Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8624, John Colyer, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Colyer, John Grizzly
268624
Soldier also served in N.W. Indian War, 1790-1795.
CONTENTS his pension was based on this service

Report Letter to E. Smith Nov. 21, 1849 Let Hon. D. Breck, July 16 1850
45457 Kentucky
Grizzey Cookyer widow of John Cookyer who died on the _____ in 1826. of Pike County in the State of Kentucky who was a Private in the Confed. commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt. commanded by _____ in the Revolution for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 80 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of June, 1848, and paid to Mrs. Grizzey Cookyer No. 1 of Rep y Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, { Act July 4, 1836, { Section the 3 rd 
Recorded by H. Rumph Clerk, Page 194

State of Kentucky Pike County ss
On this the 11 th day of November 1843 personally appeared before me James Sayers acting Justice of the peace in and for said County and State No 4133 1/2 Calyer a resident of said County and State aged upwards of 90 years, and who after being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed the 4 th July 1836. To wit that she is the widow of John Calyer deceased late of the said County and State and who was a regu- lar soldier in the United States Army in the Revolutionary war and served almost the whole time say several years in the Throttles and resided in the State of Virginia when he entered the service of the Throttles and on account of his said service in said war he her upon said husband he received a pension from the United States which was granted to her until his death which took place the 31 day of March 1826 at the rate of $46 per annum she further declares that she cannot state the names of the officers her said husband served under nor the time he served in but for their names as well as the character of the service performed and such other facts as are necessary in the investigation of her claim she she would refer to the evidences contained in the papers concerning the matter of the application of her said husband for the aforesaid Pension she further declares that she has no documentary evidences in support of her claim she further declares that she was married to her said husband John Calyer some time before the A.D. Revolutionary war

Commenced. She thinks in the year 1772 or 1773 she cannot state precisely but she had three children at the commencement of the said war and she worked and fed and clothed her said children all the time her said husband John Colyer was in the said war in said war to the astonishment of her neighbors This she did until her said husband returned. She further states that she had her first child about a year after she was married and then there was 4 1/2 years between the others which makes the marriage about 3 or 4 years previous to the old war She further declares that she has never made a pension from the united States since the death of her said husband. The certificate of pension which her said husband had was given up to her attorney to get the money she further states that she has never married since the death of her said husband John Colyer but still continues his widow she further declares that she has appointed to Mr. Truelove her attorney to draw her certificate of pension from the Commissioner of Pensions in Washington City from the year 1832 until death she further declares that she is not able to attend in open court on the account of her old age frailty of body weakness she cannot ride a horse back and she is entirely dependent on her daughter a poor widow for her support therefore she prays for a pension as the widow of John Colyer A Revolutionary pensioner deceased she further states that if her oldest child were living would be about 88 or 89 years of age sworn to and subscribed before me this day of November 1843
for me
Elizabeth Colyer

State of Kentucky Rockcastle County ss
I the forgoing subscribed Judge of the peace in and for said County and State do certify that I am personally acquainted with the aforesaid declarant Gracey Colyer the widow of John Colyer deceased and I do know that she is the widow of John Colyer deceased a revolutionary pensioner of the United States and upon the Kentucky Roll and drew $16 per annum until his death which took place the 31 st day of March 1826 and she is a lady of good character and high standing and I do believe that she has stated in her declaration from what I do know of my own knowledge and what I have learned from her character as a lady of truth and veracity. I further state also that she is not able to appear in open Court owing to her old age and party of body not being able to ride given under my hand as a Justice of the peace for said City this 4 th day of Oct 1843
James D. Doyers
State of Kentucky
Rockcastle County ss
I James Doyers Clerk of the Rockcastle County Court do certify that James Doyers who signed the foregoing signature Affidavit is a Magistrate and is now as above stated and the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony of which I have

hereunto set my seal of office and subscribed My Name this 28 day of November 1843 James Lewis Clk
State of Kentucky Rockcastle County ss Rockcastle County Court November Term 1843. At a County Court duly organized by open and held at the Town of Mount Vernon in and for the County of Rockcastle and State of Kentucky on the 27 th day of November 1843 He is ordered by the Court to be certified and recorded that the proceedings in the matter of the application of Mr. Gizzey Colyer for a Pension had before James Sayus Esq. be and the same are now submitted to the Court and are now sanctioned by the Court and further that the said proceedings are entitled to as full faith and credit as though they had been made in open Court.
I James Lewis Clerk of the Rockcastle County Court certify that the above order is truly Copied from the Records in my office.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office and subscribed my Name this 27 th day of November 1843.
James Lewis Clk

July 5, 1932.
Miss Mattie M. Scott 402 Shelby Street Frankfort, Kentucky.
BA-J/ILL XXXXXXXXXXXXX John Colyer W. 8624
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter requesting information relative to John Collier, a Revolutionary War pensioner.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 8624, based upon the service of John Colyar (the name appears also Colyer, Collier, Collyer), in that war.
John Colyar, while residing in Virginia, served as a soldier of the Virginia Line, War of the Revolution, dates of service and names of officers not stated.
He served also as sergeant in Captain Jacob Tipton's Company, Colonel William Darke's 1st Regiment of U. S. Levies in 1791 in General St. Clair's army, and was at the battle of St. Clair's Defeat.
He was allowed pension from September 4, 1791 on account of disability incurred in this latter service, the nature of which is not stated.
In 1821, the soldier was living in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
He died March 31, 1826 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky.
The soldier married in 1772 or 1773 in Virginia, Grisse or Grissy, her maiden name not given.
Soldier's widow, Grisse or Grissy, was allowed pension on account of his service in the Revolutionary War on her application

executed November 4, 1843, at which time she was living in Rockcastle County, Kentucky; she was then about ninety years of age.
The soldier and his wife raised a large family of children, William, the eldest, being the only name given. At the time the widow made application for pension, she referred to her daughter, a widow.
In 1843, one Richard Colyer, a preacher of the gospel, made affidavit in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, and was then aged over sixty-four years; also, one Stephen M. Collyer was then a resident of Rockcastle County, Kentucky, to which county he had moved from Virginia at the same time the soldier and his wife, Grissy, moved; said Stephen M. was born April 10, 1775; he was also a preacher of the gospel. No relationship of the last name persons to the soldier is shown.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

May 22 '96 paid pensn. to Miss Sue Williams Carthage, Ills. (see Inv. 30803)
INV 3
June 8 '96 paid pensn & wid pensn to O.W. Williams Santa Feia Tex INV 3
May 11 '98 cannot furnish copies O.W. Williams Santa Feia, Tex
see Inv. 30803 Oct. 16-1901 J. M. McAllister, Atlanta Ga 1922 May 24, Hon. C.B. Hudspeth info of cost of copies law
Rev & Rev & Indian War 1790-95
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8624
Prissy Colyer Wid. of  John Colyer Post. Rev. War
Act: July 14/36, Sec. 3d
Index: — Vol. 2 , Page 145
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1922. June 21. Photostat copies mailed to O. W. Williams, Fort Stockton, Texas see receipt for payment re Jesse Wil- liams, Md. Va. 830803. 1924-Aug. 12 - Hist. to Mr. Chas. E. Davidson. MMVJ 1925-Sept. 24 - Hist. to Mrs. A. E. Hart. MMVJ 1932 - July 5 Hist. to Miss Hattie M. Scott - ILL.

mmx
September 24, 1925
Mrs. A. E. Hart 2403 Vineyard Ave., Los Angeles, Calif.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the pension claim W. 8624 it appears that John Colyer while residing in Virginia served as a soldier of the Virginia Line, War of the Revolution, dates of service and names of officers not stated.
He also served as a Sergeant in Captain Jacob Tipton's Company, Colonel William Darke's First Regiment of U. S. Levies in 1791 in General St. Clair's army, was at the battle of St. Clair's Defeat. He was allowed pension from September 4, 1791 on account of disability incurred in this service, the nature of which is not stated.
In 1821 he was living in Lincoln County, Kentucky. He died March 31, 1826 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky.
He married in 1772 or 1773 in Virginia, Grizzy, her maiden name not given, and she was allowed pension on account of his service in the Revolution, on her applica-

tion executed November 4, 1843 while living in Rock- castle County, Kentucky aged about ninety years.
They had several children, no names stated except that of William the eldest.
The name of the soldier's father is not given.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

mmh
August 13, 1934
Mrs. Chas. E. Davidson Greenville, Ill.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the pension claim W. 8624 it appears that John Colyer while residing in Virginia served as a soldier of the Virginia Line, War of the Revolution, dates of service and names of officers not stated.
He also served as a Sergeant in Captain Jacob Tipton's Company, Colonel William Darke's First Regiment of U. S. Levies, in 1791 in General St. Clair's army, was at the battle of St. Clair's Defeat, and he was allowed pension from September 4, 1791 on account of disability incurred in this service, the nature of which is not stated.
In 1821 he was living in Lincoln County, Kentucky and he died in Rockcastle County, Kentucky March 31, 1826.
He married in Virginia in 1772 or 1773, Grizzly

(maiden name not stated) and she was allowed pension on account of his service in the Revolution, on her application executed November 4, 1843 while living in Rockcastle County, Kentucky aged about ninety years. They had several  several children, no names stated except that of William the oldest.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

Rev. War Section.
May 24, 1922.
Hon. C. B. Hudspeth, House of Representatives.
In re: Jesse Williams- S. 30803, and John Colyer- W. 8624. War of Revolution.
You are advised that if Mr. O. W. Williams of Fort Stockton, Texas, desires copies of papers in the above noted pension claims, photostat copies will be furnished him, under the provisions of the Act of August 24, 1912, at the rate of fifteen cents a page, with twenty-five cents extra in each case for certification, if that is desired.
The number of pages to be copied in the claim of Jesse Williams is ten, and the number in the claim of John Colyer is fifteen.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau by certified check, draft, money order, or cashier's check, drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Very truly yours,
Washington Gardner Commissioner.
See Mr. Hudspeth's letter re Jesse Williams claim See receipt for payment in Jesse Williams claim
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MISS HATTIE M. SCOTT GENEALOGIST 402 SHELBY STREET FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY
May 20th, 1932
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly give me the revolutionary war service, and any family data as given by John Collier , of Lincoln County, Ky. in his application for pension. The record states he died in 1826.
I thank you in advance for this information.
Yours very truly,
Hattie M. Scott

2403 Vineyard Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. July 21, 1925
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
At your convenience, will you kindly send me such facts as your records show concerning a Revolutionary war soldier from Virginia, namely:
John Collier or Colyar, born in Virginia about 1744-45 died in Rockcastle county, Ky., March 31, 1826.
Survived by widow, Griselda Taylor Collier, born 1753 and died in 1844. Married about 1768 or 1769. The widow received a pension from the government after his death some years. This pension continued until she died in 1744.
Descendants of John Collier are trying to ascertain whose son he was, and with what Virginia Colliers he was connected; also with what Taylor family of Virginia his wife was connected. And we thought if we had a complete transcription of his record in the pension department, it might be of assistance to us.
Thanking you in advance for your kindness in this matter,
I am
Yours truly,
Mrs. A. E. Hart, 2403 Vineyard Ave., Los Angeles, Cal.
JOHN COLLIER, served with a Virginia regiment under Capt. Jacob Tipton and Col. William Drake. Part of the time as private; part of his service was as sergeant.

(LE 12)
Date June 16, 1922
Name John Colyer
No. W8624
War Res.
Photographic copies wanted of 6 pieces, consisting of 15 pages.
Remarks:
Exr AB Wilson Chief Rev. War Dept.
Serial
Law Clerk.
No.

CHARLES E. DAVIDSON ATTORNEY-AT-LAW GREENVILLE, ILLINOIS
Greenville, Ill. July 17, 1924.
Commissioner of Pensions, Bureau of Pensions. Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you please send me pension record of John Collier who enlisted as private in 1777 in Capt. Thos. Hill's Co. and served Va. troops as Sergeant under Capt. Capt. Jacob Lipton and Col. Wm. Drake. He died in Lincoln Co. Ky. in 1826 and his widow rec'd pension for his 2 yrs. service.
I shall greatly appreciate an early reply.
Very Sincerely,
Mrs. Chas. E. Davidson

COUNTY JUDGE'S OFFICE
PECOS COUNTY.
O. W. WILLIAMS, COUNTY JUDGE.
Santa Lucia Texas , Tex. May 28 th 1896
Hon Comy of Pension, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir;
I desire to get copies of portions of 2 or 3 applications for Pensions to widows of soldiers of the Revolutionary war - made about years 1820 to 1844 - probably through the Pension Office at Frankfort Ky. - as both widows were residents natives of Rock Castle Co. Kentucky. I want copies of everything in the papers of each case - which contains any personal items relating to the life or career - or residence of the widows or their husbands. Please advise me of the fee necessary to send to whom to send & I will remit.
 1 st - Grizelda Colyar - widow of John Colyar - soldier of Revolution - from Virginia - command not known  2 nd . Jesse Williams - soldier of revolution from Virginia - command not known - pension.  3 rd Williams - widow of the last named - 

Address me at Santa Lucia, Ill.
Yours re
O. W. Williams.

C A W
Barthage, Ill
May 15 th 1896
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Sir:-
Will you please send me the military record of Isaac Williams, of Virginia a soldier in the Revolutionary War. He drew a pension for a number of years. The last time he received money from the Government was in the early part of the year 1835. He lived in Kentucky when he drew the pension.
Have you any record of John Leolyder or Collier of Virginia

a soldier in same war. He is widow. Mrs. Grissay ledger draw a pension for many years.
Any information concerning these two men will be gladly received, as I desire to prove myself eligible for membership in Daughters of American Revolution
Miss Sue Williams Gathens Garrick Co. Illinois
[Handwritten signature or mark]

Grizzly Colyer widow of George Colyer, or Collier.
he died in 1826 married in 1778 $50 per ann.
Act 4 July '36
3 rd section
Kentucky Roll
Hon. C. S.
Moorehead
H. R.

Pennsylvania.
John Collier.
Sergeant.
United States Army.
48156
Inscribed on the roll of the Pennsylvania Agency at the rate of eight dollars per month.
Formal certificate issued 27 Augst 1821. and sent to the care of Messrs Comegys Paul & Co. Philadelphia
This pension is not recorded on Phila. list of invalid pensioners (of 1831-)
and he is on the list of Invalid pensioners of Lincoln Co. Pa. erroneously as James instead of John. Pension commenced Sept. 4. 1791 -
[Faint handwritten text, possibly:] May 12 1831
See widow admitted File 8624

Mr. Burk will thank the Commtee of Pensions to have him informed how much was allowed to Grissy Colyer, widow of John Colyer, Revolutionary Pensioner, Ky. roll — when did it commence. Please write soon —
A Resp. July 11/58

Application for a new Certificate State of Kentucky Lincoln County ss
On this Eleventh day of July 1821 Before me the Subscribing a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Lincoln personally appeared John Collyar, who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company Commanded by Captain  Jacob Sipton in the Regiment commanded by Colonel William Clarke in the Service of the United States (commonly called the United States Levies) that his name was either placed on the Pension Roll of the State of Pennsylvania (Virginia or Tennessee as he very well believes) and that Col W m Clarke was from the State of Virginia: But he cannot say at the the time he was discharged whether it was called the Pennsylvania (Virginia or Tennessee line). But it was the First Regiment of United States Levies , which formed a part of Genl St Clair's Army at the time of St Clair's defeat in 1791. And that he has regularly drawn a pension for upwards of Twenty years from the Loan Office or Pension Office in the City of Philadelphia. That he received a Certificate under the Signature & Seal of the Secretary of War, which Certificate on or about the 7 th day of April 1816 was destroyed when his house was Burnt.
John Collyar
Sworn and Subscribed to before me the day & year aforesaid
Harriet King J.P.L.L.

State of Kentucky Lincoln County ss.
I Thomas Helm Clerk of the County Court held for the County of Lincoln do hereby certify that Herbert Sturtevant before whom the within affidavit of John Collier was made & whose name is subscribed thereto is, & was on the eleventh day of July 1881 an acting Justice of the peace in Lincoln County duly com- missioned & qualified & had full power & authority & right to be given to his official acts. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the seal of my office this 12th day of July 1881.
Thomas Helms Clerk.

Philad. a Aug. 17 1821
The Honble. John C. Calhoun,
Sir,
We again take the liberty to call your attention to the enclosed, being a renewed application, on a different document of Mr. Calhoun for a new certificate. It has just arrived from Messrs J. & M. Davidson of Stanford, Ky. - Whether it proves agreeable to the prescribed forms of office or not, it certainly speaks to the feelings sufficiently to cause us to have no doubt, that you will take pleasure in ordering a new certificate to be made out & forwarded to us without delay, or make us acquainted by the immediate return of the Affidavit of the ill success of his application.
With the highest respect
Your obed. t humble servt., Homegys Paul & Co

Hon. of Rep.
Ap. 17 th 1844
Dear Sir
Enclosed I send you two letters from my friend Mr. Trabue to which I hope you will allow me to call your immediate attention
With sentiments of regard I am dear Sir
your ob t serv t
Geo H Baldwin
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Commr. of Pensions

Pennington Lincoln County Ter
I Thomas Helms Clerk of the Lincoln County Court do certify that I have examined the Records of my Office for the Declaration made by John Waller for the purpose of obtaining the benefit of the Act of Congress passed for Revolutionary Pensions, but that I have not been enabled to find said Declaration, I have examined from the Year 1790 to the Year 1820 if any such Declaration was made I find no my Office it is either lost or mislaid
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my hand this 14 th day of May 1844
Thos Helms CLK
Pennington Lincoln County Ter
I Thomas Helms Clerk of the Lincoln County Court do certify that I have examined the Records of my office for a Declaration said to have been made by James Waller for the purpose of obtaining the benefit of the acts of Congress which were passed for invalid Pensions or persons who served in the Revolutionary or Mexican Wars, that I have not been enabled to find any such Declaration on file in my Office, If any such Declaration was made and filed it is either lost or mislaid. I have examined from the Year 1788 to the Year 1836 In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the Seal of my office this 18 th day of May 1844
Thomas Helms CLK

Washington City
June 8 th 1844
Dear Sir
Allow me to call your attention to the enclosed papers; and request that you will forward any communication you may have to make on the subject to S t . J. Lrabne Esq at Frankfort Ky.
Respy. Yours &c.
Geo A Balamee
Hon J. L. Edwards Commr of Pensions

State of Ky Rockcastle County
on this 27 th day of march 1844
Personal appeared before me James Fish, an acting Justice of the peace for said County Sarah Warden aged near Eighty years and who after being first duly sworn according to law. deposes and saith that she is a native of the same section of country, in Virginia in which Miss Grizzly Colyer now of this county, and widow of John Colyer deceased, was raised, and that she knew the family of said was Colier ever since she can recollect and also the Colyer family and that said John Colyer and said widow were solemnly and lawfully married and deponent verily believes, about the date of the declaration of independence: deponent was not present when the same was celebrated and that she remembers when it did take place and those who were present said it took place and they allways afterwards lived as husband and wife until the death of said John Collier: and this deponent has lived there neighbors ever since, and this deponent knew that said John Colier was a Regular Soldier in the Virginia Line and entered the service after he and said widow were married. deponent knows that said John Colier was married before he went into the service to the said widow and knew that there was two children born before  in said marriage and before said soldiers service was ended: and this deponent cannot be mistaken: deponent believes and in fact knows that their eldest child by the name of William, must be as much as sixty six or sixty seven years of age: deponent knows that said John Colier was a pensioner of $96 per annum, before his death, and when he died he left Grizzly Colier his widow, who has never married since his death, but still remains

his widow-and now lives in this county, and one of her nine brothers.
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year aforesaid
Sarah her X Warden mark
James Fish J.P.
and I the Just Subscribed magistrate, certify that the above deponent is a lady of respectability, and all her statements entitled to the fullest credit and I believe all statements she has made to be "strictly true," for I have known Mrs Grizzly Colier, and her deceased husband John Colier, ever since their marriage which is about fifty years-and I verily believe, that William Colier, is as much as sixty  seventy years of age. Said John Colier and said Grizzly Colier, raised a large and respectable family of children-and I verily believe that said John Colier served in the Regular line of Virginia, in the army of the Revolution and that his whole service was rendered after the marriage to said widow-intestimony whereof I subscribe my name.
James Fish J.P.
State of Kentucky
Rockcastle County ss
I James Lewis Clerk of the Court of the County of Rockcastle certify that James Fish whose name is subscribed above is an acting magistrate in and for the county and state aforesaid duly com- missioned and qualified to act in official acts full faith and credit are due and the foregoing signature purporting to be his are genuine

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Affixed My Seal and subscribed My Name this the 29 th day of March 1844
James Linville Clerk of the Rockcastle County Court

Dr Scallin

This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line, during the Revolutionary War, as settled their Accounts, and received Certificates for the balance of their Full Pay, according to an Act of Assembly, passed the November Session 1781, that a Certificate issued on the 2 nd day of August 1782 , in the name of John Collier as a Soldier of Infantry for £/s 12.0.0, which Certificate appears to have been delivered to John Shackelford and was given for services prior to the 1st January 1782.
p 110. { No Seal of Office. }
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 22 nd day of November 1844.
J. E. Heath AUDITOR.

This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line, during the Revolutionary War, as settled their Accounts, and received Certificates for the balance of their Full Pay, according to an Act of Assembly, passed the November Session 1781, that a Certificate issued on the 21 st day of February 1783 , in the name of John Collier as a Soldier of Infantry for £ 2 / 3 24. 0. 0, which Certificate appears to have been delivered to John Shackelford and was given for services prior to the 1 st January 1782.
p 110. { No Seal of Office. }
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 22 nd day of November 1846.
J. W. Heath
AUDITOR.

John Collins P ce Invalid law. last paid
[Signature]
Died 31 March 1826, paid to the day of Death [Signature] W. W. W.

John or James Collier Rev. Invalid-Rev. 7. died in 1826 - To what firm paid - What was his christian name?
G. M. C.
25 July 44
There is no such name on the Kent. roll on our books; J. H.

H. of R. Feb 24 th 1846
Wm Lloyd
Esq. I inclose you two Certificates together with a letter from Mr. Labare - You will please exam- ine the case alluded to & respond to me very respectfully your friend B. K. Hovey

I am acquainted with Stephen M Calyer, I have known him personally & from character for several years & state that he is & has been for many years a preacher of the Gospel and is a man so far as I know of an exceptionable character & such is his general reputation - I also know Richard Calyer from reputation, & state that the general report of county where he resides gives him a good character
I also state that the general reputation of James Fish & Adam Crawford justices of the peace for Rockcastle county Ky is good
May 18 th 1848
Green Adams M c L

 1 st It is proved by Rich d Collyer that ever since his recollection that he was acquainted with John Collier and his wife Grizzy. That he was an old soldier & revolutionary pensioner on the Ky roll and drew $96 a year until his death which was 24 th of Mar. 1826. They must have been married in 1772 or 3. That Grizzy Collier is very old & unable to attend court. Rich d Collier a preacher &c.  2 d Stephen M Collier knew the same. Was not at the wedding, but was told by one of his Aunts that she was. That in 1778, John Collier & his wife Grizzy were living together as man & wife & so lived until his death.  3 d M c Sarah Warden, knew that John Collier & Grizzy were married before the war & had two children. She knows that John Collier was a pensioner, & that he left Grizzy Collier his widow. The justice certifies that M c Warden is highly respectable, & that he himself had known John Collier & Grizzy for 50 years & believes that John Collier was a revolutionary soldier.  4 th Evidence of service - The certificates of J. E. Heath and of V m . The depreciation pay shows the length of service -  5 th M c Grizzy Collier drew the pension due at his death - 

State of The Netherlands Rathorst County } of
On this the 7 th day of November 1943 personally appeared before me Adkins Corrawford an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County and State Richard Coalyer aged upwards of sixty four years of age, and after being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following Statements to wit that he is upwards of sixty-four years of Age and ever since his earliest recollection he has been personally acquainted with John Coalyer an Old Soldier & Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States and up on the Kentucky State and draw about $96.00 per month until his death which took place about the 31 day of March 1926 he further states that he was well acquainted with the said John Coalyer and his wife Grizzly Coalyer and from the time of his recollection they was living together as husband and wife and they had at that time several children, and from the age of their old- est children and what he have heard from the said John Coalyer deceased he believes that they must have been married about the year 1772 or 1773 or near that time and they lived together as husband and wife until his death which took place about the time above stated and he further states that the above said Grizzly Coalyer is the legal widow of John Coalyer deceased late of the aforesaid County and State and that she the aforesaid Grizzly Coalyer is still a widow and has never remarried since the death of her said husband John Coalyer deceased he further states that the said Grizzly Coalyer is now Old and he believes

That she must be upwards of ninety years of Age and unable to appear in open Court Sworn to and Subscribed before me this day and year above written Richd Colyer J s Crawford J p
State of Kentucky Rockcastle County - ss
I The above Subscribed Justice of The Peace in and for said County do Certify That I am personally acquainted with The foregoing affiant Richard Colyer, and I do know That he is a man of high Standing and Veracity , he is a man of truth and what he has stated in his deposition is strictly true, he is and have been a strong Standing preacher of The gospel and stands "high in The Church" and with all men in his neighbourhood, where he lives, and what he has stated in his deposition is strictly true given under my hand My hand This 7 day of November 1843 J s Crawford J p
State of Kentucky
Rockcastle County ss
I James Terrill Clerk of the Rockcastle County Court do Certify that Ad v Crawford who signed the above Power of Attorney is a Magistrate and is now as above stated and the above Signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony of which I have hereunto set off my seal of office and subscribed My name this 8 day of November 1843
James Terrill C R CC

6067.
Grizzly bolyer. Ky.
act 4 July '36.

State of Kentucky Rockcastle County } ss
On this the 7 th day of December 1843 personally appeared before me Adkins Commissioner an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Stephen M c Calyer aged upwards of 60 years and after being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following statements to wit that he was born the 10 th of 75, and that from his early association he has been well acquainted with John Calyer A Revolutionary Soldier of the Uni- ted States, Regular Soldier & pensioner of the United States and upon the Kentucky Role and drew a pension until his death which took place about the year 1826 he further states from the time above stated he was well acquainted with Grizzey Cal- yer his wife and they lived together as husband and wife from the time above stated until the death of John Calyer which took place as above stated, State of Rockcastle County State of Ken- tucky, he further states that the said John Calyer and Grizzey his wife lived in the State of Virginia where he first became acquainted with them and there lived until they the said John Calyer and Grizzey his wife moved to Kentucky and settled in the said County of Rockcastle, where he the said John Calyer departed this life, he further states that he the affiant also moved from the State of Virginia and settled in the same County and there remains until now he further states that he did not see the said John Calyer marry the said Grizzey but one of his aunts has frequently told him that she was at the wedding and saw them married he further states that he have heard the said John Calyer say that he was married to the said Grizzey Calyer and speak of the circumstances concerning the marriage and other circumstances relative there to, he further states that he can recollect about the 1778 and then John Calyer and his wife Grizzey

was living together as husband and wife and have had so ever since until the death of the only son, Lucas Gallyer and he does hereby believe that they were married according to the Laws of the State of Virginia, he further states the said Gallyer is a lady of good character and lady of truth,
sworn to and subscribed this day and year above written before me
Stephen M. Gallyer
J. C. Crawford J.P.
State of Kentucky Rockcastle County
I the above subscribed Justice of the Peace in and for the said County do certify that I am well acquainted with the above affiant and I do know him to be a man of truth and veracity and all of his statements is to be believed, he stands high , he is a "preacher of the gospel" and have been for a long time and stands high in his church, and before the world , given under my hand this 7 day of November 1843 J. C. Crawford J.P.
State of Kentucky
Rockcastle County S.D.
I James L. Smith Clerk of the Rockcastle County Court do certify that J. C. Crawford who signed the above power of Attorney is a Magistrate and is now as above stated and the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.

In testimony of which I have hereunto affixed my Seal of office and subscribed My Name this 8 th day of November 1843.
James Smith Rock east county clerk.
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