Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 10357, William Beaty, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Beaty, William
S. 10357
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CONTENTS

3363 Kentucky
William Beaty of Scott in the State of Kentucky who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Lewis of the — commanded by — in the Virginia line for 9 months from 1780
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 30— Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of Dec r 32 and Lieut. Genl. R. M c Johnson. House of Reps
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 45— Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mar: 33 15—
$60—
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk, Book D Vol. 9 Page 32—

In order to obtain Declaration the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th June 1832 (State of Kentucky) Scott County etc. On this 19 th day of Nov. 1832 personally ap- peared before the Justices of the County Court of Scott County, in open court Wm Battle a resi- dent of said County & State aged 70 years, who being first duly sworn, according to law with, on his oath make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 -
That the said Wm Battle states upon oath as follows - that he was born in the State of New Jersey, in the County of Sussex, Oct 20 th 1762. That during the Revolutionary War he resided in the State of Virginia, in the County of Loudoun Virginia . That he is now 70 years of age that during the year 1779 & 1780 & 1781 he served three terms of militia duty. 2 under Capt Hardage Lane and one under Capt Joseph Lewis father of a late member of Congress. each term was 3 months making in all nine. The sd Battle regrets that he cannot be more particular as to time, for lack of a better memory; but hopes

the records of Virginia will prove at what time Capt Hardage Lane served; When under the command of Capt Lane, he was marched to Gloucester in the 8 th State & guarded & protected the country in scouting parties; that he was in one battle skirmish with the British: that he served faithfully the two tours under Lane, and both times was honorably discharged & was allowed a tour of three months each - no written discharge; nor was he ever paid a cent for his services, during the whole nine months that he served. That the last tour under Capt Joseph Lewis, was at the siege of York 1781 - That after taking Cornwallis, he assisted guarding , the prisoners to Winchester. He is now a citizen of Scott county Kentucky & has been for near 30 years, during which time he has been intimately acquainted with Col Richard M c Johnson & Maj John T. Johns. (now a minister of the Gospel) & refers to them for his character & standing in society. He does not know whether he can prove his services by any person in

this State, but if it should be absolutely absolutely necessary, he thinks he could prove it by going to the State of Indiana, by a person named John Pritch- ard or Pritchett - I am not certain how he spells his name. He relinquishes all claims to a pension except under the act of 7 th of June 1832. That he is on the pension list of no state - And he would further state, that in the year 1882, as well as in recollection, he was engaged at least one year with the waggon, that removed the French troops from Fredericksburg in Virginia to Boston - William Bealy
Given to me upon oath, Nov 19 th 1832
W. B. Bealy
We J. V. Johnson, a Teacher of the Christian reli- gion, residing in Georgetown, Scott County, Ky., and Rob Stevenson residing in the same, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with W m Bealty who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be of the age stated; and that he is reputed to be of the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolu- -tion, as set forth, & we concur in that opinion. Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid. J. V. Johnson Robt. Stevenson Given to me upon oath, Nov 19 th 1832 W. B. Bealy

and the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after receiving the interrogatories presented by the War Department that the above-named applicant was a Protestant Soldier and that he served as he states, and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that John T. Johnson who has signed the preceding affidavit is a Clergyman. Resident in Scott County, Pa. and that Job Stevenson who has signed the same is a Resident in the County aforesaid and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit State of Kentucky
Scott County Feb
I Rev J Ford clerk of the Court of Scott County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Beale for a pension
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and of course this 20th day of November 1832 and 57th year of the Commonwealth
Attest Rev J Ford clerk

William Beatty Scott 60 Keg
Adm. admt for 9 mo from 1780 as per rate $30 per ann.
Ms 2. 4. 5
Col R. M. Johnson H. R.
Oct 19 1832
✓

BRIEF in the case of  William Beatty  of  Scott Co  in the State of  Tex  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Conus  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 78 years.  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days. As a Gen.     In 1779 or 80 to 1781. 3 years 3 m th ca. pr. Hudon, Lieut Gen 2 yrs under Capt. [unclear] 1 yr under Capt. [unclear]  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? siege of York  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? County of Loudon Va  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional evidence  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Conus 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
[Signature] Examining Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
awt S.10357
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of William Beatty a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1779-1780 6 mos. Pvt. Hardage Lane ✓ Va.   1781 3 mos. Joseph Lewis ✓   1782 1 yr. Wagoner moving French troops from Fredericksburg, Va. to Boston.  
Battles engaged in, Siege of York Residence of soldier at enlistment, Lowndes Co. Va. Date of application for pension, Nov 19-1832 his ch. ad. Residence at date of application, Scott Co. Ky. Age at date of application, Born Oct 20-1762 in Sussex Co. N.J. Remarks: There is no data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

William Beatty

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of William Pruit , which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. Has he mentioned 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? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? Yes
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
(Additional evidence)
XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? Yes
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? Yes
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? Yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 2, 4, 5, not answered
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. 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 the 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.
QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
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 claimants 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.
QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end 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.

Revised
10357
INVALID.
1923 July 24 H. S. to Elsie B. Mills and 1923 July 31 " " Verena G. Mayes "
File No. 10357
William Beatty Pioneer River War
Act: June 7th 1832
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 28
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1715.
5415 Bryan St.
Dallas Texas.
June 5- 1923.
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions. Res. War Section Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you please give me the Res. record of Wm Beatty of Virginia and Kentucky - he was a private in the Virginia Militia.
Yours Truly
Miss Elsie B. Wills.

Sadonia Missouri
June 22 1923
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
My dear Sir -
Will you please furnish me the pension records for service in the Revolutionary war for the following two soldiers, giving any family data contained in their application.
(1) Charles Conaway who drew a pension in Harrison County Ohio
(2) W m Beatty of Scott County Kentucky.
and oblige,
Miss Verda L. Mayes
Sadonia
Mo.