Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1828, John Coombs, Va.

SERVICE
Va.
NUMBER
Coombs, John Nancy
W. 1828 B.L.H. 26793-160-55
CONTENTS

Virginia 23.720-
John Coombs — of London in the State of Va — who was a Pvt in the ————— commanded by Captain ————— of the Reg t commanded by Col: Alexander the 1 st ————— line for 7 months —
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 23 — Dollars 33 — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th day of March 34, and sent to Mr. Richmond. Richd.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1834. 69.99 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept. 11.67 $81.66
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nath. Rice — Clerk. Book 6 Vol. 6 Page 6

405 R Virginia Nancy Coombs widow of John Coombs
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
Virginia Troops
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 23 Dollars 33
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. 16 th Jan y.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 day of Nov '47
and sent to Thomas R. Saunders Leesburg Va
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2/1848, Page 265 Vol. 1 July @
1890 May 2
Reported 6 C H Coombs (Chron) history line
Let. to J. B. Saunders Aug. 21, 1849
Reg 3 m 55 72972

72.972 - Apr 16/50 ck 50
Nancy Combs wid. John Combs by him
Reconner
10/26/43
Rev: War
Rev War
va 29 July 48-409
Logan AW: 160000 May 19/56 BDA
Gaylord Warner McConnellville Ohio
Civ. Gaylord Warner 000/55 Ser same no 3
Vol. Co. 23.

Marriage Bond

Loudoun County Set.
Know all men by these presents that we John Combs & Mahlon Combs are held and firmly bound unto his excellency James Wood Esq r Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the full and just sum of one hundred and fifty dollars to which payment well and truly to be made to our said Governor and his successors in trust for our said Commonwealth we bind ourselves and each of our heirs Exrs & Adm rs jointly & severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated this 18 th day of Jan y . 1797
The condition of the above obligation is such that Whereas there is a marriage shortly intended to be had and solemnized between the above named John Combs and Nancy Vinnian the Widow. Now if there shall be no lawful cause to obstruct the said intended Marriage, then this obligation to be void, else to remain in full force and virtue. sealed & delivered in the presence of Chas s Brinn John Combs his mark Mahlon Combs
I Charles G. G. Estlin Bridge Clerk of the County Court of Loudoun in the state of Virginia do hereby certify that the foregoing Marriage bond is a true copy of the Bond filed in my office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of my office this 12 th day of Sept. 1849 & in the 74 th year of the Commonwealth
C. G. G. Estlin Bridge Clerk

John Coombs. Loudoun County Virginia
7 mo. Militia Service. Send to Geo. Richards Leesburg Va.
N o 30.155.

Virginia } Loudoun County } J. P.
On this 27 day of February 1834 personally appeared before me a magistrate for said County John Coombs a resident of said County and State, aged about eighty 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
1. To the first interrogatory he replies, that he was born in Loudoun County, Virginia about 1754. 2. To the second, he replies, that he has no record of his age, his father's family Bible, which contained a record of the ages of the family, was carried away by his eldest Brother when he removed to the West, many years ago - He was at the time of removal, was then a married man had three children of which he then was about twenty seven, perhaps he may have been a year or two more. 3. To the third interrogatory - He answers, Loudoun County, VA - to all three of the Questions - 4. To the 4 th interrogatory he says, he was drafted in the militia in Loudoun County early in the Spring of 1781 - he believes, to the best of his recollection, from the middle to the latter part of March 1781 - He marched under the command of Capt. John Henry H. Col. Geo. Alexander, to Drumfries, Fredericksburg & Richmond to York Town - He was subsequently placed under other officers - He remembers Major Charles & Col. Dabney who commanded him - He continued doing duty as required was in the neighborhood of Richmond & York Town and at the siege of Lord Corn- wallis, till his surrender in October 1781 when he was discharged & returned home having been about seven months, to the best of his recollection. - 5. To the 5 th interrogatory he says in consequence of his infirm memory he recollects only Genl. Washington of the officers above mentioned - 6. He says he did not receive a written discharge. On recollection he relates one circumstance connected with his service: When in the neighborhood of Richmond, on a dark stormy night, himself & several companions took shelter in a large Tobacco House

being pursued by the British Troops — they were however ordered out & pursued their march but on — was informed that the same night another party alarmed by a false report of the British Light Horse, scattered in every direction & one of the fellows in attempting to cross a fence, was caught stopped by his clothes becoming entangled & he supposing a British soldier had laid of him, cried out — "Quarter, Quarter, I'm only a poor militia man — a good boy when at home, my name's Crowly" — This story coming to the knowledge of his companions was a source of severe mortification as long as he lived.
7 To 7 th Interrogatory he replies, that there is no clergyman living in his immediate neighborhood, but he says he doubts not the following persons would testify to his character & proving to their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution — Col. John Simpson, Robert Cox, William Dick, Conrad Dick, Dr. Isaac Eaton, Nathan Holmes, Payton Powell, Jesse Atwell, Ezekiel Mount John Wright — some of these persons will give the required Certificate of all would, but they reside, in some cases too far from one another to apply to them, without great inconvenience.
The applicant saith he hath no documentary evidence & knows of only John Queen who could personally testify to his services — Queen of Living, resides in Hampshire Coy. Va. but of this he is not certain. — He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present & declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of the agency of any State.
In witness whereof he hath hereunto subscribed the day and year aforesaid, before me John Simpson S.P.
his John Coombs mark

we John Wright And Jesse Atwell
residing in Loudoun Co. VA. Certify that we are well acquainted with John Coombs, who has subscribed Oath to the above declaration, that we believe him to be a man of veracity and eighty years of age, that he is respected & believed, in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn to the best of my knowledge and belief -
John Simpson J.P.
John Wright Jesse Atwell
And I do hereby declare my 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 I further certify that it appears to me that John Wright
And Jesse Atwell
who have signed the above certificate, are residents in the neighborhood of J. Coombs, well known to me as credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit. I further certify that said John Coombs by reason of his great age and bodily infirmities is unable to attend the County Court to make his declaration there.
Given under my hand this 27 day of February 1834.
John Simpson J.P.
State of Virginia } Loudoun County. }
I, Charles Binns, Clerk of the Court of Loudoun County, Certify that John Simpson is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his, are genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and inscribed my name this 28 day of February 1834
C. Binns Clerk of the Court of Loudoun County

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Nancy Coombs wid of John
vr
ad 29 July 1848
Mamma 97
husband died 16 Jan 49
ad 23 rd pram
vr 11 Jan 49
Thomas Saunders Leicester
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 29 th July, 1848.
State of Virginia } ss Loudoun County }
On this 9 th day of August, 1849, personally appeared before me Samuel Purcell, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, Nancy Coombs, a resident of the County and State aforesaid, aged eighty two or three years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress, passed the 29 th of July, 1848, That she is the widow of John Coombs, who was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States, by virtue of a pension certificate from the War Department granting him a pension of twenty three dollars and thirty three cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4 th of March 1834, and bearing date the 26 th day of March, 1834, signed by Lewis Cass, Secretary of War. She further swears that she was married to him the said John Coombs more than fifty years ago, and that they lived together, husband and wife, upwards of fifty years, she cannot tell, owing to very defective memory, the day or year the marriage took place, having never kept a family record, but she swears that she was married to the said John Coombs prior to year eighteen hundred, and that she was not married to him prior to the year seventeen hundred and ninetyfour, but that the marriage took place after that period, and before the year eighteen hundred. She further swears that the said John Coombs died about on the 16 th day of January last, (1849) and that she was never afterwards married, but is still a widow, and has never before made application for a pension. Sworn and subscribed on the day and year first above mentioned, before me. Nancy Coombs Samuel Purcell

State of Virginia } ss. Loudoun County - }
On this 9 th day of August, 1849, personally appeared before me Samuel Purcell, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, Martha Mageath and David Young, residents of the County and State aforesaid, and made oath in due form of law, that they, the deponents, lived in the same neighbourhood with Nancy Coombs, the applicant named in the above declaration, for upwards of fifty years, and that, all that time, they were well acquainted with both her and her deceased husband, John Coombs, who was a Revolutionary pensioner and that they, the said John and Nancy Coombs lived together as husband and wife for upwards of fifty years, and they, the deponents, do not believe a doubt exists in the neighbourhood of the legality of the marriage marriage of the said John and Nancy Coombs, that their children are recognized as the legitimate children of the said John and Nancy Coombs, and that one or two of the said children are upwards of fifty years of age, and the deponents further aver that they are fully satisfied and verily believe that the above declaration as sworn to by the applicant is strictly true.
Sworn to before me the day and date first above written - Samuel Purcell
I certify that, Martha Mageath, and David Young, who have sworn to the above are persons of credibility and that their testimony is entitled to credit. And I do further certify that the applicant, from bodily infirmity, cannot attend the court. Given under my hand this 9 th day of August, 1849. Samuel Purcell

I hereby certify that, not only from the foregoing Declaration & Deposition, but also from various conversa- -tions which I have had with old Residents of the Neighbor- hood, I am fully satisfied that the facts set forth in them the said Declaration & Deposition are substantially correct. Given under my hand this 9 th day of Augt. 1849--
Samuel Purdie
The Court is fully satisfied of the truth of the above declaration after a full investigation of the testimony in relation thereto. The Clerk will certify accordingly.
A. H. Clarke
the said Court, which is in these words to wit. That she is the widow of John Coombs, also a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States by virtue of a pension certificate from the War Department granting him a pension of twenty three dollars, and thirty three cents per annum during his natural life commencing on the 4 th day of March 1831 and bearing date the 26 th day of March 1834 signed by Lewis Cass Secretary of War. She further swears that she was married to him the said John Coombs more than fifty years ago and that they lived together husband and wife upwards of fifty years she cannot tell owing to very defective memory the day or year the marriage took place having never kept a family record, but she swears that she was married to said John Coombs prior to the year 1800, and that she was not married to him prior to the year 1794, but that but that the marriage took place after that period and before the year 1800. She further swears that the

I hereby certify that, not only from the foregoing Declaration & Depositions, but also from various conversa- -tions which I have had with old residents of the neighbor- hood, I am fully satisfied that the facts set forth in them the said Declaration & Depositions are substantially correct. Given under my hand this 9 th day of Augt. 1849--
Samuel Purcell
Virginia
Souders County to wit
I Charles G. Eskridge clerk of the said court do hereby certify that Samuel Purcell Dr. Esq. before whom the foregoing instrument of writing was acknowledged, was at the time of said acknowledgment and now is an acting Justice of the peace in and for said county of Souders duly commissioned and qualified.
At a court held for the County of Souders on the 14 th day of August 1849 The court being satisfied that Nancy Coombs is the identical person whom she declares herself to be in the declaration now produced before the said court, which is in these words to wit. That she is the widow of John Coombs, also a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States by virtue of a pension certificate from the War Department granting him a pension of twenty three dollars and thirty three cents per annum during his natural life commencing on the 4 th day of March 1831 and bearing date the 26 th day of March 1834 signed by Lewis Cass Secretary of War. She further swears that she was married to him the said John Coombs more than fifty years ago and that they lived together husband and wife upwards of fifty years she cannot tell owing to very defective memory the day or year the marriage took place having never kept a family record, but she swears that she was married to said John Coombs prior to the year 1800, and that she was not married to him prior to the year 1794, but that but that the marriage took place after that period and before the year 1800. She further swears that the

said John Combs died on the 16 th day of January last (1829) and that the said she was never afterwards married, but is like a widow, and has never before made application for a pension, which is ordered to be certified accordingly.
I Charles G. Eskridge clerk of the county court of Loudoun do certify that the foregoing is a true and correct transcript from the records of my office. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
affixed the seal of our said court
at Leesburg this 20 th day of August in the year 1829 and in the 54 th year of our Commonwealth
Chas. G. Eskridge
Approved.
To be certified.
1829. Aug. 15 th . Ordered
797
Francy Combs Declaration Virginia
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The State of Ohio } Morgan County } On this 6 th day of April A.D. 1855. personally appeared before me an ac- ting justice of the Peace within and for said Coun- ty and State aforesaid Nancy Coombs aged Eighty four years a resident of Morgan County Ohio who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of John Coombs who was a private in the Revolutionary War - that she is now a pensioner and that her name is inscribed on the pension list, at the rate of twenty three dollars and thirty three cents per annum com- mencing on the 16 th day of January 1849. and continuing for life, unless she should again marry. - That she has now in her possession a certificate dated Nov 7 1849. issued by the Sec: of the Interior, and countersigned by J. S. Edward Commissioner of Pensions - which places her name upon the pen- sion list and grants her the above sum of $23.33 ct per annum. -
She further states that she was married to the said John Coombs in Loudon County Virginia on the _____ day of _____ A.D. _____ by George Rawson a minister of the gospel that her said hus-

borna died at Henry youngs in Loudon County Virginia on the 16 th day of January A.D. - 1849.
And that she is now a widow. -
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the "act appro- ved March 3 1855"
And I do hereby authorize and em- power James M c aylord and James B. Hanna, for me and in my name to receive the land warrant that I may be entitled to under this application.
Nancy her Coombs mark
We James H. Young and David H. Young residents of the County and State aforesaid upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by the said Nancy Coombs in our presence; And that we believe from the appear- ance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she rep- resents herself to be. - and we do fur- ther state upon our oaths aforesaid that we have examined in the possession and keep- ing of the said Nancy Coombs a pension certificate No. 407. and find the same to be in the words and figures following to wit,

" Department of the Interior Widows Pension
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 29th. 1848. Nancy Coombs of Virginia widow of John Coombs who was a private in the Revolutionary war is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Seventy Three dollars and thirty three cents per Annum, commencing on the first tenth day of January 1849. and continuing for life, unless she should again marry in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage. -
Given at the Department Se. S. of the Interior this 7th. day of November one thousand eight hundred and forty nine. -
J. Ewing Secretary of the Interior Examined and Countersigned.
J. S. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions. - //
Upon the back of which said Certificate are these words and figures viz. "Payment to be made at Richmond by Anthony Robinson Agent for paying Pensioners in the agency of Virginia - Payable on the 4th September and 4th March. - Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under Act February 2nd. 1848. Page 265. Vol 1. Book D. - J. P. Chase Clerk."

and we do further state under oath as aforesaid, that we are well acquainted with the said Nancy Coombs, and that we know her to be a widow, and that she is the owner of the Pension certificate now in her possession, a true copy of which is above.
James W. Young
David H. Young
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be; and that I have no interest in this claim.
Thomas Gatwood J. Peace.
72.9/72 The State of Ohio, } A David H. Mortley, Clerk of Morgan County, ss. } the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, hereby certify, that Thomas Gatwood, Esq. before whom the foregoing declaration was made and executed, and before whom the affidavits thereto were sworn to and subscribed was, at the date thereof and still is an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature thereto is genuine. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the seal of said Court at McConnelsville, this 11 th day of April, A.D. 1855. D. H. Mortley, Clerk.

and 1812 Mrs Section MCS/eel am
April 15, 1949
Mrs. G.B. Davis 326 N. Third Street Arkansas City, Kansas
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.1828 , it appears that John Coombs or Combs was born about 1754 in Loudoun County, Virginia.
While living in said county he enlisted in March, 1781, and served as a private in Captain John Henry's Company in Colonels Ira Alexander's and Dabney's Virginia Regiments; he was at the siege and surrender of Cornwallis and served seven months in all.
He was allowed pension on his application executed February 27, 1834, at which time he was living in Loudoun County, Virginia.
He died January 16, 1849, in Loudoun County, Virginia.
He stated that when Cornwallis surrendered he was married and had three children but he did not give any names. He married in Loudoun County, Virginia, Nancy Vinnander, a widow. The date of the marriage is not

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given but the marriage bond was issued January 18, 1797, and a Mahlon Combs was also bonded along with the soldier, John Combs, but the relationship was not given.
The widow, Nancy, was allowed pension on her application executed August 9, 1849, at which time she was living in Loudoun County, Virginia.
In 1855 she was living in Morgan County, Ohio, and stated that she was then eighty-four years of age.
Reference was made to the children of John and Nancy Combs but their names were not stated.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

additional city. story to etc to Boone Iowa
D.W.  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 1828
Nancy Coombs  Widow
John Coombs  Rev. Rev. War
Act: July 29, 1848
Index: Vol. a , Page 142
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1893 Mar 8. no info. To that already fur. Col Coombs
Mch. 30. 1897 - His Hon. Lucius H. Fu Putnam, Conn
Mch. 16. 1904. Hist Mrs. Edna Coombs Gove
1910 Mch. 26 Hist. to John H. Brogner. V. Em.
1915 Dec. 13 Hist. to Rutha Little.
1928 Aug. 13. hist. to Mrs. W. A. Conklin m.e.s.
1929 Apr. 15 - hist. to Mrs. E. B. Davis. See case of Leighton Cooper. S 35867 m.e.s.

Leesburg - Loudoun Co. Va. Sept r 12 th 1849 -
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Sir,
After several day's search I have found (out of its proper place) the marriage bond of John and Nancy Combs, a certified copy of which is herewith enclosed. It is desirable that the widow should receive her pension Certificate in time to draw her dues this fall, as she is in very needy circumstances.
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Very Respectfully
Yours &c Thos. R. Saunders.

Leesburg - Loudoun Co. Virginia Aug. 20 th 1849 -
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Sir,
You will find accompanying this the declaration of Nancy Coombz, she is very poor and in need, she would therefore be glad if her case could be acted on in time to draw her dues next month. Her del d husband's death was proved (to the satisfaction of the Pension Agent, in Richmond) in March last, by which she drew $20 2 / 100 , the arrears due her on his decease. The Clerk's Office has been examined, but no evidence of the marriage can be found. The marriage bonds are very much deranged, and the minister who married her, left shortly after the marriage, and no doubt failed to make his return. The testimony however, as to marriage, is sufficient to leave no doubt on the mind of the Court, after full investigation. The applicant's memory is very defective as to dates; but from the age of her oldest children and the testimony of her neighbors, there is no doubt, but that they were married before the year, 1800 and after 1794 . Please report to me, at this place, as soon as practicable.
Very Respectfully
Yours &c
Thos. R. Saunders

McConnelsville O.
Octs 27. 1855.
Sir.
Your letter of 20 th inst informs us that "the revolutionary service of John Coombs the husband of Nancy Coombs does not appear of record in this office and the claim N o 72,972 has been suspended. And you say Upon the production of "Record evidence" of 14 days service the claim will be favorably considered
Mrs Nancy Coombs is a pensioner under the laws of the United States. The pension was granted on evidence of service of husband. That evidence must be of record in the pension office. We would therefore refer you to that evidence. as conclusive of service. - whether the service was

of fourteen days , will be determined on examination of files & Records in your office.
We cannot see how it is that the Government will year after year pay a pension to the widow of a Revolutionary Soldier for service rendered his country and neglect a claim to the same person for bounty land under the act of 3 rd Mar 1855. — If your department has sufficient evidence to grant pension why not issue land warrant on same evidence if the 14 days service is fully shown?
Very respectfully &c Gaylord & Hanna.
How Minor. Com Pension

John Lamb
Adm't a private
7 mo $23 33
L. Edwards Esq.
Geo. Richards, Esq. Present.

James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Sir,
Leesburg Feb. 28. 1834
I send herewith enclosed the Declaration of John Coombs who proves 7 mos. service in the Militia - and I respectfully ask an early decision, for the claim is very old, in firm of wretchedly poor.
I am Sir, very respectfully Yours obed St. Geo. Richards

72.972
Claim of Nancy Coombs Widow of Mr. Coombs.
To Bounty Land
Act of March 3. /33.
In War of Revolution
Presented by Gaylord & Hanna McConnelsville Ohio

1817 Nancy Coombs widow of John Vigornia suspended Feb 25 th Oct 49 J. R. Saunders
Accts his mrs

72.972
Official Business
Hon. L. P. Waldo, Chairman of Pensions Washington City D.C.

26.793
160- Acres

John Coombs, m. a et 7 June 1832 £23 33 per
To what time was he last paid? G. C. A.
Pension Office Novem. 5 th 1849 } as far as appears by our books, paid to 4 th March 1848.
W. Tyson

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Nancy Loomis
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Dear Boynton
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August 13, 1928
Mrs. M. A. Conklin 1333 West 54th St. Los Angeles, Calif.
Madam:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 1828, it appears that John Coombs or Combs was born about 1754 in Loudoun County, Virginia.
While living in that county he enlisted in March, 1781, and served as a private in Captain John Henry's Company in Colonels Ira Alexander's and Dabney's Virginia Regiments; he was at the siege and surrender of Cornwallis and served seven months in all.
He was allowed pension on his application executed February 27, 1834, at which time he was living in Loudoun County, Virginia.
He died January 16, 1849, in Loudoun County, Virginia.
He stated that when Cornwallis surrendered he was married and had three children but he did not give any names. He married in Loudoun County, Virginia, Nancy Vinnander, a widow. The date of the marriage is not given but the marriage bond was issued January 18, 1797, and a Mahlon Combs was also bonded along with the soldier, John Combs, but the relationship was not given.

The widow, Nancy, was allowed pension on her application executed August 9, 1849, at which time she was living in Loudoun County, Virginia.
In 1855 she was living in Morgan County, Ohio, and stated that she was then eighty-four years of age.
Reference was made to the children of John and Nancy Combs but their names were not stated.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. John Coombs wid. File 1828
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Mch. 1781 7 mos. John Henry Ira Alexander Dabney Va        
Battles engaged in, Surrender of Cornwallis
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Loudoun Co. Va
Date of application for pension, Feb 27, 1834 His el. was al.
Residence at date of application, Loudoun Co. Va  about  in Loudoun Co. Va
Age at date of application, born in Loudoun Co. Va in 1754: died Jan'y 16, 1849.
Remarks: Soldier married Nancy Vinander a widow, date of marriage is not stated but marriage bond issued Jan'y 18, 1797. She was allowed pension on an application executed Aug. 9, 1849 while a resident of Loudoun Co. Va aged 82 or 83 yrs. Children are referred to but no names are stated.

Died Jany 19 1849 3 John. Coombs Born about 1754 in Loudon Co Va where he was living Feby 1834 & has no record of his birth as his father's family bible was car d by his eldest brother when he moved to the west many years ago He was at the Surrender of Lord Cornwallis (Oct 19, 1781) & was then mar d & had 3 children & he thinks 27 yrs old or may have been a year or two older Mar d - Second bond date Jany 18, 1797 Signed by John & Ma rs len Coombs
He was drafted in March 1781 in Loudon Co to serve seven months with Capt John Henry & Col o John Alexander marched Richmond, then to Yorktown & after was changed to other in Com y of Col o Dabney & continued on duty at Yorktown & Richmond until the Siege of Yorktown & Surrender of Cornwallis Oct 19 1781 when discharged On a dark stormy night while on duty in the neighborhood of Richmond he & several companions took shelter in a large Tobacco House being pursued by British troops but being ordered out resumed their march That same night another party alarmed by a false report of British Light horse scattered in every direction & one of them attempting to "crop" a fence, was stopped by the entanglement of his clothes, which led him to suppose a British Soldier had hold of him & cried out Quarter! Quarter! His name was Crowley & a good Tony when at home The incident coming to the knowledge of their companions was a source of mortification while he served 1 st to March 1848

Vannan dec (widow) Widow Nancy in Aug t 1849 of London Co Va aged 82 of Virginia Mar d after Jan y 1794 & before 1800 no family record kept
Letter rec d May 23. 1890 thro' Hon J. D. Head m c from C. M. Coombs of Ohio
Arnold to Va Dec 81 with many Tories landed Dec 30 - then fight at Petersburg April 27/81 Lafayette sent South to Va Feb 17 81 at Petersburg  Richmond May 3/81 Corcoran arrives at Petersburg early of May 20 1781

1888 West 64 St - Los Angeles Cal
Oct 9 - 27
A. W. N. Div
Revolutionary
Would like the Rev. War. record of John Coombs Born 1754 died 1848 He was born and died in Loudoun Co Virginia Was John Coombs a brother of Mahlon Coombs who went from Loudoun Co. I have his Rev War record.
Yours Resp t
Mrs M A Conklin

H. C. FAULKNER
W. E. FAULKNER
FAULKNER & FAULKNER ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW HAZARD, KY.
Rev See H
Hazard, Ky.,
Dec. 4, 1915.
The Pension Department, Washington, D.C.
Dear sir:
✓ If you have a record of any man by the name of John Combs on your Revolutionary Pension records, either from North Carolina or Virginia, please send to me. If he drew a pension either from the state of North Carolina, Virginia or Kentucky. You sent me the data of one John Combs who drew a pension from Perry County, Kentucky, but he is not the man whose record I want. He is probably the son of the man whose record I am looking for.
Yours truly,
Bertha Lyttle.

COOPER AND WHITE LAWYERS NEW BANK COMMERCE BUILDING ST. LOUIS
13/6/10
Dear Sir, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 11th inst. and in reply to inform you that the same has been forwarded to the proper authorities for their consideration.
I am, Sir, your obedient servant, [Signature] John [Unintelligible]

BOOGHER AND WHITE LAWYERS NEW BANK COMMERCE BUILDING ST. LOUIS
JOHN H. BOOGHER
FRANK M. WHITE
Pension Bureau Washington D.C.
3/6/10.
Dear Sirs: Andrew Coombs died in Loudon Co Va in March 1774, leaving sons surviving him, i.e. Joseph Coombs reg b. 1740 d. 1804 Andrew reg " iv Mahlon reg " b. 1748 John " b. 1754
I am informed that these sons served in War of Revolution as shown by their applications for pensions.
Can you advise me if any such applications for pensions were filed and very greatly oblige
John H. Boogher.
MAR 10 1910

Finance Division FEB 8 1904 BUREAU OF PENSIONS

Boone. Iowa.
Feb. 2, 1904.
Pension Dept.
United State.
Will you kindly state if John or Andrew Combs of State of Virginia drew a pension or served in the Revolutionary War. Enclose find stamp.
Mrs Edna Combs Gove.
309 Benton Street.
Boone.
Iowa.

House of Representatives U. S.,
Washington, D. C.,
May 22nd. 1890.
Hon. Green B. Raum,
Commissioner of Pensions.
My dear Sir:
Will you oblige me with a copy of the Pension papers in compliance with the within enclosed request from my constituent.
If any charges I will pay them.
Very truly &c.
A handwritten signature in cursive, reading "Geo. T. Hazard".