Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 39371, Gideon Crews, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Var-
Brews, Gideon
S 39371
CONTENTS

Sgt to Hon. J. W. Blackwell Dec 19 th 1844 Same Jan 30 1845
Date of death not on AB
Gideon Crow East Tennessee 17/108 R
17/108 R  East Tennessee
Gideon Crow
of Knox Coy. in the state of E Tennessee who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Matthews of the Virginia line, for the term of 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of East Tennessee at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 4 th of June 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th of May 1820 and sent to Prior Lea Esq. Knoxville, Tennessee
Arrears to 4th of March 1820. 168.23 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th Sep r 1820. 48.  20. \frac{27}{30} & \frac{4}{31} months $216.23
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued

State of Tennessee, Second Judicial Circuit
On this fourth day of June 1818, before me the Subscriber, one of the Judges of the Circuit Courts for the State aforesaid, per- sonally appear Gideon Crews aged about sixty six years, resident in the County of Knox in the Circuit and State aforesaid, who being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the pension made by the late 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 Gideon Crews enlisted in Buckingham County in the State of Virginia in the Company com- manded by Captain Thomas Patterson of the Sixth Regiment of Virginia; that he continued to serve in the service of the United States, about four years until a few months after the Capture of Burgoyne, the precise time not now recollected, his discharge having been since lost, when he was discharged from service at Valley Forge in the State of Pennsylvania; that he was in the battles of Saratoga at the time of Burgoyne's capture, of Oriskany, and many skirmishes, and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said service, but deposits and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Gideon Crews mark Edward Scott
I, Edward Scott, Judge of the Circuit Court as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Gideon Crews did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Sec- retary for the Department of War, pursuant to the direction of the aforesaid Act of Congress.
June 4 th 1818.
Edward Scott Judge

State of Tennessee Knox County } On this 31st day of July 1879 before me, the subscriber one of the judges of the Judges of the Circuit Court for the State aforesaid, personally appears the aforesaid Gideon Cren, and in addition to the foregoing dec- laration, makes the following; that he enlisted, as State as aforesaid and for the term of two years; that he served about one year in the aforesaid Sixth Regiment, and was then placed under Col. Morgan, and served under him about one year longer.
Sworn to and declared before me the date above Eldredt Judge
his Gideon X Cren mark
I, John Childers, do swear, that I was present when the above named Gideon Cren enlisted in the service of the United States, as he has stated above; that I saw him a few months afterwards, at Springfield below Williamsburg in Camp, a soldier of the same Regiment in which he enlisted; that a little more than two years after he enlisted, he returned from said service, and called at the house of this affiant on his way home. This affiant further states, that the said Gideon is at this time in very reduced circumstances, and standing in need of the assistance of his country, as this affiant conceives.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 31 st of July 1879 Eldredt Judge
his John X Childers mark
I, Shadrach Mancy, do swear, that I saw the aforesaid Gideon Cren on his way, as a soldier, to Williamsburg, when I also saw him afterwards in service of the United States about the time he mentions in his declaration; that he was absent from home about two years; and this affiant always understood and still believes, in the service of the United States as a Revolutionary soldier. And this affiant further states, that he believes the said Cren to be in reduced circumstances or almost any man born to be enrolled before me this 31 st July 1879. Eldredt Judge Shadrach his Mancy mark all as

Sidney Greaves Polynesian Port Tennant N o 17108. Sep 1820
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SCHEDULE.
STATE OF TENNESSEE, } ss. October, Session 1820 Knox COUNTY, }
On this Second day of October 1820, personally appeared in open court, being a court of record, (having the power of fine and imprisonment and also having been made a court of record by the laws of said state,) for the said county, Gideon Crow aged Sixty Seven years, resident in the county of Knox aforesaid, who, being duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath, declare that he served in the revolutionary war as follows: He en-
listed for two years under Capt Thomas Patton in the South Virginia Regiment . His enlistment took place, in Buckingham County of Virginia in March 1776 . His pension certificate is dated May 24 th 1820 his pay commenced on the 4 th of June 1818 —
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of 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 18th 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.
  4 old Pewter plates  $ 0 75    1 Piece of an old Pewter dish  " 25    1 Pot at 50¢ & old Pine table at 50¢  1 "    1 Churn & 1 pair of Cotton Cards  1 87 1/2    5 Chairs $1.25 = 1 Sore & 10 psg $2.50  3 75    He owes abot $50. how owing to him about  $ 7-12 1/2    His family consists of himself and wife. He has two daughters that generally live with him and work for their own support. He has also two grand children, one about 3 years old the other about 5 that live with him and depend on him for support. His wife is nearly 60 years old.  Sworn to in Open Court Gideon Crow 23 Oct 1820. Will Swan DO- mark
I, Charles McClung Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for said county of Knox by my Deputy William Swan DO HEREBY CERTIFY, that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record 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 Seven dollars and 12 1/2 — cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this Nineteenth day of October 1820.
Chas McClung by his Deputy Will Swan

March 10, 1924.
Mrs. Henry A. Inman, Ponce de Leon Apt., Atlanta, Ga.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.39371 , it appears that Gideon Crews enlisted in Buckingham County, Virginia, in March 1776 and served as a private for about a year in Captain Thomas Patterson's Company of the Sixth Virginia Regiment, transferred to Colonel Morgan's Virginia Regiment and served about a year and was in the battles of Saratoga, Edge Hill, and in many skirmishes.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 4, 1818, while a resident of Knox County, Tennessee, aged about 66 years.
In 1820 he referred to his wife, nearly 60 years of age, two daughters and two grandchildren, no names stated.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

1924, Mch. 10 - Heir to Mrs. Henry A. Inman. u.m.
39 371 Rev INVALID.
File No. 89,881
Gideon Crows Rev Geo W
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 105
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Gideon Crenns
Priv:
Col. Matthews
Virginia Regt.
1776 - 2 yrs.
4 th June 1810
Admitted.

Washington City
Decr. 11, 1844.
Sir,
Accompanying this is a letter with seven enclosures which from Mr. Jacob Newman of Knoxville Tenn. which I send you just as I received them, thinking you could answer on the several claims mentioned more readily by perusing Mr. Newmans letter, than any thing I could write.
Early in the first week of this month (last week) I received from you, and forwarded to Mr. Newman, a pension certificate for Mrs. Nancy Horton, and two for Mrs. Susanna Smith. At the same time I forwarded to Mr. Newman your letter explaining why the claims of Elizabeth McPherson, Mary Babb, Phebe Steed and Mary Price could not be allowed &c. which, of course, had not been recd. by him when he penned the accompanying letter.
I am Sir,
Very respectfully,
Your Oblest Servt.
J. W. Blackwell
Gen. L. Edwards Esq.
Comr. of Pensions

62241
388 Apr. 1
Recd. 3
W. L. Kernb.
1200
Secretary of War,
Washington City.
Mar. 6, D.

The answer to the enclosed Schedule of Gideon Levers may be returned to the care of Bryan Lea Esq. of Shurton Somerset—

Washington City
Jan. 27. 1845
Sir,
Some time previous to the 18. Dec r . last I sent to your office a letter from Jacob Newman of Knoxville Ten. with two Certificates of the Asst. of Virginia — as I believe — certifying the a certificate had issued on the 12. May 1782. to Gideon Crews for £16. 14. 8. I rec d . 2 of them from Mr. Newman and intended to send both to you with Mr. Newmans letter, but am not certain that I did so. As but one of them was returned with your letter of the 18. December I must ask the favour of you to have search made for the other, for if I did not send it to you, I have lost it. I afterwards sent the one returned to me, to the L. Asst. which was sent by him to you, and there returned to me with your letter of the 24. inst. If the search will cause much trouble, I do not wish it to be made, as I presume the paper is not of much consequence.
I am Sir, Very Respectfully, Your O b d. Servt. J. W. Blackwell
James L. Edwards Esq.

State of Tennessee Second Judicial Circuit.
On this fourth day of June 1818 I James Cren do swear, that I believe the facts stated in the foregoing declaration of Gideon Cren to be true, having had a personal observation of most of them, especially as to the time and place of his enlistment, continuance in service and discharge, and also, the two battles therein mentioned, all which were transacted during the time of the Rev- olutionary War.
James X Cren mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me the date above.
Edw Scott Judge
State of Tennessee, Knox County.
I Edward Scott Judge for a special do certify, that from the foregoing declaration and affidavit  allegations , it ap- pears to my satisfaction that the aforesaid Gideon Cren, did serve in the revolutionary war at least nine months at one time, and that he is in re- duced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support.
Edw Scott Judge
July 31st 1819.

State of Tennessee J. Francis H. Ramsey Clerk of Knox County to the Circuit Court for the County and State aforesaid affidavit do certify, that Edmund Serk who signed the foregoing Certificate, is and was at the time of signing the same, one of the judges of the Circuit Court for said State. Given under my hand and private seal (having no seal of Office) at Office in Knoxville, this 4 th Feb. 1879.
Francis H. Ramsey
William Brown -
Application for a
Writ.
That the foregoing Certificate be Specified - In the event of - being a true and correct - transcription of the - original thereof.
The foregoing is a true and correct transcription of the original.
Witness my hand and seal this 4 th day of Feb. 1879.
Edmund Serk
Knox Co. - Tennessee
State of Tennessee In addition to the foregoing declaration of Gideon Crow Knox County. S. he makes the following statement, that he enlisted and recruited about the middle of March 1876, the precise day he cannot now be to define kind of his previous altogether. He hopes such recollection will not be inferred.
Known to and declared before me this 9 th day of Feb. 1879. Emmett Scott Judge
Gideon Crow mark

Commissioner of Pensions - Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir: Please send me the record of service of my ancestor Gideon Crew , a revolutionary pensioner of Knox Co., Tenn., 1819 - who died 1824, and greatly oblige
Yours Very Truly Mrs Henry A. Vinson Ponce de Leon Apt Atlanta, Ga.
Feb 5 - 1924.