Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 23,992, for Vivion Minor, Virginia

SERVICE
Va.
Minor Vivion Elizabeth
NUMBER
W. 23992.
CONTENTS

Disb 38 1/2 W. Ellis
Elizabeth co widow of Mirion M c who died on the 29 Sept r 17 of Caroline in the State of Virginia who was a Dr. Mr in the Revolution commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the Virginia line for 18 Mo. Dr. Mr 6 Mo. Captain
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 180 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831. Engr 1 April 1846
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of Dec r 1857 and sent to V. Ellis
Arrears to the 4 th of Present Semi-annual allowance ending
One hundred 32 1/2 Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 rd Paid by Weightman Clerk, Vol. 2 Page 378
378
To Dist of Columbia for 4 March 1831, sent to V. Ellis Sept 17 Dec 1857

Elizabeth Bick daughter of Archibald & Luana Bick was born Jan 12 th 1966 and was married to Vernon Minor March 31 st 1980 Archibald Minor, son of A. & Eliza Minor was born May 12 th 1781 - Baptized June 29 th 1781 - by his Grand-father. Sponsors. Mr Bick, Capt. Vow, Capt. Fitzhugh Mrs Fitzhugh. Miss Martha Bower & J. Wyatt.  Joseph Minor son of D o was born November 15 th 1782. 3 p.m. Baptized Dec 25 th 1782. Sponsors Rob. Hart. & A. Bick, Jr. Mrs Hart & Mrs  William Minor son of D o was born June 1 st 1784 3 p.m. Bapt. July 12 th 1784. Sponsors. Mr. Bick, Capt. Vow, Capt. Fitzhugh Mrs Fitzhugh. Miss Martha Bower & J. Wyatt.

Dion Minor, Son of John & Sarah Minor was born November 10 th 1860 Barbara Cosby Daughter of David & Mary Cosby was born Feb. 11 th 1852 and was Married to the said Dion Minor June 15 th 1873
George, son of Dion & Barbara Minor was born May 1 st 1874 Baptized by the Revd. Arch Dick June 12 th 1874. Sponsors Major John Minor Mr. G. A. Dick. Mrs. E. Minor. Mrs. A. Tompkins.
Mary Overton Daughter, ditto was Aug. 19 th 1875. Baptized by Mr. Dick, Sept. 29 th at Spring field Sponsors, Mr. A. New, Sponsors Miss Jane Cosby
Anne Daughter Ditto Born March 10 th 1877. baptized by Mr. Dick. Sponsors Miss Oto Johnston & Mrs. Baughman Misses E. Dick & E. Lee She died 10 th August following Spring Castle. Buried there. Barbara Minor. Departed this life 21 st September 1898

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Hon. R. M. T. Hunter H. R

State of Virginia County of Caroline } To wit
On this the 26 th day of November 1838 personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Elizabeth Minor a resident of the County & State aforesaid aged seventy eight years and upwards who being first duly sworn according to Law doth make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by an act of Congress passed the 11 th day of July 1836 that she is the widow of Virion Minor who she believes was a Lieutenant in the Regular Army during the revolution she does not know though to what Regiment he belonged nor can she now say in what engagements he was in but has only heard him speak of his having been in the service as an officer nearly at the beginning if not with the first troops raised in Virginia she thinks that after serving about three or four years as a Lieutenant that he was made a Quarter Master in which Capacity he was acting when I married him which took place on the 31 st of March 1780 and that he continued to act as Quarter Master till sometime after the battle at Yorktown in the fall of 1781 he was when I married him called Captain Minor and I believe he got his Title from the office of Quarter Master we were married in this County at the house and by my Father Parson Archibald Dick in March 1780 as will appear by the register. I believe I had a sufficiency of testimony to have proven what I have said in said Virion Minors papers but as I did not think them of use they were lost with the exception of a small book appended to the affidavit of Archibald Dick and is filed or to be filed with this Declaration. she also says that her husband the said Virion Minor died on the 29 th day of September 1791 and that she is now and has remained his widow
Elizabeth Minor
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
William R B Elliott at Peace

I furthermore certify that Mrs Elizabeth Minor is a Lady of high respectability, and from old age and infirmity, I believe it would be very imprudent for her to attend Court, being about sixteen Miles from the Court House. That I have seen the family register, which I have no doubt, is the true family register, and find that her declaration as to the time of her Marriages and Husband's deaths are in accordance therewith. I also certify that from a long acquaintance with Mrs Minor and from her general character full confidence ought to be reposed in any thing she may say.
And I do further hereby certify that the two papers hereto annexed containing the Marriages and death of Vivian Minor (Husband of the aforesaid Elizabeth Minor) were this day extracted by me from the family Bible and Prayer Book and hereto annexed.
Given under my hand and seal.
This 30 th day of November 1838.
William R. B. Wyatt J.P. (seal) " " "
State of Virginia,
Caroline County, ss:
I John L. Pendleton Clerk of the Court of Caroline County, certify that William R. B. Wyatt is a Magistrate as above and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his are genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office, and subscribed my name, this 28 th day of November in the year 1838. John L. Pendleton C
(seal)

FAMILY
Deaths.
George T Minor died May 8 th 1833, of the Cholera in Vicksburg Mississippi, in the 24 year of his age.
Departed this life at Spring-Field, the residence of Mrs Elizabeth Minor Her son Alfred Minor on Thursday morning Sept 2 o'clock December 16 th A 1835 Aged 52 Years 6 Months and 16 Days
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RECORD.
Deaths.
Vivion Minor departed this life the 29 th day of Sept r 1791
Lewis Minor died October 12, 1819, of the Yellow Fever, near St. Stephens, Alabama, aged 30 years, 9 months, & 27 days
The Rev d Arch d Died the 18 th October 1822, aged 87 or 88
Eldred Minor died June 6 1822
Susanna Dick, departed this life September 26, 1824, aged about 90
Thomas Vivion Coleman died 28 th of Sept r 1811, aged 8 months and 7 days.
Archibald Minor died July 3, 1827, aged 46 years, 2 months and 22 days
Joseph Minor died Sept r 1, 1827 aged 45 years 10 months & 13 days at 50 minutes after 8 o'clock P.M.
Thomas B. Coleman died March 21, 1831
Susanna West died April the 15 th 1808

William
Rev. R. B. Wlyatt J.P.
William
Rev. R. B. Wlyatt J.P.
William
Rev. R. B. Wlyatt J.P.
Rev. R. B. Wlyatt J.P.

18th Dec 1841
W. B. Carpenter Esq. R. B. Carpenter Esq.
W. B. Carpenter Esq. R. B. Carpenter Esq.
W. B. Carpenter Esq. R. B. Carpenter Esq.

January 27, 1956.
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BA-J/CG am Vivion Minor W.23992
Mr. P. T. Tong P.O.Box 547, Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Captain Vivian Minor and of Captain Daniel Coleman, both of Caroline County, Virginia.
There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of a Daniel Coleman from Caroline County, Virginia. The data which follow were obtained from pension claim W.23992, based upon service of Vivion Minor in the Revolutionary War.
Vivion Minor, the son of John and Sarah Minor, was born November 4, 1750, place of birth not shown.
While a resident of Caroline County, Virginia, Vivion Minor, entered the service in 1775, served as lieutenant and captain of a company of minutemen, Virginia troops, and as quartermaster, Third Virginia regiment, General Nelson's brigade, until after the siege of Yorktown.
Vivion Minor married June 15, 1773, Barbara Cosby, born February 11, 1752, the daughter of David and Mary Cosby. Barbara died September 21, 1778.
Vivion Minor married March 31, 1780, Elizabeth Dick, born January 13, 1760, the daughter of Reverend Archibald Dick and his wife, Susanna. The marriage ceremony was performed by Reverend Archibald Dick in his home in Caroline County, Virginia. Reverend Archibald Dick died October 11, 1811, aged about eighty-seven years and his widow, Susanna, died September 26, 1824, aged about ninety years.
Vivion Minor, the officer, died September 29, 1791.
See note on back of blue jackets herewith -1-

Elizabeth Minor, widow of Vivion Minor, was allowed pension on her application executed November 26, 1838, at which time she was a resident of Caroline County, Virginia. She died April 1, 1846.
The names of the children of Vivion Minor and his wife Barbara, are shown as follows:
George born May 1, 1774 Mary Overton " August 19, 1775 Anne " March 10, 1777, died August 10, 1777.
The names of the children of Vivion Minor and his wife, Elizabeth, are shown as follows:
Archibald born May 12, 1781, died July 3, 1827 Joseph " November 15, 1782, died September 1, 1827 Alfred " June 1, 1784, died December 16, 1835.
Elizabeth Minor, the widow, was survived by two children - Matilda Coleman, wife of Robert Coleman, and Susan, widow of William S. Wyatt, also a grandchild, Eliza, wife of Edwin Hill. She was the daughter of Archibald Minor. The dates of birth of the two children, Matilda and Susan, not listed with those above, were not given.
Archibald Dick, brother of Elizabeth Minor, the widow, was aged seventy-five years in 1838, and a resident of Caroline County, Virginia.
In 1851, John V. Wyatt, grandson of Elizabeth Minor, was a resident of Hanover County, state not designated, and at that time was executor of her will.
One Wm. R. B. Wyatt was living in 1838, in Caroline County, Virginia.
The following persons were named also, their relationship to the family not shown:
Lewis Minor died October 12, 1819, of yellow fever, near St. Stephens Alabama, aged thirty years, nine months, twenty-seven days.
Eldred Minor died June 6, 1822.
Thomas Vivion Coleman died September 28, 1811, aged eight months, seven days.

Thomas B. Coleman died March 21, 1831.
Susanna West died April 15, 1808.
George S. Minor died May 8, 1833, of cholera, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, aged about twenty-four years.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

23992
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 23992
Elizabeth Minor Widow of William Minor Capt Rev War
Act: July 4th 1836
Index:—Vol. 111 ; Page 62
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Dec. 6-1902 John B. Minor Eastern Va
Mar. 21-1903- Mrs. Elizabeth S. Couper Richmond Va
1911, Feb. 11. ~ Hist. to Miss Maria Ware
1913 Dec. 9. Hist. to John B. Minor & C.
1923 June 2. Hist to Mrs. Fred V. Thomas (29)
1939- June 25. Hist to p. 5 Young 22

I Archibald Dick of the County of Caroline and State of V a aged seventy five years do hereby Certify that I was intimately acquainted with Vivion Minor he having married my Sister Elizabeth which marriage I will recollect took place in the spring of 1780 I was then going to School at Walhinton in King & Queen County V a said Vivion & Elizabeth were married by my Father Archibald Dick. I recollect said Minor was acting as Quarter Master when married and so continued to act till after the siege in York Town V a which took place in October 1781. I have now a small memorandum book or a part of one before me. of said Vivion Minors and do Certify that it is in his hand writing. I also Certify that I have always understood that said Minor was an officer I believe a Lieutenant in the line when he was made a Quarter master and I do also Certify that Elizabeth Minor is now and has remained the widow of said Vivion Minor who died about the year 1790 or 1791 Given under my hand and seal this the 20 th day of November 1838.
Arch d Dick. (Seal)
Caroline County State of Virginia } To wit.
On this the 20 th day of November 1838 personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for said County, Archibald Dick whose name subscribed to the foregoing certificate, and made oath according to law to the truth of the facts therein contained: that he signed the said certificate with the small Book therein referred to and which is then to him known before him and named the

same in my presence - I further certify that the said Archibald Dick is a gentle man of high standing and respectability and has the confidence of all who know him for the strict veracity and that his declarations are entitled to full cred- it Given under my hand this day and your just above written
M c H. Jones S. P.
State of Virginia, Caroline County ss:
I John L. Pouldleton Clerk of the Court of Caroline County, Certify that M c H. Jones is a Magis- trate as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and Subscribed my name, this 26 th day of December in the year 1838. John L. Pouldleton Clerk of the Court of Caroline County

Ma 1 1780. du 1791

Virginia - 3879 -
Elizabeth Minor widow of Vivion Minor
who died on the 29th: September, 1791 - of Caroline Co in the State of Virginia who was a Capt: &c - in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Virginia line for 6 months Captain & Quarter Master -
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 120 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9th day of May 1843 and sent to H. H. Sylvester Clerk:
Arrears to the 4th of March 1843 $1.440.00
Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept 60.00
$1.500.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3rd - }
Recorded by Willetts Clerk, Book C Vol. 3 - Page 171
Rept May 12
let to J H Parker May 19 1843 " Hon L Kirkpatrick Jan 29 1844

3879
Virginia Richmond Elizabeth Minor and widow of Simon Minor who died on the 29 Sept 1797 of Caroline in the State of Virginia who was a Captain of the — commanded by Captain — of the — commanded by — in the Virginia line for 6 Mo Captain 6 Mo Ex Mr and 6 Mo Lieutenant
Inscribed on the Roll of Pensions at the rate of 320 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 1 st day of March, 1833 Endg 1. April 1846
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 th day of July 1837 and sent to S. Godwin Esq
Arrears to the 4th of Present Semi-annual allowance ending
And from $120
Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 38.
Recorded by J. S. Wrightman Clerk Book 1, Vol. 2, Page 378

In Caroline County Court December 9th 1850.
It is satisfactorily proven to the court that Mrs Elizabeth Minor widow of Vivian Minor, reputed to be an Officer of the Revolution died on the 1st day of April 1846 and left two children, namely Mrs Matilda Coleman wife of Robert Coleman, and Mrs Susan Wyatt widow of William L. Wyatt, and a grand child Mrs. Eliza Hill wife of Edwin Hill, truly child of Archibald Minor deceased a son of said Elizabeth Minor.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this seventh day of April in the year of our Lord 1851.
Wm A. Pernalkin S.C.

Rob. S. collis afft.

I Robert Scott Sw. of the County of Caroline and state of Virginia do hereby certify, that some time during the Revolutionary War, the precise year I do not now recollect, but think it must have been at an early period of the War, I undertook that Capt. William Minor had raised a Company of Minute Men, as I think they were then called, who were directed to rendezvous at a place called Reedy Church in the County of Caroline, when I think Capt. Minor remained several days collecting his Company, and when they were ready to march a Sermon was preached to the Company by the Rev. W. Archibald Beck, the then Episcopal Minister of the Parish. That I then a boy of nine or ten years of age was present at the preaching of the Sermon, having gone there with my father, and recollect that the Male Spectators of whom I was one sat in the Gallery, and female Spectators occupied one side of the Pews, and the Company the other side of the Pews. That for many years after this period I was acquainted with Capt. Minor, who resided in the same neighborhood with myself until the time of his death. Given under my hand this 1 st day of March 1839. ROBT SCOTT SW
Caroline County to wit
This day Robert Scott Sw. personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace for said County, and made oath that the foregoing Affidavit contains the truth to the best of his knowledge and belief. and I hereby certify that the said Robert Scott is a Man of unimpeached, and unimpeachable veracity. Given under my hand & Seal this 1 st day of March 1839. William R.B. Wyatt, J.P. (Seal)

Elizabeth Minor widow of Vivion va
Act 4 July 1836. susp?
Set to Hon. P. M. T. Hunter
20 Feby 1839. 4 th Mar 1839
and 19 Feby '40 - do. to
Hon. J. Taliaferro, H. R.
June 25. 1840 - same 19 Dec '40
Henry D. Gilpin 29 Mar 1841
1. J. V. Chittenden 1. '42 v. Set to J. V. Sutton Feb 23. 1843.
Act 4 July 1836

Manassas Va May 13 May 16
Free
Eliz. H. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

New Green May 12 th 1842
My dear Sir
On the 4 th of March last I delivered to you a letter from the President H. Col. Robt B. Corbin of Virg a in relation to the standing of some of witnesses who gave affidavits in the case of Elizabeth Minor for pension. You promised me that I should hear from you in a few days but as upwards of two months have elapsed since that time and receiving no communication I conclude in the press of business it must have escaped your recollection and now write requesting you will let me hear from you - I suppose you could have no difficulty on your mind in allowing a 6 months pension but this I only suggest in the event that you may conclude she is not entitled to a longer period -
Very Respectfully Yr obt St
Wm. V. Sutton

Increase, Elizabeth Minor deceased wid of Vivion VA
Act 4 July 1836.
18 mo 2 nd m th and 5 mo loan in $480 per An. from 4 March 1831 to 1 Apr '46 when she died. former paymt. at $320 to be deducted.
Payable to John V. Wyatt Ex tr for the benefit of Susan Wyatt and Matilda Coleman, only children
V. Ellis
Present,
(O.V.)

13.33 8 106.66 \frac{2}{3} 666 113.33 \frac{2}{3} 
24 / 320 00 (13. 24 80 72
Increase, Elizabeth Minor de o wid of Vivion V a 
Act 4 July 1836.
18 mo 2 o m o and 5 mo capital in $480
per An. from 4 March 1831 to 1 Apr '46 when she died.
former payouts at $320 to be deducted.
Payable to John V. Wyatt Ex r for the benefit of Susan Wyatt and Matilda Coleman, only children.
V. Ellis Present, (0.6)

App. Cap. Murch- min size 1776
Slip No. Parkers Gap

Executive Department Richmond Feb 28 1836
It appears by the Journal of 12 September 1776 - page 130 - that Virion Minor was ordered to be commissioned fifth Captain of minute men
Thos H Richardson Secy Com tee

Tuesday December 10. 1776.
Ordered that warrant issue to James Taylor Esq.
Also warrant for the use of Captain Devoir Minor, for thirteen pounds six shillings and a penny being balance of the Pay Roll for his Company of Minute Men, from the twentieth of August to the twentieth of September last.
Executive Department
Richmond Va July 17 th 1857.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is truly extracted from the Journal of the Council of State - a book preserved among the records of this department.
Wm H Richardson Secy Com te

Yours truly V Ellis atty
Please send me certificate if allowed V Ellis

1321 Ya S. Office, Richmond, Decb. 1 st 1857. S. Godwin Esq:
Sir:
Yours of the 28 th ult. was re. to day, requesting me to certify as to the character of Archibald Dick Esq. late of the County of Caroline. I never was very intimate with Mr. Dick - I know him as well as I did, the citizens of that County, in general. I always considered him as somewhat eccentric, but nevertheless an intelligent and honest man. I never heard any thing said derogatory to his character. He was, I believe, universally respected as an honorable man - He was represented as a man, who had, at one time of his life, made great attainments in the Ancient Classics ~
I am Sir: Yours very respectfully, S. H. Parker
S. H. Parker is Register of the Land Office given and his certificate is entitled to full credit.
H. Heath

Elizabeth Minor, Va. Wd, Act July 4. 1836, at $120 per annum.
Be pleased to say whether or not her pension was paid to Francis V Sutter, and if so for what period.
Pension Office } amount paid $1.440.00:• Jan 26. 1874. } fr. 4 th March 1831 to 4 th March 1843,—the amount was paid to George A. Merwin as Attorney,—

Brief in the case of Elizabeth Minor dec d . wid of Rev. Minor County and State of Vt act 30.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
I consider it unnecessary to make out a brief in this case as the Com t has seen all the papers.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent.
V. Ellis
Kirby Examining Clerk.

Increase, Elizabeth Minor dec. d wid of Virion N a
Act 4 July 1836.
Adm o 6 mo capt $120
6 mo D r M r . 120
6 mo L t - 80
$320
per An: from 4 March 1831 to 1 Apl. 1846 when she former payments to be deducted. died - payable to
John V Wyatt, Ex r - for the benefit of.
Susan Wyatt and Matilda Coleman only children.
bequeath to
S. Godwin
Presct.

h mas Capit $1.20 h " 20 Mas 1.20 h " Lent 80
320

Increase, Elizabeth Minor dec. mrs of Vivion etc.
Act 4 July 1836.
Adm o 6 mo capt $120 6 mo Dr. M r . 120 6 mo. St - 80 _____ $320
per An. from 4 March 1831 to 1 Apl. 1846 when she first began to be sequestered. John V Myatt, Ex r - for the benefit of Susan Wyatt and Matilda Salem an only children. S. Godwin Present.
I have consulted with Mr. Cole in this case and he has carefully examined it, & under his advice and agreeable to my own conviction of what is right I make the allowance as indicated.
F. F. Kirby 2418 Clear.
July 17 - 1857 -
320 15 1600 320 4800 1800 3000  0081 031 51

Shogun
Heership of Shogun

Washington, April 12 th 1857.
Dr Sir,
Some time I think in Nov r 1837. I called up the claim of Elizabeth Minor, widow of Vivion Minor, for inuendo Mrs Minor, and in 1846, as will be seen by the records of Caroline Co., Court Va., Mr Wyatt, is her Executor, and Grandson, whose letter is her with enclosed. Mrs Minor was only allowed an annuity for $120. Her husband served as Capt & Bournempany at least two years as will be seen by the papers on file, and the papers of George Fible, pensioned under act of June 1832. Va roll,
Yours Respectfully
J. G. Woodin
Look to the case of Lott Hall, Vt be as generous to you as it

Shottsgwania to Nov 22 nd 1851
Shimeul Godwin Esq
My dear Sir
I received your favour of the 12 th a few days ago, but never having been acquainted with Mr Archibald Dick I was obliged to defer my answer until I could obtain reliable information from others. I learn from various persons who knew Mr Dick's standing & character in society, (amongst other informants, I may mention my father Walter Hollaway) that Archibald Dick the brother of Mrs Nina was esteemed as a gentleman of high integrity respectability & worth by all who knew him & that his testimony is entitled to the utmost confidence & respect. I understand that many years ago Mr Dick while a widower was temporarily under the influence of a mental affection which caused his conduct to be very eccentric indeed; but he soon recovered from that condition after obtaining another wife. Such a paragraph as this, by the by, is not unusual in the history of old widowers. From all that I have been

able to hear about Mr Dick, he was a gentle- -man whose testimony could not be called in question without doing him the greatest injustice. Mr Dick was a resident of Caroline & I never saw him in my life, that I know of, but two of his daughters who intermarried with citizens of Spotsylvania I have known since my boyhood, & if the parent stem may be judged of by the branches, I should say that none but the most favorable esti- -mate could be entertained of the father & mother of these two ladies.
I presume that the fullest information on this subject might be obtained from Stafford & Pulaski by the register of the land office at Richmond (as he was a citizen of Caroline) or from Wm H Buckingham by the late delegate, or from John L Pendleton by the clerk of the county court or Robert Haden by the clerk of the Sup. Court, as well as many others.
Cordially inquiring your congratulations on the success of our friends & self & expecting to see you in a few days I remain
Very sincerely your friend
Alex N. Holladay

Cumtun Va 9 th April
9-
To
Shimick Godwin Esq.
Washington City
Db.

April 8 th 1858
Dear Sir
I return to you the certificate hoping you will now find them all right. I did not get your letter for several days, after it was written otherwise would have attended to it sooner. As soon as you ascertain whether you can get anything & how much it would be pleased to hear from you
Yours Respectfully,
My Post office (Junction) is in Hanover Co. J. V. W. Wyatt

In Caroline County Court June 8 th 1846,
On the motion of John V Wyatt, Executor named in the will of Elizabeth Minor, on his taking the oath and together with W m R B Wyatt his security entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $3,200, conditioned according to law: Sealed.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 6 th day of April 1857. W m A d Scurlock A.B.

Washington, D.C. August 18 th 1857,
Sir,
About the 20 th of July the claim of Elizabeth Minor's Adm rs widow of William Minor who was a Lieut Capt & Dr Master in the Va Militia in the war of the revolution was increased, but for 6 months less as Capt & Dr than an intell ce . I informed the Clerk at the time of this fact, and stated that my friend Jos Sugar Esqr, who had examined the papers, and who was conversant with me would produce other evidence, although it was not necessary as he Mr Sugar stated to Mr Cole, there was an abundance of evidence to make it appear that Minor had served over two years, I now enclose other evidence of Minor's service, with the remark that Mr S was in no way interested in the admission of this claim, only aided me, being satisfied that what I announced was just, Hoping to be again in the city, and learning that I had not gotten what was really and readily unites with with me, and in the father

James E Heath, Esqr Commr of Pensions

prosecution of this claim, I propose to have the claim immediately examined, and I herewith enclose the new evidence alluded to.
Very Respectfully S. Gordon

Aug 19 1843
Machi- da
Chas. L. Edwards Esq. Commr. of Pensions, City of Washington D.C.

Y a S. Office. Richmond, May 17. 1823.
J. S. Edwards Esq:
Dear Sir:
Will you have the goodness to inform me the nature of the evidence upon which the widow of Virion Minor has been allowed a pension - in account of his services as a Captain and Quarter master . Some evidence has been recently adduced I presume, and it is a copy of that Testimony, or the purport of it, which I desire. Y r compliance will much oblige,
Y r Obedt S t Servt, J. H. Parker.

Winchester Va Dec 31 Jan 3 rd 43
Yours
Wm. H. Harrison
Edward Esq.
Comm ee pensions Washington

Box Green Pld. 29 th 1842
Dear Sir
Although from the evidence of a Gentleman of high respectability, I am satisfied that there is a record in some of the departments in Richmond, showing, that Virion Minor was a Lieutenant in 1775. But as you informed me that would be no testimony in your office, I must ask the favor of you (as no person can be allowed Mr. Minor) to send on to me his declaration and the testimony offered including the letters of Col. Robt. B. Corbin & the President touching the standing of the witnesses - Should it not be thought too pressing I would ask they might be sent on directly as Mr. Minor wishes to present a petition to Congress.
Very Respectfully
Wm. W. Seton

June 9. 1840.
Job Hawkins
1828
J. L. Minerva  Wall Mina
June 4
J. L. Lawarase
Pension Office
Washington -
Hon. J. Schaeffer Ch. Com. on Rev. Pen.

Comm: room 8 th of June 1840
Dear Sir,
Will you be pleased to cause an examination to be made, & ascertain whether the papers of Job Hawkins were sent to you, & whether they have been returned to the Comm: on Rev: Pensions - It is a N: York or Jersey case - I am, very truly yours John Taliaferro
J. L. Edwards -
What say you to the claim of the widow of Levi Minor, compared with L. O. Hall & many others - Don't give flesh to Vermont & all the world & give a stone to old Virginia -
Look at this case in connection S. Godwin

June 19. 1840
Free
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Pension Office
Hon. J. Tahaferno N.Y.

Washington 19 th of June 1840 -
Dear Sir,
Be pleased to take another look at the case of the widow of Division Minor - And in doing so, bear in mind, that no regular rolls, or returns were ever kept & preserved as to that service . There is, I think, in the papers documentary evidence that Minor was an Officer; and the hard proof of his service is all he ever had it in his power to offer - It is altogether a better case than Leff Hall , & as even-handed justice is what I know you aim at, I shall expect a Certificate for Mrs Minor - I am very respectfully your friend
John Taliaferro
J. L. Edwards -

A Grubb Aff c
Book of Sec y as Lit. 1775
Hon. R. M. T. Hunter Sp: Ho. Reps.

I Hensley Grubbs of the County of Hanover and State of Virginia a Revolutionary pensioner do hereby Certify that I was intimately acquainted with the late Capt Vivion Minor before and after the war of the Revolution that said Vivion very early engaged in the Army entering it as a Lieutenant I think in the minute service early in 1775 and acted in such capacity until I left here which I think was in fall 1776 I know said Minor was as a Lieutenant in actual service at least nine or twelve months I left this section & did not return till the close of the war when I got home I found that the said Vivion was called Captain but how he got the appointment or title I know not I have heard that towards the end of the war he acted sometime as Quarter Master or Commissary but can say nothing on the part of his service Given under my hand this the 22 nd day of August 1839
his Hensley X Grubbs mark
Hanover County Va To wit
On this the 22 day of August 1839 Hensley Grubbs the subscriber to the foregoing Certificate personally appeared before me and made oath in due form of law to the facts set forth in said Certificate I also Certify that said Grubbs is a very old man, that he is a pensioner and his statement is entitled to full credit and that his declaration would be accredited by those who know him Given under my hand this the day and date aforesaid
Edmund Winston J P

State of Virginia
3 Hanover County, to wit
I Philip B. Winston, Clerk of the County Court of Hanover in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Edmund Winston whose name appears within, is an acting Magistrate in and for the said County, duly commissioned and qualified as such. I also certify that his signature within, is in my opinion genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have herewith subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said County, this twenty eighth day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine.
Philip B. Winston C.H.C.

For Brander-

I James Braxton of Caroline County V a do hereby certify that I knew Ensign or Lieutenant Virion Minor of this county & that when I entered the service in the Virginia Continental line he was then in 1776 or 1777 I do not recollect now distinctly which year acting in the State or Continental line as an officer aforesaid that I was marched to the North and did not see said Minor that I now recollect till the siege at York Town V a in fall 1781 at which time said Minor was acting as commissary or quarter master Given under my hand this the 13 th day of February 1839
his James X Braxton mark
Caroline County to wit-
This day personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for said county, James Braxton the subscriber to the foregoing certificate and made oath in due form of Law to the truths of the foregoing certificate, I do also certify that said Braxton is a near neighbour of mine and from his character he has always been, his declarations are entitled to full credit. — Given under my hand this 13 th day of Feby 1839.
M c H. Jones J. P.
State of Virginia Caroline County, ss:
I John L. Pendleton Clerk of the Court of Caroline County, certify that M c H. Jones is a Magistrate in and for said County duly commissioned & qualified and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office, and subscribed my name this 13 th day of February 1839. John L. Pendleton Clk.

I hereby certify that the Journal of the Committee of Safety now in this Office, commences on the 7th. February 1776 and ends on the 5th. of July following.
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office Richmond, this 28th February 1839.
J. E. Heath and

No Mar. 19. 1839.
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To
J. L. Howard Esq.
Sir
Encl'd is an affidavit in relation to Mrs. Morris's case. Perhaps she may be able to obtain further testimony if this be not sufficient and if it be not I would be glad that the case should be kept over until the evidence is closed.
Yours respectfully
Your obedt servt
Wm H. Martin
Leigh City Va Mar. 19 th 1839.

Elizabeth Minor widow of Vivian Minor - Virginia Revolutionary Service. part of the claim allowed in the widows life time - the residue allowed the adu d in 1852 - In'wright adu d
Doc, 60 C 23879-36
Mr Cole will please send me the papers in the above case.
June 15 - 1852
H. H. - Com

Virginia,
At a Court of Monthly Sessions held for Caroline County at the Court house on Monday the 10 th day of December 1838.
The Court having examined a Certificate of Mr. R. B. Wyatt one of the Justices of the peace for this County on the Declaration of Elizabeth Minion; It is Ordered to be Certified to the War Department that they approve of said proceedings by said W m R. B. Wyatt. In Testimony whereof John S. Pendleton Clerk of the said County Court, have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and subscribed my name this 11 th day of Decem- ber 1838. John S. Pendleton Clk

Family record.

I certify that six years since, I was requested to examine in my professional capacity the papers of the late Capt Vivian Minor of this County of the County, then in the possession of his Widow Elizabeth Minor. That after the lapse of time, which has transpired, it is impossible for me to discern the said papers. But I distinctly recollect that there were several papers in her possession at that time, of the said V Minor which showed clearly that he was an Officer for the greater part of the revolutionary war, if not during the whole war in different capacities. At that time I had never turned my attention to the Laws of U. States, and Virginia on relation to Military Claims, and knew of no advantage that such papers would be to her. I further certify that Mrs Minor is a lady of the highest respectability, and that I am the fullest confided in her declaration in relation to the said papers. Given under my hand this 12 th day of Febry 1839.
Francis W. Scott
Caroline County Virginia
Personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid in Francis W Scott the subscriber to the foregoing certificate made oath in due form of law to the facts contained therein. I furthermore certify that said Scott is a Gentleman of unimpeached & unimpeachable veracity Given under my hand this the 12 th day of February 1839.
J. Woolfolk J.P.

State of Virginia
Caroline County, ss:
I John L. Pendleton Clerk of the Court of Caroline County, Certify that P. Woolfolk is a Magistrate in and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office, and subscribed my name, this 12 th day of February 1839.
John L. Pendleton Clerk of the Court of Caroline County —
J. W. Scott off
I hereby certify that Mr. Francis W. Scott whose name is appended to the certificate on the other page is a witness of the highest credibility and whose testimony may be relied upon entirely.
Feb. 16 th 1839.
R. M. T. Hunter
of House of Representatives

Rev. Mid. File 23992

To The Pension Office
Washington D.C.
Sir
Mrs Elizabeth Minor of Caroline County Va. widow of Vivian Minor, is said to have received annually a pension from the Pension Office at Washington D.C. up to the year of her death in 1846 .
Will you kindly inform me if your office has any such record? Can you tell, what command Vivian Minor belonged? also in what war was this service rendered?
I wrote the Office some time ago as to the above, but have received no reply. Hope to hear from your office at an early date.
John T. Minor
December 3 rd 1902
Eastham P.O.
Virginia

John B. Minor
To Pension Office
At Washington D.C.
Sir Mrs Elizabeth Minor of Caroline Co, Va. received annually a pension, from the Pension Office at Washington D.C. up to the year of her death, 1846.
She was the widow of Vivian Minor
Will you kindly inform me to what company he belonged?
in What war was this service rendered?
Do your records show that Mr Minor was an officer,
Hoping to hear from your Office at an early date — Very Respectfully,
John B. Minor,
Eastham P.O.
Virginia.
Octo: 31, 1902.

Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir Mrs Elizabeth Minor of Caroline Co Va the widow of Vivian Minor is said to have received annually a pension from the Pension Office at Wash- ington D. C. up to the year of her death 1846. Will you kindly in- form me if that is correct. Do your records show that Mr Vivian Minor was an officer and in what war were his services rendered?
Respectfully &c Mrs Elizabeth S. Courtney 909 E Leigh St Richmond Va March 5 th 1903 {

ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
WILSON M. FOULK, CHAIRMAN SUPERINTENDENT CITY SCHOOLS REV. JOHN MCCARTHY, SECRETARY FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NEWTON DONALDSON, D. D. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PRINCIPAL L. J. CORBLY MARSHALL COLLEGE PAUL SCOTT, ESQ. ATTORNEY.
HUNTINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
MISS LEWIS HARVEY, Librarian MISS MARIA WARE, Assistant Librarian
Huntington, W. Va. Feb. 6-1911.
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C.
Mr. Dr. Davenport.
Dear Sir:
In answer to your letter of Oct. 13th 1910 - will say - that - Capt. Vivian Minor's widow, Elizabeth Dick, drew a pension for his services in the Revolutionary War and the Pension number was 23992 - O. W. and N. Division. Capt. Minor was born in Caroline Co., Va. - Nov. the 4th 1750 and died Oct. 15th - 1798.

MRS. FRED V. THOMAS 10 EAST HANNA STREET GREENCASTLE, IND.
3/20/25
Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Should you please send me whatever record of service you have of a soldier of the Revolution, Vivian Minor , from Virginia?
I would be very grateful for any data you can send.
Sincerely
Delilah Thomas.

To the Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Sir - Will you please give me a statement of the Revolutionary History of
1. John Minor b. Nov 18. 1735 d. Mch 21 1800 x Elizabeth Cosby 2 Thomas Minor b. Aug. 5 1740 d Feb 16 1816 x Mary Dabney 3 Garrit Minor b. Mch. 14 1744 d June 25 1799 x Mary O'Ferrell 4 James Minor b Feb 18 1745 d June 9 1791 x Mary Carr 5 Dabney Minor b June 11 1749 d Nov. 7 1799 x Ann Anderson 6 Vivian Minor b Nov 4 1750 d Oct. 15 1798 x Elizabeth Dick-
Hoping you can give the desired information
I am very respectfully
John B. Minor -
Proffit P.O. Virginia
Box 82
Dec. 2 nd 1913

P.O.Box 547, Chattanooga, Tenn. Dec., 6, 1938.
Veterans Bureau, Washington, D.C.
REVOLUTIONARY WAR SECTION.
Gentlemen,
Will you please send me copies of the Pension papers of Capt. Vivian Minor (I understand that it was his widow who drew a both pension. She was Elizabeth Dick) and Capt. Daniel Coleman of Caro- line Co., Va.? And oblige,
Very truly yours,
P.T. Tong

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June 2, 1925.
Mrs. Fred V. Thomas, 10 East Hanna St. Greencastle, Ind.
Madam:
I have to advise you, that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 23992, it appears that Vivion Minor, (the son of John and Sarah Minor) was born November 4, 1750.
While living in Caroline County, Virginia, he entered the army and served from 1775, as a Lieutenant and Captain of a Minute Company in the Virginia Troops, and as a Quartermaster of the Third Virginia Regiment in General Nelson's Brigade, until after the Siege of Yorktown.
He married June 15, 1773, Barbara, (the daughter of David and Mary Crosby) she was born February 11, 1752, and died September 21, 1778.
Their children were:
George born May 1, 1774. Mary Overton " August 19, 1775. Anne " March 10, 1777, & died August 10, 1777.

Vivion Minor married at her home in Caroline County, Virginia, on March 31, 1780, Elizabeth Dick. She was born January 12, 1760 and was the daughter of the Reverend Archibald Dick, who died October 11, 1811, and his wife Susanna who died September 26, 1834.
The children of Vivion and Elizabeth Minor were:
Archibald, born May 12, 1781, died July 3, 1827. Joseph, born November 15, 1782, died September 1, 1827. Alfred, born June 1, 1784, died December 18, 1835.
Vivion Minor died September 29, 1791, and his widow Elizabeth was allowed pension on her application executed November 23, 1838, while living in Caroline County, Virginia. She died April 1, 1846.
It is stated that she was survived by two children; Matilda, the wife of Robert Coleman and Susan, the widow of William S. Wyatt and a grandchild, Eliza the wife of Edwin Hill and the daughter of Archibald Minor, deceased. The dates of births of said Matilda and Susan are not on record.
Respectfully,
WILDER S. METCALF, Commissioner.
The other people recorded on family record I did not mention as relationship was not stated.