Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 9713, Basil Bron, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Brown, Basil Bazel or
S. 97/3
CONTENTS
carded
None of [illegible] [illegible] was in Pa. therein 1878

From Virginia To Pennsylvania
Barzel Brown, Private Capt. Rogers Pa. company of the No. States Infantry Rifles
Ratio of disability, Two Thirds,
Date of discharge
Inscribed on the roll of Virginia at 5 33 1/3 dollars per month, to commence on the 24 th April, 1816,
Certificate of pension issued the 31 st of Decem 18 and sent to Hon. A. Stewart, H. Reps.
Amount to 4th
Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th March, 1825, $32.
at 50 cts per mile (En D)
Respecting ap n for transfer, see letter to Hon. A. Stewart H. R. 26 th April 1828.
Transferred to Pennsylvania 21 May 1828 from the 4 March 1828 motion to the Hon. A. Stewart H. Reps. 1828 to the Hon. A. Stewart
See letter to Agent Richmond Va to Hon. A. Stewart H. R. Jan 21 1829

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
County of Fayette and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania } ss.
ON this 12 th day of May , 1828, before me, the Subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, for the said County of Fayette personally appeared Basil Brown
who, on his Oath, declares that he is the same Person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain David Rodgers in the Regiment commanded by Colonel David Rodgers , then acting as Captain in the Service of the United States; that his Name was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of Virginia  * from whence he has lately removed ; that he now resides in the State [District, or Territory,] of Pennsylvania where he intends to remain, and wishes his Pension to be there payable, in future; and that his reasons for removing to the State of  His residence has always been, and still is, in the State of Pennsylvania, but when he was in the service of the United States, that part of Pennsylvania where he now resides was claimed by Virginia that on running the line between the two States Fayette and two other counties fell into Pennsylvania. Sworn and subscribed to, before } me, the Day and Year aforesaid. }
A. H. H. Lee
Basil Brown
NOTES.
The Oath to be taken before a duly qualified Magistrate, whose official Character and Signature must be proved by the Certificate of the proper Officer, under his Seal of Office, setting forth that the Person taking the Testimony is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
The Pensioner's oath must be supported by the evidence of another person as to identity. The witness must swear that he well knows the person who has taken the above oath to be the same person described therein, and no other than the identical person to whom the pension was originally granted. The magistrate must certify that the witness is a person of veracity. The witness's affidavit must be authenticated in the manner above described.
* Let the facts be set forth in the affidavit as they really are with respect to residence & without regard to strict forms.

I do make oath that I well know the person who has taken the forgoing oath to be the same person described therein, and no other than the identical person to whom the pension was originally granted. —
Rob t Clarke
Scorning the above witness, to be a person of veracity, — A. Nathan Isler
Fayette County ss
I Do hereby certify that the above named — Nathaniel Isler before whom the within affidavit was made was at the date thereof and still is an acting justice of the peace in and for Fayette county to all whose official acts full faith and credit are justly due Witness my hand and seal of office this 14 th May 1828
James Todd Prothon ry

1 1812 tion
May 18, 1929
Mr. Thomas E. Cassidy Box 420 New Rochelle, New York
Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.9713, it appears that Basil Brown, Junior, a private under Colonel David Rogers was disabled in the service in the State of Virginia, October 4, 1779.
He was allowed pension from January 1, 1786, on account of disability, the nature of which is not shown.
In 1828, he stated that at enlistment he resided in Fayette County, Virginia, which afterwards became a part of Pennsylvania, and that he had always lived in the same place.
There are no data concerning his family.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

December 9, 1930
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section MCS:MLB aw
Mrs. R. P. Carder 713 East H Street Ontario, California
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 9713, that Basil Brown , Junior, a private under Colonel David Rogers, was disabled in the service in the State of Virginia, October 4, 1779.
He was allowed pension from January 1, 1786, on account of disability, the nature of which is not shown.
In 1828 he stated that at enlistment he resided in Fayette County, Virginia, which afterwards became a part of Pennsylvania, and that he had always lived in the same place.
There are no data concerning his family.
The above noted is the history of the only soldier by the name of Basil Brown (searched under all spellings of the name), who served with the Virginia troops, that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
No charge is made and one dollar ($1.00), the amount of your enclosure, will be refunded in due time.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

Rev. an. Wars Sec MBE/eel
February 26, 1913.
Hon. Joseph Taggart, House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Taggart:
In response to your letter dated the twenty-sixth and received the twenty-seventh instant, I have the honor to advise you that the papers in claim Sur. File No. 9,713, Rev. War, show that Basil Brown Jr. a private under Colonel David Rogers, was disabled in the service of the state of Virginia, October 4, 1779, and was allowed pension at twelve pounds yearly, from January 1, 1786, and $5.33 1/3, per month from April 24, 1816.
In 1828, he stated that at enlistment he resided in Fayette County, Virginia, which afterwards became a part of Pennsylvania, and that he had always resided in the same place.
There is no family data on file. The name "Bazel" and service "U. S. Infantry" appear to be erroneous.
Very respectfully,
J. L. Davenport
Commissioner.

713 East "H" St. Ontario, Calif. Oct. 20 - 1930
Dept. of Interior, Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C.
cash - $1 00
My dear Sirs:
Will you kindly send me a copy of application for pension of Bazil or Bazel or Bazula Brown who served in the Revolution in Va. and moved to Shelby Co. Ky. He was my ancestor
Yours truly Mrs. R. P. Carder

BOX 420.NEW ROCHELLE.N.Y..
3/22/1930
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions:- Dear Sir:-
Der
What records have you on Lt. Isaac Collyer of Marblehead, Mass, who served in Capt. John Selmon's company with the eight months men at the Siege of Boston in 1775. I have reason to think he was the Lt. of Col. David Rogers' Escort, 1778-1779 ???
Re your recent letter, I will have a correspondent in your City examine and compare the two documents on Basil Brown before ordering copies of Either. Mr. Edmund Hayes Bell, will be in to see them shortly. Very truly yours
Thomas E. Cassidy Thomas E. Cassidy

5-10-'27
Dear Comm. Pensions;—
Hum Sir! — Enclosed will supplement my recent letter on Basil Brown etc. — One of the Enants of Col. David Rogers & land from New Orleans 1778 — A member of Lt. Isaac Collyer Co. of 28 men raised 1775 in the Redstone Country, (Fayette Co.) — Pa — Va — Box 420 New Rochelle, N.Y. Really J. E. Clancy

5-6-29
Wm. Com. of Review
Dear Sir:—
Please mail me at your early convenience the data asked on other side
Really —
Miss E. Louise Box H20 New Rochelle N.Y.

2
Basel Brown (Fayette Co.) Va — Pa —
(Grey of War 1835 — Penn. 2 — 7)
Member of Col. Pound Rogers Escort to New Orleans & return 1778 — 9 — Captured Oct. 4, 1779 at Rogers Defeat —
Wanted the data his Petition discloses an alliance formed with Col Rogers — 1775 — 9 +

JOSEPH TAGGART 2 ND KANSAS DIST.
House of Representatives U. S. Washington, D. C.
February 26, 1913.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I will esteem it a favor if you will give me the information requested in the enclosed letter with reference to Basil Brown. I am anxious to find out what county in Maryland he lived in when he enlisted. As stated in my letter to the Adjutant General he is simply indicated in the old pension records I think in 1835 as "U. S. Infantry", and his name is spelled "Bazel".
Please return the enclosed letter with your reply.
Yours truly,
Joseph Taggart M.C. 2nd Kansas District.
(Encl.)

Printer & Stationer, Milwaukee
ROOMS OF State Historical Society OF WISCONSIN.
ADDRESS. L.C. DRAPER, Corresp. Sec'y of D.S. DURRIE, Librarian
Madison Aug. 7 th 1876.
Hon. J.A. Bunker, Or Assistant Comr. Pension. My Dear Sir:
Basil Brown, of Hayette Co. Penn a , was, I believe, a pensioner either under the act of 1818 (he was badly wounded in the Revolution) or the act of 1832 - I lived till abt. 1837.
I very much wish a copy of his pension declaration - to serve the historical use I wish it for especially I ought to have it in

hand within ten days or two weeks - though possibly later might do. I am now writing up the closing chapter of a work on border history - all the other part having been sent to the publisher; this closing chapter relates to Col. Rose's defeat in 1879, just above where Cincinnati now is - I Brown was a prominent actor, & I dare say the only one who survived to enjoy a pension.
If your records show when he died, please add the date.
Very truly Yours, Sigman C. Draper

1913 Feby. 28. History to Hon. Joseph Taggart
1929 May 18, Hist to Mr. Thomas E. Cassidy, M.E.E.
1929 Sept. 30 - Thos. E. Cassidy add. Cost of pleads - MMV F.
1930 Dec 9 hist. to Mrs. P.P. Carder, Fin. Div. notified to be refunded. ucs
Reuben
9713
INVALID.
File No. 9713
Bazel Brown
Prin. W. S. Redjart
Act: Mil. Est.
Index: — Vol. 1 , Page 46
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Fayette County Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
to wit: Seal
Seal Basil Brown came Before me one of the Justices of the peace in and for Fayette County Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and after Being Sworne as the Law Directs Sayeth that he is the same Basil Brown that is mentioned in the original Certificate which he held in his hand and that he is entitled to Twelve Pounds yearly Given under my hand and Seal this 20 th Day of December 1824
Michael Gower
Basil Brown

I certify that Michael Sowers Esq. a justice of the Peace in Fayette County Pa. is duly commissioned and qualified as such Dec 29. 1824
A. Stewart
B. Brown affidavit

I do with the advice of the Council, hereby certify that Bazell Brown J r late a private under Colonel David Rogers was disabled in the service of the State of Virginia the 4 th October 1779; and that he is allowed the sum of twelve pounds yearly from the first day of January, One Thousand seven hundred and eighty six.
Given under my hand as Governor of the Commonwealth at Richmond this 28 th day of July 1789. (Signed)
Meriwether Randolph
A true copy of the Original Certificate.
Given under my hand as Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia at Richmond this 29 th day of January 1806.
Wm. Cabell
The above pension appears to be paid up to the 4 th Sep r 1805
1808 Dec r 14. Paid Twelve Months Pension from Sep r 1807 to September 1808. Thos. Taylor

Sir
You will oblige me by having Mr Brown's papers duly authenticated & return'd to me as soon as convenient -
You will, I presume, understand from his letter what he wants better than I can tell you
Yrs respectfully
A Stewart
Dec 29. 1824
J. L. Paine and Esq Pension Office