Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 16,760, John Deane, Va.

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Deane John
816,760
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5275 — Alabama
John Deane Sen.
Blade 60 — in the State of Alabama who was a Ser. Arf in the Company commanded by Captain Mafaret of the Regt commanded by Col. Marshall in the Virginia for 3 years —
Inscribed on the Roll of Alabama at the rate of 120 Dollars 00 Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 day of Feb'y 1833 — and sent to Hon. Col. R. King. Senate W.S.
Arrears to 14th of Sep. 1832 $ 180 Semi-ant. allowance ending 1 Mar 1833 60 $240
Rept.:
{ Revolutionary Claim, Not June 7, 1832.
Recorded by E.D. Bullock, Clerk Book 10 Vol. 10 Page 199
Jan 13 1837

Died Jan. 13, 1837 See Agency Book

John Allcum
John Allcum
(Adm r of)
Mobile (Act 1833)
$43.40
at Jan'y 23
" 27
Reg n No. 3.562, dated
sent to Treasury
July, 1855
Oct 6 April 183

STATEMENT.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
185 ..
The United States,
the Executor of John Sloan, dec.
pensioner of the Mobile Agency, per Act of Congress of 7 June 1832. Dr.
For his pension from 4 Sept 1836. 13 Jan 1837, at $120 per annum $ 43.40

John Dean
19602
V

State of Alabama on this 13 day of November 1882 Clarke County. I personally appeared before me a jus- tice of the peace for said County, John Deane residing in said County and State aforesaid aged 73 years the 15 th day of last July past agreeable to Record Who being duly sworn according to law doth on His oath make the following declaration that he Entered the service of the United States by enlist- ment in the 2 nd Virginia Regiment of Artillery commanded by Col o Thomas Marshall, Col o Munroe and Maj o Matthews field Officers, that he Enlisted at King George Courthouse on the 23 rd day of August 1877 under Col p John Mazur for the term of 3 years Stephen Turnbull Peter Mumpo James Marshall Lieut o Compa- ny Officers and was Honorably discharged as orderly Serj t on the 22 nd day of August March Richmond State of Virginia The then seat of Government that His brother sold His discharge in 1881 in his absence from the State of Virginia to the State of Georgia, To Col o John Calliway of Bedford County Virginia that His discharge was signed by the Officer with whom He Enlisted sworn to and subscribed the day and year above wi- tness, He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present Test John Campbell J.D. John Deane Son

I do hereby certify that Gen d Deane is unable to attend Court by reason of infirmity under the ravages of a distressing Rheumatism. In Campbell A.P.
State of Alabama } I Terrell Powers Clerk of the County Clark County } Court of Clark County, do hereby certify that John Campbell is an Justice of the peace in and for this State and County aforesaid and was at the time of attesting this instrument; and that full faith and credit are due his official acts as such.
Given under my hand and seal of Office this 16 th day of November in the year of our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and thirty two
Terrell Powers Clerk E.E.E.

State of Alabama Clarke County
I do hereby swear and affirm that after being mustered under Capt. John Mazeret for the term of three years in the 2 nd Virginia Reg t of Artillery commanded by Col. Thos. Marshel was marched to Hampton in the State of of Virginia Garrisoned at Fort Hney commanded by Col. Thos. Muter, and continued there on duty until the spring of 1860 When the Regiment was ordered to Charleston in South Carolina together with the 1 st Reg t of Artillery commanded by Col. Harrison, Col. Porterfield's Reg t of Infantry and Maj. Nelson's Co. of light Infantry for York town State of Virginia all of the above named Reg ts rendezvoused at Williamsburgh in Virginia for consolidation the then Seat of Government under the Administration of His Excellency Mr. Jefferson Governor, for which station at this time new arrangements took place by reason of Resignations, my Capt. Mazeret & to the grade of Maj. my Lt. Turnbull, Remp and Col. Marshall Resigned was transferred to Capt. Thomas Marshall's Company as Orderly Sgt., all Arrangements being made the Army proceeded to march some time the middle of Ap l proceed on South until arrived at Hillsborough North Carolina there Rec d information Ch t Town was in possession of the Enemy the army still proceeded South until arriv d at Rocky River in N. Carolina there Rec d the news by Express that Col. Buford was defeated by Harston the Enemy our army Retreated as far back as Sixteen miles continued there four days when we heard the Enemy had Retreated for Ch t Town our army took the Retreat for the State of Virginia previously to arriving to the Dan River we met Genl. Gatis Genl. D. Cobb & Shelby Genl. Smallwood with the maryland Troops by Genl. Gatis we were Ordered back we accordingly Join d Gatis and proceeded South until the army reach d Deep River Wilcox Ironworks N. Carolina at which time my term of service Had Expire d

with Sixty or Seventy Others of S co 2 nd Virginia Reg t of artillery who produced Certificates of our Dismissal and were according Sent back to the State of Virginia upon the Charge of Capt s Tho s Marshall and Capt s W m Spiller and Rec d our Discharges at Richmond in the State of Virginia on the 22 nd day of August 1780 Sign d by the different Captains under whom we enlisted Sign d at Headquarters but not Delivered until we reached Richmond from Manassas, I proceeded to my native Home 65 miles north of Richmond into Westmoreland County to be Rec d by my tender parents without money or Clothing on the way subsisting on Apples that I could buy and amuse herd you can judge the Fatigue of the Campaign un- der continuing Heavy marching for the Space of six months in a Southern Climate This my Narrative. The Term of my Service in the Revolution for the Space of 3 years is profound truths if I am admitted on the pension list I shall Expect to be Enrolled as Orderly S gt of Capt s Tho s Marshall's Company to whom I was transferred from Capt s M c Guire's Company sworn to and subscri- bed before me this 3 day of November 1832 J s Deane Sec y Test M c Campbell C o D

State of Alabama County of Clarke
Be it Known, That before me Samuel Farnsworth a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Robert Lee
and made oath in due form of law, that he is a step son and the Executor
late of John Dean deceased, the identical person who was a Pensioner of the United States, at the rate of 120 dollars per annum, and to whom a Certificate of Pension was issued, which is lost . He died on the  13 th day of January  1837 . He left a widow, three Children only, whose names are William Bailey - Colu- man, Margaret Lee & N. P. Dean . Robt. Lee (Seal)
of the truth of which statements I am fully satisfied.
Sworn and subscribed this 1 st day of January 185 5 , before me, Samuel Farnsworth Justice of the Peace.
Know all men by these presents, That I Robert Lee a step son and the Executor late of John Dean deceased of the County, State of above named , do hereby constitute and appoint R. L. SMALLWOOD , of Washington City, my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to receive from the Treasury of the United States a draft, or all money, payable to my order for the arrears of pension of deceased from the last annual payment to the 13 th day of January 18 37 when he died.
Witness my hand and seal this the 1 st day of Jan'y 185 5
S. Farnsworth
Robt. Lee (Seal)
SEALED AND DELIVERED IN PRESENCE OF—
S. Farnsworth Samuel Lee
Two WITNESSES
State of Alabama County of Clarke } ss.
Be it known, that on the day of  1 st day Jan'y 185 5 before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, personally appeared Robert Lee a step son and Executor late of John Dean deceased above named, and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be his act and deed.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, the day and year last above mentioned.
Samuel Farnsworth Justice of Peace.
FINAL PAYMENT VOUCHER
Received from GAO

State of Alabama County of Clarke
Court of the County of Clarke  Henry W. Coate Judge Probate holden at Grove Hill in and for the County of Clarke and State aforesaid do hereby certify that satisfac- tory evidence has been exhibited to said Court that John Dean deceased was a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of $120 dollars per annum; was a resident of the County of Clarke in the State of Alabama and died in the County of Clarke and State of Alabama in the year Eighteen Hundred & Thirty Seven and on the 13 th day of January that he left no widow, but the following named child ren , to wit: Nancy Coleman Margaret Lee & A. P. Deuce
who are the only surviving children of said decedent, and that Robert Lee is the administrator of the deceased Pensioner.
I further certify, that Samuel Powell Esq., before whom the foregoing affidavit and Power of Attorney were executed, was at the date of execution thereof a duly appointed Justice of the Peace within and for Clarke County, and his signature thereto I believe to be genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at Grove Hill Ala this fourth day of January A. D. 1855.
W. M. Coate Judge Probate Court of the County of Clarke Ala
In this 1 st day of January 1855 Personally appeared Daniel Lee and made oath in due form of law, that he was well acquainted with John Dean deceased , and that he died on or about the 13 th day of January 1837. and that Robert Lee is a son  in law son, and the Executor. sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above named Daniel Lee (Seal)
attest S. Howwood Justice of Peace

April 4, 1935
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BA-J/MCS Am John Deane, S.16760
Mrs. Ponder S. Carter 1406 Michigan Avenue Houston, Texas
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information in regard to John Deane who applied for pension from Clarke County, Alabama.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 16760, based upon the military service of John Deane.
He was born July 5, 1759, in Westmoreland County, Virginia. The names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of said place he enlisted August 23, 1777, and served as sergeant in Captains John Mazeret's and Thomas Marshall's companies in Colonel Thomas Marshall's Virginia regiment and was discharged August 22, 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 13, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Clarke County, Alabama, and he then signed as John Deane, Senior.
He died January 13, 1837, place not given.
The papers in this claim contain no data relative to the soldier's family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension of John Deane and the name of the person to whom it was paid, it is suggested that you address the Comptroller General, Records Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D.C., citing the following data: John Deane, Certificate 5273, issued February 6, 1833, rate $120 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Alabama Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
See notation in Mrs. Carter's letter of Mar. 22, 1935

February 19, 1935
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BA-J/MCS John Deane, S.16760
Mrs. Ponder S. Carter 1406 Michigan Avenue Houston, Texas
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of John Dean who applied for pension from Clarke County, Alabama.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S.16760, based upon the military service of John Deane.
He was born July 5, 1759, in Westmoreland County, Virginia. The names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of said place he enlisted August 23, 1777, and served as sergeant in Captains John Maseret's and Thomas Marshall's companies in Colonel Thomas Marshall's Virginia regiment and was discharged August 22, 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 13, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Clarke County, Alabama, and he then signed as John Deane, Senior.
He died January 13, 1837, place not given.
The papers in this claim contain no data relative to the soldier's family.
Very truly yours
See Agency Book
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

August 2, 1927
W. H. Gaston, Jr. 4029 Hall St. Dallas, Texas
Sir:
I have to advise you that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 16760, that JOHN DEANE was born July 5, 1759, in Westmoreland County, Virginia.
While a resident of said place he enlisted August 23, 1777, and served as a sergeant in Captains John Mazeret's and Thomas Marenell's Companies in Colonel Thomas Marshall's Virginia Regiment and he was discharged August 22, 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 13, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Clarke County, Alabama.
There are no data on file relative to his family.
The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to a MITLER ECHOLS. For information relative to land that was granted by the State of Georgia you should consult the archives at Atlanta.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

Houston Texas 1406 Michigan Ave.
March 22, 1935-
Commissioner of Pensions (Rev. Records) Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Please give me the name of party to whom the last payment was made as per the enclosed attached record, and all general information the records show pertaining to family and service of this John Dean. Also kindly return the enclosed record with your report and greatly oblige yours sincerely
Mrs Ponder S. Carter
This was abstract which was sent her Feb. 19, 1935, as it was so mutilated when opened in mail room I had to write it again.
M.C.D.

Houston, Texas 1406 Michigan ave. Feb. 4, 1935-
U. S. A. Dept. of the Interior Old Claims & Pensions Div.
of MCS
Dear Sirs:
Do you have any record of John Dean Sr. Sgt. of Va. Continental Line and State Troops Rev. war who at age of 75 years while a resident of Clark Co. Ala. was enrolled on Feb. 4th. 1833 under act of Congress June 7th. and claim for service allowed? (Probably annual allowance) all possible existing record of this John Dean Sr. - place of residence in Va., Home and place he died, and of his family is wanted for family history of his descendants of whom I am one. Thanking you in advance for any records you may be able to give me I am Yours sincerely Mrs Bonder B. Carter

4029 Hall St. Dallas Texas, Apr. 8th. 1927.
United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Sir's;
Kindly have sent to me the Revolutionary record of the following and the names of their wives and children.
John Dean(or Deane) Sr. was born 1756. a Sergeant of Artillery, Va. Cont'l. and State Troops. He was placed on pension roll Feb. 6th. 1833, age 75. Statement of list of Clark County Alabama.
Mitler Echols, lived in Ga. Land bounty warrant was issued to him for service in the Revolution.
Yours truly,
W. H. Gaston Jr..

16760 INVALID.
File No. 16760
John Deane Sergt Rev War
Act: June 7 th 82
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 98
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1927 Clsg. v. trust. to W. H. Gaston Jr. U.S.
1935 Feb. 19 hist. to third. Rouder S. Carter M.C.
1935 Apr. 4 Mrs. Rouder S. Carter furn. abstract and inf. rel. to obtaining date last payment etc. M.C.

Westmoreland Co art. 4 th - 18
25
Mr. John H. Lane State of Alabama Cale County Suggsville P. Office
admitted Serg. of Art. 374 $120.00

Dear Sir,
Lees town Virginia Sept. 14 th 1802
I had the pleasure a few days ago to receive Your favor, I should be glad if any thing I could say would promote your interest relative to your Revo- lutionary service. I have inclosed on the other side a Certificate on oath of what I have a distinct recollection I presume that you enlisted under Capt Mayart - But you might have entered the service under Capt Turnbull Who I know was also a recruiting officer as well as Mayart in this neighborhood - I presume that your name may be enrolled as a soldier at the War Office Washington or perhaps with the Auditor in Richmond - But if neither you may by your Declaration on oath oath before you can't obtain your pension - My affidavit may require the seal of the County - as I am not known to many of your Citizens - Colo- ning your Senator in Congress I am well acquainted with him. Wishing you Health and Happiness I am Yrs
John P. Hungerford
I have held up this letter in order to have seal of office attached to it Oct 1. 1832 - J. P. H.

16 I John P Hungerford of the County of Westmore and State of Virginia - do hereby certify that I was well acquainted with John Deane former- ly a resident of this County, & State, and now I believe a resident of Alabama, I also know that he enlisted in the State Troops & I believe under Capt. Morgan - but the length of service I am not sensible of. John P. Hungerford
Virg a
West mo County to wit
This day Genl. John P. Hungerford personally came before me, a justice of the Peace for the said County and made oath to the truth of the certificate so far as he knows or believes -
Given under my hand this 11 th day of Sep 1832
John P. Hungerford
State of Virginia.
Westmoreland County to wit.
William Stuck clerk of the court of the said County in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that Ed wd S. L. King who hath given the above certificate is and was at the time of signing the same a justice of the peace in and for the said County duly commissioned & qualified -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of the said court this 2 nd day of October 1832 in the 57 th year of the Commonwealth.
William Stuck

1828 papers to be filed with Ad our Inv # 16.760
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CIVIL PAYMENT VOUCHER
Received from GAO
Washington D.C. Jany. 20 th /55.
R. G. Smallwood.
Recd. Jany. 22 nd /55.
Worth with Act 7 Janu '32 Pay the above the sum of from 4 Sept 36 to 13 Janu '37. Came of Part I.
$120
W. Randall

To The Third Auditor of the Treasury.
Washington Jan 20. th 1855-
Sir
In enclosed you will find the application from the heirs of John Dean, deceased, for the arrears of pension due their father at his death. please examine and report to me
I am Sir yours
Respectfully R. M c Mallory

State of Alabama I John Deane of the county of Clarke County & State in the State of Alabama do hereby declare that I enlisted in the Continental Line of the army of the Revolution, for the space of three years, and continued in the service for that space of time - at which time I was Sergeant in Captain Magruder's company in the Second Virginia Regiment of Artillery under the command of Col. Shermar Merrell. And I further now declare that I did not receive a certificate for Eighty Dollars, to which I was entitled under a Resolve of Congress passed the 15 of May 1778. And I further declare that I was not on the 15th day of March 1828 on the pension list of the United States
John Deane
Personally came before me Benjamin Colman a justice of the peace for the State of Alabama & county of Clarke this day John Deane of the said county State, who did make oath that the foregoing declaration was subscribed by him, is generally reputed and believed to have been an officer in the army of the Revolution, in company as therein stated. witness my hand this 25th day of November in the year 1828.
Benf d Colman Justice Peace

I Thomas Saunders Clerk of the Court of the county of Clarke in the State of Alabama, do certify that Benjamin Colleman, before whom the foregoing affidavit was sworn, was, at the time a justice of the peace, and duly qualified to administer oaths, testifying when of a free heart into set my hand and affixed the seal of the said county. This 1 st day of December in the year 1828
Thomas Saunders Clerk
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