Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 35,844, Frederick Coons, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va
Coons Frederick
S 35844
CONTENTS

9003 Kentucky R
Frederick Coons, Fayette - in the state of Kentucky, was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Hawes, of the Virginia line, for the term of three years.
scribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 29. of May, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26. of April 19, and sent to Benjamin Johnson, Jd. Lexington, Fayette Co: Kentucky
  years to 4th of  March, 1819.  73.80    mi-anl. all'ce ending  4. Sept  48 "    mo. 7  1819.  $ 121.80    31    
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Date of death not on AB
Information sent from the 2nd 1820 to Daniel W. G. Payne, Lexington, Kentucky

DISTRICT OF Northampton ss.
On this 29th day of May — 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Six circuit court for Fayette County for the said district, personally appeared Frederick Coons aged Fifty Six years, resident in Fayette County in the said district, who being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late 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:” That he, the said Frederick Coons enlisted in the year 1776 in the state of Virginia  three years in the company commanded by Captain John Galtison of the Sixth Virginia Regiment  which was discharged in 1779 as will appear by his discharge from Ammunition ; that he continued to serve in the said army, or in the service of the United States until the , when he was discharged from service in  state of , that he was in the battles of Brandy Wine  Red Bank  Stony Point fort, where Genl. Wayne defeated Lord Howe  and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
I, Benj. Johnson Lieutenant Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Frederick Coons did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, on the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
May 29 th 1818
Buy. Sheran Caret Ledge
COONS, FREDERICK (VA) 5-35844

Frederick Coon's, Affidavit and Schedule.
1894
Sept 19
9,803.60

State of Kentucky, Fayette Circuit, June term 1828.
Be it remembered that Frederick Coons made oath in open court and produced a schedule of his property amounting to one hundred and twenty dollars, agreeably to the act of Congress of the 1 st May 1820, concerning pensioners, which is ordered to be entered of Record, to wit: District of Kentucky, Fayette Circuit ss.
On this 5 th day of July 1828, personally appeared in open court, being a court of record for the said district and circuit of Fayette County, Frederick Coons, aged years, resident in Fayette county in said district, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows. That he enlisted in the county of Culpeper state of Virginia in the year 1776, in Col s Edward Stephen's Regiment, in Captain John Gillison's company for three years. That he served out the three years, and was discharged at Hornistown in New Jersey. That a pension certificate had issued to him, bearing date the 27 th day of April 1819. No 9803 the original declaration the 29 th day of May 1818 and I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th 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 18 th day of March 1818; 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 herunto annexed and by me subscribed: 11 and \frac{1}{2} acres of Land in Fayette County $120. and no other property.
Frederick this  Logans mark
That he is a common Labourer and from age and infirmity can work but little; have no wife or children living with me. My wife dead and my children left me.
Sworn to and declared on the 5 th day of July 1820, before, W m Warren, circuit Judge.
I, Thomas Bodley, clerk of the Fayette Circuit Court, do hereby certify that the foregoing affidavit 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 one hundred and twenty dollars.
In testimony whereof I have herunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court on this 1 st day of August one thousand, eight hundred and twenty.
Thos d Bodley Clerk of Fayette Circuit Court

December 30, 1938.
Copied EEL history JRL
Cora E. Coons 173 Woodland Avenue Lexington, Kentucky.
BA-J/ILL Frederick Coons S. 35844
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Frederick Coons.
The data which follow are found in the papers on file in pension claim, S. 35844, based upon service in the Revolutionary War of Frederick Coons
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of Frederick Coons are not shown.
Frederick Coons enlisted in Culpeper County, Virginia, in 1776, served as private in Captain John Gillison's company, Colonel Edward Stevens' Virginia Regiment, was in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown and Stony Point and was discharged December 5, 1779, from the 6 th Virginia Regiment, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Hawes. Soldier stated, also, that he was in the battle of Jamestown, no details of this service given.
Frederick Coons was allowed pension on his application executed May 29, 1818, at which time he was fifty-six years of age; he resided then in Fayette County, Kentucky.
In 1820, the soldier stated that his wife was dead and that his children had all left him; he did not give the names of his wife or children.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name of person paid, and, possibly, the date of death of this pensioner, you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office,

Records Division, this city, and cite the following:
Frederick Coons Certificate #9903 Issued April 26, 1819 Rate $8 per month Commenced May 29, 1818 Act of March 18, 1818 Kentucky Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. MILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Frederick Coats Soldier in the 6th Virginia regiment having faithfully served (three years) the term of his enlistment is hereby discharged & commissary's are desired to furnish him with provision bill 30th instant. Given at Morris Town December 6th 1779.
Sam. Harker Col. 6th Va. Regt.
By Colonel B.G.

COONS, FREDERICK (VA) S-35844

COONS, FREDERICK (VA) S-35844

This is to certify that Frederick Coons Enlisted in the Sixth Virginia Regiment, to serve the Term of three years, which time he has faithfully served, as a good soldier, and is hereby Discharged from the service, given at Camp near Morris Town December the 5 th day 1779 Commissary will furnish the above Frederick Coons with provisions to Culpeper County Virginia.
Sam. Harned, Col o
J. Gilliam, Capt.
Sam Harned Col o B. M. R.

Old cases - Jan 21 st 1819
88/250 62 260 2
3
Admitted
John G. Calhoun Secy Secretary of War
56/1.80 31 250
Washington City

Hon J. C. Calhoun Secy
Sir
Herewith I send your Honor Your Pension Documents , which have been returned to me for further proof - The proof has been obtained after much labor to the poor soldiers - It is their respectful wish that the Honable Secy. of War should have their papers acted on immediately (presuming he can so do, as it wants him only to say whether the proof sent is sufficient or not) as they are very very poor - There are about 12 or 14 applications yet remaining at Washington to which I have had no answer - The applicants are uneasy & are constantly begging me to write your Honor, to know how long it will be before their papers will be acted on - Nothing but their absolute necessity as to clothing &c for many of them I personally know, has induced me to comply with their request -
I have the honor to Subscribe myself Your ob t & humble serv t J. W. M. D. (Sund)
Albany Jan'y. 15 th 1810 -

No 75 Sep 1820 Register 480 Washington City
the balance
Am
Danl. M. C. Payne Leavengton, N.Y.
Recd
1000 1000 1000

Livingston Office Sept. 26 th 1880
Dear Sir I have just heard the Schedule of Mr. Frederick Coombs who has to be continued on the Pension list for the District of Kentucky As a widow of the Revolution. and you will know upon me of the result of his Application
I am very Respectfully Your Friend & J. H. Sutt
Harris M. Payne
To the South J. G. Calhoun K. City

To the House
Senate at war was right in both
old case

War Office March 23 d 1879
Dear Sir I have procured the certificate of the Judge as to the reduced circumstances of Frederick Booms, payable to your Institution. ————— I desire you will send me his certificate of Pension . I have there many cases in the "War Office" not acted on with most respect your friend &
N. H. Hart H. M. H. B. Payen

June 22, 1937
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BA-J/EEL Frederick Coons-S.35844
Mrs. E.E.Hufft 439 Miller Avenue Liberty, Missouri
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Frederick Coons, of Fayette County, Kentucky.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.35844, based upon the military service in that war of Frederick Coons.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of Frederick Coons are not shown.
Frederick Coons enlisted in Culpeper County, Virginia, in 1776, served in Captain John Gillison's Company, Colonel Edward Stevens' Virginia Regiment, was in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown and Stony Point, was discharged December 5, 1779, from the 6 th Virginia Regiment commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Hawes. Soldier stated, also, that he was in the battle of James-town; no details of this service given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 29, 1818, at which time he was aged fifty-six years and resided in Fayette County, Kentucky.
In 1820, soldier stated that his wife was dead and that his children had all left him. He gave no names of wife or children.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Frederick Coons(S.35844), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:

Frederick Goems-Certificate No.9803, issued April 26, 1819, rate $8.00 per month, commenced May 29, 1818, Act of March 18, 1818, Kentucky Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

December 22, 1932
BA-7/REL
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Frederick Coons-S.35844
Mrs. Charles B. Henderson 351 E. King Franklin, Indiana
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Frederick Coons, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.35844, based upon the military service of Frederick Coons in that war.
Frederick Coons enlisted in Culpeper County, Virginia, in 1776, served in Captain John Gillison's Company, Colonel Edward Stevens' Virginia Regiment, was in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown, and Stony Point and was discharged December 5, 1779 from the Sixth Virginia Regiment commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Hawes, and the Commissary was instructed to provide the said Frederick Coons with provisions to Culpeper County, Virginia. He also stated that he was in the battle of Jamestown; no details of this service given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 29, 1818, at which time he was aged fifty-six years and resided in Fayette County, Kentucky.
In 1820, he stated that his wife was dead and that his children had all left him, but did not give the names of wife or children, and there are no further data as to his family.
The land to which you refer was granted by the State of Virginia and not by the United States.
The above is the history of the only soldier named Frederick Coons, all spellings of the surname searched, that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours
A.D.HILLER Assistant to Administrator.
There were no discharge one signed Dec 5, 1779 the other Dec 6, 1779 left his thought was second nature in an order to the Com-missary & said we only first Dec 5, 1779
Date of death not an AB

REVOLUTIONARY SERVICE.
O. W. & N. Div.
MEMORANDA.
Please supply as much as possible of the data called for below.
Full name of soldier:
Frederick Coons
Place of residence before service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Virginia
Place of residence after service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
1832
Date of death (as near as possible):
Christian name of widow:
Not known
Did either he or his widow receive a pension?
Yes did
Remarks:
Capt. John Lillison Co., 10 Va. Regt., from Nov. 30/76 to Dec. 7/76.
Your name and address:
Benj. F. Johnson Nairn House, 12 th & E. Sts., N.W., Washington, D.C.
6-870
Urgent

Write nothing above this line.
Frederick Coons Private Captain Peter Gillison's Company 10 Virginia Regiment enlisted November 30 1776 discharged December 7 1779
The regiment became the 6 Virginia Regiment in 1778
Benjamin Johnson Nancy's house 12 & East N W

THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
Veterans Bureau Washington, D.C.

Lexington Ky. Nov. 18 th 38
Veterans Bureau, Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly give me what information information you have about Frederick Coons who fought in the Revolutionary war, Thank You.
Cora E. Coons. 173 Woodland Ave. Lexington Kentucky.

Liberty, Mo
May 28, 1937
Commissioner of Pensions Veterans Administration Washington, D.C.
I would like to have the records of Frederick Coons a Revolutionary pensioner from Fayette Co. Ky.
I will deeply appreciate all of the information that you can find for me.
Very truly yours
Mrs E.E. Hufft
miss Leda
439 Miller Ave Liberty, Mo.

Franklin Indiana
May 21 - 1932
Veteran's Administration Washington D.C. To the Officer in Charge
Dear Sir
Will you please send me what information you have of the Pensioner Frederick Coons , who received a grant of land in Kentucky for his service in the Revolutionary War in the Virginia line
Thanking you yours truly
Mrs Charles B. Henderson 351 E. King St.
one only all spelling so advise

35844 INVALID.
File No. 35-844
Frederick Coons
Rev Geo Mo
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 91
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Apr 7-1902 Benj. A Johnson - City
1932-Dec 22- History to Mrs Chas. B Henderson. E&K
1937-June 22- Hist to Mrs E. B Hufft. E&K
1938-Dec. 30- Hist. to Cora E. Coons - April SR

State of Kentucky
Fayette Circuit Sits
This day Richard Sharp made oath before me. That Frederick Booms is in reduced circumstances very poor & has very little property & is old & infirm - I do hereby certify that I am satisfied that Frederick Booms is in reduced circumstances in life & stands in need of the assistance of his country for support & is embraced by the act of Congress passed 18 th March 1878 for the benefit of the spouses & widows  of  the  soldiers naval  service  of  the  U. States during  the  Rebellion , which is certified to the Secretary at War. Given under my hand this 25 th day of March 1889.
O. B. Mills

State of Kentucky
Fayette Circuit Set
I Thomas Bodley Clerk of the Court for the Circuit aforesaid do certify that The Hon ble Benjamin Johnson who hath subscribed the foregoing Certificate was on the 29 th day of May 1818. the date of said Certificate the Presid- ing Judge of said Court; and that The Hon ble Benjamin Mills who hath subscribed the within was at the date of said Certificate, and now is the Presiding Judge of said Court and their official acts entitled to full credit.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court at Lexington the 25 th day of March 1819.
Thos Bodley C lerk

The judge's certificate is wanting as to the claimant's circumstances .