Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 15760, John Bradshaw, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Bradshaw, John
S15760
learned
CONTENTS

Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 th April 1838 from 4 th March to 4 th Sep 1839. Agent  Modified 3 Oct 1840.
Rate of Pension per Annum
23.496 Virginia
John [unclear] in the State of [unclear] who was a [unclear] in the [unclear] commanded Captain [unclear] of the [unclear] commanded [unclear] in the [unclear] time for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of [unclear] at the rate of 50 Dollars [unclear] Cents per annum, commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th day of Feb 1834 and [unclear] Washington D.C.
arrears to the 4th of Sep 1839 $ [unclear] Semi-ant. allowance ending [unclear] $ [unclear] $ 2.16
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by [unclear] Clerk, Book E Vol. 64 Page 3

...sition until ...and state
Mr John Bradshaw
Goochland

I do hereby certify that I was with John Bradshaw in service at the Siege of York from the commen- cement to the surrender of Genl Waller. I also do believe that the said John Bradshaw was in the Southern Army and that he was made prisoner at Charlestown South Carolina during the Revolution. Given under my hand this 27. July 1831
Wm H. Forster
Goochland County Virginia to Wit Whereas this day came before me a justice of the peace for the said county and made oath to the truth of the above certificate given under my hand this 27 th July 1831
John Martin

This is to certify that I was with John Bradshaw In what was then called the Continental army at the siege of Yorktown; and did understand and do believe the said Bradshaw had been In the southern army and was made a prisoner of war in Charlestown South Carolina after the siege of Yorktown we was marched to Cumberland old Court house; where I believe The said Bradshaw was discharged
his William H. Hex
Mark
Goodland County to wit
This day William Hex personal ly appeared before me and made oath to the truth of the above Certificate, Given under my hand this 9 th of August 1831
Joseph G. Watkins Justice of the peace for the County of Goodland

Having been raised in the neighbourhood with John Bradshaw and always well acquainted with him except the time he was in the army. This is to certify that I do know that the said Bradshaw went in the continental Army and have always understood he was made a prisoner of war in Charlestown (South Carolina) and do also believe he was in the army and at the siege of Yorktown in 1781.
Goodland County To Wit. JOHN RIDDLE This day John Riddle personally appeared before me a justice of the peace for the said County, and made oath to the truth of the above Certificate given under my hand this 12 th May 1831 Wm. J. Carter
I do hereby certify that I have been acquainted with Mr. John Bradshaw a respectable citizen of this County for forty years, and from information received from others older than myself now deceased particularly the late General John Gussart, I have no doubt but that Mr. Bradshaw was a faithful soldier in the Revolution as such he was respected by General Gussart who was in service with him and that he belonged to the Southern Army was taken prisoner at Charlestown South Carolina and subsequently aided in the capture of Cornwallis at the siege of York. Given under my hand at Goodland Court House in the state of Virginia this 16 th day of August 1831
Wm. Gray
Goodland County 5 th
This day Colonel William Gray of the County of Goodland State of Virginia this day personally appeared before me a justice of the peace for the said county and made oath that the above certificate by him subscribed contains the truth. Certified under my hand and seal this 16 th day of August 1831
Benj. Anderson

Goodland County 5 o
This day Colonel William Gray of the County of Goodland & State of Virginia this day personally appeared before me a justice of the peace for the said county and made oath that the above certificate by him subscribed contains the truth. Certified under my hand & seal this 16 th day of August 1831
Benj Anderson
I do hereby certify that I have been acquainted with Mr John Bradshaw a respectable Citizen of this county for upwards of Forty years and from information received from many others much older than myself we said that Mr Bradshaw was a faithful Soldier in the Revolution as such he was respected by Gentlemen of high standing who was well acquainted with him, and that he belonged to the Southern army was taken prisoner at Charles-ton South Carolina and subsequently was in the capture of Lord Cornwallis at the siege of York Town under my hand at Goodland Court House in the State of Virginia this 16 th day of August 1813.
George Woodson Payne
Goodland County 5 o
This day George Woodson Payne esq. personally appeared before me a justice of the peace for the said County in the State of Virginia and made oath that the above certificate by him subscribed, contains the truth. Given under my hand and seal this 16 th day of August 1831
Thos. P. Dyer
My dear friend distance in the country but could not proceed on my way home, the enemy still being before me I remained in that neighborhood until some time in 1781 when I got a chance and stole for home and got there in June 1781 and I believe it was in August 1781 before the army again and to the siege of Yorktown, and after the surrender of

Seeing the sense and feeling of my country Towards the surviving officers and soldiers of the revolution and being sure that congress did not intend that the laws they had passed should have an improper or partial bearing on the soldiers of the continental establishment who fought and suffered in obtaining our present independence and having seen no law that intirely inbraces my case I am indeed from present necessity and old age To make the following Certificate
establishment
This is to certify that I enlisted in the continental in the early part of the year 1779 and was marched by Capt Tarlton payne from good land county to Fredericks burgh, from there to Williams burgh, from there to Peters burgh and there we staid the winter and different organizations of the army I was under different Captains, from paynes company to Grays from Grays to Woodsons from Woodsons to Howards, and with him I marched to the south to a place cald Cross creek, where I was left with some sick soldiers, after Remaining there a few days I marched on to Charlston southcarolina and Charlestown was surrendered to the Enamy in May 1780 where I was made a prisoner of war I at that time belong to Capt Beely company which was in Colonel Heaths regdment and general Charles Salls Brigade, I remained a prisoner until some time in the fall of 1780 when I got a chance and made my escape from the Enamy, and got some little distance in the country but could not proceed on my way home, the Enamy still being before me I remaind in that unpleasant situation until some time in 1781 when I got a chance and started for home and got there in June 1781 and I believe it was in August 1781 joined the army again and to the siege of Yorktown, and after the surrender of

Cornwallis I was marched to Cumberland at Bourt House and was discharged some time in the winter of 1781 and 1782 by Colonel Cristopher T. Hickson
John Bradshaw
Goochland County 5 th
This day John Bradshaw who was a Revolutionary Soldier personally appeared before me a justice of the peace, for the said county & made oath that the foregoing certificate by him subscribed contains the truth. Given under my hand and seal this 16 th day of August 1831
Benj. Anderson (Seal)
Goochland County to wit
I William Miller clerk of the County Court of Goochland in the state of Virginia do hereby certify that John Martin Joseph S. Watkins William F. Carter Thomas Cured and Benjamin Anderson who have subscribed their names to the foregoing certificates and affidavits were at the times the same were subscribed by them, acting Justices of the peace in the County aforesaid, and duly authorized to administer oaths
In attestation of which I hereunto set my hand & affix the seal of the said County & Court this 9 th day of September 1831 and in the 56 th year of the Commonwealth
W m Miller C. Clerk

ware Purson and Porten the Insign d range I had Not mentioned, there was a Ben Jones he either Resigned or was cashiered, there was also I believe an insign d by the name of Man I believe belong to Capt Woodsons Company in March or April of 1780 a Capt Howard was ordered on to the south and he said he had the privilege to choos his men and did call on me, and I march d on with him as far to the south as a place called Crops Creek in north Carolina, there I was left with some sick soldiers, after remaining there a few days Major Minnis and Capt Brandhedge with a company of men I believe belong to the Virginia state troops, and with them I went into Charlestown south Carolina, and in May I believe about the tenth or twelfth the town with the whole garrison was surrendered by general Lincoln, when I got into Charlestown I joined Colonel Heth regiment and Capt Beals Company, after remaining a prisoner in Charlestown Until some time in the fall of 1780 I made my Escape from the Enemy, but could not travel on homewards the Enemy and Tories being thick before me I remained in south Carolina some times in these swamps and some times elsewhere in search of something to live on Until some time in the spring of 1781 and got into Goochland County in Virginia about the middle of June 1781 which was some time before the balance of the prisoners taken in Charlestown at the same time when I was got Ex changed, as I suppose can be proved by reference to the records in the war office I believe it was in August 1781 I substituted for a man by the name of George Tolon of Goochland for six months and was by contract to receive the pay that he would receive had he served

and I never did receive any pay from my country for the six months I served for Tabor. I was received in the six months town by Colonel Charles Dabney who I believe belong to the state troops of Virginia I was in Capt Dabney's company and at the surrender of Cornwallis at York Town Virginia, which can be seen by reference to the certificates of Hix and Branch after the surrender of Cornwallis, by the permission of Genl officers. change situations with a man in Colonel Pfeiffer's regiment and Capt Dabney's company and was marched to Cumberland Court house and was there discharged in the winter of 1781 and 1782 by Christopher Pfeiffer which discharge has been long since lost By reference to Ward's Certificate it is proven that I was a prisoner of war in Charles Town South Carolina, the certificates of Colonel William Gray and George W. Payne Esq and John Riddle are corroborating testimony those certificates were taken with a purpose of obtaining a pension Under the former laws which I thought I was intitled to, I was born in Goochland County Va in the year 1763 April the 18 th : Little remembered that I went into the United States service before I was 18 years old, I have lived in Goochland Virginia ever since except the time I was in service and two years that I lived in Hanover County. I am on no pension list in the United States I do relinquish all claims to a pension except under the law of 1832, unless it should be the opinion of those who have to judge of the justice of my claim, should believe me to be intitled to the benefit of an act of Earlyers date.
It will be observed in the foregoing statement that I insisted on the Continental service for eighteen months, but in consequence of being taken prisoner, was in service (including the time I was a prisoner) more than two years instead of the eighteen months time which

1 Virginia: At a Court held for Goochland County 28 th August 1832. Goochland County ss. On this 28 th day of August 1832. personally appeared before the County Court of Goochland in the state of Virginia. John Bradshaw a resident of said County & State aforesaid, aged sixty nine 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. 1832. To wit:
The first Tower of duty I performed was in the militia as a volunteer Under Capt John Cund of Goochland and Edward Redford lieutenant, who was the other company officers I do not recollect, this Tower was I believe was in the latter part 1778 and ended in the early part of 1779. This Tower of duty was in regard to the British prisoners at Albemarle Barracks in Virginia, this Tower of duty was performed before I was of age, by law bound to do military duty and not as a substitute which Tower I believe did not exceed three months. I enlisted in the continental service in the early part of 1779, for one year and six months, and was marched from Goochland County Va By Capt Tipton Payne to Snednicks Henge from there to Williams Henge from there to Peters Henge, there we were in some degree organised, Capt Paynes company which I belonged to fell into Colonel Richard Parkers Regiment then called the first detachment, which belong to General Charles Scotts Brigade, after remaining some time at Peters Henge, Colonel Parkers Regiment was ordered on to the south, and I wish to remain with Capt. Payne and go with him, but could not not be admitted as none but the old soldiers was to go, then I fell into Colonel Heith Regiment, called the second detachment and Capt Grays company, and after some time Colonel Heith Regiment was ordered on to the south and I was sick and could not go, I then fell into Colonel Abraham Renford Regiment then called the third detachment, in Capt Henry Woodsons company the two lieutenants

I was bound to perform according to the conditions of indenture herein to be subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
John Bradshaw
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states.
I William Miller Clerk of the Court of Goodland County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of John Bradshaw for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 29 th day of August 1832.
Wm Miller CC.
John Bradshaw Declaration 96 42
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State of Virginia } Goochland County } ss
On this 210 th day of August 1833, personally appeared in open court before the court of the county aforesaid now sitting John Bradshaw a resident of the said county aged seventy years and being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following amending declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1833.
That he is at present advised to waive his claim for his service in the Militia, and he does hereby entirely waive the same and pray that it may be totally disregarded. That in relation to the service in the Continental army set forth in his former declaration, he has procured a certificate from the Auditor of Public Accounts of the state of Virginia, that his name is found on the rolls in his office, which certificate he now forwards and hopes will prove satisfactory. And that in relation to the length of his service, he swears, that in his first term of enlistment he was in actual service and a prisoner of war at least eighteen twenty two months, and in his second term of enlistment he was in actual service five months, as private in the infantry, and for such service he claims a pension. In his second term of enlistment he was discharged a short time before the expiration of his enlistment.
Sworn to and subscribed this day and year after said. JOHN BRADSHAW
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states.
I William Miles Clerk of the court of Goochland County do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings

of the said Court, in the matter of the application of John Bradshaw for a pension
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & Seal of Office this 21 st day of August 1833. —
Will m Miller.
John Bradshaw Pension papers. Va
John McCutcheon Washington City

Ins. Brodshaw-
Pol Pol Amul  journal - 2 years $80-
9642
5.11. B. 14.16
May 3 o 33-
P. 369
Homeless
W.
Am. Soc. for the Advancement of Science Goodland C.H. pa.

BRIEF in the case of John Brashaw County of Goodland in the State of N a (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? 79 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.     Left in part in 1778 3 Private Gen. Capt. Howe   Left in part of 1779 1 6 " Capt. Payne Col. Parker G. Scott   discharged in the winter of 1781 & 1782 6 " Col. Heath Col. Benferd Col. Woodson Col. Raby   He states that he enlisted for eighteen months and was taken prisoner & served more than two years  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Yorktown.  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Goodland Co. O a  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? By living witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct. 
X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Richard Catts Examining Clerk.

March 27, 1939
BA-J/AWF AWF John Bradshaw S. 15760
Mrs. Joseph A. Amrhein 3101 Stuart Avenue Richmond, Virginia
Dear Madam:
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S. 15760, based upon the military service of John Bradshaw in the Revolutionary War.
John Bradshaw was born April 18, 1763, in Goochland County, Virginia. The names of his parents are not given.
While a resident of said Goochland County, John Bradshaw enlisted late in 1778, served three months as private in Captain John Curd's company, guarding prisoners in Albemarle Barracks. He enlisted early in 1779, marched in Captain Tarlton Payne's company, to Petersburg, Virginia, and was there placed in Colonel Richard Parker's 1st Virginia regiment, served in Captain Gray's company, Colonel Heth's Virginia regiment, and in Captain Hughes Woodson's company in Colonel Abraham Buford's Virginia regiment; sometime in April or May, 1780, he marched in Captain Howard's company to "Cross Creek", North Carolina, there placed in Captain Dandridge's company, and marched under Major Minnis to Charleston, South Carolina, at the siege of Charleston, was in Captain Beall's company, Colonel Heth's regiment, and was taken prisoner at the fall of Charleston, made his escape in the fall of 1780, reaching home about the middle of June, 1781. He enlisted sometime in August, 1781, served in Captain Dudley's company, Colonel Charles

Dabney's Virginia regiment, was in the siege of Yorktown, marched to "Cumberland Old Court House", and there discharged, having served six months.
The soldier, John Bradshaw, was allowed pension on his application executed August 20, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Goochland County, Virginia, where he had lived always, with the exception of about two years, when he lived in Hanover County, Virginia.
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-
John Bradshaw Certificate #23496 Issued February 5, 1834 Rate $80.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

This is to certify that in the early part of the year 1780 in marching to the south I fell in company with John Bradshaw who was then in the continental army, and we marched on together to Charles Town South Carolina and there we were with General Lincoln's whole command made prisoners of war, I believe the surrender of Charleston was in May 1780. where I remained for some time a prisoner, but finding a chance did make my escape from the enemy and got some distance in the state of South Carolina and was there taken and carried back to Charleston and was put on board of what was called a prison ship, where I remained for some time and, then was carried on shore, where I again met with said Bradshaw, and after some short time said Bradshaw and my self made a very hazardous attempt and did get clear of the British garrison and got some little distance in the country and finding the enemy still before us we could not proceed on our way. Some we had to remain in that unpleasant situation for some time while thus situated I happened to meet with a small company of mounted men of the whig party I joined my self to that party and we went to where said Bradshaw was and he joined also and we did render good country service in endeavoring to put down the disaffection of that place, I think about the last of May we started for home and to Goochland about the middle of June 1781 and I believe said Bradshaw some little time after went on to the siege of York

State of Virginia } ss Fauquier County }
This day personally appeared Hopper Ward before me a justice of the peace for said County, and sworn to the within certificate, Given under my hand this 24 day of August 1831 — F.W. Omohundro J.P.
Rev. Gordon 63.
State of Virginia Fauquier County to wit:
I Abraham Shepherd junr. Clerk of the County Court of said County do hereby certify that Thomas W. Omohundro whose name is subscribed to the above certificate is now and was on the date of said Certificate an acting Magistrate in and for the said County duly nominated Commissioned and qualified as such.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and erased the seal of my office to be hereunto affixed this twenty sixth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty one Abra. Shepherd Jr. C.C.
with H. R. No. 110 William Bradshaw
Dec. 13 1831
Ref. to the Committee on Revolutionary Pensions
Dec. 23. 1831, Bill reported n. 110.
no report
Congressional
Mr. Gordon

- to W. Ind
P 15460 INVALID.
May, 8, 1905 - Miss Stith Thompson - Indp
June 22, 1905 History to Mrs. Mary B. Hussey, Indpls., Ind.
File No. 15,760
1927 Aug 24 - Hark to S. Louise Marsh awg.
John Bradshaw Pr. New Mar
1938 Feb 2 - list to Mrs. Wm. A. Hart see her letter in John Bradshaw - S. 1938 awg 1939 March 27 - list to Mrs. Joseph A. Amrhein awg
Act: June 7" 32
Index: - Vol. 1 , Page 437
[Arrangement of 1870.]

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
September 22 d , 1840.
Sir :
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," John Bradshaw, — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Pa. Agency, at the rate of Eighty Dollars and  Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March, to the 4 th Sept. 1839.
Respectfully yours,
William B. Harris Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

John Broadshaw
Rec d 6 th May 1833.

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

 XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? no clergyman  XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? no  XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? Not on the Rolls  XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? no If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? NO Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? yes  XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes  XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? NO  XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
†QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
☞ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line, during the Revolutionary War, 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, that a Certificate issued on the second day of July 1783 , in the name of John Bradshaw as a Soldier of Infantry for £ 9.16.00 which Certificate appears to have been delivered to Joe Lewis
{ No Seal of Office. }
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office, Richmond, this Twenty ninth day of July 1883.
J. M. E. Heath
AUDITOR.

awr
Indianapolis, Ind,
May, 1, 1905
Commissioner of Pensions, P.H. B. Washington, D.C.,
Dear Sir:
I shpuld like for your office to look up the pension record , for service in the Revolutionary war, of John Bradshaw, of Virginia. I am aware that there were several of that name who were Virginia Soldiers and wish you th send me as complete a record of the service as you have of all there are from Virginia of that name . For the service I will pay you the usual fee. A prompt answer will be appreciated.
I am yours very truly,
Stith Thompson,
141 Hoefgen St.
Indianapolis Ind.

Veterans Administration Washington D.C.
Dear Sir -
I recently wrote to  to your office or the Adjutant General for information concerning certain Bradshaw. I referred to "John" or "James" d 1849 Manchester Va wife Nancy / Hadson as Rev. Soldier. I find he was in War 1812. I thought this might be of assistance in locating him. I would also thank you for information concerning a John or John Asa Bradshaw (wife probably Winney) of either Norton, Fincenburg or Goodland Co. Va. There is a bare possibility this party enlisted in Tennessee but he resided in Norton Co., near Burkesville around 1809 to his death.
If you do not find either John or John Asa Rev Bradshaw, and James Bradshaw in Virginia, it is possible they are listed in Tennessee records.

Pensions however would probably appear in Va. records.
Thanking you for the courtesy of a reply to above inquiries. I am
Yours Truly
Mrs. Jos. A. Ausheim 3101 Stuart Ave Richmond Va

Veterans Bureau Washington D.C.
Dear Sirs
Joseph Hawkins was a Corporal in Capt Thos. Bressie's Co 2nd Va State Bg. commanded by Col. Gregory Smith & then by Col Wm Brent. Rev. War Is there any way to find out from which county in Va this Joseph Hawkins enlisted?
I would also like you to give me the record of one James Bradshaw who died 1849. I understood his wife Nancy Hudson Bradshaw received a pension - Prince Edward Co.
Do you also find a "John" or "John Asa" or plain "Asa" Bradshaw who served in Rev. War . Wife probably "Winnie". Either Lunenburg or Nottoway County.
Thanking you for this information I am Yours truly Mrs. Jos. A. Amrhein 3101 Stuart Ave Richmond, Va

Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:
Do you have record of John Bradshaw, wife Winnie Brooks, married Oct 11. 1787, Amelia or Cumberland Co. Also James Bradshaw, wife Nancy Hudson, Prince Edward County. Above John Bradshaw moved to Nottoway County, Va. but is supposed to have lived for a while in Eastern Tenn. His home was on border line of either Prince Edward, Lunenburg or Nottoway County. Hence a John (or maybe Asa Bradshaw, or John Asa Bradshaw) Bradshaw from either of these counties, or Eastern Tennessee would be the Bradshaw wanted. Both of above for revolutionary service, or Colonial service.
Thanking you in advance for an early reply, I am
Yours truly,
Mrs. Joseph A. Aurhein, 3101 Stuart Ave., Richmond, Va.
Mrs. Joseph A. Aurhein
I am anxious to know parents of above also, if on record.

Dear

Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Can you tell me if your records show pensions paid to any of the following or their descendants:
Joseph Hawkins Revolutionary War 1751-1811 121
Revolutionary War ✓ Joseph Hawkins Virginia either Nottoway County Prince Edw or Lunenburg, Madison or nearby ones
" " ✓ Benjamin Hawkins same section Amelia or thereabouts. It is possible family moved to N. C. after this war.
War of 1812 ✓ Obediah Hawkins madison Co William " Prince Edw. or Abner " thereabouts
Civil War John H. Hawkins, Petersburg, Va.
Pens can identify 11/4/38 W
Thanking you in advance for this information, I am
Very truly,
(Mrs) Jos. A. Amrhein, 3101 Stuart Ave., Richmond, Va.
This information is solicited to help in completing a family tree.
Mrs Jos A Amrhein

Will leave here Tuesday April 26.
MRS. S. LOUISE MARSH
26 23rd/1997
PRES. ST. LOUIS BRANCH L. A. P. W.
7161 ALAMO AVE. ST. LOUIS, MO.
ord. of
John Caster Bradshaw (Goochland) S. of W. 1835 - Pen. 12-186.
John Bradshaw (Pocohontas) S. of W. 1835 - Pen. 12, 186.
John Bradshaw, And. Accet. D.F. 11 5 20 - War 5 20; War 4, 98.
Please send record to
Mrs. S. Louise Marsh 911 - Nineteenth St. Washington.
If you don't send it to L.A.P.W. by Tuesday morning add to card.

Washington D.C. April 22nd/1997 Creek Rev, Pensylvania -
Have you record of John Carter Bradshaw (Goochland) S. of W. 1835 - Pen, 12 - 186.
John Bradshaw (Pocahontas) S. of W. 1835 - Pen 2, 186.
John Bradshaw, And. Acct. XX II 5 20 - War 5 20; War 4, 98.
Please send record to Mrs. S. Louise Marsh 911 - Nineteenth St.
Washington If you do not send it S.P.C. by Tuesday morning send to add. on card

O. W. H.
U.
United States Pension Office Gentlemen
I am trying to have the record of John Bradshaw & Joseph Brooks who went into the Rev. Army from Goochland co. Pa. They drew a pension in 1833 & 1834. John Bradshaw's was 1834. My Grandfather was John Bradshaw who died at Burkeville Va. My Grand Mother was named Brooks. I have reason to think

that this Joseph Brooks was my great grandfather & that this John Bradshaw was my grandfather, but the records at Putnam co, where my grandfather lived when he was old, are burned with the court house. If you will be kind enough to tell me where the pension & each was received & when they lived when it ceased , perhaps I can establish my claim as a daughter of the Rev. Hoping to hear from you soon I am (Yours truly Mrs Mary Bradshaw Husey 30 Woodruff Place Indianapolis Ind.

March 27, 1939
BA#J 1 /AWF John Bradshaw-B.15760 James Bradshaw-W.C.7979
Mrs. Joseph A. Amrhein 3101 Stuart Avenue Richmond, Virginia
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letters in which you request information in regard to the following soldiers of the Revolution-
John Bradshaw, Asa Bradshaw, both of Lunenburg or Nottoway County, Virginia; James Bradshaw, of Virginia and Tennessee; Joseph Hawkins, of Virginia; Benjamin Hawkins, of Virginia, and North Carolina.
The War of 1812 records of the following soldiers-- James Bradshaw, of Prince Edward County, Virginia, widow, Nancy, received a pension; Obediah Hawkins, of Madison County, Virginia; William Hawkins, of Prince Edward County, Virginia; Abner Hawkins, of Virginia.
Because of the great demand for information in regard to soldiers of the Revolutionary War, and War of 1812, and the limited trained clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is not possible to comply in full with each request which requires so much time and research.
You are furnished herewith the Revolutionary War record of John Bradshaw of Goochland County, Virginia, and the War of 1812 record of James Bradshaw of Prince Edward County, Virginia.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

February 2, 1938
Mrs. William A. Hart Apartment 1, 225 N. Boulevard Richmond, Virginia
John Bradshaw S. 6738 John Bradshaw S. 15760 BA-J/AWF
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of John Bradshaw of either Tazewell or Washington County, Virginia, of John Bradshaw of Goochland County, Virginia, also one from Kentucky.
You are furnished herein the Revolutionary War record of John Bradshaw of Monroe, Augusta, and Pocahontas Counties, Virginia, and the Revolutionary War record of John Bradshaw of Goochland County, Virginia.
These are the records of the only John Bradshaws found on file in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
John Bradshaw-S.6738
The data which follow concerning John Bradshaw were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, S. 6738, based upon his military service in the War of the Revolution.
John Bradshaw was born February 2, 1759, place not stated, nor were the names of his parents given.
While residing in Monroe County, Virginia, John Bradshaw served as an Indian Spy in Captain John Henderson's company of Virginia troops, as follows- In 1776, six months; in 1777, six and one half
Her letter re John Bradshaw S. 6738

months; in 1778, six and one half months; in 1779, six months; they were stationed at Cooks Fort on Indian Creek, and engaged in scouting in the mountains between New River and Laurel Creek.
John Bradshaw moved to Augusta County, Virginia, and enlisted sometime in January, 1781, served three months as sergeant in Captain Thomas Hicklen's company, Colonel Sampson Matthews' Virginia regiment, and was in a skirmish near Portsmouth, Virginia. He served later in 1781, three months in Captain Thomas Hicklen's company, Colonel Samuel Vance's Virginia regiment, was at the Siege of Yorktown, and guarded the British prisoners to Winchester Barracks.
John Bradshaw was allowed pension on his application executed May 7, 1833, then a resident of Pocahontas County, Virginia. He died in the month of December, 1834.
The papers on file in this claim contain no reference 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, Washington, D. C., and furnish the following data-
John Bradshaw Certificate # 12977 Issued June 21, 1833 Rate $80.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 Virginia Agency.
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John Bradshaw-S.15760
The data concerning this John Bradshaw were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S. 15760, based

upon his military service in the Revolutionary War.
John Bradshaw was born April 18, 1763 in Goochland County, Virginia. The names of his parents were not stated.
While a resident of Goochland County, Virginia, John Bradshaw enlisted late in 1778, served three months as private in Captain John Curd's company, guarding prisoners at Albemarle Barracks. He enlisted early in 1779, marched in Captain Tarlton's Payne's company to Petersburg, Virginia, and was there placed in Colonel Richard Parker's 1st Virginia regiment, served in Captain Gray's company, Colonel Heth's Virginia regiment, and in Captain Hughes Woodson's company in Colonel Abraham Buford's Virginia regiment; sometime in April or May, 1780, he marched in Captain Howard's company to "Cross Creek", North Carolina, there placed in Captain Dandridge's company, and marched under Major Minnis to Charleston, South Carolina, at the Siege of Charleston served in Captain Beall's company, Colonel Heth's Virginia regiment, and at the fall of Charleston, he was taken prisoner, and in the fall of 1780, made his escape, reaching home about the middle of June, 1781. He enlisted sometime in August, 1781, served in Captain Dudley's company, Colonel Charles Dabney's Virginia regiment, was at the Siege of Yorktown, marched to "Cumberland Old Court House", and there discharged, having served six months.
John Bradshaw was allowed pension on his application executed August 20, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Goochland County, Virginia, where he had always lived, except about two years, he lived in Hanover County.
The papers on file in this claim contain no reference to family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of this 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, Washington, D. C., and furnish the following data-
John Bradshaw Certificate # 23496 Issued February 5, 1834 Rate $80.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Rev. and Adm. Wars Section.
August 24, 1927
Mrs. S. Louise Marsh 7161 Alamo Ave St. Louis, Mo
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 15760, it appears that John Bradshaw was born April 18, 1763 in Goochland County, Virginia.
While a resident of said Goochland County, he enlisted and served with the Virginia Troops, as follows-
In 1778, three months in Captain John Curd's Company of Militia; from Early in 1779 in Captain Tarlton Payne's Company, Colonel Richard Parker's Regiment, was transferred several times, and served under Captain Gray and Colonel Heth, Captain Henry Woodson and Colonel Abraham Buford, Captain Howard, Captain Beale and Colonel Heth; in May 1780, he was captured at the Siege of Charleston, South Carolina, and made his escape in the fall of 1780, and arrived home (Goochland County) in June 1781; from August

1781, six months in Captain Dudley's Company, Colonel Charles Dabney's Regiment, and was in the Siege of York.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 20, 1832, while a resident of Goochland County, Virginia.
There are no data as to family.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

ISC
Inv. 15760:Rev.War.
June 22, 1905.
Madam:
In reply to your request for the military history of John Bradshaw, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you are advised that he applied for a pension August 20, 1832 at which time he resided in Goochland Co., Va.
He stated that he was born April 18, 1763, in Goochland Co., Va., where he enlisted late in 1778, and served in Capt. John Curd's company of militia; 3 months.
Enlisted early in 1779 in Capt. Tarlton Payne's company, Col. Richard Parker's regiment, Continental service; was transferred several times and served, respectively, under Capt. Gray and Col. Heth; Capt. Henry Woodson, Col. Abraham Buford; Capt. Howard; and Capt. Beall, Col. Heth. May, 1780, he was captured at the siege of Charleston, S. C., escaped in the fall of 1780, but did not arrive home until June, 1781.
Enlisted August, 1781, as private in Capt. Dudley's company, Col. Charles Dabney's regiment; was in the siege of Yorktown; 6 mos.
His claim was allowed. For date of last payment of pension, apply to the Auditor for the Interior Department, Treasury Department, citing the following data: "Certificate 23496, Issued February 5, 1834, Act of June 7, 1832, Virginia Agency."

The records of this Bureau fail to show any claim filed for the Revolutionary services of John Brooks.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mrs. Mary Bradshaw Hussey, 30 Woodruff Place, Indianapolis, Ind.

November 9, 1938.
BAHB 801
Mrs. Joseph A. Amrhein, 3101 Stuart Avenue, Richmond, Virginia.
HAWKINS, John H.
Dear Madam:
In reply to your communication of November 2, 1938, you are informed that a careful search in the files of this office fails to identify any pension claim based on the Civil War service of John H. Hawkins of Petersburg, Virginia.
Your inquiry concerning the records of certain Revolutionary War and War of 1812 veterans will be answered under separate cover.
By direction,
W. C. BLACK, Chief Clerk.