Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8230, James Biscoe, Navy. Va. Sea Service

SERVICE
NUMBER
Navy U.S. Sea Service
Biscoe, James Polly
W 8230
B. L. Wt. 13442-160-55-
CONTENTS

State of Kentucky ss
Franklin County April Court 1834
This day James Biscoe produced in court the following declaration in order to be placed on the pension list under the act of Congress of the 18 th March 1818
State of Kentucky Franklin County Court
On this the 18 day of April 1834 personally appeared in open court being a court of Record for Franklin County afore said James Biscoe a resident in said County aged 71 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the acts of Congress of the 18 th of March 1818 and the 1 st of May 1820 that he the said James Biscoe enlisted for the term of three years on the 22 day of May 1778 as a boat swain in the Virginia State Navy on continental establishment under the command of Commodore James Barron first and then under the command of Commodore Richard Haylor that he continued in said service until his term of enlistment had expired which was in May 1781 when he was discharged from the service That he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension except the present that his name is not on the Roll of any State except Virginia he further states that the reasons why he has not applied sooner for a pension are that until within a few years past he had a competency for a support and was still able to do some work but he states that he is now 71 years of age and is very infirm and entirely unable to work for a support that from misfortunes which he could neither see nor prevent he has been stripped of almost every particle of property which he ever possessed and in pursuance of the act of Congress of the 1 st of May 1820 I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time either by gift sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent

thereby do to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war passed on the 18 day of March 1818 and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed That since the 18 th of March 1818 the following changes have been made in my property - That as the security of James and Sandy Bolton I had two negro girls and one negro Billy and one waggon and two horses sold at sheriff's sale and that they the said Boltons are wholly and hopelessly insolvent and unable to pay any part of it back to him again and that since said period he had a horse that died which is all the change that has taken place - A schedule of all the property which I own my necessary clothing and a bed only excepted
60 acres of Brale land worth say $4 per acre $240 00
one old woman slave of little value on account of her advanced age and infirmities $20 00
I owe to John Barker near one hundred dollars the amount not exactly known and some several debts amounting in all to about the sum of $5.00
James Biscoe
I hereby and declared, on the 18 th day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty one before the judges of the Franklin County Court
J. Alexander H. Pennick Clerk of the County Court for Franklin County in the State of Kentucky, do hereby certify, that it appears, to the satisfaction of the Court that the said James Biscoe did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declaration

declaration against the Common enemy for the term of three years as Boatswain in the Virginia State Navy on the Continental establishment. I also certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of said Court, and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is $280. 00 / 100
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand as Clerk as aforesaid & affixed the Seal of said County done this 25th day of April 1831
A. H. Kennick
State of Kentucky } Franklin County } Fourth
I Lewis R. Major presiding Justice of the peace in and for the County of Franklin do certify that Alexander H. Kennick who hath signed his name to the above certificate was at the time of doing the same and still is the Clerk of the Franklin County Court in the State aforesaid and that due faith is attached to his official acts as such. Given under my hand & Seal this
Third day of May 1831.
Lewis R. Major (Seal)

3014 Kentucky James Biscal of Franklin in the State of Kentucky who was a Boatswain in the War commanded by Captain Navy of the commanded by in the on board the Liberty Com. Barron
Inscribed on the Roll of Louisville at the rate of 156 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19th day of April 1831 and sent to D. Ellis Esq
Arrears to the 4th of Present Pensional allowance ending June 1831
{ Revolutionary Claim, { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by H. Wright Clerk, Book E. 2. Vol. 7. Page 4.
49, 32

from 1778 Seaman upwards of two years $96.
Recd from D. Dugdon Esq. of Frankfort, Kentucky.

State of Kentucky Franklin County
On this 6 th day of July 1832 personally appeared before the Franklin Circuit Court James B. Dickey, a resident of Franklin County in the State of Kentucky, aged seventy two the third of July 1832. Who being first duly sworn, according to law to the best of his knowledge, made the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by an act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That he enlisted in the service of Virginia on the 2 nd day of May 1778. for three years, under Commodore James Barrow and served under him until he was taken in the course of war, and was in company with him at the Battle of Sullivan's Island, being all in company with him at the time and there was a great deal of liberty, and with him at the Battle of Charleston. Made a boat voyage, having previously to say and that he has been a soldier, and a merchant seaman and a farmer 13 months, with interest in the same, and of which being the best of his knowledge, the deponent further states that the immediate Commander after Barrow all under the Command of Commodore Mawd, this vessel being a lock out vessel, was all way out our Commanders of the vessel after Commodore Barrow left her changed frequently, after Commodore Mawd Commodore Taylor had the Command of the fleet

had the Command of the Schooner Liberty as a boatswain. but never was higher while commanded it was no officer and a Carpenter & gunner and Mearns & Callag. and for many and many but after the coming of from them this & that can not tell the whole three years was spent in the Continental service all most of fighting at the time, I was discharged. & was at New York up York River having served out my time discharged by Lieutenant Stephen Fields. My discharge the last known what became of it, as I kept it no time never expecting any thing - your official refers to his application for a pension if they can be found, also the place of birth and most of his proof for land in Virginia! he hereby declared my pay was while a boatswain one dollar per day. & hereby relinquishes every claim which ever to a pension except the present and he declares that his service is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State. James Birt
sworn to subscribe the above & year for it James Birt

State of Kentucky, Franklin Circuit Set.
At a Circuit Court Continued & held for the County and Circuit aforesaid, at the Court house in Frankfort on the seventh day of July Eighteen hundred and thirty two.
James Biscoe, this day exhibited in Court his declaration setting forth, that he was a boat swain on board, the Navy of Virginia during the revolution. Which being sworn to before Isaac Wingate Esq: a justice of the peace for Franklin County, which being examined and inspected by the court it is the opinion of the court that the said James Biscoe was a boat swain, and served as is stated in his said declaration. Which is ordered to be Certified -
State of Kentucky, Franklin Circuit Set.
I Philip Sargent Clerk of the court, for the Circuit aforesaid. Do certify that the fore- going is a true transcript of the order taken from the records of my office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this 16 th day of July Eighteen hundred & thirty two.
Philip Sargent Clerk

5258 Kentucky Polly Biscoe widow of James Biscoe
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Boatswain
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 156. dollars cents per annum, to commence on the 11 th December. the 8 th February 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued
9 th day of June 1855.
and sent to
James G. Leach New Castle Ky.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act March 3, 1853, Page 173. Vol. A (39)

Folly Buscois Declaration for Pension
Under act of Febry 3. 1853
James Leach, Agent Newcastle Tas

State of Kentucky 3 ss County of Franklin 3 ss
On this 26 th day of August 1854 personally appeared before the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, Polly Riscoe a resident of Franklin and State of Kentucky aforesaid, aged forty Eight years who first being duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 rd February 1833 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war; that she is the widow of James Riscoe deceased who was a Boatswain in the Virginia Navy during the Revolution, and who was inscribed on the Pension Roll of the United States in the Louisville Kentucky Agency at the rate of one hundred and fifty six dollars per annum and who continued on said Roll to the time of his death, as will better appear by the records & proofs filed in the Pension Office -
She further declares that she was married to the said James Riscoe on the 16 th day of December 1832; that her said husband died on the 11 th day of December 1853; that she was not married to him prior to the second day of January Eighteen hundred, but at the time above stated - She further declares

that she is still a widow. Polly D. is sworn to and subscribed in open court on the day and year above written before
J. C. Henderson Presiding Judge of said Court - State of Kentucky
I Alexander H. Kennick Clerk of the Franklin County Court in the State of Kentucky do certify that on the twenty sixth day of August eighteen hundred & fifty four John C. Henderson who has signed his signature to the above Certificate was the Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Court in the State aforesaid and that the foregoing declaration of Polly D. is true was produced in Court on the above date and entered of record and that said signature of John C. Henderson is genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name as clerk and affixed my Official Seal this eighteenth day of April 1855
A. H. Kennick Clerk Franklin County Court Ky
The marriage
The undersigned Minister of the Gospel celebrate the rites of matrimony between James B. Bice & Polly D. Bice in this County on the 16th day of Decr. 1832
Joseph Taylor
I Alexander H. Kennick Clerk of the Franklin County Court in the State of Kentucky, do certify that the above is truly copied from the records of my office In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name as Clerk & affixed my Official Seal this 18th April 1855
A. H. Kennick Clerk Franklin County Court Ky

109.067 } Act. Mar. 3/55 May 1st/55.
Polly Biscoe, wife of
James Biscoe
VA: State Road.
31412 Newport News. Widow's Pension 160 Ac., Dec. 29/55, Ky Feb 53 - 528/11/55.
W.W.
James G Stock New Castle Ky.
Vol. B. 139. - 6

109.069 Folly Pisco Application for Bountyland Act of 3rd March 1855
James Leach Agent Newcastle N.S.W.

State of Kentucky Franklin County 3 rd ss
On this 14 day of April Eighteen hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for said County. Polly Biscoe aged forty nine years, a resident of Franklin County Kentucky who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of James Biscoe deceased, who was a Boatswain in the Virginia State Navy in the Revolutionary war with Great Britain - The particulars of his service are unknown to her but they are fully described in his application for a pension now on file in office of the Commissioner of Pensions. She states that her said husband was on the Pension Roll of the United States at the rate of $156 per annum at the time of his death -
She further says that she was married to the said James Biscoe in Franklin County Kentucky on the 16 day of December 1832 by one Ralph Taylor a Baptist Clergyman and that her name before her said marriage was Polly Kendall; that her said husband died in Franklin County Kentucky on the 11 th day of December 1853 and that she is now a widow -
She further declares that she has never heretofore applied for nor received any bounty land warrant under this or any other act of Congress -
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3 rd 1855 -
Polly Biscoe Applicant -

We John A. Hutton and J. M. Bourn Residents of Franklin County Kentucky, upon our oaths declared that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Polly Biscoe in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be - and that she is now a widow -
John A. Hutton 1
J. M. Bourn 2
The foregoing declaration and affidavit 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 -
James Brannon J.P. P. B. L.
State of Kentucky Franklin County, Set
I, J. H. Kennick Clerk of the County Court of said County do certify that James Brannon
Esq. before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit appear to have been made is and was at the date of the same an acting justice of the peace in and for said County duly elected Commissioner and sworn and that the above is his genuine signature -
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court the 18 th day of April 1855
J. H. Kennick Clerk Franklin County Court Ky

The undersigned Minister of the Gospel celebrate the rite of Matrimony between James Biscoe and Polly Kendall within twenty on the 16 th day of Decr 1832
Joseph Taylor
State of Kentucky ss I the undersigned Clerk of the Franklin County Court do hereby certify that the copy of the Marriage Certificate of James Biscoe & Polly Kendall is truly transcribed from the records of my office in which whereof I have hereunto set my name as clerk and affixed my official Seal this 18 th April 1855
A. H. Kennidy Clerk Franklin County Court Ky

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
Ans
February 16, 1938
Miss Annette J. Hedges 1931 N. Talbott Ave Indianapolis, Ind.
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 8230 , it appears that James Biscoe was born July 3, 1760, place not stated.
He enlisted May 22, 1778 and served three years as Boatswain in the Virginia State Navy, under Captain John Britten, Commodores James Barron or Barrow and Richard Taylor, a part of the time he was on the schooner "Liberty", he was in many battles, no names mentioned.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 6, 1832, while a resident of Franklin County, Kentucky. He died there December 11, 1853.
He married December 16, 1832 in said Franklin County, Polly Kendall. She was allowed pension on her application executed August 26, 1854, while living in Franklin County, aged forty-eight years. There are no further data as to family.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Pay WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8230
Betty Biscoe Wid
James Biscoe Boatsman Rev War
Act: July 3 d  185 2
Index:—Vol. 84 , Page 62
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1928-Feb. 16-1420A to annuities J. Hedges and.
Ex'r.
INVALID.
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
8 0 8
P. O. James Biscoe
Service:
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18

Corr recd Mar
Died 11 Dec 1/53. 2. cont.
Winton, Ohio
Franklin Co. Ky.
Winton,
Ph: Oct 1/53, Ky. Baptist,

6397 ✓ Folly Biscoe Widow of James,
Ky
Set to Hon. J. P. Mackinlay Esq., Ky. " " J. G. Beach, 3 May, 1855,
James Biscoe Rev. Kentucky.  Rejected. See letter to Hon. R. M. Johnson. May 24. 1831.

✓ No 442 THE UNITED STATES
Nov 1882

Kentucky 3014
James Biscoe of Franklin in the State of Kentucky who was a Lieutenant in the regiment commanded by Captain Harry of the regiment by of Virginia in the on Board the Liberty Loan: Banded for 2 years from 1778-
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 96 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th day of Dec r 32 and delivered to J. Tripett Esq r -
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 - 144- Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar. 33 48 $192-
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Not June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk, Book ② Vol. 9 Page 32

Newcastle Ky April 23rd
Official Business Free
109 06 3/4
To the Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
Recd. of Mrs. Mary ... for ... $156. ... Nov 11 Dec 1883 ... husband's ...
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. Pension Office, Official Business.
W. ... Mary ...

James Biscoe died 11 Decr 1853 paid in full Robt Garrison Executor
Mr. H. H. June 4 1855.
Sir, Please certify the time which the within named pensioner was paid to the date of his death.
Very Respectfully,
D. H. Lee 53 L. Marcus
Myr. H. H.
Rev. Mr. H. H. J. A. Knapp Esq. Rev. Dr. N. M. M. } } }

Ho of Rep Jan 11 th 1855
Mr Sir
Will you be good enough to give me the papers relating to the engines in the first part of the enclosed letter from Mr James G Leach, and return to me Mr L's letter?.
Yours &c
John C. Brinsmade
Wm L P Mads
James G. Parsons

Polly Biscane's Claim for Pension
Proof of identity and Continued Widowhood
James G Leach Atty Newcastle Ky

State of Kentucky County of Franklin
On this 24 th day of May A.D. 1855 personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Isaac Wingate and Ben. Lockett Residents of Franklin County Kentucky who being duly sworn according to law declared that they were well acquainted with James Biscoe deceased late of said County who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States at the time of his death; that he died in Franklin County Kentucky in the year 1854 leaving a widow named Polly Biscoe who is still living in said County & who is still the widow of James Biscoe aforesaid - Affiants are well acquainted with the said Polly Biscoe and state the facts above recited as within their personal knowledge -
They further say that they are not interested in the said Polly Biscoe's Claim for Pension and Bounty Land -
I Wingate Ben Lockett
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 I have no interest in this Claim -
Geo. W. Emirs J.P.H.

State of Kentucky, Franklin County set
I, Alexander H. Kennick, Clerk of the County Court of said County do certify that Geo. W. Gwin Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit was made is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Com- missioned and qualified, and the forego- ing is his genuine signature—
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court at office in Frankfort this 24 th day of May 1855—
A. H. Kennick Clerk Franklin County Court Kentucky

Polly Biscuits
Illusion Claims
Addition proof

Newcastle Ky May 26 th 1855
Sir I herewith Enclose the affidavit of Isaac Wingate and Ben Suckett To prove the identity and continued widowhood of Polly Bisco Widow of James - Your letter of the 3 rd instant informs me that her Claim for a Pension has been Examined and suspended for proof of identity and continued widowhood. That being the only objection to its allowance. I hope the Certificate will be issued and forwarded to me as early as the business of your office will permit an examination of the enclosed affidavit.
Very Respectfully James G. Beach
Hon L. P. Waldo Court of Pensions

rief in the case of Polly Biscoe, Widow of James. Franklin County and State of Ky. act 3 d Feb y : 1853, & Feb y : 28 th 1855,
Claim, ("original," or " for increase. ")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was pensioned under the act of 7 th June 1832 @ the rate of $156. Pr. An. Marriage proven by the County Record thereof.
Died Dec r 11 th 1853, as per the affidavit of two witnesses, County Court's report of the H on Auditor.
Widow's right is established by the Affidavits of four credible Affiants.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Jas. G. Seach, Esq. Newcastle, Ky. Name and residence of Agent
Edward R. [unintelligible] Examining Clerk.

Newcastle Ky April 23 rd 1855
Sir
Herewith I enclose the declaration of Polly Biscoe for a pension under the 2 nd Section of the act approved February 3 rd 1853. Her husband James Biscoe was a Boatswain in the Va. Navy, Revolutionary war and was on the pension roll of the United States, at the time of his death, at the rate of $156 per annum. He died 11 th day of December 1853 in Franklin Co. Ky. The parties were married in Said County December 16 th 1832. Proof of marriage and death are herewith enclosed -
This declaration was made in August last, & both the Claimant & myself believed it had been forwarded to Washington by the Clerk of the Court who was to have sent it to a gentleman there who at that time was interested with me in prosecuting Claims - A short time since, however, I received a message from the Claimant saying that she had never heard from her Claim, and upon searching the Clerk's office in Frankfort I found the original declaration which is herewith enclosed.
By reference to the Claimants application for Bounty land under the act of 3 rd March 1855 which is enclosed in a letter of this date, you will see that her continued widowhood is proved - Please acknowledge the receipt of the application, and when the case is examined report the result to the undersigned, agent of the Claimant.
Yrly Respectfully James G. Leach
Hon L.P. Waldo Comd of Pensions -

Newcastle Ky April 23, 1855
Sir I enclose herewith the following applica- tions for Bounty Land under the act of 3 rd March '55:
Margaret Efford, wid. of Joseph. Her husband was a private in Capt Bacon's Co, 6 th Francisco's Regt. Ky Mi March 1812. She received a Land Warrant No 57,580 for 40 acres which she sold and cannot return -
Polly Biscoe, widow of James. Her husband was a Boatswain in the Va. State Navy. War of the Revolution - He was on the Pension Roll at the rate of $156. per annum at the time of his death - I enclose with her declaration record proof of the marriage of the parties - Also proof of his death - She has made no pre- vious application for Bounty Land - Proof Marriage (copy the same) sent with the declaration - Very Respectfully
James G. Leach
Hon L. P. Waldo Pound of Pensions

Proof of the death of James Biscoe

This County Court continued and held for the County of Franklin in the State of Kentucky at the Court house in the City of Frankfort on the 26 th day of June 1854 It is hereby certified that satisfactory proof has been made before me in open court the undersigned presiding Judge of the Franklin County Court in and for the County and State aforesaid by the affidavits of John A. Holton and Benjamin F. Duvall who are residents of the County and State aforesaid, who are entitled to credit, and who made oath that they are wholly disinterested, That Polly Biscoe is the widow of James Biscoe who was a Boatswain in the Virginia Navy, and who was a pensioner as such during his life, The said James Biscoe died in Franklin County Kentucky on the eleventh day of December 1853. — That the said Polly Biscoe is still alive, never having been married since said James Biscoe's death, and is a resident of said County of Franklin State of Kentucky and that his pension certificate bears date the 19 th April 1851 Signed Alex H H Stewart Secretary of the Interior — On the 26 th day of June 1854 Personally appeared John A. Holton and Benjamin F. Duvall in open court and made oath that James Biscoe departed this life on the eleventh day of December 1853 in the County of Franklin and State of Kentucky, and that Polly Biscoe is his widow that she is still alive never having been married since the death of her husband the said James Biscoe who was a pensioner in the Revolutionary Service. They each further state that they reside in Franklin County Kentucky, and was present when said James Biscoe died, they each further state they have no interest whatever in the result of the application of said Polly Biscoe for the balance of Pension due her said husband John A. Holton Benjamin F. Duvall
Subscribed & sworn to before me this 26 th June 1854
State of Kentucky ss
J. C. Herndon P. J. H. C.
I Alexander H. Pennick Clerk of the Franklin County Court in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing is truly copied from the records of my office
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name as Clerk and affixed my Official Seal this 18 th April 1855
A. H. Pennick Clerk Franklin County Court Kentucky

Proof of the death of James Biscoe
167. 069

At a County Court Continued and held for the County of Franklin in the State of Kentucky at the Court house in the City of Frankfort on the 26 th day of June 1854. It is hereby Certified that Satisfactory proof has been made before me in open Court the undersigned Presiding Judge of the Franklin County Court in and for the County and State aforesaid, by the affidavits of John A. Holton and Benjamin F. Durall who are residents of the County & State aforesaid who are entitled to Credit, and who made oath that they are wholly disinterested That Polly Biscoe is the widow of James Biscoe who was a Boatswain in the Virginia Navy and who drew a pension as such during his life, That said James Biscoe died in Franklin County Kentucky on the eleventh day of December 1853. That the said Polly Biscoe is still a widow, never having been married since said James Biscoe's death, and is a resident of said County of Franklin State of Kentucky and that her pension Certificate bears date the 19 th April 1851 and signed Alex H. H. Stewart Secretary of the interior.
On the 26 th day of June 1854 Personally appeared John A. Holton and Benjamin F. Durall in open County Court, and made oath that James Biscoe departed this life on the eleventh day of Decr 1853 in the County of Franklin and State of Kentucky and that Polly Biscoe is his widow, that she is still a widow never having married since the death of her husband and that said James Biscoe who was a pensioner in the Revolutionary Service, they each further State that they reside in Franklin County Kentucky and that, from the time when said James Biscoe died, they each further State they have no interest whatever in the result of the application of said Polly Biscoe for the balance of Pension due her said husband.
(The word "said" underlined.)
John A. Holton Benjamin F. Durall
Subscribed & sworn to before me this 26 th June 1854 State of Kentucky ss
J. B. Henderson P. J. F. B. C.
I Alexander H. Pennycuick Clerk of the Franklin County Court in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing is truly copied from the records of my said Court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name as clerk as aforesaid and affixed my Official Seal this 18 th April 1855
A. H. Pennycuick Clerk Franklin County Court Ky

State of Kentucky, Franklin County Court June Term 1854 June
This hereby certified that satisfactory proof has been made before me in open court. The undersigned presiding Judge of the Franklin County Court in and for the County & State aforesaid, By the affidavits of John A. Hutton and Benjamin F. Duvall who are residents of the County and State aforesaid who are entitled to credit, and who made oath that they are wholly disinterested that Polly Biscoe is the widow of James Biscoe who was a Boatswain in the Virginia Navy and who drew a pension as such during his life - That said James Biscoe died in Franklin County Kentucky on the eleventh day of December eighteen hundred and fifty three. That said Polly Biscoe is still a widow never having married since said James Biscoe's death, and is a resident of said County of Franklin and State of Kentucky and that his Pension Certificate bears date the 19 th April 1851 and signed A. H. Stewart Secretary of the Interior "made" interlined In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of said Court to be hereunto affixed hereunto this 26 th day of June 1854
On the 26 th day of June 1854 Personally appeared John A. Hutton and Benjamin F. Duvall in open Court, and made oath that James Biscoe departed this life on the eleventh day of Decr 1853 in the County of Franklin and State of Kentucky and that Polly Biscoe is his widow that she is still a widow never having married since the death of her husband the said James Biscoe who was a pensioner in the revolutionary service. They each further State that they reside in Franklin County Kentucky and are neighbors when James Biscoe died. They each further State that they have no interest whatever in the result of the application of said Polly Biscoe for the balance of Pension due to her husband. John A. Hutton Subscribed & sworn to before me Benjamin F. Duvall this 26 th June 1854 J. H. Hernandez P. J. C.

I Alexander H Kennick Clerk of the Franklin County Court in the State of Kentucky do Certify that the within named Joshua C Hendon who has signed his Signature to the within Certificate is the affidavit of John A Holton and Benjamin F Marshall was, at the time of doing & signing the same the presiding Judge of the Franklin County Court in the State of Kentucky and that the same was done in Court at the time therein stated and his Signature is genuine
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my name as clerk and affixed the seal of said Court this 26 th June 1854
A H Kennick Clerk Franklin County Ct

Land Office Certificate
Land given for 3 years as Bostonian

Council Chamber 21 st November 1783.
I do certify that James Biscoe is entitled to the proportion of land allowed a Boatswain of the State Navy who has served three years
Thomas M c Guire
Benjamin Harrison
A Warrant for 200 acres issued to James Biscoe 22 nd November 1783, No. 1953.
A Copy from the Records of the Virginia Land Office Dist. S. H. Parker Reg. S. Office

Thomas Biscoe
Anderton's Berly- nicate.

Friday November 21 st 1783
Nancy.
Warrant to James Briscoe for One years Interest on certificate dated this day, in full for the balance of his as a Boatswain in the State Navy
$7. 3. 1
(pay)
The above is truly copied from Auditors Day Book,
Given under my hand at the Auditors Office Richmond this 21 st day of March 1851
R Johnston First Auditor

J. Bricae petition for increase.
Van Navy
They list

Franklin County Ky - March 14 th 1851
To the Commissioner of Pensions
The undersigned represents that he was a Boatswain in the Virginia State Navy, in the Revolutionary war of the United States, and was admitted to the benefits of the act of 7 th June 1832, and placed on the pension roll of the United States in the County of Franklin and State of Kentucky at the yearly pension of $96. per annum, as a Seaman , when he is advised he was entitled to a much larger pension, to wit $121.66 per year, as Seaman . He further states that he believes the proofs filed in the pension office, and those contained in the records will show conclusively that he was entitled to the pension of a Boatswain in the Navy. to wit, $243.33 per annum - He therefore surrenders his present pension certificate for the purpose of having one issued in lieu thereof at the increased rate, and asks that the same may be awarded and delivered to Joseph Ellis to be sent to him -
Witness James Leach
My Bill

Franklin County Ky
March 14 th 1851
The Commissioner of Pensions will please permit Mr Vespasian Ellis of Washington City D.C. To examine the papers and proofs filed by Thos Triplett in the year 1832 in regard to the application of James Kiscoe for a pension for services rendered in the Revolutionary War of the United States - I make this request being myself the Claimant aforesaid - Witness
James Kiscoe
James Kiscoe
May P.S. 1851

J. Biscal
Dep. pay.

THIS IS TO CERTIFY, That it appears from a list in this office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia State  Line as settled their accounts and received certificates for the balance of their Full Pay, according to an act of assembly, passed the November session 1781, directing the Auditors of Public Accounts to settle and adjust the pay and accounts of the said Officers and Soldiers from the 1st January 1777 to 31st December 1781, (see Hening's Statutes at Large, vol. 10, p. 462,) that a settlement was made on the 21 st day of November 1783 in the name of James Biscoe as _____ and evidence of the indebtedness of the State to him for £ 119. 17. 0  and was delivered to George Booker but as the original settlements or copies thereof are not to be found in this office, the term of service embraced therein cannot be stated.
Given under my hand at the First Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 26 th day of March 18 57 ,
p 42.
[No Seal of Office.]
W Johnston First Auditor

5 Vespasian Ellis Esq. Washington City. D.C.

Norfolk Virginia March 28 th 1851.
Vespasian Ellis Esq r
Dear Sir
In answer to your letter of the 26 th instant I beg leave to say, that during the Revolutionary war, I knew James Briscoe, as Gunner, of the Pilot-boat-schooner Liberty, mounting, ten, two pounders, on swivels; I distinctly recollect M c Briscoe, was esteemed a deserving officer, of the State Navy of Virginia.
There was also a Brig, called the Liberty, in the Virginia State Navy, mounting, fourteen, six pounders, but I do not know that M c Briscoe ever served in her; — My father commanded the Liberty at the time M c Briscoe was her Gunner.
Very respectfully I am Your Obedient Servant — James Barron
P.S. The word Gunner, was inserted in the letter, written to you yesterday, by mistake, instead of the word Boat-swain, which I much regret.
James Barron
March the 29 th 1851.

Inverness Biscoe Sky Oct 7 - June 1832 Capt 2 years Boat- swain - $156 per annum per 4th Month 1832-
Letter sent to V. Ellis Present -

Application of J. Bricoe Bratton

To the Commission of Pensions.
Sir
James Bricae was pensioned 12th Nov. 1832 on Kentucky agency man at June 7/32 as a Seaman at $96 per year.
He originally claimed pension as a Boatswain, but no proof was filed on the subject.
In my file the auditors Certificate (2) showing that he was disrated pay as a Boatswain.
I file also a Certificate of the Register of the Land office stating that in Nov. 1853 he recd. land bounty as a Boatswain for 3 years service.
I refer to the 10 Vol of Stenning's Statute at large page 322 which will

before that a Boatswain's pay 4 shillings per day, equal to $243.33 per year as his full pay which amount I claim for James Biscue according to his former pay rate.
The Continental Navy Boatswain's pay was $12 per month, or $144 per year, but I claim that he is entitled to the (see words of the act June 7/32) " amount of his full pay in the said line according to his rank ", which full pay was $243.33 per year.
I hold that the meaning of " the said line " was the line in which he served, whether Continental , State troops , or Navy .
Respectfully Submitted Richard Ellis Atty for James Biscue

Land Office
Richmond March 27/185
Sir
Enclosed you will find two certificates in answer to yours of the 23 d of this month making inquiries about James Biscoe a Boatswain in the Navy during the Rev War
I am with great respect your obed t Servant To The Hon Vespasian P. H. Johnston Ellis Washington City. D. C.

Payments to be made at Lexington, Ky by the Presd. W. A. B. K. Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Kentucky
Recorded by J. H. R. Clerk, in Book L Vol. 9 page 12

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 7th June, 1832, James Biscoe of the State of Kentucky who was a Seaman in the Navy of the Revolution.
is entitled to receive Ninety Five dollars and — cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 12 th day of December one thousand eight hundred and thirty- two .
John B. Calhoun Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. Edwards

Pension Office May 23. 1831
Pension case.
May 14
W. C. [unclear] H. H. [unclear]
Hon. John H. Eaton Rejected May 24. 1831 See of [unclear] City of Washington
858

Choctaw academy (Pension Case)
Col J. L. Edwards, I enclose you the declaration of a very indigent worthy, & patriotic Citizen & Soldier of the revolution who applies for a Pension. I presume the records, in your office will dispense with proof as to his services. If the records do not furnish proof of service I will permit it. Let me have your answer as soon as possible. your obedient
Abner Johnson
14 th May 1831
Direct your ans r to "Choctaw academy. Ken."

INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
CHARLES E. RUSH, Librarian
St. Clair Square, INDIANAPOLIS
February 13, 1928.
Department of the Interior, Pension Department, Washington, D. C.
Revolutionary War Records.
Gentlemen;--
In November I wrote to you asking for a copy of the "pension record" of JAMES BISCOE; and not having had any reply I am writing again, as I am very anxious to have the record.
JAMES BISCOE lived in Franklin County, Kentucky, and was placed on the "Revolutionary War Pension Records" probably during 1820 to 1830. I also know that he is enrolled in the Adjutant General's Office in Washington.
I am a descendent of James Biscoe, and want to have the record, so that I may become a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
I am unfamiliar with the fees concerning the above record, and would be very glad to comply with any regulations on it.
Very Truly Yours,
Annette Jane Hedges,
1931 North Talbott Avenue,
Indianapolis, Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
CHARLES E. RUSH, Librarian
St. Clair Square, INDIANAPOLIS
November 8, 1927.
Department of the Interior, Pension Department, Revolutionary War, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen;—
Would you please send me a copy of the pension record of James Biscoe, who was living in Franklin County, Kentucky, and was placed on The Revolutionary War Pension records, probably during 1920 - 1930.
I am a descendent of James Biscoe, and wish to have the record, so that I may become a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
I am unfamiliar with the fees concerning the above record, and would be very glad to comply with any regulations on it.
Yours Very Truly,
Annette Jane Hedges,
1931 North Talbott Avenue,
Indianapolis, Indiana.