Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 20356, Eli Davis, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Davis, Eli.
W. 20356
CONTENTS

The State of Ohio } Hamilton County } ss
Personally came before me Henry Wile One of the justices of the peace in and for said County Isaac Polkie who being duly sworn according to Laws Chevroteth and saith he knew Eli Davis (now an Applicant for the purpose of obtaining the benefit of an Act for the Relief of certain Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution (Approved the 15 th of May 1828) in the Winter of 1777-8, at which period he done duty in that Regiment of the Virginia Line that was numbered the thirteenth Regiment when it was first embodied at which period he done duty as a Musician he was dressed in Uniform and I ever understood that he belonged to the Regiment before stated then commanded by Col. John Gibson I recollect seeing him frequently doing duty with that Regiment until just the middle of October at which period the troops that I belonged to were moved away - and after I returned to the same Quarters in the winter of 1778 I do not recollect seeing him any more but am sensible that I knew him to do duty in the said Regiment as a Musician for more than nine Months & further saith not

The State of Ohio Hamilton County, S.S.
Personally appeared before me Henry Wile, a justice of the peace in and for said County. Isaac Polke who being duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith that the above or within is a true statement to the best of his knowledge and further saith not
Isaac Polke
Sworn to and Subscribed before me, this 12 th day of December, 1828.
Henry Wile, J.P.
So hereby Certify that I have been acquainted with the above undersigned (Isaac Polke) for the term of ten years and believe him to be a man of truth and veracity
Henry Wile, J.P.
The State of Ohio Hamilton County S.S.
I Daniel Gano Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County do hereby Certify that Henry Wile Esq. before whom the above Affidavit was made on the 12 th December 1828, and whose Certificate thereof is attached was an acting Justice of the Peace for the County of Hamilton, duly elected, Commissioned & sworn into Office and to all his acts as such full faith is due & ought to be given.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court at Cincinnati this 17 th September 1829
Daniel Gano

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
June 22, 1926
Mrs. J. D. Hunt 2010 N. 4th St. Waco, Texas
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the records of this Bureau it appears that ELI DAVIS was in service in the winter of 1777 and 1778 (date of enlistment not stated) that he served under Captains Win and Long in Colonel John Gibson's Virginia Regiment and was discharged as a musician in 1782 by Colonel Morgan.
In 1829 he was living in Hamilton County, Ohio.
It does not appear that he was allowed pension.
The date and place of his birth are not on record and there are no data relative to his family.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

Rejected. Ex'r. OLD WAR.
File No. 20.356
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
Eli Davis
Musician
Capt. Long.
Va Line
Revy War
at
REJECTED
other claim.
, 187 .
Clerk.
Application filed: _____ , 18 .
Attorney: _____
NO. _____
Not allowed.
Oct 1828.
1924, Aug 4 - Visit to Mrs. Berth Miller. u.m.
1926 June 22. Visit to Mrs. J. D. Hunt u.m.

24 Sept
731
if not found not to be allowed
Cincinnati September 17 th 1829
Sir
Herewith I have the honor to transmit to you the application of Eli Davis, for a pension under the act of Congress of the 15 th of May 1829 together with two affidavits, the proof in support of his claim.
In your reply to this application please do me the favour to address your letter directly to myself
Very respectfully Sir your most obt. servant
Samuel Hunt for Eli Davis
The Honble Sam d D. Ingham Secretary of the Treasury Washington

Revolutionary Claims.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
7 Oct 1829.
Eli Davis ————— of ————— in the county of Hamilton — in the State of Ohio — has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution," approved the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he enlisted in the Continental line of the army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued until its termination, at which period he was a Musicians ————— in captain Long —————'s company, in Col Gibson's regiment of the Virginia line; and that he received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, provided by the resolve of the 15th of May, 1778; and further, that he was not on the 15th day of May, 1828, on the pension list of the United States, and that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, nothing .
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far the several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
By Order of the Secretary.
F. H. Dickinson.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
7 th October 1829
It appears by the records in this office, that a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars has been issued to Eli Davis in the nk
It further appears that Eli Davis — — — — — is now on the pension list of the  any — — — — — agency, and has been so since the 3 rd March 1826 at the rate of  dollars per month.
The name of Eli Davis cannot be found among those of the Virginia line To whom Certificates for the gratuity of Eighty Dollars, were issued — Richd Hagner Adm
correct

War Department Bounty Land Office Oct 16 th 1829
The name of Eli Davis, does not appear on the Records of the Virginia line, on file in this Office, among those who acquired a right to Bounty Land, or, to whom a Warrant has issued
H. Gordon
General Land Office
19 October 1829
The name of Eli Davis does not appear on the list of Warrants issued by the Register of the Land Office at Richmond Va so far as they have been received.
Geo. Graham Commissioner

The State of Ohio } Hamilton County } } s
Personally came before me M. Brown a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid William Worthington who being duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith he knew Eli Davis (now an applicant for the purpose of obtaining the benefit of an act for the relief of certain officers and soldiers of the Army of the Revolution approved the 15 th of May 1828) when he belonged to the thirteenth Regiment of the Virginia Line Common- wealth Colonel John Gibson and that he enlisted for three years or during the war, that he recollected seeing him frequently for two or three years doing duty as a Musician (pipe Major) and further that he believes that he continued until he was discharged as he the said Worthington saw him Davis shortly previous to the army being disbanded and further this deponent saith not sworn to and subscribed before me this 21 st January 1829
William Worthington
M. Brown } Justice of the peace } }

1734
The State of Ohio
In pursuance of an Act of Congress for the relief of certain Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the revolution approved on the 15 th day of May. 1828.
I Eli Davis of the County of Hamilton in the State of Ohio do hereby declare that I enlisted in the Continental line of the Army of the revolution for the term of one year under Capt. Wirt, and then the remainder of my time served under Col. Morgan, until the close of the war as a musician, and was discharged by Col. Morgan, in the year 1782
The State of Ohio Hamilton County, S.S.
Personally appeared before me Henry Wile, a justice of the peace in and for said County, Eli Davis. Who being duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith that the above, or within, is a true statement to the best of his knowledge and further saith not
Eli Davis mark
Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 27 th day of January. 1829.
Henry Wile, J.P.

The State of Ohio } Hamilton County } ss
I Daniel Gano Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for Said County do hereby certify that Mr. Brown Esq. and Henry Wile Esq. before whom the foregoing Affidavits were made, were at the time of taking the same, acting Justices Of The Peace For the County Of Hamilton, duly elected, commissioned and sworn into Office and to all their acts as such full faith is due and ought to be given -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Affixed The Seal of Said Court at Cincinnati This 16 th September 1829 -
Daniel Gano Clerk

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20.356

Waco Texas April, 7, 1926
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Would you kindly send me all the information you can, of the service of my great-grandfather, Eli Davis, who served in the Revolutionary War-He was a private in Capt. Robert Beall's Co. ninth Va. Regt( Original designation of 13th Va. Regt) commanded by Col. John Gibson-Did he draw draw a pension? If so what was the address that it was paid to? the Date and all you can tell of the record of service- Will appreciate an early reply-
Sincerely,
Registrar, Mary West Chapter, U.D.C 2010 North Fourth St-Waco, Texas
P-S If you know the birth date and age, place of birth please tell me-

MILLER BUICK COMPANY
209 SOUTH LEBANON STREET
LEBANON, INDIANA
March 24 - 1925 -
Bureau of Pensions Wash D. C.
Would like to ask information concerning war record of Eli Davis a Revolutionary soldier who settled in Hamilton Co. Ohio after the war. Would like to know his war record, date of his birth, marriage and death. The county records of Hamilton Co. were burned with the burning of the Court House, Hence it is almost impossible to get these dates from the Co. records.
Thanking you in advance Respectfully Yours.
Mrs. Bert Miller 309 S. Lebanon St Lebanon Ind.

MILLER BUICK COMPANY
209 SOUTH LEBANON STREET
LEBANON, INDIANA
June 30 - 1924
Dear Sirs:
Am trying to trace record of Eli Davis (Rev. Soldier)
Enclosed you will find return stamped envelope and also clipping from War Dept. Wash. D.C. Thanking you in advance Respectfully Yours
Mrs. Bert Miller

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section. R - - -
u.m.
August 1, 1924.
Mrs. Bert Miller, 209 S. Lebanon St., Lebanon, IND.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the records of this Bureau it appears that Eli Davis enlisted (date not stated), served under Captains Win and Long, Colonel John Gibson's Virginia Regiment and was discharged as a Musician in 1782 by Colonel Morgan.
In 1829 soldier was living in Hamilton County, Ohio, age not stated. There is no data on file as to his family.
The above noted is the only Eli Davis found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau. —
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
Note:
Reason for rejection is not known, therefore have omitted claim number + did not say that claim was rejected. Not found on A. B. under Act of 1828
u.m.

Rev. & 1812 War Section R.20356 MS.
April 15, 1925
Mrs. Bert Miller 309 S. Lebanon St. Lebanon, Ind.
Madam:
I have to advise you that on August 1, 1924, you were furnished the full military history of the only ELI DAVIS found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
The dates of birth, marriage, and death, of the above mentioned soldier are not on record.
Respectfully,
Commissioner