Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 34702, Charles Colley, Va.

SERVICE
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Colley, Charles
S 34702
CONTENTS

From N. 745
Kentucky to Missouri Charles Colley
of Madison Co in the state of Kentucky who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Mercer of the Virginia line, for the term of three years
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 1st of June 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 12th of June 1819 and sent to the Hon. George Robertson, Lancaster Kentucky
Arrears to 4th of Mar 1819: 8 mths $ 72.23 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept 1819 $ 48 $ 120.23
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
See letters to the 6 Jan. 1829.
Hon. E. Bates H.R. & to Agent 7 Jan. 1829
sent to Mr. G. Robertson Esq. Novm 1829

State of Kentucky Madison County To the Secretary of War -
I declare on oath that I served as a private soldier of the Common-wealth, in the Army of the United States in the continental establishment from the term of five years during the Revolutionary War. That I enlisted in the winter or spring of 1776 with Capt. Thomas Johnston of the 3 rd Virginia Regt. commanded by Col. Mercer, Woodford's Brigade and Stephen's Division. In which I served under various officers for two years - when I enlisted in the Cavalry - under Maj. Washington  W. Washington and was commanded successively by Washington, Milam and Temple for the period of three years for which I had enlisted. At the expiration of which term it in 1781 I was honorably discharged. But deposited my discharge in the P. Land office where I presume it is now.
I further declare that I am in reduced circumstances, I am not of the aid of Government. Given under my hand this 4 th day of June 1875 - Charles Colley

State of Kentucky Madison county
I state on oath that I bought a Certificate from Charles Colley for 100 acres of land issued to him in consideration of his having served as a soldier in the Continental Army of the U.S. of the Common weal during the Revolutionary War, for 30 years - given under my hand this 4th day of June 1878 -
Edm. Baxter
I Benjamin Mills one of the judges of the General or Circuit Courts in the State of Kentucky do certify that the aforesaid Charles Collins and Edward Baxter were sworn to the above statement before me according to law, & that it does appear to my satisfaction by the foregoing examination and testimony that the said Charles Collins was an enlisted soldier as in the foregoing statement is related & that he is sufficiently ready so ready as to require the aid of his country - Given under my hand this 4th day of June 1878
B. Mills

State of Kentucky Adair County ss
I David Brind Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Benjamin Mills whose signature is affixed to the foregoing certificate, is and was at the time of said signature one of the acting Judges of the General & Circuit Court of the State aforesaid and that all his faith and credibility and ought to be given to all his of- ficial acts as such
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my Seal of Office this 4 th day of June A D 1818 and in the 27 th year of the Commonwealth D. Brind

Charles Colley on Thomas Geo. Roberts in Esq.
To in kind Mary Garrison
Charles Colley
Adm.
Charles Colley

Charles Colley
N o 11745
Sep 1815
Charles Colley's Declaration to obtain pension
(200)

On the 9th day of September 1890 personally appeared in court being a Court of Record for the State of Kentucky and County of Madison, Charles Leally aged twenty three years resident in Madison County in said State who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows. He belonged to the fourth Regiment of Virginia Dragoons and to Captain Waddy's Company that his original declaration is dated 4th June 1818 and that the number of his pension certificate is 11745. And he further solemnly swore that he was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818 and that he has not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of his property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring himself within the provisions of the 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 1818 and that he has not nor has any person in trust for him any property or securities contracts or debts due to him nor has he any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by him subscribed thereto.
One mare one pot four chairs, He states that he owes about $70. and has no debts owing to him
(Signed) Charles Leally
He states that he is a house carpenter by occupation

but now entirely unable to follow it. He states that he has no children living with him. And that he is in such indigent circumstances as to be unable to support himself without the assistance of his country. — Sworn and declared on the 9th day of September 1820.
He states that owing to a blot on the No. of his pension certificate he is unable to distinguish the figures but he believes he has stated, the No. above. And it is ordered by the court that it be certified that the said Colly's property is of the value of $44.00. —
Kentucky Madison Circuit Court
I David Irvine Clerk of the court for the circuit aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing Oath and the Schedule thereto annexed are true copies from the Records of the said court; and I 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 $44.00
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court this 12th day of January 1821. and in the xxix year of the commonwealth. David Irvine Clk

Kty - 354. Recd. 2 Feb. 1821 John L. Calhoun Secretary of War Washington City
Richmond Va Jan 19
Wm L. M.

Richmond 19 th Jan y 1821-
Sir. I enclose you the declaration and Schedule of Charles Bolly, which was omitted when I enclosed you some others of the same nature last fall Please return an answer as soon as may be consistent with your convenience.
Respectfully Yr ob dt Serv t
W. H. Hamilton
Hon ble J. B. Calhoun
Secretary of War

St. Louis, June 4 th 1825.
Sir,
I was the bearer in November last of an application from Mr Charles Colley, a revolutionary pensioner on the Kentucky Roll, praying to be removed to the Missouri Agency. On his application to Major Biddle at this place, he does not find his name on his roll; of course cannot pay him. Mr Colley therefore renews his application for a transfer, to take effect previous to the last payment due 4 th of March last in order that he may receive that payment at this place.
His certificate is dated 12 th June 1819, to take effect from the 1 st of June 1819 at $8. per month.
Very respectfully,
Sir,
yr. obt. servant.
Thomas H. Benton.
Hon. Mr Barhame Sec. of War.

Hon: Mr Barbour Secretary of War Washington City

State of Missouri } County of St Louis } S:
On this fourth day of June 1825 personally, before me a justice of the peace for the said County appeared Charles Kelley who on his oath declares that he is the same person who was formerly a private in the army after the Revolution: that his name was placed on the pension roll of the state of Kentucky from whence he has lately removed that he now resides in the state of Missouri where he intends to remain & wishes his pension to be made there payable in future.
Sworn & Subscribed to } Charles Kelley the day & year aforesaid } before me - } J. G. Farmer J.P.
Over

St. Louis County State of Missouri
I, Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Joseph V. Garnier   whose name is subscribed to the within deposition is a Justice of the peace of faith & credit is due to his Official acts.
In Testimony of which I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of the said Court this fourth day of June A.D. 1895. Silas Bent Clerk
State of Missouri § County of St. Louis 3d providing for the court Court within and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Silas Bent whose name is subscribed to the above certificate, was on the day of the date hereof and now is the clerk of the said court and that due faith and credit is and ought to be given to his

Please to find the Certificate to the Post Office at Coats Prairie, Calhoun County, State of Mississippi in favor of Charles P. Galloway.
Official acts as such
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 14th day of June 1825
J. C. Thomas

34 702
Rev INVALID.
File No. 34, 702  cur
Charles Colley Rev Rev
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 83
[Arrangement of 1870.]