Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 17381/2, William Carrance, Va.

William Barrane Applicant.
On the 7 th March 1834. Mr. Barrane states that he was a native of Pittsburgh Virginia Pennsylvania, but has lived in Loggarts Valley ever since 1774. - he was twenty years old in May last - that he was drafted (but cant tell in what year) under Capt. Joseph Pierce - was placed under Capt. Geo. Jackson. and marched at Loggarts Virginia from there marched to Pillsbury Capt. Barrane also had a company along - Col. Nathan was there remained a while at Pillsbury - and then went to Shiloh , remained there a while, and then the expedition went to Whaling - where General Clark joined the expedition - the army then started and the old men to Parkersburg - he left the army at that place and returned home. - says "he did not desert, but walked home like a man " - he was then not quite 30 years old! when he got home he was very poor this mother never knew him a child, and the company all his friends.
a copy
W. Douglass
Nov. 27. 1834

REJECTED
No. 17382
, Ex'r.
OLD WAR INVALID.
William Carrance
P. O. _____ of Va
Investigated by W G Singleton &
Service: the papers probably sent to not returned
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: List of rejected claims (Va) printed in 1852 shows cause of
Re-enlisted: rejection as follows:
"Did not serve six months."
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
1920 Aug 5: West to H. G. Kump. Cal. 1998 Jan 20: West to A. H. Scott, in CO 1928 July 28: West to Mrs. Chas. S. Baamono for letter in ch of Jonathan Brink R. 9447 M.E.G. 1928 Aug 23: West to Mrs. Geo. W. McElmurry, was 1933 April 19: West to Mrs. H. G. Kump. West

April 19, 1933
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William Currance, R.1738½ BA-J/MCS
Mrs. H. G. Kump Executive Mansion Charleston West Virginia
My dear Mrs. Kump:
On November 7, 1834, William Currance of Randolph County, Virginia, stated to the United States District Attorney that he was a native of Pennsylvania but had lived in Taggarts Valley since 1774 and that he was seventy years of age in May, 1834. He also stated that he was drafted, date not remembered, under Captain Joseph Friend and was placed under Captain George Jackson, marched to Pittsburgh and Wheeling and that General Clark joined the expedition at Wheeling; after serving three months, William Currance left the army at Parkersburg.
He was not allowed pension as he did not render as much as six months military service during the Revolution, which was the requirement of the pension law under which he applied.
There are no data on file relative to this soldier's family except that his mother, her name not stated, was living at the time of his service in the Revolution.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

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William Curranee, act 1832. A.V. This case with other applicants was sent to Mr Singleton to investigate. Upon receipt of his report the clerk of Randolph Co Va was notified of its rejection (many cases found to be fraud) Papers missing & probably sent as above & were not ret d by District atty
REJECTED
1832. Va.

William Lawrence
Virginia
Rejected
Ltr 26 Mar 35 County Clerk
Includes 10 applicants rejected upon report of investigation by Singleton.
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STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT CHARLESTON
H. G. KUMP GOVERNOR
U. S. Pension Department, Washington D. C.
Gentlemen:-
I would like to have you send me copies of the pension papers of Henry Kump also sometimes Spelt Cump for services in the Revolutionary war, and the papers of Jacob Kump for the war of 1812 and William Logan for the war of 1812 - and I would like a copy of a statement made by William Currence of Randolph County, there in given that he was in the Revolution in the Company of Captain Joseph Friend etc. which I saw several years ago, while looking up some things in your Department. I would greatly appreciate having

This information at once, as it is necessary to fill out some blanks and have them forwarded on else where by April 22 nd .
Very Truly (Mrs H. Y.) Edna E. Kemp.
Executive Maucioe Charleston - West Virginia

H. G. KUMP Attorney and Counsellor at Law ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA
July 22, 1925.
Pension Department, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
I am making an investigation of the Revolutionary record of William Currence, of Randolph County, Virginia. I have a memorandum from an application made by Mr. Currence in 1834, for a pension which seems to have been refused on account of not having served long enough to meet the requirement. The memorandum is very vague and I would like for you to kindly send me a copy of that application and the endorsements as to when it was filed and what was done with it, including all dates and information connected with it. I will certainly be deeply grateful to you and if there are any expenses will gladly pay the same.
Very truly yours,
H. G. Kump
DC
Leave for me

Elkins, West Virginia, June 28, 1927.
Pension Office, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
I am gathering information in regard to the Revolutionary War record of William Currence, who lived in this county, then Augusta County, Virginia, moving here in 1774, and I hope you will find it convenient to examine the pension record and also any military record that may be there covering Augusta County militia in the Revolution.
I have obtained information that there are affidavits, or at least one affidavit, made in 1834 in support of an application of William Currence for a pension, in which, as I understand, it was stated that he served in the Company of Joseph Friend and also in the Company of George Jackson and that those Companies were joined at Wheeling by General Clark on his movement westward against the Indians and British.
Kindly look these matters up and send copies of anything bearing on Mr. Currence's record or pension application, and, in addition to being very thankful for the information, I will pay any reasonable fees.
Very truly yours,
CHS DC
C. H. Scott, by D.C.

SAINT CHARLES CHAPTER SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI
August 17th, 1928.
Department of the Interior, Pension Department, Revolutionary War, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Please send me the military service of the Revolutionary soldier WILLIAM CURRENCE who lived in Pennsylvania and moved to Tygarts Valley, Virginia.
The following record was obtained from your office by Mrs. Flora L. Ward of California:
"William Currence, Virginia Rolls, 1738½. Applicant 7 Nov. 1834 Wm. Currence stated he was a native of Pa. but had lived in Tygarts Valley, Va. ever since 1771. He was 70 yrs old May last Drafted under Capt. Joseph Friend, placed under Capt. Geo. Jackson rendezvoused at Morgantown, Va; thence marched to Pittsburgh then to Skirtes (Chartiers) for a while then the expedition went to Wheeling where Genl. Clark joined them. Army floated down Ohio R. to Parkersburg. In service about 3 months."
Mrs. Ward copied the above record on a postal card and sent it to be used for the application papers of a descendant of William Currence for membership in the Saint Charles Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
Our Registrar General, Mrs. E.A. Helmich, has written us that an original copy of this record will have to be obtained from your office and must accompany the application papers before she can allow them to pass. If your records containing further information concerning the family and death of William Currence we would very much appreciate a copy. It would be a great help.
Thanking you for your kind attention to my request
I am,
Very sincerely yours,
Mary J. McElhiney Regent Saint Charles Chapter.
Mrs. Geo. W. McElhiney, 6th & Jefferson Sts., Saint Charles, Mo.

April 19, 1933
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Mrs. H. G. Kump Executive Mansion Charleston West Virginia
BA-J/MCS
My dear Mrs. Kump:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Henry Kump or Cump, also the statement made by William Currance in regard to his service in Captain Friend's company during the Revolution, and the War of 1812 records of Jacob Kump and William Cogan.
A search of the records has been made and no claim for pension was found based upon service in the War of 1812 of a Jacob Cump or Kump.
In order to identify the record of a particular William Cogan, as much as possible of the following data are essential: approximate dates of birth and death, place of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow.
The record of Henry Cump and the statement of William Currance are enclosed herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

W.C.S.
August 23, 1928
Mrs. George W. McElhiney 6th & Jefferson Sts. Saint Charles, Mo.
Madam:
I advise you that on November 7, 1834, William Currance of Randolph County, Virginia, stated to the United States District Attorney that he was a native of Pennsylvania but had lived in Taggarts Valley since 1774 and that he was seventy years of age in May, 1834. He also stated that he was drafted, date not remembered, under Captain Joseph Friend and was placed under Captain George Jackson, marched to Pittsburg and Wheeling, where General Clark joined the expedition, and after serving three months he left the army at Parkersburg.
He was not allowed pension as he did not serve six months as required by the pension law.
There are no data on file relative to his family except that his mother, her name not stated, was living at the time of his service. in Rev.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

M.E.E. copied from letter of N.C.S., dated Jan 30, 1928
July 27, 1928
Mrs. Chas. S. Passmore 717 W. Granite Street Butte, Montana
Madam:
I advise you that on November 7, 1834, William Currance of Randolph County, Virginia, stated to the United States District Attorney that he was a native of Pennsylvania but had lived in Taggarts Valley since 1774 and that he was seventy years of age in May, 1834. He also stated that he was drafted, date not remembered, under Captain Joseph Friend and was placed under Captain George Jackson, marched to Pittsburg and Wheeling, where General Clark joined the expedition, and after serving three months he left the army at Parkersburg.
He was not allowed pension as he did not serve six months as required by the pension law.
There are no data on file relative to his family except that his mother, her name not stated, was living at the time of his service.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Rev. & 1812 War Section
W.C.S. January 30, 1928
C. H. Scott Elkins West Virginia
Sir:
I have to advise you that on November 7, 1834, William Currance of Randolph County, Virginia, stated to the United States District Attorney that he was a native of Pennsylvania but had lived in Taggarts Valley since 1774 and that he was seventy years of age in May, 1834. He also stated that he was drafted, date not remembered, under Captain Joseph Friend and was placed under Captain George Jackson, marched to Pittsburg and Wheeling, where General Clarke joined the expedition, and after serving three months he left the army at Parkersburg. He was not allowed pension as he did not serve six months as required by the pension law.
There are no data on file relative to his family except that his mother (her name not given) was living at the time of his service.
No charge is made for this service.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

aw Rev. & 1812 Wars Section. R.1783 \frac{1}{2}
August 5, 1925.
Mr. H. G. Kump, Elkins, W. Va.
Sir:
I have to advise you, that on November 7, 1834, William Currence of Randolph County, Virginia, stated to the United States District Attorney, that he was a native of Pennsylvania, but had lived in Taggarts Valley since 1774 and that he was seventy years old in May last. Also that he was drafted, date not remembered, under Captain Joseph Friend, placed under Captain George Jackson, marched to Pittsburg and Wheeling, where General Clarke joined the expedition, and after serving three months he left the army at Parkersburg.
His claim was not allowed, as he did not serve six months as required by the pension laws.
There is no data on file as to his family, except that his mother, name not stated, was living at the time of his service.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.