Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8,493, for William Owens, Virginia

SERVICE
Var
Ourms, William Nancy
NUMBER _____
W 8493
CONTENTS

FAMILY RECORD.
CHILDREN'S MARRIAGES.
NAMES.
Month.
Day.
Year.
Samuel Sterrett was born January the 26th

FAMILY RECORD.
William  & Nancy Owens  MARRIAGE.
Sept. 20, 1773
Samuel H. Cook - March 1 st 1837
   NAMES. BIRTHS. DEATHS.   Month. Day. Year. Month. Day. Year.     William Owens November 10 th 1750 August 1 st 1834   Nancy Owens March 15 th 1754 May 2 nd 1834   Children to wit -   Juda Owens August 18 th 1774 November 20 th 1776   Reuben Owens Nov. 15. 1775   Pam Owens August 10. 1778   Sarah Owens Feb. 15. 1781   Rebecca Owens Sept. 15. 1782 January 5 th 1834   Samuel Owens June 19. 1785   Nancy Owens Nov. 10. 1787   Roy Owens Nov. 11. 1789   William & John Owens March 25. 1792   Beulah Owens Nov. 5. 1794 August 1795   Martin Owens Apr. 12. 1796   Levina Owens July 15. 1799  

No 28 300 William Owens. Pulaski Co. Ken.
e. j.
from 1776 p. x Augt 2 yr
$ P 17 — 40. Augt 1 yr 60 $ 100. —
J. T. Fox Esq Document applicant Clerk of the Clerk, John Fox Somerset

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office.
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 subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will show 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, showing the Service of William Owens
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1776 6 P. Cap Cook Col Brown 82 VAD Traditionary & one witness.   1778 9 Capt Cap Newell Col Preston   1779 9 " do do.   1780 to 1781 1 P. do do.  
There were no engagements in the Militia to form a constant and actual service under one engagement for so long a period as nine months; and when engagements were made to serve I am, respectfully, as a minute man, the actual service never exceeded more than one fourth of the time. The claim as a Sergeant cannot be allowed unless it is proved that he served in that capacity.
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 days 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 the 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 inquiry 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 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 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 fix 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.
17 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.
[k] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

25.619 Kentucky
William Owens Pulaski Co in the State of Kentucky who was a Jr. S er t in the Comp y commander by Captain Cook of the reg t commander by Col Brown in the Virg a Militia time for 2 yr. f 1776
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 100 Dollars — Cents per annum, commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 day of Feb; 1834 — and sent to F. T. Prof. Dover, Ky
Arrears to the 4th of Sep r 33 $ 250. — Pemi-ant. allowance ending Mar 34 50 —
$300 —
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. Allison Clerk, Book 8 Vol. 7 Page 21

Kentucky 2975
Francis Owens — of William Owens, Dec d pensioner under Act 1832, who died on the 9 Aug t 1836 of Pulaski Co in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the Co commanded by Captain Cook of the 2 d Reg t commanded by Col Brown in the Virg. Mils for 2 years
Enscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 100 Dollars Cents per annum to commence on the 5th day of Aug t 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8th day of Aug t 1839, & sent to and C. Blinn, Harrodsburg, Ky.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1839 $ 256.94 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep r 39 50.00 $306.94
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 d } }
Recorded by L.M. Gandy, k Book A. Vol. 2. Page 1

State of Kentucky Pulaski County
On the the 2 nd of April in the year 1837 before me David Hale a Justice of the peace for the County of Pulaski and State of Ken- tucky personally appeared Mary Owens a resident of Pulaski County and State of Ky aged Eighty four years who being first duly sworn or affirmed to tell the truth make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by Act of Congress passed July 7 th 1835 that she is the widow of William Owens deceased a soldier in the revolution, and a pensioner at the rate of ten dollars per annum on the roll of the Kentucky agency at the time of his death. She further states that she was lawfully married to the said William Owens on the twentieth of September Seventeen hundred and seventy three (1773) that her husband the said William Owens died on the ninth day of August Eighteen hundred and thirty six and that she has received a pension ever since that period at rate now fully appears by reference to the final certificate thereof. And she further states knowing no second marriage except the one in her husband the said William Owens. B.E.H.O.
Mary Owens mark
Sworn to and Subscribed the day and year above written before me David Hale a Justice of the peace for the County of Pulaski and State of Kentucky by me Mary Owens and aged woman. And I certify she is known to me to be a woman of good moral character and a person of truth and veracity. And in consequence of the age and bodily infirmity she is unable to attend court.
Given under my hand this the 2 nd day of April 1837
Samuel J. Galt

The deposition of Mr Samuel Wrenn of Pulaski County Ky taken at the house of Samuel Tate Esq of Pulaski County Ky the 1st day of April 1839 to be used as evidence in favor of Mrs Nancy Owens application for a pension under the act of Congress of the 5 March 1836 Deponent being fifty three years old. Deponent and Smith that was once acquainted with William Owens as related to a pension on the roll of the Kentucky agency. And that the said William Owens died on the ninth day of August Eighteen hundred and thirty six. And Nancy Owens the widow of the said William Owens has remained a widow ever since the death of the said William Owens. And the Deponent further saith that at the sale of the property of the said William Owens deceased that he the deponent purchased the said William Owens family Bible which bible has been in his possession ever since the sale which sale took place in the Month of September Eighteen hundred and thirty six and in said Bible is registered and was at the time of purchase the marriage of William and Nancy Owens which marriage is dated the 20th Sept 1773 and then on the same leaf commences the names and ages of the children of the said William & Nancy Owens however the register first commences with the age of William Owens November 10th 1750 Nancy Owens March 18th 1754 And then comes their children ages commencing with Lydia Owens Aug 28th 1774 and said register goes on with all the childrens names and ages of the said William and Nancy Owens ending with their youngest and last child Levina Owens July 15th 1799 Which register the deponent believes is in the hand writing of the said William Owens eldest son Reuben Owens but what time this register was made the deponent does not know but feels confident it was made in the lifetime of the said William Owens and under his directing he the deponent being once acquainted with the said William Owens family for the last thirty years has no hesitancy in saying the children of the said William & Nancy Owens are of the age as registered on the leaf in said bible which leaf the deponent herewith makes part of his deposition and to identify the register the deponent has written his own name on the margin of the same on this the first day of April 1839 And further saith not
Samuel Wrenn

44 72 Nancy Owens of William Rentschler
admitted P. & D. 22. 100
died 9 Aug 1836
Act 6 July 1836
M C. Chinn Nassodburg 71-

State of Kentucky Pulaski County Set
The foregoing deposition of Samuel Muel was this day sworn to and subscribed before me Samuel Tate a Justice of the peace for the County of Pulaski and State aforesaid by Samuel Muel And I certify the said Samuel Muel is a man of good Moral character and a person of truth and veracity And I further certify that I have examined the said Samuel's names deposition and can certify to the family register being in the hand writing of Reuben Owens Having been for many years acquainted with the hand writing of the said Reuben Owens And I further certify that I have been acquainted with the family of William Owens & Mary Owens for forty years and believe the childrens ages are correctly registered on the leaf in the bible as spoken of by Samuel Muel
Given under my hand this 1st day of April 1839
Samuel Tate JP
State of Kentucky Pulaski County 3rd
I William W. Clark of the County Court held for the County of Pulaski in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Samuel Tate whose signature appears to the foregoing Certificate, is and was at the date thereof, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid duly Commissioned and qualified as such, and that all his official acts and rulings to date of this are correct.
In Testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and affix my seal of office at office in the Court at Louisville this 3rd day of April 1839 and 63rd year of the Commonwealth of Kentucky
W. W. Clark By John G. Law his Deputy

State of Kentucky
Pulaski County Court Sep.
On this 20 th day of January 1834. Personally appeared in open court, before the County Court for Pulaski County, state of Kentucky, now sitting as a court. William Owens a Resident of Pulaski County, State of Kentucky, aged Eighty three 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 7 th 1832, that he entered the service of the United States, under the following named officers, and served as herein stated, that while a Resident of Augusta County, State of Virginia in the month of June 1776, the day not now recollected, he volunteered to serve for the term of Six months, in the company of Captain John Cook, he belonged to the Regiment of Col o Brown, a Man by the name of Hambleton was the Major of the Regiment, after he was rendered useless, he together with the rest of the Men, was marched to and stationed at a place called Ellis's fort on the frontier and was a part of said term, engaged in aiding to erect and complete said Fort, and was occasionally during said term, whenever ordered, engaged scouting as a Spy and ranging to protect and defend the Country from and against the Indians, in the kind of Service above mentioned, he served out fully and entirely said Six months, and during the time was stationed at said Fort, he was discharged from the service, and received a written discharge signed by Captain Cook, which has long since been lost.
afterwards when a Resident of Montgomery County State of

off Virginia in the month of March 1778. a call was made by Government for Soldiers to serve eighteen months or until discharged from service by the Officers in Command and he volunteered in the Company of Captain James Newell to serve eighteen months or until his Officers thought proper to discharge him from service but not to be retained in service longer than eighteen months. he belonged to the Regiment of Col o Preston after  at the Company undergoing he was marched to a Place called Davis's where was made at a Sergeant of the Company Station, and after remaining in service at that place a short time he was marched to and stationed at Burntton's Fort on Blue Stone River on the frontier in Montgomery County Virginia and about the first day of June a vacancy occurring he was made and appointed first or orderly Sergeant of said Company and was engaged when ordered in scouting and ranging to defend and protect the Country against the Indians he remained in the service in the rank of Sergeant discharging the duties appertaining thereto until the inclemency of winter made it necessary for the Officers to dismiss the men. he was then ordered by his Officers to return home for the winter but commanded to enter the service and undergoing again at Burntton's Fort by the first of the ensuing March. he received no discharge in winter, - from the time he entered the was made Sergeant Service until he was appointed first or orderly Sergeant not less than two months and a half and from the time he was made orderly Sergeant until ordered to return home for the winter was not less than six months and a half in all not less than nine months afterwards still a resident of said County of Montgomery in

the month of March 1779. He then divorced at Cumplion fort of service and again entered the service as first or Orderly Sergeant in the Company of Captain James Sewell. Belonged to the Regiment of Col. Preston as aforesaid. and the Company was again stationed at said Fort. and he again discharged the duties of first or Orderly Sergeant. and was when ordered engaged in scouting and ranging to protect and defend the frontier and the Country against the Indians. and was retained and continued in service by his superior officers in the rank of Orderly Sergeant. at the station aforesaid until the expiration and completion of the eighteen months the term and period for which he at first volunteered in the service. He was by his officers discharged and received a written discharge at said fort. signed by Isaac Evans the Lieutenant of the Company who was directed to discharge the Men & sign their discharges. He received a discharge for his services as first or Orderly Sergeant but does not recollect what term of service as sergeant Sergeant was expressed in said discharge. which discharge has long since been lost. He is confident that said discharge was for eighteen months service altogether. as a Sergeant and first or Orderly  first or Sergeant. He served in all not less than eighteen months and not less than one year three months and a half of that period as Orderly Sergeant.
Afterwards a resident of said County of Montgomery some time in the month of March 1780. The day not now recollects he volunteered in the Minnet Service (as then called) in the Company of Captain James Maxwell. Belonged to the Regiment of Col. Preston a man by the name of Gregg was the Major. He was to serve at any time when ordered in this Service by his officers. to march to any place. and be engaged in any kind service when ordered.

he was at all times day and night night to be ready to enter the Service when ordered, and to remain in the service as long as his officers thought proper to retain him in the Service. The necessities of the country, were then great and pressing, the Indians were annoying the Americans and invading the settlements. The Tories were inflicting upon the friends of the Revolution every possible injury, murdering, burning houses, destroying crops, capturing the citizens and plundering. he was immedi- ately after he volunteered, ordered by his officers into active service, and was generally engaged in obedience to orders, in the night as well as day, scouting and ranging to protect and defend the country and the frontiers against the Indians and Tories, and was often ordered in the night on forced marches a considerable distance, to disperse Tories and was frequently engaged in capturing Tories and in rendering such service as above described. he continued until after the surrender of Lord Cornwallis. he was in during the time of no general engagement, but was in skirmishes such as were incident and common in scouting against Indians, and in dispersing and capturing Tories. he was during the time exempt from all other militia service, and was at all times ready to enter the service when ordered to do so. after the surrender of Lord Cornwallis, he was discharged from further service. he received a discharge for eighteen months service, signed by Captain Maxwell, which has long since been lost. he cannot now, from old age, long lapse of time, and consequent loss of memory say with exact certainty how long he was actually engaged in the service, but states from the time he volunteered in

in the Minute Service. until discharged, he was actively labouring and actually engaged in the service, not less than Twelve Months.
That he has no Documentary evidence, whatever of his services, and knows of no person whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his services, except that he can prove as he verily believes and expects by Genl. Jesse Richardson a Resident of Pulaski County that he saw him, the said William Owens either in the year 1778 or 1779- when he was engaged in scouting & ranging on Blue Stone River on the frontiers, and that he was informed by some of the Company that the said William Owens was a Sergeant of the Company. He also expects he can prove by Michael Bister, a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, who is a Resident of said County of Pulaski that he was actually engaged in the service of the United States in the Revolutionary war, but how long he does not expect he will be able to prove.
He is known to James Warren a blacksmith and to John B. Loe Residents of Pulaski County, and Residents of his present neighbourhood, who can testify to his character for veracity, and their belief of his services as a Soldier of the Revolution.
He hereby Relinquishes every claim whatever to a Pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name, is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any State or Territory.
He was born in the County of Frederick, State of Virginia on the 10 th day of November 1750. He has a Record of his age in the handwriting of his Father in a Bible now in his possession.

He was living in the counties of Augusta & Montgomery, when called into the service, as stated in his Declaration. After the Revolutionary, he lived in Montgomery until that part of it in which he lived became Myrtle. He continued in Myrtle until that part in which he lived became  the year 1796. he then moved to the county of Russell. He continued to live in Russell until the year 1803 when he removed to and settled in Pulaski County State of Kentucky on the plantation upon which he has continued ever since to live, and upon which in the County aforesaid he now resides.
He volunteered to render each and every term of service as stated in his Declaration.
He has in his Declaration, stated the Regiment, the names of the Officers, and the general circumstances of the service where he served.
He received discharges for his services, signed by the officers, as stated in his Declaration, all of which has long since been lost.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid J. G. Richardson
I Josse Richardson, aged seventy seventy two years, a resident of Pulaski County, State of Kentucky, having been first duly sworn, according to law in open court, do on Oath state and declare, that I have been long well acquainted with William Owens, the applicant in the above and foregoing Declaration, and that I do of my own personal knowledge know, that the said William Owens the above named applicant, was engaged in the service of the United States in the Revolutionary war, but how long I cannot state. I saw him the said

William Owens in either the year 1778 or 1779- which I cannot now distinctly state, while he belonged to the Company of Captain Newell, engaged in scouting and ranging on Blue Stone River, to protect and defend the country & the frontiers, and I was at the time told and informed by some of the company with whom I saw him, that he was at Sergeant in said Company, and I heard it spoken of about that time, and afterwards, that the said William Owens was a Sergeant in said Company Sworn to and Subscribed the day & year aforesaid
Isaac Richard Love
I Michael Buster, a resident citizen of Pulaski County state of Kentucky, aged Seventy Six years a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, having been first duly sworn according to law in open court, do on oath state, that I have long been acquainted with William Owens, the applicant in the above & foregoing Declaration, and that I do of my own personal knowledge know, that the said William Owens, the above named applicant was engaged in the service of the United States in the Revolutionary War, but how long I cannot state, I saw him, sometime in the year 1780, while he was engaged in the Company of Captain Maxwell, ranging & scouting to protect & defend the country against the Indians & Tories, Sworn & Subscribed to the day and year aforesaid.
Michael B. Buster
We James Warren A Clergyman, residing in the County of Pulaski State of Kentucky and John B Lee residing in the same, hereby certify, that we are well

2 acquainted with William Owens the applicant, who has subscribed and sworn to the above Declaration, that we believe him to be right the years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion
Sworn to and Subscribed, the day and year aforesaid
James Warmer
John D. Lee
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 William Owens the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as he states And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Genl. Jesse Richardson, who has signed one of the preceding certificates, is a Resident Citizen of Pulaski County State of Kentucky, of the age he states, is a credible person, and his statement is entitled to credit. that Michael Buster, who has also signed, one of the preceding certificates, is a Resident Citizen of Pulaski County, State of Kentucky, of the age he states, that he is a credible person, and his statement entitled to credit, and that James Warmer who has signed the Certificate, immediately preceding is a Clergyman, Resident in Pulaski County, State of
Kentucky

Kentucky, and that John B Lee who has also signed the same certificate, is also a resident citizen of said County of Pulaski, is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Bonnie Goff J.P.
John Beatty J.P.
G. W Saunders J.P.
Judges of the peace Members of and comprising the County Court for Pulaski County State of Kentucky now sitting and cont
I William Fox, Clerk of the Court of Pulaski County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Owens, for a pension.
In Testimony Whereof, I have here- unto set my hand and seal at office.
This 24 th day of January A.D. 1834.
W. Fox, Clerk
of Pulaski (cont) p. 3

March 14, 1939
Mrs. John Martin Linda Vista Apts. Klamath Falls, Oregon
BA-J/AWF OW William Owens W. 8493
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of William Owens, pension claim, 8493.
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, W. 8493, based upon the military service of William Owens in the Revolutionary War.
William Owens was born November 10, 1750, in Frederick County, Virginia. The names of his parents were not stated.
While residing in Augusta County, Virginia, William Owens volunteered sometime in June, 1776, served six months as private in Captain John Cook's company, Colonel Brown's Virginia regiment. While residing in Montgomery County, Virginia, he volunteered sometime in March, 1778, served nine months as first sergeant in Captain James Newell's company, Colonel Preston's Virginia regiment; he volunteered sometime in March, 1779, served nine months as first sergeant in same company and regiment. He continued to serve at various times until after the surrender of Cornwallis, in Captain James Maxwell's company, Colonel Preston's regiment, length of this service about twelve months. During his service he was stationed at several forts on the frontier, was engaged in scouting and ranging

against the Indians, and in frequent skirmishes.
William Owens continued to live in Montgomery and Wythe Counties, Virginia, until sometime in 1796, then moved to Russell County, and in 1803, moved to Pulaski County, Kentucky.
He was allowed pension on his application executed January 20, 1834, at which time he was a resident of Pulaski County, Kentucky. He died August 9, 1836.
William Owens married September 29, 1773, Nancy, whose maiden name was not designated; she was born March 15, 1750, place not stated.
The widow, Nancy Owens, was allowed pension on her application executed April 1, 1839, then a resident of Pulaski County, Kentucky.
The following data relative to the children of William Owens and his wife, Nancy, are shown in the claim-
   Juda   born August  18, 1774; died November 20, 1776    Reuben  "  November 13, 1775     Jane  "  August 10, 1778     Sarah  "  February 15, 1781     Rebeckah  "  September 15, 1782     Samuel  "  June 19, 1785; died January 3, 1834     Nancy  "  November 10, 1887     Avy(?)  "  November 11, 1789     William and John  "  March 25, 1792     Behethleum  "  November 5, 1794; died August --, 1795     Martin  "  April 12, 1796     Levina  "  July 15, 1799.    
In order to obtain the date of last payment of this pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of the widow, Nancy Owens,

you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, this city, and furnish the following data-
Nancy Owens, widow of William Owens Certificate #2975 Issued August 8, 1839 Rate $100.00 per annum Commenced August 9, 1836 Act of July 4, 1836 Kentucky Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

June 26/25 Hist. to Capt. Order. Supt. Building Revenue Office, for S.A. E. Mrs. S. Richards. Indianapolis Ind.
Apr. 22. 1897 History to Mrs. Z. E. Braden Irvington, Indiana (abt. 16. 5-25)
1901 - 6-1901 Stella Braden, Irvington Ind 1910 July 19. Hist to Mrs Saml. Fischer 1911 Apr. 28. " " " N. G. Faulconer 1917 Nov. 26 " " " Ben Whitlock 1920 Oct. 21. Hist. to Mrs. W. E. Pope 1924 July 2 " " " L. W. Ellis 1925 July 6 " " " W. G. Faulconer 1926 Jan 27 Mrs N. G. Faulconer - as same last not sent 2" since Aug 1926 Feb. 18 Hist to Isabella M. Stoy 1926 July 13. " " " Bessie O. Faulconer See letter in John Barron v. 2987 and 1926 Oct 20 Hist to Mrs. E. F. Duke see letter in John Barron v. 2987 and
Ray WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8493 Nancy Owens Wid. of William Owens Sergt. Va. line Act: July 4/936, Sec. 8/936 Index: - Vol. 16 , Page 167
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1928. May 15 Hist. to Vir- ginia S. Land - aut 3. 1931- Jan. 19 Hist to Mrs. Lincoln Denton aut 1931- Dec. 14 - Hist to Miss Sarah C. Owens - aut 1935-Aug. 11 - Hist to Mrs. James D. Jones aut 1936 July 27 Hist to Mr. Hale Harts 1937. Nov 26 " " " Pearl C. De Rabe aut 1938 - Oct. 26 See aut comes with Mrs. O. L. Moore in re. this case in John Van Osdel, S. 23462 1938 Nov 16 Hist to Mrs. O. L. Moore (See ltr in clu. S. 23462 of John Van Osdel aut ) 1939- Jan. 10. Hist to Mrs. S. Evans Tibbals aut 1939. Nov 14. aut John Martin

William Owens Rev. Act of June 1832 to what time paid! Rev. Office, August 5, 1839
At $100. per an. Died 9 August 1836 & paid to that time S. K. K.

16/11/72 = Ken at July 1836 A/C 24 HARROGATE
Wife of John Cares
Col J. S. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Harrodsburg Ky 12th April 1839 Col J S Edwards
Dear Sir
Enclosed you have the papers of Mrs Owens of Pulaski County Ky, with such evidence as I presume will sustain her claim for a pension when passed please enclose me the certificate
In your letter of the 28 March last addressed to Hon James Hearlan of this place you make mention that no papers appear to have been received in the cases of Elizabeth Monley & Elizabeth Sampson. The papers of Mrs Monley was enclosed to Mr Hearlan before he left Washington City. The papers in the case of Mrs Elizabeth Sampson was mailed at the office in this place on the 9th of March and directed to you, probably they had not reached Washington City at the date of your letter to Mr Hearlan. I should be pleased to hear from you again respecting these papers
Your Obt Servt Chas Whinn

Hon. J. G. Edwards Commisioner of Pensions Washington City

Summit Ky Jan'y 24. 1834
Dear Sir,
Enclosed are the papers of William Owens an applicant for a Pension. I hope the evidence contained in & transmitted with the Brevet d Extraordinary Spontive will be considered by your Honor as sufficient to entitle the applicant to a Pension according to his Rank and Services. Mr. Owens has discovered since the return of his papers that Genl Richardson of this County saw him while he was engaged in the Service as a Sergeant. In his first Declaration he stated he served two nine months terms as an Orderly Sergeant but upon reflection after the return of his papers he recollected he volunteered for 18 Mths and served out the period in two nine months terms. He was appointed an Orderly Sergeant about 1 st June and a Sergeant when he entered the Service. His first Declaration was drawn without his recollecting this difference or distinction.
Your Honor is referred to the Brevet d Mr. Beahy Document of Compts for the standing & Credibility of each witness who are all known to him, in addition to the Certificate of the Genl.
I will be thankful for a Reply from your Honor as early as your business will permit.
Resp y Your H or Serv t John W. Foster
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Washington City

January 10, 1939
BA-J/AWF Oakey Vanosdol S. 9507
Mrs. O. L. Moore 305 Ridge Avenue Winnetka, Illinois
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request that your aunt, Mrs. F. Evans Tibbals, 202 College Street, Somerset, Kentucky, be furnished the Revolutionary War records of Samuel Newell, pension claim, R. 7617, and William Owens, pension claim, W. 8493, and you wish to be advised if the records of this office show that Zephaniah Nooe of Culpeper County, Virginia, and Ouke (Okie) Van Arsdalen of New Jersey served in the War of the Revolution.
The Revolutionary War records of Samuel Newell, pension claim, R. 7617, and William Owens, pension claim, W. 8493, have been furnished your aunt, Mrs. F. Evans Tibbals.
The Revolutionary War records of this office have been searched and no claim for pension or bounty land found based upon service of Zephaniah Nooe, under any spelling of the name.
You are furnished herewith the Revolutionary War record of Oakey Vanosdol.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
See Mrs. Moore's letter re Oakey Vanosdol, S. 9507

January 10, 1939
BA-5/AWF William Owens W. 8493
Mrs. F. Evans Tibbals 202 College Street Somerset, Kentucky
Dear Madam:
In compliance with a request by Mrs. O. L. Moore of Winnetka, Illinois, you are furnished herein the record of William Owens as found in claim for pension, W. 8493, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
William Owens was born November 10, 1750, in Frederick County, Virginia. The names of his parents were not given.
While residing in Augusta County, Virginia, William Owens volunteered sometime in June, 1776, served six months as private in Captain John Cook's company, Colonel Brown's Virginia regiment. While residing in Montgomery County, Virginia, he volunteered sometime in March, 1778, served nine months as first sergeant in Captain James Newell's company, Colonel Preston's Virginia regiment; he volunteered sometime in March, 1779, served nine months as first sergeant in the same company and regiment. He continued to serve at various times until after the surrender of Cornwallis, in Captain James Maxwell's company, Colonel Preston's regiment, length of this service about twelve months. During his service he was stationed at several forts on the frontier, was engaged in scouting and ranging against the Indians, and in frequent skirmishes.
William Owens continued to live in Montgomery and Wythe Counties, Virginia, until sometime in 1796,

then moved to Russell County, and in 1803, moved to Pulaski County, Kentucky.
William Owens was allowed pension on his application executed January 20, 1834, at which time he was living in Pulaski County, Kentucky. He died August 9, 1836.
William Owens married September 29, 1773, Nancy, whose maiden name was not designated; she was born March 15, 1750, place not stated.
Nancy Owens, soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed April 1, 1839, while a resident of Pulaski County, Kentucky.
The following data relative to the children of William Owens and his wife, Nancy, are shown in the claim-
   Juda   born August  18, 1774;died November 20, 1778.    Reuben  "  November 13, 1775     Jane  "  August 10, 1778     Sarah  "  February 15, 1781     Rebeckah  "  September 15, 1782     Samuel  "  June 19, 1785;died January 3, 1834.     Nancy  "  November 10, 1787     Avy(?)  "  November 11, 1789     William and John  "  March 25, 1792     Behethleum  "  November 5, 1794;died August - ,1795     Martin  "  April 12, 1796     Levina  "  July 15, 1799.    
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

November 16, 1938
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BA-J/18/11F:MLB
Mrs. O. L. Moore 305 Ridge Avenue Winnetka, Illinois
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of November 3, in response to one from this office dated October 26, 1938, in regard to photostatic copies of papers on file in certain Revolutionary War pension claims.
Your cooperation in the matter of the preservation of these old records is very much appreciated, in view of the fact that you can use the official reports in your work instead of photostatic copies.
five - all in orig All papers in the claims for pensions based upon service in the Revolutionary War of the following given persons have been examined in your behalf and the data found has been incorporated in five separate reports herewith, that is of - above
Cornelius Van Arsdalen, No. 7292 Cornelius O. Van Arsdalen, No. 2978 Colonel Samuel Newell, R. 7617 William Owens (pensioner of Pulaski County, Kentucky), W. 8493 John Van Osdoll, S. 23462
Colonel not on orig - residence not on orig
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

November 16, 1938
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Mrs. O. L. Moore 305 Ridge Avenue Winnetka, Illinois
WILLIAM OWENS W. 8493 BA-J/ATF:MLB
Dear Madam:
You are furnished herein the record of William Owens as found in pension claim, W. 8493, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
William Owens was born November 10, 1750, in Frederick County, Virginia. The names of his parents were not given.
While residing in Augusta County, Virginia, William Owens volunteered sometime in June, 1776, served six months as private in Captain John Cook's company, Colonel Brown's Virginia regiment. While residing in Montgomery County, Virginia, he volunteered sometime in March, 1778, served nine months as first sergeant in Captain James Newell's company, Colonel Preston's Virginia regiment; he volunteered sometime in March, 1779, served nine months as first sergeant in the same company and regiment. He continued to serve at various times, until after the surrender of Cornwallis, in Captain James Maxwell's company, Colonel Preston's regiment, length of this service about twelve months. During his service he was stationed at several forts on the frontier, was engaged in scouting and ranging against the Indians, and in frequent skirmishes.
William Owens continued to live in Montgomery and Wythe Counties, Virginia, until in 1796, then moved to Russell County, and in 1803 moved to Pulaski County, Kentucky.
The soldier was allowed pension on his application executed January 20, 1834, at which time he was living in Pulaski County, Kentucky. He died August 9, 1836.
William Owens married September 20, 1773, Nancy, whose maiden name was not designated and who was born March 15, 1750, place not stated. or 1754
Nancy Owens, soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed April 1, 1839, while a resident of Pulaski County, Kentucky.

The following names of children of William Owens and his wife, Nancy, are shown in the claim:
Juda born August 18, 1774; died November 20, 1776. Reuben " November 13, 1775 Jane " August 10, 1778 Sarah " February 15, 1781 Rebeckah " September 15, 1782 Samuel " June 19, 1785; died January 3, 1834. Nancy " November 10, 1787 Avy(?) " November 11, 1789 William and John " March 25, 1792 Behethleum " November 5, 1794; died August __, 1795. Martin " April 12, 1796 Levina " July 15, 1799.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

November 26, 1937
William Owens W. 8493 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. Pearl C. DeRake 4015 Kathland Avenue Forest Park Baltimore, Maryland
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of William Owens, sergeant in the Virginia troops, who died August 9, 1836, whose widow was Nancy.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, W. 8493, based upon the service of William Owens in the War of the Revolution.
William Owens was born November 10, 1750 in Frederick County, Virginia. The names of his parents were not given.
While residing in Augusta County, Virginia, William Owens volunteered sometime in June, 1776, served six months as private in Captain John Cook's company, Colonel Brown's Virginia regiment. While residing in Montgomery County, Virginia, he volunteered sometime in March, 1778, served nine months as first sergeant in Captain James Newell's company, Colonel Preston's Virginia regiment; he volunteered sometime in March, 1779, served nine months as first sergeant in same company and regiment. He continued to serve at various times until after the surrender of Cornwallis in Captain James Maxwell's company, Colonel Preston's regiment, length of this service about twelve months. During his service he was stationed at several forts on the

frontier, was engaged in scouting and ranging against the Indians, and in frequent skirmishes.
William Owens continued to live in Montgomery and Wythe Counties, Virginia until in 1796, then moved to Russell County, and in 1803, moved to Pulaski County, Kentucky.
He was allowed pension on his application executed January 20, 1834, at which time he was living in Pulaski County, Kentucky. He died August 9, 1836.
William Owens married September 20, 1773, Nancy, whose maiden name was not designated; she was born March 15, 1750, place not stated.
The widow, Nancy Owens, was allowed pension on her application executed April 1, 1839, then a resident of Pulaski County, Kentucky.
The children of William Owens and his wife, Nancy:
Juda born August 18, 1774, died November 20, 1776 Reuben " November 13, 1775 Jane " August 10, 1776 Sarah " February 15, 1781 Rebeckah " September 15, 1782 Samuel " June 19, 1785, died January 3, 1834 Nancy " November 10, 1787 Avy(?) " November 11, 1789 William and John " March 25, 1792 Behethleum " November 5, 1794, died August -, 1795 Martin " April 12, 1796 Levina " July 15, 1799.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

July 27, 1936
William Owens--W.3493 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. Hale Houts 44 East Concord Avenue Kansas City, Missouri
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to William Owens, soldier of the Revolutionary War, pensioned while a resident of Pulaski County, Kentucky.
The data which follow were obtained from pppers on file in pension claim, W. 6493, based upon the service of William Owens in the War of the Revolution.
William Owens was born November 10, 1750 in Frederick County, Virginia, names of his parents not given.
While residing in Augusta County, Virginia, he volunteered sometime in June, 1776, served six months as private in Captain John Cook's company, Colonel Brown's Virginia regiment. While residing in Montgomery County, Virginia, he volunteered sometime in March, 1778, served nine months as 1st sergeant in Captain James Newell's company, Colonel Preston's Virginia regiment, and served from sometime in March, 1779, nine months as 1st sergeant in same company and regiment. He continued to serve at various times until after the surrender of Cornwallis in Captain James Maxwell's company, Colonel Preston's regiment, this service amounted to about twelve months. During his service he was stationed at several forts on the frontier, and in scouting and ranging against the Indians, and in frequent skirmishes.
He continued to live in Montgomery and Wythe Coun-

ties, Virginia until in 1796, then moved to Russell County and in 1803 moved to Pulaski County, Kentucky.
The soldier, William Owens, was allowed pension on his application executed, January 30, 1834, then living in Pulaski County, Kentucky. He died August 9, 1836.
William Owens married, September 30, 1773, Nancy, whose maiden name is not designated; she was born March 15, 1750, place not shown.
The widow, Nancy Owens, was allowed pension on her application executed April 1, 1839, then a resident of Pulaski County, Kentucky.
The children of William Owens and his wife, Nancy-
Juda born August 18, 1774, died Nov. 20, 1775 Reuben " November 13, 1775 Jane " August 10, 1778 Sarah " February 15, 1781 Rebeckah " September 15, 1782 Samuel " June 19, 1785, died Jan. 3, 1834 Nancy " November 10, 1787 Avy (?) " November 11, 1789 William and John " March 25, 1792 Behethleum " November 5, 1794, died August, 1795 Martin " April 12, 1796 Levina " July 15, 1799
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

September 11, 1935
William Owens-W.8493 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. James S. Jones Chatham Virginia
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of William Owens, a pensioner from Pulaski County, Kentucky in 1835.
The Revolutionary War record of William Owens which follows was obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 8493, based upon his service in that war.
William Owens was born November 10, 1750 in Frederick County, Virginia, names of his parents not given.
While residing in Augusta County, Virginia, he volunteered in June, 1776, served six months as private in Captain John Cook's company, Colonel Brown's Virginia regiment. While residing in Montgomery County, Virginia, he volunteered in March, 1778, served nine months as 1st sergeant in Captain James Newell's company, Colonel Preston's Virginia regiment, and served from March, 1779, nine months as 1st sergeant in same company and regiment. He volunteered in March, 1780 and served at various times until after the surrender of Cornwallis in Captain James Maxwell's company, Colonel Preston's regiment, in all amounting to twelve months. During his service he was stationed at several forts on the frontier and in scouting and ranging against the Indians, was in frequent skirmishes.
He continued to live in Montgomery County of Pulaski  County and the  and the

County, Virginia until in 1796, then moved to Russell County, and in 1803 moved to Pulaski County, Kentucky.
William Owens was allowed pension on his application executed January 20, 1834, then living in Pulaski County. He died August 9, 1836.
William Owens married September 20, 1773, Nancy, whose maiden name is not designated; she was born March 15, 1750, place not shown.
The widow, Nancy Owens, was allowed pension on her application executed April 1, 1839, then a resident of Pulaski County, Kentucky.
The children of William Owens and his wife, Nancy?
Juda born August 18, 1774, died Nov. 20, 1776 Reuben " November 13, 1775 Jane " August 10, 1778 Sarah " February 15, 1781 Rebeckah " September 15, 1782 Samuel " June 19, 1785, died Jan. 3, 1834 Nancy " November 10, 1787 Avy (?) " November 11, 1789 William and John " March 25, 1792 Behethleum " November 5, 1794, died August, 1795 Martin " April 12, 1796 Levina " July 15, 1799.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Copied from AWF
December 14, 1931
BA-J/MLB
Miss Sarah C. Owens 206 Jacob Street Danville, Kentucky
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of November 23, 1931, relative to William Owens, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 8493, based upon his military service in that war.
William Owens, while residing in Augusta County, Virginia, enlisted in June, 1776, and served six months as a private in Captain John Cook's company, Colonel Brown's Virginia regiment.
While residing in Montgomery County, Virginia, he enlisted in March, 1778, and served nine months as sergeant in Captain James Newell's company, Colonel Preston's Virginia regiment. He enlisted in March, 1779, and served nine months as orderly sergeant in Captain James Newell's company, Colonel Preston's Virginia regiment. He enlisted in March, 1780, and served at various times until after the surrender of Cornwallis, in Captain James Maxwell's company, Colonel Preston's regiment, in all amounting to twelve months.
He was allowed pension on his application executed January 20, 1834, while a resident of Pulaski County, Kentucky.
He died August 9, 1836.
Soldier married September 20, 1773, Nancy, whose maiden name is not given; she was born March 15, 1750.
She was allowed pension on her application executed April 1, 1839, while living in Pulaski County, Kentucky.

Children of William Owens and his wife, Nancy:
Juda born August 18, 1774, died November 20, 1776 Reuben " November 13, 1775 Jane " August 10, 1778 Sarah " February 15, 1781 Rebeckah " September 15, 1782 Samuel " June 19, 1785, died January 3, 1834 Nancy " November 10, 1787 Avy " November 11, 1789 William and John " March 25, 1792 Bethlehem " November 5, 1794, died August ___, 1795 Martin " April 12, 1796 Levina " July 15, 1799.
It is not shown whether William Owens was a brother-in-law of Simon Kenton.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

January 19, 1931
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section AWF:MLB
Mrs. Lincoln Denton 526 North Main Street Somerset, Kentucky
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 8493, that William Owens was born November 10, 1750 in Frederick County, Virginia.
While residing in Augusta County, Virginia, he enlisted in June 1776 and served six months as a private in Captain John Cook's company, Colonel Brown's Virginia regiment.
While residing in Montgomery County, Virginia, he enlisted in March, 1778 and served nine months as sergeant in Captain James Newell's company, Colonel Preston's Virginia regiment. He enlisted in March, 1779 and served nine months as orderly sergeant in Captain James Newell's company, Colonel Preston's Virginia regiment. He enlisted in March, 1780 and served at various times until after the surrender of Cornwallis, in Captain James Maxwell's company, Colonel Preston's regiment, in all amounting to twelve months.
He was allowed pension on his application executed January 20, 1834, while a resident of Pulaski County, Kentucky.
He died August 9, 1836.
Soldier married September 20, 1773, Nancy (her maiden name not given), she was born March 15, 1750.
She was allowed pension on her application executed April 1, 1839, while living in Pulaski County, Kentucky.

Their children were:
Juda born August 18, 1774, died November 20, 1776 Reuben " November 13, 1775 Jane " August 10, 1778 Sarah " February 15, 1781 Rebeckah " September 15, 1782 Samuel " June 19, 1785, died January 3, 1834 Nancy " November 10, 1787 Avy " November 11, 1789 William and John " March 25, 1792 Behethleum " November 5, 1794, died August---, 1795 Martin " April 12, 1796 Levina " July 15, 1799.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
May 15, 1928
Virginia S. Lamb Columbia, Tenn.
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 8493, it appears that William Owens was born November 10, 1750 in Frederick County, Virginia.
While residing in Augusta County, Virginia, he enlisted in June 1776 and served six months as a private in Captain John Cook's Company, Colonel Brown's Virginia Regiment.
While residing in Montgomery County, Virginia, he enlisted in March 1778 and served nine months as sergeant in Captain James Newell's Company, Colonel Preston's Virginia Regiment; he enlisted in March 1779 and served nine months as orderly-sergeant in Captain James Newell's Company, Colonel Preston's Virginia Regiment; he enlisted in March 1780 and served at various times until after the surrender of Cornwallis in Captain James Maxwell's Company, Colonel Preston's Regiment, in all

amounting to twelve months.
He was allowed pension on his application executed January 30, 1834, while a resident of Pulaski County, Kentucky. He died August 9, 1836.
Soldier married September 30, 1773, Nancy (her maiden name not given), she was born March 15, 1750. She was allowed pension on her application executed April 1, 1839, while living in Pulaski County, Kentucky.
Their children were-
Juda born August 18, 1774, died Nov. 20, 1776. Reuben " November 13, 1775. Jane " August 10, 1778. Sarah " February 15, 1781. Rebeckah " September 15, 1782. Samuel " June 19, 1785, died Jan. 3, 1834. Nancy " November 10, 1787. Avy " November 11, 1789. William & John " March 25, 1792. Behethleum " November 5, 1794, died Aug.---, 1795. Martin " April 12, 1796. Levina " July 15, 1799.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

He was returned because of the expiration of the time.
January 27, 1936
Mrs. Hannie G. Faulconer 818 E. Main St. Lexington, Ky.
Madam:
I have to advise you that you were furnished July 6, 1935, the history of the Revolutionary War pensioner, William Owens (W. 8493), who was born in Frederick County, Virginia, and enlisted from Augusta and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
Owing to lack of clerical force, available for the purpose, it is not the practice of this Bureau, to send the same history twice to the same person.
The Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to John Barron, who served in Colonel Thomas Clark's North Carolina Regiment.
In order to make a proper search of the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau, for a sol-

100000 10 100000 dier named John Hamm, some of the following data is essential-
Approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service, and given name of widow.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

July 3, 1924.
Mrs. L. W. Ellis, 210 Cedar St., Cherry Dale, Va.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 8493, it appears that William Owens was born November 10, 1750 in Frederick County, Virginia.
While residing in Augusta County, Virginia, he enlisted in June 1776 and served six months as a private in Captain John Cook's Company, Colonel Brown's Virginia Regiment.
While residing in Montgomery County, Virginia, he enlisted in March 1778 and served nine months as Orderly Sergeant in Captain James Newell's Company, Colonel Preston's Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted in March 1779 and served nine months as Capt James Newell's Co - Colo Preston Orderly Sergeant in same company and regiment.
Va. Reg

abstract times He enlisted in March 1780 and served twelve months in Captain James Maxwell's Company, Colonel Preston's Virginia Regiment. until after end of Com.
He was allowed pension on his application executed January 30, 1834, while a resident of Pulaski County, Kentucky. He died August 9, 1836.
Soldier married September 20, 1773, Nancy (maiden name not stated) she was born March 15, 1750 and she was allowed pension on her application executed April 1, 1839, while a resident of Pulaski County, Kentucky.
Their children were-
Juda born August 18, 1774, died Nov. 30, 1776. Reuben " November 13, 1775. Jane " August 10, 1778. Sarah " February 15, 1781. Rebeckah " September 15, 1782. Samuel " June 19, 1785, died Jan. 3, 1834. Nancy " November 10, 1787. Avy " November 11, 1789. William & John " March 25, 1792. Behethleum " November 5, 1794, died Aug. --, 1795. Martin " April 12, 1796. Levina " July 15, 1799.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of William Owens a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
Mid file 8493
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     June 1776 6 mos. Priv. John Cook Brown Va.   March 1778 9 mos. Priv. James Newell Creighton   March 1779 9 " " " " "   March 1780 12 " Priv. James Maxwell "  
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Augusta Co., Va. Montgomery Co., Va.
Date of application for pension, Jan. 20, 1834, Illinois.
Residence at date of application, Pulaski Co., Kentucky from 1803.
Age at date of application, born Nov. 10, 1750 in Frederick Co., Va.
Remarks: He died Aug. 9, 1836. He was with her appl. spec. Apr. 1, 1839, while she was in Pulaski Co., Ky. 1750
William } " March 25, 1792. and } John }
Bethlehem " November 5, 1794, died August -- 1795.
Martin " April 12, 1796.
Levina " July 15, 1799.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Mr. Ben Whitlock, gc. &c.
April 28, 1911.
Mrs. Nannie C. Faulconer, 818 East Main Street, Lexington, Ky.
Madam:
In addition to the history of William Owens, Wid. File No. 8,493, you are furnished the following list of his children, on file in the case.
Juda born August 18, 1774, died November 20, 1776. Reuben " November 13, 1775. Jane " August 10, 1778. Sarah " February 15, 1781. Rebeckah " September 15, 1782. Samuel " June 19, 1785, died January 3, 1834. Nancy " November 10, 1787. Avy " November 11, 1789. William and John } " March 25, 1792. Bethlehem " November 5, 1794, died August -- 1795. Martin " April 13, 1796. Levina " July 15, 1799.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Klamath Falls, Oregon. Jan. 26, 1939
The Pension Bureau, Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Will you please send me certificate of Revolutionary War Service on William Owens , Certifi- cate No. 8493. His wife's name was Nancy. I would appreciate receiving any data you may have on him.
Very truly yours,
Mary A. Martin
Address; Mrs. John Martin, Linda Vista Apts., Klamath Falls, Oregon.

# 4015 Katland Ave., Forest Park, Baltimore, Md. Nov. 14, 1937
Bureau of Pensions - Washington, D.C.
Will you please furnish copy of Revolution pension claim of Sgt William Arvelis who served under Capt. James Cook, Cal Brown, 1776; under Capt. James

Newell, Col. Preston 1778-9; under Capt James Maxwell, Col.
Preston, 1780. He died Aug. 9, 1836.
Would like to have copy also of pension to his wife Nancy Owens, whom he married Sept. 20, 1770.
Yours very truly, (Mrs.) Pearl C. DePake

Kansas City Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution
MRS. HALE HOUTS, HONORARY-REGENT 44 EAST CONCORD AVE. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI July 1st, 1936.
Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
My dear Sirs:
Will you kindly furnish me with a copy of the pension papers of William Owens, Pulaski County Kentucky who filed for a pension for his services in the War of the Revolution. I desire all genealogical data contained therein.
Thanking you for this assistance, I am
Very truly yours,
Mrs Hale) Alice H. Houts

Chatham - Va - Sept - 13 - 1935 -
Veterans Admin. Balam - Washington - D.C. -
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly give me all the data in your files regarding William Owen - born in Virginia and listed as a Prisoner of the Revolutionary War - living in Pulaski County, Ky - 1835 -
This request - was made several weeks ago but - possibly the reply was lost - in the mail -
Answered Sept 11/35
Yours truly Mrs. James S. Jones. Chatham - Virginia

Chatham, Va.
August 31; 1935.
Pension Bureau, War Department, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir;-
Will you kindly send me the Revolutionary War record and any other data you may have regarding
William Owen of Pulaski County ,Ky. listed as receiving a pen- sion in 1835 as a Virginia Militiaman.
Yours truly,
S. H. F. Jones
Mrs. James S. Jones.
William Pitt Chapter
Chatham, Va.

206 Jacob Street Danville, Kentucky Nov. 23 , 1931
Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:
As I am trying to make a complete family tree, I believe you have some records which will help me. In a D.A.R. record book, I found the names of William Owens and Nancy Owens, his wife, who, I believe, are my great-great-great-grandparents. I know that the wife of my great-great-great-grandfather was a sister of Simon Kenton, but we have no record of the first names of either of these ancestors. The D.A.R. record stated that the above-named William Owens was a pensioner until his his death at 86. Can you determine from your records whether or not the wife of this William Owens was a sister of Simon Kenton? If so  xxx , what was her first name? I shall appreciate it if you send me all the information you have concerning William and Nancy Owens. If William Owens is not a brother-in-law of Simon Kenton, can you find some other Owens who is? I shall be very grateful for any information which you may be able to give me.
Sincerely,
Sarah C. Owens Miss Sarah C. Owens

The Adjutant General J.A.O. ORD. referred to this office.
Somersel Ky Dec. 31, 1930.
The Commission of Peasants, Grading, D. C. Gentlemen:-
Please give military record of William Owens Born in Shenandoah Valley Virginia 1750 and Nancy Owens Born March 16, 1757, were cousins, married Sep. 1778 at one named to Russell Co. Va then to Pulaski Co. was removed from Pulaski Co. Ky. in 1830 He was Sargent under Capt. Geo. Newell & Col. Preston from Augusta Ga. died in 1836 then wife has removed
Please give reference by volume & page or whatever form of reference - one question in particular give answer - his place of residence during Revolution, 28 reference
2 Please give military record of Col. John Tate Born in Russell Co. Va. in 1743 died 1828 - 1st wife Nancy Moffett 2nd wife Mary Beackton Tate Born 1752 died 1817
Col. John Tate is son of Esquire John Tate and Lucy Beatty Tate came from England - he had a brother Capt. James Tate killed at Guilford Court house - battle in 1781. Reference no of volume & page or whatever reference you have. At Staunton, Virginia is old home-stead of Col. John Tate. Please give place of residence during Revolution.
Thanking you in advance,
I am, Very Respectfully Mrs Lincoln Denton 526 North Main St.

Columbia Tennessee, August 7th, 1927.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Will you please send me the War record of William Owens who enlisted in Virginia in 1870. He married Nancy Owens, a cousin, in 1775 and went to Russell Co. Va., later to Pulaski Co. Ky. He was pensioned in June 1834, died 1836. His wife was pensioned and died about 1846.
Also record of enlistment and names of children of Joshua Lewis of N.C. I think of Wilkes County, probably Guilford Co.
Also the record of Andrew Lewis, sent by Earl of Loudon in spring of 1756 to service for the King.
Also record of Samuel Hamilton of Guilford Co. N.C.
Will thank you for the information that it is possible for you to give to me.
Very truly yours,
Virginia S. Lamb,
Columbia, Tenn.

Jackson
Chattanooga , Tenn.
September, 3 1926.
Record Division, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:-
Please furnish me with record from File No. 2935 widow of John Ham soldie Revolutionary War who inlisted at Bacon Ridge, N. C. April 1778. Allowed a pension while a soldier resident of Pulaski County, Ky.
Also, please let me have following records:
Widow File 2987 Revolutionary War John Barron pensioned from Pulaski County, Ky. Born Forrest County Maryland, died in Pulaski Co. married Washington County, N. C.
Widow File 8493 Revolutionary War Widow of William Owen Enlisted Augusta and Montgomery Co. Va. Pensioned from Pulaski County Ky. Born November 10th 1750 Fredrick Co. Va Married Nancy-----
Thanking you in advance for this information, I am
Very truly yours,
(Mrs) E. R. Dike
#319 W. King St. Jackson, Tenn.

The Britling, Lexington, Ky., January 11, 1926.
U. S. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir,
Will you please verify the statement that William Owens, soldier of the Revolution from Virginia, was pensioned in Pulaski County, Ky., in the year 1834. Also that his wife, Nancy Owens, was pensioned from the U. S. Bureau of Pensions.
I should appreciate your giving exact dates and amounts allowed, if possible.
Thanking you in advance, I am,
Very truly yours,
(Miss) Isabelle M. Story, The Britling, Lexington, Ky.

FRANK C. BUTTON President
MOREHEAD STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
BOARD OF REGENTS McHenry Rhoads, Chairman Mrs. W. J. Fields, Vice-Chairman Edgar W. Pendleton J. B. Clark Allie W. Young, Secretary
Morehead, Kentucky, December
Sixteenth Nineteen Twenty-five
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.,
Please send me some blank forms at least two of Application for Membership in the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Also send me the record of John Parron not as desc. Member of Colonel Thomas Clark's Company 1st North Carolina Regiment, Commanded by Colonel Clark in the Revolutionary War. He enlisted April 29, 1775 for 2 1/2 years.
Also the record of William Arrows born in Frederick Co. Va. enlisted from Augusta of Montgomery Co., Va.
Also John more Harn from Va.
Yours Resp.
Mrs. Fannie G. Harkness - 818 E. Main, Lex. Ky Head Librarian Morehead Normal School Address 818 E. Main St. Lex. Ky.

MRS. NANNIE G. FAULCONER HEAD LIBRARIAN AND FIELD SERVICE DIRECTOR MOREHEAD STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
May 4, 1925
Dept. of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Please send me any data of — dear Mc Bee — Washington Co. N.C. — who had a daughter Suzannah married to John Barron. She was my great, great grandmother and her father and brothers were in the Revolutionary War. She staid at home, was, spun and kept the family — I thought perchance I might get her father's name from the Bureau of Pensions —
Please send me also, two copies of — (a.c.m.) — No. File 2987 — Rev. War. Two copies — (L.V.M.) — No. File 2935, Rev. War and two copies of (S.S.C.) — No. File 8493 — Rev. War — and a copy of the children — I require these papers if possible to get them and I will appreciate them exceedingly
Yours Res'p.
Mrs. Nannie G. Faulconer 818 E. Main St Lexington, Ky.

710 Cedar St., Cherrydale, Vg., June 2, 1924.
The Honorable, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir:
Please send me the Revolutionary records of Sgt. W m Overes, of Virginia and his wife Nancy, their children, and collateral kin if named in the papers. Also, the names and addresses of inquirers.
W. 8493.
Respectfully I nnis L. W. Ellis.

Ex. ad
Div. Rev War Section
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C. Aug 21 , 19 20
The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
Name of widow  Stanford  marriage before
Name of soldier, William Owens
Post address of claimant, at enlistment after service  Morgan Co. Ga Company Ga Volunteers Co.
Regiment.....
State where enlisted..... Approximate date of birth & death
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers.
Col. James Maxwell Va.
no other company was in existence at that time Return attached letter with reply to the war department to the Commissioner

Pape

Rev. 141
Atlanta Ga.
Aug. 8, 1920.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington S.C. Dear Sir -
Please send official proof of William Owens service in Revolutionary War.
Respectfully Mrs. W C Pope 133 Peoples St. Atlanta Ga.

Rev Sec Oct 1
Harriman, Tenn.
11/19/17.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you please send me the records your office has regarding William Owens, who was an Orderly Sargent in the Virginia Militia, in the Revolutionary War, and was pensioned?
Yours truly,
Rev Whitlock
Box 226
BW/K

NANNIE G. FAULCONER SUPERINTENDENT FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS LEXINGTON, KY.
miss W. APR 27 1911
Department of Interior, -
April 23, 1911.
Please give me the record of William Owens who was sergeant in the Revolutionary War. William Owens was born in Virginia Nov. 10, 1750 and died in Pulaski Co., Ky., Aug. 9, 1836. He married his cousin Nancy Owens in Va. Sept. 30, 1773. Nancy Owens was born March 15, 1754 and died in Pulaski County Oct. 2, 1840.
I shall be indebted to you for the above data -
Res'p. Nannie G. Faulconer, 818 E. Main St. Lexington, Ky.

Tunnel Hill, Ky.
July 12 1910.
Hon. Comr. of Pensions. Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir - My great-grandfather W m Owens served in the revolutionary war and was probably from Md. He afterwards migrated to Ky. where he was one of the two first revolutionary pensioners.
The War Department has a record of three W m Owens who served in the war of the revolution. In order to identify my ancestor, I ask you for information as to regiment, in which the W m Owens served who was afterwards a pensioner from Ky.
I shall greatly appreciate your assistance in this matter.
Very Truly
Mrs. Samuel Fischer -
JUL 13 1910

Irvington, Ind. Nov Oct 31-96.
Dept. of Interior Bureau of Pensions Old War & Navy Rev.-Pensionary- Washington - D.C.
Please oblige me by sending a copy of the record of services during the Revolution of - { John Short , born Feb. 15, 1750 in Va. and died May 15 1836 in Ind. Enlisted from Va. 13000-32
Also, that of -
Sergeant - William Owens , Born Nov. 10, 1750, in Va. Died Aug 9, 1830, in Va. Ky. Enlisted from Va.
Information is desired for the Daughters of the Revolution Soc. Respectfully
Stella Bracken 81 S. Ritter Ave. Irvington Ind.

O + S
Leavington Ind. Mar. 17, 1899
Capt Wm Hecker Wash D.C.
Sir: I write you to learn if I can obtain through you the War (Rev) records of John Shorb and Wm Owens . They are the same person, whose war records you furnished (my Cousin) Mrs Saml Richards. (She is now abroad - and I might consult her - she was at my house when she was in communication with you on the subject.) - over

John Shork - born in Shenandoah Co. Va. Feb. 15. 1756. died in Lawrence Co. Ind. May 15. 1886. For about the first fifteen years of the 19 th Century - he resided in Pulaski Co. Kentucky -
W m Owens - born in Shenan- doah Valley Va. Nov. 10 th 1750 - died in Pulaski Co. Ky. Aug 9. 1836
You will greatly oblige by answering to
Mrs. L. E. Braden Box 14 - Irvington Marion Co. Indiana -