Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 538, Abraham Davis, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Ua
Davis, Abraham Polly
N. 538
B.L. Mt. 15433-160-55
CONTENTS

See letter to Hon. W. F. Gordon June 10. 1834
Paid at the Treasury under the act of the 6 April 1838 from 4 March 1839 to 30 May 1839 the day of his death - Age notified 3 March 1840
Heads
Virginia.
17. 63 3/4
Abraham Davis, of Louisa Co. 4 in the state of Virginia who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Buford, of the Virginia line, for the term of two years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia, at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 19. of May, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20. of July, 1821 and sent to the pensioner at Pottersville, Louisa Co. Va.
Arrears to 4th of March 1820. $77.38 Semi-annual acct ending 4. Sept. 6, 48 "
1 year 1821 $20.38 9 mos.
17/31 -
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. } and 1 st May, 1820.

Hunter the pugilist life of the pugilist in circumstances of the pugilist No enlistments in 1775 for three years - Weedon was not a Colonel Salute in 1778.
Washington
Shrugged shoulders
for the department of war
So the secretary
Abraham Davis Private 75 to 78 Weedon Virginia Regt
Abraham Davis

Virginia. At a Superior Court of Law Continued and held for Louisa County on Tuesday the 19 th day of May 1818,
This day Abraham Davis a Resident of the County of Louisa, aged Sixty-eight years came into Court, and on Oath made the following declaration to wit; That he enlisted as a private soldier in the service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War, in the year 1775 in the Company commanded by Lightfoot Lee in the third Regiment commanded by George Meade in the Virginia line on Continental establishment, that he served from the time of his enlistment till 1778. being a period of three years, when he was honorably discharged by a discharge which he has lost; that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the aid of his country to support him; that he has no other evidence within his power to offer: which is ordered to be recorded
I John Poindexter clerk of the Superior Court of Law for Louisa County do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy from the record made upon Oath by Abraham Davis in open Court. —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my own private seal there being no public seal provided. this 19 th day of May 1818. —
John Poindexter Seal

William Daniel one of the Judges of the General Court of the Commonwealth of Virginia; and Judge of the 7 th Judicial Circuit including the County of Louisa do certify that John Ponderston whose name is subscribed to the foregoing attestation on the other side is Clerk of the Superior Court of Law of the County of Louisa aforesaid, and that full faith and credence are due to his official acts as such
I do also certify that Abraham Davis came into open Court and before me made the declaration upon Oath to the facts above stated set forth by the said clerk in order that he might obtain the provision lately made by an act of Congress for certain persons who were engaged in the land and naval service of the United States during the Revolutionary War - and that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Abraham Davis did serve the United States against the common Enemy during the Revolutionary War as in the above declaration is stated - In testimony whereof I hereby certify and send this to the Secretary for the Department of War of the United States, under my hand and seal, there being no official seal, this 19 th day of May 1818
Wm Daniel
Louisa County Virginia Court. This day the 28 th day of May 1819 Overton Harris of said County personally appeared before me, being by me first sworn in common form

south, that he is well acquainted with the above named Abraham Davis, & knows him to be a very poor man, disabled by a wound received in the Revolutionary War, and that he needs assistance for his support, & being thus satisfied that the said Abraham Davis is in reduced circumstances, I need the assistance of this Country for support do hereby certify the same I send this additional to the Secretary for the department of War of the United States under my hand & seal Wm D. Merrill 

make returns to Pottersville To C. Davis
17, 132 v Abraham Davis Louisa C. Duggan
Applicant at Pottersville, Waz
rec. 20 July 1820 United States Washington
Pottersville pa S July 19th 1820
Free
The and the 19th the 20th the 21st the 22nd

13,132.
Abraham Davis, Louisa County, V a .
13. June, 1820.
Col o . Abraham Bu- -ford's reg t . Virg a line, 1779 to 1781.
 found on the rolls.
 admitted.
 acts of 18. March, 1818 and 1 st May, 1820.
Applicant, at Pottiesville, Louisa Co Virg a Rec d . 20 th July, 1820.
Free
rec d 20 th July 1820 Department of War United States Washington
make return to Pottiesville

At a Court of Quarterly Sessions continued and held for Louisa County on Wednesday the 14 th day of June 1870.
District of Virginia to wit; On this 13 th day of June 1870 personally appeared in open court (being a court of records for the County aforesaid) Abraham Davis aged Seventy years who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress of the 18 th March 1818, and the 1 st May 1820 - That he the said Abraham Davis enlisted for the term of three years on the day of in the year 1775 in the State of Virginia in the Company commanded by Captain Lee in the Regiment commanded by Colonel George Woodson in the line of the State of Virginia on the Continental establishment; That he continued to serve in the said Corps until 1778 when he was discharged from the said Service in the State of Virginia; that he again enlisted for the term of eighteen months on the day of 1779 in the State of Virginia in the Company commanded by Capt. Hughes in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Buford in the line of the State of Virginia on the Continental establishment, that he continued to serve in the said Corps until Buford's defeat where he was severely wounded and taken prisoner, that he was then paroled, and continued on parole until after the declaration of peace, when he was exchanged. That in his first engagement he was in the Battle of Brandywine, Germantown, Princeton and Trenton - That he has no other evidence now in his power to offer of his services aforesaid.
An in pursuance of the act of the 1 st May 1820 I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March One thousand eight hundred and eighteen, 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 schedules hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
The following is a schedule of all my estate (military clothing and bedding excepted) Vizt. One Cow and Calf

Six pewter plates, half dozen knives and forks, two pewter great basons, two small pewter dishes, half dozen spoons, two small iron pots, one small dutch oven, one spinning wheel, one pair Cotton Cards one pair Wool cards one small plough, one pair harness and traces three working hoes and sixteen acres land - I am a farmer but owing to my sick- ness and debility, owing to the many wounds which I received whilst fighting for my Country am unable to pursue my avocation with any prospect of a support. I have a wife named Mary who is about forty one years of age and very sickly also two children namely George Washing- ton Davis and Nancy Davis the former of whom is between six and seven years of age, the latter about five years of age who are able to give me but little assistance and that I have no other income.
Sworn to and declared on the 11 th day of June 1878 before Ludlow Brantham, James Michie Arthur Payton, and James Minor Justices of the peace for the County Court of Louisa now sitting which said Court is a court of record.
Abraham Davis
The Court doth also certify that the said Abraham Davis made a previous declaration on the 19 th day of May 1878 in Open court, which declaration is in the words and figures following to wit;
This day came Abraham Davis a resident of the County of Louisa aged Sixty eight years into Court, and on oath made the following declaration to wit That he enlisted as a private soldier in the service of the United States in the revolutionary war in the year 1775 in the Company Commanded by Lightfoot Lee in the Third Regi- ment Commanded by George Washington in the Virginia line on Continental establishment that he served from the time of his enlistment till 1778 being a period of three years when he was honorably discharged by a discharge which he has lost, That he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the aid of his Country to support him, That he has no other evidence in his power to offer which is Ordered to be recorded.
Virginia Louisa County, to wit,
J. John Poindexter clerk of the court.

Court of the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing oaths 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 three dollars and twenty five cents.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 20 th day of June 1870
John Brindexter Clerk of the court of the County of Linn
Set on parole negot Grand jury their orders 1870

M Thompson & Hon J. Huntington Marks 23, 1857.
Dec. 15-1857 AB
2190
Virginia Richmond Polly Davis widow of Abraham Davis who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of Sept 53- and sent to
Reuben Davis Hersville Louisa Co. Va
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 122 Vol. A
1818

Declaration of Polly Davis widow of Abraham Davis, dec d , late of Louisa Co. Va.
State of Virginia, Louisa County, s. s.
On this seal day of May 1853, before me, Edward J. Baker a Justice of the peace in and for the said County, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Polly Davis, a resident of the County and State aforesaid, aged sixty three years, who, first being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3rd February, 1853, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the widow of Abraham Davis, late of Louisa County in the State of Virginia, who was a Private in the War of the Revolution, and for his services there rendered — see the evidence on file in the Pension Office, Washington City — was al- lowed a pension of Eight Dollars per month, under the Act of the 18th March, 1818, which he continued to receive semi annually during his life. — at the Richmond Va. Agency.

She further declares, that she was married to the said Abraham Davis, on the 19th. day of February, 1818, and that her said husband died on the 30th day of May, 1839 - That she was not married to him prior to the 2nd January, 1800, but at the time above stated. She further declares, that she is now a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed to Polly her Davis her on the day and year, in presence of  the above written, before me. Geo. R. Rulley Edwin J. Baker J.P. Samuel C. Tolley
I certify that the above named affiant Polly Davis, is personally known to me, and that from bodily infirmity she is unable to attend Court, without much inconvenience. Edwin J. Baker J.P.
State of Virginia:
Louisa County, to wit:
I David McHunlar Clerk of Louisa County Court in the State of Virginia do certify that Edwin J. Baker Esq before whom the foregoing Declaration was made, is now and was at the time of taking and certifying the same an acting Justice of the Peace

in and for the County and State aforesaid duly elected Commissioned and qualified according to law and as such is duly authorized to administer oaths for general purposes and that the signatures thereto pur- porting to be his signatures are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the public seal of said Court at the Courthouse this 7 th day of May 1853 In the 77 th year of our foundation
David M. Hunter. C'k

12 1/2 758 with 3/03 W Day 11/03
Betty Davis. W. C. of. Abraham Davis
Richard H. M. Richard War Va: Comp. line.
15433
Residence Red 160 Acs. Feb. 6 756. Va July 53- M. H. M.
L. M. Kent Louis a. C. 26 Va
Vol. D. 7. - 2

Claim of Polly Davis
Act 3 rd Mar. 1855
Indio by Robert McKant, Lousia @ N.W.

127.758 Application of Polly Davis
Clare Polly Aeh 3
Filed by Robert, McKnight Lorasa C.W. vn
End Robert Lor

State of Virginia } County of Louisa }
On this 26 th day of April A D One thousand eight, hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Polly Davis aged sixty five years, a Resident, of the County & State aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that, she is the widow of Abraham Davis who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. For the particulars of his said service she re- fers to the proof now on file in the De- partment, at Washington City upon which she received a Pension in her life-time and which said pension is now continu- ed to her as his widow.
She further states that, she was married to the said Abraham Davis in the County of Louisa on the 19 th day of February, A D 1818 by one William G. Baker a minister of the Gospel and that, her name before her said marriage was Polly Talley that, her said husband died in the County of Louisa on the on the 30 th day of May A D 1839 and that, she is still a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the act, granting Bounty Land to certain officers and soldiers who have been en- gaged in the Military Service of the United States passed 3 rd March 1855
Over

never having applied for nor received any bounty issued Warrant, under this or any other act, of Congress except, as above stated. She further authorizes Robert Mc Kent, to prosecute this her claim and receive the Warrant, therefor.
Polly her Davis mark 
We Nathan Talley and James O'Garra, Residents of the County of Louisa and State of Virginia upon our oaths declare that we know Nathan Davis will in his life time - that, he is now dead - that, Polly Davis is his widow and now living - that, they lived together as man & wife - that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Polly Davis in our presence and that, we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the person she represents herself to be, and that, we do reside in the County & State aforesaid.
Nathan Talley James O'Garra
The foregoing declaration and affidavit, were sworn to and subscribed before me, and I certify that, I believe the witnesses to be credible persons and that, the Claimant, is the person she represents herself to be and that, I have no interest, in this Claim.
Edwin I. Baker J.P.

State of Virginia
Louisa County to wit
I David M Hunter Clerk of the County Court of Louisa County in the State of Virginia do certify that Edwin J Baker Esq r before whom the foregoing Declaration and Affidavit were now read and was at the time of taking the same an Acting Justice of the peace within and for the County & State aforesaid duly elected commissioned and qualified according to law that his signature thereto is genuine and that the said Court is a Court of record having general jurisdiction - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of my Office this 28 th day of April 1855
David M Hunter Clk

Certificate of Mar riage to accompany
Polly Davis's
Declaration

State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
I David M Hunter Clerk of the County Court of Louisa County in the State of Virginia do Certify that among the returns of Marriages of record in my Office of those Celebrated by the Rev d William W. Hiler a minister of the Gospel duly authorised to Celebrate the rites of matrimony is the following, to wit: "Abraham Davis and Polly Sally 19 th February 1818" and I do Certify that the same is duly recorded among the return of Marriages in my office the original whereof is on file among the record, in my office
In testimony that the foregoing is truly extracted from the returns of Marriages of record in my Office I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the public seal of said Court at the Courthouse the 7 th day of May 1853 In the 77 th year of our foundation.
David M. Hunter. Clk

March 19, 1937
Henry E. Davis, M. D. Williamsburg Virginia
aw Abraham Davis W. 538 Isaac Davis S. 15799 BA-J/AWF
Dear Sir:
The data in regard to Abraham Davis furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, W. 538, based upon his service in the War of the Revolution.
The date and place of birth of Abraham Davis were not given, nor were the names of his parents stated.
Abraham Davis enlisted in the State of Virginia, in the year 1775, and served as a private in Captain Lee's company, and in Colonel George Weedon's Third Virginia Regiment; he was in the battles of Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, and Germantown, length of service three years. He enlisted in the year 1779, and served in Captain Hughes' company, Colonel Buford's Virginia regiment, was severely wounded at "Buford's Defeat", there taken prisoner, paroled and continued on parole until the declaration of peace, when he was exchanged.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 19, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Louisa County, Virginia, aged sixty-eight years.
Abraham Davis married February 19, 1818 in Louisa County, Virginia, Polly (Mary) Talley. He died in Louisa County, May 30, 1839.
The widow, Polly Davis, was allowed pension on

her application executed May 6, 1853, at which time she was sixty-three years old and living in Louisa County, Virginia. She died December 15, 1857.
Reference was made in 1820 to the following children of the soldier, Abraham Davis- George Washington Davis, aged between six and seven years, and Nancy Davis, aged five years.
Reuben Davis was of Tolersville, Louisa County, Virginia in 1853; Samuel C. Talley was then of Louisa County; and Nathan Talley in 1855 was of Louisa County. It was not shown that they were related to the family.
The papers in this claim contain no further family data.
*****
Isaac Davis S. 15799
The data which follow were obtained from papers in pension claim, S. 15799, based upon the service of Isaac Davis in the Revolutionary War.
Isaac Davis was born in the year 1754 in Albemarle County, Virginia. The names of his parents were not given, his father was living in the early part of the Revolution.
While a resident of Albemarle County, Virginia, Isaac Davis served in the year 1776, two or three months in Captain Thomas Walker's company, Colonel William Fleming's Virginia regiment. He was appointed Lieutenant and served three months in the winter of 1780 and 1781, three months in Captain John Hunton's company, Colonel James Ennis' Virginia regiment. He was appointed Captain and served three months from sometime in May, 1781 in Colonel Reuben Lindsay's

Virginia regiment.
Isaac Davis moved about 1786 from Albemarle County to Orange County, Virginia.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 1, 1833, then a resident of Orange County, Virginia.
It was not stated that the Isaac Davis referred to above was ever married.
One Leonard Davis stated in 1833 in Rockingham County, Virginia, that he served with Lieutenant and Captain Isaac Davis during the Revolution; no relationship shown.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of 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 give the following-
Isaac Davis Certificate # 23456 Issued January 24, 1834 Rate $110.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

No 1561 Polly Davis widow of Abraham Va
Let to T. M. Lawson July 28/33
Act. Webb. 3/33
39 415 INVALID. Rey
File No. 39 415
Abraham Davis P. O. Box 120
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index: Vol. 8, Page 122
[Arrangement of 1870.]

127.958
By Commission of the Washington City A.C.
5
15.433
Not Ans

1939 March 19. List to Henry E. M. D. — awg
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 538
Polly Davis.
Widow.
Abraham Davis.
Pris. Rev. War.
Act: Feb. 3. 1853.
Index: — Vol. A , Page 166
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Mr. W. S. 153, Va.
My Dear

Virginia
Abraham Davis
of Louisa County in the state of Virginia who was a Private in the regiment commanded Colonel Wesson of the Virginia line, for the term of Three years
inscribed on the roll of Virginia at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 19 of May 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 of Sept 1818 and sent to Abraham Davis Potomacville Virginia
  Arrears to 4th of  Sep 1819  124.40    Semi-annual all'ce ending  1/11/1820  48.00    5 Mo 13 4      31 50        $172.40  
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Enc. of same name on Rose File March 20

I do with the advice of the Council hereby certify that Abraham Davis, aged about thirty eight years late a private in Buford's detachment and enrolled in the service of the United States, is continued on the pension list, with an allowance of twelve pounds per annum from the 1 st day of January last.
Given under my hand as Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia at Richmond this 11 th day of March, One thousand seven hundred and eighty nine.
J. Mervether
Beverly Randolph
The above is a true copy of a pension certificate granted to Abraham Davis. Given under my hand as Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia at Richmond this 21 st day of December 1798.
James Wood April 5 th 99. Paid at sundry payments the pensions due to this date.
Sept. 12 th 99. Paid 1 st moiety for 99 Tho s Taylor Tho s Taylor
1800 May 20 th Paid 2 nd do 99 Tho s Taylor
Oct. 7 th Paid 1 st do 1800 "
March 13 th 1802 Paid 2 nd moiety for 1800 W. Dandridge
Jany. 23 rd Paid 1 st moiety for 1801 W.D.
June 2 nd Paid 2 nd do for 1801 W.D.
Oct. 4 th Paid 1 st do for 1802 W.D.
Pension paid to 4 th Sept. 1803 W.D.
Pension paid up to the 11 th March 1804 - Ino. Potts
1808 Nov. 7 th Paid up to 4 th Sept. 1808. Ino. Potts
1809 Apr. 1 st Paid up to 4 Mar. 1809 J. N
Sept. 22 nd Paid up to 5 Sept. J. N
1810 Sept. 17 th Paid up to 5 Sept. 1810 J. N
1811 July 6. " " " 4 Mar. 1811 J Archer
A. Copy of the above is a true copy of a pension certificate granted to Abraham Davis given under my hand as Clerk of the Council of State this 30 th day of January 1813. R. Robertson, C.C.

I do certify that the within, is a true copy of a Pension Certificate granted to Abram Davis the original having been filed in the office of the Executive on the 30 th day of January last. - Given Under my hand as Governor of the Commonwealth this twenty sixth day of November 1813.
J. BARNUM
1814 Mar. 21 st Paid up to the 4 th March 1874
Thos. W. Page

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
February 20 th 1839.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," The widow of Abraham Davis, decd. a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond Agency, at the rate of eight Dollars and  Cents per month  annum , under the law of the 18 th March 1818, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of March 1839, to the 30 th May 1839, the day of his death.
Respectfully, yours,
Wilson B. Parry Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

At a Court of Monthly Session held for Louisa County at the Courthouse thereof on Monday the 9 th day of September 1839
This Court doth certify that it was proved to their satisfaction that Abraham Davis a revolutionary pensioner of this County died on the 30 th day of May 1839 and that Mary Davis is the Widow of the said Abraham Davis and is now living
In testimony that the foregoing is truly copied from the proceedings of the Minutes of the County Court of Louisa County in the State of Virginia
I David M Hunter, Clerk of said Court have hereunto set my hand and affixed the public Seal of my Office this 9 th day of May 1855 In the 79 th year of our foundation
David M. Hunter. Clerk

States of Virginia } Louisa County } Sct
I David M c Hunter Clerk of the County Court of said County and State, do certify that the following is a true copy of marriage returns made by the Rev d William Y. Hiler of marriages solemnized by him in the year 1818 and now of record in my Office and is in the following words and figures, to wit; "The rites of matrimony were solemnized between the following persons in the County of Louisa Virg in the year of our Lord 1818
Robert Stewart and Eliza Edwards 6 th Feby Abraham Davis & Polly Talley 19 th Do Thomas J. Means & Mary Burnley 18 th June William Bond & Rebecca Grady 23 rd July Mrs Brockman & Mary Price 19 th July William C. Ailstock & Nancy Toler 30 th Sept Fendol Chiles & Martha Beadles 1 st Oct William Chiles & Louisa Fletcher 23 rd Dec Christopher Smith & Jane Cosby 24 th Dec John Gaudes and Jane Grady 30 Dec William Y Hiler"
In testimony that the foregoing is truly copied from the returns of marriages of record in my Office
I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the public seal of said Court at the Courthouse the 9 th day of May 1853 - In the 79 th year of our foundation
David M c Hunter, (Clerk)

War Department, Pension Office, August 5 th 1820.
Sir,
Your's of the 26 th ultimo, relative to the commencement of your pension, has been received: and I have to inform you, that, if you will transmit your certificate of pension to this Department, stating at the same time the purpose for which it is sent, a correct one will be immediately issued.
I am, respectfully,
Your Obt. Servt.
J. L. Edwards
Mr. Abraham Davis, Pottiesville, Va.

Payable on the 4th March and 4th September of each year, by the U. S. Branch Bank, in Richmond, Virginia. No pension is payable until the arrival of one or the other of the above dates, after the issue of a Certificate.
A new certificate issued in lieu of this commencing the 19 th May, 1810
Registered, by J. H. Mahan Clerk, in book B, volume 8. page 123

War Department.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I CERTIFY that, in conformity with the Laws of the United States, of the 18th March, 1818, and 1 st . May, 1820, — Abraham Davis, of Louisa Co: Virg. a  _____ late a private — _____ in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Virginia  _____ Agency, at the rate of Eight — dollars per month, to commence on the thirteenth day of June , — one thousand eight hundred and twenty .
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this twentieth — day of July , — one thousand eight hundred and twenty .
J. Q. Adams Secretary of War.

Payable semi-annually. The first payment on this Certificate will be made on the 4th of March next, in Richmond at The U.S. Branch Bank

War Department.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I CERTIFY that, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th of March, 1818,
Abraham Davis late a Private in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Virginia Agency, at the rate of Eight dollars per month, to com- mence on the Nineteenth day of May one thousand eight hundred and Eighteen
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this Nineteenth day of September one thousand eight hundred and Nineteen
J. C. Calhoun Secretary of War.

We the undersigned do hereby certify that we are personally acquainted with Mrs. Dolly Davis, and know her to be the widow of Abraham Davis who was a revolutionary soldier and a pensioner at the time of his death, and we further know Dolly Davis to be the identical person applying for a pension under the act of Congress passed 31 st February 1833 and that she is the person mentioned in the manage certificate by the Clerk of Louisa County Court. Given under our hands this 21 st day of September 1833
Thomas B Harris James O Harris
Louisa County State of Virginia ss, With This day Thomas B Harris and James O Harris personally appeared before me (E. J. Baker,) a justice of the peace in & for said County and made oath that the above certificate is true, and I do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with said T. B. & J. O. Harris and know that they reside in the County of Louisa V a in the neighbourhood of Dolly Davis (Widow of Abraham Davis, dec d ), and that they are men of undoubted credibility. Given under my hand this 21 st day of September 1833 Edwin J Baker J.P.

State of Virginia Louisa County to wit
I David M Hunter Clerk of the County Court of Louisa County in the State of Virginia do certify that Edwin J. Baker Esq whose genuine signature is signed to the foregoing Certificate is now and was at the time of making and signing the same, an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid duly Elected Commissioned and qualified according to law and as such is duly authorized to administer oaths for general purposes I that the said Court is a Court of record having general jurisdiction. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the public seal of said Court at the Courthouse the 22 d day of September 1853 In the 78 th year of our foundation
David M Hunter (Clerk)
Philip Davis
Please forward the deposit in my deposition case to Mr Newbin Davis at Fredericksburg Louisa also see who as my agent is authorized to record the same Very Respectfully Edw J Baker Mark Attest R. H. Andrews

A. R. June 2 1834
Mr.
I enclose you two letters in reference to a claim of Abraham Davy , a Rev. Voluntary Soldier - if your office affords the information required, be kind enough to communicate it to me.
respectfully yr. ofc
Wm Lloyd

Brief in the case of Polly Davis, widow of Abraham Davis Louisa County and State of Virginia act 3 d February 1853.
Claim, ("original," & " for increase ")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the act of 18 th March 1818
Marriage proved by certified copy of County Court Records
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Reuben Davis Esqr Tobaccoville, Louisa Co Va Name and residence of Agent
R. Geddets Examining Clerk.

HENRY E. DAVIS, M.D. WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA
1-11-37
1937 JAN 12 AM
RECEIVED MAIL ROOM
General Acct. Office Washington, D.C. Sir.
Will you be so kind as to inform me, to whom "pension" was last paid, also any other record family or personal of the following: Rev. War Soldiers. The record from which these names are Va State Lib. Rev. Soldiers of Va 1912 - (1) Davis, Abraham (Louisa), S of W. 1835, Pen. 2, 14, 78. (2) Davis, Abram, and acct. XV, 177, c. 1777-9, 606: Pen. (3) Davis, John (Louisa) and acct. 1779-80, 26. (4) Davis, Isaac (Capt. + Lt.) (Orange), S of W. 1835, Pen. 2, 181. Any data or information will be greatly appreciated Very truly yours Henry E. Davis

GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON
RECORDS DIVISION
IN REPLY PLEASE QUOTE
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March 11, 1937.
Veterans Administration, Revolutionary and 1812 Wars Section, Washington, D. C.
Sirs:
There is transmitted herewith letter, dated January 11, 1937, from Henry E. Davis, M. D., Box 693, Williamsburg, Virginia, requesting information concerning Abraham Davis, Abram Davis, John Davis, and Isaac Davis, alleged soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
The writer has been advised of the reference.
Respectfully,
1 Eul my J. S. Fallon Asst. Chief, Records Division.

March 19, 1937
BA-J/AWF
Henry E. Davis, M. D. Williamsburg Virginia
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to the following soldiers of the Revolutionary War-- Abraham Davis of Louisa County, Virginia Abram Davis of Virginia John Davis of Louisa County, Virginia Isaac Davis, Captain and Lieutenant of Orange County, Virginia.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited trained clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is not possible to comply in full with each request for Revolutionary War data.
The records of Abraham Davis of Louisa County, Virginia, and Isaac Davis of Orange County, Virginia, are furnished herewith as found in pension claims, based upon their service in the Revolutionary War.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator