Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 30, Nicholas Davis, Va.

SERVICE
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Davis, Nicholas Mary
NUMBER
N. 30.
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N. R. 15,929.
East Tennessee.
Nicholas Davis
of Jefferson Co in the State of Tennessee who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Cumming of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Parker in the Virginia line, for the term of three years from the year 1778 to the year 1781.
Inscribed on the Roll of Tennessee (East) at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 10th day of June 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15. of November 1819 and sent to Enoch Parsons Esq. Knoxville. Tennessee.
Continued on the Roll on 1st day of January 1829 and notification sent to Hon. John C. Hodges Esq. H. B. Pension commencing on the 30 of December 1828.
Amount due on 4th of March 1829
$
Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818, May 1, 1820.

Nicholas Davis, p o Col o Wood's Va a reg t 1778 - 3 years ————— Roll 10 June, 1818.  Inadmissible
Without the judge could certify that this claimant is in such reduced circumstances as to need the assistance of his country for support this claim must be considered inadmissible under the Law of the 18 th of March 1818.
Jan y 19 th 1810
Mr. William Davis of the County of ... State of ...
James ...
John ...
Samuel ...
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State of Tennessee Jefferson County
On this 10 th day of June 1818 before me the subscriber one of the Justices or Judges of the Court of Quorum for the State and County aforesaid said Court being a Court of record personally appears Nicholas Davis aged fifty nine years the 14 th of February last and resident in said County of Jefferson who being by me first duly sworn according to law doth upon his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision of 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 said Nicholas Davis about the last of March or first of April in the year 1778 at New London Bedford County Virginia enlisted for three years in the regular army of the United States in the Company of Captain Alexander Cummings That he was from New London marched to Valley Forge Pennsylvania Where Captain Cummings resigned and his men were permitted to join any Company in the first Virginia Regiment they pleased That the Deponent at Valley Forge joined the Company of Captain William Cunningham The first Company in said Regiment in which Company he served about a year and the Company being nearly broken up he was put into the eighth Virginia Regiment in the Company of Captain Thomas Boyer The first Virginia Regiment was commanded

whilst said deponent was in it by Colonel Richard Parker and eighth Virginia Regiment. by Colonel James Wood and when said Regiment regiment was in 1779 ordered to Charleston Colonel Fest and Colonel Havel took command of the Troops and General Woodford the Brigade from the time they marched to the south That he said Nicholas Davis faithfully served the United States from the time of his Enlistment until in August or September in the year 1781 when he was discharged at Williamsburg Virginia from said Service by Major Stephens having served faithfully against the common enemy all the time before mentioned except the period he was a Prisoner having been taken in the Siege of Charleston which period of being a Prisoner was fourteen months That he was at the taking of Stony Point in New York State and the taking of Powles Kook and the Siege of Charleston and several Skirmishes
And that he is in reduced circumstances as he believes and needs the assistance of his Country for support That he is too old and feeble to labour much and has in the Andean war in Tennessee been wounded in the right arm so as to have but little use of it and has a wife and eight children dependant on him for support five of his children being daughters and after the payment of his just debts thinks he is not worth in money or property over the sum as he believes of seven or eight

hundred dollars
That his discharge is lost and he has no other evidence except the above of his said and except the deposition of Henry Franklin & Wm Ways, Servants, nor does he know of any other
proof of said Service now in his power that he has never been a Pensioner of the United States & only thing under the provision of said act sworn and declared before me the day and year aforesaid Nicholas Davis
Jas Doherty a Justice of the Court aforesaid
State of Tennessee } The date before mentioned Jefferson County } before me the subscribers Personally appeared Wm Ways and Henry Franklin citizens of said County and made oath they both knew the above named Nicholas Davis in the revolutionary war in the Service as by him stated that he Wm Ways was part of said time said Davis & Mes mates and that they are well satisfied that the Statement made by him said Davis in relation to his circumstances and property is true as they both near neighbours of said Davis and know his circumstances.
Jas Doherty a Justice of the Court aforesaid
Nicholas Davis Wm Ways Henry Franklin
State of Tennessee Jefferson County
Jas Doherty Justice and Judge as

State of Tennessee } James Doherty Justice of Jefferson County } is before shown to certify
Nicholas Davis
That it appears to my satisfaction that the before named Nicholas Davis did serve as a soldier in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy and I certify of my own knowledge of the matter and from the affidavits of William Hays and Henry Franklin both of whom I know are respectable characters. I am well satisfied the said Nicholas Davis is in as to means of support about the circumstances by him stated and I now transmit to the Secretary of the War Department as required by the recited act of Congress This 11th June 1818 The proceedings had before me Jas Doherty
State of Tennessee Jefferson County
I Joseph Hamilton Clerk of the court of pleas and quarter sessions for Jefferson County, do hereby certify that said court is a court of record and that the above named James Doherty whose proper signature is by him made to the foregoing affidavits is and was at the time one of the Judges or Justices of said court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said court this 11th day of June 1818. Joseph Hamilton Clerk
Nicholas Davis, pt. Col. Wood's Va. reg. 1778 - 3 years - Roll 10 June, 1818. Inadmissible

Schedule
Declaration in order to be continued on the pension list under the act of May the 1 st 1820.
State of Tennessee Sullivan County ss.
On the 10 th Day of December 1828 person- ally appeared before the Subscribers a husband of the place for said County, Nicholas Davis residing in said County aged Sixty nine years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his Oath make the following Decla- =ration, in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress of the 18 th of March 1818. and the 1 st May 1820. that he the said Nicholas Davis, enlisted first for the term of six months on the day of 1777 (the month and day not recolle- =cted) in the State of Virginia, in the Company Commanded by Capt Dixon, and that he, after a discharge which is lost, again enlisted Sometime in the month of March in the year 1778. in the State of Virginia, in the Com- =pany, Commanded by Capt Alexander Cumming in the Regiment Commanded by Col. Richard Partin in the line of the State of Virginia on the Continental establishment for the term of three years, that he continued to serve in the said Corps until he was taken prisoner by the British that he was retained, as such for fourteen months

in Charlestown, from thence he was transported to Old Danntown, where an exchange of persons was made, that from thence he was marched to Williamsburg in the State of Virginia where sometime in the month of August 1781. He was discharged from the Service, that he hereby relinquishes, every claim whatsoever to a pension, except the present that his name has been placed on the pension list, that the amount of his pension Certificate is 15989. and that he now before exhibits a Schedule of his property, because until within the last two or three years he felt able by his own exertions to obtain for himself and family a competent support, and was unwilling to apply to any source for charity, however strong his Claims might be, or however freely it might have been bestowed, but that recent afflictions with which he has been oppressed, and the wants of a helpless family have induced him to make this application. And in pursuance of the act 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 1818. and that I have not since that time by gift Sale or in any manner dispose of any 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 hereto annexed, and by me Subscribed
150 acres of land, from which nearly all the timber is cut, all the arable land is in cultivation and much worn worth " " " $150. 00
One negro man aged between 55 & 60 years worth " " " " " 100. 00
One maid twenty years old worth " " 20. 00
One other maid worth 6 years old worth 30. 00
One milch Cow " " " " " 10. 00
2 gearlings " " " " " 10. 00
$320. 00
Sub
John Gaf J. P.
Nicholas Davis
That he is a tailor by profession, but has not been able to work any for about Eighteen months that his family consists of his wife aged 60 years and very infirm - Sarah who has been once married, but has been abandoned by her husband, and thrown again on his hands for support. - Aley aged 10 years and of weak Constitution - Mahala aged 22 years and James aged about 20 years, but contracts and labours for his

his own benefit, That since the 18 th Day of March 1818. the following Changes have been made in my property (Viz) Your declarant cannot recollect every item of property he owned at that time - that he sold one Sorrel horse then owned to S r L ieut -mured for $70. which sum he applied to the pay- ment of his debts before contracting - One horse sold to Newman for corn - Another C olt sold to S r Davis for corn - all the Stock has been used for the support of the family in my illness as well as the kitchen and household furniture which is owned by my daughter, in consideration of their contributing to my support - The farming -implements is owned by my son in consideration of the same - Your Declarant represents that he has not been able for two or three years to attend to his business, on the farm or otherwise, and that from that cause the decline in his affairs has probably been more rapid - He feels certain his journey on this earth, is almost ended, and has no doubt it will be shortened by reason of exposure in his youth, in the service of his country - and he earnestly hopes that his bodily afflictions will not longer be aggravated by daily viewing the wants of a helpless family but that his country will relieve them - I do further solemnly swear I am not able to attend at the Court of our County to have the foregoing Oath administered to me
Nicholas Davis

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay and pension to certain Widows." State of Tennessee } Jefferson County } ss.
On this 4 th day of February in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and thirty nine, personally appeared before the County Court of Jefferson County aforesaid, Mary Davis a resident of Jefferson County aforesaid aged about Seventy five years who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed 7 th July 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pension to certain Widows, That she is the widow of Nicholas Davis who was a private _____ in the army of the Revolution, as will appear from the papers now in the pension office & upon which papers the said Nicholas Davis was pensioned in his life time the time of his death will appear from subjoined proofs. She further declares that she was married to the said Nicholas Davis on or about the 15 th day of August in the year Seventeen hundred and eighty two and that her husband the aforesaid Nicholas Davis died on the 16 th day of June 1829 that she was not married to him prior to his leaving

The Service, But the marriage took place previous to the first of January sixteen hundred and ninety four to wit at the time above stated.
Sworn to and Subscribed on the day and Year above written before the Court Cmt Joseph Hamilton (ack) of Jefferson County State of Tennessee Jefferson County
his Mary Davis mark
This day personally appeared Sarah Thornburgh a reputable legally qualified witness aged Seventy two years who is a resident of Jefferson County State of Tennessee, who being first sworn, made oath in due form of Law, that she was present on or, about the 15. day of August, 1782 and saw Nicholas Davis who is mentioned in the foregoing declaration joined in lawful wedlock to Mary Hays who is now the widow of the said Nicholas Davis, who was a revolutionary pensioner.
Sworn to & subscribed in open
Court this 4 th day of February 1839
Joseph Hamilton (ack)
Sarah Thornburgh mark
of Jefferson County

State of Tennessee Jefferson County } This day personally appeared in open Court Mary Davis Widow and Relict of Nicholas Davis dec, who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution & a Prisoner of the United States and made Oath, that she has no Record of her Marriage or the Births of her Children, That the Family Bible in which the Records were made was destroyed by fire in her house which was consumed with her household furniture about thirty five years ago . But from the Best of her Recollection, her Marriage took place Somewhere about the year 1781 - 1782 and the Births of her Children are as follows. Sarah in 1783. Polly in 1784, Mary in 1786, Polly in 1787, Betsy in 1796. Nicholas Jr in 1798. Sarah in 1800, Polly 1801 Mariah in 1804 and James in the year 1809. Given under my hands April the 2 d AD 1839,
Mary Davis mark
State of Tennessee
Jefferson County 8 th April County Court 1839
Personally appeared in Open Court Mary Davis whose name appears to the foregoing affidavit and made Oath that the facts as stated in the foregoing affidavit she believes to be true. I Joseph Hamilton Clerk of the County Court of Jefferson do certify that the foregoing is a true copy.
Taken from the records of my office
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office in Dandridge the 2 nd day of April AD 1839. Joseph Hamilton Clerk of Jefferson County

art 3.2.88
Tennessee Knoxville
Mary Davis widow of Nicholas Davis Cole Wood Va who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 day of May 1849 and sent to
James Fuller Strudridge Tenn.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 289 Vol. 3.
let to Hon Wm M Blocker April 21, 49
Repealed Jan 23/49
Robert Davis not on roll

October 2, 1935
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Miss Zella Armstrong 605 East 8 th Street Chattanooga, Tennessee
Nicholas Davis-W.30 Ba-J/REL
Dear Madam:
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.30, based upon the military service in that war of Nicholas Davis.
Nicholas Davis was born February 14, 1759. The place of his birth and the names of his parents are not shown.
Nicholas Davis enlisted in Virginia, in 1777, and served six months as a private in Captain Dixon's Virginia Company; he enlisted about April 1, 1778, at New London, Bedford County, Virginia, served in Captains Alexander Cummins' and William Cunningham's Companies, Colonel Richard Parker's 1 st Virginia Regiment and in Captain Thomas Bowyer's Company, Colonel James Wood's 8 th Virginia Regiment, was at the taking of Stony Point, at Paulus Hook, in several skirmishes, and at the capture of Charleston, where he was taken prisoner and held for fourteen months, was then taken to "old Jamestown", exchanged, and discharged at Williamsburg, Virginia, in August or September, 1781. Soldier stated, also, that he was in the Indian War in Tennessee, where he was wounded in the right arm. He gave no further details of this service.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 10, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Jefferson County, Tennessee.
He died June 16, 1839, place not shown.
The soldier married about 1781, or August 15, 1782, Mary Hays. The place of their marriage, date and place of her birth and names of her parents are not shown.
Solider's widow, Mary, was allowed pension on her application executed February 4, 1839, at which time she was aged seventy-five years and resided in Jefferson County, Tennessee.

The names of the following children of Nicholas and Mary Davis are shown.
Sarah Davis. . . . . born 1783. Peggy Davis. . . . . " 1784. Aley Davis . . . . . " 1786. Polly Davis. . . . . " 1787. Betsy Davis . . . . . " 1796. Nicholas H. Davis . . . . . " 1798. Samuel Davis . . . . . " 1800. Nelly Davis. . . . . " 1801. Mahala Davis . . . . . " 1804. James Davis . . . . . " 1809.
In 1819, one William Hays was a resident of Jefferson County, Tennessee; no relationship to the soldier's wife, Mary Hays Davis, was shown.
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, Mary Davis(W.30),widow of Nicholas Davis, you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, this city, and cite the following dates
Mary Davis, widow of Nicholas Davis, Certificate No.3288, issued January 23, 1849, rate $80 per annum, commenced March 4, 1848, Act of February 2, 1848, Tennessee(Knoxville) Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Mary Davis of Nicholas Somerset Suspended See let. of March 1839 No. IV. B. Barker.
Act 7 July 1838

May 29, 1907 History to Albert P. Ramsay V.L.M. 1921 Apr. 7. Hist to Hon Edwin L Davis. M.C. (see cor- respondence in Michael Fisher, Pa. S 5392) and 1922 Aug. 17. Photo mail to Mrs. M. B. Pearman 1924 May 20 Copys mailed to Mrs. M. B. Pearman 1714 Kilbourne Place Wash. D.C. see receipt for payment in James Landrum W. 1800
1930, Feb. 1, Hist to Mr. L. Laurence, M.E.E.
1930, Feb. 13, Mr. Wm L Laurence further advised, M.E.E.
1930 July 1 - Hist to Hon Edwin L Davis E.E.L.
1932 July 26 - Hist. to Vera F. McIntee. Letter in care Landrum - 1870 - E.E.L.
30
Rev Y WIDOW, &c.
File No. 30
 Mary Davis  Widow of  Nicholas  Rev. Rev. war 
Act: Feb. 2 nd 1848
Index: — Vol. 19 , Page 166
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1923 Oct. 20 - info. on file as to date of soldier's birth McClellan 1934 - Oct 2 - Hist to Miss Zella Armstrong E.E.L.

Request for Photostating (To be prepared in duplicate)
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Ex. aw
388
OFFICE OF CHIEF CLERK
Job No. _____
Date May 10, 24
Subject Nicholas Davis, Rev W 30
1 copies of 3 pieces consisting of 5 pages to be (No.) (No.) (No.) forwarded when completed to the REV. WAR SECTION Division.
Remarks: Copies mailed May 20, 24 to Mrs. N. B. Pearman 1714 Ribbourn Place N. W. Washington D.C.
Approved:
A. G. Wilson
See receipt for payment in James Sandburn W 800
Chief Div.
Chief Clerk.
Nicholas Davis was stricken from the roll of 4 March 1820.
2 was continued, under Act May 1, 1820, from the 10 June 1818, certificate on the 14 January 1829. To what time paid?
Ans: To his death — June 16 — 1829.
Col.

971.
Tennessee. Knoxville
Mary Davis
widow of Nicholas Davis who was a Private in the Virginia line for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18th day of July, 1843. and sent to
Pensioner Chucky Bend. Tenn.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 218.
P 32 declarations filed in this case - let to J. P. Franklin June 25. 47
Rep July 1843

3600
Tennessee
+ Capt James Parker July 5 39
Mary Davis.
widow of Nicholas Davis, decd. who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 Mar: 1818- and who died on the 10th: June, 1829 - of Jefferson Co in the State of Tennessee who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Cumming of the Regt - commanded by Col: Parker in the Virginia line for 2 years -
Entered on the Roll of Knoxville E. Ten: at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24th day of July 1839 and sent to D. J. [blank] Bradford, Dandridge, Tenn:
Arrears to the 4th of Mar: 1839 $ 240.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept 40.00 280.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
W. Stewart Clerk Vol. 2 Page 206

See letter Aug. 28. 1828 to A. B. Bradford respecting continuation.
15.939 R East - Tennessee.
Nicholas Davis,
Jefferson Co. in the state of Tennessee, who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Wood, of the Virginia line, for the term of three years.
Enscribed on the Roll of East - Tennessee at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 10. of June, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25. of Nov r . 1818 and sent to Enoch Parsons, Esq. Knoxville, East - Tennessee.
Arrears to 4th of Sept r . 1819... $: 118.66
Semi-anl. all ce ending 4. March } 48. "
1 1/4 mo. \frac{25}{30} } 1820. } $ 166.66
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. }

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Jim
J. L. Le Leavens
Commissioner of Pensions War Department Washington City D.C.
July 2 1848
Mr. Deane

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 2 d February 1848, entitled an act making further provision for surviving Widows and Orphans of the Revolution.
State of Tennessee Jefferson County ss
On this 16 th day of November 1848. Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace for said County and State of Tennessee Mrs. Mary Davis a Resident of Jefferson County Tennessee aged about Eighty four years Who being first 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 2 d February 1848 providing Pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the Widow of Nicholas Davis Who was a Private in the Regular Army. Virginia line that her husband the aforesaid Nicholas Davis drew a pension of Twenty six dollars per annum for his said service she further declares that she drew a pension of Eighty dollars per annum under the act of Congress passed 17 th June 1844, and she is still a Widow
Mary Davis mark
I swear to and subscribe on the day and year above written before me a Justice of the Peace for Jefferson County Tennessee True I do further certify that I am cognizant with Mrs. Mary Davis and she is the identical individual who drew a pension as she states.
Samuel G. Galt Justice of the Peace for Jefferson County

State of Tennessee
Jefferson County ss
I James Fuller Clerk of the County Court in and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Samuel B. McGehee Esq. (Whose name appears to the foregoing affidavit and certificate, is now, since then, at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly qualified and sworn, that full faith and credit are and given over due to his official acts, and that his signature thereto appears to be in his proper hand, (Veritas).
In testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office at Office in Danville Dec 24 th day of November A.D. 1848 James Fuller Clerk of Jefferson County

San Francisco
24 Novem r 1848
Sir
At the request of Mrs Mary Davis I herewith send her Declaration. You will please address to her or myself at this place
Respectfully James Fuller
J. L. Cook Commission Merchant
ans rec no 1

State of Tennessee Jefferson County
Personally appeared before me this day John Gage an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of Jefferson and State aforesaid Mary Davis and made the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed March the third 1843 extending the benefit of the Act of Congress passed to certain the 7 th of July 1838 to certain widows That she is the widow of Nicholas Davis Who was a soldier in the Army of the Revolution and that she has not intermarried since the death of her husband the aforesaid Nicholas Davis She further declares that she was placed on the Pension list at Knoxville Tennessee under the provisions of the Act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838 and for the proof - she refers you to her declaration made out under said Act and that to the best of her recollection she was entitled to eighty dollars per annum sworn to and submitted Mary Davis mark before me this 14 th March 1843 John Gage Justice of the peace for Jefferson County

State of Tennessee, Jefferson County }
This day personally appeared before me John Gage an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of Jefferson and State aforesaid Samuel G. M. Gage and Alexander M. Shaddin Reputable witnesses and made oath in due form of law that they are personally acquainted with the aforesaid Mary Davis and that they have been acquainted with her for a number of years and that she is the widow of the aforesaid Nicholas Davis who was a soldier in the Army of the Revolution and that she has not intermarried since the death of her husband the aforesaid Nicholas Davis and they further state that she was placed on the Pension list at Knoxville Tennessee under the Act of Congress passed 7 th July 1838 allowing half pay and pensions to certain widows and that she drew eighty dollars per annum
Sworn to and Subscribed before Samuel G. M. Gage me this 14 March 1843 A. H. Shaddin John Gage Justice of the peace for Jefferson County

State of Tennessee
I Joseph Hamilton Clerk of the County Court of Jefferson and State aforesaid, do certify that John G. Guff Esq. Whose name appears to the foregoing affidavits is now, and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified and that full faith and credit is given unto him in his official acts as such and that his signature thereunto appears to be in his own proper hand Writing.
In testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office at office in Danvridge the 14 th day of March A.D. 1843
Joseph Hamilton Clerk of Jefferson County by his Deputy James Fuller
(Signature of James Fuller)

Declaration
in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 3rd March 1843.
Granting pensions for one year to certain Widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7 th 1838.
State of Tennessee } May 24 th 1843 Jefferson County }
1793
This day personally appeared before me John Goff an acting justice of the peace in and for the county of Jefferson and State aforesaid Mary Davis an ancient citizen of the county of Jefferson and State aforesaid aged eighty years who being first 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 March 3rd 1843 granting pensions to widows granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Nicholas Davis who was a regular in the Army of the Revolution. That he served Captain Kearney's Company as a private.

and Colonel Richard Parker's Regiment and that her husband the above said Nicholas Davis drew ninety six dollars per annum, and for further proof she refers you to his declaration made in his life time - she further declares that she is still a widow and that she drew eighty dollars per annum Mary Davis sworn to and subscribed mark
before me this the day and date above written John Gage Justice of the peace
State of Tennessee Jefferson County
I John Gage an acting Justice of the peace
in and for the county of Jefferson and state aforesaid do hereby that I am personally acquainted with Mary Davis the declarant and that she is the widow of the aforesaid Nicholas Davis, who was a soldier in the Army of the Revolution & that she is still a widow + that she witnesses my hand & seal
this 24 th May 1843
John Gage Justice of the peace

State of Tennessee Jefferson County } May 24 th 1843
Personally appeared before me John Gaps an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County of Jefferson - Samuel G. McGee and Alexander M. Sheldon Reputable witnesses - and after being duly sworn according to law both on their oath make the following statements to wit, that they are personally acquainted with Mary Davis - and that she is the widow of Nicholas Davis who was a soldier in the Army of the Revolution and that her husband the above said Nicholas Davis drew a pension of ninety six dollars per year and that the aforesaid Mary Davis in an act of bankruptcy of 7 th July 1835 drew a pension of eighty dollars per annum and that she is still alive and sworn to and substantiated Samuel G. M. Gaps before me this day and Alexander M. Sheldon date above written
John Gaps Justice of the peace
and also appeared Uriah Bell a
Reputable witness and made oath that the foregoing statements are true
Uriah Bell
Before me on the above date
John Gaps Justice of the peace

State of Tennessee Jefferson County ss.
I Joseph Hamilton Clerk of the county courts in and for the county and State aforesaid do certify that John Grip (esq.) Whose name appears to the foregoing Declaration and affidavits is now, and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county and that his signature appears to be in his own proper hand (writing).
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office at office in Danville the 24 th day of May A.D. 1843.
Joseph Hamilton Clerk of Jefferson County by his Deputy James Miller
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Knoxville 14 October 1819
Dear Sir
I herewith enclose the declarations of Nicholas Davies for Revolutionary Service. This has been on before and now has the amendment presented by you. The clerk did not again certify the official character of the judge. Those certificates cost $1-50 and those claimants are generally very poor. I therefore told Mr. Davis to get the Honorable John Williams who knows the judge to witness it.
I likewise enclose the declaration of Isaac Henderson turned out who is as needy as any who can apply and if he is entitled cannot know it too soon.
As those claimants reside in obscure places I will thank you to address to me whatever is for them.
Ever apt Sir my Esteem yours, with respect
Enoch Parsons

10/11/49 22 my 219 SANDRI 17 free J. V. Edwards Esqr Commr of Pensions Washington City D. Columbia

Dandridge Tenn, Dec r 15 th 1849.
Mr E. A. Edwards, Dear Sir:
A letter has been recently placed in my hands, in which a statement is made from a Gentleman of Va, That a large amount of money now remains in the Pension Office due the heirs of Henry Franklin & Nicholas Davis, who were, before their respective deaths, pensioners of the revolutionary war under the act of 1831. I am unable to determine, what amount is due said heirs (if any) and also cannot tell nor conjecture under what act of congress. Henry Franklin & Nicholas Davis, if my information be correct, were both pensioners - Henry Franklin & wife are both dead, but many of their heirs and legal representatives reside in this county, (Jefferson). Nicholas Davis is also dead, but his widow and other representatives also reside in this County. Mr Davis draws a pension and so did Mr Franklin, as widows of the above named pensioners. Therefore, I am at a loss to know what can possibly be the nature of their claims. This Gentleman from Va desired to prosecute their claims, but my candid impression is, that he probably was ignorant of the fact that Franklin & Davis had drawn their pensions, and also their widows after them.

I have requested our worthy and esteemed young Congressman, Hon A. G. Mathews, to call upon you and ascertain the facts in relation to this business.
If you will be so very kind as to examine and learn, whether this claim is a supposed one, or whether it has an actual existence, you will be gratefully remembered. If there is any such claim, you will please inform me of the amt, and what proceedings will be nec- essary to procure it. The heirs of Davis & Franklin can be identified, and their powers of atty procured. Your early attention will be given & sincerely Trust.
With sentiments of regard & esteem,
Your very obedt Servt,
Wm M. Bradford
I have, since writing the above, learned that the probable claim of Franklin & Davis in your office, arises from their having been regulars , and probably are entitled to bounty lands -
Yours &c
Wm M. B

Whiskey Bend Jefferson County March 16 th 1843
Sir I forward you the papers in the case of Mary Davis an applicant for a pension under the provision of the Act of Congress of the 3 rd of the instant you will please direct to Whiskey Bend Post Office and oblige your obedient servant. N. S. Landrum
J. L. Edward Esqr Commissioner of Pensions

Dandridge East Tennessee 5 th April 1839
Sir
I received a letter from the Hon Wm B Martin enclosing one from you to him, in which you mention that the application of Mrs Mary Davis Widow and Relict of Nicholas Davis dec d who was a Soldier of the Revolution, and a Pensioner, resided at Knoxville, has been filed with Suspended Cases for Proof of the Births of her Children by the Family Record &c, before a final decision can be made in her case, I enclose you will receive her declaration made in open Court which I presume will be satisfactory, in order to the passage of her Pension, & so a communication enclosing the Certificate will since the applicant at this place.
Yours Respectfully
James Fuller,
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions

War Department, Pension Office,
March 7 1839.
Sir,
The papers in the case of Mrs Mary Davis, widow of Nicholas Davis, deceased have been examined and filed with suspenc- ed cases. Before a final decision can be had, the family record of her marriage or of the births of her children should be exhibited, if there be any: if there be none, she should state the fact under oath.
I herewith return Mr Fuller's letter to you.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully,
Your obt. servt. J. L. Edwards
Hon. W. B. Carter, Elizabethton, Tennessee.

B. N
1 Mar 1839
J. L. Edwards Esq.
If the papers mentioned in the inclosed letter have come to hand will you please act upon them and inform me?
If an allowance is made the widow please pay disburse it at Knoxville
Very respectfully Yrs obed Servt Wm B. Carter
J. L. Edwards Esq Com of Pensions

Dunbridge East Tennessee 18 th February 1836
Sir
You will herewith receive my papers as an appurtenant for five years' pension, you will find all the proof that may be necessary to the establishment of my claim, in addition to what I now forward, by a reference to the papers on which I draw the amount of pay due my deceased husband at the time of his death, his payments were made at the Knoxville Agency, East Ten., Agency,
Yours, Respectfully
Mr J. L. Edwards,
Mary Davis

Rep. Hall, Jany. 13. '29.
Sir,
I enclose to you the pension declaration of Mr. Nicholas Davis, which I have just rec d and ask the favor of an an r when you shall exam e it.
I am, very resp y . y r . ob. serv t .
J. D. Slee
J. A. Edwards Esq.

Mid Dec 1838
July 7 1838
V 4469
Mary Davis Tennessee
admitted Pa. arr. #80.
died June 16. 1829 Preston.
Act 7 July 1838
J. D. Bradford Sandridge, Tenn Wm W. P. Carter AA

State of Tennessee Sevier County 8th February Court 1839.
There was the within Declaration of Mary Davis and the affidavit of Sarah Fronburgh, sworn to in open Court and ordered to be certified
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of Office at Office in Dandridge the 11th day of February 1839.
Deputy Hamilton Clerk of Sevier County

Nicholas Davis
2 nd Declaration

I John Gaf a Justice of the Court of pleas & quarter Sessions, holden for the County of Jefferson where the Declarant resides, do hereby Certify that the above named Nicholas Davis is from a disease called the Rheumatism with which I am credibly informed and believe he has been afflicted for the Space of two or three years unable to attend the Court of which I am a Justice, and I do not think from present appearances that he will be able to attend the Court above named at its next Session I have therefore in pursuance of the act of Congress of the 1 st March 1823. attended at his place of abode and administered the foregoing Oath                      John Gaf a Justice of the Peace
State of Tennessee
I Joseph Hamilton Clerk of the Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions of Jefferson County, State aforesaid, certify that John Gaf before whom the above affidavit of Nicholas Davis who is now Sick and confined to his house was made is a Justice of the Peace as aforesaid I also Certify, that the said Schedule and Oath have been admitted to the record of said Court and that the same are truly copies therefrom I do further Certify that it is the Opinion of

Said Court, and that the same are truly & justly therefor. I do further that the total amount of the value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is three hundred and twenty dollars
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of Office at Office in Sandridge the 30 th day of December A.D. 1828
Joseph Hamittack of Suffolk County

is before shewn do he eng certify It appears to my satisfaction from the evidence before me and my own know- -ledge of the circumstances of the before named Nicholas Davis that he said Davis is in reduced circumstances and does need the assistance of his country for support given under my hands and private seal this 13 th October 1879
Witness
Jas Doherty scal
John Williams Judge etc.

WILLIAM L. LAWRENCE LILLIE L. LAWRENCE
LAWRENCE & LAWRENCE LAWYERS TISHOMINGO, OKLAHOMA
November 23, 1929.
IN RE: Soldiers of the Revolutionary War - NICHOLAS DAVIS.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C. only one D James
Dear Sir:-
I wish to ascertain if the Revolutionary War records of the Bureau of Pensions give any information in regard to Nicholas Davis who served with either the North Carolina troops or with the troops of Virginia during the War of the Revolution. He may have enlisted as Nick Davis, N. Davis or Nicholas Davis. If you find his record, I should like to know if he was an officer or a private? When did he enlist? How old was he when he entered the army? Did he ever receive a pension?
At the time of his death, Nicholas Davis was a citizen and resident of Jefferson County, Tennessee.
Any information you may furnish me in regard to this Revolutionary soldier will be appreciated.
Very truly yours,
Wm. L. Lawrence Wm. L. Lawrence, Tishomingo, Oklahoma.

WILLIAM L. LAWRENCE LILLIE L. LAWRENCE
LAWRENCE & LAWRENCE LAWYERS TISHOMINGO, OKLAHOMA
M. E. E.
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
February 6, 1930.
U. S. Bureau of Pensions, Mr. Earl D. Church, Commissioner, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:- IN RE: Nicholas Davis, Revolutionary Soldier.
This will acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 1st instant in which you give me full details of the service of Nicholas Davis as a Revolutionary soldier, for which I thank you. This Nicholas Davis was my maternal great-grandfather.
You relate the fact that his widow, Mary Davis, was allowed pension on her application executed February 4, 1839, at which time she was about seventy-five years of age and a resident of Jefferson County, Tennessee. Does the record show the date and place of her birth and the date of her death? You also state that the soldier (Nicholas Davis) married about 1781 or August 15, 1782, Mary Hays. Does the record give the place of the marriage?
What monthly pension was paid Revolutionary soldiers and their widows?
I shall be very grateful to you for any information concerning Mary Davis you may give me.
Very truly yours,
Wm. L. Lawrence Wm. L. Lawrence.

EWIN L. DAVIS FIFTH DISTRICT TENNESSEE
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
June 27, 1930.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
My dear Commissioner:
Referring to the Revolutionary War Pension Claim, W-30, of Nicholas Davis, who enlisted in Virginia in 1777, I shall appreciate it if you will give me the following information, as same appears in said pension record:
Where was Nicholas Davis born?
Do the names of his Father or Mother or any of his Brothers or Sisters appear?
In what County in Virginia was he residing when he enlisted?
Does it appear when he left Virginia and where he went; when and where he resided prior to reaching Jefferson County, Tennessee; and where he was residing when he was allowed pension in 1818?
Where did he marry Mary Hays?
As Mary Hays Davis, the widow of said Nicholas Davis, was allowed pension on per application executed February 4, 1839, I respectfully suggest that some of the information desired may be found in the record of her pension case. In that connection, I shall appreciate it if you will furnish any information given as to the place of birth of said Mary Hays Davis and any information as to her parents.
Thanking you for the information herein requested, I am
Yours sincerely,
Ewin L. Davis

Lookout Publishing Company
605 East Eighth Street CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE
Veterans Administration
Washington D.C.
Will you be good enough to give me the pension record of ✓ Nicholas Davis who served in the Revolution from Prince Edward County, Virginia, and drew pension in Jefferson County, Tennessee? His widow also drew pension. Her name was Mary Hays Davis.
I should also like the record of ✓ John L. Davis who served in the Revolution in North Carolina and drew pension in Wilson County, Tennessee on the 1832 list.
Thanking you for your consideration,
I am sincerely
Zella Armstrong Miss Zella Armstrong 605 East 8th St. Chattanooga Tenn.
2 men

(MF 12) Name Nicholas Davis Date Aug. 16. 1922 No. W 30 War Rev
Photographic copies wanted of 2 pieces, consisting of 5 pages.
Remarks:
Ed. AB Wilson Chief Rev. War Sect
Serial No. 6987
Law Clerk.

M233
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
AUG 14 1922
19 —
Chief of Rec. Gen. Section Sir:
I have this day received from Mrs. A. B. Pearmant No. Cash 500  \frac{75}{100} requesting the  office addresses as per letter herewith
Copies made Aug 17 1922 J. D. [initials]
Very respectfully, O. J. RANDALL Chief of Division.
[Signature]

Address:
Mrs. N. B. Pearman 1333 F. St. N.W. Washington, D.C.
Aug. 12 - 1922
wants photostat copies of 5 pages - not certified
from Rev. War pension claim Nicholas Davis      $30 widow Mary
Va troops      ✓ 75¢ W

N. Division.
3-525.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Wed July 30
Bureau of Pensions,
Rev. War.
Washington, D. C.,
Sir:
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Nicholas Davis , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his for and his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
    DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     — 1777 March 1778 6 mos Aug. 1781 Pvt. Dixon Alexander Cummins William Cunningham Thomas Boyce Richard Parker James Wood  Gist  Neville  Va.   Taken prisoner at then exchanged fourteen months in Tennessee. Surrendered at Siege of Charleston and dis. Apr. 1781 at Williamsburg Va. Also wounded in right arm in Indian war.   
Battles engaged in, Sherry Point. Paulus Hook
Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated
Date of application for pension, June 10. 1818 His claim was allowed
Residence at date of application, Jefferson Co., Tenn.
Age at date of application, Febry 14, 1759, died June 16, 1829
Remarks: Soldier married Aug. 15, 1781 or 1782 Mary Hays. She was allowed pension on an application executed Feb. 4, 1839, while a resident of Jefferson Co. Tennessee and 75 years old. Their children were Sarah b. 1783, married date & name not stated; Peggy b. 1784; Mary b. 1786; Polly b. 1787; Betsy b. 1796; Nicholas H. b. 1798; Samuel b. 1800; Mary b. 1801; Mahala b. 1804; James b. 1809. No further family data.
Very respectfully,
family data Mr. Albert P. Ramsey, Fort Screven, Ga.
Commissioner.

Rev. 1812 War Motion
February 13, 1920.
Mr. William L. Lawrence Tishomingo Oklahoma.
Dear Sir:
I advise you that in the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 30, Nicholas Davis, the date and place of birth of Mary Hays are not shown, nor is it stated where she was married to Nicholas Davis.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name of person paid, and possibly the date of death of the above noted Mary Davis, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, citing all of the following data:
Mary Davis Certificate Number 3288 Issued January 23, 1849 Rate, $80 per annum Commenced March 4, 1848 Act of February 2, 1848 Knoxville, Tennessee Agency.
The amounts paid to soldiers of the Revolution varied according to length of service.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

M. E. E.
Rev and 1812 Aggregation
February 1, 1930
Mr. William L. Lawrence Tishomingo Oklahoma
Dear Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 30, it appears that Nicholas Davis was born February 14, 1759, place not stated.
He enlisted at New London, Bedford County, Virginia, in 1777 and served six months in Captain Dixon's Virginia Company.
He enlisted in March or April, 1778, served under Captains Alexander Cummins, William Cunningham, Thomas Boyer, and Colonels Richard Parker, James Wood, Gist and Neville, Virginia Troops, was at the taking of Stony Point and Paulus Hook and in several skirmishes, and in the Siege of Charleston where he was taken prisoner and held for fourteen months, and was discharged in August or September, 1781.
He stated that he was in the Indian War in Tennessee where he was wounded in the right arm. No further details of this service are given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 10, 1818 at which time he was a resident of Jefferson County, Tennessee.
He died June 16, 1829.
The soldier married about 1781 or August 15, 1782, Mary Hays. She was allowed pension on her application executed February 4, 1839 at which time she was about seventy-five years of age and a resident of Jefferson County, Tennessee.

Children of Nicholas and Mary Davis:
Sarah born 1783 Peggy " 1784 Aley " 1786 Polly " 1787 Betsy " 1796 Nicholas H. " 1798 Samuel " 1800 Nelly " 1801 Mahala " 1804 James " 1809
The above noted Nicholas Davis is the only soldier by that name of Tennessee that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section HEL
July 1, 1930
Honorable Ewin L. Davis House of Representatives Washington, D.C.
My dear Mr. Davis:
I have your letter of June 27, 1930, relative to Nicholas Davis, W. 30, a soldier of the Revolution.
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.30, it appears that Nicholas Davis was born February 14, 1759. The place of his birth is not stated, nor do the names of his parents or brothers and sisters appear.
He enlisted in the State of Virginia, in 1777, and served six months in Captain Dixon's Virginia Company.
He enlisted at New London, Bedford County, Virginia, about April 1, 1778, served under Captains Alexander Cummins, William Cunningham, Thomas Boyer and Colonels Richard Parker, James Wood, Gist and Neville, in the Virginia Troops, was at the taking of Stony Point and Paulus Hook and in several skirmishes, and in the siege of Charlestown where he was taken prisoner and held for fourteen months, and was discharged in August or September, 1781. The place of residence at the time of his first enlistment is not stated.
He stated that he was in the Indian War in Tennessee where he was wounded in the right arm. No further details of this service are given.
It does not appear when he left Virginia and where he went, nor where he resided prior to reaching Jefferson County, Tennessee.
He was allowed pension on his application executed

June 10, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Jefferson County, Tennessee.
He died June 16, 1829.
The soldier married, place not stated, about 1781 or August 15, 1782, Mary Hays.
She was allowed pension on her application executed February 4, 1839, at which time she was aged about seventy-five years and resided in Jefferson County, Tennessee. The date and place of her birth and names of her parents are not given.
Their children were :
Sarah born 1783. Peggy " 1784. Aley " 1786. Polly " 1787. Betsey " 1796. Nicholas H. " 1798. Samuel " 1800. Nelly " 1801. Mahala " 1804. James " 1809.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

October 16, 1933
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S.O. Trentham Mars Hill North Carolina
RA-J/REL Nicholas Davis-W.30
Dear Sir:
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.30, based upon the military service of Nicholas Davis in that war.
Nicholas Davis was born February 14, 1759, place not stated.
He enlisted in Virginia, in 1777, and served six months as a private in Captain Dixon's Virginia Company; he enlisted about April 1, 1778, at New London, Bedford County, Virginia, served under Captains Alexander Cummins, William Cunningham, Thomas Boyer, and Colonels Richard Parker, James Wood, Gist and Neville, in the Virginia Troops, was at the taking of Stony Point and Paulus Hook, in several skirmishes and at the siege of Charleston, where he was taken prisoner and held for fourteen months, and was discharged in August or September, 1781. It does not appear that he served as a lieutenant.
He stated that he was in the Indian War in Tennessee where he was wounded in the right arm. No further details of this service are given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 10, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Jefferson County, Tennessee.
He died June 16, 1829.
The soldier married, place not stated, about 1781 or August 15, 1782, Mary Hays.
Soldier's widow, Mary, was allowed pension on her application executed February 4, 1839, at which time she was aged about seventy-five years and resided in Jefferson County, Tennessee. The date and place of her birth and the names of her parents are not shown.

The names of the following children of Nicholas and Mary Davis are shown in the papers in the pension claim:
Sarah born 1783. Peggy " 1784. Alcy " 1786. Polly " 1787. Betsy " 1796. Nicholas H. " 1798. Samuel " 1800. Nelly " 1801. Mahala " 1804. James " 1809.
In 1819, one William Hays was a resident of Jefferson County, Tennessee; no relationship to Mary Hays Davis was shown.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

July 26, 1932
Nicholas Davis-W.30
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BA-J/ERL
Vera Fay McCutcheon Box 702, Route # 1 Clayton, Missouri
Dear Madam:
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, W.30, based upon the military services of Nicholas Davis in that war.
Nicholas Davis was born February 14, 1759, place not stated.
He enlisted in Virginia, in 1777, and served six months as a private in Captain Dixon's Virginia Company; he enlisted about April 1, 1778, at New London, Bedford County, Virginia, served under Captains Alexander Cummins, William Cunningham, Thomas Boyer and Colonels Richard Parker, James Wood, Gist and Neville, in the Virginia Troops, was at the taking of Stony Point and Paulus Hook, in several skirmishes and at the siege of Charleston, where he was taken prisoner and held for fourteen months, and was discharged in August or September, 1781. It does not appear that he served as a lieutenant.
He stated that he was in the Indian War in Tennessee where he was wounded in the right arm. No further details of this service are given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 10, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Jefferson County, Tennessee.
He died June 16, 1829.
The soldier married, place not stated, about 1781 or August 15, 1782, Mary Hays.
Soldier's widow, Mary, was allowed pension on her application executed February 4, 1839, at which time she was aged about seventy-five years and resided in Jefferson County, Tennessee. The date and place of her birth and the names of her parents are not given.

Their children were:
Sarah born 1783. Peggy " 1784. Aley " 1786. Polly " 1787. Betsy " 1796. Nicholas H. " 1798. Samuel " 1800. Nelly " 1801. Mahala " 1804. James " 1809.
In 1819, William Hays was a resident of Jefferson County, Tennessee; no relationship to Mary Hays Davis shown.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

October 30, 1933
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Nicholas Davis, W.30 BA-J/MCS
Mr. Shannon O. Trentham Mars Hill College Mars Hill North Carolina
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter of October 20th, requesting information in regard to soldiers of the Revolutionary War and of the Civil War.
In the papers of pension claim of Nicholas Davis, W.30, it is shown that when this soldier applied for pension June 10, 1818, he stated that he was "aged fifty-nine years the 14th of February, last".
For information in regard to the service records of Thomas Rankin, John Sevier, Younger Landrum, and soldiers surnamed Trentham particularly William Robert Trentham, it is suggested that you address the Adjutant General, War Department, this city.
Your letter has been transmitted to the proper division for reply relative to the Civil War records of Isaac N. Trentham and Caleb Trentham.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator
This letter came back to us from Mid. Div. with their carbon attached for us to use, our part which had been used. They never read our carbon. See Miss. Corral. under "J" Trentham

October 16, 1933
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Nicholas Davis-W.30 John Sevier-W.6011 BA-J/AWF
* S. O. Trentham Mars Hill North Carolina
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for information in regard to Nicholas Davis, Thomas Rankin, John Sevier, William Robert Trentham, Younger Landrum, and soldiers of the War of the Revolution, and to James B. Davis, a soldier of the Civil War.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims made to the United States for pension and bounty land based upon military service of soldiers in that war.
A search of the records fails to show such claims on file on account of the services of a Thomas Rankin as described by you, or of any Younger Landrum or any soldier with surname Trentham. The records of Nicholas Davis and John Sevier are furnished herewith, as found in their respective claims for pension.
Your card has been forwarded to the proper division, for reply relative to the Civil War record of James B. Davis.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator
x his card sent to Mr. De Witt Cook Chief of Pension Files. Subdivision

October 2, 1935
BA-J/ATF
Miss Zella Armstrong 605 East 8th Street Chattanooga, Tennessee
Nicholas Davis Oct. 30
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the records of John L. Davis who served in the Revolution from North Carolina and a pensioner from Wilson County, Tennessee, and Nicholas Davis who served from Virginia and a pensioner from Jefferson County, Tennessee.
The Revolutionary War records of these soldiers are furnished you herewith as found in pension claims based upon service in that war.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Fort Screven, Georgia,
May, 15th, 1907.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Sir:-
Nichols Davis was a soldier in the Revolutionary War he was in prison at Charleston S.C. as a prisoner of war.
He drew a pension for services in the Revolutionary War his P.O. address
I think was Dandridge, Tenn.
Will you kindly give me his record and to who's Command he belonged?
I have a special use for it and thanking you in advance for your kindness
I am very respectfully, Albert P. Ramsey
Hosp. Corps, U.S. Army.