Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 2383, John Bomar, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Bomar John
S. 2383.
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CONTENTS

Kentucky
John Bona, Sen r of Hart Co in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the comd. commanded by Captain Cobb of the regt commanded by M c Daniel in the Virginia line for 7 months 16 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 25 Dollars 10 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 day of Oct r 1833 and W m Willis Greensburg
Arrears to the 4th of Sept r 52.75
Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 Sept r 12.55
875.30
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Dan Boyd Clerk Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 4
Let to N. A. Smith 19. Sep. 1837
Duplicate Certificate issued 11 th Nov 1837 and sent to N. A. Smith — Munfordsville Ky —
Date of record...

John Boman
25375

State of Kentucky Hart County Set
On this 18 th day of May 1833 personally appeared in open court in the Hart circuit court, before the Judge thereof in court sitting John Bomar a resident citizen thereof, aged 75 years, last July, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress of the 7 th day of June 1832, That he entered the service of the united states in the american revolution as a volunteer soldier in the militia of Virginia in the month of August 1779 as well as he now recollects, under Captain, James Cobb in the Regiment commanded by Col d William M c Doniel the other company officers except Peter LeGrand who was a sergeant of the company he served in, he has forgotten the names of - when he entered the service he resided in Halifax county state of Virginia & it was in that county, that he volunteered, and rendezvous at Williamsburg Virginia. He marched on an expedition against the British in the state of Virginia from Williamsburg, he marched with the other troops to Petersburg, from thence to James Town & from thence to Hampton and from thence to Portsmouth & from thence to Norfolk, and from thence we returned to Portsmouth and was ultimately discharged at Williamsburg, Virginia, in the same year, having volunteered on this tour for three months which he served out, the time the whole time except perhaps two weeks, according to his recollection of the time he was discharged by his commanding officer & returned home but had no written discharge - He again, in March 1780 entered the service in the militia in the state aforesaid, being drafted for three months, he entered the service under the same Captain James Cobb, and in the Regiment commanded by Col d Anthony Urby - we rendezvous at Salisbury North Carolina, having passed by Guilford Courthouse shortly after the battle fought there with the British forces by the American army - when we were assembled at Salisbury our Captain Cobb resigned, and the company in which he served was put under the command of Colonel Rogers, who acted then as captain, of the company -

From Salisbury we marched to Stone, below Charleston, about 25 miles, and there he was in the action fought there, with the British, in this engagement Doct r . Urly our Lieutenant was, wounded, and afterwards died - From Stone we again returned to Salisbury and was there discharged, but had no written discharge; In this tour he served five months tho' he had only volunteered for three months -
He has no documentary evidence of his services, nor does he know, of any witness or witnesses now living by whom he can prove his services or any part thereof - He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity, or pension from the Government, except the present and declares his name is not on the pension roll of any agency, in any state in the Union -
And the said applicant in answer to the Interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, says first, that he was born in the County of King and Queen in the State of Virginia - in the year 1757 in the month of July on the last day thereof - There is a record of his age in his father's family Bible which he has often seen, but which is in the possession of one of his brothers in the State of Virginia, in the County of Halifax, and according to that record & the information obtained from his parents he is of the age above stated, - He had no written discharge from the service as he has stated but was discharged by the commanding officers of the troops with which he served.
He removed from Halifax county about 25 years since to Hardin, county Kentucky now Hart, where he still resides - & continued to reside in Halifax county Virginia from the close of the war until he removed to Kentucky & settled in Hardin county - he was acquainted with Genl. Lincoln at the Stone Battle, the french troops joined with the american forces at Salisbury, & was in the action at Stone with them, but with any of the officers he had no acquaintance - There were continental regiments also - at Stone but he knows not the number of the regiments or the officers names, - He is acquainted with many persons in his neighborhood who can speak of his character for truth & of their belief of

his services as a soldier of the Revolution Sworn Samuel Durham, John B Cobb, and William M Brown clergymen also, John Hawkins & many others - sworn to & subscribed, in open court, the date above
John Bamar his Mark
And the said court after putting the interrogatories propound- -ed by the war department certify that in the opinion of said court the applicant John Bamar sen was a soldier of the Revolution and served as he has stated & that William M Brown who has sworn to & subscribed the affidavit below is a clergyman of that John B Cobb is a man of truth and respectability and his statements on oath are entitled to credit and belief -
We William M Brown clergyman residing in Hardin county Kentucky and John B Cobb residing in Hart county Kentucky both residing in the neighbourhood of John Bamar who has made his affidavit and declaration for a pension as above stated, do certify that we are intimately acquainted with said Bamar and that we believe him to be 75 years of age as he has stated, and that he is reputed in his neigh- -bourhood where he lives, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we believe the report to be true & that he served as he has stated, sworn to and subscribed in open court in the Cl Harl circuit court, before the Judge there of this 18 th day of May 1833.
William M Brown J. B. Cobb

No 25.75
John Bomar Hart County Kentucky
from 1779 private 7 mo. 16 days.
$25 \frac{10}{100}
25,10 2510 8020 1255 1255 82.75
W. S. Willis Greensburgh Hart County Kentucky

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of John Bomar Hart County Kentucky
   Period when the service was rendered Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Vol. Aug. 1779 - 2 16 private Col. Cobb, Col. M c Daniel 75 years Halifax County Virginia Traditionary - paper correct Battle of Stone   Entered 1780 - 5 - " Col. Cobb, Col. Urby  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District, of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. ☞ This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____, who has hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services. 
 6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
 7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[g] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[h] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

March 11, 1935
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John Bomar-S.2383 BA-J/ATP
Mrs. W. A. Chandler 10 Poinsett Avenue Greenville, South Carolina
Dear Madam:
The Revolutionary War record of John Bomar which follows was obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S.2383, based upon his service in that war.
John Bomar was born the last day of July, 1757 in King and Queen County, Virginia, names of his parents not shown.
While residing in Halifax County, Virginia, he volunteered and served three months in Captain James Cobb's company, Colonel William McDaniel's Virginia regiment. He enlisted in 1779, served five months in Captain James Cobb's company, Colonel Anthony Urby's regiment and was in the battle of Stono.
He moved about 1808 from Halifax County, Virginia to Hardin County, Kentucky. He was allowed pension on his application executed May 18, 1833 at which time he was living in Hart County, Kentucky.
It is not stated whether he was ever married.
Reference was made in 1833 to a brother of the soldier, John Bomar, then living in Halifax County, Virginia, his name not given. There are no further data in this claim concerning the family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
See letter to him dated 5.3.13 he referred to as deceased

March 11, 1935
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John Bomar-S.2383 BA-J/ANP
Mrs. W. A. Chandler 10 Poinsett Avenue Greenville, South Carolina
Dear Madam:
The Revolutionary War record of John Bomar which follows was obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S.2383, based upon his service in that war.
John Bomar was born the last day of July, 1757 in King and Queen County, Virginia, names of his parents not shown.
While residing in Halifax County, Virginia, he volunteered and served three months in Captain James Cobb's company, Colonel William McDaniel's Virginia regiment. He enlisted in 1779, served five months in Captain James Cobb's company, Colonel Anthony Urby's regiment and was in the battle of Stono.
He moved about 1808 from Halifax County, Virginia to Hardin County, Kentucky. He was allowed pension on his application executed May 18, 1833 at which time he was living in Hart County, Kentucky.
It is not stated whether he was ever married.
Reference was made in 1833 to a brother of the soldier, John Bomar, then living in Halifax County, Virginia, his name not given. There are no further data in this claim concerning the family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
See letter to John Bomar S. 3513
he referred to a brother

April 28, 1939
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BA-J/MCS Robert McDowell, S.16471 John Bomar, S.2383
Mrs. Arthur Shores Spartanburg, R.#3 South Carolina
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to Revolutionary War soldiers, John Bomar, --- Finger, Paul Kisler, Robert McDowell, Robert McMillen and Daniel or Dan White.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims for pension and bounty land made to the United States and based on the military service of soldiers in this war. A careful search of the records fails to show such claims on file on account of the services of the Robert McMillen and Daniel White described by you, or of any soldiers named Paul Kisler or ---- Finger.
You are furnished herewith,, the records of the only John Bomar and Robert McDowell that are found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

April 28, 1939
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PA-J/MOS
Robert McDowell, S.16471
John Bomar, S.2383
Mrs. Arthur Shores Spartanburg, R. #3 South Carolina
Dear Madam:
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S.16471, based on the military service of Robert McDowell.
Robert McDowell was born August 6, 1761. The place of his birth and the names of his parents are not shown.
While living on South Pacolet River in Ninety-Six District, South Carolina, Robert McDowell served from sometime in 1780 until after the surrender of Cornwallis, at various times amounting to at least eleven months in all, as private under Captains Parsons, Samuel Moore and John Collins, Colonels Charles McDowell, Elijah Clarke and Shelby, and General Thomas Sumter. He was in a battle on the North Pacolet River, in the battles of Black Stocks and Cowpens, was wounded in the siege of Augusta, was also in the siege of Ninety-Six and was in a skirmish with the Tories on the Bush River.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 9, 1832, at which time he was living in DeKalb County, Georgia.
It was not shown whether Robert McDowell was related to Colonel Charles McDowell noted above. The only reference given relative to the family of Robert McDowell was that a grandson (name not stated) was living in 1857.
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The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S.2383, based on the military service of John Bomar.
John Bomar was born the last day of July, 1757, in King and Queen County, Virginia. The names of his parents are not shown.

While residing in Halifax County, Virginia, John Bomar volunteered and served two and one half months as private in Captain James Cobb's company in Colonel William McDaniel's Virginia regiment. He then re-enlisted and served five months as private in Captains James Cobb's and Rogers' companies in Colonel Anthony Urby's Virginia regiment and was in the battle of Stono.
John Bomar moved about 1808 from Halifax County, Virginia, to that part of Hardin County which was later Hart County, Kentucky.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 18, 1833, at which time he was living in Hart County, Kentucky, and he was then referred to as John Bomar, Senior.
In 1833 reference was made to a brother of John Bomar and he was then living in Halifax County, Virginia, but his name was not given. The papers in this claim contain no further data relative to the family of John Bomar.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
awt MMHF:MLB
July 17, 1930
Mr. E. B. Wood Clerk's Office Fayette County Court Fayetteville, West Virginia
Dear Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 2383, it appears that John Bomar was born the last day of July, 1757 in King and Queen County, Virginia.
While residing in Halifax County, Virginia, he enlisted and served in the Virginia Militia, as follows:-
Three months in Captain James Cobb's Company, Colonel William McDaniel's Regiment; and in 1779, five months in Captain James Cobb's Company, Colonel Anthony Urby's Regiment, and was in the battle of Stono.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 18, 1833, while a resident of Hart County, Kentucky, at which time he signed "Senior".
It is not stated whether soldier was ever married.
This is the history of the only soldier with surname Bomar, under any spelling of the name, found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

Rev. And 1812 Wars Section. AWF
July 13, 1929
Margaret A. Coleman Travelers Rest South Carolina.
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 2383, it appears that John Bomar was born the last day of July, 1757 in King and Queen County, Virginia.
While residing in Halifax County, Virginia, he enlisted and served in the Virginia Militia, as follows— Three months in Captain James Cobb's Company, Colonel William McDaniel's Regiment; and in 1778, five months in Captain James Cobb's Company, Colonel Anthony Urby's Regiment, and was in the battle of Stono.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 18, 1833, while a resident of Hart County, Kentucky at which time he signed "Senior".
It is not stated whether soldier was ever married.
Respectfully,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.
This is the list of the only soldier with surname Bomar, under any spelling of the name, found on the Rev. War. Records of this line.
He claimed that his service was from Aug 79 - Feb 80. He was in Capt of Stono - So left out date of service as Feb 79. Service was 1833.

SPARTANBURG, S. C.
Feb. 26/39
Veterans Administration Wash. D.C. A. D. Holder Dear Sir,
I certainly appreciate the information you sent me Nov. 1938.
Could you send me the fol. also?
(1) Daniel (Dan) White - lived in upper part of Spartanburg, S.C. district on South Pacolet river born about 1760 or sooner. Had a son Henry White, Esquire also another son Berry White and several other children.
also (2.3) Paul Widder and Finger who lived about the same time near

Simcolnton in Lincoln County N. Car.
4 John Boman of July 1 Harlem county Kentucky who married a Miss Burch of Halifax county. Vir John Boman was born in Halifax Essex County Vir. moved to S.C. and then to Ill. and died in Harlem county Ky, 1838. Had 9 sons & 1 daughter. Sons names John, Fielding, Edward, Bibby Wm., Booker, Armstead, Spencer & Reuben
5. Robert July 1  McDowell who came from Ireland to Penn. & thence to Spartanburg District near South Pacolet River. Had two sons Robt. & James & 5 daughters Eliz. Sarah, Jane, Nancy & Mary.
6 Robt. McMillen lived in Upper S.P. S.C. district near South Pacolet river married Susan Boman.
Any information on the service of any of these will be appreciated Yours truly P#3 Mrs. Arthur Shores

CLERK'S OFFICE
Fayette County Court
FAYETTEVILLE, W. VA.
July 5, 1930.
J. C. HURT, CLERK
J. R. GENTRY, DEPUTY E. B. WOOD, DEPUTY
Col. Earl D. Church, Commissioner of Pensions, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you be kind enough to advise me if your records of the Revolutionary War show the enlistment and service of any of the Bomar family of Essex County, Virginia, or possible of Halifax Co., Va. This name may be spelled Bomer or Bommer.
According to my information I have there were five brothers in this Bomar family, namely: William, Alexander, Peter, John and Thomas, who were about the right age to have served in the Revolution. William and John died in Halifax Co. about 1795, William died 1802, while Alexander seemed to have died in Essex Co. in 1786. Do your records show anything about their ancestors as well as their war record. Anything you may have on these will be greatly appreciated. My mother is a descendant of this family of Bomars and desires to have the records of the Revolution of her ancestors.
Yours truly,
E. B. Wood E. B. Wood, Fayetteville, W. Va.

Travelers Rest S.C. March 19, 1929
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Dear Sir,
A short time ago I wrote to the War Dept asking if there was any record of John Bomar , Revolutionary War record there. I recd a letter saying there was no record there but their record was far from complete and suggested that I write you. John Bomar was a Revolutionary soldier from Halifax Va. and if you have any record of him I shall be very grateful indeed to get it.
I am, yours, Truly, Margaret A. Coleman.

State of Kentucky County of Hart SS.
In this fourth day of November 1837, before me the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Hart personally appeared John Boman senr , who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain Cobb in the regiment commanded by Colonel Lincoln in the service of the United States, that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Kentucky, that he received a certificate of that fact under the signature and seal of the Secretary of War, which certificate on or about the 20 th of September 1836 together with his deposition in regard to his identity, and a power of attorney to Joseph Hicklin of Lexington authorising him to draw his money from the 4 th of March 1836 to the 4 th of September 1836 he sent to N. Smith of Mansfordville, who prepared said deposition and power of atty, in order that they might be sent to said Hicklin; that he has not since that time seen his certificate but is informed that it has been lost or destroyed. John his Boman mark
Sworn and subscribed to before me the day and year aforesaid
Edmond Gardner J.P.
State of Kentucky Hart County SS.
In this fourth day of November 1837, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Hart personally appeared N. Smith who on his oath states that he has been acquainted with John Boman senr for the last four years, and that he well knows him to be the same person described in the above affidavit. The said Smith further states that he has for the last three years been in the habit of preparing said Boman's deposition in relation to his identity and a power of

attorney to Joseph Hicklin of Lexington that he might draw said Bona's money; that on or about the 20 th September 1836 he received the certificate, deposition and power of atty mentioned in said Bona's affidavit as having been sent to him and forwarded them to Joseph Hicklin of Lexington, who shortly afterwards sent said certificate and said Bona's money from the 21 st March 1836 to the 24 th September 1836 back to him, that he kept said certificate in his possession until on or about the 1 st of May last when he sent it and a deposition of identity & power of atty which he had prepared up to said Bona that he might swear to subscribe and acknowledge them as the regulations of the War department require in order that he might draw his pension from the 24 th September 1836 to the 24 th March 1837
He states that he sent said certificate, deposition and power of atty last mentioned up to said Bona by John B Cobb a neighbour of said Bona's, and that said Cobb has since told him that he either lost or mislaid said certificate deposition & power of atty and that he cannot find them; R Smith further states that said Bona lives about 12 miles from Munfordville the County seat of Hart County and that on account of old age and infirmity he scarcely ever comes to town.
N. A. Smith.
Sworn & Subscribed to before me the day & year of our said Edmond Gardner J.P.
State of Kentucky, Hart County ss.
I Edmond Gardner an Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Hart certify that N. A. Smith who this day appeared before me and sworn to and subscribed the above deposition is a person of veracity. Given under my hand this 4 th day of November 1837
Edmond Gardner J.P.
The answers where the letter an and word the occur in the first line of the above certificate were made before signed. Edm d Gardner J.P.

State of Kentucky Hart County ss.
On this fourth day of November 1837 before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Hart personally appeared John B Cobb who upon his oath states that he has read the foregoing deposition of A Smith that it is true as therein stated that he received from A Smith the pension certificate, deposition and power of attorney of said Bona as stated in A Smith's deposition on or about the 1st of May last for the purpose mentioned in A Smith's deposition and that he has lost or mistaid said certificate deposition and power of attorney and cannot find any of them
J. B. Cobb
Sworn and subscribed to before me the day and year above mentioned.
Edmond Gardner J.P.
State of Kentucky Hart County ss
On this fourth day of November 1837 personally appeared before me, the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the said county of Hart, Martin H. Rye and made oath that he has been acquainted with John B Cobb who this day gave the above depo- sition for eight years that that he is a man of veracity.
Martin H. Rye
Sworn and subscribed to the day and year above written, be- fore me
Edm d Gardner J.P.
State of Kentucky Hart County ss.
I Edmond Gardner a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Hart do certify that John

Be Cobb and Martin St Lloyd who have this day sworn to & subscribed the two foregoing disposi- tions before me an man of veracity & truth. Given under my hand this 1 st day of November 1837
The word me included before signed. Edm d Gardner, P.
State of Kentucky Hart County set.
I George T Wood Clerk of the Court of Hart County certify that Edmund Gardner whose name is affixed to the foregoing affi- davit, deposition, and certificate on this sheet of paper is a chargestrate, and was at the time of signing his name thereto, in for said County of Hart duly commissi- oned and qualified according to law that the signatures thereto purporting to be his are genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 4 th day of November 1837
G. T. Wood Clerk of the Court of Hart County

Rev. Has
2383 INVALID.
File No. 2383
John Bazaar Gen. Pr. Mr. Linc
Act: June 7, 1832
Index: — Vol. 4 , Page 37
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1929- July 13- Hiss to Margaret C. Coleman. very 1930- July 18- " " Mr. E. B. Wood cont. 1930: March 11- " " Mrs. A. C. Chandler - see her letter in John Wood 5, 3613 cont. 1939. Apr. 28. Invt. to Mrs. Arthur Rhodes - ms. C. 1

11 Hunfordville Ky      June 25 To Rev J L Edwards Esq
Mr Evans
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.

Sturminster Newton 4 th Nov. 1837
J. L. Edwards Esq r
Sir,
Enclosed I send you the application of John Bonars of our County for a new cer- tificate which application I prepared in haste for him this morning I hope it will be found satisfactory. You will observe that G. T. Wood the principal clerk of our County Court has signed his name to the clerk's certificate
His name was signed to the application of Joseph Lim- berlake of Weymouth after his deputy. Mr. Limberlake's cer- tificate was duly read. The old man feels much obliged by your promptness
Respectfully yours Colt. R. L. N. Smith

Hampshireshire Eng
18 May
John Beman Protestant Clergy
253
Rev. J. S. Edwards
June 4
ms. 1. 1
33
Commissions of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Greencastle Ky May, 19 th 1833.
Dear Sir
I send you another pension declaration, when decided please inform him thereof, addressed to Mansfordville Hart County Ky, to my care - yours respectfully
Wm T. Mills
Than J L Edwards
Comm ee of Pensions -
Washington Colly D.C.

Sept 17/78 Munfordville Ky Sept.
free
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm n of Pensions Washington City D. C.

Shumfordsville Ky. 8 th Sept. 1837
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Dir.
The pension certificates of Joseph Linderlake and John Bomar Senr. of this (Hart) County have been lost or mislaid so that they can not get their money without new ones. They desire me to prefer their their application, and not being informed as to the manner in which this should be done you will very much oblige me & confer a great favour on the above named pensioners by sending me a form with the necessary instructions &c
Very Respectfully your Att. Servt
N A Smith