Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 35,589, for William Price, Virginia

SERVICE
Price William
NUMBER
S. 35.589
Va.
CONTENTS
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SERVICE
Price William
NUMBER _____
S. 35.589
CONTENTS

Kentucky
William Price
of Scott Co in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Febiger in the Virginia line, for the term of from _____ 17 to _____ 17
Inscribed on the roll of Kentucky at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 3 rd day of January 1831
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 th of January 1831 and sent to Hon. R. M. Johnson. H. Reps.
Arrears to 4th of March 1831 $ 13.93 Semi-annual all'ce ending
13.93
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. }
Rec. Book C, Vol: 9, fol. 54.

Original claim declaration in order to be placed on the pension list under the Act of Congress. 18 th March 1818.
Scott County Pa
On the 14 th of November 1829. personally appeared before the Subscriber a justice of the peace Court for said County a being about of Rende. for said County William Price an aged about sixty seven who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the Act of Congress of the 18 th March 1818. and the first May 1820 That in the month of March 1781. he was enrolled. and began in the Continental establishment. and registered in Frederickburg Virginia and was then marched to Richmond in Virginia under the command of Col Henry Gyles. in Capt Barlow's company. He was then placed under the command of Col. General Staben. until after the siege of York. then he was placed under the command of Col. Lebriger who after the end of the war discharged him at the Cumberland Old Court house. and being poor. I feel it due to myself to ask the same debt of gratitude awarded to others for similar services. and in pursuance of the Act of the 1 st May 1820 I do solemnly swear that I was a Resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th March 1818. and that I have not since that time by Gift. Sale. or in any manner disposed of my property. or any part thereof. without intent thereby to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of the Act of Congress. entitled an Act. to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War passed on the 18 th day of March 1818. and that I have not. nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities or contracts. or debts due to me. nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule of property hereto annexed. and by me subscribed, That his Schedule of property hereto annexed is one horse worth $15. 6 Cows 2 Horses and 2 Calves. worth 46$. 148 Acres of land third rate worth 444$. 14 head of Hogs worth $30. and that he owns no other property

and there has been no change in his property since the passage of the above named act of Congress. He states that he was a farmer by profession but from age and infirmity he is unable to pursue it.
William Price Seny
Subscribed and sworn to before me one of the acting Justices of the Peace in and for Scott County the 14 th day of November 1829.
Alexander Barry J.P.S.C.
Scott County Ye
This day personally appeared before me John Price, a justice of the peace for said County John Jacobs and made Oath. That William Price in said County was a private soldier in the Continental. He was first enrolled and Registered in Fredericksburg Virginia and then he was marched to Richmond under the command of Col Henry Forster. in Captain Barbers Company he then was encamped by the Station until after the siege of York then he was under the command of Col Hobsons who after the end of the War discharged him with honour at Cumberland Old Court house, the said John Jacobs states that the said William Price joined the Army in the year 1781. and served to the end of the War and further this deponent saith that he himself was a continental soldier at that time in the third Regiment of Light Dragoons for and during the War who now draws his pension for his services. Given under my hand the 2 nd day of November 1829
John Price J.P.S.C.
Kentucky Bourbon County Ye.
This day John Hughes of said County appeared before me a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid and made Oath. That he is well acquainted with William Price Seny. now a resident of Scott County and State aforesaid but who formerly lived in Stafford County and State of Virginia that this affiant well remembers said William Price was a private soldier in the Continental

Army. He was first enrolled and Registered in Frederickburg Virginia and then he was marched to Richmond in Virginia under the command of Col Henry Lewis. in Capt Barbers Company he was then commanded by Genl. Stuben until after the Siege of York then he was under the command of Col Lebreyn. Who after the end of the War discharged him with honor at Cumberland old Court house. This deponent will Rememmers that soon William Price joined the Army in March 1781. that he was absent at the same time and in the same company with him given under my hand this 14 th day of April 1828.
Henry Lombarde J P B
State of Kentucky
Sall County Jct.
November 16. 1829.
That William Price came into Court and made oath to a schedule and declaration in order to be placed on the pension list of the United States. Pursuant to an act of Congress of the 18 th March 1818. and the provisions of May 1820 which is ordered to be enrolled under the seal of the Court.
State of Kentucky
Sall County Jct.
December 20 th 1830
It appears to the satisfaction of the Court that the total Amount of Property exhibited on the schedule of William Price and known to him at the November term of this Court 1829 is Two hundred and thirty five dollars which is ordered to be enrolled.
State of Kentucky
Sall County Jct.
I Ben B Ford Clerk of the Court
for the County of Sall (it being about 4 Pounds) do hereby certify that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court that the said William Price Esq. did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated on the preceding declaration against the common Enemy for the term of Nine Months under one engagement in the Continental establishment. I also certify that the preceding oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly as said.

from the Records of the said Court. and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the forward schedule is five hundred and thirty five dollars.
In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court the 21 st day of December 1830
Wm Ben D Ford C.M.
FREE
Geo Town Ky Dec 22
The Revd R M Johnson Dept of Washington

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
W
NEE/HBM
August 19, 1929.
Mrs. Charles H. Harney 709 West Douglas Avenue Jacksonville Illinois.
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 35,589, it appears that William Price, Sr., enlisted in Fredericksburg, Virginia, in March 1781, served as a private in Captain Barbey's Company, Colonel Henry Towles' Virginia Regiment until after the Siege of Yorktown when he was placed under the command of Colonel Febiger by whom he was discharged at the end of the war.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 14, 1829, at which time he was aged about sixty-seven years and resided in Scott County, Kentucky. It was stated that the soldier "formerly lived in Stafford County, Virginia."
There are no data relative to wife and children.
One John Price was a Justice of the Peace in Scott County, Kentucky, in 1829. No relationship to the soldier was stated.

The above noted William Price is the only soldier by that name of Scott County, Kentucky, found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Due to the very large number of requests similar to yours and the lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, the Bureau is unable to make immediate reply to each inquiry pertaining to soldiers of the Revolution. Letters are being answered as rapidly as possible in order of receipt.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

State of Ky Scott County Ed
This Day Personally Appear.
Before me a Justice of the Peace for said County William Price and made oath that he is in debt $200 Dollars and has been compelled to sell part of his Land for his maintenance since a schedule of his property was taken & that his Farm is not worth more than $300 Dollars annually. that it would not rent for more to put it up to the highest bidder & I further certify that I am personally acquainted with the said Wm Price and his situation and know the facts stated by him to be correct and true Given under my hand this 12 th Augt 1820
Wm Price P.B.C
I do certify that John Price is a justice of the peace for Scott County & also that I am personally acquainted with the stand of Wm Price and

with Price & they are men of great respectability & considered men of truth. & I know that they fairly represent the quality of the land on Eagle Creek. A. H. Johnson
D.

35 589
Rev INVALID.
1929-Aug 19, Hist to Mrs. Chas. H. Harney, M. E. E. 1929-Oct. 23. Mrs. Chas. H. Harney also hist. previously furnished MNF
File No. 35-589
William Price Dr Rev 100
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 331
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section. MMHP
October 23, 1929.
Mrs. Charles H. Harney, 709 West Douglas Avenue, Jacksonville, Illinois.
Dear Madam:
I advise you that on August 19, 1929, you were furnished a complete history of William Price (S.35589) Certificate No. 20285, which contained a record of his services, place of enlistment, etc.
As previously stated there are no data relative to wife and children.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH, Commissioner.

Jacksonville, Ill. Oct 19 - 1929.
709. W. Douglas Ave.
Mr. Earl D. Church Commissioner of Pensions. Washington.
Dear Mr. Church:
Will you pardon just one more letter, for I feel I have made myself a pest.
Will you kindly advise me as to service record of William Price certificate # 20285. Kentucky Agency. Revolutionary War. Who died Sept 3-1831. Scott Co. Ky. at age 783 & received pension. Please give me date & place of enlistment, under whom he served in what Co. & Regt & date & place of discharge. Any other data will be appreciated as to wife & children.
This certificate # was furnished me by Records Division, General Accounting Office Washington. the record I am seeking.
Thanking you again for your kindness shown. I remain Resg.
Mrs. Chas. H. Harney. 709 W Douglas Ave,

JACKSONVILLE ENGINEERING COMPANY CIVIL, MUNICIPAL AND DRAINAGE ILLINOIS TELEPHONE 384
JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS. Aug 8 1929
U. S. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:—
I wrote to your department on June 24 th for information, and as yet have not rec d any reply. I am seeking information about a William Price of Scott Co. Kentucky. (Patriot of Revolutionary War) who received pension 96 at time of his death, which was in year 1831
"S. A. R. year Book of the Kentucky Society 1896" —
Want name of his wife & children if you have them & of course all data on him.
Would appreciate an immediate reply, as I am anxious for this data to fill in S. A. R. blanks.
Very Sincerely
Mrs. Chas. H. Harney Clara Price Harney 709 W. Douglas Ave. Jacksonville Ill order of Scott Co Ky.

709 W. Douglas Ave., Jacksonville, Ill. June 24 - 1929.
U. S. Commissioner of Pension Washington D. C. Dear Sir:—
Rev.
I would like to have all the information you can give me, regarding William Price, of Scott County Kentucky who was in Revolutionary War, and recd pension at time of his death which was in 1831. Born sometime about 1748 in Va.
Would like to know wife given and maiden name, also children & their names. Very Sincerely Yours, Mrs. Chas. H. Harney, Clara Price Harney, Jacksonville Ill.

Wm Price Pensioner
File 35 589

@ 20 285 35589
War Department, Pension Office.
November 4, 1830
Dear Sir,
On the return of the Secretary of War I submitted to him the case of "William Price, and he has directed me to say that the evidence of the claimant himself as to the debts alleged by him to be due is not sufficient. He should exhibit the affidavits of the persons to whom he is indebted, properly authenticated. The creditors should state when the debts were contracted, for what articles, and the amount of each debt.
I have the honor to be
Very respectfully
Your Obedient
J. L. Edwards
Hon. R. M. Johnson. Great Crossings. Kentucky.

Brief in the case of Wm Price, respect- fully submitted to the Secretary of War.
Pension Office Nov. 4. 1830

War Department Pension Office
November 4 th 1880
The papers in the case of William Price are respectfully submitted to the Secretary of War for his decision.
Since the Secretary of War rejected this case (March 30, 1880), the Hon. A. M. Johnson has presented affidavit marked B 1 , which shews that the claimant is in debt $200, which would leave in his proposed free of incumbrance $335. The only objection to this evidence is that the applicant has exhibited his own affidavit instead of the testimony of his creditors to prove that he is in debt to the amount stated. See Colonel Johnson's letter marked D, in which he says that the Secretary of War promised to allow the claim on certain evidence being produced.
Questions for decision.
Does the paper marked B 1 contain evidence sufficient as to the claimants being in debt?
2 d Will $35 over the usual amount allowed

for a Pensioner to possess, excludes Price from the Pension Roll?
The statement of the policy as to debts he may owe is not admirable. It must appear satisfactory when, & how the debts were created; or otherwise the mere pretence & under cloak, wrongfully gotten up, a man may so impair his property or to obtain the benefit of the Pension act
J. R. Eaton
20 Nov 1890

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Col J. L. Edwards Pension case City of Washington
James Wilson Aug 26th 1830

Great Goping 13 th Augt 1830
Sir,
you will please file the within with the papers of W m Price the sum of war promised to pay his claim to a Pension upon ascertaining the fact that Mr Price was also involved in debts which I informed him I thought was the case. As soon as the sum of war shall return you will please to present this paper enclosed & this letter
I can assure you that the claimant is in every respect able a man of real worth & deserving the Pension, & I trust the favourable decision of the sum of war agreed to his promise will enable you to send me the Pension Certificate

your particular attention to this case will very much oblige me - and your ans r . as soon as the Sec returns will be expected from your constant habit of business & particular attention to your duty with respect to me
Chas: Johnson
Col J. L. Edwards

B.
21. 231

I do certify that I am personally and intimately acquainted with the appli- cant & his property as there mentioned in the schedule and the land which con- stitutes the great item of almost only.
Then is on eagle Creek & is not a source of profit to sustain an old man and family & leaves him constantly in want & distress for the real necessaries & comforts of life the property in the schedule leaves a man among the very poorest of our Citizens to a degree above extreme poverty. a healthy vigorous young man could not support in comfort a tolerable family on such property The Mr Price is old & infirm. not able to work. he is a pious man & sustains a high character for honesty & truth Wm Johnson

Case of William Price submitted to the Secretary of War from the Pension Office.
C. Pension
Not allowed
J. A. E.
30 Mar 30

War Department Pension Office March 27 th 1835
The case of William Price is respect- fully submitted to the Secretary of War at the request of the Hon ble R. B. Johnson. His property consists of    1 Horse worth  $ 15    6 Cows     2 Heifers & 2 Calves }  40    128 Acres Third rate     Land valued at }  444    14 Head of Hogs  30     5335  
Col n Johnson states (in paper marked B which see) That the claimant is old and infirm, and is among the poorest of People. —

Kentucky Scott County ss
This Day Personally appeared Before me Jno Price a Justice of the Peace for said County John Ja- cobs and made oath that William Price in said City was a Private Soldier in the Continental Army, he was first Enlisted and Regimented in Fredericksburg Virginia and then he was marched to Richmond under the Com- =mand of Col. Henry Solz in Capt. Borkes Company he then was commanded by Genl. Shelburne until after the Siege of York then he was under the Comm- =and of Col. of Heleger who after the End of the war Discharged him with honor at Cumberlands old Caus- =at house, the sd Jno Jacobs says that the sd William =Price joined the army in the year 1781 and served to the End of the war and further the Deponent Saith that he himself was a Continental Soldier at that time in the Third Regt of Light Dragoons for Enduring the war who now draws his Pension for his services Given under My hand this 2nd Day of Novr. 1829
Jno Price P.S.O

Kentucky Bourbon county - set
This day John Hugh of said county appear before me a justice of the peace for the county aforesaid and made oath that he is well acquainted with Wm Price son now a Resident of Scott city and state aforesaid but who formerly lived in Stafford county and state of Virginia that this affiant well remembers that the said William Price was a private soldier in the continental army he was first Enroled and regerted in Frederickburg Virginia and then he was marched to Richmond in Virginia and then under the command of Col Henry Toles in Capt Barber Company he was then commanded by Genl Stuband until after the siege of York then he was under the command of Col Gebager who after the end of the war Discharged him with honour at Cumberland Old Court house The deponent well remembers that said Wm Price joined the army in March 1781 that he was a sergeant at the same time and in the same company with him given under my hand this 14 th day of April 1828
Henry Timelake J.P.B.C

Miss Jacobs for 3 days & certificate off Alham Drive

Pension Office July 3. 1830
(Pension case of Wm Price)
Col J. L. Edwards pen: to com: 7 Jan. 1831. Pension office

Please to examine the within & you will see that the Court has suffly ed the only omission in this trouble some case which has heretofore prevented the issue of a Certificate by giving the opinion of the Court as to the law directs as to the value of the property etc & etc we have the Certificate as soon as convenient to most oblige
Phillip Johnson

The affidavit of Benj. Sebastian taken before John Price justice of the Peace for Scott County set that Wm Price is indebted to him about two hundred Dollars for the following items considered to wit about one hundred Dollars due upon a Bond of sd Wm Price to John Price dated the 15 th July 1820 for about thirty acres of land purchased by sd Wm Price of sd John Price which composes a part of his present tract on Eagle Creek and and fifty Dollars due from sd Price to sd Sebastian for the superintendence I work of sd Sebastian on the farm of sd Wm Price the sd Price being too infirm to work his sd farm. & upwards of thirty Dollars due to according to sd Wm Price for the two last years in his affection Hecknerp in his old age. Benjamin Sebastian
Sworn to before me a justice of the Peace for Scott County Ken. Geo Price P.S.C.

I do certify that John Price is a justice of the Peace for Scott County Kentucky that he signed his certificate on the other side in my presence.
Wm. Johnson 4 th Dec 1830
14.14.30 Wm. Johnson 4 th Dec 1830
The reason why the precise sum was not stated within was because the precise interest was not calculated on the debt, but the amount then due was due actually - Wm. Johnson
4 th Dec 1830
I do further certify that the interest on the sums as stated to be due in the affidavit of Sebastian makes the debt at least 2000$
Wm. Johnson

Wm Price Dent Scott County Perrin Case
500 $
amt -
23 March

Original Claim Declaration in Order to be placed on the Pension List under the Act of the 18 th March 1818.
Scott County S c t. On this 14 th day of November 1820 I appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Court of Said County being a Court of record for said County. William Price & aged Sixtyseven who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following Declaration in Order to obtain the provision made by the Acts of Congress of the 18 th March 1818. and the 1 st of May 1820 that in the Month of March in the year 1881 he was enrolled and sized in the Continental establishment and registered in Frederick- =burgh Virginia and was then Marched to Richmond in Virginia under the Command of Colonel Henry Twigg in Capt. Barber's Company he was then placed under the Command of General Stuber until after the Siege of York then he was placed under the Command of Colonel Felber who after the end of the War discharged him at the Cumberland old Court house and being poor I feel it due to myself to ask the same debt of gratitude awarded to others for similar Services. -
And in pursuance of the Act of the first of May 1820 I do Solemnly S w ear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift, Sale or in any manner dispose of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of the Act of Congress entitled an Act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the revolutionary War passed on the 18 th March 1818 and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or Securities Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed that his Schedule of property is One horse worth Fifteen dollars Six Cows two heifers and two calves worth Forty six dollars One hundred and forty eight acres of Third rate Land worth $444 and Fourteen head of hogs worth $30 and that he owns no other property and since has been no changes in his property since the passage of the above named Acts of Congress he States that he was a Farmer by profession but from age and debility he is unable to pursue it. - Subscribed and sworn to before me one of the 5 William Price & n on , Acting Justice of the peace in and for Scott County this 14 th day of November 1820 Alex r Curran J.P.
$535

Mr Price Lewis
Adelphi St.
A.
2.50 per —

State of Kentucky
Salt County ss.
I John B Ford Clerk of the Court for the County of Salt (it being a Court of Record), do certify that William Price this day came into open Court and made oath to the foregoing Schedule and declaration, which was ordered to be Rehearsed and Certified
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand as Clerk and caused the Seal of the said County to be affixed at Georgetown the 23 rd day of November 1829 and 38 th Year of the Commonwealth, and that the persons appearing are Respectable.
John B Ford Clerk