Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 39274, John Carr, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Va. _____
barr, John
NUMBER S 39274
CONTENTS

20. 344
Virginia
John Carr
of Prince William in the State of Virginia who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Ewell of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Gibson in the Virginia line, for the term of three years from 1776 to 1777
Inscribed on the roll of Virginia at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 7 day of June 1830
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 of July 1830 and sent to N. A. Weir. Liberia Va.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1830. $23.46 Semi-annual all'ce ending
$23.46
File Sept. 21
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. }
Rec: Book D. Vol. 7. fol: 94.
See letter to Hon. Jn. Taliaferro Feb. 2 o 1837. same Dec 29 1837. — do. to Hon. W. S. Morgan 9 Jan. 1838 — do. to Hon. J. C. Bates, 8 o March 1842 do to Hon. G. W. Jones, Jan 31. 1850 " V. P. Garney 24 o July 1850 A. Ray. Aug 15/55

John Barr -
Virginia
Rejected
Not continental
Establishment

M a Carrs
Declaration

Virginia
Prince William County to wit;
VA
On this 18 th day of May 1818 before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the General Court in the state aforesaid personally appeared John Carr aged 61 years resident in the County of Fairfax in the s. state being one of the Countys in my Judicial Circuit who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the 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" That he the said John Carr - enlisted in the County of Prince William Virginia in the year 1777 in the Company commanded by Capt. Thos. Ewell of the Virginia Troops afterwards Gilsons Regt.
to serve in the said Corps, or in the service of the United States until the 1780 when he was discharged from service in the state of New Jersey and; that he was in the Battles of Stony point and Monmouth and many others and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support; and that he has the evidence now in his power of his said services. Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
W. R. G. DALL

I, W m A. G. Dade a Judge of the General Court in the State of Virginia as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said John Barr, did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding declaration, against the Common Enemy, for the term of three years and that he is in which  all circumstances entitled  entitled to support on the Continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid act of Congress.
Given under my hand & seal this 18 th May in the year 1818
W m A. G. Dade
Virginia Prince William County to wit
I Philip D. Dand Clerk of the Court of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that W m A. G. Dade esq r who appears to have signed the above Certificate is one of the judges of the General Court in the State of Virginia, and that to all his acts as such due faith and Credit is and ought to be given as well in Courts of justice as elsewhere.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said County this 19 th day of May 1818.
Phil. D. Dand

I have entered in the opposite Certificate the statement of the Philomus indigence a fact which was proven to my satisfaction but omitted by mistake
Wm. A. G. Dade
Dec. 27 th 1818

Personally appeared before me one of the Justices  Wm. A. Lloyd, Judge  the Superior Court for Prince William Charles Ewell L. & made Oath that John Poon enlisted in Col. McEwell's Company which was annexed to George Sobey's R. D. H. 1861  Company & joined the Main Army in Pennsylvania & faithfully served for three years against the enemies of the country & was then discharged for the war in South Carolina & was then duly discharged See also my the M 18th May 1878
Lamys Deneale

1845
I certify that James Duncalf with an unsworn is in the nature of the State for Pierce Wilkes County and that Major Charles Smith the affiant is that affidavit is true to the best of full faith & belief Given under my hand this 5 th day of July 1845
James Duncalf
Charles Smith
1845
REC

Original Claim
Declaration, in order to be placed on the Pension List, under the act of the 18 th March 1818.
County of Prince William S.S.
On the 2 d day of May 1831 personally appeared in open court being a court of record for the County of Prince William in the State of Virginia John Carr resident in said County, aged Seventy two years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order the provisions made by the acts of Congress of the 18 th March 1818 and the 1 st May 1820, that he the said John Carr enlisted for the term of three years on the day of November in the year 1776 in the State of Virginia in the Company commanded by Captain Thomas M. Ewell in the Regiment commanded by Colonel George Gibson in the line of the State of Virginia, also enlisted for and during the Revolutionary war on the day of December in the year 1779 in the State of New Jersey in the Company commanded by Captain Thomas M. Ewell in the Regiment commanded by Colonel George Gibson, on the Continental establishment that in his first enlistment he continued to serve in the said Corps until, 1779 when he was discharged from the service in the State of New Jersey, and in his last enlistment he continued to serve in the said Corps until 1783 when he was discharged from the service in the State of Virginia, that he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension except the present, that his name is not on the Roll of any State, and that the following are the reasons for not making earlier application for a pension. "In the year 1820 he made application to the Department of war but it was rejected on the ground of the Regiment to which he was attached not being then considered on the Continental establishment" and in pursuance of the act of the 1 st May 1820 I do Solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18 th March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so 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 th 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 Wit.
  Two Beds, two Bedsteads and furniture (excepted under the law)     one safe and Cupboard . . . . .  $1.25    Two Tables, and one pair shovel and Tongs . . . . .  1.50    Six Plates two Pewter Dishes and one set Knives & Forks  2.00    water Spoon, one Iron Pot & hooker . . . . .  1.00    one Grubbing & one hilling Hoe . . . . .  1.00    One axe and a pair of wedges . . . . .  1.00    One foot adze . . . . .  .75     $9.50  
my occupation so far as I am able to pursue it is principally confined to the business of farming in which I am able to do but very little from my advanced age & consequent debility - I have no family living with me or any on whom I can rely for support - Since 18 th March 1818 no changes have taken place in my property - Sworn to and declared on the 2 d day of May 1831 before me.
B. D. DAME Clerk:
Prince William County Court May 2 d 1831.
This declaration, schedule &c of the property of John Carr an applicant for a pension was presented to the Court & being sworn to is ordered to be recorded and certified. the court further certifies that in their opinion the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is $9.50.
Teste B. D. DAME Clerk:
Copy Teste B. D. DAME Clerk
Prince William County to wit: I Philip D. DAME clerk of the County Court of Prince William do hereby certify, that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said John Carr, did serve in the Revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy for the term of nine months, under one engagement, on the Continental establishment. I also certify, that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of the 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 $9.50 In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 2 d day of May 1831.
B. D. DAME

39274 INVALID.
Rev Rev
File No. 39274
John Carr Rev Rev Rev
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 72
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Hon. J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City D.C.

July 2 nd 1850
Clove Dale.
Saint Louis County Mo o
(I asked in my letter of April last) Sir) I hope you will give me the information, in regard to Zeno T. Hamilton who was when last heard from in General Scott's army at Vera Cruz, destined for the invasion of Mexico! His friends here feel a deep solicitude for his fate which seems shrouded in mystery, he left home in Missouri intending to visit Ohio Indiana and Illinois! and some man saw him in Vera Cruz and he informed our informant that he had volunteered in the army of the United States, and he may perhaps sleep the everlasting sleep of death in a foreign clime! or he may yet be a captive by some wily indian Chief, or his scalp may be a badge of distinction attached to the person of some daring brave to win his bronze medal. The rolls of your office might throw some light upon his dark fate and I hope Sir) you will give me the information therein contained as soon as practicable! as it may tend the allay the anxiety and suspense of his numerous friends. You will please pass upon the papers and proof of Veray Price his father and heir at law of Veray Price h. who died at Santa Fe! he claims pay for a horse lost for the want of forage, while in the line of his duty! You will please inform me if the money due John Carr & heirs a revolution- ary pensioner have been paid! there was a special act of Congress introduced for his pay! and in the year 1847. I was in Virginia and the heirs gave me a power of attorney to prosecute the claim! I stayed at Washington until it passed the lower house and was sent into the Senate. Since I have heard nothing of it. Carr was a soldier of Colonel George Gibson's Regiment Regiment and I think Captain Thomas Wells company (Benton I fear is overboard our party is divided and defeat seems inevitable) In haste I remain your humble and obedient servant V. P. Coarney. Hon. J. L. Dawars.
Commissioner of pensions Washington City D.C.

My dear Sir,
Hon. J. C. Ball
Chair of Com. on Pensions
Senate U.S.

At what time in  time would J s Carr of V a have been entitled to his pension under the act of 1818. had Colo. Gibson's Regiment been a part of of the Continental Establishment? or at what time was his proof completed?
Was he put upon the Roll at all before 1831? and did he receive his pension. What was his grade of service & what his pension? — Private. —
Will you state under what circumstances Colo. Gibson's Reg't served in the Army of the U.S. & when it was recognized by the Dept. as of the Continental line? J. C. V. Davis.

Con. Jan 8. Hobart
James H. Edwards Pension Office New Morgan No

H. R. Jan. 8, 1838.
James L. Edwards Esqr.
Sir
Permit me to ask the favour of an answer to the enquiry, whether the proof made by John Carr of Virginia when he applied for a pension in March 1818 would have justified you in inscribing his name on the pension list if the regiment of Col. George Gibson, in which he served, had been recognized as on the Continental establishment ? If not, in what was it deficient ?
With great esteem, yours, truly, W. S. Morgan

Feb 4
J. L. Johnson Pension Office Washington
Am. J. Labafine HN

Washington 3 rd of February 1837—
Dear Sir,
It is some days since I asked the favor of information from your Office, as to John Carr, a Pensioner—now dead—It appears that John Carr was Pensioned in 1818, under the Act of that year—He was shortly after dropped from the Rolls, & reinstated about 1831—I desire to know the date at which he was dropped from the Rolls, the cause of it—The time when he was restored & the reason for restoration—I trouble you now under the impression, that my communication has not reached you—And am dear Sir very respectfully
John Taliaferro
J. L. Edwards W.P.

Wolin Dec 29 Glean March 1881,
J. L. Thomas Esq. Halifax NS AR Prison Office Washington

Washington 23 rd of Dec r 1837
Dear Sir,
Will you be pleased to furnish me information responsive to the following queries - When was John Carr placed on the Pension Roll? Was he at any time stricken off the Roll, & for what cause? If he was at any time stricken off; at what time was he again restored; if restored, when, & for what cause? Yours very respectfully,
John Taliaferro
J. L. Edwards 418-

Jan 28
In at
Hoban Vash
21 May
H. F. Edwards Esq.
Pension Office
Washington

Washington 27 th of January 1837-
Dear Sir,
It is represented that John Carr was Pensionsed under the Act of 1818- was dropped from the Rolls in 1819, & restored about 1831- If the facts be so, I will thank you to inform me the cause of his being taken from the Rolls, and the cause of his reinstatement; & oblige dear Sir your friend & servant
John Taliaferro
J. L. Edwards W.S.

21794 Pension Office Free  D.C.
Circular No 1 June 1873 City of Washington
Librarian No 3 June 3
Hon. Secretary of War

Liberia Post Office, Prince Wm County Virginia 21 June 1831
Sir
I herewith enclose you John Carr's declaration in order to be placed on the Pension List under the act of the 18 th March 1818 - In the event of your discovering that his case is embraced by the provisions of that Law, of which, I feel no doubt, be pleased to enclose me the Warrant for him, or you can address it immediately to him at this Office - I am, Sir, respectfully, Yr. Ob d S er Wm J. Weir