Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 15347, James Brown, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Brown, James
S. 15347
carded
CONTENTS
b. in Mar. 1755 in Botetourt Co. Va. res. at Mt. Montgomery Co. Va. res. in 1831 Wayne Co. Ky.

Kentucky
26642
James Brown of Wayne Co in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the Com by Captain Langhorne of the regt commanded by Col Christy in the Kentucky line for 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 20 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 day of April 1834 and Van Rensselaer
Arrears to the 4th of March 60.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept 10.00 $70.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Sam Bayt Clerk Book 6 Vol. 7 Page 36
State of Kentucky

James Brown's Declaration for a Pension see

The Declaration of James Brown In order to obtain the Benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. State of Kentucky } ss. Wayne County } ss.
On the 28 th day of March 1836 personally appeared James Brown, aged Seventy nine years past, Before Roger Oatts a justice of the peace for Wayne County the said James Brown, a citizen of said county and from Bodily infirmity not able to appear before the county court of Wayne, & 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 for the Benefit of Revolutionary pensioners.
The said James Brown, states that he was a volunteer as a private, in the State of Virginia, By the authority of said State in the Militia, at that time called Montgomery county, now Wilke county for a term of three months in the year 1774. He volunteered under Capt - Campbell Col - Christy and Gen - Lewis. for Three months against the Indians, We first met & Rendezvoused at Fort Chisell, about the first of August 1774. and marched thro' the Wilderness in a Direction to the Point. mouth of the Kanawha When we got near the point, we made forced marches, night & day, but could not get to the Battle ground, until the next morning after the Battle. We then helped to

Bury the Dead, and attended the wounded & then Stayed a considerable time on duty, waiting & expecting a treaty to be made, and our Town being out having served four months we were discharged But I think not in writing by our officers. and we marched home some time in the fifth month. Having served four months.
Sometime I think in the year 1779. I volunteered again for a term of three months as a private, under Lieut. Samuel by the authority of said state Sasser in Mont- gomery county Virginia. We first met at fort Chisell and marched in a direction to Blanch at the Elk Garden & Castle Woods Station. We guarded the forts and scouted after the Indians, to drive them from near the forts & Settlements & was on many small expe- ditions scouting parties, and having served out my term of three months I was discharged by my officer near Castle Woods. But I think not in writing, I was in service four months in this term likewise before I was discharged, our service being needed before we were relieved.
Sometime I think in the year 1781. I again volunteered for three months in said Montgomery county, now Wythe county, By authority of the state of Virginia, as a private, under Captain Thomas Hindley Lieut. John Stephens. We first met at fort Chisell, and marched in a direction to the Shallowford of the Holston. At which place we had a severe Battle with the British and Tories. After the Battle, we marched & guarded the Prisoners to the moravian towns. And there guarded them a considerable time and having served out my term of three months, and one month more I was discharged by my officer. But I think not in writing.

Having served three tours, three months each in all amounting to 9 months as aforesaid. But I did actually serve Three tours four months each as before specified amounting in all to 12 months actual service, Before I was discharged & permitted to go home, It being necessary for me to stay one month longer each tour. for Thus serving twelve months actually, I respectfully claim a compensation as a private, But if the Department of War, thinks I am entitled to be paid but for three months each tour for which I volunteered. I then claim a compensation for nine months. I shall be satisfied with what from a fair construction by the Department. They may think I ought to be allowed. I James Brown cannot write am very old and infirm was born in the year 1785 in Math, in Botetourt county Virginia. and lived there twenty odd years, then moved to Montgomery county Va. then removed to Wythe county Va. living there 6 years, then removed to Knox county Tennessee. I then lived there three years, I then removed to Wayne county Kentucky. When I now live I have lived upwards of 22 years. I am well acquainted with John Caldwell William Steele my neighbors & many others who can testify to my vicinity and their belief of my Revolutionary services
I the said James Brown, have now no document - any evidence, and know of no person, by whose testimony I can prove, to testify to my services. And I hereby relinquish every claim whatever, to a pension or annuity except the present and declare that my name is not on the Pension roll of the agency of any state sworn and subscribed this 28 th day of March one thousand eight hundred & thirty four Test Roder Gault Roger Datt. Esq. His Brown James X Brown mark

Mr Isaac Beeson of Rock's Fork Pending in the county of Wayne Kentucky, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with James Brown, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be seventy nine years of age much worn down by age & infirmity. That he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion, sworn and subscribed this 28 th day of March 1834. Isaac B. Beeson Rock's Fork
Test William R. Smith I the said Roger Oatts a justice of the peace for said county of Wayne, do hereby declare my opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after further the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant, was a Revolution- ary soldier and served as he states. And I the said Roger Oatts, a justice of the peace further certify that it appears to me that Isaac B. Beeson of Rock's Fork who has also signed the preceding affidavit an resident of the county of Wayne, and one credible person and that this statement is entitled to credit. no clergyman living in the vicinity of the applicant, who can testify from their acquaintance with him. I further certify that the Applicant James Brown is now too old & infirm to appear before the County court to apply for a Pension, By reason of bodily infirmity 28 th March 1834 Roger Oatts J.P.
I William Simpson Clerk of the court of Wayne County. hereby certify, that

Roger Batts is a justice of the peace for Wayne County Kentucky. and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his official acts and signature as such. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 29 th day of March 1834
William Simpson Clerk of the court of Wayne County
30. 281 James Brown for 1779 p 6 Pmt #20
Can only be allowed as above.
Declaration of James Brown for a Pension
Roderick Carter to the Secretary of War J. P. Belknap Commissioner of Pensions. Washington City D.C.
Richard

February 1, 1935
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James Brown-S.15347 BA-J/AWF aw
Mr. A. L. Denny Mill Springgs Kentucky
Dear Sir:
The Revolutionary War record of James Brown which follows was obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 15347, based upon his service in that war.
James Brown was born in March, 1755 in Botetourt County, Virginia., names of his parents not given.
He volunteered, while residing in Montgomery County, Virginia, in August, 1774, rendezvoused at Fort Chisel, marched through "the wilderness" against the Indians, towards the mouth of the Kanawha River, and reached "The Point" the morning after the battle, length of service four months. He volunteered in 1779, served four months as private under Lieutenant Samuel Newell, guarding forts along the Clinch and in several scouting expeditions. He volunteered in 1781, served four months as private in Captain James Findley's company, Colonel John Stephens' Virginia regiment, was in the battle of Shallow Ford and guarded prisoners to the Moravian Towns.
He moved after the Revolution to Wythe County, Virginia, lived there six years, moved to Knox County, Tennessee, there about eleven years, moved to Grainger County, Tennessee, where he had lived about three years and moved to Wayne County, Kentucky.
He was allowed pension on his application exe-

1834 outed March 28, 1934, then a resident of Wayne County, Kentucky.
There are no data in this claim concerning the family of the soldier, James Brown.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Rev. and Adm. Ware Section.
January 25, 1935
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Mr. A. L. Denney Mill Springs Kentucky Halegh Apt. Suite 102 Portland, Ore.
JAMES BROWN S. 15347 BA-J/MLB
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of James Brown who received a pension while residing in Wayne County, Kentucky, and died in that county, also, the record of Isaac Chrismon, who served in the Revolution from Virginia, applied for pension but died before it was granted.
No claim for pension has been found based upon the Revolutionary War service of Isaac Chrismon, under any spelling of the surname. Please furnish as much as possible of the following data in regard to him, particularly, the list upon which you found his name as an applicant for pension, when another search of the records will be made and a report furnished: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow. The record of James Brown is furnished herewith.
Very truly yours
then to Knox County, Tennessee, then to Grainger County, Tennessee, and then to Wayne County, Kentucky.
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
Nov 3-127 November 13, 1920 Gates
Mrs. Willis J. Cates 825 Raleigh St Raleigh Apt. Suite 102 Portland, Ore.
Madam:
I have to advise you that the Revolutionary War pensioner James Brown (S. 15347), who was living in Wayne County, Kentucky, when pensioned under the Act of June 7, 1832, was a private with the Virginia Troops, War of the Revolution, and not with the North Carolina Troops, which citation is wrong as found on the Secretary of War list 1835.
In said claim he stated that he was born in Botetourt County, Virginia, then moved to Montgomery County, Virginia, then to Wythe County, Virginia, then to Knox County, Tennessee, then to Granger County, Tennessee, and then to Wayne County, Kentucky.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Mill Springs, Ky. Jan. 14, 1935
Pension Department, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Please give me the war record of James Brown. Who served in the revolution war. Who drew a pension while a residence of Wayne Co. Ky. And died in this County. Also give me the record of Issie Chrismon. Who was a Virginia soldier of the revolution. Who applied for a pension. But died before it was granted to him. Thanking you in advance.
on 26th 26. P.S.R. in 1705 see J.
Yours truly, A. L. Denney
A. L. Denney

James Brown
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May 27 1927
Bureau of Pensions - Washington D.C.
Will you please send me a copy of the following pensioner's record -
James Brown Pot of North Carolina and Wayne Co Ky
Pensioned under Act of June 7-1832
Age about 79 yrs. April 14 - 1834
Hope it will give some data I need, I want to find out what part of N.C. he came from - to Ky -
Will appreciate this kindness
Very sincerely
Address ——— Mrs. Willis J. Cates 825 Raleigh St Suite 102 Raleigh Apt - Portland Oregon.

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15.347 ✓ INVALID.
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Dec. 5-1905 J. T. Williams Clk
File No. 15.347
1927 Nov. 3-Mrs. Wallis J. Cates inf. writing citation etc etc 1935 Feb. 1-lish to a. S. Denny
James Brown Pri. Prev. War
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Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 437
[Arrangement of 1870.]

15387 James Brown Revolutionary
Monmouth 29 March 5
free
The Honorable
Col. Richard M. Johnson
member of Congress Washington City
DC
per mail

Monticello Wayne County Ky 29 March 1836
Dear Col. G.
Once more I trouble you with the Declaration of old Mr James Brown of our county for a the pension. He is very old frail of Body & mind. It would be very desirable for him to obtain a pension for his military services in his old age. If you have time I would be glad for you to read it. He claims for 12 months 3 Years 3 months each but actually served four months each. He will be satisfied with 9 months or what the War department may think from his Declaration he is entitled to. enclosed is his pension to the War department please to act with it as you see old Mr Heath & McGee feel under obligation to you for your attention to their business
Respectfully your friend
Col R. M. Johnson { Roses Garth