Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 4,897, William Bishop, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Bishop, William Winney
N. 4,897
CONTENTS

5315
Virginia
William Bishop
of County of Surry in the State of Virginia who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Tabb of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Virginia line for 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 20 Dollars _____ Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of Feb y 1833 and sent to Hon. J. Y. Mason Sec. of War.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 - $30.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 March 1833, 10.00 $40.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Book 2
Daniel Boyd Clerk Vol. 7 Page 124
see letter to G. E. Harrison Aug. 20. 1834 do. to P. Agt. & Hon. J. Y. Mason June 23. 1836 -

from 1781 pri- bate 6 months #20.
Hon. Mr. Mason H.R.
New York Mason B.R.

State of Virginia - County of Surry ss. the aged 71 years. On this day Nov 26 1832 William Bishop personally appeared before the
Justices of the County Court of Surry being a Court of Record 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 act of Congress passed 7th June 1832. That he was drafted in the service of the United States in the year 1781 and went to Goochland Court House where he was put in the Company of Capt. Tabb who was in command in the Virginia State Regiment that he staid there a while and went from thence York and was in Williams Williamsburg in the Hospital when York Town the British Army surrendered at York Town but soon after joined his company and went again to York soon after his surrender the surrender of the British Army from thence he went to Portsmouth where he was discharged which discharge he has now in possession signed by Capt. Thos. Aristed Command of the Va. Regt at Portsmouth Va. and that he relies on this discharge as sufficient evidence to entitle him to a pension He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and he declares

that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State
Sworn to and subscribed The day and year aforesaid
Wm his Bishop mark
and The said Court do hereby declare Their opinion that the above mentioned applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states.
I Walter S. Booth Clerk of the Court of Surry County in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Bishop for a pension. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 26 th day of November 1832.
Walter S. Booth clk

Margaret Winney Bish widow of William va Bishop who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars 00.
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th day of April 1848 and sent to
John Mann Petersburgh va.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act Ju 29, 1848, Page 121. Vol. a (32)

101 100 2 151 3 126 4 172 5 159 6 120 9 100
✓

State of Virginia, County of Surry, ss.
On this eighth day of February 1842 before J. Fletcher a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Mrs Winney Bishop, a resident of the County aforesaid aged eighty years, who first being duly sworn, according to law doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed,
That she is the widow of William Bishop deceased, who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, in the county of Surry, at the rate of Twenty Dollars per annum, which he continued to draw until his death, which took place on the 27th day of April 1837, and that she was married to the said William Bishop, in the county of Surry and State of Virginia on the tenth day of September Seventeen hundred and ninety, six (1796), and that she is still a widow.
Winney Bishop
Sworn to and subscribed, this 18th day of December, 1842, before me. J. Fletcher J. Peace.
I furthermore certify that Mrs Winney Bishop, above named is the widow of William Bishop deceased, who was an old Revolutionary Soldier, and lived in the county of Surry, and that he was I believe a Pensioner of the United States. Given under my hand this the day and year last above mentioned
J. Fletcher J. Peace.
I further certify that John Bishop and Sarah Hollingsworth two aged and respectable persons appeared before me in my Court aforesaid and made oath that Winney Bishop the widow of W m Bishop did marry the said William in the year 1796. Given under my hand this the day and year last above mentioned
J. Fletcher (J. Peace)

Virginia: Surry County ss. William D Underwood Clerk of the County Court of Surry and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that James J Parker esquire, whose hand and seal is affixed to the foregoing Certificates relating to Winney Bishop is a magistrate of the County of Surry and that due faith and credit ought to be paid to all his acts and deeds as such.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of my Office to be hereunto affixed this 11th day of March in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty, and in the 74th year of the Com- =monwealth.
Wm D Underwood

Know all men by these presents that we William Bishop and Benjamin Williams are held and firmly bound unto his excellency Rev. Brook: Edge Governor or chief magistrate for the time being and his successors in the just and full sum of fifty pounds to which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves our heirs, Executors &c. Jointly and severally firmly by these presents. Sealed with our Seals and dated this Seventh day of September one thousand Seven hundred and ninety Six.
The conditions of the above obligation is such that whereas there is a marriage shortly inten- ded to be had and Solemnized between the above named William Bishop and Winifred Williams (Spinster) now if there should be no lawful cause whereby the said marriage should not be had then the above obligation to be void or else to remain in full force and virtue.
Signed and Delivered in presence of Peter Williams his Mark William x Bishop Seal his Mark Benjamin x Williams Seal
State of Virginia
County of Prince George to wit:
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair and legible figures as follows, September 7 th

1796 th I also certify that I have diligently searched but in vain for the certificate of the Minister who married them
In testimony whereof, I have hereto signed my name, and and affixed the seal of Prince George County Court, this 6 th day of May 1854.
Robt Gilliam clk
State of Virginia
County of Prince George Court
This day Robert Gilliam the Clerk of the County aforesaid appeared before me R. G. Duvall a Justice in said Court, and made oath that the foregoing certificate by him subscribed, contains the truth. Given under my hand this 10 th day of May 1854.
R. G. Duvall J.P.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
AWF:MLB
July 28, 1930
Mrs. Carrie P. Cozart 322 South Main Street Harrisburg, Illinois
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 4897 , that William Bishop enlisted in 1781 and served as a private in Captain Tabb's Virginia Company and was discharged by Captain Thomas Armisted, March 5, 1782, having served six months.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 26, 1832, at which time he was living in Surry County, Virginia, and was aged seventy-one years.
He died April 27, 1839, in Prince George County, Virginia.
The soldier married September 10, 1796, in Surry or Prince George County, Virginia, Miss Winney or Winifred Williams.
She was allowed pension on her application executed February 18, 1850, at which time she was eighty years of age and a resident of Surry County, Virginia.
In 1855 she was living in Prince George County, Virginia, with Uriah Williamson who married their daughter Mary in 1825. Another daughter, Parmelia Bailey, lived in Prince George County, Virginia, in 1855.
There are no further family data.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

Key
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 4897
Winney Bishop Widow William Bishop Per Rev. Wm
Act: July 29 1848
Index:—Vol. 64 , Page 62
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1919 Feb 9. History to Mrs. Ella B. Ransom of 177 Burns Ave. Ypsilanti, Mich. (see her letter in Old Man Burial File 10375 Wm. Bishop, Mar 1872) and 1930 July 28. H. H. to Mrs. Carrie P. Cogswell
Ms. 1357 Bishop Let to J. G. Berrett Sept 6/50 vr
Let W. L. Watkins, May 18/52
act 29 July 1848

Pension Office, May 15/54.
Sir. 820 20 56
Please certify the date of death of within named pensioners
Very respectfully Yrs Off. Secy.
J. C. C. Chief Clerk
H. Best Esq., Auditor, Treasy. Depart.
William Bishop Act 1832 $20 per annum, Paid to 4 Sept 1836.
F. Brant Auditor
Leahy

William Bishop a soldier in the Virginia state Regiment having served in the said Regiment six months according to law is hereby Discharged - General Portsmouth this 15 th of March 1862
Out of W. Bishop one hundred one hundred & one dollars.
W. Smith Col. Comd. Regt.
For General Right Genl. Discharge.

Declaration of Winney Bishop.

State of Virginia County of Prince George } 355
On this 4 th day of May in the year of Our Lord One thousand eight hundred and fifty four personally appeared before me John C. Bunton a justice of the peace in and for the county of Prince George, in the state of Virginia, Winney Bishop aged Eighty three years, who being duly sworn doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress, passed 29 th July 1848: That she is the widow of William Bishop who was a private in the Virginia Militia in the Revolutionary war, but in what company or regiment she does not know - That he was a pensioner of the United States up to the time of his death and that his rank and services will appear from the papers in the proper Department which were filed by him to enable him to obtain his pension. That from the best information she can obtain and according to the best of her knowledge and belief her said husband was placed on the pension roll on or about the 7 th February 1833 and his pension commenced on or about the 4 th of March 1831.
She further declares that she was married to the said William Bishop on the day of November in the year seventeen hundred and ninety six in the said county of Prince George by one Beverley Booth a Baptist preacher - that she was not married to her said husband prior to his leaving the service, but that the marriage took place previous to the

second of January eighteen hundred, viz, at the time above stated. She further declares that she is now a widow and has always remained so since the death of her said husband and that she is a resident of the said County of Prince George. That her husband, the said William Bishop died in the said County of Prince George on or about the 27 th day of April 1839, and that she has never before made application for a pension. She further declares that she resides about fifteen miles from the Court House of said County of Prince George and that she is prevented by old age and bodily infirmity from travelling to said Court House to make her declaration before the Court - That her name before her said marriage was Winney Williams.
Winney her Bishop mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me. And I certify that I am personally acquainted with the affiant Winney Bishop and know that she is prevented by old age and bodily infirmity from travelling to the Court House of Prince George County, in the state of Virginia, to make her declaration before Court
John C Burrow J.P.
State of Virginia } County of Prince George } 55
I, Robert Gilliam, Clerk of the County Court of Prince George County in the state of Virginia (which is a court of record) do hereby certify that John C Burrow whose genuine signature is affixed

to the certificate to the foregoing declaration is, and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Prince George in the state of Virginia duly elected and qualified according to law. In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and the seal of said Court this sixth day of May A D 1854, in the 78 th year of Our Independence.
William A. H.

Winney Bishop
Presented by John Mason February 17 th

State of Virginia, County of Prince George, towit: On this 27 th day of March One thousand eight hundred and fifty five, personally appeared before me, a justice of the peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, Winney Bishop, aged eighty four years, a resident of the County of Prince George, in the State of Virginia, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that in the declaration that was prepared by M c S Watkins Esqr., for her, in 1854, to enable her to obtain the pension to which she was entitled, as the widow of William Bishop, a revolutionary pensioner, it was stated she had never before applied for pension; when in fact, she did, in 1830, employ M c Joseph Algernon Graves of Surry County, to prosecute her claim, but never having received anything, she concluded that M c Graves had abandoned her claim. She further declares that she was married to William Bishop on the 10 th day of September 1796 and so in- formed M c Watkins, but in preparing the declara- tion he wrote November instead of September. She further declares that her husband died on the 27 day of April  March 1839 Winney Bishop mark
We Uriah Williamson and Pamela Bailey residents of the County of Prince George, in the State of Virginia, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Winney Bishop in our presence, and that from our own knowledge, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be. And the affiant Uriah Williamson further declares

that in the year 1825 he married Mary Bishop the daughter of William Bishop, a revolutionary pensioner, that William Bishop died about the 27 day of April 1839 leaving a widow named Winny, who is now living, in the County of Prince George in the same house with myself, that a short time after the death of William Bishop he purchased his farm and have been living there ever since. And the affiant Pamela Bailey further declares that she is the daughter of William Bishop, who was a revolutionary pensioner, that she knew that her father drew pension from the Government and that her mother Winny Bishop, is the widow of that identical William Bishop. And we further declare that we have no interest in this claim.
Uriah Williamson Pamela for Bailey mark
The foregoing declaration of Winny Bishop and affidavit of Uriah Williamson and Pamela Bailey were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written: and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons: that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
John G. Burrow J.P.

State of Virginia County of Prince George Co. County of April 2 nd
I W m B Boyd deputy of H enry Parkham Clerk of the County Court of Prince George County, in the state of Virginia, do hereby certify that John G o Brown whose genuine sig- nature appears to the certificate to the annexed declaration and affidavit, is and was at the time of signing the same, a justice of the peace in and for the said County duly elected and qualified as such the same appearing from the records of the said Court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this 12 th day of April - 1855 W m B Boyd, D.C.

State of Virginia County of Prince George } ss
On this 4 day of May AD 1854, personally appeared before me John C. Burrow a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid in the state aforesaid. Henry Hollingsworth and Sarah Hollingsworth who being duly sworn do on their oaths, declare and say as follows. The said Sarah Hollingsworth declares that she is intimately acquainted with Winney Bishop the widow of William Bishop who was a revolutionary soldier and was present at the marriage of the said Winney with the said William and she knows that they were married by Beverley Booth a Baptist preacher in the County of Prince George, in the state of Virginia, on the 10 th day of November Seventeen hundred and ninety six - that she knew the said Winney before her said marriage and that her maiden name was Winney Williams and that she has never married since his death but is still a widow. And the said Henry Hollingsworth declares and swears that he well knew William Bishop who was a revolutionary soldier and also his widow Winney Bishop, that he was a near neighbor to them before said Williams death and that he was present when the said William Bishop died and knows that he died about 27 th April 1839 and he also knows that the said Winney has never married again since the death of said William Bishop but is still a widow.

Henry Hollingsworth mark Sarah Hollingsworth mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me. And I certify that I well know both the said Henry Hollingsworth and the said Sarah Hollingsworth and in my opinion they are credible witnesses and ought to be believed
John C. Burrow J.P.
State of Virginia County of Prince George } ss
I, Robert Gilliam Clerk of the County Court of Prince George County in the state of Virginia (which is a court of record) do hereby certify that John C. Burrow whose genuine signature is affixed to the certificate to the foregoing affidavit, is and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Prince George in the state of Virginia, duly elected and qualified according to law. In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and the seal of said Court this 11 th day of May A.D. 1854 in the 78 th year of Our Independence
Robert Gilliam clerk

Brief in the case of Winney Bishop Widow of William Prince Geo County and State of VA act July 29 1848
Claim, ("original," or "for increase" )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Her husband was pensioned under the act of June 7 1832, at $20, a year, (service shown in his papers) Necessary to be proved in her case; Date of marriage before 1800, which is shown by Public Record to have occurred in 1796, Her identity as the (If for increase.) Widow  Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what? Of the pensioner and the date of his death, which facts are established upon the testimony of John Bishop, Sarah Hollingshead, Sarah Williamson, Pamela Beiley and Henry Hollingshead - all properly certified
Name and residence of Agent John Mann Esq Petersburg VA
Thornton Riplett Examining Clerk.

Winney Bishop Widow of William Prince George Co. Va adm? July 29 1848 6 mos pri $20 per annum from 4 March 1848,
Cert To John Mann Esq Petersburg Va

No 1359
Minny Phelps widow of William la
Act 29 July 1845.
J. A. Phelps Present

Washington 31 st Aug 1880
Honorable James L. Edwards Comm: of Pensions
Sir:
I have the honor to enclose herewith Mrs Winney Bishop's declaration for pension under the act of 2 nd February 1848
I am
With great respect y r off. Servt
James G. Bennett

Commissaire of Pensins Washington City

Petersburg Va. May 11 th 1854
Sir.
Enclosed you will receive the papers of Mr Winney Bishop claiming a pension
Very respectfully, W. L. Watkins
To The Comm r of Pensions. Washington City.

Wenney Bishop, wid of William Prince George Co Virginia
Act. 29 th July 1848
Married in November 1796 - Certificate Copy of marriage Bond and bond affd bond returned husband died 27 April 1839.
Pays widow. Certificate to
M c L. A. ...
Petersburg, VA

Wm Bishop b d 27 Apr 1839 Winney Bishop S m d 1796
John Bishop, Sarah Hollingshead with Williamson & Pamela Bailey, Henry Hollingshead

Petersburg April 14 th 1855
Dear Sir:
On the 18 th day of May last you wrote to W m L Watkins Esq r . of this City, informing him that the claim of Winny Bishop widow of W m Bishop, a deceased Revolutionary pensioner, had been suspended in consequence of some discrepancies between the declaration sent by him and one filed in 1850, and requiring proof that the applicant is the widow of the pensioner. Mr Watkins declined having anything more to do with the case and Mrs Bishop has employed me to attend to it further, enclosed I send you evidence that I hope will prove satisfactory.
Respectfully, Yours &c John Mann
L P Waldo Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.

LAW OFFICES KANE, SCOTT AND KANE VINE AT LOCUST STREET HARRISBURG, ILLINOIS
June 9th 1930.
W. C. KANE MABEL SCOTT JOHN R. KANE KATHERINE BELT
United States Pension Department, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:--
I should like if possible to obtain war record of John Stiff, 5th Va. Reg. Revolutionary War. Received Bounty Warrant, but unable to say whether he received a pension or not. If possible to find through your record whether this soldier is buried in either Gallatin or Saline County, Illinois. (Saline was formerly a part of Gallatin), Whether married at time of receiving Bounty, and wife's name.
Thanking you in advance for any information you may be able to furnish me, I am,
Very respectfully,
Barrie P. Cozart
Address: Mrs. Sam R. Cozart, 522 South Main St. Harrisburg, Illinois.

LAW OFFICES KANE, SCOTT AND KANE VINE AT LOCUST STREET HARRISBURG, ILLINOIS
June 16th 1930.
W. C. KANE MABEL SCOTT JOHN R. KANE KATHERINE BELT
United States Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:--
I should like to get what information I can of the war record of William Bishop, (Frederick Co. Va.) Revolutionary soldier. He was pensioned. I should like if possible to ascertain his residence at time of death, and wife's name and any children he may have had at time of making application for pension, if this can be obtained through this department.
Thanking you in advance for any information you may be able to furnish me, I am,
Very respectfully,
Carrie P. Cozart
(Mrs) Carrie P. Cozart, 322 South Main Street, Harrisburg, Illinois.

LAW OFFICES KANE, SCOTT AND KANE VINE AT LOCUST STREET HARRISBURG, ILLINOIS
June 16, 1930.
W. C. KANE MABEL SCOTT JOHN R. KANE KATHERINE BELT
Pension Bureau, U.S.A. Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:--
The D.A.R. Chapter of this city is preparing the place a memorial in our Court House yard to Revolutionary Soldiers.
William Bishop who was a Revolutionary soldier is buried in this county but we so far have been unable to ascertain any data regarding his service.
We would appreciate any information you could furnish us regarding the war record of William Bishop (Surry Co. Va.) who was pensioned. Name of wife and children if any, if same can be secured through the Pension Bureau.
William Bishop who is buried in this county was probably a resident of Gallatin County at the time of his death, as this (Saline County) was originally a part of Gallatin County, of which Shawneetown is the County Seat and was a Land Office before Illinois was admitted into the Union.
Thanking you in advance for any information you may be able to furnish me, I am,
Very respectfully,
Carrie P. Cozart
(Mrs.) Carrie P. Cozart, 322 South Main Street, Harrisburg, Illinois.

1st Ind.
LLB/CRD
War Department, A. G. O., June 14, 1930- To The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
1. Attention is invited to the basic communication.
2. The records show that one John Stiff served in the Revolutionary War as a private in a company designated at various times as Captain Harry Terrell's, Captain Samuel Colston's and Captain William Fowler's Company, 5th Virginia Regiment, commanded by Colonel Josiah Parker. He is shown to have enlisted March 10, 1777, and February ___, 1776, for 2 years. His name last appears on the company muster roll for December, 1777, with the remark: "Enlisted Light Horse." No further record found.
The burial place of this soldier has not been found of record.
C. H. Bridges Major General, The Adjutant General. By R

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
X4897
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of William Bishop 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.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1781 6 mos. Pvt. Left ✓ Va.   { Thomas Armistead   was discharged Mar. 5, 1782  
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____
Date of application for pension, Nov. 26, 1832. Then she was ab.
Residence at date of application, Surry Co. Va.
Age at date of application, 71. Her birth Apr. 27, 1809 in Prince George Co. Va.
Remarks: Her name in Surry or Prince George Co. Va. was Mary Williams or Winifred Williams. She was allowed pen. on her ap. on Feb. 18, 1850 at which time she was 50 years old & a res. of Surry Co. Va. In 1855 she was living in Prince George Co. Va. with her daughter Mary Williams and her granddaughter Mary Jane Bailey lived in Prince George Co. Va. in 1855. No further family data.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.