Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 3053, William Bruce, Va.

SERVICE
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Bruce, William
S. 3053.
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19084 West Tennessee
William Bruce of Sumner Co in the State of Tennessee who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Allicott of the 1st Regt commanded by Col Allicott in the Virginia line for 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll of W Tennessee at the rate of 20 Dollars — Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 day of July 1833 and Switzer At St Douglas Gallatin Arrears to the 4th of March 1830 10.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept 1830 10.00 $20.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Dan Boyd Clerk, Book P Vol. 7 Page 72

State of Tennessee Sequatchie County ss 3 August Term of the county court 1832 On this the 22 nd day of August
1832 personally appeared in open court before Thomas Anderson John L. Quaney and William Edwards, Cynius Justus of said court now sitting William Bower a resident of the county and state aforesaid aged 70 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 act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 - He states that he was born in the county of Culpeper in the state of Virginia in the year 1762 - He has no record of his age at this time it having been lost - He was residing in the county of Culpeper in the state of Virginia when he entered the service as a drafted militia man under Capt. Robert Allcock for the term of three months in the year 1778 1779 - The company to which he was attached marched in the winter of '79 to Palmouth near Fredericksburg in the state of Virginia and remained stationed at that place during the winter as a guard over the river south of that place under a Mr. Hunter. The militia at that time and place was commanded by Gen Warden. He received a discharge for this time given as he believes by Capt. Allcock which has been lost -
In the year '81 he entered the service as a drafted militia man under Capt. Joseph Woods and was engaged in active service in the lower part of Virginia for some time. They were ordered to march to the upper part of Virginia for the purpose of endeavoring to intercept the march of the enemy commanded by Dorton - During this service the regular army and the militia were together. The militia regiment was under the command of Col. Rebb. Allcock - He recollects the names of Majors Deane and Gen. Lafayette -

He was discharged at a place called Morbin Hills below Richmond on the Danes River. His discharge was given by Col Allcocks but has been lost.
He hereby relinquishes every claim to any pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the roll of the agency of any state. William B. B.
Sworn to in open Court
Augt 22 nd 1832
A. H. Douglass Clerk
We Hudson Thompson and Reuben Gally residing in the county of Sussex and state of Tennessee hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Bunn who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be 70 years of age; that he is reported and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to in open Court
August 22 nd 1832
A. H. Douglass Clerk
Hudson Thompson Reuben Gally
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 Hud- son Thompson and Reuben Gally who have

signs the preceding certificate as a resident citizen of the County of Cass, that they are reputable persons, and their statement is entitled to credit.
Thos Anderson (Jp) Wm Edwards (Jp) John L. Swane (Jp)
State of Tennessee Cass County
I A. H. Douglass clerk of the Court of pleas and quarter sessions do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of William Bruce for a pension - In testimony whereof
I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 25 th day of August A. D. 1832 and 57 th year of American Inde- -pendence
A. H. Douglass Clerk By E. P. Brackin D.C.
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State of Tennessee Sumner County ss
personally appeared in open court. This the 11 th day of May 1833 William Barn before the Justice of said court and filed this amended declaration to obtain the benefits of the act of cayup passed June 7 th 1832. He states that he served two terms of duty in the Revolutionary war of three months each each . He states also that at the time he entered the service he was residing in the county of Cumberland in the state in the state of Virginia - after the war he removed to the county of Wilkes in the state of N. Carolina where he resided for three years - he then removed to the state of Tennessee in the year 1795 in the county of Sumner where he has since and now resides - He entered the service as a drafted militia man - He has stated in He has stated in his original declaration all that he is able to state in relation to the names of the officers of the army. He has no documentary evidence in his possession by which he can

from actual Review, nor is there any person living known to be applicable. by me have the care from the face of his Review.
He has made every exertion in his power to obtain the Certificate of a Cluggymann and finds that he is unable to do so. There is now resident Cluggymann residing in the neighborhood of applicant and he has failed to procure one living out of it - William Bruce sworn to in open Court May 17th 1833
A. S. Douglas Clerk
State of Tennessee Memphis County ss
E. H. Douglass Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for said County of Rutland County hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the amended declaration of William Brien for a perjury. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 17 th day of May A. D. 1833 E. H. Douglass Clerk

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William Brace Summer 6 th Ten
from 1779 private 6 months. $20.
Gallatin.
A H Douglass Gallatin Tenn.

BRIEF in the case of William Bruce  County of Sumner  in the State of Tennessee  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 70 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 3 Private Capt Allcock Gen Woodson   1781 Time of service not stated - " Capt Woodson Col Allcock  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Colpepper Co Virginia  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Nicholas Alouth Examining Clerk.

March 7, 1940
Mrs. R. J. Reynolds 304 North Claybrook Memphis, Tennessee
BA-J/AWF William Bruce S. 3053
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letters in which you request the Revolutionary War record of William Bruce, pensioned while living in Sumner County, Tennessee, in 1831, James and Thomas Garrett, both of whom served from North Carolina. You state, also, that you would like information from the 1850 Census of Gallatin County, Illinois, on the names William Madison Bruce, Robert Bruce, Alfred Garrett, and Francis Garrett.
The Revolutionary War records of this office have been searched and no claim for pension found based upon service of James Garrett, under any spelling of the name. In order to identify the record of the Thomas Garrett, in whom you are particularly interested, should it be on file, as much as possible of the following data in regard to him are essential- approximate dates of birth and death, and places of residence at enlistment and after service.
For information in regard to Census Records, it is suggested that you apply to the United States Census Office, this city.
The data which follow relative to William Bruce were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension,

S. 3053, based upon his military service in the War of the Revolution.
William Bruce was born in the year 1762, in Culpeper County, Virginia. The names of his parents were not given.
While residing in Culpeper County, William Bruce enlisted sometime in 1779, served three months as private in Captain Robert Allcock's Virginia company; he enlisted in 1781, served three months in Captain Joseph Woods' company, Colonel Robert Allcock's Virginia regiment.
William Bruce moved, after the close of the Revolution, to Wilkes County, North Carolina, and in 1795 moved to Sumner County, Tennessee.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 22, 1832, then living in Sumner County, Tennessee.
The papers on file in this claim contain no discernible data in regard to family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data:
William Bruce, certificate #19084 Issued July 31, 1833, rate $20.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832 West Tennessee Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

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The Secretary of War
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To the care of D. M. ... Gallatin Tenn

1907 Jan. 7 - History to Mrs. Mamie Bruce Cobb.
1914, July 1. History to Mrs. Jas. J. Quinn.
1933 Aug 9 - Hist. to L.D. Harper - Ed.
1936 - Apr 10 - Hist to Geo Howard Bruce - Ed.
1936 - June 10 - Hist to P. D. Bruce Letter in care of Bruce S. 30287 - Ed.
1938 - Sept. 1 - Photo mailed to Mr. P. H. Bruce - Ed.
1936 - Sept 24 - Hist to A. R. Lester - Ed.
1940 - mch 7 - Hist to Mrs. R. J. Reynolds
Reuben
3053 INVALID.
File No. 3053
William Bruce
Port, New Line
Act: June 14/32
Index: - Vol. 1 , Page 42
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Tennessee Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc.
State Office UNIVERSITY CENTER MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
OFFICERS
MRS. R. B. GORDON, PRESIDENT 933 AVALON PLACE, MEMPHIS MRS. L. R. POLK, COR. SEC'Y. 993 SOUTH COOPER, MEMPHIS MRS. DELBERT MANN, REC. SEC'Y. 215 LAUDERDALE RD., NASHVILLE MRS. CLYDE JAMISON, TREASURER MILLINGTON MRS. E. B. ROBERTS, HISTORIAN PALMER
MRS. R. J. REYNOLDS, President Fifteenth District 304 North Claybrook Memphis, Tennessee
VICE PRESIDENTS
MRS. PAUL DUNN, ROUTE 3, NASHVILLE MRS. C. E. ROGERS, JOHNSON CITY MRS. J. D. BURTON, OAKDALE MRS. GEORGE A. CALDWELL, 1112 LAUREL AVE., KNOXVILLE FRANK BASS, MURFREESBORO MRS. A. L. LORD, 701 BARTON ST., CHATTANOOGA MRS. R. W. WILCOX, JR., 223 TALBOT, JACKSON
Pension Bureau Washington D.C.
Please give me an abstract of Pension papers of William Bruce of Sumner Co. Tenn who was placed on rolls 1831-33 of Va Cont'ne Lines " Would like information from Census & Gadsden Co Ills. the year 1850 on names of Bruce and Garrett William Madison Bruce and Robert Bruce, also Alfred Garrett

Tennessee Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc.
State Office UNIVERSITY CENTER MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
OFFICERS
MRS. R. B. GORDON, PRESIDENT 933 AVALON PLACE, MEMPHIS MRS. L. R. POLK, COR. SEC'Y. 993 SOUTH COOPER, MEMPHIS MRS. DELBERT MANN, REC. SEC'Y. 215 LAUDERDALE RD., NASHVILLE MRS. CLYDE JAMISON, TREASURER MILLINGTON MRS. E. B. ROBERTS, HISTORIAN PALMER
MRS. R. J. REYNOLDS, President Fifteenth District 304 North Claybrook Memphis, Tennessee
VICE PRESIDENTS
MRS. PAUL DUNN, ROUTE 3, NASHVILLE MRS. C. E. ROGERS, JOHNSON CITY MRS. J. D. BURTON, OAKDALE MRS. GEORGE A. CALDWELL, 1112 LAUREL AVE., KNOXVILLE FRANK BASS, MURFREESBORO MRS. A. L. LORD, 701 BARTON ST., CHATTANOOGA MRS. R. W. WILCOX, JR., 223 TALBOT, JACKSON
and Frances Garrett - If you do not copy please state what the charge will be for this service. us u
Sincerely
Lela Bruce Reynolds.
I'm trying to run my lines - is there any records available which gives names of families? I want the first name of the father of Frances Garrett who fought under Gen Washington at Valley Forge - he was in Rev war 7 yrs. was from N.G. which is now Tenn (either Sumner Co. or Rutherford.)

Tennessee Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc.
State Office UNIVERSITY CENTER MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
OFFICERS
MRS. R. B. GORDON, PRESIDENT 933 AVALON PLACE, MEMPHIS MRS. L. R. POLK, COR. SEC'Y. 993 SOUTH COOPER, MEMPHIS MRS. DELBERT MANN, REC. SEC'Y. 215 LAUDERDALE RD., NASHVILLE MRS. CLYDE JAMISON, TREASURER MILLINGTON MRS. E. B. ROBERTS, HISTORIAN PALMER
MRS. R. J. REYNOLDS, President Fifteenth District 304 North Claybrook Memphis, Tennessee
VICE PRESIDENTS
MRS. PAUL DUNN, ROUTE 3, NASHVILLE MRS. C. E. ROGERS, JOHNSON CITY MRS. J. D. BURTON, OAKDALE MRS. GEORGE A. CALDWELL, 1112 LAUREL AVE., KNOXVILLE FRANK BASS, MURFREESBORO MRS. A. L. LORD, 701 BARTON ST., CHATTANOOGA MRS. R. W. WILCOX, JR., 223 TALBOT, JACKSON
Veterans Administration Washington D.C.
Please give me all the pension information you can concerning James Garrett who fought in the Rev War and was from North Carolina Did he serve 8 years? Also give me the same information for Shos more Garrett who enlisted

Tennessee Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc.
State Office UNIVERSITY CENTER MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
OFFICERS
MRS. R. B. GORDON, PRESIDENT 933 AVALON PLACE, MEMPHIS MRS. L. R. POLK, COR. SEC'Y. 993 SOUTH COOPER, MEMPHIS MRS. DELBERT MANN, REC. SEC'Y. 215 LAUDERDALE RD., NASHVILLE MRS. CLYDE JAMISON, TREASURER MILLINGTON MRS. E. B. ROBERTS, HISTORIAN PALMER
MRS. R. J. REYNOLDS, President Fifteenth District 304 North Claybrook Memphis, Tennessee
VICE PRESIDENTS
MRS. PAUL DUNN, ROUTE 3, NASHVILLE MRS. C. E. ROGERS, JOHNSON CITY MRS. J. D. BURTON, OAKDALE MRS. GEORGE A. CALDWELL, 1112 LAUREL AVE., KNOXVILLE FRANK BASS, MURFREESBORO MRS. A. L. LORD, 701 BARTON ST., CHATTANOOGA MRS. R. W. WILCOX, JR., 223 TALBOT, JACKSON
from same state (N.S.) I'm Wondering if you would have the names of his children & etc Will appreciate any information you may have.
Sincerely -
Lela B. Reynolds -

O'BRYAN BROS.
INCORPORATED
MANUFACTURERS OF
DUCK HEAD
OVERALLS
PANTS
Nashville, Tenn.
October 14, 1936
Pension Board, War Department, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
William Bruce was born in the year 1762 in Culpepper County, Virginia, served in the Revolutionary War from 1779 to 1781. After being discharged he stopped in North Carolina for a time, which was not stated, later on settling in Sumner County, Tennessee, about 1787, and made application for pension from there in 1832. This pension was paid from 1832 to 1841, though William Bruce did not die until 1846.
Will you please give me a copy of his application for pension and why the pension was not paid from 1841 until his death in 1846, and any information you may have concerning the date of his marriage and if he had any children at that time and their names, also the name of his wife.
Yours very truly,
A R Lester
P.O. Box #449, Nashville, Tenn.
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Referred to Vet. Bureau as per suggestion in cover enclosed letter. Can you help me? GHB
MEADOW BRAE
MAIL, EXPRESS, TELEGRAPH AND FREIGHT ADDRESS - COLUMBUS, NEW JERSEY TELEPHONE - BORDENTOWN 422
March 1, 1936.
The Adjutant General, War Department, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
only Va. service  Eve
There is a record in the War Department stating that one, William Bruce , served in the War of the Revolution as a Sergeant of Captain John Willis' Company, 2nd Virginia Regiment, commanded successively by Colonels Alexander Spotswood and Christian Febiger. Record also says that said William Bruce enlisted October 26, 1776, to serve three years, and that his name last appears on the company roll for July 1779. I am giving this information in order that he may be easily located. This record must, it seems to me, show from what place in Virginia he enlisted, his date and place of birth, names of parents, etc. This latter information, I am exceedingly anxious to procure. Can the Department help me? If so, I should appreciate such information at your earliest convenience. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
Geo Howard Bruce
Geo. Howard Bruce
11 Received A. G. O. MAR 3- 1936
Encls. 2/7

Richmond, Va., August 2, 1933.
Director of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
CDC
William Bruce served in the Revolutionary War as sergeant in Capt. Willis' Company, 2nd Va Regiment, enlisting Oct 23 1776 for 3 years. About August 1778 he was transferred to a Company designated at various times as Captain Calmes' and Capt. Catlett's Company, same Regiment and his name last bourne on the Company pay roll for July 1777 without remark as to date of termination of service.
Is there any record in your office as to the above William Bruce having applied for or received a pension. Am particularly anxious to know whether any such papers show place of enlistment or last residence, or that of names of heirs, legal representatives, their address, etc. Any information along this line will be greatly appreciated.
L.D. Harper
L.D. Harper, Room 1316 State-Planters Bank Building, Richmond, Va.

2617 San Jacinto St. Houston, Tex. June 24 th 1914.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.:-
Dear Sir:-
Please give me information concerning the Revolutionary Pensions given W m Bruce, and Richard Johnson of Sumner Co. Tenn. These Pensions were in effect in 1840.
Please tell me at what dates did each one stop?
At what date did each one begin? Name services for which they were rendered - Under whose Command over

and in what battles fought, if named. Please give names in full, of their wives, if mentioned.
I wish to preserve data concerning all patriotic services rendered by my Ancestors, for the benefit of my descendants, that they may keep up the Standard set by their Forefathers.
The Information asked, with any additional data, you may know of, that I do not, to give, will be most gratefully received. Thanking you in advance, I am Most Respectfully yours - Mrs. Jas. Johnson Quinn.

MILITARY SECRETARY'S OFFICE
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WAR DEPARTMENT
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Atlanta, Ga. Dec 11 1906.
W m Bruce. Va. Rev. War
Mamie Bruce Cobb asks if there is any record of a grant of land to above-named for his service in Rev. War.
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
THE MILITARY SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
WASHINGTON, December 14, 1906.
Respectfully returned to
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Mamie Bruce Cobb, 327 North Boulevard, Atlanta, Georgia,
with the information that inquiries of the character made within should be addressed to the Commissioner of Pen- sions, Washington, D. C., who is the custodian of the land warrant records of all wars.
H. C. Sumner
The Military Secretary.
mlc

Military Secretary.
I was in the D. b.
Dear Sir: I wish to become a member of the Atlanta chapter D. K. R. so I enclose this letter and would like to know if you have any record of William Bruce, being

A. C. Bruce
I await your reply.
Very Resp.
Frank Bruce Cobb
327 N. Boulevard.
Atlanta Ga.
Dec. 11, 1906.
please return letter.

granted 299 acres of land for service in the Revolutionary Army. I know that this is recorded at Richmond Va and some of the land was owned by my Grand father Robert Carey Bruce, still I am told that it must be recorded at Washing- ton. The letter I send was written to my father
RECEIVED DEC 24 1906

November 24, 1936
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Mr. A.R.Lester P.O. Box 449 Nashville, Tennessee
BA-J/ENL William Bruce-S.3053
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to William Bruce's family, also, why his pension was paid to 1841, only, when he did not die until 1846.
The papers in pension claim, S.3053, based upon Revolutionary War service of William Bruce, born 1762, in Culpeper County, Virginia, have been examined very carefully and the following data found.
William Bruce was born in 1762, in Culpeper County, Virginia. The names of his parents are not shown.
While residing in said Culpeper County, William Bruce enlisted sometime in 1779 and served three months in Captain Robert Allcock's Virginia Company; he enlisted again in 1781, and served three months in Captain Joseph Woods' Company, Colonel Robert Allcock's Virginia Regiment.
After the Revolution, he moved to Wilkes County, North Carolina and in 1795 to Sumner County, Tennessee, of which county he was a resident when he was allowed pension on his application executed August 22, 1832.
There are no data as to soldier's family.
Payments of pension were made by the Treasury Department. For information in regard to the date of last payment of pension and why, the name and address of person paid and possibly the exact date of death of this pensioner, you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:

William Bruce, Certificate No. 19084, issued July 31, 1833, rate $20 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, West Tennessee Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

September 1, 1936.
Mr. P. W. Bruce 1135 Grand Avenue Topeka, Kansas.
BA-J/ILL
Dear Sir:
You are furnished, herewith, as requested by you, photostatic copies of original papers on file in Revolutionary War claims for pension based upon service in that war, as follow:
George Bruce, S. 39212 - 6 pages William Bruce, S. 30287 - 10 pages William Bruce, S. 3053 - 6 pages.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

BA-J/ILL Rev. & 1812 No. 341
August 25
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
Navy-Br. 970
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Rev. War claim for pension of William
Bruce- S. 3053
Actual
1 of each page
$1.50
6 pages
includes all except the printed fine print
Kindly leave margin of 1½ inch at top of each page and return papers in case in folder with corresponding name and number.
Chief, Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.

August 3, 1936.
Mr. P. W. Bruce 1135 Grand Avenue Topeka, Kansas.
BA-J/MHLP/ILL George Bruce S. 39212 William Bruce S. 30287 William Bruce S. 3053
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the cost of photostatic copies of papers on file in the claims for pension based upon service in the Revolutionary War of George Bruce, William Bruce of North Carolina and William Bruce of Virginia.
The number of pages to be copied in each case described by you are:
George Bruce, S. 39212 - 6 pages William Bruce, S. 30287- 10 pages William Bruce, S. 3053 - 6 pages.
Photostatic copies are furnished at the rate of 25¢ a page, making the total cost of these copies, $5.50. Remittance should be made by money order, drawn to the order of the Treasurer of the United States.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLIER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

June 10, 1936
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BA-J/MHHT/eel
Mr. P.W.Bruce 1135 Grand Avenue Topeka, Kansas
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of all soldiers of North Carolina, with the surname Bruce.
There are only three claims for pension on file based upon service of soldiers with your surname, of North Carolina, those of George and William, who served in the North Carolina Troops and William, who served in the Virginia Troops. Their records are given herein as found in the claims for pension based upon their service in the Revolutionary War.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

June 10, 1936
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BA-J/EEL William Bruce-S.3053
Mr. P.W.Bruce 1135 Grand Avenue Topeka, Kansas
Dear Sir:
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.3053, based upon the military service of William Bruce in that war.
William Bruce was born in 1762, in Culpeper County, Virginia. The names of his parents are not shown.
While residing in Culpeper County, Virginia, William Bruce enlisted sometime in 1779 and served three months in Captain Robert Allcock's Virginia Company: he enlisted again in 1781, and served three months in Captain Joseph Woods' Company, Colonel Robert Allcock's Virginia Regiment.
After the Revolution, he moved to Wilkes County, North Carolina and in 1795, to Sumner County, Tennessee, of which county, he was a resident when he was allowed pension on his application executed August 22, 1832.
There are no data as to soldier's family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, William Bruce(S.3053), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
William Bruce, Certificate No. 19084, issued July 31, 1833, rate $20 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, West Tennessee Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLIER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

April 10, 1936
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BA-J/EEL William Bruce-S.3053
Mr. George Howard Bruce Meadow Brae Columbus, New Jersey
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter with which you enclosed one from The Adjutant General, War Department, this city, returned herewith, in regard to William Bruce, who served in the Virginia Troops, War of the Revolution.
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.3053, based upon the military service of William Bruce, the only soldier of that name who served in the Virginia Troops that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
William Bruce was born in 1762, in Culpeper County, Virginia. The names of his parents are not shown.
While residing in Culpeper County, Virginia, William Bruce enlisted sometime in 1779 and served three months in Captain Robert Allcock's Virginia Company; he enlisted again in 1781, and served three months in Captain Joseph Woods' Company, Colonel Robert Allcock's Virginia Regiment.
After the Revolution, he moved to Wilkes County, North Carolina and in 1795, to Sumner County, Tennessee, of which county he was a resident when he was allowed pension on his application executed August 22, 1832.
There are no data as to soldier's family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, William Bruce(S.3053), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:

William Bruce, Certificate No. 19084, issued July 31, 1833, rate $20 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, West Tennessee Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

August 9, 1933
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BA-J/ENL George Bruce- S.35791 William Bruce-S. 3053
Mr. L.D.Harper Room 1316 State Planters Bank Building Richmond, Virginia
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the records of William Bruce and of several soldiers with the name George Bruce, all of whom served in the Virginia Troops.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims made to the United States for pension and bounty land based upon military service of soldiers of that war.
A careful search of the Revolutionary War records has been made in your behalf and the record of only one George Bruce and of only one William Bruce, who served in the Virginia Troops, have been found. Their records are given below as found in their respective claims for pension, S.35791 and S.3053, based upon their military service in that war.
George Bruce S.35791
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of George Bruce are not shown in the papers in the pension claim.
He enlisted in the state of Virginia, in September, 1776, served in Colonel Crawford's Virginia Regiment and in Captain Robert Beall's Company, Colonel John Gibson's Virginia Regiment, was in the battle of Brandywine and was discharged in the winter of 1779.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 12,

1820, at which time he was aged sixty years and resided in Nelson County, Kentucky.
In 1829, George Bruce had removed to Greene County, Ohio, to reside with his two sons; he stated that he had lost all of his family who formerly lived with him in Kentucky; no names of wife or children are shown and there are no further data as to family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, George Bruce(S.35791), you should address the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, citing the following data:
George Bruce, Certificate No. 18726, issued August 6, 1822, rate $3 per month, commenced September 12, 1820, Act of March 18, 1818, Ohio Agency.
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William Bruce S. 3053
William Bruce was born in 1762 in Culpeper County, Virginia.
While residing in Culpeper County, Virginia, he enlisted sometime in 1779 and served three months in Captain Robert Allcock's Virginia Company; he enlisted again in 1781, and served three months in Captain Joseph Woods' Company, Colonel Robert Allcock's Virginia Regiment.
Could not identify these officers
After the Revolution, he moved to Wilkes County, North Carolina, and in 1795 to Sumner County, Tennessee, of which county he was a resident when he was allowed pension on his application executed August 22, 1832.
There are no data as to soldier's family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, William Bruce(S.3053), you should address

the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, citing the following data:
William Bruce, Certificate No.19084, issued July 31, 1833, rate $20 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, West Tennessee Agency.
Date of death not on AB Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of * William Bruce , 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. S3053
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     79 3 mos. Pvt. Robert Alcock — Va   81 3 mos. Joseph Woods Robt. Alcock            
Battles engaged in, ✓ Residence of soldier at enlistment, Culpeper Co., Va Date of application for pension, Aug. 22, 1832. His cl. was al. Residence at date of application, Sumner Co., Tenn. Age at date of application, Born 1762 Culpeper Co. Va Remarks: No data rel. to wife or children * Only claim For date of last payment of pension &c. &c.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.