Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 8187, for Christopher Philippie, Virginia

SERVICE
va.
or Philippie, Christopher or Phillippie or Phillipi
R. 8187 B.L.W. 34587-160-55
CONTENTS

132.059 - Act Mar 3/53 May 14/53
Civ: S.W. Gray, Mach: 6/56 Set: " " " " 12" "
Christopher Phillips 16/ ms
July Revolutionary War Private
Va. June 32
Ad. 160 acs July 11/56 Dodge
Lafayette W. Gray Lynchburg Va
Val P = 80 -

State of Virginia County of Wythe
I, Joel Painter, a justice of the peace in and for the County of Wythe do hereby certify that in the year of our Lord 1841, and in the month of April, Christiana Vaught, and Elizabeth Vaught, personally appeared before me, and made oath, after being duly cautioned and sworn, that Christopher Phillips their brother, was drafted, to serve as a soldier in the Revolutionary War. They also depose each for herself, that their brother, Christopher Phillips, was also drafted, or called out, to serve against the Indians, at 5 different times.
The depositions of these two women, were taken with the purpose of obtaining, said Christopher Phillips's Pension. They are now deceased.
Given from Under My hand and seal this the 30 th day of March A.D. 1852.
Joel Painter J.P. Seal

132,039 BOUNTY LAND.
ACT MARCH 3D, 1855.
APPLICATION OF Christopher Phillippi
War of Revolution and against the Indians
Note Christopher Phillippi is an applicant for Pension under act of June 7th 1832 refers to papers to service of Lieut for Bounty Land
PRESENTED BY LAFAYETTE W. GRAY, LYNCHBURG, VA.

WARTIME BOUNTY LAND WAR OF
STATE OF Virginia. — Wythe County
On this Seventh day of May A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five , personally appeared before me, a justice of the peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, Christopher Phillippi , aged Ninety Two  5 months years, a resident of Wythe County in the State of Virginia who being duly sworn, according to law, declares that he is the identical Christopher Phillippi , who was a soldier in the Company commanded by Captains Buchanan and Capt Davis , in the regiment of Virginia Militia , commanded by Col Campbell , in the war with United States and Great Britain and the Indians during the Revolution for the term of Nine months or upwards , and continued in actual service in said war for over 14 days; that he has never heretofore made application for bounty land, he made application for pension but has never received any — and he and received a land warrant No refers to the the papers in the acres, which he has since legally disposed of, and cannot now return case of his application for Pension act June 7th 1832
He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the additional bounty land to which he may be entitled under the "act approved the 3d day of March, 1855."
He also declares, that he has never applied for, nor received, under this or any other act of Congress, any bounty-land warrant except the one above mentioned.
Christopher S. Phillippi Mark
We, Jacob King residents of Wythe County of Virginia
and Joseph Phillippi
, in the State of Virginia , upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Christopher Phillippi in our presence and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, he is the identical person he represents himself to be.
Jacob King at Joseph Phillippi
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person he represents himself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
John P. Nye J. P.

Virginia Mythe County, to wit
I Noarlee S. Mathews
Clerk of Mythe County Court certify that John B. Mye whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing declaration bearing date the 7 th day of May 1855 is and was at the date thereof an acting Justice of the peace within and for said County duly elected commissioned and qualified and that full faith and credit are due to all his official acts
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court at my office this 9 th day of May A.D. 1855 No. S. Mathews CLK Mythe County Court

No. 37,280
Christopher Phillippi
Va
Act of June 32
Act of June 1832.

State of Virginia Wythe county to wit Be it known that on this the 11 day February 1845 before me the subscribers of a Justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid among Catherine Vaught and made oath in due form of law and saith that she was and is acquainted with Christopher Philippi and knew the time he was drafted in 1780. and knew him to serve under Major Floyd one month and also knew him to stand another draft of three same year under Capt. Stephens and was stationed on the frontiers against the Indians. and I know ing to stand a draft of three months under Major Shelby in the year 1781 and knew him to be marched again to the frontiers and to serve his term. sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written Christopher Vaught mark
Sworne to before me Joel Painter Jp
I hereby certify that the above named Catherine Vaught is a woman of good standing in this community and is intitled to full credit given under my hand this 11 day of February 1846 Joel Painter
State of Virginia Wythe county to wit Be it known that on this the 11 day of February 1845 before me the subscib- er a Justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid Personally appeared Christoph Vaught and made oath in due form of law and saith that she was acquainted with Christopher Philippi at the time he was drafted in the year 1780 and that he was marched to the state of North Carolina but how long he was in the service I cannot recollect and after that he was drafted to go against the Indians but the time he was in the service she cannot recollect sworn to and subscribed this day and year first above written Elizabeth Vaught mark
Sworn to before me Joel Painter Jp
I hereby certify that Christopher Philippi is a very old man and of good standing in the community and is intitled full credit Given under my hand this 11 Day of Febry Joel Painter Jp 1846

State of Virginia Wythe County 3, to wit:
Dr. John P. Matthews, Clerk of the County Court of Wythe County in the State of Virginia, do certify that Joel Painter, before whom the foregoing affidavits were sworn to and subscribed, was at the time of making said affidavits and seal is an acting Magistrate of said County of Wythe duly Commissioned, and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of said Court this 21 st day of February in the year 1846.
J. P. Matthews, Clerk of the County Court of Wythe County By Andrew Thompson, D.C.

Declaration
State of Virginia } s s Wythe County }
On this 14 th day of February 1846 personally appeared before the subscriber Christian Phillips a Justice of the peace Christopher Phillippie a Justice of the of the county of Wythe and State of Virginia aged Eighty years and some 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 was drafted in Wythe county Virginia then Montgomery county in the year 1780 and served under Col d Vammel and Major Lloyd and was marched by them to North Carolina and there was in service for one month and then was discharged by the commanding officer the same year I was drafted again for three month in the same county and State aforesaid and served under Capt s Stephens and was marched to Longfellow now called Tennessee where was stationed for the defence of the frontier against the Indians after that draft I returned home and in 1781 I was again drafted and served under Major Shelby and was marched from the same county and State aforesaid to the frontier and was in service about two month when I received my discharge and in 1782 I was again drafted and marched from the same county and aforesaid and served under Capt s Doak and was marched by him to the frontier for the defence of our county the length of time I served under Capt s Doak I do not recollect but the distance we was taken was 140 miles I hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and he declares that

My name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State of the United States
Sworn before Subscribed The day and year aforesaid
Christopher X his Phillippi mark
Sworn to before me George Porter Jr
before me
I here by certify that the above deponant is in firm in body and able to tend court
George Porter
Esq
I here by certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Christopher Phillippi and can say that he is a man of moral character and is a friend to the vicinity and is entitled to full credit as I do believe that the statement he has sworn to is correct and it is my opinion that he served as he states
George Porter Esq
State of Virginia Wythe County } Court.
I John P. Matthews Clerk of the County Court of Wythe County in the State of Virginia do certify that George Porter before whom the foregoing Declaration was sworn to and subscribed was at the time of making said Declaration, and still is, an acting Magistrate of said County of Wythe, duly Commissioned, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto sub- scribed my name and affixed the Seal of the said Court this 21 st day of February in the year 1846.
J. P. Matthews, Clerk of the County Court of Wythe County By Andrew Thompson D.C.

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
REJECTED
8187 ms
P. O. Christopher Phillips
Service: Phillipie
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

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34.587
Geo. Amos
No. 37,280
Christopher Phillip
to
Paul M. King June 1 st 1840
same June 1 st 1840
Recd of Mortgagee
8187
Act by the June 1832
Reg's ms. 132009

Christopher Phillips
1 Dupa 100
for C.C. - by Clarke

132.039
FREE
Official Business Free
Commissioner of Pensions Pension Office Washington D.C.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business,
J. P. Waldo Commissioner.
J. M. Gray Esq.
Lynchburg
Virginia
Encls

Washington City, 18 th March 1846
Sir.
I enclose herewith the declaration and application of Christopher Phillippie of Wythe County, Virginia, for Pension, containing a statement of his services during the Revolutionary war, with the evidence in support of his claim.
Very respectfully,
Sir
Your obedt Servt Sam d D. King
James L. Edwards Esq Comm re from of Pension

No. 132,059 Bounty Land Christopher Phillips Revolutionary Mar Make Special
Boynton
S. W. Gray Lynchburg Va.

Revolutionary - No. 132,059. Aft. Mar. 1853-
Washington D.C. May 12 th 1856
Sir
Do me the favor to make Special the application No 132,059, of Chris. Phillippi for service in the Revolution, see the application of Phillippi for Pension, act June 1832. There is certainly proof enough then that he served 14 days
Yours Respectfully Lafayette W. Gray
S. Minot Cady Comm'r Pensions

Power Examination Christopher Phillippi Revolutionary Pension Virginia
act 1832 or suspended
filed 6 April 1852
E. G. M c Haffey
May 1852

State of Virginia County of Wythe.
Be it known that before me Joe Painter a Justice of the Peace, personally appeared Christopher Phillippy aged 90 years, who being duly cautioned and then sworn in due form of law, states that he was a soldier of the Revolution of the State of Virginia; that he is a resident of Wythe County in the said State of Virginia; that he has resided there 78 years; and that he is yet a resident of Wythe County, Virginia; and that furthermore, he, By these Presents, constitutes, appoints, and fully empowers and authorizes irrev- ocably and with power of substitution - J. E. Hassler of Washington City, D. C. as his true and lawful Attorney for him and in his name and stead, to examine into, prosecute, demand and receive from the United States Government Officer, his rights in all and in any manner of claim for interest or arrear of Pension or Land that may be due him in right of law, custom, or equity which he is, or may be entitled to.
In witness whereof he has on this 27 th day of March 1852, hereunto signed his name and affixed his seal.
his Christopher Phillippy mark
Witness: Joseph Phillippy Witness: P. G. Keesling
Signed, Sealed, acknowledged and sworn to before me, on this 27 day of March 1852.
Joe Painter J. P. Seal

At the same time personally appeared before me Lucas Parris a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, two credible and disinterested witnesses named Peter Cropclose and Peter Keesling , residents of the County aforesaid, in the State of Virginia, who having been cautioned and duly sworn according to law, do depose and say, each for himself, that he has always heard it said, and it is generally believed by the community that Christopher Phillips was a Revolutionary soldier.
Sworn before me the 27 th day of March 1852.
Peter J. Cropclose
Peter Keesling
Lucas Parris J.P. Seal
State of Virginia
County of Wythe, To Wit.
I hereby certify that Lucas Parris Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavits and acknowledgment were made, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was, at the time of his doing so, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signature above written is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of Wythe County Court this 31 st day of March 1852

State of Virginia } County of Wythe } ss
I Harold S Mathews clerk of the County Court held for the County of Wythe (which is a Court of record) hereby certify that Joel Painter Esquire before whom the foregoing affidavits were taken and who has thereunto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the said County and state of Virginia duly commissioned and sworn and authorized by law to take the same
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at my office in Wytheville this 31 st day of March A. D. 1852
H. S. Mathews Clerk Wythe County Court.

Bounty Land act. Mar 15 th No. 132,059 Christopher Phillips
Boyeton

Washington
Mar 11 th 1856
Sir
In relation to the suspended application No. 132.059, act Mar. 15 th of Christopher Phillips, I have to ask of you to cause the rolls of Col d Campbell, Major Lloyd, and Capt s Stephens in the year 1780, Maj r Shelby in 1781, and of Capt s Doak in 1782, to be examined for service of Phillips in said Comps s during the Revolutionary War — You will perceive in his application No 37280, for Pension under act of June 7 th 1832, that he claimed pension for service in said Companies —
As he is a Revolutionary Soldier be pleased to make this special
Commiss n Pensions
Yours Respectfully, Lafayette W. Gray

July 29 6 46
1206
H.
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Pension Office
Washington
Levy.
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Virginia. Christiansburg,
June 27 th 1846.
Dear Sir.
I received your letter of the 18 th Instant, on yesterday in relation to Capt. Stephens & Capt. Doak, and I have examined the old records with a view to ascertain whether they furnish any evidence to establish the fact of their being Captains. I can find no order recommending them to the Governor, but I find that at January Court 1778. James Downing was recommended as Ensign in Capt. Stephens's company. I also find that at April Court 1781 John McFarlane was appointed Ensign in Capt. Stephens's company. It also appears that at May Court 1781. Wm Doak was appointed to take the list of tithables in his own, Stephens and that part of Ingleses company which lies on Roanoke. This is all the information I have been able to find on the subject, should it be of service, and you should desire it in a more formal manner, and will write to me again. I will furnish the certificate, properly authenticated.
In Haste.
W. D. Montague.
I also find that John Stephens was sworn as Lieut. Colonel at March Court 1782.
At November Court 1781. before Finley was recommended as captain in the room of John Stephens promoted. Turner.

since writing the foregoing letter I find that at the Newbur- court 1781. William Howard was recommended as captain in the room of William Boake resigned.
R. S. Montague.

Washington City 10 June 1846.
Sir,
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 9 th Inst. in relation to the case of Christopher Phillippi.
The proof in this case was thought to be ample, for although the witnesses, "subscribe their names with a cross mark" it was never thought that the want of education, especially in the part of persons born at the time they were, would be alleged by the Department as good ground to discredit the oath of such persons especially where the testimony was required to relate to circumstances, which could only be known by a personal acquaintance with the facts, in question. Neither was it thought that the conscientiousness of the witnesses, and therefore the value of their testimony, was to be tested by their chirographical abilities, for so far as their credibility is concerned it was believed to be entirely immaterial whether the witnesses could write a note, when the facts testified to related to those "neighborhood events & incidents," which were matters of personal knowledge derived from the proper use of the organs of sight & hearing, & not based upon written recorded statements.
In reply to the remark that "The failure to assert his claim for the last fourteen years, during which a large portion of the proof which would confirm or discredit it, would be, according to the tables, of longevity swept away, is well calculated to throw a distrust around it," I would take the liberty of observing that so far from this circumstance being "well calculated to throw distrust around it," and to invalidate the claim of the applicant, it is supposed to be rather in favor of it than otherwise, because it shows that those services must have

have been known to a great many, inasmuch as although the lapse of upwards of sixty years has, as a matter of course, and "according to the tables of longevity swept away a large portion of the proof which would confirm" his claim, and therefore most of those to whom his service were known, yet some few even yet survive to bear their testimony to those services, so well known to the great mass of witnesses who have been thus swept away - And altho' in some few cases it may have happened that the loss of oral testimony has been the cause of injustice, yet there are none acquainted with the general results who would not venture to assert that a vast number of good & just claims have been rejected solely because the lapse of time has deprived the parties of the benefits of the testimony of those who could have established every required fact. The delay which it may have interposed insuperable difficulties in the way of the poor & infirm individual seeking to obtain for a few years or months the benefits intended to be secured to him by his Country, could not be injurious to the government, for the lapse of time has certainly not destroyed any of the record evidence in your Office.
It was supposed that the record evidence of service was in your Office, and that when that evidence, combined with the testimony of unimpeached, although perhaps unlearned, witnesses, showed the performance on the part of the applicant of the service contemplated by the law, the only important point was for the applicant so to identify himself as to preclude all reasonable doubt as to his being the person who in consequence of such services, was entitled to a pension. I therefore respectfully ask to be informed whether in the case of Mr Phillippe the record evidence in your Office, combined with the testimony which has been furnished

does not show the performance of such services as would entitle him to a pension.
With great respect Sir
Your obedient Servant James D. King
James L. Edwards Esq. Council of Pensions