Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 31280, for James Officer, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
NUMBER
Officer, James
S 31280
CONTENTS

333 26. 66 8 13 33 40.00
661 Kentucky
James Officer of Scott Co. in the State of Kentucky who was a private, in the Company commanded by Captain Roberson of the reg t commanded by Col. Purdy in the Pennsylv a Militia line for 8 months from 1776
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 26. Dollars 66 Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 day of October 1832 and sent to Hon. R. M. Johnson, Georgetown, Ken.
Arrears to 14th of September 1832 $40. Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 March 1833 13.33
$53.33
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. Allison Clerk. Book 2, Vol. 9 th Page 53.

3910 James officer
$26:66 per ann
$26:66 per ann
See papers of David Kern
Recorded
CR

The declaration of James Officer in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 24 th June 1832 On the 24 th day of August 1832
James Officer personally appeared before the Justices of the County Court of South County Resident of said County and State of Kentucky Age 73 years and 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 of the 24 th June 1832
James Officer was a Resident Citizen of the County of Cumberland Pennsylvania during the Revolutionary war. That he served 4 Tours of duty in the militia 2 months each making eight months service in all - that in the month of December 1777 he was called out in his first tour for 2 months. He was under Capt George Robinson George Douglas Lieutenant the march to Princeton in New Jersey. continued in Princeton till discharged under Genl Putnam - the 2 d tour in April 1778 under Capt Thomas Clarke. When Nelson Lint marched to Groton Billetts 4 miles from Philadelphia had a fight some killed on both sides, with the British.

remained in the neighbourhood of Philadelphia till the expiration of the 2nd  which commenced tour in the month of August 1861 for two months under Capt Black. Lieut David Logan marched to a Garrison on the  the Susquehanna at a place called Fort Rice there protected the country till the 2 months expired. Can't recollect the field officers, thinks Col Purdy was one. — The 4 th of last tour was performed in the Spring of 1860 as a substitute for his father's voluntary. marched to same place as the last tour & protected the country till 2 months expired. served under Capt John Velson. — Isaac  Major  Wiley Lieut. other officers not recollected does not know that he has any not rec'd except to prove the 2 tours all make 4 months which he

faithfully served. we discharged only credit for our loan on the muster Roll as performed
James his Officer mark
Sworn and Subscribed to in open Court the day and year aforesaid Attest Ben B. French I, James B. Merrill having read the declaration of James Officer read to State upon my oath that I know well that he did perform the Term of 1988.
James his B. Merrill mark
Sworn and Subscribed to in open Court the day and year aforesaid Attest Ben B. French
and the said James Officer further declares in open Court upon his oath. That he did hereby relinquish every claim whatever to aforesaid or annuity except the present. and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency of any State
Sworn to and Subscribed the day and year aforesaid in open Court
Attest Ben B. French
and the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and perusing the Interrogatories. Prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was at the time soldier and served as he states. and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Samuel B. Merrill is a credible person and that his Statement is entitled to credit.
I Ben B. French clerk of the Court of South County State of Kentucky do hereby

Certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of James Officer for a pension In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office the 24th day of August 1832 and 41 st Year of the Commonwealth
Wm Ben B. Lockhart
$26:66 per
See Review of David

Rev.&1812 War Section. ADY
November 5, 1929.
Mrs. William S. Gregson, Sunset View, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Dear Madam:
I advise you that in the Revolutionary War pension claim of James Officer, S. 31280, the name of his wife is not given as stated in the last paragraph of bureau letter of September 6, 1929 "There are no data as to family other than the reference to his father, as stated above".
The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to Robert Donelson as described by you or Richard Fancher.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH, Commissioner.

September 6, 1929.
Mrs. William S. Gregson Cleveland Avenue, "Sunset View" Fayetteville Arkansas.
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 31280, it appears that James Officer, while a resident of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, enlisted and served with the Pennsylvania Troops as follows:
From in December 1776, two months in Captain George Robinson's Company; from in April 1778, two months in Captain Thomas Clark's Company, and was in the battle of Crooked Billet; from in August 1779, two months in Captain Black's Company; in the spring of 1780, two months in Captain John Velson's (?) Company.
This last tour of service was as substitute for his father, whose name is not given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 2nd 1832, at which time he was living in Scott County, Kentucky and aged seventy-three years.

There are no data as to family other than the reference to his father, as stated above.
Very truly yours,
E. W. Morgan Acting Commissioner.
The Revolutionary War records of this State will afford any information in regard to where he can be contacted by you or Richard Fancher.
Very truly yours,
E. W. Morgan Acting Commissioner.

31280 Rev  INVALID.
File No. 31280
James Officer Lin Rev 1880
Act: June 7 th 89 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 306
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1929 Sept. 6 - Husb. & Mrs. William D. Oregon av. S. 1929 Nov. 5 - Mrs. Wm. D. Oregon av. auto name of wife: A.W. if

Personally appeared before me Joseph Ewing and made oath that to his knowledge James Officer served in the Revolutionary war in the year 1776, and served two months under the com- mand of George Robinson Esq. and Lord Douglas who was commanded by Genl. Brantman, the service rendered in state of New Jersey. I mind you Given under my hand this 29 th day of August 1832 Matthew Bartley JP

I do Certify that Mathew Barclay signed his name to the within certificate statement at the time of signing was known to me acting justice of the Peace for Scott County Ken. Signed 30th Augt
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Rh. Johnson

Sunset View
Fayetteville, Arkansas
To the Pension Bureau Washington, D. C.
I am searching for some information of the Officer family. The archivist of the State Library at Harrisburg has given me some information and I learn that James and William Officer both served in the Rev. War in Capt. Fisher's Co. Cumberland Co. Militia
James Officer's name also appears upon the rolls of the Rangers on the Frontiers both from Northumberland and Cumberland Counties.
James Officer appears as a pensioner residing in Scott County, Kentucky, pensioned for service in the Pennsylvania Militia. A copy of his application may contain names of his family. This information is desired for the purpose of proving eligibility to the D. A. R.
Yours truly,
Mrs. Wm. S. Gregson
June 1-1929

For Purpose of joining D. A. R. Statement of Service wanted of
Isaac Tyson o Rev. Star in Philadelphia County Militia Pennsylvania
Mrs. Wm. S. Gregson Cleveland Ave "Sunset View" Fayetteville Arkansas

Sunset View, Fayetteville, Arkansas Sept. 9-1929
Mr. E.W. Morgan Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
I received your communication of Sept. 6th and am very glad to get the record. I am anxious to learn the name of the wife of James Officer , Pension Claim No. 31280. Is her name given on the pension application?
Also, Richard Fancher served in the Revolution. He died in Overton Co. Tenn. His wife's name was Sarah Journegan (or Jernigan). He was born about 1758 probably in Morris Co. N.J. He went to Pa. with his father, and from there to Va. It is thought he served from Pa. but as his brother enlisted in Henry Co. Va. just over the line from North Carolina, he may have served from Va. or N.C. (not certain of dates)
Robert Donelson (or Donalson) served from N.C. His wife was Elizabeth. He was commissioned by Gov'r to treat with Indians. Statement of his service is desired, and the maiden name of his wife.
Yours truly,
Lillian Palmer Gregson
Mrs. William S. Gregson Registrar, Major Brian Pendleton Chapte D.A.C.