Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 36872, for Alexander Reid, Virginia

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Reid, Alexander
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No. 583. Gray- Kentucky
to Indiana Alexander Reid
of Estill Co. in the State of Kentucky who was a Sergeant in the Regiment commanded by Col. John Arbuckle of the 12 th Reg t V.A. line, for the term of 2 y rs (2 afterwards, for the 10 y rs )
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 13 th of Nov r 1819 -
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th of May 1822. and sent to Hon: J. Speed Smith H. Rep t U. S.
Arrears to 4th of March 1822. - 221. 00 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept: 1822. 40. 00 2 y rs 8 mo. 10 d ys $267.80
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818, 21 May 1822
Estill County
Letter to J. C. Secy of War June 1839
paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 th April 1837 from 1 st March 1838 to 1 st July 1838. A/gt notified 1839.
Let to J. H. Spilsbee June 1 st 40. This letter refers to det. claim Alexander Reid of Garrard Co. Ky. - Claims D. 1246 & is in that claim -
Date of death unknown
The certificate of pension was not claimed until 21 Sept 1826

State of Kentucky
Montgomery county ss
On this 13 th day of November 1819 before me the subscriber one of the judges for the state aforesaid personally appeared Alexander Reid aged about sixty four or five years who being by me first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following statement & declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late law of Congress, entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land & Naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war."
That he is a resident of Pitts County & State of Kentucky & that he was enlisted for three years at Greenbrier county in the State of Virginia in the Spring of the year 1776, as well as he now recollects, by one Capt Matthew Arbuckle and served in the company commanded by Lieut Arbuckle of the 13 th Regiment Virginia Line on Continental establishment; That shortly after his enlistment he was marched to Fort Pitt, and from thence to Fort Randolph at the Mouth of Kanawha River, where he remained until he was sent to Germantown, under Capt Andrew Wallace of the same Regiment to the 13 th Virginia Line. — and on the fourth day after he had arrived there he fought & was in the Battle of Germantown where he received a slight wound. — He continued to serve out his three years & then enlisted during the war under his S d Capt Andrew Wallace & shortly afterwards was in the Battle of Monmouth, & was in several skirmishes — as well as several other Battles & received several wounds one with a bayonet in the breast & one with a ball in the knee. — at the siege of Charleston he was taken prisoner by the British, and remained in captivity nearly a month but made his escape from them, by forcing his way through the centries, killing three or four of them.

He then came home, and made application to again join the army - but being a prisoner of war, & not exchanged - (at least he supposes that to be the reason) he was not required afterwards to be in the service.
That he is in indigent & reduced circumstances and from his wounds which in his old age are very troublesome he stands in need of the pension allowed by law. That he has no other evidence of his service, than what are herewith transmitted - as seen to before me the day above written.
E. H. Stratford Circuit Judge
Philip Hammond being first duly sworn says that in Greenbrier County in the Spring of the year 1778 he enlisted together with the above named Alexander Reid, for three years under Capt Matthew O'Callaghan of the 12 th Virginia Regiment continued afterwards, that they were marched to Fort Pitt, & thence to Fort Randolph at the mouth of Kanawha - that while at Fort Randolph, the said Reid was sent to the north, he remaining where he was - to Low his regiment in  under the company commanded by Capt Wallace - that he was a faithful soldier - & he believes an honest creditable man - That he is acquainted with circumstances tolerably well, that he has no slaves, & a small amount of personal property only - The land he has on, being of doubtful title, and it is generally supposed will in a short time be taken from him.
1778 1781

I Eli Shortridge Ludge & as agreed as certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Alexander Reid aid serve in the Revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy. For the term of nine months and at wards on the continental establishment and I now transmit the proceedings and tes- timony taken & id before me to the Sec- tary for the Department of War per ant to the direction of the aforesaid act of Congress: and it further appears to my satis- faction that the said application is in reduced circumstances & needs the aid of his country pursuant to said act
Alex r Reid - Serg. (13 Nov r 1819.) Col. the 12 th Virginia Regt. 1776-77 - 3 yrs - afterwards for the War.
on Roll - fol: 256.
Admitted
10-54-1022-
Hon: J. Skel Smith.
H. Rep.
C.M. Cog. K. S.
E Shortridge (Lead)

Kentucky State Court Montgomery Circuit
I, William Warren , clerk of the court of the circuit aforesaid, hereby certify that John Shortridge (whose name is subscribed to the within certificate) was at the date thereof duly sworn in circuits judge in and for the circuit of Montgomery, in the State aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified and as such due faith and credit is and ought to be given to all such of his official acts as meet in court of Justice as there is
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the seal of said office to be annexed hereto this 29 th day of November 1819 in the 28 th year of the Commonwealth
W. Warren clerk
Alexander Reed Exm Cy Kentucky indicted for 3 years 12/18/19 by Capt. Anthony Tennessee and Capt. Waller same day for war. The Col. James who commanded the 1st regt the rank of the Captain with the Portland South see incident see incident see incident The within proves nothing the nature proof of Genl Service in C.E. is required where the declaration is not corroborated by the roll by depositions in suit form of law. Can the Hammans agree to the affidavit seeing Genl Rucker are substantial

State of Kentucky
Still borrowing to wit
on thirty day of Febry 1822 personally appeared in open Court being a Court of record for the County of State of said (being so expressly made by the law existing said Court Alexander Reid aged forty four years resident in the County of said who being first duly sworn under ing to law, doth on his oath make the following declarative in order to obtain the provisions made by the acts & borrowings of the 18 March 1818, and the 12 of May 1820 that he the said Alexander Reid who for the term of three years in Green brier County State of Vir- ginia in the Spring of the year 1776 as was as he now recollects by Capt M c Shane & the buckle of the 12 th Virginia Regiment Virginia line on Continental establishment

12/2/1882 Commaunded by Col. Head at Fort Phil That shortly after his enlistment up on he was marched to Fort Phil and from thence to Fort Randolph at the mouth of the Kanawha River where he remained until a short time afterwards, when he was sent to Greenmountown under the command of Capt. Andrew Wallace of the same Regiment, that he was in the battle of Greenmountown where he received a slight wound and that he continued to serve in said Regiment until the end of his enlistment when he was discharged from said service in Middlebrook in the service of the military right. That after the expiration of his enlistment of, he enlisted for the war in the year 79 or 80 in the R th Virginia Regiment under the command of said Capt. Andrew Wallace, that he served in said Regi- ment and in said enlistment until the siege of Charleston where he was taken prisoner, & remained in capti- vity about a month, & then escaped from the enemy, after his return home he again made application to join his R th but was not permitted, because as in- stead, he had never been exchanged

the ... Wallows, ... ment and in ... The siege of Charleston ... taken prisoner, & remained in capti- ... ity about a month, & then escaped ... from the army, after his return home ... he again made application to join his Reg- ... but was not permitted, because as far ... as I could, he had never been ex- ... for as a prisoner of war -
Further stated that on a ... days after his enlistment as be- ... ore stated under both Re-enlist- ... He believes he was appointed ... Frank Harpoot to said Company ... and acted as such and discharged ... the service with the expiration ... of his said enlistment. He told ... first enlisted as a private - ... for the state that his discharge- ... es are now lost, and that he ... has no evidence of his said ser- ... vices except the official ... of Laurens Ward into annex- ... & transmitted, and that of ... of Hammond also into an- ... record with a statement ... before made & being entitled to ... the ...

Am in pursuance of the act passed first of May 1820. I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner as part of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the pro- visions of an act of Congress, en- titled an act to prohibit for- eign persons engaged in the land and Naval services of the United States during the Revolu- tionary War passed on the 18 th day of March 1818. and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me sub- scribed
Schedule
1. House & lot, & c. etc. 16. Hogs - at the value of $60.00
Herewith

He states that his only occupation is farming but even entirely unable to follow it from age, and from wounds received in the Peninsula battles, and around which he received in the west in the battle of New Market where he has a son living with him named John about six years of age, and a daughter aged twenty, named Anna that both of said children are able to contribute towards their own support. That his wife Rebecca aged about 70 years of age with her son is entirely helpless and unable and is not able to contribute towards her own support and that he is in such indigent circumstances as to require the assistance of his Country.
I, John H. Barnes Clerk of the Estill County Court do hereby certify that the foregoing declaration and schedule are truly copied from the records in my office and that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property of the said Reed is Sixty dollars.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court at my office in Irvine this 19 th day of February 1837.
John H. Barnes

July 17, 1936
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Mr. Walter W. Smith 524 East D Street Moscow, Idaho
ALEXANDER REID S. 36872 RA-J/MLB
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Alexander Reid, a pensioner, who was living in Lawrence County, Indiana, in 1840.
The record of Alexander Reid follows as found in the papers on file in pension claim, S. 36872, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth and names of the parents of Alexander Reid are not given.
Alexander Reid enlisted in Greenbrier County, Virginia, in the spring of 1776, served as private and orderly sergeant in Captains Matthew Arbuckle's and Andrew Wallace's companies, the 12th Virginia Regiment, was in the battles of Germantown and Monmouth, in both of which he received wounds, also in other battles and skirmishes, not designated, and was discharged after having served three years, the period for which he enlisted. He enlisted in 1779 or 1780, for the war, served in Captain Andrew Wallace's Virginia company, was captured at the siege of Charleston, detained a month and made his escape, returned home and was not recalled to the army.
The soldier was allowed pension on his application executed November 13, 1819, at which time he was aged about sixty-four years and a resident of Estill County, Kentucky, where he had lived twenty years or more. In his application for pension he signed Alexander Reid.
In 1822, the soldier was still a resident of Estill County, Kentucky, and at that time referred to his wife, Rebecca, aged fifty-two years, also to a daughter named Anne, aged about twenty years, and a son, John, aged about sixteen years. He moved about

1824 to Lawrence County, Indiana, to be near his children (their names not designated) and in 1826 his post-office address was Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of the person paid and possibly the date of death of Alexander Reid, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following:
Alexander Reid Certificate #15583 Issued May 7, 1822 Rate, $8 per month Commenced November 13, 1819 Acts March 18, 1818 and May 21, 1822 Kentucky Agency and transferred to Indiana Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ or a statement of the military history of Alexander Reid 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. S. F. 36872.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Spring, 1776 3 yrs Pri. & C Ord. Sgt Matthew Arbuckle Andrew Wallace Head Va   1779 or 1780 Andrew Wallace    was captured at the Siege of Charleston, detained a month and escaped.
Battles engaged in, wounded in battles of Germantown & Monmouth. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Enlisted in Greenbrier Co. Va. Date of application for pension, Nov. 13, 1819 His cl. was al Residence at date of application, Estill Co., Ky Age at date of application, about 64 yrs
Remarks: In 1822 his wife, Rebecca, was 52 yrs. old, and he referred to his children: Anne, aged 20, & John 16 yrs. In 1826 he was living in Lawrence Co. Ind. having moved there from Estill Co. Ky to be near his children.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO MOSCOW
June 22, 1936
Veterans Administration Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:-
I have discovered that one Alexander Reid , who was living in Lawrence Co. Ind. in 1840, a progenitor of one of my lines of ancestors, was a Revolutionary War pensioner.
Will you please give me what vital data on his family history, the Pension Records contain? I want if possible date of birth and death , date of marriage and to whom, and names of children if given in his record. Does the record show his parentage and place of birth, or entrance into the Army? Thanking you for this help on the record of our distinguished ancestor, I am.
Very Sincerely,
Walter W. Smith
Walter W. Smith 524 East D. St.

Sailors
17
NOV 20 1916

Rev. War 2 Sect
Ex. Q13
Atkins, Ks., 11/23/16
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
You will see by the enclosure that you have been referred to me as a possible means of further information regarding the men of whom I enquire.
Thanking you in advance for your courtesy in this matter, I am,
Yours sincerely,
Mrs. Gertrude Sailors.
516 Walnut St.,
Atkins, Kans.

Recd prh
Ottawa, Kans., 11/7/1916.
Military Secretary U. S. War Dept.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly inform me regarding Alexander Reed who was a sergeant in Cap. Andrew Wallace's company, 8 th Va. regiment, commanded by Col. James Wood, Revolutionary War? I wish to ascertain if possible, the year of his birth and death. The Co. muster roll for Oct. 1776 shows that he enlisted Oct. 10, 1776, but does it give his age at that time? I believe he was still in the service in Nov. 1779 but our family record stops there and I would like to find when he left the service or if he was among the killed or missing. Also is there no mention of his son, Sanders Alexander Reed (usually called Alex or Alck) who, our family record says, entered the service as a drummer boy toward the close of the war? He was very young at that time. We have no record of what regiment he was in.
Very respectfully Mrs Gertrude (Reed) Hilors. 516 Walnut St., Ottawa, Kansas.

u Edward's letter
To David Smith

War Department Pension Office April 3 rd 1820.
Sir,
Herewith inclosed is a pension certificate in favor of Philip Vannan, who served in the revolutionary war. The case of Alexander Reed is enclosed that the name of the Colonel who commanded the regiment and the rank of the applicant who served in it may be set forth in the declaration.
I have the honor to be very respectfully Yr Your obed. Servt. J. L. Edwards
Hon ble O. P. Trumble House of Representatives

January 30, 1935
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Mrs. W. R. Alexander 5125 Walnut Kansas City, Missouri
ALEXANDER REID S. 36872 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of Alexander Reed (or Reid) who served in the Revolutionary War from Virginia, received pension while a resident of Estill County, Kentucky, and in 1840 was living in Lawrence County, Indiana.
The record of Alexander Reid (as soldier signed) follows as found in pension claim, S. 36872, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of soldier's birth and names of his parents are not given.
Alexander Reid enlisted in the spring of 1776, in Greenbrier County, Virginia, served as private and orderly sergeant in Captains Matthew Arbuckle's and Andrew Wallace's companies, the 18th Virginia regiment, was in the battles of Germantown and Monmouth, in both of which he received wounds, also in other battles and skirmishes, not designated, and was discharged after having served three years, the period for which he enlisted. He enlisted in 1779 or 1780, for the war, served in Captain Andrew Wallace's Virginia company, was captured at the siege of Charleston, detained a month and made his escape, returned home and was not recalled to the army.
Alexander Reid was allowed pension on his application executed November 13, 1819, at which time he was aged about sixty-four years and a resident of Estill County, Kentucky, where he had lived twenty years or more.
Your citation in regard to pension commencing January 11, 1830, and the soldier being placed on the pension roll January 21, 1830, does not pertain to this soldier, but to another.

In 1822, the soldier was still a resident of Estill County, Kentucky, and at that time referred to his wife, Rebecca, aged fifty-two years, also to a daughter named Anne, aged about twenty years, and a son, John, aged about sixteen years. He moved about 1824 to Lawrence County, Indiana, to be near his children (their names not designated) and in 1826 his post office address was Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of the person paid and possibly the date of soldier's death, you should write to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data: Alexander Reid, Certificate # 18583, issued May 7, 1822, rate $8 per month, commenced November 13, 1819, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 21, 1822, Kentucky Agency, transferred to Indiana Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Rev.&1812 Wars Section
Mmstf See, also
February 23, 1926
Mrs. Fred Sailoss Dodge City, Kansas
Madam:
I have to advise you that in the papers on file in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 36872 of Alexander Reid, who served from Greenbrier County, Virginia and was pensioned from Estill County, Kentucky and later from Lawrence County, Indiana, the date of the death of his wife Rebecca does not appear, and there is no record of her ever having applied for a pension.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.
Alex. Reid p. 1246 was dead in 1849 - He was also of Ky. & Va., I think Widow said write as about 1848 the wife was Rebecca and she did not pay when she Mary Reid she wanted was from -

Dec. 30, 1934. 5125 Walnut Kansas City, Mo.
Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:
I wish all the information you have concerning Private Alexander Reed (or Reid) of the Vargina Line , who was placed on pension roll Jan. 21-1830. The pension was commenced on January 11, 1830. The census of Revolutionary Pensioners show him living with Alexander Mitchell in Lawrence Co., Indiana in 1840. Also that he was transferred from Estill Co. Kentucky.
Particularly I wish to know birth date, birthplace, place of enlistment and discharge. Also widows name. Any other information you have will help me.
Thanking you, I am
Yours very truly,
Mrs. W. R. Alexander

OFFICE OF AUDITOR LAWRENCE COUNTY
W. M. DENNISTON
BEDFORD, INDIANA, Sept 19 th 1919
Pension Department Washington D. C.
In reply to yours of a recent date concerning my Grand Father Alexander Reid a Revolutionary Soldier I will say; Alexander Reid was born June 11 th 1755 and enlisted in Virginia. Died December 10 th 1851 in Lawrence County Indiana. Rebecca Reid his wife lived and died near Bedford, Indiana. This information I ask is to give me membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Yours very Respectfully Mrs. Wm. M. Denniston

Rev. War Sec.
Commissioner of the Patent Office
Washington, D.C.
I am very sorry to have to inform you that the same has been rejected by the Patent Office.
I am, Sir, your obedient servant,
John D. Sleeper
John D. Sleeper
of the Patent Office, Washington, D.C.

S. F. BOWSER, President. A. Z. POLHAMUS, Genl. Manager. C. A. DUNKELBERG, Treasurer.
A. A. BOWSER, Vice President. S. B. BECHTEL, Asst Genl. Manager. H. J. GROSVENOR, Secretary.
H. M. BOWSER, 2nd Vice Pres. E. M. SAVERCOOL, Western Mgr. J. W. RUNYAN, Manager of Insurance and Safety Dept.
CABLE ADDRESS "BOWTANK"
GENERAL OFFICES, FORT WAYNE, IND.
SALES OFFICES
BOSTON NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA
ATLANTA CHICAGO ST. LOUIS TORONTO
DALLAS FORT WAYNE MINNEAPOLIS SAN FRANCISCO
H. W. BROWN, DISTRICT MANAGER 219 PEACHTREE ST.
Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 23, 1912.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:--
I would like to have you advise me from what County in Virginia Alexander Reid, or Reed, enlisted. He was in Capt. Andrew Wallace's Company, 8th Virginia Regiment.
Your early attention will be much appreciated.
Very respectfully,
(Miss) Mary L. Hendrix.
ADDRESS:
21 West Peachtree Place, Atlanta, Ga.

36872 INVALID.
Rev
File No. 36,872
Alexander Reid
Chas. Rev. Nat
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index: — Vol. 2 , Page 374
[ Arrangement of 1870. ]
1913, Jan. 2. History to Miss Mary L. Hendry. For.
1916, Dec. 13. History to Mrs. Gertrude R. Sailors. For
1919 Oct. 7 Hist. to Mrs. W. H. Denniston
1926 Feb. 23 - Mrs. Fred Sailors received late death of wife no record - 11/25/26
1928 Jan. 30 - Hist. to Mrs. W. H. Alexander - 1/2/28
1928 July 17 - Hist. to Hatter S. Smith - 1/2/28

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
June 27 th 1839,
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Alexander Reid, ————— a Pensioner on the Roll of the Indiana Agency, at the rate of eight — Dollars and ————— Cents per month  annum , under the law of the 18 th March 1818, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1838, to the 4 th Sept. 1838,
Respectfully, yours,
William B. Parsons Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Recd Sept 20. 1826 Acknowledged Sept 20 (Free) Pension Office James M. Harbough Secretary at War Washington City Dist. of Columbia  Her: Recd for transfer her certificate  Claimant Sacramento July 20/26
My dear boy with love and his reply to his mother Sacramento April 20/26

Richmond Sept. 6. 1826
Sir
In doubt you will receive the statement of Alex. Beck a pensioner upon the list of Revolutionary soldiers - I know the fact of his removal to Indiana & his former residence in this state - I also know the fact of the identical index and being placed on the pension list as his claims were presented by me to the department of war which at Washington City. Daniel Beck Esq. whose statement is annexed to that of Mr. Beck, is a gentleman of high and unquestionable standing in this place. As early attention to the matter as may be consistent with the convenience of the department will oblige me, Sir, his interested.
I have the honor to be Sir, with much respect y- obedt Servt
J. Speed

W Cook County Ill 12 Dec 1848
FREE
E. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City District of Columbia
Dec 12 1848 E. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.

War Department Pension Office R. Rath
Recd 13 Feb 1847 Alexander Reid Pensioner
Mr. Alexander Reid U. S. Pensioner. Lawrenceburg, Indiana.

Dodge City, Kansas 1/15/1926
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
I am anxious to find if possible, the date of the death of the widow of Alexander Reed who was a Revolutionary soldier. He drew a pension for his services and I thought I might find out whether or not she drew one after his death and just at what time it ceased. He died Dec 2-1847 but she was still living in Jan 1851 but there I lose track of her. I would like a copy of any data you have in the pension department concerning either Alexander Reed or his widow. Her maiden name I think was Rebecca Elizabeth Crosby but I do not know whether she used all or only a part of it - so cannot tell you how it might appear on your records.
Thanking you in advance for any information you may be able to give me, I am,
Yours truly Mrs. Fred Sailors.

State of Kentucky Madison County ss. We the undersigned that before me a person of the name in the County of Madison this day personally appeared Alexander Reid and made oath that he is the identical person named in an original pension certificate of which the accompanying is a copy
War department Pensionary claim — I certify that in conformity with the laws of the United States of the 8 th March 1818 & 1 st May 1820 Alexander Reid late a Sergeant in the army of the Revolution is inscribed on the pension list roll of the Kentucky agency at the rate of eight Dollars per month to commence on the 13 th November 1819 —
Given at the War- office of the United States this 7 th day of May 1822. J. G. Calhoun Secretary of War.
That he served in Capt. Mathews Arkansas company 12 th Virginia Regiment — at the time he was in the service of the United States.

As stated in letter that said Original Certificate has been lost or mislaid so that he cannot obtain proof thereof that he no longer lives where it is - Said affiant said further as his father Andrew that he is the last person who formerly belonged to the company col- onized by base Matthews & Stock Co in the 12 th Virginia Regiment com- manded by Col. head in the Service of the United States - That his name was placed on the pension list as roll of the State of Kentucky, from which he removed about two years since to Lawrence- County State of Indiana where he now resides & intends to remain further his pension to be then pay- able in future & that a copy of his original certificate may be then awarded to him - He states that his reasons for removing to said Lawrence County were to live with his children who had removed there & that he might be the better enabled to provide for his own support & that of his wife - He states that previous to his removal to Indiana he resided in Pike County - Kentucky, where he

had resided for twenty years or more. Sworn & subscribed to Alexander Reid before me a Justice of the peace for the County of Madison aforesaid this 5 th day of September 1826.  Joseph Furney J.P. 
State of Kentucky Madison County, set
On this 5 th day of September 1826 before me the Subscriber a Justice of the peace for the said County of Madison personally appeared Daniel Brock Reid who on his oath declares that he has been personally acquainted with Alexander Reid who has sub- scribed & sworn to the foregoing statement & affidavit for 10 years past that he knows him to be a Redoubled Prisoner & the identical person named in an original prison certificate of which there is in the foregoing statement of said Reid a copy - That said Reid is the identical person, which he represents himself

to be in his forgoing affidavit that - ment - that said Reeds original Certificate was placed by him in the hand of this affiant with a view to aid him in receiving his pension together with a power of attorney - that said certificate has been lost or mislaid by this affiant - that he has now no knowledge of the same - that he knows said Reeds commonly in Madison County Kentucky - I now reside in Lawrence County, Indiana
Subscribed & sworn to before Daniel Mee in a justice of the peace for the County of Madison Kentucky on this 5 th Sept r 1820. & I certify that said affiant Daniel Mee is a person of veracity & a creditable witness on oath
Joseph Turner J.P.
State of Kentucky Madison County ss
I David Irvine Clerk of the Court for the County of Madison aforesaid do hereby certify that Joseph Turner was at the date of the forgoing affidavit & statements of Alexander Reed & Daniel Mee & still is an justice of the peace for & in the County of Madison aforesaid That said Joseph Turners signature to said affidavits are genuine - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of my said office this 5 th day of September 1820
David Irvine Clerk

State of Kentucky
State bounty for
This day personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for the county of Lawrence Ward aged about seventy two years, who being first duly sworn according to law deposits and states that that he was a soldier in the Revolution & well knew Alexander Reid now a citizen of State bounty law today and the same person who has this day sworn to his state- ments in the State bounty Court for the purpose of obtaining the provision of the act of Con- gress to provide for certain re- voluntary soldiers. That he knew the said Alexander Reid in the Revolutionary War. That he was with him under Capt. Matthew or Bracken of the 12 th Virginia Regiment on several occasions established, that said in- dividual was in 1776 or 77 that his acquaintance with said Reid continued during the whole time of their years, which

was the time for which said Reid enlisted. That he believes and feels entirely confident said Reid was ordered by Scary into the Quorum of United Company and that the undersigned advised that he well knows the said Reid was honorably discharged from the 12 th Reg t of Va. at Middlebrook in the Jan y - and tho' knows in the said Reid afterwards enlisted for during the war in the same Virginia Regiment under Capt Wallace -
That he knows the said Alexander Reid to be the identical person who served in the Revolu- tionary War as before stated. And I certify that the said Law- rence Reid is a man of credibility upon oath - and further state that he well knows the above named Alexander Reid served under the undersigned first state the whole time three years - Given under my hand this 19 th day of Feb y , - 1822
Louis Moore J.

State of Kentucky ss. act of 1822
In testimony that the within written Lewis Moore was a Magistrate authorized to administer oaths and take acknowledgements in the State of Kentucky at the within date and that his name here subscribed appears to be his usual signature I have hereunto affixed the County seal and subscribed my
name and quality at Louisville this 19th day of February 1822
John H. Barnes Clerk of the County Court of Boyle County