Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 16,328, William Bowman, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Bowman, William
S. 16.328
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13.907 Indiana
William Bowman
Washington Co in the State of Indiana
who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Martin of the regt commanded by Col the in the Regt a mile line for 15/m months. for 1837.
Inscribed on the Roll of Indiana at the rate of 51 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 day of July 1833 and sent to H. L. D. Carr, Charlestown Ind
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $103.33 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sep - 25.83
$129.16
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. Stillison Clerk, Book 1 Vol. 7 Page 105
Order to pay 29. Apr 1842.
Dead
Sales to Herr Alwang, Pwv Agent $3 00 An. ad. 13 th Aug st 1844
Paid at the Treasury under the Act 6 th April 1 st from 4. Sep 1842 to 2 Apr 843 Cgts Notified 29. Oct 1844

William Bowman's Declaration for Pension for 15 months & 15 days service
25500
Benjamin Rowland Salem End

State of Indiana Washington County ss Washington Circuit Court April Term 1833
On this 5 th day of April 1832 personally appeared in open court, before the Judges of said court, it being a court of record now sitting, William Brown a resident of the said county and State aged 70 years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 — That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. That he entered said service as a volunteer at Amherst County in the State of Virginia about the month of September 1777 by joining a company under the command of Capt. Nicholas Cabal for the term of 60 days; said company was attached He then marched with said company to Williamsburgh, when it was attached to a Regiment in the Virginia Line under the command of Col. Joseph Cabal, remained there in the barracks at that place, and performing duty in said company for the said term of 60 days, when he was discharged, but his discharge is lost — About the first of August 1780 at the same county of Amherst he was drafted as a private in a militia company under the command of Capt. Azariah Martin — marched from there to Hillsborough N.C. in said company, at which place the American army was then stationed — Marched from Hillsborough with the army to Camden S.C. — was in the battle of Camden — Genl. Edward Stephens commanded the militia to which this declarant belonged — He recollects Genl. Gates who had the command at that battle, also Genl. Potterfield, and that the forementioned Genl. Potterfield was attacked in the night of the 16 th of August, and the main battle was fought the next morning — The greater part of the company to which this declarant belonged was killed or wounded — Soon after the battle he returned home to Amherst County Va, where he received a furlough from the Colonel of the County for 20 days, after which time he returned to

Hillsborough and joined as a private the militia company under Capt Thomas Threadgill, William Collier was Lieut. — the militia were then under Genl Stevens — He marched with the army from Hillsborough to Salisbury then to Charlotte N.C. at which place Genl Green took command of the army — then marched to Cheraw Hills and went into winter quarters — remained there till the 13 th of February when he marched with a detachment under Genl Stevens for the purpose of guarding the prisoners that had been taken at the battle of the Cowpens — marched on as far as Red Creek when the battle of Guilford was fought — Shortly after this he was discharged but his discharge is lost, this was about the first of April 1781 — from the time he was drafted in the company of Capt Azariah Morgan as above stated up to April 1781 he served as a militia man as he stated not less than Eight months — Shortly afterwards in April 1781 he volunteered as a private for 90 days in the company under Capt. Charles Christian which belonged to the army then under Genl Lafayette & served in said company during the said period of 90 days — Within a few days after his discharge, he was drafted into the same company for 3 months — marched to Yorktown, was there in the battle at that place, and after the battle marched with the prisoners to Winchester Va. where he was discharged, having served on this Expedition not less than 2 1/2 months — He states that his said services as a private soldier in the Revolution amount in the whole to not less than fifteen months, and fifteen days — His discharges are all lost, and he has no documentary evidence, and he knows of no person whom testimony he can procure, who can testify to his service, except his Brother John Bowman & his Brother in law Joseph Lane, both of whom reside in the State of Tennessee and he cannot procure their testimony without great trouble and expense — He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension

roll of the agency of any State sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid
Willi Bonner
Mr. Ebenezer Patrick a clergyman and Ezekiel D. Logan residing in the said County of Washington and State of Indiana hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Bowman William Bowman who has subscri- bed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be 71 years of age, 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 the day & year aforesaid
Ebenezer Patrick
Ezekiel D. Logan
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogations prescribed by the War Depart- ment that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Ebenezer Patrick who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman residing in the town of Salem, Washington County and State of Indiana. And that Ezekiel D. Logan who has also signed the same is a resident of the said County of Washington and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit.
W. H. Carter Clerk of the Court aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original pro- ceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Bowman for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 11 th day of April 1833.
W. H. Carter clerk

• V o 25500
William Bowman Washington County Indiana
for 1777 private 15 1/2 months, $51. 66 100
Rev:
In Carr. Charleston Indiana

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of William Bowman Washington County Indiana
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Vol Sept. 1777 - 2 - private Col Stephens   Draft Augt 1780 - 8 - private Col Cal 71 years Traditionary evidence - paper correct   Vol Apr 1781 - 3 - " Col Martin Buchurst County   Draft 1831 - 2 15 " Col Christian Virginia   Col Christian Battle of Bunker  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I, _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; 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 the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services. 
6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. 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 that 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 shown 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.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he 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.
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 papers 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's 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.
The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[k] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
{ [m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration. }

Mr. F. E. Boucher Bureau of Customs M. C. Fitch Persian Agent Nerv Albany Indiana
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER
Received from GAO

Wm Bowman
"
Deed
Copy of Deed
Will and Testament
And Letters Test-
tamentary on the
estate of Deed Deed
By
John
Eliz Wheaton
John
"

In the Name of God Amen I William Bournes of Bond Hill and Memory do make and publish this My last Will and Testament in manner and form following
I will that after My de- cease all My Personal property be sold as soon as the Bond permits and the Money therefrom arising together with all the Money in hand and Money due being Col- lected after My funeral expenses shall have been paid be divided among My heirs equally. Which heirs are Samuel Bournes Edward Bournes Elisha Bournes Polly Biles, Sarah Hendricks Nancy Burke, Elizabeth Bournes John Bournes Deceased and William Bournes Deceased And I hereby appoint Thomas Reed to be Executor of this My last Will and Testament In Witness whereof I hereunto set My hand and Seal this sixteenth day of Dec in the Year of our Lord one Thousand Eight hundred and forty Two.
William Bournes Seal Signed and acknowledged in the presence of James M c Cllland Isaac McClasky
State of Indiana Sec. Washington County J Eli W. Mattox Clerk of the Probate Court in and for

Said County and within said State do Certify the same to be a true Copy of the last Will and Testament of William Bowman late of said County Deceased and that Thomas Reed the Executor therein named hath duly proved the same according to law and is duly authorized to take upon himself the ad- ministration of the estate of the said testator according to the said Will
In Witness my hand and the Seal of said Court this 19 th day of April A.D. 1813
Ebenezer Dyer
(Signature)

Ent N o 18.952.
A/P
M rs Bowman
(Exr. of)
Pen. New Albany role
Act 7 th June 1832
$29.93
29 Augt. 1844
30 " "
Reg r 5370 dated 2 Sept r 1844 sent to Treasury 21 Sept r 1844
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER
Received from GAO

RECEIVED OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY
Dr The United States
To the Exor of William Bowman Pens n on the New Albany J r roll
Act of June 1844
For his Pension from 4 September 1842 to 2 d of April 1843, the day of his death, being six months and 29 days, at $51.66 per annum per voucher herewith filed ————— $29.93
Treasury Department
Third Auditor's Office
August 29. 1844
Stated by
A. B. Thurston
2d. Comptroller's Office
August 30. 1844
Ex. by J. G. Selsford

FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER
Received from GAO
At a Probate Court began on Monday the 8 th day of May A.D. 1843. and con- tinued and held at the Court House in the town of Salem in & for the County of Wash- ington within the State of Indiana, Present the Hon. Isaac Thomas Sole Judge of said Court
Saturday May 13 th 1843. Be it remembered that on this day being the Sixth day of the above term it was proved to the satisfaction of this Court, that William Bowman a Revo- lutionary Pensioner late of said County departed this life, on the 2 nd day of April 1843. And that he left no widow, and that Samuel Bowman Emma Bowman. Eliza Bowman Polly Boles, Sarah Hendricks, Nancy Burke, Elizabeth Bowman, John Bowman deed & William Bowman deed, are the legal Heirs of said decedent. And at the same time the following docu- ment purporting to be the Pension- Certificate of said decedent, was pro- duced in evidence which is in the words and figures to wit:"
"War Department Revolutionary Claims. I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States of the 7 th June 1832 William Bowman of the State of

Indiana, who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, is entitled to receive fifty two dollars and sixty six cents per annum during his natural life commencing on the 1 st of March 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 1 st of March & 1 st of September in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this Eleventh day of July One thousand Eight hundred and thirty three.
John Robbins Secretary
Secretary of War.
Examined & Countersigned J. S. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions "All of which is by the Court ordered to be Certified"
State of Indiana Washington County
J. Eli A. Matott
Clerk of said Probate Court do certify the above and foregoing to be a full true & complete copy of the record of said Court & the proceedings in said matter made at the aforesaid time thereof taken from the Records of said Court.
In testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my hand & affix the Seal of said Court at Salem July 2 nd 1844
Eli A. Matott
RECORDED JUL 10 1844 CLERK

September 15, 1935
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Mrs. William Van Bell Hawkinsville Georgia
WILLIAM BOWMAN S. 16328 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 16328, based upon service in the Revolution of William Bowman.
The date and place of this soldier's birth and names of his parents are not shown.
William Bowman volunteered in Amherst County, Virginia, about September, 1777, served sixty days as private in Captain Nicholas Cabell's company, Colonel Joseph Cabell's Virginia regiment. He enlisted in Amherst County, Virginia, about August 1, 1780, served as private in Captain Azariah Martin's Virginia company, was in the battle of Camden, and soon after the battle returned home to Amherst County, Virginia. In about twenty days he went to Hillsborough, North Carolina, served as private in Captain Thomas Threadgill's company, and was discharged about April 1, 1781. Shortly afterwards, he volunteered in April, 1781, and served ninety days as private in Captain Charles Christian's Virginia company, marched to Yorktown, was in the battle at that place and guarded prisoners taken there, to Winchester, Virginia, after which he was discharged.
William Bowman was allowed pension on his application executed April 5, 1833, at which time he was aged seventy-one years and a resident of Washington County, Indiana.
No reference was made in the claim to wife or children.
In 1833, William Bowman referred to his brother, John Bowman, and to his brother-in-law, Joseph Lane, both of whom were residents

of the State of Tennessee. He did not state the name of his sister who married Joseph Lane.
William Bowman died April 2, 1843.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

September 15, 1935
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BA-J/MCS am
Wm. Bowman, S.1640
Wm. Bowman, S.16328
Mrs. William Van Bell Hawkinsville Georgia
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of September 7, 1935, requesting information in regard to William Bowman who received a Revolutionary War pension while living in Washington County, Indiana, and William Bowman who was pensioned while living in Knox County, Tennessee.
You are furnished herewith, the record of William Bowman, S.16328, who was pensioned while living in Washington County, Indiana, and William Bowman, S. 1640, who applied for pension from Marion County, Tennessee, but was erroneously reported as applying for pension from Knox County, Tennessee.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

September 20, 1934
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Mrs. Jane C. Berger 133 - 10th Street Apartment C-6 Atlanta, Georgia
William Bowman, S. 16328 Benjamin Bryant, W. 8389 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of William Bowman who applied for pension in 1832 from Washington County, Indiana, and of Benjamin Bryant who applied from Warren County, Kentucky.
Their records are furnished herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

September 20, 1934
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Mrs. Jane C. Berger 133 - 10th Street Apartment C-6 Atlanta, Georgia
WILLIAM BOWMAN S. 16328 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 16328, based upon the Revolutionary War service of William Bowman.
The date and place of soldier's birth and names of parents are not shown.
He volunteered in Amherst County, Virginia, about September, 1777, served sixty days as private in Captain Nicholas Cabell's company, Colonel Joseph Cabell's Virginia regiment. He enlisted in Amherst County, Virginia, about August 1, 1780, served as private in Captain Asariah Martin's Virginia company, was in the battle of Camden and soon after the battle returned home to Amherst County, Virginia. In about twenty days he went to Hillsborough, North Carolina, served as private in Captain Thomas Threigill's company and was discharged about April 1, 1781. Shortly afterwards he volunteered in April, 1781, and served ninety days as private in Captain Charles Christian's Virginia company. He enlisted again in the year 1781, served about two and one half months as private in Captain Charles Christian's Virginia company, marched to Yorktown, was in the battle at that place and guarded prisoners taken there, to Winchester, Virginia, after which he was discharged.
William Bowman was allowed pension on his application executed April 5, 1833, at which time he was aged seventy-one years and a resident of Washington County, Indiana.
No reference was made in the claim to wife or children.

In 1833, William Bowman referred to his brother, John Bowman, and to his brother-in-law, Joseph Lane, both of whom were residents of the State of Tennessee. He did not state the name of his sister who married Joseph Lane.
William Bowman died April 2, 1843.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Hawkinsville Ga Sept 7, 1935
Veterans' Administration,
Washington D.C.
Rev. Pension Dept,
Have you on file
pension claim of William Bowman of Virginia who received his pension while residing in Washington County, Indi Also of William Bowman  of Virginia who received his pension while residing in Knox County Tennessee?
If so, will you be so kind as to send me a copy of both?
Thanking you for this information
Respectfully
Mrs. William Van Bell.

1934, Sept. 20 - Oct. 15 Mrs. Gane C. Ranger (Ruler in chm. M-8359, of Rev. Bryant) M.R.O. 1935, Oct. 16 - Dist. 6 Mrs. M. van Rell (Mrs. Gane C.)
16.328
INVALID.
File No. 16.328
William Bowman
Rev Rev War
Act: June 7 th 39
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 40
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Pension Office New Albany April 21 st 1842
J. L. Edwards Esq Com r of Pensions - I enclose for your approval the pension papers of William Bowman who has neglected to call for his pension for more than a year
Yours Ob t . Serv t
M. B. FITCH Paymaster

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
August 30 th , 1844.
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," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, The exec rs of W m Bowman, dec d a Pensioner on the Roll of the New Albany, Ind. Agency, at the rate of Fifty one — Dollars and 66 Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1842, to the 2 d April 1843.
Respectfully, yours,
William Lawrence
Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS,
Present.

Pension Office J. L. Edwards pension claim of Wm Bowman
Recd 13 Aug. '44 Am.
Pay to Thomas Bull, executor under W. C. Fitch Pension Agent New Albany Ind
600 29 1/2 32 5/8
J. R. Randall
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER
Received from
FIN Rec

Pension Office Aug. 13 th 1844.
Sir.
Enclosed are the papers of William Barrman, dec d that the pension may be paid in conformity to the Act of the 23 d Aug t 1842.
Am Sir Very Respectfully Your obed serv t . J L Edwards
P. Hagues Esq. Third Auditor.

Payments to be made at Corydon by Thomas Posey Esq. Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Indiana
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book C Vol. 7 Page 185 by H. Allison Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, William Bowman of the State of Indiana who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive Fifty one dollars and sixty six 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 eleventh day of July one thousand eight hundred and thirty- three
Acting John P. Kirtland Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER
Received from GAD