Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 44,751, William Chivvis, Continental Enlisted In Va, Res 1818-1820 Wy, Co.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Continental
Chivvis, William
S. 44. 751.
Enlisted in Va. Res. 1818-1820 Hg. Co.
CONTENTS

3096. 4
New York Roll
"William Chivvis Capt Baytop Private Virginia line
in the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 1 st of March 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 of Sept. 1818 and sent to Richard Riker Esq New York
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818 - 41.32 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 th Mar 1819 48.00
Arrears 5 Mo. 1/31 89.32 4/30
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
3 years 1777
Harrison Continued New York
Continued under act 1 May 1800 - Notification sent to Washington, New York on 28 June 1820.
Date of death not on file

William Cheever
Soldier
Correct
revised Dick. instead.
New York rolls.
Adm 2

To the Honorable Richard Riker Recorder of the City of New-York, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, called the Mayors Court of the City of New-York, which is a Court of Record of the State of New-York,
The Declaration under oath of William Clivvis formerly a Greenner engaged in the Service of the United States, during the Revolutionary War, and now a Citizen of the United States, and resident of the City & County of Greenwich
Respectfully Showeth, that the said William Clivvis entered in the month of December 1777. into the service of the United States in the Continental Artillery Regiment in the Company of Captain John Albany , battery in the Artillery Regiment of Colonel Charles Bevier in the Virginia Line and continued therein for the term of three years, that after a faithfull Service he was honorably discharged from the Service on the tenth day of January 1780 as appears by the Documents annexed.
And this Declaration further representeth that the said William Clivvis is now a Citizen of the United States, and residing in the City & County aforesaid,

and is by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, in need of assistance from his country for support;
Therefore he conceives himself entitled to the benefit of the Act of the Congress of the United States, entitled, "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War, approved, March 18, 1818, and requests that your Honor will examine into the truths of the matters aforesaid, certify and transmit the testimony in this case, and the proceedings had thereon to the Honorable the Secretary of the Department of War, to the end that such relief may be had in the premises, as is by law in such case provided. And in support of the facts above set forth, he refers to the Deposition of himself and of John Sanders hereafter set forth,
Dated, the 31 st day of March 1818 — Wm Chivvis
City and County of New-York, ss.
John Sanders and
William Chivvis
being duly sworn, says that the matters by him set forth in the foregoing Declaration, are in all respects just and true.
Sworn the 31 st day of March 1818 before me, S
Wm Chivvis
his mark John Sanders
PR Re
Recorded of the City New York

City and County of New-York, ss. Be it Remembered, That on the 31 st day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen before me, Richard Riker, Recorder of the City of New-York, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, called the Mayor's Court of the City of New-York, which is a Court of Record of the State of New-York, personally appeared the aforesaid William Clivvis Applicant, and John Sanders of the said City
entitled to the fullest credit, who being by me duly sworn to the truth of the facts stated in the foregoing declaration and affidavits by them subscribed, and the said Applicant also having produced the original documents annexed
Whereupon I being satisfied that the said Applicant did serve in the Army of the United States, on the Continental Establishment, in the Revolutionary War, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months and longer, to wit, for the term and in the manner stated in the declaration of the said Applicant; and that he is fairly and justly entitled to the benefit of the Act aforesaid.
Therefore, I do hereby Certify and transmit the testimony in the case, and the proceedings had thereon, as before set forth, to the Honorable the Secretary of the Department of War.
Given under my Hand and the Seal of the said Court, at the City of New-York, the day and year last above written.
P. Riker

NEW-YORK MAYOR'S COURT.
IN the Court of Common Pleas, called the Mayor's Court of the City of New-York, held at the City-Hall, in and for the said City, before the Judges of the same Court, of June term, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty
PRESENT the Honorable Peter A Jay Recorder
City of New-York, ss. Be it Remembered , That on the Nineteenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty personally appeared in the Court of Common Pleas, called the Mayor's Court of the city of New-York, in open court, the said court being a court of record for the city and county of New-York, according to the charter of the said city and the laws of the state of New-York, William Chivvis aged Seventyone years, resident in the City of New-York who being first duly Sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war as follows: I enlisted as a private in  Capt  Winton  Phos  Maton company in the first Regiment of Artillery, virginia line in the Continental Establishment commanded by Col d Charles Harrison at Glouster county in the State of Virginia about the 20 day of February in the year 1777 for three years I was in several skirmishes at Fort Stevens below Portsmouth in the State of Virginia I was at the Battle of Monmouth under Gen l Washington and I was discharged at Morris town in the State of New-Jersey, on the 10 January 1780 honorably which discharge was sent to the Sec y of War's office at Washington where I sent my first application in 1810 1810 the company was commanded when I was discharged by Capt John Chany Carter
and that his original declaration is dated the twentyninth day of September one thousand eight hundred and Eighteen and that his pension certificate is No. 3096

AND I do solemnly Swear — that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818, and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled, "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen: and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed, to wit: Real Estate none Personal Estate none My trade or occupation a Tailor My family consists of Myself aged Severn one years My wife aged Sixty two years four children to wit Mary aged thirty years a cripple & helpless the last twenty years  Margaret aged Twenty two with the loss of one eye  Eliza aged Seventeen years now learning the trade of a Baylors  Peter aged Fourteen years out and learning the trade of a Butcher Inventory of my Personal Estate (to wit)
  1 old Tea Table $6 —   8 Windsor Chairs 2.25   1 Maple kitchen Table 1 —   1 old Carpet 7 —   1 Smaller do 3 —   2 Iron Grats & 1 Tea kettle 2 —   Shovel Pongs & and Brooms 3 —   1 Looking Glass 2 —   Washing Pails & pails 2.50   Frying pan & Grid Iron 1.50   Tea Cups & Saucers 1 —   Crockery 1 —   1 Chest 1.50   1 Trunk 
Sworn in open court This 19 th June 1820 me
M c Ferris Clerk
W m Chas $34.75

I, Benjamin Ferris — Clerk of the city and county of New-York, and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, called the Mayor's Court of the city of New-York, Do hereby certify, That the foregoing Disposition and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of the said Court: and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is not exceeding fifty Dollars —
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, this Nineteenth day of June 1820
Benj. Ferris 6th

May 19, 1937
William Chivvis S. 44751 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. Carrie D. Howell 76 Quincy Street Brooklyn, New York
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of William Chivvis, who enlisted about 1777 in the First Virginia Regiment.
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, S. 44751, based upon the service of William Chivvis in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth of this soldier were not given, nor were the names of his parents stated.
William Chivvis enlisted in Gloucester County, Virginia, January 27, 1777, served as a private in Captain Thomas Baytop's company, and as gunner in Captain John Champe Carter's company, Colonel Charles Harrison's regiment of 1st Continental Artillery; he was in the battle of Monmouth and in a skirmish at Fort Stevens, Virginia, and was discharged January 10, 1780 at Morristown, New Jersey.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 31, 1818, at which time he was living in New York City, aged about sixty-nine years.
He stated in 1820 that his wife was sixty-two years of age, but did not give her name, and at that

time, he referred to the following children:
Mary aged thirty years Margaret " twenty-two years Eliza " seventeen years Peter " fourteen years.
The papers on file in this claim contain no further reference to family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of the person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and cite the following data:
William Chivvis Certificate # 3096 Issued September 29, 1818 Rate $ 80.00 per month Commenced March 31, 1818 Act of March 18, 1818 New York Agency. 5.00 p.m.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

William Chivvis B. 44.551 Continental (Va.)
William Chivvis B. 44.551 Continental (Va.)

William Chirrie L. 44 751 Continental (Va.)

This is to Certify that William Chisum Initiated under me to serve in Col. Chas. Harrison's Regiment of Artillery, January the 27 th 1862. For the term of three Years each term Feb. 23 rd 1862
Thos. B. Boyte
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State of New-York.
CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW-YORK, ss.
I, BENJAMIN FERRIS, Clerk of the City and County of New-York and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the said City and County,
Do hereby certify, That Richard Riker, Esq. before whom the annexed affidavits were made, and who hath subscribed his name to the Certificate also hereto annexed, was on the day when the said Affidavits were made, and the said Certificate signed, Recorder of the City of New-York, and a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, called the Mayor's Court of the City of New-York, and duly commissioned and sworn. And further that the said Court is a Court of Record of the State of New-York; and that the signature of R. RIKER subscribed to the said Certificate is the proper hand writing of the said Richard Riker.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, this fourteenth day of April - 1818
Benj. Ferris Clerk

The Wm 64
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New York June 22. 1820
Sir
At the request of Mr Glavin I have the honor to inclose to you his Documents relative to his Pension - If any further testimony is necessary, I know that he served during the Revolutionary War & that he now needs the aid of his country for his comfortable maintenance -
very respectfully
L. Morton
The Honble
J. C. Calhoun
Secy of War

Brooklyn April 27 '37
Veterans Administration Washington D. C.
Dear Sir;
Can you give me any information of William Chirris who enlisted in the First Virginia Volunteer Corps in the Revolutionary War , in 1777. (about)
If you have any record of battles fought, names of officers, pension &c. I will be pleased to learn of same,

Also age of enlistment. Thanking you.
Yours Truly Mr. Gabriel Howell 76 Quincy St - Brooklyn N.Y.

LANDON C. BELL
COLUMBUS, OHIO
115 E. Rich St.
April 3, 1931
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section MMHF:MLB
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
I wish you would please furnish me with a copy of the Pension File of
William Chivers
He is on the roll of the Secretary of War for 1835, and I believe was from New York, as I find him listed among the Revolutionary soldiers in the published volume by the Virginia State Library, as follows:
"Chivers, William, S.of W. 1835, Pen. 2, N.Y. 176."
I would like also to ascertain the name of all persons, and whatever the records show as to relationship, to whom pensions were paid on account of this soldier after his death.
Very truly yours,
LCB.AMN
Landon C. Bell

April 8, 1931
Mr. Landon C. Bell 115 East Rich Street Columbus, Ohio
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section AWF:MLB
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 44751, that William Chivvis enlisted in Gloucester County, Virginia, January 27, 1777, and served as a private in Captain Thomas Baytop's and John Champe Carter's companies, Colonel Charles Harrison's regiment of 1" Continental Artillery. He was in the battle of Monmouth and a skirmish at Fort Stevens, Virginia, and was discharged January 10, 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 31, 1818, at which time he was living in New York City.
In 1820 he stated that he was seventy-one years old and referred to his wife as sixty-two years of age but did not give her name, and at this time he referred to the following children:
Mary aged 30 years Margaret " 22 " Eliza " 17 " Peter " 14 "
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of the person paid and possibly the date of death, you should address the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., citing all of the following data:- William Chivvis, Certificate 3096, issued September 29, 1818, rate $8 per month, to commence March 31, 1818, Act March 18, 1818, New York Agency.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Wm Chivvis a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
S. 44,751
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Jan'y. 27, 1777 discharged Jan. 10, 1780 at the Park of Artillery near Morristown, N.J. Private Thomas Baytop John Champe Carter Charles Harrison Continental Artillery.  
Battles engaged in, Monmouth. & skirmishes at H. Stevens
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Tab in Gloucester Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, March 31, 1818. Claim allowed.
Residence at date of application, New York City.
Age at date of application, ✓
Remarks: In 1820 he stated that he was seventy-one yrs old  his wife sixty-two (name not stated); children; Mary 30 yrs.,  Margaret 22 yrs., Eliza 17 yrs., Peter 14 yrs.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

August 7, 1916.
Mr. C. R. Comes, 7 West 23 rd Street, New York, N. Y.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated the 27 th ultimo, you are advised that under date of February 4, 1909 you were furnished a history of William Chivis , Sur. File 44751, Revolutionary War, and it is not the practice of this Bureau to furnish the same record more than once to one person.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev. War Section.
January 2, 1913.
Mr. George H. Chivvis, 212 Dean Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated the 23" and received the 24" ultimo, you are herewith furnished the military history of William Chivvis, Sur. File No. 44,751. Rev. War, and advised that the date and place of his death are not shown, and in order to ascertain the date of last payment of his pension, and to whom paid, application should be made to the Auditor for the Interior Department, U. S. Treasury Department, giving him all of the following data:
"William Chivvis. Certificate No. 3,096, issued September 29, 1818, under the Act of March 18, 1818, at the New York Agency."
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

J.N.M. 1. Rev. Sec.
7 W. 23 rd St., New York, N.Y.
UL 27 1916
Bureau of Pensions, Dept. of Records of Revolutionary War , Washington, D. C.,
Gentlemen, —
Please give me the complete record of William Chivvis who fought with the Virginia troops having joined in Norfolk, (?) Va.
Very truly
C. R. Barnes.

77 W. 23 ST., New York, N. Y.
Jan. 19 th 1909.
U. S. Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen, —
I will thank you if you will give me what information you can regarding one William Chivvis who was a private in the Revolutionary Army and to whom a pension was allowed from March 31 st 1818. His pension certificate (which I hold) is N o 3096 — New York Agency — and pension was payable Mch. 4 th and Sept. 4 th at the "Branch Bank of the United States in the City of New York."
William Chivvis is said

W.S.P.B. 2
to have been in Norfolk, Va. , at the breaking out of the War of the Revolution and to have joined the 1 st Virginia Volunteer Corps and to have served throughout the war with Washington's Army . He is known to have been at Valley Forge .
Kindly give full data concerning him or refer this letter to the War Dept. if the complete records are not lodged with your Bureau.
Thanking you for any trouble you may take in this matter, I am,
Very respectfully (Stamp enclosed) C. R. Corneer.

family history to M.B.H
44 751
INVALID.
Rey
File No. 44 751
William Chivvis
Pris. Rev. War
Act: 18 th March 1818
Index: — Vol. 3 , Page 84
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1909 Feb. 4: Military and Mr. G. R. Comer.
1913 Jan. 2. to George H. Chivvis &
1916 Aug 7: Mr. G. R. Comer advised only one record sent to same person.
M.B.H 1916 Dec. 9. Hist. to Emma P. Comer &
1931. Apr. 8. - 17. say to Mr. Landon C. Dall
1931. May 19. Hist. to Mr. Carrie D. Howell and

Rev Sec Miss Hotel Demorest 98 Barclay St New York
Dept. of the Interior Bureau of Pensions
Kindly furnish me with a complete record of William Chivis (or Chirois) a soldier of the Revolutionary War. (Virginia troops).
Said Wm Chivis was my great grandfather and I wish the details for my family record. Thanking you
Very resp'y, Emma P. Conner

New York City, Dec. 23d, 1912.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
At the suggestion of Adjutant-General Andrews, of the War Department, I take the liberty of asking you to secure for me whatever data you have on record with reference to the services of William Chivvis, who, according to the records of the War Department, enlisted January 27th, 1777, for three years, and was assigned to Capt. John Champ Carter's First Artillery Regiment, Continental Troops, which regiment was assigned to Virginia Revolutionary War, commanded by Col. Charles Harrison.
I would thank you to send me whatever data you have at your earliest opportunity.
Very truly yours,
Ed. H. Chivvis
GHC/M
212 Dean St. Brooklyn N.Y.