Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File B. L. Wt. 1051-300, James Davis, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Davis, James
B. L. Wt. 1051-300
CONTENTS

1057
The heirs of James Davis — Captain — Virginia line —
Warrant issued
Oct. 28 th 1822

Charles County Orphans Court June term 1892
From the evidence adduced to this court it appears to the satisfaction of said court that James Davis an officer in the revolutionary War of the Virginia line departed this life in December in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and nineteen Interstate, and that George Washington Davis and Elizabeth Davis are the sole surviving heirs, at law of said dec'd.
W. B. Garnes Reg. of Wills for Charles Co. Md. July 29 th 1892
Maryland ss.
In testimony that the foregoing is a true copy taken from the record of the proceedings of the Orphans Court of Charles County: - I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, this twenty third day of October, in the year of our Lord, one Thousand, eight hundred, & twenty two -
W. B. Garnes Reg. of Wills for Charles Co. Md.

May 15, 1933
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James Davis Con B.L.Wt. 1051-300 Rev. War BA-J/MCS
Mr. J. Emerson Miller 1216 First Street Louisville Kentucky
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of James Davis.
The data contained herein were obtained from papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for bounty land, Wt. 1051-300, based upon the military service of James Davis.
James Davis served as captain of the Virginia line during the Revolutionary War.
He died in December, 1819. The date and place of his birth and the names of his parents are not shown.
Warrant #1051 for three hundred acres of bounty land was issued October 28, 1822, on account of his services as captain in the Revolutionary War. Said warrant was issued in behalf of George Washington Davis and Elizabeth Davis, the only surviving heirs at law of James Davis. Their relation to the soldier is not shown.
There are no further data in regard to the soldier's service or family.
There is no claim for pension on file on account of the service of this James Davis.
The above noted is the history of the only James Davis who served as captain of Virginia troops that is found in the

Revolutionary War records of this office and said records fail to afford any information in regard to a James Davis who served from Virginia and died in King George County about 1808.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

1051
James Davis
Va Rev.
Mar. 16, 1905 History to Comm. Land Office, Int. Dept., D.C.
1923 June 22. Hist. to Miss Allela Bullard - mm 1st
1931 July 3. Hist. to Mrs. Thomas Russell Shelton A.N.Y.
1931 - Aug 13 - Mrs. J. R. Shelton advised hist. of July 3, '31 that of only rel. of name in records who served as Capt. fr. Va. - m. L.B.
1932 July 13. Hist. to Mrs. Philip A. Spence A.N.Y.
1933 May 15. Hist. to Mrs. J. Emerson Miller U.S.D.
tenior. to IONS.

W. Sterling O. Dec. 2. 1904
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
I wrote you quite a while ago concerning a land warrant issued the heirs of James Davis of the Virginia Line, Revolutionary War. I was advised of a land warrant for 300 A being issued Oct. 28, 1822.
Could you tell me the number of the warrant or where the land was situated? Could you tell me where Captain James Davis died? Either fact would help me to clear the identity of my great-great-grandfather James Davis. of 3 rd Va. Regiment. Was a land warrant or pension of any sort ever issued Widow of the heirs of Jeremiah Thomas of the 1 st Virginia Regiment.
Very Respectfully Yours Stella Miller W. Sterling O. Box 327.

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W. Sterling. O. Oct. 20. 1904.
Department of Interior
Washington. D. C.
Anxious to become a Daughter of American Revolution, I write to find the Revolutionary War record of my great great grandfather James Davis who died and is buried near Morefield, Hardy Co. Va. now W. Va.
His widow and four sons George, James, Charles, and John came to Ohio about 1800 and settled in Virginia Military Reserve where Ross and Pike Co. join. There is tradition in the family that James Davis received a "Grant of Land" for his services.
If I have written to the wrong department would you kindly advise me the right one.
Respectfully Yours
Stella Miller.
W. Sterling.
Ohio.
Box 327.

From Virginia Historical Magazine

James Davis of Virginia Ensign 3 rd Virginia 23 rd Feb 1776 2 nd Lieutenant 25 th of June 1776 1 st " " July 1776 Captain 7 th of August 1776 Retired 14 th of Sept- 1776
From Virginia Historical Magazine
James Davis of Virginia Ensign 3 rd Virginia 23 Feb 1776 2 nd Lieutenant 25 June 1776 1 st Lieutenant July 1776 Captain 17 August 1776 Retired 14 th September 1776

May 3 - 1923
The Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Can you tell me in what part- of Virginia lived James Davis who was Captain in the Revolutionary Army?
Very Truly Yours
(Miss) Allie Bullard Bullard Ptg House Cor. 10 & Market Sts - Wheeling W. Va.

Whiting Wyo May 13-23
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D C
Dear Sir
Can you tell me in what part of Virginia did James Davis who was Captain in the Revolutionary army
Very Truly Yours
Miss Alula Ballard Cor 10 & Market St
Whiting Wyo

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June 17, 1925.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir: Can you give me any information in regard to any pension that is credited to the name of James Davis, of Virginia who served from the ranks of Lieutenant ( 2nd. ) to Captain Retired Aug. 30th. 1778/ I believe from the Third Virginia Regiment.
Or the record of pension to the name of Samuel Killet Bradford ( Virginia) 1st Lieut. 1st Con. Artillery, Retired Jan. 1783.
Or of Samuel Davis probably of Loudon Co. Va. I think that his wife was Sarah Haidlaw
Thanking you for any help that you can give me in establishing the correct records I am,
Yours truly,
John Y. Richardson 751 Perlander Street, Portland, Oregon.

Thomas Russell Shelton Pleasant Valley Wheeling, West Va.
July 15, 1931
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir.
Some time ago. I received a report from you regarding a Captain James Davis. The report was for the wrong Captain Davis. The data I wished is for:-
"Captain James Davis commanded a Company in the 3 rd Virginia Continental Regiment, and his son George Davis was granted a Bounty Warrant for 4000 acres of land, on March 23, 1822, as compensation for the services of the said James Davis."
Kindly inform me, if you can, where he was born, where living when enlisting, did he receive a pension? or any data regarding his family or his services. I wish this for genealogical purposes.
Thanking you in advance Yours truly Edua S. Shelton (Mrs J R)

Thomas Russell Shelton Pleasant Valley Wheeling, West Va.
June 9, 1931
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir
Captain James Slane commanded a Company in the 3 rd Virginia Continental Regiment. He was granted a bounty of land for Revolutionary services.
Will you kindly advise whether or not he received a pension. Do your records afford any information relative to his family, and do they show his age or place of birth?
Thanking you in advance I am Yours truly
(Mrs. T.R.) Edna S. Shelton.
P.S.
I wish this information for genealogical purposes.

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON
June 17, 1932
IN REPLY REFER TO:
BA-J/AWF
YOUR FILE REFERENCE:
Mrs. Philip A. Spence Wytheville Virginia
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to James Davis , a soldier of the War of the Revolution.
The data given by you are not sufficient to enable this office to identify the record of the James Davis in whom you are interested.
You will please furnish as much as possible of the following data relative to the said James Davis: approximate dates of birth and death and places of residence at enlistment and after service.
Upon receipt of this data a further search of the records will be made in your behalf, and the record furnished if on file.
Very truly yours
A. D. Hiller
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
annex, Chalkley's "abstracts" Augusta co. Va. and Summers Can- nals of S. W. Va. speak of Captain James Davis wife Agnes. He was at the Battle of King's Mt. and he owned Davis Ferry in Washington co. or Henry co. Va. near Montgomery or Augusta co. Va. He gave part of "Davis Ferry" to his son Henry Davis of Bedford co. Va. (prob. but father entitled there, but hardly thinks so as he obtained Davis Ferry at an early date). Hope you can locate him and oblige.

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Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly furnish such information as the records of your office may contain in regard to one James Davis referred to in the attached memo?
James Davis was, I believe, born in King George(or Stafford) County, Virginia, and is said to have died in King George about 1808.
Thanking you for your interest in and atten- tion to this inquiry, I am,
Sincerely yours,
J. Emerson Miller Emerson Miller
1216 First Street Louisville, Kentucky,
Enc 012 Enc
This was report from War Dept. rel. to James Davis who served as Capt. in Troops which report was returned to J. Emerson Miller 5-15-1933

July 13, 1932.
BA-J/ADY XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX James Davis BL Wt.1051-300 Rev.War.
Mrs. Philip A. Spence, Wytheville, Virginia.
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to James Davis, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data contained herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for bounty land, Wt.1051-300, based upon his military service in that war.
James Davis, Captain of the Virginia Line, War of the Revolution, died in December 1819. The date and place of his birth are not shown.
Warrant No. 1051 for three hundred acres of bounty land was issued October 28, 1822 on account of his services as Captain in the Revolutionary War. Said warrant was issued in behalf of George Washington Davis and Elizabeth Davis his only surviving heirs at law. Their relationship to the soldier is not stated.
There are no further data in regard to his family or his services.
There is no claim for pension on file on account of his services.
This is the history of the only soldier named James Davis, who served as Captain from the State of Virginia, that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

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August 8, 1925
Mrs. John Y. Richardson 7511 Periander St., (or 751) Portland Oregon.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the records of this Bureau it appears that Captain James Davis of the Virginia Line, War of the Revolution, died in December 1819, leaving George Washington Davis and Elizabeth Davis his only surviving heirs at law, to whom was allowed, on October 28, 1822, Warrant No. 1051 for three hundred acres of bounty land.
There is no further data on file as to his family and services, and the relationship of his heirs is not stated.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

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July 3, 1931.
Rev.&1812 Wars Section. ADY
Mrs. Thomas Russell Shelton Pleasant Valley Wheeling, West Virginia
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the records of this office that Captain James Davis of the Virginia Line, War of the Revolution, died in December 1819. The date and place of his birth are not shown.
Warrant No. 1051 for three hundred acres of bounty land was issued October 28, 1822 on account of his services as Captain in the Revolutionary War. Said warrant was issued in behalf of George Washington Davis and Elizabeth Davis his only surviving heirs at law. Their relationship to the soldier is not stated.
There are no further data in regard to his family or his services.
There is no claim for pension on file on account of his services.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant Administrator.

Washington August 13, 1931
Mrs. T. R. Shelton Pleasant Valley Wheeling, West Virginia
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section MLB
Dear Madam:
In reply to your letter of July 15, 1931, you are advised that the history furnished you on July 3, 1931, of James Davis, is that of the only soldier of that name who served as Captain from the State of Virginia.
Your citations in regard to land granted to his son, George, pertain to the State of Virginia, and not to the United States.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Rev. War Section mmutj
June 22, 1923
Miss Allela Bullard
Bullard Printing House Corner 10th and Market St.,
Wheeling, West Virginia
Madam:
In response to your letter received May 5, 1923, I have to advise you that from the records of this Bureau it appears that Captain James Davis of the Virginia Line, War of Revolution died in December 1819, leaving George Washington Davis and Elizabeth Davis his only surviving heirs at law, to whom was allowed, on October 28, 1822, Warrant No. 1051 for three hundred acres of bounty land.
There is no further data on file as to his family and service, and the relationship of his heirs is not stated.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

ISC
B.L.Wt.1051:Rev.War.
March 17, 1905.
Sir:
I have the honor to advise you, in response to the enclosed inquiry, that a land warrant for 300 acres was issued to George W. Davis, of the Virginia Line, Revolutionary War, October 28, 1822. Captain Davis died in December, 1819, intestate, leaving George Washington Davis and Elizabeth his sole surviving heirs at law.
The application for bounty land is not on file; therefore, this Bureau is unable to furnish further data.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
To the Commissioner of the
General Land Office,
Department of the Interior,
Washington, D. C.

Jan. 4, 1905.
Madam:
The place of death of James Davis, and the location of the land warrant issued to his heirs, are not of record in this Bureau. You can probably learn where the land was located by applying to the Commissioner of the General Land Office and citing the information you already have, viz.: warrant No. 1051, for 300 acres, issued to George W. Davis et al., heirs of Capt. James Davis, of the Virginia Line, Revolutionary War, October 28, 1822.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
Stella Miller,
Box 327,
Mt. Sterling, Ohio.

Nov. 1, 1904.
Madam:
In reply to your inquiry, you are advised that a land warrant for 300 acres was issued to George W. Davis, et al., heirs of Captain James Davis, of the Virginia Line, Revolutionary war, October 28, 1822. Captain Davis died in December, 1819, intestate, leaving George Washington Davis and Elizabeth Davis his sole surviving heirs at law.
The application for bounty land is not on file, and this Bureau is unable to furnish further details of this officer's service.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
Stella Miller,
Box 327, Mt. Sterling,
Ohio.