from the State of Kentucky, to that of Missouri, (tho) you did not say where I was to apply. Another reason why I have ventured to write to a Gentleman in high office and a stranger, is this, several years past I sent on to the Secretary of war for a pension it was sent back with objections, which was this I claim'd twelve months service as a regular soldier in the 8 th V a regiment, when I entered the Service the 17 th of Feb y 1778 I started from Winchester Frederick County where I was raised, march'd on & join'd the army at Valley Forge from 16 to 20 miles from Philadelphia the British then lay in Phil a . I think the British left there about the 20 th of June our army started about the same time, I was one that was detached to guard our Magazine & went into Phil a . I was taken with what was called then the Camp fever & lay there in the Hospital & Barracks about 2 months, an army of the enemy met at Monmouth C t House in New Jersey & had a bloody battle, our Reg t The 8 th V a B a Reg t met with a considerable loss, Col t Abraham Bowman who commanded the 8 th Reg t when I left it started on & was taken with the fever & age & was detain'd at Trenton New Jersey several weeks

I went on from there & joined the main Army at Middlebrook in Jersey, where they had taken winter Quarters, The Company I belonged to was Capt. Berry's (tho' he was not there while I was with the Company, Richard & Philip Easton was the Lieut. & ensign which were brothers from my neighborhood, but in time of my Absence those 2 Regiments were joined together in consequence of the loss at Brannan's Battle, & was then call'd the 4 th Regt. — Col. Bowman had gone home he being a young Officer & Col. John Nevill took the Command Capt. Cooper then had the Command of my Company, the time went from Winchester I engag'd to serve 12 months but there was some that inteded for a longer time, also there was a draft for 12 months, we all march'd from Winchester together & joined the Army at Valley Forge together when the Objections to this declaration came to me the Secretary of War wrote to me that my name was not found on the Continental rolls & in that case I would be obliged to prove by 2 Credible witnesses the time I entered the Service & the time I left it, which I never attempted as it was out of question at that time of day — I then draw'd another declaration for my military tour & rec d . a Certificate for this title pension I am as sure my name is some on some list as I have the pen in my hand I can name some of my Comrades, Capt. Anderson Serf, Capt. Redmon, Capt. Smallwood Jonathan Sodus Esq., James M'Kinley

My name must be misplaced in some way my age my height the color of my hair & eyes all taken down, would it be asking too great a favor of a gentleman of your rank to look into this matter for a poor old worn out fellow creature to try to get this hard earn'd money for me & am willing to satisfy your honor for the greatest of favors, I am not able to work I am weak & feeble, now in my 77 th year
Respectfully Y r  W. H. V. V. V.
WB when I sent the first declaration it was accompanied with a Certificate sworn to by Col t Bowman that never returned, the Col t did not know one who is a Boy, I knew him, but I stated many things that turned up while there that satisfied him I was there — I lived 38 years a neighbor to the Col t near Lep Sky — he died a few months ago W.P.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, William Pollard of the State of Kentucky who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive — Thirty-Six — dollars and Fifty-Six — 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 31 st day of October one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three
John C. Calhoun
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. Edward
Commissioner of Pensions.

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Mr. A. B. 23 Rev
Commencement April 13
Fnd
Commissioner of Pioneers -
Washington City D. C.

Genl, Laurensburg Ky - April 11 th 1838
I received yours of February 6 th 1838 — requesting me to send my Certificate for increase of  an Pension & that you would send a certificate for an increase of Pension I am now in Kentucky on business, I came by Saint Louis it being on Sunday and  and could not draw my Pension, if I live I expect to return to Missouri in a few weeks, therefore I shall take it as a particular favor if you will send the Certificate to St. Louis as soon as possible that I may draw as I return home There is twelve months due on this Certificate the 4 th of March last, I suppose it won't be best to send it to the Post Master in St. Louis, for me, I am really very much obliged to you for the favor you have done me by examining them Old Papers,
y r most Ob t Servant
Hollard -11-

Sept 13
In at 9 1/2
free
P. L. Edwards Esq. Commis n of Pensions Washington D.C.

Northern Bank of Kentucky Lexington Sept r 6 th 1837
J L Edwards Esq Comm r of Pensions Sir
Yours of 30 th ult o to John Telford Esq is rec d -
William Pollard has been paid to the 4 th of March 1837 and will not be paid in future at this Agency -
Respectfully
Your At Servt
Ym Ernst
Pens r Elk

JB
The Honorable Joel R. Poinsett Secretary of War Washington City
22370
Mr. Poinsett Kentucky
Prisoner of War
20 1837
Aug
1837
Quincy

Dr. J. W.
Palmyra Missouri Aug. 17 th 1837
I wish you to instruct me if you please, I have liv'd in Anderson County Kentucky for some time, and agreeable to an Act of Congress, I received a certificate for a small Pension for $36.66 p r year - I have received it up to the 4 th of March last, at Lexington Ky - I have mov'd from Kentucky last April - to this place, & expect to live my days out here - Sir, you will do me a favor by writing to me and make the Arrangement so that I can receive the above Pension - you will direct your letter to Palmyra Missouri - The half of the above mentioned Pension is due the 4 th of Sept r next which I should be glad to get as soon as possible -
Y r Most Obed t Serv t .
M c Collard

March 10, 1931
Colonel Benjamin La Bree Bardstown, Kentucky
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section MMHF:MLB Am
Dear Sir:
You are advised that photostatic copies of papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim of William Pollard (S. 17638) will be furnished you at the rate of 15¢ a page. The number of pages to be copied is fifteen.
Should you desire to have them certified, allow 25¢ additional for the set.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of The Acting Commissioner of Pensions.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

Officers
GOV. F. D. SAMPSON, CHAIRMAN FRANKFORT, KY. MRS. ELMER GRIGSBY, VICE CHRMN. BARDSTOWN, KY. R. LEE CALLAHAN, SECRETARY 918 THIRTEENTH STREET, LOUISVILLE, KY. MRS. L. H. GAZLAY, TREASURER 810 COLUMBIA BUILDING LOUISVILLE, KY. COL. BENJAMIN LABREE, CURATOR BARDSTOWN, KY.
My Old Kentucky Home Commission
INCORPORATED
A State Shrine
"FEDERAL HILL" NEAR BARDSTOWN, KY.
State Commission
GOVERNOR F. D. SAMPSON MRS. A. T. HERT MRS. ELMER GRIGSBY MRS. S. H. STONE ARCH H. PULLIAM J. DAN TALBOTT R. LEE CALLAHAN W. N. COX PETER LEE ATHERTON
December 24th. 1930
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear sir:-
WILLIAM POLLARD was a PRIVATE in the VIRGINIA MILITIA in the Revolutionary War. He was a resident of ANDERSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY when he applied for a Pension, under the Act of June 7th. 1832. The Pension was granted in 1833.
Please let me know how many pages his application takes up. I would like to have Photostat copies of the pages of his application. Let me know the number of pages and the price per page also for a certificate.
Hoping I may be favored with an early reply, I am,
Yours truly,
Ben LaBree Ben. LaBree, Bardstown, Ky.

draft Original made by Miss Chamberlain who did not put a copy in claim but I copied it from Mrs. Keyser's statement which Acting Commissioner Washington, D. C., 19
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
E. C. Lienan returned Sept 17 to have duplicates made for two other persons and which I sent. See endorsements.
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of William Pollard a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
1.717638
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1777 2 mos ✓ ✓ ✓ Va.   1777 2 weeks Lt Stephen Johnson ✓   Feb. 17, 1778 1 yr. Capt. Berry & Cooper Abraham Bowman   Fall 1780 3 mos Smith John Neville   Apr. 1, 1781 3 mos 5 days William Frost Elias Edmunds   July 1781 3 mos Bell ✓  
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Winchester Co., Va.
Date of application for pension, Sept. 14, 1833
Residence at date of application, Anderson Co., Ky.
Age at date of application, born Aug 27, 1761, place not stated
Remarks: His claim was allowed. The name of his wife is not stated; in April 1837 he removed to Palmyra Mo., as most of his children resided in Missouri. Children's names are not stated and date of soldier's death not shown.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

mmns
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS WASHINGTON
August 23, 1926
Adella F. P. Lorry Woodward, Okla.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 17638 it appears that William Pollard was born August 27, 1761.
While a resident of Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia, where he was raised, he enlisted in 1777 and served two months guarding prisoners at said Winchester, then enlisted again in 1777 and served two weeks under Lieutenant Stephen Johnson guarding prisoners.
He enlisted February 17, 1778 and served one year as a private in Captains Berry's and Cowper's Companies, Colonel John Neville's Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted in the fall of 1780 and served three months as a private in Captain John Smith's Company, Colonel Elias Edmunds' Virginia Regiment, then enlisted April 1, 1781 and served three months and five days as a private in Captain William Frost's Company in the same regiment.
He enlisted in July 1781 and served three months as a

private in Captain Bell's Virginia Company.
In 1791 he moved to Kentucky. He was allowed pension on his application executed September 14, 1833 while a resident of Anderson County, Kentucky. In April 1837 he removed to Palmyra, Marion County, Missouri, as most of his children resided in Missouri. The names of his children and the name of his wife are not given.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

Woodward Okla.
Aug 11-26.
Commissioner of Pensions Dept. Interior Washington D.C.
Dear sir: Please send me a statement of the service rendered in the Revolution by William Pollard, who served from Virginia and was a pensioner of Anderson Co. Ky.
My great grandfather's name was William Pollard and he resided in Ky. Please give me also all available family history that is to be found in his application for pension.
Yours Truly.
Name cut out & pasted on envelope for re-mailing as it was illegible, & I was returned to the Bur. by P.M. at Woodward when addressed as Adella T. P. Barry.

The Sherman, Apt. 601, Wash. D.C. see address on back of envelope
To the Pension Office -
Washington - D.C.
Gentlemen:
I should like to procure the pension record of William Pollard who applied for a pension under act of 1832 - at which time he was a resident of Anderson County - Kentucky - I should

These two descriptions relate to one pensioner
also like to have the record of Revolutionary service of said William Pollard - who served in the Revolution from Virginia
William Pollard was born in Virginia - in August - 27 - 1761 died June 5 - 1841 His wife was

Fanny Hampton - a cousin of Wade Hampton - Fanny Hampton was born 1771 -
My mother was Serena Catherine Pollard - married Charles James Hughes - Serena Catherine Pollard was the daughter of William

Colon Pallard and his wife Hannah Arbuckle- William Colson Pallard was the son of William Pallard and his wife Fanny Hampton -
I desire this in- formation for D. a. R - application -
Upon knowing fee- at all - shall remit the same - Many Thanks Yours Truly -
Edna Hughes Keyser -

Letter dated Nov 2 - recd Nov 3,
Mrs. J. R. Rich, Berwind, McRowell Co W. Va.
To be dated Nov 6 - letter filed in W. 7. 9 237 Wm Pollard.
(She asks for Wm P - who served in Va and died in Anderson Co Ky)

#2623 W. Grace St., Richmond, Va., Dec. 2nd, 1913.
Com. Of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
I am desirous of getting some information of a Revolutionary Soldier from this State who drew a pension in 1833 by the name of William Pollard and he was born in 1761. Kindly let me know, if possible, whom he married and also the names of his children, if any and where they lived. If you can give me the above information it will be most highly appreciated.
Very respectfully,
A. N. Pollard

22.370 Missouri
William Pollard Anderson Co in the State of Missouri who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Creighton of the reg t commanded by Col Woods in the Virginia line for one year 11 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Missouri at the rate of 76 Dollars 66 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of April 1838 and sent to Pension St Louis, Mo.
Arrears to the 4th of Pensionant allowance ending 4 Sept 1838 $38.33
{ Revolutionary Claim Act June 7, 1832
Recorded by J. M. Allison Clerk Book 8 2 Vol. 9 Page 75

Payments to be made at Lexington by the P. of W. H. Banks Agent for paying Pension- ers in the Agency of Kentucky
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E Vol. 7 Page 22 by Sam Boyd Clerk.