Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 37758, William Beale, Va.

SERVICE
Va.
Beale, William
NUMBER
S 37758
CONTENTS

Date of death not on AB
15.924 P Georgia.
William Beale of Effingham in the state of Georgia who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel 12 th Reg t of the Virginia line, for the term of Six Years
Inscribed on the Roll of Georgia at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 25 th of September 1819
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th of Nov. 1819 and sent to John S. William South Savannah Geo.
Arrears to 4th of March 1820 $ 42.63
Semi-ann. all'ce ending 5 mo. 10/31 ann. $ 42.63
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }

Case of Wm Beale Esq John P. Wilkinson Esq Savannah Georgia
Recd 14th Decr 1819
Free Admiral Hon. John C. Calhoun
Secretary for the Department of war Washington City

State of Georgia, ss
On this twenty fifth day of September, in the year one thousand eight hundred and nineteen, before me, the subscriber, one of the Justices of the Inferior Court of Chatham county, in the state aforesaid, personally appeared William Beale, aged sixty seven years, resident in Effingham county in said state, who being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war" That he the said William Beal, enlisted for the term of three years, in the year seventeen hundred & seventy six, in Winchester in Frederick county, in the state of Virginia in the company commanded by Captain Neville, in the twelfth Virginia regiment, General Scotts brigade, in the line of the on the continent of  at all times state of Virginia, and that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States until the end of the war when he was discharged from service at Charleston in South Carolina; that he was in the battles of Brandy wine, where he was wounded in the forehead, and in the battles of Germantown & Monmouth, and at the siege of Charleston. That when he

he first enlisted as aforesaid, there was no colonel, but that Captain Neville was afterwards appointed colonel of, & commanded the regiment to which the deponent was attached. And that he the deponent is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support, and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services, or his reduced circumstances except the certif- -icate herewith transmitted of Samuel Finlay major of the 1 st Virginia regiment, & the affidavit of Christopher Baillie taken before a justice of the peace of Effingham County in the state of Georgia Sworn to this 23 rd Sept. 1819. } William Beal M c Williamson J.J.B.B. }
I M c Williamson one of the Justices of the Inferior Court of Chatham County, in the state of Georgia, as aforesaid, do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said William Beal did serve in the revo- -lutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy for the term of nine months, at one time, on the continental establishment: and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken had before me to the Secretary for the

The department of war, pursuant to the directions of the afore mentioned act of Congress. I am also satisfied that he needs the assistance of his country for support. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the seal of said court, this fifth day of September in the year one thousand eight hundred and nineteen
= John P. Williamson J. J. 666.

M m Beall. 357 Georgia
19 Mar. 1821
Not Entitled -

STATE OF GEORGIA, }
Effingham COUNTY. }
ON this fifth day of March 182 1
Personally appeared in open Court, (being a COURT OF RECORD for the said County,) William Beall , aged sixty nine years—resident in Effingham County, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he has served in the Revolutionary War—That he is the same person to whom the following Certificate was originally granted, of which the following is a true copy—
“WAR DEPARTMENT, REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS,”
I CERTIFY, that in conformity with the Law of the United States of the 18th of March, 1818, William Beall late a Private in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Georgia Agency, at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the twenty fifth day of September one thousand eight hundred and Nineteen
GIVEN at the War-Office of the United States, this twenty Seventh day (November) one thousand eight hundred and Nineteen
(SIGNED,)
C Vandeventer
Actg Secretary at War.”
And I, the said William Beall doth further solemnly swear, that I was a resident Citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818—and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled “An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War,” passed on the 18th 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 subscribed.
Sworn to and Declared, on the fifth day of March 182 1 Before me,
David L. G. [unclear] J.S.C.  William Beall
Howell Hinds J.S.C. Turney Miller J.S.C. John Waldbauer J.S.C.

I, John Charles Clerk of the Inferior Court do hereby Certify, that the foregoing Oath, and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the Record of the said Court—and that I do further Certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is Three Hundred Dollars — Cents.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court, on this fifth day of March 182 1
CLERK OF THE COURT FOR THE COURT OF
J. C. Clerk
Gingham
N. B. The whole of the form prescribed—the Schedule of property—the Oath of the party—the Certificate of the Clerk, with the Seal of the Court, must be executed and done while the Court is in Session—The Declarant must also attach to the Schedule, his occupation —his ability to pursue it—the number and names of his family residing with him—their ages— and their capacity to contribute to their support—in order that the Department may be enabled to decide whether the applicant is in such indigent circumstances as to be entitled to the pension.

The following is a Schedule of the Family Property of William Beall who is from infirmity not able to Work.
  William Beall  aged  69. years    Jane Beall  aged  68. ditto    Grace Beall  do  28. do    their Child   7 months    William Beall - his Grandson -   8 years.  
200 Acres Land, valued at 60 dollars.
17 Head Cattle ————— 90. do
20 Head Hogs ————— 40. do
One Horse ————— 60. do
Household Furniture 50.
300
We are of Opinion that the amount  value of property of William Beall amounts to. Three Hundred Dollars.
David G. Gage S. J. C
Howard Hinds S. J. C
Furney Willis S. J. C
John Walchans S. J. C

May 24, 1938
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Mrs. L. G. Pugh Route # 1 Shreveport, Louisiana
WILLIAM BEALE S. 37758 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of William Beale (Beal or Beall), a pensioner of Effingham County, Georgia.
The data which follow in regard to William Beale were obtained from pension claim, S. 37758, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War. No charge is made for furnishing this report.
The date and place of birth and names of the parents of William Beale were not given.
William Beale enlisted in 1776 in Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia, served in Captain Neville's Virginia company, and in Captain Morse's company, in the Virginia regiment of Colonel Neville (formerly his captain), was in the battles of Brandywine where he was wounded in the forehead, Germantown, Monmouth and the siege of Charleston, and served until the close of the war.
A certificate of faithful service, dated July 3, 1783, was given to the soldier by Sam Finley, Major 1 st Virginia Regiment.
William Beale was allowed pension on his application executed September 25, 1819, at which time he was aged sixty-seven years and a resident of Effingham County, Georgia.
In 1821, the following were listed as the family of William Beale:
William Beale, aged sixty-nine years (the sol.) leave his name off next time. Jane Beale, aged sixty-eight years Grace Beale, aged twenty-eight years and her child aged seven months, name not stated. William Beale (soldier's grandson) aged eight years.

In order to obtain date of last payment of pension, the name and address of the person paid and possibly the date of death of William Beale, you should write to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
William Beale Certificate #15924 Issued November 27, 1819 Rate $8 per month Commenced September 25, 1819 Act 18th March, 1818 Georgia Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

M m Beale S.F. 37758 To.

I do certify that the bearer hereof, William Beale, has faithfully discharged the duty of a good Soldier, and behaved himself as an honest man, while in the Virginia Line; and is recommended as a man worthy to be admitted as a member of Society
Given at Charles Town this 3 rd day of July. 1783
Jam. M c Inty Major 8 th Virg a Reg t
To all whom it may concern

37758
Reuz INVALID.
File No. 87-75-8
William Beale
Hi Hen 100
Act: 18 th March 18 th
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Georgia — (Before me Luke Wilson a Effingham County magistrate for this county James M c Christopher Baillie who being Duly sworn with deposeth and saith that he was acquainted with M c William Beal in the service of the united states under the command of Captain Morse, in a Detachment from General Greene, detach- ment Commanded by General Wayne and one of the virginia Line and that he the said William Beall is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of his country for support and that he was a soldier in the Revolutionary war — sworn to before me this 6 th July 1819
L Wilson J.P.      Christopher Baillie

202 East Poinciana Drive, Hollywood, Birmingham, Ala., Nov. 4 th 1931
Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs; -
Will you please send me the record of William Beale of Cambridge S.C. born 1754. Was member of Capt. William Gaston's Company of Charleston S.C. organized Sept. 20 th 1775. Was granted a bounty Nov. 4 th 1788 as Revolutionary soldier - M. H. S. Pension Report of 1834 - and living in Effingham Co. Georgia. Also his father John Beale born 1730, wife Mary Ross member of Col. William Thomas Regiment - Aug. 20 th 1775 - of S.C. Reenlisted Oct. 2: 1775. Do you have names of wife and children of William Beale? If so please send them.
Sincerely (Miss) Bessie M c Callum

Shreveport, La., May 5, 1938.
Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Kindly advise if you have pension papers of one Wm. Beale , Beal or Beall, - he was given as a pensioner of the Rev. War from Effingham Co., Georgia, tho' you may have him listed as from another county of that State. I would like the information given thereon if it is of record there. Thanking you, I am,
Yours very truly,
Mrs. L. G. Pugh,
R. 1.
Mrs. L. G. Pugh.
If there is a fee for copying I'd be glad to pay it.

July 11, 1955
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WILLIAM BEALE S. 57758 BA-J/MLB
Mrs. D. B. Hollingsworth Box 275 Edgefield, South Carolina
Dear Madam:
You are furnished herein the record of William Beale, as requested in your letter of June 28. The data contained therein were obtained from the papers on file in claim for pension based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of soldier' birth and names of his parents are not shown in the claim.
William Beale enlisted in 1776 in Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia, served in Captain Neville's Virginia company and in Captain Moxley's company, in the Virginia regiment of Colonel Neville (formerly his captain), was in the battles of Brandywine where he was wounded in the forehead, Germantown, Monmouth and the siege of Charleston, and served until the close of the war.
A certificate of faithful service dated July 5, 1785, was given to the soldier by Sam Finlay, Major, 1 st Virginia Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 25, 1819, at which time he was aged sixty-seven years and a resident of Effingham County, Georgia.
In 1821, the following were listed as the family of William Beale:
Jane Beale, aged sixty-eight years Grace Beale, " twenty-eight years and her child aged seven months (name not stated) William Beale, (soldier's grandson), aged eight years.
There are no further family data.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

November 16, 1931
BA-J/MLB
Miss Bessie McCallum 202 East Poinciana Drive Hollywood Birmingham, Alabama
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of William Beale of Cambridge, South Carolina, who was born in 1754, and served in Captain William Gaston's company of Charleston, South Carolina, and who was a pensioner of Effingham County, Georgia, also the record of his father, John Beale.
The Revolutionary War records of this office do not show a claim for pension on file on account of the services of a William Beale who served in the South Carolina troops, or of his father, John Beale, born in 1730 and served in the South Carolina troops.
The pensioner of Effingham County, Georgia, served in the Virginia troops. His record as shown in the papers on file in pension claim, S. 37733, based upon his military service in that war, is as follows:
William Beale enlisted in 1776, in Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia, served in Captain Neville's Virginia company and in Captain Morse's company, in the Virginia regiment of Colonel Neville (formerly his captain), was in the battles of Brandywine where he was wounded in the forehead, Germantown, Monmouth and the siege of Charleston, and served until the close of the war.
A certificate of faithful service dated July 3, 1783, was given to the soldier by Sam Finlay, Major, 1st Virginia Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 25, 1819, at which time he was aged sixty-seven years and a resident of Effingham County, Georgia.

In 1881 the following were listed as the family of William Beale:
Jane Beale, aged sixty-eight years Grace Beale, " twenty-eight years and her child aged seven months. William Beale (soldier's grandson), aged eight years.
There are no further family data.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Assistant to Administrator