Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 19138, John Davise, Va. Sea Service

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va. Sea Service
Davise, John Army
W 19138
CONTENTS

752 Virginia
John Davise
Westmoreland in the State of Virginia who was a Seaman in the Ship commanded by Captain Galender of the ————— commanded by ————— in the time of Virginia State Navy for three years from —————
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 96 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of October 1832 ————— and then delivered to Col Hebb, Present.
Arrears to 4th of September 1832 $144. — Semi-annual allowance ending 4 March 1833 48
$192. —
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Wm H Allison Clerk, Book 8. Vol. 7 Page 95
See letter 16 Feb. 33 to Pension Agent, do. to va & D. Col. Agents. 28 5 March 1833.

B. Walker 18 Nov 1839 Duplicate issued on the 17 March 1840 & sent to Benedict Walker Esq. Kinsale, Westmoreland Co Virginia see letter to B. Walker, March 31. 1840.
1111111111 458.4
Mary Davis widow of John Davis, late
who was a pensioner under the Act of June 7, 1832, and who died on the 9th March 1838, of Westminster in the State of Virginia who was a sergeant in the Warrenton commanded by Captain [blank] of the [blank] commanded by [blank] in the [blank] line for [blank]
Inscribed on the Roll of [blank] at the rate of [blank] Dollars [blank] Cents per annum, to commence on the 9th day of March, 1838.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18th day of Nov 1839, [blank] [blank]
Arrears to the 4th of [blank] 1839 $ 94.66 Semi-annual allowance ending [blank] 68.00
$142.66
{ Act July 7, } { 1838. }
Recorded by D. M. Gundy Clerk, Book A. Vol. 2, Page 177.

John Davis N o 1st June 7 1838. when paid Seaman. d. 1838.
Due 9 March 1838 / 6 l 8 s that paid JH

State of
Ms
Louisville Va March 28. 1840
Free
Mar 31. 1840
Emr.
M rs D ra ught M rs L. Edwards pension office War Department City of Washington

Westmoreland County State of Virginia The 27 March 1840
Mr J. L. Edwards
Sir I have Rec d the pension certificate of Amy Davise, and from the date on which her pension is to commence, am induced to believe that there must be a mistake in the date, as it appears from Reading the certificate that her pension will cease on the 4 day of march 1841 which would not be 3 years instead of 5. I send you herewith a true copy of the said certificate which you will please to examine and let me hear from you, I have advis d Mr Davise not to draw any money under this certificate until you examine its dates as it appears from the act granting this pension, that it ought to commence on the 4 day of March 1836
Respectfully Yours.
Benedict Walker
War Department
Five years pension
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 7 1838 Amy Davise of Virginia widow of John Davise deceased who was a seaman in the Revolution and died on the 9 day of march 1838 is entitled to Receive a pension at the Rate of ninety six dollars per annum commencing on the ninth day of March 1838 and in case of the death or marriage of said widow before the 4 of march 1841 the pension will cease on the day of such marriage or death Given at the War office of the united states this Seventeenth day of March 1840
J. R. Pennett
J. L. Edwards
Secretary of War
commissioner of pensions
examined and countersigned

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress of the 7 July 1838 titled an act granting half pay and pension to certain Widows
Nov 18 1839
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Ms. A. 9. 2. 10. 11
No.
Memoranda
7 July 1838
Mr. Walker
Present

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress of the 7 July 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pension to certain Widows State of Virginia County of Westmoreland
On this 23 day of September in the year 1839
Personally appeared before the county court held for the said County of Westmoreland in the state of Virginia Amy Davise A Resident in the said County of Westmoreland aged 74 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of congress passed July the 7 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows That she is the lawful widow of John Davise who was A seaman in the Navy of the Revolution and who obtained A pension certificate for his services the date of which she cannot recollect But knows that she gave it up last year when she sent for the arrear of his pension And that she believes all the evidence in relation to his services has been filed in the War office in the city of Washington before he received the said certificate She further states that she was married to the said John Davise by Parson Smith in the year 1786 about the middle of December But do not recollect exactly on what day Nor has she any record to shew either Birth or marriage except her consent in her husband's marriage Bond which will be certified by the clerk of this court, That her husband the aforesaid John Davise died on the 9 day of March 1838 and that she has received the arrear of his pension due up to the time of his death, That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service But the marriage took place previous to the first of January 1794 viz in the said year 1786 about the middle of December And that she still remains his lawful Widow and never has been married to any other person
Amy her Davise mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above Written before the county court of Westmoreland in the state of Virginia
John W. L. William W. L. Clerk

Virginia.
At a Court held for Westmoreland County the 23 rd day of September, 1839.
The within declaration of Mary Davis widow of the late John Davis, of this County who was a Seaman in the Navy of the Revolution, was presented in open Court and sworn to by the said Mary Davis, and the said declaration being duly inspected by the Court, on consideration thereof the same was ordered to be certified to the Pension Bureau of the War Department of the United States as appears by the Records of the said Court.
In testimony whereof I William Hunt, Clerk of the said Court, have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, this 31 st day of October, 1839, in the 64 th year of the Commonwealth.
William Hunt, clerk of Westm. County Court.
Know all men by these presents that we John Davis and Thomas Butler are held and firmly bound unto Sir Anthony Patrick Henry Esquire Governor of Virginia in Fifty pounds Current money to be paid to the said Patrick Henry and his Successors. To which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves and each of us our and each of our heirs Executors and administrators firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated the thirteenth day of December.
Whereas there is a Marriage Sederunt intended to be solemnized between the above bound John Davis and Mary Griffith - The condition of this present obligation is such that if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the same, then this obligation to be void else to remain in full force.
John X Davis

Sealed and delivered In Presence of William Pullen
Thomas Pullen (Seal)
I William Stitt, clerk of the court, of Westmoreland County in the State of Virginia do certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the original bond on file in my office, with the exception of the date of the year which is expressed in the said bond in fair legible figures as follows 1786, Seventeen hundred and eighty six —
William Stitt clerk
I William Stitt above named depose and say, that I hold the office of clerk of the County Court of Westmoreland County Virginia, and that the above is a true copy from the files of said office with the exception above named, as certifying by me —
William Stitt, clerk of Westm o County Court
Sworn before me —
Benedict Walker A Justice of the peace for Westmoreland county
I William Stitt, clerk of the County Court of Westmoreland in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that Benedict Walker, above named is a justice of the peace in and for said County, duly qualified as such, and that his official acts are entitled to full faith; I also certify that there are no Records of Marriages remaining in my said office prior to the year 1800. and I further certify that the annexed copy, is a true copy taken from the records of the said court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court this 31 st day of October 1839, in the 63 rd year of the Commonwealth —
William Stitt clerk of Westm o County Court

[Copy Refused to, as being annexed to the within Certificate]
Virginia:
At a court of quarterly sessions begun and held for West- moreland County the 26 th day of March 1838.
The Court doth order it, to be certified that, satisfactory evidence has been produced to them that John Davis was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of Ninety six dollars per annum, was a resident of the County of Westmoreland in the State of Virginia, and died in the said County in the State aforesaid in the year 1838, on the 9 th day of the present month, and that he left a widow whose name is Amy Davis.
From the Record,
A Copy
Teste - William Knott Clerk

Copy John Davis's debt to
Seaman
Col. $96 in ann.
William Webb
5. Clarks da gma
p 36. $57.10
Mr. Webb

State of Virginia, County Court of Westmoreland
On the 25 th day of June 1832 came before the said Court being a Court of Record John Darise Aged about Seventy four years resident in the said County Who being first sworn According to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration and statement, in order to obtain the provisions made by a late Act of Congress intitled an act to provide for Certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval service of the State of Virginia or the United States in the Revolutionary Army & Navy;
That, he the the said John Darise on or about the year _____ enlisted with Capt. Elisha Calender who commanded the Ship of war Dragon belonging to the State of Virginia (but which thro' ignorance, was stated in a former declaration to be in the service of the United States. Which declaration and the evidence Accompanying it was made the 18 th day of June 1818 together with the necessary forms required by Law And was presented to the Secretary of war by Samuel Templeman the Agent, and was rejected in as much as he the said Darise was not on the Continental establishment as will more fully appear by reference to the said Declaration and evidence then taken and duly Certified, to serve for Three years, during all which time he served faithfully. That he was on board of the said ship when she was attacked by the British ship of War call d Rob Buck four days at sea from the Capes of Virginia and return'd to Hampton Roads soon after the British fleet arrived and the ship went up to Richmond - He then return'd with Lieutenant Chandler and others to Chickahominy to fit out the Brigg Jefferson where and when he was discharged. and that he is in very reduced circumstances, and not able to work and stands in need of the Assistance of his country for support - And that he has no other evidence in his power, to prove his services but John Chilton (who is now dead) who served on board of the Gally - Capt. Thomas commander. whose evidence was taken in due form, as will appear by reference to the former declaration. Sworn to and declared before the said Court the day and year above
his John Darise mark
Test L. M. Stull cl

Virginia.
The Court held for Westmoreland County the 25 th day of June 1832.
Ordered that, it be certified to the Secretary of War department (or any other Officer who may be authorized to transact such business) that John Davis this day made his declaration before this court upon oath, as will appear by his said declaration filed in court, and it appears to the satisfaction of the court, from the evidence exhibited, that he served as set forth in his said declaration in the Revolutionary war against the common enemy — It also appears to the satisfaction of the court that the said John Davis is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of assistance from his country for support.
State of Virginia.
(Westmoreland County to wit.)
I William Stitt, clerk of the county court of Westmoreland in the state of Virginia, do hereby certify that the foregoing are true copies from the records and files of the said court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of the said court this 3 rd day of July 1832 in the 56 th year of the Commonwealth.
(William Stitt, clerk.)
I William Stitt, presiding justice of the county court of Westmoreland in the state of Virginia, do hereby certify that William Stitt, who has given the preceding certificate is clerk of the said court, and that his attestation is in due form. Given under my hand this 19 th day of July 1832.
Wm Stitt, J.

Navy. On Ship War Dragon Virginia State Navy WIDOW, &c.
File No. 19138
Amy Davis Widow of John Davis Seam. Rev. W.M.
Act: July 7 th 1835
Index:—Vol. 14 , Page 171
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Henry Danise Wid of John. Virginia
Act July 7 1838 Married 1786 died 1838
Allow for pa ann from March 9. 1838
Mr Walker Present

Sanford
Westmoreland County House
Written to 29 Aug d

For Information relating to John Louise an old Mann applying for a Pension from Virginia Direct to William H. Langford Westmoreland Court House Va.
Mr. Shinn Mead in Alexandria near the Steam Boat wharf. will take charge of any bills to for ward. as above.

Epone duplicitas enlèvement
M 80 203086

Benedict Walker Kinsale Westmeath Co.

War Department
Pension Office
Nov 18, 1839.
Sir,
The claims of Mrs Nancy Self and Mrs Amy Davise have been examined.
The latter has been allowed, but the former has been suspended for further proof in support of the alleged date of the marriage. Record evidence is in all cases required, if known to exist. When no record, or marriage bond can be found, a family register, or a record of the baptism of children, sometimes affords satisfactory proof. In the present instance, the certificate of the Clerk of the Court is imperfect. He should extend his examination of the records of the county up to January 1. 1794.
I am, respectfully, Your obt. servt.
Benedict Walker, Esq.
G. W. Cump
Present

(Westmoreland County State of Virginia)
Benedict Walker personally appeared before me Robert Bailey a Justice of the peace in and for said County and made Oath in due form of law that the petition certificate of Amy Davie never was delivered to him on the 18 day of November 1839 nor at any other time whatever and that the within Letter is the only paper of any kind he received from Mr Goump on the said 18 th day of November 1839 Given from under my hand and Seal this 10 th day of March 1840
Robert Bailey
State of Virginia.
Westmoreland County to wit:
I William Suck, Clerk of the County Court of Westmoreland, in the State of Virginia do hereby Certify that Robert Bailey Esq. who has given the above Certificate is and was at the time of so doing a Justice of the peace in and for the said County duly Commissioned and sworn; and that the signature subscribed to the said Certificate purporting to be the signature of the said Robert Bailey is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, this 11 th day of March 1840, in the 64 th year of the Commonwealth.
William Suck, Clerk of Westmoreland County Court

In addition to my former declaration, made before the County Court of Westmoreland in the State of Virginia and transmitted to the proper department in Washing- ton; I John Davis of this County of Westmoreland, do hereby declare on oath, that on or about the year 1776 or 1777 I enlisted with Capt. Elisha Galt who com- manded the ship of War Dragon and served three Years — The engagements I may be seen by reference to my said former declarations — Given under my hand this 27 th day of September 1832 —
Witness H. Hunsford Sp
his John T. Leavise mark
Westmoreland County to wit.
John Leavise who from bodily infirmity is unable to attend court without great inconve- =nience, this day made oath before the Subinba a Justice of the Peace for said County, that the matter & things contained in the above affidavit are true. Given under my hand this 27 th day of September 1832.
H. Hunsford Sp

State of Virginia,
Westmoreland County to wit.
I William Davis, clerk of the County Court of Westmoreland in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that Henry Snowden who has given the within certificate is and was at the time of signing the same a justice of the peace in and for the said County duly commissioned and qualified. —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of the said Court this 8 th day of October 1832 in the 57 th year of the Commonwealth.
William Davis. Clerk

Fridg Sept. 29 th 1832.
Insp'd —
I received your favour of the 22 nd Inst on Tuesday, and have complied with the request contained therein as early as I could. Mr. Henderwood was Clerk of the Dragon, and has his original accounts still in his possession which enable him to be as particular in his certificate as he is. He has no doubt, but that he could identify John Davise, should the Department require it if he would come on to Fridg. I hope however that the foregoing Certificate will be satisfactory in all respects —
I feel great solicitude about our friends in Washington & have been sometimes almost afraid to open the Intelligencer, but I trust now, the danger is pretty well over. I had heard of the indisposition of my Brother, and considering the mortality in your neighbourhood I think we have great reason to be grateful that your family have escaped. — Our Town remains unusually healthy. Not a case of Malignant Cholera has yet occurred. Mrs. Hanson has been seriously sick and is still confined, but is now convalescent. — Please remember me very particularly to my Brother Mr. A. & all yr family Yrs &c. Thos H. Hanson

D. Henderson
for Davis
Brutt
William Webb Esq.
Washington D. C.

As Midshipman D Clarke of the Ship of War Oregon, Eliza C. Catterden Com- mander. I do hereby certify that one of the crew of said Ship named John Parton entered on Board of her the 3 rd day of Sept r 1777 as a Seaman his Wages $1. per day That on the 1 st day of March 1778 his Wages were raised to $1. per day, and that (previous to his leaving) the records in appearance by the Books of said Ship that the sum of $4.12 was paid him as a Balance of Wages in full up to the 20 th January 1779.
Given under my hand this 29 th day of September 1832
David Henderson
Corporation of Independence, to wit
On this day Came in person, before the subscriber a- Justice of the peace for the Corporation, Mr. David Henderson, and made oath that the several facts set forth in the above affidavit are true according to his best recollection and belief. Given under my hand this 29 th day of September 1832.
Sam l Hovison J.P.

Virginia.
Corporation of Fredericksburg I, John Lee, Clerk of the Hastings Court of said Corporation, do hereby certify that Samuel Harrison, Esquire, who signed the foregoing certifi- cate, was at the time of signing the same, and still is a magistrate, in the said Corporation, duly commissioned and sworn, and that full faith and credit are and to all his acts and deeds as such. And I further certify the said signature to be in the proper handwriting of the said Samuel Harrison.
Certified this 29 th day of September 1832.
J. L. Chue @ C.H.R.

William Webb Esquire Manning on Bay

W. Kane
2. Denise
6: Brite
2. Sharm Browne

Dear Sir,
St. Andrews 20 Sept. 1882
Your letter of the 17 th Inst. is received. I called on Mr. Brock Lewis a Postmaster (Percussion), to get the information you ask respecting John Davies, he informs me that when he entered on board the United States Ship. Dragon. he found Davies on board & that they served three years on board the said ship, when they were discharged & immediately after they were on about six weeks in Lewis, enlisted in the Land Service for which he now receives a Pension. but what year he entered on board or left the ship he cannot say. They were enlisted by David Henderson of Fredericksburg City who is now living & can give all the information you want.
Respectfully
William Beene
Recd

John Davis his Declaration
No 14 -
Old Landings

State of Virginia Westmoreland County. To wit-
On this 30 th day of June 1818. before me the subscriber Judge or Presiding Magistrate for the County court of Record for the said County of Westmoreland . Personally appeared John Davis, aged about sixty Years. Resident in the said county, 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 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 John Davis enlisted with Capt Elisha Callender who commanded the ship of war Dragon , in the year 1776 for three years, during all which time he served faithfully on board said ship till he was attacked by the British ship of war called the Robust four days at sea from the Capes of Virginia and returned to Hampton Roads - Shortly after this the British fleet arrived and the ship went up to Richmond. He returned with Lieutenant Chandler and others to Chatham to get out the brigg Jefferson , where he was discharged 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 in his power of his said services, except the Oath of John Chilton who served on board the Gally . Capt Thomas sworn to and declared before me this day and year above - u -
W m Scott Tull x
William Scott Tull, Judge or Chief Magistrate as aforesaid do hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said John Davis did serve in the Revolutionary War , as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy for the term stated in said declaration exceeding Nine Months 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 this 30 th day of June 1818
W m Scott Tull x

Westmoreland County Decit.
John Chilton this day came before me Judge or Preceding Magistrate for the County Court of Pleas for Said County. And Made Oaths That he knew the Said John Davis While on Board the Dragon that they were always in Company and caused to gather and believes that the declaration which he has made is true. Sworn to before Me this 30 day of June 1818
John Fisher J.P.
State of Virginia Westmoreland County ss.
I Joseph Davis Clerk of the Court of the County aforesaid Do hereby certify that William S. Davis whose signature is to the foregoing is an attorney at the time of executing the same the Preceding Magistrate in and for the County aforesaid and that all acts and deeds done by him are true and credit and to the best of his knowledge all his acts and deeds as such.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of my Office this 30 th day of June 1818. In the 42 nd year of our Lord's foundation.
Seal

Payment to be made at Richmond by J. Brokenbrough Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Virginia
First payment to be made on the 31st December, 1838, and on the 4th March and 4th Septem- ber in each year there- after.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A Vol. 2.
Page 177 by
J. M. Burdy Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Five years' Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 7, 1838, Mrs. Davis, a resident of Virginia widow of John Davis deceased who was a Seaman in the Revolution and died on the 9th day of March 1838 is entitled to receive a pension, at the rate of Forty six dollars and cents per annum, commencing on the ninth day of March 1838 ; and in case of the death or marriage of said widow before the 4th of March, 1841, the pension will cease on the day of such marriage or death.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this eighteenth day of November one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine
( J. N. )
Examined and Countersigned. }
Gl